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1993-01-11 AGENDA RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 1993 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT APPROVE MINUTES: December 14, 1992 Corrections: Approved: Seconded: CORRESPONDENCE 1. Memo from Fred Dahl - re: Pop Warner 1992 Contract 2. Letter from Floyd Scholz - Re: Change of date for Debs Tournament 3. Letter from Elizabeth Harris - So. Dutchess Womens Softball - Re: Field Use 4. Memo from Youth Bureau Re: Unclaimed funds for 1992 5. Letter from Kelly E. Battista Re: Pacific States Fund 6. Memo from Supervisor Smith Re: Tour of Recreation Facilities in Nov. 7. Memo from Supervisor Smith Re: Christmas Party at Elks 8. Resume from Jodi Lynn Perry. REPORTS: K.D. B.R. T.F. B.G. E.K. J.M. S.M. D.R. J.V. R.J.H. NEW BUSINESS Rec. Call from Mike McCollum of New Hackensack Bavarian Fest requesting permission ~ to use Schlathaus for Parking for Festival June 11, 12 & 13. Leprechaun Bus Trips Tennis Program / Eastern Regional Little League' OLD BUSINESS MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING . RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 NEXT MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1993 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held January 11, 1993 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt, Others present were Senior Citizen Director Kathi Delisa, Recreation Director Bernie Reimer, Commission Members Terry Fisher, Barbara Gutzler, Ellen Korz Stephen Miller and Donald Rider. The minutes of the December 14, 1992 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mrs. Korz with all in favor. CORRESPONDENCE A contract and memo detailing how the $1,700. would be spent was received from Fred Dahl of the Wappinger District Pop Warner. This was forwarded to the Town Board for necessary action and payment in 1992. A letter has been received from Floyd Scholz of the Dutchess Debs. He was requesting a change in the dates requested for their tournament from July 24, 25 and 26 to July 31 and August 1 with August 2 as a raindate. Mr. Holt mentioned that he will be attending a meeting along with Mr.Miller on Thursday regarding the possibility of the Town of Wappinger little league hosting the Eastern States Regionals this summer. Before approving the date for Mr. Scholz we will have to check on the dates for the regionals. A letter has been received from Elizabeth A. Harris, President of the Southern Dutchess Women's Softball league requesting fields for the 1993 season. This was turned over to Mr. Reimer for consideration but it was noted that we only can offer Quiet Acres. A letter was received from Donna Tuttle, Youth Programs Claims Analyst, stating that we still have not put in our claim forms for the $7,000. grant for 1992. Mrs. Roe stated that this has been completed. A memo was received from Supervisor Smith thanking the Commission for the Tour of the recreation facilities. A letter was received from Kelly Battista of EnviroPlan Associates, Inc. regarding Pacific States land, Town of Wappinger. In her letter she requested a list of all the parks available to Town of Wappinger residents including size, location and services. A list of the Town recreation areas will be forwarded to her. A memo was forwarded to the Commission from Supervisor Smith thanking us for the invitation to the 1st Annual Christmas Party at the Elks on December 15th. Mr. Holt and Mrs. Delisa mentioned that they had received many nice comments from Recreation Minutes Janaury 11, 1993 Page 2 the attendees. The Elks Club did a super job decorating the hall and the dinner served was excellent. Each Senior received a small bottle of wine and a small box of candy which was distributed by Santa. There were also numerous raffles of gifts donated by local merchants. Mr. Holt said that the party was paid for totally from contributions from local businessmen and professionals. He also said that the Elks indicated that they would be willing to do this again next year and might consider having two dinners to accommodate more Seniors. Thank you letters are going to each individual contributor and a letter has been sent to the Editor of the Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal expressing thanks for the support received for this project. A letter and resume was received from Jody Lynn Perry. A letter will be sent to her stating that we do not have any positions available and to thank her for her interest. Mn Holt received a telephone call and a letter followed from a Ben Marguglio requesting to use the Martz Field Tennis Courts for a clinic this summer. The Clinic would be held for 2 weeks, 4 days a week, 2 sessions a day for 2 hours a session. The charge would bg $80.00 a student. The Town would geta.percentage of the fee collected. There was a discussion on how it would affect our present program and whether it could be held after our program. It was decided that we needed further information and that he would be asked to provide a detailed plan. OUTGOING LETTERS 1. Letter to Editor - Thanks to contributors for support on Senior Christmas Dinner. 2. Letter to Russ Benes - Thanks to the Elks Club for Assistance and support in providing the Christmas Party for the Seniors. 3. Letter to Harry Lynch - re: Rymer Property and the access road. 4. Letter to Betsy Brockway sending claim forms for the 1992 expenses. 5. Memo to Comptroller including 2 checks to cover the expenses of the Townwide Christmas party at the Elks. 6. Thank you to Mike Garrett "Ben & Jerry's" for the ice cream for the Christmas party at Town Hall. 7. Letter to Leprechaun - Re trip to Peddlers Village. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the Senior activities for the month of December which is attached to these minutes. She also noted the following: 1. December was a month of parties. a. December 4th a surprise 80th birthday party for Tony. b. The annual Christmas Luncheon at the Villa on December 11th. c. December 15th was the Townwide Christmas Party at the Elks. d. December 18th 82 Seniors attended a Christams Party at the Town Hall Recreation Minutes January 11, 1993 Page 3 2. On December 8th there was a bus trip to Peddlers Village 3. We now have 45 on the waiting list for the center. 4. The art exhibit at Chase Manhattan Bank has had many positive comments. Tomorrow the artists and Mrs. Delisa are scheduled to meet at the Bank for photos. The Southern Dutchess News will also be there for photos and to do a news article. 5. January has scheduled: a. lecture on Medigap Insurance on the 6th b. Blood Pressure screening on the 19th c. P.J. party on the 15th d. Monthly birthday party on the 28th. 6. Mrs. Delisa has picked up an application from Chase Manhattan Bank for a Neighborhood Grant ranging from $500. to $3,000. She mentioned that she has spoken to someone and found out that the Center was eligible--that the Center is funded by the Town but also non-profit. It was suggested that she call to get some ideas for eligible projects. A suggestion was to look into a bus trip for Radio City for the Christmas Show and Mrs. Delisa mentioned her video project with the school. 7. The Seniors have requested a bus trip to Atlantic City so we have requested prices. We received a quote of $825. from leprechaun and $975. from Canterbury. Canterbury has also come back with the following proposal: $650. for the bus (which would be the Town charge) plus charging the individuals $18.00, The $18.00 would be split $7.00 to the Seniors, $5.00 for food vouchers and $6.00 toward the bus. Now we are not giving FREE bus transportation as done on previous trips but we are sponsoring a trip. After a discussion the Commission had no problem with this proposal. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Reimer mentioned that we have had a couple of problems at the Junior High with our adult programs and that he is working on them. He said that the gym teachers do not want us to use their equipment so we have purchased 2 volleyball nets which have to be strung up every time we play. He also mentioned that we really need a pole for the middle of the two nets and that he has Dick Sloat, School Athletic Director looking for one for him. Mr. Miller mentioned that he would look at his school to see if he might be able to find one for us. He also mentioned that possibly Mr. Vorndran might be able to build something. Mr. Reimer will also check into prices for purchasing one. The West Point Jazz Concert will be held at the Wappinger Jr. High on March 5th. Mr. Reimer mentioned that Mr. Biasotti had called him and said that the reason we are not able to use Ketcham was because the production sets for the school play are too elaborate to be moved not because of the problems with the magic show. Mr. Reimer said that he has requested the use of the cafeteria for the buffet following the concert. Mr. Fisher was given several names to contact for prices for the buffet which should be for approximately 50 people. Recreation Minutes January 11, 1993 Page 4 The Saturday morning programs are in progress with both the gymnastic and basketball having a good sign up. The instructors for the gymnastic program are the same as last year, Brenda Peura and Art Goldner with several helpers. Since Mr. Len Reed was unable to do the basketball program this year, we were a to get Scott Silverstein, Coach of the John Jay J.V. team as the Director with several helpers. M~ Reimer has been talking with Mr Silverstein about having a summer clinic for the children using the courts at Martz Field. He is also working on the Summer program and had already booked 5 of the 8 summer concerts. A telephone request has been received from the New Hackensack Fire Company to use the Schlathaus Property for parking for their Bavarian Festival on June 11,12, and 13. This request was approved and it was noted that we would again rope off areas not to be used. Mark Reed has requested to hold a summer track and field club using the Ketcham track. Mr. Reimer will try to get more information on this. LITTLE LEAGUE/ROBINSON LANE Mr. Miller and Mr. Holt will be attending a meeting this Thursday evening with Little League to discuss the possibility of their hosting the Eastern States Regionals. Mr. Miller emphasized that the blacktop work must be done as soon as possible. The area has already been scraped and must be done so we don't have a mess in early Spring with mud. We also have to think about replacing the roof on the concession building. A suggestion was also made to put up a sign at the entrance to the Park. If the regionals are held here, our maintenance crew will have extra work. Of course, it would be a great opportunity for the Town of Wappinger --a good exposure. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr.Holt reported the following: 1. He is still talking with the Town Board regarding the salaries for part time recreation employees. The meeting with the Board is scheduled for January 25th. 2. He will also be talking to the Town Board on the 25th about fees in lieu of land. Again, he stated that our policy is 95% of the time to take land but that we do want the 5% where we would have money if we thought it best. 3. The bids for the mower have been put on hold as there was confusion regarding the extra additional bid that Pine Plains Tractor added for the roll bar. 4. Supervisor Smith is still working on the White's property. Recreation Minutes January 11, 1993 Page 5 5. We are having a terrible time at Spook Hill with vandalism. Shingles have been ripped off the roof of the building and the wall is loaded with graffiti. Mr. Holt also noted that a spruce and maple tree were cut down by the basketball court during December. He is going to work with Mr. Vorndran to compile a list of the vandalism for 1992. 6. Supervisor Smith went to Albany a while ago to research the maps on the Yacht Club. She found out that the Club does own the beach area. She is now trying to work with the Club to give the Town an easement so we could put in some picnic tables and use this area. We also might be able to use this to put in small boats. We are still waiting for an update on this. 7. The Town performed an inventory and the significant fact was that we had an inventory. A few years ago we didn't have anything. 8. We will be working at Castle POint in the near future on clearing the brush and dead trees from the area just across the road. 9. The Senior Citizen room expansion looks good for 1993. Supervisor Smith is still working on this. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 on a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mrs. Korz. Peggy Roe Secretary ~ . . JANUARY 1993 REPORT TO RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1992 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER December was a month of parties at the Senior Citizen Center, as well as regular activities including arts/crafts, exercise, oil painting, cards and pokeno. The Center was closed Dec. 11 for our Christmas luncheon at Villa Borghese, Dec. 15 for the Christmas dinner at the Elks Lodge and Christmas Day. The month began with a surprise birthday party on Dec. 4, for Tony, who turned 80. Tony was presented with a chef's hat with "Chef Tony" written on it and a few other gifts .from individuals. The annual Christmas luncheon was held on Dec. 11 at Villa Borghese. There was great food, music by John Palumbo and dancing. Although the weather kept several seniors from attending, the 66 who attended had a wonderful time. Four baskets of food given to the seniors by Brownie Troop 440 were raffled. On Dec. 15, the Center closed and th~ seniors attended the Christmas dinner sponsored by the Recreation Commission at the Elks Club. This was a very successful day with 175 seniors and guests attending~ The food was excellent, the music lively and entertaining. Each senior received a small box of candy and small bottle of wine, delivered by Santa. Prizes of wine, gift certificates and other gifts were raffled. The seniors were delighted and had a wonderful time. On Dec. 18, 82 seniors attended the Center Christmas party held in the large meeting room at Town Hall. The party was catered by J & M Catering. They provided chicken marsala, baked ham, roast potatoes, green beans and salad. Mike Garrett from Ben and Jerry's donated and served ice cream for dessert. Santa arrived and gave each senior a gift. Four more baskets of food donated by Brownie Troop 440 were raffled. Town Hall employees were invited to join us. It was a fun day! Our monthly birthday party was held on Dec. 10. After all those parties, the last week of the month was quiet. Oil painting and exercise classes were cancelled. The Dec. 8th trip to Peddler's Village successful. Those who went enjoyed it very much. There was an average of 32 seniors per day at the Center. The average Monday attendance was 12. There are 184 ~ ~ " . . Seniors registered at the Center and 45 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. The art exhibit at Chase Manhattan Bank was hung on Dec. 7th. The response has been very positive. On Jan. 12, the artists and myself will go to the bank to have photos taken by the bank manager. Southern Dutchess News will also be there to take photos and do a news article. 2. January events include a lecture on Medigap insurance by Amy McAden from the OFA on the 6th, Diana Weibrecht from the OFA on the 14th, blood pressure screening on the 19th and the monthly birthday party on the 28. The big event for the month is a pajama party on the 15th. All must come in pj's if they wish to participate in the food and ~~n. We will have pizza, popcorn and whatever else I come up with by then. Should be interesting! ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED 1. Chase Manhattan Bank now has applications for neighborhood grants ranging from $500-$5Q90. Non-profit organizations are eligible. Would like to discuss possible uses for such a grant. ~ .,' JANUARY 1993 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone:297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa MON. WED. TUES. THURS. FRI. 141 I , 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 11 , I 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 18 I I MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY THE CENTER IS CLOSED! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 251 I 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games JANUARY BIRTDAYS: 15 1 Chickie Cohen 21 1 George Kiouttes 21 3 America Terralavoro21 8 Adele Miro 124 l~ alKn~h Whtt~ 12A 14 Helen Socha 128 I 5 I I 6 I 7 I I 8 IELVIS PRESLEY'S I I I 110-11: EXERCISE I_I '_IBIRTHDAY! ! ! ! 110-Noon:OIL PAINTING 110-11: arts/crafts 110-11:00: EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING 1 110-Noon:arts/crafts 111:00 Amy McAden fromll0-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts I 1 NOON: LUNCH 10FA on MEDIGAP INS. INOON: LUNCH I NOOW: LUNCH I 112:30-3: cards/games I NOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: VIDEO 112:30-3: cards/gamest I 112:30-3: cards/games I I I 112 I 113 I 114 111-1:00:COMMUNITYI15 IPAJAMA PARTY!! 1 I 1 1___' I ISERVICE WORKER/OFA ICOME IN YOUR PJ'S 110-Noon:OIL PAINTING 110-11: EXERCISE 110-11:00: EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING I 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts rl0-Noon: arts/crafts I INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 'NOON: LUNCH I NOON: LUNCH I 112:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3:cards/games IYOU MUST BE IN PJ'S I 1 I I I TO JOIN IN THE PARTY I 119 IBLOOD PRESSURE 120 I 121 INATIONAL HUGGING I 221 I I I SCREENING! !! 1___1 I 1 DAY!!!!! I I 1 OIL PAINTING CANCELLED10-11:00: EXERCISE 110-11:00: EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING' 10-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon:arts/arafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts I NOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH I 12:30-3 cards/games 12:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3: VIDEO 112;30-3: cards/games I I I 128 I 129 I I I I I 110-11:00: EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH I NOON: LUNCH I BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!! 112:30-3: VIDEO 112:30-3: cards/games 1 IWE NEED 3 CAKES FOR OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY!! (PLEASE TELL KATHI IF YOU WILL VOLUNTEER ITO BRING ONE!!!!! I I I I HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!! !!! I I I I 26 I I 10-Noon:Oil Painting 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 27 I I 10-11:00: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games Rita Florence Toni Pull iam Helen Groth Mary Tammaro Nicky Silvestri Vtl<1;IH' T~l'lKn Angelo Sarno 29 Marie LaRusso 30 Henry Elsasser ~~P~IN~~~ S~~IO~ ~~~S By Kathi DeLisa, Director JANUARY 1993 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!! May 1993 bring happiness and good health to each of you. On behalf of Regina, Sue and myself, I want to thank you all for the wonderful thoughtful gift you gave each of us. It was certainly a pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. We are very touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you so much!!! . We also want to thank you for the wonderful year you have given us. Your cooperation, support and patience is truly appreciated. Thank you for working together with us to make our Center the BEST in Dutchess County. I have spent sleepless nights thinking of ways to help you all through party withdrawal. Well, the only solution and antidote to this addiction is to have a party. Remember when you and your friends use to have "sleep overs" also known as "slumber parties" and "pajama parties?" Well, we won't sleep over, but on Fri.,Jan. 15, we will have a pajama party. There will be popcorn, soda and I can't tell you all, but you must wear pajama's to join in the food and fun. Now, some say they are too embarrassed. Well, you don't have to be embarrassed. Just wear your PJ's over you clothes. A word of caution, you must be decent. Anyway, we will have lots of fun. Are you interested in seeing those old Frankenstein and Dracula movies that use to scare you and give you nightmares? Please let me know. If enough would like those, we will even show them while we party. After all those sleepless nights thinking about this, I am bringing my pillow. Wake me if I snore.! ZZZZZZZZZZZZ The New Year will hopefully bring us an expansion of our Center. Thanks to all of you who wrote letters to Senator Sa1and requesting his assistance. I know we are all looking forward to more space to enable us to have a more diversified agenda. Many of you are now paying your dues on a monthly basis. If you would like to do this, I suggest you pay your $2.00 or $2.50 (depending on the month) at the beginning of the month. Mark the amount you are paying on the attendance sheet so you will be credited for the proper amount. You must still sign in every week and check the days you attend in the week. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I want to thank all of you who work on crafts. The sale of these crafts help to make our parties and luncheons possible. Also, thank you to all of you who have made items for our raffles. And thank you to those who buy raffle tickets for these items as well as o~r 50/50 raffles. All help to make our extra activities possible. . Regina and Sue will be working together to bring bigger and better craft projects for you to do. They will have one special project that all may work on each month or so. Those who do not wish to do these special projects may choose to work on items we have done in the past. We hope this wi 11 give you more variety as well "as more of a challenge. Regina and Sue will coordinate these projects together so there will be less confusion as to who is doing what. They will also introduce projects that are timely in regard to special holidays. Frequently, we have craft items that are special orders, so you may be asked to help with these orders when you are between projects. Suggestions are welcome. So if you have a craft project you think others would like to make, please let me know. I will see that Regina and Sue put it in their craft schedule. Mark your calendar for January 6. Amy McAden from the Office of the Aging will be at the Center to give you information on Medigap insurance and answer your questions in regard to this. There have been oodles of questions in regard to this issue, so don't miss it! Diana Weibrecht will be at Town Hall on the 14th to assist you with other services provided by the Office of the Aging. And there will be blood pressure screening on the 19th. Please note the Center will be closed on Mon., Jan 18 for Martin Luther King's birthday. In closing I want to wish each and everyone of you a very HAPP~ AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. AND A BIG HUG FOR ALL OF YOU TOO! ! ! ! ! Well, I am partied out, but I want to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Holiday and a healthy, Happy New Year. A BIG HUG FOR ALL OF YOU!!! YOU ARE WONDERFUL!! \' BILLS PAID DURING DECEMBER 1992 A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC Myers Corners & All Angels 7802-1962-00 $ 11.39 Stage Old Myers Corners 7802-1960-00 11. 22 Spook Hill Road 7810-1572-04 14.17 Tennis Courts Pye Lane 7690-0425-00 6.35 Long Court 7851-1550-00 11. 96 Gazebo - Town Hall 7512-0470-00 13.21 Montfort Road - Barn 7964-1460-00 251.96 Tennis Courts 7690-0425-00 6.59 Rockingham Park 7902-1435-00 46.56 A-1620.41 SYLVAN LAKE TELEPHONE Robinson Lane - 227-9434 19.62 NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY 11/4/92 to 12/3/92 Quiet Acres 297-7780 4.32 Schlathaus Park 297-4752 26.25 Barn-Montfort Road 297-3692 40.89 Martz Field 297-9928 4.32 Spook Hill 297-9861 5.19 NEW YORK TELEPHONE 12/4/92 to 1/3/92 Quiet Acres 297-7780 4.32 Schlathaus Park 297-4752 26.25 Barn - Montfort Road 297-3692 35.57 Martz Field 297-9928 4.32 Spook Hill 297-9861 5.19 A-7020.4 Petty Cash 11.79 A-7110.2 Davies Hardware 480.00 A-7110.4 Milton Alley Agway Bud Cole Urey Hardware Windsor Building Supplies Dan Zag - Royal Auto B. & H. Tire Service James Baisley Tree Service Rent-All Center Cava Appliances Milton Alley Agway Milton Alley Agway Bottini Fuel Bottini Fuel Grossman's 273.50 560.00 16.17 89.80 2.39 48.00 200.00 34.64 48.26 2,117.50 5.95 264.62 107.86 8.88 . . Bills Paid December 1992 Page 2 A-7140.4 Southern Dutchess News M. Majchers Pro Shop Arrow Bus Company Leprechaun Lines Ralph J. ~olt (Oct.& Nov) Ralph J. Holt (Dec.) Anaconda Kaye Sports Leprechaun Lines 176 AO 159.50 375.00 428.00 83.60 . 34.38 60.00 493.00 B-7310.4 Muskrat Productions, Inc. Urey Hardware Petty Cash Wappinger Central School Irving Ness Co. EMS Associates Urey Hardware Margaret Roe Budds Party Tents,Inc. Meadowbrook Farms Daniel Diesing Taylor Rental 800.00 150.96 25.59 2,278.74 57.00 46.17 4.20 49.57 70.00 270.38 333.80 35.40 A-7620.4 Petty Cash Office Max Poughkeepsie Journal Jamesway Hobby Hut Coffee Systems Beacon Rest. Supply Co. 34.46 159.76 24.30 47.29 48.99 36.00 220.00