1995-07-12
QUEENS BURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JULY 12, 1995
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the
Town of Queensbury held Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at the Wiawaka
Holiday House, R.D. #1 - Box #1072, Lake George, New York 12845.
Chairman Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Auer, Carusone, Maine, Schachner and
Simmonds
ALSO
PRESENT:
Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioners Hersh & LaBombard (ex)
VISITORS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
The Director briefly recounted the specifics of his informal
meeting with the flag football group who were in attendance for the
June commission meeting. The monthly meeting had been cancelled
earlier that day (lack of a quorum) and the Director was at the
Town Office Building to explain the situation (flag football
decision) and advise anyone who might be there to attend the
meeting. There was some discussion and the Commission had no
further comment.
The Commission reviewed their letter to the Supervisor (6/20/95),
regarding the Hudson River Park project and there was considerable
discussion relative to the Board's request for a joint meeting to
again discuss the recreational facilities proposed at the park.
The Director advised the Commission that the Board had suggested a
6:00 p.m. meeting on Monday, July 24th at the Town Office Building
and this was agreed on. A reminder notice to all commissioners
will be sent by the Director sometime next week.
The West Glens Falls firehouse ballfield article (Post Star-
6/20/95) was also discussed and the Director relayed some of the
history behind the Department's use of the site. He also mentioned
that he was in the process of setting up a meeting with a special
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committee of the fire company to discuss facility development plans
which would probably be similar to what was accomplished at the
South Queensbury Firehouse site.
The Commission reviewed the list of 1995 summer program employees
and there were questions about how new applicantions were
processed. The Director also explained the procedure, whereby,
"old timers" reapplied, were interviewed and rehired, if warranted.
The Commission also requested information on the status of a number
of summer programs (swim lessons, "Q-Club" etc.), and the Director
gave a verbal recap. He also mentioned the tennis court
resurfacing situation which resulted in the Department having to
find an alternate site at the last moment.
There being no further business, the Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:03 p.m., and the Chairman invited everyone on a
short walking tour of the Wiawaka facilities. The next meeting
will be held on August 9, 1995, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at a park
site to be determined at a later date.
Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen