2001-07-03
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JULY 3, 2001
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held
Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Ridge/Jenkinsville Park. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at
7:30 a.m.
Present: Commissioners Auer, Carusone, LaBombard, Maine, Irish and Simmonds
Also
Present: Director Hansen
Absent: Commissioner Hersh (ex)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Carusone, seconded by Commissioner Simmonds moved to approve the minutes of the
June 5, 2001 meeting. There were no corrections and the motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
The items of correspondence included in the monthly packet were reviewed and there was discussion
on the letter to the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation (WCSWC) organization regarding the
Halfway Brook stream restoration project. The department will be working with the WCSWC for at
least a year on a variety of fisheries habitat improvements including; stream bank erosion/vegetation,
creating holding pools for trout, etc.
The unsolicited laudatory newspaper article by Kay Hafner, Town Counsel's wife, complimenting the
department's park system was also discussed.
The letter from Mrs. Panayiota Olsen concerning her vending operation at the Gurney Lane
Recreation Area (GL) was reviewed and Director Hansen expressed his concern for the safety of the
children. The Commission was not opposed to vendors at town parks and the director was instructed
to locate a relatively safe place at GL for Mrs. Olsen and any other vendors as well. In addition, Mrs.
Olsen will be encouraged to visit other park sites, especially Ridge/Jenkinsville Park (adult softball
leagues).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
There was discussion on the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park expansion and the director outlined his proposal
(increased field size, higher fences and lighting.) He explained that a consultant has been contacted
to help in estimating the costs associated with the project. Commissioners discussed the advantages
of proceeding, including the increased number of teams that would be able to take advantage of the
upgraded facilities. The director said he would go door to door in the neighborhood to discuss the
lighting with the homeowners, however, it was thought that the proximity of the neighbors to the
lighted fields and the height of the lights would not be a problem.
The Commission requested that the director draft a letter to the Town Board advising them of the
plan and asking the Board to prepare a resolution transferring funds from the Recreation Subdivision
Account so they may begin the project. The letter will be reviewed and signed at the next Recreation
Commission meeting.
Hudson River Park - There was discussion of a community-wide picnic to be held at the Hudson River
Park. Commissioner Auer volunteered to organize the event.
The director reported that all of the programs are going well with excellent attendance. There have
been many compliments on the brochure and people are already signing up for fall programs (soccer
and pigskin football).
The director met briefly with the owner of the Docksider Restaurant, Christine Mozal, regarding
the parking and launching of boats. The Docksider maintains a public boat launch next to the town's
canoe/car top boat launch. They will meet again to clarify the situation.
Queensbury School Tennis Courts - There was discussion on the idea for additional courts on the
school grounds adjacent to the present facility. The tentative plan is for four (4) additional courts,
which will be flooded and used for ice skating in the winter. The discussion also expanded to the
school's plans for the to-acre Indian Ridge parcel and it was mentioned that an indoor ice facility had
been suggested previously. The Commissioners agreed that it would be worthwhile to meet with
members of the Queensbury School Board to discuss these proposals and the director was instructed
to contact Dr. Lomanto to arrange the meeting (meeting notice to follow).
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m. The next
'Jg will be held on :rueSday, August 7,2001 at a site yet to be determined.
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/šharron Simmonds, Chairman
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director