2017-07-03 MTG#21 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 07-03-2017, MTG#21 257
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#21
JULY 3RD, 2017 RES#181-198
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN OFFICIALS
CONNIE GOEDERT, SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
PRESS
POST STAR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order...
1.0 PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing—North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.'s Proposal to Purchase
Tanker Truck and Authorizing Incurrence of Tax-Free Financing/Debt For Such Purchases
Publication Date: June 16, 2017
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
COUNCILMAN IRISH-John what are you going to do with the old truck?
JOHN HODGKINS, TREASURER, NORTH QUEENSBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT-We are
going to sell it. After this one goes into service then we will put it out on the market.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-Will that go back into your reserve fund?
MR. HODGKINS-We will put it right into the reserve fund just like we have done in the past. If
there are any excess money from there it will go into the reserve fund for your authorization to
be used for in the future.
MR. IRISH-So you are not going to use that to pay down debt? You are just going to put that
back in the reserve fund?
MR. HODGKINS-We would probably put it right in the reserve fund. We do have some items
that are coming up after these items that are on our five year capital plan. They might come up
pretty close to the same time. We are replacing our scuba equipment, our air packs. That is on
the schedule also on our five year plan. We will have plenty of avenues......
COUNCILMAN BREWER-How much are the air packs do you know?
MR. HODGKINS-Dan do you have any numbers?
UNKNOWN-I don't have any numbers.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-That is fine.
MR. HODGKINS-We are working on it right now. It is not in place.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Somewhere in that neighborhood though a hundred and fifty
thousand.
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MR. HODGKINS-I think it will be less than that. Some of the companies have more packs than
we have so when they toss it back and forth we can look at it. Our tanks are running out this
year in 2019. Some of the actual mechanisms are getting aged, too. We might speed it up by a
year because there are some new laws that may even get more complex and change things. We
are in the middle of that right now. That is still probably a while before we have any numbers.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I got a letter here from John Labourr, President of North
Queensbury. He talks about tankers should be replaced every twenty years this says 1987.
MR. HODGKINS-I think the tankers there is twenty four years or so. The...year report that was
done in 2009 so we are beyond the normal service life of this piece of equipment. We have it in
our five year plan for the last five years. We were looking at original placement in 2014. We are
still operating. It got to a point if you lock up your rear axle you have to unlock it manually
afterwards those kinds of things. This kind of pushed us over the edge. Right now delivery of
this is probably not going to be until the beginning of next year. It is because of the delivery
dates of all this kind of equipment.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-This truck itself is thirty years.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-What is the old truck worth to someone?
UNKNOWN-Between twenty five and thirty five thousand.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Is it really.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It has served you well, but due to age, wear and tear. Drive train
repairs, lack of modern safety equipment it is time for the replacement. You did five bids.
MR. HODGKINS-We did.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The determination was to accept the second lowest bid as the lowest
bid. It didn't have everything that you required.
MR. HODGKINS-They didn't meet all our expectations.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I explained the rest. As a not for profit tax exempt corporation we
can reduce borrowing costs significantly for this project. The current rate is 3.75 percent taxable
and 2.625 percent tax exempt. The tax exempt status gives you a nice break with the interest. I
may ask you to return. Let's see if the public has any questions. Thank you John.
MR. HODGKINS-I would add one more thing. We are in our year for our contract with the
Town. Our contract is going to remain fairly flat for the next three years. We are finalizing
those numbers right now. At our last vote is exactly the same numbers so this is not pushing
things up and over. There was a plan to purchase and replace purchase all these air packs and all
of these were in our long term plan.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you John. Any member of the public wish to speak to this
proposal before us tonight?
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Isn't this the same
company that just drove the big truck up in there where it probably should not have been and
tipped over?
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No that is a company down a little bit further south.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-No that was Bay Ridge.
MR. WINTERS-I believe the fire companies shouldn't go out as often as they do. They go to
every car accident. Years ago they didn't go to every car accident. Then if there is an
emergency at a house somewhere they go to that emergency, too. So you have the fire company
there and you got the rescue squad there I think they are over lapping one another.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I don't know if they go to every accident George. They do a lot
more than put out fires. They direct traffic and most of your automobile accidents you need
somebody there to start directing traffic. Sometimes you are not going to get the personnel in
terms of the Warren County Sheriff Department there. You need to control the situation at the
scene. If you are going to get ambulances in and so forth. If you need the Jaws of Life the fire
departments have that. I think it is wrong to call them fire departments we should be calling
them emergency responders because that is what they do.
MR. WINTERS-I think they are over lapping a lot. I haven't been by an accident where there
hasn't been enough sheriff patrol. They have more help there than they need. You go by and the
firemen are standing there, too.
COUNCILMAN IRISH-You would be surprised how often the firemen are the first ones there
based on the fact...Chief Car and fly cars they use. There has been a number of accidents right
on Quaker Road, Bay Road area. It is usually one of the fireman or the Chief that shows up first
and starts the scene before the Sheriff shows up. You would be surprised how often that
happens.
MR. WINTERS-I think they overlap a lot myself. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any other member of the public wish to speak to the Town Board
about the Resolution before us tonight? Seeing none, any further comments from the Town
Board?
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY,INC.'S PURCHASE OF TANKER TRUCK
AND INCURRENCE OF TAX-FREE FINANCING/DEBT
FOR SUCH PURCHASE
RESOLUTION NO.: 181,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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
mortgage or use money placed in a "vehicles fund"without prior approval of the Queensbury Town
Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company 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
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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 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, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, July 3rd, 2017, the Town Board duly held a public hearing
concerning the Fire Company's proposal and tax-exempt financing as required by the Fire
Company's Agreement with the Town and the Internal Revenue Code, and heard all interested
persons, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that this new Truck will provide additional safety
protection for the Town while eliminating an aging apparatus from the Fire Company's fleet, and
therefore wishes to adopt a Resolution authorizing such Truck purchase and the Fire Company's
corresponding incurrence of tax-exempt debt,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of and authorizes the
North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.'s proposal to purchase a new Rosenbauer
Tanker Truck (Truck) to replace its 1987 Tanker Truck 429 as set forth in the preambles of this
Resolution for an amount 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
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves of and authorizes the Fire
Company's incurrence of approximately $224,070 maximum amount of tax-exempt financing for
such purchase, with the understanding that the Town Board is relying upon the Fire Company's
assurance that the Truck is serviceable and suitable for its long-term intended use, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury does not guarantee such debt with a financial
institution on behalf of the Fire Company nor does the Town Board create or intend to create any
assumption on the part of the Town of Queensbury of any obligation or liability for the
financing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any action necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT-3
MINUTES)
RACHEL SEEBER, QUEENSBURY-Spokeregarding Resolution Authorizing Agreement
between Town of Queensbury and Lakes to Locks Passage and Resolution Authorizing
Agreement with Warren County Historical Society and Resolution Reaffirming Support of Grant
Funds in Connection with New York State Agreement 4C303899 Regarding Road Salt
Alternatives and Best Management Pilot Project.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 182,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town
and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., a 5016 not-for-profit corporation, has
submitted a request for funding to the Town of Queensbury to assist in funding in part of its
marketing of the Town's destinations and businesses to national and international audiences through
a partnership with National Geographic and the promotion of Queensbury's events, activities and
history through digital media itineraries, thereby providing an economic boon to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., in
the amount of$500 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly
enter into an agreement with Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., for the year 2017 for the promotion of
events to Town and area residents, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and the Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the
Agreement not exceeding the sum of$500 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town
receives from Warren County, to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs an increase of appropriations in
Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 by $500 and increase the revenue coded 050-0000-
51113 Occupancy Tax by $500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2017 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers
or prepare any documentation necessary, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer
to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH
WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RESOLUTION NO.:183,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town
and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Historical Society (Historical Society), is a not-for-profit
educational organization chartered in 1997 by the New York Education Department for the
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collection, preservation, and promotion of the heritage of Warren County, including the Town of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Historical Society has and will benefit the Town's residents by
continuing to contribute to the promotion and preservation of the Town's history and heritage,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Historical Society in the
amount of$2,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter
into an agreement with the Historical Society for the year 2017 for general promotion purposes, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and the Warren County Historical Society substantially in the form presented at this
meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement,with funding for
the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$2,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the
Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs an increase of appropriations in
Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 by $2,000 and increase the revenue coded 050-0000-
51113 Occupancy Tax by $2,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2017 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers
or prepare any documentation necessary, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer
to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES Mr. Irish, Mr. Clements
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF$5,000 DONATION FROM
WARREN COUNTY SAFE AND QUALITY BIKING ORGANIZATION TO BE USED
FOR TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AT
GURNEY LANE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 184,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization has offered to
donate $5,000 to the Town of Queensbury Parks and Recreation Department to be used for trail
development at the Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Park, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is honored by this generous offer, feels that such donation will
benefit Town residents, and therefore wishes to approve and authorize such donation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and accepts the donation
of$5,000 from the Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization for the Town's Parks
and Recreation Department to use for trail development at the Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Park,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
deposit the donation and increase the Parks and Recreation Department's Operating Account No.:
157-7110-2899 by $5,000 and the Gifts and Donations Revenue Account No.: 157-0000-52705 by
$5,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town's Director of Parks and
Recreation to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Warren County Safe and Quality Biking
Organization with a letter from the Town thanking the Club for its generosity.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAKE GEORGE TRIATHLON
RESOLUTION NO. 185,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Adirondack Race Management/Lake George Triathlon Festival has requested
authorization from the Queensbury Town Board to conduct its 12th annual Lake George Triathlon to
benefit local organizations as follows:
SPONSOR Adirondack Race Management/Lake George Triathlon Festival
EVENT Lake George Triathlon
DATE Saturday, September 2' 2017
TIME Approximately 7:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. (Bike Leg Portion)
PLACE Warren County Bike Trail and then Birdsall,
Round Pond, Blind Rock, Haviland, Rockwell, Sunnyside,
Jenkinsville and Ridge Roads (map delineating course attached);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of
insurance from Adirondack Race Management/Lake George Triathlon Festival to conduct the Lake
George Triathlon partially within the Town of Queensbury on Saturday, September 2' 2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to approval by the
Town Highway Superintendent, which may be revoked due to concern for road conditions at any
time up to the date and time of the event.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF STEVEN BURCH FROM LABORER
TO WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER II AT
TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. 186,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town Board
authorize the promotion of Steven Burch from Laborer to Water Maintenance Worker II at the
Town Water Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised that Mr. Burch has passed the
departmental examination for the position and has the required job experience, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of Steven Burch from Laborer to Water Maintenance Worker II at the Town Water Treatment Plant
effective on or about July 5th, 2017 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union
Agreement for the position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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 3rd day of July, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF RONALD NOLIN AS
FULL-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 187,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Queensbury
Town Board that there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Laborer position in the Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Water
Superintendent posted availability for the position, and
WHEREAS the Water Superintendent reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates and has
recommended that the Town Board authorize the hiring of Ronald Nolin as the full-time Laborer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Ronald Nolin as a full-time Laborer in the Town's Water Department effective on or about July Stn
2017 subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-employment physical and background
checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and drug and/or
alcohol screening, and subject to Mr. Nolin's successful completion of a 26 week probationary
period, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Nolin shall be paid the hourly rate of pay for the Laborer position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, 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 3rd day of July, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr, Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 188,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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:
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Item Dept. Asset
Verizon Droid Mobile Phone IT 9273
Tenco Slide-In Sander Highway 1988
2002 Ford F350 Club Cab Pickup Highway 4035
2000 International Dump Truck Highway 3745
2001Ford F550 Bucket Truck Highway 3813
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
Verizon Droid Mobile Phone IT 9273
Tenco Slide-In Sander Highway 1988
2002 Ford F350 Club Cab Pickup Highway 4035
2000 International Dump Truck Highway 3745
2001Ford F550 Bucket Truck Highway 3813
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,
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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 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK§1006
"COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE POLICY"
RESOLUTION NO.: 189, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted a Town of Queensbury
Employee Handbook(Handbook) delineating Town employee policies and procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to amend its Handbook at §1006 entitled, "Computer
and Internet Usage Policy" in part to change references from "Technology Department" to "IT
Services Provider," "IT Advisory Committee" and/or"Town Board,"and
WHEREAS, such proposed amendments have been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the amendments to its
Employee Handbook as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution and in substantially the form
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's
Office to distribute copies of the amendments to all Town employees and elected officials and
amend the Employee Handbook accordingly.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONVERSION TO
MICROSOFT AZURE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #217
RESOLUTION NO.: 190, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Information Technology (IT) systems have
reached capacity as well as end of life, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore establish a Capital Project that will
provide for the Town's IT Consultant, StoredTech, to accomplish two projects:
1: Temporary installation and support of additional storage capacity; and
2. Enablement of a proposed "Proof of Concept" Project designed to validate the
feasibility of using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services as an option to replace the Town server and
storage infrastructure, which proposed solution will help the Town meet its requirements to
centralize authentication, files and access to Town data, in order to meet compliance
requirements and help standardize system access; and
WHEREAS, by Quote 4STSQ6772 dated June 27, 2017 presented at this meeting, Stored
Tech will provide temporary in-house hardware support in the amount of$750 per month, and
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WHEREAS, Stored Tech has also presented at this meeting a Preliminary Cloud Services
Proposal (Proof of Concept) dated June 19, 2017 to move forward with Microsoft Azure at a cost
of$15,000, with Microsoft committing $5,000 and Stored Tech committing $5,000 to help offset
the cost of the project, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to accordingly establish and fund the Revenue and
Expense Accounts for the Capital Project in a total amount of $10,000 - $5,000 for Proof of
Concept and $5,000 for Miscellaneous Contractual - and authorize such services of Stored Tech
and Microsoft Azure, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the total
estimated amount of$10,000 from Capital Reserve No. 64 toward this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve 464 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the Information Technology Conversion to Azure Capital Project Fund 4217 in
the amount of$10,000 which will establish funding for the expenses delineated in the preambles
of this Resolution, 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 for which the Capital Reserve Fund 464
was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by a transfer from Capital Reserve Fund 464 in the amount of$10,000 to transfer
to Information Technology Conversion to Azure Capital Project Fund 4217, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as
necessary:
• Revenue Acct No. —217-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $10,000;
• Expense Acct No. —217-1680-2033 (Computer Consultant) $5,000;
• Expense Acct. No. —217-1680-4400 (Misc. Contractual) $5,000;
• Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $10,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and accepts Stored Tech's Quote
4STSQ6772 dated June 27, 2017 substantially in the form presented at this meeting to
temporarily provide hardware support, for an amount of$750 per month, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and accepts the June 19, 2017
Stored Tech Preliminary Cloud Services Proposal (Proof of Concept) for Microsoft Azure
substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed Agreements and/or documentation to effectuate the Town's engagement of all such
services, and
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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,
Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all
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 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF
SUPREME COURT ACTION TO ENFORCE CODE AGAINST
NON-COMPLIANT PROPERTY—32 BRAYTON ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 191, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, Timothy Coughtry and Kimberly Mariani are believed to be the owners of
property located 32 Brayton Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, construction of a new structure had been commenced on the property
without first obtaining a building permit, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) issued a letter of non-compliance on March 2, 2017 requiring the owner to obtain the
necessary approvals or to remove the structure, and
WHEREAS, the owner has since failed to obtain the administrative approvals necessary
for a building permit to be issued and has not removed the structure, and
WHEREAS, the structure is in violation of Town Code and State Residential Building
Code requirements, and
WHEREAS, despite reasonable efforts to bring about voluntary compliance, the property
remains in a condition which violates the Town Code and State Residential Building Codes, and
WHEREAS, the Town is authorized to enforce State Residential Building Codes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes commencement of a
Supreme Court Action concerning the 32 Brayton Road property in the Town of Queensbury to
compel compliance with any and all applicable Town Code and State Code provisions together
with a request for costs and expenses associated with litigation, and
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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Supreme Court Action may be commenced against any and all
persons believed to have any legal interest in the property and/or any obligation to remedy the
violations, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town's Budget
Officer to arrange for payment of any Court and/or litigation costs related to this matter from the
account(s) deemed to be appropriate by the Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Town Counsel to file
any necessary documentation to commence such Court action and the Town Supervisor, Town
Counsel, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take any
and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF AUSTIN REYNOLDS
AS TEMPORARY, SEASONAL LABORER TO WORK
AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO. 192,2017
INTRODUCED BY Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire
Austin Reynolds as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer to work for the Cemetery Department, such
employment proposed to commence on or about July 5th, 2017, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Austin Reynolds as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer for the Cemetery Department for up to 11
weeks commencing on or about July 5th, 2017, subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-
employment physical and background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the
duties for which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screenings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborer shall be paid $11 per hour as set forth
in Town Board Resolution No.: 61,2017, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEST GLENS FALLS
EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC.'S PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AMBULANCE AND USE
TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR SUCH PURCHASE
RESOLUTION NO.: 193,2017
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law Article 30, the Town
of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. (Squad) have entered into an
Agreement for general emergency ambulance services within the Town, which Agreement sets
forth a number of terms and conditions, including a condition that the Squad 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 Squad to acquire a loan or mortgage
without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Squad has advised the Town Board that it wishes to trade-in one of its
older ambulances and purchase a new 2017 Chevy K-3500 Ambulance at a purchase price not to
exceed $169,500, and
WHEREAS, the trade-in value of the ambulance being replaced will be $10,000, bringing
the new ambulance's purchase price down to $159,500, and
WHEREAS, the Ambulance will be owned and used by the Squad to provide general
emergency ambulance services to the Town and maintained at the Squad's building located at 86
Luzerne Road in the Town of Queensbury, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Squad plans on paying for the proposed, new Ambulance by using:
1. $25,000 from donations to the Squad;
2. $44,500 from its current budget; and
3. $90,000 maximum amount of tax-exempt financing having a five to seven year term
with the Adirondack Trust Company; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the Squad's
proposed purchase, as Town Board approval of such proposed purchase is required by the Squad's
Agreement with the Town, and such proposed tax-exempt financing requires a public hearing under
the Internal Revenue Code,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning
West Glens Falls Emergency Squad Inc.'s proposed Ambulance purchase delineated in the
preambles of this Resolution and the financing of such proposed purchase using tax-exempt
financing, on Monday, August 7th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
WARRANT OF JULY 5TH,2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 194,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of June 29th, 2017 and a payment date of July 5th, 2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of June 29th, 2017 and a payment date of July 5th, 2017 totaling $696,489.38, 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 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION REAFFFIRMING SUPPORT OF
GRANT FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH NEW YORK STATE AGREEMENT#C303899
REGARDING ROAD SALT ALTERNATIVES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PILOT
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 195,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the environmental health and overall quality of life in the Lake George
Watershed area is critical to the social and economic well being for the Town of Queensbury,
Warren County and the region in general, and the Town of Queensbury has been an active
participant in developing the critically important water quality management plan, and
WHEREAS, the adopted document, entitled, "Lake George — Plan for the Future"
identifies numerous recommendations and actions as being critical to pursuing the objectives of
preserving, protecting and enhancing the water quality throughout the Basin, including
examining alternatives to the current practices of using road salts to achieve winter road
maintenance and identifying best management practices to minimize the application rates of salt
and sand to roads throughout the Lake George Watershed, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 537,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of the Road Salt Alternatives and Best Management Pilot Project Fund Application for
State Assistance Payments in response to New York State's solicitation of Financial Assistance
Grant, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State awarded to the Town of Queensbury
$149,835 in grant funds for implementation of the Road Salt Alternatives and Best Management
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Pilot Project Fund Program and by Resolution No.: 260,2012, the Town Board accepted such
$149,835 in grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reaffirm its support of such Grant and NYS
Agreement 4C303899 and designate David Wick, Executive Director of the Lake George Park
Commission as the person who will work with the Town of Queensbury to administer such Grant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reaffirms its support of$149,835 in
grant funding received in connection with New York State Agreement 4C303899 regarding Road
Salt Alternatives and Best Management Pilot Project Fund Application for State Assistance
Payments Program in the interest of advancing the important work of protecting the preservation of
water quality of Lake George, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further designates David Wick, Executive Director of
the Lake George Park Commission as the person who will work with the Town of Queensbury to
administer this Grant, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION/RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING
MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30,2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 196, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program
(MS4), which regulations help to protect and improve the quality of public water bodies in more
densely populated areas of the State, specifically focusing on stormwater runoff, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 191,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Agreement between the Town and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District(District)
whereby the District assumed the role of Queensbury's Stormwater Management Officer, becoming
the primary contract for the Town on matters related to the MS4 Program, and by Resolution
234,2014, authorized the extension/renewal of such Agreement for three additional years, and
WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement recently ended and by letter proposal dated June
27,2017, the District has proposed to extend such Agreement through June 30,2018 for an amount
of$12,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept such letter proposal and enter into an
Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the June 27,2017 MS4
Stormwater Management Services letter proposal from the Warren County Soil & Water
Conservation District (District) and the coinciding Agreement for the renewal/extension of MS4
Stormwater Management Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement and any other documentation needed to
effectuate such letter proposal, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services for an amount of $12,000 for such one year
term (as more specifically set forth above and in the Proposal) shall be paid for from Drainage
Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-8540-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the 2017 Town Budget by transferring $12,000 from unappropriated, undesignated Fund
Balance to Drainage Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-8540-4400, make any adjustments,
budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Planning and Zoning, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO CLENDON BROOK
ROAD AND CLENDON BROOK CULVERT
RESOLUTION NO.: 197,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, on July 1", 2017, a major storm caused a failure of the Clendon Brook
Culvert in the Town of Queensbury with water flows exceeding the capacity of the Clendon Brook
Culvert causing the washout and destruction of a portion of the overlying Clendon Brook Road
approximately 1,000' west of the Clendon Brook and West Mountain Road intersection, and
WHEREAS, Town Supervisor John F. Strough, Deputy Highway Superintendent David
Duell, Jim Lieberum and Bob Bombard of the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation
District, and Chazen Engineering's Engineer Sean Doty have been on-site to inspect the damage,
and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and City of
Glens Falls Engineer have been contacted to advise them of the emergency situation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Fire Marshal and Public Safety Officer Michael Palmer has
advised that he will contact all five (5) Town Fire Departments and three (3) Town Emergency
Medical Squads to inform them of the emergency situation in order to arrange for the possible
rerouting of fire and emergency personnel when responding to any fire and/or emergency calls in
that area, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Executive Law Article 2-13, the Town
Supervisor may declare a local state of emergency in response to a threat to public safety, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has therefore made such declaration, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Town make certain repairs to the Clendon Brook
Culvert and Clendon Brook Road on an emergency basis for public safety and public access
reasons as time will not allow for the receipt of bids to complete repairs, and
WHEREAS, the Deputy Highway Superintendent and Town Supervisor will maintain
communications with proper authorities to determine the proper course of action in getting the
emergency repairs done as soon as possible, and
WHEREAS, if Town resources are insufficient to make such needed repairs, the Town
will seek emergency repairs with other construction firms, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such repair services constitute an
emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town's residents and such repairs should be done
as soon as possible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Executive Law Article 2-13, the Town
Supervisor has declared a local state of emergency and therefore, due to such declaration and the
emergency nature of the above-described needed repairs, the Queensbury Town Board hereby
waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Policy and authorizes, directs and ratifies the Town Supervisor and/or Town Highway
Superintendent to arrange for the emergency repairs to Clendon Brook Road and Culvert as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution as such emergency repairs are needed to best serve
the Town's residents and should be made as soon as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Deputy
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
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ABSENT : None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
JOHN SALVADOR-Spoke to the Board asking if there is a report on the status of the Carey Road
Sewer District. Spoke to the Board regarding the presentation made by the Lake Storage Ship
Group of Cleverdale that was made at the Lake George Park Commissions Monthly Meeting in
North Queensbury. Spoke to the Board regarding Marinas on Glen Lake.
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD-Spoke to the Board regarding an article in the
Post Star where the Town of Queensbury helped the City of Glens Falls clean up on City property,
noting he does not think the Town should be helping the City. Spoke to the Board regarding the
Fireworks. Thinks it is time to stop them.
RACHEL SEEBER, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding her attendance at the
Queensbury Round Table discussion regarding the occupancy tax. Questioned if this will be on for
discussion for the Workshop on July 26, 2017. Spoke to the Board regarding posting the Audits on
the website. Asked Supervisor Strough about a letter from July that he was going to email noting
she has not received the letter.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER, (WARD I)
• Received a request regarding No Parking on Cleverdale by the Church on Sundays; would
like to discuss this in a Workshop.
• Received a request to move the buoys out in Sandy Bay to the tip of Rockhurst; would like
to discuss this in a Workshop.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)
• Received a letter from constituent from 30 Patton Drive regarding the Town pickup of
leaves and brush, requesting that residents be able to dispose of their yard waste for free at
the Town Landfill.
• Received letter from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding
the Wilkie and Butler Dams.
COUNCILMAN IRISH(WARD III)
Nothing to Report
COUNCILMAN BREWER(WARD IV)
• Spoke to the Board regarding a Town Map noting that there are no maps available. Asked if
the Town could put together a map of Town streets for constituents.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Spoke to the Board regarding Cost Control Associates.
• Read Supervisors Report to the Board and Community on projects and activities within the
Town.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 198,2017
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 3rd day of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN A. O'BRIEN DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I