2011-03-01 Queensbury Parks and Recreation Commission
Queensbury, NY 12804
Minutes of the March 1, 2011 regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the
Town of Queensbury held at the Town of Queensbury Supervisor's Conference Room
Chairman LaBombard called the meeting to order at 7:04pm
Roll Call:
• Present—, Fusco, Irish LaBombard, Mott, Conboy, White
• Excused-
• Staff—Director Lovering,
• Guests—Eric Irish, Shelby Gordon, Michelle Law students from Mr. Kane's
Participation in Government class.
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Commissioner Conboy, seconded by Commissioner Mott, to approve
the minutes from the February 8, 2011 meeting. All members present approved.
Meeting turned over to Director Lovering for election of officers:
Annual Organizational Meeting
Election of Officers-
• Motion by Commissioner Conboy nominating Commissioner LaBombard for the
position of Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Mott. Discussion on other
candidate s,there being none, question called for: All in favor of motion
• Motion by Commissioner Irish nominating Commissioner Mott for the position of
Vice Chairman, seconded by Commissioner LaBombard. All in favor of motion
• Motion by Commissioner Mott nominating Commissioner Fusco for the position
of Secretary, seconded by Doug Irish. All in favor
• Review/change Committee assignments (see file for listing)
Communications and Remarks from Visitors: (see file for copies)
• Monthly Correspondence
• E-mail from Warren County Youth Bureau regarding proposed State budget
and the elimination of funds for the Youth Bureau. Will impact the
Department since we will lose $6-8000. This money has been used to provide
free programs.
• Obituary on Ken Anderson reviewed
• Year to date budget control report dated 2/24/2011.
• Parks and Recreation employee roster--winter of 2010-11-no changes from last
months report
Unfinished Business
• 2011 user fee revisited—staff continues to recommend an increase in the fee to
$10/week or $2/day. Discussion-- A motion made by Commissioner Mott,
seconded by Commissioner LaBombard to approve the fee increase as
recommended. All in favor.
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• Laborer position opening—Due to retirement. There may be a problem with
some who feel the position should not be filled. The Commission fully supports
keeping the position and filling it.
New Business
• 2011 request for proposal for summer brochure reviewed and discussed. Overall
costs are being looked at to contain costs. Three bids submitted for design
ranging from $1500 to $3900. Brochure is being reduced in size from 28 pages to
24 pages.
• Vehicle repair/replacementa new or used truck is needed. Several options are
available: (1) repair existing truck with new transmission, (2) used truck purchase
and (3) new vehicle on state contract. A replacement vehicle is needed soon.
• Recreation Commission Opening—two letter received that will be discussed in
executive session
Committee Reports
• Budget Review
• Safe & Quality Cycling—report from Commissioner Mott on progress
• By-Laws
• School Liaison—report from Commissioner Conboy on School Budget forum
• Personnel
• Planning
• Program Review
Additional Information and Reports—see Department News and Notes from
February 2011—some discussion on Broom Ball and helmets??
Executive Session to discuss personnel (ie open position on Commission) motion by
Commissioner Irish seconded by Commissioner White at 8:30 pm
Motion by Commissioner Irish to come out of executive session, seconded by
Commissioner White at 8:45 pm
A Motion made by Commissioner Mott seconded by Commissioner Irish to recommend
Wendy Matthews to the open position on the Commission. All in favor.
Adjournmenta Motion was made by Commissioner Conboy, seconded by
Commissioner Irish to adjourn at 8:50 pm. All members present approved.
Respectfully submitted Approved by:
Joseph Fusco Jack LaBombard
Secretary Chairman
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