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AGENDA
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 11, 2005
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT: RJ.H., N.C., S.R., J.C., lE., R.F., .E.K., .G.T.
APPROVE MINUTES - September 13, 2005
Corrections:
Approved
Seconded
COMMENTS FROM GUESTS:
INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE:
1. From Joe Ruggiero:
a. Effective immediately (Oct. 6, 2005), all purchases require prior
approval and a PO number regardless of dollar amount. This remains
in effect until further notice.
b. Mike Tremper from Camo Pollution Control notified Supervisor's
office that work needs to be done on well #5 at Carnwath Farms.
Recreation is to set up meeting with Camo to discuss needed repairs
and the steps to be taken to help expedite the issue.
2. From Environmental Protection Bureau:
a. Memo regarding Pressure-Treated Wood in Public Facilities published
July 2005.
3. From Dutchess County Children's Services Council:
a. Flyer regarding "Family First Night" September 26, 2005
b. Flyer inviting us to their 8th Annual Youth/Adult Conference "Inspiring
Tomorrow's Stars: Building Leaders for the Future" being held
November 17,2005 at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls.
4. From Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus:
a. Letter advising Recreation Department that our application for 2006
Municipal Recreation funds has been accepted and the Dutchess
County Youth Board approved our "Recreation 2006" program for
$6,375. Final approval is contingent upon NYS Office of Children &
Family Services approval of the county's 2006 Resource Allocation
Plan. Total 2006 YDDP allocation is $371,983 or $4.44 per youth,
based on our youth population of83,780. Municipal recreation
eligibility is $1.00 per youth, and municipal service eligibility is $0.89
per youth. This represents approximately a 2% reduction in current
YDDP funding.
5. From Doug Haan, Safety Inspector:
a. Report on the findings of his October 2nd playground inspections.
6. From Choices For Change:
a. Flyer advertising their Fall Fest of Southern Dutchess family fun day
at Memorial Park in Beacon on September 24, 2005 along with an
invitation to call their offices to learn more about the organization and
perhaps become a member. They help educate the public about Youth
Services and Programs available for families in our community.
7. From Town of Wappinger resident, Orestes Mihaly @ 18 Lake Oniad Drive:
a. Phone call received in the Town Supervisor's office advising us he
would like to donate a Christmas tree to the town. He may be reached
at 567-5741 or (home) 297- 1198.
8. From Wappingers Central School District:
a. Received an invitation to participate in the November 29th Career day
from 7 AM to lOAM at Ketchum High School. Contact Ms. Sydney
Vasquez @298-5100 X 105.
9. From Gametime Company:
a. Received advertisement/application for "Good Health Grant" with new
purchases of equipment.
10. From Don Stein with Amateur Radio group:
a. Stopped by the office to thank us for this year's use of Carnwath for
their annual event. He also was given an application to send in for the
2006 event that is scheduled for September 23rd, 24th & 25th ASAP.
OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
1. From Ralph Holt:
a. Memo To Supervisor Joe Ruggiero, Town Board members &
Recreation Commission members advising them of Joe Ennesser's
designation as Acting Recreation Commission Chairman during Ralph
Holt's vacation from 9/27/05 thru 10/11/05.
b. Memo to Mike Cole regarding field usage application from Legion
Fireworks for company picnic at Castle Point with fireworks (permit
applied for with fire inspector's office).
c. Memo to Skip Rottkamp, Nancy Cito, & Fred Youngman reminding
them of proper voucher/purchase order procedures.
d. Letter to Ralph Maresca, Customer Service Manager at Stop & Shop
accepting their offer of assistance for Community Day by providing
bottled water for the workers.
e. Letter to Peter Sanfilippo, Jr. thanking him for the kind words
regarding the beauty of our Robinson Lane facilities the Mid Hudson
Road Runner's Club used again this year. An application for the
September 16th & 17th, 2006 race was enclosed along with a review of
the steps that needed to be taken by their organization ahead of time in
order to get approval in a more timely fashion next year. (To date, the
two sets of keys held by Paul Cassitto of their organization have NOT
been returned. Will try for a Wednesday when Town Clerk's office is
open beyond 4 pm & leave keys with them.)
f. Letter to Brian Sitler of Outdoor Tech., Inc. advising him that although
we were pleased with the proposal submitted by him for the tennis
court work, we would not be proceeding with that project this year.
2. From Office Staff:
a. Tick Spray notices sent to town residents advising them of 10/14/05
treatment with rain dates of 10/17 & 10/18.
b. Letter sent to John Ferraro along with an application for Robinson
Lane field use for a "Suicide Awareness Program" in May/June of
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2006 from 3 AM-6:30 AM vigil with speakers at dawn. He was
advised to return it ASAP since the commission was meeting on Oct.
11 th and would like to discuss it then.
c. Letter and employment application to former employee Shawn Warren
advising him to call Mr. Holt after October 12th to discuss any
upcoming full time vacancies.
d. Faxed copy of Recreation Guide page advertising Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony to Kristine @ Dutchess County Tourism.
3. From Joe Ennesser:
a. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero naming the carpet bids for Carnwath
move.
b. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero listing the fencing estimates for Reese
Park to further define the park property/help cut down on ATV
damages.
c. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero requesting approval to replace third base
dugout on Holt Memorial Field at Robinson Lane and identifying the
contractors approached.
4. From Nancy Cito:
a. Thank you letter to Cindy Starke, Director of Fishkill Senior Center
for their gracious hospitality on September 26th for a day of "Bingo
Bango" with our seniors.
5. From Skip Rottkamp:
a. Thank you letters to Kim Leone and Clare Rottkamp for their
assistance as Summer Director and Assistant Summer Director,
respectively, of Playground program.
b. Thank you letters to Lifeguards Kaela Korhummel, Doug Lee, Josh
Mendez and Jared Trumpetto, and Erin Desalvo, Assistant for their
help at Cross Court in the Learn To Swim Program.
c. Mailings to 8 bands for concert series. (Ralph Buono, Joe Deangelo,
Johnny Dell, Bob Martinson, James Osborn, Barry Petrillo, Dorraine
Scofield, and Joe Vagarino, Klassics Entertainment)
Reports from:
N.C.
S.R.
1. C.
1. E.
R. F.
E.K.
G.T.
R.1.H.
OLD BUSINESS-
1. Any changes to September 13,2005 minutes?
2. Oct. 16th Mohegan Sun bus trip - able to get a larger bus that
seated 55 people; that left a waiting list of approx. 24 people.
Aristocrat tours advised this was too risky to hire a 2nd bus.
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NEW BUSINESS - 1. Mike Cole, Castle Point seasonal worker, resigned. His last day
was 9/24/2005.
2. Seasonal Workers end date: Ralph not ready to close up yet;
has asked seasonal maintenance workers to continue beyond Nov.
1 st. Exception: Valerie Cote @ Robinson Lane finishing up
10/29/05. Bill Farrell has agreed to help ifanything comes up.
3. Halloween Party Sunday, October 30. Location - Schlathuas,
Camwath, Town Hall? Rain location per Rec guide is Meyers
Comers Road Elementary School.
Do we have everything? Enough workers? Etc.
4. Field usage: a. fees charged - still using 1994 fees
b. communication has improved, still need to
work on cumbersome paperwork procedures &
follow up of fees paid. Office staff asked Nick
Bisaccia and Bill Farrell for input into revising
application form.
MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING: November 15,2005
Refreshments -Ellen Korz
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RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2005
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
was held October 11,2005 at Schlathaus Park, 126 All Angels Hill Road, Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt,
with the following persons present: Nancy Cito, Senior Citizen Director, Skip Rottkamp,
Recreation Director and Commission Members James Chappas, Joseph Ennesser, Ronald
Friedman, Ellen Korz, and Gary Trudell.
There were no minutes available for this meeting.
INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
1. From Joe Ruggiero
a. Effective immediately (Oct. 6, 2005), all purchases require prior
approval and a P.O. number regardless of dollar amount. This remains
in effect until further notice.
b. Mike Tremper from Camo Pollution notified the Supervisor's Office
that work needs to be done on well #5 at Camwath Farms. Recreation
is to set up a meeting with Camo to discuss needed repairs and the
steps to be taken to help expedite the issue.
2. From Environmental Protection Bureau:
a. Memo regarding Pressure-Treated Wood in Public Facilities published
July 2005.
3. From Dutchess County Children's Services Council:
a. Flyer regarding "Family First Night" September 26,2005.
b. Flyer inviting us to their 8th Annual Youth/Adult Conference
"Inspiring Tomorrow's Stars: Building Leaders for the Future" being
held November 17, 2005 at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls.
4. From Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus:
a. Letter advising Recreation Department that our application for 2006
Municipal Recreation funds has been accepted and the Dutchess
County Youth Board approved our "Recreation 2006" program for
$6,375. Final approval is contingent upon NYS Office of Children &
Family Services approval of the county's 2006 Resource Allocation
Plan. Total 2006 YDDP allocation is $371,983. or $4.44 per youth,
based on our youth population of 83,780. Municipal recreation
eligibility is $1.00 per youth and municipal service eligibility is $0.89
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per youth. This represents approximately a 2% reduction in current
YDDP funding.
5. From Doug Haan, Safety Inspector:
a Report on the findings of his October 2nd playground inspections.
6. From Choices for Change:
a. Flyer advertising their Fall Fest of South em Dutchess family fun day
at Memorial Park in Beacon on September 24, 2005 along with an
invitation to call their offices to learn more about the organization and
perhaps become a member. They help educate the public about Youth
Services and Programs available for families in our community.
7. From Town of Wappinger resident, Orestes Mihaly at 18 Lake Oniad Drive:
a. Phone call received in the Town Supervisor's office advising us he
would like to donate a Christmas tree to the Town. He may be reached
at 567-5741 or (home) 297-1198.
8. From Wappingers Central School District:
a. Received an invitation to participate in the November 29th Career Day
from 7 AM to lOAM at Ketcham High School. Contact Ms. Sydney
Vasquez @298-5100x 105.
9. From Gametime Company:
a. Received advertisement/application for "Good Health Grant" with new
purchases of equipment.
10. From Don Stein with Amateur Radio group:
a. He stopped by the office to thank us for this year's use of Carnwath for
their annual event. He also was given an application to send in for the
2006 event that is scheduled for September 23rd,24th, & 25th .
OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
1. From Ralph Holt:
a. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero, Town Board members and Recreation
Commission members advising them of Mr. Ennesser's designation as
Acting Recreation Commission Chairman during Mr. Holt's vacation
from 9/27/05 thru 10/11/05.
b. Memo to Mike Cole regarding field usage application from Legion
Fireworks for company picnic at Castle Point with fireworks (permit
applied for with fire inspector's office).
c. Memo to Mr. Rottkamp, Mrs. Cito, & Mr. Youngman reminding them
of proper voucher/purchase order procedures.
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d. Letter to Ralph Maresca, Customer Service Manager at Stop & Shop,
accepting their offer of assistance for Community Day by providing
bottled water for the workers.
e. Letter to Peter Sanfilippo, Jr. thanking him for the kind words
regarding the beauty of our Robinson Lane facilities that the Mid
Hudson Road Runner's Club used again this year. An application for
the September 16th & 17th, 2006 race was enclosed along with a review
of the steps that needed to be taken by their organization ahead of time
in order to get approval in a more timely fashion next year. (To date,
the two sets of keys held by Paul Cassitto of their organization have
NOT been returned.) Will try for a Wednesday when Town Clerk's
Office is open beyond 4 p.m. and leave keys with them.
f. Letter to Brian Sitler of Outdoor Tech., Inc. advising him that although
we were pleased with the proposal submitted by him for the tennis
court work, we would not be proceeding with that project this year.
2. From Office Staff:
a. Tick Spray notices sent to town residents advising them of 10/14/05
treatment with rain dates of 10/17 and 10/18.
b. Letter to John Ferraro along with an application for Robinson Lane
Field use for a "Suicide Awareness Program" in May/June of 2006
from 3 AM-6:30AM vigil with speakers at dawn. He was advised to
return it ASAP since the commission was meeting on October 11 and
we would like to discuss it then.
c. Letter and employment application to former employee Shawn Warren
advising him to call Mr. Holt after October 12th to discuss any
upcoming full time vacancies.
d. Faxed copy of Recreation Guide page advertising Christmas Tree
Lighting to Kristine @ Dutchess County Tourism.
3. From Joseph Ennesser:
a. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero naming the carpet bids from Carnwath
move.
b. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero listing the fencing estimates for Reese
Park to further define the park property/help cut down on A TV
damages.
c. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero requesting approval to replace third base
dugout on Holt Memorial Field at Robinson Lane and identifying the
contractors approached.
4. From Nancy Cito:
a. Thank you letter to Cindy Starke, Director of Fishkill Senior Center
for their gracious hospitality on September 26th for a day of "Bingo
Bango" with our seniors.
5. From Skip Rottkamp:
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a. Thank: you letters to Kim Leone and Clare Curtis for their assistance as
Summer Director and Assistant Summer Director, respectively, of
Playground program.
b. Thank: you letters to Lifeguards Kaela Korhummel, Doug Lee, Josh
Mendez, Jared Trumpetto, and Erin DeSalvo for their help at Cross
Court in the Learn to Swim Program.
c. Mailings to 8 bands for concert series. (Ralph Buono, Joe DeAngelo,
Johnny Dell, Bob Martinson, James Osborn, Barry Petrillo, Dorraine
Scofield and Joe V accarino.)
SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT
Mrs. Cito mentioned that the seniors have been asking about the status of
our plans for the senior center in light of the Fishkill Seniors getting a new community
center.
She also mentioned that the Christmas tree assembly cannot be done by
the usual seniors. We only have a couple of guys and it is a really big job. She
mentioned that the guys are getting older and feel that they can't do it any more.
She also said that she would be checking on the fees for mailing the
recreation guide.
The sign up for the Elks Christmas party will be November 3rd at Town
Hall starting at 9:30 in the morning. The parties are scheduled for December 1 st (a
Thursday) and December 7th (a Wednesday). She said that she has booked Johnny Dell
for both parties. The ornaments have been ordered and are in and the candy has been
ordered. Mr. Holt asked about the donations and Mrs. Cito said they are doing well with
money and raftle prizes. She said that she didn't have the exact number and information
with her as Mrs. Manning has been keeping track of it. Mr. Holt mentioned that a couple
years ago Central Hudson gave us a bunch of night lights to be given to the seniors in
their goodie bags and suggested that Mrs. Cito contact Denise VanBuren at Central
Hudson to see if we can do this again.
All are invited to attend the events for the month of October which include
the Halloween Boo Bash; and on the 21 st the Craft Fair. They will have crafts, baked
goods, raflles etc. at the Craft Fair.
The ABC Senior group program is expanding this year to Myers Comers
School and to date there are 30 volunteer seniors signed up. This program is very
popular with the School District and the seniors. There is a coordinator with the school
that gives the seniors the direction on this program. It is a one on one reading program.
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RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Rottkamp brought up the following:
1. In regard to the fishing camp for next year, he wanted to know if it was going
to be a 4 week or a 6 week program. Mr. Holt asked him how much he would
need if it was a 6 week program. Mr. Holt said that he has requested funds b e
put in the 2006 budget and we will have to work out the numbers to see what
we can do.
2. In regard to the incident at Castle Point Camp this summer with the Ice Cream
Man (Chilly Willy), do we have the right to say that HE can not service our
playgrounds? Mr. Holt said that he didn't think that we could but he has a
meeting tomorrow with the Attorney to the Town and he will ask him. It was
also mentioned that the vendors get a license from the Town to use public
highways and maybe we can stop him from going into the parks. Someone
also mentioned that if we do it for one we will have to do it for all. We will
await the direction from the attorney.
3. He mentioned that he is working on getting information for the 2006
Recreation Guide. He will need input from all the members regarding
registration dates for programs etc. He asked each person to contact their
respective group i.e Little League, Soccer, Pop Warner etc to get information
for him.
4. He mentioned that East Fishkill puts a copy of their registration form in the
middle of their guide and asked if we could/should do this. It was voted that
we should put it in and mention that it was for 18t time registrants only.
5. There was a discussion on fees for next year - whether they should be raised
or not. Mr. Rottkamp said that some of the fees are so low that people
question how good the program could be and if they don't show up it is no big
deal. Mr. Holt said that we are definitely going to raise the golf fee for 2006
from $30.00 to $40.00..
6. In regard to the swim program for 2006, Mr. Rottkamp asked ifhe should try
to pursue other venues or stay with Cross Court. Mr. Holt said that he didn't
think that Deer Hill was sold and he could try to contact them. Mrs. Korz
mentioned that Jekoce had been sold. Mr. Holt said that probably Cross Court
would be the site.
7. He asked about how the 3 year plan was coming for the 4 playgrounds. He
would like to have a plan for each site. Mr. Holt said that Mr. Friedman gave
him some input on Spook Hill as follows:
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a. First year to do asphalt work on the park
b. Second year to put in a tennis court by the handball court so as to
spread tennis around the Town a bit.
c. Third Year - Put in a Water playground.
8. Mr. Rottkamp mentioned that he was unable to attend the joint concert with
East Fishkill at Van Wyck School but that is was very good. The concert
featured Cherished Memories and Johnny Dell. Also included in the concert
were the winners of our Summer Playground Idol. They did a super job.
9. Mr. Rottkamp mentioned that he is still looking for computer help and that
Mr. Macek did not hold the last classes at Schlathaus Park. Mr. Holt said that
he would speak with Mr. Macek about this. Another suggestion was
Northeast Computer Service, but we would have to pay for them to help.
10. The Schlathaus Memorial Race was held on October 1st and it was a success.
The Town paid $593.40 for the medals and trophies.
11. Mr. Haan met Mr. Rottkamp on October 2nd and informed him about the weld
problem at Martz and Spook Hill. On Friday, October 7th he turned in a
playground inspection report which Mr. Rottkamp handed over to Mr. Holt.
He mentioned that he would like to set up a separate meeting with the
maintenance men, Mr. Haan and a couple of the Commission Members. A
couple of the remarks on his report included:
Ground cover is not adequate for the height of the equipment at all of the
playgrounds. He did mention that there is a pile of surface treatment at the
barn which is covered. Why can't this be used? He mentioned that the
small piece of equipment at Martz is in desperate need of this material.
We also need wear mats under the swings and slides. He mentioned that
there are a lot of new mandates for safety and handicapped accessibility.
Mr. Holt said that we could set up a meeting the beginning of November
to address these problems and to set up a 12 month schedule for the men
to go around and check the areas. Mr. Haan said that 7')0.10 of all
playground accidents occur because of the surface treatment.
12. Mr. Rottkamp made note that the School District overcharged us $473.00
when we were charged for 6 bus trips that did not occur. Mr. Rottkamp said
that he checks this every year and is on top of this bill.
13. Aerobics, volleyball and baton twirling are all underway for the fall and the
enrollment is very good. He mentioned that he had a discussion with
Rosemary DiGennero and that she is asking for an increase to $40.00 an hour.
She said that she has excellent certifications. After a discussion, it was
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decided that Mr. Rottkamp and Mr. Holt will review all the salaries. Mr. Holt
mentioned that we have put $2,200.00 in the budget for 2006 for aerobics.
Mr. Holt said that he is not opposed to raising salaries.
14. Mr. Rottkamp is working on the concert schedule for next year. He has 4
concerts set out of the 8 spots.
15. The N.Y.C. Shopping trip is scheduled for December 4th and he needs an
escort for the trip. If anyone is interested, please let him know.
16. A discussion was held regarding dates for events in 2006 and the following
were accepted.
Christmas Tree Lighting - December 3rd at Schlathaus
Halloween - October 29th at Schlathaus - rain site Myers Comers School
Easter - April 8th at Camwath
There was a discussion on Community Day and the original day was set
for 1 day, September 10 a Sunday. Mrs. Cito mentioned that she was not
in favor of Sunday and felt that the whole day should be moved to
Saturday because of the children having school the next day.
17. Mr. Rottkamp mentioned that he had received a phone call from Councilman
Paoloni asking about starting a men's basketball league. Mr. Rottkamp gave
him the run down on what would have to be done. He also contacted Mrs.
Simmons of the School District and found that the only available night would
be Sunday at Wappinger Jr. High. This would mean we would have to pay for
custodial overtime.
CARNWATH FARMS
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he had a walk through at Camwath with
Central Hudson and the tree contractor to establish who owns what. The tree firm is
Tamarack Forestry and they work closely with Central Hudson. They will hopefully
start work within a week at which time they will start from the other end - the generator
area and the pump house and work out.
A letter was sent to the Town Board with bids for carpet to be installed in
the administration building. The lowest bidder, for the job, was Carpet World with a bid
of $2,846.00 to scrape up and dispose of the old carpet and to install a commercial grade
carpet with underlying pad to compensate for the floor irregularity. The other bid was
from Associated Abby Carpet at $3,510. and Freight Liquidators did not come back with
a bid. We hope that this work can be done in a couple of weeks.
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Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the bathrooms need to be done and the
ceiling in the back room needs to be fixed. He said that he is working on getting bids for
the bathroom and will speak with Beacon Construction to see if they will put in a bid.
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that while he was at Camwath "Charlie" was
there and brought another chef. Mr. Ennesser let them in and both were very impressed
with the area. He asked Mr. Ennesser about the leasellicense etc. and said that he wants
to continue toward the upgrading and also would like to start a program to educate young
cooks.
REESE PARK
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he will be going to the Town Board meeting
with photos on the A TV activities at Reese Park. This will be to support his request for
230' of additional fencing at the South Avenue entrance. Bids received for this work
came as follows:
Mid Hudson Fence.................$4.300.
A-I Fence Company...............$3,489.
DiPiet Fence Company.............$6,250.
He also mentioned that he has a meeting scheduled tomorrow at Paggi's
Office regarding the vault at Reese Park. Evidently they did not compact it enough but
Mr. Ennesser said that it is still under warranty.
ROBINSON LANE
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the letter and bids to replace the third base
dugout on Holt Memorial Field has gone to the Town Board. The lowest bid was from
George Lown Mason Contractor at $7,250.00. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that we have
$8,690 in the budget for this purpose and that we need to get it done before the cold
weather sets in.
Mr. Ennesser said that he spoke with "Fred" and told him to start to
winterize all of the outlying recreation areas except for Robinson Lane.
DOCKS
Mr. Ennesser also mentioned to Mr. Youngman that he could start to make
plans to take the docks out of the water.
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items:
Mr. Friedman asked the following questions with regard to old and new
1. What was the status on the Senior Center building?
2. What is the status on the Rymer Property? At one time we were working on a
plan and we had asked Paggi's office for the contour plans. Did we ever
receive them? Mr. Holt said that we did not.
3. What is the status of the walking path at Robinson Lane? Mr. Holt said that
was supposed to be done by Mr. Foster and he has not heard anything further
on it.
4. He mentioned that there have been problems with using telephone poles for
traffic control/parking. He said that if they are used they have to be tied
down.
5. He also asked about the back stop protection on the poles at Martz Field and
the ground edge around the basketball courts and the court at Spook Hill.
He mentioned that we have to pay more attention to the items listed on the
safety reports and to constantly keep checking these items.
HALLOWEEN
Mrs. Korz mentioned that she is still working on trying to get prizes for
the Halloween party. When she went to Pizza Hut, she found that it was sold and they
told her to come back after October 18th. She also needs to go back to Rite Aid. She said
that she is sure that we have enough prizes. Mr. Rottkamp was asked to put an article in
the Poughkeepsie Journal about the Halloween Party and Mr. Holt will contact Little
League to see if they will be there and contribute something. Mrs. Yankowski will
contact soccer to see if they will be there. It was decided that all helpers should come at
12:30 to help with the decorating etc.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Holt mentioned the following:
1. There is a lot of water at Robinson Lane and Quiet Acres after all the recent
ram.
2. We still have some signs that need to be put up. Mr. Ennesser said that he had
the guys do all the playground signs first.
3. Mr. Tompkins is still out and we are not sure when he will be coming back.
4. The budget has been given in
5. Both of the scout troops that worked selling tickets for the inflatable rides at
Community Day received a check for $512.00 for the day.
6. The Rotary did well selling the tickets for the mechanical rides. They gave
the Town a donation of $1 ,000.00. This money will go back into the
Celebrations Account to help defer the monies spent on the bands etc.
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7. The Town also received $100.00 for each booth the mechanical rides put up.
This year we received a check for $700.00 which will also be deposited in the
Celebrations account.
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the R.C.Ketcham Choral group is planning a trip
overseas next year and they would like to sing for our Christmas programs. He said that
a letter should be forthcoming regarding this.
Mr. Ennesser asked about the expansion of Robinson Lane and Mr. Holt said
that the Board will be looking at it sometime this month.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 on a motion by Mr. Friedman seconded by
Mr. Ennesser.
Peggy Roe for
Linda Yankowski
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