2016-09-12 MTG 28 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 643
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#28
SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2016 RES#286-311
7:00 P.M. B.H. 28-29
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER, CHRIS HARRINGTON
PRESS
POST STAR, LOOK TV
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
1.0 ENTER QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 286, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016m by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
PUBIC HEARING SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF HEIDI
TAFLAN
PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 29, 2016
AGENT ROBERT HOLMES —JARRETT ENGINEERING
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. HOLMES-We are asking for a two, one, one, slope. That is because it is a raised system
and we can make it fit onto the property a little bit better. That is the main reason.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any questions for Bob from the Board, any questions from the
public?
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COUNCILMAN VANNESS-John I will say that Doug and I mean you went out too didn't you?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yeah.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-We did visit it prior to even the plans going through. Bob told us
that he thought he suspected he was going to have one here. This is a vast improvement to what
is there.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay. Do I have a motion to approve Heidi Taflan's application for
sanitary sewage?
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING HEIDI TAFLAN'S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 28,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Heidi Taflan filed an application for a variance from provisions of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to construct a new on-site disposal
system with its system side slope to be 2H:1 V instead of the required 3H:1 V on property located at
50 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 request on Monday, September 12th, 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 variance, the Local Board of Health determines that the variance
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 variance is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and is the minimum variance which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Heidi
Taflan for a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to construct a new on-site disposal
system with its side slope to be 2H:1 V instead of the required 3H:1 V on property located at 50
Russell Harris Road, Queensbury, and bearing Tax Map No.: 240.5-1-5, 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 12th day of September, 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. BOH 29, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns from session and moves
back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 PUBLIC HEARING—NORTH QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
DISTRICT—DUNHAM'S BAY—BENEFIT TAX TOLL
PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 29, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is there anyone here who wishes to speak to this North Queensbury
Dunham's Bay Wastewater Disposal District Benefit Tax Roll?
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JOHN SALVADOR, NORTH QUEENSBURY-I am a resident in North Queensbury and a
member of the Advisory Board of this North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District. My
only comment tonight is that this public hearing is premature. The Advisory Board is not
scheduled to meet until Thursday of this week to set our goals for next year. I would assume
that the goals convert to cost. Cost has to be raised through taxes. You have the cart before the
horse. We still haven't gotten any reports on progress we were supposed to make this summer on
algae inspection. It has been pushed off at this time. I would think there is no way to establish
the tax without knowing the scope. The other thing is I know the Town has engaged the services
of a Technical Consultant to work on these sorts of projects. This person is going to apply for
grants that administer grants. We are working under a grant. It has to be administered. Will this
person cost our district anything... What is the Town's intention in this regard? Are you going
to continue to absorb the cost of these experts in the general fund? Are you going to begin to
back charge them where they belong in the district? Believe me the cost of a Technical
Consultant over this minuscule amount of tax that we are collecting isn't going to work. Not
only that, if it does work someday, then the tax is going to be onerous with a few participants
that we have in the district.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-John for the purposes of setting up the budget for North Queensbury
Wastewater Disposal District was a little bit behind in getting the information to us. As far as
the leadership knew and at this time the allocated amount for the benefit tax roll seem to be
sufficient for what they foresaw as of now. Your concerns and questions are legitimate. I think
that if you go beyond you already have eight thousand four hundred ($8,400.00) into the account.
If you go beyond that this will add an additional four thousand two hundred ($4,200.00) to that
account. If you go beyond that then maybe we could possibly amend this, but there is certain
budget chronological order that we have to meet. Approving it as this time does meet that or this.
Down the road, like I said, your concerns were legitimate. They need to be addressed, but I think
we can address that in terms of amending this if it needs amending in the future.
MR. SALVADOR-You should not forget that these seventy two (72)participants in this district
agreed to levy a tax of themselves because the tax was insignificant. If we get sucked into
financing the services of consultants and everything else whereby the scope of the district is
expanding it is not going to work.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We can talk about that. It might be entirely possible that the
consultant you are referring to would be paid through grant funding that is already in place.
MR. SALVADOR-Our grant funding has been spent. The Map, Plan, and Report has been
completed.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-You mean for your district though. I think John is talking about a
broader grant, correct? Not just for North Queensbury?
MR. SALVADOR-Eventually all of these districts will probably be consolidated into one. I just
don't want us to get into bad habits.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I understand where you are John. I think you are accurate.
Anybody else like to speak to North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District Benefit Tax Roll?
Seeing none any questions or thoughts on behalf of the Board?
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS-You are talking about rather than leaving this opened passing it
now and then going back and amending it later.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That is correct if we need to. I am not so sure we will need to
because there is grant money out there that I think we can supplement this with, but we will see,
but for now we need to get this established.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2016 NORTH QUEENSBURY(DUNHAM'SBAY)
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
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RESOLUTION NO. 287,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §202 and §202-a, the
Queensbury Town Board has prepared the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District —
Dunham's Bay - Benefit Tax Roll for 2016 assessing the expense of district improvements of
general sanitary sewers located in the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District—Dunham's
Bay and filed the completed Tax Roll in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk posted and published the required Notice of Public Hearing,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing on Monday, September 12tH
2016 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, confirms and adopts the
North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District — Dunham's Bay - Benefit Tax Roll for 2016 for
payment of public improvement expenses within the District in accordance with New York State
Town Law §202 and §202-a, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to issue a
warrant to be signed by the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk commanding the Town Tax Receiver
to collect the sum(s) from persons named in the assessment roll and to pay the sum(s)to the Town.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING—GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
—BENEFIT TAX ROLL
PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 29,2016
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We will have a public hearing on the adoption of the Glen Lake 2016
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll.
PAUL DERBY, 86 ASH DRIVE-President of Glen Lake Protective Association, I am also Chair of
the Glen Lake Advisory with the Town. First, I want to thank the Town for the ongoing investment
in the health and welfare of Glen Lake. I also want to thank the County for their invasive species
grant funding, which has helped us to offset much of the cost. Generally Glen Lake is in pretty
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good shape. The water clarity is very good. Recreation is very good in the summer. Property
values are rising. However, we still have problems with invasive species in particular Eurasian
water milfoil. Last Friday, five (5) DEC Officials, Supervisor Strough, myself and two (2) Lake
Biologists took a float of Glen Lake. To look at the condition, talk about strategies for the future.
Everyone agreed that we have Eurasian milfoil at the outlet bay. That is going to need some
aggressive treatment next year. Likely that would be herbicides. It was also made very clear that in
the future we need to have an integrated approach to managing the lake in addition to herbicides and
harvesting, which we have done. Maybe suctioning harvesting ....etc. I thought it was a very
useful meeting to get everybody there to see Glen Lake and talk about it. I think that in the future
they will be able to get together to have timely treatment of the lake. One of the issues we had is we
wanted to do treatments early in late May to early June. So that we can target invasive species,
milfoil and still minimize our impact on native plants, which we want to have and continue to have.
I thought this was very good. The hundred and thirty ($130.00) rate, which is the same as last year
was set by the committee. The reason is to maintain an adequate budget to...at the lake. I can
answer any questions if you have them.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The Lake is looking good. Like they said, they wish there was a little
bit more vegetative diversity. You already addressed that an early use of the herbicide would allow
the native plants a greater likelihood of expanding. It is just that with the later application of the
herbicide it might be even damaging some of the native plants. So we are going to work on
improving that. I think overall you have done a nice job with the lake. You have a good
management plan in place. I have to give you credit where credit is due.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-I think the only question I have Paul is you have said that it is in good
shape. Are we ahead of the infestation or are we just keeping our head above water?
MR. DERBY-We are maintaining the status quo pretty much. The reasoning is for the last three (3)
years; two (2) years ago we couldn't treat until July 4th; due to them getting through DEC
regulations. This last year we were pushed to the end of June, the year before it was late. What
happens is that the milfoil is already there at the beginning of the season; it doesn't die out.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Right.
MR. DERBY-It is there before the pond... so if we can get at those and treat them we can get them
in control better. You would have less effect on the native vegetation. That is really what we are
trying to do. We feel that if we do that we would show a better plant diversity.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS-So are you going to be able to do that next year?
MR. DERBY-What I took out of the meeting is that we are going to get together. We are going to
do another aquatic vegetation survey probably at the end of October normally that is done in the
spring. We just did one. We will do another one to see what the extent of the growth is this year.
That will allow us to kind of see the total growth of the year. Then to meet this fall with DEC
biologists...Town and get together to work on a plan so it is done ahead of time rather than late in
the spring to be able to treat.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anymore questions for Paul? Any other members of the public wish to
speak to the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll being proposed,
same as last year? Seeing none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2016 GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL
DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO. 288,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously scheduled a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for
2016 and filed the completed Tax Roll in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk posted and published the required Notice of Public Hearing
and also mailed copies of the Notice to all property owners within the Benefit Assessment District,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing on Monday, September 12tH
2016 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, confirms and adopts the
Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to issue a
warrant to be signed by the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk commanding the Town Tax Receiver
to collect the sum(s) from persons named in the assessment roll and to pay the sum(s)to the Town.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING — LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL
DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 29,2016
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anyone like to speak to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth
Control District Benefit Tax Roll?
BOB HUNTZ, 65 SUNNYSIDE ROAD-I serve as the President of the Protective Association for
Lake Sunnyside. I am Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Tax District. First, I would like to
say thank you to the Board for allowing us to have a tax district. It has been a great benefit to our
lake. It has been in place now three (3) or four(4) years. We have the same kind of problems with
invasive species, but we did treat aggressively with sonar in 2014. It has had a tremendous impact
on the milfoil. We have had two (2) years last summer and this summer of pretty clear lake. The
water is clear and the milfoil is almost in my amateur eyes nonexistent. I see a plant here and there.
Our long range plan was to do this aggressive treatment in 2014 and then follow through with
harvesting any future weeds that develop. We didn't want to continue to be able to treat with
herbicides. The problem with that is it is very expensive. However,we are at that point now, in fact
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later in your agenda you have a resolution approving a company to do a contract with us to begin
suction harvesting on our lake. We have also discovered that while the milfoil is almost gone we
have another invasive called, curly leaf pond weed. It is not nearly as aggressive as milfoil, but it
does fog up the lake if left to continue. We are hoping to hire this company to come in and harvest
any milfoil found left in the lake and begin harvesting any of the curly leaf pond weed that is found
in the lake. We do have quite a bit of money in our tax account now. However, we feel that we
need to keep the tax rate at this level one more year so that we are assured that we have enough in
case we need a really thorough and long range plan to harvest the lake completely. We have had
estimates up to seventy five, eighty thousand($75,000-$80,000 thousand dollars)to do that. We are
hoping that we are not going to be anywhere near that, but we will be able to harvest the invasive
species that are in the lake with the money that is available in our tax account. I would like to say
also Mr. Derby mentioned that Glen Lake has received some benefits grants from the County, and
Town in order to keep their lake in good condition. Lake Sunnyside has not been the beneficiary of
any of those grants that have been handed down to other lakes. The reason, I normally get for it is
because we do not have a public access to Lake Sunnyside, which is true. However, we do pay
taxes. We do pay larger taxes because we have lake front property. Maybe some consideration
should be given to other lakes, although we are in good shape now. The tax district has allowed us
to do that.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Bob I did advocate for you to get some of that money.
MR. HUNTZ-I know.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I put forward the fact that you have one of the best management plans.
It not only deals with the current but you have long terms plans and probably one of the most
effective in the area. So, I have given kudos. It didn't work. It doesn't mean we can't stop trying
and continue trying.
MR. HUNTZ-Well maybe if you do something well nobody wants to help you.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-Bob, I'm putting the cart before the horse. I know Resolution four
point eight is going to be the suction of the milfoil.
MR. HUNTZ-Yes.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-I would be very interested to see what the outcome of it is. We just
happened to be talking about it a couple of weeks ago on why somebody wasn't using this. It is
kind of like burying straight gold and all this other stuff. I know they are hand harvesting it in Lake
George. I see pieces of the milfoil breaking off and floating away. As we know once that happens
it goes off and it lands somewhere else. I would be real interested to see when you get down to it
how this suction harvesting goes and how it works out. Hopefully you will let us know how it
works out.
MR. HUNTZ-I think it will be more cost effective as well as more efficient. If you think about a
diver under water pulling out a plant, then stuffing it into a bag, pieces will break off more easily
than if he just lifts the plant out and puts it near the end of a hose that is down in the water with him
and just sucks it right into the boat and then it gets filtered out on the boat. Also he can work much
faster as well. I kind of think logically that it makes sense to me. We will find out.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-I will be interested to see how it comes out.
MR. HUNTZ-The Company that we have suggested here for you to approve is currently harvesting
Minerva Lake, which is up north near North Creek. It is about an eighty (80) acre lake. It is about
twice the size of ours and it is full of milfoil to a point where they are not able to harvest at all this
year. It is costing them an awful lot of money. Minerva Lake is only about ten (10) to twelve (12)
feet deep everywhere. Milfoil can grow in ten (10) to (12) feet of water. It doesn't grow beyond
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fifteen(15) feet. They were very very happy with this contractor with what he has done up there so
far. They plan to have him back next year.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you Bob. Thanks for all you do. I did ask the DEC about
suction harvesting. They said it can be effective. It depends on the company and how careful they
are and the filtration system they use. A lot of eyes are going to be on Lake Sunnyside and
Aqualogic because if they are effective there I think there will be more work for them.
MR. HUNTZ-I would just mention one other thing. I did go up there myself to see them working
on Lake Minerva. What they do is the milfoil ends up in a little power boat. When it is full they
bring it into shore they put it in a truck and it is hauled away. At some point when we get this
company down here, I may be coming and asking if the Town could help us out maybe as they did
in Lake Minerva with the Town truck hauling this stuff away to the landfill. Some landscape
companies like to get this waste material from the lake this plant life because they can convert into
mulch and fertilizer,which is a nice recycling idea.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-We have to make sure they don't use any of that around the lake.
MR. HUNTZ-Just don't use it in the lake. That's for sure.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you very much Bob. The public hearing is opened. Is there
anybody here wish to speak to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control Benefit Tax Roll?
Seeing none I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2016 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH
CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO. 289,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously scheduled a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll
for 2016 and filed the completed Tax Roll in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk posted and published the required Notice of Public Hearing
and also mailed copies of the Notice to all property owners within the Benefit Assessment District,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing on Monday, September 12tH
2016 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, confirms and adopts the
Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to issue a
warrant to be signed by the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk commanding the Town Tax Receiver
to collect the sum(s) from persons named in the assessment roll and to pay the sum(s)to the Town.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING—PROPOSED CAREY ROAD SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 29TH,2016
PRESENTATION MADE BY ERIC JOHNSON OF CHAZEN ENGINNERING
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MATT, MCDONALD, FIFTH WARD COUNCILMAN, CITY OF GLENS FALLS-When the
park is fully developed what do you anticipate the estimated increase in flow with relative to
existing usage along the Exit 18 Corridor?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That is an excellent question. I think the peak flow is like one thirty
eight(138)?
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER, CHRIS HARRINGTON-Right now what we send to the City
of Glens Falls through the main feed meter, we are approximately about eleven thousand (11,000)
gallons per day. At full build-out I believe in the Map, Plan, and Report have it calculated out
eighty five thousand(85,000). I think when we looked at also Luzerne Road when we look at Main
Street; I think we were looking at about a hundred and thirty thousand (130,000) in the corridor
there about. We have peak flows. We came up to a number about three hundred gallons (300) a
minute. When we did everything together we changed...that's when we may have to upsize the
sewer. The City was reasonable. We all know how these things may or may not work out. We
agreed that we wouldn't rip up Broad Street right away. We would wait until it's necessary. If it is
necessary, we will put a larger pipe. There is a Sunset Clause. Eventually we will go far after
fifteen (15) years to upgrade that pipe regardless. Those are the numbers. You can see where they
are at. It goes to a meter so we know exactly what is going through to that point at pretty much any
point in time.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-We've taken the sewer and basically designated it commercial. It is a
commercial sewer non-residential. The other thing as you have seen back when this discussion first
started two and a half years ago about putting the sewer in. When we did the one upgrade and we
were well aware that the upgrade where it clusters together there is going to have to happen. We are
well aware of that. We are prepared for it. Eventually we are going to have to do that.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We have put a hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) into the Hudson
Avenue, Murray Street upgrade for sewer capacity. We could put another three hundred three
hundred and fifty thousand($300,000 to $350,000) to the Broad Street upgrade. As Superintendent
Harrington pointed out we have a meter. As we approach a certain capacity if it happens before the
fifteen(15) year time period we will upgrade that Broad Street line. In any event within fifteen(15)
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years we will be upgrading that Broad Street line anyways. We're hoping that this brings good jobs
to the Glens Falls Queensbury Region. Light industrial right next to the Exit 18 with an improved
Airport you never know.
COUNCILMEN IRISH-We have an approved Airport don't we. They fly there now.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else, yes sir.
LUCAS DOBIE-Just a couple questions. I did not read the Map, Plan and Report. Forgive me it is
probably in there. Is the Town putting the pipe in the ground within that one point two million dollar
budget? Does that include the directional booring and the laying of the infrastructure? Then the
property owners when they develop and put in their own grinder pump to tie into that infrastructure
is that the general theme?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
MR. DOBIE-Do we have any idea on the phasing or the timeline of this project if it moves forward?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I think we would like to get this all said and done. It has to go to the
State from here. They are going to give it their critical eyes as well. I think we could possibly break
ground as early as late 2017. If we can break ground in late 2017 we would be done with it by
2018.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-I believe at this time the line is to Stewarts, correct?
SUPERINTENDENT. HARRINGTON-Yes.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-As far west as to Stewarts at this point in time now.
MR. DOBIE-Very good. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The public hearing is opened. Are there any other members of the
public wish to speak?
STEVE BORGOS, QUEENSBURY-First, I would like to compliment the Chazen Company. I did
read all of the first section and most of the second section very complete very easy to read. I have a
few comments though, no special order. I did notice that the financing that has been proposed is for
only fifteen (15) years. In real estate most of the investors will look for twenty five (25) or thirty
years (30) to keep the current costs down. You mentioned there that it would keep it down I think
that we should take a look at that. If you had a fifteen(15) year mortgage on your house instead of
a thirty (30) you would pay it off quicker get a lower interest rate. I think in doing major projects
that have long anticipated life I think it is wise to look at perhaps a twenty five (25) to thirty (30)
year payout. I think the tax free bonding is fairly easy to get for that.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I think we did have that discussion. Why is it we landed here?
SUPERINTENDENT HARRINGTON-We figured the City is going to require us to set up a
reserve fund. Like I mentioned before we have to upgrade the Broad Street Sewer in fifteen (15)
years so that was part of the calculation. The second part of the calculation is going to be
commercial. Your point to do fifteen (15) years to get a better federal loan that was part of the
calculation. The other part of the calculation is that we wanted to consolidate the West Queensbury
Sewer District and the Carey Road Sewer District. We have a mechanism now to do that. I believe
it is this Town Board and everybody else wants to eliminate having all these districts because it is
very difficult to manage. The thought is if the notes mature at the same time in 2032 that would be
an easier way of doing that consolidating without much of a problem.
MR. BORGOS-But it does increase the cost for the first fifteen years for individual users.
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SUPERINTENDENT HARRINGTON-Yes for individual users. Again, it's not residential; it is
ninety eight(98)percent commercial.
MR. BORGOS-It looks to me like you have avoided most of the residential properties is that right?
I would have a great concern for someone in a small one family house that had to put in the grinder
pump and had to pay all those other fees. I am pleased to see that you didn't do that. It is a very
interesting discussion that you had about meter verses none metered. I think a lot of people were
still thinking about all the water coming in being charged and that is not the case. If you use it for
your lawn you won't pay for it. You would have to buy a separate meter.
SUPERINTENDENT HARRINGTON-You would have to get a dedicated meter...
MR. BORGOS-It seems like a smart investment for anybody. How about companies that are not
going to put it back into the sewer that just has processed water,just plain water to cool equipment
or something and they have an existing septic system. Will they be allowed to keep that existing
septic system for that purpose?
ATTORNEY HAFNER-Our typical rule is you have to tie into within a year.
MR. BORGOS-We are going back to the discussion of metered verses non metered. It seems like
in that particular case that might be one of those non metered things because it is not going to go
back into your system.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-How do you verify or validate that Steve that they are not putting that...
MR. BORGOS-Just an inspection.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-They can always apply for a variance and explain their case Steve.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-That is a good point. It is the first time I've heard that question. It is
a good question especially in the industrial if we have like gray water not septic water, but like gray
water.
MR. BORGOS-Even if it just plain water.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-Correct. Something we can discuss as it goes on further.
MR. BORGOS-The Native Drive property for instance has a very large septic system. If it had to
be closed down put out of use if somebody came in and just wanted to run plain water through it, it
would seem like a waste for everybody.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-We all know that it is great sand up there.
MR. BORGOS-You mentioned Big Bay Road, Big Boom Road. Is there going to be a line down
Native Drive? Native Drive had been part of the original Carey Industrial Park. The parcel where
the Native Textile property is never was and is not part of the Carey Industrial Park it is just to the
west of that. The connector road was put in through the Carey property quite a few years ago back
in the late eighties early nineties. I am just wondering if the main line is going to come down
Native Drive as well.
MR. JOHNSON-It would pick up this property here. It doesn't have...Carey Road.
MR. BORGOS-Thank you very much. I wish you well.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else like to speak to the Board about this proposal, seeing
none I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
PART 2 —IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or
zoning regulation? No.
2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
Moderate to large impact may occur.
3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? No.
4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused
the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? No
5. Will the proposed actin result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect
existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? Moderate to large impact
may occur.
6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? No.
7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public/private water supplies? No.
B. public/private wastewater treatment utilities? No.
8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,
archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? No.
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? No.
10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or
drainage problems? No.
11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
No.
PART 3 DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE
The availability of public sewer will likely lead to the development of vacant lands and as well
as more intense use of currently developed lands. Additional development could result in
additional traffic which is indefinite at this time. SEQRA for future projects will have to
address the specific impacts. While this impact is considered "moderate", the development
which may occur would be consistent with the Town's Zoning Code and the Town's planning
initiatives. The proposed action is not considered to result in any significant adverse impacts.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF
PROPOSED CAREY ROAD SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 290,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to create a Sanitary Sewer District to serve
the Carey Industrial Park and adjacent properties along Corinth Road, Carey Road, Silver Circle,
Big Bay Road and Big Boom Road in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report (Map, Plan and Report) was prepared by The
Chazen Companies (Chazen), concerning the proposed Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report was filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office
and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Sewer
District, a general plan of the proposed system, a report of the proposed method of operation, all
outlets and the terminus and course of each proposed main sewer or drain together with the
location and a general description of all sewage disposal plants, pumping stations and other
public works, if any, and is consistent with, so far as possible, any comprehensive plan for
sewers developed and maintained pursuant to General Municipal Law §99-f, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the project is an Unlisted Action under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Part 1 of a SEQRA Short Environmental
Assessment Form (EAF) was completed by Chazen and submitted to the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 47,2016 the Town Board indicated its wish to be Lead
Agency for purposes of environmental review required for the project under SEQRA and
authorized the Town Wastewater Director to duly notify the appropriate entities, and
WHEREAS, the other SEQRA Involved Agencies either consented to this designation or
failed to respond within thirty (30) days of the date of notification, so the Town Board is the duly
designated SEQRA Lead Agency; and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost to the "typical property" was filed with the Town
Clerk and made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
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WHEREAS, on August 15, 2016, subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with
the Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (the "Public Hearing Order") reciting (a) the
boundaries of the proposed Sewer District; (b) the proposed improvements; (c) the maximum
amount proposed to be expended for the improvements; (d) the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if
any) and the cost of the proposed Sewer District to the typical property and the typical one or two
family home (if not the typical property); (e) the proposed method of financing to be employed; (f)
the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing the improvements is on file in the Town Clerk's
Office; and(g)the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were
filed with the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how
the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the proposed Sewer District to the typical
property and typical one or two family home (if not the typical property) were computed was filed
with the Town Clerk for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed Sewer District was duly held on September
12, 2016 and the Town Board has considered the evidence given together with other information,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed Sewer District as detailed in
the Map, Plan and Report in accordance with Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed Part 1 and completed Part 2 of the EAF,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that there will be no adverse environmental impacts from the formation and
improvement of the Sewer District and providing of services, and the Town Board hereby
authorizes the filing of the completed EAF as the SEQRA Negative Declaration for the project,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that:
1. Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and is
otherwise sufficient;
2. All property and property owners within the proposed Sewer District are benefited
thereby;
3. All property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the
proposed Sewer District;
4. It is in the public interest to establish, authorize and approve the proposed Sewer
District as described in the Map, Plan and Report on file with the Queensbury Town
Clerk with the boundaries and benefited areas of the proposed Sewer District to be
as shown on the map of the proposed Sewer District attached as Appendix A to the
Map, Plan and Report;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that establishment of the Sewer District is subject to approval by the New
York State Comptroller pursuant to Town Law Section 209-f, and the Town Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and file an application with the State Comptroller for
permission to establish the District within ten days after the adoption of this Resolution and to do
all other acts and things required in connection therewith; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and establishes the Carey
Road Sanitary Sewer District in accordance with the boundaries and descriptions set forth above
and in the previously described Map, Plan and Report and construction of the improvements may
proceed and service provided subject to the following:
1. The obtaining of any required approval(s) of the New York State Comptroller's
Office;
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2. Permissive referendum in the manner provided in New York State Town Law
Article 7;
3. The adoption of a Final Order by the Queensbury Town Board;
4. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Health; and
5. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12-A and shall not take effect until
such time as provided therein, and the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to file, post and publish such notice of this Resolution as may be required by law and to
cause to be prepared and have available for distribution proper forms for the petition and to
distribute a supply to any person requesting such petition, and if no such petition is filed within
30 days to file a certificate to that effect in the Office of the County Clerk and with the State
Department of Audit and Control.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY(LIMIT 3 MINUTES)
NO COMMENT
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ADDING RICHARD'S PLACE TO LIST OF TOWN PRIVATE
DRIVEWAYS AND ROAD NAMES
RESOLUTION NO.: 291,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 660
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 434.95, the Queensbury Town Board adopted a list of
names for private driveways and roads in the Town in connection with the 911 addressing system,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to add "Richard's Place," a private roadway/driveway
located off of Newcomb Street, to the Town's list of private driveways and road names,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adds "Richard's Place" to the Town
of Queensbury's list of private driveways and roads, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town
Highway Department and Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to take any actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEAP PETE'S LAWN CARE TO MOW
ADDITIONAL ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES IN TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 292,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by previous Resolutions, 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 certain properties in a state of serious neglect, and
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WHEREAS, the Director has advised the Town Board of two (2) additional properties in a
similar state of neglect located at:
1. 3 Lynn Avenue; and
2. 65 Haviland Road;
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,
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
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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$125 per month for the 3 Lynn Avenue property and for
the amount of$110 per month for the 65 Haviland Road property for a period of two (2) months
(September, 2016 —October, 2016) for a total amount for such properties not to exceed $470, 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 $470 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 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
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FORD F550 OR EQUIVALENT BUCKET TRUCK FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 293,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town
Board he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer Ford F550 bucket truck as
will be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Highway Superintendent
and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town of
Queensbury Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the 2016 or newer Ford
F550 or equivalent bucket truck described above in the official newspaper for the Town of
Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special
Town Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 664
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF
OBSOLETE PROPANE TANKS
RESOLUTION NO.: 294,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the disposal of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the proper disposal of two (2) obsolete
and empty propane tanks (100 pounds each),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the proper disposal of
two (2) empty propane tanks (100 pounds each) that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent, Facilities Manager, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take
such further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
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NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND GREATER GLENS FALLS SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 295,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to
provide social and recreational activities and programs to Town of Queensbury senior citizens and
therefore wishes to contract with the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc. for senior citizen
recreational and social activities and programs as permitted and authorized by New York State
General Municipal Law §95A, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior
Citizens, Inc. has been presented at this meeting, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., for the year 2016 with funding for the
Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement with funding to be paid from Senior Citizens Contracts Account. No.: 001-
7620-4413.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT None
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "THINK DIFFERENTLY" INITIATIVE TO ASSIST
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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RESOLUTION NO.: 296, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the "Think Differently" initiative is about promoting awareness and
acceptance of all people and advocating for the inclusion of all individuals living on the Autism
Spectrum and with special needs, and
WHEREAS, New York state and its communities are stronger because of our diversity
and differences, and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) over 55 million people,
or approximately 19% of Americans, have a type of disability or special need, and
WHEREAS, for some people with special needs, the very things that make them unique
can also keep them on the sidelines, separate from those who might not understand their
differences or uniqueness, and
WHEREAS, it is important to promote and provide guidance to those with special needs
on how to access publically supported services available to them in the community, and
WHEREAS, it is important to encourage and educate the community and businesses on
ways they can make facilities and services more accessible and on how to train staff to welcome
and support special needs customers and coworkers, and
WHEREAS, the goal of this initiative is to provide a supportive and inclusive
environment for individuals of all abilities by supporting community events that expand family
friendly opportunities for people with special needs and their families, and
WHEREAS, adopting the "Think Differently" initiative is an important statement that our
Town/Village/City officials, business owners and residents can make to show their support for
the differently-abled children and adults with special needs and their families,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports and adopts the "Think
Differently" initiative and encourages its residents and business owners to also do so, so that all
are better prepared to communicate with, provide for and support those living on the Autism
Spectrum and with special needs, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HUNT COMPANIES,INC. TO MAKE CERTAIN
REPAIRS AT TOWN ACTIVITIES CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 297,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has advised the Town Board
that certain repairs are needed at the Town Activities Center as follows:
1. repair a section of exterior soffit that has sagged and pulled away from the
building framework potentially exposing interior truss work the elements; and
2 repair additional sagging exterior soffit sections as well as replace two sets of
aged double doors leading onto the patio area with two new single door units; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Manager contacted companies and received two (2) written
proposals for such work, and
WHEREAS, Hunt Companies, Inc., submitted the lowest proposal for such work and
therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize such work, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such work, with funding to be from
Capital Reserve 464, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve 464 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Facilities Manager to engage the services of the Hunt Companies, Inc., in accordance with its
August 25, 2016 proposal presented at this meeting for an amount not to exceed$28,001, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for
such project are expenditures for a specific capital project and certain maintenance project for which
the Capital Reserve Account 464 was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the
amount of$28,001 to fund such project and hereby increases appropriations in:
• Expense Account No.: 203-1620-2899 in the amount of $28,001 and 001-9950-9030-
0064 — Transfer to Capital Project in the amount of$28,001 and estimated revenues in
Account No.: 203-0000-55031 in the amount of$28,001; and
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Facilities Manager and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER
ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING IN CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 298,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control
District, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 68, 2013, the Town Board appointed (5) persons who are
property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS)
members, to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee
(Committee), and
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Town Board adopted the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic
Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016, and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that the Town of Queensbury authorize
engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake
Sunnyside in 2016 for an amount of $1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to
exceed a total of$14,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.)
to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
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WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2016 DASH Bid" proposal is
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of
Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2016 for an
amount of$1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of$200, not to exceed a total of$14,200, in
accordance with Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2016 DASH Bid" proposal presented at this
meeting, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control
invasive aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Lake Sunnyside Misc. Contractual Account No.:
052-8790-4400 not to exceed $14,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such
payment, 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 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX
ROLL FOR 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 299,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for
2016 as presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office and also on the Town's
website,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2016 Queensbury Consolidated
Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of
Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
RESERVOIR PARK SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 300,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 672
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed Reservoir Park Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016 as
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office and also on the Town's
website,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2016 Reservoir Park Sanitary
Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of
Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER
DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 301,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 673
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016 as presented at
this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office and also on the Town's
website,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2016 Route 9 Sanitary Sewer
District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of
Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTH QUEENSBURY—
QUEENSBURY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 302,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 674
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed South Queensbury— Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit
Tax Roll for 2016 as presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office and also on the Town's
website,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2016 South Queensbury —
Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of
Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEST QUEENSBURY—SANITARY
SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 303,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 675
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning
adoption of the proposed West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2016 as
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office and also on the Town's
website,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2016 West Queensbury Sanitary
Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of
Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH
STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 304 ,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 318, 2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a 24
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month extension of an Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Stored Technology
Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) dated September 8, 2014 for the provision of professional
information technology services, and
WHEREAS, the Town and Stored Tech have negotiated terms for a five (5) year
extension of such Agreement for the continued provision of such information technology
services, which Agreement shall include a mutual 30 day cancellation clause providing in part
that in the event the Town was to discontinue its Agreement with Stored Tech, Stored Tech will
cooperate with the Town of Queensbury's new information technology services provider, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement is presented at this meeting and is in form acceptable to
Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, affirms and ratifies the
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Stored Tech for an additional five (5) years
beginning with the end of the term of the prior Agreement substantially in the form presented at this
meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2016 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 305,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 677
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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 $
Increase
Revenue Increase Appropriation
004-0000- 004-5112-
53501 CHIPS 2899 CHIPS 100,000
040-0000- 040-8340-
52680 Insurance Recovery 4110 Vehicle Repairs 2,308
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER
RESOLUTION NO.: 306, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, two (2) grievances were brought against the Town of Queensbury alleging breach of
the Town's Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.,
Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and
WHEREAS both matters were resolved in full on August 31, 2016 on terms which include an
obligation by the Town to pay over the sum of$20,000.00 pursuant to the parties' Memoranditm of
Agreement dated August 31, 2016,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay the
settlement sum of$20,000 as specifically set forth in the Memoranditin of Agreement of the parties
dated August 31, 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to take all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget by transferring $20,000 from
Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-1010 to Miscellaneous Account No.: 001-1430-4400, and
take all other actions necessary to effectuate such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take all actions to effectuate settlement and all terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HALFWAY BROOK TRAIL LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND CITY OF GLENS FALLS
RESOLUTION NO.: 308, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) and City of Glens Falls (City) are
adjoining communities that share in the use and enjoyment of recreational resources, and
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WHEREAS, the Town and City wish to enter into a License Agreement to provide for the
construction, use and maintenance of a pedestrian use recreation trail to be known as the
Halfway Brook Trail located on property owned by the City located within the Town in the
Halfway Brook Reservoir Watershed, such License Agreement to be generally referred to as the
Halfway Brook Trail License Agreement, and
WHEREAS, a proposed, draft License Agreement has been prepared and presented at this
meeting, and the Town Board wishes to express its support of such License Agreement with
certain modifications and urge the Glens Falls Common Council to move forward in its
consideration of such License Agreement, and
WHEREAS, such expression of support of such License Agreement is non-binding, with
no legal commitment by the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement will not come into effect until and unless it is approved by the
Queensbury Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby expresses its non-binding support of the
proposed Halfway Brook Trail License Agreement with certain modifications between the Town
of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to send a
certified copy of this Resolution to the Glens Falls Common Council with a letter urging the Glens
Falls Common Council to move forward in its consideration of such License Agreement as
modified, and to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: _OF 2016 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER
140 "SIGNS"AND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING"
AND REVISE THE TOWN'S ZONING MAP
RESOLUTION NO.: 309,2016
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 09-12-2016, MTG#28 680
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.:
of 2016 to amend the Zoning Code, the Sign Code and to assign a zoning district designation
to three (3) parcels of land that had no prior zoning designation., and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify the
Town's Zoning Law, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer
the proposed Zoning Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County
Planning Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, the revised proposed Sign and Zoning Codes must be reviewed under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA)prior to adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of the
proposed Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that adoption of the proposed Local Law is
a Type I Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and directs the
Community Development Department to prepare Part 1 of a SEQRA Full Environmental
Assessment Form, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk and/or Senior Planner to forward copies of the proposed Zoning Code and Sign Code
amendments and Part 1 of the SEQRA Full Environmental Assessment Form to the Warren County
Planning Department for its review and recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby declares its intent to be Lead
Agency for purposes of the environmental review of the proposed Local Law required under
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SEQRA and hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Senior Planner to forward copies
of the proposed Zoning Code and Sign Code amendments and Part 1 of the SEQRA Full
Environmental Assessment Form to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) with a request that APA
consent to the Town Board serving as Lead Agency for the SEQRA environmental review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26tH
2016 concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2016 which provides for certain amendments of
the Town of Queensbury's Zoning Code and Sign Code and to hear all interested persons, and
following the public hearing may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed
Local Law No.: of 2016, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide
the public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public
Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of
Public Hearing on the Town's website and public bulletin board at least 10 days before the date of
the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to mail the
Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to the
owners of record of the parcels identified by the following Tax Map Numbers:
309.6-2-86
309.10-1-98
309.10-1-99
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to mail
the Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to any
public officials, agencies, municipalities or individuals, in accordance with New York State Town
Law §264 and any other applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Director
of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take such other
actions and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation for the Public Hearing and for
the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2016.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
SMART WATT ENERGY, INC. IN RELATION TO AN INVESTMENT GRADE
ENERGY AUDIT RELATING TO POSSIBLE ENERGY-SAVING FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 310, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is considering entering into an Energy
Performance Contract (EPC) for the provision of energy saving services in exchange for a
portion of the energy savings or revenues, and
WHEREAS, EPCs are specifically authorized by New York Energy Law Article 9, and
WHEREAS, an EPC is an agreement for the provision of energy services, including but
not limited to electricity, heating, ventilation, cooling, steam or hot water, in which a person
agrees to install, maintain or manage energy systems or equipment to improve the energy
efficiency of, or produce energy in connection with, a building or facility in exchange for a
portion of the energy savings or revenues, and
WHEREAS, the first step of entering into an EPC is to obtain professional services to
engage an energy services company (ESCO) to conduct an Investment-Grade Energy Audit
(IGA) of the Town's assets and identify cost-saving improvements, and
WHEREAS, if the IGA indicates significant cost savings could be realized under an EPC,
the level of cost savings to result from implementation of the energy improvements would be
guaranteed, and
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WHEREAS, if the IGA indicates that an EPC would not be likely to reduce energy
expenses, the Town will not enter into an EPC and the cost of the IGA will not be recovered, and
WHEREAS, SmartWatt Energy Inc., in consideration of an agreement with the Town and
the payment of$21,000, has agreed to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment and perform all
work required for completion of the IGA, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor,
following review and approval by Town Counsel, to sign an Investment-Grade Energy Audit
(IGA) with Smart Watt Energy, Inc., and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute all
documents and perform all acts necessary and proper for entering into and completing the IGA,
subject to all such documents and acts being reviewed and approved by Town Counsel and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK O'BRIEN-Supervisor's Monthly Report for Building and Codes and
Community Development for August 2016 on file in Town Clerks Office.
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT—4 MINUTES)
RON KUHL-31 DINEEN ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding the culvert
across the street from him noting it is sinking. Asked to have it repaired. Spoke to the Board
regarding his concern with the sign and the mailbox located on his road. Asked the Board to
move the sign seven (7) feet right to the mailbox.
JOHN DAVIS-10 CROWNWOOD LANE-Spoke to the Board regarding his concern with the
proposed subdivision being proposed by Joe Leuci near John Clendon Road. Asked when the
conservation subdivision was granted noting the Planning Board is going ahead with this on the
seventeenth.
JOHN SALVADOR, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding the Tentative Budget,
questioned if it is late.
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7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)
• Starting clearing the lot for the Trampoline Park on Corinth Road.
• Moving along on the Hotel at Exit 18 and on the development on Pine Street and near
Pinello Road,we have a lot going on looking forward to it.
• Spoke regarding the passing of Brett Flaherty, retired Warren County Sheriff son of former
Water Superintendent, Thomas Flaherty. Wished Tom and his family all the best and
Godspeed to Brett.
COUNCILMAN IRISH(WARD III)
Nothing to Report
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD TWO)
Nothing to Report
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
• Spoke regarding the Triathlon that was held in Lake George on Labor Day Weekend noting
that there is so much you can do in the Town of Queensbury. We need to work with people
like this on more things all winter, summer, spring, and fall. If we used our occupancy tax
money for that I think it would be money well spent. Great event. Phenomenal job.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Received a thank you note from Secretary of State Rossana Rosado of New York for
attending the Department of States Local Government Services Roundtable discussion.
Asked the Board to see if there is an easier process for the Grants.
• Spoke regarding the site of Blind Rock noting that people have been dumping things back
there. Will be sending someone there to clean it up.
• Attended the Charles Evans Hughes a Native Sun Evening on September 8, 2016. Thanked
Maury Thompson and Todd Degarmo for putting it together.
• On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 there is a suffrage play by Alice Parker Butler that was
originally performed May 23, 1916 at the Glens Falls First Baptist Church.
• Charles Evans Hughes Day to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Hyde Collection
on Warren Street.
• Walking tours to be held from eleven to three in Glens Falls of Charles Evans Hughes by
Chapman Historical Museum. Reservations are preferred. At 1:00 p.m. a Ceremony will be
held in the Hyde Auditorium where there will be music and a Proclamation by Senator Betty
Little, with songs from the Charles Evan Hughes times.
• Charles Evans Hughes as Secretary of State America the World between Wars by
Christopher Whann to be held on Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 p.m., at the Crandall
Public Library.
• On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at the Hyde Collection you can learn about
Charles Evans Hughes and his Warren Street connections to be presented by Maury
Thompson.
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• Spoke regarding issues in the Garrison Road and Fort Amherst Road areas with sidewalks
and the hydrology of the Halfway Brook through the areas. Nick Roll of the Warren County
Soil and Water Conservation District would like to propose breaking the curbs up and
allowing some storm water runoff to be conveyed to these little rain gardens to the residents
in that area.
• Letter received from Big Brothers Big Sisters thanking the Town for their continued
support.
• Lloyd Mott and Parks and Trail New York have been doing a study of the users of the
Warren County Bikeway.
• Letter received from David Harrington of 5 Seward Street who recently completed an
addition to his house. Thanked the Building and Codes Department, noted that Dave
Hatin's team is a professional group of people that serve the public well. The Inspectors
John O'Brien and Charles Dyer were at all times prompt and extremely helpful. A special
thanks to John O'Brien for his advice and knowledge that was used to improve upon my
ideas and plans.
• Cost Control is complete with the final report. They have found eight thousand six hundred
and eighty dollars ($8,680.00) in savings. Eight hundred and seventy six dollars ($876.00) in
refunds. The total findings of the savings for the Town were nine thousand five hundred
and fifty six dollars ($9,556.00).
• Thanked Look TV and our sponsors StoredTech.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 311,2016
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 its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN A. O'BRIEN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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