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1982-08-19 TL "" .. Town of Wappinger - Recreation Commission Minutes - August 19, 1982 Next meetin9 Octo~er 7. 1982 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held August 19, 19B2 at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order by Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman at 8:00. Present: Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman, Joseph Mastrqianni, Frank Presti, Mary Schmalz and Bill Wood. QUIET ACRES Attending the meeting were the following representatives from Quiet Acres: Mrs. Ellen Korz, Mrs. Janice Scholz, Mrs. Pam Herbst, and Mrs. Linda Pampalone. Overall they were very pleased with what was done at the playground but felt there should be more activities for the older children. They mentioned that the access road was in terrible condition with big ruts caused by wash outs. A request was made that the ruts be filled in so the children could safely, walk or ride their bikes to and from the field.~ ~, They also mentioned that the children were not included in the CERT Program and asked why. Mr. Maurer said he would discuss with Mr. Ennesser why Quiet Acres was not being notified regarding activities going on. MINUTES - On, a motion by Mr. Mastroi anni seconded by Mr. Presti the minutes of the July B, 1982 meeting were approved. All were in favor. 'SENIOR CITIZENS Mr. Mastrbianni m.entionedthathe' spoke with Mr. Garino regarding a possible Senior Citizen trip. Since their meeting will not be held until the 20th, Mr. Garino will have to get back with Mr. Mastroi3nni. . - PAPERS Two articles were pr~sented by Mr. Mastr6ianni for discussion. The articles were e~titled "San Jose concludes a Study of Vandalism in its Parks," and "Why Can't I Get a Beer When I Go To The Recreation Center?" Both are attached to these minutes. ~ Recreation Commission Minutes - August 19, 1982 Page 2 BARN ........... Notice to bidders were sent out to the following: Skip Ruit - lOA Scaroborough Lane, Wappingers falls, N. Y. Joseph Minotti - Cady Lane, Wappingers falls, N. Y. George Angel & Son - 72 Pye Lane, Wappingers falls, N.Y. Darlind Construction, Inc. - Walsh Road, LaGrangeville, N. Y. Bernard Reilly - Cross Road, Hopewell Junction, N. Y. (carne back & forwarded it to Lagrangeville) Since only one bid was received with quotes on Parcels I and II there was a discussion on what to do next. Mr. Presti will discuss this with Mr. Adams. BURGLER ALARMS Mrs. Schmalz received a bid from Armor Detection Systems but has not received any bids from the others she has contacted. Mr. Maurer mentioned that he thought there was someone at Radio Shack in Imperial Plaza who does this type of work. Mrs. Schmalz will contact him and work further on this. YOUTH BOARD 'The proposal has to be in by September 7th to the Youth Board. Mrs. Schmalz has to get the necessary figures from Mr. Ennesser. We have to service 3,600 children ages 2 - 20 to be allowed funding. LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Wood asked Mr. Maurer why the fence has not been installed on the softball field. Mr. Maurer will check on this and also remind them about the fence at the tennis court. Little League is finished. Big Boys are in ft. Lauderdale. There were 32 playoff games this year at Robinson Lane. We received many compliments on e elds~ DUGOUTS Donations have been received to put dugouts at 3 fields at Robinson. All materials except for the footings are being donated. Mr. Wood calculated that it would cost approximately $1,740 for these footings. After a discussion Mr. Wood made a motion we use the money under Robinson Lane (new section) of the budget and have this work done. Mr. Presti seconded the motion. All were in favor except Mrs. Schmalz who opposed. . , .' " Recreation Commission Minutes - August 19, 1982 Page 3 TENNIS COURTS Mr. Petro was absent but reported through the secretary that the courts are done and that the singles tournaments have started. Doubles will start after labor Day. BOAT RAMP Nothing new on the boat ramp. REOUEST FOR FIELDS Dutchess Community College requested use of two (2) big baseball fields for hardball at Robinson Lane. All were in favor to let them use SR land SR 2. Ketcham has requested the use of 1 possibly 2 fields for soccer. This request was approved. BUDGE1 Mr. Cuatt needs the budget figures for next year. A meeting has been set for September 2nd. Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. e~~k Peggy Roe Secretary I . . . Extracted from an article in Dateline, March 19, 1982 ~"SB~ Jose Concludes a Study of Vandalism in its Parks"---(from Dateline March 1982) To the question "what are the most effective means of reducing and preventing damages in parks," the most common answers were: -increased citizen involvement in program and facility planning -more supervised recreation programs -increased police patrolling (particularly at notorious trouble spots) -more evening and weekend use -institute programs, whereby parents would be responsible for actions of children, or whereby offenders would work off the cost of damages or whereby offenders would be required to repair the damages they committed. -provide consistent enforcement (enforce curfew and park closing hours more rigidly and make more arrest~ -installation of security features, such as night lighting and alarm systems -increased family use of sites -increased parental involvement in activities with youth -specialized programming for youth -installation of more durable equipment, i.e., "vandal proof" fixtures and concrete and metal equipment -programs providing greater opportunities for positive interaction and cooperation among diverse groups Recommendations were grouped~into nine categories: -Community education and invol~ement -Crime and deliquency prevention -Enforcement, security and surveillance -facility and equipment design and use -Legal and justice system -Parks maintenance -Recreation programming, services and staffing -Reporting and monitoring system -Staff training, responsibility and teamwork WBthin each of these categories, items were further divided into two basic areas of responsibility for implementation. These two areas were: parks and recreation department and other public departments where appropriate; community entities external to public authorities (service organizations and agencies, schools, businesses) . . ~uQQestions for Commission Action: 1. To appoint a person who has expressed deep concern regarding a recreation site and has shown a leadership qualification to act as chairman of an advisorv subcommittee for the specific site. The subcommittee to submit a periodic report (written/oral) regarding the current condition and recommendations for the site. 2. To examine the need and suitablity of small sites for their recreational returns. Are the benefits derived commensurate by the costs? Should the sites be discarded and tax money used for other areas? 3. To ask community organizations to meet with commission in order that problems can be discussed and solutions decided. 4. To establish firm understandings with public departments and thus promote cooperation. .' Joseph Mastroianni .. .- ...- For consideration by the Recreation Commission members I respectfully submit the following proposal. It is inspired by the article, "Why can't I get a beer when I go to the recreation center?", by John L. Compton; page 26, August 1982, Parks ~ Recreation Magazine. We (the Recreation Commission or the Town Board) may not be able to accept item 5-a at this time but can consider 5-b and 5-c feasible in the near future. Can we discuss the following statements?-- 1. Citizens have the right to expect public agencies to be responsive to their needs or desires rather than have the agencies decide "what is best" for the citizens. 2. If great majority of citizens enjoy beer (as they obviously do at baseball p~rks) should th~y be denied that service at public facility? 3. The citizens' wishes must not adversely impinge upon-those of other citizens. 4. Unsociable behavior can be averted through good management at the recreation site~?y va~ious measures; having the bar area physically enclosed (a beer garden1); not permitting minors entry; not allowing beer to be taken beyond designated bar area, etc.. 5. Recommend to the Town Board the authority to establish concessions at certain sites and to select caterers to operate them and to sell (a) beer; (b) food--hot dogs/sausage and peppers; (c) ice cream/ gelati. ,.******** ******** ******** ******** Besides gratifying the citizens' desires, the concessions would provide additional revenues that can be used to beautify the site and may even _ make possible the construc.tion of a public pool (indoor?). (IBM Country is a local example of this type of arrangement - an ideal one.) . Joseph J. Mastroianni August 19, 1982