09-03-2013 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the September 3, 2013 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 7:02pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lloyd Mott, Wendy Matthews, Jennifer Switzer, Greg Hewlett, Lisa White
• Excused —Judy Goralski
• Staff— Steve Lovering, Lori O'Shaughnessy, Jen Baertschi
• Guests —none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded my Commissioner Switzer, to approve the minutes from the
June 4, 2013 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Monthly Correspondence:
• Copy of email communication from Cindy Allen regarding tennis court renovations at Jenkinsville.
Steve let her know that resurfacing, resealing and restriping of courts will take place in the next few
weeks. Steve noted that there has been positive feedback on press release
• Copy of email communication from Chris Geczy regarding the Goalkeeping Clinic at Jenkinsville.
Attendees were impressed with our facility.
• Copy of email communication from John Davidson and his concern regarding the need of a handicapped
portable toilet at the Glen Lake Launch. The current model has since been switched to a handicapped
model.
• Copy of email communication from Connie Goedert complimenting our staff and facility at Gurney
Lane.
• Copy of thank you letter from Q-Club participants.
• Memo to Sean Doty, Chazen Companies from Steve Lovering regarding Hovey Pond Water Quality
Issues. Water quality has been steadily decreasing and a plan of action has been put into place.
• Memo to Queensbury Town Board from Steve Lovering regarding Gurney Lane pool repair
recommendations.
Budget Control— discussion
Unfinished Business
• Park Curfew—Local law was enacted and is official. Information has been shared with the State Police
and Warren County Sheriff s office.
New Business
• Gurney Lane Pool Phase 2 Repair Project. Phase 1 has been completed and it was determined that the
repairs did not alleviate the original leaks. It was found that there are 6 splits in the interior gutter
system. Chazen recommends a single repair phase that will take place in the spring of 2014. The
gutters will be fabricated over the winter and put in place before June opening. Steve has requested
funds from Town Board for the lowest bidder. Town Board is supportive of repairs. All documents
from Chazen are on file.
• Summer Programs. Registration numbers were up from previous years. Had an excellent summer with
family and youth programs. Sports and educational enrichment programs were well attended.
• 2014 Requested Budget meeting with Supervisor and Budget Officer was held on August 22, 2013.
Response was positive. Budget will be presented to the public in October with a Town Board vote in
early November.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Brochures are being sent out to increase awareness of club and trails. Free
bike ride to organize Stony Creek loop. July 28, 2013 Lake George Festival Randonnee was cancelled.
• Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review—Revenue up 17% year to date. Facility usage at Jenkinsville is up for the year and
getting ready for fall programs—Fall softball, Soccer, Qby Rec Soccer and Qby Boys Lacrosse skills
nights.
Additional Information and Reports —
Discussion on Vacant Commissioner position. Still looking for new member.
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett to adjourn
at 7:57pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Lisamarie White Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman