1999-05-04
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 4,1999
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of
Queensbury held Tuesday, May 4, 1999 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, Hersh, LaBombard, Maine,
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Councilmen Irish and Tucker, Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioner Schachner( ex)
VISITORS:
Roland Akins, Tom Condon and Robin Brewer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
Chairman Simmonds welcomed the three visitors and Mr. Condon spoke briefly on the
Hudson River Preservation Group's interest in future land development along the
Hudson River corridor. They were specifically referring to the Faith Bible Church - OSI
(Open Space Institute) situation and the Director relayed that negotiations concerning
this acquisition were still ongoing. He also mentioned that the Faith Bible Church
organization had requested to keep additional acreage (approximately 18 acres instead
of 12 acres) and that this proposal was still under consideration. There was further
discussion and it was agreed that the Commission would tour this site as well as the
Hudson Pointe area which is now under Town ownership.
The items of correspondence included in monthly packet were briefly reviewed and
there was no further action. The director relayed some additional information on
Hudson River Park (bluebird houses, Voluntary Action Center offer of clean up work and
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funding for additional facilities) and there were comments on the park fencing and the
scheduled remedial work.
Recreation Commission Survev Recommenctations
The 4/15/99 short term program-facility recommendations draft was reviewed and there
was discussion on the Hiland Park area and how the new housing project development
would affect the department's plans.
The commission briefly discussed program-facility long term recommendations and it
was the consensus that a separate meeting to formulate these was necessary. The
chairman will select a number of alternatives and notify all commissioners by mail.
Freedom Park Update
The director relayed the most recent information on the Freedom Park project and
explained that the time table for construction of the park had been rescheduled for the
year 2000.
Adirondack Community College (ACC)
The chairman briefed the commission on her recent tour of ACC facilities with the
director and assistant directors and indicated that the meeting was very positive
especially in terms of future joint facility cooperation between the college and the
department.
Hovev Pond Memorial Garden Discussion
The commission reviewed the Hovey Pond Park (HPP) memorial garden notice and after
discussion it was agreed that the June meeting would be scheduled at HPP and that
M.L. Gosline and the Friends of Hovey Pond group be invited to join us.
The subject of concrete picnic tables being donated to the town for HPP was also
discussed and it was agreed that if the location is coordinated with the department that
this might be a worthwhile donation.
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Personnel Committee Reoort
Committee Chairman Carusone reported on the hiring of Diane Herald, the Aquatics
Supervisor and there was some discussion. The director reported Diane will begin
employment on May 24th and will be officially introduced to everyone at the upcoming
June commission meeting.
MQNTHL Y DEPARTMENT REPORT
The director briefed the commission on the status of a number of programs which were
scheduled to start shortly and there was no further comments.
Councilman Irish briefly explained the situation with the Indian Ridge site (14 acres
available for sale) and after discussion it was agreed that the commission should tour
the site. In addition, the subject of possible Little League funding by the town for
maintenance purposes was also discussed. Considering the proximity of the two areas it
was the consensus to visit both on one day. A 4:00 pm meeting on Tuesday, May 18th
was scheduled and the director will send out a reminder notice.
There being no further business, the commission meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM
The next meeting will be held on June 1, 1999, beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Hovey
Pond Park site on Lafayette Street.
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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