05-05-2015 Recreation Commission
Town Of Queensbury
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the May 5, 2015 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission,Town of Queensbury held at
the Queensbury Town Hall, Supervisors Conference Room.
Chairperson Hewlett called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Roll Call:
Present-Commissioners Cabana, Matthews, Hewlett, Eicher
Excused-Commissioners Switzer,White, Goralski
Staff- Director Steve Lovering,Asst. Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertschi
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Eicher and seconded by Commissioner Cabana to approve minutes from
April 14, 2015. All members present approved.
Communications
1) Letter to Dr. Huntley, Queensbury School District Supt. regarding summer and fall tentative program list
using Queensbury School District facilities/equipment.
2) E-mail from Scott Wheeler complimenting the Gurney Lane Mtn. Bike Trails and offer to help with any
further development. Director Steve Lovering respond and will forward contact information to Steve Ovitt.
3) Letter from Director Lovering to Warren Count Safe and Quality Bicycling regarding development of
Gurney Lane Mtn. Bike Trails and requesting$5000 per earmarked from WCSQBO for development.
4) E-mail from Brian Sexton regarding poor signage for Rush Pond Trail. Director Lovering responded and
new flagging being installed.
5) Resolution from Town Board accepting$900 donation from North United Soccer reviewed.
6) Resolution from Town Board accepting Kelly O'Shaughnessy as seasonal employee in Parks and Rec Dept.
reviewed.
7) Post Star Article—Expansion of Gurney Lane Trails
Year to Date Budget Reviewed
Unfinished Business
-Rush Pond Update
Request of SEMO for use of property for parking
Request of Chip and Debbie Allen for privacy fencing along property line
Request Mr. Steves for additional no parking signs
Volt landscaping to start work soon for completion by June 6th National Trail day
-Parks Projects Approval for$135,000 in park repairs and improvements.
-2015 Summer Program Brochure has been mailed/distributed.
New Business
-2015 Athletic Field User Fees Reviewed—Non-profit organizations with be
Additional Information
-Bike Fixation Station at Gurney Lane-Director Lovering to get cost and other sources.
-Queensbury School has agreed to bi-weekly or monthly distribution of information to students.
Committee Reports
None
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Cabana, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn
the meeting at 7:54 pm.
Executive Session-a motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Cabana to
enter into executive session to discuss a personal issue at 7:5813M. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cabana, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn from executive session at 8:04 pm.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Wendy Matthews Greg Hewlett, Chairperson