1997-01-13
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 13, 1997
4:33 P.M.
MTG #2
RES. 36-40
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN (entered meeting at 4:40)
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
TOWN OFFICIALS
Paul Naylor, Highway Superintendent
Jim Martin, Executive Dir. of Community Development
John Goralski, Code Compliance Officer
Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order...
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. 530, 96
REGARDING APPLICATION FOR NEW YORK STATE
NON-POINT SOURCE (NPS) IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 36, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 530,96, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorized
an application for a Non-Point Source (NPS) Implementation Grants Program to partially fund the
installation of drainage improvements to a section of Cleverdale Road within the Town of Queensbury, said
grant being for a maximum amount of up to $20,000, and
WHEREAS, the preliminary project budget indicates that a larger grant amount of $70,000 is
needed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends Resolution No.
530, 96, such that the Town of Queensbury may apply for the Non-Point Source (NPS) Implementation
Grants Program for a maximum grant amount of up to $70,000.
Duly adopted this 13th day of January, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT:
Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 37, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and conduct interviews.
Duly adopted this 13th day of January, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mrs. Monahan
(Councilman Monahan entered meeting during Executive Session)
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 38, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 13th day of January, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR SESSION
PLANNED DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.01 AMTEK Contract
Ronnie Travers, Representative for AMTEK reviewed proposed contract with the board, noting the services
they will be providing to the town.
4.02 Greenway North - Jim Martin
Executive Director, Mr. Jim Martin reviewed with the board a proposed New York State highway project,
noting four different options to connect Route 9 and Route 254.
4.03 Generic Approval Process - Jim Martin
Executive Director, Mr. Martin referred to this as the Administrative Approval Process rather then the
Generic Approval Process. Noted the last time the board discussed this was in August at the start of the
budget process and were unable to focus on it at the time. Would like to get a new slate here for the
coming year and was wondering what the board would like to do with it.
Town Board held discussion regarding the proposed process and how it will affect or benefit certain kinds
of applications... discussed the costs involved for the engineering consultant and legal consultant to put this
process into effect... no decision made... will continue discussions.
4.05 Town Trolley - Scott Sopczyk
Mr. Scott Sopczyk from Greater Glens Falls Transit spoke to the board regarding a trolley service for the
Town of Queensbury... if the town is interested, we're here looking for some contribution from the town
towards this project.
Town Board held discussion regarding possible routes and schedules for the trolley service and the possible
funding from the town... Supervisor Champagne requested a breakdown of the times and the places... Mr.
Sopczyk noted that it was not finalized yet but will provide an outline of the schedule... board agreed to
consider entertaining a motion at Monday night's meeting...
4.04 Lighting - Councilman Turner
Councilman Turner reviewed request for the street light placement on Bay Road at the Cedar Court
Development... would like the board to consider a resolution for Monday night's meeting.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 39, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss land acquisition.
Duly adopted this 13th day January, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 40, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 13th day of January, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Town Board held discussion regarding curb cut request on Garrison Road... agreed to deny request.
On motion, meeting was adjourned.
No further action taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK, QUEENSBURY