1983-08-22
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 22, 1983
. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, August 22, 1983 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Acting
Chairman Champagne called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Bly, Champagne, Martin, Roop, Teti
and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
VISITORS:
Commissioners Granger and Little
B. Monahan and D. Morrell (Town Board), A. Fiore
(Post Star)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Roop moved to approve the minutes of the July
25th 1983 meeting. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion which
was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Gurney Lane inspection report (New York State Department of
Health) and the Recreation Department's response, which were enclosed
in the monthly packet, were reviewed and there was no further dis-
cussion.
A notice from the Supervisor explaining the $13,000. BOR grant
was also briefly discussed.
Mrs. Monahan relayed her comments concerning a visit to some of
the neighborhood parks and the swimming pool in mid August. The visit
by Mrs. Monahan and Commissioner Little was made to help analyze the
neighborhood playground concept and determine what could be done in
the future to improve the program. Mrs. Monahan explained that after
talking with both playground staff personnel and some of the children
who participate in the program, that one of the reasons for a lack of
attendance was due to insufficient equipment and facilities at each
location. Permanent equipment, such as swing sets and climbing struc-
tures, would most certainly be an enticement to children to visit
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their neighborhood playground in larger numbers and more frequently.
Overall, Mrs. Monahan felt that the Town has not made the effort
necessary in providing structural equipment and facilities at each
of the neighborhood parks.
The Director explained that four of the five playground lo-
cations were held at neighborhood fire company locations and that
it was unlikely that the companies involved would permit the Town
to erect either permanent or semi-permanent equipment on their
property.
Commissioner Champagne disagreed and pointed out that neither
the Town nor the Department had ever asked for such permission.
After further discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to have
the Director investigate and report on different options which
might improve the five neighborhood playground sites. Furthermore,
it was suggested that the Director and a committee of Commisss±on
members meet with each of the four fire company chiefs/presidents
to determine whether semi-permanent playground equipment could be
erected at each of the present locations.
Commissioner Teti requested an update regarding the West Glens
Falls project because Warren County personnel have begun clearing
the area. It was suggested and subsequently decided that Commission
members should meet the following day, on site, to view the work
being done and get more first hand knowledge about the project.
The Director next read additional correspondence from Mrs. Clark,
a Queensbury resident, regarding her satisfaction this past summer
with the tennis and swim lessons which her children participated in.
Mr. Curley's (WBZA) response was also circulated to those present
and there were no comments.
1984 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Director explained that the 1984 Recreation Department budget
will be due to the Supervisor shortly and requested that a budget
committee be appointed to review the Director's tentative budget.
Commissioners Roop, Martin and Teti volunteered and will meet to re-
view the budget line items at a later date.
The Commission requested that all members receive a copy of
the tentative budget prior to the September meeting so that final
approval by the entire Commission can be done at that time.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Commission reviewed the Director's Report and there was dis-
cussion on the Recreation Department's 1984 application for program
funding for the New York State Division for Youth.
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A short synopsis of 1983 summer programs was given by the
Director, who explained that most of the programs ended on August 19th.
The Department will, of course, keep Gurney Lane operational up until
Labor Day and as a picnic/cookout facility up through October 1st.
The Commission requested an update regarding the Gurney Lane
project and it was explained that the request for proposals for the
construction of a new swimming pool and/or renovation of the old
pool has been sent to architects/engineers. The next step will be
the selection of one firm or individual to complete a Gurney Lane
analysis, including recommendations and cost estimates.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:31 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 26, 1983.