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1997-01-06 1997 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1997 7:00 p.m. MTG.# 1 RES. 1-34 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE 1.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 2.0 COMMUNICATIONS 2.1 Ltr. Supervisor Champagne- appointed the following Confidential Secretary- Mrs. Kim Heunemann Deputy Supervisor - Mrs. Betty C. Monahan 2.2 Ltr. Supervisor Champagne listing Town Board Committees 2.3 Ltr. Qsby. Highway Supt. appointed the following Richard A. Missita as Deputy Highway Supt. 3.0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RESOLUTION NO.: 1,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~62 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold meetings as follows: 1. On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, meetings will be held at 7:00 pm at the Queensbury Center, 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, for the purpose of conducting meetings referred to as regular meetings, where public hearings are held, resolutions and motions are adopted, miscellaneous matters are discussed, and the general public is provided with an open forum session with the Town Board. 2. On the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m., at the Queensbury Center, 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, for the purpose of holding meetings referred to as "Workshops," and generally reserved for discussion of various matters concerning the Town of Queensbury, projects therein, or plans therefor, and for the consideration and/or adoption of those resolutions and motions which the Town Board shall deem appropriate and/or necessary for the timely and effective administration of Town government and for holding public hearings if the same are scheduled for such days, and generally any other matter that may come before the Town Board. 3. Such other special meetings for any purpose that may be scheduled by Town Board resolution or in accordance with the Town Law of the State of New York. If a special meeting is scheduled, the media will be notified as required by the Open Meetings Law. 4. The meetings and contents thereof, shall be as set forth hereinabove, unless the Town Board shall authorize the change of the same by resolution held at an appropriately scheduled meeting, with subsequent public notice thereof by notification sent to the media. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO.: 2,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by ~63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines that Robert's Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during the year 1997, except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law or with other resolutions of this Board. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR RESOLUTION NO.: 3,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller, as required by ~30 of the General Municipal Law with the Town Clerk on or before Apri130, 1997, in lieu of filing a separate financial report as required by ~29 of the Town Law by February 28, 1997. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO.: 4,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Post Star is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS RESOLUTION NO.: 5,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~64, Subdivision 1, of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year 1997: Chase Manhattan up to $100,000. Evergreen up to $50 million Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company up to $50 million Key Bank of New York up to $100,000. Fleet Bank up to $100,000. Trustco Bank New York up to $100,000. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Town Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION SETTING BONDED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS RESOLUTION NO.: 6,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, Town Law ~25, requires towns to bond certain public employees, and WHEREAS, local governments are delegated the authority to set the amount of the bonds for such public employees, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused a review to be made of the amount of the bond to be set after considering the actual responsibilities performed and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office of the State Comptroller, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the calendar year 1997, Public Employee Bonds, pursuant to ~25 of the Town Law, are $100,000 per employee with excess limits ofindenmity set as follows: Town Supervisor 1 Deputy Town Supervisor 1 Receiver of Taxes Town Clerk Records Clerk Deputy Receiver of Taxes 1 Animal Control Officer 1 Deputy Town Clerk Comptroller Senior Account Clerk 1 Principal Account Clerk 1 Account Clerk $100,000 100,000 1 100,000 1 100,000 1 100,000 100,000 100,000 2 100,000 1 100,000 100,000 100,000 1 100,000 vote: Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr.Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AMENDING AND APPROVING PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR 1997 RESOLUTION NO.7, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted a Purchasing Policy, entitled "Town of Queensbury Purchasing Procedures", in accordance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of reviewing said policy and amending the policy as part of its organizational meeting each year, and WHEREAS, it has been proposed to amend the existing Purchasing Policy to provide that certain contracts with State agencies, public benefit corporations, public authorities, or any unit of the State University of New York, pursuant to and consistent with Sections 355 and 6301 of the Education Law, may be entered into by direct negotiations and shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law nor the Purchasing Policy set forth herein, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends the existing Purchasing Policy to provide that Paragraph V, Exceptions, is amended to identify the existing clause thereof as A and add a new clause B, reading as follows: Contracts with any State agency, including any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of the State, whether permanent or temporary, or a public benefit corporation or public authority, and any unit of the State University of New York, pursuant to and consistent with Sections 355 and 6301 of the Education Law, within or without the Town of Queensbury, to provide water supply, sweeping or maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, drainage, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal or other services of government not regularly provided to the public as part of the general government services, may be entered into by direct negotiations and shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law nor the Purchasing Policy set forth herein. , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Procedures of the Town of Queensbury, as amended hereinabove, are hereby adopted for the year 1997. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT : Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION NO.: 8,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~116 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the sum of$.30 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual and necessary use of the personal automobile of any Town Official in the performance of his or her duties. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 9,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the Town of Queensbury Water and Highway Departments for small mailings rather than using the postage machine at the Town Office Building, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Water and Highway Departments are each authorized to purchase 200 stamps and the supply be replenished as needed. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver Discussion-Supervisor Champagne noted that Mr. Shaw from Wastewater has contacted his office requesting to be placed on this list for postage, I ask that we hold that off until the next meeting. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RESOLUTION NO.: 10,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~116, Subdivision 10, of the Town Law of the State of New York, and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the following Town Officers and employees be and they hereby are authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City from February 16 - 19, 1997: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Director of Community Development Historian Assessor Town Justices Town Clerk Comptroller and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said Association, and in his absence, Deputy Supervisor, Mrs. Betty C. Monahan, is to cast the vote of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper Town charge. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 11,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuant to ~4121, Subdivision 3(A) of the Public Health Law of the State of New York, Miss Darleen M. Dougher be and she hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, immediately upon her acceptance of appointment, the Registrar shall appoint a Deputy, whose duty it shall be to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability, and such Deputy shall accept such appointment in writing. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PURCHASING AGENT RESOLUTION NO.: 12,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Miss Darleen M. Dougher as Purchasing Agent to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board for the 1997 year as the Board continues to evaluate the Purchasing Agent position. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN RESOLUTION NO.: 13, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Marilyn J. VanDyke, Ed.D., to the position of Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Ms. Rebecca L. Bernard as Confidential Secretary to the Highway Superintendent for the year 1997. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JUSTICE CLERK AND DEPUTY COURT CLERKS RESOLUTION NO.: 15,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~20, Subdivision l(A) of the Town Law of the State of New York and pursuant to ~ 109 of the Uniform Justice Court Act of the State of New York, Mrs. Karen Stockwell of New York is hereby appointed Town Justice Court Clerk, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of the State of New York be notified of the appointment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mrs. Carol Finamore and Ms. Kerrie Lewis as Deputy Court Clerks for the year 1997. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HEALTH OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 16,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Dr. Robert Evans to the position of Town Health Officer for the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT DIRECTORS OF THE QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO.: 17,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has caused to be created the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has the authority to appoint Directors of the not -for-profit corporation, and the terms of some directors expire at the end of 1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed/re-appointed as DirectorslMembers of the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation for three (3) year terms expiring December 31, 1999: Howard Shames Carol Pulver David DeMarco Cullen O'Brien John Cushing Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997 by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr.Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 18, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Board of Assessment Review, and WHEREAS, the term of Charlie Yasko expired on September 30, 1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby re-appoints Charlie Yasko to serve as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a term to expire on September 30, 2001. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT : Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RESOLUTION NO.: 19,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, said terms to expire on December 31, 1997: Steven Pidgeon Linda White Thomas Jarrett Stephen Traver Dr. David Welch Deborah A. Roberts John G. Davis Donnie Monroe Charles H. Maine Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 20, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, said terms to expire on December 31, 1997: Joe Roulier Seelye Road P.O. Box 301 Cleverdale, NY 12820 656-3544 Michael Vasiliou 14 Stone Pine Lane Queensbury, NY 12804 793-7353 Elizabeth Valente 60 Sweet Road Queensbury, NY 12804 798-5200 John Walker State Route 149 Lake George, NY 12845 793-3616 John Salvador Dunham's Bay Lodge 2999 State Route 9L Lake George, NY 12845 656-9242 Roger Ruel 10 Mabel Terrace Queensbury, NY 12804 745-1334 Richard Merrill Sunset Trail Queensbury, NY 12804 792-2301 Laverne Fagel 9 Sylvan Avenue Queensbury, NY 12804 761-0953 Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO ETHICS BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 21,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by previous resolution, adopted Local Law No.8, 1992, entitled, "Ethics and Disclosure Law," and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Local Law provides for an Ethics Board consisting of five members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the terms of current members Patricia Jameson and Susan Spector expired on October 26, 1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints to the Ethics Board, Ms. Patricia Jameson and Ms. Susan Spector, for four (4) year terms to expire October 26,2000. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO ETHICS ADVISORY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.: 22,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by previous resolution, adopted Local Law No.8, 1992, entitled, "Ethics and Disclosure Law," and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Local Law provides for a Code of Ethics and for an Ethics Advisory Council consisting of five members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the terms of current members John Burch, Marian Marcy and Helen Stern expired on September 28, 1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints to the Ethics Advisory Council, Mr. John Burch, Ms. Marian Marcy and Ms. Helen Stern, for four (4) year terms to expire on September 28, 2000. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver Executive Director Martin-Lead the Board through the following Part II Environmental Assessment A, Does action exceed any type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.12? Town Board-NO B, Will action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6? Town Board-YES C, Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following: Cl, Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Town Board-NO C2, aesthetic, agriculture, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Town Board-NO C3, Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Town Board-NO C4, A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use of intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Town Board-NO C5, Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Town Board-NO C6, Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C l-C5? Town Board-NONE C7, Other impacts? Town Board-NO D, Is there, or is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? Town Board-NO E, Is there is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? Town Board-NO Page 2 Reasons supporting this determination. After Town Board review, it's determined that there is no significant environmental impact. RESOLUTION ADOPTING DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING PROPOSED EXTENSION TO THE QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "BIG BAY ROAD/BIG BOOM ROAD EXTENSION # 1 RESOLUTION NO.: 23, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is considering the action of adopting a resolution establishing an extension to the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District, to be known as the Big Bay Road/Big Boom Road Extension #1, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is duly qualified to act as lead agency with respect to compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) which requires environmental review of certain actions undertaken by local governments, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action pursuant to the rules and regulations of SEQRA, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board after considering the action proposed herein, reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form and thoroughly analyzing the said action with respect to potential environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to complete and execute Part III of the said Environmental Assessment Form and to check the box thereon indicating that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the annexed Negative Declaration is hereby approved and the Town Clerk's Office is hereby authorized and directed to file the same in accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED EXTENSION TO THE QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "BIG BAY ROAD/BIG BOOM ROAD EXTENSION # 1" RESOLUTION NO.: 24,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of establishing an extension to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, to be known as the Big Bay Road/Big Boom Road Extension #1, and WHEREAS, a map, plan and report have been prepared on behalf of Joseph and Debra Gross (the Developers) by VanDusen & Steves and Haanen Engineering regarding the said extension of the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District, such extension to serve an area adjacent to, in and around that area of the Town of Queensbury along the southerly end of Big Bay Road consisting of 31.53 acres and including a subdivision known as the Gross Subdivision, as more specifically set forth in the said map, plan and report, and WHEREAS, the map, plan and report have been filed in the Town Clerk's Office and are available for public inspection, and WHEREAS, said map, plan and report show the boundaries of the proposed extension of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, a general plan of the water system, and a report of the proposed water system and method of operation, and WHEREAS, the map shows the water distribution mains, gate valves and hydrants, together with the location and a general description of all related or appropriate public works existing or required, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to establish the said proposed Water District Extension pursuant to Town Law Article 12A and consolidate the same with the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, pursuant to ~206-a of the Town Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the establishment of the District Extension was duly held on December 2, 1996 at which time all persons interested were afforded an opportunity to be heard, and WHEREAS, the said Town Board has considered the establishment of said extension in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and has adopted a negative declaration concerning environmental impacts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the determination of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that: 1. notice of said public hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise sufficient; 2. it is in the public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the Big Bay Road/Big Boom Road Extension #1 to the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District as the same has been described in the map, plan and report on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury and as more specifically described herein; 3. all property and property owners within said extension are benefitted thereby; 4. all property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of said extension; 5. pursuant to ~206-a of the Town Law of the State of New York, it is in the public interest to assess all expenses of the district, including all extensions heretofore or hereafter established as a charge against the entire area of the district as extended and it is in the public interest to extend the district only if all expenses of the district shall be assessed against the entire district as extended, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that: 1. The Big Bay Road/Big Boom Road Extension #1 to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District be and the same is hereby authorized, approved and established in accordance with the boundaries and descriptions set forth herein and in the previously described map, plan and report, and construction of the improvement may proceed and service provided and subject to the following; a. of Health; the obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department b. the obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; c. a permissive referendum in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law of the State of New York; d. the adoption of a final Order by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury; 2. The boundaries of the Big Bay Road/Big Boom Road Extension to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District are as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and the State of New York, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the easterly bounds of Big Bay Road in the westerly bounds of Interstate Route #87 at the existing southerly bounds of said Big Bay - Big Boom Water District; running thence southerly along said Interstate Route #87 and Big Bay Road, a distance of 80.00 feet more or less to a concrete monument found in the ground for a corner; thence continuing along said Interstate Route #87 South 14 degrees, 44 minutes and 20 seconds West, a distance of 346.53 feet to a concrete monument found in the ground for a corner; thence running South 66 degrees, 27 minutes and 35 seconds West, a distance of 58.28 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 4 Gross Subdivision; thence running South 23 degrees, 07 minutes and 21 seconds West along the easterly bounds of said Lot 4, a distance of 312.19 feet; thence running South 69 degrees, 56 minutes and 28 seconds West along the southerly bounds of Lots 4, 3,2, & 1, a distance of 812.00 feet more or less to the shore of the Hudson River; thence running northerly along said Hudson River as it winds and turns, a distance of 239.00 feet more or less; thence running North 71 degrees, 06 minutes and 40 seconds East crossing Palmer Drive and continuing along the northerly bounds thereof at the angle point thereof, a total distance of 148.00 feet more or less; thence running North 65 degrees, 01 minutes and 45 seconds East still along the northerly bounds of said Palmer Drive, a distance of 142.00 feet to an iron pipe found in the ground for a corner; thence running northerly along the rear oflots abutting Palmer Drive the following seventeen courses and distances: (1) North 22 degrees, 29 minutes and 37 seconds West, a distance of 88.22 feet; (2) North 22 degrees, 46 minutes and 59 seconds West, a distance of 49.87 feet; (3) North 23 degrees, 04 minutes and 14 seconds West, a distance of 100.33 feet; (4) North 22 degrees, 07 minutes and 27 seconds West, a distance of 49.58 feet; (5) North 23 degrees, 20 minutes and 17 seconds West, a distance of 100.43 feet; (6) North 20 degrees, 47 minutes and 07 seconds West, a distance of74.95 feet; (7) North 24 degrees, 13 minutes and 30 seconds West, a distance 0 125.17 feet; (8) North 15 degrees, 17 minutes and 50 seconds West, a distance of 186.65 feet; (9) North 03 degrees, 26 minutes and 17 seconds East, a distance of 98.32 feet; (10) North 02 degrees, 16 minutes and 18 seconds East, a distance of 101.14 feet; (11) North 11 degrees, 10 minutes and 09 seconds East, a distance of 101.06 feet; (12) North 16 degrees, 31 minutes and 58 seconds East, a distance of 99.43 feet; (13) North 19 degrees, 14 minutes and 36 seconds East, a distance of 41.96 feet; (14) North 08 degrees, 47 minutes and 43 seconds East, a distance of 202.50 feet; (15) North 13 degrees, 48 minutes and 32 seconds East, a distance of 198.25 feet; (16) North 13 degrees, 48 minutes and 14 seconds East, a distance of 100.04 feet; (17) North 20 degrees, 59 minutes and 52 seconds East, a distance of76.79 feet to the existing Big Bay - Big Boom Water District; thence running southeasterly along the southerly bounds thereof the following six courses and distances: (1) South 53 degrees, 44 minutes and 40 seconds East, a distance of 458.72 feet; (2) South 29 degrees, 18 minutes and 40 seconds East, a distance of79.77 feet; (3) South 29 degrees, 20 minutes and 31 seconds East, a distance of 189.86 feet; (4) South 29 degrees, 23 minutes and 39 second East, a distance of 444.56 feet; (5) South 36 degrees, 35 minutes and 15 seconds East, a distance of 225.28 feet; (6) Northeasterly crossing said Big Bay Road 100.00 feet more or less to the point and place of beginning, containing 31.53 acres ofland, to be the same more or less. Bearings given in the above description refer to magnetic North. 3. The improvements to be constructed by the Developer and included and made a part of the extension shall consist of the purchase and installation of water distribution mains, hydrants and gate valves and such other facilities as more specifically set forth in the aforesaid map, plan and report prepared by VanDusen & Steves and Haanen Engineering and the costs shall also include a proportionate share of the cost of the Water Treatment Plant, mains and other facilities of the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District; 4. All proposed water mains and appurtenances shall be installed in full accordance with the Town of Queensbury specifications and ordinances and in accordance with approved plans and specifications and under competent engineering supervision and thereafter all water mains and improvements shall be turned over to the Town of Queensbury without charge; 5. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for said improvement is estimated to be $30,000, said amount to be paid by the Developer; 6. There will be no financing of the proposed Water District Extension improvements by the proposed District, the Town of Queensbury, or the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, the Developer will contribute towards existing facilities, and parcels in the proposed District will contribute to the Consolidated Water District as herein set forth; 7. In accordance with ~206(A) of the Town Law of the State of New York, all of the expenses of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, including all extensions heretofore or hereafter established, shall be a charge against the entire area of the district as extended; 8. Expenses occasioned after the creation of the extension shall be assessed, levied, and/or collected from the severallots and parcels of land within the extension on the same basis as the assessments, levies, and/or collections are made in the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and such assessments shall be made on an ad valorem basis and user charge basis (water meter charges); 9. The map, plan and report describing the improvements are on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury and available for public inspection; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in the manner provided in the provisions of Article 7 and Article 12-A of the Town Law of the State of New York and the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file, post, and publish such notice of this Resolution as may be required by law. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CONCERNING $81,612 GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUDSON RIVER PARK AND RECREATION AREA RESOLUTION NO.: 25, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded grant funds to the Town of Queensbury for the development and construction of the Hudson River Park and Recreation Area in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has forwarded a proposed agreement for the grant funds to the Town of Queensbury, said Agreement being in the standard form for contracts with New York State and OPRHP, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the Agreement between the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Town of Queensbury for the grant funds for the development of the Hudson River Park and Recreation Area and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute said Agreement. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION OF WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE WORKER I RESOLUTION NO. 26, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Wastewater Superintendent has advised the Queensbury Town Board that he desires that John Langdon, presently employed at the Wastewater Department in the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker II, be promoted to the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker I, and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of establishing the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker I in the Town of Queensbury's Wastewater Department and appointing John Langdon to said position, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Civil Service Employment Association (CSEA) has agreed to add the title of Wastewater Maintenance Worker I to the list of bargaining unit titles, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and establishes the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker I in the Town Wastewater Department, with the salary for the position to be the same as the salary for the Water Maintenance Man I as set forth in the current CSEA Agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to complete any necessary forms and other documents required by Civil Service, in conjunction with the establishment of the position, and if necessary, place the Town seal on any of the said documents. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 27, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Town of Queensbury Planning Board, and WHEREAS, the term of current Planning Board member Ms. Catherine LaBombard expires on December 31,1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby re-appoints Ms. Catherine LaBombard to serve as a member of the Planning Board, said term to expire on December 31, 2003. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver ABSTAIN: Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S MINIMUM 40 HOUR WORK WEEK RESOLUTION NO.: 28,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the New York State Retirement System has requested that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury acknowledge that Paul Naylor, Town Highway Superintendent, works a minimum of 40 hours per week in his official position, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby acknowledges that Paul Naylor, Town Highway Superintendent, works a minimum of 40 hours per week. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AMENDING 1996 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 29,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Highway Department has received CHIPS revenues in excess of its budgeted amount, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to increase the Highway Fund Revenues Account CHIPS to reflect this additional revenue, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to increase the CHIPS Paving Expenditure Account accordingly, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves, authorizes, and directs that the 1996 Budget be amended as follows: 1) Increase estimated revenues in the Highway CHIPS Revenues Account No. 004-0004- 3501 by $9,769.45; 2) Increase appropriations and estimated revenues in the Highway Fund by $9,769.45; 3) Increase appropriations in the Highway Fund CHIPS Paving Account No. 04-5110-4630 by $9,769.45; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the 1996 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDER FOR PURCHASE OF ONE 1997 CHEVROLET S-1O PICK-UP ON STATE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 30, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously adopted purchasing procedures, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said procedures, a contract in the amount of $5,000 or greater, up to New York State bidding limits, must be approved by the Town Board before said contract is entered into, and WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Community Development has proposed to purchase one 1997 Chevrolet S-1O - 4x4 Pick-Up in the amount of $17,009.25 for the Department, and WHEREAS, NYS Bidding is not required, since the vehicle to be purchased is under State Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the purchase of the vehicle referenced hereinabove, to be paid for from Account No. 01-3620-2020. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne None Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 1997 FORD F-350 4X4 ON STATE CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 31, 1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously adopted purchasing procedures and in accordance with said procedures, a purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater, up to New York State bidding limits, must be approved by the Town Board before said contract is entered into, and WHEREAS, Mike Shaw, Deputy Director of Wastewater has proposed to purchase a 1997 Ford F- 350 4x4 in the amount of $22,885 for the Wastewater Department, and WHEREAS, NYS Bidding is not required, since the vehicle to be purchased is under State Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the purchase of the vehicle referenced hereinabove through State Contract from Metro Ford, $10,000 to be paid from Account No. 105-8120-2020 and $12,885 from Account No. 32-9950-9105. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT : Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN COMPTROLLER'S SALARY FOR 1997 RESOLUTION NO.: 32,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, a new Town Comptroller was appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on July 15, 1996 by Resolution No. 306, 96, and WHEREAS, such resolution established the Town Comptroller's salary at a rate of $43,000 per annum paid on a prorated weekly basis, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes the Town Comptroller's salary for 1997 at an initial rate of $43,000 per annum to be paid on a prorated weekly basis, subject to adjustment by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury during the year. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING ARTICLE 7 TAX ASSESSMENTS - JOHN BURKE APARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 33,1997 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, certain Article 7 Real Property Tax Assessment Review cases have been commenced by John Burke Apartments against the Town of Queensbury for the tax years 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, and 1996-97, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has reviewed the tax assessment review case with Town Counsel and the Town Assessor has recommended the following settlement to the Town Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of settlement of tax assessment cases against the Town of Queensbury by John Burke Apartments in accordance with the following revised assessment values: Tax Map No.: Tax Year: New Assessment: 97-2-5.2 97-2-5.2 97-2-5.2 97-2-5.2 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 $4,200,000. 4,200,000. 4,200,000. 4,200,000. 97-2-5.1 97-2-5.1 97-2-5.1 97-2-5.1 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 199,900. 199,900. 199,900. 199,900. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Town Counsel are authorized to execute settlement documents and take any additional steps that may be necessary to effectuate the proposed settlement in accordance with the above terms. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS NONE 5.0 TOWN BOARD MEMBER MATTERS Supervisor Champagne-For those that wish to attend the Association of Towns Meeting we need to get the reservations in, and travel plans. Councilman Monahan-Noted Comptroller Burns and herself met with two insurance carriers, will stay with Cool Insurance and St. Pauls. 6.0 ATTORNEY MATTERS Requested Executive Session regarding litigation... Supervisor Champagne-indicated that an issue of personnel is needed... 7.0 OPENFORUM Mr. Pliney Tucker-Questioned the status of the landfill closure? Supervisor Champagne-Contractor finished in November...looking into extending the warrantee based on the new work that was done. Councilman Monahan-Need to check the seeding in the spring. Mr. Tucker-Questioned the sale of water to Monroe ... Supervisor Champagne-Very preliminary...will discuss the cost of water. Mr. Tucker-McDonald is talking about a coop regarding power, are we in or out? Supervisor Champagne-Speaking for myself I would favor that, I would like to be a part of that consortium. Mr. John Salvadore-Spoke to the Board regarding costs of Fire and EMS questioned what the changes are from studying of this... Councilman Goedert-Reviewed the negotiations with the Fire and Ems groups...spoke about changes such as, group purchasing, state contract, truck replacement plan...noted EMS has a two year contract, spoke about the concern of having Queensbury pay the bill for the County...spoke about fly cars extending the life of the ambulances to almost ten years. Supervisor Champagne-Noted the county is looking at software to identify an incident, location, response time and service being provided.. .also noted that personally we should continue to study third party billing. .. Councilman Goedert-The County is looking at it to supply the taxpayer with trained medical people, they are not looking at it to relevy taxes. Mr. Salvadore-Looking to privatise the whole thing. We are trying to get to a system where the user pays... Questioned the County facilities that do not pay a fire tax. Supervisor Champagne-the information is on my desk... Mr. Tucker-Lets find out who has to pay...questioned the Warren County Building... Mr. Salvadore-Dunhams Bay Road, the chips $10,000 wind fall, I know where you can use it. Noted Dunhams Bay Road is being sanded...questioned the lighting? Councilman Turner-Noting yet. We have to wait for Niagara Mohawk. Mr. Salvadore-The light at the corner of Bay Road and 9L, that is the worst intersection in this county the way it is configured, it is out. Who enforces the parking regulations in the Town? Supervisor Champagne-Sheriff Mr. Salvadore-In regard to obstructing a mail box... Supervisor Champagne-Call the Post Master... Mr. Salvadore-The other thing we will start using the road for is school bus, right now the students walk along 9L maybe we need crossing monitors up there... Supervisor Champagne-Suggested that Mr. Salvadore contact Lake George School to see if they will request a monitor at that location. Mr. Salvadore-Mr. Carl DeSantis, has suggested to the Governor to form another task force to redo the plan for Lake George,requested to be appointed to a proposed task force to review the blue print for Lake George. (presented letter to Town Board requesting position on task force) North Queensbury Sewer Project, I want to tell the Board and staff present here tonight how proud of your performance today...I am convinced that the County is looking for a way to drop us by the wayside. Mr. Edward Ouderkerk-Meadowbrook Road-Spoke to the Town Board regarding the flooding of Halfway Brook, noted his back yard is flooded out.. .requested the Board look into dredging the Halfway Brook of it's silt and debris to improve flow... Supervisor Champagne-Noted he had looked at the situation, noted at the time he had hoped to bring in the ITP A group in and clean the brook...it could not be done that year... Councilman Monahan-Noted that the Town should contact the Army Corp. of Engineers and DEC for assistance. Councilman Turner-Spoke to the Board about the size of the culvert where the Halfway crosses Ridge, not big enough... Supervisor Champagne-Requested that the Community Development Department create a map showing the various parcels that lead down through there...noted we may have to have some engineering done down there. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 34.97 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 35.97 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Executive Session and Regular Session. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tuner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mrs. Pulver Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk, Queensbury