1999-08-03
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 3,1999
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of
Queensbury held Tuesday, August 3, 1999 on the grounds of the Faith Bible Church
Ogden Road, Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order
at 6:30 pm.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Auer (7:07pm), Carusone, LaBombard, Maine and
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Councilman Tucker, Aquatic Supervisor Herald and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioner Hersh (ex) & Schachner (ex)
VISITORS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Carusone made a motion, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard to
approve the minutes of the May 4, June 1 and July 6, 1999 meetings. There were no
corrections and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
The director briefly reviewed the three items of correspondence included in the monthly
packet and there was no further discussion.
Recreation Commission Survey Recommendations
The director distributed copies of the "draft" recommendations/cover letter and after
some discussion it was the consensus that the long-range goals should be re-titled,
"Mission Statement". This will be changed, re-printed and along with entire document
given to the Town Board at an upcoming meeting. The director was instructed to check
with the supervisor for the next available meeting date and then advise all commission
members.
Bav Ridge Fire Comoanv Prooertv Discussion
The commission discussed their recent tour of Bay Ridge fire station #2 on Glen Lake
Road, which is being offered for sale. It was agreed, due to a number of factors, that at
this time, the site is not suitable for recreational use. The Chairman was directed to
draft a letter to the fire company with a copy to the Town Board.
Faith Bible Church Prooertv
The director updated the commission on the status of the Faith Bible Church - Open
Space Institute (OSI) property negotiations and displayed a map of the church property.
He pointed out the new boundary lines, both visually and on the map, delineating the
area the church wants to retain. After a short walk of the area, it was agreed that the
remaining property (approximately 70 acres) still had potential as a future park site.
Therefore the director was instructed to relay the commission comments, including a
"new" southeast corner boundary line proposition to OS!. The latter would ensure that
the entire track area, including a substantial portion of the access trail to the property
on the river, would be available for public use. The director will re-draw the southeast
boundary line and contact OSI regarding this revised proposal.
MONTHLY DI:PARTMENT REPORT
The director distributed a supplemental list of 1999 summer employees and also briefly
highlighted many of the ongoing seasonal programs being offered by the department.
He also displayed the plaque of appreciation that will be presented to Mr. and Mrs.
DeSantis in recognition of their donation (Hudson River Park property).
Hudson Pointe Preserve - Site Visit
A copy of the Open Space Institute (051) letter to the Town Supervisor, 12/12/98 was
distributed and the director outlined the circumstances as it related to ownership of the
83.5 acre property. He explained, based on the Hudson- Pointe Planned Unit
Development Agreement, that the nature preserve area had reverted to town
ownership, effective July 1998. Furthermore, OSI was both anxious and prepared to
convey title to the property, as a means of officially clarifying that fact. Therefore, the
commission's input from a park and recreation standpoint, had been requested in order
to expedite that conveyance.
The commission proceeded to walk the nature preserve foot path including the wetland
boardwalk/observation area bridge. It was the consensus that the Hudson Pointe
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Nature Preserve was quite unique and should be added to the Town's park system. The
chairman was directed to draft a memo to the Town Board with a copy to OSI,
recommending acceptance of the parcel.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:41 pm.
The next meeting will be held on September 7, 1999, beginning at 7:00 pm, in the
Supervisor's Conference Room #37 at the Queensbury Town Office Building.
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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