2012-09-04 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY
Minutes of the September 4, 2012 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury held at
the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairperson White called the meeting to order at 7:02pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco, , Hewlett, Matthews, Mott, Switzer, White
• Excused— Goralski,
• Staff—Director Steve Lovering, Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertchsi
• Guests—
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Matthews,to approve the minutes from the July
31, 2012 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• Post Star articles and pictures of the art workshop at Gurney Lane and the fishing dock constructed by
Eagle Scout Greg Meyers
• Sample of thank you letters and card received from Q-Club participants and parents
• Series of e-mails between Supervisor Stec, Warren County Sheriff Bud York and Director Lovering
regarding vandalism at Hudson Pointe along with replacement cost of damaged signs
• Letter from Elaine Winslow of Hadley-Luzerne Teachers Association regarding fundraiser at Glen Lake
for student undergoing treatment for lymphoma
• Resolution authorizing unpaid medical leave of absence for Richard Whitmore, an employee with
department of Parks and Recreation
• Letter from Director Lovering to Dr. Huntley, Supt of Schools thanking the school district for the use of
facilities, cooperation and assistance provided by school staff
• Budget Control Report as of 08/30/2012 reviewed
Unfinished Busines
• Update on proposed new Jenkinsville Maintenance Building—modification in electrical work will provide a
deduct in costs (see file for Construction Observation Report)
• Update on Rush Pond Bikeway—Town Board resolutions between Schermerhorn and Town regarding particulars
of this project. (see file)
• Update on Gurney Lane Pool repairs—review of work needed to be done
• Supervisor/Commission Meeting update—agenda items discussed
New Business
• 2013 Budget—discussion on 2013 requested budget. A main point revolved around salary increases for non-
union employees of Parks and Recreation and the Commission's recommendation to adjust these salaries. It is
the general consensus of the Commission to recommend to the Town Board a salary adjustment for these non-
union employees who have not had a salary adjustment in three years.
• Hudson River Park for youth baseball—a group wishes to use this field next spring and summer and is willing to
make improvements to this field to accommodate this program. The Commission supports this use.
• Robichaud Property Proposal—donation should be refused since this property has no recreational value
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott reviewed progress thus far
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and/or reports (see file for complete report)—August revenue up 4% ;year to date up 3%
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