2012-07-31 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY
Minutes of the July 31, 2012 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at the
Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairperaon White called the meeting to order at 7:02pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco„ Hewlett, Goralski, Matthews, Mott, Switzer,White
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Excused—
Staff— Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertchsi
• Guests—Councilman John Strough
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Matthews,to approve the minutes from the June 5,
2012 meeting. All members present approved.
It was agreed by all to begin with New Business since Councilman Strough was present:
New Business
• Rush Pond Bikeway—proposal by Councilman John Strough. Councilman Strough reviewed Rush Pond Trail
Concept in greater detail from 8 years ago when he started this project to the current date (with handouts). See file for
documents. Discussion took place with many questions and answers. A motion was then made by Commissioner Fusco
to accept and support the proposal as explained by Councilman Strough,whereas Richard Schermerhorn would develop
over 2,000 feet of trail known as Rush Pond Way as explained in the documents provided. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Mott and Commissioners began discussion on the motion. Commissioners Hewlett and Switzer felt there
should be amendments to the motion that Commissioner Fusco thought was the purview of the Town Board and that
the board would address these items accordingly before going forward with this project. Since an agreement could not
be reached on the wording of the motion, Commissioner Fusco withdrew his motion. A second motion was then made
by Commissioner Hewlett that the Recreation Commission approve Councilman's Strough's agreement with Mr.
Schermerhorn to accept construction of 2,000 lineal feet of the Rush Pond Trail in lieu of the required recreation fees,
with the understanding that a "memorandum of understanding" is completed to address issues of liability, nature of
construction and duration of easement as it relates to this section of trail. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
Switzer. There was discussion and all members present approved the resolution to accept Councilman Strough's
proposal.
• Gurney Lane Pool Update by Assistant Director O'Shaughnessy
• Supervisor/Commission Meeting—agenda items and possible date August 22 or August 28
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• Letter from Southern Adirondack Audubon Society regarding monofilament line recycling effort
• Rush Pond Way trail development a-mails between Director Lovering and Councilman John Strough
• Budget Control Report as of 07/25/2012 reviewed
Unfinished Busines
• Update on proposed new Jenkinsville Maintenance Building
• Review of Summer Programs by Assistant Director O'Shaughnessy
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott reviewed several brochures and progress the committee is
making thus far.
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and/or reports(see file for complete report)
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett,to adjourn the
meeting at 8:25 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Joseph Fusco, Secretary Lisa Marie White, Chairperson