11-09-2015 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury,NY 12804
Minutes of the November 9, 2015 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman Hewlett called the meeting to order at 7:04pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lisa White, Greg Hewlett, Fran Cabana, Todd Eicher, Wendy Matthews
• Excused—Judy Goralski, Jennifer Switzer
• Staff—Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertschi
• Guests—none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Cabana, seconded by Commissioner Eicher,to approve the minutes from the
October 6, 2015 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Monthly Correspondence:
Letter from Richard Collin to Steve Lovering re: trails at Rush Pond
Letter from Chazen re: Hovey Pond evaluation.
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Mower
Resolution Authorizing Permit between NYS Office of General Services regarding use of parking area
for use of Rush Pond trail
Letter from SUNY Adirondack re: Pavilion use at Gurney Lane
Budget Control—discussion
On target for this time of year.
Unfinished Business:
1. 2016 Adopted Budget$928,450
2. 2016 Occupancy Tax needs - $35,000
a. Seasonal brochure
b. Program/Event Marketing and Promotions
c. Jenkinsville Athletic Facility
3. 2015-2016 Winter Programs/Brochure
a. Back to old format—already seeing increase in registration
4. 2015 Marketing Audit
a. Commissioners felt this provided valuable insight. Very helpful and very pleased with the
results.
b. Will look into recommendations for the future.
c. Further discussion at our December 1,2015 meeting.
New Business:
Article in Post Star dated October 20, 2015—Queensbury receives $100,000 state grant for new trail.
Discussion regarding John Strough's interest in forming a committee to look at trail development at
Halfway Brook with both Queensbury and Glens Falls representation.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports
1. Upcoming food drive—Receive $1.00 discount for each item when registering for a winter program
2. Strides Against Sarcoma. Point to Point trail race starting at Rush Pond Trail.
3. An Evening with Psychic Medium Joanne Gerber scheduled for Friday,April 15.
4. Discussion of Assessments Comparison Data
5. Discussion of Revenue Comparison Data
6. Discussion regarding Emergency Preparedness Training. It is the belief of the Recreation
Commission that our employees will not take responsibility of administering an Epi-pen to students.
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Cabana to adjourn
at 7:55pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
LisaMarie White Greg Hewlett
Commissioner Chairman