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,QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MARCH 26, 1984
Minutes of the regular meeting of
Town of Queensbury, held Monday, March
Office Building, Queensbury, New York.
meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
the Recreation Commission of the
26, 1984 at the Queensbury Town
Chairperson Little called the
PRESENT:
Commissioners Granger, Little, Martin, Councilman Morrell
and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bly, Roop (ex.), Teti (ex.), and Council-
woman Monahan
VISITORS:
None
GLEN LAKE DISCUSSION
The Commission reviewed the Supervisor's letter dated March 15, 1984
regarding the Glen Lake property and its use for the coming year. After
discussion, it was the consensus that before the Commission could rec-
commend the best usage of the area, that a determination by the Town
Attorney be made regarding whether the property was in fact a legal Town
road and if so, what restrictions this classification included. Com-
missioner Granger suggested that the Director draft a letter to the
Supervisor explaining the Commission's concern and this was unanimously
agreed on.
FINAL 1983 BUDGET RECAP
The Director reviewed the recap of the Recreation Department's 1983
budget line items and there was some discussion about the disposition
of the budget balance for specific accounts.
NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Director explained information about some new programs which
the Department may attempt this coming summer. LARAC has approached
the Recreation Department and hopes to co-sponsor, with the Department,
an evening performance of the Mettowee River Theater Company. It was
explained that a location, such as Gurney Lane or the Queensbury School
area, was being considered for this 90 minute early evening activity, to
be held in August. There would be a cost of approximately $200., but the
Commission agreed with the Director, that this would be an excellent family
recreational activity, which to date, the Department has not attempted.
The Director was instructed to work out the details with the LARAC Organ-
ization and arrange the activity.
The Commission was also informed about a summer soccer league for
children that the Department is contemplating. Again, the Director was
approached by three Queensbury School athletic personnel who hope to organ-
ize and conduct a four week soccer league similar to the baseball little
league. Teams would be formed with volunteer coaches and games played
twice a week. There would be some instruction the first week but there-
after competitive play, in the form of games, would prevail. The only
cost would be some supervisory/organizational cost and some equipment,
but this could be offset by a minimal individual league fee.
The Commission questioned the four week duration and felt this might
not be long enough. They also asked about officiation, the number of child-
ren who could participate and the cost involved. Overall, the Commission
was in favor of this program, however, the Director was instructed to find
out more specifics and report back before a final decision was made.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND EVALUATION
The Commission reviewed the report which was included in the monthly
packet regarding bus usage/area population figures as it pertains to summer
playground activities. Basically, the Director analyzed the school bus
usage figures as a basis for summer activity potential and made staff rec-
ommendations based on these figures for 1984. Overall the Commission was
pleased with the report and after much discussion approved the Director's
recommendations regarding staff cutbacks, the purchase of additional play-
ground equipment and the specialist program. Regarding the purchase of
playground equipment (swing set, basketball hoop, volleyball standards,
etc.) the Commission suggested that the Director try to arrange a meeting
with representatives from the fire companies to determine if this equipment
could be temporarily installed at the neighborhood locations for summer
usage. The Director will initially draft a letter to the fire companies
explaining the Department's plan for the 1984 summer program.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Commission reviewed the Director's report and commented on some of
the winter programs which had just ended. The winter arts and crafts program
was specifically discussed and the Director explained that even though the
numbers were less than anticipated, in the Director's opinion, this program
provided a service which was worthwhile.
The Director reviewed the status of the Department's reserve accounts
and then updated the Commission regarding the swimming pool project. The
Commission also discussed a personnel matter regarding the Recreation
Director.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 23rd 1984.