1980-12-15
QUEENS BURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES Qf MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1980
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of
the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, December 15, 1980, at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury New York. ChairIJlan Lyon
called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bly, Champagne, Lavigne, Lyon, Yasko and
Director Hansen.
ABSENT: Commissioners Howe, Roop (ex.)
VISITORS: Dan Morrell (Town Board) - Jay Levy (Community League)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Following review, Commissioner Champagne moved to approve the
minutes of the November 24, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Bly seconded
the motion, which was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:
Chairman Lyon introduced Mr. Jay Levy, representing the Queensbury
Community League, who was present to answer questions concerning his
organization's request for funding assistance~ Mr. Levy briefly
outlined the history and growth of the Community League and explained
the present need for facility expansion and improvements due to in-
creased participation. He explained the letter from Niagara Mohawk
which detailed the anticipated cost to supply electrical service to
the League fields located behind the Queensbury Elementary School.
The Recreation Commission expressed concern over the accuracy
of the estimated cost for the trenching portion of the electrical
service. The concensus was that the $1,300.00 estimate was high and
additional ways to cut the total electrical cost should be investigated.
Overall, the Recreation Commission endorsed and supported the
Community League program, however, before any assistance was granted,
more information especially from Niagara Mohawk, would have to be
provided. It was suggested that a Community League representative
meet with representatives from the School District, Niagara Mohawk
and the Queensbury Recreation Department to determine more precise
facts and figures regarding the installation of electrical service.
Mr. Levy assured the Commission that he would be in contact with the
individuals mentioned to set up a meeting as soon as possible.
RECREATION MINUTES CONT'D.
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SPORTS ACCIDENT POLICY INVESTIGATION:
The Director explained the letter received from Peg Fish,
(Cool Insurance Agency) which detailed the estimated annual cost
of a sports accident policy for the Queensbury Recreation Department.
After some discussion, the concensus was that such a policy was far
too expensive to consider at this time. Dan Morrell, speaking on
behalf of the Town Board, expressed doubt that the Board would ever
consider such a policy, in light of the present Town liability
coverage and due to Recreation Department programs being voluntary
participation activities.
MEETING DATES FOR 1981:
The Commission reviewed and adopted the schedule of Recreation
Commission meeting dates for 1981.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
The Director's Report was reviewed and after some discussion
concerning winter programs the report was approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:27 P.M. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 1981.