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1979-09-06 An ,\0 ~ ~ TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6, 1979 Next Meeting---Sept. l3, 1979 The regular meeting of the Recreation Commi~sion was held on Sept. 6, 1979 at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. . Mr. Maurer opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Present: Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman, Mary Schmalz, Ron Petro Joseph Ennesser, Director The members present went over their budget worksheets and discussed the 1980 budget until the Little League representatives arrived at 8 P.M. Mr. Ralph Holt-and Wayne Holton arrived representing Little League and . discussed some of the items they would like to see included in the Recreation Budget for 1980 to be presented to the TOwTI Board. Some items would be considered, some would not, but Mr. Maurer reminded them that just because they were put in the Recreation budget, this . . did not mean they would be approved. One piece of equipment--tine harrow, was discussed since Mr. Maurer felt this could be used for all, not just for Little League; also heavy duty chalk liners would be considered favorably as they were used for other sports. Hiring college boys to prepare the fields for games did not receive favorable response as it was felt by the members that the boys that played the ga~es should put in some effort in preparing the fields and not expect the Town to pay for this. After much discussion on safety equipment such as first aid/kits, cot, blankets, stretcher, Mr. Maurer informed the representatives they would inform them of the date of the Public Hearing on the budget so they could be present and speak to the Town Board on their ovm behalf. Recreation Minutes 9/6/79 Page'! .. Joe DeAngelo arrived at the meeting at 8:30 PM and represented the Dutchess County Hockey Association. He gave a very informative presentation and revealed that the money was obtained for this sport mostly by the members participating. Their registration fee was $100.00 which could be paid by selling raffle tickets if the boys were ambitious, or at least subsidizing by this method and the rest from the parents or. themselves. All travel expenses were paid by the parents and most of the equipment, but it was expensive and they looked to the Towns for help. The Town of wappinger had been very reliable for the past few years and one of the very few towns who did contribute. Mr. DeAngelo expressed appreciation on behalf of the Association. He gave them a list of the safety equipment they needed and was told that $500.00 had been put in the 1979 budget for some of this equ~pment: Mr. Ha11rer said they would increase it for 1980 but he could give him no guarantee that it would be approved. Mr. DeAngelo was satisfied with this attitude and again thanked the Commission. . The Commission members present then worked further on their budget estimates and needs for 1980 and agreed to meet the following week to finalize the proposed budget. ) This meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. /) , X. "~/I), !,' t; Y.~~- ,.....L/~.(.Aj-../.'-'I<V /'--~ "\ . ~ lJ v Gladys Ruit, Secretary . .