12-02-2014 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the December 2, 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 7:02pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Wendy Matthews, Judy Goralski, Greg Hewlett, Todd Eicher,
• Excused —Lloyd Mott, Lisa White, Jennifer Switzer
• Staff—Lori O'Shaughnessy -Assistant Director, Jennifer Baertschi-Program Coordinator&Q-Club Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Hewlett motioned to approve the November 12, 2014 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Eicher; all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) 2014 Budget Control —discussion about the budget for the remainder of the year
b.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) A letter was sent to Dr. Huntley QLFSD Superintendent in regards to linking the Rush Pond Trail
System to the Queensbury School trails. At this time it is believed there has not been a response.
2.) Email containing a positive review of the mountain bike trails at Gurney Lane. Commissioner
Hewlett suggested posting the positive reviews on the department's Facebook page.
3.) A letter of resignation from Commissioner Mott effective December 31, 2014.
4.) An article in the The Chronicle by Don Ladd about ATVs usage and the controversy it is causing in
the area and possible solutions that ATV users could initiate.
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Rush Pond Trail Capital Project-Volt Landscaping has not begun the agreed upon work yet. The
owner of Volt Landscaping is not concerned that snow or other weather conditions will impede the
progress once the work commences. Supervisor Strough has been alerted.
b) Lease Law- after a discussion it was agree to keep the existing policy
5.) New Business
a) 2015 Meeting Schedule for the Recreation Commission—Commissioner Eicher motioned to
approve and Commissioner Hewlett seconded all present approved.
b) Queensbury School Virtual Backpack policy-Due to this policy the recreation department can
no longer send brochures or flyers home with students. This new policy has had an effective on
enrollment in the recreation activities; participant numbers are down this year versus last year.
c) New discussions items for commissioners: discussed the need to fill the vacancy on the QRC
as soon as possible.
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
• Budget Review • Planning
• Safe and Quality Cycling Bylaws • Program Review
• School Liaison
• Personnel
7.) Additional Information and Reports -None at this time
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Goralski, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn
at 7:39. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman