11-12-2013 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 12, 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 7:03pm NOTE: There was no official Quorum,
Roll Call: but the meeting was held and the
• Present—Lloyd Mott, Wendy Matthews, Judy Goralski agenda items discussed.
• Excused —Jennifer Switzer, Lisa White, Greg Hewlett
• Staff— Steve Lovering, Lori O'Shaughnessy, Jen Baertschi
• Guests —Todd Eicher
Mr Eicher introduced himself to the commission, with an overview of his background
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Due to the lack of quorum minutes from the October 1, 2013 were not be approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
• The grant from the NYS Children and Family Services was spent on youth programs
• Letter to Supervisor Montesi from Todd Eicher expressing an interest to serve on the Queensbury
Recreation Commission (QRC)
• Memo from David Hatin, Director of Building and Codes outlining the cost of the cleanup for the nine
properties in Queensbury totaling $3967.62.
• Invitation to Director Lovering to attend a Veteran's Day Ceremony at Hovey Pond From American
Legion Post 1797
• Correspondence regarding the donation of a tree to the Hovey Pond Park
b.) Budget Control —discussion
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Gurney Lane Pool repair bid was awarded to Patterson Steven out of Buffalo. They are experienced in
pool renovations. A resolution was approved on November 4, 2013. Director Lovering expects the
repairs to commence in the spring.
b) Jenkinsville Improvement Plan; all softball field renovations completed, playground installation will
be in spring of 2014 a design for the playground has been chosen, tennis courts have been resurfaced, on
hold for 2014 is the construction of a new pavilion ad sand volleyball courts
c) 2014 Budget Request: Approved - $860,000 +$50,000 in Occupancy Tax Funding a total $910,000
5.) New Business
a) Hovey Pond: In 2014 a number of small maintenance projects are planned in addition to addressing the
water quality issue.
6.) Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Beginning annual fund raising
• Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
7.) Additional Information and Reports —
• Discussed the trails at Rush Pond and the Faith Bible Institute property
• List of commissioners contact information- a few small corrections need to be made
• Letter from a soccer player who has participated in the program for a number of years
• Freedom Park - Safety Fall Zone Material Resurfacing completed
• Volunteer members of ACC worked on three separate mornings to add a new .5 mile trail loop at
Meadowbrook Preserve
• Discussion of a property that Warren County is selling. The property adjacent to land owned by the
Town of Queensbury. There is no interest in purchasing this property.
Adjournment-A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Mott to adjourn
at 8:15pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman