1980-10-27
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QUEENS BURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1980
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of
the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, October 27, 1980, at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman Lyon
called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bly, Champagne, Lavigne, Lyon, Roop, Yasko
and Director Hansen.
ABSENT: Commissioner Howe (ex.)
VISITORS: Lee Tugas (Post Star)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Following review, Commissioner Lavigne moved to approve the
minutes of the September 22, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Bly seconded
the motion, which was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:
The Director updated the Commission regarding the letter to
Mr. and Mrs. Tougas and the subsequent follow up telephone call. Mrs.
Tougas intends to respond to the Commissions suggestion and therefore
the Direcgor will hold off further action until correspondence is
received.
The Commission then discussed the letter from Mr. Jay Levy re-
garding assistance for the Community League. Chairman Lyon explained
that this organization provides a service to community residents
through the Little League program. This organization feels that ex-
pansion of and improvements to the Community Little League fields is
necessary and that the cost to upgrade the facilities is not possible
under their present operating budget. Basically, the Community League
is requesting assistance in the form of financial aid or services to
make some of the needed improvements.
After discussing the request, the Commission had a number of
concerns including the legality of providing assistance. The Director
was instructed to meet with Mr. Levy to get a further breakdown of the
$9,000.00 electrical costs and report back to the Commission at the
next meeting. In addition, Mr. Brennan should be contacted regarding
the legality of giving funds or services to the Community League.
The Director explained the enclosed resolution which will be
presented to the Town Board at the October 28th meeting. Hopefully
the Board will approve the Recreation Department's request to transfer
$100,000.00 from the 1980 Recreation Department Budget (A 7310.300) to
the Recreation Facility-Capital Construction reserve account, H-ll,
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MEDICAL INSURANCE:
The Commission discussed the medical insurance information
handout which would provide immediate medical coverage for participants
of recreation programs. Cool Insurance has estimated the cost of such
a policy for the Town, including the Recreation Department to be in
the neighborhood of $825.00 per year. This type of policy would ex-
clude åports and high risk activities (swimming pool operation) however,
a separate sports accident policy could be purchased to cover these
areas. The Commission instructed the Director to check back with Cool
Insurance concerning a sports accident policy for the Recreation Depart-
ment and report back at the next meeting.
EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
The Commission discussed the Director's Report concerning future
employment guidelines for the Recreation Department. It was the
concensus that such guidelines discriminated unfairly against any
individuals who may be qualified but because of family relationship
should not be considered for employment. It was also pointed out that
such guidelines could be understood and adhered to by the Department,
but should not be written as policy. The Commission did concur that
the Director should have the latitude to hire non-residents as a last
resort based on his judgment and the Recreation Department's needs.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
The Commission reviewed the Director's Report and there was dis-
cussion concerning the Department's Master Plan. Both the Commission
and the Director feel that the Master Plan should be completed as soon
as possible so that decisions regarding lighting, pool repairs and the
neighborhood park concept can be made. The Commission suggested brain-
storming sessions to discuss the areas which should be part of the Master
Plan and Will schedule the first meeting sometime before the next
scheduled Commission meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Commission adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel
and possible land acquisition.
Returning to Open Session and there being no further business the
meeting was adjourned at 9:43 P.M. The next meeting will be held on
Monday, November 24, 1980.