2008-04-01 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the April 1, 2008 regular meeting held at the Town of Queensbury
Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, LaBombard, Maine, Mott
• Excused—Irish
• Staff—Director Lovering
• Guests—Councilman Montesi
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Mott, to
approve the minutes from the February 5, 2008 meeting. All members present
approved.
Annual Organizational Meeting—Election of Officers and/or committee
assignments:
• Chairman—motion made by Commissioner Maine to nominate
Commissioner LaBombard as Commission Chair for the 2008 year.
Seconded by Commissioner Mott. All members present approved.
• Vice Chairman—motion made by Commissioner Mott to nominate
Commissioner Conboy as Vice Chair for the 2008 year. Seconded by
Commissioner Maine. All members present approved.
• Secretary—motion made by Commissioner Maine to nominate
Commissioner Fusco as Secretary for the 2008 year. Seconded by
Commissioner Mott. All members present approved.
• Committee Assignments-suggestion by Chairman LaBombard to leave the
committee assignments as listed however to remove Ms. Smith from any
assignments since she is longer a member of the Commission.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Monthly Correspondence
• Copy of letter to Supervisor Stec from William White regarding support and
need for recreation center. A brief discussion took place.
• Series of e-mails to and from Supervisor Stec, Director Lovering and Susan
Combs regarding a dog park.
• Editorial in the Post Star and a letter to the editor regarding dog parks being
a bad idea.
• Resolution adopted by the Town Board on March 17, 2008 authorizing the
purchase of new rotary mower under New York State Contract for use by
Recreation Department.
Budget Control Report as of March 26, 2008 distributed and reviewed and briefly
discussed.
Unfinished Business
• West End Park Update—project is in a holding pattern at the present time.
Director Lovering reviewed the schematic drawings done to date. Jim
Miller will complete some drawings upon return from vacation. No word
from National Grid on purchase or use of their adjacent property.
(Supervisor Stec has opened talks with them). It is hoped that by the end of
month we will be back on schedule as updated on the time line which was
distributed.
• Community Center Project Discussion—several discussion meetings with
representatives of the Y, Hospital, and school took place. Chairman
LaBombard reviewed with Commission the summary of some of these
meetings.
• The need for another pool and gym is evident. However, without
unanimous Town Board support, the question is, should we proceed?
• Lengthy discussion on needs, and process in order to get a project
started. To what degree do we get other organizations (YMCA,
Hospital etc.) support and involved in usage?
• Next step: Get Town Board involved, keep organizations "in the
loop". Begin to develop community support lists, develop a
conceptual schematic with approximate square footage.
• Councilman Montesi will brief the Town Board on need, and what the
Recreation Commission's next steps will be toward accomplishing the
goal of a new recreation center.
New Business
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Monthly Parks and Program Report-verbally submitted by Director Lovering
and reviewed. Summer programs being developed, summer employment lists
being developed, softball leagues taking shape. Department is extremely busy with
these tasks. Summer brochure should be ready by mid to latter part of May.
Ridge/Jenkinsville should be ready for usage by mid summer. Director Lovering
would like to get several mowing's completed before opening field for use.
Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Mott
to adjourn at 8:47 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman