2012-02-07 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY
Minutes of the February 7, 2012 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at the
Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Vice Chairman Mott called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco, Goralski, Matthews, Mott,White
• Excused--Conboy
• Staff—Director Lovering,Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, and Jen Baertschi
• Guests— none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Goralski,to approve the minutes from the
January 3, 2012 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• Photo of fourth grade class enjoying a day at Gurney Lane Recreation Area—an example of the many
school groups using this facility
• E-mail from Roxanne Westcott on her family enjoyment of Meadowbrook Reserve Trail
• E-mail from Director Lovering to Lacrosse people regarding schedules for 2012
• Budget Control Report as of 02/01/2012 (Year-end report)
• Employee Roster for winter 2011-2012
• Review of current Commission Committees and reminder of March election of officers
Unfinished Business
• Update on proposed new Jenkinsville Maintenance Building by Director Lovering, specifically the costs and
source of funds. Project will be presented to the Town Board on Monday, February 131H
• Update on Hovey Pond Sculpture donation—Contacted Friends of Hovey Pond to get an opinion,will wait to
hear what their thoughts are. Commission members are not too keen on receiving this donation. There may be
safety issues with children climbing on this metal sculpture.
New Business
• Discussion of User fees at Jenkinsville Park—with explanations of costs associated with maintenance. There is a
lot of mixed feelings about a user fee structure. A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews to keep fee
structure as is for 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Goralski. All members present approved.
• Discussion of opening for Recreation Commission due to Jack LaBombard retirement—letter of interest should
be sent to Supervisor Stec by anyone interested in applying.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott reported the group has had successful fund raising to support
programs, plus a growing interest in membership
• By-laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and/or reports(see file for complete report)
• Property inventory Listing as of 2012
• Revenue Comparison data from 2007 thru January 2012
• Yearly scholarship totals for past six years
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Goralski, seconded by Commissioner White,to adjourn the
meeting at 8:33 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Joseph Fusco,Secretary Lloyd Mott,Vice Chairman