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Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 684
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #59
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DECEMBER 20, 2004 Res. #593-616
7:10 P.M. BOH Res. 35-37
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER
TOWN OFFICIALS
Jennifer Switzer, Budget Officer
Marilyn Ryba, Executive Director of Community Development
Stuart Baker, Senior Planner
Mike Shaw, Deputy Superintendent of Wastewater
PRESS: Glens Falls Post Star, TV-8
SUPERVISOR STEC called meeting to order….
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
SUPERVISOR STEC announced that the previously scheduled public hearing for a Proposed Local
Law to Amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 “Zoning” to Convert All Land Conservation
Zones – Ten Acres (LC-10) to Land Conservation Zones – Forty-Two Acres (LC-42) has been
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postponed until January 10, 2005… Those that are present for this public hearing have the option
to come back and attend the hearing to make your statement, or submit a statement to the town in
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writing between now and the 10 or make a statement tonight which will be made a part of the
record….
ATTORNEY MATT FULLER, Law Firm of Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker, Firth-A procedural issue
came up today when we were looking through that file. Are you also going to rescind and
reconsider the Parkland Recreation Zoning Change because that had the same procedural error?
SUPERVISOR STEC-No, we’re not going to be rescinding that.
ATTORNEY FULLER-So, the only way for you to reconsider that would be to get that overturned?
I mean, it’s the same issue, the City would have gotten notice.
SUPERVISOR STEC-I’ll ask our attorney to review it but I’m not sure we’re going to comment on
that this evening.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-All we can do right now is review that claim.
ATTORNEY FULLER-Okay, it’s that same issue that that Parkland Recreation Zone does border
the City of Glens Falls so that same notice that I was looking for today, I was looking for it in the
other file, to my knowledge it wasn’t done.
SUPERVISOR STEC-I’m going to guess that we would dispute your claim but we’ll research it.
ATTORNEY FULLER-Thank you.
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO. __ OF 2005 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” TO CONVERT ALL LAND CONSERVATION
ZONES – TEN ACRES (LC-10) TO LAND CONSERVATION ZONES –
FORTY-TWO ACRES (LC-42)
RESOLUTION NO. 593, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: __ of 2005 to
amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 entitled “Zoning,” to convert all Land Conservation –
Ten Acre Zones (LC-10) to Land Conservation – Forty-Two Acre Zones (LC-42), and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal
Home Rule Law §10 and Town Law Article 16, and
WHEREAS, as noted in the Community Development’s report to the Town Board, currently
Table 4 incorrectly shows LC-10A as LC-1A but the body of the Zoning Ordinance clearly
indicates that the Land Conservation Zones are currently LC-10A and LC-42A, and the Town
Board wants to correct this typographical error, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this
Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on January 10, 2005 to
hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed
Local Law No.: ___ of 2005, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. __ of
2005 in the manner provided by law and send the Notice of Public Hearing to the Clerk of the
Warren County Board of Supervisors, Warren County Planning Board, Town of Queensbury
Planning Board and other communities or agencies that it is necessary to give written notice to in
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accordance with New York State Town Law §265, the Town’s Zoning Regulations and the Laws of
the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board intends to conduct SEQRA review of the proposed
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Local Law after the public hearing at its January 10, 2005 meeting.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 594, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED IT’S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters as the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF ANITA SULLIVAN
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 35, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 687
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and
is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage
Disposal Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Anita Sullivan has applied to the Local Board of Health for two (2) variances
from the provisions of Chapter 136 to install a new Elgen septic system 10’ from the foundation in
lieu of the required 20’ setback and 74’ from the well in lieu of the required 100’ setback on
property located at 3 Honeysuckle Lane, Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
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hearing on January 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Anita Sullivan’s sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 3 Honeysuckle Lane, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 226.19-1-10) 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 Ms. Sullivan’s property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Councilman Strough questioned whether there was anyone present representing the applicant and
noted the following concerns: the well on applicant’s property encased, no location map on her
plots, does the adjacent lot have a well on it and if it’s a proposed new house with two bedrooms,
and if she’s running into setback variances, would a one bedroom house be better? And being in the
vicinity of Lake George, would an aerobic system be a better plan for this applicant as well… They
can answer those questions at the public hearing…
Councilman Boor-I’ll second a part of that… I think as a Board we should be focusing more on
some of these new systems that produce a greater purification of effluent when we’re talking about
these types of relief’s being sought… I wish the applicant was here because I’d be interested to see
if they would be interested in looking at perhaps a system that would produce a little bit higher
quality effluent since they are seeking relief from a source of drinking water… vote taken.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 688
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF STEVE AND DEBBY SEABOYER
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 36, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and
is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage
Disposal Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Steve and Debby Seaboyer have applied to the Local Board of Health for three
(3) variances from Chapter 136 to install:
1. an absorption field 90’ from Lake George instead of the required 100’ setback;
2. an absorption field 2.35’ from their property line instead of the required 10’ setback;
and
3. a multi-flow unit 4’ from the structure instead of the required 10’ setback;
on property located at 83 Rockhurst Road, Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
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hearing on January 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Steve and Debby Seaboyer sewage disposal variance application
concerning property located at 83 Rockhurst Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.13-2-36) and at
that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
[RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town’s Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement to send this Sewage Disposal Variance Application to the
Town Engineer for review and input prior to such public hearing, 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 Mr. and Mrs. Seaboyer’s property as required by law.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 689
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Attorney Mike O’Connor-Tom Center through Nace Engineering or associate with Nace
Engineering has done quite a bit of research on the Aerobic System, we have incorporated it into
this particular site. By incorporating it into the site though, we find that we need an additional
variance which is why you’re setting the date for a public hearing. The additional variance is that
the multi-flow unit will be four feet from the structure … as opposed to the required ten feet. That
is the independent unit that will contain the aerobic multi-flow unit. It’s not closer to any other
adjoining property but it’s closer to the structure that we’re going to construct on there. We have
gotten a letter from C.T. Male and we don’t have any great problem with it. We do want to discuss
with them their suggestion that the alarm system be connected to a security phone system or an
automatic dialer. Basically the alarm system shuts off water to the system, I think making them
install an automatic dialer is something that is really belts and suspenders twice over.
Mr. Tom Center gave brief overview of the system…. Town Board held brief discussion regarding
security and inspection of system… vote taken.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 37, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR IT’S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns from session and enters
Regular Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR SESSION
CORRESPONDENCE
Deputy Town Clerk Barber noted that the November, 2004 Monthly Reports for Town Clerk,
Building & Codes and Solid Waste has been received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office….
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Supervisor Stec noted that the letters received for the previously scheduled public hearing for
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tonight that now has been postponed to the 10 of January will be kept a part of the record and will
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be read into the record at the public hearing on the 10 of January.
SUPERVISOR-AT-LARGE MICHAEL BARODY MONTHLY UPDATE
MR. MICHAEL BARODY gave update to the Town Board regarding the following subjects:
Warren County Tourism - Warren County Tourism’s Executive Committee efforts to attract the Fire
Chiefs Association of the Greater Lake George Area for a Conference and Warren County
Tourism’s Winter Campaign.
Sheriff Public Safety - The Sheriff has been authorized to send a letter to the New York State
Commission of Correction requesting approval to board out-of-county inmates… All of our
inmates are in, systems are running well and we have some excess capacity to board other
inmates….
Warren County Economic Development - Congressman Sweeney is doing a very good job for us
here in the North Country, he understands our community and I’m particularly appreciative of what
he’s doing with Gore Mountain and the additional funding that he’s just received for us up there.
Also helping us out at the airport in obtaining additional funds. At the airport we’re going to be
developing two new hangers, one is going to be for private planes and it’s pretty much all rented out
already and we’re going to build a maintenance hanger, which has been very much in demand and
the FBO will be operating that.
Public Defender’s Office - It’s new to us, we haven’t seen it in operation for a long period of time
so a lot of people have come and asked if we’re getting our bang for the buck. My short answer to
that is that we don’t know totally yet. But I would tell you that in this past year we had over eleven
hundred cases come through the Public Defender’s Office. The year before we had to go out and
hire who knows how many different attorneys that we used to deal with, we had unbelievable
problems with billings and collections of running the program the way it was before. This has
streamlined it, I think it is saving taxpayer’s money and we’ll have a final report from the public
defender and on top of all that I think the individual is being served in an expeditious and
professional manner. It works well with our criminal justice group and the sheriff’s office. I think
the report is going to positive in the end but we don’t have all the numbers in yet and I’ll report back
to you when we do.
Youth Committee – We recently got a report in which details a lot of things that I think you would
find interesting and I think I’m going to send you all a copy of this report… The youth answered
this questionnaire about their school system, about alcohol, about drugs. It’s very detailed, breaks it
down, male, female, also have Queensbury numbers broken down in there. And for anyone out
there in the public who thinks we don’t have to keep watching the kids as far as drinking and
driving and alcohol goes, by their own admission, who used alcohol in the last thirty days. By their
own admission: ninth grade, twenty-eight percent of them; tenth grade, thirty-seven percent of
them; eleventh Grade, forty-one percent of them and twelve grade, fifty-four percent in the last
thirty days. And there’s a lot of other interesting things that I think you would feel worthwhile to
read as leaders of the community.
Thanks to the Town Board for a good year in 2004 and hope you all have a nice Holiday.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE FLOOR – NONE
OPEN FORUM
7:57 P.M.
DR. MARK HOFFMAN, 32 Fox Hollow Lane-Speaking on my own behalf, a recent workshop a
number of applicants came in for applications for basically spot rezonings mostly along the Bay
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Road area. They have various justifications and some of them have favorable aspects and
unfavorable aspects but what concerns me overall, if you look at what’s been happening in that area
over the last few years, it’s gradually being transformed into a higher density urban residential type
of area and that’s fine, there’s nothing wrong with higher density residences. The question is, are
we creating an urban, a quasi-urban community without any of the urban amenities. In other words
are we building an urban streetscape? Are we building sidewalks? Do we have pedestrian
crossings? Do we have public transportation? Do we have parks in that area? Do we have any
neighborhood schools? Do we have any type of comprehensive traffic plan to accommodate this
urban development? Are there shops within safe walking distance of these residential
neighborhoods? My concern is that what’s gradually occurring is that we’re getting a pseudo urban
community without any urban amenities an and we’re basically going to produce wasteland that is
not the type of community that we want. I think we either need to redesign that and include some of
these urban amenities as soon as possible or we should reconsider the zoning of that entire area…
On behalf of the Citizens for Queensbury we would like to strongly advocate for a moratorium on
residential subdivisions…. To it’s credit, the Town Board has established the Planning Ordinance
Review Committee and they are taking their task seriously, at the same time the pace of
development is proceeding rapidly. My concern is and I think many people share this concern is
that by the time the committee completes it’s work and then moves onto the process of a
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Rezoning that much or most of the developable lands in the
community will have already been developed and so their work would be for naught and all the
investment and resources that you’re putting into that wouldn’t be fully utilized. So, we feel
strongly that there should be a moratorium on residential subdivisions and probably in order for it to
be useful and effective, it should be a year or so in duration. This is a method that’s been utilized in
other communities in our region successfully, it’s certainly well established approach and we’d like
you to take serious consideration to that.
MR. RON DUFOUR, South Queensbury-I’ve been a thirty-five year member of the South
Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company and I was wondering how far we’re going to go with this
thing? You open the paper and there’s stuff and just keep reading on and on about the fire
company. You look at your volunteers and we’ve got people over in Iraq fighting for the war on
terrorism. We’ve got people over here fighting for homeland security. Then we’ve got our
volunteer firemen fighting the war on fires and you open the paper up and you get nothing but
criticism and the boys are getting really hammered and they get nothing for this… There’s a lot of
questioning going on, there’s probably some poor bookkeeping but you guys are holding back
money. They are down there with the trucks, and they can have a major fire tonight and they might
run out of fuel, now that’s pretty sad… I just don’t understand where the town is coming from, I
mean, it ain’t just our fire company, it makes all the fire companies look bad. The volunteers are
trying to do a good job and they’re just getting hammered.
MS. BETTY MONAHAN-Commend the town for what they’ve done with the lights for Christmas
down at the corner of Quaker and Bay, it looks like we’re progressing upward… Questioned an
item on the agenda, the resolution between Sherwood Acres Construction, the Town of Queensbury
and it references Hall Road and Barber Road?
SUPERVISOR STEC-As I understand it, Hall Road is a road by use and there was a dedicated road
portion that the road isn’t on the dedicated portion. The surveyor say this is where the road is but
the road in fact is located offset to that and what this is, is a land swap that the town has been
working on for at least a month but basically what it would do is clean up so that in fact the road
that’s dedicated would be accurately reflected by what’s in reality there. So, I don’t think anyone is
in fact gaining anything, it clarifies the road and adjusts the dedication to fit the road.
TOWN COUNSEL HAFNER-They don’t match and upon enactment of this resolution and
approval of this agreement, they’ll match.
MR. PLINEY TUCKER, 41 Division Road, Queensbury-Questioned Resolution 8.13, ‘Resolution
Authorizing Supplemental Agreement Concerning Implementation And Funding In The First
Instance 100% Of Federal-Aid Eligible Costs Of A Transportation Federal-Aid (Main Street
Gateway Plaza Improvements Capital Project – Pin No.: 1756.27) To Fully Fund Local Share Of
Federal-Aid Eligible And Ineligible Project Costs And Appropriating Funds”?
SUPERVISOR STEC-It’s an agreement concerning the Main Street Gateway Plaza Improvements
and it allows us, it sets up the compensation for the federal-aid eligible portion of the Gateway
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Improvement Project. That’s things like that an entranceway kiosk that’s planned, a park-and-ride
that’s planned, sort of accoutrements affiliated with the Main Street Project and what this does is
authorize the agreement for the first hundred percent.
MS. MARILYN RYBA, Executive Director-It’s a supplemental agreement. What had happened
was, a couple of reason why we’re putting this on. The Department of Transportation had
incorrectly had given us a wrong identification number so that number had to be changed. So, that
was one reason we did it. The other is that there were a couple of things that had been not included
in the prior agreement that needed to be put in here including right-of-way incidental mapping right-
of-way for example and so we had to make these corrections before the end of the year so that we
would have a valid contract.
MR. TUCKER-We don’t have to come up with any funds at the present time?
MS. JENNIFER SWITZER, Budget Officer-We have to come up with the funds in the first instance
and then we’re reimbursed upon expenditure of the funds.
MR. TUCKER-One hundred percent?
MS. SWITZER, Budget Officer-Eighty percent.
MR. TUCKER-So we have to come up with twenty.
SUPERVISOR STEC-It’s eighty Federal, fifteen State and five local and in some cases that five
local is county, town so sometimes it’s even less than five percent. In this case I’m going to guess
we’re on the hook for the whole five percent.
MR. TUCKER-Questioned whether the recent appointment in the Assessor’s Office is a full time
job or part time job?
SUPERVISOR STEC-The appointment of Mr. Bigelow is a full time position.
MS. SWITZER, Budget Officer-Ted Bigelow is actually replacing someone and there was another
part time person who is retiring and that was made into a full time position. So, it’s not an
additional full time position that was created. It was an upgrade from a part time to a full time.
MR. TUCKER-Questioned the donation of fifteen thousand dollars to Youth Court?
MS. SWITZER, Budget Officer-We’re contracting, we haven’t signed the contract yet. That’s for
fifteen thousand dollars but we are getting a five thousand dollar grant. So, it’s basically costing the
town ten thousand dollars.
MR. TUCKER-Did anybody else come up with any?
SUPERVISOR STEC-I hadn’t heard of any. They did find funding from other places but not
necessarily from other municipalities. We were the only municipality.
MR. TUCKER-My other subject, my road and I got your letter. I’ve come to the conclusion that
the only answer to this thing is all the principals have got to get together and I guarantee I’ll be a
gentleman.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Pliney, we’re not worry about that, we know that. But the facts as we
understand them, that is a road by use, what you’re suggesting we consider doing is creating another
Fuller Road.
MR. TUCKER-I know that a road by use, there are obligations of the Highway Superintendent that
he has to take and in this case, they haven’t been taken.
SUPERVISOR STEC-I’ll be happy to talk to you about it so more.
MR. TUCKER-I’ll talk to you more about it then, I’ll see you in a day or two.
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MR. DOUG AUER, 16 Oakwood-Referred to Resolution 8.3, ‘Resolution Authorizing Purchase Of
Bioxide And Equipment From U.S. Filter For Hydrogen Sulfide/Odor Control At Hiland Park
Pump Station’, and questioned if this is something new?
MR. MIKE SHAW, Deputy Wastewater Superintendent-What we’ve seen over the last couple of
years with the growth of our system, it’s increasing, not only odor but corrosion problems within
our sanitary sewers. With our building of our new district on Route 9, we did include a Bioxide
System, U.S. Filter Bioxide System and the Bioxide System is made to take care of Hydrogen
Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide is certainly an odor that people don’t really care for but it creates more
corrosion and creates other additional problems down the road. The system we’re going to put in
now helps create or take care of the Hydrogen Sulfide that we’re seeing within the Quaker Road
Sewer District and Meadowbrook Pump Station. Because you have to put that above your problem,
it takes time for this Bioxide to work, we’re putting it at Hiland Park Pump Station.
MR. AUER-Questioned whether there’s been a study done?
MR. SHAW, Deputy Wastewater Superintendent-Yes, we’ve had U.S. Filter in and we did some
tests, we’ve had Hydrogen Sulfide levels in the range of a hundred and sixties in different spikes, in
parts per million and that’s very high. Corrosion in sewers is a known problem, it’s well
documented and U.S. Filter’s Bioxide System is in use in several areas within the northeast, we did
some research on it. But if you don’t address the problem before, it becomes a problem, you’re
going to have collapsed sewer lines, corrosion and collapse manholes. It eats the inside of your
pumps and infrastructure quickly.
MR. TIM LETTUS, 507 Dix Avenue-South Queensbury, I don’t see how you can get any better
response time then what they do. There’s no more dedication then those guys. They work hard for
what they do and to do away with them is wrong. I think you’re treating the taxpayers of South
Queensbury really badly.
MR. JAMES LETTUS, Queensbury Avenue-I’m a Charter Member, thirty-five years down there
and I think you should talk with us before putting it all in the paper, getting stuff out before anybody
else knows anything about it.
MS. BLANCHE DUFOUR-My husband was a Charter Member too and he was the Fire Chief for
eighteen years and in 96, in June he lost a leg above the knee and in December he lost the other one.
So, therefore we had to transport him to the hospital by ambulance. He had quite a bit of different
sicknesses and every time I would call 911, I always wore, at home I always wore a sleeveless
dress. I would have to run in the bedroom, change and by that time, there’d be a neighbor and after
that a first responder…. Until you go through that, you’re all by yourself and when somebody
comes in and gives you support and it’s something within two, three minutes and that is something
you couldn’t have if you do without that fire company. So, I don’t know how you can even think
about doing away with them. Maybe we’re only six hundred and some people down there but we
are still part of Queensbury… We are people, human beings and we are entitled to what the people
that formed the company fifty-five years ago, they’re on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours
a day, no vacation time…. I know that it doesn’t matter whether it’s raining or snowing or whatever
it is, they’re there and they go and they need a little bit better support maybe then what they seem to
be getting. Thank you.
MS. DIANE HOWARD, 470 West Mt. Road-I grew up in South Queensbury, I’m here in support
of the Volunteer Fire Company, I’m very appalled that you guys want to just do away with the fire
company after all these years. You can’t put a price tag on people’s lives down there. You just
can’t do that, it’s not right, it’s not ethical to do away with the fire company.
MR. DAVID STRAINER, 1124 Ridge Road-Would like to thank John for bringing it to the
forefront with the award to the Queensbury Girl’s Cross Country Team. I think it’s been remittance
of the Town, Queensbury has put out some of the best teams we’ve seen in years in the last few
years and it’s about time that we’ve recognized them. My favorite will always be the football team
but the field hockey team had a great team and if it wasn’t for one loss, they probably would have
gone all the way to the States. My other thing too, I’d like to thank John for that presentation he
did with the Rush Pond Project. I’m hoping that’s a project that the whole town will get behind, it
was very well thought out and it would be a very nice project and it kind of goes with the way
we’ve looked at things with linking the neighborhoods together without having people go on the
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main roads to get to the different neighborhoods, I think that’s a great start for it. And I too, would
like to see that maybe you’ve been a little hard on the South Queensbury Fire Department. We all
have problems, I really don’t think that we should have put this in the press, I think it might have
been better off if we had taken it under advisement, discuss it with these people. I don’t know how
many of you would get up in the middle of the night, or leave a party or something to go answer a
call and these guys are very dedicated, they work very hard and I do think they’ve kind of been
judged unfairly here. Maybe they do have some problems, I think there are things that could be
worked out. I don’t think that, by putting it in the paper, making all of our fire companies look like
they’re spend-thrifts, I don’t think that’s correct. So, hopefully in the future, we’ll take that under
advisement. I was also hoping that you would recognize the bravery of the two men down on Route
149 and Ridge Road, Mr. McFadden and Rick Meyers for the car fire that happened there with two
gentlemen sitting there and trying to put out a fire with a shovel and snow, that took some bravery.
And if you do, do anything, remember Rick Meyers wife, she was the one consoling the patient.
The poor girl had broken legs, she couldn’t get out of the car, the car is on fire and she was kind of
left out of the paper and sitting there consoling somebody whose in extreme agony takes a lot of
guts and I think that it be nice if she was commended also. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Thank you Dave for pointing that out.
UNKNOWN-You know the curve on Dix Avenue, Mr. Stec I have a couple of questions to ask you
personally? Ok. Number one you have a wife too, don’t you?
SUPERVISOR STEC-You can ask them. That is a personal question sir, it is public knowledge I
have a wife.
UNKNOWN-All right, how much would you value her at? In response to, now I live in the Town
of Queensbury, Bay Ridge cannot respond to …Queensbury Central the City of Glens Falls cannot
respond to my house. If I lose one of my ..kids because you eliminated a fire company I think it is
…for a hundred thousand dollars. One last thing about it, the remarks that were made in the paper,
six hundred people in the Town of Queensbury those votes to you don’t mean nothing?
SUPERVISOR STEC-Sir, that is what makes this job that the five of us do and thousands like us
very difficult.
UNKNOWN-I know, but you ought to, you don’t figure six hundred votes means anything to your
election..?
SUPERVISOR STEC-Sir, this isn’t about elections, this is about doing the job that we were elected
to do.
UNKNOWN-Well, it’s still six hundred votes, don’t mean nothing to you.
SUPERVISOR STEC-It’s about doing the right thing, sir. We’re just trying to do the right thing.
UNKNOWN-Right, well, I don’t think you did the right thing going to the Post Star. I’ve belonged
to that fire company for thirty some odd years myself. We’re not perfect.
SUPERVISOR STEC-No one is perfect.
UNKNOWN-Well, why don’t you let that go to the paper like that, you’re not perfect.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Sir, I don’t write the newspaper.
UNKNOWN-… you made the remarks that went into the paper.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Yes sir.
MR. RON DUROUR, JR., 14 Lynn Avenue-I’m also a member of the South Queensbury Fire
House. I’ve been an active member for ten years, I grew up around the firehouse since I was
probably crawling. My concern is, when I started doing this, I did it because I like doing it and now
it’s starting to be, it’s a fight and what’s the sense and my only concern as an officer right now is, if
there is a situation down in South Queensbury, there’s life at risk, we run out of fuel, who is
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responsible for that life? I know, I did talk to our treasurer today and he mentioned something about
a Sunoco bill but I don’t know what’s going on with the Hess bill, which we get our fuel from.
SUPERVISOR STEC-I’ve got a stack of bills, like you and I discussed last week.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-I know.
SUPERVISOR STEC-There’s a stack of bills that were signed about ten minutes before this
meeting started by the second person that has to sign them and there’s a stack of bills like we
discussed that as promised, they’re ready.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-Right. Now, is the Hess bill in there?
MS. SWITZER, Budget Officer-Yes it is.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Hess and Sunoco is both in there among others.
MR.DUFOUR, Jr.-If it comes down to me coming up and getting a check, going to put fuel in the
truck and coming back and giving you a sheet, I’ll do that. I’ll do whatever I’ve got to do, I’m just
looking out for the community, guys.
SUPERVISOR STEC-We can give you these checks tonight. I want to make sure that we’re giving
the checks to the right person too, I mean, you know who we’ve been dealing with.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-Right.
SUPERVISOR STEC-We told you that the checks would be ready today, I told you that Friday.
They are and we have them, I just as soon give them to you. Normally prefer to deal with the
Treasurer but there seems to be plenty of people in the room to witness that we give you a stack of
checks and the sooner that they get to where they have to go, that’s fine with me.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-Okay.
SUPERVISOR STEC-And Ron, you and I have had a couple of long conservations about this and
I’m concerned that perhaps the information that I’ve been sharing with you isn’t getting back to
other people that are concerned here. But this is just about us doing our job, trying to make sure that
we’re responsible with the taxpayer’s money. We’ve indicated that we’d be willing to work with
you while we get to the bottom of whatever we’re going to get to, and we’re going to get there
eventually, it’s taken longer then any of us would like, it started later then it should have and we
both know what we’re talking about. But we’re trying to hold up our end, we said that we would
pay the bills to keep you afloat, we did that. We can’t pay bills that we don’t get or if we don’t get
the adequate backup, you know, that’s part of the issue we’ve been talking about. We got what we
needed to today and the checks were cut the same day. I mean, I think we’ve been Johnny on the
spot on our end.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-Right, I understand that, I’m just, the concern was the fuel and as long as that’s
taken care of, then I’m totally satisfied.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Jennifer will hand you a stack of checks before you leave this evening.
MR. DUFOUR, Jr.-Okay, thank you very much.
OPEN FORUM CLOSED
8:40 P.M.
TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN BOOR-I would just ask that everybody enjoy the Holiday Season and stay
healthy. Look forward to seeing everybody in the audience after the first of the year and hopefully
we’ll have more people because I think it’s important that people get involved. Got a lot of business
to take care of in the upcoming year and it’s everybody’s responsibility.
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COUNCILMAN TURNER-I’d just like to wish also everybody a very Merry Christmas and a
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Happy New Year and that when January 1 comes, that we come back here and we have a lot of this
stuff that’s in front of us now behind us.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-I’ve been out checking to see if we’re making any progress and we
are making progress. Pirates Cove, Queensbury. Par 3 Golf, Queensbury. We’re doing all right.
Basketville, is in Lake George, boo. Aviation Mall, Queensbury, that’s a bravo. Dansk Factory
Outlet, Lake George. The Fun Spot, Glens Falls, a boo. Sleep Inn, Queensbury, a bravo. The Best
Inn, Queensbury. We’ve got to work on the Great Escape though, Lake George…. The Rush Pond
Trail, I gave a presentation to the Citizens of Queensbury, it was received very well. I gave a
presentation to the Queensbury Land Conservancy and it was taken favorably. And the berm that
the Queensbury Land Conservancy has been working on, are going to try and accommodate the
bike trail. Either this month or the beginning February, I’m going to be speaking to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. So, we’re making progress there…. The EMS and Fire Departments
really could use volunteers…
SUPERVISOR STEC-I’ve just got three quick ones. One, I think I kind of addressed the one
already as far as an update of where we are as far as making sure that we’re taking care of business
down at South Queensbury, recognizing that they have bills to pay while we try to finish up
reconciling our books and making sure that everything is okay and Jennifer I think I saw you hand
over some checks?
MS. SWITZER, Budget Officer-Yes.
SUPERVISOR STEC-On the Rush Pond Bike Bridge issue, John I met out there a couple of weeks
ago, it was after our last Regular Board Meeting with Harry Hansen and the Army Corp of
Engineers.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-Yea, that’s a Queensbury Land Conservancy Project and they haven’t
got the approval for that berm so they still may go with a bridge.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Correct however, the Army Corp of Engineers, DEC had already seen it and
was very favorable towards the berm with the smaller bridge span. The Army Corp of Engineers
gentlemen that we met with out there with Dave Wick and Harry Hansen seemed very encouraged
that what we were asking for was feasible and doable and they know it’s on our sites to try to get a
summer 2005 completion date for the project. They think that it’s doable, it depends on whether or
not we get under the nationwide permitting. But the two gentlemen that came up, the two engineers
that came out thought that it was a reasonable request, the disturbance wasn’t that significant and if
it’s under a tenth of an acre, that’s the magic number but it looked good. So, I wanted to report that,
that that’s encouraging. The last thing that I wanted to update you guys on, and I just drafted this
letter today because I just met with the State Comptroller’s Office people Friday. The gist of the
draft of that letter that I would be sending back to the local State Comptroller’s Office is requested
by them, as a matter of fact it’s required by them to respond to this within fifteen days, in response
to their draft of this audit report… Town Board held brief discussion regarding solid waste
collection district and agreed to discuss further at a Town Board workshop…. Thanked TV-8 and
Glens Falls National Bank for sponsoring the Town Board Minutes… Recommend visiting the
Queensbury website www.queensbury.net… Happy Holidays to everyone.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-The Town did meet with the Salvation Army, we are working on a
solution. This past Monday was the first Monday I can remember that I went by there and there was
absolutely nothing in the road. So, I would like to thank them for their efforts. Secondly, Jim
Coughlin called me, Rick Sears did go up the landfill and grind the brush and trees, we made eight
hundred dollars. I hope that will continue at the landfill.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-Noted he was working with Marilyn VanDyke we are trying to put
together a grant for making a film on the battle of Lake George that has been submitted and we
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should hear by January 10 if we got it. Suggested that the taping of the Town Board Meetings be
kept in a digital format for archival purposes. January is starting to get busy, just a reminder that
Tom Isabella from the Public Service Commission in Municipal Affairs and he will meet with us on
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January 31. we want to know who else would be present. Any other municipalities that wanted to
meet with us.
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SUPERVISOR STEC-There are three or four others that want to attend, I will get you the names.
The last thing I want to mention is the Tree Lighting Ceremony that we had last Friday was very
well attended. I would like to particularity thank the members of the staff that volunteered their
time to work that evening. I think our horse drawn carriage was a huge success that was a new
innovation this year. Toukie the Clown was busy and of course Santa is the original Rock Star.
Please put this event on you calendar for next year.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BAY RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY, INC. TO APPLY UNUSED 2004 FUNDS TOWARD
MORTGAGE PRINCIPAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 595, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
(Fire Company) have entered into an Agreement for fire protection services, which Agreement sets
forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire Company will not transfer
any leftover funds from one budget line to any other budget line if those funds are to be used to
reduce debt, without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer has advised that in budgeting for debt service, a
calculation of 13 months rather than 12 was used in calculating the Fire Company’s debt service for
the 2004 budget, resulting in an extra $8,992 in the Fire Company’s 2004 budget, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has requested authorization from the Town Board to apply
such $8,992 in unused funds toward the principal of the Fire Company’s mortgage, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide such authorization in order to reduce the
Fire Company’s debt,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Bay Ridge
Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.’s applying $8,992 in unused 2004 funds toward the principal of the
Fire Company’s mortgage, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Budget Officer Switzer-It appears that when the mortgage calculation
was first done for this loan, there was one year there was thirteen payments that were needed to
catch the fire company up that was never changed so in the subsequent budgets in the past two
budgets they have had an additional eighty nine hundred dollars left. It is part of their contract that
they cannot spend these unused funds without approval from the Town Board and what they can
spend them for and one thing that they can do is to apply it toward principal on their current debt.
That is what we are asking to do right here.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BILLING RATES FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES THIRD PARTY BILLING (BILL FOR SERVICE)
RESOLUTION NO.: 596, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has entered into Agreements with the Town’s
three (3) Emergency/Rescue Squads providing that the Town implement a bill for service (third
party billing), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 472,2004, the Town Board entered into a Billing Service
Agreement with Iliant Medbill, Inc. to provide for such third party billing, such Agreement
stipulating that the Town open and maintain a lock box and bank account for the sole purpose of
receiving checks, other forms of collections and explanation of benefits from government and third
party payor entities for account receivables billed by Iliant, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 538,2004, the Town Board authorized a Remittance
Processing Agreement with Evergreen Bank providing for such lockbox services, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Budget Officer now recommends that the Town Board establish
the Town’s rates for EMS third party billing services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 699
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes
establishment of the following billing rates for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) third party
billings in the Town of Queensbury:
1. ALS (Advanced Life Support) - $500
2. BLS (Basic Life Support) - $350
3. Mileage (loaded) - $6/mile
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to implement the system
necessary to account for such third party billing and effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BIOXIDE AND
EQUIPMENT FROM U.S. FILTER FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE/ODOR
CONTROL AT HILAND PARK PUMP STATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 597, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted purchasing procedures which
require that the Town Board must approve any purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater up to
New York State bidding limits, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Deputy Wastewater Director has requested a proposal to resolve
odor and potential corrosion problems related to the Hiland Park Pump Station on Meadowbrook
Road, and
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WHEREAS, the Deputy Wastewater Director has advised that U.S. Filter has offered to
demonstrate Bioxide for the needed hydrogen sulfide/odor control for 20 days and the Deputy
Wastewater Director has recommended that the Town Board authorize the purchase of equipment
from U.S. Filter for such continuing odor control for an amount of $10,350 including installation,
and $2,775 for 1,500 gallons of Bioxide, for a total sum not to exceed $13,125 as delineated in U.S.
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Filter’s proposal dated November 19, 2004 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, U.S. Filter is the exclusive source of Bioxide and its necessary related
equipment under its patents, so no bidding is required,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Deputy Wastewater
Director to make arrangements for the demonstration of Bioxide and purchase of equipment from
U.S. Filter to control the hydrogen sulfide odor and potential corrosion problems related to the
Hiland Park Pump Station on Meadowbrook Road, for an amount of $10,350 for equipment
installation and $2,775 for 1,500 gallons of Bioxide, for a total sum not to exceed $13,125 as
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delineated in U.S. Filter’s proposal dated November 19, 2004 presented at this meeting, with
payment to be made from Account No.: 131-8120-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Wastewater
Director, Wastewater Deputy Director, Budget Officer 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.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held: Supervisor Stec-Questioned how long this will last? Deputy Wastewater Supt.
Mike Shaw-That is to be determined; the demonstration is a twenty day period that will start after
the first of the year. If it meets our goals we will purchase it.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF STEPHEN JACOX AND
FREDERICK WALKUP, JR. AS MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AT
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 701
RESOLUTION NO.: 598, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Deputy Highway Superintendent wishes to hire two
(2) Motor Equipment Operators and these positions have been budgeted for in the Highway
Department’s 2005 Budget, and
WHEREAS, the Deputy Highway Superintendent posted availability for the positions,
reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wishes to make the appointments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Stephen
Jacox and Frederick Walkup, Jr., to the full-time position(s) of Motor Equipment Operators in the
Town’s Highway Department, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that such appointments shall be effective January 4, 2005 and each person
shall be subject to successful completion of an eight month probation period, a pre-employment
physical as required by Town Policy and any applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Messrs. Jacox and Walkup shall be paid the hourly rate for the position(s)
as delineated in the Town’s current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Deputy Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take
such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 702
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOTS IN
PINE VIEW CEMETERY FROM ROBERT AND HELEN CACKENER;
GLORIA MC KITTRICK; AND JOHN TREMBLAY
RESOLUTION NO.: 599, 2004
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold cemetery lots
in the Pine View Cemetery to:
1. Robert and Helen Cackener – Lot No.: 67 – Mohawk;
2. Gloria McKittrick – Lot No.: 7-E – Horicon; and
3. (Lot #2-A Abenaki) to John Tremblay;
and
WHEREAS, these lot owners wish to sell their lots back to the Cemetery Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent recommend re-
purchase of the lots and requests approval of the re-purchases from the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Commission's re-purchase of lots in the Pine View Cemetery as follows:
1. Lot No.: 67-Mohawk - from Robert and Helen Cackener for the amount of $267;
2. Lot No.: 7-E – Horicon – from Gloria McKittrick for the amount of $267; and
3. Lot No.: 2-A - Abenaki - from John Tremblay for the amount of $233;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to
arrange for the payment of such respective amounts to the respective sellers and properly account
for the sales in the Town’s books and records.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING CHARLES ABBATE AS MEMBER OF
QUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO.: 600, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Zoning Board of
Appeals in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, Charles Abbate’s term on the Zoning Board of Appeals will expire on
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December 31, 2004 and he has expressed his wish for reappointment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby re-appoints Charles Abbate to serve
as a member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals until his term expires on December 31,
2011.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SENIOR PLANNER AND PLANNING
BOARD CHAIRMAN TO ATTEND 2005 AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 704
RESOLUTION NO.: 601, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Executive Director of Community Development has
requested authorization for the Senior Planner and Planning Board Chairman to attend the 2005
American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has authorized allocation of funds for conference
expenses within the Planning Department’s 2005 budget, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Policy the Queensbury Town Board must authorize
out-of-state travel by Town employees,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Senior Planner and
Planning Board Chairman to attend the 2005 American Planning Association Conference to be held
in San Francisco, CA in March, 2005, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes an increase in the meal allowance(s)
for such conference from $44 to $51 per day in accordance with the Town’s Employee Handbook
which provides that the Town Board may authorize an increase in meal allowances when the meal
allowances are anticipated to be more expensive than the usual amount, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at the conference are
proper Town charges and that all expenses shall be paid for from the appropriate Town Account.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 705
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CUSACK &
COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004
RESOLUTION NO.: 602, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized engagement of the services
of Cusack & Company, CPA’s (Cusack) to audit the Town of Queensbury’s financial statements for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and provide accounting advice to the Town throughout
2004, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer has been pleased with the services of Cusack and
wishes to continue engagement of its services, and
WHEREAS, Cusack has offered to audit the Town’s financial statements for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2004 at a cost not to exceed $14,625 as more specifically set forth in its letter
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dated November 30, 2004,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes continuation of the
auditing services of Cusack & Company, CPA’s to provide auditing services to the Town of
Queensbury for the year ending December 31, 2004 and provide accounting advice to the Town
throughout 2005 for an amount not to exceed $14,625 to be paid for from the appropriate account,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to sign any documentation and take any and all action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 706
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
TRANSPORTATION TO WARREN-HAMILTON COUNTIES ACEO, INC. -
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO.: 603, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury duly advertised for bids for transportation for senior
citizens in the Town of Queensbury for the year 2005, and
WHEREAS, the Warren-Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action Agency has
offered to provide the transportation services for the year 2005 for the amount of $17,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Purchasing Agent has recommended that the Town Board award
the bid to the Warren-Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action Agency, the only and
therefore lowest responsible bidder,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the contract for
transportation of senior citizens for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2005 to the Warren-
Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action Agency for the amount of $17,000 to be paid
for from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Purchasing Agent to take such other and further action as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 707
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR LIQUID ALUM, SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE AND LIGHT SODA ASH FOR USE AT
TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 604, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury duly advertised for bids for liquid alum, sodium
hypochlorite and light soda ash in accordance with the Town Water Department Bid Specification
No.’s: 04-07, 04-08 and 04-09, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent have reviewed the
bids and have recommended that the Town award the bid for each chemical to the lowest bidder in
each category who meet all requirements specified in such Bid Specifications,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bids referenced in the
preambles of this Resolution as follows:
1. Bid for liquid alum to Holland Company, Inc., for the amount of $242. per dry ton
delivered;
2. Bid for sodium hypochlorite to Surpass Chemical Company, Inc., for the amount of
$ .619 per gallon delivered; and
3. Bid for light soda ash to Astro Chemicals, Inc., for the amount of $252. per dry ton
delivered;
with payment for such chemicals to be paid from the appropriate Town Water Department
Account(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent, Water Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 708
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHAZEN
ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, CO., P.C. TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DATA COLLECTION SERVICES RELATING TO TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY GIS BUILD-OUT AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 605, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 154,2004, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Chazen Engineering & Land Surveying, Co., P.C. (Chazen) to perform a GIS Build-
out Study and provide associated population projections and school enrollment figures in the Town
of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Executive Director of Community Development has advised the
Town Board that it is necessary for Chazen to provide additional data collection services for the
study resulting in additional fees in the amount of $3,000, and
WHEREAS, since this project is being conducted in cooperation with the Queensbury
Union Free School District, the School District will reimburse the Town of Queensbury for that
portion of the project related to school enrollment estimates, and the School District has confirmed
that it will pay its portion ($900) related to the proposed, additional services referred to in this
Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement
of Chazen Engineering & Land Surveying Co., P.C. to perform additional data collection services in
connection with the GIS Build-Out Study and provision of associated population projections and
school enrollment figures in the Town of Queensbury for an amount not to exceed $3,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Union Free School District shall reimburse the Town of
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 709
Queensbury $900 for its portion of these additional data collection services related to school
enrollment estimates, such reimbursement arrangement to be confirmed in a letter-form agreement
acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Executive Director of Community Development, Budget
Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that expenses for this project shall be paid for from Planning Consultant Fees
Account No.: 01-8020-4720, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary forms or agreements related to this project and further authorizes and directs
the Town Supervisor, Executive Director of Community Development and/or Budget Officer to
take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST
INSTANCE 100% OF FEDERAL AID-ELIGIBLE COSTS OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT - MAIN STREET
GATEWAY PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT – PIN 1756.27
TO FULLY FUND LOCAL SHARE OF FEDERAL-AID ELIGIBLE AND
INELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 606, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board authorized establishment
of the Main Street Gateway Plaza Improvements Capital Project (Project), and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 710
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 410, 2002, the Town Board authorized implementation and
funding of federal aid-eligible costs concerning the Project, (incorrectly referred to as PIN 1756.14
PIN 1756.27
in prior documents), correctly referred to in this Resolution as , and
WHEREAS, this Project, PIN 1756.27, is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code,
as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio
of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to advance the Project by making a
commitment of 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the costs of the preliminary
engineering, ROW incidentals and ROW acquisition and construction, with such Project Phase
Completion Date to be December 31, 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reaffirms and authorizes its
establishment of the Main Street Gateway Plaza Improvements Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of the preliminary
engineering, ROW incidentals, ROW acquisition and construction work for the Project or portions
of the Project, with such Project Phase Completion Date to be December 31, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs $113,000 to be
appropriated from Fund #64 – Capital Reserve Fund and $450,000 in the form of an interfund loan
from the General Fund to be paid upon the availability of the Federal Funds and such sum is made
available to cover the cost of participation in the Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that the full federal and non-federal share costs of the Project
exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Queensbury Town Board shall convene as soon as
possible to appropriate such excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York
State Department of Transportation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 711
Supervisor and/or Executive Director of Community Development to execute the Supplemental
#1 Agreement Schedule Nos. A-1/B-1, any other necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid on behalf of the Town with the New York State
Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and
providing for the administration of the Project and the Town’s first instance funding of Project
costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal aid eligible Project costs and all Project
costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Executive Director of
Community Development to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the New York State
Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary agreement in connection with the
Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Executive Director of Community Development to take all action necessary to effectuate all
terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF GEORGE HILTON
FROM LAND USE PLANNER/GIS TO GIS ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLUTION NO.: 607, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 712
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Executive Director of Community Development
has recommended the promotion of George Hilton from Land Use Planner/GIS to GIS
Administrator, an established Civil Service position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested non-competitive promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of George Hilton from Land Use Planner/GIS to GIS Administrator, a Town of Queensbury,
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overtime exempt, Grade 7 position, effective January 1, 2005, on a provisional basis until such
time as Mr. Hilton passes the Civil Service exam for such position and subject to any other
applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Hilton shall be paid an annual salary of $50,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Executive Director of Community Development and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and
take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF NON-UNION SALARY
STRUCTURE FOR THE YEAR 2005
RESOLUTION NO.: 608, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 713
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted and then revised its Wage
and Salary Structure (Structure) as part of its Salary Administration Program in Section IV of the
Town’s Employee Management System Handbook, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to revise the Structure as proposed in the document
presented at this meeting entitled, “Town of Queensbury Non-Union Salary Structure,” effective
January 1, 2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Non-
Union Salary Structure effective January 1, 2005 as follows:
Town of Queensbury
Non-Union Salary Structure
Effective January 1, 2005
Grade Minimum Midpoint Scheduled Max Extended Max
1 17,082 20,569 24,768 25,016
2 19,132 23,039 27,743 28,020
3 21,428 25,803 31,072 31,383
4 23,999 28,899 34,799 35,147
5 26,879 32,366 38,974 39,364
6 30,104 36,250 43,650 44,087
7 33,716 40,598 48,885 49,374
8 37,762 45,471 54,754 55,302
9 42,293 50,927 61,324 61,937
10 47,368 57,040 68,685 69,372
7M 33,716 40,598 48,885 51,550
8M 37,762 45,471 54,754 57,739
9M 42,293 50,927 61,324 64,667
10M 47,368 57,040 68,685 72,429
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to replace the current Non-Union Salary Structure with this new Non-Union
Salary Structure in the Town’s Wage and Salary Administration Program in the Employee
Management System Handbook.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004 by the following vote:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 714
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF NON-UNION
POSITION/GRADE SCHEDULE FOR 2005
RESOLUTION NO.: 609, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted and then revised a Non-
Union Position/Grade Schedule (Schedule) as part of its Salary Administration Program in the
Town’s Employee Management System Handbook, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to revise the Schedule as proposed in the document
presented at this meeting entitled, “Town of Queensbury 2005 Non-Union Position/Grade
Schedule” effective January 1, 2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Non-
Union Position/Grade Schedule effective January 1, 2005 as follows:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 715
Town of Queensbury
Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule
Effective January 1, 2005
Grade Job Title
Ungraded Parts Shop Foreman – to be paid at CSEA Working Foreman Scale
Senior Clerk
1 None
2 None
3 Records Clerk
Real Property Data Collector
4 Deputy Court Clerk
Deputy Town Clerk II
Real Property Tax Service Assistant
Account Clerk
5 Aquatics Supervisor
Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer
Confidential Secretary to Highway Superintendent
Confidential Secretary to Town Supervisor
Confidential Secretary to Community Development Director
Court Clerk
Deputy Fire Marshal
Senior Account Clerk
Senior Citizen Program Coordinator
Assistant to Assessor
Assistant to Assessor I
Computer Technology Assistant
Billing Supervisor
Code Compliance Officer
Deputy Tax Receiver
6 Accountant
Assistant Director Recreation
Deputy Town Clerk I
Computer Technology Coordinator
Data Collector/Appraiser
Principal Account Clerk
Legal Assistant
Land Use Planner
Planning Assistant
Fire Marshal
7 Director Building & Code Enforcement
Senior Planner
Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Administrator
GIS Administrator
Water Maintenance Distribution Supervisor
7M Cemetery Superintendent
Director Solid Waste Operations
Director Building & Grounds (Facilities)
8M Deputy Highway Superintendent
Deputy Superintendent Water
Engineer
Director Parks & Recreation
Deputy Superintendent Wastewater
9M Assessor
Director of Information Technology
Budget Officer
10M Executive Director Community Development
Superintendent Water & Wastewater
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 716
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to replace the current Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule with the new
Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule in the Town’s Wage and Salary Administration Program in the
Employee Management System Handbook.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE AND ANNUAL
STIPEND, NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION FULL-TIME STAFF AND
MANAGEMENT STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005
RESOLUTION NO.: 610, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt new salary and wage schedules
for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and management staff for 2005, and
WHEREAS, these salary schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries for these
positions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the new salary and wage
schedules for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and management staff,
effective January 1, 2005 as follows:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 717
Part-Time Hourly Wage and Annual Stipend Schedule
Year 2004
Position Wage/Stipend
Clerk-Assessor’s Office, Part-time 13.11
Real Property Tax Service Asst., Part-time 15.88
Cemetery Secretary 11.87
Court Officer – Hourly Rate 12.60
Court Officer-Service Fee 21.72
School Traffic Officer (two hour guarantee) 12.81
Clerks, Temporary and Part-time 10.87
Laborer, Part-time 12.00
Senior Account Clerk, Part-time 11.58
Data Collector, Part-time 11.65
Temporary Mapping Technician 12.79
Joint Assessment (Glens Falls) Incl in Salary
Tax Receiver 6,595
Historian 10,000
Deputy Supervisor 1,415
Planning & Zoning Board Chairman 65.
Per meeting Secretary 60.
Member 55.
Board of Assessment Review – Per Session 50.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 718
Non-Management - Non-Union
Position Grade OT Salary
Director Building & Codes 7 Ex 50,548
Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Adm 7 Ex 43,680
Senior Planner 7 Ex 47,492
Maintenance Supervisor – Water 7 Ex 49,767
GIS Administrator 7 Ex 50,000
Legal Assistant 6 Ex 44,087
Assistant Recreation Director 6 Ex 44,087
Computer Technology Coordinator 6 25,000
Data Collector/Appraiser 6 37,539
Fire Marshal 6 Ex 37,974
Accountant 6 Ex 38,295
Land Use Planner 6 Ex 42,580
Principal Account Clerk 6 39,678
Court Clerk 5 Ex 39,678
Court Clerk 5 Ex 39,678
Deputy Town Clerk I 6 Ex 39,670
Court Clerk 5 Ex 34,484
Bldg & Code Enforcement Officer 5 39,408
Senior Citizen Program Coordinator 5 35,048
Bldg & Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 37,086
Confidential Secretary to Town Supervisor 5 Ex 34,145
Assistant to Assessor I 5 34,000
Assistant to Assessor II 5 32,000
Code Compliance Officer 5 36,867
Deputy Fire Marshal 5 33,830
Confidential Highway Secretary 5 Ex 31,916
Billing Supervisor 5 33,400
Aquatics Supervisor 5 Ex 30,030
Court Clerk 5 Ex 21,840
Computer Technology Asst. 5 38,000
Deputy Tax Receiver 5 35,426
Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 35,000
Conf. Secretary to Exec. Dir. Community Devel. 5 32,066
Real Property Tax Service Assistant 4 35,426
Account Clerk 4 35,147
Deputy Town Clerk II 4 Ex 35,147
Deputy Receiver of Taxes 4 26,781
Senior Clerk Ungraded 25,875
Parts Shop Foreman Ungraded 35,952
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 719
Management Positions
Position Grade Salary
Superintendent Water & Wastewater 10M 72,047
Executive Director Community Development
10M 60,872
Assessor
9M 73,583
Director of Information Technology
9M 59,440
Budget Officer
9M 51,000
Deputy Superintendent Water 8M 57,739
Director of Parks & Recreation 8M 57,739
Deputy Highway Superintendent 8M 49,941
Deputy Superintendent of Wastewater 8M 57,739
Engineer 8M 49,680
Director of Solid Waste Operations 7M 51,550
Director of Building and Grounds 7M 47,079
Cemetery Superintendent 7M 42,849
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Turner (Deputy Town Clerk II, Bldg & Code Enforcement Officer)
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2004 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 611, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the attached Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer’s Office to take all action necessary to transfer funds and amend the 2004 Town
Budget as follows:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 720
ACCOUNTING
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
032-8110-4130 032-9060-8060 227.50
(Town Counsel Fees) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-1680-2032 032-9060-8060 325.
(Computer Software) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-8120-4220 032-9060-8060 47.50
(Training & Education) (Health Ins. Prem.)
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-1620-2899 001-1620-4060-22 2,500.
(Capital Constr.) (Contracted Services)
001-1620-2899 001-1620-4060-22 1,463.
(Capital Constr.) (Contracted Services)
CEMETERY
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
002-1680-2031 002-8810-4100 93.
(Computer Hardware) (Telephone-Cemetery)
002-1680-2031 002-8810-4100-0011 93.
(Computer Hardware) (Telephone-Cemetery)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-3620-4155 001-8020-2010 16.
(Temp. Personnel) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3620-4050 001-8020-2010 488.
(Books) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3620-4070 001-8020-2010 100.
(Bldg. Rep. & Serv.) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3620-4090 001-8020-2010 1,447.
(Conference Exp.) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3410-4040 001-8020-2010 265.
(Dues) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3410-4050 001-8020-2010 595.
(Books) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-3410-4090 001-8020-2010 417.
(Conference Exp.) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 721
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-3410-4800 001-8020-2010 200.
(Equip. Repairs) (Off. Furn. & Equip.)
001-8010-4400 001-8010-1606-0002 100.
(Misc. Cont.) (Zoning Enf. Officer – OT)
001-3510-2001 001-3510-1001 5.
(Misc. Equip.) (Meal Tickets)
001-3510-2001 001-3510-1640-0002 21.
(Misc. Equip.) (ACO – OT)
TOWN COUNSEL
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-1990-4400 001-1420-4133 10,000.
(Contingency) (Article 7 Litigation Fees)
WASTEWATER
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
032-8120-4400 032-8120-1570 150.
(Misc. Contractual) (Maint. II OT)
032-1680-2032 032-8120-1570 275.
(Computer Software) (Maint. II OT)
032-8120-2020 032-9060-8060 1,400.
(Vehicles) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-8120-2300 032-9060-8060 2,000.
(Metering Devices) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-8120-4440 032-9060-8060 2,000.
(Sewer Line Maint.) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-8120-4520 032-9060-8060 6,000.
(Odor Control) (Health Ins. Prem.)
WASTEWATER
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
035-8110-4901 035-9710-6010 3,500.
(Intrn-Dept. Admin. Alloc.) (Serial Bond Principal)
032-1680-2031 032-9060-8060 1,000.
(Computer Hardware) (Health Ins. Prem.)
032-8110-4201 032-9060-8060 1,000.
(Uninsured Risks & Deduct.) (Health Ins. Prem.)
WATER
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 722
040-8340-2899 40-9950-9030 19,400.
(Cap. Constr.) (Trans. To Cap.)
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS –
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ABSTRACT OF DECEMBER 16, 2004
RESOLUTION NO.: 612, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills presented as
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the Abstract with a run date of December 16, 2004 and a payment date of December 21, 2004,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Abstract with a run
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date of December 16, 2004 and payment date of December 21, 2004 numbering 24-584800
through 24-595700 and totaling $656,363.71, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Budget Officer and/or
Town Supervisor to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 723
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND SHERWOOD ACRES
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP OF
LANDS ALONG A PORTION OF BARBER AND HALL ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 613, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury owns parcels of land contiguous to parcels of land
owned Sherwood Acres Construction Corporation along a portion of Barber and Hall Roads in the
Town of Queensbury and as set forth on the Survey Map of Ruth A. Goodrich prepared by
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VanDusen & Steves, Land Surveyors, LLC dated December 12, 2001, and
WHEREAS, at certain points these roads are Town roads-by-use and not on the deeded
parcels, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent met with VanDusen & Steves, Licensed
Land Surveyors, to resolve the disparity concerning the roads’ location and recommends that the
Town accept certain property from Sherwood Acres Construction Corporation which will provide
for better maintenance of the roads and provide the Town with fee ownership of a 50’ right-of-way,
and
WHEREAS, a proposed Boundary Line Agreement, in form approved by Town Counsel,
has been presented at this meeting and the Highway Superintendent and Town Counsel recommend
that the Town Board authorize such Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes for Town
highway purposes the Boundary Line Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Sherwood
Acres Construction Corporation concerning the ownership of lands along a portion of Barber and
Hall Roads within the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
such Boundary Line Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and further
authorizes and directs Town Counsel to prepare and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Highway
Superintendent to execute any and all other documents, including a Real Property Transfer Report
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 724
in form acceptable to Town Counsel, and take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF $20,000 IN OCCUPANCY
TAX REVENUES FROM WARREN COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO.: 614, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 375,2004, the Queensbury Town Board entered into a
Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) between the
Town and Warren County to provide for the Town’s use of $10,000 in occupancy tax revenues
received by Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provided for initial funds of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and
any additional funds to be provided only in accordance with further Resolution adopted at the sole
discretion of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, with all funding subject to and in accordance
with and the terms and provisions of the Agreement without the need to approve and sign additional
agreements for additional payments, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 771 of 2004, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized additional funding to the Town of Queensbury in the amount of $20,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to accept such funds by Resolution in accordance with the
Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes acceptance of twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000) from Warren County in accordance with the terms set forth in the Local
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 725
Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement between the Town and Warren
County (Agreement) as authorized by Queensbury Town Board Resolution No.: 375,2004, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that specific expenditure of such funds shall be subject to further authorizing
Town Board Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward certified copies of this Resolution to the Warren County Attorney’s Office and Warren
County Board of Supervisors and take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REJECTING BID FOR TOWN NEWSLETTER AND
AUTHORIZING READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 615, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Purchasing Agent previously advertised for bids for production of
the Town Newsletter, and
WHEREAS, it is not clear that the received bids meet the criteria set forth in the Town’s
bidding specifications, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Town Counsel have therefore recommended that the
Town Board reject the bids received and readvertise for bids for the Town Newsletter,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 726
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rejects the bids received by the
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Town Purchasing Agent for production of the Town Newsletter opened on December 17, 2004 and
authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to readvertise for bids for the preparation and design of
the Town Newsletter which shall not include the costs of printing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing
Agent to open all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the
bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
8.0 ACTION OF RESOLUTIONS PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCD FROM THE FLOOR
NONE
9.0 ATTORNEY MATTERS
NONE
SUPERVISOR STEC-I want to thank TV8 and Glens Falls National Bank again, I want to remind
the public www.queensbury.net and on behalf of the Town Board everyone Happy Holidays, Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year, we will see you all in 2005.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 616.2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
RESOLVED
, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2004, Mtg #59 727
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury