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2009-03-03 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission Queensbury, NY 12804 Minutes of the March 3, 2009 regular meeting of the Town of Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Roll Call: • Present—Fusco, Irish, LaBombard, Maine, Mott, White • Excused— Conboy, • Staff—Director Lovering, • Guests--none Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Commissioner Mott , seconded by Commissioner Maine , to approve the minutes from the February 3, 2009 meeting. Discussion: question about donated property off West Mountain Road. All members present approved. Chairman LaBombard then turned the meeting over to Director Lovering. Annual Organization Meeting • Election of officers: Motion made by Commissioner LaBombard nominating Commissioner Irish for Office of Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Mott . All members present voted in favor. Discussion on length of term. Motion made by Commissioner Maine nominating Commissioner White for Office of Vice Chairman, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard . All members present voted in favor. Motion made by Commissioner Irish nominating Commissioner Fusco for Office of Secretary, seconded by Commissioner Mott. All members present voted in favor. • Review/change of Committee Assignments. New Committee List is as follows: • Budget Review-Chair Cm. LaBombard, Fusco, Mott • Bylaws-Chair Cm. Maine, Irish, White • School Liaison-Chair Cm. Mott, Conboy White • Personnel-Chair Cm. Irish, Fusco, Mott • Planning-Chair Cm. Conboy, Maine, White • Program Review-Chair Cm. Mott, LaBombard, Maine Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies) • Monthly Correspondence-none • Budget Control Report-no change • Employee Roster-no change Unfinished Business • Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Field Use Fee Schedule—draft #2 changes in schedule highlighted in red ink. Changes stem from discussion at last meeting. Schedule should be reviewed and updated as needed. Discussion centered around ways to generate some modest revenue (concession stand) and possible tournaments. What would be fair for all parties concerned? Draft will be reviewed again at a future meeting. • New Park Signs—draft #2—modified designs submitted as three choices. Discussion on what design would be appropriate for each different park. Should the sign reflect the use and type of park? General consensus was the middle design is best for certain specific parks (see file for specifics). New Business Broomball League—discussion took place on viability of such a new program. Extensive analysis submitted by Director Lovering. Commissioner LaBombard thought this should be looked at and discussed. General feeling among Commissioners is we are not taking on any new programs at this point in time. Further, the costs do not justify beginning such a league. Committee Reposts • Budget Review • By-Laws • School Liaison • Personnel • Planning • Program Review Monthly Parks and Program Report • Follow up items • Glen Lake Dry Hydrant—not sure who is responsible for maintaining • Budget Surplus Information—data submitted for four years • Gurney Lane Winter Program very successful Adjournment—Motion by Commissioner Maine, seconded by Commissioner Irish to adjourn at 8:50 pm Respectfully submitted Approved by: Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard Secretary Chairman