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An informational meeting with the Wappingers Falls L/ake Committee was held on June 7, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. in the American Legion Hall. Present: Mayor Synnett, Tr. Alfonso, Tr. Lawrence, Tr. Silvestri~ Schinella. Lake Committee: Raymond Ward, Ray Paggi, Norman Breault and Anthony DiMarco. Taconic State Park Commission: Ronald Purifoy. Mayor Synnett reported purpose of the meeting was to see what could be done with the Lake. He stated that in 1972 an improvement plan was drawn up through the D.C. Planning Board. Mayor Synnett requested a survey and a study for recreational facilities. He submitted plans p~eviously drawn up and inquires as to funds for the raceway and dam. Mayor Synnett reported there was pressure on the dam and the gates had to be repaire4. He discussed condition of the lake as a result of everythin9 washing down. Mayor Synnett inquired as to dredging, cleaning and r~p&ir to the dam. He state w~.~a~d 112 acres of water and nothing was being done. Mayor Syn~tt reported water system was contingent on the level of the lake Mr. Purifoy reported there was a new bill passed entitled the Economic Development Act~ Title 1 & 2~ through which funds might be available. Mayor Synnett reported Village was trying to create jobs for the unemployed and we needed funding for materials. Mr. Purifoy reported there were 50~, matching funds for recreation and also 5G~7,. matching funds for dredging. He stated other funds could be used toward the grant and also volunteers or free labor could be written off as part of the project. Mr. Purifoy reported that if application was filed by 4/78 there was a Good chance we could get grant in 1979. He stated emergency situation funds could be allocated and Village could apply for advanced funding. Mr. DiMarco reported Village had option to purchase the spillway which was in need of repair and discussed possible beach area in the cove. Discussion followed on possibility of dredging the lake and removing the Discussion followed on the possibility of hiring a consultant to start the project which is reimbursable and also deadline dates for application. Mayor Synnett reported Village has received a grant from Manpower in the amount of $82,000. at no cost to the Village. He stated same would be used for a beautification program for the lake and other areas of the Village. Mayor Synnett reprted program would involve 18 employees for 26 weeks.