05-07-2013 Minutes of the May 7, 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 7:04
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioners Matthews, Hewlett, Switzer, Goralski and Mott
Excused: Commissioner White
Staff: Director Steve Lovering,Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy Program Director Jen Baertschi, and Aquatics
Director Gary Crossman
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Hewlett and seconded by Commissioner Switzer to approve the minutes from the April
9, 2013 meeting. All members present approved.
Communication and Remarks from Visitors:
Visitors
Joseph Fusco was recognized for his contribution to the Recreation Commission for the past ten years. He was honored
with a plague.
Monthly Correspondence
• Reviewed monthly correspondence; discussion of Pickle Ball court request(more details under New Business)
• Retirement of the maintenance employee Rick Whitmore
• Park Vandalism at West End Park—at this point things have turned around a little bit, removing some vegetation
from the fence area for better visibility of patrons, law enforcement has agreed to check the park
• A letter was sent to the Queensbury Union Free School District to request the use of their facilities for the
upcoming summer programs
Budget
Reviewed budget and discussed the water treatment chemicals for Gurney Lane pool, and heating fuel line items.
YTD revenue down 4%
Unfinished Business:
Gurney Lane
Reviewed the work done at Gurney Lane by via a PowerPoint presentation by the Aquatics Director Gary Crossman.
Pool is scheduled to be open on schedule (June 22, 2013)
New Business:
2013 Summer Programs Brochure
All agree program looked great, a short discussion of new programs offered in the summer of 2013 followed. Previewed
the redesigned Recreation Department's website,website will include maps.
Part Time Salary Pay scale
A new pay scale was presented and discussed for hourly wage part time employees.These employees are under the QRC
umbrella. A comparison was made between what was budgeted versus what was actually spent—planning for 2014 due
to the minimum wage increase mandated by the state of NY
Pickle Ball Courts
Discussion of using existing tennis courts for Pickle Ball.The same nets can be utilized. Director Lovering proposed three
options for pickle ball courts, all agreed and voted for option#1; add the lines for pickle courts on two of the tennis
courts as Jenkinsville, no new nets will be provided. Those two courts will be able to be used for both tennis and pickle
ball.
Faith Bible Property:
Town Board Member John Strough and Town Supervisor Ron Montesi walked the trails of the Hudson Pointe Park.The
City of Glens Falls has agreed to give a 15 year usage easement for the property it owns that borders that park and the
Faith Bible Church Property. Supervisor Montesi expressed a desire to obtain a grant to develop the trails on the City's
property.The Town Board has not approved the Queensbury Recreation Commission's recommendation to have the
Queensbury Land Conservancy manage the Faith Bible Church property.
Soccer Usage:
A potential conflict of the use of the soccer field at Jenkinsville has been resolved by the parties involved.
Committee Reports:
Safe&Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott
Website updated with continual improvements
Additional Information or Reports:
Discussed new signage and name for the Glen Lake Boat launch, several options were discussed and "Glen Lake Launch"
was selected by Commissioners present. Director Lovering will work towards installing a new sign at the park's
entrance.
Executive Session:
None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett at 8:43PM to adjourn; it was seconded by Commissioner Goralski
Respectfully Submitted Approved By
Judith Goralski, Secretary Wendy Matthews, Chairperson