09-02-2014 Recreation Commission
omw Town Of Queensbury
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
* AGENDA *
REGULAR MEETING * 7:00 p.m.
September 2, 2014
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—July 29, 2014
3. COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS
a) Monthly Correspondence
b) Budget Control Report
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Gurney Lane Pool Project—Update, Director
b) Hovey Pond Water Quality- Discussion
c) 2015 Budget—Update, Director
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) 2014 Summer Programs—Discussion
b) 2015 Seasonal Brochures- Discussion
c) 2014-2015 Park Projects- Discussion
d) Hudson Pointe ATV/Trail Issues- Update, Director
e) Any New Discussion Items From Commissioners
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Budget Review —Commissioner Mott
• Safe & Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott
• Bylaws—Commissioner White
• School Liaison—Commissioner White
• Personnel—Commissioner Mott
• Planning—Commissioner Switzer
• Program Review—Commissioner Eicher
7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or REPORTS— for review and discussion
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION IF NECESSARY
9. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: Meeting to be held at 7.•00 p.m,in the Gueensbury Town Office Building—Supervisors Conference Room.
Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury,NY 12804
Minutes of the July 29, 2014 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at
the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 7:03pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Judy Goralski, Jennifer Switzer, Wendy Matthews, Lisa White, Greg Hewlett,
• Excused—Lloyd Mott, Todd Eicher
• Staff—Director Steve Lovering
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Goralski motioned to approve the May 6, 2014 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Matthews; all members approved
Commissioner Goralski motioned to approve the June 3, 2014 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Matthews; all members approved
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
Thank you letter to Mr. Gannon at Queensbury WHBI School
Thank you letter to Mr. Pomerville at Queensbury Elementary School
Letter regarding the babysitter safety course:
Budget Control—
Update on budget.
4.) Unfinished Business (see file for copies)
a.) Gurney Lane Pool Project: Project was completed on schedule. It came in under budget by
approximately $6000.00. There was an issue with the pump and the gallons per minute flow. The
flow meter needed to be calibrated. The energy cost and chlorine usage in the pool has decreased
Director Lovering noted that he would not recommend the contractor.
In addition to the pool repair the new playground equipment was installed. "Fun in the Sun"day at
Gurney Lane was a huge success.
b.) Rush Pond Update: Director Lovering discussed trail maintenance that needs to be done at Rush
Pond
5.) New Business (see file for copies)
a) 2015 Budget: Discussion of the tentative 2015 budget
b) Gurney Lane New Mountain Bike trails: A mountain bike race will be held at Gurney Lane on
Saturday August 9t". There have been many favorable comments regarding the new mountain bike
trails at Gurney Lane. The trials have all been professional designed, there are a good variety of
elements. Updating signage for the trails is being worked on.
c) Gurney Lane Infrastructure: Director Lovering has other items that need to be accomplished at
Gurney Lane in the future:
• Redo wiring and change service in the building from 150 to 200-250 AMP
• Look into a backup generator
• Ceilings in lobby and restrooms needs to be replaced
• New lighting needs to be installed
• New deck furniture
• Evaluate parking and access currently and in the future.
• Parking lot sealed and striped
d.) New Discussion Items From Commissioners:
• Food truck at Jenkinsville did not have a successful season.
6.) Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling Bylaws-
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
7.) Additional Information and Reports
• The number of building permits in the Town of Queensbury has increased therefore increasing the
monies in the recreation fund. This year thus far the amount collected is approximately$70,400.00
compared to last year's total of$61,000.00.
• Trail work is being down at Hudson Pointe. Rerouting a few trails to higher ground and building some
footbridges.
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Goralski, seconded by Commissioner White to adjourn
at 8:13. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman