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2001-10-15 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 15TH, 2001 MTG#44 RES. 387-400 7:05 P.M. B.H. 46-49 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DENNIS BROWER COUNCILMAN JAMES MARTIN COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER TOWN COUNSEL MARK SCHACHNER TOWN OFFICIALS WATER SUPERINTENDENT, RALPH VAN DUSEN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF W ASTEW ATER, MIKE SHAW COMPTROLLER, HENRY HESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CHRIS ROUND SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE ASSIST ANT, WILLIAM LAVERY SENIOR PLANNER, MARILYN RYBA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN JAMES MARTIN SUPERVISOR BROWER-Opened meeting. RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. 387,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower Noes: None AbsentNone PUBLIC HEARING SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE FOR DALE AND FLORENCE JARVIS OPENED NOTICE SHOWN SUPERVISOR BROWER-Is they're anyone here representing the applicants this evening? COUNCILMAN TURNER-They are in Florida. APPLICANT NOT PRESENT SUPERVISOR BROWER-I'd like to table this for the moment and we'll move on to 1.3. RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF JANE BARTIS RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 46,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issues variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, and WHEREAS, Jane Bartis has applied to the Local Board of Health for a variance from Chapter 136, ~ 136-II(B), which requires applicants to obtain a variance for all holding tanks and the applicant has requested one variance to allow a holding tank and another variance from Chapter 136, Appendix A to place the holding tank thirty-three feet (33') from the well in lieu of the required fifty feet (50') setback on property located at 27 Marley Way in the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on November 5th, 2001 at 7:00 p.rn. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Jane Bartis' sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 27 Marley Way in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 289.17-1-55 and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin NOES None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION HELD SUPERVISOR BROWER-Asked if Mr. Sweet was in the audience or any representative of Florence Jarvis? COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Do you want to move out of the Board of Health for now? SUPERVISOR BROWER-Let's move out of the Board of Health. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. BOH47, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner Noes: None AbsentNone PROCLAMATION INTRODUCED BY: THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 388,2001 WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, in 1997 the Queensbury Town Board appointed Dr. George Wiswall to the Cemetery Commission and Dr. Wiswall served as a member of the Commission until his recent resignation, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to salute and recognize Dr. Wiswall for his many years of faithful and dedicated service to the Town's Cemetery Commission, NOW, THEREFORE, the Queensbury Town Board, does hereby express its sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. George Wiswall for his years of service to the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission and doing his part to make the Town of Queensbury a better place to live. GIVEN under the SEAL of the Town of Queensbury this 15th day of October, 2001. Ayes: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec Noes: None AbsentNone CORRESPONDENCE DEPUTY CLERK O'BRIEN-Read the following letters into the record. December 13,2001 Editor THE POST STAR Lawrence and Cooper Streets Glens Falls, New York 12801 Dear Editor: This letter is in response to your editorial printed in the Sunday, October 14th, 2001 edition concerning your strong recommendation that the Town Board reappoint Henry Hess as the Town's Comptroller. As members of the Town Board, we can no longer sit by silently and read the uninformed, poorly researched and uneducated editorials about issues in the Town of Queensbury. The latest editorial is especially disappointing and irresponsible. Town government works best when it is efficient, cost -effective and delivering services in a friendly and fair manner. This requires not only people who are skilled in their respective fields of expertise, but also those who understand that government provides a series of public services. Efficient delivery of these services not only requires a depth of technical skill and experience, but an amicable relationship between the residents and government officials and amicable relationships among the officials themselves. Is the Town of Queensbury run perfectly? Are we above criticism or scrutiny? Certainly not, but we are trying to do our best. It is our responsibility to constantly search for individuals that can best fulfill all these requirements. In fulfilling these responsibilities, we are oftentimes faced with confidential matters that relate directly to job performance. These confidential matters impact hiring and retention. For the editorial staff, without inquiry, any contact with any members of the Town Board, or any attendance at meetings to take such sarcastic and misguided stands on issues, particularly when they relate to personnel matters, is irresponsible and will not be tolerated any further. The scrutiny and criticism of the newspaper is a welcome and necessary component to the larger debate of issues in a community. We as the Town Board have a responsibility to be responsive to our residents. The editorial staff can be a useful part of the checks and balances on how we fulfill that responsibility. However, the editorial staff has a responsibility as well. There are serious issues facing our community: job retention and growth, sustainable and appropriate growth, regional provision of services, etc. These, and issues like them, affect quality of life and the progress of our region. Positions on these issues should be formed on thoughtful research and investigation and exploration of all sides of an issue. Positions based on off- the-cuff opinions, or hearsay, or what might sell more newspapers is irresponsible and more importantly, missing an opportunity to create dialogue on the aforementioned meaningful issues facing our community and region. Therefore, we extend an invitation to Ken Tingley and Mark Mahoney to meet with the Town Board, at a location of their choosing, at a time of their convenience to have a thoughtful discussion of the issues at a public meeting. Such a meeting, at regular intervals, would allow for a comprehensive, open exchange on all issues. This will provide the benefit of understanding our position and the rationale we used in reaching our position. We look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, DENNIS R. BROWER TOWN SUPERVISOR JAMES M. MARTIN TOWN TIM BREWER TOWN COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER TOWN COUNCILMAN DANIEL STEC TOWN COUNCILMAN DISCUSSION HELD SUPERVISOR BROWER-Noted he would not be signing this letter. Letter from Environmental Captial LLC, 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, New York City, New York 1O1l0 October 15,2001 The Honorable Dennis Brower Supervisor Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804- 5902 Dear Supervisor Brower: I understand that there is some controversy concerning the Town's Controller. Since I have worked with the Town on a number of its financings, including several with Mr. Hess, I thought you might be interested . . . In my ImpreSSIOns. Our firm has served as Financial Advisor to the Town on a number of assignments, including completed financings totaling in excess of $15,000,000 and two additional financings that are in process. I have worked very closely with Henry Hess, the Town's Controller, on several of these. I have found him to be extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. At all times he has done an excellent job in representing the Town's interests, thereby ensuring that the Town obtained the most advantageous financial terms. He has proven to be a quick study when presented with complex proposals. An example of this is a bond financing completed in 1998. This financing was an advance refunding of existing debt, on which the Town achieved savings totaling over $800,000. Mr. Hess reviewed all of the financial and legal information prepared in connection with this financing, sought advice as to which alternatives might provide the most benefit to the Town and managed the complex process through to a successful conclusion. On two other prospective financings with which we are familiar, Mr. Hess identified the type of financing with the lowest potential interest rates (subsidized financing through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation) and initiated the process of obtaining such financing in a timely manner, something which many other financial officers do not do. This required that he plan well in advance, as there is a long lead-time for completing such financings. In summary, we have found Mr. Hess to be a knowledgeable and astute finance officer, one whose professionalism and pleasant disposition make it a pleasure to work with hirn. Sincerely, Richard N. McCarthy President WARREN COUNTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY I PUCKER STREET WARRENSBURY, NY 12885 Mr. Dennis R. Brower Members of Town Board Town Supervisor Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Rd. Queensbury, N.Y. 12804 Gentlemen: This letter is being submitted on behalf of the Warren County Conservative Committee members who are active and aware of local government issues. We want this letter read and made part of the record. Henry Hess has serves as Town Comptroller since May 1997. During the past 4 <<years of the value of this position and Mr. Hess's value in it, have been demonstrated many times. The position entails oversight of finances, business practices and Town policies; the enforcement of which is not always popular with either staff or elected officials. None-the-Iess, Mr. Hess, we believe, has always maintained a high level of professional responsibility to his duties and an equally professional demeanor in carrying them out. Mr. Hess conducts the administration of Town finances with non-partisanship and "conservatism," a valuable benefit to taxpayers regardless of the political party or administration serving on the Town Board. Failure to reappoint Mr. Hess would disrupt the continuity of the Comptroller's office and would result in a loss of five years of valuable history in the Town's business and financial affairs. The action contemplated by this Town Board appears to be capricious, without merit and in no way serve the benefit of your constituents or the advancement of "Good Government". It appears to be self-serving. It is our intention to remind you that it is the free men and women of America, the people who work, save and raise families who pay the cost of government. Therefore, we encourage you to avoid the needless exercise of disrupting the financial and business functions of the Town, as well as the life and livelihood of Mr. Hess and his family. Thank you for your anticipated attention to this matter. Yours truly, Carol Birkholz Chairwoman Warren County Conservative Committee NYS Executive Committee Member PRESENTATION QEDC MEMBERS OF QEDC BOARD PRESENT: PRESIDENT, DAVE CAPRON, LOU BUCK, VICE PRESIDENT DAN HAZEWSKI, KATE DUBOIS, AND CHRIS ROUND Presentation made by Mr. Capron regarding the QEDC Annual Report. On file in Town Clerk's Office QEDC Capital Project Spending Plan Projected Spending for Fiscal Years 2002-2004. OPEN FORUM JOHN STROUGH, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding the new Town Zoning Ordinance. Thanked Executive Director, Chris Round for his direction for setting the right tone Noted he is a member of the Steering Committee found it to be a proactive document both business and citizen friendly. Thanked Marilyn Ryba, Craig Brown, Laura Moore, and Councilman Martin for their input on this. Spoke to the board regarding interviews regarding Town Comptroller noted he thinks it is fair, fine, well and good. Noted he has seen a very professional person in Mr. Hess not only does he hold the Town's interest accountable for accounting, but thinks he takes it more than just ajob from his point of view. DICK SANFORD, QUEENSBURY-Noted his support for Mr. Hess. Asked the board why they are doing this asked for specifics? Asked if there have been criticisms of Mr. Hess's performance by people who perhaps objectively can evaluate that? Noted he sees a difference between the role that he is in and the role that elective officials are in. Would like to hear from the board have the board explain to him and others in the room why they are going down this road, noted his concern of what it might do for the future. If there are real concrete specific reasons let's get it out for discussion if not asked the board to reconsider their resolution and not move forward. ROBERT VOLLARO, QUEENSBURY-Noted his support for Mr. Hess noting he has worked with Mr. Hess on the Baybridge Sewer Project noting he is very competent. Noted he sees Mr. Hess's role as one of an advisement council for the board. Asked the board to think very carefully before they pass this resolution. PHIL RUSSELL, 21 OLD AVIATION ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding the replacement of his septic system. Noted Mr. Hatin visited the site was told he doesn't have enough land out back would have to come before the Town Board for replacement. Asked why they have to come before the Town Board why they can't just put the system in noting the earliest they can come before the board is November noting his concern with the cold weather coming? COUNCILMAN STEC-Questioned if it was a setback issue, which would be Board of Health, State Law. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-One reason for this if it's a setback issue the thinking in the law is that the neighbors around you should be aware that there is a nonconforming septic system where its going and how it may impact them not you specifically, but in these instances. This is why those requirements are built into the law that a public hearing be set and held. This is the primary reason for the delay and why something can't be done administratively right there at the moment in the field it's for the benefit of notification to the neighbors. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Noted he is in a rare situation where you have municipal water and on site septic noting there are very few areas in the Town where there is that case. COUNCILMAN STEC-Recommended at the Workshop on Monday setting a public hearing. TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-It should work noting they need to have an application. COUNCILMAN STEC- Y ou will need an application they will need it in order to prepare a resolution for us to set a public hearing a week from tonight. LOU STONE, 192 LAKE P ARKW A Y, LAKE GEORGE-Commended the board and staff regarding the new zoning document. Spoke to the board regarding the letter to the Post Star that was read into the record suggested the letter is flawed in a variety of ways noting he wish it hadn't been written in quite the way that it was. Noted not every member of the Town Board signed the document yet the name is listed on the document noting the name should not be on it. Spoke to the board regarding the first paragraph of the letter noting that it got personalized in the first paragraph noting it makes the whole thing in his mind tainted. Asked the board to think about things that are written don't write in haste. DOUG AUER, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding Mr. Hess noting his concern for what he has read in the paper. Asked what criteria does the board have to consider hiring another person? Asked what would it be in the interview process that any of the board members would use as a tool to evaluate a potential candidate? Asked the board if there is something that is provided from the State in hiring people like this or do any of you have experience in matters similar to what Mr. Hess handles that you'd be in a position to affectively evaluate a person? Asked the board to provide him with a copy of this noted his home address and E-mail address. MR. HESS, COMPROLLER-Spoke to the board regarding the article that was in the Post Star noting he feels awkward towards the whole situation. Noted there was never a discussion regarding this matter with the Town Board. Also noted it has been a tumultuous relationship from time to time a hostile work environment with this board that he hasn't experienced with a prior board that has never experienced with any other employer. Has never been fired from a job, never been asked to leave, has never been critcized for his demeanor. Believes that an occasional sharp tongue is no more a deficiency or defect than a chronic thin skin, noting it seems to be the issue that we're facing here. Spoke to the board regarding his qualifications, background and experience. Asked the board for an invitation to discuss this matter. MR. SANFORD-Spoke to the board regarding Mr. Hess statement noting that his personnel file doesn't reflect any disciplinary action or any discussion regarding his performance asked the board if they would be putting the Town in legal jeopardy and subjecting the Town to a lawsuit. DAVE CAPRON, QUEENSBURY SPEAKING AS CITIZEN NOT REPRESENTING QEDC. Spoke in support of Mr. Hess simply because of what he has read in the paper noting the positive things that have been said and done and the financial situation that Queensbury is in right now. Noted he feels the resolution should be looked at before it's voted on noting that there are a lot more important things that time could be spent on then looking for a replacement. PLINEY TUCKER, DIVISION ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding Memorandum of Understanding Between Town of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls Regarding Sewage Treatment Capacity and Relater Matters questioned if this was signed? SUPERVISOR BROWER-Yes. Mr. TUCKER-Questioned if there would be a public hearing regarding the agreement with the city for sewage capacity? SUPERVISOR BROWER-No, meetings were held and open discussions regarding the deal that was put together noting Mr. Tucker has been present for many of those discussions as other members in the audience. MR. TUCKER-Asked the board how the problems that they had were resolved? SUPERVISOR BROWER-Noted they didn't come to an agreement without some compromise thinks both the City and Town will generally be pleased with the results. Mr. TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding Resolution Authorizing Engagement of Barton & Loguidice, P.C. Consulting Engineers to Provide Engineering Services to Evaluate the Town's Wastewater Treatment Options. SUPERVISOR BROWER-This was on the agenda previously recommended to the board to table this because they have a signed Memo of Understanding doesn't think it is necessary to pursue this. MR. TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding Resolution Purchase of Animal Land Property, questioned how much it was purchased for? COUNCILMAN STEC- Twenty six hundred. MR. TUCKER-The original price? SUPERVISOR BROWER-Back taxes. MR. TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding Resolution Amending Resolution No. 285, 2001 Regarding Replacement of Curbs in Vicinity of Broadacres, questioned what is the advantage of the Town purchasing the concrete? COUNCILMAN BREWER-Noted it was part of the contract. MR. TUCKER-Questioned why? COUNCILMAN BREWER-Maybe a better way of accounting as to what as done. We put a bid out for the labor to do the work we provide the materials. TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-Spoke to the board regarding Memorandum of Understanding noted that the annexation piece of the action would be subject to a mandatory public hearing. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Noted the annexation piece is the Veterans Field parcel, which is across from the West Glens Falls Fire Company. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND CITY OF GLENS FALLS REGARDING SEWAGE TREATMENT CAPACITY AND RELATED MATTERS RESOLUTION NO.: 389,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) and the City of Glens Falls (City) have negotiated terms whereby the Town would purchase sewage treatment capacity from the City, and WHEREAS, at a Town Board special meeting on October 11th, 2001, the Town Board discussed and by a consensus of a majority of its members decided to authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City providing for the Town's purchase of sewage treatment capacity, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board and Glens Falls Common Council believe that it is in the public interest to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding, and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared and is in form acceptable to Town Counsel, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls substantially in the form presented at this meeting, such Memorandum providing for, among other things, the Town's purchase of sewage treatment capacity from the City, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board ratifies and affirms the actions of the Town Supervisor in executing such Memorandum on October 13th, 2001, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Memorandum and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brower, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec NOES : Mr. Brewer ABSENT: None ABST AIN:Mr. Martin DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: COUNCILMAN STEC-Noted the date in the resolution for execution of the Memorandum of Understanding was October ll, 2001 and it was executed on Saturday October 13th, 2001. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.c. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO EVALUATE THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPTIONS PULLED - DUE TO SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CITY OF GLENS FALLS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR TOWN COMPTROLLER POSITION RESOLUTION NO.: 390, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the current Town Comptroller's term expires December 31st, 2001, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint a Town Comptroller on January I, 2002 for a two year term, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to seek qualified persons interested in the position, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to solicit applications and publish a notice that the Town is seeking qualified applicants for the Town Comptroller position in such newspapers, professional journals and other appropriate publications as deemed appropriate by the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Martin, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer NOES :Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower ABSENT :None DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: COUNCILMAN BREWER-Noted this was discussed about a year ago noting that they did this with the Attorney noting they had no problems. This is done with the Town Board every two years it's done with the Assessor noting they didn't interview for the Assessor this year. Believes they should have conversation with Mr. Hess and will in time. COUNCILMAN STEC-Recommended having an executive session this evening with Mr. Hess. COMPTROLLER, MR. HESS-Thinks they should have executive session when he is prepared for it and invited to it for that purpose noting he is not prepared this evening. COUNCILMAN BREWER-As elected officials have a responsibility to run the Town noting they serve the whole Town this is what we're trying to do. Will review the position put it out for applications and will do the right thing. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Noted this is not a dismissal this is a contract a position that is up for renewal every two years noting this is being miscast as a vendetta and its not it at all. It has been a tumultuous relationship, but doesn't resent it not looking for a yes man. Noted the letter read into the record to the Post Star strike the reference to Henry end the letter, this letter is response to your editorial printed Sunday, October 14th, 2001 addition. Asked to strike Supervisor Brower's name from the letter if he is not interested in signing it. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Asked what prompted Councilman Martin to write the letter? COUNCILMAN MARTIN-How many editorials are we going to sit by and not respond too the people in the community are thinking this is right noting that it is not correct. COUNCILMAN STEC-Reemphasized that far too much has been made out of this by a sensationalist paper. Noted all they want to do is review the position and advertise exactly like what they did for the Town Counsel last year noting the same Town Counsel is here this year noting there is no hidden agenda. Asked the constituents to take the board on their word that they have a legitimate reason to want to advertise. COMPTROLLER, MR. HESS-Asked if they will share those reasons with him? COUNCILMAN STEC-Yes. Noted that months ago they expressed some concerns to the Chief Elected Official. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Spoke to the board noting his support of Mr. Hess and his accomplishments. Noted he is responsible for this discussion tonight because he views the job that Mr. Hess does for the Town of Queensbury so vital and so crucial to the present and future health of our Town that he can't begin to comprehend working without him nor working with somebody that would have to catch up on six years of experience that Mr. Hess has had in the job. Sees the possibility of hiring someone new that hasn't had any experience with the Town to be problematic. Urged the board to vote no on asking for applications for Town Comptroller. RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAURA V AMV ALIS TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CEMETERY COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 391,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, Dr. George Wiswall is unable to complete his term on the Commission and therefore the Cemetery Commission has recommended that the Town Board appoint Laura Vamvalis to complete Dr. Wiswall's term, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Laura Vamvalis to serve as a member of the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission until such term expires on August 21st, 2003. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin NOES None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION APPROVING RAYMOND NOVAK AS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR MIDDLE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION AGENCY, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 392, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, Queensbury Town Code Chapter 80 delineates criteria for businesses and/or individuals to perform electrical inspections within the Town and by previous Resolution the Town Board determined that the electrical inspection service firm, Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc., met these criteria, and WHEREAS, the Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc., has hired Raymond Novak as an electrical inspector and has requested that the Town Board authorize Mr. Novak as an approved inspector, and WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Building and Code Enforcement has reviewed Mr. Novak's credentials and has recommended that the Town Board authorize him to perform electrical inspections within the Town, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Raymond Novak of the Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc., to make electrical inspections within the Town of Queensbury subject to compliance with the standards set forth in Queensbury Town Code Chapter 80. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ANIMAL LAND PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO.: 393, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, two parcels ofland totaling 54.19 acres known as the "Animal Land" property (Property) located west of the Northway and off of Aviation Road, Tax Map Parcel No. 's: 295.12- 1-2 (consisting of 6.78 acres) and 295.12-1-1 (consisting of 47.41 acres), were to be auctioned at the August 18th, 2001 Warren County Tax Sale due to delinquent back taxes, and WHEREAS, at the Town's request, Warren County removed the Property from the list of properties to be auctioned as the Town wishes to purchase the Property for public purposes as the Property adjoins a number of public parcels owned by the Queensbury Union Free School District and near the Indian Ridge Conservation Area, contains wetlands and would be valuable to the Town for open space purposes, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to purchase the Property for the amount owed in back taxes, or approximately $2,669.59 plus any costs associated with recording the deed, and WHEREAS, based on a review of the Abstract of title, there were no liens as of August 28th, 2001 other than the one associated with the Warren County Tax Sale, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it will not be paying any more than the Property's fair value, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the purchase of the "Animal Land" Property known as Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.12-1-2 consisting of 6.78 acres and Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.12-1-1 consisting of 47.41 acres located west of the Northway and off of Aviation Road from Warren County for the amount due in back taxes or approximately $2,669.59, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for the Property plus any necessary recording fees shall be by a transfer of funds from the Contingency Account No.: 001- 1990-4400 to the appropriate account as determined by the Town Comptroller, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to complete these transactions, including, without limitation, any Real Property Transfer Reports and Capital Gains Affidavits and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFERRAL OF PROPOSED NEW TOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY AND WARREN COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND REQUESTING SEQRA LEAD AGENCY STATUS RESOLUTION NO. 394,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 289, 1999, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement of Chazen Companies to assist the Town in preparing an updated Town Zoning Ordinance and Map, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 329, 1999, the Town Board created a Steering Committee concerning the development of the new Zoning Ordinance and Map and appointed its members, and WHEREAS, Chazen Companies, working closely with the Steering Committee and Planning Department Staff, prepared a draft Zoning Ordinance and Map and presented it to the public on September 6th, 2000, and WHEREAS, the Planning Staff prepared further revisions to the Draft Ordinance and the Steering Committee reviewed the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map and agreed to submit it for public review and comment, and WHEREAS, the Town Planning Department held a public information session in September, 2000 and held four public informational sessions in 200 I concerning the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map and published an outline of the proposed Zoning Ordinance changes in the Town Report sent to Town residents, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: _ of 200 I to repeal current Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 entitled "Zoning," and replace it with a new Chapter 179 "Zoning," and WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law ~239-m, the Town must first refer the proposed Ordinance and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County Planning Board before enacting the legislation, and WHEREAS, the Town must also obtain approval of the Adirondack Park Agency for the proposed revisions prior to adoption, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk or Community Development Director to forward copies of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance to the Adirondack Park Agency and Warren County Planning Board for their review, approval and/or recommendation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby indicates its wish to be Lead Agency for SEQRA review of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance and directs the Town Clerk or Community Development Director to send a copy of the Long Environmental Assessment Form with a certified copy of this Resolution stating the Town Board's intention to be declared Lead Agency to the Clerk of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Warren County Planning Board, Adirondack Park Agency and other communities or agencies that it is necessary to give written notice to in accordance with New York State Town Law ~265, the Town's Zoning Regulations and the Laws of the State of New York. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND NEW YORK STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION, ESTABLISHING CDBG GRANT FUND AND SETTING APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR GRANT AWARD RESOLUTION NO.: 395,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 154,2001 the Queensbury Town Board authorized submission of an application for New York State Small Cities Program Community Development Block Grant funds through the New York State Governor's Office for Small Cities, and WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the New York State Governor's Office for Small Cities awarded a $400,000 grant to the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposed Grant Agreement from New York State concerning the awarded grant funds and such Agreement is in form acceptable to Town Counsel, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute the Grant Agreement, establish a CDBG Special Grant Fund and set appropriations and estimated revenues for the grant award, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Grant Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, represented by the Governor's Office for Small Cities substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Grant Agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board establishes CDBG Grant Fund #16 and sets appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $400,000 for the New York State Small Cities Program Community Development Block Grant funds received by the Town through the New York State Governor's Office for Small Cities, such appropriations and estimated revenues to be recorded in accounts to be determined by the Town Comptroller's Office, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Comptroller's Office to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower NOES None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-Noted that they need to coordinate amongst all the organizations a central clearing house of information pertaining to housing needs, social services needs. Invited a discussion on this at a future date of how they can improve this coordination. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 285,2001 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF CURBS IN VICINITY OF BROAD ACRES RESOLUTION NO.: 396, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. James Martin WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 285,2001 the Queensbury Town Board authorized the reparation and/or replacement of the Town of Queensbury's curbs in the Broadacres neighborhood, authorized funding for the project and awarded the bid to A.I. Catalfamo Construction Company, Inc., for a total bid amount of $70,004.64, and WHEREAS, the Town agreed that it would provide the concrete for the curbing and any topsoil needed for reparation of any disturbed green areas, and WHEREAS, the Deputy Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there will be no cost for the topsoil as it will be provided from Town inventory but estimates that the concrete will cost $10,800 increasing the total project cost from the originally authorized amount of $70,004.64 to $80,804.64, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to amend Resolution No.: 285,2001 accordingly, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby amends Resolution No.: 285,200 I such that the total cost of the curb reparation and/or replacement project referenced in this Resolution shall be increased by $10,800 to a total project amount of $80,804.64, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the purchase of concrete in the amount of $10,800 in accordance with New York State pricing from the General Fund Sidewalk Account No.: 01- 5410-4400, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Comptroller's Office to take all action necessary to transfer $10,800 in funds from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to the General Fund Sidewalk Account No.: 01- 5410-4400, make any other necessary transfers, take any other necessary action and amend the 2001 Town Budget accordingly, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Highway Superintendent and/or Purchasing Director to prepare any purchase orders and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of the Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby affirms and ratifies Resolution No.: 285,2001 in all other respects. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin NOES None ABSENT: Mr. Brewer (Councilman Brewer left room) DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: COUNCILMAN STEC-Noted he has spoke with the Highway Department the linear footage will be four hundred and fourteen less feet that were billed at so it will come in a little more than six thousand dollars less than what the resolution is for. COMPRTOLLER, MR. HESS-Noted as long as it is not going to be more. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C., CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO COMPLETE TEA-21 FUNDING APPLICATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAIN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN RESOLUTION NO.: 397, 2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 251.2001, the Queensbury Town Board engaged Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the provision of engineering, planning and landscaping architecture services in connection with the proposed Main Street Infrastructure and Redevelopment Plan, and WHEREAS, certain improvements planned by the Town may be eligible for grant funds under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), and WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, P.c. has offered to provide additional services to complete a TEA-21 funding application for the project, such services not to exceed the amount of $2,000 as delineated in Barton & Loguidice, P.C.'s October 15th, 2001 proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of Barton & Loguidice, P.c. to complete a TEA-21 funding application in connection with the proposed Main Street Infrastructure and Redevelopment Plan in accordance with its October 15th, 2001 proposal for an amount not to exceed $2,000, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for the engineering services be made through the Exit 18 Corridor Capital Project #126, utilizing appropriations for "miscellaneous CDC project related expenditures," as delineated in Resolution No.: 251.2001, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Water Superintendent, Executive Director of Community Development, Comptroller and/or Town Supervisor to execute any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES NOES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner : None ABSENT:Mr. Brewer (Councilman Brewer reentered room) RESOLUTION ISSUING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZING LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION SERVICES AND PURCHASE OF BOULDERS FOR BEAUTIFICATION OF LAND OWNED BY TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LOCATED AT BAY AND QUAKER ROADS RESOLUTION NO. 398,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 273, 2000 the Queensbury Town Board authorized submission of an application for Adirondack North Country Community Enhancement Program funds through the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the Town was awarded a $24,400 grant from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 29,2001 the Town Board established appropriations and estimated revenues for the grant funds, and WHEREAS, professional landscaping design services were donated by The L.A. Group, Landscape Architects and professional surveying services were donated by Van Dusen and Steves, licensed Landscape Surveyors, thereby eliminating the need for a proposal for landscaping and design services, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 352,2001, the Town Board authorized the advertisement for bids for landscaping installation and the Town Purchasing Agent duly advertised a Notice to Bidders and three (3) bids were received, and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Senior Planner have reviewed the bides) and recommended that the Town Board award the bid to Mandy's Nursery, the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $44,590, and WHEREAS, the professional design included items that were determined to be beyond the cost estimates to be paid with the Grant funds and not included as part of the bid package including the purchase of two large boulders on which to place plaques noting, among other things, establishment of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the cost of these boulders is estimated at $1,200 including delivery and placement, and WHEREAS, as part of the project and grant funding process, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requires that a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review be conducted before the project begins or funds are spent, and WHEREAS, the Town Board is duly qualified to act as lead agency for compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) which requires environmental review of certain actions undertaken by local governments, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the proposed action, reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment, authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete the Environmental Assessment Form by checking the box indicating that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts, approves of a Negative Declaration and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk's Office and/or Department of Community Development to file any necessary documents in accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of the services of Mandy's Nursery for the landscaping installation services referenced in this Resolution for an amount not to exceed $44,590, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the purchase of two boulders referenced in this Resolution from Peckham's Material, Corp. for an amount not to exceed $1,200 including delivery and placement and an additional $1,000 for unforeseen costs, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for this project shall be as set forth in Town Board Resolution No.: 29,2001 and by a budget adjustment from Account No.: 001-1990-1002 in the amount of $10,000 and by a budget adjustment from Account No.: 001-1990-4400 in the amount of $12,390 to Account No.: 001-8510-2899 for a total project cost of $45,790, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for the purchase of the boulders shall be from the Community Beautification Capital Construction Account No.: 01-8510- 2899 with a budget adjustment transferring $1,200 from the Community Beautification Misc. Contractual Account No.: 01-8510-4400, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Comptroller's Office to make any necessary transfers, budget amendments and/or any other action to provide for payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Executive Director of Community Development, Senior Planner and/or Town Supervisor to execute any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec NOES None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: SENIOR PLANNER, MARILYN RYBA-Noted there is a slight change to the SEQRA form. The end result is the same that there won't be a negative impact. The change deals with the fact there is some flood plain areas. The fill is permeable that would be going in there; there won't be any adverse environmental impact. If we find anything where we need to move the design a little we will make sure that those mitigations measures are taken care of. SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION FORM A, Does action exceed any type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.4? NO B, Will action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6? NO C, Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following: CI, Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? NO C2, aesthetic, agriculture, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? NO C3, Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? NO C4, A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use of intensity of use of land or other natural resources? NO C5, Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? NO C6, Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in CI-C5? NO C7, Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? NO D. Will the project have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a CEA?NO E, Is there, or is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? NO ATTORNEY MATTERS NONE RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. 399,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec RESOLVED, that the Town of Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into the Queensbury Board of Health. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower Noes: None AbsentNone PUBLIC HEARING - SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE DALE AND FLORECE JARVIS OPENED SUPERVISOR BROWER-Is there anyone here representing the Jarvis's or familiar with the application involved? APPLICANT NOT PRESENT DEPUTY CLERK O'BRIEN-I do have a letter from Dave I don't know if you want me to read it or not? COUNCILMAN MARTIN-We have that. DEPUTY CLERK O'BRIEN-It was attached to your resolution. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Is it appropriate for her to read it into the record? TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-It's perfectly fine. DEPUTY CLERK O'BRIEN-Read following letter into the record. Letter dated October ll, 2001 Dear Board Members: This property has a very steep slope to the structure located at 35 Fitzgerald Road. The only area where a septic system can be placed is in the area shown on the plot plan provided to you. Therefore, I see no reason why you cannot approve the septic variance as submitted. I apologize for not being at this meeting as I am not available. Thank you. SUPERVISOR BROWER-I'll close the public hearing at this time. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DISCUSSION HELD SUPERVISOR BROWER-Should we table the public hearing? COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Table the action. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Table the action for a future meeting. All in favor of doing that? TOWN BOARD-Yes. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Before we go out will somebody contact the Jarvis's to make sure they are at our next meeting. COUNCILMAN TURNER-They are in Florida. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Or an agent. COUNCILMAN TURNER-That is suppose to be Jay Sweet. I am very familiar with the application, very familiar with the property. Everything that is stated in that application is very true it is very steep in the back. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Are we really going to gain anything. COUNCILMAN BREWER-I would prefer not to take action without somebody here. TOWN COUNSEL, MR. SCHACHNER-I guess my only problem is you are moving kind of quickly here. I was the one who suggested you might want to open the public hearing I didn't suggest closing the public hearing. You've just closed the public hearing now you want to have this applicant show up at some date in the future and discuss the application it would be nice if the members of the public would have the opportunity at that time to discuss it as well, I would think. I would suspect you would be more accustomed to opening the public hearing, but leaving it opened. RESOLUTION REOPENING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE DALE AND FLORENCE JARVIS RESOLUTION NO. BaR. 48,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. James Martin Resolution reopening public hearing of Dale and Florence Jarvis. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. BOH 49,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. James Martin RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner Noes: None AbsentNone TOWN COUNCILMEN'S CONCERNS COUNCILMAN STEC-Spoke to the board regarding reducing the Towns property tax to zero for the 2002 budget year noting the substantial amount in surplus asked the board for their opinion. SUPERVISOR BROWER-Noted he thinks its premature for this would be appropriate at a budget hearing noting he appreciates his statement. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Noted he wouldn't mind reducing it significantly. COUNCILMAN TURNER-Noted he doesn't want to eliminate it. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Thinks the point regarding the surplus is well taken. Noted could leave it on the books could see a real hit this year with the events of early September. COUNCILMAN STEC-Noted he does not want to eliminate their ability to levy the tax in the future would want to reduce it to zero can always reinstate it. COMPTROLLER, MR. HESS-Noted the difference between eighteen and a half cents consistently and zero consistently is very little noting that's the confidence of government when taxes are stable. The issue of going from eighteen and a half cents to zero while its small in numbers its big in percentage. The idea of having to come back at a future time shows a percentage instability that could have a political effect noting the stabilization effect is what you are looking for. COUNCILMAN MARTIN-Noted that's a good point. Recommended doing long-term revenue projections for the future. COMPTROLLER, MR. HESS-Noted they are already doing long-term revenue projections also noted the capital project plan. COUNCILMAN BREWER-Noted the five million dollar surplus we had shrunk by two million this year because of the capital improvement. COMPTROLLER, MR. HESS-Noted the board is halfway through the budget process noting there is still time to make a decision. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 400,2001 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this 15th day of October, 2001, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec Noes: None AbsentNone No further action taken. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury