2003-10-07
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Minutes of the October 7, 2003 regular meeting held at Town of Queensbury Office
Complex Conference Room.
Chairman Doug Irish called the special meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Present: Commissioners Etu, Fusco, Irish, Maine, and Mott.
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering.
Also attending: R. Boor, Town Board Liaison.
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes of the September 2, 2003 regular meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors:
The following letters were briefly reviewed: (see file for letters)
· Letter trom the Glen Lake Protective Association
· Letter to Lehet property attorney trom M, R yba
· Memorandum trom Town Attorneys on bonding opinion for Recreation
Facility project
· Letters received trom Dan Luciano, Open Space Institute on correspondence
he received rrom individuals concerned about Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
· Queensbury School Board minutes
· Memo to Chairman Irish trom M. Ryba as follow-up to 10/25 Open Space
Committee meeting
· Glen Lake Protective Association Newsletter
· Copy of Resolution between Town and Finch, Pruyn concerning Parks and
Recreation use of property on Big Boom Road.
Financial Report:
Copies of the Parks and Recreation Department's Monthly Budget Control Report were
distributed with the mailing.
Unfinished Business:
. Copy of Miller Associates proposal for proposed improvements at Hovey
Pond was reviewed and discussed. Motion by Commissioner Fusco
seconded by Chairman Irish to accept the proposal at a cost not to exceed
$2900.00 excluding costs for copying. All members present voted
affirmative,
. Copy of Miller Associates proposal for proposed improvements at Ridge-
Jenkinsville Park was reviewed and discussed. It was the general
consensus of the Commission to hold a decision on this proposal until
some questions were resolved. Jim Miller will be invited to a Planning
Committee meeting,
· Chairman Irish updated the Commission on the Community Center
Consultant meeting to answer questions regarding the RFP. Nine in
attendance, however most likely two to three proposals expected.
Percolation tests discussed which led to discussion of commitment needed
from college first. Discussion on conflicts of interest from those who may
wish to submit proposal on design/construction and/or project
management. Person or company receiving bid on consultant aspect is
excluded from other aspects of project.
· Park Project Status Report (see report dated 10/01/03)
o Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve bridge structure repair/replacement
discussed. Received a $6200.00 cost estimate from Brownell
Lumber Company to construct a floating bridge system. Current
bridge will be made usable as a temporary fix. New floating
bridge will be in place next spring.
o Hay Property on Glen Lake -discussed installation of dry hydrant,
auction of contents in house by Seelye Inc, V-shaped vs. T -shaped
dock system by Brownell Lumber (approximate cost $2476.00}
New Business
· Draft letter to Glen Lake Residents regarding proposed enhancements to
Glen Lake property discussed, Agreed any edits to be made by
Commissioners and brought to the planning committee meeting on the
21 st. Moved by Commissioner Etu, seconded by Chairman Irish
authorizing Director Hansen to send revised letter if approved by Planning
Committee at the meeting on the 21 st.
· Glen Lake Building Demolition - the RFP for demolition of house was
reviewed and discussed, 0N e pay for only the house on Glen Lake, not all
three shown in the RFP)
· Meadowbrook Property Wetland Delineation - the RFP for wetland
delineation reviewed and discussed. Consensus of Commission to get it
done as soon as possible. Commissioner Maine expressed some
reservations about the time- table since the snow cover would make it
difficult to complete.
· 2004 Budget Summary discussion-Meeting with Town Board on Thursday
October 9,2003 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Mott, Fusco and possibly
Goedert will attend.
Committee Report
Commissioner Etu reviewed the Planning Committee minutes of 09/16/03 (see file) Next
Planning Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday October 21st at 7:00 p,m.
Monthly Department Report
See packet for programs offered. Assistant Director Lovering reviewed the department's
frustration with attaining gym time at ACC. The brochure for winter programs will be
out at the end of October. Pool at school is up and running,
Committee Reports'"-Chairman Irish expressed his concerns about committee functions.
Chairs will be expected to report monthly at meetings.
,Executive Session- Motion made by Chairman Irish, seconded by Commissioner Mott to
enter executive session to discuss personnel at 9:05. All members present approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Etu, seconded by Chairman Irish to close executive
session at 9:14. All members present approved.
Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Etu, seconded by Commissioner Mott to adjourn at 9: 15
a.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Appr~ed ~
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Commission Chair
Joseph Fusco
Commission Secretary