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1980-09-22 QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held Monday, September 22, 1980, at the Gurney Lane Recreation Area and the Queensbury Town Office Build- ing, Queensbury, New York. Initially, the Recreation Commission met at 6:15 P.M. at Gurney Lane to discuss and look at the swimming pool and the adJoin- ing facilities (picnic area, pavilion, play apparatus area and rest room facilities). The Commission was concerned with a number of problems at Gurney Lane including; the slipperiness of the pool deck, the water run off problem and the upgrading of the rest room/shower facilities. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tougas, Geer Road, Hudson Falls, were on hand and had requested to address the Commission regarding the pool deck situation. Keith Tougas, age 7, had slipped and been injured earlier this year while leaving the swimming pool area (see accident report - July 21, 1980. His parents were concerned about the situation and requested to know what was being done. It was explained that the action of chlorinated water on a painted asphalt surface created the slippery condition and that new types of paint, sand mixed in with the paint and even strips of rubber matting had all been tried as possible remedies, without success. The Recreation Commission assured Mr. and Mrs. Tougas that one of the reasons for tonight's meeting was to view the situation and plan a course of action to correct the problem as soon as possible. Mrs. Tougas also explained that the family insurance coverage had not reimbursed her totally for Keith's accident and wondered about the Town's insurance coverage and possible reimbursement. The Director explained that the Town carries only liability insurance for participants of Recreation Department programs and activities. Inasmuch as the Recreation Commission had never received such a request for reimburse- ment, additional time to discuss possible alternatives was requested. The Director will review the Town's insurance policy and will contact Mr, and Mrs. Tougas at a later date. The Director explained and showed the Commission the problem areas of the pool and it was the concensus that changes would have to be made before next season. The pool apron was judged to be too steep in some areas and excessive paint peeling (pool surface) was also obvious. The water run off problem from both the Pond Hill and the equipment/pavilion area was also discussed and it was the Commission's suggestion that an Engineer be contacted to help with a possible remedy. RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES CONT'D. Page 2 The need for a urinal in the men's restroom and showers was also discussed, and here again, the Commission agreed that these items were necessary. Overall, the swimming pool facility was judged to. be in need of repairs and maintenance and that if possible some of the work should be done this fall. The Commission returned to the Queensbury Town Office Building where Chairman Lyon called the meeting to order at 7:28 P,M. PRESENT: Commissioners B1y, Champagne, Howe, Lavigne, Lyon, Roop, Yasko and Director Hansen. ABSENT: None VISITORS: Leå Tugas, (Post Star) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Following a brief review, Commissioner Roop moved to approve the minutes of the July 28, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Howe seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Inasmuch as a quorum was not present at the August 25, 1980 meeting, there were no official minutes to approve. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: The Director briefly reviewed the letter from the Robert Garden's Sociables Club which was enclosed in the monthly packet. The Senior Trip to the Adirondack Museum was discussed at length and the Commission was concerned about the financing for this and future trips. The Director explained the Recreation Department's committment to the Que ens bury Senior Citizen Club and suggested how future trips should be planned. However, these trips should be paid for as much as possible by those who wish to participate. The Commission also suggested that future trips use school busses and a bag/box lunch, rather than a sit down mea 1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: The Director's Report was reviewed and the two new programs which were being offered by the Department were explained. Both programs are paid for by the user/participants and there is no cost to the Department. The Director explained that the monthly budget recap was missing because the Bookkeeping Department was busy on the 1981 Budget. RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES CONT'D. Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commission adjourned to Executive Session to discuss the Recreation Department's 1981 Budget, personnel and possible land acquisition. Returning to Open Session and there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned ac/9:03 P.M. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 27, 1980.