1999-11-15
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 15,1999
7:00 p.m.
MTG. 44
RES. 378-398
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH
COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER
TOWN COUNSEL MARK SCHACHNER
TOWN OFFICIALS
Water Supt. Ralph VanDusen
Deputy Wastewater-Mike Shaw
Controller-Henry Hess
Highway Supt. Paul Naylor
Deputy Highway Supt. Rick Missita
WARREN COUNTY OFFICIALS
WARREN COUNTY SUPY. - DANIEL MORRELL
Supervisor Champagne-Opened the Meeting
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TUCKER
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
2.0 TOWN COUNCILMEN's COMMITTEE REPORTS
Supervisor Champagne-Requested an Executive Session on resolutions 4.1,4.17,4.19...
also pulled resolution 4.9 regarding public hearing - Sandra Combs change of zone...
Councilman Tucker-Questioned why Combs resolution was being pulled?
Councilman Turner-It is my thought that since this piece of property is going to be rezoned and we are
going to lose the light industrial that the other piece of property that fronts Sherman Avenue that was to be
a substitute for this is not really in the fold and I would like to see the owner of that piece of property come
forth with a petition, application to have it rezoned light industrial. I want the swap done evenly.
Board agreed to hold on the vote for resolutions 4.1, 4.17 and 4.18 until after the executive session.
3.0 OPEN FORUM ON RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Daniel Morrell-17 L ynnfield Drive-Explanation on the rational of the reduction of the Highway
Superintendents salary and the Town Supervisor's salary with the explanation that because of inexperience
this was why it was done and then the Town Councilmen's Salaries were increased when three of the four
new Councilmen in January will be new people with no experience? I would like an explanation if that is
at all possible?
Supervisor Champagne-Anyone from the Board want to take a stab at that one?
Councilman Irish-I will take a stab at the salary for the Highway Superintendent was just thought by the
Town Board that the salary had grown to such because of an eighteen year incumbency not because of any
experience or non experience and as a Board we felt that it would be a little more in keeping with the times
to bring that salary back down equivalent to what the Town Supervisor is paid. As far as the Town
Councilmen's their pay I do not know if you were here or not last year or not Mr. Morrell, I myself and
Pliney Tucker were arguing for a six percent raise for the Councilmen and I think that thirteen one puts it
right about where it would have been last year had we gotten a six percent raise. That is the position I took
on the money.
Mr. Morrell-One final comment, Mr. Supervisor, if a person were seeking a political office knowing that
assuming that the salary was at a certain level then to be successful and being elected to find out that the
salary is not what it was is going to be less is kind of disheartening.
Highway Superintendent Paul H. Naylor-I did sit here last year when they stiffed you out of yours I got
mine, but I remember the resolution almost just like I can see it now, did not say anything about Paul
Naylor eighteen years of service to the Town of Queensbury. Henry did a study and he decided we should
get a raise and that is what we were worth. I know you guys always jump up and cheer for Henry so I
guess you are saying Henry was wrong?
Mr. John Salvador-Resolution 4.3 Are we intending to expand that district?
Supervisor Champagne-No.
Water Supt. Ralph VanDusen-At the present time the Shore Colony Water Dist. serves forty two homes,
seasonal homes I should say, from May 1st to November 1st. Water lines up there are buried an average
between four and fourteen inches deep. The system is marginal for those people that are in the area,
because of rock excavation it is not practical to install water lines any deeper, there just does not seem to be
the demand to justify that expense. Currently we are under orders from the Health Dept. now to install a
filtration system there for those residents and this is just a step to do that. In the past talking to the people
with the rates and stuff it just hasn't seemed practical to try to expand that in that area for seasonal use.
Mr. Salvador-Will it always remain seasonal? What if one of those users decides to live there year around?
Supt. VanDusen- Actually there are several of the users do that right now, and they have their own private
wells that they use, town water in the sununer time because they like it better than they do their well water
and use the well in the winter time.
Mr. Salvador-Has any consideration been given to abandoning this district?
Supt. VanDusen-Yes. I can tell you it has been and there are several pieces of property that are not large
enough to meet the set back requirements to get a hundred foot separation between their septic system and
a well on their property. So, we just, looked at drilling wells for the four people and just physically isn't..on
their lots.
Mr. Salvador-What sort of variances would be involved?
Supt. VanDusen-You could come to the Board of Health for a variance of a hundred foot set back.
Mr. Salvador-If these are seasonal operations could we put the septic on a holding tank, then they could
drill wells?
Supervisor Champagne-Those are all questions that I do not think we are in a position tonight to answer,
without further study.
Mr. Salvador-Are they things that O'Brien and Gere could put into the hopper and study? These small
water districts cannot afford to pay their freight. They just cannot do it.
Supervisor Champagne-Is that a true statement Ralph is the cost of water there, is it that exorbitant at this
point in time?
Mr. Salvador-Wait till you add filtration, wait till you add metering?
Supt. VanDusen-At the present time it is affordable if you are asking me to predict the future I cannot do
that.
Supervisor Champagne-The filtration system as I understand it there is moneys in the Capital fund that will
be transferred there tonight, coming from those people that are already paying for that to cover those costs
so there will be no additional costs.
Supt. VanDusen-It is our goal that is correct to establish this, based on preliminary cost estimates as long as
we do the work ourselves to make the piping changes within the building, we bill that district but there
would be sufficient funds for that we expect, yes.
Mr. Salvador-O'Brien and Gere can predict the future, that is what they are in business for, that is what a
study is all about.
Supervisor Champagne-We have not asked them to take a look at the year 2010.
Mr. Salvador-Can we ask them, where is this going to lead us?
Supervisor Champagne-It is a remedy more than a projection here. I do not have an answer to that one
either.
Mr. Salvador-We would be much further ahead putting these seasonal dwellings on, I am sure that they are
all small ones on a holding tank and abandon the water district.
Supervisor Champagne-Anyone else... closed.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CAPITAL PROJECT FUND # 117 FOR ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION WORK CONCERNING SHORE COLONY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO.: 378.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish a Capital Project
Fund to pay for necessary engineering fees and construction work to bring the Town's Shore Colony water
supply system into compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appropriate surplus fund balance in the Shore Colony
Water District, and
WHEREAS, the Shore Colony Water District has exceeded revenue estimates for 1999 and has
met all New York State requirements for appropriated surplus funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of a Capital Project Fund to be known as the "Shore Colony Water Supply System Capital
Project Fund # 117," which Fund will establish funding for engineering fees and construction work to bring
the Town's Shore Colony water supply system into compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes initial
appropriations for the new Capital Project Fund, Shore Colony Water Upgrade Capital Project # 117 in the
amount of $27,500 ($5,500 in engineering/consulting costs and $22,000 for construction costs) and further
authorizes an equity transfer from the Shore Colony Water Fund #47, Surplus Fund Balance, in the amount
of $27,500 into the new Capital Project Fund #117, Shore Colony Water Upgrade Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Controller's Office to transfer funds, amend the 1999 Town Budget and take such other and further
action necessary to effectuate the terms and provisions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF O'BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, P.C. TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH SHORE COLONY WATER
DISTRICT SUPPLY
RESOLUTION NO.: 379.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to engage professional
engineering services to assist in bringing the Town's Shore Colony Water District water supply into
compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code as requested by the New York State Department of
Health in its letter dated November 1, 1999 to the Town's Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., has offered to provide the necessary engineering
services to the Town for the amount of $5,500 as delineated in its November 1st, 1999 proposal presented
at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town Board engage the
engineering services of O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and approves
the engagement of the services of O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., to provide professional engineering
services to assist in bringing the Town's Shore Colony Water District water supply into compliance with
the New York State Sanitary Code as requested by the New York State Department of Health, for an
amount not to exceed $5,500 to be paid for from the Shore Colony Water Supply System Capital Project
Fund #117, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Water Superintendent to execute any agreements and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #118 AND AWARDING BID FOR
REPAIR AND REPAINTING OF WEST MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR TANK AND SOUTH
QUEENSBURY STANDPIPE
RESOLUTION NO. 380.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town's Purchasing Manager duly advertised for bids for the repair and repainting
of the West Mountain Reservoir Tank and South Queensbury Standpipe, and
WHEREAS, Millstone Corporation submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $325,325; however,
the bid is non-responsive in terms of the project schedule, and
WHEREAS, AMST AR submitted the second lowest, but responsible bid in the amount of
$423,400 and therefore the Purchasing Manager and Water Superintendent have recommended that the
Town Board award the bid to AMSTAR, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed all pertinent information and agrees that Millstone
Corporation's bid is non-responsive and therefore wishes to award the bid to AMST AR,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby awards the bid for the
repair and repainting of the West Mountain Reservoir Tank and South Queensbury Standpipe to AMSTAR
for an amount not to exceed $423,400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of a Capital Project Fund to be known as the "Water Tank Repair & Repainting Capital
Project Fund # 118," which Fund will establish funding for the project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes initial
appropriations for the new Capital Project Fund #118 in the amount of $450,000 and further authorizes a
budget adjustment in the Queensbury Water Fund #40 from Capital Construction Account No.: 40-8340-
2899 to Interfund Transfer Account No.: 40-9950-9000 in the amount of $200,000 with the additional
funding included in the Fiscal Year 2000 Town Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Controller's Office to transfer funds and amend the 1999 Town Budget and further authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Manager to sign any documentation
and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Champagne-Noted we accepted not the low bidder but the second
to lowest bid, four hundred and twenty three thousand four hundred dollars to do both the West Mt.
Reservoir and the Queensbury Stand Pipe. Do I understand that there is some lead in the paint that exists
at? Supt. VanDusen-In both cases the exterior of the tank, the primer that was used when the tanks were
painted is a lead based primer, that will have to be contained and disposed of that is included in the bid.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO (2) HIGHLANDER MODEL
SANDERS FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 381.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted purchasing
procedures which require that any purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater up to New York State
bidding limits must be approved by the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that it wishes to
purchase two (2) new Highlander Model Sanders for the Highway Department's use for a total amount not
to exceed $12,758, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Manager has reviewed the purchasing documentation and has
recommended that the Town Board approve the purchase, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the items to be purchased are under State
Contract,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the purchase of
two (2) new Highlander Model Sanders for the Highway Department's use from Tarrant Manufacturing in
accordance with New York State OGS Contract #PC 54978 for an amount not to exceed $12,758 to be paid
for from Account No.: 04-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Highway Superintendent and/or Purchasing Manager to take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Councilman Irish-What are we doing with the two that we are replacing are
they going to be auction or sold or scrapped? Highway Supt. Naylor-Junk pile.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
FOR COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF COMPACTED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES
RESOLUTION NO.: 382.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to arrange for the collection and
delivery of compacted solid waste from the Town's two transfer stations to the Adirondack Resource
Recovery Facility and collection and delivery of the Town's recyclables from the Town's two transfer
stations to an approved New York State Environmental Conservation site, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Manager has prepared and presented a copy of the necessary bid
documents at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Manager to advertise for bids for the collection and delivery of compacted solid waste from the
Town's two transfer stations to the Adirondack Resource Recovery Facility and collection and delivery of
the Town's recyclables from the Town's two transfer stations to an approved New York State
Environmental Conservation site, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Manager to open
all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to the next regular
or special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, 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 1999 TO
AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 136, ARTICLE XXIV ENTITLED,
"ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER RENTS"
RESOLUTION NO. 383.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to consider adoption of Local
Law No.: _ of 1999 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, Article XXIV entitled,
"Establishment of Sewer Rents," which Local Law would modify the sewer rent rates in the Central
Queensbury Quaker Road and Hiland Park Sewer Districts, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with ~ 10 of New York State Municipal
Home Rule Law and Article 16 of Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the adoption of this Local
Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public
hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on December 6th,
1999, to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed
Local Law No.: , 1999, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. _ of 1999 in the manner
provided by law.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE OF A PORTION
OF BANK STREET
RESOLUTION NO.: 384.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has received a written application pursuant to
New York State Highway Law (171 for discontinuance of a portion of Bank Street in the Town of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the application states that the portion of Bank Street should be discontinued on the
grounds that the Town Highway Department no longer needs the portion for snow plow trucks to turn
around or for any other Town Highway or Town purpose and the portion has become useless to the Town,
and
WHEREAS, the application states that Consents and Releases from affected properties will be
provided to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing to hear all interested parties
concerning the proposed discontinuance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public
hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on December 6th,
1999 to consider the proposed discontinuance of a portion of Bank Street, Queensbury, hear all interested
persons and take such action required or authorized by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting in the
manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR ENGINEERING
AND REVIEW FEES REGARDING PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE GREAT ESCAPE THEME
PARK
RESOLUTION NO.:
385,99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, Premier Parks has proposed an expansion of the Great Escape Theme Park on Route
9, Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Community Development has requested that the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury authorize the establishment of an Escrow Account because of the
additional Town engineering and review services that will be necessary due to the Planning Board's need to
review an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared by the project sponsor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the
establishment of an escrow account to be used in connection with Town engineering and review fees that
will be necessary due to the review of Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements regarding the
Great Escape expansion project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes that an Escrow
Agreement be entered into between the Town of Queensbury and Premier Parks, such Agreement being in
form approved by Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes and directs the
Town Controller and Town Supervisor to execute any agreements and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHAZEN COMPANIES IN CONNECTION
WITH REVIEW OF PROPOSED EXPANSION OF GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 386.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has established an escrow account to
provide for extra engineering and review fees that will be necessary in connection with Premier Park's
proposed expansion of the Great Escape Theme Park on State Route 9 in Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Community Development, after having consulted with the
Town Planning Board and Rist-Frost Associates, P.C., review engineer, has recommended that the Town
Board engage the services of Chazen Companies to provide the extra engineering and review services
relative to the proposed expansion project, and
WHEREAS, Chazen Companies, in its proposal dated October 21, 1999, has offered to perform
the necessary engineering and review services primarily in connection with the SEQRA review of the
proposed expansion project with billing to be in accordance with Chazen's standard rate schedule, with the
total amount estimated to be between $5,000 to $10,000 depending upon the official scope, public input
and comments regarding the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the engagement
of Chazen Companies to provide the engineering and review services described above for an amount
estimated to be between $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the official scope, public input and comments
regarding the proposed expansion of the Great Escape, such services to be paid for in accordance with an
Escrow Account to be established and funded by Premier Parks, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to execute any forms or agreements in form approved by Town Counsel, necessary to effectuate
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1999 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 387.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, certain Town Departments have requested fund transfers for the 1999 Budget and the
Chief Fiscal Officer has approved the requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred and the 1999 Town Budget be amended as follows:
CEMETERY & CREMATORY:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
02-8810-1430
(Laborer B, PT)
02-8810-4100
(Telephone Use)
125.
02-8810-1430
(Laborer B, PT)
02-8810-4100-11
(Telephone Use)
125.
HIGHWAY:
FROM: TO:
04-1990-1002 04-5110-1400-0002
(Misc. Payroll) (Lab A OT)
HIGHWAY:
FROM: TO:
04-1990-1002 04-5110-1450
(Misc. Payroll) (MEO)
04-1990-1002 04-5110-1470
(Misc. Payroll) (W.F.)
04-1990-1002 04-5110-1470-0002
(Misc. Payroll) (W.F. - OT)
04-1990-1002 04-5130-1460-0002
(Misc. Payroll) (Mech.O.T.)
$ AMOUNT:
853.
$ AMOUNT:
2,344.
1,762.
132.
2,522.
04-1990-1002 04-5142-1400-0002 2,532.
(Misc. Payroll) (Lab A - OT)
04-1990-1002 04-5142-1440-0002 3,056.
(Misc. Payroll) (HEO - OT)
04-5130-4410 04-5130-4480 7,000.
(Gas) (Tires)
04-5130-4410 04-5130-4400 5,000.
(Gas) (Misc. Cont.)
04-5142-1002 04-5130-4820 2,000.
(Misc. Payroll) (Uniforms)
PARKS & RECREATION:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
01-7020-1361 01-7020-4060 3.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Serv. Contr. & Warr.)
01-7020-1361 01-7020-4120 1,500.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Printing)
01-7020-1361 01-7020-4010 200.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Office Supplies)
PARKS & RECREATION:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
01-7020-1361 01-7020-4120 470.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Training & Education)
01-7020-1361 01-7110-1460-002 1,085.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Mech. - Overtime)
01-7020-1361 01-7110-1470-0002 1,137.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Wk. Fore.-Overtime)
01-7020-1361 01-7110-4400 2,400.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Misc. Contractual)
01-7020-1361 01-7110-4820 35.
(Rec. Aquatics Supv.) (Unif. & Prot. Clothing)
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
01-1680-4220 01-1680-2031 2,000.
(Training) (Hardware)
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF EXTENSION OF SARAH JEN DRIVE IN PHASE III
OF LEHLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 388.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, Guido Passarelli has offered a deed to dedicate an extension of Sarah Jen Drive
located in Phase III of the Lehland Estates Subdivision to the Town of Queensbury, which is more
particularly described in the record drawings prepared by Miller Associates, Nace Engineering, P.c. and
VanDusen & Steves, LLC dated April 27, 1999 and presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, Deputy Highway Superintendent Richard Missita recommended acceptance of the
road contingent upon completing the final grading and seeding of the road shoulders and Mr. Missita has
advised that this work has now been completed, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has confirmed that the installation of water mains and
appurtenances has been made in accordance with the Town Water Department's standards, and
WHEREAS, the form of the deed and title to the road offered for dedication have been reviewed
and approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts and approves the
deed for dedication of the extension of Sarah Jen Drive in Phase III of the Lehland Estates Subdivision, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute, sign and affix the Town
seal to any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to record the
deed in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which time the deed shall be properly filed and maintained
in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the road be added to the official inventory of Town Highways to be described
as follows:
Name: Sarah Jen Drive (First and second portions previously accepted)
Road Number: 476
Description: Beginning at Sarah Jen Drive and continuing in an easterly/north
easterly direction a distance of 1,474 feet and .28 hundredths of a mile
and ending at Sarah Jen Drive
Feet: 1,474
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION DEEMING OLD RECEIVABLES UNCOLLECT ABLE
RESOLUTION NO. 389.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has reviewed certain accounts
receivable in the General Fund and has determined that reasonable efforts have been made to collect the
amounts due and that further action is not appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines that the
following accounts receivable for technical assistance charges shall be written off as uncollectable:
BILLING DATES
NAME
AMOUNT BILLED
1. 7/23/96
2. 9/20/96
Mooring Post
Mooring Post
$ 749.50
220.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CUSACK AND COMPANY, CPA'S TO AUDIT
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31,1999
RESOLUTION NO.: 390.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 454.98, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorized
the engagement of the services of Cusack and Company, CPA's (Cusack) to audit the Town of
Queensbury's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998 with the option of auditing
the Town's financial statements for the subsequent two (2) fiscal years and to provide accounting advice to
the Town throughout 1999, and
WHEREAS, the Town Controller has been pleased with the services of Cusack and wishes to
continue engagement of its services, and
WHEREAS, Cusack has offered to audit the Town's financial statements for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1999 at a cost not to exceed $13,600 as more specifically set forth in its letter dated
November 24, 1997,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes continuation of
the auditing services of Cusack and Company, CPA's to provide auditing services to the Town of
Queensbury for the year ending December 31, 1999 and to provide accounting advice to the Town
throughout 2000 for an amount not to exceed $13,600 to be paid for from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Controller to sign any documentation and take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO (300 OF TOWN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
ENTITLED "EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS"
RESOLUTION NO.: 391.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to amend (300 of its Employee Handbook entitled
"Employee Classifications" to more clearly define full-time and less than full-time elected officials and
their respective benefits, and
WHEREAS, the Town Controller has proposed new language for (300 and it is in form approved
by the Town Board and Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts the amendment to
(300 of its Employee Handbook entitled "Employee Classifications" as presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor's Office to distribute copies of the amendment to all Town employees and elected
officials and amend the Employee Handbook accordingly.
Duly adopted this 1st day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CREATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO COOPER'S CAVE AS PART OF
ROUTE 9 (GLENS FALLS TO SOUTH GLENS FALLS) HUDSON RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 392.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is in the process of
constructing a new bridge across the Hudson River as part of the Route 9 (Glens Falls to South Glens Falls)
Hudson River Bridge Project, and
WHEREAS, the City of Glens Falls, Town of Moreau and Village of South Glens Falls have
requested that DOT incorporate public access to Cooper's Cave as part of the bridge construction project,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Glens Falls has requested a letter supporting this concept from the
Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board supports the creation of public access to Cooper's Cave as this
access would serve as a tourism attraction, educational resource and benefit to residents in the Town of
Queensbury and surrounding area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby expresses its support for
the New York State Department of Transportation working with local communities in creating public
access to Cooper's Cave as part of the Route 9 (Glens Falls to South Glens Falls) Hudson River Bridge
Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's Office to
forward a certified copy of this Resolution with a letter expressing support of this project to the New York
State Department of Transportation, City of Glens Falls, Village of South Glens Falls and Town of Moreau.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 393.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to
discuss Salaries.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 394.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Executive Session and
moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET FOR 2000
RESOLUTION NO.: 395.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury conducted a public hearing on
November 4th, 1999 concerning the proposed 2000 Preliminary Budget and all interested persons were
heard, and
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law ~27 provides for the setting of salaries of Elected
Officials of the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Town of Queensbury Elected Officials shall be as follows:
Supervisor
Town Councilpersons (4)
Town Clerk
Highway Superintendent
Town Justices (2)
$50,000 per annum;
$13,1 00 per annum;
$48,586 per annum;
$52,000 per annum;
$31,415 per annum;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts without changes the
2000 Preliminary Budget as the Town of Queensbury Annual Budget for 2000 and authorizes and directs
the Town Clerk to enter the adopted Budget in the minutes of the Town Board proceedings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to prepare and
certify duplicate copies of the Annual Budget and deliver one copy to the Queensbury Town Supervisor so
that he may present it to the Warren County Board of Supervisors.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF NON-UNION SALARY STRUCTURE FOR THE
YEAR 2000
RESOLUTION NO.: 396.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 184.98, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury revised its
Wage and Salary Structure (Structure) as part of the Salary Administration Program in Section IV of the
Town's Employee Management System Handbook, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to again revise the Structure as proposed in the document
presented at this meeting entitled, "Town of Queensbury Non-Union Salary Structure," effective January 1,
2000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and adopts the
Non-Union Salary Structure presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Controller to
replace the current Non-Union Salary Structure with this new Salary Structure on page 26, Section IV of
the Town's Wage and Salary Administration Program in the Employee Management System Handbook.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION AND PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE
AND SALARY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2000
RESOLUTION NO.: 397.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to adopt new salary and wage
schedules for management, non-union and part-time hourly employees for 2000, and
WHEREAS, these salary schedules shall supercede all previously adopted salaries for these
positions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the new salary
and wage schedules for management, non-union and part-time hourly employees for 2000 as follows:
MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
POSITION
Superintendent Water/Wastewater
Controller
Executive Director Community
Development
POSITION
Assessor
Director Parks & Recreation
Deputy Superintendent
Wastewater
Director Building & Grounds
Cemetery Superintendent
Director of Solid Waste
Operations
Purchasing Manager
NON-UNION SALARY SCHEDULE
POSITION
Chief Water Plant Operator/
Deputy Superintendent
Code Compliance Officer
Director Building & Codes
Senior Planner
Assistant Director of Recreation
Computer Technology
Coordinator
Maintenance Supervisor-Water
Planning Assistant
Data Collector/Appraiser
Principal Account Clerk
Fire Marshal
Deputy Town Clerk I
Court Clerk
Court Clerk
Confidential Legal Secretary
Confidential Secretary to
Supervisor
Building & Code Enforcement
NAME
2000 SALARY
Ralph VanDusen
Henry Hess
$
60,336
57,953
Christopher Round
NAME
49,836
2000 SALARY
Helen Otte
Harold Hansen
$
53,616
43,821
Michael Shaw
Perley Rice
Rodney Mosher
42,772
39,986
38,806
James Coughlin
Michelle Weller
42,256
41,200
NAME
2000 SALARY
$ 46,961
32,000
42,447
30,260
30,900
38,557
27,974
33,000
34,893
32,900
31,657
30,747
29,847
31,185
30,019
Bruce Ostrander
Craig Brown
David Hatin
Vacant
Steven Lovering
William Shaw
Timothy Burch
Laura Moore
Sharon Meade
Kathleen DuBois
Christopher Jones
Caroline Barber
Karen Stockwell
Carol Finamore
Pamela Martin
Kim Heunemann
Officer John O'Brien 32,330
Building & Code Enforcement
Officer Joel Clugstone 30,340
Senior Coordinator Kathleen Kathe 26,155
Confidential Secretary to
Highway Superintendent Rebecca Bernard 25,943
Senior Account Clerk Marilyn Hammond 27,247
Deputy Town Clerk II Karen O'Brien 26,815
POSITION NAME 2000 SALARY
Real Property Tax Service
Assistant Mary Winslow $ 26,281
Deputy Court Clerk II Kerrie Lewis- Hatin 23,416
Records Clerk Joann Hicks 26,398
Deputy Receiver of Taxes Judy Fish 27,900
Account Clerk Connie Gebo 25,361
Aquatics Supervisor Diane Herald 23,000
PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE AND ANNUAL STIPEND SCHEDULE
POSITION NAME 2000 WAGE/STIPEND
Assistant to Assessor Pamela Stoddard $ 11.00
Part-Time Clerk Barbara Howe 11.18
Part-Time Real Property Tax
Service Asst. Elizabeth Dybas 12.40
Cemetery Secretary Gail St. Clair 10.14
Part -time Senior Account Clerk Donald Chase 10.54
Court Officer - Hourly Rate James Gerrard 10.76
Court Officer - Service Fee James Gerrard 18.54
School Traffic Officer-
(Two Hour Guarantee) Joanne Toussaint 10.93
Temporary and Part-Time Clerks Various 9.27
Laborer, Part-Time Various, Primarily Solid Waste 10.18
Part-Time Cleaner James Montgomery 8.49
Part-Time Data Collector Howard Bleuge 10.61
Tax Receiver Darleen Dougher 5,628
Historian Marilyn VanDyke 4,000
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Turner abstains from voting on the positions of Building and Codes Enforcement Officer
NO.1 and Deputy Town Clerk II.
Discussion held before vote: Salary for Deputy Receiver of Taxes was adjusted to $27,900 agreed to by
the Board members.
5.0 PLANNED DISCUSSIONS
NONE
6.0 TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
Councilman Irish-Requested that the Planning Committee to interview with Art Gotblieb, who is interested
in the Planning Board position.
Supervisor Champagne-Noted that there are openings on the Planning and Zoning Boards. Tuesday
November 23rd at 7:00 P.M. our Town Board will be meeting with the City Council and the Water City
Board to review Queensbury's offer for water to the City.. . Meeting held at the City Sewer Treatment
Plant.. .
Controller Hess-RE: EMS and Fire Contracts.. . need workshop on this...
Supervisor Champagne-Workshop will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. Executive Session on EMS and
Fire Contracts.
7.0 OPEN FORUM
NONE
8.0 OPEN FORUM
NONE
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 398.99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its meeting.
Duly adopted this 15th day of November, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury