09-01-2015 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury,NY 12804
Minutes of the September 1, 2015 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at
Gurney Lane Park.
Chairman Hewlett called the meeting to order at 7:00PM
1.)Roll Call:
• Present—Wendy Matthews, Judy Goralski, Greg Hewlett, Lisa White, Jennifer Switzer,Fran Cabana, Todd
Eicher
• Excused:None
• Staff—Steve Lovering—Director, Lori O'Shaughnessy-Assistant Director,Jennifer Baertschi-France -Program
Coordinator&Q-Club Director,
• Guests-none
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner White motioned to approve the July 28,2015 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Switzer; all
members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) The Post Star article about adding additional properties to the ATV law.
2.) Letter complimenting the swim lesson program at Gurney Lane
3.) Resolution regarding the $5000 donation from the Warren County Safe and Quality Biking Organization.
4.) Letter thanking the department for all the help with the Churney Gurney event.
5.) Adirondack Sports and Fitness article about the Gurney Lane mountain bike trails.
b.) Budget Control
Revenue up for the summer TY vs. LY
Revenue up for YTD TY vs. LY
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Parks Report: Director Lovering gave narrative of park activity through September 1, 2015
b) Summer Programs: Q-Club ended two weeks ago for the summer. A great success.
c) Marketing Brochures: Asst. Director O'Shaughnessy shared the negative feedback she received regarding
the lack of detail in the summer brochure. The lack of detail caused the numbers in various programs to
decrease or to be completely canceled.Although the public was directed to the website to obtain additional
details they most likely did not based on the numbers.After a discussion all agreed to go back to the previous
format for upcoming brochures. Once users are able to sign up online the issue will be revisited. Also
discussed having a professional marketing agency audit the department's efforts in reaching out to the public.
5.) New Business
a) 2016 Requested budget: brief discussion
b) 2016 Occupancy Tax Funding Request: requesting an additional $5000.00
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
• Budget Review • Personnel • Program Review
• School Liaison • Planning
7.) Additional Information and Reports—
• Budget meeting Supervisor September 9, 2015 at 2:00PM
• New public Fixit bike stand at Gurney Lane
• Article about Churney Gurney on www.bikeman.com
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Cabana to
adjourn at 8:15PM. All members present approved.
9.) Executive Session: A motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett to begin executive session at 8:15PM
• No action was taken in executive session
Adjournment of Executive session: A motion was made by Commissioner Switzer was made at 8:24PM
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski, Commissioner Greg Hewlett, Chairman