2018-04-16 MTG #16 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 783
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#16
APRIL 16TH, 2018 RES#150-168
7:00 P.M. B.H. 8-11
NO AUDIO TO MEETING
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
LARRY PALTROWITZ, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
Chris Harrington, Water Superintendent & Director of Wastewater
Steve Lovering, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
i.o RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 150, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 16th of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING— Sewage Disposal Variance Application of John Ellis
Publication Date: April 6, 2018
TOM CENTER, P.E., Agent for the applicant reviewed proposal with the Town Board.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH opened public hearing for public comment?
No one spoke
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCES FOR JOHN ELLIS
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RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 08,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, John Ellis (Applicant) applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding tank, as the
Applicant wishes to replace his wastewater system by installing a holding tank system consisting of
two (2)holding tanks each with a capacity of 1,500 gallons, thus meeting the required total capacity
of 3,000 gallons, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to allow
placement of such holding tanks as follows:
1. 6' from the building in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. 13' from the existing well in lieu of the required 50' setback; and
3. 45' from the well on the west side in lieu of the required 50' setback;
on property located at 56 Sunnyside North in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, April 16th, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that:
1. due to the nature of the variances, it is felt that the variances would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining
properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan
or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of John Ellis
for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow installation of a holding tank system
consisting of two (2) holding tanks each with a capacity of 1,500 gallons, thus meeting the required
total capacity of 3,000 gallons, with placement of such holding tanks to be located:
1. 6' from the building in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. 13' from the existing well in lieu of the required 50' setback; and
3. 45' from the well on the west side in lieu of the required 50' setback;
on property located at 56 Sunnyside North in the Town of Queensbury, bearing Tax Map No.:
279.17-2-35.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING—Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Lee and Chris Kruger
Publication Date: April 6,2018
DENNIS MacELROY, P.E., Agent for the applicant reviewed proposal with the Town Board.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH opened public hearing for public comment?
No one spoke
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEE AND CHRIS KRUGER'S APPLICATION
FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 09,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, Lee and Chris Kruger (Applicants) filed an application for variances from
provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a
replacement wastewater treatment system as follows:
1. Absorption field to be 83' from the lake instead of the required 100' setback;
2. Absorption field to be 95' from the neighboring well line instead of the required
100' setback;
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3. Absorption field to be 7' from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
and
4. Wastewater tank to be 8' from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
5. Wastewater tank to be 4' from the dwelling instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 6 Morton Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, April 16th, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
3. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
4. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and is the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Lee and
Chris Kruger for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement wastewater
treatment system as follows:
1. Absorption field to be 83' from the lake instead of the required 100' setback;
2. Absorption field to be 95' from the neighboring well line instead of the required
100' setback;
3. Absorption field to be 7' from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
and
4. Wastewater tank to be 8' from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
5. Wastewater tank to be 4' from the dwelling instead of the required 10' setback;
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on property located at 6 Morton Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.:
239.12-2-82, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack
Park Agency during such period.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING—Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Tom and Terri Kubricky
Publication Date: April 6,2018
LAURA CORMACK, Property Manager for the applicants reviewed proposal with the Town
Board.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH opened public hearing for public comment?
VINCE O'NEILL, 85 Pilot Knob Road noted that he is the westerly property owner to the
applicant and questioned which survey the property owner was referring to because he also had a
survey done by Van Dusen and Steves Land Surveyors.
MS. CORMACK noted that the application refers to a survey done by Van Dusen and Steves for
the application.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER questioned the applicant on the removal of property pins.
MR. KUBRICKY noted that he had the property surveyed and staked and that he would share
that with any of the concerned adjacent property owners.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER questioned the date of the revised plans.
TOWN CLERK CAROLINE BARBER noted from the application the plans revision date of
March 27, 2018.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCES FOR TOM AND TERRI KUBRICKY
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RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 10,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Tom and Terri Kubricky (Applicants) applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding
tank, as the Applicants wish to replace their wastewater system by installing a holding tank system
consisting of three(3)holding tanks each with a capacity of 1,000 gallons, thus meeting the required
total capacity of 3,000 gallons, and
WHEREAS, the Applicants also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to allow
placement of such holding tanks as follows:
4. T10" from holding tank 41 to the westerly side property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback;
5. 5'3" from holding tank 41 to the structure on the westerly side in lieu of the required 10'
setback; and
6. 8'5" from holding tank 42 to the westerly side property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback; and
7. 4'10" from holding tank 43 to the easterly side property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback;
on property located at 89 Pilot Knob Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, April 16th, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that:
5. due to the nature of the variances, it is felt that the variances would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining
properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan
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or policy; and
6. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Tom and
Terri Kubricky for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow installation of a holding
tank system consisting of three (3)holding tanks each with a capacity of 1,000 gallons, thus meeting
the required total capacity of 3,000 gallons,with placement of such holding tanks to be located:
1. 7'10" from holding tank 41 to the westerly side property line in lieu of the required
10' setback;
2. 5'3" from holding tank 41 to the structure on the westerly side in lieu of the required
10' setback; and
3. 8'5" from holding tank 42 to the westerly side property line in lieu of the required
10' setback; and
4. 4'10" from holding tank 43 to the easterly side property line in lieu of the required
10' setback;
on property located at 89 Pilot Knob Road in the Town of Queensbury, bearing Tax Map No.:
227.18-1-15, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack
Park Agency during such period.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES Mrs. Atherden
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 11,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY(LIMIT-3 MINUTES)
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD referred to the following resolutions: 3.18, `Resolution Authorizing
Adoption of Amended Town of Queensbury Workplace Violence Prevention Program'; 3.2,
`Resolution Authorizing Engagement of Environmental Capital LLC to Provide Financial Advisory
Services'; 3.5, `Resolution Authorizing Contract with Saratoga Musical Union'; 3.6, `Resolution
Authorizing Contract with All About Pickleball'; 3.7, `Resolution Authorizing Contract with Under
the Woods Foundation' and 3.14, ` Resolution Authorizing Advertisement of Bids for Light Pole
Improvements'.
RON BALL questioned why resolution `3.16, Resolution Authorizing Sale of Obsolete, Surplus
Backhoe to Ronald Ball' was pulled.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER noted that it was pulled due to the change in your offer. (New offer
made a part of this record, on file in the Town Clerk's Office)
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF
STREET LIGHT AT 28 BOULEVARD, QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 151,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to arrange for placement of a street light
on National Grid Pole 450 at 28 Boulevard in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, such light would be located within the boundaries of the South Queensbury
Lighting District,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves installation of a 150 watt
high pressure sodium lamp on National Grid Pole 450 at 28 Boulevard in the Town of Queensbury
with payment for the lighting to be billed to the South Queensbury Lighting District and billed to
the appropriate account as determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's
Office to make all necessary installation arrangements with National Grid and take any other action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CAPITAL LLC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 152,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has previously engaged the services of
Environmental Capital LLC to provide financial advisory services in conjunction with any bond
issue as well as continuing disclosure submission and general financial advisory services as
requested and directed by the Town, and
WHEREAS, Environmental Capital LLC has offered to render these services at an hourly
rate scale depending on the staff requirements of $175 - $250 per hour, plus documented out-of-
pocket expenses, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer recommends the engagement of Environmental
Capital LLC,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of
Environmental Capital LLC to provide the financial advisory services delineated in the preambles
of this Resolution and as set forth in their March 30th engagement letter presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions necessary to provide for payment of such services
from the appropriate Town account(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the engagement letter in substantially the form presented at this meeting and the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF MICHAEL BRUNELLE
FROM LABORER IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 153,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Cemetery Superintendent has advised the Town
Board that there is an open Laborer position in the Cemetery Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Cemetery
Superintendent posted for the vacant Laborer position, and
WHEREAS, Michael Brunelle has applied for a transfer from his current Laborer position in
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the Town's Highway Department to the vacant Laborer position in the Cemetery Department, and
Mr. Brunelle meets the requirements for the position and is the most qualified applicant from the
Town who applied for a transfer, and as such, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town
Board authorization to transfer Mr. Brunelle accordingly,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of Michael
Brunelle from his current Laborer position in the Highway Department to the vacant Laborer
position in the Cemetery Department effective on or about April 17th, 2018 at the rate of pay
specified in the Town's CSEA Union Agreement for the position, subject to a ninety (90) day
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,
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 16th day of April, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC &
POLICY RESOURCES, INC. TO COMPLETE
AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY
RESOLUTION NO.: 154, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 163,2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant Community Planning
funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal (NYS OCR) to do an
Affordable Housing Strategy , and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 163, 2017 the Town Board pledges a required five
percent (5%) local cash share of the total project cost, and
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WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the NYS OCR awarded a forty-
seven thousand five hundred dollar ($47,500) grant to the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 61, 2018 the Town Board authorized execution of the
grant agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the New York State Housing Trust Fund
Corporation, represented by the NYS OCR, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 61, 2018 the Town Board committed the five percent
(5%) match of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), and set appropriations and estimated
revenues in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in CDBG Grant Fund 416, and
WHEREAS, said grant agreement was executed by both the Town and New York State
Housing Trust Fund Corporation with an effective date of December 13, 2017 through February
12, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Community Development Department issued a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for this project on February 6, 2018, and
WHEREAS, five (5) responses to the RFP were received by the Town and reviewed by a
four (4) member committee, and
WHEREAS, the committee interviewed two consultant teams on March 29, 2018 and has
recommended the project be awarded to Economic & Policy Resources, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract for services has been reviewed by the Senior Planner
and Town Counsel, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage the services of Economic & Policy
Resources, Inc. (EPR) to complete an Affordable Housing Strategy as delineated in the EPR
proposal dated March 2, 2018, and presented at this meeting, for an amount not to exceed forty
seven thousand five hundred dollars ($47,500),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs
engagement of Economic & Policy Resources, Inc. (EPR) to complete the Affordable Housing
Strategy as delineated in the EPR proposal dated March 2, 2018, and presented at this meeting,
for an amount not to exceed forty seven thousand five hundred dollars ($47,500), and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that such services shall be paid from Account No.: 016-8668-4705-2017
Grant Expense, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any necessary documentation and the Town Supervisor, Senior Planner and Budget Officer to
take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden,Mr.Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
SARATOGA MUSICAL UNION
RESOLUTION NO.: 155,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, 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 Saratoga Musical Union, working with the Glens Falls City Band, provides
for weekly concerts to take place in the Glens Falls City Park during the months of July and August,
thereby helping to promote the cultural development of the community, attracting many persons to
the Queensbury area and providing an economic boon to the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Saratoga Musical Union in
the amount of$6,230 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly
enter into an agreement with the Saratoga Musical Union for the year 2018 for the promotion of
performances and events to Town residents, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and the Saratoga Musical Union 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 $6,230 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 the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as necessary as
follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $6,230,
• Expense Acct.No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax$6,230,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon confirmation by the Town
that unallocated occupancy tax funds are available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
ALL ABOUT PICKLEBALL
RESOLUTION NO.: 156,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, 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
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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, All About Pickleball, a 501(c)(3) organization, is organizing a "P-B
Summerfest 2018: Pickleball Family Fun Festival" at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls and on
the Town of Queensbury's Pickleball Courts at Jenkinsville Park in June of 2018, thereby helping to
promote recreational opportunities in the community, attracting many persons to the Queensbury
area and providing an economic boon to the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to All About Pickleball in the
amount of$1,200 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter
into an agreement with All About Pickleball for the year 2018 for the promotion of recreational
activities and events to Town 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 All About Pickleball 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 $1,200 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 the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as necessary as
follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $1,200,
• Expense Acct.No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax$1,200,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon confirmation by the Town
that unallocated occupancy tax funds are available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
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AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
UNDER THE WOODS FOUNDATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 157,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, 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 Under the Woods Foundation is organizing the "Churney Gurney Festival"
at Gurney Lane Park in the Town of Queensbury that hosts a mountain bike race and trail running
race, thereby helping to promote recreational opportunities in the community, attracting many
persons to the Queensbury area and providing an economic boon to the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Under the Woods
Foundation in the amount of $3,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County
and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Under the Woods Foundation for the year 2018 for
the promotion of recreational activities and events to Town 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 Under the Woods Foundation 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 $3,000 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,
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RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as necessary as
follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $3,000,
• Expense Acct.No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax$3,000,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon confirmation by the Town
that unallocated occupancy tax funds are available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $1,750 DONATION
FROM NORTHERN UNITED SOCCER CLUB TO LINE SOCCER FIELDS
AT RIDGE-JENKINSVILLE PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 158,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Northern United Soccer Club has offered to donate $1,750 to the Town of
Queensbury Parks and Recreation Department towards the costs to line the soccer fields at the
Ridge-Jenkinsville 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$1,750 from the Northern United Soccer Club to the Town Parks and Recreation Department to
be used towards the costs to line the soccer fields at the Ridge-Jenkinsville Park, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
deposit the donation and increase the Recreation Programs Expense Account No.: 001-7110-4824
by $1,750 and the Gifts and Donations Revenue Account No.: 001-0000-52705 by $1,750, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 Northern United Soccer Club with a
letter from the Town thanking the Club for its generosity.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $3,000 DONATION
FROM NORTHERN UNITED SOCCER CLUB TOWARD PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING AT RIDGE-JENKINSVILLE PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 159,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Northern United Soccer Club runs a spring and summer soccer program for
community youth, and
WHEREAS, on-field storage space is essential to effectively running this program, and
WHEREAS, the current equipment storage building at the Ridge-Jenkinsville Park is in
disrepair after nearly 30 years of use, and
WHEREAS, the Northern United Soccer Club has offered to donate $3,000 to the Town of
Queensbury Parks and Recreation Department towards the cost of replacing the current equipment
storage building that is in disrepair and currently unsafe for use, 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,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and accepts the donation
of$3,000 from the Northern United Soccer Club to the Town Parks and Recreation Department to
be used towards the cost of purchasing a new equipment storage building at the Ridge-Jenkinsville
Park, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
deposit the donation and increase the Miscellaneous Contractual Expense Account No.: 001-7110-
4400 by $3,000 and the Gifts and Donations Revenue Account No.: 001-0000-52705 by $3,000,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 Northern United Soccer Club with a
letter from the Town thanking the Club for its generosity.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $10,000 DONATION
FROM BEVERLY MAINE TOWARD PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF PAVILION AT HOVEY POND PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 160,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, Beverly Maine has offered to donate $10,000 to the Town of Queensbury
Parks and Recreation Department toward the purchase and installation of a pavilion at Hovey Pond
Park, and
WHEREAS, Charlie Maine, a former Recreation Commission Member, recently passed
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away after serving on the Commission for 18 years, and
WHEREAS, Charlie Maine's expertise with soil science was instrumental in developing
certain elements of the current Hovey Pond Park, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is honored by Beverly Maine's 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$10,000 from Beverly Maine to the Town Parks and Recreation Department to be used toward
the purchase and installation of a pavilion at Hovey Pond Park, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the contributions made by Charlie Maine to Hovey Pond Park be
recognized and that the Hovey Pond Pavilion shall be named in his honor, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
deposit the donation and increase the Capital Construction Expense Account No.: 146-7110-2899
by $10,000 and the Revenue Account No.: 146-0000-52705 by $10,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 Beverly Maine with a letter from the Town
thanking her for her generosity.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS, INCREASES IN PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND
WITHDRAWALS FROM CAPITAL RESERVE NOS. 61 AND 64
RESOLUTION NO.: 161,2018
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established Capital Reserve Funds
known as the Recreation Reserve No. 61 (Reserve No. 61) and Capital Reserve No. 64 (Reserve
No. 64) for future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, by Memoranda to the Town Board dated March 8th and April 11th, 2018, the
Town's Recreation Commission requested funding approval for proposed specific capital
improvements and certain maintenance projects at several of the Town Parks (Projects), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such Projects and the withdrawal and
expenditure of moneys from Reserve Nos. 61 and 64 in the total estimated amount of$502,500 as
follows:
Park Location Capital Project Cost Est.
Pro'ect No. Funding Source
Gurney Lane Rec Area 157 $146,000 Reserve No. 64
138 $14,000-Transfer From Cap.Project
No. 190
Jenkinsville Park $270,000 $2,500—Transfer From Cap.Proj.
No. 169
$15,000—Reserve No. 61
$238,500—Reserve No. 64
Hovey Pond Park 146 $ 98,000 Reserve No. 64
Hudson River Park 107 $ 5,000 Reserve No. 61
TOTAL PROJECT $519,000
ESTIMATES
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 Nos 61 and 64 subject to
permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and
expenditure for the specific capital improvements and certain maintenance projects (Projects) as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution are expenditures for specific capital projects and
certain maintenance projects for which the Reserve Accounts were established and therefore
authorizes and expenditures in the total estimated amount of$502,500 ($20,000 from Reserve No.
61 and$482,500 from Reserve No. 64), as follows:
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Park Location Capital Project Cost Est.
Project No. Funding Source
Gurney Lane Rec Area 157 $146,000 Reserve No. 64
138 $14,000-Transfer From Cap.Project
No. 190
Jenkinsville Park $270,000 $2,500—Transfer From Cap.Proj.
No. 169
$15,000—Reserve No. 61
$238,500—Reserve No. 64
Hovey Pond Park 146 $ 98,000 Reserve No. 64
Hudson River Park 107 $ 5,000 Reserve No. 61
TOTAL PROJECT $519,000
ESTIMATES
as set forth in the March 8th and April 11th, 2018 Memoranda presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that to provide additional Project funding, transfers in the amount of$16,500
from current Capital Projects,with unused account balances, shall be added as follows:
1. $14,000 transfer from Capital Project Account No. 190; and
2. $2,500 transfer from Capital Project Account No. 169, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes:
1. a transfer from Reserve No.: 61 in the amount of$20,000;
2. a transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the amount of$482,500; and
3. a transfer from Capital Project Accounts Nos. 190 and 169 in the total amount of
$16,500 as specified above;
to fund such Projects, such respective fund amounts to be placed into the respective Park
Improvement Project Funds, reopening them as may be necessary, and the Town Board further
directs that in the event there are funds remaining in such Funds after completion of the Project(s) or
in the event that the Project(s) are not undertaken, the moneys in such Funds shall be returned to the
Reserve(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Board Officer
to increase appropriations and estimated revenues, amend the Budget and take all actions as may
be necessary to fund such Projects as authorized, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Parks & Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions 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 16th day of April, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
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.: 162, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director)has reported to the Queensbury Town Board that the following eight (8) properties in the
Town of Queensbury are in a state of serious neglect:
1. 121 West Mountain Road;
2. 12 Jerome Avenue;
3. 1 Main Street;
4. 43 Lambert Drive;
5. 3 Lynn Avenue;
6. 26 Belle Avenue;
7. 24 Pinello Lane; and
8. 229 Corinth Road;
and
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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
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 eight (8)
properties for a period of five (5) months, and
WHEREAS, by quote dated 3/14/2018, Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitted a quote for
such work in the amount of$485 total per month for the above-described parcels, with such work
proposed to commence on or about May 15th for a period of five (5) months for a total amount not
to exceed $2,425 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,
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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$485 total per month for the eight (8) properties described in the preambles
of this Resolution commencing on or about May 15th for a period of five (5) months for a total
amount not to exceed $2,425, 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,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and transfer $2,425 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 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SERVICES OF
NRG CURTAILMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PARTICIPATION IN
NYISO DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 163,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has participated in the New York Independent
System Operator (NYISO) Demand Response Program, a Program by which the Town's Water
Department is paid to be on standby in order to stabilize the electrical grid during times of stress,
and
WHEREAS, to date the Town has received revenues of over $90,000 by participation in
such Program and therefore the Town Board would like to resume its participation in such
Program, and
WHEREAS, the Town's agreement with its current vendor has ended and therefore the
Town's Water Superintendent requested and received proposals and has determined that NRG
Curtailment Solutions, Inc., has submitted the most successful proposal for such Program, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize the services of NRG
Curtailment Solutions, Inc. in accordance with its April 4, 2018 Proposal with enrollment forms
as presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the services of NRG
Curtailment Solutions, Inc. in accordance with its April 4, 2018 Proposal with enrollment forms
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such enrollment forms substantially in
the form presented at this meeting and any other needed agreement in form to be acceptable to the
Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Town Counsel as well as any other needed
documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Water Superintendent to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR LIGHT POLE IMPROVEMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO.: 164,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager wishes to advertise for bids for
the conversion of aged electrical components within certain decorative light poles located along the
Main Street and Route 9 outlet corridors to L.E.D. lighting, with specific materials and labor-related
aspects to be more clearly specified in bid specifications to be prepared by the Town's Facilities
Manager and/or Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bids to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements
and the requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids the light pole improvements described in the
preambles of this Resolution in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and the New
York State Contract Reporter, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present
the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 165,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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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 $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1410-4453 Records Restoration 2,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1460-4090 Training 1,200
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1330-4090 Training 1,400
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1410-4400 Misc Contractual 4,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1330-4140 Mileage Reimbursement 300
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1430-4132 Other Legal Fees 3,700
009-0000-0909 Fund Balance 009-8160-4110 Vehicle Repairs 9,500
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF APRIL 17TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 166, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of April 12th, 2018 and a payment date of April 17th, 2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of April 12th, 2018 and a payment date of April 17th, 2018 totaling $199,159.14, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment to the Warren County SPCA provided for in this Warrant
shall be contingent upon resolution of all outstanding contract issues to the satisfaction of the
Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Counsel, 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 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AMENDED TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 167, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has long recognized the value of its employees
by seeking to provide a safe working environment for each and every Town employee and
minimize the risk of workplace violence, and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2018, by Resolution No.: 144, 2018, the Town Board authorized
adoption of an amended Workplace Violence Prevention Program ("Program"), and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Labor has recommended further changes
to the Town's Program, and
WHEREAS, the results of those suggested changes have been incorporated into a further
amended proposed Program, and the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize such proposed
amended Program as presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the adoption of the
amended Town of Queensbury Workplace Violence Prevention Program including the
suggestions from the New York State Department of Labor substantially in the form presented at
this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to make arrangements for the
distribution of copies to all Town employees, including members of the Town's Unit of the Civil
Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward a certified copy of this Resolution along with the amended Workplace Violence
Prevention Program to the appropriate representatives of the New York State Department of
Labor, and the Town Supervisor, Town Safety Officer, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget
Officer to take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE—None
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
RON BALL spoke regarding drainage runoff issues on his property due to the cell tower located
near his property. (Mr. Ball submitted pictures, made a part of the record and on file in the Town
Clerk's Office)
JOHN SALVADOR read from letter that he submitted to the local Board of Health on July 17th
2017 referencing the Lake George Waterkeeper's report regarding Dunham's Bay Algae Analysis.
Requesting that the action plan protocol that the Supervisor's Office prepared be implemented in
order to remedy these offenses to the lake. Noted that the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal
District No. 1 Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for the 19th
PAUL DERBY, President of Glen Lake Association spoke regarding the proposed Transfer Law
and requested that the process be delayed until the seasonal residents can be present for the public
hearing, preferably July or August.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD agreed with delaying the process for the Transfer Law to allow for
seasonal residents to be present. Noted that he did submit a correspondence that should have been
noted by the Town Clerk under correspondence.
TOWN CLERK BARBER noted that Mr. Whitehead did submit a correspondence and it will be so
noted at the next Regular Town Board Meeting.
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6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER—WARD I
• The Town Board did a site visit to the pipe cleaning on Glenwood Avenue, an amazing process.
• Ice is finally melting on the lake.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN—WARD II
• Friday, April 20'h, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SUNY Adirondack will be hosting the North Country Climate
Reality Conference, $30.00 includes continental breakfast and lunch.
• Saturday, April 21" from noon to 4 p.m. there is the City Park March and Rally Against Gun
Violence
• Sunday, April 22"d noon to 4 p.m. City Park hosting Earth Day Celebration. There will be live
music, speakers, food trucks and children's activities, a fun day for all.
• Monday, April 23rd starting at noon, Albany hosting a big Climate Rally — Cuomo walk the talk.
Group meeting at noon at 70 Sheridan Avenue and walk to Capitol for rally.
COUNCILMAN FERONE -WARD III
• The annual spring waste pickup schedule is out and Ward III is scheduled for April 30th
through May 11th
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER(WARD IV)
• Congratulations to 10 Queensbury High School students who attended a two day series of
workshops for a Youth Climate Summit at Hudson Valley Community College's TEC-
SMART campus in Malta. During the summit, students discovered a variety of ways
that individuals and organizations can make a difference.
• SUNY Adirondack is sponsoring a "Conversations with Women Entrepreneurs" program
on April 18th from noon to 1 pm in Adirondack Hall. Guest speaker is Rachel Novak, a
local entrepreneur who in the past few years purchased her families business in
Queensbury. The event is free to the public.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Month of May is bike month
• Kudos to NIMO that handled the power outage so well.
• New York State requires that all dogs four months of age that reside in the State for more than 30
days must be licensed. They must be licensed within the Municipality that they currently live.
License has to be renewed on an annual basis. Proof of rabies vaccination is required if applicable
a neutering or spayed certificate to the Queensbury Town Clerk Office where you will complete an
application and pay a small fee. A tag will be issued,which along with the rabies tag must be worn
on your dog's collar at all times. It will cost$6.00 for spayed or neutered dog. Non-spayed or non-
neutered $13.00. Senior Discount spayed or neutered $2.00, senior non-spayed or non-neutered
$7.00.
• May 5"', 2018 Tire Recycling Day at Warren County DPW in Warrensburg. First come, first serve,
no businesses. There will be a charge of$2.00 per tire. Limit ten tires per household.
• Bravo to Queensbury Land Conservancy on their news publication.
• Bravo to Lake George Association's recent publication on storm water management.
• Supervisor Report to Town Board and Community.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 814
• Thanked Look TV and Sponsor STOREDTECH
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 168,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 16`h day of April,2018,by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden,Mr.Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury