1987-08-17
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1987
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, August 17, 1987, at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman
Granger called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bly, Granger, Lemery and Simmonds,
Councilwoman Monahan, Director Hansen and Secretary wilson
ABSENT: Commissioners LaBombard (Ex.), Lettus (Ex.) and Teti (Ex.)
VISITORS: Mrs. William D. Hall
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Lemery moved to approve the minutes of the July 20,
1987 meeting. Commissioner Simmonds seconded the motion and after
polling all Commissioners the motion was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM VISITORS
Chairman Granger acknowledged Mrs. Brady's correspondence which
was included in the monthly packet and relayed that this was just
one of many favorable comments received from the public with regard
to the programs and facilities which the Department offered this
past season.
Mrs. William D. Hall, representing the North Queensbury Rescue
Squad, voiced her organization's concern with the summer playground
at the firehouse location. The Rescue Squad is quite apprehensive
regarding a number of items including; the safety of playground
children especially when emergency vehicles arrive and depart the
area, playground participants crossing Route 9L and the use of the
building as a play area. Mrs. Hall also pointed out that, on occasion,
the Department's playground equipment has been left in front of the
building and this too was of concern.
Chairman Granger, on behalf of the Commission, mentioned that
the playground program had ended and that, problems of this nature
should be brought to the attention of the Recreation Director as
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soon as they occur. The Chairman reiterated that the Department
is also concerned with the safety of playground participants and
will take whatever steps necessary, in the future, to insure their
well-being. Chairman Granger thanked Mrs. Hall for her concern
and assured her that the Department will investigate the situation
and correspond with the Rescue Squad regarding a solution at a later
date.
SITE DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Chairman Granger reported to the Commission regarding the
August 14th meeting (Town Representatives and R. Leaver, LA Group)
and distributed a list of possible recreation facilities which have
been proposed for both the Ridge Road Park and the Gurney Lane
Recreation Area.
The Commission discussed the list of facilities and also talked
about the time schedule and the financial aspects of each project.
Councilwoman Monahan mentioned the need to address the situation
of Senior Citizen usage and handicapped access to all recreation
facilities.
Commissioner Bly expressed concern with regard to the Architect
and Town Representatives and who was responsible to design and plan
the park facilities and was assured that the LA Group was performing
as expected.
The Chairman concluded the discussion regarding Gurney Lane and
Ridge Road and pointed out that additional comments and suggestions
regarding these facilities should be relayed through the Director
to the Town Board and/or the Architect.
The Hovey Pond project was briefly discussed and Councilwoman
Monahan reported that negotiations with the adjacent property owner
were proceeding favorably.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Granger reported on the upcoming joint School/Commission
meeting in September.
Ex-Commissioner Martin's participation, as an area resident,
on the Hovey Pond Committee was questioned, and the Chairman agreed
to investigate the legality of his continued participation.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director reviewed his written monthly report highlighting
the summer program schedule, the Ridge Road Park project and the
Hovey Pond permit extension.
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The Director pointed out that 1988 preliminary Department
budget figures were due to the Supervisor by September 4th and ,
mentioned that comments/suggestions from Commissioners were welcomed.
Chairman Granger relayed specifics regarding his recent meeting
with the Town Board on recreation-related matters and pointed out
a number of instances where action by the Town Board was still pending.
Among the topics discussed at the meeting were the Director's title
change, the Recreation Commission's responsibilities under Town
Law with regard to employment, additional funding requests in the
Department's budget, and a formalized agreement between the School
and the Town for the use of School facilities.
Commissioner Bly requested an Executive Session on the topic
of land acquisition at 8:27 P.M. Commissioner Lemery seconded the
motion and after polling the Commission, the motion was unanimously
approved.
Returning to open session at 8:59 P.M., and there being no
further business, the Commission adjourned at 9:02 P.M. The next
meeting will be held on Monday, September 21st at 7:30 P.M.
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Minutes prepared by Harry R. Hansen, Director
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