1983-03-28
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MARCH 28, 1983
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, March 28, 1983 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New· York. Director
Hansen, acting as temporary Chairman, called the meeting to order
at 7:45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Bly, Granger, Little, Roop, Teti and
Director Hansen
ABSENT:
Commissioners Champagne (ex.), Yasko (ex.)
VISITORS:
B. Monahan, D. Morrell (Town Board) J. Schonberg
(Post Star), and T. Martin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Granger moved to approve the minutes of the
January 24, 1983 meeting. Commissioner Bly seconded the motion
which was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Director introduced Tom Martin, who has been appointed to
the Recreation Commission effective in April, replacing Mr. Yasko.
The Director briefly reviewed some of the information con-
tained in the monthly packet, including: the 1983 Warren County
bussing grant sheet, the State of New York Department of Health
letter and Commissioner Yasko's resignation letter.
There was some concern and discussion regarding the Department
of Health's letter about Gurney Lane. In terms of public safety,
the Director assured the Commission that Gurney Lane was operated
at or above the standard set by the Health Department.
1982 BUDGET ANALYSIS
The Commission reviewed the 1982 end-of-year Recreation De-
partment Budget Update and were pleased the Department stayed
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within the estimates. The Commission commented on the overages
in the line items; insurance and utilities, and it was explained
that the budget figures adopted by the Board were lower than those
submitted in the original Department budget.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Morrell relayed a request from some local residents
concerning the possibility of the TOwn declaring the week of April
4-9th as Amateur Wrestling Week. Considering that the Recreation
Department had previously offered a 12 week peewee wrestling pro-
gram which culminates on April 9th with a tournament, the Com-
mission was in favor of giving its endorsement to this idea.
However, it was pointed out that only the Town Board could make
such a resolution and D. Morrell promised to relay the Commission's
comments at the upcoming Board meeting.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The enclosed Director's Report was reviewed and there was some
discussion regarding winter programs and how the lack of normal
winter weather affected program attendance.
The Commission commented on the Senior Citizen trips and there
was discussion on how individuals register and who may attend.
Commissioner Teti pointed out that the trips were available to all
seniors who reside in the,Tbwn and not just those who were members
of a specific senior club. The latter idea is a misconception which
many seniors have and Commissioner Teti wondered if there was any
way to remedy this situation. It was suggested, in the future that
the flyer for such trips state the trip is open to any senior in
the Town and that you do not have to be a member of a senior citizen
club. The Director assured the Commission that this could and
would be so stated from now on.
The Director requested an executive session to discuss personnel
matters and possible land acquisition.
The Commission returned to open session and there being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. The next
meeting will be held on Monday, April 25, 1983.