1999-09-07
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of
Queensbury held Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at the Queensbury Town Office Building,
Queensbury, New York. Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Auer, Hersh, LaBombard, Maine, Schachner and
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Aquatic Supervisor Herald and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioner Carusone
VISITORS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Maine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard to approve
the minutes of the August 3, 1999 meeting. There were no corrections and the motion
was unanimously approved by voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
The director reviewed the items of correspondence included in the monthly packet
beginning with the Recreation Commission's Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve (HPNP)
memo. The director pointed out that the Open Space Institute (0.5.1.) would follow-up
the commission's letter with a note to the Town Board in hopes of speeding up the
process (Nature Preserve property officially accepted by the town). The commission
also discussed the need for a new town HPNP park sign on the Corinth Road (similar to
other park signs) and the director will make the necessary arrangements to purchase
and erect same.
The other items of correspondence were briefly reviewed and there were no further
comments.
Faith Bible Church ProDertv - Discussion
The director reported on Dan Luciano's phone call this am outlining the Faith Bible
Church's response to the commission's/department's recent property boundary proposal
to redraw the SE boundary corner. He relayed that the church had indicated (to OSI)
that they would not consider changing the boundary line as suggested on the revised
map faxed to OSI in mid-August. There was considerable discussion and it was
consensus that the director contact OSI to arrange a meeting with church
representatives in order for the commission to discuss the matter "face to face". It was
agreed that this would be beneficial in explaining the commission's/department's
reasoning for requesting the new boundary line.
Chairman Simmonds updated the commission on the progress at the Freedom Park site
and there were no further comments.
Joint School/Commission Meetina - Discussion
The director highlighted the recent meeting of department staff members with school
officials and reported that Queensbury School Superintendent Lomanto was anxious to
convene a joint meeting of the respective organizations as soon as possible.
Commissioner LaBombard, the joint committee chairman, agreed to coordinate and
schedule the meeting and then advise all concerned through the department.
DeDartment Year 2QOO Budaet
The director distributed copies of the department's tentative budget for the upcoming
year (summary & highlight sheets) and there was discussion on the salary category and
the items mentioned in the supply & materials column. It was pointed out these were
"tentative" budget figures and that the commission/department would have at least 60
days to make changes and discuss the budget with the Town Board.
Winter Swim Proaram/Fees .. Charaes - Discussion
The director and Aquatic Supervisor Herald briefly outlined the departments intentions
regarding increased usage and programming at the Queensbury School pool facility, this
coming winter. It was explained that with a new aquatics supervisor on staff, the
department was confident it could substantially increase indoor aquatic opportunities for
residents. In addition, it was mentioned that the departments entire aquatics program
would be thoroughly evaluated this winter in terms of fees and charges. This would be
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the first step to hopefully attempt to not only equalize revenues and operating
expenditures, but also to give added value and commitment to those participating in
aquatic programs and facilities.
MONtML Y Q.EPAIIT!>1ENT RE~08T
The director presented a brief monthly department report and there were no further
comments.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:14 pm.
The next meeting will be held on October 5, 1999, beginning at 7:00 pm, in the
Supervisor's Conference Room #37 at the Queensbury Town Office Building.
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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