2018-07-16 MTG # 29 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 07-16-2018, MTG 429 80
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#29
JULY 16, 2018 RES#269-279
7:02 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIAL
Chris Harrington, Water Superintendent & Director of Wastewater
PRESS: Look TV, Glens Falls Post Star
SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY(LIMIT—3 MINUTES)
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 John Clendon Road spoke regarding Resolution 2.10, `Resolution
Authorizing Grant Agreement Between Town of Queensbury and Open Space Institute Land
Trust, Inc., Regarding Rush Pond Park Expansion Project'.
MIKE WILD, Blackberry Lane spoke regarding Resolution 2.4, `Resolution Setting Public
Hearing on Proposed Local Law No.: of 2018 to Amend Queensbury Town code and town
Zoning Map to Add Commercial Sand, Gravel and Topsoil Extraction to Rural Residential and
Heavy Industrial Zones'.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION REGARDING GIS SERVICES OF GEORGE HILTON,
TOWN GIS ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLUTION NO.: 269,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 125, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in support of EDC's mission of improving
employment opportunities and economic development in the Town, and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 607, 2004, the Town Board authorized the promotion of Town
employee George Hilton from Town of Queensbury Land Use Planner/GIS to GIS Administrator, and
WHEREAS, EDC has expressed an interest in engaging the GIS services of Mr. Hilton and the
Town Board wishes to authorize such services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an arrangement between the Town
of Queensbury and the Economic Development Corporation-Warren County regarding the provision of GIS
services to EDC by the Town's GIS Administrator, George Hilton, contingent upon the Town Supervisor
confirming Mr.Hilton's availability, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town shall be reimbursed for such services at Mr. Hilton's hourly rate plus
benefits (currently$48.44 per hour)as shall be determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to determine
Mr. Hilton's availability based on the Town's needs and authorize such services as may be requested and 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 16`h day of July,2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SERVICES OF
NORTHERN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BOILER AT
TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 270,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has requested Town Board approval
for the removal and replacement of the existing 23 year old boiler at the Town's Water Treatment Plant
(Project), and
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WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent requested and received two (2) quotes for such Project and
the lowest received quote is in the amount of$34,000 from Northern Mechanical Services,Inc., and therefore
has recommended that the Town Board approve such Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such Project, with funding to be from the Water
Capital Reserve No.: 65, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is
authorized to withdraw and expend funds from the Water Capital Reserve No.: 65 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the removal and replacement of
the existing boiler at the Town's Water Treatment Plant (Project) and the engagement of the services of
Northern Mechanical Services, Inc. for such work for an amount not to exceed $34,000 as delineated in
Northern Mechanical Services, Inc.'s proposal dated 6/21/18 presented at this meeting, to be paid from
Equipment Account No.: 040-8330-2001, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such Project
is an expenditure for a specific capital project and/or certain maintenance project for which the Water Capital
Reserve No.: 65 was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer from the Water Capital Reserve No.: 65 in
the amount of$34,000 to Equipment Account No.: 040-8330-2001 to fund such Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any
needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such
other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 16`h day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF MARK SMITH
FROM BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TO
BUILDING AND CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 271,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 401,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the hiring of
Mark Smith as a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic in the Town's Building and Grounds Department,
and
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement (Director) has advised the
Town Board that there is a vacant Building and Codes Enforcement Officer position in the Department of
Building and Codes Enforcement, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Director posted the vacant
position within the Town, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has applied for a transfer from his current Building Maintenance Mechanic
position in the Building and Grounds Department to the vacant Building and Codes Enforcement Officer
position in the Department of Building and Codes Enforcement, and the Director has advised that Mr. Smith
meets the requirements for the position and is the only and therefore most qualified applicant from the Town
who desired a transfer, and as such, the Director has requested Town Board authorization to transfer Mr.
Smith from the Building Maintenance Mechanic position to the Building and Codes Enforcement Officer
position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of Mark Smith from
his current Building Maintenance Mechanic position in the Building and Grounds Department to the vacant
Building and Codes Enforcement Officer position in the Department of Building and Codes Enforcement
effective on or about August 6"', 2018, on a provisional basis until such time as Mr. Smith successfully
completes the required New York State Code Enforcement classes/course work, passes the Civil Service
exam for the position and meets any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and subject to a ninety (90)
day probationary period and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that Mr. Smith shall be paid an annual salary of$45,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Building and Codes and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16th day of July,2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 255, 2018 TO
CORRECT ACCOUNT NUMBER
RESOLUTION NO.: 272, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 255, 2018 the Queensbury Town Board authorized a bid award for
construction of wastewater facilities and corresponding increase of appropriations but an account number was
mistakenly listed as "198-8120-2899" rather than the intended "221-8120-2899" and therefore, the Town
Board wishes to amend Resolution No. 255,2018 accordingly,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby amends Resolution No.: 255, 2018 such that
the account number shall be listed in the Resolution as"221-8120-2899,"and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby affirms and ratifies Resolution No.: 255,2018 in all other
respects.
Duly adopted this 16`h day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO. OF 2018 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE AND
TOWN ZONING MAP TO ADD COMMERCIAL SAND, GRAVEL AND
TOPSOIL EXTRACTION TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL AND
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONES
RESOLUTION NO.: 273,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 254,2014, the Queensbury Town Board enacted Local Law No.: 2
of 2014 amending Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning," which, among other things, amended language and
requirements in various locations and made revisions to the Town Zoning Map, including adding commercial
sand, gravel and topsoil extraction as an allowed use in the Rural Residential(RR) and Heavy Industrial(HI)
Zones to the Use Table with a footnote limiting such use in the RR zone to parcel sites of twenty-five (25)
acres or greater,but the language was not added to the text itself in Chapter 179-10, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 241,2014, the Town Board determined that such proposed
changes to the Town Code and the Town Zoning Map would not result in any large or important
detrimental impacts and would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and therefore
declared a Negative Declaration under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
and authorized the filing of a SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-
Significance for the action, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2018 to amend
its Zoning Law and Map to clarify that commercial sand, gravel and topsoil extraction is an allowed use in
the RR and HI Zones, with such use in the RR Zone to be limited to parcel sites of twenty-five (25) acres
or greater, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend its Zoning Law and Map, it must hold a public
hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town
of Queensbury Zoning Law, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer the
proposed Zoning Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County Planning
Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, the Town must also obtain approval of the Adirondack Park Agency for the proposed
Zoning Law amendments prior to adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury amendments comply with and are in furtherance of approval
standards contained in §807 of the Adirondack Park Agency Act and 9 NYCRR Part 582 of Agency
regulations, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of this Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board formally authorizes and directs the Town Clerk or
Town Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to forward copies of the proposed Zoning Law
Amendments and proposed revised Zoning Map to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review and approval
in accordance with Article 27 of the Executive Law, §807, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk or Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement to forward copies of the proposed Zoning Law Amendments and
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proposed revised Zoning Map to the Warren County Planning Department for its review and
recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6"', 2018 to hear
all interested persons concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2018 which provides for certain
amendments of the Town of Queensbury's Zoning Law and Zoning Map, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide the
public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public Hearing to be
timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of Public Hearing on the
Town's website and public bulletin board at least 10 days before the date of the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send the Notice
of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to any public officials,
agencies, municipalities or individuals, in accordance with New York State Town Law §265 and any other
applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Town
Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to take such other actions and give such other notices as
may be necessary in preparation for the Public Hearing and for the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed
Local Law No.: of 2018.
Duly adopted this 16th day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION EXTENDING HIRING TERMS OF RODNEY
WARRINGTON AS TEMPORARY, PART-TIME INSTRUMENTATION
TECHNICIAN AT TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 274,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 83, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the hiring of
Rodney Warrington as a temporary, part-time Instrumentation Technician at the Water Treatment Plant to
work on an"as needed" basis for approximately 90 days, with the abilitt,to extend such terns if allowed by
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Civil Service and/or until such time as the full-time Senior Water Treatment Plant Instrument Technician
(currently out of work due to injury)returned to work full-time, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 180, 2018, the Town Board authorized a 90 day extension of such
hiring terms as the full-time Senior Water Treatment Plant Instrument Technician was still out of work, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has advised that the full-time Senior Water Treatment
Plant Instrument Technician remains out of work and therefore the Water Superintendent has requested Town
Board authorization to extend the hiring terms of Mr.Warrington for another 90 days,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs a 90 day extension of
the hiring terms of Rodney Warrington as a temporary, part-time Instrumentation Technician at the Water
Treatment Plant as previously set forth in Resolution Nos: 83,2018 and 180,2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water Superintendent, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Supervisor to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16`h day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 275, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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
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Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-3989-4400 Misc Contractual 1,000
040-8340-2300 Meters 040-8340-4320 Materials 8,000
040-8320-4300 Electricity 040-8340-4410 Fuel 10,000
Duly adopted this 16`h day of July,2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF JULY 17TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 276, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant
with a run date of July 12`h,2018 and a payment date of July 17`h,2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of July
12`h,2018 and a payment date of July 17`h,2018 totaling $979,798.93, 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 16`h day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING
IN CONNECTION WITH GLEN LAKE AQUATIC VEGETATION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO.: 277,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 305, 2011, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order
authorizing, approving and establishing the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No.: 277, 2017, the Town Board adopted the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant
Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposal from Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation
Management Program for Glen Lake in 2018 for an amount of$1,000 per day for up to 35 days, plus a one-
time set up fee of$200, not to exceed a total of$35,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction
Harvesting(D.A.S.H.)to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.'s proposed Contract for Services is presented at this meeting,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos: 111, 2017 and 201, 2017, the Town Board authorized engagement
of Aqualogic,Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2017, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter IV(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town Board
considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was previously used
in connection with the project being undertaken or continued or a substantially similar project without
soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize engagement of Aqualogic for an Aquatic
Vegetation Management Program for Glen Lake in 2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for
an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Glen Lake in 2018 for an amount of$1,000 per day, plus a
one-time set up fee of$200, not to exceed a total of$35,200, in accordance with Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Contract
for Services" substantially in the form presented at this meeting, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted
Suction Harvesting(D.A.S.H.)to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Glen Lake, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay expenses
incurred from appropriations in the Glen Lake Misc. Contractual Account No.: 051-8790-4400 not to
exceed $35,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the
Contract for Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting and any needed documentation and
the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of July,2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST,
INC., REGARDING RUSH POND PARK EXPANSION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 278,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 178, 2007, the Queensbury Town Board authorized establishment
of a Capital Project Fund known as the Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund 9166 which
established funding for expenses associated with the Multi-Use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 19, 2018 presented at this meeting, the Open Space Institute Land
Trust, Inc., (OSI) has advised the Town that OSI has preliminarily approved a $50,000 capital grant to the
Town for the Town's portion of the purchase price of the fee interest in the Town's acquisition of 77.5 acres
of unimproved land located in the Town owned by the Martha Frieberger Trust with rights appurtenant to the
Rush Pond Park, and
WHEREAS, OSI has provided a proposed Grant Agreement to the Town providing for the award of
such grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute the award letter
and a revised Grant Agreement based on Town Counsel's review,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
to sign the June 19, 2018 grant award letter from the Open Space Institute Land Trust, Inc., (OSI) and a
revised Grant Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Open Space Institute Land Trust, Inc.,
(OSI) regarding the Town's purchase of 77.5 acres of unimproved land located in the Town owned by the
Martha Frieberger Trust with rights appurtenant to the Rush Pond Park, in their current form or in a form
substantially similar which is acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget
Officer and/or Town Counsel to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16th day of July,2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mrs.Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
TOWN CLERK BARBER noted correspondence from Mr. John Davis dated July 16, 2018, and
two letters from Mr. Travis Whitehead dated July 4, 2018 and July 6, 2018, all filed in the Town
Clerk's Office.
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
GEORGE WINTERS referred to the round-about on Aviation Road, Farr Lane and Dixon Road and
noted that the residents of Farr Lane are speeding into the round-about. Also noted that there is a
great deal of brush there off Farr Lane which cause a visibility issue. Questioned the status of the
O'Reilly's and Harbor Freight proposed projects.
COUNCILMAN FERONE noted that both site plans have been approved by the Planning Board.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)
• Kudos to the Queensbury Recreation Department in hosting the Gurney Lane Fun Fest this
past Saturday. It was the I Ith annual free family fun event at Gurney Lane with over 650
attendees who consumed more than 24 gallons of Stewarts Ice Cream, 700 hot dogs, 60
liters of soda and 2 cases of popcorn. Director Steve Lovering wanted to be sure the Town
thanked Stewarts Shops for donating the ice cream and Hannaford Supermarket for donating
the hot dogs.
• The next event at Gurney Lane is Marvelous Mutts scheduled for Thursday July 26th from 6
to 7 p.m. and Mr. Lovering would like to thank Benson Pet Center for partnering with the
Recreation Department and the Town.
• Mr. Lovering asked to announce that Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Park just opened a new
attraction, a skills park that has three different skill level trails and it's the first of its kind in
our area.
• I would like to thank Steve Lovering and his staff for their continued efforts in adding to our
parks and recreation programs, adding to the quality of life for our residents here in the
Town of Queensbury.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
• In reference to our Recreation Department, people are raving over our great pickle ball
courts and the Town's well-run program.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN(WARD II)
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• Announced film hosted by the Audubon Society being held at The Park Theatre, Glens Falls
tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. The film is free and called `Birders, the Central Park
Effect' which is about the variety of birds in Central Park and then there will be an open
discussion on what we can do in our locals, yards and parks to attract more birds.
• Would like to mention that it's great blueberry picking right now.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
• Referred to the open discussion meeting held last week regarding the transfer law. I do hope
the Town does forge ahead with our mission to pass this law and protect three beautiful
lakes and a river.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Supervisor's report to Town Board and community.
• Thanked Look TV and STOREDTECH.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 279,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 16th day of July, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
No further action taken.
Respectfully Submitted,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY