10-06-2014 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the October 7, 2014 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:OOpm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lloyd Mott, Lisa White, Todd Eicher, Greg Hewlett, Wendy Matthews
• Excused —Judy Goralski, Jennifer Switzer
• Staff— Steve Lovering
• Guests — several Queensbury High School Government students were in attendance.
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Eicher, to approve the minutes from the
September 2, 2014 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Monthly Correspondence:
a) Copy of Resolution: Closure of Riverside Park
b) Copy of letter to Dr. Huntley regarding Recreation Department Fall, Winter, and Spring program
offerings.
c) Copy of Post Star Newspaper articles regarding the ATV's.
d) Copy of two emails thanking the Queensbury Recreation Department for the bike trails at Gurney Lane.
e) Information regarding the Anti-Bullying Magic Show
f) Copy of Post Star article discussing how Glens Falls is beginning to enforce ban on watershed walks.
Budget Control —discussion
Unfinished Business:
a) ATV Enforcement Meeting:
Very successful. Pleased with the level of participation. New law will not be approved until the
last Town Board meeting at the end of October. Fines will be between $500-$950 for violations.
Signs are posted regarding contacting officials if there are ATV's on the trails.
b) 2015 Tentative Budget
There will be a public hearing at the last Town Board meeting in October. Approval at
November meeting.
New Business:
a) Rush Pond Capital Project: Town Board approved the transfer of$57,500 from the Riverside Park
Capital Project to the Rush Pond Trail. Volt Landscaping will start the project toward the end of
October and plan to complete trail connection by November.
b) Winter Brochure: Looks beautiful and will be in resident mailboxes by the end of the first week in
October.
c) Recreation Assessment Fees: 2014 is a top year in collection of assessment fees. Open Capital Project
accounts discussion.
d) New Discussion Items:
i. Could we gain access to Gurney Lane by West Mountain? Not actively working on this. The
property may be for sale. We can research this.
ii. There should be some press regarding Gurney Lane being open in Winter. Snowshoe rentals and
trails available.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—First annual Harry Elkes Ride was held September 27, 2014. Annual
fundraising drive is upcoming.
• Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports — See Department News and Notes
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn at
7:47pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Lisamarie White Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman