2004-05-04
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the May 4, 2004 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury Office
Complex Conference Room.
Chairman Doug Irish called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Etu, Fusco, Goedert, Irish, LaBombard, Maine.
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering, Aquatic Supervisor Carr
and Councilman Boor.
Approval of the Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Etu to approve the minutes
of the April 6, 2004 regular meeting and place on file. There was brief discussion on the
section concerning the school tennis courts, gas line relocation and relocating the lights.
All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
· Director Hansen passed out letters and newspaper articles regarding the Town's
request to purchase land ftom the City of Glens Falls. This request was turned
down by the City. The question was raised as to whether an easement exists.
This will be researched by the staff
· Budget Control report as of April 15 was distributed. Brief discussion on the
Budget process for 2005. Department Heads will have greater control as to any
allocation of funds within Department budget.
Unfinished Business
· ACC Land Acquisition Update-Discussion on the ACC property acquisition
which was rejected last week by the College Board of Trustees. It was the general
consensus this should have been known over a year' ago when discussions began
rather than prolonging the decision. Newspaper articles distributed.
· Queensbury School/Town Project--Costs of the tennis court project continues to
be a matter of concern among commission members. Since the last meeting it
was determined the relocation of the gas line would cost $27,500. One half the
cost being $13,750. Chairman Irish stated he personally did not feel the
commission was not obligated to pay for any more than just the cost .of the four
courts which was $140,000. However several members felt the Commission gave
the school officials present at our last meeting the proposal to take to the Board of
Education of paying for the courts plus one half the gas line relocation and one
halfthe cost of the lights relocation. Therefore a motion was made by
Commissioner Goedert and seconded by Commissioner Maine to pay a total
amount not to exceed $176,250 for our share of this project with the money to be
taken ftom the Recreation funds. Voting 5 yes and 1 no. The motion passed.
Park Project Status Report-(See report dated 5/1/04)
· Glen Lake -Hay Property area has been cleaned up and grass seeded. Dock
system is being constructed and will be ready for installation soon.
· Ridge/Jenkinsville Park-softball field expansion bids due in by May 7. Other
phases of project will follow throughout the next several months.
· Hovey Pond Park-memorial project ofVFW will consist ofa rock 12 feet long,
4feet talI and 3 feet deep. Design will be brought to Commission for final
approval.
New Business
· Discussion took place on the recent meeting Chairman Irish, Director Hansen and
Commissioner Fusco had with officials of the Glens Falls Home concerning
property they own and my wish to sell on the corner of Haviland and
Meadowbrook Road. A further meeting to discuss the topic will be held on May
17 at 4:00 p.m. at the Glenn. All Commissioners should plan on attending.
· Chairman Irish indicated he received a call ftom the owner of West Mountain Ski
Area offering to sell the Town property adjacent to the Ski Area for the proposed
Community Center.
· Commissioner Goedert indicated possible consideration of Camp Jadamada as a
site for the proposed Community Center.
· Reconsideration of the Michaels Group Property south of the Waverly Place
development was also discussed.
Committee Reports:
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-no report
· School Liaison-no report
· Personnel-no report
· Planning-no report
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
. Aquatic supervisor Carr reported on hiring of summer pool personnel. Chairman
Irish reminded everyone ofthe policy in existence regarding personal physical
contact. He also mentioned better supervision of part time employees who appear
to be "goofing of!" when they are being paid to work. Director Hansen asked for
specific names in the future so corrective action can be taken.
. Invoice rrom GDF received for $2475 representing 33 hours @ $75/hour.
Chairman Irish asked for a breakdown for the record. There was brief discussion
on the space allotment for a kitchen area in GDF last presentation. It was
explained that it was included in the gross space allotment and would be up to an
architect to design.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Etu, seconded by Commissioner
LaBombard at 8:45 p.m.
Joseph Fusco, Secretary
Respectfully submitted,