1984-01-23
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1984
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, January 23, 1984, at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chair-
person Little called the meeting to order at 7:51 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Little, Martin, Teti, Councilman Morrell
and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
VISITORS:
Commissioners Bly, Granger (ex.), Roop
Mr. Joe Julian (Youth Hockey)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Martin moved to approve the minutes of the
September 26, October 24, and November 28, 1983 meetings. Com-
missioner Teti seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Director introduced Mr. Joe Julian, representing a com-
mittee of interested Queensbury residents who are seeking support
for Queensbury High School hockey. Mr. Julian remarked on the
growth of youth hockey in the area and stated that his group be-
lieves that high school hockey will be the next step. Mr. Julian
explained that the biggest drawback in hockey is the cost, including
equipment and ice time. His purpose tonight was to seek the com-
mission's support in upgrading the Recreation Department's facilities,
including better ice conditions and hockey boards. By improving the
facilities, more individuals will then have the opportunity to par-
ticipate and thus the reality of high school hockey in the area may
result.
The Commission discussed the legality of making improvements
to the hockey area created on the school grounds, and the Director
was instructed to investigate the cost of buying/building hockey
boards.
The Director briefly reviewed the correspondence, which
was included in the monthly packet, and there was some discussion
on the pool committee's recommendation. The Director updated the
Commission regarding the upcoming meeting with Mr. Harold Hagemann
and possible federal funding for the Gurney Lane project. The
upcoming meeting should answer many of the questions regarding the
possibility of funding and will lay the groundwork for the steps
which will have to follow.
The Commission discussed the monthly meeting dates for the
coming year and the schedule was approved and will be distributed
to all concerned.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The enclosed Director's Report was reviewed and there was
discussion on some of the winter programs. The condition of the
ice skating area was discussed and overall the Director was ex-
tremely pleased with the quantity and quality of the programs which
the Department is offering this winter.
The Director updated the Commission on the Senior Citizen
Organization and their usage of the Hovey Pond building. The Club
is still seeking a more permanent facility in which to hold their
monthly meetings and their craft classes. The Town Board has ad-
vised the Club that renovation of the building at Hovey Pond, based
on initial cost estimates, is out of the realm of possibility at
this time. The Supervisor has offered the use of the Town Office
Building (planning room and court room) and the Club is considering
the offer.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:22 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February
27, 1984.