05-02-2017 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the May 2, 2017 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Chairman Todd Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:03PM
1.) Roll Call:
• Present—Todd Eicher, Greg Hewlett, Amanda Mohr,Wendy Matthews,John Mossing
• Excused: Fran Cabana,Judy Goralski
• Staff— Steve Lovering—Director, Lori O'Shaughnessy -Assistant Director, Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Hewlett motioned to approve the April 4, 2017 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Mohr, all
members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Updated Recreation Commission Member List
b) Monthly Correspondence:
1) Resolution appointing John Mossing_ Welcome John!!!!
c) YTD budget report— OT budget for park maintenance discussed
4.) Unfinished Business
a) 2017 Capital projects updated Director Steve Lovering- still in early stages of project development
Discussion on Hovey Pond water quality and improvements.
b) Gurney Lane Pool updated by Director Steve Lovering- Rusting gutter wells issued being addressed and options be
reviewed to repair.
c) Gurney Lane Rec Area-Fat Tire Trail use discussed
5.) New Business
• 2017 Summer Program Reviewed by Assistant Director O'Shaughnessy brochure to be out mid May
• Fish Policy at Hovey Pond: after discussion, the recreation commission's position is to change fishing age at Hovey
Pond to 16 and under
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
7.) Additional Information and Reports
a.) Gurney Lane Mountain bike trail expansion starting soon
b.) ADK Pickleball/Queensbury Chapter has been started.
c.) Spartan Race -May 21'
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett to
adjourn at Bpm all members present approved.
9.) Executive Session Motion made to go into executive session made by Commission Matthews seconded by
Commission Hewlett at 8:02 to discuss a personal issue.
Motion made to adjourn from executive session at 8:15 pm by my Commission Mohr seconded by Commission
Mossing
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Wendy Matthews, Commissioner Todd Eicher, Chairman