1996-03-12
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MARCH 12, 1996
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the
Town of Queensbury held Tuesday, March 12, 1996, at the Queensbury
Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds
called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Carusone, Hersh, Maine, Schachner and
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Councilwoman Pulver and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioners Auer (ex) and LaBombard (ex)
VISITORS:
Cheri Hoffmann
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Hersh made the motion to approve the minutes of the
February 5, 1996 meeting. It was seconded by Commissioner Maine
and after noting grammatical changes, the minutes were approved as
sent. Commissioner Schachner then made a motion to approve the
minutes of the February 13, 1996 meeting, and it was seconded by
Commissioner Hersh. After additional grammatical corrections, the
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote and the Director will
insure that the official copy of the minutes reflects the changes.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
The Director briefly reviewed the items of correspondence which
were included in the monthly packet and Director Hansen was
congratulated on his nomination as Treasurer of the New York State
professional Recreation and Park Society organization.
The Commission also briefly discussed the Commission Bylaws which
were adopted at the 2/13/96 meeting. Councilwoman Pulver suggested
that for clarification that the Town Board also be given a copy of
the Queensbury Recreation Commission Rules and Guidelines document
submitted to the Board in 1994. The Director will insure that all
Town Board members receive the copy as quickly as possible.
Councilwoman Pulver relayed other Board members comments related to
the bylaws document and the Commission agreed to amend the
document, accordingly.
Chairman Simmonds welcomed Cheri Hoffmann (visitor)
introductions she explained she was present as an
citizen.
and after
interested
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The Director explained the circumstances surrounding the ice shed
vandalism (Hackenburg letter) and there was no further comment.
Mrs. Szmul's letter was reviewed and there was considerable
discussion on replacing park equipment. The Commission again
reviewed the park planning-priority list which had been submitted
to the Town Board in December, 1995. The Director explained that
he would respond to Mrs. Szmul and that he was also in the process
of evaluating in terms of safety compliance, all current park
apparatus with the St. Paul Insurance representative. This
evaluation/report will be the basis for maintaining as well as
upgrading the play equipment at all Town parks.
The Director reviewed the
with respect to the Faith
Boards comments in terms
Institute representatives.
Commission/Department response letter
Bible Church property and relayed the
of coordinating with the Open Space
The draft copy of the Commission's letter to Mrs. Brewer was
discussed and revised and the Director was instructed to have it
retyped and mailed as soon as possible.
HUDSON RIVER PARK UPDATE
The Director relayed the status of the Hudson River Park project
and explained that the weather had slowed the project down
somewhat. However, now that the area has dried out, the stage 1B
archeological testing at the site could be undertaken.
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
The new Department employment application was presented by the
Director and after discussion it was the consensus that someone
from the new law firm representing the Town should review the
application one more time. The Commission agreed to approve the
application contingent upon a favorable review from the new Town
council.
SUBDIVISION FEE-DISCUSSION
The Director briefly explained the subdivision fee-Builder's
Association letter situation and there were comments regarding:
when to collect the fee, the method for tracking, etc.
Councilwoman Pulver suggested that "this was an issue that the Town
Board would like a recommendation from the Commission ". After
further discussion, it was agreed that the Director would provide
all commissioners (next month's packet) with copies of the Town's
Subdivision Laws and at that time (4/9/96 meeting) a recommendation
would be considered.
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Director presented a verbal report and highlighted some of the
items which will affect summer programs. He reported that the
school has again scheduled major maintenance work at the elementary
school pool which would necessitate the Department curtailing
summer indoor swimming lessons by two weeks (last session - August
5-16, 1996).
The annual "Earth Day-Work Offer II by the Shop 'n Save crew was also
relayed and the Director mentioned that although a work site had
not been chosen their offer would, of course, be accepted.
There was discussion on the Gurney Lane pergola and some of the
other projects which the Department would be completing this spring
(Gurney Lane pavilion roof, new tennis light box doors, and
replacing the shock absorbing surface material under all park play
apparatus) .
Councilwoman Pulver requested information on the Hovey Pond
handicapped parking situation and also relayed that the Town Board
was interested in paving the entire parking area. She suggested
that Paul Naylor and the Highway Department might have enough
material left over from other proj ects to do the work and the
Director will contact him with regard to a cost estimate to
complete this project.
There being no further business, the Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:39 p.m. The next meeting will be held on April 9,
1996, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Supervisor's conference room
(#37), at the Queensbury Town Office Building.
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,rSharr~i onds, Chairman
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen