1985-06-24
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QUEENS BURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JUNE 24, 1985
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of
the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, June 24, 1985 at the Queensbury
Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairperson Little called
the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners B1y, Granger, LaBombard, Little, Lemery,
Martin, Teti, Supervisor Walter, Councilwoman Monahan
and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
None
VISITORS:
Chris Bergeron, Playground Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Director advised the Commission that the minutes of the
previous meeting were not yet available but would be to the typist
shortly.
It was suggested by the Commission that the minutes of each
previous meeting be typed and distributed as soon as possible after
the meeting so that the Commission and the Town Board could review
them more thoroughly. The Director agreed that this could be done
for all future meetings.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Director introduced Chris Bergeron, who will work as the
Playground Coordinator this summer and Chairperson Little welcomed
her on behalf of the Recreation Commission.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Director temporarily assumed the position of Chairman and
requested nominations for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
of the Recreation Commission for the one year period, April 1985 -
Mðrch 1986. Commissioner Lemery nominated Commissioner Little as
Chairman and it was seconded by Commissioner Teti. There being no
further nominations, the nominations were closed and Commissioner
Little was unanimously elected.
Commissioner Bly nominated Commissioner Granger for the position
of Vice-Chairman and it was seconded by Commissioner Teti and unanimous-
ly approved after no further nominations.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Commission was updated regarding the summer programs, most
of which will begin this week. Chris Bergeron highlighted the play-
ground training institute which was conducted all day today and there
were some questions regarding playground equipment and the sign lo-
cation at Queensbury School.
The Commission questioned the security of the playground boxes/
equipment and suggested that the arts and crafts supplies be distributed
piece-meal rather than all at once.
The Commission discussed weekly visits to all summer activity
locations to better evaluate programs and improve the services
provided. The Commission set up a schedule for all members to visit
the playground sites.
The Director updated the Commission regarding staff personnel
arid reviewed all the programs which were scheduled to begin this week.
There were questions regarding the summer program brochure, the
training manual and the summer trip schedule.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned to ex-
ecutive session to discuss personnel. The next meeting will be held
on Monday, July 22, 1985 at 7:30 p.m.