1999-02-01
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA - FEBRUARY 1, 1999
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT: RlH., K.D., S.L., lC., lE., RF., E.K, S.M. , lV.
APPROVE MINUTES: January 4, 1999
CORRECTIONS:
APPROVED
SECONDED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from Brealand L. Edwards - request for use ofRL. Change of Dates to 7/9,10, 11
2. Call from Kevin Hathorne use of Schlathaus Park for meeting on 2/23/99 at 7:30 p.m.
3. Letter from Betsy Brockway of Youth Bureau with 1999 calendar and program listings
4. Letter from Bill Johnson of New Hackensack Fire District. - Re: 50th anniversary celebration
on 5/22/99
5. Rec from Civil Service qualifications for Recreation Assistant
6. Letter from Site Management Services regarding the year 2000 compliance
7. Letter from John Weber re Danger Rock Kayak Club
REPORTS
KD. RF.
S.L. E.K
lC. S.M.
lE. lV.
RJ.H.
NEW BUSINESS - Attendance report -sent to Town Board
OLD BUSINESS - 1. Easter, 2. Meadowood, 3. Schlathaus C.D.
MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING 3/15/99
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RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1,1999
NEXT MEETING MARCH 15, 1999 AT SCHLATHAUS PARK AT 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held
February 1, 1999 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Acting Chairman Ronald
Friedman. Others present were Kathi DeLisa, Senior Citizen Director and Commission Members
Joseph Ennesser, Ellen Korz, Stephen Miller and Joanne Vazquez.
The minutes of the January 4, 1999 meeting were approved on a motion by Mrs.
Korz seconded by Mr. Miller with all in favor.
OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
1. Thank you letters to aU who contributed to the Elks Christmas Party.
2. Special letters to the following for donations to Elks Christmas Party: Continental Group,
Sam's Club, Greenbaum and Gilhooley's, Heidi Resk and Girl Scout Troop #392, Tom
Eastwood of Central Hudson, Richard Silinsky of Wappinger Plaza Liquors, Jim Zasso of Rite
Aid Pharmacy, Carol White of Creatively Yours, Letter to Editor of Poughkeepsie Journal and
Southern Dutchess News, and the Exalted Ruler Don DeLorenzo of Wappinger Elks #2609.
3. Mr. Lowery sent a copy of the Program annual report for 1998 to the Dutchess Co. Youth
Bureau.
4. Letter to Maureen Irvin with list of duties as summer director.
5. Letter to John Smith of Little League and to Mark Laman of Soccer for participating in the
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 1998
6. Memo to Supervisor Smith and Town Patrol regarding the many R.V.'s entering Reese Park
off of South A venue on weekends with a request for the Town Patrol's presence.
7. Letter to Catherine Benham from Rite Aid for sharing time and knowledge on "How to get the
Most from your Pharmacy dollars."
8. Letter to Town Board requesting permission to go out to bid for commercial access for Rymer
Property.
9. Letter to Town Board requesting P.O. for custodial services for Myers Comers School for
gymnastics program on Saturdays from 10 - 12.
10. Letter to Town Board requesting permission to hire Paul Endress as full time maintenance
person.
11. Letter to Town Board requesting information on handling problems in the Town's right of
ways.
12. Letter to Town Board requesting approval for Supervisor Smith to sign the contract with
Cerniglia and Swartz for work at Schlathaus Park under C. D. Grant for 1998.
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13. Letter to Supervisor Smith regarding some direction in hiring new person for Senior
CenterlRecreation.
14. An article was sent to the Southern Dutchess News by Joseph Ennesser regarding Reese
Park.
15. Letters were sent to Enviro Clean Porta Potty, A-I Portable Toilets, M. & O. Sanitation and
Jones Septic requesting quotes for porta johns for 1999.
16. Letter to Town Board regarding Mr. Friedman as acting chairman from 1/28/99 to 3/8/99.
17. Letter to Planning Board regarding land in lieu of money for the Chelsea Bluffs Subdivision.
18. Letter to Cheryl Musante regarding problem at W.F.J.H.
19. Letter to Town Board regarding the new dedication procedures
20. Letter to Town board requesting permission to obtain a P.O. for clay for fields at Robinson
Lane.
21. Letter to Deer Hill requesting permission to use their facilities for swim program for 1999.
CORRESPONDENCE.
A letter was received from Brealand Edwards indicating that they would like to
change the date for their tournament from July 9, 10, and 11 to July 23,24, and 25. Mr. Miller
has been working with the Express, Dutchess Debs and the Little League regarding dates for their
tournaments. He has suggested that they all sit down and decide which dates they want since they
all seem to want the same time frame.
A request was received from Kevin Hathorne of the Wappinger United Soccer
Club to use Schlathaus on February 23. Since Mr. Lowery will be there that evening for office
hours, he will be able to let them into the building. We will then ask them to lock the door on the
way out and someone will be down to check the building.
A memo was received from Betsy Brockway of the Youth Bureau with the 1999
Youth Bureau Calendar and OCFS Program Listings.
A letter was received from Bill Johnson, Chief of the New Hackensack Fire
Department indicating that for their 50th anniversary, they will be hosting a large parade which
will march down Myers Comers from Blackthorn Loop to the fire station. Since they anticipate a
large attendance of both participants and observers, they would like to request that the Schlathaus
Park area be roped off to prevent any possible problems. Mrs. Roe will make sure that
Maintenance is aware of this.
Letters with check lists were received from Site Management Services regarding
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the "y2k compliance". These have been filled out and returned to Supervisor Smith.
A letter was received from John Weber of the Danger Rock Kayak Club. Mr.
Ennesser indicated that this group would like to use Reese Park as a loading point to get out to
the river via the lower creek. They are also willing to do some work in the park. He indicated
that he didn't feel that this was a problem. Mr. Miller asked about insurance and Mr. Ennesser
said that they have insurance. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has been talking with the scouts
and Greystone about working on the trails. He indicated that the scouts have a tour permit so
that they are covered for insurance purposes. They need to pick the dates and set up a project
and they will be covered. Mr. Miller indicated that they should send a copy of their insurance to
the Town. Mr. Ennesser said that Greystone people will also work in the park and they will also
have insurance. He mentioned that the only reason he went after them was because of the
Greenway.
An attendance report for the monthly recreation meetings were handed out to all
members. This is the report that is given to the Town Board Members. Mr. Friedman mentioned
that he felt for a volunteer board that the attendance was very good.
SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT
Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the senior activities for the month of January.
This report is attached to these minutes. She indicated that several of the programs had to be
canceled because of the weather. She also indicated that the computer classes at Schlathaus Park
are going well. She mentioned that they will be holding a Valentine's Ball on February 12th at the
Holiday Inn in Fishkill.
RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Lowery was unable to attend the meeting but sent in his report as follows:
The trip to Mohegan Sun is scheduled for March 14th. The bus will leave at 8
a.m. from Town Hall and return at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $13.00 and includes a $10. meal credit,
$5.00 free bet, round trip transportation and tip for the bus driver. Checks are to be made out to
Aristocrat Tours for $12.00 and there is a $1.00 cash tip for the driver. Reservations will be
taken on February 16th to the general public.
He has scheduled the Easter Egg Hunt for March 28th at 2 p.m. at Schlathaus
Park. He indicated that he is breaking the children down into 3 age groups with a chaperone at
each level. The cost to the Town should be around $200. and will consist of plastic eggs with
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candy in them and a special golden egg in each age category with a special prize (donation from a
local merchant which he is working on) and an egg collection box where they will redeem their
egg for a chocolate or lollipop. He will be contacting each member for help with this project.
Winter programs are underway. Registration for gymnastics seems low from last
year. Basketball has about the same registration as last year. He will be sending a press release to
the Poughkeepsie Journal with information on these programs.
He is working on the Yankee vs Mets baseball game with a date of July 11 which
is a Sunday afternoon at 1 :35 p.m. at Shea stadium. The cost will be $15.00 for the bus, box seat
and tip for the driver.
The 1999 Recreation Guide debuted or will debut. He thanked everyone who
corrected his spelling and helped by providing information. After 1,000 rough copies it is now
99.997% correct. Mrs. Korz brought in a copy of the East Fishkill Recreation Guide which they
have professionally printed. It is an impressive information guide.
CHELSEA BLUFFS SUBDIVISION.
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that at the Town Board meeting on January 24,1999
approval was given to receive land in lieu of money for the above subdivision. This is the
subdivision that is adjacent to the Castle Point Recreation area. There should be approximately
15 acres.
BOAT RAMP
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has been in contact with someone to get estimates
to resurface the boat ramp. It would be precasted concrete made in 3 pieces assembled and slid
into the water. The cost would be between $35,000 and $38,000. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that
the area is very big. There would be 2 slabs approximately 15 x 50 x 7 Ih inches thick and then a
mating section at the top of the ramp. Mr. Ennesser called the vendor regarding the existing
dock repair. We have bolts that have loosened because of the tides and the dock piling stay
mechanism has snapped again. The vendor will look at those two items in the near future.
SCHLATHAUS PARK C.D. GRANT
Mr. Ennesser will meet with Don Swartz on the Schlathaus Park improvements
prior to going on vacation. He will review with him the engineering documents for Schlathaus
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and Mr. Swartz will put together the bid package on the project.
REESE PARK BOOKLET.
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that since the funds were taken out of the 1999 budget
for the Reese Park booklet that he has sent letters to businesses and special people to see ifhe
could get donations to proceed with this project. He is trying to generate more and more
interest in Reese Park with the schools etc.
PLAYGROUND SHIRTS
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has been in contact with Print Plus regarding the
summer playground shirts and we should be receiving an estimate in the near future.
MEETING REGARDING LIGHTS AT ROBINSON LANE
Mr. Ennesser and Mr. Friedman were among those who attended the recent
meeting regarding the installation of lights at Robinson Lane. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that there
were some differences regarding the cost of installing the lights from the two companies and that
he has gone back to each to see if we could get comparable prices. Mr. Friedman mentioned that
it was a very preliminary meeting and those who attended were Marion Balone and Bill Farrell
from Little League, Roland Norris from the Yankees, Mr. Friedman, Mr. Ennesser and Mr. Holt
from Recreation, Mr. Foster from Highway and Bob Smith from Chris Bar Electric. They just
discussed the project in general and looked at potential problems such as electric out there and
whether Central Hudson might have to bring another phase out to the area, the demand time etc.
Mr. Holt at the meeting mentioned that there is more to this than just the lights on the field, there
are other problems that would have to be addressed. We would have to light the parking areas,
the toilet areas etc. It is at a very preliminary stage at this time. The ballpark figure just for doing
Holt Field would be about $75,000. and that is just for lights. Mr. Friedman mentioned that we
should have another meeting in March and it should be around the third week hopefully not on
Wednesday or Thursday.
ROBINSON LANE
Mrs. Roe asked about a date for the porta johns to be delivered to Robinson Lane.
Mr. Miller said that Opening Day should be around April 24th but that we should have the porta
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johns placed there around March 15th. If the weather stays nice they will be having tryouts out
there around that date.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 on a motion by Mr. Ennesser seconded by
Mrs. Korz.
Peggy Roe
Secretary
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FEBRUARY 1999 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1999
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
January activities at the senior citizen Center included
the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, photo
club, exercise, line dancing, bingo, puzzles, bridge,
Spanish class, cards and games.
Our Hat Day party was cancelled due to snowy and icy
conditions.
On the 20th Kathy Banham from Rite Aid Pharmacy spoke to
the seniors on "How to Get the Most from Your pharmacy
Dollars." The seniors had an opportunity to then ask
questions concerning their own prescriptions.
Blood pressure was cancelled this month because of snowy
and icy weather. Our monthly birthday party was held on the
29th. A special birthday party was held for two of our
seniors, one turned 85 and one turned 90 in January.
computer classes are held Schlathaus. Each group of six
seniors meet three times for a basic computer course. The
response to this has been overwhelming. John Macek has
volunteered his time to teach this class.
There are 190 seniors registered at the center and 275 on
the waiting list.
ITEMS TO BE NOTED:
1. Computer classes will continue in /february
2. February upcoming events include a valentine's Ball,
Wheel of Fortune, and a day with children from Evans School.
3. March events will include an Easter luncheon at Mamma
Marissa's and an Easter surprise..
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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 DeGisa
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WED.
THURS.
1 1 FRUIT DAY!!!
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10: PHOTO CLUB AT
Schlathaus
10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: GUNCH
12:45:BINGO!BINGO!
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10: PHOTO CLUB AT
SCHGATHAUS
10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: GUNCH
12:45: BINGO!BINGO!
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PRESIDENT'S DAY!
THE
CENTER IS CLOSED!
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1 BIRTHDAY!!!!
10: PHOTO CLUB AT
SCHLATHAUS
10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: LUNCH
12:45: BINGO!BINGO!
~EBRUARY BIRTHDAYS:
1 Gloria smith
2 Mary Ruth Munoz
3 Frances Rossero
9 Christina Eichler
9 Bob English
11 Mary Schmalz
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110-11: EXERCISE
110-Noon: SOCIAL TIME
INOON: GUNCH
112:45: BINGO!BINGO!
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Irene Sarno 120 Alice weston
Garry petersen 128 Frances coughlin
Shirley Marsh 1
Marie Bardy I
Bill Hannon I
Marilyn Schroettnig
Minnie Byrne*** I
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110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE
110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts
INOON: GUNCH INOON: LUNCH
112:30: SPANISH 112:30: cards/games
12:30: cards/qamps 1
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10-Noon: OIG PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE
10-Noon: arts/crafts 110:BLOOD PRESSURE!!!
NOON: GUNCH INOON: LUNCH
12:30: SPANISH 112:45: BINGO!BINGO!
12:30-3: cards/games 1
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16 I 117 1 FRUIT DAY!!!!
_I I_I ASH WEDNESDAY!
10-Noon: OIG PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE
10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH
12:30: SPANISH 112:30: cards/games
12:30-3: cards/Games I
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10-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE
10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon; arts/crafts
INOON: GUNCH INOON: LUNCH
112:30:SPANISH 112:30: cards/games
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114 Rita Ruder 118
114 pauline Sherbak* 118
I 14M i 11 i e Poho 1 chuk I 20
114 Renate Regh 123
115 Mary Kelly 125
115 Vera Hamilton 125
116 Dot Schinella 126
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10-Noon: SOCIAG TIME
NOON: GUNCH
12:45:BINGO!BINGO!
1 1 I 1 1: BR I DGE
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10: 30: STUDENTS FROM
EVANS SCHOOL VISIT &
VALENTINE CRAFT
NOON: LUNCH
12:30: cards/qames
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10-11: EXERCISE
10-Noon: SOCIAG TIME
NOON: LUNCH
12;45: BINGO!BINGO! !
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10-11: LINE DANCING
10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: GUNCH
12:30: cards/games
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VALENTINE BALL
AT
HOLIDAY INN AT NOON
SIGN UP WITH KATHI
THE CENTER IS
CLOSED!!!!
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10-Noon: arts/crafts I
NOON: LUNCH I
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11-Noon:WHEEL OF
FORTUNE
NOON: LUNCH/BIRTHDAY
12:45:CONTINUE WHEEL
OF FORTUNE