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
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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