1989-09-11 2'7 9
TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1989
7.32 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHF_N BORGOS-SUPER VISOR
GEORGE KUROSAKA-COUNCILMAN
MARIL YN POTENZA-COUNCILMAN
RONALD MONTESI-COUNCILMAN
BETTY MONA HA N-COUNCILMA N
TOWN ATTORNEY
PAUL D USEK
TOWN OFFICIALS
Lee York, Dave Hatin, John Goralski, Kathleen Kathe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA
OPEN FORUM
7:35 P.M.
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-Noted the primary election being held tomorrow, the 12th of September
and the polls open from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
TOM HEINZELMAN, 6 Colonial Court-Representing people on Colonial Court and the water
drainage problem that exists on that street. Would like to congratulate and thank Mr. Naylor,
the Highway Superintendent for his continued help and efforts, but the problem still exists.
Presented petition signed by everyone on street. (Town clerk received petition-on file) Showed
pictures to Town Board. Noted that the street had been recently repaved, but not paved
from grass to grass.
PAUL NAYLOR, Highway Superintendent-Recommend the Town hiring an engineer.
Discussion held and Town Board agreed to hire an engineer to research problem.
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN ENGINEER
RESOLUTION NO. 482, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOL VED, the Town Board hereby retains an engineering firm to review a drainage situation
in the Colonial Court Area, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOL VED, that this will not exceed Five Thousand Dollars to be funded from the Town
Engineering Account.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BOB TYRER-Owner of Glenwood Manor, Quaker Road. Withdrew application to hold Transient
Merchant Market at the Manor for the Balloon Festival weekend. Thanked the Town for their
help and noted plans to resubmit application for next spring.
RA Y STORMS, Big Bay Road-Requested an amendment to the subdivision laws, allowing a
family member to transfer lands to another family member without going through the subdivision
process.
SUPERVISOR BURGOS-Noted that there are a number of proposed revisions that Mrs. York,
Planner for the Town has been working on and that this one is a large concern. Suggested
that Mr. Storms present his particular situation in writing to the Town Board.
LEE YORK, Senior Planner-Noted that the Zoning Ordinance has been retyped with the new
revisions. I will be giving it to Dave Hatin, Director of Building and Codes and Pat Collard
the Zoning Administrator for their review. We will then present it to the Town Board.
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ROBIN AKINS BREWER, Candleberry Drive-Presented petition concerning subdivision Southern
Exposure, having no entrance or exit on Corinth Road and creating unnecessary congestion
to already hazardous road conditions at corner of Sherman Island Road and Corinth Road.
(given to Town Clerk-on file) Would like to request that the Board hold on the acceptance
of this road until the safety situation is resolved.
COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA-Noted that this is a previously approved subdivision and at the
time of approval, Mr. McDonald, owner of the subdivision, went beyond the requirements
and exceeded the standards. Noted the safety concern in that area.
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-Concerned that this may belong before the Planninq Board.
COUNCILMAN MONA HA N-Noted that it was the Town Board's responsibility to review the
safety of Town Roads.
Discussion held and Supervisor Borges requested that Paul Dusek, Town Attorney, research
the Town Board's options and Paul Naylor, Highway Superintendent, review and make suggestions
to the Town Board for a solution to the hazardous situation.
Discussion held regarding Lake George Park Commission Regulations on Wastewater Management.
Town Board agreed to send letter to the Lake George Park Commission requesting a delay
of implementation of regulations and to request an extension of comment period. Agreed
to authorize Lee York, Senior Planner to represent the Town of Queensbury at the Lake George
Park Commission hearing being held on Thursday and to submit letter.
LEE YORK, Senior Planner-Agreed 0 attend meeting on behalf of the Town Board. Stated
that she and Mr. Hatin would like to request a workshop with Town Board to discuss these
regulations as soon as possible. Would like to recommend hiring an engineer to review the
regulations.
LILLIAN ADAMSON-Spoke on the assessment evaluation throughout the Town of Queensbury.
Noted that she felt there were inequities, one in particular, Hiland Park.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SENIOR PLANNER TO ATTEND MEETING OF LAKE GEORGE
PARK COMMISSION AND SUBMIT STATEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 483, Introduced by the Entire Town Board.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes Mrs. Lee
York to attend the Lake George Park Commission Meeting to be held on September 14, 1989,
and
BE IT FURTHER
R ESOL VED, that Mrs. York is to read and submit to the Lake George Park Commission the
following statement:
The Town of Queensbury is officially requesting an extension of the comment periods
for the Lake George Park Commission Regulations on Stormwater and Wastewater.
The request is due to the amount of interest and concern within the community regarding
this legislation. The Town Board feels it is necessary to review these regulations in depth
and will require professional input in order to accomplish this.
The Town requests that the Commissioners of the Lake George Park Commission extend
the comment period on the Stormwater and Wastewater Regulation until January 15, 1990.
Duly adopted this 17th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
OPEN FORUM CLOSED
9:30 P.M.
RESOL UTION TO ENTER QUEENSBUR Y BOARD OF HEAL TH
RESOLUTION NO. 484, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
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by George Kurosaka.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourn from Regular
Session and enter the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OF SANITARY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 40, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is, by operation of Law, the Local
Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury and, as such, is authorized under Section 5.035
of the Sanitary Sewage Disposal Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury, to issue variances
to such Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Lori Dickinson has applied to the Local Board of Health of the Town of Queensbury
for a variance from certain standards of the sewage disposal ordinance set forth in Article
VII, Appendix A, Table 1, such standard providing for a 100 ft. setback between the drilled
well and septic system, and
WHEREAS, Lori Dickinson has indicated a desire to place a drilled well 81' from the septic
system, which does not meet the 100' setback requirement,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RF_SOL VED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
hearing on September 25th, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., at the Queensbury Activities Center, Bay
at Haviland Road, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to consider the application
for a variance of Lori Dickinson to place a drilled well 81 feet from the septic system, which
does not meet the 100' setback requirement for a septic system on property situated at the
corner of Sullivan Drive and Sullivan Place, Queensbury, New York and bearing the tax map
no. of Section 38, Block 2, Lot 3, and at that time, all persons interested in the subject thereof
will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed and
authorized when in receipt of a list of neighbors within 500 feet of the subject property, to
publish and provide Notice of said Public Hearing as may be required by law, and authorized
to mail copies of said Public Hearing Notice to the adjoining neighbors.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBUR Y BOARD OF HEALTH
_RESOLUTION NO. 41, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
R. Stephen Borgos.
-` RESOL VED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourn and enter into Regular Session
of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 7 I th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 485, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourn and move into
Executive Session to discuss Litigation, Land Acquisition, securing Professional Service and
Personnel Matters.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 7989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos v
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ENTER REGULAR SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 486, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourn Executive Session
and enter into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 17th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO. 487, Introduced by Mar ilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the 71)wn of Queensbury hereby approve the Minutes
of August 8th, 7989.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION SETTING NEW FEES FOR ELECTION INSPECTORS
RESOLUTION NO. 488, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, Election Inspectors are now appointed by the County Board of Elections, but it
is still the responsibility of the Town of Queensbury for payment of these inspectors,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the following new fees be set for 7989 election inspectors:
$50.00 - Primary Day
$50.00 - Registration Day
$75.00 - Election Day
$ 5.00 - Chairman Each Time.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 7989, by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO UNTABLE RESOLUTION NO. 431 OF 1989
RESOLUTION NO. 489, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby Untable Resolution No. 431 of 1989 titled 'RESOL UTION
— FOR STATE AID FOR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A LOCAL LAND USE PROGRAM'.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION FOR STATE AID FOR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A LOCAL LAND USE
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 431, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Stephen Borgos.
WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of the laws of New York of 1989 authorizes State financial assistance
to Adirondack Park towns and villages for the implementation of local land use programs
developed pursuant to Article 27 of the Executive Law,
WHEREAS, development of a local land use program typically includes the following general
elements tailored to a community's needs: community survey, natural resource studies,
socio-economic studies, community issues and goals, land use plan and regulatory devices,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of O.ueensbury hereby designates Lee York,
Senior Planner as the development administrator and zoning officer for the purpose of the
consultant performing the following specific planning tasks,
1)referrals of variances and other actions, 2)review of code requirements with prospective
applicants, 3) assistance to planning and zoning boards, and 4)record keeping at a state
share cost of $5,000.
RESOLVED, that the Town shall enter into an agreement with the development administrator
to undertake the administration of a local land use program, and it is further
RESOLVED, that Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized and empowered
to execute in the name of the Town 1) a Memorandum of Understanding with the Adirondack
Park Agency providing for the proposed use of local planning assistance funds, 2) a consultant
agreement with a private consultant with such provisions as the Supervisor may deem acceptable
and all necessary applications, and other agreements which he deems necessary or appropriate
to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution.
On the 11th day of September, 1989, the following was taken.
Ayes: None
Noes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Absent: None
> This resolution was defeated.
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RESOL UTION FOR STATE AID FOR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A LOCAL LAND USE
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 491, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of the Laws of New York of 1989 authorizes State financial assistance
to Adirondack Park towns and villages for the implementation of local land use programs
developed pursuant to Article 27 of the Executive Law,
WHEREAS, development of a local land use program typically includes the following general
elements tailored to a community's needs: community survey, natural resource studies, socio-economic
studies, community issues and goals, land use plan and regulatory devices,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby designates Lee York,
Senior Planner as the development administrator for the purpose of the consultant performing
the following specific planning tasks;
1)referrals of variances and other actions, 2)review of code requirements with prospective
applicants, 3) assistance to plannir, and zoning boards, and 4)record keeping at a state
share cost of $5,000.
RESOLVED, that the Town shall enter ini`o an agreement with the development administrator
to undertake the administration of a local land use program, and it is further
RESOLVED, that Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized and empowered
to execute in the name of the Town 1) a Memorandum of Understanding with the Adirondack
Park Agency providing for the proposed t se of local planning assistance funds, 2) All agreements
which he deems necessary or appropriate to implement and carry out the purposes specified
in this resolution.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-'; DESIGNATING GLEN LAKE AND ADJOINING
LANDS AS CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS PURSUANT TO §617.4(H) OF THE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPT. OF f NVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
RESOLUTION NO. 492, Introduced by Y Bett Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Stephen Borgos.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to designate specific
geographic areas within the Town of Queensbury as critical environmental areas pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation adopted in
accordance with the authorization and directives of the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, and
WHEREAS, much of that area of land and water designated as Glen Lake, GF-15, GF-18 and
GF-21 on the official New York State Freshwater Wetlands Map for Warren County known
as Map 28 of 31, Glens Falls Quadrangle, and lands lying outside those designations and adjacent
thereto within 250' appear to be of exceptional and unique character and a critical environmental
area, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is considering the designation of the
said area as critical environmental area as the aforesaid area may meet criteria contained
in §617.4 (h) of the Official Compilation of Codes. Rules and Regulations of the State of
New York for the Department of Environmental Conservation as having exceptional or unique
character covering one or more of the following:
A) A benefit to human health;
B) A natural setting (eg fish and wildlife habitat, forest and vegetation, open space and areas
of important aesthetic or scenic quality);
C)Social, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, or educational values;
D) An inherent ecological, geological, or hydrological sensitivity to change which may be -->
adversely effected by any change; and,
WHEREAS, in the event that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury should designate
the aforesaid area as a critical environmental area, any unlisted action which takes place
wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to the critical environmental area would
be considered a Type I Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and
would therefore be an action or project that would more likely require that preparation of
an Environmental Impact Statement and in any even would require that a Long Environmental
Assessment Form be filed and a State Environmental Quality Review conducted before any
governmental board or agency may grant approvals or permits for actions or projects occurring
within said area, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said rules and regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation,
prior to designating any area within the Town of Queensbury as a critical environmental area,
a written public notice must be issued and a public hearing held,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public
hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, Bay at Hoviland Road, Warren County, New
York, on the 2nd day of October, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a public
hearing to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, in person or by way of agent
and entertain any comments concerning the proposal to designate much of that area of land
designated as Glen Lake, GF-15, GF-18 and GF-21 on the aforesaid official New York State
Freshwater Wetlands Map for Warren County and lands lying outside those designations and
adjacent thereto within 250' as a critical environmental area, such areas more specifically
described as follows:
All that piece or parcel of land lying within the 400' contour line circumscribing that
freshwater wetland identified as GF-15 on the official New York State Freshwater Wetlands
Map for Warren County, known as Map 28 of 31, Glens Falls Quadrangle, and all that land
lying within 250' of the said area circumscribed by the said 400' contour line, except that
the said piece or parcel of land shall not include any part which extends beyond the easterly
side of Route 9 and the southerly side of Glen Lake Road (the contour lines referred to herein
are those as shown on the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Map and the U.S. Department
of Interior Geological Survey Map identified as SW14 Glen Falls 15 - Quadrangle - 1966, and
the "side" of the said road being that boundary line which separates Town or Municipal Road
right-of-way andlor usage from adjoining property owners' property or property rights), and
All that piece or parcel of land lying within the 400' contour line circumscribing that freshwater
wetland identified as GF-18 on the official New York State Freshwater Wetlands Map for
Warren County, known as Map 28 of 31, Glens Falls Quadrangle, and all that land lying within
250' of the said area circumscribed by the said 400' contour line, except that the said piece
or parcel of land shall not include any part which extends beyond the northerly side of Glen
Lake Road(the contour line and the side of road being defined as indicated in the previous
description), and
All that piece or parcel of land lying within the 400' contour line circumscribing that freshwater
wetland identified as GF-21 on the official New York State Freshwater Wetlands Map for
Warren County, known as Map 28 of 31, Glens Falls Quadrangle, and all that land lying within
250' of the said area circumscribed by the said 400' contour line, except that the said piece
or parcel of land shall not include any part thereof which extends beyond the southerly side
of Moon Hill Road and the westerly side of Fitzgerald Road (the contour lines and the sides
of roads referred to herein being defined as indicated in the first parcel described herein),
and
All that body of water known as Glen Lake and all that piece or parcel of land lying under
said Glen Lake at or below or within the mean high water level of Glen Lake, which has been
found to be 398' above sea level, in accordance with the Glen Lake Technical Water Study,
and all that land lying within 250' of said area circumscribed by the mean high water level
of Glen Lake, except that the said piece or parcel of land and body of water shall not include
any part thereof which extends beyond the southerly side of Glen Lake Road and the westerly
and northwesterly side of Fitzgerald Road and the northerly side of Mannis Road, and the
southerly side of Moon Hill Road, (the contour lines and the sides of the roads referred to
herein being defined as indicated in the previous description), and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and directed
to publish notice on two occasions, of a copy of this resolution in the official newspaper of
the Town of Queensbury and to post a copy of this resolution on the sign board of the Town
of Queensbury, and
BE iT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that any and all owners of property within the area to be designated as a critical
environmental area shall be mailed a copy of the notice published in the newspaper pursuant
to this resolution, together with a letter from the Planning Department of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 493, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Building and Grounds Department wishes to transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the following accounts: Fuel Oil Account, Equipment —j
Maintenance Account, Contracts Account, T.O.B. Utilities Account, Electric Repairs Account,
Vehicle Repair Account, Telephone Account(s),
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $15,400.00 from the Senior Clerk Fund, Account No. A 1057410195,
to the following accounts in the following amounts:
Fuel Oil Account No.: A 1451620.450 - $ 500.00
Equipment Maintenance Account No.: A1451620.479 - $ 300.00
Contracts Account No.: A 1451622.406 - $ 600.00
T.O.B. Utilities Account No.: A 1451622.430 - $6,500.00
Electric Repairs Account No.: A 1451622.466 - $1,000.00
Vehicle Repairs Account No.: A 1451622.411 - $1,000.00
Telephone Account No.: A 1451622.410 - $5,000.00
Telephone Account No.: A 1455132.410 - $ 500.00
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 494, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Building and Grounds Department wishes to transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the T.O.B. Payroll Fund, Account No. A 7451620. 100,
or in the T.O.B. Phone Repair Fund, Account No. A 1457622.467,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $ 300.00 from the Queensbury Center Advertising Fund, Account
No. A 1451627.408, to the T.D.B. Payroll Fund, Account No. A 1451620. 100, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, to transfer from:
Queensbury Center Advertising Account No.: A 1451627.408 - $ 100.00
Queensbury Center Printing Account No.: A1451627.472 - $ 400.00
Queensbury Center Phone Account No.: A 1451627.410 - $1,200.00
Highway Garage Equipment Account No.: A 7455132.200 - $1,300.00,
to:
T.O.B. Phone Repair Account No.: A 1451622.467.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 495, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Department wishes to transfer funds because of the
need to purchase new office equipment, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Office Equipment Fund, Account No. A2258020.201,
for the purchase of new office equipment,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $2,000.00 from the Legal Services Account No. A2258020.413, to
the Office Equipment Fund, Account No. A2258020.201, to cover the cost of purchasing office
equipment.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 496, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Highway Department wishes to transfer funds due to a new requirement
of utility cost metering of traffic lights, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Traffic Control Utilities Account No. A3053310430
and Traffic Control Utilities Account No. A3053310430,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, to transfer $ 400.00 from the Conference Expense Fund, Account No. A3255010409,
to the Traffic Control Utilities Account No. A3053310430, and to transfer $ 400.00 from
the Telephone Fund Account No. A3255010410, to the Traffic Control Utilities Account No.
A 3053310430.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 497, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office wishes to transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Senior Clerk, PT Account No. A 1051410188
and Senior Typist, PT Account No. A 105 14 10 199,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $4,740.00 from the clerk, P.T. Account No. A 105 14 10 107, to the
Senior Clerk Account No. A 1051410188 - $1,740.00, and to the Senior Typist, P.T. Account
No. A 1051410199 - $3,000.00.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosoko, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 498, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Fire Marshal wishes to transfer funds to purchase a new radio
and telephone equipment, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Equipment Fund, Account No. A 1753410200
and Gas Fund Account No. A 1753410441,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $ 850.00 from Miscellaneous Contractual Account No. A 1753410440,
to the Equipment Fund Account No. A 1753410200 - $ 600.00, and to the Gas Fund, Account
No. A 1753410441 - $ 250.00.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 499, Introduced George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Recreation Department wishes to transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Chemicals Fund, Account No. A2057310427,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $ 500.00 from the Computer Hardware Fund, Account No. A2057310203,
to the Chemicals Fund, Account No. A2057370427.
Duly adopted this 11 th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 500, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Recreation Department wishes to transfer funds, and —J
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in the Miscellaneous Contractual Account No. A205731C",9,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $5,000.00 from Account No. A2359950903, to the Miscellaneous Contractual
Account No. A2057310440.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO HIRE SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 501, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by virtue of Section 20 of the Town
Law of the State of New York, has the authority to employ such employees as the Town Board
may determine necessary for the proper conduct of the affairs of the Town of Queensbury,
and
WHEREAS, the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Accounting Department has recently
been vacated, and
�- WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of filling the recently
vacated position of Senior Account Clerk,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Marilyn Hammond is hereby appointed to the position of Senior Account
Clerk and will be paid an hourly rate of $7.88, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves and ratifies
her commencement of work on September 11, 1989 in the capacity of Senior Account Clerk.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO SET NEW MEETING NIGHTS FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETINGS FOR
THE TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y
RESOLUTION NO. 502, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby changes regular meeting
dates to be as follows:
October 2nd and 16th 7:00 p.m.
November 6th and 20th 7:00 p.m.
December 4th and 18th 7:00 p.m.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
�-- RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CERTIFICATES OF SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLETION
RESOLUTION NO. 503, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes the Town Supervisor
to sign the Certificates of Substantial Completion for contracts 3,4,5, and 6 of the Central
Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District provided that they are in the form and substance
approved by the Town Attorney.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION RETAINING THE SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES,
INC., FOR APPRAISAL PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 504, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of retaining the services
of Northeastern Appraisal Associates, Inc., in connection with litigation involving Regency
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Park Associates, and
WHEREAS, Northeastern Appraisal Associates, Inc., has indicated it would provide such services,
including pretrial and trial services, for an amount not to exceed $2,750.00,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby retains the services
of Northeastern Appraisal Associates, Inc., in connection with the litigation involving Regency
Park Associates, for an amount not to exceed $2,750.00.
Duly adopted this 11 th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS
Mobile Home Application - H. Nash
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING MOBILE HOME BUILDING AND ZONING PERMIT
RESOLUTION NO. 505, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Harold Nash and Shirley Nash previously filed an application for a Mobile Home
Building and Zoning Permit in accordance with Paragraph 2, Section 4 of the Ordinance for
the Regulation of Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Courts in the Town of Queensbury, to temporarily
locate a mobile home at property situated at RD #3, Sanders Road, Queensbury, New York,
and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the said application complies with the requirements
of said Ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing on
September 25th, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., at the Queensbury Activities Center, Bay at Haviland
Roads, Town of Queensbury, New York, to consider the application of Harold Nash and Shirley
Nash to temporarily place a mobile home on property located at RD #3, Sanders Road, Queensbury,
New York, and bearing tax map No. 126-1-53, and, at that time, all persons interested in
the subject thereof will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury shall issue such notices as may
be required by law.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BID OPENING -PINE VIEW CEMETERY
4x2 Pickup Truck
Advantage Chevrolet $12,045.00
Saratoga Springs, NY Non-Collusive
Albany Dodge $11,674.00 .
Albany, NY Non-Collusive
Mazda of Glens Falls $10,403.00
Glens Falls, NY (Non-Collusive submitted after bid opening)
Town & Country Chrysler $11,920.00
Glens Falls, NY Non-Collusive
RESOL UTION TO ACCEPT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 506, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, Rodney Mosher, Cemetery Superintendent did recommend that we advertise for
a Pickup Truck, and
WHEREAS, four bids were submitted and received and opened at the specified time and place
by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mosher has recommended that the bid be awarded to Mazda of Glens Falls,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid as recommended
by Mr. Mosher, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the financing for such a truck is included in the 1989 budget.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
`— Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BID OPENING -STATE POLICE BUILDING - CONSTRUCTION 1 PACKAGE
Package
Northern Homes
51 Glenwood Ave $61,876.00
Glens Falls, NY Non-Collusive
Valente Homes Inc. $52,193.77
Glens Falls, NY Non-Collusive
Erection of
Pinchook & Buckley Construction
P.O. Box 2201 $170,400.00 (5% bid bond)
Glens Falls, NY Non-Collusive
RESOL UTION TO REJECT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 507, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the bid of Pinchook and Buckley Construction Inc. of Glens Falls, New York
for construction of a New York State Police Satellite Office be rejected based upon the fact
that it is higher than the Town Board expected and based upon the fact that the Board desires
to revise the specifications in hopes of obtaining more bidders.
Duly adopted this 11 th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TO GO OUT TO BID WiTH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS ON
STATE POLICE BUILDING
RESOLUTION NO. 508, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to rebid the contracts and
specifications for the construction of the State Police Building
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes. the Town
Supervisor to make all arrangements necessary and sign all documents necessary and publish
all notices necessary to rebid the contracts for the erection of the panalized office building
with the following changes to be made in the bidding specifications previously bid:
1. The length of time that will be allowed for erection will be 120 days,
2. The bonding requirements maybe complied with by supplying an irrevocable letter
of credit or 15% payment by certified check of the bonding amounts or all bonds,
3. That the penalty provisions or liquate damage provisions of the contract will be
revised such that the amount set forth therein are at 50% of the amount stated currently,
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOL VED, that the notice for the bidders will be published as soon as possible and the date
for the opening of bids will be Monday, September 25, 1989 at 2:00 o'clock with the Town
Clerk to open all bids and read the some aloud at 2:05 p.m.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BiD OPENING - HIGHWAY-BRIDGE
The Fort Miller Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 98 $31, 195.00
Schuylerville, NY Non-Collusive
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 509, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Queensbury has received bids
for a pre-engineered, pre-Tabbed, presided concrete box culvert bridge to replace the bridge
on Cronin Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk represents that a notice to bidders was duly published in the official
newspaper for the Town of Queensbury where bids for the said pre-engineered bridge were
requested, and
WHEREAS, Fort Miller Company, Inc. submitted a bid for the amount of $31,195.00 to furnish
said bridge, and
WHEREAS, there were no other bids and Paul H. Naylor, Highway Superintendent has recommended
that the bid of Fort Miller Company, Inc. be accepted, and
WHEREAS, said bridge is to replace an existing bridge, it is not necessary to conduct review
pursuant to SEQRA before funding or approving the purchase, and
WHEREAS, all bidding documents are presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VEU, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves, authorizes
and ratifies the request for bids by the Highway Superintendent and approves of the specifications
for said bid, and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby excepts the bid of Fort Miller Company, Inc., and
BE IT FURTHER
RCSOL VEU, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized to
arromir for the pt►rchfise of the bridge, sign fill necessary doctime►tts, place the seal of the
Town of Queensbury on all documents as may be necessary and take all such further action
vs may be necessary to complete the purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that this purchase shall be paid for from the Highway Account 11261658540300.
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Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
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Ayes: A1r. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
,absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT
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RESOLUTION NO. 510, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
�iy C;eorge!<urosaka.
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract September, 1989, and numbered 2395-2970
and totaling $813, 124.36 be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted this 11th day of September, 1989, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. T-otenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
RESPFCTFULI_ Y SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN Al. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
10 W OF QUE.ENSBUR Y
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