2017-10-02 MTG #32 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 447
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 32
OCTOBER 2, 2017 RES# 292-301
7:03 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
TOWN COUNSEL
JOHN ASPLAND, ESQ.
KARA LAIS, ESQ.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
SUPERVISOR STROUGH ASKED FOR EVERYONE TO JOIN HIM IN A MOMENT OF
SILENCE TO HONOR THE VICTIMS OF THE LAS VEGAS SHOOTINGS.
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MINUTES)
RON BALL- Spoke to the Board regarding Resolution 2.3 entitled Resolution Authorizing
Purchase of 2018 John Deere 410L Replacement Backhoe Loader for Highway Department. At
the last Town Board Meeting he offered $16,000 to purchase the 1999 Fermac backhoe.
Explained to the Board that his offer still stands.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Also spoke to the Board regarding Resolution 2.3 Authorizing
Purchase of 2018 John Deere 410L Replacement Backhoe Loader for Highway Department.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
Town Board held discussion after public comments; the following Resolution was proposed
and adopted.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2018 JOHN DEERE 410L
REPLACEMENT BACKHOE LOADER FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 292, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to replace and trade-in a 1999 Fermec 760B Backhoe (Town Asset No.: 3788) and purchase a
new 2018 John Deere 410L Backhoe Loader, and
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WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State
Office of General Services Group 440625, Award 4PGB22792,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of a 2018 John Deere 410L Backhoe Loader to replace a 1999 Fermec 760B
Backhoe (Town Asset No.: 3788) in the amount of$112,370 from Nortrax in accordance with New York
State Office of General Services Group 440625, Award 4PGB22792, to be paid for from Heavy
Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget by transferring:
• $40,000 from Fuel Account No.: 004-5130-4410 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-
2040; and
• $72,370 from Undesignated Fund Balance Account No.: 004-0000-0909 to Heavy Equipment
Account No.: 004-5130-2040;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take all such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF PENFLEX, INC.
SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS TO PROVIDE
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 2017/2018 AND
PROVISION OF 2017 STANDARD YEAR END SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 293,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 449
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage the services of PENFLEX, INC.
Service Award Program Specialists to provide administration and support services during 2017/2018, and
the 2017 standard year end administration services for the Town of Queensbury's Volunteer Firefighter
Service Award Program and the LOSAP Audit Package, as outlined in PENFLEX's Service Fee
Agreement presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, PENFLEX will provide these services for the amount of
• $12,900—Estimated Standard and Distribution Services Fees; and
• $ 345 —NYS LOSAP Audit Package;
for a total estimated cost of$13,245,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of PENFLEX,
INC. to provide administration and support services during 2017/2018 and the 2017 standard year end
administration services for the Town of Queensbury's Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program for a
total estimated cost of $13,245, to be paid from the appropriate account as determined by the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the Service Fee Agreement with PENFLEX, INC. substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT BALLOT PROPOSAL #3 THAT CREATES A
LAND ACCOUNT TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONCERNS FOR USE BY TOWNS, VILLAGES AND COUNTIES HAVING NO
VIABLE ALTERNATIVE OTHER THAN USING
FOREST PRESERVE LAND
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 450
RESOLUTION NO.: 294, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the New York State Forest Preserve lands, in many instances, border local and
state highways where local government needs to use a portion of land to straighten a dangerous road,
replace a culvert to prevent floods, create a safer bike path, drill a water supply well, or install
broadband and other critical infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, a proposed New York State Constitutional Amendment will create a land account
with up to 250 acres of State Forest Preserve land eligible for use by towns, villages and counties that
have no viable alternative to using State Forest Preserve land to address specific public health or safety
concerns, and
WHEREAS, as in exchange for the land removed from the State Forest Preserve, another 250
acres of land will be added to the State Forest Preserve, subject to New York State legislative approval,
and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment also will allow bicycle trails and certain public utility
lines to be located within the width of specific highways that cross the State Forest Preserve while
minimizing removal of trees and vegetation, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Constitution has been amended to allow such projects in the
past, requiring approval by two separately elected New York State Legislatures and a Statewide
Referendum, and
WHEREAS, there exists currently a New York State Department of Transportation land bank
for New York State road projects which has a longstanding record of success, and
WHEREAS, if approved by the voters of New York State, Ballot Proposal 43 would eliminate
the time-consuming and costly bureaucratic process for completing important road maintenance, utility
installation and bicycle path creation projects in the Adirondacks and Catskills, a process not faced by
communities in any other region of New York State, and
WHEREAS, the Amendment has wide bipartisan support from local governments,
environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, and others for two
simple reasons in that it is for the public good and it is rooted in plain old common sense, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 451
WHEREAS, this Amendment represents the best possible solution to longstanding or
continuing issues, which local government leaders have worked for many years to resolve, and
WHEREAS, Ballot Proposal 43 on November 7, 2017 warrants the support of all the voters of
New York State,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board does hereby support Ballot Proposal 43 on
November 7, 2017, which is deemed critically important to our communities, the State Forest Preserve,
the environment and the People of the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward
certified copies of this Resolution to the New York State Association of Counties - 540 Broadway, 5th
Floor, Albany, New York 12207 and the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages —P.O. Box
777 Mayfield, New York 12117.
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF ROGER MOREHOUSE
FROM MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TO WORKING SUPERVISOR IN
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 295, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised that there is
currently a vacancy in the Working Supervisor position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Highway Superintendent
posted for such position, and
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WHEREAS, Roger Morehouse, a current full-time Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) within the
Department, has requested a promotion to the position, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town Board authorize the
promotion of Mr. Morehouse from MEO to Working Supervisor as Mr. Morehouse has met the
qualifications and has the required job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion of
Roger Morehouse from Motor Equipment Operator(MEO) to Working Supervisor in the Town Highway
Department effective on or about October 3rd, 2017 at the rate of pay specified in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA for the Working Supervisor position, subject to a
ninety(90) day probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of October, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF KEVIN BARROWS
AS FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 296, 2017
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 453
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position in the Highway
Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes
and has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Kevin Barrows, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives and Kevin Barrows is the nephew
of Dale Barrows, Working Supervisor in the Highway Department,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Kevin
Barrows as a full-time Motor Equipment Operators (MEO) in the Town's Highway Department effective
on or about October 3rd, 2017 subject to Mr. Barrows' successful passing of a pre-employment physical as
required by Town Policy and successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period, and
contingent upon the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge
fitness for the duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Barrows shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of October, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 454
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 297, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town Board
may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any surplus
items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items from various
Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items and
did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has requested
Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company GovDeals to dispose of
such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department Manager, to be sold as
scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town Departments:
Item Dept. Asset
Kyocera Printer KM-2050 IT B2442
1999 Ford F 150 Pick Up Truck Highway 3692
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus items
that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete as follows:
Item Dept. Asset
Kyocera Printer KM-2050 IT B2442
1999 Ford F 150 Pick Up Truck Highway 3692
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the services
of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus items and all Town proceeds from the sales
shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code
and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer and/or
Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2017 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 298, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and justified
and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the Town Budget
Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2017 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
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001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1430-4455 Health Services 1,000
004-0000-0909 Fund Balance .004-5110-4620 Paving Materials 50,000
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES FOR
1) MOBILE ROAD SURFACE AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSORY EQUIPMENT; AND 2) TRUCK MOUNTED ROAD SALT
BRINE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT - RELATED TO ROAD SALT
ALTERNATIVES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PILOT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 299, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the environmental health and overall quality of life in the Lake George Watershed
area is critical to the social and economic wellbeing for the Town of Queensbury, Warren County and
the region in general, and the Town of Queensbury has been an active participant in developing the
critically important water quality management plan, and
WHEREAS, the adopted document, entitled, "Lake George — Plan for the Future" identifies
numerous recommendations and actions as being critical to pursuing the objectives of preserving,
protecting and enhancing the water quality throughout the Basin, including examining alternatives to
the current practices of using road salts to achieve winter road maintenance and identifying best
management practices to minimize the application rates of salt and sand to roads throughout the Lake
George Watershed (Project), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 537,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized submission of
the Road Salt Alternatives and Best Management Pilot Project Fund Application for State Assistance
Payments in response to New York State's solicitation of Financial Assistance Grant, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 457
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State awarded to the Town of Queensbury
$149,835 in grant funds for implementation of the Road Salt Alternatives and Best Management Pilot
Project Fund Program and by Resolution No.: 260,2012, the Town Board accepted such $149,835 in grant
funds, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 195,2017, the Town Board reaffirmed its support of such Grant
and NYS Agreement 4C303899 and designated David Wick, Executive Director of the Lake George Park
Commission as the person to work with the Town of Queensbury to administer such Grant, and
WHEREAS, David Wick and the Town's Purchasing Agent prepared and disseminated two (2)
Requests for Quotes for: 1) Mobile Road Surface and Ambient Air Temperature Sensory Equipment,
and 2) Truck Mounted Road Salt Brine Dispensing Equipment related to the Project, and
WHEREAS, David Wick and the Town's Purchasing Agent received and reviewed five (5)
proposals for the Mobile Road Surface and Ambient Air Temperature Sensory Equipment and two (2)
proposals for the Truck Mounted Road Salt Brine Dispensing Equipment, and
WHEREAS, David Wick and the Town's Purchasing Agent have recommended that the Town
Board accept the lowest respective Quotes as follows:
1. Mobile Road Surface and Ambient Air Temperature Sensory Equipment — From
Beam Mack Sales & Service — Quantity of 22 at a Unit Price of $427.33 each for a
total amount not to exceed $9,401.26; and
2. Truck Mounted Road Salt Brine Dispensing Equipment — From Central
Equipment — Quantity of 5 at a Unit Price of$3,847, plus $646 for shipping/delivery,
for a total amount not to exceed $19,881; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a temporary loan from its Capital Reserve Fund
464 in the total amount of$30,000 to pay for such equipment, to be paid back when the Town receives its
funds from the State, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §9-A, the Town Board
is authorized to temporarily advance moneys held in any fund to any other fund and in accordance with
New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is authorized to withdraw and expend
funds from Reserve 464 subject to permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the lowest Quotes as follows:
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1. Mobile Road Surface and Ambient Air Temperature Sensory Equipment — From
Beam Mack Sales & Service — Quantity of 22 at a Unit Price of $427.33 each for a
total amount not to exceed $9,401.26; and
2. Truck Mounted Road Salt Brine Dispensing Equipment — From Central
Equipment — Quantity of 5 at a Unit Price of$3,847, plus $646 for shipping/delivery,
for a total amount not to exceed $19,881;
to be paid for from grant funds received by the Town as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to
temporarily advance $30,000 from Capital Reserve Fund 464 to Misc. Contractual Account No: 014-
8310-4400-3899 to pay for such equipment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and take any and all actions as needed, keep suitable records and arrange for the
repayment of the temporary loan as soon as available, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Agreements between the Town and Beam Mack Sales & Service and the Town
and Central Equipment in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, David Wick, the Town Budget
Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Purchasing Agent, Town Budget Officer, and/or Town Counsel to take any and all actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 211d day of October, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 459
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF OCTOBER 3", 2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 300, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of September 28th, 2017 and a payment date of October 3rd, 2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
September 28th, 2017 and a payment date of October 3rd, 2017 totaling $182,575.34, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE- NONE
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
LISA ADAMSON AND FLORENCE CONNOR- Spoke regarding the construction at 120
Lake Parkway. Concerned with the removal of trees as they are very important in stormwater
mitigation.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Will put the Waterfront Residential Zone on as a workshop
discussion this winter.
LORRAINE BUCKING- Also spoke regarding 120 Lake Parkway.
CATHERINE ATHERDEN- Gave a brief update on the Queensbury Clean Energy Program
Committee. There will be a Clean Energy Economy Conference at the Queensbury Hotel
October 25-26th
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD-
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-02-2017, MTG 432 460
• Spoke concerning earlier comments regarding Lake George and tree removal. Believes
it is a good idea to bump up protective clauses within that zone.
• Spoke regarding the new road off Hicks. Noticed that there was no screening for silt,
etc. He called Craig Brown who advised that it is a County Road and he should contract
them regarding the project.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- Happy to report that the Ridge Road Car Care has
been cleaned up. Stated that he takes no credit for it; it has been three years of pure agony
trying to get this site cleaned up.
COUNCILMAN BREWER (WARD IV)- NOTHING TO REPORT.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• The 2017 scheduled pick-up dates are as follows:
OCTOBER 23RD- 27TH WARD THREE
OCTOBER 30Tx- 3RD WARD FOUR
NOVEMBER 6Tx_ 9TH WARD ONE & TWO
• Rod Warrington, a longtime employee of the Water Department has retired. He was a
great employee and will be missed.
• Spoke regarding the Carey Road Sewer District.
• Presented Supervisor's Report to Board and Community.
• Reviewed various functions he attended recently.
• Thanked Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meetings.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 301, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish, Mr. Clements
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury