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1996-12-05 AGENDA RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1996 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RlH.;K.D., B.R, lC., lE., RF. E.K., B.G., S.M. APPROVE MINUTES: November 6, 1996 APPROVED: Corrections: SECONDED CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from John Vorndran re: Party 2. Letter of resignation from Bernie Reimer 3. Letter and resume from Barbara Gutzler for Director of Recreation Position 4. Letter from Dan Zoller in answer to our letter in October re: Deer Hill allegations REPORTS: K.D. B.G. B.R E.K. lC. S.M. lE. RJ.H. RF. OLD BUSINESS - Christmas Party Fees in Lieu of Land- Subdivisions Rymer Property NEW BUSINESS - Set date for recreation meetings $20.00 stipend for meetings Castle Point C. D. Grant MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING ~ ~ RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 1996 NEXT MEETING JANUARY 10, 1996 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was held December 5, 1996 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt. Others present were Bernie Reimer, Recreation Director, Committee Members James Chappas, Joseph Ennesser Barbara Gutzler, Ellen Korz, and Stephen Miller. Ronald Friedman arrived at 8: 15 p.m. The minutes of the November 6, 1996 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Ennesser seconded by Miss Gutzler. With all in favor. CORRESPONDENCE A note of thanks was received from John Vorndran for the wonderful party given him for his retirement and for the gifts and best wishes. A letter of resignation was received from Mr. Reimer as Recreation Director as of December 31, 1996. Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Reimer has done a super job and we will certainly miss him but wish him luck in the future. A letter and application was received from Barbara Gutzler for the position as Recreation Director. A letter was received from Mr. Daniel Zoller of the Dutchess County Health Department in response to our letter of October regarding supposed incidents at Deer Hill. In his letter he stated that he has worked for the betterment of our program. I SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa was unable to attend the meeting but sent a report for the month of November. This report is attached to these minutes. It was mentioned that their first Christmas Party will be held tomorrow at the Villa and that the Elks Party is set for December 12th. They are having a "little party" on December 19th. Mr. Holt mentioned that he has been asked by several Seniors about the long waiting list and when the Town is going to do anything about it. \ .. " DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Reimer mentioned that he has been in contact with West Point regarding a concert at Schlathaus Park in the Summer. Mrs. Roe noted that they called for information regarding the Park and mentioned that we were on the list but that no decisions have been made to date. Mr. Reimer mentioned that the Winter programs are all set.. Tom Fisher will be running the Boys and Girls Basketball program at Sheafe Road School and Brenda Peura and Art Goldner will be doing the Boys and Girls Gymnastics Program at Myers Comers School. Both programs will have registration on January 4th from 10:00 to 11 :30 with actual play starting the following Saturday. The second bus trip to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show will be on December 11 th and the bus will leave Town Hall at approximately 10:30 with the show scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Mr. Reimer has been in contact with Aristocrat Tours regarding the Spring Spectacular at Radio City and a tentative date has been set for April 2nd for a 3:00 p.m. show. More information will follow regarding this. . Mr. Reimer mentioned that he has been looking into having a bus trip to an ice show sometime in March possibly to Hartford or Albany. The Committee members were in favor oflooking into this. Mr. Reimer will follow up. Mr. Miller mentioned that Hartford is easy to get to. Mr. Reimer mentioned that the sign boards are great but he noted that the top row is really tight and in order to get the letters in he has to bend and squeeze the letters. We will follow up with Superior Signs. He mentioned that the sign on the All Angels side is worse. Some of the letters that we have are thicker and are harder to use. Mr. Reimer thanked everyone for their help during the years especially Mr. Holt and Mrs. Roe. SPOOK HILL Mr. Miller said that there is still graffiti on the building at Spook Hill. It was suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Petrus at the Town Hall suggesting that he write to the paint company telling them that we have tried to clean the graffiti from the building and it does not come clean. We should ask them if there is something else we can do to clean it. 2 " DOCKS Mr. Ennesser has been looking into continuing the upgrade of the docks at Chelsea. He has met with the dock vendor to minimize the design which he previously submitted and will be getting a price on docks that can be expanded in the future. The price for the docks should come in around $9,000. It was suggested that we write to the Town Board asking to encumber $4,000. from the 1996 budget to put toward the purchase the new docks. We also need to mention that the wood docks that we took out this fall were in deplorable condition and they are not safe to put back in the water. We would like to go forward and replace them using the $4,000. from the 1996 budget and the $6,000. from the 1997 budget. Otherwise, we would have to replace all the lumber, hardware and floats on the old docks. Mr. Ennesser will draft the letter to the Town Board. He also mentioned that he is working on another Waternont Revitalization Grant . We have resubmitted the previous grant and Richard Brodsky of the 86th Assembly district and the Chainnan of the Environmental Conservation Group in Albany, a friend of Mr. Ennesser, will be helping us obtain this grant. He wrote a letter directly to the grant directors requesting that they look favorably on our grant application. GREENWAY Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he is working with Supervisor Smith and Hank Di Marco on a Greenway Grant to upgrade Reese Park. In the grant application he will mention that Reese Park is a focal point between the Northern and Southern Part of the Greenway. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt mentioned the following: 1. A grant has been submitted for C.D. funds for paving work at the Castle Point Rec. Area. The paving work will include handicapped parking for approximately 4 cars, a path to the pavilion and from the pavilion to the new rest rooms and a 10' apron on the rest room side of the building. We still need to see what can be done to get the electric to the area. We have that grant from 1994 and if something is not done soon we will probably lose the money. 2. He would like to have Mr. Friedman review the map of the Rymer Subdivision to see what can be done there to clear out the frontage and make a roadway into the property. Now is the time of year that the maintenance guys can do some of the clearing work and remove the junk that has accumulated. He noted that we have to start work on that park in case Hughsonville doesn't let us return to the Firehouse for the summer playground program. 3. The Christmas Party will be held December 8th at 5:00 at Schlathaus Park. Everyone's help is requested. The gifts and candy canes are here. Tent and heater have been ordered. Mr. Tompkins will have the barrels ready to be used. Mr. Ennesser and Mr. Reimer will 3 ;. set up the sound system. Mrs. Roe and Mr. Friedman will be working on the Hot Chocolate and Hot Cider at the Firehouse at 2:30. Miss Gutzler mentioned that a first aid kit should be available at the party in case someone needs it. A stocked kit should always be in the house. 4. We need to set up a meeting date that is convenient for all members. Since eveI)'one was in attendance, a poll was taken and it was decided that the meetings will be held on the 2nd Fridays of each ~onth at 5:00 p.m. 5. A discussion took place regarding the fees in lieu of land and it was suggested that a letter be sent to the Town Board to request that the fee be increased to $2,000. from its present $1,500. per lot. A vote was taken and all members were in favor of raising the fees. Mr. Friedman moved we recommend to the Town Board that l.the per lot recreation fees be increased to $2,000. And 2. that we charge for all new subdivisions of three or more lots with the first two lots being exempted. Seconded by Miss Gutzler with all in favor. A committee of Miss Gutzler, Mr. Friedman, Mr. Holt and Mrs Roe was appointed to discuss the impact of the subdivisions on Recreation. 6. Several years ago the Town Board had agreed to a $20.00 stipend which was based on attendance at meetings. It is no question in our minds that a lot of work is done by our members other than at meetings i.e. concerts, Halloween parties, Christmas parties, trips to various fields, registration for playgrounds, inspections of various playgrounds during operation etc. It was felt that this stipend should be paid even though a meeting is missed. Iflegally we can do it, a letter should be sent to the Town Board requesting that the Town look at this payment and that it not be tied to meetings. Mr. Friedman mentioned that none of us do the work that we do here for the money. This $20.00 in a way reimburses us for the expenses which we incur, telephone, travel etc. Most of us spend more time doing recreation work at non meeting times than on meeting nights. We feel that the work should not be measured by meetings. Miller. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 on a motion by Miss Gutzler seconded by Mr. Peggy Roe Secreta!)' 4 " BILLS PAID DURING DECEMBER 1996 A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC Robinson Lane 7690-0760-00-0 287.35 Tennis Courts 7690-0425-00-0 160.26 Old Myers Comers 7802-1960-00-6 13.17 Myers & All Angels 7802-1962-00-2 14.86 Gazebo 7512-0470-00-2 13.17 Spook Hill Park 7810-1572-04-4 10 1. 78 Montfort Road 7964-1460-00-5 172.40 Long Court 7851-1550-01-0 14.49 Regency Drive-Rockingham 7902-1435-00-7 47.42 A-1620.41 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS Robinson Lane 227-9434 15.17 NYNEX Martz Field 297-9928 4.28 Quiet Acres 297-7780 4.09 Spook Hill 297-9861 5.58 Schlathaus Park 297-4752 23.30 Barn - Montfort Road 297-3692 27.27 A-711O.2 Pine Plains Ford Tractor 700.00 Dutchess Overhead Doors 2,392.00 A-711O.4 A-I Fence Company Brady's Power Equipment A-I Fence Company Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Milton Alley Agway Chris Bar Electric Chris Bar Electric Chris Bar Electric Brady's Power Equipment Superior Signs Hutchinson's Equipment Corp. R. G. H. Construction 36.00 350.00 395.00 216.25 200.00 45.00 35.00 43.00 12.50 175.00 20.96 810.00 BILLS PAID DURING DECEMBER 1996 PAGE 2 A-7140.4 Southern Dutchess News 117.50 The EvergreenChorus 200.00 Aristocrat Tours 575.00 Petty Cash 30.58 A-7620.4 K-Mart 48.97 Coffee System 104.00 Hobby Hut 27.48 Rag Shop 49.66 Southern Dutchess News 23.00 Petty Cash 47.90 B-7310.4 Margaret Roe 47.67 Budds Party Tents 87.00 Daniel Diesing 275.90 Meadowbrook Farms 226.40 Petty Cash 17.67 PAY ABLES FOR 1996 ( RECREATION) A-1620AO Central Hudson Gas & Electric Schlathaus Park 7808-0400-01-9 Myers Comers & All Angels 7802-1962-00-2 Robinson Lane 7690-0760-00-0 Tennis Courts 7690-0425-00-0 50.00 115.00 280.00 5000 495.00 A-711 0.1 Payroll Carl Boss Paul Endress 109.20 9R 00 207.20 A-7110A Bottini Fuel #2 Schlathaus . Bottini Fuel #2 Barn Williams Lumber Williams Lumber Smith Tires B & H. Tire P.O. #337 168.96 65.70 248.30 11.47 708.84 300 00 1,503.27 P.O. #370 P.O. #369 A-7620.1 Payroll Sue Borchardt Linda Soto Regina Waldron 30.00 115.50 154 44 299.94 ENCUMBRANCES A-711OA R.G.H.Construction Ecological Specialties Corp. P.O. #283 P.O. #371 1,790.00 4,000 00 5,790.00 DECEMBER 1996 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1996 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER November activities at the Senior Citizen center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, photo club, exercise, line dancing, videos, bingo, puzzles, creative writing, cards and games. The Center was closed Election Day, veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving. On Nov. 14th, 90 Seniors enjoyed a Thanksgiving luncheon at the Elks Lodge on Rt. 376. The "Hot Flashes" a musical duo entertained us with good music and the opportunity to do the Macarena several times. It was a nice day for all. The last Senior trip of the year was on Nov. 6th to the westcheter Dinner Theater. Many good comments about the show and food. Also, once again, several seniors have commented on the great job done by Regina. Plans for 1997 trips will begin soon. The seniors are collecting gifts and food for a basket(s) to be given to a needy family at Christmas. A Christmas luncheon is planned for Dec. 6th at Villa Borghese. The Christmas party at the Elks Lodge is all set. Donations are in, reservations for 192 seniors have been taken, gifts and raffle prizes are almost ready. This has become a very popular event for Town seniors. There are 199 seniors registered at the Center and 204 seniors on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. A "little" Christmas party will be held at the Center on the 19th. Light refreshments will be served. DECEMBER 1996 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa MON. FRI. TUES. WED. THURS. I 2 I I I 110: PHOTO CLUB 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: cards/games I I 3 I I 4 I 5 I I I I I I 110-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE 110-11: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 111: U.S. HEALTH CARE INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH I KED I CARE/KED I GAP 112:30-3: cards/games 112:45-2: BINGO!BINGO!INOON:LUNCH & QUESTION I and ANSWER TIKE 112:30-3: I 121 I I CHRISTKAS PARTY AT NOON ELKS LODGE THE CENTER IS CLOSED! 9 I I I 10: PHOTO CLUB!!! 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3:cards/games 16 I I 10: PHOTO CLUB!!~. 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH ' 12:30-3: cards/games 23 I I I 110: PHOTO CLUB 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30=3: carda/gamea 1 :30 I ! I I 10: PHOTO CLUB 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3 curda/F.umea 1'1 :,,!: :l()-:l l~rJ nh;/grJlIIl'l; I I 110 I 111 110: -Noon: BLOOD 1 I I 1 PRESSURE! ! ! 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 12:45-2: BINGO !BINGO ! 17 I I 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 18 I I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:45-2: BINGO ! BINGO ! 24 I 25 I I I HAVE A OIL PAINTING CANCELLED 10-Noon: arts/crafts I KERRY CHRISTMAS NOON: LUNCH' I THE CHRISTMAS EVE! I CENTER IS CLOSED!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I 311 IDECEMBER BIRTHDAYS: I I 1 Rose McGlone OIL PAINTING CANCELLED 1 Josephine Myers 10-Noon: arts/crafts I 5 Tony Carielli NOON: LUNCH I 5 Al Laurino 12:30-3: cards/games I 9 PEGGY RYAN* 11~ Moruo Richurda f:) Mllr'rJ(1 T.! Il~li.-J nl!; I 19 InA LITTLE ICHRISTKAS PARTYn 10-11: EXERCISE 10-11: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 1:-2:CHRISTKAS BINGO! 261 I 10-11:EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12~45-2:BINGO!BINGO! 21 Victoria Mathews 21 Mary Jane Racz HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU!! 6 IHANUKKAH BEGINS I CHRISTKAS LUNCHEON VILLA BORGHESE AT NOON THE CENTER IS CLOSEr 13 I I 10-11: LINE DANCING 110-Noon: arts/craf1 NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/gameE 201 I 10-11: LINE DANCING! 10-Noon: arts/craftE NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/gameE 27 I 1 10-11:Line Dancing 10-Noon: arts/craftl INOON: LUNCH/BIRTHDN 1 PARTY., 112:30-3: oarda/gamel 1 I I HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I I I I VJ.A..I?I? I ~'G-E: R. SEl'JIOR NEWS By Kathi DeLisa, Director DECEMBER 1996 HAPPy HOLIDAYS!!! Santa is a rockin' and rollin'! He's jumpin' and a jivin'! He's a waitin' and a hopin'! He's ready to swing and sway on party day! Santa is on his way with lots of fun, surprises, parties, food, music and lots more. So you better watch out...here comes Santa!!HO!HO!HO! On Fri., Dec. 6th we will have our annual Christmas luncheon at Villa Borghese at noon. You must sign up by Nov. 26th. There will be no refund if you cancel after Dec. 2nd. Lunch includes soup, salad, choice of Prime Rib or Stuffed Filet of Sole, dessert, coffee or tea. The cost for current dues paying members is $5.00. The cost may vary for those not current with dues or those who are new to the Center. There will be surprises, lots of good food and a great day to enjoy your friends. A little elf whispered a secret or two to me the other day. He sure was happy and giggled at all the good things he told me. Tee Hee! Sure sounds like fun! On Thurs. Dec. 12th, the Wappingers Elks Lodge in conjunction with Wappinger Recreation is sponsoring a Christmas party for Town Seniors. This is made possible by the generous donations of local businesses and professionals. Reservations were taken for this on Nov. 7th. If you were not able to get a reservation, let me know and we will put you on the waiting list. If you have a reservation and cannot attend for any reason, please let Peggy or me know so we can fill your spot. The doors WILL NOT open before Noon, so please do not arrive at the Elks Lodge too early. They will not let you in to the room. Once your are in and settled, I guarantee you will have a great day! You know that elf I told you about? Wow! You should hear what he told me about this party! !! HO!HO! HO!HO! 1 On Dec. 5th, Peter Marchelos from U.S. Health Care will be at the Center at 11:00 a.m. to talk to you about Medicare/Medigap Insurance and Managed Care. There has been several requests for information on this insurance. So don't miss this. It could be very beneficial to many of you. There will be a question and answer period during and after lunch. One more "little" party. On Thurs., Dec. 19th...a "little" Christmas celebration at the Center. We will have a light breakfast/brunch. ..bagels & cream cheese, danish, orange juice, egg nog etc. If anyone wants to bring Christmas cookies or another specialty feel free to do so. All contributions for this are welcome and most appreciated. Nothing fancy folks, just a nice day to share the Christmas spirit, enjoy each others company, sing a Carol or two and a chance to win at CHRISTMAS BINGO!!!!! Come join in. In the past we have had a Christmas Grab Bag for those who wish to participate. However, there have been several complaints about this. So in lieu of a Grab Bag it has been suggested that we put together a basket of goodies for a needy family. A chance for all of us to share our Christmas spirit and wishes to someone less fortunate than ourselves. I will be checking with a local church and/or organization to find a family or families in need. I will announce more on this as soon as I have more information. . Other Dec. news...Blood Pressure is scheduled for Dec. 11th. BIRTHDAYS will be celebrated on the 27th. Remember, those with birthdays are asked to bring a cake for the party. We will all help you celebrate. Bingo days are Wed. the 4th, 11th, and 18th and Thurs. the 19th and 26th. WANTED: If you have a craft project that you think others would like to make, please bring them in to Regina and Linda so we can share them. That's what crafts are all about. So feel free to bring in projects for everyday, for holidays or whatever. Thank you. The WALKING CLUB continues...lf you have not joined this club yet, start now! Just add your name to the chart and start walking. Six times around the Town Hall is a mile. Just mark the number of times you walk around, I will convert it to miles later. Walking is considered one of the best physical exercises you can do for your health. It can help reduce blood pressure, regulate insulin for diabetics, keep your heart healthier and so much more. We are setting a new goal for walkers for 1997. Each walker will attempt to do 10 more miles this year than last year. If you are 2 nasty. Please note Exercise and Line Dancing will be cancelled if the schools are closed due to snow or ice. However, that does not necessarily mean the Center is closed. For Center closing information, please listen to WEOK; 1390 AM on your radio. In regard to paying dues. Many of you are now paying your dues on a yearly basis and for that your Treasurers thank you. This has made bookkeeping much easier and efficient. Many have chosen to do this as they cannot be at the Center every week and want to participate in our special events. Yearly dues is $25.00. Many of you pay on a monthly basis and that too makes it easier to keep track of. Those paying on a weekly basis will be asked to pay $1.00 a week instead of the previous 50e a week. The reason for this is fairness. There are many who pay monthly or yearly and do not come every week, but still pay their dues. Your Treasurer says that for those paying dues by the month, December dues is $2.50. Those on the waiting list are welcome to pay dues. This entitles you to join our "out of Center" activities at a reduced Cost. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A BIG HUG!!! 4 BREAD MONTH WORD SEARCH T N A V 0 S P U M J T U M Q G A R L C J 0 A T M E A L T J Z X S N V T A L A N P P U M P K N C A R R 0 T Z 0 E T H W H E A T B T N S P G Q X L E 'y C R V 0 L 0 B P U M P E R N C K E L U Y H W S 0 U R 0 0 U G H N F S E F A N F S J X Z T 0 B E M J R N F E K W G K U X T E 0 V E B 0 F E A P B S 0 B A N A N A R A S N C X F T C W 0 Z 0 L Z E W - U C S Y H S H P F M N T Y V -BANANA -CARROT -CHEESE -FRENCH -GARLIC -HERB -ITALIAN -OATMEAL -ONION -POPPYSEED -POTATO -PUMPERNICKEL . .;'PUMPKIN' -RAISIN -RYE WORD LIST Answers on page 42 C Creative Forecasting, Inc. November, 1996 (719) 633-3174, F",,: (719) 6324nl 41 .' ',~. ..:. ..' 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