2005-01-04
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the January 4, 2005 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury Office Complex
Basement Conference Room.
Chairman Doug Irish called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Etu, Fusco, Goedert, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering
Others Present: Councilman Boor. Jim Miller
Approval of the Minutes:
Motion made by Commissioner Goedert, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the minutes
from the December 7, 2004 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see fIle for copies)
. Supervisor Stec's letter to Mrs. Gail Lankenau regarding proposed community center on
Meadowbrook Road.
. Licensing Agreement between Docksider Restaurant and Commission regarding property
between the restaurant and the boat launch. The Commission feels strongly that such an
agreement serves and protects both parties. Therefore it is the consensus to have Director
Hansen proceed with the Agreement as prepared by Town Counsel and obtain signatures. This
will be consistent with our policy of have agreements in writing for future reference.
. Director Hansen letter to Patricia Carte of ACC regarding lecture series at Hovey Pond Park
along with legal opinion.
. Commission Meeting Date Schedule for 2005
. Planning Committee Meeting Date Schedule for 2005
. Budget Control Report as of December 27, 2004
Unfinished Business
. Ridge/Jenkinsville Park update: Jim Miller presented updated drawings on the parking lot,
basketball court, tennis courts and landscaping along with estimated costs. Chairman Irish
suggested a meeting with neighbors and Town Board to review plans.
. Hovey Pond Park: Jim Miller also discussed drawings of changes at Hovey Pond. There are no
large scale changes from previous drawings. Discussion on placement of the gezabo. Mr.
Miller will come back with some ideas. Discussion will also be opened with the Fire
Department on acquisition of adjacent property.
. Proposed Community Center: Further discussion on Meadowbrook property and meetings with
ACOE on wetlands. Not encouraging due to cost, length of time for process application.
Limbert property discussed as a result of Director Hansen being contacted by real estate agent.
Rough price of around $230,000. Commission will need questions answered regarding soil
tests, wet areas etc.
. Park Project Status Report (see report dated 1.01.05)
New Business
"Discussion on Chairman Irish's request to Commission to help with funding the 5th and 6th grade
basketball travel team tournament costs. After much discussion it was decided to agree to
subsidize this tournament up to $1200. However they must use all of their income from the
tournament to pay as many bills as possible first. Dicussion took place between the Assistant
Director and the Commission and it was agreed that the Commission would pick up the cost of
material including but not limited to trophies and/or Tee shirts not to exceed $1200.00. The same
Offer will be made to the Girls Travel team.
Committee Reports:
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-no report
· School Liaison-no report
· Personnel-no report
· Planning Committee
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
. Program Announcements included with mailing.
Adjournment V~l~, ~ M-,J)J.fLY'.
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Respectfully submitted,
Approved by,
Joseph Fusco, Secretary
Doug Irish, Chairman