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2018-01-08 SPMTG#2 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEEETING, 01-08-2018, MTG#2 646 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#2 JANUARY 8, 2018 RES#44-48 7:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER TOWN OFFICIALS CAROLINE BARBER, TOWN CLERK CRAIG BROWN, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CHRIS HARRINGTON WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT STEPHEN TRAVER, CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF JEREMY POUND AS FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 44,2018 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone 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 Jeremy Pound, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Jeremy Pound as a full-time Motor Equipment Operators (MEO) in the Town's Highway Department effective on or about January 9th, 2018 subject to Mr. Pound's 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 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEEETING, 01-08-2018, MTG#2 647 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Mr. Pound 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 8th day of January, 2018 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY, INC. FOR ICE PIGGING SERVICES RESOLUTION NO.: 45,2018 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that for the past three (3) years, his Department has constantly dealt with water quality issues, including discolored water, in the Glenwood Avenue area of Queensbury due to the pipe being unlined cast iron pipe from the 1930's, with replacement costs of such 2700 LF of pipe to cost approximately $300,000 from Quaker to Bay Road, and WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has therefore requested that the Town Board authorize the services of Utility Service Company, Inc., (USCI) for "ice pigging" of the potable water main in the vicinity of Glenwood Avenue, which ice pigging technology allows for cleaning of the water main without cutting into it to create entry and exit points, at a significant cost savings to the Town, and WHEREAS, Suez Utility Service Co., Inc. has granted in its capacity as exclusive worldwide licensee, the Sole Rights holder of the ice pigging technology for the water and wastewater industry in the United States to USCI and therefore, the Town Board wishes to declare USCI as a sole source provider, and SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEEETING, 01-08-2018, MTG#2 648 WHEREAS, the cost of such ice pigging services is $15,000 as set forth in USCI's Proposal dated February 29, 2016 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements as applicable and the cost is less than the statutory requirement for seeking bids, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for two (2)written quotes, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of the services of Utility Service Company, Inc., (USCI) as a sole source provider for "ice pigging" of the potable water main in the vicinity of Glenwood for $15,000 as set forth in USCI'S Proposal dated February 29, 2016 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment shall be made from the Water Department's Unappropriated Fund Balance and further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget by transferring $15,000 from such Unappropriated Fund Balance to Misc. Account No.: 040-8340-4400 and take any and all other actions necessary to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the USCI Proposal dated February 29, 2016 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 8th day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEEETING, 01-08-2018, MTG#2 649 ABSENT: None DISCUSSIONS: • YMCA—Brian Bearor and Kayla Carlozzi • Interview applicants for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals John Weber—Zoning Board of Appeals Brent McDevitt—Zoning Board of Appeals Catherine Hamlin—Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Dixon—Planning Board Oliver Nichols —Planning Board Ronald Montesi- Planning Board UPDATE ON OTHER TOWN ISSUES Ron Montesi-Spoke to the Board regarding receiving a possible New York State Grant to expand the walking trail on Meadowbrook Road. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 46, 2018 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss the employment of particular persons, matters leading to the appointment of particular persons. Duly adopted this 81h day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 47, 2018 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 81h day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT:None SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEEETING, 01-08-2018, MTG#2 650 RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 48, 2018 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Special Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this 81h day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden NOES: None ABSENT:None Respectfully Submitted, Caroline H. Barber Town Clerk Town of Queensbury MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CLERK TOWN KAREN A. O'BRIEN