2016-06-20 MTG 20 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-20-2016, MTG#20 532
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#20
JUNE 20TH, 2016 RES# 217-226
7:00 P.M. B.H. 20-21
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order....
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 217, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns and moves into
the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 201h day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
STEVEN HOAG
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 10, 2016
PRESENT AGENT TOM HUTCHINS, HUTCHINS ENGINEERING AND LISA ORSINI
(DAUGTHER OF STEVEN HOAG)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. HUTCHINS-This one seems reasonable straight forward. It is a point seven five acre
parcel. The well is in a challenging position from a septic systems standpoint because it is near a
geometric center of the parcel. There is not a feasible location to get an absorption field that is a
hundred (100) feet from the well with the wells present position. We have come up with what
we believe is the best plan we can if were to replace the existing antiquated system that is fifty
five (55) to sixty (60) feet from the well. We have got it to eight five (85) feet separation from
that well supply. We did that. Also we are asking for five (5) feet from the rear property line.
We are asking for that five (5) feet so that we can go from eighty to eight five to push it a little
bit. There is no encumbrances across that property line. Conventional system absorption bed. We
use that technology because trenches I would have less separation to that well supply.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Test pit data was very good.
MR. HUTCHINS- Test pit was good. There are deep well drain sands. There are some fine
sands there. Its good and dry.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Mrs. Orsini do you live there?
MRS. ORSINI-I do.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I got to review the site. It appears to me to be fine. Let's see if the
Town Board has questions.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS-I just have a comment. It looks like you are more than a hundred
(100) feet away from all the other neighboring wells.
MR. HUTCHINS-Yes. There are three (3)neighboring wells and there are marks on their plans
showing we are well over that for the neighboring wells.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS-Thanks.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Having no further questions at this time for the Town Board, I will
ask the public if they would like to speak to this sanitary sewage disposal variance request.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Seeing none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING STEVEN HOAG'S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 20,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, Steven Hoag filed an application for variances from provisions of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to place an absorption bed, to
replace a failing septic system:
1. 85' from the existing well instead of the required 100' setback; and
2. 5' from the rear property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 124 Sunnyside East, 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 20th, 2016, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
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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 Steven
Hoag for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to place an absorption bed, to replace a
failing septic system:
1. 85' from the existing well instead of the required 100' setback; and
2. 5' from the rear property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 124 Sunnyside East, Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 290.-1-78.
Duly adopted this 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 21, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 201h day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
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ABSENT:None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT 3
MINUTES)
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GARDEN TIME'S PROPOSAL FOR
PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE BEDS AT
CORNER OF BAY AND QUAKER ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 218,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize the Landscape Proposal of
Garden Time for the provision of landscape beds at the Town property located at the corner of Bay
and Quaker Roads in the amount of$2,550 as set forth in Garden Time's Proposal presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, Garden Time is the Town's preferred vendor for this work as Garden Time
previously provided similar services in such location from 2013-2015 and therefore the Town Board
wishes to waive the Town Purchasing Policy's two (2) quotes, self-imposed procurement
requirement in this instance, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reason outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2) written quotes and authorizes engagement of Garden Time to provide landscape beds at the
corner of Bay and Quaker Roads for a cost of$2,550 to be paid for from the appropriate account as
will be determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the 2016 Town Budget by decreasing Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 by
$2,550 and increasing Buildings and Grounds Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-1620-4400
by such amount, and/or take any other actions as may be necessary to provide for payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or the Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES Mr. Clements
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF TWO GRAVES IN A THREE GRAVE
PLOT IN PINE VIEW CEMETERY
FROM RUSSELL HOWARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 219,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold three graves
in a three-grave cemetery lot in the Pine View Cemetery to Russell Howard — Plot No.: 22-A,
Huron Section, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard has requested that the Town's Cemetery Commission buy back
two of the three graves, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent have recommended
re-purchase of such graves and approval of the re-purchase by the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Commission's re-purchase of two graves in a three grave lot in the Pine View Cemetery from
Russell Howard—Plot No.: 22-A, Huron Section, for the amount of$454, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to
arrange for the payment of such amount to Mr. Howard and properly account for the sales in the
Town's books and records.
Duly adopted this 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2016 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 220,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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 2016 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-7110-1010 Wages 001-7110-4400 Misc. Contractual 15,000
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 047-8330-4400 Misc. Contractual 2,500
Duly adopted this 20th day of June, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT : None
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT
TITLE/POSITION AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF VIRGINIA BATES TO SUCH
TITLE/POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 221,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to update the title and duties for the
current full-time, hourly, overtime eligible Motor Equipment Operator position at the Town's
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 Attendant 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, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Transfer Station
Supervisor posted such vacant position within the Town, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 350,2012, the Town Board authorized the hiring of
Virginia Bates in the full-time Union position of Laborer in the Town's Building and Grounds
Department on a permanent basis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and that
the Town Board approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and Virginia Bates is
the sister of Deputy Town Clerk II Rose Mellon, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bates has applied for a transfer from her current Laborer position in the
Building and Grounds Department to the Transfer Station Attendant position and Ms. Bates meets
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the requirements for the position and is the most qualified applicant from the Town who desired a
transfer, and as such, the Town Board wishes to authorize the transfer of Ms. Bates from the
Laborer position in the Building and Grounds Department to the Transfer Station Attendant position
on a provisional basis until such time as Ms. Bates meets all Civil Service requirements for the
position, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the hourly, full-time
Transfer Station Attendant 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,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of Virginia Bates from her
current Laborer position in the Building and Grounds Department to the newly established CSEA
position of Transfer Station Attendant effective on or about July 6th, 2016 on a provisional basis
subject to a ninety(90) day probationary period and any applicable Civil Service requirements, 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 $19.50, 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 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #7099 IN CONNECTION
WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 222, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 234, 2014, the Town of Queensbury established a
Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal
HOME program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a
maximum of$25,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.:163, 2014, the Town of Queensbury allocated a HOME
grant match up to $6,250 per project as required, as a deferred loan from the Town of
Queensbury Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), and
WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 47099 has been determined to be eligible
for rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance,
and
WHEREAS, the heating system specifications and general construction specifications
were provided to all qualified contractors for bid, and
WHEREAS, four general contractors and two heating contractors turned in bids at the
specified date and time, and
WHEREAS, all contractors submitting bids were notified of the low bid amount, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. have
reviewed the bids, verified all work to be completed and determined that the total cost is
reasonable and necessary for the work required, and
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WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process,
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving the grant, and
WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to
execute Notes and Mortgages affecting the property for five years, and the Notes and Mortgages
will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State
HOME Program, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property as a requirement of the RLF until
such time as the property is transferred,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby approves a total grant and deferred
loan award of up to thirty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($31,250.00), for the
rehabilitation for Case File 47099, Queensbury, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the Grant Award agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 201h day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #7102 IN CONNECTION
WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 223, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 234, 2014, the Town of Queensbury established a
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Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal
HOME program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a
maximum of$25,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.:163, 2014, the Town of Queensbury allocated a HOME
grant match up to $6,250 per project as required, as a deferred loan from the Town of
Queensbury Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), and
WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 47102 has been determined to be eligible
for rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance,
and
WHEREAS, the specifications were provided to all qualified contractors for bid, and
WHEREAS, four contractors turned in bids at the specified date and time, and
WHEREAS, all four contractors were notified of the low bid amount, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. have
reviewed the bids, verified all work to be completed and determined that the total cost is
reasonable and necessary for the work required, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process,
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving the grant, and
WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to
execute Notes and Mortgages affecting the property for five years, and the Notes and Mortgages
will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State
HOME Program, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property as a requirement of the RLF until
such time as the property is transferred,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby approves a total grant and deferred
loan award of up to thirty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($31,250.00), for the
rehabilitation for Case File 47102, Queensbury, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the Grant Award agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 201h day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
WARRANT OF JUNE 21sT,2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 224,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of June 16th, 2016 and a payment date of June 21St, 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of June 16th, 2016 and a payment date of June 21St, 2016 totaling $272,424.89, 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 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT :None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES WITH PUBLIC
EMPLOYER RISK MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION, INC. (PERMA)FOR JULY 1, 2016—JUNE 30,2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 225,2016
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 167, 2013, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
naming of Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. as Broker of Record (Broker) relating to the Town of
Queensbury's Workers' Compensation Policies (Policies), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 218, 2014, the Town Board authorized and awarded the
Town of Queensbury's Workers' Compensation Policies to the Public Employer Risk Management
Association, Inc., ("PERMA"), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 195, 2015, the Town Board authorized its renewal of the
Town's Workers' Compensation Policies to PERMA, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to renew such Policies with PERMA for July 1, 2016
— June 30, 2017 as set forth in the renewal quotation dated June 17, 2016 and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes its renewal of its Town of
Queensbury's Workers' Compensation Policies with the Public Employer Risk Management
Association, Inc., ("PERMA") for July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017 as set forth in the renewal quotation
dated June 17, 2016 and presented at this meeting, with payment for such Policies to be made by
July 1, 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed Agreement and/or any other documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or
Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT—4 MINUTES)
GEORGE WINTERS-Spoke to the Board regarding the two buildings that are being worked on across
from the Drive-Ins. Asked if that is where the Gun Shop is going noting they have done a tremendous
job there. Spoke to the Board regarding the way Warren County Government works and the meeting
held on Wednesday at the County regarding the Airport Expansion. Believes ninety five (95)percent of
the people that got up and spoke were from the Town of Queensbury and they were against it.
JOHN DAVIS-10 CROWNWOOD LANE-Spoke to the Board regarding his concerns with the
proposed development for John Clendon Extension. Noted his concerns with clear cutting and the effect
it will have on Rush Pond.
JOHN SALVADOR-Spoke to the Board regarding the Lake George Park Commission and their request
for increased fees. Spoke to the Board regarding their programs dealing with Class A and Class B
Marinas.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)
• Nothing to report.
COUNCILMAN IRISH(WARD III)
• Nothing to report.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD III)
• Jim Mackey has been working on the Transfer Law. He has done a terrific job of putting
together some information regarding this. Received an email from Mr. Mackey regarding
speaking to some Town employees regarding the electrical inspections to match it with their
inspections regarding the Transfer Law.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
• Thinks Mr. Mackey has done a tremendous job putting together the Transfer Law. A
constituent contacted him regarding concerns regarding the Transfer Law, will address
them with Mr. Mackey. Before my tenure is up would like to see this come to law.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Fireworks to be held at the Great Escape Theme Park on July 2' 3rd and 4th, 2016 at
9:30 p.m.
• There is a Repair Station at Gurney Lane for bicycles. The total cost of the whole thing,
which has a pump station and a place to put your bike on to repair it was twelve hundred
dollars. We are trying to recoup some of the cost of this by offering a year's worth of
signage and Ricks Bike Shop is the first one.
• The Town does have a law against ATV'S on Town trails. This also goes for trails in the
Queensbury Land Conservancy off of Division Street. We have asked Warren County to
beef up their reinforcement of that.
• Spoke regarding the Ben Osborne Memorial Fund. Noted they have put a Book Station
for children in the Lobby at Town Hall.
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• Please leash your dog on Town Trails noting there is signage up asking people to Keep
Dogs on a Leash.
• Spoke regarding New York State passed legislation regarding Zombie Homes. It passed
Assembly. It passed the Senate. It needs to be signed by the Governor. This will create a
State Registry for Zombie Homes to be managed by the Department of Financial
Services. It will require banks to maintain properties that are in this process with a daily
fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to those that don't. It will establish a toll free
phone number the public or others to make complaints about Zombie Homes in their
communities.
• The Hazardous Waste Collection day that was held on Saturday went well. There was a
steady flow of cars and people dropping off their stuff, thank Warren County for this
event.
• Great Escape is doing the Steamin Demon Virtual Reality Coaster.
• New York State has approved the Town regarding Assessment at staying at one hundred
precent (100%) This is the second year noting the Assessment Department is doing a
greatjob.
• Thanked Look TV and sponsors STOREDTECH.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 226, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brain Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 201h day of June, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN A. O'BRIEN, DEPUTY CLERK I
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY