2018-06-18 MTG #24 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-18-2018, MTG 424 20
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 24
JUNE 18, 2018 RES# 228-246
7:00 P.M. BH# 17-18
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS:
DAVID DUELL, DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 228, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 8, 2018
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Alright, this is a property on 23 Jay Road, owned by Gary and Susan
Higley. We're having a public hearing on it tonight. They're asking for, it's an already an existing
system. It was discovered, I'm not sure how or what or what happened, Mr. Higley's here and might
explain that to us; but they're asking for two variances. The existing drywell is 142.4 feet from the
existing well, instead of the required 150 foot setback, and the existing drywell is 147.6 feet from the
neighboring well that was installed by the neighbors just April 13th of last year, instead of the required
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150 foot setback. Okay, any questions from the Town Board? Mr. Higley is here, I'm sure he would be
pleased to come forward and respond to any questions you may have in regards to this.
GARY HIGLEY- Good evening, Gary Higley, 31 Chestnut Ridge Road, Queensbury, New York. We
are doing an interior remodel. Because it is lakefront property, we needed a variance to do the
renovations. That's why I'm here tonight.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- So you're doing some renovations and discovered that you have a pre-
existing septic system and it looks like it was installed but they didn't measure exactly right.
MR. HIGLEY- It was installed years ago. My parents owned the property for 30 years and when they
passed away Susan and I bought it from them.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Yeah.
MR. HIGLEY- So it's an existing system that's been updated through the years. It's a 1,000 gallon
tank with a pump up system to two drywells at the top of the driveway. All the drainage pipes have
been replaced or moved. New covers have been put on, there's an alarm system. It's a good system.
Our options on the application it says could we do this without a variance? Yes, we could. But we
would be putting leach fields in that would be 100 feet from the well and much closer to the lake than
the existing 150 feet drywells or 142 feet drywells that are there.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I understand.
MR. HIGLEY- We feel the variances actually are a more logical way to go than putting in the leach
fields.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I understand it's functioning fine.
MR. HIGLEY- Yes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Any questions for Mr. Higley while he is up here?
GEORGE FERONE- I think the requests are minimum when you are talking about...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Alright. Thank you, Mr. Higley. Anybody from the public wish to speak
to this sanitary sewage disposal variance request? Seeing no member of the public that wishes to speak
to that and no more Town Board discussion on the matter, may I have a motion to approve?
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION APPROVING HIGLEY LAKE PROPERTY, LLC'S
APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 17,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Higley Lake Property, LLC (Applicant) filed an application for variances from
provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to maintain an
existing wastewater treatment system that does not meet today's current requirements on their property as
follows:
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1. Existing Dry well is 142.4' from the existing well instead of the required 150' setback; and
2. Existing Dry well is 147.6' from the neighboring well (that was installed by the neighbors
on April 13, 2017)instead of the required 150' setback;
on property located at 23 Jay 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, June 18th, 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
1. 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
2. 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 Applicant;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Higley Lake
Property, LLC for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to maintain an existing wastewater
treatment system that does not meet today's current requirements on their property as follows:
1. Existing Dry well is 142.4' from the existing well instead of the required 150' setback; and
2. Existing Dry well is 147.6' from the neighboring well (that was installed by the neighbors
on April 13, 2017)instead of the required 150' setback;
on property located at 23 Jay Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 289.10-1-14.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 18, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health adjourns from session and moves back into
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 181h day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 8, 2018
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Alright, this is an update on the contract, no different than we did for
Central. It's just updating the contract to be in accord with state law. John Hodgkins found an error and
we corrected that. John, thank you. They're proposing a three year budget that's approximately one
half percent growth for the next three years, 2018, 2019, 2020. This will be retroactive for the year
2018. Alright, there is a public hearing on this. Would any member of the public like to speak to the
2018-2020 Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and North
Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company?
JOHN HODGKINS- I'd just like to make a couple of comments, John Hodgkins, Treasurer of North
Queensbury. The budget is three years; it's a flat budget, $344,500 each of the three years, which is
about a percent and a half increase from the previous budget that came up. A little history here...over
the past 10 years, North Queensbury has only raised the budget by five percent total over a 10 year
period from $328,000 to $344,500. At the same time fire budgets have gone up about 41%. So we've
kept fairly flat budget characteristics. We have at this time no debt although we are taking a truck on in
the next few years, and all the equipment is in great shape...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH. Yeah, thank you. Yeah, you do a nice job, thank you, John. Any questions
for John while he is up? Seeing none, any other member of the public wish to speak? Yes, sir.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Travis Whitehead, Queensbury. My question is the same as before, why is
this retroactive and why aren't we looking at things in the time they are supposed to be looked at, and
why aren't we looking at consolidation? Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Anybody else?
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MR. HODGKINS- Can I make a response to the question? Again, John Hodgkins. The question of
consolidation has come up a couple of times. We thought about it, a few of us talked about this and it
was in EMS and also in fire. Number one, fire is about location. You have to have equipment within a
certain amount of location. Two, these are volunteer fire companies. When you go to consolidate
what's the purpose? I mean you've got zero salaries going out. If you reduce people, if you say hey,
we're not going to have something over here then all that is going to happen is you are going to have
less volunteers; because you volunteer by location. There are three or four school districts that's
represented in the Town of Queensbury, sixty square miles. We're in four different zip codes so each
one has their own little name to their community. I mean there's South Queensbury, there's West
Glens Falls, Queensbury Central, North Queensbury, Bay Ridge. We're all separate names and little
separate communities so when you look at something and someone brings up the word consolidation, it
actually might cost you money. All of the sudden you put things together and somebody says boy,
instead of spending five hours a week doing something I've got to spend 20, maybe I need a paycheck.
That can cost money...just a thought...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Thank you.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- It's important to note too, that as an insurance guy, you have to have a
fire department every five miles to a dwelling or you cannot get obtain insurance, period. I mean, yeah
you can but to go to that channel or that route it's extraordinarily expensive so you know that fact that
we have these fire companies that are staggered and protect us within that five mile radius helps a
homeowner with their insurance policies. We're talking not just a little bit of money; we're talking a
lot of money. If I had to be in a PC-10 which is over five miles to a fire department with no water
source, there's only two or three companies that would even write you at three times what you would
pay if you went to a regular carrier. So, it's important to know that there's a lot more to this than
consolidating and throwing everybody in Bay Ridge because it is centrally located. It's not going to
work. The other thing with John Salvador a couple of weeks ago, with the insurance, believe me, I was
a proponent of putting the insurance under one umbrella. You cannot do that. These are their own
companies. You cannot insure West Glens Falls under Bay Ridge's Fire insurance. It does not work,
they will not allow it. So we can't, believe me, I wanted to do this, we cannot do it. The system works,
we're still paying less than the City of Glens Falls for our fire services even though they're only four
square miles and we're 78 square miles. We're not doing things wrong. Can we do it better? Perhaps,
but it would come at a price.
MR. HODGKINS- I agree, it will come... and each fire company has its unique needs. Central needs
the tower truck, they have bigger buildings, they've got to be able...they've got to be able to react to
some different types of fires or happening than we have; North Queensbury, we have a fire boat, 20
miles of shoreline we have to... we do not have any hydrants. We have to transport our water from one
location to another. Other parts of the Town have hydrants. Everybody has their unique needs to parts
of the community, a unique piece of apparatus; It's up to us to do our best to keeping our budgets
square and not wasting taxpayers' dollars. It all comes in...the people of North Queensbury realize
that the most because right now we're picking up about 27% of the tab for the community. I mean
that's just the way the assessment works. We keep our budget nice and low so we hope everybody else
does too.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay thank you, John.
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER- I just want to add what you brought here tonight, giving a little bit
more explanation, the number of years you've had to the Town. I think sometimes that's part of the
problem is that the public doesn't know enough about how fire protection is structured in the Town of
Queensbury and hearing from somebody who has done it for so long and has had the background that
you do is helpful and makes people understand a little bit more about what it costs the Town and why
it costs the Town the money that it does to protect our citizens. So thanks.
MR. HODGKINS- You're welcome.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- And if we compare our fire protection to other towns of equal magnitude
and similar situations, we have a pretty good deal. One of the things too that I've noticed is what keeps
the volunteers together is each group has its own social grouping. Some of the guys join not only to
help the community and that's number one but it also gives you some comradery and some
socialization and you make friends and I think that's all part of it too and that's why it stays volunteer.
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MR. HODGKINS- And there's no question, that's why I had to bring up that you could volunteers that
way. I mean people up on our community go to Lake George Schools, they don't go to Queensbury
Schools...so you are starting off at that level. There are parts that go to Glens Falls. People don't
realize that there are different communities within this community. It's a fairly big area. It's a solid a
half an hour driving from one side of this Town to the other side of this Town. So, it's not a simple
process where we say hey we put it all together. Really people work hard at trying to make
savings...there's rules in our contract that say we go out for bid. If you go into the individual rules/
bylaws of the companies, they have rules intact there too where they have to put things out for bid.
Right now the County actually is working on a process where they can do some group buying and
some of our members went to visit on that and see how they can reduce some of the costs by looking at
items that might come up. So, I think that's maybe a small area where somethings will be reduced as
cost. Generally, by consolidating I don't believe that's where your main savings are going to come
from. They are doing a pretty good job.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay thank you, John. The other thing too is we started this in 2017 with
a legal team and the Association of Towns gave us a heads up saying listen I'll bet that a lot of you and
your contracts with your relative fire companies and your fire protection districts are not up to date in
terms of State Law and so forth. Alright, so we started that process and never got back, we changed
legal teams and you had 800 things to catch up on, this is one of them, and here we are with the two
contracts that were due this year. Now the contracts that are due next year will go a lot smoother
because we nailed this process and Bob Hafner has done a lot of research on this and now the contracts
are compliant with State Law, okay, but it took a while to get there. Alright, anything else from the
Board? Yes, sir.
TOM ROSS- I'm sorry, Tom Ross, Queensbury. I just wanted to say a couple of things about it. First
of all, North Queensbury, I think is the star fire company because they've got a fantastic treasurer.
John Hodgkins was a client of mine for many years and I could never get a nickel past him. The one
thing I do want to say, Tony, I don't believe you have to consolidate the physical location if you
consolidate. In Glens Falls, for example, they have their fire department but if you go out to Luzerne
Road, there is another little one, two stall out there. They have others around Town. I don't believe you
have to consolidate the physical location. I think one of the things you might want to consider doing,
because not all of your companies are as tightly managed and constructively managed as North
Queensbury, maybe you want to consider at some point, hiring an independent, and I'm not talking
about paying $25,000 or any of that stuff But, somebody who's independent to take a look at what
possibly could be...you don't have to do all or nothing, I mean maybe there is something in the middle
where you can...I'm not familiar with the insurance clause so I'm not going to touch that one. But I'm
certain that in terms of products and other things there could be some minor savings. I know at the last
meeting one of the points that was made is that North Queensbury had the fewest calls of any of the
companies. Well, that's because half the residents are gone for half the year, you know, on the Lake.
But, for the years that my firm did the audit, when Dan Stec was in place and a couple years of John's,
I mean except for one company, which got straightened out, we never found excess spending or
anything like that in the companies. I mean overall, they are well managed. My biggest concern would
be if John thinks he could lose some volunteers. Right now, that's kind of a crisis situation, people
aren't volunteering anymore. I presume that's true from what I've read and everything. It might pay to
put it...I think one of the big disappointments I've always had with the Town for years, not necessarily
just Mr. Strough, is that when issues like this come up or others, you never seem to want to go out and
see if there's some expertise that isn't going to charge you a lot of money. For example, I'm a retired
CPA, I can look at a set of financial statements and I can tell certain things. Jennifer might disagree;
she knows I'm a tax guy. Form some committees, advisory committees so when budget time comes
and you want to take a look at things. You know, there's a bunch of CPA's and Financial Advisors
around the community that can give you some real expertise, not that you don't have it, because you're
all pretty experienced, but you ought to give some thought to that. There's a lot out there. For example,
at the moment for...I'm not going to say, I'm reviewing the Warren County Financial Statements. I see
things that I say why, I don't understand this. It doesn't mean there's any misleading or anything, but
they just aren't right. There's things in there, but I think with regards to the fire companies, I don't
want to take up your time, with regard to the fire companies, I think again with North Queensbury, in
particular, that's a solid organization that is run financially. I mean to only have the increases they've
had over 10 years and what they are projecting for the next three, that's probably unbelievable. It
should be used as a model. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Alright, thank you. Anybody else from the public like to speak to this?
Seeing none, Town Board Members, any other thoughts? Okay, a motion for a Resolution approving
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2018-2020 Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and North
Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 - 2020 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 229, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire
Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., in
accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., have negotiated terms
for a new three(3)year Agreement for fire protection services for the years 2018 -2020, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §209(b), the Town
Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning the proposed Agreement on Monday, June 18th, 2018
and heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting and is in form
acceptable to Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, on behalf of the Fire Protection District, hereby
approves the Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town and the North Queensbury Volunteer
Fire Co., Inc., for the years 2018 -2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such
Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MINUTES)
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Addressed the Board regarding Resolution 4.7 entitled Resolution
Authorizing Seeking of Bids Through New York State Office of General Services Procurement
Program for a Plug-In Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle for Building and Codes
Department.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND ACCEPTING
THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-
UPON PROCEDURES OF QUEENSBURY TOWN COURT
FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 230, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 337,2011, the Queensbury Town Board engaged the services
of BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (formerly known as SaxBST) to provide cash receipts and disbursement
services to the Town of Queensbury for the years ending December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
and by Resolution No.: 231,2016, authorized a three year extension of such professional services for the
years ending December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §2019-a and Town Law §123 set
forth annual reporting, accounting and audit requirements for Town Courts, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed BST & Co. CPAs, LLP's Independent Accountant's
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Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures pertaining to the Queensbury Town Court for the year
ended December 31, 2017 and the Town Board wishes to acknowledge and accept the Report as having
fulfilled the Town Board's responsibility to audit the Town Justices' records,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby acknowledges and accepts the Independent
Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures of the Queensbury Town Court for the year
ended December 31, 2017 as required by New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §2019-a and Town
Law §123 as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide a copy of
such Report and a certified copy of this Resolution to: Joan Casazza, Internal Control Liaison, New
York State Office of Court Administration, 2500 Pond View, Suite LLO1, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
12033, and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Justices 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 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF JACOB HALL AS TEMPORARY,
SEASONAL LABORER TO WORK
AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 231, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire Jacob
Hall as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer to work for the Cemetery Department during the summer of 2018,
and
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WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and Jacob Hall is the son of
Working Supervisor Julian Gamache, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Jacob
Hall as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer for the Cemetery Department for up to 11 weeks commencing on
or about June 19th, 2018, subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably
necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, drug and/or alcohol screenings and a pre-
employment physical, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborer shall be paid $11.33 per hour as set forth in
Town Board Resolution No.: 33,2018, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO
WORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 232,2018
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Department of Parks and Recreation has requested Town
Board authorization to hire Cailin Harrington, Nicholas Izzo, Gretchen Lovering &John Mellon to work
part-time for the Department on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and
WHEREAS, Cailin Harrington is the daughter of Town Water Superintendent/ Wastewater
Director Chris Harrington; Nicholas Izzo is the stepson and Gretchen Lovering is the wife of Parks &
Recreation Director Steven Lovering; and John Mellon is the son of Deputy Town Clerk I Rose Mellon,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Cailin
Harrington, Nicholas Izzo, Gretchen Lovering & John Mellon to work for the Town's Department of
Parks and Recreation on a part-time, seasonal basis effective on or about June 19'h, 2018, to be paid at the
appropriate hourly wage approved for seasonal recreation positions and subject to the Town successfully
completing background checks as reasonably may be necessary to judge fitness for the duties for
which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Parks and Recreation, Recreation Program Supervisor/Q-Club Director and/or Town Budget Officer to
complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18'h day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAGNAR EVENTS, LLC TO CONDUCT
RAGNAR RELAY ADIRONDACKS 200 MILE OVERNIGHT RUNNING RELAY
RACE PARTIALLY WITHIN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 233,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, Ragnar Events, LLC has requested permission to conduct a 200 mile overnight
running relay race partially within the Town of Queensbury as follows:
SPONSOR: Ragnar Events, LLC
EVENT: Ragnar Relay Adirondacks 200 mile overnight running
Relay Race from Saratoga Springs to Lake Placid, NY
(email/letter describing the event presented at this meeting)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 21", 2018 - Approximately 3:00 p.m. —
11:00 P.M.
PLACE: Runners will be on the Warren County Bikeway in the
vicinity of Birdsall Road, Ash Drive and Glen Lake Road
and
WHEREAS, the applicant shall be responsible to obtain any other municipal agency's approval(s)
as may be necessary for their event,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of
insurance from Ragnar Events, LLC to conduct its Ragnar Relay Adirondacks 200 mile overnight running
Relay Race to be held on Friday, September 21', 2018 partially within the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves this event subject to approval by the Town Highway
Superintendent which approval may be revoked due to concern for road conditions at any time up to the
date and time of the event as well as other municipal agency's approval(s) as may be required.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOCAL TOURISM PROMOTION AND
CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 234, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the 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 Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received applications for such occupancy tax funding
from various organizations and the Town Board has met and deliberated concerning such funding
requests, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding and enter into Agreements with certain
organizations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the
following organizations to assist in funding their various events and authorizes Local Tourism Promotion
and Convention Development Agreements (Agreements) between the Town and each organization and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreements as follows:
NAME OF ORGANIZATION 2017 FUNDING AMOUNT
Adirondack Theater Festival $ 4,500
Chapman Historical Museum $ 9,000
Feeder Canal Alliance $ 4,000
Glens Falls Symphony $ 5,500
Golden Goal Sports Park $25,000
Great Escape $15,000
Hyde Collection $ 9,000
Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce $10,000
New York Spyder Riders $ 2,500
Sister Cities Committees $ 1,800
Warren County Historical Society $ 2,000
West Mountain School $ 8,000
World Awareness Children's Museum $ 2,425
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that such funding shall 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 Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an increase of appropriations
in Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 by $99,725 and increasing the revenue coded 050-
0000-51113 Occupancy Tax by $99,725, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2018 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that each Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2018 -2020 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 235, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire
Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., in
accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Agreement with the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
(Company) expired as of December 31, 2017, and
WHEREAS, in such Agreement the Town and the Company agreed that the terms and provisions
of the existing Agreement may continue during the interim period pending execution of a new Agreement,
and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Company have negotiated terms for a new three (3) year
Agreement for fire protection services and accordingly, in accordance with Town Law §184, the Town
Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the proposed 2018 - 2020 Agreement for fire protection
services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning the
proposed 2018 - 2020 fire protection services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the
Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to the
Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY'S
WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYER RISK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. (PERMA) FOR JULY 1, 2018 -JUNE 30,
2020
RESOLUTION NO.: 236, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 218, 2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized and awarded
the Town of Queensbury's Workers' Compensation Policies to the Public Employer Risk Management
Association, Inc., ("PERMA"), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos: 195,2015 and 225,2016, the Town Board authorized its renewal
of the Town's Workers' Compensation Policies to PERMA and by Resolution No.: 171,2017, the Town
Board again authorized its renewal for July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town requested and received three (3) quotes for renewal of the Town's
Workers' Compensation Policies for the term of July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2020 and the most favorable
quote is from PERMA, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore renew such Policies with PERMA for July 1,
2018 —June 30, 2020 as set forth in PERMA's Quote dated June 7, 2018 and presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the renewal of the Town of
Queensbury's Workers' Compensation Policies with the Public Employer Risk Management Association,
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Inc., ("PERMA") for July 1, 2018 —June 30, 2020 as set forth in PERMA's Quote dated June 7, 2018 and
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any
needed Agreement and/or any other documentation and the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or
Purchasing Agent to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL SERVICES
AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO.: 237, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Cemetery Superintendent has advised that as a result of a
tree having been hit by lightning, leading to a safety issue, certain emergency tree removal services were
needed recently at the Pine View Cemetery, and
WHEREAS, the Town Cemetery Superintendent acquired a quote for such tree removal services
from High Peaks Tree Removal, and
WHEREAS, the Town Cemetery Commission offered to fund such services, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such services were an emergency
procurement needed to best serve the Town's residents and such services should have been done as soon
as possible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described procurement, the Queensbury
Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and ratifies the Town Cemetery Superintendent and Cemetery
Commission's engagement of High Peaks Tree Removal to provide emergency tree removal services as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution for the amount of$2,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts payment in the amount of $2,000 from the
Town Cemetery Commission to fund such work, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2018 Town Budget by:
• Increase Appropriation—Misc. Contractual—002-8810-4400 by $2,000;
• Increase Revenue—Misc. Revenue—002-0000-52770 by $2,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN WASTEWATER DIRECTOR
TO ENTER INTO OUT-OF-DISTRICT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND FADEN ENTERPRISES, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 238, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established and created several Sewer Districts as
follows:
1. Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District (previously known as the Central
Queensbury/Quaker Road Sewer District and Hiland Park Sewer District);
2. Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer District;
3. Queensbury Technical Park Sewer District(District);
4. Reservoir Park Sewer District;
5. Route 9 Sewer District;
6. South Queensbury—Queensbury Avenue Sewer District; and
7. West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District;
referred to in this Resolution as the"Districts,"and
WHEREAS, at times, some Town residents wish to obtain sanitary sewer service from the
Districts' facilities but their properties are located outside the Districts' boundaries, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to consider supplying such Town residents and
property owners with such sanitary sewer service in accordance with Town Law §198(1), upon such terms
and conditions as the Town Wastewater Director deems appropriate, and
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WHEREAS, the Wastewater Director has advised the Town Board that Faden Enterprises, Inc.,
(Faden) owner of a parcel of property located at 894 State Route 9, Town of Queensbury, Warren County,
New York and known as Tax Map Parcel 4: 296.17-1-49 (Property) have requested that the Property be
provided Town wastewater services, and
WHEREAS, the Property is currently located outside of the boundaries of any Town Sewer
District, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed Faden's request and wishes to authorize the provision
of municipal wastewater services to the Property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Wastewater Director
to enter into an Out-of-District Agreement, on such terms as he deems appropriate, with Faden
Enterprises, Inc., owner of property located at 894 State Route 9, Queensbury New York, Tax Map Parcel
4: 296.17-1-49, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the connection between the Property and the Town's infrastructure shall be
made in a manner directed,reviewed and approved by the Town of Queensbury Wastewater Director, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Wastewater Director to make all
necessary arrangements, including collection of any fees from the property owner and signing the
Agreement as may be required by the Wastewater Director, in accordance with Town Law §198(1), to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STORED TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF: MICROSOFT AZURE
INFORMATION PROTECTION PLAN - ENCRYPTION SERVICES);
MANAGED SERVICES (IT RISK ASSESSMENT);
AND EMAIL ARCHIVING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 239, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 109,2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a specific
Computer Infrastructure Replacement including implementation of the Microsoft Azure Cloud Offering
capital project and expenditures from Information Technology Conversion to Azure Capital Project Fund
4217 and engagement of Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for professional services
related to such Project, and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of recommendations from the Office of the State Comptroller's
Information Technology Audit, the Town Board wishes to add: 1) a Microsoft Azure Information
Protection Plan for encryption services in order to protect Personal Identifiable Information (PII); 2)
Managed Services Offering providing for a risk assessment and security training to provide staff
training compatible with State and Industry recommendations and to provide off-site Disaster
Recovery Services; and 3) Email archiving within Office 365 in order to comply with NYS Archives
record retention requirements, and
WHEREAS, Stored Tech has submitted three (3) quotes for such work in the monthly amounts
o£
• $2 per account (currently 107) for Microsoft Azure Information Protection Plan for
encryption services —per Quote No.: STSQ8401 dated June 11, 2018;
• $289.99 for Managed Services Offering providing for a risk assessment and security
training—per Quote No.: STSQ8283 dated May 17, 2018; and
• $3 per account (currently 107) for Email Archiving —per Quote No.: STSQ7867 dated
June 4, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Stored Tech in accordance with such quotes as
such professional services are consistent with Stored Tech's existing provision of information
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technology services and has the skill, expertise and an established familiarity and comfort level with
the Town's building infrastructure,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of
Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for professional services in accordance with Stored
Tech's three(3) quotes as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution and as follows:
• $2 per account for Microsoft Azure Information Protection Plan for encryption services
—per Quote No.: STSQ8401 dated June 11, 2018;
• $289.99 for Managed Services Offering providing for a risk assessment and security
training—per Quote No.: STSQ8283 dated May 17, 2018; and
• $3 for Email Archiving—per Quote No.: STSQ7867 dated June 4, 2018;
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any needed documentation to effectuate such
services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to amend the Town Budget to provide for payment of such services as part of the monthly
managed services billing that is already in place, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Purchasing
Agent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF GURNEY LANE RECREATION AREA
RESOLUTION NO.: 240, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury owns and operates a Town Park known as the Gurney
Lane Recreation Area(Park), and
WHEREAS, the Under the Woods Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) hosts an annual mountain
bike race at the Park known as the Churney Gurney Mountain Bike Race and wishes to make beer
available to the public at the Race to be conducted in August 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Foundation and the Common Roots Brewing Company (Common Roots) have
agreed that Common Roots will provide the beer and oversee its sale to the public, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed activities are in furtherance of a
proper Town purpose and the goals of the Town's Department of Parks and Recreation, and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into a License Agreement setting forth the rights and
responsibilities of each in connection with the Race and the sale of beer at the Park, and
WHEREAS, a copy of a proposed License Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to execute the License Agreement for Temporary Use of Gurney Lane Recreation Area
between the Town of Queensbury, Under the Woods Foundation, Inc., and Common Roots Brewing
Company substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel,
Town Budget Officer and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take any other action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION/RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
REGARDING MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 241, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program (MS4),
which regulations help to protect and improve the quality of public water bodies in more densely
populated areas of the State, specifically focusing on stormwater runoff, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 191,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an Agreement
between the Town and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (District) whereby the
District assumed the role of Queensbury's Stormwater Management Officer, becoming the primary
contract for the Town on matters related to the MS4 Program, by Resolution 234,2014, the Town Board
authorized the extension/renewal of such Agreement for three additional years and by Resolution No.:
196,2017, authorized the extension/renewal through June 30, 2018, and
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WHEREAS, by letter proposal dated June 12, 2018, the District has proposed to extend such
Agreement through June 30, 2019 with "no cost changes to the program during this time" so program
costs will remain at the amount of$12,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept such letter proposal and enter into an Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the June 12, 2018 MS4
Stormwater Management Services letter proposal from the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation
District (District) and the coinciding Agreement for the renewal/extension of MS4 Stormwater
Management Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement and any other documentation needed to effectuate such letter
proposal, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services for an amount of$12,000 for such one year term (as
more specifically set forth above and in the Proposal) shall be paid for from Drainage Misc. Contractual
Account No.: 001-8540-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2018 Town Budget by transferring $12,000 from unappropriated, undesignated Fund Balance
to Drainage Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-8540-4400, make any adjustments, budget
amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Planning and Zoning, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 242, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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 001-7620-4413 Sen.Cit. Contr. 8,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1670-4030 Postage 7,000
Duly adopted this 18'h day of June, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE, INC. TO
RENEW TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INSURANCE COVERAGE
WITH TRIDENT/ARGONAUT AND CYBER INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH
ASCENT/LLOYDS AND POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE WITH CHUBB
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 -JUNE 30, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 243, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 173, 2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized Marshall &
Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverage for the Town of Queensbury effective July 1st, 2017 —
June 30th, 2018 from Trident/Argonaut and to renew cyber-coverage for the Town from Ascent CyberPro,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the renewal of insurance coverages with
Trident/Argonaut and Ascent/Lloyds effective July 1", 2018 — June 30th, 2019, in accordance with
Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.'s Proposal dated 7/1/2018 and Ascent/Lloyds' Renewal Proposal
dated June 5, 2018 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to authorizes Pollution Liability coverage with Chubb
also as set forth in Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.'s Proposal dated 7/1/2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer and Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverages for the Town of Queensbury
effective July 1st, 2018 —June 30th, 2019 from Trident/Argonaut in accordance with Marshall and Sterling
Upstate, Inc.'s Proposal dated 7/1/2018 and to renew cyber-coverage for the Town from Ascent/Lloyds in
accordance with Ascent/Lloyds' Renewal Proposal dated June 5, 2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes its Pollution Liability coverage with Chubb
also as set forth in Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.'s Proposal dated 7/1/2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any and all documentation to effectuate such renewals/insurance coverage and the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF JUNE 19TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 244, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of June 14th, 2018 and a payment date of June 19th, 2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
June 14th, 2018 and a payment date of June 19th, 2018 totaling $766,298.13, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID DUELL AS
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 245, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by letter of June 6, 2018, Thomas VanNess, Town of Queensbury Highway
Superintendent, has submitted his resignation effective June 29th, 2018, and
WHEREAS, Mr. VanNess has recommended that the Queensbury Town Board authorize the
appointment of current Deputy Highway Superintendent David Duell as Highway Superintendent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of David Duell
as Town Highway Superintendent effective June 30th, 2018 at an annual salary of$71,992, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such appointment shall expire December 31, 2018, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of June, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE-
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, MELLON- Correspondence from Travis Whitehead dated June 4,
2018, on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Appreciates the Boards decision to pull Resolution 4.7 Authorizing
Seeking of Bids Through New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program for
a Plug-In Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle for Building and Codes Department.
TOM ROSS- Spoke regarding his position as a Certified Public Accountant and audited
financial statements.
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- Congratulations to Dave Duell. Looking forward to
working with him.
COUCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)- Congratulations to Dave Duell.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)-
• Had the opportunity to represent the Town at an Eagle Scout ceremony a couple of
weeks ago for Patrick Dee. It was a very nice ceremony.
• Attended the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament today. It
was hot but enjoyable.
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)-
• Congratulations to the Queensbury Boys Baseball Team and Coach Jay Marra on
winning the State Championship. It was well deserved.
• Asked everyone to check on elderly neighbors with the hot weather approaching.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• To recognize the Queensbury Boys Baseball Champions, we will be presenting them
with a plaque.
• Spoke regarding the significance of June 17th° 1775. Joseph Warren, whom which our
County was named after, passed away two hundred, forty-three years ago yesterday.
Shared some history on Mr. Warren and his many accomplishments.
• Referred to an article in The Chronicle on Mr. Gross purchasing property in Carey
Industrial Park.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-18-2018, MTG 424 51
• Warren County Soil and Water does a lot of great things. Referred to some of their
stormwater projects.
• Presented Supervisor's Report to Town Board and community.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 246, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
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 18th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY