2001-03-08
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 8, 2001
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of
Queensbury held Tuesday, March 8, 2001, at the Queensbury Town Office Building,
Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Present:
Commissioners Hersh, laBombard, Maine and Simmonds
Also
Present:
Supervisor Brower, Asst. Director Lovering, Aquatics Supervisor Herald,
Jaime Coffin (Student Intern) and Director Hansen
Absent:
Commissioners Auer and Carusone
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner laBombard moved to approve the
minutes of the February 6, 2001 meeting. Commissioner Hersh pointed out that
inasmuch as he had not been reappointed to the commission as of the January 2nd
meeting, that in actuality, he therefore could not be absent. Those in attendance
agreed and the official January minutes will be corrected accordingly.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
Chairman Simmonds welcomed Supervisor Brower and the department staff who were
also in attendance. Supervisor Brower informed the commission that his office had
been contacted by Assemblywomen Betty Little regarding the sale and/or transfer of
the Hudson River Park site to the town. This subject has resurfaced after being
proposed by Warren County and subsequently rejected at the state level last year.
Supposedly, the subject is again being considered and Supervisor Brower agreed to
keep the commission advised.
Chairman Simmonds on behalf of the commission also requested an update with regard
to the appointment of a seventh commission member. Supervisor Brower explained
that he was hopeful the commission would review the applications received to date and
then make a recommendation to the Town Board. Sharron agreed to convene a
meeting of the Personnel Committee to interview the applicants and report back as
soon as possible.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The director briefly reviewed the final draft of the Freedom Park Agreement that is
scheduled to be adopted by the Town Board at their next meeting. He highlighted the
changes, which were discussed by the commission previously. Commissioner Hersh
questioned item #7, page 3 in the agreement, which stated that the G. F. Independent
Living Center be named as an "additional insured". He explained that this was
unnecessary unless it pertained to additional property being used over and above the
deeded area. The director will research the situation and report back.
NEW BUSINESS
Faith Bible Church Proøertv
The sale of the Faith Bible Church property to the Open Space Institute (OSI) was
discussed and the director mentioned that a resolution authorizing a management
agreement between the town and OSI, would be considered at an upcoming board
meeting. He also indicated that the management plan mentioned in the agreement
would be completed by Jim Miller (OSI representative) and the director shortly.
The Hudson River Park special event to officially dedicate the pavilion construction by
the G.F. Rotary Club, was briefly discussed. Commissioner Hersh accepted the
commission's charge to oversee the event with assistance from the staff.
Commissioner Maine requested a status update on the department's investigation of a
possible indoor facility for rollerblading/ice skating/skateboarding, etc. It was
mentioned that the Queensbury School District was considering construction for an
unspecified athletic facility on the 10-acre site being offered by the Indian Ridge
developers. Other than this possibility, no further investigation had been undertaken by
the department. Chairman Simmonds agreed to contact Dr. Lomanto to verify the
school's plans for this site and report back to the commission.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
The director presented a verbal monthly report and highlighted the department's efforts
regarding the Queensbury Little League, the upcoming Job Fair at Adirondack
Community College and Expo 2001. Aquatic Supervisor Herald briefly reviewed the
aquatic program registration and attendance comparison sheets included in the monthly
packet and there were comments on the senior swim as well as other evening swim
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lessons. There was discussion on the Flyers situation and the need for another pool
facility in the near future was also mentioned.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:34 a.m.
The next meeting will be held on April 3, at 7:30 a.m. in the Supervisor's Conference
Room (#37), at the Queensbury Town Office Building.
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Sharron Simmonds, Chairman
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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