2017-06-05 MTG #18 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-05-2017,MTG#18 206
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 18
JUNE 5, 2017 RES# 146-161
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN COUNSEL
KARA LAIS, ESQ.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
PRESENTATION ON TOWN HEALTH INSURANCE: KRISTY LANEY OF CAPITAL
FINANCIAL GROUP
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 LIMITS)
GEORGE WINTERS- Spoke regarding Resolution 2.12 Authorizing Engagement of Cheap
Pete's Lawn Care to Mow Certain Abandoned or Neglected Properties in Town of Queensbury.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL CONTRACTS FOR EMPLOYEE
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WITH
EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AND BLUE VIEW VISION
EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1ST, 2017-JUNE 30TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 146, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements for employee group
health insurance plans with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue View Vision, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Capital Financial Group, has negotiated
renewal contracts for July 1", 2017 through June 30th, 2018 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and
Blue View Vision,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes renewal
contracts for July 15t, 2017 through June 30th, 2018 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue View
Vision with the-monthly premiums to be as follows:
INDIVIDUA TWO FAMILY
L PERSON
PPO 815.42 2382.12 2382.12
EPO 751.41 2195.09 2195.09
VISION 4.27 8.33 12.38
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that surcharges or fees are mandated or imposed on the Town's
health insurance policies that are beyond the Town's control, resulting rate changes may be passed on
to all employees without further Town Board Resolution, although the Town will provide notice of any
such rate changes to all employees and retirees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any contracts and documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other
and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Metivier
*DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: Councilman Metivier explained that although he does not
work for Capital Financial he does work with their parent company, therefore he will be abstaining.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2017-2018 PREMIUM AGREEMENT
TO DENTAL SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND DELTA DENTAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 147, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement for dental insurance for
July, 2017—June, 2018 with Delta Dental, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Premium Agreement to Dental Service Contract is presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Premium
Agreement to Dental Service Contract for dental insurance for July, 2017 —June, 2018 with Delta Dental
substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement, as well as any other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Town employees' cost-sharing formula(s) for dental shall remain unchanged for
2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Metivier
*DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: Councilman Metivier explained that although he does not
work for Capital Financial he does work with their parent company, therefore he will be abstaining.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF QUEENSBURY
CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
GENERATOR/SWITCHGEAR CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #212
RESOLUTION NO.: 148, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 324,2016, the Queensbury Town Board
established the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Generator/Switchgear Project and
Wastewater Generator/Switchgear Capital Project Fund 4212 which established funding for
replacement of the diesel fuel tank and generator/switchgear with a natural gas generator and new
switchgear at the Hiland Park Pump Station for the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District,
and
WHEREAS, Wastewater Director has advised that the Project is complete and therefore the
Project Fund may be closed, and
WHEREAS, the Town's accounting records show that there is approximately $10,492.11
remaining in Fund 4212, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close such Fund 4212 and transfer its remaining
balance to the Queensbury Consolidated Sewer Fund 4032,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to close the Wastewater Generator/Switchgear Capital Project Fund 4212 and transfer its remaining
$10,492.11 to the Queensbury Consolidated Sewer Fund 4032, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action as
may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF JAMES GRAUL
FROM WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE TO
WATER PLANT OPERATOR I
RESOLUTION NO.: 149, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town
Board authorize the promotion of James Graul from Water Plant Operator Trainee to Water Plant
Operator I at the Town's Water Treatment Plant as Mr. Graul: 1) meets the requirements for the position;
2) has over one year experience operating the Plant, 3) has attained a 2A license from New York State;
and 4)has proved proficiency in the laboratory, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion of
James Graul from Water Plant Operator Trainee to Water Plant Operator I at the Town Water Treatment
Plant effective on or about June 6th, 2017 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union
Agreement for the position for the year 2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Town's Agreement with CSEA, such promotion shall be
subject to a 90 day trial (probationary) period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent, and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2017 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 150,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2017 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1355-4740 Article 7 Appraisals 10,000
Transfer to Cap
032-0000-0909 Fund Balance 032-9950-9030 Project 1,642
Transfer to Cap
036-0000-0909 Fund Balance 036-9950-9030 Project 3,881
Increase Revenue
198-0000-55031 Interfund Transfer 5,523
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND CHARLES WINSLOW
RESOLUTION NO.: 151, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
authorization for an Agreement between the Town Water Department and Charles Winslow, a Town
retiree with over 25 years' service as a Water Treatment Operator, regarding his employment with the
Town on an"as needed"basis, and
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WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting in form acceptable to
Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Agreement by and between
the Town of Queensbury Water Department and Charles Winslow substantially in the form presented at
this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Water Superintendent to
execute such Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other
and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.'S PROPOSAL
TO PURCHASE TANKER TRUCK AND USE
TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR SUCH PURCHASE
RESOLUTION NO.: 152, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company,
Inc. (Fire Company) have entered into an Agreement for fire protection services, which Agreement
sets forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire Company will not
purchase or enter into any binding contract to purchase any piece of apparatus, equipment, vehicles,
real property, or make any improvements that would require the Fire Company to acquire a loan or
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mortgage or use money placed in a "vehicles fund"without prior approval of the Queensbury Town
Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to purchase a new
Rosenbauer Tanker Truck (Truck) to replace its 1987 Tanker Truck 429 for the approximate purchase
price not to exceed $374,070, such purchase already included in the Fire Company's five (5) year
capital plan that forecasts future capital needs and expenditures, including anticipated vehicles,
equipment, tools, other apparatus, facilities or improvements to facilities to be used for firematic
purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company plans on paying for the proposed, new Truck as follows:
1. Approximately $150,000 from Vehicle Reserve funds; and
2. Approximately $224,070 maximum amount of tax-exempt financing; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the Fire Company's
proposed purchase, as Town Board approval of such proposed purchase is required by the Fire Company's
Agreement with the Town, and such proposed tax-exempt financing requires a public hearing under the
Internal Revenue Code, and
WHEREAS, the Truck will be owned and used by the Fire Company to provide fire protection to
the Town and maintained at its firehouse located at 2663 Route 9L, Cleverdale, in the Town of
Queensbury, New York,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning the
North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.'s proposed Truck purchase delineated in the preambles of this
Resolution and the partial financing of such proposed purchase using tax-exempt financing on Monday,
July 3rd, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least fourteen(14) days prior to the
Public Hearing.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CRONIN ROAD
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #216 AND
AWARD OF BID TO ANJO CONSTRUCTION, LTD. FOR CRONIN ROAD
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 153, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board duly established the Town of Queensbury
Consolidated Water District (the "District") in accordance with New York Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the District's water transmission facilities by
replacing approximately 1500 LF of cast iron water main withl500 LF of 8" ductile iron water main at
approximately 229 Cronin Road easterly to the intersection of Cronin and Ridge Road (the "Project"), all
in accordance with Town Law §202-b, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 49,2017, the Town Board authorized the Project and
expenditures associated with such Project to be paid for from current funds in the Fund Balance of the
District, so the annual cost of the District for debt service and operation and maintenance costs to the
typical property and the typical one or two family home will not be increased, and
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WHEREAS, the Town's Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent prepared bid documents
and specifications to advertise for bids for the improvements and by Resolution No.: 51, 2017, the Town
Board authorized such advertisement for bids, and
WHEREAS, on April 11th, 2017, the Town Purchasing Agent duly received and publicly
opened all bids, and
WHEREAS, E. Stoltzfus Excavating, LLC submitted the low bid; however, said bidder did not
possess the requisite qualifications and experience to complete the project, as required by the bid
specifications issued by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent have recommended that the
Town Board award the bid to Anjo Construction, Ltd., the lowest, responsible bidder who met all bid
requirements, for an amount not to exceed $198,998, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times when
Change Orders may become necessary for such Contract and has requested that the Town Board also
authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a 5% contingency for Change Orders
that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish a Capital Project concerning such
Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to establish and fund the Revenue and Expense Accounts for the
Capital Project in a total amount of$209,000, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes establishment of Cronin
Road Water Main Improvement Capital Project Fund 4216 in the amount of $209,000 which will
establish funding for expenses associated with this Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by using $209,000 of unappropriated, undesignated Fund Balance 040-0000-0909 and
transferring such balance to the Capital Project as follows:
• 040-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project - $209,000
• 216-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $209,000
• 216-8340-2899 Capital Construction - $209,000
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby
rejects the bid of E. Stoltzfus Excavating, LLC, as not being the lowest, responsible bidder, as said bid
did not possess the requisite qualifications and experience to complete the project, as required by the
bid specifications issued by the Town and the Town hereby accepts and awards the bid for replacement
of water mains at approximately 229 Cronin Road in the Town of Queensbury (Project), from the lowest,
responsible bidder meeting all bill requirements, Anjo Construction, Ltd., for an amount not to exceed
$198,998 to be paid for from Capital Project Fund 4216, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute an Agreement between the Town and Anjo Construction, Ltd. in form acceptable to the Town
Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Contract up to a 5% contingency or in the total
amount not exceeding $9,950 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that upon completion of work and/or in any necessary Change Order(s), the
Town Board further authorizes payment for these services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Project, any remaining funds shall be returned to
Fund 40, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and
all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
STATE POLICE BARRACKS ROOFING PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 154, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 341,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
reestablishment of the State Police Barracks Addition Capital Project Fund 4155 to provide for funding of
certain repairs needed at the State Police Barracks located on Aviation Road in the Town of Queensbury
including the purchase and installation of an emergency standby generator, new flooring and exterior
renovations (Project), 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 bid documents and specifications, and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 94,2017, the Town Board authorized and directed the Town's
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the Project, including for the reroofing portion
of such Project, consistent with specifications prepared by the Town's Facilities Manager and/or
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on May 26th, 2017, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all bids, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Facilities Manager have recommended that the Town
Board authorize the bid award for the reroofing project to the lowest responsible bidder, Aktor Corp.,
for an amount not to exceed $34,981,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the reroofing project
at the State Police Barracks located on Aviation Road, from the lowest responsible bidder, Aktor Corp.,
for an amount not to exceed $34,981, to be paid for from Capital Project Fund 4155, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including any needed Agreement between the Town and Aktor
Corp., in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Facilities Manager, Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR OBTAINING CITIZEN
INPUT FOR 2017 APPLICATIONS TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL COMMUNITY PLANNING
GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 155, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR)
will accept applications from eligible communities to compete for funds available through the New
York State administered Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for program year
2017 with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is reviewing its housing and community development
problems and needs, and
WHEREAS, the Town will hold a public hearing to provide further information about the
CDBG program, obtain citizens views and develop proposed programs and applications for funds to: a)
create a new Town of Queensbury Affordable Housing Strategy; and b) continue the Town's owner-
occupied single family housing rehabilitation program, and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing is being conducted pursuant to 24 C.F.R §570.486 and in
compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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 pm on Monday, June 19th, 2017 to
hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning the Town's
applications for funds through the New York State CDBG Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town clerk to
public and post a Notice of Public Hearing a minimum of ten (10) days prior to such public hearing,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Senior Planner to sign any documentation and take any actions necessary to further the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 156, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town Departments:
Item Dept. As
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2015 Droid Mini Cell Phone
w/Case IT 9219
2011 John Deere Mower Parks 8958
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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 Dept. Asset
2015 Droid Mini Cell Phone
w/Case IT 9219
2011 John Deere Mower Parks 8958
and
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 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP
PETE'S LAWN CARE TO MOW CERTAIN ABANDONED OR
NEGLECTED PROPERTIES IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 157, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement (Director)
has reported to the Queensbury Town Board that the following six (6) properties in the Town of
Queensbury are in a state of serious neglect:
1. 1 Main Street;
2. 12 Jerome Avenue;
3. 229 Corinth Road;
4. 43 Lambert Drive;
5. 3 Lynn Avenue; and
6. 121 West Mountain Road;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a public
health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the tall grass,
and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has attempted to contact each of the owners of record by
certified letter and/or posting of the properties, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that his efforts have been to no avail and he has been unable to
reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the owners of
land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds or to spray
poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush, rubbish or weeds
to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed by the Town and the
total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed by the Town Board on the
real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or weeds were found and the
expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid
or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as
other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes for the monthly mowing of these six (6) properties for
a period of four(4) months, and
WHEREAS, by quote dated May 31", 2017, Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitted a quote for
such work in the amount of $505 per month for the above-described parcels for a period of four (4)
months for a total amount not to exceed $2,020 and therefore the Director recommends that the Town
Board engage their mowing services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by U.S.
mail to the Property Owner of Record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn on their land
within 10 days and failing to do so, the Town will cause such action to be taken and the cost thereof will
be assessed by the Town Board on the real property and the assessment shall constitute a lien and charge
on the real property until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement's engagement of the monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for
the amount of$505 per month for the six (6)properties described in the preambles of this Resolution for a
period of four (4) months for a total amount not to exceed $2,020, to be paid on a monthly basis upon
Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting a proper invoice to the Town outlining the dates on which the
properties were mowed, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the
Town Budget and transfer $2,020 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account No.: 001-
3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments of the
total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of each property so that the expenses can be
properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid
or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may be collected in the same manner and at the same
time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY RECLASSIFICATION OF
PAUL SMITH FROM LIGHT MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TO
LABORER IN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 158, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended a
temporary reclassification of Paul Smith from his current position of Light Motor Equipment Operator
(LMEO)to Laborer through September 1, 2017, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such proposed reclassification,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the temporary reclassification
of Paul Smith from his current position of Light Motor Equipment Operator(LMEO) to Laborer effective
as of June 6th, 2017 through September 1, 2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Smith shall be paid at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union
Agreement for such Laborer position during such time period, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Parks and Recreation and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO
GROSS ELECTRIC, INC. FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SWITCHBOARD UPGRADES PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 159, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 381,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the Water
Treatment Plant Switchboard Upgrades Capital Project Fund 4214 to provide for the replacement of the
switchboard at the Town's Water Treatment Plant(Project), and
WHEREAS, the Town's engineer on this Project, Delaware Engineering, DPC, prepared bid
documents and specifications to advertise for bids for such Project and by Resolution No.: 107,2017, the
Town Board authorized such advertisement for bids, and
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WHEREAS, on May 26th, 2017, the Town Purchasing Agent duly received and publicly opened
all bids, and
WHEREAS, by proposal dated May 26, 2017, Gross Electric, Inc., has submitted the lowest
responsible bid for such Project for an amount not to exceed $96,574, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent and Delaware Engineering, DPC
have therefore recommended that the Town Board award the bid to Gross Electric, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times when
Change Orders may become necessary for such Project, including Change Orders related primarily to
proposed time extensions, and therefore he has requested that the Town Board also authorize him to
approve and sign all Change Orders pertaining to the Project, including, but not limited to, Change
Orders related to time extensions and project cost increases in an amount not to exceed five percent
(5%) of the total project cost or $4,829, that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
replacement of the switchboard at the Town's Water Treatment Plant (Project), from the lowest,
responsible bidder, Gross Electric, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $96,574 to be paid for from
Capital Project Fund 4214, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign all Change Orders pertaining to the Project, including, but not limited to, Change
Orders related to time extensions and project cost increases in an amount not to exceed five percent
(5%) of the total project cost or $4,829, that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by using $101,403 from the Water Equipment Cash Reserve 478 and transferring such
balance to the Capital Project as follows:
• 040-9901-9030-0078 Transfer to Capital Project Increase - $101,403
• 214-8320-2899 Capital Construction Increase - $101,403
• 214-0000-55031 Interfund Transfer Increase - $101,403
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed documentation including any necessary Agreement between the Town and Gross
Electric, Inc., in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer
and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that upon completion of work and/or in any necessary Change Order(s), the
Town Board further authorizes payment for these services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and
all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS OF MAY 26TH AND JUNE 6TH, 2017
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RESOLUTION NO.: 160, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented as
Warrants with a run dates of May 26th and June 1", 2017 and payment dates of May 26th and June 6th
2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with run dates of
May 26th and June 15t, 2017 and payment dates of May 26th and June 6th, 2017 totaling $69,913.86 and
$1,353,541.55, 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 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE- NONE
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
LISA ADAMSON- Spoke to the Board regarding climate change. She considers climate
change to be an emergency of catastrophic proportions. Asked if the Town of Queensbury
could be a local leader in terms of raising issues around possible climate impact in this area?
She would like to see the Town do its part in creating a plan (either an environmental
department or committee) to reduce dependence on fossil fuel energy use and reduce our
carbon footprint.
RON BALL-
Spoke regarding a letter he sent to the Post Star regarding the Rush Pond Trail.
• Concerned about the Post Star polluting lawns in the Town of Queensbury with the free
newspaper they have been distributing.
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RACHEL SEEBER- There will be a meeting on Thursday, June 8th at 10:00AM at the County
Building regarding the proposal for the County wide EMS system.
HAL BAIN-
• Followed up on past discussions concerning money that was allocated to the different
organizations through occupancy tax. Mr. Bain has been in contact with the Executive
Director of Tri County United Way, Duane Vaughn, who has offered to sit down with
Board Members to discuss how Tri-County allocates their money to different
organizations.
• Thanked all of the emergency personnel as well as the Town Highway Department for
all their hard work during the recent storm.
GEORGE WINTERS-
• Verified with Supervisor Strough that that next County Meeting that will be held in the
evening is scheduled for June 14th
• Spoke regarding dogs on the Rush Pond Trail. They need to be leashed and under the
control of their owners at all times.
KEVIN QUINN- Spoke regarding Transient Merchant Market Licenses.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)-
• Thanked the Cemetery Department for all their hard work in preparing for Memorial
Day. The Cemeteries looked beautiful as always.
• Thanks to the Highway Department and first responders for their hard work during the
recent storm.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)- Spoke regarding the meeting he attended this
morning on Student connections. Presented to the Board and Clerk the minutes of the meeting.
COUNCILMAN IRISH (WARD III)- Spoke regarding recent articles in the Post Star
concerning discussion held by the Town Board.
COUNCILMAN BREWER (WARD IV)-
Another great Memorial Day Parade this year.
• Recently spoke with Dave Hatin, Director of Building and Codes, concerning adding a
property to the list of abandoned or neglected properties in the Town of Queensbury.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• Presented Supervisor's report to the Board and community on projects/activities within
the Town.
• Reviewed the various functions he attended.
• Warren County will be holding their Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days on
Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at the Warren County DPW and Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at the
Town of Queensbury from 9:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If interested, you may register online at
Warrencountyny.gov.
• Thanked Look TV and our sponsors.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 161, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury