2007-06-05 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the June 5, 2007 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Supervisor's Conference Room.
Chairman Jack LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm
Present: Commissioners Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Smith
Excused: Commissioners Conboy, Mott
Staff Present: Director Lovering, Program Specialist O'Shaughnessy
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by
Commissioner Smith to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2007 meeting with the
following amendment: Commissioners absent will be shown as excused absences. All
members present approved as amended.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Summer brochure was noted as exceptional. Kudos's to Lori for efforts.
• You Grow Girl program also noted as a well received addition to our programs.
Kudos's again to Lori and to Commissioner Mott for planting the seeds.
• E-mail to Town Board regarding need for authorization to approve change orders
within reasonable limits. Much discussion on this topic regarding the level of
confidence and trust needed from the Town Board in terms of not abusing this
authorization. The project needs to keep moving forward.
• Letter to Sandy Boucher of West Glens Falls Emergency Squad regarding the
quick action of squad members, at an adult softball game, responding to an injury.
• Invitation from American Legion to attend Memorial Day services at Hovey
Pond.
• Budget report as of 5/28/07
• Departments employee roster to date
Unfinished Business
• West End Park Project discussion—need for resolution to move some funding
back creating a project account.
• Ridge/Jenkinsville bids—site work bid awarded to J.H. Maloy, Inc. of
Loudonville, NY in the amount of$659,000. Copies of Town Board resolution
distributed. Also a preliminary project budget.
• Alcohol consumption policy discussed (see file for copy). Motion by
Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve wording as
recommended. All members present approved.
New Business
• Creation of a Dog Park was briefly discussed. A review of past
correspondence took place. A plan to invite Ms. Combs to a later meeting
was discussed.
• Discussion on a community gardening venture as proposed as a possibility by
Councilman Sanford. Several pros and cons were discussed.
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
Program flyers distributed as part of packet.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Maine to enter
executive session to discuss personnel issues at 8:15 pm. All members approved. Out of
executive session at 8:22 pm by motion of Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commission
Smith. All members present approved.
Adjournment:
A motion made by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard to
adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm all members present approved.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman