2006-11-07
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Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 7, 2006 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury,
Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m.
Present: Commissioners Conboy, Etu, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Lovering, Aquatic Supervisor Carr, Program Specialist O'Shaughnessy Q_
Club Coordinator Baertschi
Guests: Students from Mr. Kane's class: Erin Malan, Brittney Greenholtz and Shawn Carr
Approval of the Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Etu to approve the minutes
from the October 3,2006 meeting and to place on file. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
· Memo from Director Lovering to Department employees regarding Annual Review of DMV
Driver Records
· Memo from Director Lovering to Jim Miller of Miller Associates regarding development of
Master Plan for West End Park
· Letter from American Legion Post 1797 regarding Veterans Day program at Hovey Pond on
11-12-06
· Letter from Director Lovering to Kevin Sprague thanking him regarding his Eagle Scout
project at Hovey Pond
· Letter from Supervisor Stec to Commissioner Etu thanking him for his years of service to
the Commission and the Town of Queensbury
· Letter from Chairman LaBombard to Bob Eddy thanking him for all his work on the gardens
at Hovey Pond
· Copy of e-mail message from the Heider Family complimenting Ashley Laurent on her
work with Q-Club and the impact she has had on their daughter and other children
· Memo from Director Lovering to Cool Insurance agency regarding dog bite incident and
police report dated 10-05-06
Unfmished Business
· Hovey Pond project update-walk through completed by Director Lovering and Jim Miller.
Project is now complete with final check to contractor authorized and in process of being
drawn.
· Volunteer Coaches Policy-after a lengthy discussion and several suggested modifications
to document distributed a motion was made by Commissioner Etu and seconded by
Commissioner Mott to wit: the amended volunteer coaches' policy is implemented
immediately. During the discussion Chairman LaBombard agreed the policy should go
beyond the current issue involving one of our volunteer coaches. Commissioner Mott
recommended immediate suspension of any individual who violates the policy until an
investigation takes place. The question was called for: all members present approved.
New Business
· Possible land purchase-discussion of 2 parcels off Corinth Road. Based on Director
Loverings recommendation the Commission agreed it would not be in the best interest of the
Department or Town to purchase this property.
· Laborer Position-a motion was made by Commissioner Irish and seconded by
Commissioner Etu based on Director Lovering and staff recommendation to recommend Mr.
Paul Smith to the Town Board for employment with the Department as a laborer. All
members present approved.
· Ridge/Jenkinsville Park-Jim Miller of Miller Associates was present to discuss
development with updated figures of the multi-use athletic fields at this park. After much
discussion regarding costs, process, phasing it was decided to gain support and input for this
project from all user groups as well as high school coaches before going to the Town Board.
Based on the use and numbers of children, adults and families who will use this facility the
costs are justifiable. Director Lovering and Chairman LaBombard will arrange meeting with
user groups and other persons of interest.
· Faith Bible Property-brief discussion on first phases of developing this property. Survey
to be completed with an entrance area to be opened.
· West End Park-this park needs a master plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Etu
and seconded by Commissioner Maine to have Miller Associates prepare a master plan for
West End Park at a cost not to exceed $1,850.00. All members present approved.
Cominittee Reports
· Budget Report-no report
· By-Laws-no report
. School Liaison-no report
· Personnel -see above
· Planning-no report
· Program-no report
Monthly Department Report (see file for written report)
Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Maine to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
All members present approved.
Respectfull y submitted,
APproved by,
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/' Jack LaBombard, Chairman
Joseph Fusco, Secretary