2001-01-02
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 2, 2001
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
held Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury,
New York. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Commissioners Auer, Carusone, LaBombard, Maine and Simmonds
Also
Present:
Director Hansen
Absent:
Commissioners Hersh and Schachner (ex)
Visitors:
Ryan Pollack, Eagle Scout Candidate and Mrs. Pollack
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner LaBombard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Carusone to
approve the minutes ofthe November 7, 2000 meeting. Commissioner Auer commented
that the minutes did not reflect his comments and suggested that under the section New
Business, Recreation Commission-Media Communications that the last sentence be
changed to read "1 will not make comments on behalf of the Recreation Commission."
There were no further corrections and the motion to approve the minutes as amended was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
Commissioner Carusone seconded by Commissioner Maine moved to approve the
minutes of the December 5, 2000 meeting. There were no corrections and the motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The director temporarily assumed chairmanship of the meeting and explained per the
commission's by-laws, that the officers for the organization need to be elected annually.
After reviewing the present slate of officers, motions were made, seconded and
unanimously carried to have Chairman Sharron Simmonds, Vice .Chairman John
Carusone and Secretary Jack LaBombard remain the unchanged for the year 2001.
COMMUNICATIONS & REMARKS FROM VISITORS
Chairman Simmonds welcomed the Pollacks who were present in order for Ryan to
complete the Citizenship Merit Badge as a part of his Eagle Scout Badge requirement.
The items of correspondence included in the monthly packet were reviewed and the
commission commented on the Town Board resolution officially accepting the Hudson
Pointe Nature Preserve. It was suggested that a sign denoting the "nature preserve" be
located on the comer at the entrance to Hudson Pointe (HP) and the director will
coordinate this with the HP Homeowner's Association president.
The commission's revised Meadows PUD memo to the Town Board was also reviewed
and there were no further comments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Faith Bible Church - Ooen Soace Institute (OS!) Manal!:ement Al!:reement
The director reiterated the situation relative to the Faith Bible Church/OSl management
agreement previously distributed. He reminded them that 081 had confirmed that their
purchase of the parcel was assured. He also pointed out that the management agreement
between the Town and OSI would need to be finalized as soon as possible. He again
circulated copies of the draft management agreement and requested that the commission
review the document and be prepared to discuss same at the February meeting. There was
additional discussion on the reduced acreage (90+ to approximately 68 acres) to be
conveyed as well as possible park amenities that OSI may agree to provide.
NEW BUSINESS
Oueensburv Land Conservancy
The director updated the commissioners on the status of the QLC and there was no further
discussion.
Meetinl!: Date/Time Discussion
The chairman relayed the details of Commissioner Schachner's situation (Tuesday
evening meeting conflict) and after discussion it was the consensus that the commission
change their regular meeting time to mornings, 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. The director was
instructed to check with the commissioners not present and if agreeable set the February
6th meeting time in the morning. The director will also notify the press and post the
change on the Town Clerk's bulletin board.
Monthlv Deoartment Reoort
The director presented a verbal monthly report and updated the commission on: the
student intern (Jamie Coffin) from Green Mountain College, the ski lesson program, the
upcoming magic show and the increased swim lessons being offered in an effort to
accommodate those on the waiting lists.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. The
next meeting will be held on February 6th at 7:30 a.m., in the Supervisor's Conference
Room (#37), at the Queensbury Town Office Building.
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Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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