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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1
JANAURY 1sT, 2016 RES#1-37
11:00 A.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VAN NESS
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
TOWN OFFICIALS
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - THOMAS VANNESS
DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - DAVID DUELL
BUDGET OFFICER- BARBARA TIERNEY
MARILYN VANDYKE - TOWN HISTORIAN
TOWN CLERK- CAROLINE H. BARBER
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I-KAREN O'BRIEN
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II- ROSE MELLON
DEPUTY TAX RECEIVER I- KIMBERLY MOULTON
DEPUTY TAX RECEIVER II- TAMMIE LANDERS
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
1.0 SWEARING IN CEREMONY
NYS ASSEMBLYMAN DANIEL G. STEC TO SWEAR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWN
OFFICIALS
1.1 TOWN SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
1.2 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR WILLIAM VANNESS
1.3 TOWN BOARD
WARD 2 BRIAN CLEMENTS
WARD 3 DOUG IRISH
WARD 4 WILLIAM VANNESS
1.4 TOWN CLERK CAROLINE H. BARBER
1.5 TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS VANNESS AND DEPUTY
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT DAVID DUELL
1.6 TOWN JUSTICE ERIC C. SCHWENKER
2.0 SUPERVISOR'S WELCOME
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I welcome all of you who have come for our first meeting of 2016,
which is our organizational meeting, and I thank you. Thank you to the Queensbury Senior
Citizens. There is cake, cookies, coffee and beverages over here. I am going to try to make the
meeting as short as possible so that we can intermix and enjoy the food and beverages that the
Queensbury Senior Citizens have provided for us. The first thing that we will do is we are going
to get sworn in so that we are legal and then we can act on Town business. I asked
Assemblyman, Dan Stec if he would swear us in.
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3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
3.1 Letter— Town Supervisor Appointments
To: Town Board
From: John Strough, Town Supervisor
Re: Appointments
Date: January 1, 2016
I, John Strough, do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2016.
1) Executive Assistant to Supervisor:
Victoria LaMarque
2) Deputy Town Supervisor:
William VanNess
3.2 Letter— Town Clerk Appointments
To: Queensbury Town Board
Re: Appointments 2015
Date: December 17, 2015
I, hereby appoint the following for the year 2016:
Karen O'Brien 1St Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
Rose Mellon 2nd Deputy Town Clerk, Sub-registrar of Vital Statistics
Kim Moulton Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Tammie Landers 2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk& Receiver of Taxes
Town of Queensbury
3.3 Letter-Town Court Appointments
Supervisor& Town Board Members
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Gentlemen:
This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2016.
Kerrie Lewis- Court Clerk
Margaret Quintal- Court Clerk
Diane VonBraun- Clerk of the Court
Stephanie Mahoney- Deputy Court Clerk
Donald Ross- Court Officer
Richard Rodriguez- Court Officer
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Miguel Rosado- Court Officer
Edward Reardon- Court Officer
Kenneth Ellis- Court Officer
Daniel Bennett- Court Officer
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working
with you in the year 2016.
Respectfully yours,
Michael J. Muller
Town Justice
3.4 Letter-Highway Superintendent Appointments
To: Queensbury Town Board
From: Thomas R. VanNess
Date: January 1, 2016
Re: Appointment of Mark De Mers
I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Confidential Administrative Assistant
for the 2016 and 2017 calendar years.
Respectfully,
Thomas R. VanNess
Highway Superintendent
Town of Queensbury
To: Queensbury Town Board
From: Thomas R. VanNess
Date: January 1, 2016
Re: Appointment of David Duell
I hereby recommend the appointment of David Duell to Deputy Highway Superintendent for the
2016 and 2017 calendar years.
Respectfully,
Thomas R. VanNess
Highway Superintendent
Town of Queensbury
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE
RESOLUTION NO.: 1,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate procedural rules for the conduct of
Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law §63, the
Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of procedure for
the year 2016, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the Town Law or a Resolution
of this Board,the provisions of the Town Law or Board Resolution shall govern, and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the
Town Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is
prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to
maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary
recess of the meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub-
committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals
made to the Town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town committees or
Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by
either the Town Supervisor or a Resolution of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law
(FOIL) and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without a
Resolution of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 1 st day of January,2016,by the following vote:
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AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION SETTING 2016 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO.: 2,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS,the Queensbun-Town Board wishes to establish its 2016 meeting schedule,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbun- Town Board
herebv establishes its 2016 meeting schedule as follows:
1. Regular meetings shall occur on the 1St and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury.with the exception that the Town Board's
regular meeting dates shall be changed as set forth below for the following months:
A. Januan-— I Ith and 25th
B. February—8th and 22nd
C. July 11th and 25th
D. September— 12th and 26th
At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be proposed and/or
adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general public will typically be provided
with a privilege of the floor comment session. The privilege of the floor session will be limited to
Town matters onl`-and will be run at the discretion of the Town Supervisor.
2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by Town Board
Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law. The Town shall notify the
media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the New York State Open Meetings Law.
3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town Board
Resolution and will noti&the public and media by appropriate public notice.
Duly adopted this 1 st day of January-,2016,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND
INTERNET-BASED BANKING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 3,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law Paragraph 64, Subdivision 1, requires the Town
Board to annually designate its Depositories for Town Funds, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §5-a and §10
and Town Law §64, it is the duty of the governing boards of local government to adopt a system
of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds
accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with prudent business and cash management practices the
Queensbury Town Board wishes to formally specify the authorities under which business may be
transacted with these Depositories, and
WHEREAS, the Town previously received agreements providing for Internet-based
banking services entitled:
1. Internet Banking and Bill Paying Service Agreement;
2. ACH Agreement; and
3. Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
following actions:
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1. The following individuals, in their official capacities, are authorized to transact the
financial and banking business of the Town of Queensbury in accordance with all
applicable laws and organization documents, and the specific authorities granted by this
Resolution:
John F. Strough, Supervisor
William VanNess, Deputy Supervisor
Barbara Tierney, Town Budget Officer
Joanne Watkins, Town Accountant
2. The following bank has applied and consented to serve as Depository of Town funds and
has executed a Third Party Custodian Agreement satisfactory to the Town Budget
Officer/Accountant and Town Counsel and are hereby designated as approved
Depositories: Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company
3. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Accountant, or any one of them, is/are
hereby authorized to initialize opening a bank account or accounts from time to time with
authorized banks and their affiliates for and in the name of the Town of Queensbury with
such title or titles as he/she may designate, and to execute depository contracts that
comply with Town Policy and operating procedures.
To finalize any new account, all Town Board members need to execute the appropriate
documentation required by the financial institution, including, but not limited to,
signature cards.
4. The maximum FDIC insured amount which may be kept on deposit at each Bank at any
time is $250,000. The amount over and above FDIC insurance of$250,000 which may
be kept on deposit at each bank is limited the value of approved collateral, calculated in
accordance with Regulations of the New York State Comptroller, pledged to secure
Town deposits and deposited with the designated Third Party Custodian.
5. The Town Supervisor, Deputy Town Supervisor, Town Councilmen and their successors
and any other person authorized by statute, regulation or Court Order on behalf of the
these authorized persons, is/are hereby authorized to sign, by hand or by facsimile
(including, but not limited to, electronically generated) signatures(s), checks, drafts,
acceptances and other instruments. Two signatures shall be required on any checks,
drafts, acceptances and other instruments. The signature of the Town Supervisor or
Deputy in his absence, and that of one Councilman shall be required.
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6. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are authorized singly,
within the Town's operational procedures, to initiate Automated Clearing House debits
without signature; initiate payment by use of Depository Transfer Checks without a
signature; or give instructions, by means other than the signing of an item, with respect to
any account transaction, including the payment transfer or withdrawal by wire, computer
or other electronic means. Any and all transactions will be signed off by the Town
Supervisor upon completion of the transaction.
7. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are hereby authorized
without further action of the Town Board to execute bank forms establishing procedures
for call-back verifications and written confirmations in connection with payment orders,
thereby designating one or more individuals, whether or not such individuals be
designated as "Authorized Persons", for the purpose of the verification of payment orders
and issuance of written confirmations.
8. The Town Clerk and/or Deputy Town Clerk(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to
certify to Authorized Bank Depositories under the seal of the Town of Queensbury the
effect of this Resolution, the names of the officials, authorized persons and other
representative of the Town of Queensbury and any changes from time to time of these
officials, authorized persons and representatives, and specimens of their respective
signatures.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that:
I. Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Bank) is designated to provide
the computer-based financial accommodations indicated in this Resolution.
2. This Resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its
rescission or modification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and
all prior Resolutions adopted by the Town Board and certified to the Bank as
governing the operation of the Town's accounts are in full force and effect until
the Bank receives and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation,
modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a
Resolution must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Bank,
establishing the authority for the changes.
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3. The signature of an Agent named on this Resolution is conclusive evidence of his
authority to act on behalf of the Town. Any Agent, so long as he acts in a
representative capacity as Agent of the Town, is authorized to make any and all
other contracts agreements, stipulations and orders which he may deem advisable
for the effective exercise of the powers indicated above, from time to time with
the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this Resolution or otherwise agreed to in
writing.
4. All computer banking transactions, if any, by or on behalf of the Town prior to
the adoption of this Resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
5. The Town agrees to the terms and conditions of the Cash Management Internet
Banking Services Agreement — Governmental and the ACH Agreement
Governmental Customer Agreement for Electronic Payment Services and the
Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental) and authorizes any Agent named above
to execute such Agreements and deliver them to the Bank. The Town authorizes
the Bank, at any time, to charge the Town for all checks, drafts or other orders for
the payment of money that are drawn on the Bank so long as they contain the
required number of signatures for this purpose.
6. The Town acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative
signature and verification codes to or obtained from the Agents named in this
Resolution. The term "alternative signature and verification codes" includes, but
is not limited to, ID numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN)to be used
by the Agents to access Internet banking services. The Bank shall have no
responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and
verification codes unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town of
Queensbury's Accounting Office to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation
and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire
transfer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Town Accountant to take any and all action necessary to effectuate
all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 4,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills
ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages,
avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims
for public utility services, health, dental, workers' compensation, disability and unemployment
insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and
WHEREAS, Town Law §64(23) and §118 allow for such payments, and
WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and
WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be
jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in
advance of audit of claims for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before
audit, incur late charges, postage, freight and express charges and all such claims shall be
presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or
approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the
Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 5,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to
file the Town's Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk's Office on or before April 30t1i 2016 in
lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28th, 2016 as required by
New York State Town Law §29,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the
Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the
Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller with the Town Clerk's Office on or before April
30th 2016.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
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RESOLUTION NO.: 6,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to
designate an official newspaper for the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the
Town of Queensbury's official newspaper.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: 7,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §116 requires the Town Board to establish a
mileage allowance for the use of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of
employees' duties when a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby establishes the amount of 54¢ per mile to be allowed for the actual and necessary use
of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO ATTEND
2016 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS CONFERENCE
RESOLUTION NO.: 8,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials to
attend the annual New York State Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in
February, 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, Subdivision 10 and
subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes
the following Town Officers and employees to attend the annual Association of Towns Conference
to be held in New York City in February, 2016:
Town Supervisor
Deputy Supervisor
Town Board Members
Town Clerk
Town Budget Officer
Town Court Clerk
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury at the Association General Meeting and in his absence,
authorizes and directs the Deputy Supervisor to cast the Town's vote, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at the Association of
Towns Conference shall be deemed proper Town charges, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that authorized attendees' family members may travel; however, travel must
be at their own expense including costs for travel, meals and any additional hotel charge(s).
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CAROLINE H. BARBER AS
RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 9,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Tax
Receiver for the years 2016 and 2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 6(E) and
Resolution No.: 97 of 1967, the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as its
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, such appointment to expire December 31, 2017.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 10,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law §4121(3)(a), the
Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and
Records Access Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as
Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that immediately upon Ms. Barber's acceptance of appointment, she shall
appoint a Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall
accept this appointment in writing.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND
DEPUTY COURT CLERKS
RESOLUTION NO.: 11,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A) and
New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint
Town Justice Court Clerks and Deputy Court Clerks,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Kerrie Lewis, Margaret
Quintal and Diane VonBraun as Town Justice Court Clerks and Stephanie Mahoney as Deputy
Court Clerk, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to
notify the New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LORI O'SHAUGHNESSY,
ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR,
TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 12,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Warren County Youth Board is an organization that includes community
volunteers, youth and public officials who review local and countywide youth needs and issues,
advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of all county youth up to age 21, advise
Warren County on programs to be funded with State funds and help frame funding decisions, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren
County Board of Supervisors and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may
select its member, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the Queensbury Town Board appointed Steve Lovering,
the Town Parks and Recreation Director, to the Warren County Youth Board and Mr. Lovering's
appointment expired as of December 31St, 2015,
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Lori O'Shaughnessy,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, as a member of the Warren County Youth Board,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Lori O'Shaughnessy, the
Town of Queensbury's Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to serve as a member of the
Warren County Youth Board with such term to expire as of December 31St, 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward a certified copy of this Resolution with any other needed documentation to the Warren
County Youth Bureau and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 13,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Marilyn VanDyke, Ph.D., as
its Town Historian for the year 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Marilyn VanDyke, Ph.D.
as Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2016.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
TOWN HISTORIAN'S ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 14,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian's
Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and
WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the
Town Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to
the Town of Queensbury Historian's Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 31St
2016:
John Austin;
Douglas Baertschi;
Jennifer Baertschi;
Maureen Monahan-Chase;
Mary Alice Clickner;
June Krause;
and
John Strough.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ANDREW GARNER, M.D. AS
2016 TOWN HEALTH OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING
HEALTH OFFICER AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 15,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the term of the Town of Queensbury's Health Officer, Andrew Garner, M.D.,
will expire as of December 3 1St, 2015, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Dr. Garner as Town Health Officer for
2016 and enter into an agreement with Dr. Garner to serve as the Town's Health Officer, and
WHEREAS, a proposed agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board appoints Andrew Garner, M.D. as the
Town's 2016 Health Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Dr. Garner shall be $2,000, plus $100 per hour for
any case work the Town assigns to him, to be paid for from the appropriate account as determined
by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and 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 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN SAFETY
OFFICER AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 16,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 54,2008, the Queensbury Town Board adopted amended
Town of Queensbury's Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws),
and
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WHEREAS, according to such Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the
appointment of the Town Safety Officer and Safety Committee Members for the Year 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Fire
Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves the appointment of the following
individuals as Safety Committee Members for the year 2016:
• John F. Strough
• Michael Palmer
• Thomas VanNess
• David Duell
• Jennifer Baertschi-France
• Alex Benway
• Craig Brown
• Connie Goedert
• Victoria LaMarque
• Chuck Rice
• Scott Rowland
• Pete Smith
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's
Office to distribute copies of this Resolution to all Town Departments.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS
TOWN PURCHASING AGENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 17,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part-
time position of Purchasing Agent in addition to her full-time position as Accountant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town
of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January 1St, 2016 until such time her Purchasing
Agent duties are incorporated in her job description as Accountant as recommended by New York
State Civil Service, at which point it is contemplated the compensation and duties of the two (2)
positions will be merged, and authorizes and directs that Ms. Watkins be paid the $5,913 stipend for
such position for 2016 in addition to her current, annual salary for the Accountant position,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
complete any documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer shall take such
other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY
RESOLUTION NO.: 18,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to distribute copies of such Policy to all Town Department Managers, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 19,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's
recommendation for its year 2016 officers, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Planning Board for 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Chris A. Hunsinger as
Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2016.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN
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RESOLUTION NO.: 20,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Zoning Board of Appeals for 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Steven Jackoski as
Chairman of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2016.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING GEORGE FERONE TO
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 21,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town's Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, George Ferone's term on the Planning Board expired on December 31St, 2015
and Mr. Ferone has expressed his interest in reappointment, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Ferone,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints George Ferone to serve
as a member of the Queensbury Planning Board until such term expires on December 31, 2022.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CURRENT ALTERNATE MEMBER
HARRISON FREER AS REGULAR MEMBER OF
TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO.: 22,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town's Zoning Board of
Appeals(ZBA) in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 106,2013, the Town Board appointed Harrison Freer as an
alternate member of the ZBA, and
WHEREAS, a ZBA regular member vacancy currently exists and therefore the Town Board
wishes to appoint Mr. Freer to serve as a regular member on the ZBA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints current alternate member
Harrison Freer to serve as a regular member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals until such
term expires on December 31St, 2022.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 23, 2016
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Executive Law §23 provides in part that in preparing a
Town Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the cooperation, advice and assistance
shall be sought from local government officials, regional and local planning agencies, police
agencies, fire departments and fire companies, local civil defense agencies, commercial and
volunteer ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies,
organizations for the elderly and the handicapped, other interested groups and the general public,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Fire Marshal received such advice and assistance
from local police, fire, public health agencies and other Departments within Warren County as
well as the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red
Cross, and by Resolution No.: 361,2014, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for the Town of Queensbury, based upon
such advice and assistance as well as the State Emergency Management Sample Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board must adopt such Plan on an annual basis and therefore
wishes to adopt such Plan substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) substantially in the form presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the designated Town officials
and employees to act in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Plan and authorizes
and directs the Town's Fire Marshal to file such Plan with the Queensbury Town Clerk and
submit such Plan to the Director of the Warren County Office of Emergency Services and/or any
other appropriate state or local agencies in order to cause the Plan to be effective for all purposes
provided under law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Fire Marshal to take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution
and Plan.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2015, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC. TO CONTINUE
PROVIDING RADIO READ METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 24,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized Badger Meter, Inc. to
provide radio read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town of Queensbury
continue to use the Badger meter system and has therefore requested Town Board authorization to
allow Badger Meter, Inc. to continue providing radio read meters and accessories to the Town
Water Department during 2016 for a total sum not to exceed $105,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter, Inc. to
continue providing the Town of Queensbury Water Department with radio read meters and
accessories during 2016 for a total sum not to exceed $105,000, to be paid for from Account No.:
40-8340-2300, as previously approved in the 2016 budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute any documentation and
take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
REGARDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND MANNIX MARKETING, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 25,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution the Queensbury Town Board previously approved and
authorized funding to Mannix Marketing, Inc. and an Agreement between the Town and Mannix
Marketing, Inc., regarding Mannix Marketing, Inc.'s annual provision of marketing services to
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, such promotion and marketing services promote the Town of Queensbury and
its hotels and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby benefiting the general
economy of the Town and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town
and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize its annual $1,000 administrative fee to
Mannix Marketing, Inc., with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding of
its annual $1,000 administrative fee to Mannix Marketing, Inc., as delineated in the preambles of
this Resolution to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,
to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD
TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 26,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in
the Town Budget for the Town's receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in
accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement
(Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in
the amount of up to $35,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related
to the Department's special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to
Town of Queensbury residents, but also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to
the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as follows:
• Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter)
• Family and Youth Programs and Special Events
• Park Beautification Supplies
• Jenkinsville Athletic Facility Events
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $35,000 to the Town's Recreation Department as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax
revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget
Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren
County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take such other and further action as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
RESOLUTION NO.: 27,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent
have requested Town Board approval for a pricing structure modification regarding the prices
charged by the Pine View Cemetery and Crematorium with such proposed new fee schedule
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the new fee schedule for
services provided at the Pine View Cemetery and Crematorium effective as of January 1St, 2016, as
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to
effectuate the new fee schedule.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL -
CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -
FOR SUBSTANCE TESTING SERVICES AND PHYSICAL EXAMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 28,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Glens
Falls Hospital—Center for Occupational Health(Center)to provide such services as physical exams
and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for
the Town during 2016, and
WHEREAS, the Center has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms
and provisions of the letter-form Agreement dated December 17, 2015 and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the letter-form Agreement
between the Town of Queensbury and the Glens Falls Hospital — Center for Occupational Health
(Center) substantially in the form presented at this meeting to provide such services as physical
exams and substance testing with the costs for such services to be paid for from the appropriate
accounts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the letter-form Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN
COMPANIES FOR PROVISION OF 2016 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL
SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 29,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 426,2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Agreement with The Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of engineering technical services to
the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
and Community Development Department through December 31St, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the continuation of Chazen's services for
the year 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of The
Chazen Companies for provision of engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board,
Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development
Department through December 31St, 2016, as set forth in Chazen's December 22"d 2015 letter
agreement presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
such letter agreement and/or any other needed documentation, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts
as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance
and/or Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance 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 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2015 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 30,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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 2015 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
Increase Revenue
001-0000-53820 2,875
Increase
Appropriation
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Recreation
001-7110-4824 Programs 2,875
001-1330-4400 Misc. Contractual 001-1345-1010 Purchasing 50
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1650-4100 Telephone 7,300
001-1910-4200 Property Insurance 001-1670-4030 Postage 3,000
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-3410-1010 Wages 6,000
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-7020-1010 Wages 17,500
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-7510-1010 Wages 2,500
004-1990-1010 Contingency 004-5110-1010 Wages 9,000
004-1990-1010 Contingency 004-5130-1010 Wages 6,000
005-9025-4981- 005-3410-4400-
4981 Service Awards 4981 Misc. Contractual 12,000
040-1990-1010 Wages 040-8310-1020 Wages 4,000
040-9060-8060 Health Insurance 040-8340-2300 Metering Devices 10,000
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF
2" DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS POSITION AND
ABOLISHMENT OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERK III POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 31,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 138,2014, the Queensbury Town Board eliminated the 2"a
Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments position previously established by Town Board
Resolution No.: 73,2003, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 291,2015, the Town Board established the position of
Deputy Town Clerk III and appointed Tammie Landers in such position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes and Assessments has advised the Town
Board that she has reevaluated the positions and duties associated with all positions in her Office(s)
and has advised that the Town would be better served by reestablishing the 2nd Deputy Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments position and eliminating the Deputy Town Clerk III position and then
appointing Ms. Landers as the 2"d Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore reestablish the full-time position of 2"a
Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessment position in accordance with New York State Town Law
§20(3)(c), and abolish the Deputy Town Clerk III position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reestablishes the full-time position
of 2"d Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in accordance with New York State Town Law
§20(3)(c), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall make an appointment to such established position,
which it understands to be Tammie Landers, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that it shall be the duty of the 2"a Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
to assist the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments and 1"Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
in the performance of their duties along with any other assigned duties, and in his or her duties, the
2"d Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments will in times act for and in place of the Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further abolishes the Deputy Town Clerk III position
previously established by Town Board Resolution 291,2015, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and
further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION SELECTING WORKING SUPERVISORS IN TOWN
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO BE AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH QUEENSBURY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
24-HOUR VEHICLE USAGE POLICY
RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 349,2014, the Queensbury Town Board amended its
Employee Handbook §1008 entitled "Vehicle Usage and Travel Reimbursement," to adopt a new
Policy at the end of such §1008 entitled, "Queensbury Highway Department 24-Hour Vehicle
Usage Policy" which sets forth provisions by which certain Highway Department employees will
be permitted to use a Town vehicle for travel between their home and job site, and
WHEREAS, by such Resolution, the Town Board selected certain Highway Department
employees to be authorized under such Policy, and
WHEREAS, two (2) of the employees authorized by such Policy have retired and therefore the
Town Highway Superintendent has recommended that the Town Board authorize the selection of
two (2)new employees also to be authorized under the Policy:
• Working Supervisor Scott Mabb Vehicle: 2006 Ford F250 Plate
#:AK4110
• Working Supervisor Eugene Ward Vehicle: 2004 Ford F250 Plate #: AW3607
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the selection of Scott
Mabb and Eugene Ward, Working Supervisors in the Town Highway Department, to also be
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authorized under the Queensbury Highway Department 24-Hour Vehicle Usage Policy, which
sets forth, among other things the following guidelines:
• The job requirement is to respond to emergency situations beyond normal
working hours;
• The request must be consistent with Town Policy;
• The request must be made by the Department Manager; and
• The Town Board approved Highway Department employees must agree to and
sign a Statement of Acknowledgment of the Town Highway's Vehicle Usage
Policy;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Highway Superintendent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
WARRANT OF JANUARY 4TH, 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of December 24th 2015 and a payment date of January 4th, 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of December 20' 2015 and a payment date of January 4 th, 2016 totaling $1,467,422.59, and
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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 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD H.
DINOLFO, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized engagement of the services
of Richard H. Dinolfo, Certified Public Accountant (Mr. Dinolfo), to provide professional
accounting and consulting services to the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Budget Officer has recommended that the Town Board again
authorize engagement of Mr. Dinolfo to provide such services to the Town through December 31St
2016 as more fully set forth in Mr. Dinolfo's proposal to the Town dated December 29, 2015 and
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of
Richard H. Dinolfo, Certified Public Accountant for provision of professional accounting and
consulting services to the Town of Queensbury, to be billed at the rate of$135 per hour of service,
not to exceed $7,500, for time provided through December 31St, 2016, as generally described in Mr.
Dinolfo's December 29, 2015 proposal presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such
proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts
as may be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board and 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 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MILLER, MANNIX,
SCHACHNER & HAFNER, LLC AS TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL
RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of
matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage legal counsel on a contractual basis for
2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Miller,
Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC as legal counsel for and on behalf of the Town for 2016 in
accordance with the Agreement for legal services presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2016 PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE &
ANNUAL STIPEND; MANAGEMENT AND NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-
UNION FULL-TIME STAFF AND STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES
RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt Year 2016 Salary and Wage
Schedules for its part-time hourly wage and annual stipend, management and non-management, and
non-union full-time employees, and
WHEREAS, such Schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries and schedules
for these positions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Year 2016
Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly, management and non-management, non-union
full-time staff, effective January 4t1i 2016 as follows:
Management and Non-Management - Non-Union
Position Base Amt Long Amount
Court
Court Clerk 51,670 1,700 53,370
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Deputy Court Clerk 33,879 178 34,057
Court Clerk 51,670 1,100 52,770
Clerk of the Court 42,510 1,100 43,610
Supervisor
Conf. Secretary to Town Supervisor 40,800 200 41,000
Accounting
Budget Officer 72,900 600 73,500
Account Clerk 41,828 1,100 42,928
Senior Account Clerk 41,616 36 41,652
Accountant 54,675 1,100 55,775
Tax Receiver
I't Deputy Receiver of Taxes 42,738 1,100 43,838
2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes 37,171 693 37,864
Assessor
Assessor 72,900 600 73,500
Data Collector/Appraiser 61,343 1,100 62,443
Assistant to Assessor I 51,459 1,376 52,835
Real Property Tax Clerk 40,536 157 40,693
Assistant to Assessor II 42,616 600 43,216
Building and Grounds
Director Buildings&Grounds 63,776 1,700 65,476
Town Clerk
Deputy Town Clerk II 46,308 866 47,174
Deputy Town Clerk I 56,182 2,000 58,182
Legal Assistant 58,262 2,000 60,262
Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal 54,978 1,204 56,182
Deputy Fire Marshal 43,223 1,100 44,323
Building & Codes
Director of Building&Codes 69,734 2,000 71,734
Building&Zoning Enforcement Officer 45,883 1,100 46,983
Building&Zoning Enforcement Officer 54,366 1,700 56,066
Highway Admin
Deputy Highway Superintendent 58,222 2,000 60,222
Conf. Secty to Highway Superintendent 42,235 205 42,440
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Parks & Rec
Director Parks&Recreation 65,005 2,000 67,005
Recreation Program Assistant 39,952 1,100 41,052
Aquatics Supervisor 39,952 600 40,552
Assistant Director of Park&Rec 47,818 1,100 48,918
Seniors
Senior Citizen Program Coordinator 33,695 789 34,484
Zoning
Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Aden 66,912 1,400 68,312
Code Compliance Officer 53,073 1,24 54,318
Senior Planner 61,384 1,100 62,484
GIS Administrator 64,505 1,400 65,905
Land Use Planner 46,824 600 47,424
Water Admin
Superintendent Water 83,432 1,100 84,532
Water Plant Operations Engineer 64,508 130 64,638
Billing Supervisor 57,400 1,100 58,500
Cemetery
Cemetery Superintendent 52,948 171 53,119
Part-Time Hourly Wale and Annual Stipend Schedule
Year 2016
Position Wage/Stipend
Clerk-Assessor's Office,Part-time 1 .63
Cemetery Secretary 13.77
Court Officer-Hourly Rate 16.00
Court Officer-Service Fee per Summons 2 .89
Recycling Supervisor 24.94
Laborer,Part-time Transfer Stations 13.79
Historian 13,260.00
Historian's part-time Assistant 1 .00
School Traffic Officer (two hour guarantee) 14.96
Clerks,Temporary and Part-time 12.00
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Laborer, seasonal 10.00
Dog Enumerator 3,060.00
Wastewater Director** 6,120.00
Tax Receiver 8,176.32
Deputy Supervisor 1,718.70
Purchasing Agent ** 5,913.00
Fair Housing Officer 1,136.12
Planning&Zoning Board per meeting Chairman 80.00
Secretary 7 .00
Member 70.00
Board of Assessment Review per session 70.00
Recreation Leader* Hourly 9.00-12.00
Recreation Program Attendant* Hourly 9.00-13.00
Recreation Maintenance* Hourly 9.00-1 .00
Recreation Program Specialist* Hourly 12.00-1 .00
Recreation Program Official/Instructor* Per game 20.00-30.00
*Seasonal Hires. Individual Wages determined by Recreation Commission
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Town Justices for 2016 shall be $43,828, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
5.0 CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)-
• Thanked Supervisor Strough for the opportunity to serve as his Deputy.
COUNCILMAN IRISH(WARD III)-
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• Thanked everyone for coming out today to show their support.
• Thanked Assemblyman, Dan Stec for the swearing in of Town officials.
• Thanked his son, who recently joined the Navy, along with all military veterans for their
service to our Country.
• Happy New Year.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)-
• Thanked the residents of Ward II and the Town in general for their confidence in re-electing
him this term. Welcomes all suggestions and comments.
• Wished everyone a happy and prosperous new year.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Thanked everyone for coming.
• Thanked Ed Bartholomew, Executive Director of QEDC, for coming today.
• Reminder to appointed officials to sign their oaths before leaving today.
• Invited everyone to stay and enjoy the delicious refreshments that the Seniors have
provided for us.
• Wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 37, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Organizational Meeting.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Metivier
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury