2009-11-10 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the November 10, 2009 regular meeting of the Queensbury Parks and
Recreation Commission held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference
Room
Chairman Irish called the meeting to order at 7: OOpm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott, White
• Excused—Conboy
• Staff—Director Lovering,
• Guests—none
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Maine , seconded by Commissioner Mott , to
approve the minutes from the October 6, 2009 meeting. All members present
approved. Commissioner LaBombard would like the record to show
Commissioner White did an outstanding job in conducting the meeting in the
absence of Chairman Irish.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
o E-mail from Howard Raymond to Director Lovering regarding
improvements to Feeder Canal Park
• Budget Control Report as of 11/05/2009 distributed
• Employee Roster Report as of 11/02/2009 distributed
Unfinished Business
• Gurney Lane Master Plan reviewed. The draft presented last month has a
couple of minor changes which were explained by Director Lovering. One
approach to this project would be to upgrade existing facilities and then
build new areas of the plan as funding becomes available. Discussion on
amphitheater stage and possible related costs. Motion by Commissioner
LaBombard , seconded by Commissioner Maine to approve the Gurney Lane
Master Plan as presented. All members present approved.
• Feeder Canal Park Grant Project-work on this project is pretty much
completed with grading and lawn areas, picnic tables and benches
walkways, and fencing adding to the beauty of this park.
• Glen Lake Dock/Hydrant Project-successfully completed at the end of
October at an estimated cost of$20,500.
• Queensbury Rowing Club—discussion as to whether to continue with this
organization for the 2010 season. To be placed on December agenda for
further discussion.
New Business
• Directors Recommendations on 2010 Parks Priority List Director Lovering
presented to Commission his recommendations for projects both short and
long term (see file for list). Commission consensus is the list generated by
Director Lovering is supported by the Commission and should be used as we
go forward in 2010.
Committee Reposts
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information/ Parks and Program Report—very comprehensive
report prepared by Director and Assistant Director was reviewed.
Adjournment- A Motion made by Commissioner Mott, seconded by
Commissioner Maine to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm . All members present
approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Doug Irish
Secretary Chairman