2008-11-04 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 4, 2008 regular meeting of the Queensbury Parks and
Recreation Commission held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference
Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7: 04pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, LaBombard, Maine, White
• Excused—Irish, Mott
• Staff—Director Steve Lovering, Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy
• Guests—Monica Jacobs, Robin Smith
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Maine , seconded by Commissioner White , to
approve the minutes from the October 7, 2008 meeting. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monica Jacobs, Robin Smith—BMX Bike Track Presentation/Discussion
a very informative presentation on the characteristics and benefits of this
emerging sport, involving costs, track design etc. Questions regarding track
construction, local interest base were discussed.
• Monthly Correspondence
o Commission membership listing with address and phone directory
included w/mailing (correction made to Commissioner White's e-mail
address
0 2009 Commission meeting schedule included w/mailing—discussion
on not having a meeting on election day in 2009, also summer
meetings. Motion by Commissioner Maine seconded by
Commissioner Conboy to move November meeting to the 10th along
with one meeting in summer which will be held on July 28th All
members present approved.
o Memo from Director Lovering to Budget Officer Tierney regarding
contingency request funding approved by Town Board.
o Letter from Director Lovering to Commission members regarding
2009 Budget adjustments
• Budget Control Report as of 10/29/2008 distributed and discussed
Unfinished Business
• West End Park Project Update—basically completed with punch list items
completed. Contractor was very good to work with. Final invoice due soon.
Park is getting excellent use by community.
• Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project Update—winterizing sprinkler system, also
turf issues are improving for spring opening. Dedication ceremonies will
take place in the spring for both parks.
• 2009 Revised Projected Budget presented and discussed
New Business
• Travel Basketball Program—this program has been reorganized to closely
mirror the Departments philosophy. Commission fully supports this change.
• Hovey Pond Water Quality Issue—vegetation and algae growth needs to be
addressed. We will work with Soil and Water in 2009 to put a plan together
to address this issue. (see file for possible solutions)
• Gurney Lane Pool Update—inspection done by Aquatic Commercial
Solutions. Two possible locations are likely centered around pressure lines
below the pool deck. Proposed bid to complete repair in two phases. Phase
1 costs equals $4,186 and Phase 2 costs equals $9,938. Commission
recommends this work be approved by Town Board ASAP.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Monthly Parks and Program Report
Excellent winter Program Guide developed by staff
Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner White to
adjourn at 9:00 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman