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1975-06-12 TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING WITH DIRECTORS AND AIDES OF SUMMER PLAYG~mUNDS JUNE 12, 1975 Present: Mr. Richard Garren, Mrs. Laura Zick and Mrs. Mary Schmalz Directors Present: Miss Joanne Kalaka, Miss Sandy Snowden and Mr. Pat Viglotti Aides Present: Mrs. Ruth Francese, Miss Barbara Montross, Miss Donise English, Miss Lisa DiPiero and Mr. Mark Schubert Aides Absent: Mr. David Kaplan and Mr. Mike Spero SUPPLIES Miss Joanne Kalaka brought up the subject of buying supplies. She felt that each Director should go out and find places where they can get things cheaper, instead of everything being purchased in one place. Last year they discovered that the Hobby Hut in Hughsonville was se~ling some things much cheaper than Gelco. Miss Kalaka also said that a big problem is the repetition of so many~things each year. Miss Kalaka felt they should try different things such as deccupage, using every day things,instead of the usual pot holders and games. Mr. Garren said this was just the sort of thing the Recreation Commission wanted, original ideas. SALARY Mr. Richard Garren explained to everyone the work he had done with the payroll and then presented each person with the salary they would be receiving. Mr. Garren asked of everyone had read over the responsibilities sheet~and asked if there were any comments. Everyone said they had read them and no one had any comments to make. Mr. Garren then had everyone sign a copy of the responsibility sheet. Miss Sandy Snowden asked of there would be a boy assigned to the Hughsonville area. Mr. Garren .said he wanted to try it without one and if Miss Snowden felt one was needed then possibly one would be hired otherwise the three gentlemen at Martz Field could float between Chelsea and Hughsonville areas. Mr. Garren explained that last year the problem was too much help so this year the Commission reduced the help and therefo~e can pay more money so hopefully they will get more productivity. Mr. Garren also said the permission slips were being changed and there would be just one slip for all the activities. Everyone liked that idea. ABSENCE Mr. Garren asked everyone their feelings on being absent and sick. What did they feel would be a fair way to handle it. Mrs. Schmalz asked if they get paid for the days they are not there. Mr. Garren said yes they did. Mr. Pat Viglotti felt if an Aide were sick he should call the Director of his area and then the Director should contac Mrs. Laura Zick. Miss Kalaka felt that it should be left the way it has been. She felt that what happened last year was an exception and she agreed with Mr. Viglotti that whoever is absent should call their Director. Mrs. Ruth Francese felt that if the ~erson is really sick and he has been doing his job all summer then his fellow aides will be quite willing to cover for him for Page 2---Recreation Commission---6/12/75 ABSENCE(conttd) as long as he is sick. Everyone agreed. HOURS Mr. Garren presented everyone with a list of the Recreation Commission Members and Town Board Members telephone numbers and also a list of Emergency numbers. Mr. Garren said the playground hours are from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with half an hour for lunch and they must stay on the playground. no one is to~take off for lunch all at once. The Director is to be at the playground at 8:45 A.M. and does not leave until 3:15 P.M. Miss Joanne Kalaka asked if the Director has to stay until all the children go home. Mr. Garren said no there would be an ad in the Shopper stating the playground closes at 3:00 P.M. and that the Commission is not responsible for children after that time. On rain days all the Directors go to thei~ playgro~nd and stay for about half an hour to see if it is going to stop raining. Mr. Garren said the Directors are responsible for seeing that there is a flag raising every morning. Mr. Garren then asked if everyone attended Millbrook. Everyone said yes except Miss Kalaka who could not attend because it was the day of her graduation. Mrs. Schmalz asked what was done at Millbrook. Mrs. Zick explained what the day was like out there. Miss Kalaka asked about the supplies. Mr. Garren said Mrs. Zick would take an inventory and discuss it with the Recreation Commission at their June 26, 1975 meeting. Mrs. Zick asked Mr. Garren if the playgrounds would have enough to do the first few days if they waited until then for the inventory. Mr. Garren said yes, the first few days are quite hectic and the Director and Aides would have to use their ingenuity, but if anything were definitly needed then they should call Mrs. Zick. Mrs. Barbara Montross asked if they were going to have the ball games again. Mr. Garren said yes. HUGHSONVILLE Mr. Garren explained to Miss Sandy Snowden and Miss Donise English that at the Hughsonville area only the Fire Commissioner Mr. Wally Hall has charge of the field and they were no to take anything from any of the other firemen. If there is any problem they are to call Mr. Garren. Also they are to make sure that the toilet is cleaned once a week. Mr. Garren complemented all the Directors and Aides on the job they did last year and he stated tbat the Recreation Commission had received a letter from the Chelsea Firemen praising the job th~t Mr. Viglotti, Mrs. Frances8 and Miss Montross did at Chelsea last year. Mr. Garren thanked everyone for coming down and said he hoped they all have a nice summer. Respectfully submitted, /-- ,/,7 . (--:-:-~.~_<-I-G'U'L,f(- /( CCc -~ Deborah Ruit, Secretary