2005-12-06
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the December 6, 2005 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Office Building Conference Room.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners E~ Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Lovering, Program Specialist O'Shaughnessy
Approval of the Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes of the November 1, 2005 meeting and to place on file. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see fIle for copies)
· Director Lovering introduced and welcomed Lori O'Shaughnessy to the
Commission as our new Program Specialist. She will begin this position on
Monday December 12th. Chairman LaBombard also welcomed Mrs.
O'Shaughnessy to the Department on behalf of the Commission.
· Letter from Cathi Radner, Attorney for the Town to the School District Attorney
requesting a few minor changes to the Agreement between the Town and School
concerning the use of the new tennis courts was reviewed and discussed. Director
Lovering indicated we will begin flooding the courts for ice skating before the
final agreement is signed.
· Letter from Director Lovering to Dan Luciano of Open Space Institute regarding
field monitoring report showing yard debris and lack of Sign age. We will be
addressing these concerns. Yard debris does not appear to be on our property.
· Letter from Director Lovering to Lori O'Shaughnessy offering her the position of
Program Specialist and a letter from Lori 0' Shaughnessy accepting position of
Program Specialist.
· Article in newspaper with excellent quotes from Aquatic Director Carr about
swim programs and the need for pool space and time.
. Budget Control Report as of 12/01105 distributed.
Unf"mished Business
· Copies of the 2006 budget were reviewed and discussed with comparisons from
2002 through 2005. The 2006 budget was reduced by $1225.00 from the
requested budget. This was done by the Town Board in their final deliberations.
All salary recommendation made by the Commission were accepted and
approved. However, grade levels remained the same for each position.
· The Town/School Agreement on use of tennis courts will hopefully be on the
Town Board agenda for signing in January 2006. Our recommendation is for the
Town to sign this agreement as soon as possible. Discussion on how to determine
our fair share of the costs of lights and water used for flooding for skating.
Director Lovering will keep us informed.
New Business
. Gurney Lane Master Plan-Director Lovering presented Miller Associates
proposal for design of a master plan (see file for complete proposal). A motion
was made by Commissioner Irish and seconded by Commissioner Maine accept
this proposal not to exceed a cost of $5,200. During the discussion the possible
need to have further survey work done was brought up. Also we will need to
create further funding sources to proceed with this long range project either from
sub-division monies or from CIP, or both. Question was called for. All members
present voted to approve.
. 2006 meeting schedule for the Commission and Planning Committee were
reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Commissioner Etu and seconded by
Commissioner Irish to accept and approve the monthly meeting dates as shown on
the schedule. All members present approve.
Committee Reports
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-Commissioner Irish requested a meeting of this Committee to review and
revise the section on absences to distinguish between excused and unexcused
absences. This meeting will take place on December 19th.
· School Liaison-no report
· Personnel-no report
. Planning-Commissioner Etu reported and distributed and discussed the minutes
from the November 15th meeting. The December planning committee meeting on
Tuesday December 20th will be cancelled.
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
. Director Lovering reported on the following for the department:
o Hovey Pond Memorial Dedication
o Letter to Joe Martens of OSI on the Faith Bible Church property
o Letter from Tim Conboy applying for open position on the Commission
o Monthly revenue estimated at $4800. We should achieve our yearly
estimate of$130,000.
o Hudson Pointe Bridge is installed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Etu at
8:20 p.m. All members present approved.
/~proved by,
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Jack LaBombard, Chairman