1997-08-29
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 29, 1997
9:00 p.m.
MTG.#44
RES. 338-341
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
PRESENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN GORALSKI
CONTROLLER HENRY HESS
HIGHWAY SUPT. P AUL NAYLOR
ENGINEER TOM NACE
SURVEYOR LEON STEVES
Supervisor Champagne-Opened the meeting
1.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAURA NOWICKI
TO PLANNING ASSIST ANT POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 338.1997
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, George Hilton recently resigned from the position of Planning Assistant in the Town
of Queensbury Community Development Department, and
WHEREAS, John Goralski, Executive Director of Community Development, has advised the
Town Board that he reviewed the current Civil Service list for the Planning Assistant position and after
reviewing the qualifications of the listed candidates, has recommended that the Town Board appoint Ms.
Laura Nowicki to the vacant position of Planning Assistant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Ms. Laura
Nowicki to the position of Planning Assistant subject to a six month probationary period, with her annual
salary to be set at $25,274 per annum to be paid on a prorated weekly basis and with employment to start
September 15, 1997, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Town Controller are hereby authorized and directed
to complete any forms necessary to effectuate this resolution.
Duly adopted this 29th day of September, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSING OF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #106
AND TRANSFERRING THE BALANCE TO THE
SWEET ROAD CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #109
RESOLUTION NO.: 339. 1997
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, all work on the Aviation Road Capital Project (Fund #106) has been completed, and
therefore the Town Comptroller's Office has recommended that Fund #106 be closed, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to use the funds remaining in
Fund #106 for the Sweet Road Capital Project (Fund #109),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs that
the Aviation Road Capital Project (Fund #106) be closed and the remaining fund balance in the amount of
approximately $47,200 be transferred to the Sweet Road Capital Project (Fund #109), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby increases appropriations in
the Sweet Road Capital Project Miscellaneous Capital Construction Account # 109-5110-2899 by $47,200
for a total appropriation of $71,700 (including appropriations from Town Board Resolution No. 150.97),
said appropriations to be funded through Appropriated Fund Balance, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Comptroller's Office to make all necessary budget transfers and adjustments.
Duly adopted this 29th day of August, 1997 by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver
2.0 ATTORNEY MATTERS-NONE
3.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion held regarding the Sweet Road project... Councilman Goedert reviewed for the Board the project
status noting that there is a grade problem on site, Welcher property...noted resolution of the Town Board
will be needed to access the Welcher property, awaiting the drawings from the Engineer Tom Nace...Board
agree to bring in Engineer Nace and Surveyor Steves and Highway Supt. Paul Naylor to discuss the
situation. (Awaiting arrival of Engineer, Surveyor and Highway Supt.)
4.0 PLANNED DISCUSSIONS-NONE
5.0 TOWN BOARD MEMBER MATTERS
Supervisor Champagne-Noted that there is a request from Recreation Director Harold Hansen to attend a
conference in Salt Lake City...the Recreation Commission has approved the request...Council man Pulver
and Councilman Goedert approved..
Councilman Turner-Noted his approval.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE
RESOLUTION NO. 340.97
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 authorizes the attendance ofMr.
Harold Hansen at the National Conference Recreation Park Association held at Salt Lake City, Utah, from
October 29, 1997 through November 2, 1997.
Duly adopted this 29th day of August, 1997 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver
DISCUSSION ON SWEET ROAD
Engineer Tom Nace-Reviewed the project using maps of the area...recommended that the correction be
made at the site, pull the driveway back in toward the house at an even gradient all the way out putting in a
turn around ... I think it is worth showing them the solution on paper...noted if this is not acceptable, more
engineering would have to be done...spoke to the Board about the drainage problem in the area, should be
solved. .
Highway Supt. Naylor-Noted if he is to go on that property he will need an easement...
Supervisor Champagne-We will have Mr. Nace draw up the plans to show the Welcher's as soon as
possible.. .
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 341.97
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 adjourns its Special Meeting.
Duly adopted this 29th day of August, 1997 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury