02-02-2016 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission,Queensbury,NY 12804
Minutes of the February 2, 2016 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Chairperson Hewlett called the meeting to order at 7:04PM
1.) Roll Call:
e Present—Judy Goralski, Greg Hewlett, Wendy Matthews,Todd Eicher
• Excused: Jennifer Switzer, Fran Cabana, Lisa White
• Staff—Steve Lovering—Director,Lori O'Shaughnessy-Assistant Director,Jennifer Baertschi-Program
Coordinator&Q-Club Director,Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Goralski motioned to approve the January 5,2016 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Eicher;
all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) Resolution for the$35,000.00 occupancy tax to be used for various expenses
2.) Article in The Post-Star January 16, 2016 regarding the Glen Falls watershed property
3.) Letter from the founder of Under The Woods Foundation regarding sponsorship concessions at the 3rd
Annual Churney Gurney Mountain Bike Race.
4.) Email from Joanne Conley regarding the recent Snowshoe excursion at Gurney Lane.
b.) Budget Control
Brief discussion about finalizing the 2015 budget.
4.) Unfinished Business
a) 2016 Capital Projects- Director Lovering revised original plans and is concentrating on four parks; Gurney
Lane, West End Park,Hovey Pond, Hudson River Park. Discussed various projects for each park.
b) Hovey Pond Water Quality Improvement Plan: Director Lovering explained a brief overview of a five year
plan that has been permitted through the DEC and the Army Core of Engineers.
5.) New Business
a) Queensbury School District Facility Use—Summer 2016: Assistant Director O'Shaughnessy has
concerns about summer programing. The Queensbury School District may not be able to provide as
much use their facilities as in the past due to work that needs to be done at various schools.
b) Online Registration Software: MyRec.com, staff is very pleased with this user-friendly software
c) Health Fairs held at Queensbury School District—Recreation department will participate in the
health fair to be held in the spring.
d) Recreation Fees from programing 2015-Director Lovering updated with the final figure
6.) Committee Reports—None at this time
7.) Additional Information and Reports (see file for copies)
• Article from a Parks and Recreation publication about parental behavior in youth sports
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to
adjourn at 8:19PM. All members present approved.
9.) Executive Session—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner
Eicher to go into executive session at 8:19PM. All members present approved.
10.) Adjournment of Executive Session—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded
by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn Executive Session at 8:30PM. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski, Commissioner Greg Hewlett, Chairman