1986-02-13
AGENDA
February 13, 1986
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT
APPROVE MINUTES - January 16, 1986
Approved By:
Seconded:
Corrections:
CORRESPONDENCE - On Copy a letter from Supervisor Paino to Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Weber
regarding the fence at Rockingham
REPORTS:
H. J. M.
R.B.
E.K.
J.M.
F.P.
M.S.
H. S.
B.W.
OLD BUSINESS - 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Quiet Acres Building"/
Maintenance Director
Spook Hill Fencing and tree stump removal
Shelley Property Robinson Lane
Budget
Little League Fields
NEW BUSINESS
1. Time of Meetings 7:30 or 8:00
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREATION COMMISSION
MILL STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS. N. Y. 12590
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 1986
NEXT MEETING MARCH Q. 1986 at 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was
held February 13, 1986 at Town Hall, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County,
New York.
The meeting began at 8:03 with the following persons present: Hugh J.
Maurer, Chairman, Joseph Mastroianni, Ellen Korz, Bill Wood and Mary Schmalz.
The minutes of the January 16, 1986 meeting were approved on a motion
by Bill Wood seconded by Ellen Korz with a correction of a typographical error on
Page 3 under "Maintenance Director."
The Recreation Commission received a copy of a letter from the Supervisor
addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Weber, 27 Regency Drive. The letter was in reference
to the new fence which was installed at Rockingham last year. It seems that since
the water has risen, the fence is acting as a dam and large amounts of leaves and
brush are accumulating. Mr. Maurer mentioned that he had spoken to A-1 Fence Co.
regarding this matter and they will take care of it.
QUIET ACRES BUILDING
Mrs. Korz questioned the progress made regarding the building at
Quiet Acres. She was told that a letter had been forwarded to the Town Board
requesting that they have the Engineer to the Town prepare specs for bid on this
project. The Supervisor advised us after the February 3rd Town Board meeting that
they were questioning the feasibility of this project because of the flood zone. They
have requested the Engineer to check it out.
SWIM STUDY REPORT
Mrs. Korz mentioned that she and Mr. Stoller had a meeting with Ed
Kennedy of the School District. Mr. Kennedy mentioned that if the School and Town
work together it might be possible to get 50% funding. Mr. Kennedy suggested
an indoor 50 meter pool with a floating bridge. This pool would be built on
Ketcham property with the School providing maintenance. The approximate cost of such
a pool would be $2 million. This pool could be used by swim teams, handicapped
persons, senior citizens and for life saving classes. Funding for development and
upkeep could come from the Town, the School Distr.ict, the County, the State, the
Federal Government, and Private Corporations. Mr. Kennedy is writing to find out
more about the funding including how to get it. We have to wait until he can get
back with further information.
Minutes
Page 2
February 13, 1986
Mr. Mastroianni asked why the School Board didn't try to have a
swimming pool built as it is proposed as a school activity and will be built in
a school environment. The Recreation Commission could rent the use of the pool when
not used as school activities. The answer to this was the funding.
BAND SHELL AT SCHLATHAUS
Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that he spoke with Mr. Fiore of B.O.C.E.S.
regarding plans for the Band Stand. At the previous meeting Mr. Presti suggested
a canvas shell be made but Mr. Mastroianni ha spoken to Mr. Fiore and was told
that they had prepared plans for the shell. Mr. Maurer and Mr. Mastroianni met and
agreed with the suggested plans with the exception of the stairs. The plan called
for them to be moved to the front but it was decided to leave them where they are
presently located. Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that there might be a possibility
of getting the materials donated. If everything works out it will be pre-fabbed
at the school. After the Commission studied the plans, a recommendation was made to
let Mr. Mastroianni proceed and if we need the money, we should see about getting
it from the Sch1athaus Fund. All were in favor of this action.
Mr. Mastroianni asked if it was feasible to pour a cement concrete area
in front of the bandstand for dancing, etc. Mr. Maurer said that the water table
was too high and therefore not feasible.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that there were stories about the Seniors
moving out of the K. of C. and using the facilities at the new Town Hall. He
mentioned that 55% of their members are from the Town of Poughkeepsie. Mrs.
Schmalz mentioned that Federal Funds were used for the Town Hall so she felt all
Seniors would be welcomed. A question was asked of Mr. Reis, that if there were too
many for the Senior Citizen Room whether the Meeting Room would be available to them.
Mr. Reis will look into this. H~ also mentioned that nothing has been done regarding
the furniture for this room.
YOUTH BUREAU SERVICE MONEY
Mrs. Schmalz spoke to officials at the Youth Bureau regarding her idea
for the "Latch Key" program. The Youth Bureau liked the idea. Mrs. Schmalz said we
would have to apply for funds in 1987. She was told that the Village had not used their
Service Money in the last 3 years and that no service money had been used in this
a rea.
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Mr. Wood mentioned that the Job Description for the Maintenance Director
had been sent to the Town Board. They decreased the salary from $11. per hour to
$7. per hour and from 44 hours a week to 35 hours a week. The ads have been placed
in the Poughkeepsie Journal, Southern Dutchess News and The Hornet.
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Page 3
February 13, 1986
SPOOK HILL
Mr. Maurer mentioned that the tree stump at Spook Hill has not been
removed yet because someone has thrown stones around it and they are unable to grind
it until the stones are moved. He has spoken with Mr. Croshier regarding fill and
he said he would help if he can. Mr. Maurer said he thought we would need between
150-200 yards of fill. As far as the shrubs go --Mr. Klein hasn't made any
definite commitment.
ROBINSON LANE
Mr. Shelley's proposal regarding the proposed lake was forwarded to the
Town Board and was on their February 3rd agenda. It was referred to a workshop.
Mr. Maurer said Mr. Shelley would like us to attend the workshop which he believes
is scheduled for February 27th. The secretary will notify everyone of the time
and date.
POWER LINE TRAILS
Mr. Maurer brought in some additional information regarding the power
line trails and requested this information be forwarded to the Planning Board.
He requested that a letter be attached stating that the Commission feels it has
merit and would like them to look into it. The Town Board should be on copy.
MEETING TIME
It was voted that the meetings would continue to begin at 8:00 P.M.
Our next meeting is scheduled for March 6th. Mr. Reis mentioned that
he hoped to be able to attend. Each member was asked to bring in any questions that
need to be referred to the Town Board. Mr. Reis will try to answer them.
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Peggy Roe
Secretary