1990-12-28 SP SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 1990
1 :08 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Stephen Borgos
Councilman Marilyn Potenza
Councilman Ronald Montesi
Councilman Betty Monahan
Town Attorney-Paul Dusek
TOWN BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
Councilman George Kurosaka
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO APPLY FOR EDA ,GRANT
CONCERNING QUEENSBURY TECHNICAL PARK PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 736, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Marilyn Potenza
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Betty Monahan:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has been invited by the
United States Department of Commerce Economic Development
Administration to apply for a grant from the aforesaid
administration for infrastructure improvements at the
Queensbury Economic Development Park, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Economic Development Park has
indicated its desire to make certain infrastructure
improvements in the Phase II portion of said Park, at a cost
approximated at $702, 000 .00, and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has been advised that the
grant from the Federal Economic Development Administration
would be in the amount of approximately 60% of the total
project cost, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury would be a co-applicant with
the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation for purposes
of applying for the aforesaid grant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to apply for the
aforesaid grant as co-applicant with the Queensbury Economic
Development Corporation, and to furnish all necessary
information and complete all documents that may be necessary
to apply for said grant, and execute, on behalf of the Town
of Queensbury and the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
all said documents necessary for the aforesaid application,
including but not limited to, Part V Assurances, Drug Free
Work Place Certification, Certification of Non-Relocation,
Relovation and Acquisition Assurance, Form ED-612, and
Certificate Regarding Lobbying.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote: '-
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
AS PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE FOR GRANT APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 737, 1990. Introduced by Mrs Marilyn Poten7-
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by
previous resolution, has authorized the Town of Queensbury
to be a co-applicant with the Town of Queensbury Economic
Development Corporation for purposes of applying for a grant
from the Federal Economic Development Administration,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, on
f behalf of the Town of Queensbury as co-applicant, hereby
j authorizes the Town of Queensbury Economic Development
-- Corporation, Fred Champagne, President, to act as the
official project representative for the Federal Economic
Development ' Administration Queensbury Technical Park Public
Works Project, and to administer the grant/project on
behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION N0. - 738 , 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Marilyn Potenza
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Betty Monahan:
WHEREAS, certain departments have required transfers to
funds, and
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WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Town of
Queensbury Accounting Office and the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as listed below:
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
FROM TO AMOUNT
A 23 5 1990.440 A 105 1410.440 $4, 460.00
(Contingent) (Misc . Contractual )
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FROM TO AMOUNT
A 205 7310 . 107 A 205 7310.411 450.00
(Senior Typist) (Veh. Rep. /Maint. )
A 205 7310. 107 A 205 7310.441 500.00
(Senior Typist) (Gas)
A 205 7310. 107 A 205 7310. 199 975 .00
(Senior Typist) (Typist)
A 205 7310. 107 A 20517310 . 106 2, 630.00
(Senior Typist) (Clerk)
A 205 7310 . 107 A 205 7310 . 100 91 . 00
(Senior Typist) (Youth Prog. P/R)
A 205 1710. 107 A 205 7310. 134 700.00
(Senior Typist) (Rec . Specialist)
A 205 7310 . 140 A 205 7310 . 147 3, 930.00
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(Laborer A) (Working Foreman)
A 205 7310. 107 A 205 7310 . 403 80 .00
(Senior Typist) (Postage)
A 205 7310. 140 A 205 7310. 133 2, 981 . 00
(Laborer A) (Director)
A 205 7310. 140 A 205 7310 .440 2, 000 . 00
(Laborer A) (Misc . Contractual )
A 205 7310. 140 A 205 7310 .407 70 . 00
(Laborer A) (Off . Eq. Rep. )
A 205 7310 . 136 A 205 7310 . 440 11000. 00
(Rec . Prog. Spec . ) (Misc . Contractual )
A 205 7310. 107 A 205 7310.410 21 . 00
(Sr. Typist) (Telephone)
A 205 7310. 135 A 205 7310 . 202 1 , 462 . 00
(Rec . Maint. ) (Vehicles )
A 205 7310. 169 A 205 7310 . 202 1 , 372 . 00
(Rec . Attd. ) (Vehicles)
A 205 7310 . 200 A 205 7310. 202 2, 555 .00
(Gen. Equip. ) (Vehicles )
A 205 7310 . 207 A 205 7310. 202 31000.00
(Park Equip. ) (Vehicles)
A 205 7310 . 208 A 205 7310 . 202 5, 296 .00
(Pool Equip. ) (Vehicles)
A 205 7310 .420 A 205 7310 . 202 3 , 515 . 00
( Insurance) (Vehicles)
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
FROM TO AMOUNT
D 165 5130 .442 D 165 5130 .448 580 . 00
(Interdepartmental (Tires )
Contractural )
A 325 5010. 201 D 325 5110 . 203 1 , 300 .00
(Office Equipment) (Computer Software)
CEMETERY
FROM TO AMOUNT
C 245 8810. 300 C 245 8810.440 400 .00
(Capital Construction) (Misc . Contractual )
Duly adopted this 28th day of December 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
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Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BOBCAT DIESEL LOADER FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO. 739, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Betty Monahan
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Marilyn
Potenza:
RESOLVED, that Harold Hansen, Director of Parks and
Recreation, is hereby authorized to purchase one ( 1 ) 1-700
Series Bobcat Diesel Loader (Model #743) from U-Rent All
(County contract) for the amount of $18, 188 .00, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said purchase be paid from the Department of
Parks and Recreation Vehicles Account, No . : A 205 7310 . 202.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990,• by the
following vote:
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Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
(Councilman Montesi enter meeting)
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 740, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Betty Monahan
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Marilyn
Potenza:
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers to
funds, and
WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Town of
Queensbury Accounting Office and the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as listed below:
WATER DEPARTMENT
FROM TO AMOUNT
W1 W1 275 8320. 250
$283, 635 . 00
(Unappropriated
(Capital Construction)
Fund Balance)
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
FROM TO AMOUNT
S4 385 8130 176 S4 385 8130 140 6, 000.00
(Wastewater Technican) (Laborer A)
S4 385 8130 106 S4 385 8130 191 7,968. 75
(Clerk) (Senior Typist)
S4 385 8130 183 S4 385 8130 191 1 , 000 . 00
(Superintendent (Senior Typist)
Wastewater)
S4 385 8130 183 S4 385 8130 181 1 , 500.00
(Superintendent (Wastewater Deputy
Wastewater) Superintendent)
' S4 385 8130 183 S4 385 89710 700 5, 460 . 00
(Superintendent (Serial Bond
Wastewater) Inter�st)
S3 385 8130 440 S3 385 89730 600 BAN 600. 00
(Reservoir Park (Reservoir Park PRINICPAL
Contractual )
Sewer District)
LANDFILL
FROM TO AMOUNT
J1 265 8160 440 J1 265 8160 200 4, 000.00
(Misc . Contractual ) (General Equipment)
J1 265 8160 468 J1 265 8160 200 4, 000.00
(Loader Repairs (General Equipment)
& Maintenance)
J1 265 8160 469 J1 265 8160 200 8, 000 .00
(Compactor Repairs (General Equipment)
& Maintenance) f
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BRUSH CHIPPER
RESOLUTION NO. 741 , 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Betty Monahan
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Marilyn
Potenza:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves of the
purchase of one ( 1 ) Chipper under Warren County Contract
from Hawkensen Enterprise of New Hampshire, the price being
$15, 372 .00, to be delivered within 30 to 45 days and be it
further
RESOLVED, that this Board will apply to Warren County for a
50% reimbursement under the recycling grant that has been
awarded to Warren County and be it further
RESOLVED, that this purchase will be paid for out of the
J1 265 8160 200 Account.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990 by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT TO RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE
PLANNING BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY REGARDING
EXPEDITED MATTERS
RESOLUTION NO. 742, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Betty Monahan
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi :
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Queensbury is
desirous of approving an amendment to the Planning Board
Rules and Procedures to provide additional rules which will
provide for the expedited review and approval of certain
matters, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held by the Planning
Board for the Town of Queensbury on the aforesaid proposed
Amendment to the Rules and Procedures , on December 27, 1990,
at 7: 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Activities Center, 531 Bay
Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, and parties in
interest and citizens were heard as to whether the proposed
amendment to the rules and regulations should be adopted by
the Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Planning Board adopted the
Proposed Amendment to the Rules and Procedures at their
meeting Yield on December 27, 1990, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Proposed Amendment to the Rules and
Procedures has been presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Proposed Amendment to the Rules
and Procedures constitutes a Type II action under SEQRA and
further SEQRA review is not necessary in accordance with
Section 617. 13 of the Rules and Regulations of the
Department of Environmental Conservation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 272 of the Town Law of
the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury hereby adoptes the proposed Amendment to the
Rules and Procedures of the Planning Board for the Town of
Queensbury Regarding Expedited Matters presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is
hereby directed to file the said Amendment to the Rules and
Procedures of the Planning Board.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN SERVICES TO EVALUATE COMPUTER SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. 743, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Marilyn Potenza
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos :
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
retainage of Mr. Richard Rowland to evalutate the network
system on the computer system in the Building and Code
Enforcement Dept. at a rate of $40.00 per hour and not to
exceed 4 hours such work to be completed on or before
January 15 , 1991 and payment for services not to be paid
until we are sure that that work has been completed properly
and be it further
RESOLVED, that payment for such service will be from the
General Town Computer Software Account in Dept. 23 .
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent:Mr. Kurosaka
Discussion held in regard tb the removal of trees from
property owned by Quaker Plaza along Quaker Road, these
trees are to be destroyed to make way for the new plaza. . .
The Engineer for the project did not think there was any
problem if the Town wished to remove the shrubs and
transplant them to another site at the Town expense. . .the
Town has several sites that the plantings could be
used—screening along Meadowbrook Road Pumping Station also
Lafayette Street between our park and the front part of the
Mallinkrodt Bldg. . .Also noted that this should be done as
soon as possible . . .Discussion also held on drainage system
for the area. . .
RESOLUTION REGARDING REMOVAL OF TREES-QUAKER PLAZA
RESOLUTION NO. 744, 1990, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Marilyn
Potenza:
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and j
directed to contact owners of Quaker Plaza and that
property that constitutes Quaker Plaza for permission to --
remove certain trees that are along Quaker Road at no cost
and healed in or planted in appropriate spots on Town
property and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
arrange for use of Town Equipment and Personnel to arrange
the accomplishment of the replanting or healing.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 745, 1990, Introduced by Mrs . Marilyn Potenza
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr . Ronald Montesi :
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves into executive
session to discussion personnel matters .
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote :
Ayes: Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVING INTO REGULAR
SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 746, 1990, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos :
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adjourns executive
session and moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote :
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Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION AND APPOINTMENT TO NEW
POSITION CONSUMER RELATIONS SPECIALISTS
RESOLUTION NO. 747, 1990, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby establishes the position of Consumer Relations
Specialist in the Water Dept. in the Town of Queensbury,
with such position to be effective as of December 17, 1990
at an Annual Salary Rate of $21 , 000.00 and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby establishes an account in the 1990 and 1991 Budgets
for the Town of Queensbury, Queensbury Consolidated Water
Dist. which account shall be entitled Consumer Relations
Specialists and shall be effective as of December 17, 1990
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
shall fund the aforementioned account by a transfer of
$1500 .00 from unappropriated fund balance of W1 , Queensbury
Consolidated Water Dist. Unappropriated Fund Balance Account
Number and that it shall fund the Account for 1991 by
transfer to be done at the Organization Meeting on January
3rd. and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor make the appointment of
Lynn Forth to the position as is customary and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the 1990 and 1991 Town of Queensbury Budgets
are hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mrs. .. Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 748, 1990, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby abolishes the position of Billing Supervisor in the
Water Dept. of the Town of Queensbury and hereby amends the
1990 and 1991 budgets to reflect this action by the Town
Board.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990, by the
following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
Discussion regarding Water Meters . . .Mr. VanDusen noted that
in the 1991 budget we have budgeted for approximately 500
meters . . .based on 1990 number of meters installed if we did
the same number that will leave us 250 + - to retrofit old
or replacements . . . I think we are ok. . if we had 100% request
for every flat rate account then we would have to ask for a
transfer for more meters . . . ,
Discussion held in regard to next years meetings . . . it was
noted that it should be brought to the public the option of
having one meeting a month in the afternoon. . .
Discussion regarding purchase of Justice Court Facility. . .
noted in the contract there is a 5% increase in price
starting with January 1st. in each year after that. . . if we
could enter into a contract subject to permissive referendum
we could lock in the price. . . $360, 000 plus the actual cost
they had for expansion and adjustments to our specifications
except the roof, heating and airconditioning. . .estimated
cost $40, 000. no final numbers . . .Councilman Monahan
questioned if there was a parking problem. . .noted that the
purchase of the building includes a large parcel next to
the building. . .adequate for parking. . . .Attorney Dusek-after
doing research noted that a permissive referendum is needed
for the purchase . . .Councilman Monahan-Asked what the present
taxes are on this parcel . . . Supervisor Borgos noted that at
the present time the Town is responsible for the taxes . . . I ! .
will look that up. . .
RESOLUTION EXERCISING OPTION TO PURCHASE JUSTICE COURT ROOM
FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 749, 1990, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Marilyn
Potenza:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is currently leasing from
Glenwood Properties a certain office building and real
property located at 81 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury, New
York, and
WHEREAS, the aforedescribed lease contains a provision which
grants to the Town of Queensbury the option of purchasing
the aforesaid office building and real property, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after
careful consideration of leasing costs and purchase costs,
desires to exercise the option to purchase the aforesaid
office building and real property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby gives notice of its desire to exercise the aforesaid
option to purchase the aforesaid office building and real
property and requests that the Lessor forward a contract of
sale, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this notice of desire to exercise the
aforesaid option and the actual purchase of the aforesaid
office building and real property is subject to and
conditioned upon the adoption of a bonding resolution for
which a permissive referendum is not requested, or if a
referendum is requested, which is approved at said
referendum, and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the exercise of this option and notice is
conditioned upon the agreement by Lessor that should a
purchase not be completed as a result of the failure of an
approval at referendum or the lack of financing by the Town
of Queensbury, that the Town of Queensbury may continue to
lease the aforesaid office building and real property upon
the same terms and conditions as is set forth in the current
lease, and
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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and
directed to give such notice as Vnay be required by the lease
agreement to Glenwood Properties in order to exercise this
option.
Duly adopted this 28th day of December, 1990 , by the
following vote :
Ayes : Mrs . Potenza, Mr. Montesi , Mrs . Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury
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