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1998-03-23
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 23, 1998
6:00 P.M.
MTG.#ll
RES. 98-124
BOH 5-7
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Richard Merrill
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Douglas Irish
Councilman Pliney Tucker
TOWN COUNSEL
Mark Schachner
TOWN OFFICIALS
Highway Superintendent, Paul Naylor
Water Superintendent, Ralph VanDusen
Henry Hess, Controller
Chris Round, Executive Director of Community Development
PRESS: Post Star
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 98, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to conduct interviews.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO.: 99, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Regular Session
7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TUCKER
Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order... read the following resolutions into the record:
RESOLUTION OF SORROW
RESOLUTION NO.: 100,98
INTRODUCED BY THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD
WHEREAS, the members of the Queensbury Town Board and the Town employees were deeply
saddened upon learning of the death of Queensbury's employee, John W. Johnson, and
WHEREAS, John W. Johnson of 50 Homestead Village, Queensbury, has been working in the
Highway Department of the Town of Queensbury for nearly 30 years, and
WHEREAS, John W. Johnson was a very well liked individual among his peers at work, and
WHEREAS, John W. Johnson was professional, understanding and diligent in his role on behalf
of this municipality and was a valuable asset to this community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Queensbury wishes to
express its sympathy to the family and friends of John W. Johnson of Queensbury on his passing.
GIVEN under the SEAL of the Town of Queensbury this 23rd day of March in the year one
thousand nine hundred and ninety eight.
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION OF SORROW
RESOLUTION NO.: 101,98
INTRODUCED BY THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD
WHEREAS, the members of the Queensbury Town Board were deeply saddened upon learning of
the death of Queensbury's Town Court Attendant, Walter C. Donovan, and
WHEREAS, Walter C. Donovan of 31 Cottage Hill Road, Queensbury, has been the Queensbury
Court Attendant for 10 years, and
WHEREAS, Walter C. Donovan has been involved in a number of community activities
including, the Elks Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
WHEREAS, Walter C. Donovan was professional, understanding and diligent in his role on behalf
of this municipality and was a valuable asset to this community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Queensbury wishes to
express its sympathy to the family of Walter C. Donovan of Queensbury on his passing.
GIVEN under the SEAL of the Town of Queensbury this 23rd day of March in the year one
thousand nine hundred and ninety eight.
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 102, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns Regular Session
and enters as the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
Queensbury Board of Health
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
FROM SANITARY SEW AGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE FOR
RICHARD SCHERMERHORN
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 5,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is, by operation of Law, the Local
Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury and, as such, is authorized under Chapter 136 of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance to issue variances from such Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Richard Schermerhorn has applied to the Local Board of Health of the Town of
Queensbury for a variance from certain standards of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance set forth in Chapter 136, Section 136-IO(B)(2), such application requesting approval for the
natural ground surface slope for the proposed fill system to exceed the maximum allowed slope of ten
percent (10%),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
hearing on April 6th, 1998, at 7:00 p.rn., at the Queensbury Activities Center, (reasonably accessible to
persons with mobility impairment) 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to
consider the application for a variance of Richard Schermerhorn to allow a natural ground surface slope for
the proposed fill system to exceed the maximum allowed slope often percent (10%) on property situated on
the north side of Walker Lane, Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.'s: 60-7-13.2, 13.3, and 13.4, and at
that time all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed and
authorized, when in receipt of a list of neighbors within 500 feet of the subject property, to publish and
provide Notice of said Public Hearing as may be required by law, and authorized to mail copies of said
Public Hearing Notice to the adjoining neighbors.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION
FOR VARIANCE FROM SANITARY SEW AGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
FOR MYRNA TABOR
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is, by operation of Law, the Local
Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury and, as such, is authorized under Chapter 136 of the Town of
Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance to issue variances from such Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Myrna Tabor has applied to the Local Board of Health of the Town of Queensbury
for a variance from certain standards of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance set
forth in Chapter 136, Appendix A, such application requesting that there be a five feet (5') distance between
the absorption field and the property line in lieu of the required ten feet (10') distance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
hearing on April 6th, 1998, at 7:00 p.rn., at the Queensbury Activities Center, (reasonably accessible to
persons with mobility impairment) 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to
consider the application for a variance of Myrna Tabor to allow a five feet (5') distance between the
absorption field and the property line in lieu of the required ten feet (10') distance on property situated at 39
Park View Avenue, Town of Queensbury, New York, and bearing Tax Map No.: 101-5-20 and at that time
all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed and
authorized, when in receipt of a list of neighbors within five-hundred feet (500') of the subject property, to
publish and provide Notice of said Public Hearing as may be required by law, and authorized to mail copies
of said Public Hearing Notice to the adjoining neighbors.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN QUEENBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 7, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and enters Regular Session of
the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
REGULAR SESSION
Correspondence
Deputy Town Clerk Barber read the following into the record:
To: Town Board
From: Paul H. Naylor
I have recently received a request from a taxpayer within the Town of Queensbury that a speed limit sign
lower than 55 MPH be placed on Fuller Road. At the present time there is no sign posted.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Town Board held discussion, agreed to have resolution prepared for next Regular Board meeting.
Councilmen's Committee Reports
Councilman Turner noted that the construction of the building at the cemetery is not finished yet...
hopefully the next meeting at the first of the month it will be done, there's just a few items outstanding.
Councilman Irish referred to a meeting held on March 5th with himself, Councilman Turner and
Queensbury Central and noted that the fire company would like to see the town change the language in the
contract to provide that the money the town gives to the fire department can be used to purchase the vehicle
for the fire chief.... it would be the recommendation of the committee that the town approve that change in
the contract to allow them to purchase the chiefs vehicles with town money... there's three members
present tonight.
Supervisor Champagne recommended that the members give their presentation during open forurn.
Open Forum (Resolutions)
7:17 P.M.
Mr. John Salvador, Queensbury referred to Resolution 6.6 on the agenda, noted the final appropriations for
the project was $140,600 and questioned how that amount compares with what it might have cost if the
town had an independent contractor do the work?
Councilman Turner-We won't know that because we didn't bid it out.
Mr. Salvador-When we started this project, I believe it was estimated to cost about $70,000.
Supervisor Champagne-Correct, and the issue after we went back and determined where that difference in
the dollars were, we discovered that the lower portion, there were two portions that were going to be done
in drainage. There was a lower portion that was in that neighborhood of seventy thousand dollars and then
the second half of that roadway which is coming down the hill, that was going to be carried on top of the
surface. Once we got into that we discovered that we had a problem with that type of drainage on top of
the surface so we had to go the full length of the road with underground drainage. That's the additional cost
for that roadway.
Mr. Salvador-A major change in scope that resulted in doubling the cost of the project, that's not an
insignificant change. My point is, if you do this sort of work while you have drawings and specifications
and competitive bidding, you can hold the supplier to his bid providing you don't change the scope and if
you do change the scope you know exactly what you're doing with regard to the change and there's some
kind of control.
Mr. Dennis Brower, Queensbury referred to Resolution 6.3 on the agenda and noted concern that it was
setting a dangerous precedent and could get out of hand.
Supervisor Champagne-If there are town vehicles available, that's what they use but if there isn't and they
have to use their own car to do a bank run for example, we think that we have an obligation.
Mr. Hess, Controller-The point I'd like to make, there's two things being said. One, is it fair to the
employees to ask them to subject their own vehicle to risk and I think we believe it's not. But the same
thing is, would it get out of hand and that comes under my office's jurisdiction to make sure that when an
accident claim does come in that it falls into this category that we have a police report or some reasonable
justification to verify that the damage was done on town business and it falls within their deductible.
Supervisor Champagne-This is the first time in my four years here that we've experienced a situation where
a gentleman was delivering a summons, it was an icy, icy day getting up a hill of a driveway, the car did in
fact skid backwards and ended up along side of a tree and did some damage to the vehicle. The question is,
should we pay that deductible or should we not pay that deductible.
Mr. Brower-I'm questioning whether you should set a policy or look at each case individually. I really
have a problem with this.
Councilman Irish-You have to understand that it only covers employee's vehicles that I have collision on it,
it's only to cover the deductible.
Mr. Hess, Controller-Cover the deductible up to five hundred dollars
Resolutions
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. OF 1998
A LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ESTABLISHING
A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON ADULT USES AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 103, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, at this meeting there has been presented for adoption by the Town Board of the Town
of Queensbury, a draft Local Law No. _ of 1998 "A Local Law of the Town of Queensbury Establishing a
Temporary Moratorium on Adult Entertainment Uses," which Law shall authorize a temporary moratorium
on the conduct of adult uses and adult entertainment uses within one-thousand feet (1,000') of institutions
of religious worship, schools, zoning districts which allow residential uses or any existing adult uses in the
Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized pursuant to ~ 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and
Article 16 of the Town Law, and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of said Local Law, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and
hold a public hearing at the Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York at
7:00 p.m., on the 6th day of April, 1998, to consider said Local Law No. _ of 1998 and to hear all
persons interested on the subject matter thereof concerning the same to take such action thereon as is
required or authorized by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby
directed to publish and post the notice that has also been presented at this meeting concerning the proposed
Local Law No. _ of 1998 in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. OF 1998
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED,
"APPEARANCE TICKETS"
RESOLUTION NO. 104, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, at this meeting there has been presented for adoption by the Town Board of the Town
of Queensbury, a draft Local Law No. _ of 1998 to Amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury by
adding a new Chapter _ entitled, "Appearance Tickets," which Chapter shall provide additional
enforcement provisions to the existing Town Code, and
WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized pursuant to ~1O(4)(a) of the New York State Municipal
Home Rule Law and ~65, ~135 and ~268 of the New York State Town Law, and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of said Local Law, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and
hold a public hearing at the Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York at
7:00 p.m., on the 6th day of April, 1998, to consider said Local Law No. _ of 1998 and to hear all
persons interested on the subject matter thereof concerning the same to take such action thereon as is
required or authorized by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby
directed to publish and post the notice that has also been presented at this meeting concerning the proposed
Local Law No. _ of 1998 in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POLICY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGE COSTS
TO TOWN EMPLOYEES' VEHICLES WHEN VEHICLES ARE USED FOR
AUTHORIZED AND REIMBURSABLE TOWN BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO.: 105,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to adopt a policy whereby the
Town of Queensbury will reimburse Town employees for damages insurable under the employee's personal
collision insurance policy, sustained by the employee's personal vehicle while the employee is using the
vehicle for properly authorized and reimbursable Town business, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to limit reimbursement for damage to the amount of the
employee's collision insurance deductible, up to a maximum of $500,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts a policy whereby
the Town of Queensbury will reimburse Town employees for damages insurable under the employee's
personal collision insurance policy, sustained by the employee's personal vehicle while the employee is
using the vehicle for properly authorized and reimbursable Town business, said reimbursement to be
limited to the amount of the employee's collision insurance deductible up to a maximum of $500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that any Town employee requesting reimbursement for damages shall submit a
genuine estimate for the damage to the Town Controller's Office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Controller's Office to furnish all Town employees with a copy of this Resolution and to take such
other and further steps that may be necessary to effectuate this reimbursement policy.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion Before Vote:
Councilman Irish-This is only to cover their deductible up to five hundred dollars, I don't want comp claims
and liability claims coming in.
Counsel Schachner-Recommended removing the word comprehensive where applicable throughout the
resolution.
Board agreed, vote taken.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SAFETY INITIATIVE POLICY AND
AUTHORIZING TOWN SAFETY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 106,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Controller and Facilities Manager previously met with Michael Plunkett of
Cool Insuring Agency, Inc., to develop a draft Safety Initiative Policy to increase safety awareness among
Town employees, and
WHEREAS, the draft Safety Initiative Policy provides the initial framework for development of
an employee run Safety Committee, which Committee will finalize the Safety Initiative Policy, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to adopt the draft Safety
Initiative Policy presented at this meeting so that an employee run Safety Committee may be established,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves and adopts the
draft Safety Initiative Policy presented at this meeting and further authorizes and directs the Town
Controller and/or Facilities Manager to select a Town Safety Committee to finalize the Safety Initiative
Policy and increase safety awareness for all Town Employees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Safety Committee shall furnish the Town Board for its approval, a
final copy of the Safety Initiative Policy.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1997 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 107,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, certain Town Departments have requested fund transfers for the 1997 Budget and the
Chief Fiscal Officer has approved said requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred and the 1997 Town Budget be amended as follows:
From Account
To Account
To Amount
From Amount
01-1990-1002
01-1110-1062
274.19
2,195.93
01-1110-1212
454.14
01-1110-1212-0002
513.16
01-1110-1720
267.68
01-1220-1050
31.47
01-1345-1150
90.00
01-1420-1890
142.37
01-3410-1630
34.89
01-7110-1400
157.08
01-7110-1460
112.04
01-7110-1470
115.34
01-7510-1621
3.57
40-8340-1580
40-8310-1490
18,678.03
10,000.00
40-8340-1560
8,000.00
40-8340-1570
678.03
Duly adopted this 23rd of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL APPROPRIATIONS,
CLOSURE OF SWEET ROAD CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #109, AND
FINAL PAYMENT TO NACE ENGINEERING
RESOLUTION NO.: 108,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, all work to be paid from the Sweet Road Capital Project (Fund #109) has been
completed and therefore the Town Controller's Office has recommended that Fund #109 be closed, and
WHEREAS, the remaining work to be done on Sweet Road will be paid out of the Town's
Highway Fund, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to set final appropriations for the
project at $140,600., and
WHEREAS, Nace Engineering has completed services related to the Sweet Road Capital Project
and costs for such services exceed the amount provided in Resolution No. 216.97 by $2,075., and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to pay Nace Engineering's final
invoice for the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby sets final appropriations for
the Project at $140,600., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approves the additional
expenditure to Nace Engineering in the amount of $2,075., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs that
the Sweet Road Capital Project (Fund #109) be closed and the remaining funds be transferred to the
General Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Controller's Office to make all necessary transfers, adjustments and payments.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO THE
QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
FOR THE SURREY FILEDS SUBDIVISION EXTENSION AND
THE THUNDERBIRD DRIVE EXTENSION
RESOLUTION NO. 109,98
(RESOLUTION HELD)
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
Town Board held discussion, agreed to hold resolution until later in the meeting after discussing the water
extension buy in costs with the Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen.
RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM GRANGE WEEK
RESOLUTION NO.: 109,98
INTRODUCED BY THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD
WHEREAS, the GRANGE serves as a binding hand of friendship and each member that joins the
Order enters on an equal basis, and
WHEREAS, the GRANGE shares resources, talents and skills in providing leadership in the
community, state and nation, and
WHEREAS, the GRANGE has always met together, talked together and worked together for
harmony, goodwill and brotherhood, and
WHEREAS, the GRANGE wants to continue being a leader in agriculture, community and family
affairs, and
WHEREAS, the GRANGE holds high its motto: "In essentials Unity, in non-essentials Liberty,
and in all things Charity," and believes in the American Way of Life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Fred Champagne, Town Supervisor of the
Town of Queensbury, on behalf of the Town Board, do hereby proclaim the period from March 22nd
through March 28th nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, as GRANGE WEEK, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury offers its
congratulations and appreciation to MOHICAN GRANGE #1300 which has completed 85 years of service
to the citizens of the Town of Queensbury.
GIVEN under the SEAL of the Town of Queensbury this 23rd day of March in the year one
thousand nine hundred and ninety eight.
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 110,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Town Law, the Town Supervisor may create
Committees and appoint members to those Committees to assist the Town Board in the performance of its
duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor wishes to appoint two Councilmen to the previously created
Highway Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor hereby appoints Councilman Theodore Turner as
Chairman and Councilman Richard Merrill as member to serve on the Highway Committee during the year
1998.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Irish
ABSENT:
None
Discussion Before Vote:
Councilman lrish-I object to the members of the committee as they're named here for two reasons. Ted
Turner has a couple of relatives that worked for the Highway Department.
Councilman Turner-No I don't.
Councilman Irish-Okay, well then that's not a reason. The other reason, a little more important then that
one to me, Ted served on the Highway Committee in the last two years or three years and there is still
issues that seemed to be unresolved with the Highway Superintendent and I don't know that it's going to be
a good idea to appoint a member back to that committee and I would volunteer to take his place.
Supervisor Champagne-As the Supervisor, this resolution is probably out of context. It's the Supervisor's
prerogative to assign town committees and I've done that and if you want to vote on this, that's fine. If you
don't want to vote on it, it will still stand.
(vote taken)
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF LOADER, DUMP TRUCK
AND TRAILER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. Ill, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing for the Town of Queensbury duly advertised for the
purchase of the following items for use in the Town Highway Department:
LOne (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Tandem Dump Truck With Plow, Wing and All Necessary Hydraulics and
Attachments;
2.0ne (1) 1998 Four Wheel Drive Loader; and
3.0ne (1) 199840 Ton Hydraulic Traveling Tri-Axle Trailer;
as more specifically identified in bid documents and specifications previously submitted and in possession
of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, Paul H. Naylor, Town Highway Superintendent, has recommended that the Town
Board award the bids to the lowest respective bidder for each item,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby awards the bids as follows:
LOne (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Tandem Dump Truck With Plow, Wing and All Necessary Hydraulics and
Attachments to H.L. Gage Sales, Inc. for the amount of $119,946.00;
2.0ne (1) 1998 Four Wheel Drive Loader to Abele Tractor and Equipment for the amount of $97,900.00;
and
3.0ne (1) 199840 Ton Hydraulic Traveling Tri-Axle Trailer to Lucky's Trailer Sales, Inc. for the amount
of $49,995.00;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that said items are to be paid for from Highway Department Account No. 004-5130-
2040 and from the proceeds of a Bond Anticipation Note and/or a Serial Bond that item # 1 above is
expected to be paid for as may be authorized in a future Bond Resolution.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
ARTICLE 7 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASE
COMMENCED BY UJ. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
RESOLUTION NO.: 112,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, UJ. Limited Partnership has commenced an Article 7 real property assessment
review case against the Town of Queensbury for the 1997 assessment year, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has reviewed this 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
the pending Article 7 case against the Town of Queensbury by U J. Limited Partnership in accordance with
the following revised assessment value:
Tax Map No.:
Tax Year:
New Assessment:
150-1-14.2
1997
$ 116,300.00
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the settlement shall be with a refund to be paid by the Town, except that the
refund shall be paid without interest, 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 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION RETAINING SURVEYING SERVICES OF VAN DUSEN & STEVES
FOR SURVEYING IN AREA OF QUEENSBURY FOREST
RESOLUTION NO.: 113,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to retain a surveying firm to
survey the area between Sherman Avenue and Luzerne Road to provide the Town with the actual elevation
difference between the Sherman Avenue area particularly that area south of Queensbury Forest, through the
pole lines heading south to Luzerne Road and verify the existing location and elevation of the storm water
structures existing on Luzerne Road, and
WHEREAS, VanDusen & Steves has offered to provide these surveying services for an amount
not to exceed $1,600,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the retention of
VanDusen & Steves to provide the surveying services referenced above, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that expenditures shall be paid for from the appropriate account.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion Before Vote:
Mr. Hess, Controller recommended that the contract reflect the resolution as it refers to the
amount, not to exceed sixteen hundred dollars... board agreed.
(vote taken)
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO DREDGING OF HUDSON RIVER
RESOLUTION NO.: 114,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency is reassessing its 1984 decision
not to dredge the upper Hudson River to remove buried sediment containing PCBs, and
WHEREAS, the EP A has recently released a report that suggests the Agency may be preparing to
reverse its position and order dredging, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury derives its drinking water for its citizens directly from the
Hudson River, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has the utmost concern for the health, welfare and safety of
its citizens, and
WHEREAS, a PCB dredge and landfill project would have significant, long term adverse
environmental, economic and social consequences for the Town of Queensbury and for other communities,
and
WHEREAS, approximately 50 other communities have passed Resolutions opposing the dredge
and landfill project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury finds there is no demonstrated
environmental benefit to a dredge and landfill project on the Hudson River and many unmitigated long
term negative environmental, economic and social consequences affecting the region would result, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury finds that a dredge and landfill project would not be in the
best interests of the citizens of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby expresses its opposition to
the Hudson River remediation measure that involves dredge and landfill efforts of any kind, hereby
transmits notice of such opposition in writing to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and such other
local, state and national officials having an interest in the proposed project.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ADIRONDACK ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
AND VILLAGES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ADIRONDACK PARK
AGENCY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 115,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the Adirondack Park Agency make numerous decisions that
affect the quality of life in the Adirondack Park, and
WHEREAS, periodic replacements are made of the Commissioners due to a variety of factors, and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages, representing local governments
within the Adirondack Park, should rightfully have the opportunity to recommend to the Governor and the
Senate a list of potential Commissioners that the AA TV has considered and approved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee of the AA TV be charged with the responsibility of
developing a list of potential candidates for appointment to the Adirondack Park Agency and this list be
provided to each member Town and Village in good standing for their vote on each potential candidate
individually, such vote to be returned to the Executive Director within 30 days, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that when candidates receive a majority vote of the AA TV membership responding
with a minimum of 35 towns and villages to constitute a quorum, they shall be included in the AA TV
recommendations to the Governor and Senate for AP A Commissioner consideration, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that an additional option for the AA TV membership on potential candidates be
provided that they have no position and charge the Executive Committee with the responsibility of voting
in their best interest.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION CREATING POSITION OF
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
AND APPOINTING WILLIAM SHAW TO POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 116, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish the full-time position
of Computer Technology Coordinator in accordance with the Warren County Department of Personnel's
job description adopted on February 23, 1998, and
WHEREAS, the Town Controller's Office posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes,
interviewed interested candidates and has now made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes the position of
Computer Technology Coordinator, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury concurs with the Town
Controller's Office's recommendation and hereby appoints William Shaw to fill the Computer Technology
Coordinator position on a probationary, part-time basis (approximately 15 hours per week) subject to Civil
Service exam requirements if required, effective March 24th, 1998 at an hourly rate of $10, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that after Mr. Shaw completes his Associates Degree program, the Town Board will
review Mr. Shaw's performance and make a recommendation concerning Mr. Shaw's appointment to the
Computer Technology Coordinator position on a permanent, full-time basis, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor's Office to complete the necessary forms required by Civil Service concerning the
appointment of Mr. Shaw to the position of Computer Technology Coordinator, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the hourly wages for this position shall be paid from the appropriate Town of
Queensbury Payroll Account.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FREE TIRE DISPOSAL ON MAY 2, 1998,
REDUCING CHARGE FOR COMPOST MATERIAL DISPOSAL AND
GRANTING SMALL AMOUNTS OF COMPOST MATERIAL TO
TOWN RESIDENTS AT TOWN OF QUEENSBURY TRANSFER STATION(S)
RESOLUTION NO.: 117,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously set rates for tire and compost
material disposal at the two (2) Town of Queensbury Transfer Stations, and
WHEREAS, James Coughlin, Solid Waste Facilities Operator, has recommended that the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury authorize free disposal of tires for one day only, May 2nd, 1998 at the
Town's two Transfer Stations, and permanently reduce the charge for disposal of compost material for
Town of Queensbury residents at the Ridge Road Transfer Station, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coughlin has also recommended that the Town Board authorize him to give
small amounts of compost material to Town residents for their home use, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury concurs with Mr. Coughlin's
recommendations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs
James Coughlin, Solid Waste Facilities Operator, to eliminate the charge for tire disposal (up to four (4)
tires only per family) for one day only, May 2, 1998 at the Town of Queensbury's two Transfer Stations and
to permanently reduce the charge for compost material disposal from $4 per load to $2 per load at the
Ridge Road Transfer Station, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes Mr. Coughlin to
give small amounts of compost material to Town residents for their home use.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
LAKE CHAMPLAIN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO DEVELOP
CITIZENS GUIDE AND BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR
STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 118,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury believes that stormwater management is
critical for the health and protection of Lake George, and that for any non-point source program to succeed,
grass roots citizen support is necessary, and
WHEREAS, a partnership has been formed to develop a Citizens Guide and Best Management
Practices Manual that can be used to assist individuals plan for and undertake stormwater management
efforts, and
WHEREAS, funding for this Manual may be available by a grant from the Lake Champlain
Partnership Program, and
WHEREAS, the Lake George Park Commission has offered to coordinate the grant application
process, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to adopt a resolution to show its
support of the Town's participation in the partnership applying for grant funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby supports and authorizes the
Town of Queensbury's participation in preparation of a grant application to the Lake Champlain Partnership
Program to develop a Citizens Guide and Best Practices Manual concerning stormwater management.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion Before Vote:
Councilman Merrill-This is a resolution in support of a grant application that's being made to the Lake
Champlain Partnership for forty-five hundred dollars. There's no match required although in the proposal
they're showing some in kind service match for the time we'll be putting on it and this project is a result
primarily of the efforts from Queensbury and it's been quite well received. The purpose is to develop a
manual of best practices for stormwater control that would then serve as a basis for a central regulatory
procedure that could be adopted by the local town versus separate regulations that would be administered
by the Lake George Park Commission. We're trying to maintain local control and it looks like we have a
source of funding here to make this happen.
(vote taken)
Planned Discussions
7:55 P.M.
Old Business
Moreau Water
Supervisor Champagne noted, we don't really have anything further to add so we'll move on.
Buoy Locations in Sandy Bay
Supervisor Champagne referred to letter from Mr. Schachner noting, this will confirm our conversations
with you on behalf of the Town of Queensbury agreeing that the department will take whatever steps that
are required to ensure that the marker, buoys in Sandy Bay are placed fifteen hundred feet from the shore as
provided by the town code.
Councilman Merrill-That's as far out as they can go by New York State Law.
Counsel Schachner-Correct, there was some confusion as to what the town code actually provided for and it
turns out that in fact it provided for fifteen hundred feet.
Other Business
Councilman Irish-Since Paul is here maybe we can go back to the town signs on his car and a list of repair
work for the highways.
Mr. Paul Naylor, Highway Superintendent-I'll discuss it with the new Highway Committee.
New Business
Glens Falls Request for Town Water
(Outline Memo on file in Town Clerk's Office)
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-Just as a little background information, the City of Glens Falls and
the Town of Queensbury last year came to an agreement on an interconnection behind the Aviation Mall
that would provide temporary water service either from Queensbury to Glens Falls or from Glens Falls
back to Queensbury. That connection will be installed at some point this spring. The agreement was that
the city would provide the materials and the town would provide the labor to make a connection. The city
has come to the town in attempt to begin discussions on a contract that would enable water to transfer from
one community to the other. It became very important to the city, as I'm sure you know the city lost their
avoidance criteria from a filtration mandate. They are in the process of trying to seek that back. What the
city is asking for, the state to give them their avoidance back, if the water quality or water level in their
reservoirs drops to a certain level, that would trigger a mechanism that would force the city to get water
from somewhere else and somewhere else would be Queensbury or one of their other reservoirs.
Depending on the weather, depending on their water consumption, a twelve month period might go by and
they would purchase no water whatsoever. If it was hot and dry, they might buy water for every day for
two weeks or three weeks or four or whatever. The city is not particularly anxious right now to enter into a
long term agreement that would require a capital investment because we can't supply all of their water right
now with our current plant expansion. If they get the avoidance criteria back then they will supply their
own water except for those emergency situations. When Henry and I discussed it, it kind of seemed to
make sense if we could come up with a relatively short term concept that would enable us to sell water to
the city and to take advantage of some of the capacity that we currently have. Keep in mind the plant is
rated for fifteen million gallons a day. Queensbury's needs over the next twenty years will probably be in
the range often or eleven million gallons a day. An average day last year for us was around three and a
half million gallons and a peak day was just over nine million. So a buffer is available on day one. Our
concept was, was to be able to sell some of that buffer that we've got that's there, establish a five year
contract with the city at a reasonable rate that might help us to sell some of that capacity that we have at the
present time. The city is looking for a peak of two and half million gallons a day. Within that five year
period, I would propose as a contract, we certainly have that amount available right now to us. There were
a couple of things I felt that we should address when we discuss with the city some inequities occur.
Currently the city is paying taxes on a portion of their land that's in the Town of Queensbury they pay taxes
to the water district and therefore they're, I think reasonably entitled to be treated somewhat similar to other
people within our water district that are also paying taxes. Because of the volume they are potentially
buying, if you look at our current metered structure, within the second day they would be at what we call
our bulk rate. I would propose in our contract we just immediately start right off at that bulk rate of ninety-
five cents per thousand gallons. I think because they pay taxes, that would be something that they should
be entitled to. I know the city is discussing the possibility of trying to take that property out of the town.
That would mean they would not pay taxes and in my opinion, it would be treated entirely different just
like other communities that we've dealt with. So I think that's, I'll call it a bone that we can throw them
because they are currently paying taxes within a district. Because we currently have the volume available I
didn't see any need for a minimum purchase to guarantee that. Other customers that we have within the
district, we don't require a minimum purchase from them and I think we should include the city in the same
category. Currently the city sells water to some of the residents in the town. In the Reservoir Park area is
one. Fort Amherst is another. Up along West Mountain Road is a third. Their current policy is that they're
charging the Queensbury residents double what they charge the city residents. I'd like to see them, if we're
treating the city like our residents, I'd like to see the city treat our residents the same as theirs' and go back
to just a single rate. I think that's a very reasonable thing to ask for. The third thing would just be, if the
situation were to occur that we needed to water, we had a problem and needed to buy water from the city I
would propose just to make life easy, we would pay the same rate to the city that they've been paying us,
the ninety-five cents. You never know, I mean in the last twenty years, that situation has not occurred so I
don't think it's going to be a huge amount of water but a meter would be installed, it would register in either
direction. I would request from the board, hopefully the board has had time to read this since Henry has
sent it out and the board would set up a mechanism for Queensbury to talk to Glens Falls. This offer has
not been made to anyone at all. It's for discussion purposes tonight. It's our goal, the logical progression is
that some offer, whether it's this one or a modified version of this is extended to the city to take the next
step in negotiations. My recommendation would be that the board authorize Henry and myself and
whoever from the board that wants to be involved, to begin discussions with Glens Falls based on this
information.
Town Board held discussion, agreed it would be appropriate to endorse and pass on to the city.
Water Extension - Buy in Costs
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-Over the past several years there have been various extensions of the
Queensbury Consolidated Water District. Our Town Code requires that a sub-divider within a couple
thousand feet within an existing water district must apply to the town to extend the district to include that.
Surrey Fields falls into that category, it's just north of us on Bay Road. Throughout the years when Paul
Dusek was the Town Attorney, he created a formula that took into consideration the value of the
infrastructure to get the water from the treatment plant to a particular subdivision. Well if the subdivision
is immediately adjacent to the plant, that calculation becomes relatively simple. When it's on the opposite
end of town, to determine which pipes water flows through and what percent might go to that subdivision
requires a great deal of work with a hydraulic model and quite honestly is not cost effective to bother with
that. During the last few years, we've had subdivisions pay as high as nine hundred dollars a lot as a buy in
on the existing infrastructure. We've had subdivisions pay as little as zero dollars per lot as a buy in on the
infrastructure.
Councilman Tucker-What was the reason for that?
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-I don't know, I was not involved in it at that time. There was no
quote, official policy, each board kind of did what they seemed appropriate. The concept of paying a buy
in on the infrastructure from my standpoint, current taxpayers within the existing water district are in the
process of paying for the treatment plant, water lines, storage tanks and that sort of thing. At any given
time, there might be money that's owed on it but there's a net worth, the current value minus any
indebtedness. The buy in would address that net worth that the people of our district have been paying over
the years. I've done some calculations, I think something in the range of a hundred dollars per lot is very
justifiable when you take into consideration the value of water lines that are in the ground, of storage tanks
that are available and treatment plant capability. If the Town Board chooses to adopt a policy, I think we
should establish a check list. That anyone that wants to do an extension of the water district you just hand
them a check list, here's the steps you go through. I've been dealing with Bob Hafner on that check list of
exactly, to make sure it meets the legal requirements, and I think we just add in a section that buy in per lot
is a hundred bucks or whatever you decide that you want to do and from day one, there's no confusion, no
misunderstanding, the developer knows right a way, here's what's going to be involved. That would be a
fee from the developer to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District. Quite often when a sub-divider
puts in an extension like is happening up here in Surrey Fields, he may need sayan eight inch water line to
get it from here into his subdivision but our master plan for hydraulic modeling of our system may be that
we want a twelve inch line. Well, in some cases we have paid, the water district has paid the developer the
difference in cost between what an eight inch and a twelve inch would cost. In some cases, the developer
has been asked to just pay that cost of the twelve inch himself. I think we also need to standardize that. I
think we need to determine what size is necessary for the subdivision, take a look at our overall model and
where we need to improve our system and let the water district pay the difference in cost for that, for future
development and improving the hydraulics within the town. I feel very strongly, if we do nothing else, we
need to be consistent from one developer to another, from one project to another and hopefully from one
board to another board. I'm here tonight just to request that the board consider that. I realize we have a
little bit of a problem or potentially a problem with an existing project that's going on, specifically Surrey
Fields that this project is somewhere, they've started but they haven't finished, they're somewhere in
between. I have not discussed with them any buy in because there is no policy as it stands right now. Their
plans show that they're planning on putting in a twelve inch water line which is what we would request the
extension up Bay Road. I think we need to set a policy. I'm not sure we need to do it tonight, if you want
to give it all the thought you want. I think you could make a reasonable case to say that, in the case of
Surrey Fields, if they're willing to put in a twelve inch pipe at their expense and not have a buy in at this,
that we take our time and make sure that this buy in concept is exactly what we're looking for, something
that's going to last more then just a few months or a couple of years.
Supervisor Champagne-Ralph, from our discussion and from what you've recommended here and that
hundred dollar fee, it seems to me that I'm ready certainly accept that number as a buy in across the board,
whether you're building next to the plant or whether you're building over on East Podunk. I would have no
problem tonight recommending to the board that we standardize a hundred dollar buy in fee for that lot
development for the water plant buy in, it's capital cost and that should be paid up front.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-The only addition I would recommend to that is that we leave the
option available for ourselves, if our hydraulic planning within our system calls for a larger pipe then the
developer needs, I think it's very reasonable that the district pay that additional cost.
Supervisor Champagne-I agree with that. The only other concern I guess that I would have with it, at the
present time there's a five hundred dollar recreation fee per lot upon CO, I believe. I would even propose
that we reduce that five hundred dollar recreation fee by a hundred dollars and make it a part of that total
five hundred dollar cost.
Councilman Tucker-I'd like to talk about this in workshop.
Councilman Merrill-I would feel comfortable making a decision tonight so that we would have a policy in
place for Surrey Fields.
Supervisor Champagne-I guess I would want to know the numbers.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-If the plan, as we've discussed it was adopted today, the town would
owe him money. In other words, the difference in cost for the pipe is going to be more then the buy in.
Councilman Tucker-There's a lot more to this then just setting a fee, there's a lot of things that ought to be
talked about here.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-I don't want to confuse the issue but I want to make one other point
to make sure that you're aware of it. Included within this is a very small extension on Thunderbird Drive.
There's a single lot, a customer that has been served by contract as an outside the district customer and our
contract with them stipulates that at the next time there's a district extension that his property would be
incorporated within the existing water district. When we served that, the water line ended immediately
adjacent to this person's property. Actually, he owned two parcels, one was in the water district, one was
out. It turned out his house was not in the district so just by running a tap from the existing main to his
home, he's served by water. There was really no, he had been paying taxes with the one lot for being in the
district. My own personal feeling is that that might be a little different case as far as for a buy in goes then
a district, a larger district extension. So we may want to put a minimum lot size as to what would trigger
the buy in. Or we may not, I don't know but it's something you want to consider.
Town Board agreed to continue discussions at a workshop to be scheduled for Monday, March 30th.
Town Board Workshop
W.G.F. Water District Consolidation with Queensbury Consolidated Water District
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-We've talked about for years maintenance problems with the West
Glens Falls Water District and the lack of funding to be able to do those. Over the years most of the water
districts that were practical to do so have been consolidated into the Queensbury Consolidated Water
District. The big advantage of that is, right now, any work that we do outside the consolidated district a
separate work order is done, a separate billing is done basically to balance the books between these water
districts. Something as simple as plowing a fire hydrant. You need to keep track of which hydrant you're
plowing on which street to make sure it gets billed to the proper district. It's a real pain in the neck from an
operational standpoint and for some of the tasks, the bookkeeping costs as much as the work itself. I think
it's time for us to consider consolidating West Glens Falls into the Queensbury District. The net effect the
tax rate to the West Glens Falls District will decrease slightly if we consolidate. The tax rate in the
Queensbury District would stay exactly the same if we consolidate. The metered rate in West Glens Falls
is exactly the same as the metered rate in Queensbury so there would be no change there whatsoever. What
we would propose is that each year within our capital budget that we start addressing the aging
infrastructure of what is now the West Glens Falls Water District. We could easily fit that in within our
budgeted items and capital and just develop a multiyear plan to take care of that infrastructure and the
operational problems that that's causing. So my recommendation is that the attorney would start the
procedure necessary for us to consolidate.
Councilman Tucker-The only thing is, there's major improvements that have to be made in this water
district, do you have any idea how much it's going to cost?
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-If you were to do every one of those improvements today, the
estimated cost is approximately three hundred thousand dollars. Now, we don't recommend that they're all
done today. Part of it, for instance is, there's an eight inch line on Main Street. Common sense tells me
Main Street is going to be torn up in the next five years or so, then that's the time to do that no matter who
pays for it.
Councilman Tucker-I'm wondering how the taxpayers are going to feel about taking on this financial
burden, the ones in the consolidated district now.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-From the infrastructure standpoint, some money is going to have to
be spent over the next five or six years. Over the next twenty, it's the additional tax base and customer
base that's going to effect the economy of scale to all users whether it's from metered revenue or tax base.
Councilman Irish-The water users in the consolidated district don't get any benefit from the West Glens
Falls district?
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-Right now, West Glens Falls is treated as a single customer and
we're selling them water at a, quote bulk rate.
Councilman Tucker-But if we take them in, the consolidated district is going to take on the burden of the
improvements in that district.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-When we consolidate, we'll take on the burden of the operation and
maintenance and whatever improvements are necessary. You'll take on the benefits of the increased tax
base.
Supervisor Champagne-Pliney, what you're saying is we're taking on a three hundred thousand dollar
liability as far as the upgrading is concerned. We've been unsuccessful in getting the grants. We're at a
point right now where something is got to be done with that district. Just for fire protection alone, we just
don't have the pressure out there to adequately cover that area. To burden that small district with the
upgrade, to me would be a financial disaster because number one, you really don't have the value, you don't
have the assessed value within that district to do an awful lot with it. As I look at it, you've got two
choices. One is, you envelope them in and spread the base. Or number two, to put a twenty year bond on a
three hundred thousand dollar project within that small very low assessed valued area would be an extreme
burden.
Mr. VanDusen, Water Superintendent-We've spent at least five or six years applying for grants and to be
very honest, we've had no luck. When some other water districts have been consolidated there's been a
debt that that district had and that debt became a portion of the debt of the Queensbury Consolidated.
Today, West Glens Falls does not have a debt.
Councilman Tucker requested the attorney get approval from Division of Audit and Control before moving
forward... board agreed.
Route 254 Traffic Light Synchronization
Supervisor Champagne pulled discussion noting there's no more information from DOT.
Paul Abess Request to Represent Town for Property Easements
Supervisor Champagne read letter from Mr. Abess regarding his request...
Dear Queensbury Town Board Members:
As you suggested recently, I'd like to request your authorization to begin a fact finding process. My
objective would be to present you all the necessary information to allow you to decide how involved the
town might be in arranging agreements with private property owners between the new Aviation Road
bridge and the Aviation Mall and Coles Woods. Everyone in Queensbury would be thrilled if we could
arrange a safe and convenient route for pedestrians, cyclists and ecetera between very popular areas in
Queensbury and Glens Falls. I am volunteering to be a catalyst in making this happen. If you would
authorize me to represent you in a fact gathering process, I feel I could be more effective in discussing
matters and gaining necessary information from the various property owners. With your approval, I would
begin soon. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Counsel Schachner-I think it's terrific to gather the information, I think it's great to present it to the Town
Board but to use the word deputize, there's no authority for the town board to deputize an individual to be
able to state to members of the public that they're gathering information as a representative of the Town of
Queensbury.
Councilman Irish-He could say he's gathering it for the benefit of the board.
Counsel Schachner-He can say that. I just think we have to be careful, we can't endorse or deputize or
authorize somebody whose neither an elected nor an appointed official to go knocking on doors saying I'm
here on behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Mr. Paul Abess-IfI just tell them that I'm gathering information and I'm going to report to the Town Board.
Counsel and Town Board agreed.
Richardson Street Drainage
Supervisor Champagne recommended referring this to the Highway Committee for their review and
recommendation.
Park Name
Supervisor Champagne referred to Memo from Sharron Simmonds stating that the results from the contest
to name the new park are in and the top three are Big Boom Park, Hudson River Park and Northway Park...
Councilman Tucker-I like Hudson River Park. The Hudson River is ajewel and why not name the park
after the Hudson River.
Town Board agreed to the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING PARK
RESOLUTION NO. 119,98
INTRODUCED BY THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby names the park, the
HUDSON RIVER PARK.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
Million Dollar Y2 Mile Service Road
Supervisor Champagne-We do have some numbers in from the county. The county has indicated to me
that they're ultra, ultra inflated which is probably the reason for me to believe that we don't want to really
take those numbers at this stage. It really needs more study... in order to move forward with this, we're
going to need to have the property appraised. What I would need from this board is a resolution approving
for us to move ahead with an appraiser and have that particular property appraised to determine if in fact
there's an interest in it. The county voted today, conceptually they would like to move ahead, conceptually.
Now if the costs and the curb cut doesn't occur and the costs are high, then obviously everything dies on the
vine at that stage.
Town Board held discussion and agreed to the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED CONCEPT FOR AREA
KNOWN AS MILLION DOLLAR HALF MILE
RESOLUTION NO. 120, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby expresses it's support for curb cut,
service/access road and construction of an information center in the area known as the Million Dollar Half
Mile.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
Attorney Matters
Counsel Schachner noted there's three litigation matters for Executive Session.
Open Forum
9: 10 P.M.
Mr. Bob Valaro referred to the water discussions earlier this evening and recommended that water and
sewer should be treated as a system as opposed to two separate entities. Noted further, if the dollars and
cents for sewers don't make sense then take a serious look at zoning... you have control over zoning.
President Bob Wescott of Queensbury Central Fire Company along with Treasurer Chris Hickey and Vice
President John Kassebam spoke to the board regarding amending the contract to take the chiefs vehicles
out of non- firema tic monies and adding it to contractual money...
Mr. Hickey-We acquired the chiefs vehicle a little over a year and a half now and we felt it was a real
critical item to the fire protection for the district that we cover and decided based on that to acquire the
vehicle through non-firematic monies at the time. We've utilized the vehicle for a year and a half now and
feel very strongly that it's a very important piece of apparatus to operate the company. Our company runs
over four hundred fire alarms a year. The vehicle is used for a command post at major instances. It's
equipped with hazardous materials, journals, manuals, breathing apparatus, first aide equipment and a lot of
information that is critical, at least feel to the operation of the company. We are a volunteer organization so
in reality we can't guarantee that the vehicle is going to be at every single call. It is driven by a volunteer, it
is driven by him twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We do have an operating policy that we've
established that requires him to turn the vehicle over to the next officer in line when he is out of town or
unavailable to respond to calls for an extended period of time. Our current chief does respond to nearly
ninety percent of the four hundred calls that we respond to. In addition he uses the vehicle to go to many
town and county chiefs meetings. We also use the vehicle to let fireman, when it's necessary take it for
training purposes. We don't see much difference between the chiefs vehicle and the current EMS Fly cars
that are funded by contract dollars and feel based on that fact and again, based on the fact that we think
they're both very important components of emergency service protection for the town that the vehicle
should be funded through contract dollars. We at this point in time feel that we can fund it based on our
existing contract. We're not asking for any more money, we feel that we can use the contract that we
currently have which is a three year contract. This is year two of the contract. We don't feel that we would
be coming asking for any more funds to do this. Just, we're asking for an amendment to the current
contract that does have a clause it in that states that expenses of chiefs cars are excluded from the contract
and I think we can accomplish that one of two ways. One, either strike that clause from the contract or
establish an amendment to the contract that allows us to fund the expenses of the current chiefs vehicle out
of our contract funds.
Town Board held discussion, requested controller and counsel to review contracts and procedure involved
in amending contracts before making a decision.
Mr. George Chant, 229 Cronin Road spoke to the board regarding his situation, the problem of drainage
running down Cronin Road hill into his yard... shared photographs with the board.
Councilman Turner-That problem has been there for considerable years since that road has been elevated
and really the town has got to do something about it. He had a swimming pool there and it washed it right
out.
Mr. Chant-It collapsed my pool. I've been fighting this for years but I've been doing it my own time and
my own money and I'm tired of it, it's got to be fixed.
Councilman Turner-We're probably going to need a map, plan and report. With the prior board last year
we went after this and we got a permit to dump the drainage into that drainage ditch below Freihofer's.
Supervisor Champagne-I guess that's what we would ask for at the next meeting, a resolution to get an
engineer in here and do a map, plan and report to give us some idea of what's got to be done down there...
board agreed.
Ms. Barbara Bennett referred to resolution 6.13, the dredging of Hudson River and requested the town send
a copy of this resolution to Niagara Mohawk.
Supervisor Champagne agreed to have it sent to the Syracuse office.
Ms. Bennett referred to resolution 6.16 regarding the compost disposal and questioned what happens if you
don't have a truck load but rather bags?
Councilman Tucker noted there's a minimum charge of two dollars whether you have one bag or a hundred.
Ms. Bennett-That's not right, it's fifty cents a bag right now. How can you make an open day for everybody
except the very small citizen? It's unfair to the people who only have cars and don't have trucks.
Councilman Tucker-How would you suggest that we do it?
Ms. Bennett-Cut the price of the fifty cent bag to twenty-five cents for that day.
Councilman Tucker-It's every day but I'll talk to Mr. Coughlin about it and get back to you.
Ms. Bennett questioned the status relating to the sale of water to Moreau.
Supervisor Champagne noted it was pulled because there's nothing new.
Ms. Bennett recommended the town have the state regulations regarding taking water out of the Hudson
River.
Mr. Salvador noted that his septic variance hearing that was scheduled for April 6th has been pulled and
questioned why.
Supervisor Champagne noted that the town's doing some legal research regarding the issue.
Mr. Salvador requested to meet with the new Highway Committee to discuss the rehabilitation of the
Dunham Bay Road. Referred to the resolution regarding the Lake Champlain Partnership Program and
questioned who they were.
Councilman Merrill-I don't know all the details on what they are but they do provide grant monies.
Mr. Salvador referred to the other grant money previously obtained and questioned whether this is
connected with that work.
Councilman Merrill-Noted, as part of that work we went through and identified ten of the highest problem
areas, specifics and made recommendations. This addresses regulations, lake wide regulations.
Mr. Salvador referred to the discussion regarding the buoy situation in Sandy Bay and noted that there's a
similar situation in Dunham Bay, noting that the regulation requires eighteen hundred feet.
Counsel Schachner noted that it's a different law.
Mr. Salvador referred to Million Dollar Half Mile Service Road and questioned whether someone could get
to Route 149 from this road.
Councilman Merrill noted that there's no outlet onto Route 149.
Mr. Salvador referred to Mr. Valero's comments earlier and noted his agreement.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO THE
QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
FOR THE SURREY FIELDS SUBDIVISION EXTENSION AND
THE THUNDERBIRD DRIVE EXTENSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 121,98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of establishing two (2)
extensions to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, to be known as the Surrey Fields Subdivision
Extension and Thunderbird Drive Extension, and
WHEREAS, a map, plan, and report has been prepared regarding the extensions of the existing
Queensbury Consolidated Water District, the Surrey Fields Subdivision Extension to serve an area in the
westerly area of the Town of Queensbury in the vicinity of the Surrey Fields Subdivision located on the
west side of Bay Road, north of Cedar Court and south of Tee Hill Road in the Town of Queensbury and
the Thunderbird Drive Extension to serve an area in the western portion of the Town of Queensbury, west
of West Mountain Road and south of Butler Pond Road, as more specifically set forth in the said map, plan,
and report, and described therein, and
WHEREAS, the map, plan, and report has been filed in the Town Clerk's Office in the Town of
Queensbury, and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the map, plan, and report was prepared by Nace Engineering, P.C., Thomas W. Nace,
P.E., Consulting Engineer, 37 Chester Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801, an Engineer licensed by the
State of New York, and
WHEREAS, said map, plan, and report shows the boundaries of the proposed extensions of the
Queensbury Consolidated Water District, a general plan of the water system, 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, Part I of a Long Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared and presented at
this meeting, and a coordinated SEQRA review is desired,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
ORDERED,
1. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold a public hearing and consider
establishing the proposed extensions to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District previously described
in this Resolution and to be known as the Surrey Fields Subdivision Extension and the Thunderbird Drive
Extension;
2. The boundaries of the proposed extensions and benefitted areas of the Queensbury
Consolidated Water District are to be as follows:
The Surrey Field Water District Extension shall include all of the following tax map parcels of the Town of
Queensbury: Section 48 Block 3 Parcels 31, 33, 39, 39.1, 39.2, 43 and 44 as shown on the tax maps as of
December 1, 1998; said parcels being the lands of the proposed Surrey Field Subdivision which is to be
filed subsequent to December 1, 1997 and when filed will have the following tax map parcels: Section 48
Block 8 Parcels 1 through 41 inclusive; Section 48 Block 8 Parcel 999 inclusive of all of the road right -of-
ways as shown on the filed subdivision map titled, "Surrey Field Subdivision" by VanDusen & Steves
Surveyors dated April 27, 1997. Additionally, the Surrey Field Water District Extension shall include tax
map parcels Section 48 Block 3 Parcels 37 and 38 which are not included in the aforementioned
subdivision.
The Thunderbird Drive Extension shall include all of tax map parcel Section 84 Block 1 Parcel 2 as shown
on the tax maps of the Town of Queensbury as of December 1, 1997.
3. The improvements proposed shall consist of the purchase and installation of a water
distribution main, hydrants, and gate valves with box and such other facilities as more specifically set forth
in the aforesaid map, plan, and report prepared by Thomas W. Nace, a Licensed Professional Engineer with
Nace Engineering, including pavement and driveway restoration and lawn restoration, 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, which will supply water to the extensions, and
engineering, legal, and administrative fees;
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;
5.
$110,000.00;
The maximum amount proposed to be expended for said improvements is estimated to be
6. The proposed method of financing will be for the Developer to pay the entire cost of the
improvements. The Town shall pay no part of the cost of the extensions.
7. The map, plan, and report describing the improvements is on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of
Queensbury and available for public inspection;
8. The Town Board will proceed with considering the extensions only if the Developer executes an
agreement concerning the extension in a form acceptable to Town Counsel prior to the public hearing.
9. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury
Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, at 7:00 p.rn., on the 6th day of
April, 1998, to consider the map, plan, and report, and to hear all persons interested in the proposal and to
take such other and further action as may be required or authorized by law;
10. The Town Clerk is directed to cause a copy of this Order to be duly published and posted not less than
10 days nor more than 20 days before the hearing date set forth herein and as required by Town Law ~209-
d and complete or arrange for the securing of two Affidavits of Publication of Notice and two Affidavits of
Posting of Notice of the Public Hearing required hereby.
11. The Community Development Department of the Town of Queensbury is hereby requested to prepare a
report on any environmental impacts that should be considered at the time a SEQRA review is conducted;
12. The Community Development Department is hereby authorized to send a copy of this Resolution, Part I
of the Environmental Assessment Form presented at this meeting, and a copy of the map, plan, and report
to all potentially involved agencies and to DEC and DOH together with an application for a water supply
permit, all documents to be sent out with a letter generally indicating that the Town Board is about to
undertake consideration of the project identified in this Resolution, that a coordinated SEQRA review with
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as lead agent is desired and that a lead agency must be agreed
upon within 30 days.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION SETTING
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 122, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby schedules a meeting, a
Special Town Board Workshop for Monday, March 30th, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. at the Queensbury Activity
Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 123, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss three matters of litigation and a personnel matter.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION & MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 124, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns Executive Session
and enters Regular Session, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourn their meeting.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
No further action taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY