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2006-03-08 AGENDA RECREA nON COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RJH, NC, SR, JC, JE, EK, GT. APPROVED MINUTES: JULY '05 AUG. '05_FEB. '06 COMMENTS FROM GUESTS: INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Waiver Statement from Skip (See attached) 2. Letter for Joe Ennesser from the Village about their Picnic in the Park including Vendor application. 3. Memo from Brandy Vadala (Dept. of Health) regarding First Aid/CPR/RTE classes and who has them available. 4. Letter from Jim McGovern (Pop Warner) to Town Board requesting use of the Large Meeting Room for their registration on Apr.29, May 20, June 10 (Saturdays). OK per Town Clerk. 5. Letter from Westchester County Dept. of Health inviting Skip and other key staff members to a seminar on Wed., April 19th at the Westchester County Center. Topics will include Aquatic Safety, Bullying, Inappropriate Intimate Behavior, NYS requirements regarding the "Sex Offender Registry". 6. The Recreation Office received word that Jeff DeChristopher would like to work for the Maintenance Dept. again this summer. He is now 18 years old and will be able to drive a vehicle. 7. The Recreation Office received an employment application from James Conliffe to work in our Maintenance Dept. 8. The following Resolutions were adopted at the Feb. 13th, 2006 Town Board meeting: · Renaming of Cobblestone Drive to Carnwath Farms Lane · Appointing the Recreation Secretary and Establishing Salary · Authorizing agreement between the Town and the Wappinger Little League Assn. · Authorizing agreement between the Town and the Wappinger United Soccer Club. · Approving the hiring of Winter Recreation Employees and establishing Salaries. 9. The following Resolutions were adopted at the Feb. 27th, 2006 Town Board Meeting: · Established fees for the Town of Wappinger Summer Day Camp Program. ( over) · Established benefit units for Town owned property - We were given this list because many of our properties now have addresses and their map grid numbers are included. 10. A fax was received, and brought to the Recreation Office by Supervisor Ruggiero, concerning Grants that are available for the 2007 season from the National Endowment for the Arts. Specifically, "Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth". Copies attached. 11. Letter from Dutchess Parks and Recreation inviting us to attend a seminar on the DEC regulations in relation to Pesticides applications for public parks. Copies given to Skip and Bob. 12. Application for employment from Jeremy Fikar (Worked here before _ seasonal) 13. Received a letter and form from the Dutchess County Youth Advocate in regard to the Annual YEA Awards. (Gave copies to Skip and Ralph) 14. Memo from Supervisor Ruggiero stating the importance of reporting employee and participant accidents in our Recreation programs. 15. The Supervisors Office sent us a notification from American Recreational Products in regards to their being awarded a State Bid for playgrounds, safety surfacing and playground amenities. 16. Letter to Skip Rottkamp from Brandy Vadala (DC Health Dept.) outline initial procedures to be addressed before summer camps begin. (Copies to Skip and Ralph. If anyone else wants a copy, please see Eileen Manning) 17. Letter from NYS Dept. of Conservation & NYS Office of Parks about FREE seminars outlining Grant Information. (Copies to Ralph, Skip & Joe E. If anyone else is interested in a copy see Eileen Manning.) OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking for approval to hire individuals for our Winter Programs. 2. Letters sent to Craig Thomas Pest Control and Bug Busters at the request of Supervisor Ruggiero for additional price quotes for tick spraying of 8 park locations. One quote had already been received from NY Tick Control, the company that did our tick spraying last year. 3. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking for approval to use Superior Sanitation for our Porta-John needs. Superior was the lowest bidder of the three quotes received. 4. Letter to Walter Leczinski informing him that he will now be receiving $30.00 per session for Volleyball instead of$25.00. 5. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking to hire Dave Buhler as an assistant in our Gymnastics Program. 6. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board requesting approval to order Beam Clay from Partac Peat. 7. Letter from Nancy Cito to the Villa Borghese about some concerns that the Seniors have had at the last two functions there. ( over) REPORTS: N.C S.R. J.C. lE. E.K. G.T. R.lH. OLD BUSINESS Discuss Charles Straley's application to Commission. Easter plans. Bleacher modifications Sign-ups for Summer Playground programs NEW BUSINESS: New Budget for 2006 (See attached) MEETING ADJOURNED: NEXT MEETING: April 4, 2006 Refreshments: Jim Chappas ADDITIONAL AGENDA: Additional material processed between 3/8 &3/15/06. INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE: I. Letter from NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation about grants from the EPF, the Environmental Protection Fund. (Gave copies to Joe & Ralph) 2. Letter from NYS Office of Parks announcing the availability of 2006 Grants. (Gave copy to Joe EnnesserO 3. Letter from Aquatic Management Solutions introducing new employee. (This is the company that installed, repaired and removed aerators at Applesauce Pond). 4. E-mal from Ellen Korz re-proposing the partnership set forth by Sandy Goldberg. 5. Job application from Gianfranco Nigrelli to work in Maintenance. 6. Application for the use of CASTLE POINT PLA YGROUND by Boy Scout Troop 86 for June 24th, Ilarn to 5 pm. 7. Flyer from "Jillian - Singable Stories and Songs". (We had discussed a more inter-active entertainment for Halloween. Might this do??) earn 8. Playground Maintenance schedule (Dates that Doug Haan will inspect our 6 playground properties) Given to each member. 9. New address listing for Carnwath Farms Lane. Given to each member. 10. Job application from Antonio Velardo to work in Maintenance. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE I. Letter from Nancy Cito to AC Moore asking for their participation in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt with the set up of a "Make & Take" table and face-painting. 2. Letter from the Supervisor's office to Jada O'Toole of the Hudson Valley Express explaining the delay in her organization being appointed fields Girls' Softball. OLD BUSINESS: Bruce Lustig's application for Commission Member Patrick Bova, Student Council, RCK, use of Schlathaus Park for May 13th Carnival- No rides, just booths. ;if ~, RECREA nON COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDA Y, MARCH 8, 2006 NEXT MEETING: April 5, 2006 The regular meeting of the TOWnofWappihger Recreation Commission was held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at SchIathaus Park, 126 AU Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was caUed to order at 7: 10pm by Chairman Ralph J. Holt with the foUowing persons present: Skip Rottkamp, Recreation Director, Nancy Cito, Senior Citizen Director, Bob Sheridan, Maintenance Supervisor and commission members Joseph Ennesser and Gary Trudell. Minutes for July 2005, August 2005 and February 2006 were aU approved with no corrections necessary. INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Waiver Statement from Skip for families who cannot pay costs for our programs. (See attached) 2. Memo from Brandy Vadala (Dept. bfHelHth) regarding First Aid/CPRJRTE classes and who has them available. 3. Letter from Jim McGovern (Pop Warner) to Town Board requesting use of the Large Meeting Room for their registration on Apr.29, May 20, June 10 (Saturdays). OK per Town Clerk. 4. Letter from Westchester County Dept. ofHeaIth inviting Skip and other key staff members to a seminar on Wed., April 19th at the Westchester County Center. Topics wiU include Aquatic Safety, Bullying, Inappropriate Intimate Behavior, NYS requirements regarding the "Sex Offender Registry". Ralph is interested in attending and Skip is interested and wiU go if he can. 5. The Recreation Office received word that Jeff DeChristopher would like to work for the Maintenance Dept. again this summer. He is now 18 years old and will be able to drive a vehicle. Mr. Holt will talk to Bob Sheridan about him. 6. The Recreation Office received an employment application from James Cunliffe to work in our Maintenance Dept. 7. The foUowing Resolutions were adopted at the Feb. 13th, 2006 Town Board meeting: · Renaming of Cobblestone Drive to Carnwath Farms Lane · Appointing the Recreation Secretary and Establishing Salary · Authorizing agreement between the Town and the Wappinger Little League Assn. · Authorizing agreement between the Town and the Wappinger United Soccer Club. 1 ~ i RECREA nON MINUTES March 2006 · Approving the hiring of Winter Recreation Employees and establishing Salaries. 8. The following Resolutions were adopted at the Feb. 27th, 2006 Town Board Meeting: · Established fees for the Town of Wappinger Summer Day Camp Program at $100.00 per child.. · Established benefit units for Town owned property - We were given this list because many of our properties now have addresses and their map grid numbers are included. 9. A fax was received, and brought to the Recreation Office by Supervisor Ruggiero, concerning Grants that are available for the 2007 season from the National Endowment for the Arts. Specifically, "Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth" . 1 O. Letter from Dutchess Parks and Recreation inviting us to attend a seminar on the DEC regulations in relation to Pesticides applications for public parks. Copies given to Skip and Bob. 11 Application for employment from Jeremy Fikar to work in Maintenance. 12. Received a letter and form from the Dutchess County Youth Advocate in regard to the Annual YEA Awards. (Gave copies to Skip and Ralph) 13. Memo from Supervisor Ruggiero stating the importance of reporting employee and participant accidents in our Recreation programs. Mr. Holt reiterated the importance of this for program participants as well as for Town employees. 14. The Supervisors Office sent us a notification from American Recreational Products in regards to their being awarded a State Bid for playgrounds, safety surfacing and playground amenities. 15. Letter to Skip Rottkamp from Brandy Vadala (DC Health Dept.) outline initial procedures to be addressed before summer camps begin. (Copies to Skip and Ralph. If anyone else wants a copy, please see Eileen Manning) 16. Letter from NYS Dept. of Conservation & NYS Office of Parks about FREE seminars outlining Grant Information. (Copies to Ralph, Skip & Joe E. If anyone else is interested in a copy see Eileen Manning.) 18. Letter from NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation about grants from the EPF, the Environmental Protection Fund. (Gave copies to Joe & Ralph) 19. Letter from NYS Office of Parks announcing the availability of2006 Grants. (Gave copy to Joe Ennesser.) 20. Letter from Aquatic Management Solutions introducing new employee. (This is the company that installed, repaired and removed aerators at Applesauce Pond). 21. E-mail from Ellen Korz re-proposing the partnership set forth by Sandy Goldberg. This program, through this partnership, gives advise on recreation land development. . 22. Job application from Gianfranco Nigrelli to work in Maintenance. 2 . , RECREA nON MINUTES March 2006 23. Application for the use of CASTLE POINT PLAYGROUND by Boy Scout Troop 86 for June 24th, llam to 5 pm. 24. Flyer from "Jillian - Singable Stories and Songs". (We had discussed a more inter-active entertainment for Halloween. Might this do??) 25. Playground Maintenance schedule (Dates that Doug Haan will inspect our 6 playground properties) given to each member. Doug Haan is also willing to work with us in advising some cost effective ways to get some of these inspection problems fixed. 26. New address listing for Carnwath Fanns Lane given to each member. 27. Job application from Antonio Velardo to work in Maintenance. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking for approval to hire individuals for our Winter Programs. (As above, these salaries were approved at the Town Board Meeting on Feb. 13th, 2006.) 2. Letters sent to Craig Thomas Pest Control and Bug Busters at the request of Supervisor Ruggiero for additional price quotes for tick spraying of 8 park locations. One quote had already been received from NY Tick Control, the company that did our tick spraying last year. Mr. Holt discussed the three sprayings that are necessary as well as the advantages of NY Tick bringing their own water and not having to tap into Town water. It was agreed that our tick infestation has been decreased considerably in the last two (2) years. 3. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking for approval to use Superior Sanitation for our Porta-John needs. Superior was the lowest bidder of the three quotes received. This was approved by the Town Board on 3/13/06. 4. Letter to Walter Leczinski informing him that he will now be receiving $30.00 per session for Volleyball instead of$25.00. 5. Letter to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board asking to hire Dave Buhler as an assistant in our Gymnastics Program. Mrs. Cito asked if references were checked and Mr. Rottkamp said that the three people he spoke to could not have recommended Mr. Buhler more highly. 6. Memo to Supervisor Ruggiero and the Town Board requesting approval to order Beam Clay from Partac Peat. This was approved by the Town Board on 3/13/06. 7. Letter from Nancy Cito to the Villa Borghese about some concerns that the Seniors have had at the last two functions there. 8. Letter from Nancy Cito to AC Moore asking for their participation in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt with the set up of a "Make & Take" table and face-painting. 9. Letter from the Supervisor's office to Jada O'Toole of the Hudson Valley Express explaining the delay in her organization being appointed fields for Girls' Softball. 3 RECREA nON MINUTES March 2006 OLD BUSINESS: Status of Bruce Lustig's application for Recreation Commission member. Mr. Lustig was interviewed by the Town Board but the commission has not been notified of any decision as yet. Patrick Bova, Student Council, RCK, requested the use of Schlathaus Park for May 13th Carnival - No rides, just booths. After this initial contact, the Recreation Office has not been able to reach him to solidify plans. We will grant use as long as we can be assured of proper security coverage and thorough clean- up afterward. SENIOR DIRECTOR REPORT Mrs. Cito started out by congratulating Mrs. Manrting on being named the new Recreation Secretary. Mrs. Cito continued by saying that the Town wide Dial-a-Ride meeting was held. In attendance were three County Legislators, Supervisor Ruggiero and about 35 of our town seniors and handicapped residents. Many of these residents were not people who normally frequent our Senior Center and Mrs. Cito stated that the same complaints seemed to be a problem in both circles. The next step will be to have the Dial-a- Ride people meet with John Beale, the head of the Office of the Aging. The seniors had a Mardi Gras at the Villa Borghese on Feb 28th with about 60 people attending. Our relationship with the Villa up until now has been very good. However, in response to a survey I received, I found it necessary to send a letter to them stating some complaints that the Seniors have made about our last two events there. At the Christmas event there were some complaints about the food being over-cooked or under-cooked. However, Mrs. Cito continued, at the Mardi Gras event, even though she complained about the lack of heat several times nothing was or could be done about it. The seniors had to resort to wearing their coats. When booking this event, Mrs. Cito requested non-spicy food and was told that would not be a problem. This was not the case. The chicken was very spicy. Mrs. Cito stated that she had not yet received a reply in response to her letter. Because of the raise in the bus trip prices Mrs. Cito is concerned that the Seniors will not show the same interest in these trips as last year. The first trip is set to go tomorrow with twenty-six (26) people (out of a possible forty) and our trip to the Westchester Broadway Theatre, which usually fills up may have to go with only thirty (30) people. Marge Short of Aristocrat Tours will have to reduce her profits on these because they are not full. Mrs. Cito and the members of the Senior Center will be having a "Spring FIing" party at Carnwath Farms on March 30th. Supervisor Ruggiero's office sent out the 4 ; . RECREA TION MINUTES March 2006 invitations and to date forty-four (44) seniors have signed up. Mrs. Cito asked for volunteers to help with the parking lot, food service, etc. As with other Town functions, Mr. Tom McDougall, of Super Stop n Shop, has agreed to help us out with food for this party Mrs. Cito has arranged, as in the past, for a member of our senior center to help our seniors in doing their taxes at no cost to them. She volunteers through the Office of the Aging. RECREATION DIRECTOR REPORT Mr. Rottkamp started by discussing the 13 to 15 year-old Summer Program. He has met a number of times with the instructors he hopes to use in this program. He is hoping to include the following programs: Theater Arts, Food Club, Fine Arts, Amateur Radio Club, and still to be determined - Babysitting. Each topic will run for one week, (Five classes) three hours per day. Supervisor Ruggiero has indicated that he is looking forward to seeing this happen. Mr. Rottkamp has announced that our Recreation Guides for 2006-2007 have arrived and will be placed in a number of schools and the Grinnell Library. The Recreation Dept. has been offered the donation of an organ. The exact size is not known at this time but it was agreed that a donation like this is hard to turn down. Mr. Rottkamp will check into this further. On March 6th Mr. Rottkamp met with Doug Haan, our Town Safety Inspector, and set up a schedule for four (4) annual inspections of our six (6) playgrounds: Castle Point, Martz Field, Quiet Acres, Spook Hill, Fleetwood and Robinson Lane. A checklist was provided by Mr. Haan to help the Commission members and the Camp Directors in doing their weekly and, during camp season, their daily inspections. Because of the changes in our Recreation Commission, we will be re-assigning the playgrounds that have no coverage. Mr. Rottkamp continued by discussing the Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Carnwath Farms on Saturday, AprilSth. A call was placed to Linda Leopardi of the RCK Gourmet Club to make cookies for this event. She does this with great pleasure every year. Mr. Rottkamp has Mr. Ennesser doing some pricing in regard to the "Misters" for our four playgrounds. Mr. Ennesser has presented John Ossenkop with the specs and is waiting for an estimate. 5 RECREA nON MINUTES March 2006 Mr. Rottkamp met with Supervisor Ruggiero about the Summer Playground payroll. The Supervisor asks for a complete listing of all. Summer hires with salaries for approval before camp begins. The previously mentioned Grant for Theater Arts (Incoming mail- Item #10) will be looked into by Mr. Rottkamp and Mr. Ennesser. Winter Program sign-ups have been GREAT!! Particularly Basketball with over seventy (70) children registered in comparison to only 25 last year. Mr. Rottkamp indicated, especially with the Town bus trips, that last year we charged an out-of-town fee for non-residents. We do not have plans to do that this year. He would like to see this reinstituted next year. The commission agreed. Mr. Rottkamp had a discussion with Doug Haan about the problem of bee and wasp nests being found on our properties. Mr. Haan explained that he would be glad to take care of this for us but that Mr. Rottkamp or Mr. Sheridan should not do this themselves. In the past we have used Waverly Pest Control for this. Castle Point seems to be the property with the most problems along these lines. Mr. Haan also suggests having one of our maintenance men take a course to qualify them to do this sort of spraymg. Mr. Haan also called to Mr. Rottkamp's attention the importance ofre-doing the material under the swings and at the ends of slides after a busy day so that the material will be thick enough to cushion a fall. Mr. Rottkamp suggests getting a hard rake for each camp so that this may be maintained. Mr. Sheridan would like to have enough help over the summer so that he can assign one or two men to do morning garbage clean-up and afternoon tours of the parks so that they will be maintained properly. Mr. Rottkamp is interested in purchasing a "Welcome" banner for each playground. It would be put up and taken down each day and would be a bright addition to the parks. We will go forward with this if we get it approved. The adult and children's Golf Programs are going to be held again this year. They will be self-supporting. Through discussions with Peter Shea, our Golf pro, the price for adult Golf has been set at $80.00 per session. The price for the children's sessions has not yet been set. Mr. Rottkamp went over the applications we have received for Summer Camp Counselors and 34 out of 46 counselors from last summer are interested in returning. In addition, we have received many applications from new hires. Mr. Rottkamp's concern is that with the new raised rate for Summer Camp ($100.00) should we go ahead and hire the same number of counselors as before. The hiring will need to take place before all 6 -. . , RECREA nON MINUTES March 2006 our registrations are completed so that these youngsters know if they have ajob for the summer. It was decided we would have to wait and see the results of the first two registrations. The bus trip to "Spamalot" is sold out and "Foxwoods Casino" has only eight (8) seats left. JOE ENNESSER'S REPORT Mr. Ennesser has been working on bids for a new Robinson Lane dugout. So far he has two bids: Lown at $9,250.00 and C.J. at $6,100.00. We are waiting for a third bid from Heady. These bids are for the masonry work and do not include the roof. Mr. Sheridan indicated that it was Bracaden Construction that supplied the roof for several of our dugouts last year. Because time is getting close we will look into a way of securing the dugout and making sure it is safe for use. Future dugouts will be fashioned after a blueprint provided by Doug Haan which allows for water drainage at the bottom and holes to cut down on wind resistance near the top. It was called to everyone's attention that Robinson Lane and Martz Field were already being used for Little League tryouts. Mr. Holt showed some concern about the condition of the fields but Mr. Trudell said that all the fields that were being used were in good condition. The roof that came off the dugout at Martz Field in the high winds will be removed immediately. Since Little League started their try-outs much earlier than usual Mr. Holt asked Mr. Sheridan to check out both parks and set up garbage containers immediately. Mrs. Manning will order porta-johns for these parks tomorrow morning and should have them by early next week. Mr. Ennesser stated that work has been started on the Chelsea Boat Ramp to get it ready for the season. Repair parts are being ordered and re-tooled. The floats have also been ordered and are on their way . We hope to have the docks in by April 15th. Bill Farrell of Little League asked us to have some signs made up to indicate that "Practice Permitted In Outfield Only". Mr. Ennesser will take care of that. Mr. Ennesser has discussed the new security system for Camwath with Supervisor Ruggiero. Platt's Locksmith and Digiguard are looking at the facility to see what will be required and how much it will cost. This will also link up with the telephone system to go in at that facility. The security fences for Camwath have been approved at a cost of $21 00. They will be installed to prevent vehicles from going into the big field and tearing up the property. Exact locations to be determined. 7 " ;. RECREA TION MINUTES March 2006 Mr. Ennesser received a note from Mike Brown in regards to doing some Grant work with us for the Town. Mr. Ennesser would like to pursue us obtaining a "Stage- Mobile" for summer concerts and possibly for use with the Summer Theater Arts Program for 13 - 15 year-olds. The stove at Carnwath will be able to be repaired but Mr. Ennesser was concerned about how dirty the stove really is. Charlie, of Creative Caterers, has said that he will take care of it once the contracts have been squared away. Mr. Ennesser said that a Grant has been approved for a kiosk to go on the Carnwath property similar to the one at Reese Park. Frasier Engineering is working with us to make up the artwork mapping out the property to be displayed in the kiosk. Mr. Ennesser also stated that we have two Eagle Scouts (Ben & Tony Basile) that will be working on the Gazebo at Camwath. One will be fixing up the screens and redoing the woodwork while the other will be clearing the trail that goes from the entrance down to the tracks and back to behind the mansion. All materials will be supplied by them. The benches that were ordered for Camwath with be put together by a Boy Sout troop and their parents. Mr. Sheridan said that 45 holes must be dug to sink the poles for the tables and benches. A sample table and bench was put together so that they would have a model to work from. Mr. Ennesser, Mr. Sheridan and John Youngman met with Bernie Roe of the New Hackensack Fire Co. to select a trailer for use by recreation. This trailer will be used for moving the Boat Docks back and forth without disassembling them. They also have fifty (50) wooden captain's chairs for the taking. We could use them at Camwath in the museum and in the Admin building and in other locations as needed. It was agreed we would take them. ELLEN KORZ'S REPORT Mrs. Korz was not in attendance at this meeting. GARY TRUDELL'S REPORT Mr. Trudell has nothing at this time. BOB SHERIDAN'S REPORT Mr. Sheridan spoke of the Emergency Services building. He stated that the building is set up to be energy efficient but that the garage area will naturally lose more 8 . . , . .. . RECREATION MINUTES March 2006 heat. The workers will be sleeping in the garage area and it will require the heat to be turned up for their comfort. It will have to be checked out to see if this will work and then seek Supervisor Ruggiero's approval. Mr. Sheridan questioned when Robinson Lane would be officially open. Mr. Holt said that Valerie Cote would no longer need to open and close Carnwath but that she would start opening Robinson Lane on April! 5t for the trout fishing in the creek. Bathrooms would not be open until closer to opening day. RECREATION CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt stated that the Recreation budget is almost completely intact. Two lines have been affected. There will be no money in the line for the Golfprogram and no money in the lines for Town and Senior Bus Trips. Mr. Holt asked if there is anyone who would like to volunteer to help with the "Spring Fling" party for the Seniors at Camwath. The men from the Senior Photo Club will be putting together a slide show for the event. Mr. Holt made mention of several things including the fact that our Controller and Linda Yankowski were no longer with us. He wishes them the best. Discussions have been going on between Charlie and the Town lawyers to develop a contract that will be beneficial to the Town as well as to Charlie of Creative Caterers. If enough money is brought in it would help to do the repair work that is needed at Camwath. Mr. Holt expressed concerns about the logistical and financial responsibility of Carnwath. Mr. Rottkamp indicated that the Supervisor has appointed Maureen McCarthy as the liaison. Mr. Holt explained, in detail the procedure for making purchases against the budget lines. At this time ALL purchases must still be approved by the Supervisor's Office. Easter has been discussed and final arrangements are being made for a successful day. Volunteers are needed and Mrs. Manning will call those who have volunteered in the past. Mrs. Manning will call WDST about having them present and donating an Easter Basket for grown-ups as well as the raffle prizes for the children. Everyone received their assignments and things are in good shape. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:25 pm NEXT MEETING: May 3, 2006 Refreshments: Joe Ennesser 9