2005-02-01
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the February 1,2005 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury Office
Complex Conference Room.
Vice Chairman Paul Etu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Etu, Fusco, Goedert, LaBombard, Maine, and Mott
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering and Aquatics Supervisor Carr
Others Present: Councilman Boor
Approval of the Minutes:
Motion made by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Mott to approve the minutes from
the January 4, 2005 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see rIle for copies)
. Letter from Dr. Robert Hughes and Clair Hensler with reply from Supervisor Stec regarding the
potential danger ice control systems pose in the vicinity of the Glen Lake Boat Launch area.
. Budget Control Report as of January 27th 2005.
. Commissioner Etu updated the Commission on the gate size and netting at the new tennis
courts at the High School.
Unfinished Business
. Park Project Status Report (see report dated 02/01/05)
· Phase one, part two ofRidge/Jenkinsville Park project bids were let out in mid
January. Nine contractors picked up bid documents.
· Discussion on draft of the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and
Queensbury Union Free School District regarding the new tennis courts. Still
some concerns by Commission members on agreed costs, process of transferring
funds etc.
. Community Center Status - A great deal of discussion and concern regarding the Post Star
article in the Monday, January 31 st edition. The discussion centered on the previous
understanding by Commission members that the purchase of this property would not be made
public until all aspects, questions and other information concerning the purchase were resolved.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goedert, seconded by Commissioner Maine to have
Vice Chairman Etu meet with Chairman Irish to review how this article was received by
Commission members and its possible impact on the project. All members present approved.
o Director Hansen will be meeting with Town Board and other officials to present
information known at present about the property. This meeting will take place at a
workshop on February 2nd.
o Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday February 15th at 7:00 p.m. Town officials
will be present to hear further information about the above referenced property.
o In a related matter, discussion took place on the borings report being completed by
Dente Engineering on this property and the need for a survey. Motion was made by
Commissioner LaBombard, seconded by Commissioner Mott that if the borings result
came back favorably and the Town Board agreed to buy the property that Director
Hansen begin the process for survey contract. Yes-4, No-I, (Commissioner Maine left
early for an appointment).
New Business
Interviews are taking place for the new position of Light Motor Equipment Operator for the
Department of Parks and Recreation. Three fmalists resumes reviewed by the Personnel
Committee. All three finalists appear qualified. Department Staff will make the final
recommendation.
Committee Reports:
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-no report
· School Liaison-no report
· Personnel-no report
· Planning Committee-see report prepared by Commissioner Etu
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
· Program Announcements included with mailing.
· With recent snow fall, cross country ski areas are operating. Also ice rinks are operating.
All programs have good enrollment.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Fusco, Secretary
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