2011-05-03 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the May 3, 2011 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town
of Queensbury held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:04pm Chairman LaBombard
welcomed new Commissioner Wendy Matthews
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, Irish LaBombard, Matthews, Mott, White
• Excused-
• Staff—Director Lovering,
• Guests—Michael Bonn, Queensbury Rowing Center, Eric Irish, government
student
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Mott, to approve the
minutes from the March 1, 2011 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
Michael Bonn member of the Queensbury Rowing Center was introduced by Director
Lovering who gave a brief background on establishing a cooperative environment
between the rowing center and the Commission. Ties to the Saratoga group have been
severed. Queensbury Rowing Center is establishing its own presence on the Hudson.
They are in the process of establishing a "Board". Question and answer session
followed regarding viable rowing activities at this river park.
• Monthly Correspondence
• Copy of resolution appointing Wendy Matthews to the Recreation
Commission
• Copy of letter from Town Attorney to Land Conservancy authorizing 2011
agreement along with copy of resolution
• Copy of memo from Director Lovering to Town Board requesting
occupancy tax funds for three projects totaling $5,250.00 which was
approved by the Town.
• Copy of correspondence from Oncology Staff at Glens Falls Hospital
thanking for the donation in name of Ken Anderson
• Copy of resolution authorizing bids for purchase of new cargo van for
buildings and grounds and truck for parks and recreation. Truck for the
department was approved and will be acquired.
• Copy of e-mail from Sharon Simmonds to Director Lovering regarding
Gurney Lane facility and the fun time she and family had at this sledding
area
• Year to date budget control report dated 4/01/2011 and 4/28/2011
• Parks and Recreation employee roster--winter of 2010-11-not included
since no changes from last month's report
• Letter from Director Lovering to Doug Huntley, Supt of Schools regarding
full program of summer activities using the schools.
• Memo to Mike Bonn regarding concerns we have with the rowing group
using the Hudson River Park and emphasizing these concerns must be
addressed.
Unfinished Business
• Various documentation pertaining to vehicle replacement, bid specifications and
historical data on Parks and Recreation fleet distributed. New truck purchase
approved.
• Communications between Director Lovering and Supervisor Stec regarding the
open laborer position and the need to fill this position, also included at the request
of Commissioner Irish are documents regarding the role and responsibility of the
Commission when it comes to the hiring of employees and where the Town
Board stands on this. Supervisor would like to explore job sharing concept. No
word on this yet. Commission feels very strongly this position needs to be
resolved.
New Business
• Update on Meadowbrook Preserve with supporting documentation showing
progress slowly moving forward. Motion made by Commissioner Irish approving
the contract with Warren County Soil and Water with signage assembly at a cost
not to exceed $1500. Seconded by Commissioner Conboy. All members approved
• Update on Summer programs and facilities changes in hours of operation of
pool at Gurney Lane and lack of school pool during the summer discussed.
• Concession Vendor at Ridge Jenkinsville Park—discussion on contracting with
private vendor to operate a concession stand with various restrictions and 15% of
profits going to Commission
• Creation of new committee discussion for meeting with Town Supervisor on a
regular basis
• Motion by Mott seconded by Irish to approve salary schedule as submitted and
reviewed. All members approved.
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe & Quality Cycling
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports—see Department News and Notes
Adjournmenta Motion was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by
Commissioner Matthews to adjourn at 8:57 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman