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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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 784 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 785 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; REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 786 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; REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 787 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 788 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 789 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 790 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 791 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 792 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 793 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 794 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 795 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 796 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 797 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: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 798 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 799 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 800 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 801 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 802 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 803 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: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 804 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 805 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 806 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, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 807 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 808 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 809 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 810 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 811 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 812 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 04-16-2018,MTG 916 813 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