12-03-2013 Queensbury Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
DECEMBER 2013 MINUTES
Minutes of the December 3, 2013 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury
held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 7:O1pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lloyd Mott, Wendy Matthews, Judy Goralski, Jennifer Switzer, Lisa White, Greg Hewlett,
Todd Eicher
• Excused —
• Staff— Steve Lovering, Gary Crossman, Jen Baertschi
• Guests —QHS students observing the meeting for a government class
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2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Matthews motioned to approve the October 1, 2013 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Hewlett; all members approved
Commissioner Matthews motioned to approve the November 12, 2013 minutes, seconded by
Commissioner Goralski; all members approved
An article was enclosed in the December 3, 2013 meeting packet titled "Actions that can be taken with a
quorum .
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
• Budget transfer made and approved by the Queensbury Town Board.
• Approval of the appointment of Todd Eicher as a Commissioner on the Recreation Commission.
b.) Budget Control —discussion
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Gurney Lane Pool repair project documents are being reviewed for completeness by Chazen
Engineering and the town's attorney in order to be executed by town supervisor
5.) New Business
a) 2013 Revenue of fees report through May 2013 —September 2013. Discussion of the programs and the
revenue and several programs.
b) 2013-14 Winter/Spring brochure; all agreed the program offerings were outstanding and the brochure
was visually appealing.
c) It was agreed that commissioners should meet with the new town board
d) Discussion the recent article in The Post Star newspaper regarding the collaboration of the Town of
Queensbury Recreation Department the City of Glens Falls Recreation Department.
6.) Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling—Discussed current fund drive and budget
• Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
7.) Additional Information and Reports —
• Photographs taken at Hovey Pond on November l O'h 2013 of the Veteran's Day ceremony that appeared
in the The Post Star
• Glen Lake storm water and sediment prevention project; Queensbury Highway crew helped to finish the
project which was overseen by Warren County Soil and Water.
• Trees were cut at West End to prevent vandalism and to lessen the amount of pine needles
• Gurney Lane fall hours were discussed
• A bridge was built on the Faith Bible Institute property.
• QHS students were invited to ask questions
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Eicher to adjourn at
7:52. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman