11-01-2016 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 1, 2016 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Chairman Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04PM
1.) Roll Call:
• Present—Judy Goralski, Wendy Matthews, Todd Eicher, Fran Cabana Amanda Mohr, Greg Hewlett,
Amanda Mohr
• Staff— Steve Lovering—Director, Lori O'Shaughnessy-Assistant Director, Jennifer Baertschi-Program
Coordinator, Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Matthews motioned to approve the October 4, 2016 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Mohr, all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) Resolution appointing the members from the Town of Queensbury for the Lower Watershed Recreation
Management Committee with the City of Glens Falls
2.) Resolution of support for the Halfway Brook Trail License agreement between the Town of Queensbury
and the City of Glens Falls
3.) A review of the environmental quality by SEQRA
b.) Budget Control:
No discussion or comments
4.) Unfinished Business
a.) 2016-2017 Winter Brochure—Family Welcome packet in the brochure. Commissioner Matthews
contacted the local realtor association about the family welcome packet, they were receptive. The Recreation
programs are not taking place over the school vacation weeks at any of the QUFSD schools.
b.) Ranger Rick Initiative—Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy shared the Ranger Rec coloring book, the life
sized cutout and the scavenger hunt and plans for future Ranger Rec activities.
c.) 2017 Operating Budget—Director Lovering said the budget was accepted, the Town Board will vote on
it November 7t 2016 to officially approve. There was a 6% increase over last year.
5.) New Business
a) 2017 Wage Schedule, part time/seasonal employees: Commissioner Hewlett motioned to approve,
Commissioner Cabana seconded, all members approved.
b) Land adjacent to Gurney Lane Park: Commissioner Hewlett sent a letter to Mrs. Burns the owner
of the land parcel adjacent to Gurney Lane to inquire about accessing her land to get to Gurney Lane
Park. No response yet.
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
7.) Additional Information and Reports
c) A new viewing platform at Halfway Brook at Meadowbrook Park: the platform turned out
well. Eventually would like to expand over the brook and add new trails.
d) Gurney Lane Park: Equipment building complete,just need to add a paved apron. A new pool
flirtation system with discharge tanks is planned.
e) West End Park: new 16'x 20'pavillion built, replaced previous that was in disrepair.
f) Hovey Pond Project: almost complete, the walkways in the marshlands will be completed
before Thanksgiving.
g) Rush Pond Trail Counter; April-September 26542. Most popular hours: noon, 11:00 AM,
1:OOPM 2:OOPM and 4:OOPM. Trail counter will be moved up to Gurney Lane next.
h) Upcoming resolutions in front of the Town Board: to replace old equipment; a 2002 dump
truck and 2001 Artie Cat
i) Revenue Comparisons: this year versus last year through end October
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Cabana to
adjourn at 8:06PM. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski, Commissioner Todd Eicher, Chairman