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1980-01-28 QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 28, 1980 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury, held Monday, January 28, 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 & Director Hansen ABSENT: Commissioner Howe VISITORS: Kathy Kathe (Post Star) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following review, Commissioner Bly moved to approve the minutes of the December 17, 1979 meeting. Commissioner Roop seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS The Director explained the letter from Mrs. Haggerty, (Youth Bureau Director), concerning the planned meeting to discuss the Warren County Busing Progra~. The Director will attead the meeting and represent the Town of Queensbury. The Queensbury Recreation Commission's schedule of monthly meeting dates for 1980 was reviewed and accepted with the December change. The Post Star and all Town Board Members have received a copy and in addition a copy has been posted at the Town Clerk's Office. Commissioners Bly and Yasko were informed that their present terms of appointment with the Rècreation Commission were due to expire on February 27, 1980. The Director requested that both individuals contact the Town Clerk prior to that date so that an appropriate resolution concerning reappointment could be prepared. The Director relayed information concerni~g his meeting with three representatives from the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company. It had been mentioned that the Recreation Department might be interested in a long term lease of the 7 acres of property behind the fire house, and this meeting was set up to further discuss that possibility. The representatives of the fire company are in favor of such an arrangement, (long term lease), in hopes of creating a neighborhood park for area residents. A ball diamond, semi-permanent playground apparatus, and a basketball/all purpose hard surfaced area were discussed at the meeting by the Director. Fire company personnel are concerned with liability coverage, special event usage and some sort of reimbursement to· help defray taxes. Page 2 The Commission authorized the Director to investigate further, and ~o continue discussing the matter with representatives from the fire company. The Director also relayed the information concerning a meeting with a small group of Senior Citizens who are interested in organizing an area Senior Citizen Club. The group feels that the needs of many Queensbury Senior Citizens are not being satisfied at the present time. The group has requested financial and organizational help from the Town, (Recreation Dep~r~ment), in hopes of getting such a club started. The Director agreed to assist those present, however, it was pointed out that determining the size of the population, (number of Seniors), and to what extent their needs were not being satisfied was of primary concern. If it was determined that a large number of Queensbury Senior Citizens were not being served, then the Recreation Department would be happy to help organize a community Senior Citizen Club. The Commission felt that within the Town, a number of small Senior Citizen Clubs, (John Burke, Robert Garden, etc.), presently exist and that before starting a new organization that some coordination with these organizations be established. Commissioner Champagne pointed out that the John Burke group, for example, presently has an active group and a usable facility, and it was suggested that coordination with them might prevent unnecessary duplication. DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director's Report was briefly reviewed and there was some dis- cùssion concerning vandalism at the ice area. It was reported that a ski trip was conducted on Saturday, January 23, with 11 individuals participating. Ski conditions at other areas are still not satisfactory, and until the situation changes, no additional trips will be planned. The Commission was concerned about the $1.00 figure for those non- residents who participate in the Men's O~en Gym Program. It was explained that this charge was instituted to help defray the additional supervisory and equipment costs which are now necessary because two gyms are being used on Thursday evening. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon the Director's request, the Commission adjourned to Executive Session to discuss possible land acquisition. Returning to open session, and there,being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.