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TOW~ OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 1974 MEETING
Next meeting - February 7, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held
at the Town Hall on January 17, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.
Attending: Mossrs. Hugh Maurer, George Schlathaus, Joseph Ennesser,
Richard Garren, James V. Porter; Mrs. Alfred Arkell and
Mrs. Raymond Beahan.
Director of Recreation, Mr. W. Thomas Rogers
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
Mr. Rogers stated that all of the winter programs were under way. Attendance
was lower than normal due to bad weather but expected higher attendance this
week. Mr. Rogers asked if anyone had any questions about the future Ski Trips
scheduled.
Mr. Maurer stated that Dutchess Ski turned everybody away last weekend. Dutchess
apparently didn't have a sample card and said we didn't have any agreement.
Mr. Rogers couldn't understand what had happened as he had made arrangements
and said he check into the matter immediately. Before the meeting ended
Mr. Rogers telephoned Mr. Maurer advising Recreation Commission that the
original agreement he made with Dutchess Ski was once again approved which
included reduced rates for week-ends.
Mr. Garren recommended that the Commission get something in writing from any
Ski area so as not to cause the same problem again as we had this year.
Mr. Rogers stated he set up two day Ski Trips and one week-end Ski Trip, which
waS publicized in the Southern Dutchess News.
Mr. Schlathaus asked Mr. Rogers if he had any additional information on Roller
Skating? Mr. Rogers said he had not heard anything yet due to the continued
fuel shortage and the company can't run their trucks. Mr. Rogers was requested
to contact the company again to see if something could be done to obtain roller
skating. Also, a request was made for Mr. Rogers to contact Parker's for skiing.
Mr. Rogers asked if there were any other questions, if not, then he would like
to request to leave.
TENNIS COURTS & MARTZ FIELD
Mr. Maurer suggested to get together with individuals experienced in handling
tennis courts and set up a meeting to help with rules and regulations to be
used on courts. Mr. Maurer made a request to have Mr. Ennesser handle Martz
Field due to the additional work load expected from completed tennis courts.
A meeting had been set for 8:00 p.m. on February 7th and Mr. Ennesser will
contact Tennis Instructors and other individuals who can help formulate rules
and regulations for courts. '
SUMMER PLAYGROUND SURVEY
Mr. Ennesser volunteered to mimeograph Survey and requested Secretary to have
an electronis stencil made due to large number of copies requested by various
. civic organization who are going to handle distribution of survey. Mr. Porter
needed 400 copies and Mr. Ennesser needed 250 copies by Saturday.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter were dieted to the Secretary in answer to two letters from Planning
Board on Adams & Puretz site and Pine Hollow site.
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Minutes of January 17, 1974 Meeting
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SUMMER APPLICANTS
Mr. Garren inquired if anything was being done in reference to sending
applications for summer jobs. A discussion followed in reference to age of
applicants, qualifications, etc, Mr. Maurer said due to heavy schedule for
next meeting that we would have to table it until March meeting or set up a
special meeting.
SCHOONMAKER & ROCKINGHAM HOMES
Mr. Maurer advised the Commissioners that C.O. 's and Building Permits have
been suspended until the builders satisfy Recreation Commission.
MINUTES
Mr. Maurer made a recommendation that all Recreation Minutes be approved by
Commissioners before they are distributed. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
Mr. Maurer congratulated Mr. Porter on his recent appointment to the Planning
Board. Mr. Porter thanked everyong and said it has been a pleasure working
with them. Also, :Mr. said he would be happy to serve at your pleasure when
asked.
ROBINSON LANE BUILDING
Mr. Ennesser advised of the vandalism done to the Robinson Lane building on
the overhead doors,etc. which had already been repaired.
Meeting adjourned at 9:2~ p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Sylvia Guarino
Secretary
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