2009-02-03 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the February 3, 2009 regular meeting of the Queensbury Recreation
Commission held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Vice Chairman Conboy called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Roll Call:
• Present— Conboy, Fusco, Maine, Mott, White
• Excused— Irish, LaBombard
• Staff—Director Lovering
• Guests--None
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Mott, seconded by Commissioner Maine, to
approve the minutes from the January 6, 2009 meeting. All members present
approved.
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• E-mail from Director Lovering to Michael Oleary regarding
basketball tournament. Brief discussion—no tournament will be held
this year.
• Letter from Supervisor Stec to the Franklins regarding donation of
real property (50 plus acres) of West Mountain Road. Question
asked—who would actually own this property, and thereby be
responsible for upkeep, the Town or the Recreation Commission?
• Series of e-mails regarding the Glen Lake dry hydrant and the Post
Star newspaper article about the fire, mentioning the dry hydrant was
unusable due to silt buildup. General feeling is Bay Ridge Fire
Company is responsible for maintaining this hydrant.
• Series of e-mails regarding the South Queensbury lease cancelation
and copy of resolution authorizing termination of lease agreement.
• Year to date Budget Report dated 1/30/2009. Brief question and answer
session regarding this report
Unfinished Business
Organization meeting will be next month. Three (3) officer positions will be
open along with committee assignments. Brief explanations of function of
committees were reviewed by Director Lovering.
New Business
• Ridge/Jenkinsville Field Use—Draft Fee Schedule was reviewed as
submitted by Director Lovering. Levels of user categories were, and are an
important consideration. Also separate fee for use of concession area.
Several suggestions given to enhance the schedule. Further discussion to
take place at the next meeting of the Commission.
• New Park Signage for West End Park proposed. A change will be made to
all Park signs. Further discussion at March meeting.
• Discussion on "broom ball" program request to be sponsored by
Commission.
Committee Reposts
• Budget Review
• By-Laws
• School Liaison
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Monthly Parks and Program Report—Director Lovering
Adjournment—Motion by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner
White, to adjourn at 8:47 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Tim Conboy
Secretary Vice Chairman