2000-08-14
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 14,2000
7:00 P.M.
MTG#35
RES#331-334
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DENNIS BROWER
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN JAMES MARTIN
TOWN OFFICIALS
COMPTROLLER, HENRY HESS
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND CODES, DAVE HATIN
DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MIKE TRAVIS
SUPERVISOR BROWER-Opened meeting.
DISCUSSIONS HELD
MORGAN COMBS JUNKY ARD
MORGAN COMBS AND ATTORNEY DAVID KARASZ PRESENT
Discussion held regarding Morgan Combs Junkyard. Supervisor Brower noted Mr. Combs was given a
certain amount of time to clean up the property noting this hasn't been done. Attorney Karasz noted they
are hoping to get a six-month extension on this situation. After further discussion it was the decision of the
Town Board to give Mr. Combs until December 31st, 2000 to comply.
BURKE DRIVE SIDEWALKS - JIM MILLER (MIKE TRAVIS, DEPUTY HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT)
Discussion held regarding Burke Drive Sidewalks. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town
Board to budget $45,000 for a Capital Project for sidewalks, drainage and pole lights for Burke Drive.
PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL LLC PRELIMINARY W A TER\SEWER
AUTHORITY FEASIBILITY STUDY - COMPTROLLER, HENRY HESS PRESENT
Discussion held regarding feasibility study for a Water and Sewer Authority. Comptroller, Mr. Hess made
presentation to board recommended having Environmental Capital LLC do a preliminary proposal for a
Water\Sewer Authority Feasibility Study. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town Board to
have Environmental Capital LLC advise the board on this matter.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN STROUGH AS REGULAR MEMBER OF QUEENSBURY
PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 331, 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town's Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, by Town Board Resolution No.: 120.2000, the Town Board appointed John Strough
as an alternate member on the Town's Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, Alan Abbott recently resigned from the Planning Board and the Town Board wishes
to appoint John Strough as Mr. Abbott's replacement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints John Strough to serve as a regular
member of the Queensbury Planning Board until the term expires on December 31, 2002.
Duly adopted this 14th day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brower, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES
None
ABSENT: Mr. Martin
DISCUSSION HELD
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Spoke to the board regarding putting an RFP out regarding legal services
noting they want to look at all options.
DISCUSSION HELD
Discussion held regarding the reappointment of Dr. George Wiswall to the Cemetery Commission noting it
is a three-year appointment. After further discussion the following resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING DR. GEORGE WISW ALL TO CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 332, 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby re-appoints Dr. George Wiswall to
the Cemetery Commission for three years.
Duly adopted this 14th day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Stec, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Martin
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 333.2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
enters into Executive Session.
Duly adopted this 14th day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Martin
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 334. 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session
and moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 14th day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Martin
No further action taken.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury