1982-04-26
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
APRIL 26, 1982
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation. Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, April 26, 1982 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman
Vasko called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Champagne, Granger, Little, Roop,
Vasko and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
VISITORS:
Commissioner Bly
Councilmen Morrell and Monahan, Lee Tugas (Post Star)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Champagne moved to approve the minutes of the March
22, 1982 meeting. Commissioner G~anger seconded the motion which
was unanimously approved.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Director temporarily assumed chairmanship of the meeting
and requested nominations for the position of chairman and vice-
chairman of the Recreation Commission for a period of one year (April
1982 - April 1983). Commissioner Roop nominated Commissioner Vasko
as chairman and it was seconded by Commissioner Granger. The no-
minations were closed and Commissioner Vasko was unanimously elected
for another year.
Commissioner Little was then nominated by Commissioner Champagne
and seconded by Commissioner Roop for the position of vice-chairman
and after nominations were closed, was subsequently elected unanimous-
ly.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Director briefly reviewed and explained the request by
Prospect School for use of Gurney Lane. Due to the situation with
only one swimming pool, Mrs. Cohen has withdrawn the School's request
for use of the Gurney Lane facility.
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL AND SWIM LESSOO UPDATE
The Director updated the Commission regarding the school pool
and the subsequent investigation of other swimming facilities as
alternatives this summer. The school pool will definitely be
closed and will not be available. other possible outdoor and in-
door facilities including the YMCA pool, the Glens Falls School
Pool, Glen Lake and Paradise Lake are either not available or
being used and cannot accomodate the Recreation Department's needs.
Therefore, the Director recommended that the Department make use
of the Gurney Lane Recreation Facility for swimming lessons and
the open swim program. The majority of "learn to swim" lessons
can be adequately taught at the facility with only a minimum of
inconvenience to the participants and in reality this is the only
alternative.
The Commission had questions regarding tiny tot and beginner
lessons and were assured that Gurney Lane, with its shallow areas,
was an ideal facility for such lessons. The Commission also ex-
pressed concern with the safety aspect and inquired what precautions
would be taken. The Director pointed out that shallow and deep
areas wer~sep&rated by ropes and it was explained that each group
of 10 children were supervised by an adequate member of instructors
and assistants.
The Commission åfterdiscussing the matter approved the Director's
recommendation and authorized the use of Gurney Lane for swimming
lessons.
DIRECTŒ'SREPOOT
The Director's report and monthly budget update was presented
and there were comments regarding the Senior Citizen trip and the
new Recreation Commissioner to be appointed by the Town Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:14 p.m. the next meeting will be held on Monday, May 24, 1982.