2007-04-03 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the April 3, 2007 regular meeting held at the Town of
Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Present: Commissioners Conboy, Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Smith
Staff Present: Director Lovering, Program Specialist O'Shaughnessy,
Program Assistant Baertschi
Guests: From Mr. Strough's government class students: Kayla Kreis,
Maddy MacDavid, Evelyn Gonzales, Lisa Dudas, Bess Manicicek, Jenn
Tynon and Jake Michael. Chairman LaBombard asked students to introduce
themselves.
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by
Commissioner Conboy to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2007 meeting
and to place on file. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Letters between John Greening and Dan Stec regarding support of
Ridge/Jenkinsville project.
• E-mails between Director Lovering and Attorney Noordsy regarding
procedures for handling potential sex offender at Swim Programs.
• Letter from Supervisor Stec to Mark Schachner regarding Town
Boards decision to appoint someone else to Recreation Commission
• Letter of appointment from Supervisor Stec to Courtney Smith
regarding Recreation Commission resolution.
• Memo to Aquatic staff from Director Lovering regarding Aquatic
leadership transition.
• Copy of resolution appointing Jennifer Baertschi to Program
Assistant.
• Letter from Chairman LaBombard to Saratoga Associates regarding
rejection of services proposal for R/J project.
Chairman LaBombard introduced new Commissioner Courtney Smith.
Commission Member Directory and Committee assignments were
distributed.
Budget Control report as of March 28, 2007 was distributed. Commissioner
Irish questioned where the repair cost for Gurney Lane was coming from.
Director Lovering responded.
Unfinished Business
• Ridge/Jenkinsville update by Director Lovering. Recent documents
and drawings submitted by Jim Miller were reviewed. Meeting with
engineer for the septic system will be soon, along with RFP for the
wells. The proposed layout for the three fields was reviewed.
• Feasibility Study results for existing barn on the site was distributed
and reviewed. There are some safety issues with this very old facility.
• Riverside Park and the work the BOCES will do were discussed. Cost
will involve fuel for their equipment. The plan is to begin in late April
or early May depending on weather.
New Business
• West End Park—Chairman LaBombard met with Councilman Brewer
regarding plans to develop this park. Councilman Brewer was
supportive. This will be on future agenda's of the Commission.
• Introduction of Jennifer Baertschi as the new Program Assistant.
• Aquatic Supervisor Position—Director Lovering, along with
Commission approval will not rush the process of finding the best
qualified individual for this position. A through search with broad
advertising will take place. The goal is to have a replacement by late
summer/early fall.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review-no report
• By Laws-no report
• School Liaison-no report
• Personnel-no report
• Planning-no report
• Program Review-no report
Monthly Parks & Program Report
• Summer program planning
• Softball leagues forming
• Gurney Lane repairs being completed
Executive Session
• A motion made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner
Maine to enter executive session at 8:11 pm to discuss a personnel
item. All members present approved.
• A motion made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner
Maine to come out of executive session at 8:30 pm. All members
present approved.
Adjournment:
A motion made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Maine
to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm all members present approved.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman