2012-06-05 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY
Minutes of the June 5, 2012 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at the Town
of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chair Pro Tern Fusco called the meeting to order at 7:03pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco, Goralski, Hewlett, Matthews
• Excused— Mott, Switzer, White
• Staff—Director Lovering,Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy
• Guests—None
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Goralski, seconded by Commissioner Matthews„to approve the minutes from the May
1, 2012 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• Letter from Jennifer S. Switzer requesting consideration in becoming a member of the Recreation
Commission
• Copy of Resolution of Town Board appointing Jennifer Switzer to Recreation Commission
• Copy of Memo to Town Board requesting funding for maintenance work at two of our area parks
totaling$31,000, and copies of intended resolutions authorizing these expenditures
• Letter to High School Principal Orr from Director Lovering thanking her for her assistance with volunteer
members of 2012 Senior Class in performing park clean up at Gurney Lane
• Budget Control Report as of 06/01/2012 reviewed
• Monthly meeting schedule for the Commission reviewed along with revised membership list and committee
assignments
Unfinished Busines
• Update on proposed new Jenkinsville Maintenance Building by Director Lovering--Meeting took place between
Director Lovering, Contractor, and Architect to discuss construction particulars. Town needs to review contract
and sign in order for project to commence
• Sub-division fee increase update—Supervisor is supportive of proposal and will submit to Town Board following
established procedure for changing Town Law. Director Lovering will put together info for Town Board to
consider in order to implement the sub-division fee
New Business
• Summer Brochure—Great job by Lori, Steve and staff in putting together this brochure with wonderful, and an
abundance of program opportunities for our community
• Park Repair Projects—reviewed (Gurney Lane and Freedom Park)
• Supervisor/Commission Meeting—agenda items discussed
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and/or reports(see file for complete report)
• Revenue comparison data by year 2007 through May 2012 reviewed
• Assessment comparison data by year 2005 through May 2012 reviewed
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett,to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Joseph Fusco, Secretary and Lisa Marie White, Chairperson
Chair, Pro Tern