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1987-01-15 RECREATION MEETING January 15, 1987 AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER: PRESENT: APPROVE MINUTES: November 12, 1986 Approved: Corrections: Seconded: CORRESPONDANCE: Copy of Letter from D. C. Youth Bureau Re: Funds RSPORTS : H.J.M. N.D. E. K. J.M. H. S. B.W. R.H. OLD BUSINESS Chelsea Boat Ramp NEW BUSINESS Specs for Truck Sub-division DiPalma Estates 13 Lots Robinson Lane Reese Park Castle Point - Sub-division Flag Dumping Lock Spring Terrace 29 Lots - All Angels & New Hackensack Road MEETING ADJOURNED: NEXT MEETING: RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES January 15, 1987 Next Meetinq Februarv 12. 1987 The January 15, 1987 meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. with the following persons present: Ralph Holt, Chairman, and Commission Members Hugh J. Maurer, Joseph Mastroianni, Ellen Korz and Bill Wood. Nancy Drennan airived at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the November 12, 1986 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Maurer with all in favor. The Commission received a copy of a letter sent to Supervisor Paino from the Dutchess County Youth Board. It stated that our 1987 award grant was in the amount of $17,000. We received a copy of a letter addressed to Supervisor Paino from Mark A. Day, Staff Engineer of Paggi & Martin Engineers. In his letter dated October 30, 1986 he stated that he had analized the proposed boat ramp at Chelsea and felt that the ramp would be adequate. It was suggested that Mr. Wood write a letter to Councilman Reis explaining the history of the ramp and that we had hoped to have it done in 1986. We would also request an okay to go to bid early 1987 so the ramp could be ready for this year's boating season. Mr. Maurer brought in specs for a 2-3 yard dump truck which the Recreation Commission will go out to bid on. After a discussion, the specs were finalized and will be sent out as soon as possible. It was suggested that we go with a truck similiar to the ones the Highway Department has and that because we don't have any facilities for no-lead gas we stay with a diesel. Mr. Maurer suggested that the purchase be limited to a 40 mile radius of the Town to facilitate in any repair work that might have to be made. SKATING AT SCHLATHAUS Mr. Maurer mentioned that we have the plastic to go down for the skating rink and hopefully if the weather cooperates we should put it down tomorrow. It should be 70' by 150-200". REESE PARK Mr. Maurer mentioned that he had read in the paper about the possibility of the Town building a sewer disposal plant at Reese Park. It was the feeling of the Commission that the Town Board should bring such items to our attention if they pertain to a recreation facility. He also mentioned that he had recently received a call from Mrs. Reese indicating her displeasure with us for not notifying her earlier. Mr. Maurer told her he was not aware of it until it was in the newspapers. ------.; Minutes Page 2 January 15, 1987 CASTLE POINT Mr. Maurer mentioned that the Highway Superintendent and Engineer were at the landfill site today to decide whether to continue to dump there. Mr. Holt and Mr. Maurer felt that it was exhausted. SPOOK HILL Mr. Holt reported that he had sent a letter to Supervisor Paino requesting funds for the rest rooms at Spook Hill. The Commission felt that this was a must for the playground to continue. A letter was written to James Klein last October re- garding the re-grading and re-seeding of the Spook Hill Playground. Since we haven't heard from him to date, a follow up letter will be written. RECREATION AREA AND SWIM FACILITY Mr. Holt mentioned he had attended a meeting regarding the recreation facility which is being planned in East Fishkill. He requested that Mrs. Korz and Mrs. Drennan attend all further meetings to keep our Town informed so when the right time comes we will be able to make a decision whether to join in or not. Mr. Holt will contact Patrick Manning and give him their names as contact persons from Town of Wappinger Recreation. SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE Mr. Mastroianni questioned the status on the above program. He asked why Senior Citizen Association is taking credit when he felt we should be doing the program. He will contact Mr. Blose to see what the status of the program is. SENIOR CITIZEN ROOM Mr. Mastroianni asked about the status of the Senior Citizen Room and mentioned that some program should be set up. After a discussion Mr. Wood and Mr. Holt felt we should come up with some program and present it to the Town Board. BARN Mr. Wood mentioned that a trailer is again being parked in front of the barn and blocking the door. It was requested that a complaint be sent to the Zoning Administrator to have them remove it from our property. -----" Minutes Page 3 January 15, 1987 Mr. Holt reported on the followings 1. He thanked everyone for their support in 1986 and all their help on the Christmas Party at Schlathaus. There was a big crown and was a tremendous success. 2. He was informed that the money received from the Youth Bureau for funding goes into the General Fund and not to the recreation budget. He felt this money should go to recreation and he mentioned that he was going to see if he could obtain the funds. If so the monies could be used for the Quiet Acres building. 3. He has suggested that our Comptroller Dennis Lasowski be invited to attend our February meeting to explain the new purchasing procedure and go over the special funds i.e. Parkland Trust Fund and the Schlathaus Fund. He mentioned that Recreation was not a problem with purchasing but that a new system was in effect as of January. Any item over $50. must have a purchase order number which is obtained from the Comptroller. Mr. Holt requested that any item purchased should have as much information as possible on the bill i.e. purpose, field etc. 4. Eight people have sent in applications for Maintenance Supervisor and interviews have been conducted. Of those interviewed, one was very qualified and is noW employed in East Fishkill. He presently has a salary of $25,500. which is way out of our reach. Of the rest only two others were possibilities John Vorndran, who already ~rks for us and a Robert Henderson. Mr. Henderson is a young family man and it is Mr. Holts opinion that he would ask for more than we can pay. A letter will be sent to Councilman Reis with all resumes and our recommendation that John Vorndran be accepted for this position. 5. Pizzagalli Construction contacted him and mentioned they have a wooden structure on Boardman Road that they have to take apart and get rid of. They were willing to donate the structure, wallboard, carpeting, lights and heating system to the Town. Mr. Holt and Mr. Maurer went to see the building and felt we would be able to use it. The pieces will be delivered to the barn and to Schlathaus starting the week of the 19th. We will have to construct it at Schlathaus in the Spring. 6. We are unhappy with communications with other Town Departments and it was suggested that a letter be written to the Town Board to see if this could be remidied. 6. A question came up about whether we are bonded. The secretary will contact Harry Reis about this. , .. Minutes Page 4 January 15, 1987 7. Assignments were given for the work-up of a 5-year plan to be presented to the Town Board. Spook Hill & Swimming Quiet Acres & Swimming Fleetwood & Senior Citizens Martz Field & Soccer Robinson Lane (Little League) & Boat Ramp Castle Point, Schlathaus & Reese Park Detailed map of parks and Town Owned property This work up should be brought to the February meeting. Nancy Drennan Ellen Korz Joseph Mastroianni Herb Stoller Bill Wood Hugh J. Maurer Peggy Roe 8. A letter has been written to Councilman Reis about increasing money in lieu of land from developers from $500. to $800. per lot. DI P~LMA ESTATES The Recreation Commission reviewed the sub-division plat on the above and recommended money in lieu of land. SPRING TERRACE SUB-DIVISION After reviewing the above sub-division plat, the Recreation Commission wished further information on the sub-division. A letter will be written to the Planning Board requesting a field trip be set up. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 on a motion by Mrs. Korz seconded by Mr. Wood. G~~ ~oL Peggy Roe Secretary