1979-11-26
QUEENS BURY RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 1979
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the
Town of Queensbury, held MOnday, November 26, 1979, at the Queensbury
Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York. Chairman Lyon called the
meeting to order at 7:42 P. M.
Present: Commissioners Lavigne, Lyon, Roop, Yasko & Director Hansen
Absent: Commissioners B1y (ex), Champagne (ex), Howe
Visitors: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Following review, Commissioner Roop moved to approve the minutes of
the September 24, and October 25, 1979, meetings. Commissioner Yasko
seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
DIVISION FOR YOUTH FUNDING RECAP
The Director briLéf1y explained the Divis,ion for Youth FmldingRecap
Sheet which was initially given to the Town Board. The information was
requested by M. Brandt, as a means of keeping the Town Board up-to-date
on the status of the Department's annual request for funding from the
New York State Division for Youth.
WINTER PROGRAM UP-DATE
The Recreation Commission was apprised of the status of the winter
programs, most of which will begin on December 15, 1979. Personnel to
supervise these programs are being interviewed and hired, and all
necessary equipment and supplies have been ordered. .Changes and improvements
which are planned for the ice skating area were explained and discussed.
The Commission suggested that Doug Neely or Carl Garb be contacted concerning
the use of brooming equipment for the ice rink.
The adult men's basketball program was discussed and the Director
explained that this year there are two open gym nights available: One for
those 30 and older, and one for those l8 and older. This was done primarily
because of the need to separate the age 'groups in terms of ability, but
also because of the large crowds which seem to enjoy this program.
1979 RECREATION BUDGET REVIEW
The Director explained that the amount of funds initially budgeted in
the areas of personnel, supplies and materials in 1979 Recreation
Department Budget, would probably be exceeded before December 31, 1979.
Due to the additional satellite playground programs which were conducted
this summer, and based on the fact that the Department will now make and
maintain an ice-skating area, rather than contracting it out, these
additcLonal expenditures were not reflected in the 1979 Budget. The Town
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Board has been alerted concerning this situation, and the Director has
requested that additional funds, to carry the Department through 1979,
be appropriated.
The Director also explained the propared resolution to the Town
Board requesting that the $8,000. OO'-amount in A7310. 300 be encumbered
and placed in a reserve account. R-3. for future recreation development.
The Commission requested the Director prepare an updated recap of
the revenue accounts which the Department presently has put away for
future recreation development.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Commission reviewed the Director's Report and there were no
comments.
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 9:15 P.M. The next meeting will be held on
Monday, December 17, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.