2016-07-11 MTG #22 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 07-11-2016,MTG 922 549
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#22
July 11, 2016 RES# 229- 240
7:00 P.M. BOH: 22-23
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 COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 229, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF KATHERYN & DANIEL MCMORROW
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RESOLUTION NO.: B.H. 22,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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, Katheryn and Daniel McMorrow have applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from Chapter 136 to replace a failing wastewater system with three puraflo peat biofilter
units,with a 12' x 28'1.5' stone absorption bed as follows:
1. Absorption area to be 96.4' from Lake George instead of the required 100' setback;
and
2. Absorption area to be 3.9' from the side property line instead of the required 10'
setback;
3. Absorption area to be 11.4' from the dwelling instead of the required 20' setback;
4. Septic tank and pump station to be 3.4' from the property line instead of the required
10' setback;
5. Septic tank and pump station to be 4.7' from the dwelling instead of the required 10'
setback; and
6. Effluent line to distribution box (force main) to be 3.7 from the dwelling instead of
the required 10' setback and 9.7' from the property line instead of the required 10'
setback;
on property located at 366 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury's Local Board of Health will hold a public
hearing on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay
Road, Queensbury, to consider Katheryn and Daniel McMorrow's sewage disposal variance
application concerning property located at 366 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.:
226.12-1-62) 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' of the applicant's property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. B.H. 23, 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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3MIN.)
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke to the Board regarding the following Resolutions:
• Resolution 3.3 Authorizing Community Service Agreements.
• Resolution 3.5 Authorizing IDI Change Order Relating to Proposal with NYSID/Image
Data for Large Format Scanning Services (Map Project).
• Resolution 3.8 Authorizing Agreement Between Town of Queensbury and Lake George
Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GLENS FALLS LIONS CLUB DUATHLON
RESOLUTION NO.: 230, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Lions Club has requested permission to conduct its fifth annual
Duathlon which will raise funds to enable them to continue their work in sight and hearing
assistance and preservation as follows:
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SPONSOR: Glens Falls Lion Club
EVENT: Duathlon
DATE: Sunday, October 9th, 2016
TIME: Approximately 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Beginning and ending at SUNY Adirondack
(Letter and Map regarding location of walk attached);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Glens Falls Lion Club
to conduct its second annual Duathlon within the Town of Queensbury as set forth above,
contingent upon the Town's receipt of proof of proper insurance, 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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF SERVICES OF
BST & CO., CPAs, LLP TO AUDIT STATEMENTS OF CASH RECEIPTS
AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING
DECEMBER 31ST, 2016, 2017 AND 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 231, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 337,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co., LLP, CPA's, now known as BST & Co., CPAs,
LLP (BST) to provide cash receipts and disbursement auditing services to the Town of Queensbury
for the years ending December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, with the option of a three year
extension of such services if a mutually agreeable renewal was negotiated between BST and the
Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer has advised the Town Board that she has been
pleased with the services BST has provided, she has negotiated an agreement for such three year
renewal of such services, and therefore she has recommended that the Town Board authorize a three
year extension of BST's services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes a three year extension of
the professional services of BST & Co., CPAs, LLP (BST) to provide cash receipts and
disbursement auditing services to the Town of Queensbury for the years ending December 31, 2016,
2017 and 2018 at a cost,per year, of-
*
£• $26,750—2016
• $27,250—2017
• $27,750—2018
to be paid for from the appropriate account(s) as will be determined by the Town Budget Officer,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any
and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 232, 2016
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to Town
residents to enter into certain community service Agreements with certain organizations for the
provision of certain community-based services and benefits, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received applications for such 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 and authorizes Community Service 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
American Legion Post $ 300
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Adirondacks $ 1,000
Glens Falls Area Youth Center $12,000
Lake George Youth Sports Booster Club $ 5,000
Literacy New York Greater Capital Region(LNYGCR) $ 2,500
Mountainside Free Library $ 1,000
Queensbury Youth Baseball & Softball $11,000
Shop With a Cop $ 750
Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area $ 6,000
Council for Prevention, Inc., (Warren County Youth Court $ 6,000
Program
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that funding for such Agreements shall be paid for from the appropriate Town
account(s) as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 233, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company
GovDeals to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the
Department Manager, to be sold as scrap, and
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WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Item Serial No. Dept. Asset
IFDYK82AOLVA3771
1990 Ford Dump Truck/Plow 6 Highway 2881
1994 Goossen Bale Chipper 2407 Highway 3384
1999 Buddy Blade Edge 223112
Handler Highway 3706
Bobcat Backhoe Attachment 270008582 Highway n/a
2001 Minimix Cement Mixer 001849M22BMQ Highway 3993
1976 Mack Truck CF68F 121930 Highway 4015
1996 Kleen King Recycler G060176 Highway 3518
1996 Miller Welder KG061196 Highway 3531
1989 Aeroil Culvert Steamer THSP-8-stg230 Highway 2546
1986 Sreco Rodder L-861309 Highway n/a
Bobcat Broom Attachment None Highway n/a
Dump Box with Tank & Ram None Highway n/a
Bldg. &
7-Framed Wall Prints None Grounds n/a
Dell Computer G6ZYTR1 IT 9041
Dell Computer DTFQMNI IT 9057
Dell Computer H2TKMN1 IT 9067
Dell Vostro 220s 2HGGLG 1 IT n/a
Dell Vostro DVPNLS 1 IT n/a
Lorex Edge Digital Video
Recorder DG0411000386 IT n/a
Hannspree Monitor HSG 1103 IT n/a
Panasonic Digital Tuner DMR-EZ48V IT n/a
10-Dell Monitors Various IT n/a
HP Deskjet Printer D2660 IT n/a
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete as follows:
Item Serial No. Dept. Asset
IFDYK82AOLVA3771
1990 Ford Dump Truck/Plow 6 Highway 2881
1994 Goossen Bale Chipper 2407 Highway 3384
1999 Buddy Blade Edge 223112
Handler Highway 3706
Bobcat Backhoe Attachment 270008582 Highway n/a
2001 Minimix Cement Mixer 001849M22BMQ Highway 3993
1976 Mack Truck CF68F 121930 Highway 4015
1996 Kleen King Recycler G060176 Highway 3518
1996 Miller Welder KG061196 Highway 3531
1989 Aeroil Culvert Steamer THSP-8-stg230 Highway 2546
1986 Sreco Rodder L-861309 Highway n/a
Bobcat Broom Attachment None Highway n/a
Dump Box with Tank & Ram None Highway n/a
Bldg. &
7-Framed Wall Prints None Grounds n/a
Dell Computer G6ZYTR1 IT 9041
Dell Computer DTFQMNI IT 9057
Dell Computer H2TKMN1 IT 9067
Dell Vostro 220s 2HGGLG 1 IT n/a
Dell Vostro DVPNLS 1 IT n/a
Lorex Edge Digital Video
Recorder DG0411000386 IT n/a
Hannspree Monitor HSG 1103 IT n/a
Panasonic Digital Tuner DMR-EZ48V IT n/a
10-Dell Monitors Various IT n/a
HP Deskjet Printer D2660 IT n/a
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus items and all Town proceeds
from the sales shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IDI CHANGE ORDER RELATING TO
PROPOSAL WITH NYSID/IMAGE DATA FOR LARGE FORMAT
SCANNING SERVICES (MAP PROJECT)
RESOLUTION NO.: 234, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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 4210 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
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15, 2016 correspondence, for Large Format Scanning Services for an estimated cost of$18,427.50,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 203,2016 the Town Board authorized Image Data's IDI
Change Order Form dated 5/23/16 to scan an estimated 5,300 additional maps bringing the
estimated total number of maps to 12,000, at an additional cost of$14,332.50, for a new total of
$32,760, and
WHEREAS, Image Data's has advised that there are approximately 3,000 additional maps,
bringing the estimated total number of maps to 15,000,which would thereby increase the cost of the
Project by an additional $8,190, for a new total of$40,950, as set forth in Image Data's IDI Change
Order Form#Queensbury2 dated 6/24/16 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has reviewed the costs related to the proposed IDI Change
Order Form #Queensbury2 and has recommended that the Town Board authorize such IDI Change
Order Form#Queensbury2,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and approves IDI Change
Order Form #Queensbury2 dated 6/24/16 with Image Data as described in the preambles of this
Resolution for the amount of $8,190, bringing the total proposal amount for Image Data up to
$40,950, 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 #Queensbury2 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.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 28 ESTABLISHING THROUGH
HIGHWAYS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF WARREN, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.: 235, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in effect Ordinance No. 28 - Ordinance
Establishing Through Highways and Stop Intersections in the Town of Queensbury, County of
Warren, New York and this Ordinance lists the stop intersections and signs located within the Town
of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider amending Ordinance No. 28 by adding a
three-way stop intersection at the intersection of Wooden Lane and Burnt Hills Drive, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning this proposed
Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing on
Monday, July 25th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury to consider the proposed Amendment to Town Ordinance No. 28, hear all interested
persons and take any necessary action provided by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish
and post a Notice of Public Hearing in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEAP PETE'S LAWN CARE
TO MOW ADDITIONAL ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED
PROPERTIES IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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RESOLUTION NO.: 236, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 210,2016, the Queensbury Town Board approved the
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement's (Director) engagement of the monthly lawn mowing
services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for four(4)properties in a state of serious neglect, and
WHEREAS, the Director has advised the Town Board of three (3) additional properties in a
similar state of neglect located at:
1. 13 Colonial Court;
2. 43 Lambert Drive; and
3. 91 Rainbow Trail;
in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of these 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 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by
U.S. mail to the Property Owners 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 adding such properties to the list of monthly lawn mowing services of
Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for the amount of$80 per month for the 13 Colonial Court and 43 Lambert
Drive properties and for the amount of $90 per month for the 91 Rainbow Trail property for a
period of four (4) months (July, 2016 —October, 2016) for a total amount for such properties not to
exceed $1,000, to be paid on a monthly basis upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting proper
invoices to the Town outlining the dates on which the property was 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 $1,000 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 Tax Receiver of the total
expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of such properties so that the expenses can
be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real properties 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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU
RESOLUTION NO.: 237, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 198,2015, the Queensbury Town Board approved and
authorized funding to the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and
Visitor's Bureau (LGRCCCVB) and the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB for
tourism promotional and marketing campaign and consultation services through June 30th, 2016, in
the amount of$17,500, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to again enter into an Agreement with
LGRCVB for provision of such services through June 30th, 2017, and
WHEREAS, such promotion and marketing services will 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 provide $17,500 in funding to the LGRCCCVB for
general tourism promotional and marketing campaign and consultation services through June 30th
2017 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB has been
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to
the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitor's Bureau
(LGRCCCVB) and authorizes the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB substantially in
the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding not to exceed $17,500 in total through June 30th, 2017 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, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase of appropriations in
Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 by $17,500 and increasing the revenue coded 050-
0000-51113
50-
0000-51113 Occupancy Tax by $17,500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2016 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers, prepare any
documentation necessary and/or take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming
that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2017 FORD F-450 TRUCK
AND CHASSIS FOR USE BY TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 238, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent previously advised the Town
Board that the Water Department performed its annual inspection of its fleet, and its existing 16
year old"tap"truck(three ton cab and chassis)needed to be replaced, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 53,2016, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for
bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer replacement three (3) ton cab and chassis but no bids were
received, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback"off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has requested Town Board approval to purchase a
three (3) ton cab and chassis in this instance by the Town of Queensbury "piggybacking" with
Onondaga County Bid 47974 for a 2017 Ford F-450 with a 12' stake body, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Water
Superintendent's purchase of a 2017 Ford F-450 with 12' stake body for an amount not to exceed
$37,747.15 from Van Bortel and approves an additional $1,500 for miscellaneous work needed to
make it Queensbury Water Department ready, to be paid from Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-
2020 and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of $39,248 from the Water Department's undesignated,
unassigned fund balance to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020 and the Town Budget Officer
shall amend the 2016 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 07-11-2016,MTG 922 566
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS
WARRANTS OF JUNE 30TH AND JULY 12TH, 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 239, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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 June 30th and July 7th, 2016 and a payment dates of June
th and July 12th
30 , 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with run
dates of June 30th and July 7th, 2016 and payment dates of June 30th and July 12th, 2016 totaling
$483,767.43 and $1,424,089.39 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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II, ROSE MELLON- The Supervisor's Report for the month of June
for Community Development-Building and Codes is on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
JIM MACKEY- Spoke regarding septic variances with regards to Puraflo Systems and setbacks.
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke regarding the height violation of the newly erected Hoffman boat
house on Cleverdale. Went on to explain that the Town no longer has jurisdiction to issue
building permits for boat houses, but Town Code is not clear and that section of the Code needs
to be rewritten.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 07-11-2016,MTG 922 567
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- Nothing to report.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)- Nothing to report.
COUNCILMAN IRISH (WARD III)-
• Working with Queensbury Central's Fire Chief, Adam Norton, on the issues they are
having concerning their fire whistle at station two.
• Spoke regarding the traffic light in front of Queensbury School. It is old and needs to be
replaced before the school year begins.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)- Nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• Received complaints from residents on Potter Road about people taking their grass
clippings and dumping them across the road from Potter Road.
• Saturday, July 16th is Lake George Awareness Day. If you want to do some snorkeling to
explore the shoreline contact Lisa at 307-7842. Reservations are required.
• Reviewed for the public the Queensbury Post. Congratulations to Lynn Edwards from
Queensbury High School on receiving the Queensbury Senior Citizen's Annual
Achievement Award. The 90+ celebration will be held on August 5th. Karen Bodenweiser
will be retiring in August.
• Spoke regarding zombie (abandoned) properties. These are properties in the foreclosure
status. There is a new law in New York State that requires mortgage owners and lenders
to maintain the properties that have been rendered vacant and abandoned.
• July 37d was a great time at Crandall Park thanks to the Glens Falls Symphony.
• DEC is declaring July 10th through the 16th as Invasive Species Awareness Week
(ISAW). It's a called action for all New Yorkers to learn about and help stop the spread
of invasive species.
• Thanked Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meetings.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 240, 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 11th day of July, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury