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1994-09-26 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 MTG#50 RES#482-493 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Supervisor Fred Champagne Councilman Carol Pulver Councilman Nick Caimano Councilman Dr. George Wiswall Councilman Betty Monahan (entered meeting 4: 10 p.m.) TOWN ATTORNEY Paul Dusek TOWN OFFICIALS Jim Martin, Paul Naylor, Tom Flaherty, Ralph VanDusen Supervisor Champagne-Opened meeting. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO.: 482, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the special Audit of Bills as represented by Voucher #94-3842, in the total amount of $ 275,000, payable to AMG INDUSTRIES be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSITION TO BE PLACED ON BALLOT REGARDING THE CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.: 483,94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Laws of 1992, Chapter 456 authorized the establishment of the Crandall Public Library District for the City of Glens Falls, in the County of Warren and the Town of Moreau, in the County of Saratoga and the Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid legislation provides and the Board of Trustees of Crandall Public Library have authorized that the proposition relating to the Crandall Public Library District be placed on the ballot at the General Election to be held on November 8, 1994, and WHEREAS, the proposition to be determined is as follows: 1. Whether the annual budget for 1995 as proposed by the Board of Trustees of the Crandall Public Library shall be approved or disapproved; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Crandall Public Library have requested that the Town of Queensbury adopt a resolution authorizing the placement of a proposition concerning the above issue on the ballot of the November 8, 1994 General Election for the voters' approval or disapproval, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves and authorizes the following proposition pertaining to the Crandall Public Library District and request that the same be placed on the ballot in all the voting locations in the Town of Queensbury on the General Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 1994: [l] BUDGET The proposed 1995 budget of the Crandall Public Library District is $1,261,491.24 to be partially funded by the municipalities comprising the District. The share of the proposed budget to be raised by an ad valorem assessment upon the real property within the Town of Queensbury is $343,202.07. Shall the proposed budget be approved? and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of the text of the aforedescribed proposition to the Board of Elections or other appropriate officials, with the same to be submitted in the order and form set forth herein. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Monahan DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE Councilman Caimano-Apologized to Crandall Library for the misunderstanding that he had regarding this resolution at the previous meeting. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 484, 1994 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Board of Assessment Review, and WHEREAS, the present term of Ms. Judith Schultz will expire on September 30, 1994, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby re-appoints Judith R. Schultz to serve as a member of the Board of Assessment Review, said term to expire on September 30, 1999. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR REVOCABLE PERMIT TO LOCATE A MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME COURT FOR ROBIN & SCOTT NEWELL RESOLUTION NO.: 485, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury regulates mobile homes outside of mobile home parks pursuant to ~ 113 -12 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, Robin and Scott Newell have filed an application for a permit, in accordance with said ~113-12 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, to replace their old mobile home with a new mobile home at property situated at Oneida Corners, Sunnyside Road, Queensbury, New York, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury determines it to be appropriate to hold a public hearing regarding said permit, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing on October 17th, 1994 at 7:00 p.m., at the Queensbury Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to consider the application by Robin and Scott Newell for a permit to substitute a new mobile home for an existing mobile home on property situated at Oneida Corners, Sunnyside Road, Queensbury, New York, and at that time all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed and authorized to publish and provide notice of said public hearing in the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury, to post a copy thereof on the bulletin board of the Office of the Town Clerk, and to mail a copy thereof to the Town Planning Board, at least 10 days prior to said hearing. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Monahan DISCUSSIONS DICK SAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - NIMO PCB'S (Councilman Monahan entered meeting) Members of the Environmental Committee spoke to the Town Board regarding the PCB's in the Hudson River. It was the decision of the Town Board to send a letter on behalf of the Town Board to DEC with the report from the Environmental Committee attached indicating that the Board is in agreement not to disturb the PCB's unless it's necessary and to protect the water supply, noted to contact O'Brien and Gere regarding this situation. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - 2 MEMBERS Mr. Dick Sage-Spoke to the Board regarding increasing the number of people on the committee from seven members to nine members, noted that are authorized to have nine members. Environmental Committee to prepare an advertisement for the Board. STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT GRANT Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Spoke to the Board regarding the grant they have received from the Lake George Park Commission to prepare a Stormwater Management Plan, has had a follow-up meeting with Mike White to determine what was required. The Commission has gone out with an RFP for a generic plan of a local town Stormwater Management Plan, a request for proposals with a scope of services. Received two responses one from Clough Harbour and the NYS Park Management Research Institute. Mr. White has indicated that both firms will prepare the plan for the $10,000 grant. Councilman Monahan-Questioned why the Town couldn't prepare their own plan? Executive Director, Mr. Martin-It's an option. Noted there are seven items to be addressed in the scope of services, only one that he sees as a problem is the prioritized set of recommendations which apply to current techniques and technologies to reduce stormwater problems which would be actual engineering solutions to the problems. Plan calls for a Citizens Advisory Committee to act as the lead agent in undertaking this effort. The Environmental Committee noted that they could provide just about everything that is in the RFP. (Mr. Martin to make copies of reports for Environmental Committee members for their review and input. Mr. Martin noted that various groups could work together regarding this plan.) Supervisor Champagne-Once plan has been reviewed would like to meet with Mike White and the other groups to begin the program. NOLAN PROPERTY Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Spoke to the Board regarding the donation of property to the Town from Mr. Nolan. The Attorney for the property is asking that the back taxes be paid regarding the property. It was the decision of the Town Board not to accept the property. Attorney Dusek to write letter stating that the terms of the gift were to be an out right gift with no payment and are willing to take it that way, but not willing to pay back taxes. QUEENSBURYFOREST Councilman Pulver-Questioned the status of Queensbury Forest? Attorney Dusek-Handed out reports to Town Board members recommending them to read the report first, noting he would like the opportunity to talk to the Board before they schedule a meeting. MIKE SHAW ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE Discussion held regarding Mike Shaw's attendance at conference in Burlington, Vermont. Councilman Pulver noted she would like it put in a manual that the Board does not have to look at anything under $100.00 to approve for a seminar, Councilman Pulver to speak with Supervisor's Secretary regarding this. The following resolution was passed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO. 486, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver Authorizing Mike Shaw to attend conference on October 5th, 1994 Burlington, Vermont. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None WATER PUMP PURCHASE/T. FLAHERTY Discussion held regarding the purchase of a water pump. Supervisor Champagne noted pump will be to service Queensbury Forest purchase price $2,600.00, have paid $473.00 towards rental, allowing this on the purchase price. The Highway Department will own this with the price to be taken out of the general fund, noting Highway Department will use pump for future drainage projects. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF WATER PUMP RESOLUTION NO. 487, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver Authorizing purchase of Water Pump from the Water Dept. to be used by the Highway Dept. for future drainage pumping, in the amount of $2,600.00 to be paid for from the General Fund. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent: Absent NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Supervisor Champagne-Spoke to the Board regarding inquires coming in asking for next years appropriation. Noted at this point they are saying that it is under study and the Board is further examining it. BUDGET WORKSHOP DATES Discussion held regarding Town Board Workshop dates. After further discussion the following dates were set for workshops. October 6th,: Recreation, Assessor, Wastewater, Tax Receiver, Community Development. October 12th,: Highway, Town Court, Cemetery, Accounting, Transfer Station. October 13th,: Building & Grounds, Attorney, Town Clerk. R. MOSHER'S REQUEST WAYNE MERRITT CONTINUE WORKING Discussion held regarding Wayne Merritt continue working for the cemetery. After further discussion the following resolution was passed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAYNE MERRITT TO CONTINUE WORKING CEMETERY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 488, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Dr. George Wiswall WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano Mr. Wayne Merritt be allowed to continue work for the Cemetery Department until Mr. Lopez returns or at the end of the fall cleanup. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Supervisor Champagne-Spoke to the Board regarding educational benefits. It was noted that Town Board members have suggestions regarding this matter. It was the decision of the Town Board to discuss this at the next meeting. MEETING WITH ED HOLOHAN/PENFLEX RE: FIRE SERVICES Discussion held regarding scheduling a meeting with Mr. Holohan regarding fire services, payouts, annual reports, changes to law. It was the decision of the Town Board to hold off scheduling this meeting until November. DISCUSSIONS Supervisor Champagne-Spoke to the Board regarding a telephone call he received from Mr. Marcy, Queensbury School. Mr. Marcy stated that Kmart has asked that the High School Band and Madigral Singers take part in their opening ceremonies. Noted that the school is willing to do this, but would like something from the Town Board making the same kind of request. The Town Board noted that this situation would not be in their purview. Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Noted that the Income Survey has been completed for the West Glens Falls Water District, noting that 56 percent of the households were income eligible and breaking down the actual persons within the target area 55 percent were income eligible, meet the requirement of being over 51 percent. Councilman Pulver-Questioned the results of the meeting with Associates of Glens Falls. It was the decision of the Town Board to hold off on any action and to discuss this at Monday's meeting. Councilman Pulver questioned the cars on VanDusen Road at Clarks Junkyard noting the situation isn't getting any better. Councilman Pulver spoke to the Board regarding a phone call received from Ed Trombley corner of Algonquin Drive and John Streets. Mr. Naylor noted that the situation has to be creating a road hazard the situation on Algonquin and John Streets is not creating a road hazard. Councilman Caimano-Questioned the status of Hiland Park? Attorney Dusek-Spoke with the Vice President of First National, has met and provided him with information, has retained a law firm to further assist him. Will contact Attorney Dusek to have a position on this by next week. Noted as a legislative body the board has the right to take legislative action. Councilman Caimano noted the Town has waited a long time for an answer. Attorney Dusek to contact Attorney for Hiland Park this week to convey message. Councilman Pulver-Spoke to the Board regarding the meeting to be held at West Glens Falls Firehouse on Thursday. Supervisor Champagne-Noted he will be meeting with Harry Hansen and Harold Hagemann on Wednesday at eleven o'clock asking for an extension on the grant. Councilman Pulver-Questioned how long the extension would be for? Supervisor Champagne-Not sure if they will accept the idea of an extension. Attorney Dusek had conversation with Judy Gleason relative to the extension of the September 30th, deadline to the park noting he was lead to believe that there was definitely a response needed by September 30th. Meeting scheduled with Harry Hansen and Ms. Gleason, suggested bringing it up then. Recommended at the meeting the topic of the timeliness of the compliance and significance of the compliance be addressed with these officials noting these issues need to be answered. Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Spoke to the Board regarding the Glens Falls Transportation Council Technical Meeting. The staff has been asking municipalities to look into the possibility for office space to house an office for the Transportation Council. Noted Highway Superintendent Paul Naylor has space available in his building. Meeting to be held with Joanna Brunso, Paul Naylor, Supervisor Champagne tomorrow regarding this topic. Supervisor Champagne-Questioned the status of the Nemer rezoning application? Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Have to set the public hearing Town Board needs to make the claim as lead agent in the SEQRA review. Warren County Planning and Queensbury Planning Board have recommended favorably, believes they are a month away before the public hearing. Councilman Wiswall-Questioned the status of the Transient Merchant Law? Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Draft has been completed. Councilman Monahan-Recommended meeting again to work out details. Attorney Dusek-Recommending the Board to set forth what it is they want to do will let the Board know if it can't be done. Councilman Caimano-Recommended eliminating transient merchants. Attorney Dusek-Recommended to look in the possibility of creating a law to eliminate transient merchants. Once you know the answer to that then you need to look at how to back off from it in certain instances. DISCUSSION HELD Attorney Dusek-Spoke to the Board regarding a purchase of a copier for his office. It was the decision of the Town Board to pass the following resolution. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF COPIER TOWN ATTORNEY OFFICE RESOLUTION NO. 489, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: DR. GEORGE WISW ALL Authorize Town Attorney office to purchase copier from Glens Falls Business Machines. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None DISCUSSION HELD Attorney Dusek-Spoke to the Board regarding the loaning of a Town of Queensbury Code Book to Attorney Bob Morris during the time they are representing the Town. It was the decision of the Town Board to loan out the book. Spoke to the Board regarding attending two seminars. It was the decision of the Town Board to have Attorney Dusek make out a conference request, Town Board to make decision at a later date. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 490, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss four personnel matters and one matter attorney/client privilege. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 491, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None PUBLIC HEARING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT 7:00 P.M. OPENED NOTICE SHOWN Supervisor Champagne-Looking into the establishment of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District. Councilman Pulver-Trying to consolidate the Sherman Avenue Extension, Peggy Ann Road, Easy Street & Hiland Park Water Districts with the Queensbury Consolidated Water District in the Town of Queensbury. Supervisor Champagne-Is that enough for the record? What we're doing then is we're.... Councilman Pulver-We're taking our loose ends and tieing them up. Supervisor Champagne-Whereas, there has, heretofore, been established and created a Consolidated Water District, known and described as the Queensbury Consolidated Water District. What we're going to do is we're going to consolidate into the already existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District the following districts that are now outside of that district. Sherman Avenue Extension, Peggy Ann Road District, Easy Street Water Extension and Hiland Park is that what we're doing? Okay, lets hear from our water folks. Tom Flaherty, Water Superintendent-We've done this in the past several times in 1973, 1986, and 1994. We have what's called the Queensbury Consolidated Water District which is the mother water district. Councilman Caimano-It's the mother of all water districts. Mr. Flaherty-Pardon? Councilman Caimano-It's the mother of all water districts. Mr. Flaherty-Be that as it may, it owns the facilities it staffs the department and provides the equipment. Periodically the Board has created smaller water districts as extensions of the water districts or stand alone water districts. Periodically as we've gotten several of these we have combined them into the mother water district. The reason for doing that is to consolidate and make life easier for the Board and for us and the people. The consolidation provides an economy of scale. If you don't consolidate the water districts for instance what we're doing now is consolidating as you said, Easy Street, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Sherman Avenue Water District and Hiland Park into the overall district. Councilman Monahan-Excuse me Tom, what is that little tiny one off by itself there? Mr. Flaherty-That is Reservoir Park it's not a water district it's a no man's land at the moment. Councilman Monahan-So that's not involved. Mr. Flaherty-That's Pasco Avenue Water District which has already been consolidated. One of the problems you will have if you do not consolidate the water districts in with the plant expansion and even if you don't have the plant expansion your going to have to enter into five separate contracts with the different districts so that the mother water district can provide services and provide water to it. It is going to create five sets of books a duplication of record keeping and things of that nature. The consolidation will reduce the record keeping and improve the accountability it provides an economy of scale. One of the problems you have in the smaller water districts now if you have a major problem in the water district that cost is born by the smaller district. If it's a part of the overall district you spread the cost out over a larger barrier. The benefit to the mother district is when you take these districts in you gain their assess value the overall picture would reduce the tax a couple cents in the larger water districts. Councilman Monahan-Tom when this is done will we have any water district except the big water district except for Assembly Point? Mr. Flaherty-You'll have Shore Colony and West Glens Falls. West Glens Falls is going to be a question depending on what the engineer report is and what the outcome of West Glens Falls is there is a possibility that West Glens Falls will be consolidated next year with the mother district. Councilman Monahan-Paul I have a question for you. With the financial problems that Hiland is experiencing right now does that have any bearing on whether or not we could consolidate them into the big water district? Attorney Dusek-I don't think it does and I'll tell you why. Hiland Park District itself it's my understanding that the water pipes and everything have been laid there are no capital charges left. The developer paid for that and in fact turned over everything to the Town a few years ago so we own the water system up there. The only thing the developer had in the agreement was reference to a sharing in on the water treatment plant as part of that PUD structure. What would happen in my opinion is that if you consolidate Hiland Park in then basically they are obviously going to share in that plant as part of the overall water district so that would drop that whole requirement to pay part of the plant. What it does essentially is eliminate a problem in as much Hiland Park would have to either as Tom mentioned make a contract or you would have questions about how are we going to get the money and your contribution to the water plant. This just kind of sews it all up neatly throws them into the district. They receive a benefit obviously because they are going to be taxed the same as everybody else. We receive a benefit from adding their assess value to our tax base in the Queensbury district. Councilman Monahan-Tom it looks it on the map, but I'm not quite sure is the Hiland water district contiguous to at one point there is it contiguous to these districts? Mr. Flaherty-Right on that end yes. Supervisor Champagne-Tom if other district so chose to become a part of the water district then what happens? From now on do we establish any separate water districts or we are part of the parent district, how does that work? Mr. Flaherty-Any new districts? Supervisor Champagne-Coming in after January 1, 1995? Mr. Flaherty-I believe and Paul can clarify this there has been a new law passed that allows you to immediately consolidate any new district into the overall district that wasn't the case several years ago. Attorney Dusek-I was going to say it's new only in the sense that it's been around since 89, 88, I think it is. Basically if you created a new water district you would have to go through all of the same procedures you do now and add in because your creating a new monster here. Queensbury Consolidated Water District there is going to be a new entity so the next time around your going to have a permissive referendum on the issue of whether you consolidate in the new district. But, once you pass that one for the new one thereafter everything will automatically be consolidated upon creation. Without being over technical you still go through the same process it will seem very similar whenever you create a new water district even after this consolidation. Mr. Flaherty-Technically it won't be a new one it will be an expanded one. Attorney Dusek-They treat it under the law as a brand new one. Councilman Monahan-If you had a new water district after we do all this and you go to permissive referendum who can vote in that permissive referendum on a new water district? Just the people as is now within that new part or would all those people in this big district be able to vote on that? Attorney Dusek-Everybody would vote on it only if your trying to consolidate as Tom mentioned immediately upon creation. Councilman Monahan-That's what I'm saying. So there might be times when you wouldn't want to consolidate right off the bat. Attorney Dusek-You don't have to consolidate every new district into this if you don't want too. Mr. Flaherty-You have the flexibility of doing it either way. Councilman Monahan-So it would depend on the circumstances really. Supervisor Champagne-Anyone else care to speak for or against? Mrs. Bennett-Where is Broadacres? Mr. Flaherty-Broadacres is right down in here. That was consolidated in 1986 I believe. Councilman Monahan-That's when Fran Walter was on the board. Supervisor Champagne-Any other questions? I'll close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE SHERMAN A VENUE EXTENSION, PEGGY ANN ROAD, EASY STREET, AND HILAND PARK WATER DISTRICTS WITH THE QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO.: 492,92 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, there has, heretofore, been established and created a Consolidated Water District known and described as the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and WHEREAS, there has, heretofore, been established and created Water Districts known and described as the Sherman Avenue Extension Water District, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Easy Street Water Extension, and Hiland Park Water District, and WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was given in the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury and a public hearing was held on September 26th, 1994 on the subject matter of the proposal to consolidate the Sherman Avenue Extension Water District, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Easy Street Water Extension, and Hiland Park Water District with the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, pursuant to Section 206 of the Town Law of the State of New York, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines upon the evidence given at the public hearing that it is in the public interest that the districts as described above be consolidated, and that the resulting Consolidated Water District be known as the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and that all property of the Sherman Avenue Extension Water District, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Easy Street Water Extension, and Hiland Park Water District and of the currently existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District, become the property of the new Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and that the new Consolidated Water District assume and pay the indebtedness of each of the original districts as if such indebtedness had been incurred subsequent to the consolidation, pursuant to Town Law ~206, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that it is in the public interest to consolidate the districts, and that it is in the public interest that future assessments of all costs of operation, maintenance, and improvements of such Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and Sherman Avenue Extension Water District, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Easy Street Water Extension, and Hiland Park Water District, including any such costs that were formally assessable by law, upon the taxable real property in the aforesaid Districts, be assessed upon the taxable property in the new Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby orders and directs the consolidation of the Water Districts as determined to be in the public interest, and orders and directs that there be annually be assessed upon all taxable real property in such new Queensbury Consolidated Water District amounts sufficient to pay the principal and interest of all such Consolidated Districts outstanding indebtedness, including the aforesaid indebtedness of the Sherman Avenue Extension Water District, Peggy Ann Road Water District, Easy Street Water Extension, and Hiland Park Water District and the currently existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that if there are any Office of Commissioners provided for in any of the districts, the offices shall be abolished upon the effective date of the aforedescribed consolidation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 206, Subdivision 4 of the Town Law, the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish and post notice of this resolution within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be subject to a permissive referendum as provided by Section 206 of the Town Law. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 493, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Meeting. Duly adopted this 26th day of September, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne Noes: None Absent:None No further action taken. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury