2009-03-09 MTG#10REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 03-09-2009 MTG #10 648
TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #10
March 9, 2009 RES. 84-94
7:08 P.M. BOH 10-11
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
SUPERVISOR STEC- OPENED MEETING
1.0 BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 84, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED: BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into the
Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
PUBLIC HEARING- SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
RAYMOND MADDOCKS & BRIAN KING
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: February 27, 2009
SUPERVISOR STEC- This public hearing was set a couple of weeks ago. The property
is located at 23 Sign Post Road in Queensbury. They are seeking three setbacks from a
property line variance on this septic system variance and that's three foot from one
property line instead often feet, one foot from a second property line in lieu often feet
and also another one foot from a property line in lieu of the required ten feet. Again, we
set this public hearing a couple weeks ago and with that said why don't I turn it over to
you.
DENNIS MACELROY- Thank you, Dan.
SUPERVISOR STEC- You're very welcome, sir.
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MR. MACELROY- I'm Dennis MacElroy with Environmental Design representing the
Maddocks and King families, owners of this lakeside property. With me is Bud
Maddocks, one of the owners of that property. This is located on Sign Post Road, which
is a private road that leads off from Route 9L on the easterly shore of Dunhams Bay. The
property's been in the Maddocks and King ownership since 1980. Although, the property
itself has been developed since, the owners speculate, the late 20's. So, it's been around a
while and the existing system that serves it currently. The owners contacted me about a
possibility of a replacement system of some sort. We reviewed the property and
determined that there was perhaps a possibility of a location for the absorption field up in
the upper corner of the property. The lay of the land is that the property goes moderately
steeply down to the lake from where the indication of asphalt pavement, that's Sign Post
Road, actually. On the up hill side of Sign Post Road there's a triangular area of the
property that has enough room to support an absorption field. So, we've provided a
design that has a new septic tank and new duplex pump tank with a force main that takes
the effluent up to this absorption field area. In positioning that absorption field we get
into the ten foot setback areas. I guess in terms of variances, I think that the ten foot
setback variances is one of the simpler ones or the one that has the least impact because
it's not a horizontal setback to the lake or to a well or anything. In fact, this absorption
field system is now going to be at least a hundred and ninety feet from the lake where as
before the system has to be within seventy feet or so of the lake.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Dennis, can I ask you a question?
MR. MACELROY- Sure
COUNCILMAN BREWER- The setback applies to the ten foot or from the property
line? Ron and I were discussing this earlier and we were trying to figure out if you look at
the corner of the tanks on the top there could be like a foot away from the line. Is the
setback from the property line or from the ten foot line?
MR. MACELROY- No, the setback is from the property line. It's a ten foot setback from
the property line.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- It looks like it includes this retaining wall.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- The retaining wall is the thing that we are at issue with?
MR. MACELROY- Technically yes. To most conservative about this, when I first talked
to Dave Hatin about this he said you might as well consider the retaining wall as well.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- As part of the structure, it's not but, it is but it isn't
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- It's a component of the system.
MR. MACELROY- Right, only in that it's retaining the material encloses the modules.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- So that's what we're talking about is the retaining wall
MR. MACELROY- Correct and actually as you look at the plan you see the shaded area,
the shaded area, can you see that where the field is?
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Barely
MR. MACELROY- That represents the area that's needed for the bed. So that also
occupies part of that.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Alright, I understand that
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- And those three blocks are boxes, distribution boxes?
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MR. MACELROY- What they are is what's referred to in the business as enhanced
treatment units. They are a secondary step of treatment that now provides a more highly
treated effluent before you put that into the ground. Now a normal conventional septic
system would consist of a septic tank and then leach fields, typically stone trench with
pipe. That effluent then makes it way into the soils. This provides a higher level of
treatment, a secondary treatment that is more enhanced in terms of the treatment. To the
owners credit they want to do the best job they can as far as
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Will those be pumpable? Will what ever solids
MR. MACELROY- Well, the solids will be back in the septic tank just like any other
system. The modules, within those modules, is a bio-peet fiber and its bio-filtration, it
provides and environment where the biology of the treatment takes place. In those
modules is two feet depth of this peet fiber which provides this enhances treatment. That
really doesn't have anything to do with the variance that we need but again it's to the
owners credit that they are going to that extra step to provide the best treatment that's
available in the market place.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- So basically, we are talking about the retaining walls
MR. MACELROY- Correct
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Dennis, whenever you're talking about a foot or three foot
with regards to Lake George there is always some sensitivity and I drove up there the
other day just to see it but
MR. MACELROY- You can't get to it
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- You can't get there from here
MR. MACELROY- Unfortunately, Tony isn't here but I did pass along some information
to him because I've learned from experience to have some contact with the Board
Members prior to this and because it was Ward 1 I thought it was appropriate. I emailed
him some information and sent him some information, which John; I think that you've
seen in the past anyway.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- And I've talked to Tony
MR. MACELROY- But I mentioned that you really can't get to the property right now
because it's a private road and it's not maintained in the winter. I apologize for that.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Has the old system failed
BUD KING- Yes
MR. MACELROY- That tank that's there has deteriorated to the point that its not as
functional that it should be and it's problematic for the use of the property. The owners
realize that they need to construct this replacement system.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- I have one more question, if you look down by the home, if
we are talking about the retaining wall, if you look at this property line, if you are looking
at the map on the right, where that retaining wall, it looks like retaining wall is past
MR. MACELROY- That the existing
COUNCILMAN BREWER- But, it's beyond your property. But that's between you and
your neighbor I guess. I don't think we don't think we ought to be concerned
MR. MACELROY Right, the retaining wall that's on the northerly boundary line.
Perhaps that's over, that may be the case. That's an existing condition that's been there
for
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COUNCILMAN BREWER- Yeah, no I don't have any issue with it at all. If we are
talking about a foot and we are worried about a retaining wall that's going to cause no
issue, I'm not really worried about a retaining wall I guess is what my point is.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Alright, why don't I open the public hearing and we'll take any
public comment unless Board members have questions before
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Yes, I just have a couple. Dennis we've got a new
application for septic disposal system permit form and on that form you have some
options. It says year built 1980 or older, 1981 to 1991 or 1992 to the present and the
reason why I bring this up is because you are to chose an option, one of those three
options. One of those three options makes a difference because if the structure was built
before 1980 I'm assuming you are suppose to use a hundred and fifty gallon per bedroom
MR. MACELROY- What that relates to is the futures that are in the house. Typically if
those futures are the ones that were there in 1980 or before then they would be a higher
water using device.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- But it doesn't say that, but I'll buy what your answer is.
MR. MACELROY- Yes, I mean that's the basis of that is for flow rate.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- It seems reasonable because the structure doesn't have
anything. The futures in the structures make all the difference in the world. So, your
answer is reasonable.
MR. MACELROY- And I think how I addressed that somewhere, perhaps in the basis of
design is that if those futures had been replaced over the years, so that we are dealing
with modern futures, post 1992, which is when the codes required water saving device,
1.6 flush toilets and shower heads and faucets, that's really what it comes down to. So
that that 110 gallons per bedroom is then the applicable standard. That's what we've done
because that in fact is the case or if there isn't a fixture that's been changed it will be.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Okay, that sounds reasonable. The other question that I
had was this also has an effluent filter.
MR. MACELROY- Correct
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- I like the systems design by the way and the distance from
the lake. If anything is going to work there I think this will. What's the maintenance
program on that effluent filter?
MR. MACELROY- The effluent filter is located within the septic tank and every
situation is different. But on an annual basis and owner would pull the cover and pull that
effluent filter and hose it down. Some peoples use might require more regularity of that,
every six months. With this being a seasonal property it's probably something that the
owners would do, check it in the beginning of the season and then perhaps part way
through the season just to see what kind of build-up or filtration is taking place on that.
It's recommended that it be done typically prior to construction or upon turning over the
system I provide the owners with a package of do's and don'ts about septic systems and a
maintenance plan.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Especially this system. This system, and I think you'll
agree, can last as long as your traditional filtration system but you have to be a little bit
more cautious with these systems, no garbage grinders and nothing that would over
extend its ability to deal with it, such as draining a hot tub and things like that. You have
to be a little bit careful with this system but if you are I think it will treat you well in
return. Dennis, I'm glad to see that you got that list and I know you are aware of the dos
and don'ts so thank you.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Bud, you're going to allow Brian to be checking it for you
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MR. MADDOCKS- Yes, that will be his job, my partner's job. The co-owner I should
say.
SUPERVISOR STEC- I'll open the public hearing. If there is any member of the public
that would like to comment on this variance application just raise your hand. Chris
CHRIS NAVITSKY, LAKE GEORGE WATER KEEPER- We have reviewed the
application and had some questions for the Design Engineer. I have spoken with him and
we would like to say we support this replacement system. We find that it's an advanced
treatment and we think it sets a good standard for properties around the lake. It really
getting a high level of treatment and they're also maximizing the separation from the
lake. We think that that's good and should be something that applicants in the future
should take a look at, if they are in this same situation. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to address this
public hearing on this variance? Alright, seeing none I will close the public hearing.
RESOLUTION APPROVING RAYMOND MADDOCKS & BRIAN
KING'S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 10, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, Raymond Maddocks and Brian King filed an application for variances
from provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter
136 to install a new, replacement septic system:
1. 3' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback;
2. 1' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback; and
3. 1' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 23 Sign Post Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the
Town's official newspaper and the Local Board of Health conducted a public hearing
concerning the variance request on Monday, March 9th, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property
owners within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
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1. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that
the variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and
objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise
conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is
necessary for the reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances
which would alleviate the specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local
Board of Health to affect the applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves Raymond Maddocks
and Brian King's application for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a
new, replacement septic system:
1. 3' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback;
2. 1' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback; and
3. 1' from a property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 23 Sign Post Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map
No.: 239.16-1-14.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 11, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury Board of Health hereby
adjourns and moves back into Regular Town Board Session.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING- FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY, INC., FOR 2009
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: February 27, 2009
SUPERVISOR STEC- This is the fifth of the five fire companies to come before the
Town Board for a public hearing. We've concluded three out of four public hearings.
Two of the three that are concluded the contract has been authorized and signed and the
other two, one public hearing open and one public hearing closed. The Town Board will
be having a workshop next Wednesday with those two companies to work on contract
language as it pertains to their association. For Queensbury Central, to our knowledge,
and they will correct me because they are here tonight, if Imiss-speak, there is not an
association issue to discuss. They have not created one so they are in the same situation
as the two others that we've already approved. Queensbury Central is the largest
company in the Town with the largest company in the Town with the largest population
that they cover and the largest call volume and correspondingly the largest budget. Their
proposed 2009 budget is for a one year contract will be $679,658, which represents
exactly a three percent increase over their 2008 budget. So it's a three percent increase on
their total budget from 2008 to 2009. Again a one year contract totaling &679,658. With
that said is there anyone that would like to comment on this public hearing for
Queensbury Centrals 2009 contract with the Town. Anybody at all?
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- I just have one question. Last year was there something that
we were going to do at Queensbury Central, a study design
SUPERVISOR STEC- We gave them some funding for architectural work to look at the
potential of an expansion of their Station 1 and they haven't come to us. Chief if you
want an answer anymore questions. I know that they haven't asked to proceed with that
but I don't know
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- I know it doesn't have anything to do with this budget. I'm
just curious where we are.
JOE DUPREY, CHIEF- Mr. Brewer asked me the question earlier. What it allowed us to
do Ron was to use some money out of our restrictive vehicle fund. To date I think we've
used about fifteen hundred dollars. We aren't as along with the project as we'd hoped to
be at this particular time. Therefore, we ask for no additional moneys.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- That is in addition right
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Potentially an addition to the building
CHIEF DUPREY- Correct
SUPERVISOR STEC- Do you have any questions for us since we've got you to come up
to the mic.
CHIEF DUPREY- Not at all
SUPERVISOR STEC- Again, the public hearing is open if anyone has got any
comments. Alright, I will close this public hearing and entertain a motion.
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COUNCILMAN STROUGH- I just want to thank the members of Queensbury Central
for all their volunteerism and everything they do for us.
CHIEF DUPREY- You're welcome, thank you
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY CENTRAL
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. FOR 2009
RESOLUTION NO.: 85, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the
Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury
Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West
Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., in accordance with agreements between each Fire
Company and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., have
negotiated terms for a new one (1) year Agreement for fire protection services, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law § 184 and General Municipal Law
§209(b), the Town Board conducted a public hearing on Monday, March 9th, 2009 and
heard all interested persons concerning the proposed Agreement, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, on behalf of the Fire Protection
District, hereby approves the Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town and the
Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., substantially in the form presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
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Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT 4- MINUTES)
BETTY MONAHAN-
• Spoke to the Board concerning the fire companies that are forming associations. If
they are looking to protect their assets they could do it more reasonably by
increasing their insurance liability. If some of these fire companies start turning
assets like buildings and equipment over to these associations where is the Town
as far as being sure that when they sign a contract that material is going to be
there to back up the contract? Suggested that wording be put in the contract that if
any building or piece of equipment paid for wholly or in part by contract money
from the Town of Queensbury may not be transferred out of the fire company's
assets to any other agency or association otherwise it will null and void the
contract.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPOINTING KEITH OBORNE AS
LAND USE PLANNER ON A PERMANENT BASIS
RESOLUTION NO.: 86, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 217,2008, the Queensbury Town Board appointed
Keith Oborne as Land Use Planner on a provisional basis until such time as Mr. Oborne
successfully completed the Civil Service exam for the position and a six month probation
period, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service has
advised that Mr. Oborne successfully passed the Warren County Civil Service exam for the
position, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Oborne also successfully completed his six month probation
period and therefore the Town Board may appoint Mr. Oborne on a permanent basis,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Keith Oborne to the
position of Land Use Planner on a permanent basis effective March 10th, 2009 subject to a
five (5) month probationary period commencing as of February 13th, 2009, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ENACTING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 28
ESTABLISHING THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND STOP
INTERSECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF
WARREN, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.: 87, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in effect Ordinance No. 28 -Ordinance
Establishing Through Highways and Stop Intersections in the Town of Queensbury, County
of Warren, New York, and this Ordinance lists the stop intersections and signs located
within the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered whether to amend Ordinance No. 28
by adding afour-way stop intersection at the intersection of Revere, Triphammer and Honey
Hollow Roads, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 on Monday, November 17th, 2008 and the Town
Board now wishes to enact the Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts the proposed
Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 presented at this meeting by adding afour-way stop
intersection at the intersection of Revere, Triphammer and Honey Hollow Roads, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury
Town Clerk to enter the Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 in the minutes of this Town
Board meeting, publish the Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 (or a summary or abstract)
once in the Glens Falls Post Star, file an affidavit of the publication in the Town Clerk's
Office, and the Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 shall take effect ten (10) days after
publication.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADIRONDACK RUNNERS TO
CONDUCT 23~ ANNUAL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ROAD RACE
RESOLUTION NO.: 88, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Runners Club has requested authorization from the
Queensbury Town Board to conduct its 23rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race as
follows:
SPONSOR The Adirondack Runners Club
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EVENT 23rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race
DATE Sunday, March 29th' 2009
PLACE Beginning and ending at Glens Falls
High School and going through the Town of
Queensbury
(Letter and map showing course is attached);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of
proof of insurance from the Adirondack Runners Club to conduct the 23rd Annual Shamrock
Shuffle Road Race partially within the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to approval
by the Town Highway Superintendent, which may be revoked due to concern for road
conditions at any time up to the date and time of the event.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH
ADIRONDACK ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND VILLAGES
REGARDING SEWER AND WATER INFRASTUCTURE
INVENTORY AND REPORT
RESOLUTION NO.: 89, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages (AATV), in
partnership with the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and the Towns of
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Arietta and Chester (Partners), applied for a Quality Communities Grant to conduct an
inventory of sewer and water infrastructure of Adirondack communities (including the
Town of Queensbury), conduct a survey and prepare a report regarding municipal needs and
land uses in Adirondacks towns, villages and counties, including a study of how those uses
and needs are impacted by current state land ownership and how they would be impacted by
future state land acquisitions, and
WHEREAS, New York State has funded the Partners' Quality Communities Grant
Application in the amount of $92,800, and
WHEREAS, the Partners propose to conduct the sewer and water infrastructure
inventory to assess the regional capacity for economic development in Adirondack Park
hamlets, towns and villages and the survey to assess the needs of towns and villages, and
WHEREAS, this will be the first time a regional effort has been undertaken to
determine the needs of Adirondack communities, the impediments they experience in
planning for their future and how the Adirondack region's mix of public and private lands
impacts infrastructure needs and projects, and
WHEREAS, such inventory and survey is expected to produce a report which
documents the Adirondack communities' infrastructure, opportunities they have to improve
their communities and their infrastructure and the obstacles they face in achieving their
communities' goals, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Agreement
between the Town and Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages concerning the
AATV's sewer and water infrastructure inventory as described in the preambles of this
Resolution and substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and authorizes the
Town's share of $400 toward the cost of funding such inventory, survey and report, such
amount to be paid for from an account determined appropriate by the Town Budget Officer,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement and forward it, along with a certified copy of this Resolution, to the
AATV and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AEON
NEXUS CORPORATION'S REQUEST TO SHIFT OPERATIONS FROM TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY TO CITY OF GLENS FALLS LOCATED IN THE WARREN
COUNTY EMPIRE ZONE
RESOLUTION NO.: 90, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, Aeon News Corporation (Aeon) is a company located on 14 Fort
Amherst Road in the Town of Queensbury, and such company is an IT products and
services company with their primary focus on spend management, and
WHEREAS, Aeon has recently purchased a building in downtown Glens Falls to
accommodate their current business plan to permanently locate their business in Warren
County, and
WHEREAS, Aeon expects to hire approximately six (6) employees to their
current three (3) employees in the current year, and
WHEREAS, relocation of its office will allow growth and increase visibility, and
WHEREAS, Aeon News has decided to relocate from its 14 Fort Amherst Road,
Queensbury site to the City of Glens Falls located in the Warren County Empire Zone,
this relocation meeting many of the goals and objectives of Zone Development Plan of
Warren County, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §959
(a)(iii), Aeon News must secure the approval of the Town of Queensbury in order to
relocate to the City of Glens Falls located in the Warren County Empire Zone, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to schedule such required public hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing
at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
March 23rd, 2009 to hear all interested persons concerning the proposal by Aeon News
Corporation to relocate from 14 Fort Amherst Road in the Town of Queensbury to the
City of Glens Falls, located in the Warren County Empire Zone, 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 at least ten (10) days before the
Hearing as required by law.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION (AHC) FOR
HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 91, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC)
administers a program which provides grant assistance to communities to undertake
housing rehabilitation activities, and
WHEREAS, in the current published Notice of Funds Available, AHC has
established a submission date of April 6th, 2009 for accepting applications under the
Program, and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has reviewed its housing needs and has
developed a program to meet those needs, and
WHEREAS, the proper local procedure for submission of an application includes
a resolution by the governing body of the applicant which authorizes the submission of
the application and related actions, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposal to write such grant application
from Shelter Planning & Development, Inc., dated March 9th, 2009 for a fee not to exceed
$6,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs
engagement of Shelter Planning & Development, Inc., in accordance with Shelter
Planning's March 9th, 2009 letter proposal presented at this meeting, to prepare and
submit the application to the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) as described in the
preamables of this Resolution and to act in connection with the submission of the
application, including execution of all required certifications and forms and to provide
such additional information as may be required, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that funds for such services in an amount to exceed $6,000 shall
come from Account No.: 001-8020-4720, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget
Officer and/or Senior Planner to sign any documentation and take any other action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2008 AND 2009 BUDGETS
RESOLUTION NO.: 92, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the following 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's Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2008 Town Budget
as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation
001-9010-8010 NYS Retirement 001-8989-4414 Community Svc Contr
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-5182-4305 Street Lighting
$ 6,630
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town's Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2009 Town Budget
as follows:
From
Code
2009
001-1990-4400
Increase Revenue
004-0000-52680
Increase Appropriation
Appropriation
Contingency
Insurance Recoveries
$ 100
To
Code Appropriation $
001-1010-4400 TB Misc. Contractual $ 2,000
$ 8,131
004-5130-4110 Hwy Vehicle Repair $ 8,131
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF MARCH 10~, 2009
RESOLUTION NO.: 93, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills
presented as the Warrant with a run date of March 5th, 2009 and a payment date of March
10th, 2009,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a
run date of March 5th, 2009 and payment date of March 10th, 2009 totaling $560,320.97,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
• Supervisor's Report for Community DevelopmentBuilding and Codes for the
month of January on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
• 2008 annual report for Community Development on file in the Town Clerk's
Office.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Spoke regarding the Michael's Drive project and states that
it is pretty well done. The restoration will take place around the end of April. The
residents are happy with the work that has been done.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Spoke regarding Mountain Hollow. About a month ago the
Planning Board approved a modification of the site plan. The Hayes Group is taking care
of the pond problem. A visit was made after the last big rain and everything looked good.
A recording device is going to be installed to monitor things.
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COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Spoke regarding the engineering work for the residents on
Homer Avenue who were getting a back up of water. The project has been delayed
because they were unable to receive an easement from one of the property owners. They
will be meeting with Town Counsel and the owner to see if this can be resolved and if so,
construction is likely to start in the spring.
SUPERVISOR STEC-
• Acknowledged TV8
• Town website www.queensbury.net
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 94, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Town
Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
Respectfully Submitted,
Miss Darleen M Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury