Minutes: 5/19/16 - Work Session
Board Members in attendance: Mike Ercole, Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Marguerite Shortt,
Salute to the Flag
Minutes: April 7, 2016 – Approved
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Fireworks – We received a proposal for licensed fireworks to be set off on a raft in the center of the lake on Sunday 7/3 with 7/4 as a raindate.  We will confirm the expenditure with the town before we commit. 
Life guards: Those lifeguards who do not have a waterfront certification will have to attend the May 27th course at Green Chimneys before they can work.  The lifeguard meeting will be held at the boathouse on May 23rd.
Swim Team Coordinator:  The PLPD will recommend approval by the Town Board of a $450 stipend to coach Monique Lawlor for assuming the duties of coordinator. Parents will order bathing suits for their children themselves . As of May 19,  20 children have registered.  The second registration will be on June 11th with final registration on the day of the first practice, slated for June 27th.  Monique will search for an assistant coach.  Pat will publicize that participation on the swim team is open to all Patterson residents at an additional fee of $50 per family. 
Lake Management: Solitude Lake Management notified us that the DEC approvals are coming in very slowly.
DASNY: Senator Terrance Murphy and Megan Taylor are checking on it for us and will see if he can speed it along.
Parkland: Walking path cleanup efforts are on hold until the beaches are approved and priority projects are completed.
Recycle Bins: They arrived but are smaller than expected – Marguerite will call the company about the quality before we pay for them. Keep them and see how they work out. We may need to order more.   The trash receptacles on the parkland need to be put out
Illegal parking on the parkland: Pat reported that Bob McCarthy has authorized the code enforcer to warn and then ticket those who are parked illegally.
Beach Weed Removal: The Town Board has  approved our request for diver assisted suction harvesting on Warren Beach at a cost not to exceed $3,600.  That work will take place on May 23rd and 24th.  The Town also approved manual harvesting on Jackson Beach at a cost not exceed $1,200.  We will then be able to compare the effectiveness of both processes.
Board of Health Inspection: The Department of Health will inspect on Wednesday the 25th.   Dock Repairs, dock launching, stenciling and sand delivery should all be completed by that date.  Hank will work with lifeguard manager Alison Lawlor to see that all lifeguard equipment is at the beaches and in good shape for the inspection.
Wristbands and boat stickers:  The PLPD board will man the beaches from 10-2PM for the next two weekends.  If boats are found on the parkland without stickers they will be tagged with a warning and then removed.
Dumpster: We need a locked dumpster at the ballfield. People are dumping trash outside the dumpster.
Peckham grant: Still pending.   Pat will follow up with a call or email to Stephen Woodcock
Little League: Pending
Chap 116-21: – Letter to be sent to Joe Delia regarding the prohibition of alcohol on PLPD properties .
Communication:   Mike will remove dated material from the website.  He has no news on the electronic signboard.
Photo ID:  Pat will check with Rich Williams to see what format is need for photo ID badges for the PLPD board.
Handyman:  We have been notified that we will use the town’s handyman for work in the Park District.
 

Interviews: We interviewed for the Lifeguard Manager position

​Lifeguards: We need them to be certified, have CPR training and be ready when we open up the beaches on May 28th for the Memorial Day weekend. Once that is completed then we will get approval by the Town Board.


Work Session:
Trash receptacles:  Will be put out on 5/7 if not raining
Weeds: We have quotes; one for Jackson to cut and pulls weeds and Warren will be vacuumed by divers. We will see how it turns out. What the differences are.
Dock repairs: we need to look and see what needs repairing prior to putting into the water.
Putnam County DOH inspection: Safety plans are done. New forms will be hung up, sand will be dumped, and we will check first aid equipment.
Drainage: We need to decide which type of drainage at the ball field near the basketball court: Possibly 2 grated catch basins
Peckham Grant: Pending
Swim Team Coordinator: Open position pending
Wings Over  Water: We have the flyer and we will post to the website. They will give Putnam Lake residents a discount. We will hand out  their flyers at the beach with bracelets and boat stickers.
Public Meetings: The question was raised if we are mandated to have a public session, being that only one or two people show up each month.  Pat will ask Rich Williams what the law requires.
Chapter 116.21: Will be enforced by the sheriff at the ball field.
Newsletter: Almost ready to be finalized and mailed
 ID badges: Town will make them once we supply picture
Lifeguards: 2016salaries have been approved and will be sent to the Town Board for their approval.
Handyman Position: Pending with the Town

​Minutes: 5/5/16 - Public Session
Presentation of the ZIKA virus by the Putnam County Board of Health
Board Members in attendance: Mike Ercole, Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Marguerite Shortt, Lucinda Johnson, Rich Filippelli
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: April 7, 2016 - Approved
Lake Management:  Goose egg oiling was completed by Hank and volunteers.
Carp Gate/DASNY Grant: We have approval for the carp and the carp gate – We are just waiting for the DASNY grant to pay for the gate. We have approval for up to 375 carp. They are sterile and since they are “vegetarian” will not accept bait.
Walking Path: Looking for volunteers that are willing to remove trees with permission from the Board
Trash Cans: Should be put out soon on the beaches and the parkland.  Six trash receptacles will be put around the lake.
Boat House: The security  system has been installed 
Code enforcement: The PLPD  is working with the Town of Patterson’s code enforcers  to help remove illegal cars parked on the parkland. The law allows for parking during the day only while using the parklands and beaches.  No overnight parking allowed.
Beaches: Weeds need to be removed from all of the water near the beaches. Bids have been sent out. We can’t get any volunteers we will have to pay for this service
Beach Sand: The Town Board approved DEH Asphalt & Paving to provide and spread 66 tons of beach sand at a cost not to exceed $3,575.
Docks: We need to repair some of them and we are looking to purchase new ones to replace our existing ones. The town applied for a $50,000 grant from DASNY to help pay for new docks.
Ballfield: The Town Board approved Duke Fence to replace the backstop and fencing at a cost not to exceed $8,800.
Basketball Court: We are in the process of installing one at the ball field. Putnam County extended the guardrail on Haviland Drive side of the ball field.  We have to decide whether to use a swale down the south end of the field or a catchbasin and underdrain along Haviland Dr. to remove excess water coming onto the southwest corner.
Softball:   The men’s softball league uses the field on Sunday’s from 10 am to 6pm. Other than the little league using it for some games or practice, it is available for everyone to use.
Swim Team: We are looking for someone to take over this position of Swim Team Coordinator. Hopefully someone will step up.
Water emergencies: Putnam Fire Department purchased a new boat. It can only be put in the water at Warren Beach and the lifeguards will have to clear the beach during the emergency
Tag Sale: Postponed to May 14th due to rainy forecast
Public Recognigition:
The question was asked about Doggie bags being used around the lake but it has been noticed that people are throwing the bags on the ground or up in trees: They are being used and should be disposed properly.