1982-01-25
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QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 25, 1982
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, January 25, 1982 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman
Yasko called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENT:
Commissioners Bly, Granger, Lavigne, Little, Roop,
Yasko and Director Hansen
ABSENT:
VISITORS:
Commissioner Chaapagne (ex)
Dan Morrell (Town Board)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Lavigne moved to approve the minutes of the
December 28, 1981 meeting. Commissioner Bly seconded the motion
which was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Director briefly reviewed the Hovey Pond Report which
was enclosed in the monthly packet. The Town Board had requested
an update concerning the status of the Soil and Water Conservation
Service application for the development of water based recreation
at Hovey Pond. The condition of the two-story house which is
also part of the Finch Pruyn gift was also updated.
Councilman MOrrell explained that the Town had offered the
building to the Queensbury Senior Citizen Club as a craft/workshop
area, however the Club has neither accepted nor rejected the offer.
The Commission questioned the reason for starting up services to
the building and it was explained that rather than allow more
damage from cold weather, heat and other services were turned on.
Maintainence was also discussed and it was explained that the
Recreation and Water Departments were working jointly in this area.
Councilman MOrrell questioned future use of the pond for ice
skating and youth hockey and there was discussion regarding whether
the Recreation Department could adequately maintain this area. The
Director explained that the present Recreation Department truck was
too heavy for use on Hovey Pond and that a smaller vehicle/with a
broom rather than a plow} would be better suited for maintaining
this area and the ice rink at Queensbury School.
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MEETING DATES APPROVED
The Commission reviewed and approved the dates for the
Recreation Commission monthly meetings for 1982.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT RESERVE ACCOUNTS
The Commission reviewed the status of the Recreation Depart-
ment's reserve accounts (sheet enclosed) and there were no comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman MOrrell suggested that the Recreation Commission
consider having a Senior Citizen as a member of the Commission.
Those present briefly discussed the idea, however it was pointed
out that the decision for appointing members to the Recreation
Commission belonged to the Town Board and not to the Commission.
The Commission expressed the opinion that if a vacancy did occur,
it was hoped that the most qualified individual, regardless of
age or sex, be appointed. Furthermore, it was pointed out that
having representation on the Recreation Commission from all areas
of Queensbury was extremely important and that this should be a
consideration in the future.
The Commission requested an update concerning the 32 acre
parcel of property adjacent to and north of the Gurney Lane
Recreation Facility. It was explained that since the Department's
initial inquiry concerning possible purchase of this property over
a year ago, there had been no further correspondence. At that
time the Town had the property appraised and based on the appraisal
an offer to purchase had been made. This offer was rejected ~nd
subsequent discussions between the attorneys had been fruitless.
Just recently the owner of the property had contacted the Recre-
ation Department to request use of the access road through Gurney
Lane in order to lumber off the remaining timber. The possible
purchase of the property was discussed at that time and subse-
quently Town Attorney Brennan has renewed negotiations with the
property owners attorney.
DIRECTORS REPORT
The monthly Director's report and the attached budget update
sheet were reviewed and there was some discussion concerning the
vandalism at Gurney Lane and the problem with Recreation Department
vehicles.
The idea of a private organization donating hockey boards to
the Department for use at a yet to be determined rink was discussed
and the Director was instructed to contact Jim Corbet of the
Adirondack Youth Hockey Organization for more details. Adequate
maintenance of ice rinks was also discussed and the Director again
explained the problems with the Department truck and its use for
rink maintenance.
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The Commission requested an update regarding the Department's
request for full time employment for Terry Pratt. To date the
Director has received no correspondence regarding the report dated
10/27/81 which outlined the reasons for and consequences of making
Terry a full time employee. Councilman Morrell suggested that
a letter from the Commission recommending full time employment
would be helpful to the Board in making a decision. Commissioner
Roop made a motion that the Commission Chairman write a letter
urging the Town Board to consider full time employment for this
individual. Commissioner Bly seconded the motion which was unani-
mously approved. .
Commissioner Bly requested an executive session to discuss
possible land acquisition. Returning to open session and there
being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 22nd 1982.