01-07-2014 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the January 7, 2014 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 7:05pm
Roll Call:
• Present—Lloyd Mott, Wendy Matthews, Judy Goralski, Lisa White, Greg Hewlett, Todd Eicher
• Excused —Jennifer Switzer,
• Staff— Steve Lovering, Lori O'Shaughnessy, Jen Baertschi
2.) Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Hewlett motioned to approve the December 3, 2013 minutes, seconded by Commissioner
White; all members approved
3.) Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
a.) Monthly Correspondence:
• Letter to Glen and Gary Freiberger regarding the Rush Pond Way trails requesting an easement on their
property. There has not been a reply yet.
• Mountain Mayhem Soccer Tournament requested to use Ridge/Jenkinsville Park on May 10, 2014 -
good event grows every year.
• Resolution for Occupancy Funds for the Queensbury Recreation Department (QRD) expenditures for
2014: brochures, family and youth programs, park beautification supplies and Jenkinsville events.
• Employee Rooster for winter much smaller than summer; basketball, Mat Rats and swimming continue
to be popular.
b.) Budget Control —discussion
4.) Unfinished Business
a) Gurney Lane Pool meeting with engineers (Chazen) and representatives from Paterson and Steves
(contractor). Director Lovering will be emphasize the importance of meeting a deadline to avoid
opening the pool late.
b) Winter recreation (Parks and Programs): Basketball numbers up for the holiday camp, many good
programs planned for February break. There is a lot of Queensbury Union Free School District
(QUFSD) involvement especially WHBI and QES. Flyers go home with students and are available on
the QRD website.
Discussed QUFSD grant and their desire to involve the QRD
5.) New Business
a) 2014 QRD Goals: discussion of possible goals for the upcoming year for the QRD and the
parks. Water quality at Hovey Pond, Freedom Park, and discussion of how to get the word out to
more people in the community and visitors about the free offerings at the various parks. For
example encouraging an organization (runners club, biking club)to hold an event a one of the
parks for exposure to new users.
b) 2014 QRC meeting dates
c) New Town Board Members: a discussion about reaching out to the newly elected members of
the Queensbury Town Board and educate them about all the different QRD programs and
facilities.
6.) Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe and Quality Cycling Bylaws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
7.) Additional Information and Reports —
Adjournment—A motion was made by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Hewlett to adjourn at
8:14. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Judith Goralski Wendy Matthews
Commissioner Chairman