2004-03-02
Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the March 2, 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 Etu, Fusco, Goedert, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, and Mott.
Staff Present: Director Hansen, Assistant Director Lovering, Aquatic Supervisor Carr
Approval of the Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Goedert, seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the
minutes of the February 3, 2004 regular meeting and place on file. All members present
approved.
Annual Organization:
Meeting was turned over to Director Hansen for the election of officers.
A. Motion by Commissioner Goedert, seconded by Commissioner Fusco nominating
Commissioner Doug Irish as Chairman of the Commission for 2004-05. No other
nominations received; therefore the question was called for. All members present
approved.
B. Motion by Chairman Irish, seconded by Commissioner Goedert nominating
Commissioner Etu as Vice Chairman of the Commission for 2004-05. No other
nominations received, therefore the questions was called for. All members
present approved.
C. Motion by Chairman Irish, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard nominating
Commissioner Fusco as Secretary of the Commission for 2004-05. No other
nominations received; therefore the question was called for. All members present
approved.
D. The meeting was then turned over to Chairman Irish.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
A. Copies of the Town Board resolution No. 124,2004 were distributed and
discussed. This resolution authorizes transfer of funds totaling $424,000 rrom
various accounts in connection with the Queensbury Community Center Project
B. Review ofletter rrom Town Supervisor Stec to Mayor Regan regarding purchase
of property owned by City of Glens Falls which lies between Hudson Pointe and
Faith Bible Church property.
C. Letter rrom Supervisor Stec and Chairman Irish to Dr. Bishop of ACC regarding
property owned by ACC with potential to be used by Commission for the
Queensbury Community Center Project. Commission LaBombard will speak
with Assemblywoman Sayward and Senator Little about helping to move this
along.
D. Letters ftom Jennifer Switzer to Finch Pruyn and return letter from Finch Pruyn
regarding payment according to lease agreement. The amount of $2959.85 was
finally agreed upon and will be forwarded to Finch Pruyn.
E. Budget Control Report as of February 20th, 2004
F. Letter from Director Hansen to Ridgefield officials thanking them for hosting our
visit.
G. Letter from Director Hansen to TKC Contractors regarding 10% retention of
funds until final inspection of site. This letter was a draft and it was
recommended in the last paragraph, the word "apology" be eliminated.
H. Commissioner LaBombard extended an invitation to Director Hansen,
Commissioner Goedert, and Chairman Irish to attend a combination School and
Town Committee meeting on March 24th at 4:30 p.m.
Unfmished Business
A. Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project-discussion on Miller Associates proposal (see
letter dated February 23,2004). Motion made by Commissioner Etu, seconded by
Commissioner Mott to approve the proposal not to exceed $4750.00. All
members present approved. Phase One will include the renovation of softball
fields with the tennis and basketball courts coming next as part of second half of
phase one. Additional funding requests will need to be made.
Park Project Status Report:
(See Report Dated 3/01/04)
New Business
A. Motion by Chairman Irish, seconded by Commissioner Maine to pay remaining
funds to Diversified Soils in connection with the wetland delineation work.
B. Discussion on the Scope of Work for the Halfway Brook Wetland Improvement
Project.
C. Saturn Auto Dealership request to provide playground equipment at Hovey Pond.
Suggestion to see if they would provide a gazebo for the park.
D. Discussion on the site visit to the Ridgefield Community Center in Conn. All felt
it was a very worthwhile visit.
E. Commissioner Mott discussed his visit to the Clarke Center in Cooperstown.
F. Once again, further discussion on the Queensbury Community Center Project and
the scope of work, concepts, items to include or exclude, size, dollar amounts,
visions for the future etc.
Committee Reports:
· Budget-no report
· Bylaws-no report
· School Liaison-no report
· Personnel-no report
· Planning-no report
· Program Review-no report
Monthly Department Report
Flyers distributed with packet. Many very good programs developed by the Department.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner LaBombard, seconded by Commissioner
Maine at 8:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~oved by a.
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Joseph Fusco, Secretary