1993-05-12
QUZENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 12, 1993
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the
Town of Queensbury, held Wednesday, May 12, 1993, at the Gurney
Lane Recreation Area, Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds
called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Auer, Hersh, LaBombard, Maine and
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Director Hansen and Ass't. Director Lovering
ABSENT:
Commissioners Carusone (ex) and Labatore (ex)
VISITORS:
None
COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission briefly reviewed the items of correspondence
included in the monthly packet and Chairman Simmonds mentioned that
at least two members of the Friends of Hovey Pond group had called
to inquire why the handicapped fishing access had not been
mentioned in the letter. The Director had also been questioned on
the same subject and responded by pointing out that many of the
facilities being installed at the park were not mentioned in the
letter (i.e the bridge, walkway, time line, etc.). He explained
that the group (FHP) should not be concerned with those park items
or areas which they (FHP), were not directly involved with. There
was further discussion and the Commission was pleased with the
Chairman's letter which clearly outlined both the Commission's
responsibility as well as the direction this group (FHP) should be
following.
The Director explained the Summer Program Recreation Proposal and
highlighted the special Town Board meeting (5/6/93), at which the
proposal was adopted. He relayed some of the comments expressed by
board members that evening and at the subsequent meeting on Monday,
May 10th. Even though the proposal was unanimously approved on the
6th (4 in favor and 1 absent), there was considerable disagreement
on the 10th including a motion to rescind the previously approved
motion (fee approval). The new motion was defeated, however.
Nonetheless, at least two board members expressed dissatisfaction
due to the lack of public input in the process (setting fees), as
well as the initial proposal (fee schedule), being approved at a
special meeting. In any case, the fee schedule recommendations
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originally adopted by the Board at their 5/6/93, meeting remain in
tact and will be implemented by the Department this corning summer.
The Director explained and detailed specifics regarding pool tokens
and how swim lesson fees would be collected. It was pointed out
that he had been responsible for a similar pool operation in
Illinois in the 70's and would use many of the forms and pertinent
documents which he had saved. These items should be extremely
useful in helping the Department implement this new system. The
other supplies and equipment (turnstile, railings, cash register,
etc.), would be ordered, immediately and should be on hand for the
regular season opening of the pool, in late June.
A number of commissioners expressed concern in regard to the
institution for completing token and lesson applications which the
public would need to understand in order to complete the forms.
The Director assured the Commission that he would explain the
directions/information, thoroughly, in the simplest form possible
and also be there to answer questions.
Mr. Miller's updated park proposal was distributed and the Director
was instructed to prepare the appropriate Town Board resolutions
and submit them as soon as possible.
Assistant Director Lovering briefly recapped the monthly report,
highlighting the rock climbing class and the re-calculated
attendance/registration figures for the Spartan Hooper Basketball
program.
There being no further business, the Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:39 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 9,
1993, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Hovey Pond parking lot.
The Commission accompanied the Director/Assistant Director on a
walking tour of the pool facility and surveyed the project area
which J. Miller has proposed for future park development. The area
just north of the swimming pool is being considered as the site for
the development of a number of recreational facilities including
tennis and basketball courts, softball fields and additional
parking.
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen