1983-01-24
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 24, 1983
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, January 24, 1983 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman
Yasko called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Bly, Champagne, Granger, Teti, Yasko
and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
VISITORS:
Little (ex.), Roop
B. Monahan and D. Morrell (Town Board), J. Schonberg
(Post Star), and five representatives of the Queensbury
Senior Citizen Club: Mr. and Mrs. A. Turnbull,
J. Chevrier, B. Manuele, and I. Bruce
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Teti moved to approve the minutes of the December
13, 1982 meeting. Commissioner Champagne seconded the motion which
was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Director int~oduced the five representatives from the
Queensbury Senior Citizen Club and there was some discussion on
the upcoming trip for seniors to Proctor's Theater for the matinee
performance ,of "Man of LaMancha".
The information sheet concerning approval of the Recreation
Department's request for Division For Youth funding for 1983, in
the amount of $19,947.60, was discussed.
The sheet showing the 1983 Recreation Commission meeting dates
was also discussed and the dates were accepted as typed.
Regarding the letter from Mr. Marquis concerning support by
the Town for the Queensbury Little League, it was decided to table
further discussion until Commissioner Roop, who had received the
letter, could be present.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director's report was reviewed and there was some dis-
cussion regarding the Recreation Department's 3/4 ton pick up
truck which is on order from Carmody Ford in Greenwich.
Winter program activities were discussed and there were
some questions about usage of the Gurney Lane Area for cross
country skiing.
The Commission discussed the memo which was included in
the monthly packet, regarding joint recreation programs be-
tween the Glens Falls and Queensbury Recreation Departments.
It was explained that the two Departments were investigating
such programming for activities, both in the spring and summer
months. The Commission was enthusiastic and instructed the
Director to persue the idea of joint programming, further.
The Director updated the Commission regarding the status'
of the West Glens Falls Neighborhood play lot project.
The Commission discussed the Hovey Pond project and there
was some concern regarding why the project has stalled. It was
explained that T. Flaherty is working with the architect (P. Brown)
and that as Building and Grounds .Superintendent, the responsibility
for the renovation is under his control. D. Morrell expressed his
concern and said he would bring the topic up at the next Board
meeting and find out about the delay.
The Commission also requested an update regarding the Sandy
Bay property, owned by the State of New York, and the recent news-
paper accounts regarding stewardship. D. Morrell explained the
problem with acquiring this piece of property and also reviewed
the present alternative which outlines the Town's role under
stewardship. The Commission requested that they be kept up
to date as additiona\ information on the trade becomes available.
There bei.ng no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February
28th, 1983.