2012-11-13 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY
Minutes of the November 13, 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 7:01 pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Fusco, Goralski, Hewlett, Matthews, Mott, Switzer,White
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Excused-
Staff—Director Steve Lovering, Assistant Director Lori O'Shaughnessy, Program Coordinator Jen Baertschi,
Aquatics Coordinator Gary Crossman
• Guests—None
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Goralski, to approve the minutes from the October 2,
2012 meeting. All members present approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• Series of a-mails between Director Lovering and Officer Geisler regarding damage estimates at West End
Park
• Two Resolutions authorizing intermunicipal agreement with Warren County and Town of Queensbury
concerning development of Rush Pond Way
• Correspondence between Director Lovering and Henry Hess regarding dog parks
• Newspaper article concerning teen charged in stolen van case
• Letter with pictures from Girl Scout Troop 3392 thanking Lori and Steve for use of Gurney Lane Park
during off hours
• Letter and poem written by Shirley Berger showing appreciation for Hovey Pond Park
• Budget Control Report as of 11/06/2012 reviewed and discussed
• Meeting Schedule for 2013 distributed-will need to be redistributed due to wrong dates
Unfinished Business
• Update on proposed new Jenkinsville Maintenance Building— (see file for Construction Observation Report)
construction is progressing well and on schedule. Weekly construction meetings are held each Tuesday and
administered by Ethan Hall. Anticipated this project can be completed in about 10 days
• Update on Gurney Lane Pool repairs—engineering services have been approved and Chazen Companies has
completed review of current conditions and has drafted a set of possible design plans with a set of
corresponding project specifications. The goal is to begin bidding in early February (see file). Discussion on
penalty clause tied to completion date.
• Draft of recommendation to update local law#5-1996 regarding increase of recreation fee and instituting a
commercial fee (see file for draft)
New Business
• Town Board resolution along with supporting documentation, approving the purchase of a 29 acre
parcel that is contiguous to Gurney Lane for a purchase price of$9,275.79
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Commissioner Mott and Director Lovering reviewed meeting with Lake George Land
Conservancy to discuss possible trail sites
• Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and/or reports (see file for complete report)
• Glen Lake Boat Launch improvements
• New sign at entrance to Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
• New Gurney Lane Pavilion location
• Revenue Comparison data from 2007 thru 2012 along with assessment data comparisons from 2005 thru 2012
• Department News and Note for November 2012 regarding financials, programs, personnel, and parks
• Distributed Map of Recreation properties
Adjournment—a motion was made by Commissioner Hewlett, seconded by Commissioner Goralski, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:10 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by
Joseph Fusco, Secretary Lisa Marie White,Chairperson