1981-12-28
QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission
of the Town of Queensbury, held MOnday, December 28, 1981 at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Commissioner
Lavigne called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bly, Champagne, Lavigne, Roop and
Director Hansen
ABSENT: Commissioner Yasko
VISITORS: Dan MOrrell (Town Board), Lee Tugas (Post Star)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Bly moved to approve the minutes of the November
23rd 1981 meeting. Commissioner Roop seconded the motion which
was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
None.
HOVEY POND DISCUSSION
The Director updated the Commission concerning the status
of Hovey Pond. The ten acre gift by Finch Pruyn was formally
accepted by the Town Board on Tuesday, November 24, 1981. The
Director elaborated on his efforts with the U.S. Soil and Water
Conservation Service regarding possible federal funding for
future development of the pond. This funding is fifty percent
matching funds and is similar to the funds which were used to
develop Havilands Cove.
The Commission expressed concern about Hovey Pond, especially
regarding liability, ice cutting rights and water pollution due to
sewage and inquired from Mr. MOrrell whether the Town had received
satisfactory answers in these areas. Mr. Morrell explained that
the Town Attorney had thoroughly researched the deed and that the
Town Board was satisfied that the property could be accepted with
no strings attached.
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Mr. Morrell inquired whether an ice skating area could be
created at Hovey Pond yet this year. The Director assured Mr. Morrell
and the Commission that the possibility would be investigated and
that if practical, an ice skating area would be created.
PROPOSED MEETING DATES
The Commission discussed the tentative schedule of Recreation
Commission meeting dates for 1982 and suggested some changes due to
holidays in May, November and December. These changes will be
implemented and the finalized schedule be distributed after the
first of the year.
DIRECTORS REPORT
The Director reviewed the monthly report and budget update
sheet and there was discussion concerning how to evaluate usage
at the ski trail at Gurney Lane. Use of a numbering system or
a registration book were suggested but the final decision was
left to the Director.
The Director also explained the field work program which the
department may take advantage of this spring and the Commission
approved.
Mr~ MOrrell advised the Commission the Town Board would
soon be appointing two new members to fill the vacancies which
have existed for some time.
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 9:12 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 25, 1982