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1982-05-06 TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES, MAY 6, 1982 J 1'; I . '--. j. Next ~eetin9 June lOt 1982 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held May 6, 1982 'at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York~ Mr. Maurer opened the infor~al meeting at 7:43. Present: Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman, Joseph Ennesser, Joseph Mastrioanni, Mary Schmalz and Town Board Member Frank Versace. ',.., VANDALISM Mr. Maurer mentioned that there has been a lot of vandalism at Martz Field specifically breaking the locks off and breaking the water fountain. He stated that the fountain has been repaired twice. Mrs. Schmalz mentioned ~hat we have money set aside in the budget for alarms to be installed on the buildings at Martz and Robinson Lane~ She said they work well at the Pop Warner Field House. It was suggested that she give Mr. Maurer the name and phone number of the person who installed the alarms at the Pop Warner field. . OPEN MEETING WITH QUORUM Mr. Bill Wood arrived at 7148 and Mr. frank Presti arrived at 71-50. Since this constituted a quorum the meeting was opened. MINUTE~ Of MARCH 25TH Mrs. Schmalz objected to the portion of the minutes of the March 25th ~eeting concerning the informal meeting and Little League Contract. Mr. Versace reported to Mrs. Schmalz that the contract was between the Town and Little League and has nothing to do with the Recreation Commission and that it was shown to us as a courtesy. When asked what her objection was Mrs. Schmalz stated she was making ~n effort to get private funds not tax dollars or municipal funds. Mr. Versace asked why she did not appear before the Town Board with this information. If she has any way to get funding she should come to the Town Boar~. During further discussion Mrs. Schmalz stated she had a tape recording of the March meeting. It was stated that the Commission was not aware that she was making a private tape and all felt this was a violation of privacy. It was further noted that the only tape recording allowed at the meeting was for the secretary's purposes. . ' Meeting May 6, 1982 Page 2 MINUTES Of MARCH 25t~ CON'T Mr. Versace questioned Mrs. Schmalz regarding copies of the contract which she had made during the March Meeting. He also stated that she has to figure "which hat she is wearing" and follow procedures regarding town material. Mrs. Schmalz would not answer Mr. Versace's question regarding why she had made the copies, as a private citizen or a member of the commission. Mr. Presti questioned what Mr. Johnson referred to regarding Airport Park and Sprout Creek. A: motion was made by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Presti to accept the minutes as originally written. Four (4) were,~n favor Mrs. Schmalz opposed to Little League section. 7. DIRECTOR~S REPORT Mr. Ennesser reported that all the winter programs are finished. He is now reviewing applications ,and setting up the summer programs. He said he has 11 people returning and only needs 4 or 5 new~peop~e_ The swim program is set and the contract set up. Information has been received on the Midget Met Program and the Secretary:.othas been requested'" to get possible dates ..for the trip. The trees have been received and they will be distributed on May 15th from 9 - 12 at Martz Field. Summer concerts are set with 4 concert dates involving 3 different organizations. They are as follows: Friday Friday Saturday Sunday June 18th July 2nd July 24th August 29th The Wet Head Band Dutchess Community College Charlie Hoyt Review Dutchess Community College $450. 450. 650. 450. Mr. Ennesser has the contracts and asked if ~here were any objections to the prices. All were in favor and all authorized him to go ahead with the contracts. ROCKINGHAM fIELD This Saturday, May 8th, Mr. Ennesser will be working on the all purpose field at Rockingham and noted that money was needed for a backstop. After a discussion Mrs. Schmalz suggested we use the football money since they have had to cut back from 6 to 4 teams and won't be needing much equipment. Anothers~ggestion was made that funda be used from Reese Park. Mr. Wood ~ade a motion, seconded by Mr. Presti to pursue the backstop a~d get the money from one or more of the accounts. Meeting May 6, 1982 Page 3 CHELS~A PLAYGROU~D Mr. Maurer and Mr. Ennesser met with the Chelsea fire Commissioners regarding the Chelsea Playground. It was suggested that we request a "Playground" sign to be installed. The fire Co, also requested a "Jonny on the Spo~". . CHELSEA BOAT RAMP After a discussion regarding the parKing problems at the ramp site, it was suggested a letter be written to the Zoning Board requesting the legalities to install "No Parking" signs on ~e boat ramp side (eastern side). .' Mr. Maurer has talked to Mike, owner of the Marina. He said Mike has parking facilities and would charge and direct the parking if we would sanction its use. After a discussion ,on the boat ramp, it was suggested that Mr. Presti and Mr. Wood get together and make up a draft to get to Mr Lapar. If it is okay then we should go to bid. fLAG POLE .... ~~ Thera was a discussion regarding the flag pole at Schlathaus. A decision was made to have it surface mounted and put a stone in later. Mr. Versace mentioned that maybe Trap Rock would donate the stone.. CHELSEA RECij~ATION AREAS Mr. Ron Montalto of Chelsea attended our meeting and was concerned w~th the lack of recreational facilities in that area. After a discussion regarding the basketball courts (resurfacing and fixing the rims) and plans for developing Castle Point, it was suggested he write up his ideas and view points for improvement and then get back with us. 42ND N.Y.S. CONfERENCE Of NEW YORK STATE PARK & RECREATION Mr. Mastrioanni mentioned that there were many interesting meetings. He noted that there were many educational meetings on elderly or ill. H~ attended the State Program on Elderly and brought back information on "The Operation of State Aided Recreation Programs for the Elderly" to be distributed to the members~ LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING Mr. Mastrioanni attended the ceremonies and was very impressed. Me also mentioned that he invited Mr. DeMatteo to attend to see the park but he was unable to attend. . . Meeting May 6, 1982 Page 4 TENNIS Mr. Maurer has asked Martin Wylde about re-surfacing ths tennis court. He has done a job at Marist and was asked to give us a run down for our courts. It was suggested that we send this report to Rudy Lapar to see if it is okay. If so prepare it to go for bid. CAPIT~L PLANS Mr. Presti mentioned that there was a lot of money received in lieu of land and we should get started on some recommendations. It was suggested that we have a meeting at the Barn on Monday, May ~7th at 6:30 to make some notes and go from there. .,~ ~ REST ROOMS Mr. Wood mentioned that the rest rooms at Robinson were a mess. He said Little League would paint them if we got the paint. Mr. Maruer said the paint was already there. Mr. Maurer mentioned that blacktop ramps have to be made at the rest rooms at. Robinson and we will have to see about enlarging the doors for wheelchairs to enter the rest room facilities. RANGER RICK Mrs. Schmal~~~id that the High School age Ranger Ricks would like to take a trip to Albany and she asked Mr. Ennesser .about school buses for transit. SOCCER Schedules for the big boys were given to Mr. Ennesser with the starting date to be Saturday, May 8th. There are no problems with their fields. The under 12 age-group has problems since the entire staff is gone and vandals at the Jr. High have completely destroyed the goals. Mr. Ennesser will put a request in the paper for volunteers for this group. LITTLE LEAGUE Little League opened the 27th and everything is running smoothly. They are lining fields again this year. Mr. Wood reported that Little League obtained 13 55-gal drums from Fairchild for garbage. He also said he would try to get some for Castle Point. The secretary was also asked to call Boye Galioto to deliver a dumpster to Martz Field as soon as possible. .. ...,. .. Meeting May 6,)1982 Page 5 Fencing was discussed for the Girls Field. CORRESPO~DENC~ . Received a letter from Robert Peters, Deputy Bldg. Inspector regarding garbage and junk dumped on property at 17 Fl~etwood Drive (corner of Kretch Circle). Mr. Maurer said it ~as checked out and looks like it is the neighbors and not up to us. Received a letter from New Hackensack Fire Company requesting use of the town property on the corner of Myers Corners Road and All Angels Hill Road for parking space during their 4th Ann~al Bavarian Festival on June 11, 12 and 13. All were in favor:' and it was requested that the secretary send a letter so stating. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50. .' "''''. .",.., e.il~~ ~t><- Peggy Roe Secretary ,..