01-05-2016 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission, Queensbury,NY 12804
Minutes of the January 5, 2016 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Vice Chairperson Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05PM
1.) Roll Call:
• Present—Judy Goralski, Wendy Matthews, Fran Cabana, Lisa White,Todd Eicher
• Excused: Jennifer Switzer, Greg Hewlett
• Staff—Steve Lovering—Director, Lori O'Shaughnessy-Assistant Director,Jennifer Baertschi-Program
Coordinator&Q-Club Director, Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Cabana motioned to approve the December 1, 2015 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Matthews; all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) Email complimenting the Gurney Lane mountain bike trails.
2.) Email from resident about Meadow Brook Park regarding an issue with canine waste.
b.) Budget Control
Brief discussion about closing out the 2015 budget.
4.) Unfinished Business
a) 2016 Meeting Schedule-updated -approved
b) 2015-16 Winter Program update: Assistant Director O'Shaughnessy shared information regarding the
winter season
5.) New Business
a) 2016 Tentative Capital Projects: Director Lovering gave an overview of capital projects he would
like to implement for various parks for 2016
b) Review of 2015 Committee Assignments: The March meeting will elect officers and assign
committees
c) 2015 Summer Programs video presentation—excellent overview of the highlights of the summer
programs
d) Overview of marketing plan and its implementation-Director Lovering reviewed the
implementation of many of the recommendations from the marketing audit.
6.) Committee Reports —None at this time
7.) Additional Information and Reports (see file for copies)
• Article from a Parks and Recreation publication about parental behavior in youth sports
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner White to
adjourn at 7:52PM. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski, Commissioner Greg Hewlett, Chairman