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Youth & Rec Commission Minutes
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APRIL 17, 2006
ATTENDANCE: Kathie Hikade, Gail Wikane, Larry Skalla, Steve Schneider, Barbara Sickler, Sandy Damon Sheeley
OLD BUSINESS: Report was given on quotes for extending the height of the existing fence near the new playground. Also, again discussed, was the issue of fencing in the beach area. All members of the Youth & Rec Board are opposed and hope to express their views to the town supervisor.
Jeremy Smiseth is planning on taking the WSI course offered by the Red Cross so that he can replace James Marzano who will not be returning this summer.
NEW BUSINESS: Steve gave a report on his attending the NYSRPA Conference at the Hudson Valley resort earlier in the month. There was information on ball park maintenance, weeding and fertilizing fields, official size and position of fields and vendors with lots of interesting items. He also asked if there would be money available in the budget to purchase dirt to fill in low spots where old playground equipment was removed.
Sandy reported on quotes that were given on sealing the basketball court that will be done this season. The court is a popular spot and is heavily used all season.
Gail Wikane was welcomed as a new member to the Youth & Rec Board. She is active in both the town and school community.
All in attendance were able to see the new playground being used, as there were many families at the park that evening.
September 19, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Kathie Hikade, Diane Paulson, Steve Schneider, Sandy Damon Sheeley, Larry Skalla, Barbara Sickler, Maggie Whalen
OLD BUSINESS: Sandy reported that the bid opening had taken place this past Wednesday and Miracle Playground Eqipment from Poughkeepsie had been the lone bidders for the project. The installation should be underway wihtin a month. Colors were discussed for the new equipment. The group agreed that earth tones would be the best choice for the park. A discussion took place on sand for the playground area. Sandy will check into purchasing better quality sand than is used on the beach.
Steve asked that in the future, it be stressed with parties using the park, that if picnic tables are moved, thay must be put back to where they were. Also, parties are to be reminded to put the garbage into the dumpster.
NEW BUSINESS: The Youth Commission Office will sponsor a ScareCrow contest for October. The scarecrows will be displayed from Oct. 6 through Oct 20 over Arts Harvest Weekend. Letters have been sent to area businesses and individuals.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45
JULY 2005
ATTENDANCE: Kathie Hikade, Steve Schneider, Alison Sickler, Barbara Sickler, Sandy Damon Sheeley and Maggie Whalen
NEW BUSINESS: It was decided to increase the family beach permit fee from $15 to $25 for the 2006 season due to increased costs of mowing and refuge removal.
Alison Sickler, who will be leaving for college in the fall, turned in her resignation and was honored for her service to the board. Maggie Whalen will be the new student representative on the youth & rec board.
Meeting was adjourned at 7pm.
JUNE 2005
ATTENDANCE: Those in attendance were Dave Nichols, Diane Paulson, Steve Schneider, Sandy Sheeley, Alison Sickler, Barbara Sickler and Larry Skalla.
OLD BUSINESS: A maintenance checklist for the town park including playground was discussed. This would give the Youth Commission paper work of proof of regular maintenance. Steve and Sandy will work out a system of documentation.
This years park improvements were discussed. It was pointed out that the highway dept. would be renovating the beach this week along with a sand volleyball court. Volunteers Jerry Nadasky and Alex Wessal have done much work to provide the volleyball court. A thank you letter will be sent to these two men.
An update was given on the upcoming playground improvements. Hopefully these will be completed this fall.
Sandy reported that summer camp and the park are opening within the next two weeks. The staff is hired and there is a waiting list for all three sessions of camp.
April 18, 2005
Attendance: Those in attendance were Kathie Hikade, Diane Paulson, Steve Schneider, Sandy Sheeley , Alison Sickler and Barbara Sickler.
New Business: Discussion took place on developing a maintenance check list for the town park. Sandy had a sample from a large park department in Florida. A few of us will go through the sample and highlight items that we feel should be included in the inspection. Also discussed was the possibility of handing out a park survey. Possible questions will be thought about over the next month and brought to the next meeting.,
An update was given on the baseball field repair issue. Sandy will ask the town board tomorrow night if they would allow the purchase of clay for the repair. This money is not in the current budget of the park. The cost if $1824 for two truck loads (24 tons each)
Bid specifications are being put together for the playground project due to start this season.
Meeting was adjourned at 7pm
February 2005
Attendance: Those in attendance were, Kathie Hikade, Steve Schneider, Sandy Damon, and Barbara Sickler.
Old Business: The Commission revisited the topic of lining and paving the excess area at the park. It was decided that instead of lining the existing blacktop area, Steve would line with lime the excess area to mark the area for parking. Hopefully this will contain the cars in the designated area.
Concerns were voiced about all the parking that takes place on Tongore Road during the busy months. In the spring we will attempt to put a story in the Blue Stone Press stressing the danger of parking on the road. Along with this, the story will also include rates for using the park pavilion, swim lessons, and events & programs. Notification will also go out to soccer and little league groups making them aware of the dangers and asking them to address this with their coaches.
Maintenance was discussed for the new ball fields. In the spring, we will discuss the best way to approach the weed issue. (spraying, york rake, more clay)
NEW BUSINESS: Sandy reported that in the year 2006 the NYS Parks & Rec. annual Conference will be held at the Hudson Valley Resort. There are some very informative seminars at these conferences that we should take advantage of since the location is so close.
Beginning in the year 2006, the summer camp registration will be hell much earlier in the year, possibly as early as February. This helps out in the busy months of May and June.
Meeting was adjourned at 8pm.
SEPTEMBER 2004
ATTENDANCE: Kathie Hikade, Steve Schneider, Alison Sickler, Barbara Sickler, Sandy Damon Sheeley.
OLD BUSINESS: The Harvest Hayride was discussed. A meeting will be held the week before with the teens who volunteer to help at the hayride. Steve will talk to the wagon driver and arrange for pumpkins and bales.
NEW BUSINESS: The closing time of the park was discussed. There is a continuous problem with parties staying after the closing time of 8pm. It was decided that the closing time will remain 8pm. Private parties will not be allowed to stay after 8pm. Public events will be extended that privilege as long as arrangements have been made with the Youth Office. If the gate closer arrives at the park and a party is not ready to leave then they will be asked to move their cars outside the gate. The gate and bathrooms will be locked. If the party can not or will not do this and the gate keeper has to return at a later time, the sec. deposit will be kept by the town. This will be stressed to the user when they are filling out the use form. As of 2005, the security deposit will increase to $100.
Parking was also discussed. For next year, we will look into paving the excess parking area by the soccer shed. The cost for lining the lot will also be checked into. Hopefully by lining, more cars will fit in the existing area.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005
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