1990-07-09
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JULY 9, 1990
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of
Queensbury, held Monday, July 9, 1990, at West End Park, Luzerne Road,
Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at
7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Hersh, LaBomarbard, Simmonds and Sperry
ALSO PRESENT: Director Hansen
ABSENT: Commissioners Carusone, Labatore and Teti
VISITORS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission reviewed the Supervisor's response (6/27/90) to Bill Morton,
Citizens Advisory Committee Chairman, which was included in the monthly packet.
A number of commissioners expressed concern that there may be a possible
duplication of effort between Mr. Morton's committee and the Recreation
Commission. In order to preclude this, Chairman Simmonds suggested that in
all recreation related matters, that the Commission be the lead agency.
Furthermore, to ensure better coordination between the two groups, it was also
suggested that one or two members of the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Environmental Affairs be invited to attend a Commission meeting, in the fall.
This was agreed on and Chairman Simmonds will draft a letter to Bill Morton,
on behalf of the Commission, to reaffirm this situation.
Commissioner Labombard reported that Mrs. Tisinger (793-4352), a resident
was extremely concerned over a number of recreation matters, including: Hovey
Pond, Round Pond and the Town's property on Lake George. He relayed that
she had "cornered him" and had inquired regarding the Department's plans for
these areas. The Director agreed to call Mrs. Tisinger on the following day,
in order to correct any misinformation about the Department, which this individual
may have.
DŒECTOR'S REPORT
The Director gave a verbal monthly report, and reported on the status of the
lighting project bids, and the basketball court construction at South Queensbury.
The latter has been completed, and is being used by residents as well as the
children who participate in summer youth program activities at this location.
The Director presented summer program information, and reported that the
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North Queensbury youth program (playground) site was being closed at the
conclusion of activities (2nd week), due to insufficient registration/attendance.
This location has always lacked sufficient "green space" and this season a number
of junk cars/equipment, adjacent to the building, has made the area hazardous,
as well as unsuitable, as a program site. Area youth have been advised of the
closing, and will be transported to the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park site, in order
to permit them the opportunity to participate in the remaining 6 weeks of summer
activities. The North Queensbury Fire Company has also been apprised of the
situation, and has agreed that for next year, a new area site must be found.
The Fire Company has assured the Department that they will assist in helping
to find a more suitable program site, in the North Queensbury area.
A variety of summer youth program flyers were distributed, and there were
comments on the "Q CLUB QUEST" booklet and the other program information
materials which P. Borgos, the Program Coordinator, has instituted this season.
The Director also advised the Commission regarding the Department's vehicle
accident (1988 Dodge sedan), and explained the staff's temporary usage of another
vehicle in the interim.
The Commission reviewed the West End Park Plans and then proceeded on a
short walking tour of the 2 acre park. The creative playground apparatus showed
signs of vandalism, and the question of security for the area was discussed.
Overall, it was evident that the facility is used by area residents for many
recreational activities. However, increased maintenance and repair by Department
personnel will be necessary in the future, if the facility is to remain safe and
useable.
There being no further business, the Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:58
P.M. The next meeting will be held on August 13, 1990, at 7:30 P.M., in the
Supervisor's meeting room (:lf37), in the Town Office Building.
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Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen