2005-09-06
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the September 6, 2005 regular meeting held at the Town of
Queensbury's Office Complex Conference Room.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: Commissioners Etu, Irish, laBombard, Maine & Mott
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Asst. Dir. Lovering, Aquatic Supervisor Carr
Guests Present: Councilman Strough
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes of the August 2, 2005 meeting and place on file. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
. Letter to Friends of Hovey Pond (FOHP) was reviewed and commented
on and Chairman relayed that Mrs. Gosline thought that the FOHP are
being picked on. Situation concerning cars parking on grass was also
discussed. Asst. Director Lovering will stop at the site on Wednesday
and relay the commission's sentiments regarding the parking
guidelines alluded to in the letter/memorandum of understanding.
Unfinished Business
. Director Hansen gave a verbal park project status report and updated
the commission on the status of the Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
floating bridge.
New Business
. Assistant Director Lovering presented the department's 2006 tentative
budget and was questioned on a number of line items. Budget
committee had previously reviewed tentative budget with staff and
approved copy included in monthly packet.
. Director reviewed "draft" appointment recommendations and the
commission suggested some changes to the two documents before
they are forwarded to the Town Board and W. C. Personnel Director
respectively. Changes will be made and the final copies sent out on
the next business day.
. Staff presented some ideas for the Gurney Lane Recreation Area
project expansion that include; athletic fields, a small amphitheater,
.
sand volleyball courts and other amenities. The commission also had
comments and suggested the department consider handicapped
parking, a basketball court, a skateboard area, tennis courts and open
field areas.
The commission was updated on the status of the search for a seventh
commission member and the Director was instructed to re-advertise
the opening.
Committee Reports
. Planning Committee Chairman Etu distributed minutes of the 8/16/05
meeting and there were no comments. The next meeting will be
October 18th.
Monthly Department Report
. Assistant Director Lovering and Aquatic Director Carr each commented
on the Director's retirement and there were remarks from a number of
commissioners as well.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner
Etu at 8:37 pm. All members present approved.
Harry R. Hansen
Acting Secretary
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Chairman
Respectfully submitted,