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1994-09-13 /' RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: APPROVE MINUTES August 9, 1994 Corrections: Approved Seconded CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Hughsonville Fire District - Re: Summer Program 2. Letter from John McCarthy Wappinger Jr. High - Re: Winter Programs 3. Letter from Doug McHoul - Re: Senior Citizen Picnic 4. Letter from Laurie Johnson - Re: Castle POint Restroom Facility 5. Copy of Youth Bureau YDDP Application for 1995 6. Thank you from Pat Wilday 7. Approval from Stephen Miller Sheafe Road School - Re: Winter Programs REPORTS K.D. B.R. J.E. R.F. B.G. E.K. J.C. S.M. R.J.H. NEW BUSINESS .,. OLD BUSINESS - Halloween NEXT MEETING ADJOURN MEETING RECREATION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1994 AT SCHlATHAUS PARK The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was ~ special dinner/meeting held at the Steak and Stein Restaurant, Route 9, Wapp1ngers Falls, New York on September 13, 1994. The dinner was to honor 2 members of the Committee who had resigned. Mr. Terry Fisher left in April 1993 after serving from Oecember 1990 and Mr. Donald Rider resigned in April of 1994 after serving from May 1989. The meeting portion was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt with the following persons present: Kathi Delisa, Senior Citizen Director, Bernie Reimer, Recreation Director, Commission Members James Chappas, Joseph Ennesser, Ronald Friedman, Barbara Gutzler, Ellen Korz, Stephen Miller and Maintenance Supervisor John Vorndran. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hughsonville Fire District stating that they were unhappy with the supervision provided for the program this year. The Board requested that more experienced, mature supervison be provided in the future. Approval was received from the Wappinger Jr. High for the use of their facilities on Wednesdays starting October 5th to February 22nd for our Adult Basketball Program and on Thursdays, starting October 6th to February 23rd for our Adult Volleyball Program. It was also noted that our program would be cancelled the end of February instead of going through March since the gym is not available during that month because the school holds gymnastics. A letter was received from Douglas McHoul, Director of Dutchess County Office of the Aging thanking Mrs. Delisa for her assistance with this summer's Senior Citizen Picnic. A letter was received from Laurie Johnson, Contract Compliance Specialist, D. C. Department of Planning and Development regarding the 1994 Castle Point Restroom Facility Project. The letter stated that the information on this project had been forwarded to the New York State Division of Coastal Resources. They also said that their office would need a detailed plan and specifications for the project. The program application for the Dutchess County YDDP/Recreation Application for 1995 funding has been completed by Mr. Reimer and forwarded to the County. A copy has been given to members for their information. A thank you was received from Pat Wilday for the clock that the Committee presented to her for her 10 years of service as Summer Playground Director for the Town of Wappinger. Recreation Minutes Page 2 September 13, 1994 Approval has been received from Stephen Miller, Principal of Sheafe Road School for use of their facilities for our Tuesday and Thursday Aerobics from October 4th to April 13th and for the Boys and Girls Basketball Program Saturday mornings from 10 - 12 starting January 7th to April 8th. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. Delisa handed out a report on the Senior activities for the month of August which is attached to these minutes. She noted that the "Big" event for the month was the Teddy Bear Picnic and that the Town Senior Citizen Christmas Party at the Elks is set for December 13th. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Reimer will be working with West POint for a concert during the winter and/or summer. He also mentioned that he went to the funeral for Corey Castellano who died unexpectedly the end of August. He said that Corey's father expressed to him his thanks for the great summer program. He mentioned that Corey has thoroughly enJoyed being involved in the program. Mr. Reimer said we should also think about adding Corey's name to the placque at Robinson lane since he was also involved in the little league program. SAFETY/EQUIPMENT Mr. ennesser said he has been working with Crum & Foster Insurance Company regarding the evaluation of the Parks and equipment for general safety purposes. He mentioned. that he was concerned that the new equipment suggested for the 1995 budget had been removed. He felt that Fleetwood park was now being used to a greater extent. He also mentioned that Crum and Foster's concerns were basically the same concerns that we have i.e. removing/replacing some of the equipment that doesn't meet new safety standards and adding pea gravel under the equipment. CHELSEA BOAT RAMP Mr. Holt has requested Mr. Ennesser and Miss Gutzler to work up a plan for parking and permits for the Boat Ramp. This was requested for the next meeting so we could review it and then pass it on to the Town Board. Recreation Minutes Page 3 September 13, 1994 ROAD RUNNERS RACE AT ROBINSON Mr. Ennesser said that he has been in contact with Mr. Hack of the Road Runners Club regarding their race being held at Robinsun Lane on September 18th. He has made arrangements with Mr. Provost and Little League to open the store for the electric usage and possibly Little League will sell refreshments. The rest rooms will be closed and they will bring in their own porta-johns. HALLOWEEN Miss Gutzler said she is planning on the haunted house and she will purchase the items and the cost shouldn't be over $100.00. Mrs. Korz has been working on the gifts and she noted that Pizza Hut is not donating this year and that Party's Plus is no longer in business. She will) however} go to the new Bagels & Stuff and the New Sports Shop in the Imperial Plaza. SOCCER Mr. Chappas noted that soccer's opening day was September 10th and he apologized on behalf of soccer for not having invitations sent to the Commission members. He also said that Pop Warner football is interested in using Airport Park and wants to discuss this with soccer. They are planning a meeting to discuss usage and Mr. Chappas will attend as a representative of the Commission. We didn't want to just brush them off but to hear their plan. ROBINSON LANE Mr. Miller reported that Robinson Lane is still very active with the Fall Ball program. This started September 10th and will go until November approximately 10 weeks. He also noted that Corey Castellano's name would be added to the placque and stone but before that is done, the family would be contacted to make sure there are no objections. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt reported the following: 1. He noted that we have received a $20,000. grant to do the well, lines and pump house at Castle Point. We have now been notified that there are available recaptured funds from the 1991/92 Community Development Grant program. It was suggested that we make application for $34,000. so we can build the restrooms. . Recreation Minutes Page 4 September 13, 1994 Mr. Holt mentioned that we have Mr. Paggi working on this with the Board of Health regarding the closure of the landfill. We can't do anything until we get approval from them. All paperwork for the additional grant has to be in by October 14,1994. 2. We have received a breakdown on the work to be done at Airport Park from Mr. Rabbit and it was felt that $50,000. would not do the job. It was suggested that maybe we should shift the project to the Town and get input from someone else since we are not engineers and we feel we shouldn't make these decisions especially when so much money is involved. We would oversee the project once the Town agrees with a plan. 3. It was noted that the Supervisor has approved the addition of the 2 full time maintenance people for 1995 and the purchase of a truck from Parkland funds. 4. We will still try to get additional clay from the 1994 budget if there is any money left. We would give back to the Town the money in the 1995 budget which is labeled for clay. 5. There is a hole in the roof at Martz Field and the building still has to be painted. 6. Gifts need to be ordered for the Christmas party. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 on a motion by Mr. Friedman seconded by Mr. Miller. Peggy Roe A-1620.41 A-7110.4 A-7140.4 B-7310.4 A-7620.4 BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 1994 NYNEX Schlathaus Park Quiet Acres Spook Hill Martz Field Barn - Montfort Road 297-4752 297-7780 297-9861 297-9928 297-3692 25.67 30.64 56.69 54.07 38.05 Grossman's Royal Carting Service Inc. Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams Home Depot Windsor Building Supplies Pakulis Equipment Milton Alley Agway Martel Hardware H. G. Page Grossman's Grossman's Dutchess Tools & Equip. Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Bottini Fuel Southern Industrial Sand, Inc. Grossman's 19.73 703.74 48.49 136.40 21. 64 269.40 188.35 245.55 27.26 45.46 33.93 110.27 19.90 14.16 168.10 715.00 36.11 Anaconda Kaye Reichardt Flag Shop Meadowbrook Farms 154.00 88.40 59.50 Caldor Roberts Boice Paper Co. 210.40 51.00 Quick & Easy Plastic Canvas Coffee System of Hudson Valley Petty Cash Hobby Hut Jamesway 14.95 52.00 54.04 56.09 163.04 SEPTEMBER 1994 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER August activities at the Senior Citizen center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, exercise, line dancing, photo club, videos, bingo, puzzles and cards and games. The Fishkill Kazoo Band entertained us at the Center on August 3rd. They were great! Ben & Jerry's Mike Garret treated us and the Kazoo Band to ice cream after lunch. It was a fun day for all. The "big" event for the month was a Teddy Bear Picnic. There were teddy bears dressed in gowns, night gowns, rollers in their hair and bathrobes, princess bears and even an Hawaiian bear. Of course there were prizes for the best, most original, biggest, smallest, etc. The seniors enjoyed hot dogs, burgers and salads. And for dessert there was watermelon and of course cake. All had a good time. Even the teddy bears cheered another successful picnic! The Photo Club and the Oil Painting Class entered their work at the Dutchess County Fair. Bob English, the photo club instructor, won an award of excellence and a second place for his infrared photograph entitled "Woods." He also won an Award of Merit for two other photos. Martha Peterson won a blue rosette for excellence, the Chairman's Choice Rose and first prize for her oil painting of a horse, entitled "Snow Fantasy". She also won first prize for a copy of a Rembrandt painting. The trip to Foxwood was successful. The next trip is to Aqua Turf on Sept. 27. Blood Pressure screening and the representative from the Office of the Aging was cancelled this month. There are 200 seniors registered at the Center and 135 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. The Town Senior Citizen Christmas Party at the Elks Lodge is scheduled for Tues., Dec. 13. Letters requesting donations have been sent out. More on this next month. 2. The Bocce players have requested sand and clay to be put down as the Court is uneven. 3. The Senior Annual Craft Fair will be held in the large meeting room at Town Hall on Fri. Oct. 21. 4. September activities include blood pressure screening, the RCK Flute Quartet. Bingo is now held once a week. The Walking Club luncheon will be held on the 30th.