2016-06-06 MTG 18 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 497
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#18
June 6, 2016 RES# 197-212
7:06 P.M. BOH: 15-19
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
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TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY STEVEN FRASIER (911 COURAGE AWARD
RECIPIENT)
PRESENTATION: PLAQUE TO STEVEN FRASIER- 911 COURAGE WARD FOR
HEROIC ACTIONS
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 197, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and moves into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BOARD OF HEALTH
MICHAEL SHEARER'S APPLICATION FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
NOTICE SHOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 498
PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 20, 2016
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay, is there a representative for Michael Shearer's application for
sanitary sewage disposal? All right, identify yourselves for the record, please.
BOB HOLMES, AGENT- Good evening, my name is Bob Holmes. I'm with Jarrett Engineers in
Glens Falls. Joining me is Gabby and Mike Shearer. We are obviously here before you seeking
some relief and asking for variances for the placement for a new onsite wastewater system.
Briefly, the variances we're seeking is separation to property lines, one from the leach bed and
obviously one from the basil fill limit; and the third one we are seeking is actually to the side
slopes. Instead of a three (3) on one (1) slope from what the code request, we're asking from a
two (2) on one (1) slope. Councilman VanNess, this is the drawing that I will need to revise.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Right. This is the one, I know Doug and I did a visit and I know
that John went up. I think Brian, did you go up today, Tony?
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS- I went up today, yeah.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I went up.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Okay, when we went up we discussed there was a shed involved
in this one here and we talked about that. The first thing I want to say is I'm glad to see these
coming back away from the Lake. I think that's important to all of us and important to everyone
up there; obviously, important to you as well. But it's an improvement that it's moving back
away from the Lake. We have discussed about putting a fourth variance in here, moving the
septic tank back a little further from the Lake, making it closer to the road. I know that you were
going to discuss that with them to see how they felt about it. I'll let you take it from there.
MR. HOLMES- We had discussed that and they seemed to be willing to entertain that, they
actually liked the idea; if it can help save them from having to move their shed. Just one
clarification Councilman, is we're moving the leach field not the septic tank.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Right, right. I'm sorry, correct.
MR. HOLMES- And what we would be looking at is instead of the ten (10) foot setback from
the driving surface of the roadway, we'd be looking to have a four (4) foot setback to the
roadway instead of ten (10).
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- And I think that's what Counsel was looking for to see what the
measurement was. So, we can add that, Bob, as number four (4), to be a four (4) foot setback
from the road driving surface.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I think all we need to change is the first item. Is that right, Bob,
where it says leach field to be five (5) foot nine (9) inches from property line instead of the
required ten (10) foot? We would just change leach bed to be four (4) foot from property line.
MR. HOLMES- That's the side lot.
TOWN COUNSEL, ROBERT HAFNER- That's an "and", it would be an "and" I think.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And...
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER- And four (4) feet from road boundary instead of the required ten
(10) feet.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Correct.
COUNCILMAN IRISH- We didn't see any, when Billy and I were up there, we didn't see any
real need to move that shed if we could move the leach field further away from the Lake. That
would probably save you a little bit of money. So that was probably a good alternative.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Yeah.
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TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER- It's farther away from the Lake...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I think you're right. Okay.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER- I made that change.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- So, leach bed will be five (5) foot nine (9) from the property line
and four (4) foot from the road boundary instead of the required ten (10) foot setback. Mound
and basil limit will be one (1) foot four (4) inches from property line instead of the required ten
(10) foot and mound system fill side slope will be two (2) to one (1) instead of the required three
(3) to one (1).
MR. HOLMES- Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And you're putting a pureflow system in?
MR. HOLMES- Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Which is a nice upgrade. Does the applicant have anything
additional to say? Does the Town Board have any further questions before I open this up to the
public hearing?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I do have a question. I looked online. Did you recently purchase
the property?
GABBY SHEARER- No.
MICHAEL SHEARER- We've been there since ninety seven (97).
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- Oh really, because that's not the name that was on our property
locator online. I was just curious. All right, that ruins everything for me. I was going to ask you
questions about the process because we're working on something, but if you've owned it then it
wouldn't help me so.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay, stay there and I'll ask you to move if a member of the public
wants to come up and speak to this sanitary sewage disposal variance request. Is there any
member of the public that wishes to speak to this application? There is so if you would, please,
have a seat and I'll ask you to come back in a minute. Ron, come on up.
RON BALL- I didn't catch the address of the place but I understand it's near the Lake. What's
the road they're going to be encroaching?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Russell Harris Road.
MR. BALL- Russell Harris Road.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Yeah.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Do you know where Lake George Boat Company is?
MR. BALL- Yes I do.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Okay,just before Lake George Boat Company it tees off to the left
hand side and it goes along the shoreline quite a distance up from the shore, Ron.
MR. BALL- Okay.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- On Russell Harris Road. What they're doing is moving them from
where they are now that are several feet closer to the Lake, this system is going to come back
several feet...
MR. BALL- Is it a private road or is it a Town road?
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Town Road.
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COUNCILMAN METIVIER- It's a road by use.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Road by use.
MR. BALL- So when you say four (4) feet from the road is that measurement taken from the
center of the road or what's the width of the road?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- From the boundary, the edge of the road.
MR. BALL- A property boundary.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- From the edge of the road.
MR. BALL- So his property boundary, he's going to be back...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And you're not talking about the filtration bed itself.
MR. BALL, Right, that's right.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- You're talking about the mounding and the tethering of the
mounding.
MR. BALL- Right.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And it's the very end of the tether that happens to be encroaching
on the ten (10) foot. The filtration system itself is further inland.
MR. BALL- Okay.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- But, yet, far enough away from the Lake.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- But because it's a mound system...
MR. BALL- Right, yeah, right, and I know that it's a very...
COUNCILMAN IRISH- And I think, and Bob correct me if I'm wrong, I don't even think we
know what's in there now, it could be just a pit for all we know.
MR. HOLMES- As far as we know.
COUNCILMAN IRISH- So it's really a better alternative to...
MR. BALL- Is it going to be a larger system than what was there or is it going to be the same
size or...
COUNCILMAN IRISH- It will be sized for the house, correct, for whatever...
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- It's a requirement size, right.
MR. HOLMES- Sized for the house.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- For the Code...
COUNCILMAN IRISH- It's not oversized.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- But the problem we've got Ron, we don't know what's in it, and
we don't know if it's a septic tank, cesspool, whatever.
MR. BALL- Yep.
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COUNCILMAN VANNESS- And that's the stuff we're working on with Jim Mackey to find
out. This is going to be a plus for us. There's going to be three (3) or four (4) more properties. In
fact, Bob was telling us that there may be another property right next door that's going to be
doing almost the same thing. That was something he was working on the same day we were up
there doing a visitation. It's quite an improvement.
MR. BALL- So the last question I have for you, it's a mound system. What would that be
compared to the ...what would be the extreme height of the mound to the ...?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Yeah, well I think it's two (2) feet but Bob will answer that. I'll ask
him when he comes back.
MR. BALL- Okay, all right, that's all.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Thanks, Ron.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Any other member of the public wish to speak to the Mike Shearer
application for sanitary sewage disposal variance? Seeing none, will the applicants and the agent
please return to the table. Bob, above the...
MR. HOLMES- Above existing grade, the overall height of the system is going to be in the
neighborhood of four (4) feet.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Four(4) feet, okay.
COUNCILMAN IRISH- But that will be a gradual mound correct? It's not just going to be...
MR. HOLMES- Yeah, I mean, obviously we've got a little bit of stone retaining wall we're
going to try to, you know, dress it up a little bit and then we're going to have a little bit steeper
slopes compared to the Code. Remember it's going to be two (2) on one (1) instead of three (3)
on one (1). That's just going to allow us to keep a bit more compact footprint, given the space we
have available. So, hopefully it will solve what space we have available... there's not a lot there.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay.
MR. HOLMES- We're going to utilize what we can.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Does that answer, Ron?
MR. BALL- Yes.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Okay, thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay, is there anyone willing to bring the Resolution forward? I'll
close the public hearing. Anybody want...
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I'll introduce.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER- Did you introduce it as amended?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- Oh, as amended.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- As amended, seconded as amended by Councilman Irish.
RESOLUTION APPROVING MICHAEL SHEARER'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 15,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 502
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHEREAS, Michael Shearer filed an application for variances from provisions of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a new on-site disposal system as
follows:
1. Leach Bed to be 5'9" from the property line instead of the required 10' setback and 4' from
the road boundary instead of the required 10' setback,
2. Mound/Basil limit will be 1'4"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
3. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
on property located at 52 Russell Harris Road, 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 duly conducted a public hearing concerning the variance requests
on Monday,June 6`h,2016, 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
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 is the minimum variances which would alleviate the specific unnecessary
hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the applicant, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Michael Shearer for
variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a new on-site disposal system as follows:
1. Leach Bed to be 5'9"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
2. Mound/Basil limit will be 1'4" from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
and
3. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
on property located at 52 Russell Harris Road, Queensbury, and bearing Tax Map No.: 240.5-1-6, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 503
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by certified
mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such notice to the
Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack Park Agency during
such period.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ANDREW SPATH'S APPLICATION FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 20, 2016
BOB HOLMES- Good evening, once again, my name is still Bob Holmes from Jarrett
Engineers. I am joined by my client Andrew Spath. We have a very similar request from what
we've just seen with the Shearer's. Again, this system what we're looking at is going to be a
pureflow system, which is going to provide some advance treatment. We're again replacing an
existing on-site system that we don't know a whole lot about. I know, Andrew, you've tried to
maintain it as best you can over the years.
ANDREW SPATH- It's a limited leach field with a septic tank. Limited.
MR. HOLMES- And it's similar to what we had before. We are asking for relief from the
setback of the bed itself to the side property line, looking for a seven (7) foot five (5) setback
instead of the required ten (10). We are also looking for relief as far as the setback to the basil
limit or the tow of the fill. We're seeking relief to one (1) foot two (2) inches as opposed to the
ten (10) foot required. Again, the side slopes on the system we're requesting a two (2) on one (1)
slope as opposed to the required three (3) on one (1).
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay, Town Board Members, do you have any questions of the
applicant? We've all done site visits. This is 56 Russell Harris Road, for the public information.
Any member of the public wishes to speak to Andrew Spath's application for sanitary sewage
disposal variance? Seeing none, do you want to make a motion to approve?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- Close the public hearing.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I'll close the public hearing.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I'll make a motion.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Councilman Metivier and Councilman VanNess seconds.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ANDREW SPATH'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 504
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 16,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, Andrew Spath filed an application for variances from provisions of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a new on-site disposal system as
follows:
4. Leach Bed to be 7'5"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
5. Mound/Basil limit will be 1'2" from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
and
6. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
on property located at 56 Russell Harris Road, 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 duly conducted a public hearing concerning the variance requests
on Monday,June 6`h,2016, 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
3. 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
4. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the reasonable
use of the land and is the minimum variances which would alleviate the specific unnecessary
hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the applicant, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Andrew Spath for
variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a new on-site disposal system as follows:
4. Leach Bed to be 7'5"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
5. Mound/Basil limit will be 1'2" from the property line instead of the required 10' setback,
and
6. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
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on property located at 56 Russell Harris Road, Queensbury, and bearing Tax Map No.: 240.5-1-9, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by certified
mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such notice to the
Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack Park Agency during
such period.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ROBERT SPATH'S APPLICATION FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 20, 2016
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Bob, if you just want to hang out there a minute and we'll bring
Robert Spath up. Okay, Robert Spath is 60 Russell Harris Road and again it's a pureflow system.
In this case we're asking for five variances. Leach bed to be seven (7) foot six (6) inches from
the north property line instead of the required ten (10) foot setback. The mound and basil limit
will be three (3) foot four (4) inches from the north property line instead of the required ten (10)
foot setback. Leach bed to be seven (7) foot seven (7) inches from the south property line instead
of the required ten (10) foot setback The mound/basil limit will be three (3) foot five (5) inches
from the south property line instead of the required ten (10) foot setback. The mound system fill
side slope will be a two (2) to one (1) ratio instead of the required three (3) to one (1). Anything
that you would like to add?
BOB HOLMES- I guess for the record, I'm still Bob Holmes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And with you, I'm assuming, Robert Spath.
MR. HOLMES- Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Town Board, any questions? I'll open the public hearing, any
members of the public wish to speak to this variance application? Seeing none, I'll close the
public hearing. Town Board wishes to put a motion forward.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I'll introduce.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Introduced by Councilman Metivier, seconded by Councilman
Irish.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ROBERT SPATH'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 506
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 17,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHEREAS, Robert Spath filed an application for variances from provisions of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a new on-site disposal system as
follows:
7. Leach Bed to be 7'6"from the north property line instead of the required 10' setback,
8. Mound/Basil limit will be 3'4" from the north property line instead of the required 10'
setback,
9. Leach Bed to be 77''from the south property line instead of the required 10' setback,
10. Mound/Basil limit will be 3'5" from the south property line instead of the required 10'
setback, and
11. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
on property located at 60 Russell Harris Road, 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 duly conducted a public hearing concerning the variance requests
on Monday,June 6`h,2016, 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
5. 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
6. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the reasonable
use of the land and is the minimum variances which would alleviate the specific unnecessary
hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the applicant, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Robert Spath for
variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a new on-site disposal system as follows:
1. Leach Bed to be 7'6"from the north property line instead of the required 10' setback,
2. Mound/Basil limit will be 3'4" from the north property line instead of the required 10'
setback,
3. Leach Bed to be 77''from the south property line instead of the required 10' setback,
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4. Mound/Basil limit will be 3'5" from the south property line instead of the required 10'
setback, and
5. Mound/System fill side slope will be 2:1 instead of the required 3:1,
on property located at 60 Russell Harris Road, Queensbury, and bearing Tax Map No.: 240.5-1-10, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by certified
mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such notice to the
Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack Park Agency during
such period.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish
NOES None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF STEVEN HOAG
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 18,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Steven Hoag has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter 136
to place an absorption bed,to replace a failing septic system:
1. 85' from the existing well in lieu of the required 100' setback, and
2. 5' from the rear property in lieu of the required 10' setback,
on property located at 124 Sunnyside East in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 508
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, June 20'h, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider Steven Hoag's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 124 Sunnyside
Road East in the Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 290.-1-78) and at that time all interested persons will
be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice to neighbors
located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 19, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from the
Queensbury Board of Health and enters back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3MIN.)
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Spoke on Resolution 3.11 regarding Resolution Authorizing
Engagement of D.J. Decker, PE and Associates for Preparation of Feasibility Study and Grant
Applications for Possible Onsite Wastewater Disposal District for Lake Sunnyside.
JOHN SALVADOR- Also spoke about Resolution 3.11 concerning Resolution Authorizing
Engagement of D.J. Decker, PE and Associates for Preparation of Feasibility Study and Grant
Applications for Possible Onsite Wastewater Disposal District for Lake Sunnyside.
GEORGE WINTERS- Spoke to the Board regarding Resolution 3.14, Establishing Transfer
Station Supervisor Title/Position and Promoting Rich Paris to Such Title Position.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 509
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TACKETT CHIROPRACTIC'S
"RUN FOR THE AGES" 5K RUN/WALK
RESOLUTION NO.: 198,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, Tackett Chiropractic has requested permission to conduct its "Run for the Ages" 5k
Run/Walk to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks and the Glens Falls Senior Center
as follows:
SPONSOR: Tackett Chiropractic
EVENT: 5k Run/Walk
DATE: Saturday,June 18`h,2016
TIME: Approximately 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Beginning and ending at 19 Homer Avenue, Queensbury
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of insurance
from Tackett Chiropractic to conduct its"Run for the Ages"5k Run/Walk within the Town of Queensbury as
set forth in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves this event subject to approval by the Town Highway
Superintendent which approval may be revoked due to concern for road conditions at any time up to the date
and time of the event, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this event shall also be subject to the approval of the Warren County
Superintendent of Public Works.
Duly adopted this 6"'day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF KALEB STOCKMAN AND
GAVEN WASSON AS TEMPORARY, SEASONAL LABORERS
TO WORK AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 199,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire Kaleb
Stockman and Gaven Wasson as Temporary, Seasonal Laborers to work for the Cemetery Department, such
employment proposed to commence on or about June 20`h,2016, and
WHEREAS, funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Kaleb
Stockman and Gaven Wasson as Temporary, Seasonal Laborers for the Cemetery Department for up to 11
weeks commencing on or about June 20`h, 2016, subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-
employment physical and background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for
which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screenings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborers shall be paid $10.00 per hour as set forth in
Town Board Resolution No.: 36,2016 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6"'day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.Vanness,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO
WORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 200,2016
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 511
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Department of Parks and Recreation has requested
Town Board authorization to hire, Evan Lovering, Gretchen Lovering, Patrick Mellon, Jr., Sarah
O'Brien, Ryan Flansburg and Joseph O'Shaughnessy to work part-time for the Department on a
seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives and:
• Evan Lovering is the son of Parks&Recreation Director, Steven Lovering;
• Gretchen Lovering is the wife of Parks&Recreation Director, Steven Lovering;
• Patrick Mellon,Jr.,is the son of Deputy Town Clerk II, Rose Mellon,
• Sarah O'Brien is the daughter of Deputy Town Clerk I, Karen O'Brien and Code Enforcement
Officer,John O'Brien, and
• Ryan Flansburg is the son of Parks&Recreation Mechanic,James Flansburg;
• Joseph O'Shaughnessy is the husband of Parks & Recreation Assistant Director, Lori
O'Shaughnessy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of the
above-named employees to work for the Town's Department of Parks and Recreation on a part-time,
seasonal basis effective on or about June 7"', 2016, to be paid at the appropriate hourly wage approved for
seasonal recreation positions and subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as
reasonably may be necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and drug and/or alcohol
screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Parks and Recreation, Recreation Program Supervisor/Q-Club Director and/or Town Budget Officer to
complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6"'day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 512
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF GARY AUSTIN
FROM BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TO WORKING
SUPERVISOR IN BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 201,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has advised that there is currently a
vacancy in the Working Supervisor position in the Building and Grounds Department due to the retirement of
the prior Working Supervisor, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Facilities Manager posted for
such position, and
WHEREAS, Gary Austin, a current full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic within the
Department,has requested a promotion to the position, and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Manager recommends that the Town Board authorize the promotion of
Gary Austin from Building Maintenance Mechanice to Working Supervisor as Mr. Austin has met the
qualifications and has the required job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion of Gary
Austin from Building Maintenance Mechanic to Working Supervisor in the Town Building and Grounds
Department effective on or about June 7"', 2016 at the rate of pay specified in the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Town and CSEA for the Working Supervisor position for the year 2016, subject to a
ninety(90) day probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Facilities
Manager and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6"'day of June,2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
BSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 513
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOCAL TOURISM PROMOTION AND
CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 202,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the 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 of Queensbury has received applications for such occupancy tax funding
from various organizations and the Town Board has met and deliberated concerning such funding requests,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding and enter into Agreements with certain
organizations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the
following organizations to assist in funding their various events and authorizes Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreements (Agreements)between the Town and each organization and authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreements as follows:
NAME OF ORGANIZATION 2016 FUNDING AMOUNT
Adirondack Balloon Festival $15,000
Adirondack Sports Complex $10,000
Adirondack Theater Festival $ 3,000
Adirondack VetteFest $ 1,500
Chapman Historical Museum $ 8,500
eVision—Digital Marking& Brochure Development $ 7,450
Feeder Canal Alliance $ 2,500
Friends of Cole's Woods $ 1,000
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Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra(4h of July) $ 4,000
Saratoga Musical Union(Glens Falls City Band Concerts) $ 6,230
Great Escape Theme Park $ 5,000
Hyde Collection $ 7,500
Queensbury Youth Baseball& Softball $10,000
Sister Cities Committees $ 1,500
TIMIT Solutions $ 8,000
Town Promotion/Brochure&Website Development $22,550
Warren County Historical Society $ 1,000
Warren County Safe& Quality Cycling $ 2,000
West Mountain Ski Center $15,000
West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co./Freedom Festival $ 5,000
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such funding shall be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives
from Warren County,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an increase of appropriations in
Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 by $136,730 and increasing the revenue coded 050-0000-
51113 Occupancy Tax by $136,730, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2016 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that each Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 515
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IDI CHANGE ORDER FORM RELATING
TO PROPOSAL WITH NYSID/IMAGE DATA FOR
LARGE FORMAT SCANNING SERVICES (MAP PROJECT)
RESOLUTION NO.: 203,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 160,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized, in part, the
establishment of Records Restoration Capital Project Fund 9210 in the amount of $50,000 to establish
funding for expenses associated with the restoration and scanning of the Town's maps (Project) and
expenditures for such work, and
WHEREAS, such Resolution No.: 160,2016 also authorized Image Data's March 15, 2016 proposal,
as further clarified by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID)'s April 15, 2016
correspondence, for Large Format Scanning Services for an estimated cost of$18,427.50, and
WHEREAS, Image Data's original proposal was to scan an estimated 6,700 maps but Image Data
has advised that the actual number of maps is approximately 12,000, which would thereby increase the cost
of the Project from the previously authorized amount due to Image Data of $18,427.50 by an additional
$14,332.50, for a new total of$32,760, as set forth in Image Data's IDI Change Order Form dated 5/23/16
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has reviewed the costs related to the proposed IDI Change Order and
has recommended that the Town Board authorize such IDI Change Order,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and approves IDI Change Order
Form dated 5/23/16 with Image Data as described in the preambles of this Resolution for the amount of
$14,332.50,bringing the total proposal amount for Image Data up to $32,760, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to adjust
the Project's appropriations and take any other needed actions as necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute IDI
Change Order Form substantially in the form presented at this meeting and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk
and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 516
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL CONTRACTS FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WITH
EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1sT,2016—JUNE 30TH,2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 204, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements for employee
group health insurance plans with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Capital Financial Group, has
negotiated renewal contracts for July 15t, 2016 through June 30th, 2017 with Empire Blue Cross
Blue Shield,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes renewal
contracts for July 15t, 2016 through June 30th, 2017 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield with the
monthly premiums to be as follows:
INDIVIDUAL TWO FAMILY
PERSON
PPO 832.06 2430.73 2430.73
EPO 766.74 2239.89 2239.89
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that in the event that surcharges or fees are mandated or imposed on the
Town's health insurance policies that are beyond the Town's control, resulting rate changes may
be passed on to all employees without further Town Board Resolution, although the Town will
provide notice of any such rate changes to all employees and retirees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any contracts and documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to
take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2016-2017 PREMIUM AGREEMENT
TO DENTAL SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND DELTA DENTAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 205, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement for dental
insurance for July, 2016—June, 2017 with Delta Dental, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Premium Agreement to Dental Service Contract is presented at
this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Premium Agreement to Dental Service Contract for dental insurance for July, 2016 — June, 2017
with Delta Dental substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement, as well as any other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Town employees' cost-sharing formula(s) for dental shall remain
unchanged for 2016, 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 such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE,
INC., TO INSURE THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURYis
NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY INCOME REPLACEMENT INSURANCE
WITH ARCH INSURANCE GROUP
RESOLUTION NO.: 206,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., (Marshall & Sterling) is the Town of Queensbury's
general insurance agent, and
WHEREAS, the Town requested that Marshall & Sterling solicit for quotations from other insurers
for the Town's New York State Disability Coverage, and
WHEREAS, Marshall & Sterling has advised that Arch Insurance Group submitted the lowest
responsible proposal, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore authorize the insuring of the Town's New York
State disability income replacement insurance with the Arch Insurance Group effective July 1, 2016 —June
30,2018 as set forth in Arch Insurance Group's April 26, 2016 Proposal presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Marshall& Sterling Upstate, Inc.,
to insure the Town of Queensbury's New York State disability income replacement insurance with the Arch
Insurance Group effective July 1, 2016—June 30, 2018 in accordance with Arch Insurance Group's April 26,
2016 Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to execute any documentation and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 519
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE,
INC. TO RENEW TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INSURANCE COVERAGE
WITH TRIDENT/ARGONAUT AND CYBER INSURANCE COVERAGE
WITH ASCENT CYBERPRO
RESOLUTION NO.: 207,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 215,2015, the Queensbury Town Board authorized Marshall &
Sterling Upstate, Inc., to obtain insurance coverage for the Town of Queensbury from Trident/Argonaut
effective July ls`,2015—June 30"',2016, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 212,2014, the Town Board authorized the procurement of cyber-
coverage for the Town of Queensbury from Ascent CyberPro, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the renewal of insurance coverage with
Trident/Argonaut, and the renewal of cyber-coverage from Ascent CyberPro, effective July ls`, 2016—June
30"', 2017, in accordance with Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.'s May 23, 2016 proposal and Ascent
CyberPro's May 10,2016 proposal presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer and Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverage for the Town of Queensbury
effective July ls`, 2016 —June 30"', 2017 from Trident/Argonaut and to renew cyber-coverage for the Town
from Ascent CyberPro in accordance with Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.'s May 23, 2016 proposal and
Ascent CyberPro's May 10, 2016 proposal respectively, substantially in the forms presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any agreements and any other documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget
Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 520
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF D.J. DECKER, PE
AND ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY AND
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR POSSIBLE ONSITE WASTEWATER
DISPOSAL DISTRICT FOR LAKE SUNNYSIDE
RESOLUTION NO.: 208,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and clustered
wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state initiatives to protect and
preserve the water quality and natural resources of the throughout the Town, and
WHEREAS, there are recognized benefits to be accrued by communities at large, as well as
individual property owners through the establishment of effective onsite or off site wastewater treatment
management programs, that include:
o Protection of public health and local water resources
o Protection of property values
o Ground water conservation and protection
o Preservation of local tax base
o Onsite system life-cycle cost savings
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, reacting to public input from the residents of the Lake Sunnyside
area of the Town, has determined there exists a significant level of public interest in progressing the
concept of ensuring the effective management of onsite wastewater disposal systems in the Lake
Sunnyside area, by establishing a centralized management of onsite collection and treatment and/or other
suitable solutions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes D.J. Decker, PE and Associates
to prepare an Engineering Feasibility Study for the purpose of examining technical and financial options
which could best relate to, and ensure the benefits listed in the preambles of this Resolution, such Study
to be performed at no cost to the Town, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs D.J. Decker, PE and Associates to
prepare applications for grant funds related to potential onsite wastewater disposal systems in the Lake
Sunnyside area, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any documentation and/or take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS OF MAY 23RD AND JUNE 7TH, 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 209,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented as
Warrants with run dates of May 23rd and June 2"d,2016 and payment dates of May 23rd and June 7"',2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with run dates of May
23rd and June 2"d, 2016 and payment dates of May 23rd and June 7d', 2016 totaling $282,905.20 and
$423,373.06 respectively, 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 6"'day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 522
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP
PETE'S LAWN CARE TO MOW CERTAIN ABANDONED OR
NEGLECTED PROPERTIES IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 210, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) has reported to the Queensbury Town Board that the following four (4) properties in the
Town of Queensbury are in a state of serious neglect:
1. 260 Aviation Road;
2. 12 Jerome Avenue;
3. 17 Park Avenue; and
4. 121 West Mountain Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in
the tall grass, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has attempted to contact each of the owners of
record by certified letter and/or posting of the properties, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that his efforts have been to no avail and he has been
unable to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the
same manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes for the monthly mowing of these four (4)
properties for a period of five (5) months, and
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WHEREAS, by quote dated May 5th, 2016, Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitted a quote
for such work in the amount of$360 per month for the above-described parcels for a period of five
(5) months for a total amount not to exceed $1,800 and therefore the Director recommends that the
Town Board engage their mowing services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by
U.S. mail to the Property Owner of Record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn on
their land within 10 days and failing to do so, the Town will cause such action to be taken and the
cost thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real property and the assessment shall
constitute a lien and charge on the real property until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and
shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement's engagement of the monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap Pete's Lawn
Care for the amount of$360 per month for the four (4)properties described in the preambles of this
Resolution for a period of five (5) months for a total amount not to exceed $1,800, to be paid on a
monthly basis upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting a proper invoice to the Town outlining
the dates on which the properties were mowed, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and transfer $1,800 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to
Account No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such
payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of each property
so that the expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real
property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may
be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-06-2016,MTG#18 524
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TRANSFER STATION SUPERVISOR
TITLE/POSITION AND PROMOTING RICH PARIS
TO SUCH TITLE/POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 211,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 58,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized, in part, the
promotion of Rich Paris from Heavy Equipment Operator to Landfill Equipment Operator and established the
part-time position of Recycling Supervisor and appointed Keith Sheerer to such position, and
WHEREAS, due to the impending retirement of Mr. Sheerer effective June 18`h, 2016, the Town
Board wishes to update the title for the current Recycling Supervisor position at its Transfer Stations, and
WHEREAS,the Warren County Department Personnel and Civil Service has reviewed the job duties
for the proposed new title and has determined that Transfer Station Supervisor is the most appropriate title for
the position as set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by the Warren County Department of
Civil Service and presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town's Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.
(CSEA) have agreed that this new title/position shall continue to be an hourly position to be included in the
Town's CSEA Bargaining Unit, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that Mr. Paris has the required qualifications for the
new title/position and therefore wishes to promote Mr. Paris to the Transfer Station Supervisor position on a
provisional basis until such time as Mr.Paris meets all Civil Service requirements for the position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the hourly, full-time Transfer
Station Supervisor title as set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by the Warren County
Department of Civil Service and presented at this meeting, such title to be included in the Town's Civil
Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) Bargaining Unit and added to the Union Contract at the next
Contract opening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion of Richard Paris
from his current position of Landfill Equipment Operator to the newly established CSEA competitive
position of Transfer Station Supervisor effective as of June 20'h,2016 on a provisional basis until such time as
Mr. Paris places successfully on the Civil Service Exam and meets all Civil Service requirements for the
position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes the 2016 hourly rate for the position in the
Town's Agreement with the CSEA at$24.10, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that consistent with the CSEA Agreement, such promotion will be subject to a 90 day
trial period, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Budget
Officer to complete and file any documentation and take such other and further actions necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6tn day of June,2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements,Mr.Irish,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES :None
ABSENT: None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, ROSE MELLON- The Supervisor's Report for the month of May for
Community Development-Building and Codes is on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
GEORGE WINTERS- Confirmed with Supervisor Strough the next Warren County Board of
Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15th at 7:00pm.
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke regarding Lake Sunnyside.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)-
• Acknowledged the Cemetery crew for their hard work on getting the grounds looking
nice for Memorial Day.
• The Memorial Day Parade was very nice.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)- Memorial Day Parade was a success, very well
done.
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COUNCILMAN IRISH (WARD III)- Received some calls from constituents requesting a flag
pole be installed at the Aviation Road roundabout.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)-
• Was contacted by a constituent regarding welcome signs within the Town. He noticed
that there are not quite as many as there used to be. We have such a beautiful Town but
nobody knows when they enter it. Supervisor Strough explained that they are being
manufactured as they speak.
• Americade is upon us. Please be careful and keep an eye out for them.
• Spoke on the proposed Highway Garage.
• Received a call from a constituent praising both the City and Town for a nice Memorial
Day Parade.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• Congratulated Former Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor Ron Montesi on his
appointment to the State Conservation Advisory Panel.
• Received a letter from Jim LaCroix praising the Town's Building Inspectors, Dave Hatin
and John O'Brien. They did a wonderful job for residents of the Top of the World. He
went on to say the Town has a great team in the Building and Codes Department and they
were fortunate to experience their total professionalism.
• Congratulations to Jeanne Rano who was given member of the year by the Queensbury
Senior Citizens. She and her husband do a lot of work for the seniors; she is so deserving.
• Attended The Warren County American Legion ceremony held at the Lake George
American Legion Post 4374. It was a very nice ceremony to honor the MIA's and
POW's.
• Reviewed for the public the new Parks and Recreation flyer. There are a wide variety of
activities available to people of all ages.
• Thank you to all who helped to make the Memorial Day Parade a great success.
Congratulated the Memorial Day essay and poster contest winners.
• Thanked Joel Barlow, Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meeting.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 212, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Regular Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury