2006-07-11
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the July 11,2006 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Hovey Pond Park in the picnic area.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Conboy, Etu, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Lovering
The meeting began with a detailed tour of Hovey Pond Park with an emphasis on the
work completed to date. Chairman LaBombard indicated the renovations are a vast
improvement to the overall look and function of this "jewel" of the Commission's parks.
Several questions, comments, and concerns were expressed by the Commission members
and discussed with Director Loverring. One concern is the need to put a border of bark
or mulch around the base of each tree to avoid damage of the lower trunk from mowers.
Another concern was the overall view of the pond from behind the new retaining wall.
The wall appears higher than we expected. Director Lovering pointed out areas as yet to
be completed. Over all the Commission was pleased with the work completed thus far.
Approval of the Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes from the June 6, 2006 meeting and to place on file. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
· Letters exchanged between Director Lovering and Finch Pruyn concerning the
discontinued lease of property owned by Finch, Pruyn.
· Discussion of memo and letters regarding employee visitors during the working
day
· Site Conference report on Hovey Pond project from J. Miller
· Letter from Town attorneys regarding from Mr. Brewer, Town Councilman
request for negative impacts attributable to A TV use within Hudson Pointe Park
Unfmished Business
See above regarding Hovey Pond review
New Business
Discussion on bulk mailing delays which are out of our control.
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 6/2012006
Program-no report
Monthly Department Report
· Summer programs are a huge success. Registration is up 15%. Revenues, due to
fee structure, are up 98%. Mostly from youth and family programs. More
importantly, the average daily attendance is higher than last year. This was felt it
being that people value something more when they have a financial obligation
invested.
· Next meeting will be at Gurney Lane on August 1,2006.
· Saturday July 22 from I-4:00pm will be celebrated as the 20th anniversary of
Gurney Lane opening. Food, games and entertainment will be provided.
Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Etu, seconded by Commissioner Maine to adjourn at
8:23 p.m. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved by,
Joseph Fusco, Secretary
Jack LaBombard, Chairman