06-04-2013 Minutes of the June 4, 2013 meeting of the Recreation Commission,Town of Queensbury held at the
Queensbury Town Hall, Supervisors Conference Room.
Chairperson Matthews called the meeting to order at 7:03
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioners Matthews, Hewlett, Switzer, Goralski and Mott
Excused: Commission White
Staff: Director Steve Lovering, Program Coordinator Lori O'Shaughnessy
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott and seconded by Commissioner Switzer to approve the minutes from the May 7,
2013 meeting. All members present approved.
Communication and Remarks from Visitors:
Monthly Correspondence
• Donation ($1000.00)from the Community Exchange Foundation to Q-Club to purchase arts and crafts supplies-
3rd year in a row.
• A resolution for a street light at Feeder Canal Park. After dusk there has been some issues. Also speed bymps will
be put in a neighbor is complaining about the speed. Funding does not vcmoe from the Qby Rec department—
we have a maintenance agreement with them
• Faith Bible Church article in The Post Star about the bridge to be built
• Article about summer biking community rides
• Girl Scout letter requesting to hang a bat house at one of the parks
Budget
Reviewed budget and discussed how the number of part-time employees will grow over the next few weeks (up to
about 100).
Unfinished Business:
Faith Bible Church Property(68 arces)
QRC recommended a few months ago that the Queensbury Land Conservancy(QLC)take over the property. The
supervisor has been communicating with Open Space Institute (OSI) and indicates he would like to keep the property as
part of the town's park system. Director Lovering estimates the yearly cost of upkeep and making improvements would
be$10,000 per year. Some members of the QLC met with supervisor last week.
At this point the QRC still recommends that the land be given over to the QLC to manage. Ultimately it is the OSI
decision.
Supervisor/Commission Meeting
A number of topics on agenda:
• Reviewed Gurney Lane pool repairs—work completed
• Faith Bible Church property(refer to above)
• Park Project Funding-
• Minimum Wage increase—mandated the state-$10,000 increase in 2014-$15,000 increase in 2015
• Part Time Maintenance Position—looking for a seasonal part time employee April—November—this will serve
as the replacement for full-time position where an employee retired in May.
New Business:
2013 Recommended Maintenance Park Projects
Discussed repairs at Gurney Lane
Reviewed a document that outlined proposed maintenance for parks
Commissioned voted to approve the 2013 Recommended Maintenance Park Projects: Commissioner Hewlett made a
motion to approve, Commissioner Goralski seconded the motion, all present voted in favor.
Possible Park Hours/Curfew Law
Voted on having Queensbury parks closed at dusk; Commissioner Hewlett made a motion to approve, Commissioner
Goralski seconded the motion, all present voted in favor.
Vacant Commissioner Position
Discussed a number of individuals who may be interested in the position.
Committee Reports:
Safe&Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott
Progress is being made on bike trails, Director Lovering said volunteers will be building new trails in Hudson Pointe.
Additional Information or Reports:
Director Lovering is still intending on having a press release about the work done at Guenry Lane but is wating until the
pool is open.
Recreation fees are up over LY
Recreation Assessments are up over LY
Executive Session:
None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Commissioner Mott at 8:46PM to adjourn; it was seconded by Commissioner Switzer
Respectfully Submitted Approved By
Judith Goralski