2007-12-04 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the December 4, 2007 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7: 07pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, LaBombard, Maine, Mott, Smith
• Excused—Irish
• Staff—Director Lovering,
• Guests-- Mary Signorelli, Alley Meyer, and Kelsey Crosby from Mr. Kane's
class, Queensbury High School, Kalyn Guyette and Leo Boucher from Glens
Falls High School
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by
Commissioner Smith, to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2007 meeting
and place on file. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence-resolution reappointing Commissioner Mott as a
member of the Town Recreation Commissioner entered and will be acted on
at the first Town Board meeting of 2008.
• Budget Control report as of 11-30-2007 distributed and briefly discussed
Unfinished Business
• Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Update—some work not fully completed so we are
holding back some funds. Punch list created, with some areas scheduled for
completion in the Spring. Project budget reviewed with amounts paid to
date, retainage, and original contract amount. Total project costs are
anticipated to be under budget even though it includes an extra field and
other extras. Director Lovering and Commissioner Conboy given kudos's
by the Commission for a job well done.
• 2008 Adopted Budget—highlights reviewed along with comparison with last
six (6) years budgets – average % increase over years 2002 through 2007
amounted to 5.5%.
• West End Park Project Update—master plan by Jim Miller reviewed.
Director Lovering talked with people about getting approvals from National
Grid for easements. Not likely to happen. Still, we should go forward with
the Park development. Funding sources discussed. Some funding coming
from other projects to be closed, remainder to possibly come from Town's
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Capital Improvement Funds or Recreation Commission sub-division funds.
Next step to get on Town Board Workshop agenda to discuss improvements
and transfer of funds to close out various projects and re-allocate funds to
West End Park Project.
• Chairman LaBombard would like to reopen discussion on swimming
pool/gymnasium project. Director Lovering will put this topic on the
January agenda and future agenda's.
New Business
Committee Reposts
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Monthly Parks and Program Report (Director Lovering)
Registrations for winter programs are underway. All programs as stated in
brochure are "up and running." Skating rinks will be flooded at school and West
End Park.
Executive Session
A Motion by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine at 8:10 to
enter executive session to discuss personnel. All members approved. Out of
executive session by motion of Commissioner Conboy, seconded by
Commissioner Mott at 8:33 pm. All members present approved.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Conboy, seconded by Commissioner Maine to adjourn at
8:35 pm. All members present approved
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman
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