1982-02-22 EXE
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 1982
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commission met to discuss and analyze the special meeting
held on Monday, February 1st, with Mr. and Mrs. Toomey regarding
the possible purchase by the Town of the Lake Sunnyside Pavillion
I property (2.43 acres). The Toomeys relayed that the Pavillion in-
cluding approximately 700' of lake front property is available for
sale (~50, - 60,000.00).
Discussions with the Toomeys revealed that the Pavillion has
suffered from non-use and vandalism. In addition, it was pointed
out that the facility has no rest rooms, is not heated and that
fresh water for drinking, and showers, would have to be pumped
directly from the Lake.
Overall, those present were skeptical regarding the condition
of the Pavillion itself and whether the structure could be used.
Also, the question of water quality was discussed and here again
there were conflicting opinions regarding use as a public swimming
area.
The Commission thanked the Toomeys for their information and
promised to get back to them as soon as possible.
Commissioner Granger relayed information regarding septic systems
and pointed out that the new building/zoning codes for the Town would
not permit, because of proximity to the lake shore, restrooms, on the
property.
Commissioner Champagne, as an area resident, relayed additional
information regarding the Lake's water quality in that during late
summer months alge growth and floating seaweed were evident on the
surface.
The Commission expressed concern about the purchase price of the
property in light of the expected cost to either fix up or totally
rebuild the Pavillion.
After reviewing additional information regarding taxes, assessed
valuation and future potential the Director was asked how this area
might fit in to the Recreation Department's Master Plan. The Director
explained that Gurney Lane was not being used to its maximum potential
and based on the cost to purchase the Toomey property and the condition
of the Pavillion, the development of this property as a swimming area
was not recommended at this time.
Therefore, it was the consensus that due to the neÿative aspects
associated with the property, and based on the Director s recommenda-
tion and the Master Plan, that 11r. Toomey be informed that the Rec-
reation Department was not interested in purchasing his property at
this time.