All Park District Meeting Minutes will be posted on Town of Patterson Website.
​http://pattersonny.org/PLPD.php#minutes

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​Work Session: To do List:
DEC approval – nothing yet
Carp Gate Bid – pending
Goose Egg Oiling – Hank will contact Bill to help and Paul F will help – it’s a 28 day nesting period – we should oil on the weekend of April 22nd .  We have the permit already.
Parklands:
223 Haviland Tree removal – Rich will look at it on 4/7 to access it
350 Lake Shore parkland restoration – Town hall will recommend how to properly restore what was removed
Gerry’s work order: we need him to do some clean up
Letter to Lake Shore owners
Doggie bag refills – as needed
April 22nd trash clean up – make flyers and ask Town Hall if there are providing the bags. Once available someone will pick up from Town Hall
Illegal parking - pending
Walking path layout – we need a plan once it is laid out by the articitechet – 4 feet wide – how do we clear it? Send out RFQ’s for estimates on clearing the land – possibly as a community service project? Hank will coordinate that part of the process
Boathouse Lock – Dennis will handle it
Interlaken picnic table: fix and painted – Have Gerry work on this
Bass Boat on Interlaken ransomed – we confiscated the boat and now he wants it back
Mowing bids: All Seasons has the bid for mowing: beach and ballfield 
Port-o-sans: The one for the ballfield was delivered 4/6/17 and the beaches will be delivered May 1st
Launch the walkouts and rafts they can possibly be put out – April 29th
Wedding: May 7th
Dock repair: Hank can assess them and then Gerry and Dennis can repair them
Life guard equipment check should be completed by Allison
Phone activation:
AED from Town Hall
Shelving in the shed to be installed
Assemble the picnic tables
Move over the old picnic tables to Fairfield Beach
Shade Shelter – look into purchasing one

​Minutes: 4/6/17 – Public Session
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Lucinda Johnson; Cesira Farrell; Paul Farrell; Mike Ercole
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Approved for 3/2/17
Lake Management: We will lower the lake and clear out fallen trees and possibly pull sand back to the beaches. Remove and garbage and debris
Algaecide Treatments Cutrine Plus application and it is at the DEC
Carp Gate construction: 
Goose Egg Oiling: Volunteers will go out and locate the goose nests and oil the eggs.
Parkland:
April 22nd: Earth day clean up – clean up the beach and parklands and also around the neighborhood
Walking Path: - request for volunteers – as soon as the weather is fine – it will be marked out by the architect engineer. We need volunteers to clear the brush and vines.
Beaches:
Dock replacement / DASNY equipment grant
Contracts for weed removal, sand spreading will be going out soon
Wedding on Warren – May 7th
Bracelets & Stickers to be handed out on Warren Beach– dates TBD
Beach Opening – Saturday May 27th – Lifeguards will be on duty weekends only until school is out. Then they will be on duty 7 days a week
Boats:
Re-register all boats 2017; including kyacks
Stickers are available March 1st at Town Hall – beach bracelets will be available also next week at town hall
Ballfield:
Basketball Court: The fence was installed and the trees will be planted once the land dries out a little, the ground is to wet. Then the grass will be planted.
Recreation:
Easter Egg Hunt: - Saturday April 8th
Softball – Men’s opening day will be April 23rd
Community Tag Sale: Saturday, May 6th at the Memorial Ballfield - $15 per table
Other Business: Volleyball on the beach on Wednesdays, Music on the Beach, Movies on the Beach, National Night Out in August

​Minutes: 3/16/17 – Work Session
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Lucinda Johnson; Cesira Farrell; Paul Farrell, Mike Ercole
Salute to the Flag
Minutes: Approved through 2/2/17
Lake Management:
Pat called SOLitude for the status of the Cutrine Plus application and it is at the DEC
Parkland:
Illegal parking: No report yet – still pending
Dennis has been approved to install a new lock at the boat house
Pat and Cesira are working on drafting a letter to Lake Shore owners re: Lake
Beaches:
Lawn Mowing the beaches and parkland: bid will be awarded for 2017 to start on 4/6
Purchase of picnic tables from Uline – Pat will schedule a delivery date
Prepare the beaches for May 27th opening day
Beach inspection at least a week before opening day
Dock repair and launching - Hank will send out RFQ’s
Weed removal – Hank will send out RFQ’s
Then Dennis can make repairs to the walkouts and rafts as needed prior to beach opening day
Ballfield/Basketball Court:
Winter Bros. was awarded the bid for a dumpster at the ballfield
We decided on the placement of benches, trees and the fences at the Basketball court
Softball: Must be paid by April 9th or they can’t start playing. We approved the budget.
Swim Team: review procedures and Pat will contact the Head Coach and Asst Coach. If they are not available we need to recruit and hire new people.
Same fees as last year for the swim team prices
Website: Update as needed
Press releases – put on the Town VFW board for our next meeting April 6th and the Easter Egg Hunt April 1st
Obtain the ID badges: from Jamie G – Mike will follow up
Newsletter: In progress, looking to add some pictures
2017 Season:
Prepare the manuals for swim team & life guards
Prepare a long term plan for the park district – start thinking of where do we see the Park Land in 10 years
Start discussing  the carp gate process for Fall 2017

​Lake Management: DEC approval – the DEC has changed the process and it is a little more difficult than it has been in the past.
Parklands:
Walking Path:  Approval for Terri Hahn for about 8 hours to mark out the path using a few of her interns.  
Lock on the boathouse: we need it replaced so we can add it to the list for Dennis to work on
Boat procedure: Update the forms and enforce
Letters for Lakeshore owners re: regulations – add suggestions then the town can send it out
Sportech is responsible to us for completing the process and let us know when it is complete. Then we can work on the fences, benches and the trees. Then we need 3 prices for the trees, the benches and fences. We can order them now and then put them in when it’s ready
Dumpster: Put out a bid for a new company
Recreation:
Meet with Matt to discuss Rec center/PLPD programs, clinics, leagues 
Electronic Sign: Pending
ID Badges: Pending with Jamie G ready to print them
Personnel:
Handyman: Review the list for the handyman and then submit it to the town for approval
 Work order form to be reconfigured
Lifeguard manager: Alison Lawlor will work 2017 season
Softball: Start working on
Waiver of liability: Pending with the Town
Newsletter: we need ideas
Make/create signs to put around the park district to mark it as PLPD residents only

​Minutes: 2/2/17 – Public Session
 
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Mike Ercole, Paul Farrell, Marguerite Shortt; Lucinda Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: January’s minutes are pending approval
Lake Management:
Pat spoke to SOLitude – we are ready to mail Treatment after May 1
Parkland:
Walking Path: Rich, Laura, Pat and Terri Hahn met at the walking path to check out the area to start mapping out a path. She can start quickly after approval. We discussed erosion ideas and bridges.
We spoke to AAA this week about picking up 9 pails instead of 6 pails. It would be an increase of $10
Illegal parking: Pat sent a report to Bob of details of the cars violating the law
Illegal dumping: has been addressed to a few violators – it will be addressed on an on-going basis
We will have to follow up on septic pumping for Lake residents. The 5 year warning is up
We are looking to revamp the boat tag numbers for 2017 starting at #1, new forms, and start fresh and show ID. The tags will be available March 1st at Town Hall.
Beaches: We have a DASNY grant in the process just not sure where it currently is in the process for the new dock replacement.  The grant is for $50,000 and some of the quotes are approximately $75,000
Ballfield:
Basketball Court: The base is down and we need to get court sealed, marked, hoops, re-seed and fencing, and trees planted. We are waiting for the company to give us the timeline. We have heard a lot of complaints from the residents about wanting to start using it
Recreation & Events:
We have a new Events coordinator Lisa Formisano
A list of events for the entire year will be posted once approved.
Winter Gathering: Feb 11th from 1-3pm @ Warren Beach – Hot cocoa, toast marshmallows by the fire. Snow date: Feb 12th
We need to schedule a date for the Neighborhood Watch
Other Business:
Advisory Board Members: We have a new board member Paul J. Farrell.  We still need 1 more member.

​Minutes: 1/19/17 – Work Session
 
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Mike Ercole, Paul Farrell
Salute to the Flag
Minutes: 1/5/17 - pending
Lake Management:
Follow up on DEC approval – Resolution was sent to SOL 1/3/17
We need to remit the fees for the CSLAP & NYSFOLA
Parkland:
Walking Path: Tentative meeting set up with Terri Hahn and Rich W. on 1/28/17
Boats: Have been removed from the Parkland
We need a plan and have to have it enforced: Illegal parking on the Parkland: Illegal dumping on the Parkland
We need to install a new lock on the boathouse door
Boat Stickers have been ordered and delivered
Set up Boat procedures for 2017 season
Pat will draft a letter to be sent to all of the Lake Shore Dr. owners after the town approves it
Recreation & Events:
Winter Gathering: Feb 11th from 1-3pm @ Warren Beach – Hot cocoa, toast marshmallows by the fire.
Snow date: Feb 12th
Other Business:
Advisory Board Members: We need 2 members and interviews will be starting soon

​Minutes: 1/5/17 – Public Session
 
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Marguerite Shortt, Lucinda Johnson, Mike Ercole
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: All approved
Lake Management:
DASNY carp gate is still pending .
Algaecide: 2 treatments have been approved for 2017. Permits will be sent to Albany for approval.
Parkland:
Walking Path: The Town of Patterson Highway Dept won the low bid and removed all of debris
Boats: Must be removed by Dec 1st.   Boats will be removed by this weekend
Dock replacement: DASNY equipment grant – pending
Ballfield:
Basketball Court:  The court is ready but the hydro seeding was done on Election Day and it didn’t take, due to the heavy rain and crows. Playing has been delayed, per the Town Request. We will be putting up, fences and benches
Youth League:
Flag Football: we have the set, so we just need to get volunteers or the Patterson REC center to start playing and go down and play on the field
Volleyball on the Beach – possibility of a tournament
Recreation & Events:
Holiday Parade:  PLPD won 2nd place in the parade
Children’s New Year’s Eve Party: 2nd Annual party for the kids. 100 kids + parents – co-sponsored by the PLPD and the PLFD-  A very Special Thank you to all of the organizers.
Other Business:
Advisory Board Members: We need 2 members and interviews will be starting soon
Public Recognition:  The Town of Patterson Board will rotate the board members to come and attend our PLPD Board meetings
Channel 3 has local public recognition and a picture of Putnam Lake was on there recently
Neighborhood Watch: Let’s start planning for National Night Out and set up meetings
Work Session:
Board Member Interview
Lake Management:
Follow up on SOLitude: Town has sent it for approval to Albany
DASNY grant for the carp gate: The grant has been signed by the Governor and sent to Patterson Town Hall. Plans are done, the specs will be done in June and bids can back by July and then late Sept we can lower the lake and start working. The fire dept will work on a boat ramp at the boat house and will pay for it. They need to work with Town Hall on the specs for the ramp
The CSLAP for 2017 has been approved.  
Parklands:
Walking Path – set up a meeting with Terri Hahn and Rich Williams – pick a few dates
Lucinda wants to work on the walking path so we can get a science program going
Follow up on illegal parking – pending.
We need a template to install a new lock on the boathouse
Approve low bid for brush removal – we received 3 bids – low bid was Patterson Town Highway – unanimous approved
Boat removal – survey and & notify – post at VFW board – Boats will be confiscated on Jan 10th. There is a $75 fee to get them back
Goose oiling permit has been approved
Wrist Bands/Boat Stickers: The color selected Turquoise
Beaches:
Follow up on final clean up with All Seasons: Still pending
Voucher for Dock removal – pending voucher and a bill – bill was sent to the Town
Ballfield:
Discuss plans for 2017, fence, benches, dam
Dumpster is still on the ballfield, full and the pails aren’t being emptied at all – we need to decide how to proceed going forward
Communication:
Lucinda wants to have a Miss Putnam Lake and will start working on it
Alicia Earle has photos for ID badges - she prepped the pictures for badges and we need them printed
Personnel:
Per hour cost of handyman – budget was approved – so we can get an idea of the price
Work Order form for town handyman – to document the time
Other:
Follow up on Waiver of Liability: Pending
Discuss PLPD Board Member(s): Each member should recommend 3 people
All boats including kayaks using the lake or being stored on the parkland MUST have a boat sticker

​Lake Management:
Follow up on SOLitude:
Follow Up with the DASNY grant for the carp gate
Approve CSLAP for 2017:
Parklands:
Walking Path – set up a meeting with Terri Hahn and Rich Williams – pick a few dates
Follow up on illegal parking – pending
Install new lock on the boathouse
Approve low bid for brush removal – we received 3 bids – low bid was Patterson Town Highway – unanimous approved
Boat removal – survey and & notify – post at VFW board – Boats will be confiscated on Dec 17th. There is a $75 fee to get them back
Beaches:
Follow up on final clean up with All Seasons 
Voucher for Dock removal – pending voucher and a bill
Ballfield:
Discuss plans for 2017, fence, benches, dam – start January session planning
Remove dumpster by 12/31 – have it removed now
Communication:
Report on electronic sign – pass on the information for 4 signs to the town
Update website for minutes, etc…
Send press notices for meetings & events
Alicia Earle has photos for ID badges - she will prep the pictures for badges
Personnel:
Per hour cost of handyman – budget was approved – so we can get an idea of the price
Work Order form for town handyman – to document the time
Other:
Follow up on Waiver of Liability
Discuss PLPD Board Member(s): Each member should recommend 3 people

Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Marguerite Shortt, Lucinda Johnson, Mike Ercole
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: pending
Budget Review:
Grants: 1 for new docks and 1 for the carp gate. The carp gate is in the final stage sitting on the governor’s desk. Should we contact him? We are not sure where the dock grant it is being held up. Senator Murphy’s office is helping us find it and see if it could be moved along.
Algaecide: 2 treatments have been approved for 2017
Walking Path: Current progress – starting at Lacona going down to Interlaken Beach. Then we will have Terry Hahn come plan a path. The more volunteer help, the less we have to spend out of our budget
Boats: Must be removed by Dec 1st
Dock replacement: DASNY equipment – pending – we have looked at different styles
Basketball Court:  The court is ready but the hydro seeding didn’t take, due to the heavy rain and crows. Playing has been delayed, per the Town Request. We will be putting up, fences and benches
Flag Football: we have the set, so we just need to go down and play on the field
Holiday Parade: Dec 3rd – The PLPD will be marching in the parade – we need an idea – decorate and throw candy out to the kids.
Advisory Board Members: needed
Public Recognition: Questions: Can’t we play basketball now: What’s the shade shelter – it would be at Warren beach: What is the Parking budget – to paint lines for handicap and make parking spaces more efficient