2006-05-02
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the May 2, 2006 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Ridge/Jenkinsville Park in the maintenance barn.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Conboy, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Lovering
Approval of the Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes from the April 4, 2006 meeting and to place on file. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
· Hovey Pond Park Project-Phase 1 and Phase 2 bid opening material distributed and
briefly discussed. Town Board approved the awarding of the contract to O'Connor
Construction for the base bid of$123,000 and both alternates of fencing at $8,600 and
planting at $8,800 for a total of $140,400 as per recommendation of the Recreation
Commission.
· Correspondence between Director Lovering and Monica Duffy, attorney for Elisabeth
Day regarding transfer of property to Town near Hickory Hill Road and Stonewall
Drive.
· Copy of correspondence from Queensbury School to Greg Palestri regarding
responsibility for damage done to gym backboard mechanism. Cost to replace unit is
$5,250.
· Letter from Director Lovering to Dr. Howard regarding commendable work by
Robert Hummel in working with youth of community.
· Letter from Sherman and Marilynn Wood to Director Lovering regarding donation
dedicating a bench at Hovey Pond in memory of Larry LaFarr. Donation would be
accepted however Commission reserves right decide particulars of bench, plaque etc.
Unfinished Business
· Hovey Pond- Jim Miller will be drafting contracts for O'Connor Construction
· Program User fee Analysis-(see documentation on file) the Commission reviewed the
information presented by Director Lovering. A motion was made by
Commissioner Fusco, seconded by Commissioner Irish to approve the user fee
increases as discussed and outlined in the documentation. After brief further
discussion the question was called for and all members present approved.
· Laborer Position-- Mr. J. Flansburg will begin this position on Monday May 8th.
Approximately one week later than originally planned. This is at the request of
Highway Superintendent to allow "training time" for his replacement.
New Business
Director Lovering reviewed Trail Pass, LLC request to use Town owned property off
Carey Road (near Riverside Nature Preserve) as a "managed" area for ATV enthusiasts.
There would be no cost to the Department or Town for this service. Many questions need
to be answered such as legal agreements needed? Noise level? Ownership ofthis
property? And many others.
Chairman LaBombard discussed various attempts to bring statewide events to the area
and in reality the unlikelihood for this to happen. For example it would be very difficult
to attract the Empire State Games to the Glens Falls area. People do not realize the
intricacies involved to accomplish this.
Skate Board Park feasibility again discussed. This should move up on the priority list.
Brief discussion of the direction the Commission should take regarding the discussions
with various groups and organizations on a cooperative venture for pool and gym
facilities.
Committee Reports
Budget Report as of year to date distributed
By-Laws-no report
School Liaison-no report
Personnel-no report
Planning-see minutes of planning committee of 4/1812006
Program-no report
Monthly Department Report
20th Anniversary of opening of Gurney Lane Pool. There will be a celebration on July 22
Work at the pool in on going and scheduled for a Memorial Day opening
Summer Brochure will be ready at end of this month.
Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Irish, sencoded by Commissioner Conboy to adjourn at
8:22 p.m. All members present approved.
,~ved by,
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Jack LaBombard, Chairman