06-02-2015 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the June 2, 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 7:01 pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lisa White, Greg Hewlett, Jennifer Switzer, Fran Cabana
• Excused—Judy Goralski, Todd Eicher, Wendy Matthews
• Staff—Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertschi
• Guests—none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Cabana, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett,to approve the minutes from the
May 5, 2015 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Monthly Correspondence:
No significant correspondence to share this month
Budget Control—discussion
Unfinished Business:
Rush Pond:
a) 90%of grading is complete
b) One third of the trail material is down and next will bring in rollers.
c) Progress is consistent
d) Still waiting on parking area
e) Filter sock installed to prevent sediment from entering Rush Pond
Glen Lake Boat Dock:
a) Dock Doctors are working on proposal and looking into pricing.
New Business:
Summer Programs
a) Registration is becoming steady
b) Q-Club has 80 children registered as of June 1.
c) Discussion on marketing programs and exposure through Post Star and banners posted in
town.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports
Chairman Hewlett explains that the DEC is looking to close dog beach on Lake George and local
residents are looking for organizations to support the installation of a cable swim course in that exact area.
Chairman Hewlett is asking for support from the Queensbury Recreation Commission so that DEC can place
buoys in the water and access the lake. All members present support the Swim Course installation.
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Cabana, seconded by Commissioner Switzer to adjourn
at 7:29pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Lisamarie White Greg Hewlett
Commissioner Chairman