12-06-2016 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission, Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 1,2016 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
Chairman Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04PM
1.)Roll Call:
• Present—Judy Goralski, Wendy Matthews,Todd Eicher,Fran Cabana Amanda Mohr, Greg Hewlett,
Amanda Mohr
• Staff—Steve Lovering—Director, Lori O'Shaughnessy-Assistant Director,Jennifer Baertschi-Program
Coordinator, Gary Crossman-Aquatic Director
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Matthews motioned to approve the October 4,2016 minutes,seconded by Commissioner
Mohr, all members approved.
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
1.) Resolution appointing the members from the Town of Queensbury for the Lower Watershed Recreation
Management Committee with the City of Glens Falls
2.) Resolution of support for the Halfway Brook Trail License agreement between the Town of Queensbury
and the City of Glens Falls
3.) A review of the environmental quality by SEQRA
b.) Budget Control:
No discussion or comments
4.) Unfinished Business
a.)2016-2017 Winter Brochure—Family Welcome packet in the brochure. Commissioner Matthews
contacted the local realtor association about the family welcome packet,they were receptive.The Recreation
programs are not taking place over the school vacation weeks at any of the QUFSD schools.
b.)Ranger Rick Initiative—Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy shared the Ranger Ree coloring book,the life
sized cutout and the scavenger hunt and plans for future Ranger Rec activities.
c.)2017 Operating Budget—Director Lovering said the budget was accepted,the Town Board will vote on
it November 7t',2016 to officially approve.There was a 6%increase over last year.
5.) New Business
a) 2017 Wage Schedule,part time/seasonal employees: Commissioner Hewlett motioned to approve,
Commissioner Cabana seconded,all members approved.
b) Land adjacent to Gurney Lane Park: Commissioner Hewlett sent a letter to Mrs. Bums the owner
of the land parcel adjacent to Gurney Lane to inquire about accessing her land to get to Gurney Lane
Park.No response yet.
6.) Committee Reports—None at this time
7.) Additional Information and Reports
c) A new viewing platform at Halfway Brook at Meadowbrook Park: the platform turned out
well. Eventually would like to expand over the brook and add new trails.
d) Gurney Lane Park: Equipment building complete,just need to add a paved apron.A new pool
flirtation system with discharge tanks is planned.
e) West End Park: new 16'x 20'pavillion built,replaced previous that was in disrepair.
f) Hovey Pond Project: almost complete,the walkways in the marshlands will be completed
before Thanksgiving.
g) Rush Pond Trail Counter; April-September 26542.Most popular hours: noon, 11:00 AM,
1:OOPM 2:OOPM and 4:OOPM.Trail counter will be moved up to Gurney Lane next.
h) Upcoming resolutions in front of the Town Board:to replace old equipment; a 2002 dump
truck and 2001 Artic Cat
i) Revenue Comparisons:this year versus last year through end October
8.) Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Cabana to
adjourn at 8:06PM. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski, Commissioner Todd Eicher, Chairman
Queensbury Recreation Commission
YEAR-TO - DATE
BUDGET REPORT
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APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD EXPENDED ENC/REQ BUDGET USED
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001 GENERAL FUND
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0017110 PARKS
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0017110 1010 WAGES 195,000 -20,000 175,000 160,393.95 .00 14,606.05 91.7%
0017110 1020 OVERTIME 2,500 5,000 7,500 6,083.76 .00 1,416.24 81.1%
0017110 2001 MSC EQPMT 0 26,667 26,667 19,960.00 6,707.00 .00 100.0%
0017110 2070 PRK EQP 4,000 0 4,000 3,891.49 108.09 .42 100.0%
0017110 2080 POOL EQP 4,000 0 4,000 4,000.00 .00 .00 100.0%
0017110 2899 CAP CNSTR 5,000 0 51000 4,999.06 .00 .94 100.0%
0017110 4110 VHCL R M 5,500 0 5,500 4,123.36 .00 1,376.64 75.0%
0017110 4140 MIG RMB 3,500 0 3,500 3,314.76 .00 185.24 94.7%
0017110 4230 WATER 2,500 0 2,500 2,500.00 .00 .00 100.0%
0017110 4271 W T CHMCLS 7,500 0 7,500 7,500.00 .00 .00 100.0%
0017110 4300 ELCTRICITY 13,500 0 13,500 12,827.23 .00 672.77 95.0%
0017110 4400 MSC CTRL 43,000 43,200 86,200 82,513.49 468.75 3,217,.76 96.3%
0017110 4410 FUEL 15,000 -9,250 5,750 4,640.31 740.55 369.14 93.6%
0017110 4418 BUS 3,000 -2,200 800 784.43 .00 15.57 98.1%
0017110 4500 HTNG FUEL 51000 0 5,000 2,137.36 .00 2,862.64 42.7%
0017110 4800 EQP RP 6,000 0 6,000 5,167.23 .00 832.77 86.1%
0017110 4820 UNIFORMS 11000 0 1,000 162.30 .00 837.70 16.2%
0017110 4823 RC FC RPR 7,200 0 7,200 7,189.59 .00 10.41 99.9%
0017110 4824 REC PRGRMS 97,000 11000 98,000 91,816.70 2,460.00 3,723.30 96.2%
0017110 4825 RECPRGSUPP 10,000 0 10,000 10,000.00 .00 .00 100.0%
0017110 4991 LS LAND 4,000 0 4,000 3,662.86 .00 337.14 91.6%
TOTAL PARKS 434,200 44,417 478,617 437,667.88 10,484.39 30,464.73 93.6%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 434,200 44,417 478,617 437,667.88 10,484.39 30,464.73 93.6%
TOTAL EXPENSES 434,200 44,417 478,617 437,667.88 10,484.39 30,464.73
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0017020 RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
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0017020 1010 WAGES 470,000 -11000 469,000 437,453.42 .00 31,546.56 93.3%
0017020 1020 OVERTIME 500 11000 1,500 761.74 .00 738.26 50.8%
0017020 4010 OFF SUPP 1,500 0 1,500 1,322.65 .00 177.35 88.2%
0017020 4030 POSTAGE 3,500 175 3,675 3,491.69 .00 183.31 95.0%
0017020 4090 TREDSUB 2,000 0 2,000 1,026.00 .00 974.00 51.3%
0017020 4120 PRINTING 4,500 -175 4,325 4,148.77 .00 176.23 95.9%
0017020 4400 MSC CTRL 10,000 0 10,000 9,969.55 .00 30.45 99.7%
0017020 4446 SAFETY T M 250 0 250 234.57 .00 15.43 93.8%
0017020 4800 EQP RP 2,000 0 2,000 1,973.48 .00 26.52 98.7%
TOTAL RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 494,250 0 494,250 460,381.87 .00 33,868.13 93.1%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 494,250 0 494,250 460,381.87 .00 33,868.13 93.1%
TOTAL EXPENSES 494,250 0 494,250 460,381.87 .00 33,868.13
GRAND TOTAL 494,250 0 494,250 460,381.87 .00 33,868.13 93.1%
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Steve Lovering **