2018-02-26 MTG#8 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-26-2018, MTG 48 704
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 8
FEBRUARY 26, 2018 RES# 101-110
7:04 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
PRESS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
PRESENTATION- STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS- PROPOSED
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD SERVICES PROJECT
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MINUTES)
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Spoke regarding the following Resolutions:
• Resolution 2.1 Authorizing Engagement of Labella Associates, D.P.C. for
Professional Engineering Services Related to Design and Implementation of
Utility Infrastructure (HVAC) Improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and
Activities Center.
• Resolution 2.2 Authorizing Award of Bid for State Police Barracks Flooring and
Removal and Replacement Project.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES,
D.P.C. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE (HVAC)
IMPROVEMENTS AT
QUEENSBURY TOWN HALL AND ACTIVITIES CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 101, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 483,2013, the Queensbury Town Board established the Town
Office Complex Improvements Capital Project Fund 4203 for funding of certain improvements at the
Town's Office Building Complex(Project), and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 304,2017, the Town Board authorized and directed the Town
Budget Officer to transfer $1,250,000 from the Town's Undesignated General Fund Balance to Capital
Project Fund 4203 for future Town Office Building Complex renovations, repairs and projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Purchasing Agent and/or Facilities Manager requested proposals for
professional Engineering Services (Services) related to the design and implementation of utility
infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities Center
(Project), and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Facilities Manager have received and reviewed the one
and only received proposal submitted by LaBella Associates, D.P.C. and have recommended that the
Town Board authorize engagement of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for such Services in the amount of
$50,000 as delineated in LaBella Associates' February 14, 2018 proposal presented at this meeting,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for professional Engineering Services (Services) related to the design and
implementation of utility infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the
Queensbury Activities Center (Project) for the amount of $50,000 as set forth in LaBella Associates'
February 14, 2018 proposal as presented at this meeting to be paid for from Capital Construction
Account No.: 203-1620-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the proposal, any needed agreement between the Town and LaBella Associates, D.P.C., and/or
documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget
Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
STATE POLICE BARRACKS FLOORING
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 102, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
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
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 interior flooring
removal and replacement portion of such Project, consistent with specifications prepared by the Town's
Facilities Manager and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on February 15th, 2018, 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 flooring project to the only and therefore lowest responsible
bidder, Four Star Flooring, for an amount not to exceed $29,896,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the interior flooring
removal and replacement project at the State Police Barracks located on Aviation Road, to the only, and
therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Four Star Flooring, for an amount not to exceed $29,896, to be
paid for from Capital Construction Account No.: 155-8989-2899, and
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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 Four
Star Flooring 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 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADDING "NATURE'S WAY" TO LIST OF
TOWN PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS AND ROAD NAMES
RESOLUTION NO.: 103, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 434.95, the Queensbury Town Board adopted a list of names for
private driveways and roads in the Town in connection with the 911 addressing system, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to add "Nature's Way," a private roadway/driveway located
off of Inglee Mountain Road, to the Town's list of private driveways and road names,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adds "Nature's Way" to the Town of
Queensbury's list of private driveways and roads, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town Highway
Department and Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to take any actions necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 104, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and justified
and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the Town Budget
Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2018 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Rev 050-6410-4412 Occ Tax Contracts
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60,000
004-5142-1010 Salaries 004-5142-4641 Ice Melting Agents 5,000
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
FEBRUARY 27TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 105,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant with a
run date of February 22"d,2018 and a payment date of February 27th,2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of February
22"d 2018 and a payment date of February 27th,2018 totaling $457,707.46, 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 26th day of February,2018,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2017 BUDGET
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RESOLUTION NO.: 106, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and justified
and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the Town Budget
Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2017 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
GF Sewage
032-9060-8060 Health Ins 032-8130-4425 Treatment 12,738
GF Sewage
035-8120-4300 Electricity 035-8130-4425 Treatment 528
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF
HALFWAY BROOK TRAIL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #223
RESOLUTION NO.: 107, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project that will
provide for final design and construction of the Halfway Brook Trail from Aviation Road to Peggy
Ann Road, and
WHEREAS, this project will be reimbursed by a $100,000 New York State and Municipal
Facilities Program (SAM) grant through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY),
and
WHEREAS, establishment of this Capital Project account is a necessary financial
documentation step toward securing the SAM grant funding through DASNY, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the total
estimated amount of$100,000 from Capital Reserve No. 64 toward this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to authorize a temporary loan from Capital Reserve
Fund No. 64 up to $100,000 until such time as such $100,000 in grant funds are received from the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), 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 Halfway Brook Trail Capital Project Fund 4223 in the amount of$200,000 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
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BE IT FURTHER,
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$100,000 to transfer to Halfway
Brook Trail Capital Project Fund 4223, 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. —223-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $100,000;
• Revenue Acct. No. — 223-0000-53897 (Culture and Recreation Capital Projects)
$100,000;
• Expense Acct. No. —223-7110-2899 (Capital Construction) $200,000; and
• Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $100,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board also further authorizes a temporary loan from the Capital
Reserve Fund 464 up to $100,000 until such time as grant funds are received, 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 such services, 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, Purchasing
Agent, Senior Planner and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all
terms of this Resolution, and
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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 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF JOHN CLENDON ROAD IN
JOHN CLENDON HIDDEN ESTATES SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO.: 108, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, John Clendon Hidden Estates, LLC (Developer) has offered a deed to the Town of
Queensbury to dedicate John Clendon Road in the John Clendon Hidden Estates Subdivision to the Town
of Queensbury as more particularly described in a survey map prepared by VanDusen & Steves, Land
Surveyors, dated January 03, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has inspected the road and recommended its
acceptance contingent upon the Developer: 1) completing the top soil and hydroseed by April 30th
2018; and 2) entering into an Escrow Account with the Town in the amount of$25,000 to ensure the
Developer's completion of the top coat of the black-top within two (2) years of the date of acceptance
or by February 26th, 2020; and if applicable, all drainage easements being in place, and
WHEREAS, the Developer has informed the Town that he has no objection to providing the Town
with a $25,000 cash escrow and entering into an Escrow Agreement to ensure placement of the top coat
on the road consistent with the Town Highway Superintendent's requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has indicated that an inspection has been made of
the water mains and appurtenances installed in the John Clendon Hidden Estates Subdivision and the
installation has been made in accordance with the requirements of the Town Water/Wastewater
Department, with the Developer to be responsible for the installation's repair and maintenance for one
year from the date of Town Board approval of the road dedication or through February 26th, 2020, and
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WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance has confirmed that
he has inspected John Clendon Road and it was found to be in general compliance with the requirements
of his office,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and approves the dedication of
John Clendon Road in the John Clendon Hidden Estates Subdivision contingent upon:
1. The Town Highway Superintendent confirming that street and/or stop signs have been
installed;
2. The Developer completing the top soil and hydroseed by April 30th, 2018;
3. The Developer providing the Town with a $25,000 cash escrow and entering into an
Escrow Agreement to ensure placement of the top coat on the road consistent with the
Town Highway Superintendent's requirements; and
4. All documentation related to such dedication being in form acceptable to Town Counsel;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any and
all documents necessary to complete the transaction including all real property forms and the Escrow
Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Developer to record the deed
in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which time the deed shall be properly filed and maintained in
the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to add the
roads to the official inventory of Town Highways as follows:
Name: John Clendon Road Road Number: 286 (extension)
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Description: Beginning at the existing John Clendon Road and continuingin n an
easterly direction a distance of 1,485±' and .0 hundredths of a mile and ending at a
cul-de-sac.
Feet: 1,485±' and .0 hundredths of a mile
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
ABSENT: None
NOES: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF CLOUD
BASED SERVICE -MICROSOFT AZURE
RESOLUTION NO.: 109, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 318,2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a 24 month
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for
the continued provision of professional information technology services and waived its requirement
under the Town's Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes and authorized information technology
equipment services through Stored Tech, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 304,2016, the Town Board authorized a five (5) year extension
of the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury Stored Tech for the continued provision of
professional information technology services, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 190,2017, the Town Board authorized and directed the
establishment of the Information Technology Conversion to Azure Capital Project Fund 4217 in the
amount of$10,000 to establish funding for:
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
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authentication, files and access to Town data, in order to meet compliance requirements and help
standardize system access; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to replace its computer infrastructure to
centralize authentication, files and access to the Town's data to meet compliance requirements and
help standardize system access, including the move to a cloud based service alternative being the
Microsoft Azure hosted cloud, and
WHEREAS, Stored Tech has submitted a proposal dated February 18, 2018 for such work in
the amount of-
$78,504.07
£ $78,504.07 for the hardware and software total in accordance with New York State
Contract Pricing;
• $5,907.34 for other maintenance and software licensing;
• $11,396.18 for other necessary hardware;
• $54,632.16 for the Microsoft Azure annual total in accordance with New York State
Contract Pricing; and
• $35,000 estimated for completion of all professional services as defined in the scope of
work and project plan;
for a total of$185,439.75, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Stored Tech in accordance with their February
18, 2018 proposal as such professional services are consistent with Stored Tech's existing provision of
information technology services and has the skill, expertise and an established familiarity and comfort
level with the Town's building infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer has requested that the Town Board also authorize her to
approve and sign certain Change Orders up to $10,000 contingency for Change Orders that she deems
necessary or appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the total
estimated amount of$195,439.75 from Capital Reserve No. 64 to Capital Project Fund 4217 toward the
specific infrastructure upgrades and equipment, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board
is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve 464 subject to permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the specific Computer
Infrastructure Replacement including implementation of the Microsoft Azure Cloud Offering capital
project and expenditures from Information Technology Conversion to Azure Capital Project Fund 4217,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of
Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for professional services in accordance with Stored
Tech's February 18, 2018 Infrastructure Replacement Proposal and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign such Proposal and/or any needed Agreement and/or documentation to effectuate the
Town's engagement of such services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to approve and
sign Change Orders pertaining to the Contract up to $10,000 contingency that she deems necessary or
appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate a transfer from Capital Reserve No.: 64 in the
amount of $195,439.75 to fund such Project and hereby increases appropriations and revenues as
necessary:
• Revenue Acct No. —217-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $195,439.75;
• Expense Acct No. —217-1680-2033 (Computer Consultant) $35,000;
• Expense Acct. No. —217-1680-4400 (Misc. Contractual) $160,439.75;
• Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $195,439.75; and
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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 Reserve Account was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, 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 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE- NONE
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
SUSAN SHEEHAN, PRESIDENT CSEA UNIT 9007- Spoke regarding the Workplace
Violence Prevention Program.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD-
Spoke regarding Ms. Sheehan's comments.
• Spoke regarding the bidding process. Questioned why the Town doesn't utilize the New
York State Contract Reporter?
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)- On Wednesday, March 14th from noon until
4pm is the thirtieth annual Job Discovery. It's the regions premier career fair that will be held at
the SUNY Adirondack Gym.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)- Attended the Association of Town's Conference last
week. It was very informative.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)-
• The Open Door is having a fundraiser dinner on both March 7th and 8th. It will be held at
Six Flags. As most people are probably aware, there are more funds needed to complete
the Code Blue Shelter. For more information see their Facebook page.
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• There is a series of films called "In the Public Interest"that's been going on for a
couple of years now. The first film of this season is March 7th at 6:30pm. The film
series is a collaboration between the Tri County New York Transition Grass Roots
Group and the Crandall Library. The theme of the four (4) films for this season is
citizen empowerment. The film is called "Overburden".
• The charger has been installed at the Water Department. So that means that all four (4)
of the tasks that we needed to complete prior to applying for a $50,000 grant from
NYSERDA is all complete and the paperwork is going forward. It looks pretty probable
that we're getting the grant.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- Nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• Presented the Aviation Road traffic signal update. The current signal in front of the
church, in front of the school is all brand new, etc.
• The School has accelerated its plan for the new intersection at Cottage Hill Road.
Looking at either this summer or fall to begin that work.
• Presented Supervisor's Report to Board and Community.
• Thanked Joel Barlow, Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meetings.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 110, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I