07-25-2017 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the July 25, 2017 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Chairman Todd Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05PM
1.) Roll Call:
• Present— Todd Eicher, Greg Hewlett, Wendy Matthews, Fran Cabana
• Excused: Amanda Mohr, John Mossing, Judy Goralski
• Staff— Steve Lovering -Director, Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2)Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Cabana motioned to approve the June 6, 2017 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett
all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a) Letter to NY State Canal Corp regarding issues at Feeder Canal Park from Director Lovering
b) Email from Kathleen Wiley, Adirondack Watershed Institute regarding having stewards at Hudson River boat
launch.
c) Letter to Lloyd Mott, WCSQBO regarding $5,000 in support for Gurney Lane Mtn Bike Park
d) Resolution to accepting $5,000 form WCSQBO
e) YTD budget report reviewed
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Gurney Lake Garage completed
b) Phase 4 of Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Trails complete. Two trails new trails E20 and Tango
c) Hovey Pond- Year 2 of water quality program underway
d) Rush Pond- Erosion control work complete
e) Pickle Ball court expansion at Hudson River Park and Jenkinsville-bid process
5.) New Business
• Draft of Drug and Alcohol Policy which was submitted by Personnel Committee was reviewed, will send to legal
counsel for their review.
• 2018 Budget Draft reviewed, budget meeting August 31, 2017 at IPM
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
7.)Additional Information and Reports - None at this time
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett seconded by Commissioner Eicher to
adjourn at 7:55 pm all members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Wendy Matthews, Commissioner Todd Eicher, Chairman