2010-09-07 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the September 7, 2010 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's
Conference Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
• Excused—White
• Staff—Director Lovering
• Guests--none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Conboy, to
approve the minutes from the July 27, 2010 workshop and August 8, 2010 special
meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Budget Control report dated 09/03/2010 reviewed and discussed
• Employee Roster report for summer of 2010 reviewed
• Correspondence between John Goralski, Queensbury Land Conservancy and
Craig Brown, zoning administrator regarding the 13 plus acre parcel owned
by the City of Glens Falls with regard to possible development or the lack
thereof. The Commission would like to acquire this parcel and the QLC
would like to help with this.
• Letter from Feeder Canal Alliance inviting officials to the dedication
ceremony of the Overlook Park at the Feeder Dam
• Thank you note from Sean Collins and Mom for "a great summer."
• Copy of press release from Queensbury Rowing Club regarding their first
place award at the National Regata
• Letter of invitation from Lake George Regional Convention and Visitors
Bureau to attend focus group meeting on Wednesday September 2211d at 7:00
pm in the Queensbury Town Hall Cafeteria
• Copy of memo from Commission to Town Board regarding Occupancy Tax
Funding and our request for $32,000 worth of funds for printing expenses
Unfinished Business
• Gurney Lane Project update—surveying services would be the first step with
VanDusen and Steves submiting an estimated cost of$8500.00. This would
be a topographic survey of entrance, pool area, and field for potential
expansion consisting of approximately 12 to 14 acres. Director Lovering
will ask about including an area beyond the ball field. Also will ask about
scale of contour lines.
• Lawrence property update—paperwork has been filed and we now own this
property.
New Business
• 2011 Department Budget Request—discussion on programs that have been
reduced/eliminated; costs of various programs; revenues lost, etc. The 2011
budget will be 10% less than the 2010 budget.
Committee Reposts
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports
• Youth Sports article regarding required coaching training
• Financial Statement of Adirondack Soccer Club tournament held on
5/15/2010
• Commissioner Mott gave update on the Safe and Quality Cycling committee
work and progress made thus far. Next meeting September 28tH
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Mott to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman