03-05-2013 Recreation Commission
omw Town Of Queensbury
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the March 5, 2013 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission, Town of
Queensbury held at the Queensbury Town Hall, Supervisors Conference Room.
Chairperson White called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Roll Call:
Present-White, Switzer, Goralski, Matthews, Hewlett
Excused- Mott
Staff- Director Steve Lovering, Asst. Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen
Baertschi
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Hewlett and seconded by Commissioner Goralski to approve
minutes from February 3, 2013. All members present approved.
Election of Officers and Committee Assignments
Election of Officers:
• Chairman: Commissioner Matthews nominated Commissioner White, no second
Commission White nominated Commissioner Matthews seconded by Commissioner
Hewlett, all members present approved.
• Vice Chairman: Commissioner Mott nominated by Commissioner Goralski, seconded by
Commissioner Switzer, all members present approved.
• Secretary: Commissioner Goralski nominated by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by
Commissioner Hewlett, all members present approved.
Committee Assignments were unchanged other than Commissioner Switzer added as member on
Budget Review to vacant seat and Commissioner Goralski added as member to Personnel to
vacant seat.
Communications:
Memo to staff regarding customer service reviewed
Memo regarding Mr. Whiteman extended medical leave reviewed
Memo to Queensbury Town Board re: Faith Bible Church Land reviewed. Timeframe for QLC to
take over management is unknown at this time.
Mr. Fusco letter of resignation letter from Recreation Committee was read and discussion about
ways to honor Mr. Fusco service to board; public service announcement in paper and plaque.
Unfinished Business:
-Gurney Lane Pool Renovation updated; including bid deadline and timeline.
-Faith Bible Church Property Update
-Group User Fee at Jenkinsville
Additional information supplied by Director Lovering reviewed including rates from other
local facilities.
Director Lovering recommended fee structure of $2.50/hour per field for 0-100 hours and
100+ at $2/hr.
Motion was made my Commission Goralski to approve fee structure as outlined by Director
Lovering, there was no second. After discussion to increase fee, motion was made by
Commissioner Matthews to institute fee structure of $5/hr per field for 0-100 hours and
100+hours at $4 /hr for the 2013-14 season, seconded by Commissioner Switzer all
members approved.
New Business:
-Reviewed 2012 Tentative Park Projects List as outlined by Director Lovering
Committee Reports:
None
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Goralski
to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 pm.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Wendy Matthews Lisa Marie White, Chairperson