2004-06-01
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the June 1, 2004 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury Office
Complex Conference Room.
Chairman Doug Irish called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Fusco, Goedert, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
Staff Present: Director Hansen
Others Present: Councilman Boor.
Approval of the Minutes:
Commissioner LaBombard noted a needed correction under the section "New Business".
In the first bullet, first sentence the word "my" should be changed to "may". A motion
was made by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Mott to accept the
minutes as corrected. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
· Budget Control report as of May 21, 2004 was distributed.
Unfinished Business
· Ridge/Jenkinsville Park-Director Hansen reported there were four potential
bidders on the softball field renovation, however only one returned a bid. This
was O'Conner Construction for $179,500. This about $60,000 more than we
anticipated. Several options were considered. Consensus was for Director
Hansen to meet with O'Conner to solicit suggestions for reducing the bid to
acceptable level.
· Queensbury School/Town Cooperative Project- Chairman Irish reviewed the
meeting with Town Board recently. The Town is having reservations about
approving a resolution of the recommendation of the Recreation Commission to
appropriate $176,250 for our share of the tennis courts, lights relocation, and gas
line relocation. A great deal of time and discussion on this topic. A joint meeting
of the Recreation Commission/School Board Liaison Committee will take place
on Wednesday June 16th at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office. Recreation
Commissioners are asked to attend.
· Queensbury Land Conservancy-request to the Planning Committee to create trail
and parking area and access through our property on Fox Farm Road, which was
presented to the Committee in January. No action taken at that time. A motion
was made by Commissioner Goedert seconded by Commissioner Irish to approve
this request. All members present approved.
· Park Project Status Report-(See report dated 6/1/04) Update given by Director
Hansen. Hovey Pond Master Plan is being worked on by Miller Associates.
Concerns expressed by Commission members regarding Friends of Hovey Pond.
There is an appearance of this group over extending their authority in many
aspects of Hovey Pond. Recent example of sand being requested of the Highway
Department and upon delivery the truck rode over fire department property
defacing the lawn area. A motion was made by Chairman Irish and seconded by
Commissioner Goedert to develop a written agreement on the use of Hovey Pond
which would include a chain of command concept. All members present
approved.
· Glen Lake-boat launch and new dock should be ready by mid June.
New Business
· Glens Falls Home Property-Chairman Irish reported on the meeting held on May
17 where many questions and concerns were expressed by the Home Board. At
the conclusion of the meeting it was felt that they were not interested in selling a
portion of this property. However, a recent phone call ftom them indicated it was
still a possibility. More information and pictures were sent to the Glens Falls
Home Board. Discussion then took place on alternate sites. Director Hansen was
contacted by a property owner on Haviland Road who was interested in selling 18
acres at $8,500 per acre. Upon further review it was discovered this offer had
conditions attached. Director Hansen was instructed to contact the parties and
indicated we may be interested with no conditions attached.
· Architect Selection for proposed Community Center-process of screening was
reviewed by Chairman Irish. Nine responded to the RFP. Six were invited for
interviews. Four finalists selected from the Six for a second interview with the
entire Commission. These interviews will take place on Thursday June 3rd
beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Joy, McCoola & Zilch, 7:10 with Glynn, Spillane,
Griffing, 7:50 with Dore and Whittier and 8:30 with Collins and Scoville.
· R/J Park Phase One, part two-this includes the tennis courts, basketball court,
parking improvements. RFP will be developed for this Phase 1 part 2.
Committee Reports:
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-no report
· School Liaison-Meeting on June 16th.
· Personnel-no report
· Planning-no report
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
The Commission was extremely pleased with the Summer of 2004 brochure. The format
was easily read and understood. The color cover with photos was a nice change ftom
previous brochures. Assistant Director Lovering received many accolades for a job well
done.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Mott
at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Fusco, Secretary