1987-01-12
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 12, 1987
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, January 12, 1987 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Vice-
chairman Granger called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Granger, LaBombard, Lemery, Teti,
Councilwoman Monahan and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioners B1y (ex.), Little (ex.), and Martin (ex.)
VISITORS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Teti moved to approve the minutes of the December
8th, 1986 meeting. Commissioner Lemery seconded the motion, which
was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Director briefly reviewed the correspondence enclosed in
the monthly packet and then distributed two additional pieces of
communication, including the letter to Dick Morse and Betty Little's
letter of resignation. There was discussion regarding the Chairmanship
of the Commission and it was decided that the Vice-chairman would be-
come acting Chairman until the annual meeting this spring (March or
April). Regarding the vacancy on the Commission, Councilwoman
Monahan explained that the Board would announce and advertise the
opening and hopefully fill the vacancy as soon as possible. The need
for an acting vice-chairman was discussed but the consensus was that
the position was not necessary at this time.
Acting Chairman Granger distributed copies of the Recreation
Commission's "Immediate and Long Range Plans", as discussed and out-
lined by him, based on the last Commission meeting. There was some
discuwsion on a future joint School/Town cooperative meeting, and
it was agreed that this possibility should be persued as originally
planned. After further discussion, the Director was instructed to
distribute the Commission's plans to Town Board members who would
be meeting. on the 13th.
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HOVEY POND PROJECT DISCUSSION
The Director updated the Commission regarding the Hovey Pond
project and explained that the Town Board had hired Morse Engineering
to do the initial project study. Furthermore, the Supervisor had
requested that the Hovey Pond committee and Councilwoman Monahan
meet with Dick Morse as soon as possible to outline the scope of how
to do the project. Those Committee members present agreed and the
Director was instructed to contact Dick Morse to set up a meeting
in the afternoon, sometime this week. .
1987 COMMISSION MEETING DATES
The Commission briefly discussed the tentative list of 1987
Recreation Commission meeting dates and acting Chairman Granger
pointed out that Commissioner Martin might, due to his new school
responsibilities, have a conflict with future Commission meetings
on the second Monday of each month. Therefore, the Commission
agreed to meet next, on February 9th as scheduled and at that time
make a decision regarding future meeting dates.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director gave a verbal report, which included an update on
all winter programs, the result of the South Queensbury Park project
meeting and the status and timetable for the Department's new
secretarial position.
The Director informed the Commission about the additional 44
acre parcel at Gurney Lane, the acquisition of which is almost
completed.
The Commission was updated regarding Gurney Lane pool and there
was discussion regarding the pool punch list and the latest paYment
request by the contractor. Those present voiced m~xed emotions
regarding the small amount (retainage) which was being withheld as
"insurance" for problems which have not been resolved. The Director
explained that there was only one item left on the punch list and
that a meeting, the previous Friday, of the engineer, the contractor,
the Town Supervisor and the Director, had settled on an amount to be
paid in the upcoming Town audit. Councilwoman Monahan expressed
displeasure that the Town intended to pay the contractor the majority
of project funds being withheld, even though there are unanswered
questions about warrantees, amount of retainage to be held, sub-
contractor payment affidavits, the possibility of a pool leak,
release of liens, etc. Councilwoman Monahan asked and was given a
copy of the pool specs and vowed to peruse the material and make
t~e appropriate inquiries at or before the Tuesday night Board meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:43 P.M. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th
at 7:30 P.M.