2001-02-06
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 6, 2001
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held
Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York.
Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Present: Commissioners Carusone, Hersh, LaBombard and Simmonds
Also
Present: Asst. Director Lovering, Aquatics Supervisor Herald, Jaime Coffin (Student Intern)
and Director Hansen
Absent: Commissioners Auer and Maine
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Carusone, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard moved to approve the minutes
of the January 2, 2001 meeting. There were no corrections and the motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Director Hansen introduced Jaime Coffin, student intern from Green Mountain College who will
be with the department for 12 weeks.
Chairman Simmonds commented on Mark Schachner's resignation letter, which had been
included in the monthly packet. She has notified Supervisor Brower of the vacancy inasmuch as
this is a Town Board appointment. She also notified the Supervisor's office of the new 7:30 a.m.
meeting time. Sharron will write a letter to Mark on behalf of the commission. Chairman
Simmonds mentioned that Bill Lavery, the Supervisor's Executive Assistant had indicated that
they have some interested candidates but will also advertise for other applicants.
The commission agreed to continue morning meetings for the next couple of months and see
how it works.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VI~ITORS
With input from the staff, the director put together a two-page summary of year 2000 Park and
Recreation highlights/goals for 2001, for the Supervisor and Town Board.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH - OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE (051)
The director briefly reviewed the Faith Bible Church/OSI press release included in the monthly
packet. He mentioned that the agreement to purchase a large portion (68 acres) of the former
Camp Jadamada site has been consummated and that sometime in the future, the town would
take ownership. He explained that a portion (approximately 23 acres) of the total gO-acre site
was being retained by the church (church buildings and cemeteries). There was discussion on
the management agreement and the director pointed out that Dan Luciano needs our approval
or corrections as soon as possible. He indicated that it is a standard agreement similar to the
Hudson Pointe agreement. The director and Town Counsel have looked it over, however, their
comments are only verbal at this time. They believe the document needs more clarification and
will relay their concerns/comments to OSI directly. The director fielded questions and pointed
out that the Beaverkill Conservancy, Inc. is an affiliate of the Open Space Institute. There were
other questions about OSI per se, the term of the agreement, ownership stipulations and the
soon to be written management plan. He also mentioned that OSI wrote the management plan
for Hudson Pointe, but in this instance they want the Town to author the document. The
director, with an OSI representative, (Jim Miller) will draft a management plan similar to the one
drafted for Hudson Pointe. Thereafter, the commission will review it, approve and/or change it
and then send it to the Town Board for final approval.
The director also reported that he has turned over the draft agreement to the Comptroller who
will review the insurance portion and get back to us. He also reported on a conversation with
Dan Luciano concerning funding and additional park amenities similar to Hudson Pointe.
Hopefully, OSI will agree to provide funding for signage, a parking lot and a trail system for this
area as well.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Simmonds reported on the latest plans for the Queensbury School expansion and
there was discussion.
A community picnic day or special event day at Hudson River Park was suggested and
Commissioner Hersh consented to work with the staff to help plan and direct the event.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
The director distributed aquatic program information and there was discussion on the Flyers and
their ongoing demand for additional pool time. There was further discussion and the
commission agreed with the staff's concerns and is willing to meet with the Flyer organization to
discuss the situation.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on March 6, at 7:30 a.m. in the Supervisor's Conference Room (#37), at
the Queensbury Town Office Building.
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~harron Simmonds, Chairman
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director