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2005-08-02 Queensbury Recreation Commission Queensbury, NY 12804 Minutes of the August 2, 2005 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury's Gurney Lane Recreation Area. Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Etu, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering, Aquatic Supervisor Carr Approval of the Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Etu to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2005 meeting and place on file. All members present approved. Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies) . Letter from Connie Goedert resigning her position as a Recreation Commissioner. Also Supervisor Stec's response to Ms. Goedert commending her for her dedication and professionalism as a Commission member. The process of replacing Ms. Goedert was discussed. The position will be advertised, a list of interested parties compiled and distributed to the Commission for discussion. . Supervisor Stec's letter to Dr. Howard, Supt. of Schools and Dr. Howard's response briefly discussed. The School's approval for the survey does not constitute approval for use of the land for the bike path. There are two separate projects in this area. One commonly referred to as John Strough's project and the other referred to as the QLC/QRC project. Unfinished Business . Park Project Status (see report dated 08-01-05) . Hovey Pond Park wetland observation walkway work completed. This walkway is extended out further than the current one. . Hovey Pond "Friends" letter and Memorandum of Understanding which were prepared last December but never sent, was discussed. It has been noted there is a large number of cars driving over and parking on the lawn down near the garden area. There is no need for this to happen. It was the consensus of the Commission to update the letter and memorandum and send it to the Friends of Hovey Pond ASAP. (see file for original copies) . Stone memorial for Veterans being completed in Vermont. A pad 12'x6' was constructed near the new entrance way to hold this 22 ton stone. Delivery and dedication date not set. . Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve Bridge not set up yet due to other higher priorities. Assistant Director Lovering is making arrangements for a boat to move the bridge up river. New Business . Brief Skate Board Park discussion- location of a skate board park was discussed in conjunction with Soap Box Derby Park. . Chairman LaBombard discussed e-mail received from Supervisor Stec regarding condition of picnic tables at the South Queensbury Park. Director Hansen indicated while the tables may be old; they are not unsafe according to his inspection. The pavilion where the tables are located is owned by the Fire Company. The Commission supports the position of our Director in this matter. . Old drawings of Gurney Lane Recreation Area were displayed and discussed as a possible future project for the Commission to develop. There is huge potential on this site for a phased in development. We would like Jim Miller to update the drawings and attend the next Planning Committee meeting on August 16th. Committee Reports · Budget -no report · Bylaws-no report · School Liaison-no report · Personnel-no report · Planning-Commissioner Etu is having a planning committee meeting on Tuesday August 16th at 7:00 pm in the conference room of the TOB. · Program Review-no report Monthly Department Report . Aquatic Supervisor Carr discussed the very successful summer swim program. Daily admissions and participation is up. The weather has cooperated. Executive Session . A motion was made by Commissioner Irish and seconded by Commissioner Etu to enter executive session at 7:50 pm to discuss personnel issues. All members present approved. Out of Executive Session at 8:15 pm . A motion was made by Doug Irish and Seconded by Paul Etu to appoint Steve Lovering provisionally to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Queensbury effective October 1,2005. The salary to be determined at a later date. All members present approved. . A motion was made my Commissioner Etu seconded Chairman LaBombard to investigate the process to hire a recreation specialist after discussion with the new Director. All members present approved. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Etu at 8: 17 p.m. All members present approved. Respectfully submitted, Approved by, Joseph Fusco, Secretary ~~~ombard, ~nnan/ f,&/ J. /~~ /' .//11.