2002-10-07
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 7TH, 2002
MTG #46
RES #388-405
7:05 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DENNIS BROWER COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN TIM
BREWER
TOWN COUNSEL BOB HAFNER
TOWN OFFICIALS Henry Hess, Comptroller Chris Round, Executive Director of Community
Development Mike Shaw, Deputy Director of Wastewater
PRESS: Glens Falls Post Star
Supervisor Brower called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
CORRESPONDENCE
Deputy Town Clerk Barber noted that the Building & Codes May 2002 Monthly Report has been received
and filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
Deputy Town Clerk Barber read the following letter from NYS DOT into the record:
Dear Mr. Remington:
In response to your request dated July 9, 2002, we have completed an
investigation of Gurney Lane, a town highway, and have determined that a change in the
regulatory speed limit is justified.
A Notice of Order has been written for a 35 MPH speed limit between West
Mountain Road (CR 58) and the Town of Lake George/Queensbury line, a distance of
approximately 1.6 miles. As soon as you receive this Order, which is now being processed by the Secretary
of State, please arrange to have the appropriate agency install the speed limit signs in accordance with the
New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Joe DeSorbo of this office at 474-
6377.
Sincerely,
William E. Logan Regional Traffic Engineer
OPEN FORUM 7:07 P.M.
MR. DON SIPP, Courthouse Drive-Noted that the residents of Courthouse and the residents of Twicwood
have had a problem over the years with noise being produced by dumpster pickups at three thirty, four
o'clock in the morning, even earlier at times this past summer... Presented the board with the City of Glens
Falls Noise Ordinance Control law and referred to page 4505, Section 45-8... Requested the board to
consider a similar ordinance in order to improve the quality of life of these two areas...
SUPERVISOR BROWER noted that he has received complaints from those two areas in the past and has
contacted Waste Management regarding this matter, they were very cooperative and willing to adjust their
hours, which they did... The next time I heard from a resident was during black Friday and I contacted
them again and they had explained that it's the busiest day of the year up there, traffic issues and such and
they needed to get in and out of there early and would hope that the town would be understanding. I just
recently heard from another resident regarding pickup at three thirty at million dollar mile.
COUNCILMAN BOOR noted that he received a call today from a resident in Twicwood regarding pickup
at Suttons that occurred at four thirty in the morning...
MR. SIPP-Noted that he's presently revising the noise ordinance which was presented to the board a year
ago, removing the offending paragraph... Would like to present it to you in a couple of weeks for public
hearing, to see if we can't get a total noise ordinance which would not only regulate these kinds of things
but also construction, etcetera....
MR. JOHN SALVADOR-Questioned whether the Supervisor had anything to report regarding the status of
the North Queensbury Wastewater Management County Project?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-Yes, there is. Bill Lamy wants to have a meeting with Town Board, a special
board meeting, a workshop session to discuss some of the options that O'Brien and Gere has come up and
some of the costs associated and the practicality of some of the options. Apparently, one of the things they
were waiting for was CT Male's report on the Lake George Sewer Plant and they wanted to know if there
was enough capacity to handle Queensbury wastewater coming in down million dollar beach and the report
from the engineers, they don't believe it would be adequate to handle Queensbury's wastewater with the
current beds that they are operating. So, that may be an option that may not be available to us.
MR. SALVADOR-Questioned whether the workshop would be open to the public?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-Certainly, as they all are.
MR. SALVADOR-Questioned whether the workshop had been scheduled?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-No, we've got to find a date that will work for him and the Town Board.
MR. SALVADOR-I'd like to share with you a letter that I've addressed to Mr. Craig Brown, our Zoning
Administrator in which I'm asking him to make some kind of a determination with regard to the Faith Bible
Baptist Church Subdivision.
Dear Mr. Brown:
As you are aware, there have been a series of discussions, formal and informal concerning the lands now
titled in the Beaverkill Conservancy, Inc., a New York Not for Profit Corporation. These undeveloped
lands are located south of the residential areas off the Corinth Road and adjacent to the Hudson River that
were formally owned by the Faith Bible Baptist Church.
The issue of a connector road joining the terminus of each of the dead-end and parallel Division and Ogden
Roads has been on the floor during various Town Board meetings, many times in recent months. There
remain numerous questions concerning the past use and maintenance of both of Division and Ogden Roads
which revert to the original layout of these dedicated town roads. Because of these oversights, there is now
a claim that a nameless connector road between Division and Ogden is a user road because the Town
Highway Superintendent has used the unimproved roadway as a snowplowing loop between Division and
Ogden Roads. There's no evidence that this connector road has been taken into municipal care and treated
as other town roads or that the public even uses the roadway on a regular basis. The treatment of the
connector road was vented and debated at Site Plan Approval of Subdivision No. 8-2000. The connector
road was but one of several issues relating to the subdivision land that were before the Planning oard for
consideration and approval. Whether or not the so-called connector road is a user road, which it is not, can
be sorted out later by others.
In examination of the record and approval process for Subdivision No. 8-2000 reveals that a rather hasty
and unorthodox review by the Planning Board was encouraged by the Planning Staff. This allowed
misrepresentations and erroneous information to creep into the review process. These unmistakable slip-
shod expressions has manifested themselves in a flawed subdivision plan having been recorded with the
Warren County Clerk's Office.
There is a need to disinter Subdivision No. 8-2000 in order to correct these obvious errors before the
Beaverkill Conservancy proceeds to unload what they have in fact acquired from the Faith Bible Baptist
Church on February 2nd, 2001, by Bargain and Sale Deed. At the time of the Planning Board review on
11-29, year 2000, the land to be subdivided was titled in the Faith Bible Baptist Church, which church
should had been considered the subdivider. The Beaverkill Conservancy was presented as representing the
applicant and/or subdivider and finally Matt Steves, a licensed land surveyor, was portrayed first as the
agent for the Beaverkill Conservancy and secondarily as representing the applicant. It would appear that
the terms subdivider, applicant and even owner, are synonymous or mutually interchangeable, whereas all
other participants are the equivalent of agents.
On January 3rd, 2001, a map of a proposed subdivision was filed with the Warren County Clerk's Office
which is now stored in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 158. At the time of the filing the land was still titled in the
Faith Bible Baptist Church and remained so until February 2nd, 2001. Although as this date the map filed
in merely a proposed subdivision, the County Tax Mapping Services Department has formally effectuated a
subdivision of the lands which were formally and at the time of filing owned by the Faith Bible Baptist
Church. It would appear that a subdivision of land mapped by the county had been approved and finalized,
but it was not. The Mylar on record in the Warren County Clerk's Office does not carry a subdivision
approval from the Queensbury Town Planning Board Chairman.
In addition to the map on file not having been approved by the Planning Board Chairman as a subdivision
plat in accordance with Section 183-35E, please consider the following procedural oversights on the part of
the Faith Bible Baptist Church as subdivider and the Church's advisors, that is their representatives and
agents.
There is no evidence that the Faith Bible Baptist Church applied for or received waivers with accordance
with Section 183 -47. Waivers should have been requested on motion of subdivider for deviation from the
requirements of Articles IV and V of Chapter A183. Instead, it appears that the Planning Department Staff
approved waivers during it's reviewing process. It should have been recognized by the Planning Staff and
the Planning Board that all of the lots in the final subdivision had some form of development in existence at
the time of the hearing, including a dump site and a small cemetery on the sixty-eight acre parcel intended
to be conveyed to the Town of Queensbury. Although the small cemetery has been sited on the proposed
Subdivision Plat, the location and characteristics of the dump site are not indicated on the Subdivision Plat.
Is the dump site, wherever it may be located, still in use? If not, has it been closed? Has a closure report
and maintenance plan been put in place? Which agency overses the closure plan and what are the future
obligations of the dump site land owner?
As for the small cemetery, do those interned have any perpetual rights to the use of the land they now
occupy? Do these rights interfere with the Town's future use intentions as a passive recreation park?
The record of the public hearing held for Subdivision No. 8-2000 discloses that a proposed three lot
subdivision was reviewed and approved, whereas, in reality the subdivision map filed in the County Clerk's
Office shows that four lots were the results of the this subdivision approval being sought and one of the
approved lots is a substandard lot, that is less then one acre, for which a variance was not sought nor
granted by the ZBA.
The map of a proposed subdivision made for Beaverkill Conservancy on file in the County Clerk's Office
has been certified by Matthew C. Steves, a land surveyor licensed to practice in the State of New York.
The preparation of subdivision details and minimum requirements requires the certification according to
Articles III, IV, and V of Chapter 183 and in particularly, Section 183-6. I'm asking Mr. Brown to confirm
that the certification by Matt Steves of an otherwise incomplete Subdivision Plat was not certification, was
not sufficient for validation before recording in the County Clerk's Office. This detail coupled with the
lack of approval as a Subdivision Plat by the Chairman of the Town Planning Board and the incomplete
Warren County Treasurer's certification should render the subdivision of the Faith Bible Baptist Church
invalid. Please advise your next course of action.
Yours truly,
John Salvador
MR. PLINEY TUCKER, 41 Division Road-Referred to Resolution 4.5 and 4.6 and questioned why they
state the same thing?
COUNCILMAN BREWER-It's two separate grants.
MR. TUCKER-Referred to Resolution 4.8, Closure of Capital Project Funds and questioned the amount?
MR. HENRY HESS, Comptroller-These are inactive funds that have been on the books for some time,
they're inactive, the projects are completed and this is sort of a housekeeping method to take them off the
accounting records.
MR. TUCKER-Questioned whether there was money remaining?
MR. HESS, Comptroller-Small amounts.
MR. TUCKER-Referred to Resolutions 4.10 and 4.11 regarding the mobile home applications and
questioned whether the people affected notified of the public hearing?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-It's a public hearing, I would assume.
MR. TUCKER-Referred to Resolution 4.14, Authorizing the new Coordinated Assessment Agreement with
the City of Glens Falls and questioned the agreement that was worked out?
COUNCILMAN BOOR-They agreed to split the difference. We were asking twenty-five, they wanted to
give us fifteen so we decided at eighteen five and it took a long time and finally they took a vote and passed
it by a narrow margin but passed it nonetheless.
MR. TUCKER-Mr. Supervisor, the last meeting I brought up a situation with the Highway Superintendent,
did you do any looking into it?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-I told you I was not going to pursue that, it had nothing to do with the Town of
Queensbury.
MR. TUCKER-Well, I have a little additional information that may make it.
SUPERVISOR BROWER-It's not appropriate for you to do this in public session, Pliney, and if you've got
something seriously that would effect the town, maybe you should address the board in Executive Session
because this is a personnel matter, if you're claiming something that someone has not been indicted for or
convicted of, I think it's not appropriate that you bring it up here particularly since it's a key town manager
in the Town of Queensbury whose an elected official.
Town Board held brief discussion and agreed to meet with Mr. Tucker during Executive Session.
RESOLUTIONS 7:35 P.M.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF OBSOLETE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DUMP TRUCK TO WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND W ATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 388, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Parks and Recreation (Director) has advised the Town Board
that a 1988 GMC dump truck used by his Department (Vehicle J.D. #1 GdJV34W8JJ5 15549) is obsolete
and has been replaced, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law ~64(2-a), the Town may sell items
which are no longer needed by the Town or are worn out or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Director has requested Town Board authorization to sell the truck for $2,000 to
the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District, which in the past has assisted the Town with
various community projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that this is a fair price for the dump truck,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the sale of a 1988 dump truck
used by the Parks and Recreation Department (Vehicle J.D. #1 GdJV34W8JJ5 15549) to the Warren County
Soil and Water Conservation District for $2,000, as the Truck is obsolete and has been replaced.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF HUDSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
FOR WATER TESTING AND SAMPLING AT TOWN OF QUEENSBURY LANDFILL FOR YEARS
2003 THROUGH 2005
RESOLUTION NO.: 389, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury needs to arrange for water testing of wells situated at the
Town of Queensbury Landfill at Ridge Road during 2003 through 2005, and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Facilities Operator solicited for proposals for the testing of these
wells, and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Facilities Operator has recommended that the Town Board award the
bid for the well and water testing to the lowest bidder, Hudson Environmental Services, Inc., for an amount
not to exceed $6,125 per year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby engages the services of Hudson
Environmental Services, Inc., for the purpose of water sampling and testing as may be required at the
Landfill for an amount not to exceed $6,125 per year from 2003 through 2005 to be paid for from the
appropriate Account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Solid Waste Facilities
Operator to make such arrangements and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BIDS FOR PUMP AND MOTOR
UPGRADES TO MEADOWBROOK PUMP STATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 390, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Town Board Resolution No.: 174,2002 the Town Board authorized engagement
of C. T. Male Associates, PC for design, contract preparation and bidding process assistance services in
connection with the upgrade of the Meadowbrook Pump Station, and
WHEREAS, c.T. Male presented the Town's Wastewater Deputy Director with bid documents
and specifications to advertise for bids for pump and motor upgrades to the Meadowbrook Pump Station,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 279.2002, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the bidding
for the project, and
WHEREAS, C. T. Male duly followed the proper procedures for bidding such work on behalf of
the Town, and
WHEREAS, C. T. Male duly received and opened all bids, and
WHEREAS, c.T. Male and the Town Wastewater Deputy Director have recommended that the
Town Board authorize awarding of the bids to the lowest responsible bidders,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for pump and
motor upgrades to the Meadowbrook Pump Station from the lowest responsible bidders as follows:
Not to Exceed
Contract Low Bidder Bid Amount
Contract NO.1
(General Construction)
West Branch, Inc.
$42,000
Contract NO.2
(Electrical Construction)
Stilsing Electric, Inc.
$66,400
as delineated in C.T. Male Associates, P.C.'s letter to Ralph VanDusen dated October 2,20022002
presented at this meeting and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute any necessary contracts in form
acceptable to the Supervisor, Deputy Director of Wastewater, Town Comptroller and Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that, upon completion of such work, the Town Board further authorizes payment for
these services with such amounts to be paid from Capital Project Fund No. 131, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director, Wastewater Deputy Director and/or Town Comptroller to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN ASSESSOR TO LEAVE PERSHING-ASHLEY-COOLIDGE
SEWER DISTRICT PROPERTIES ON TOWN TAX ROLL WITH AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR
2003
RESOLUTION NO.: 391, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, there exists within the Town of Queensbury the Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer
District (Sewer District), and
WHEREAS, the Sewer District is presented billed on an ad valorem tax basis on the Town's tax
roll filed with Warren County, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment Agreement between the City of Glens
Falls and the Town of Queensbury effective April 1st, 2002, the way the Sewer District's properties will be
charged will need to be changed to be in accordance with the Town's Sewer Rent Law, and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, the Town Assessor and Deputy Director of Wastewater have
recommended that it will be necessary to leave the Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer District properties on
the Town tax roll filed with Warren County but with a $0.00 ad valorem tax rate for 2003,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town
Assessor to leave the Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer District properties on the Town tax roll filed with
Warren County but with a $0.00 ad valorem tax rate for 2003, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Assessor, Director of
Wastewater and/or Deputy Director of Wastewater to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion before vote:
Mr. Mike Shaw, Deputy Director of Wastewater explained reasons of resolution... vote taken.
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY'S WARD 4 REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW
YORK STATE ADMINISTERED SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 392,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Housing Rehabilitation Program which
provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $20,000, and
WHEREAS, a single family property, Case File No.: 4307, has been determined to be eligible for
rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance, and
WHEREAS, property rehabilitation specifications have been provided to three (3) qualified
contractors for bid, and
WHEREAS, the low bid cost to complete the work specified is twenty thousand five hundred
twenty-one dollars and sixty cents ($20,521.60), and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and has
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving this grant which is in excess of
the grant maximum and is an eligible use of program funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves a grant for Case File No.: 4307
in the Town of Queensbury, New York in the amount not to exceed twenty thousand five hundred twenty-
one dollars and sixty cents ($20,521.60) and authorizes and directs either the Town Supervisor or Town
Senior Planner to execute a Grant Award Agreement and take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY'S WARD 4 REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW
YORK STATE ADMINISTERED SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 393,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Housing Rehabilitation Program which
provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $20,000, and
WHEREAS, a single family property, Case File No.: 4639, has been determined to be eligible for
rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance, and
WHEREAS, property rehabilitation specifications have been provided to three (3) qualified
contractors for bid, and
WHEREAS, the low bid cost to complete the work specified is thirty-one thousand nine hundred
forty-nine dollars ($31,949), and
WHEREAS, the property owner, Case File No.: 4639, is contributing two thousand dollars
($2,000) of personal resources towards the project cost, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and has
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving this grant which is in excess of
the grant maximum and is an eligible use of program funds, after having exhausted all other approaches to
reduce the overall cost to less than the grant maximum and maintain the program objective of improved
housing to meet health and safety codes for program participants,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves a grant for Case File No.: 4639
in the Town of Queensbury, New York in the amount not to exceed twenty-nine thousand nine hundred
forty-nine dollars ($29,949) and authorizes and directs either the Town Supervisor or Town Senior Planner
to execute a Grant Award Agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MANDY SPRING FARM NURSERY, INC. FOR
PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL PREPARATION AND BANNER SIGN INSTALLATION SERVICES
FOR LAND OWNED BY TOWN OF QUEENSBURY LOCATED AT BAY AND QUAKER ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 394,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 325,2002, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement
of Mandy Spring Farm Nursery, Inc. (Mandy) for landscaping installation services on certain Town
property located in the vicinity of Bay and Quaker Roads for an amount not to exceed $47,900, and
WHEREAS, the Senior Planner has advised the Town Board that an amendment beyond the
original scope of services authorized by Resolution No. 325,200 is necessary for Mandy to provide
electrical preparation and banner sign installation services in coordination with landscaping installation
services at the property, and
WHEREAS, the increased costs as a result of such amendment will total $2,520.66, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 375,2002, the Town Board authorized funds for capital
improvements in connection with Town Signs, and
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the change in Mandy's services, the contract date will need
to be extended to October 31, 2002,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Mandy Spring Farm
Nursery, Inc. to provide the additional electrical preparation and banner sign installation services
referenced in this Resolution for an amount not to exceed $2,520.66 to be paid from the Town Signs
Beautification Project Fund #133 and authorizes the extension of the Town's contract with Mandy Spring
Farm Nursery, Inc., until October 31st, 2002, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Executive Director of Community
Development, Senior Planner, Purchasing Agent, and/or Town Supervisor to execute any documentation
and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote: AYES
Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor NOES : None ABSENT: None
Mr. Turner, Mr.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO. 'S: 104, 110, 118, 120-
123
RESOLUTION NO.: 395, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has completed all construction and operation in the
following seven (7) Capital Projects:
1. Glen Lake Capital Project No. 104; 2. Aviation Road Phase II Capital Project No. 110; 3. Water Tank
Repair & Repaint Capital Project No. 118; 4. Parks Toilet Facilities Capital Project No. 120; 5. Sidewalk
Construction Capital Project No. 121; 6. Moreau Water Connection Capital Project No. 122; and 7.
Greenway Water Main Construction Capital Project No. 123,
and
WHEREAS, the final accounting shows that there is approximately:
* $1,935 remaining in Capital Project Fund No. 104; * $64,570 remaining in Capital Project Fund No.:
110; * $11,345 remaining in Capital Project Fund No. 118; * $2,700 remaining in Capital Project Fund No.
120; * $235 remaining in Capital Project Fund No. 121; * $50 remaining in Capital Project Fund No. 122;
and * $160 remaining in Capital Project Fund No. 123;
and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to close these Capital Project Funds as of
September 30, 2002 and transfer each Fund's remaining fund balances as follows:
* Capital Project Fund No. 104 Funds to General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 110 Funds to
General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 118 Funds to Water Fund No. 40; * Capital Project Fund
No. 120 Funds to Recreation Assessment Reserve Fund No. 61; * Capital Project Fund No. 121 Funds to
General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 122 Funds to Water Fund No. 40; * Capital Project Fund
No. 123 Funds to Water Fund No. 40;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Comptroller's Office to close the following seven (7) Capital Projects:
1. Glen Lake Capital Project No. 104; 2. Aviation Road Phase II Capital Project No. 110; 3. Water Tank
Repair & Repaint Capital Project No. 118; 4. Parks Toilet Facilities Capital Project No. 120; 5. Sidewalk
Construction Capital Project No. 121; 6. Moreau Water Connection Capital Project No. 122; and 7.
Greenway Water Main Construction Capital Project No. 123;
and transfer each Fund's remaining fund balance as follows:
* Capital Project Fund No. 104 Funds to General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 110 Funds to
General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 118 Funds to Water Fund No. 40; * Capital Project Fund
No. 120 Funds to Recreation Assessment Reserve Fund No. 61; * Capital Project Fund No. 121 Funds to
General Fund No. 01; * Capital Project Fund No. 122 Funds to Water Fund No. 40; * Capital Project Fund
No. 123 Funds to Water Fund No. 40;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Comptroller's Office to
take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF
MAIN STREET GATEWAY PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 396,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 245, 2002 the Queensbury Town Board adopted the Year 2002
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Town of Queensbury, which CIP included the Town's proposed
2002 prioritized short and long-term Capital Projects, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the CIP, the Town Board must conduct a public hearing before
approving any specific Capital Project listed on the CIP, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to schedule a public hearing concerning establishment of the
Main Street Gateway Plaza Improvements Capital Project, a subset of the Main Street Underground
Utilities/Streetscape Improvements Capital Project currently listed as Project 2 on the Town's approved
CIP,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.rn. on October 21st, 2002 to hear all
interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning establishment of the proposed
Main Street Gateway Plaza Improvements Capital Project, 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 the proposed Capital Project in the manner
provided by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON JOAN DILLON'S APPLICATION FOR
REVOCABLE PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME COURT
RESOLUTION NO.: 397,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Queensbury Town Code ~ 113-12, the Queensbury Town Board is
authorized to issue permits for mobile homes to be located outside of mobile home courts under certain
circumstances, and
WHEREAS, Joan Dillon has filed an application for a "Mobile Home Outside of a Mobile Home
Court" Revocable Permit to replace her mobile home with a new model mobile home on property located at
36 Feld Avenue, Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to conduct a public hearing regarding this permit application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on October 21,2002 at
7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Joan Dillon's
application for a "Mobile Home Outside of a Mobile Home Court" Revocable Permit on property situated
at 36 Feld Avenue, Queensbury and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and
post a copy of a Notice of Public Hearing as required by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON JEFFREY AND REBA JOHNSON'S APPLICATION
FOR REVOCABLE PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME COURT
RESOLUTION NO.: 398, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, in accordance with Queensbury Town Code ~ 113-12, the Queensbury Town Board is
authorized to issue permits for mobile homes to be located outside of mobile home courts under certain
circumstances, and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey and Reba Johnson have filed an application for a "Mobile Home Outside of a
Mobile Home Court" Revocable Permit to move their existing mobile home to their property located at 19
East Drive, Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to conduct a public hearing regarding this permit application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on October 21st, 2002
at 7:00 p.rn. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Jeffrey and Reba
Johnsons's application for a "Mobile Home Outside of a Mobile Home Court" Revocable Permit
concerning property situated at 19 East Drive, Queensbury and at that time all interested persons will be
heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and
post a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing as required by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2002 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 399,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the attached Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and justified and
are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the Town Comptroller,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Comptroller's Office to take all action necessary to transfer funds and amend the 2002 Town Budget as
follows:
CONTINGENCY:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
01-1990-4400
(Contractual)
01-1990-1002
(Payroll)
1)05.
COURT:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
01-1110-4335
(Software, Sub & Main.)
01-1110-1720
(Court Officer)
500.
01-1110-4330
(Equip. Main.)
01-1110-1720
(Court Officer)
500.
COURT:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
01-1110-4030
(Postage)
01-1110-1720
(Court Officer, PT)
1,500.
01-1110-2010
(Office Equip.)
01-1110-1720
(Court Officer, PT)
500.
SUPERVISOR:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
01-1989-4720
(Consultant Fees-Mgmt Project)
01-1940-4720
(Consultant Fees-Purchase Land)
400.
WASTEWATER:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
032-1680-2031
Hardware)
032-8110-4010
(Office Supplies)
600. (Computer
WATER:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
40-8310-4820
(Uniforms)
40-9060-8061
(Health Ins. Waiver)
542.
40-8320-1510-0002
(WTPO II OT)
40-8320-1971-0002
(WTPO Trainee OT)
5,000.
47-8340-4400
(Misc. Contr.)
47-8330-4400
(Misc. Contr.)
18.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 339,2001 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION No.
320,2001 IN CONNECTION WITH ARTICLE 7 TAX ASSESSMENT CASES COMMENCED BY
PYRAMID COMPANIES, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 400,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is engaged in litigation with Pyramid Companies, Inc.,
(Pyramid) regarding real property tax assessments on the Aviation Mall (Mall) for the years 1995 to 2001,
and
WHEREAS, the total assessed value of the Mall for each of the years in question is approximately
$45,000,000 and the tax amounts in dispute are very substantial and could result in large refunds to the
property owners if Pyramid prevails in the litigation, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted Resolution No. 339,2001
authorizing Empire State Appraisal Consultants, Inc. (ESAC) to prepare an appraisal of the Mall, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also previously adopted Resolution No. 320, 2001 authorizing ESAC to
retain Leonard V ona, CPA, CFE, to perform an audit of Pyramid's accounts and financial records in order
to assure the reasonable accuracy of the appraisals to be produced by ESAC, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 320 authorized the Town to pay up to $2,400 of the cost ofMr. Vona's audit
of Pyramid's accounts and financial records, and
WHEREAS, due to unforeseen circumstances which arose during the course of the audit, the
Town's 50% share of the cost of the audit was $4,433.49, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vona delivered his audit report to ESAC and ESAC found it competent,
satisfactory and useful and has incorporated it into ESAC's appraisal of the Aviation Mall property, and
WHEREAS, the Town's $4,433.49 share of the audit cost was properly billed through ESAC but was
mistakenly paid under authorization provided in Resolution 339,2001 for appraisal fees, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Union Free School District has approved payment of its $4,433.49 share of
the audit expense,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution No. 320,2001 which
separately authorized an audit in the matter referenced in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further amends Resolution No. 339,2001 authorizing
preparation of an appraisal, to incorporate approval for the audit of Pyramid's financial records previously
conducted by Leonard V ona, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that the total authorized expense
to the Town under Resolution 339, 2001 be increased from $14,000 to $18,433.49, which includes the
$4,433.49 expense for the audit already performed by Mr. Vona, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Assessor, Town
Comptroller and/or Town Supervisor to take any action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October 2, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES
None
ABSENT
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW COORDINATED ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY
OF GLENS FALLS
RESOLUTION NO.: 401,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 481,98, the Queensbury Town Board enacted Local Law NO.9
of 1998, which Local Law amended the Town Code by adding a new Chapter 24 entitled "Coordinated
Assessment Program," which authorized the Town to enter into an agreement with the City of Glens Falls
for a joint assessor, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Real Property Tax Law ~576 and ~579 and General Municipal
Law Article 5-G, the Town and City entered into a municipal cooperative agreement dated December 30th,
1998 providing for the appointment of one assessor, Helen Otte, to hold office in both the Town and City,
and
WHEREAS, the Town and City have negotiated revised terms for the Coordinated Assessment
Agreement, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 399,2002, the City authorized a revised Coordinated Assessment
Agreement containing a provision whereby the City will increase its contribution toward the Joint
Assessor's salary and associated benefits from $15,000 to $22,500 annually, such increase to more
accurately reflect the City's use of the Joint Assessor, and
WHEREAS, the revised Agreement is substantially identical in form to the originally authorized
Coordinated Assessment Agreement except for the increase in the City's contribution and extending the
Agreement to continue in existence until December 31, 2004, unless the City and the Town decide to
extend the Agreement further and deleting the first sentence of Paragraph 11 which is no longer applicable,
and
WHEREAS, such revised Agreement is presented at this meeting and is in form approved by
Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the revised Coordinated
Assessment Agreement with the City of Glens Falls substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
such Agreement to terminate on December 31, 2004, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion before vote:
Councilman Boor-I stand corrected, because I thought it was eighteen-five. It is twenty-two five?
Supervisor Brower-Yes. (vote taken)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 402,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 395,2000 the Queensbury Town Board approved The Meadows
Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to execution of a Planned Unit Development Agreement by the
Town, Bay Meadows Corporation (Owners) and Queensbury Partners L.P. (Developers), and
WHEREAS, the Town, Owners and Developers have reached agreement in principal on the terms
of the PUD Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board assumed SEQRA Lead Agency status and upon review of
development information and Environmental Assessment Form, issued a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed PUD Agreement has been presented at this meeting and is in
form approved by the Town's Director of Community Development and Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of The Meadows Planned Unit
Development Agreement between the Town, Bay Meadows Corporation and Queensbury Partners L.P. as
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the Agreement and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion before vote:
Councilman Brewer-The PUD is still in effect, two years after we approved it?
Counsel Jon Lapper, Representing Developer-It never got signed. You approved it but it never got signed,
this is the formal agreement.
Town Counsel Hafner-Yes, this is the agreement to be signed.
Councilman Brewer-So, now we go a year from here?
Counsel Lapper-Right.
Councilman Turner-The five hundred dollar recreation assessment fee and the four acres left there along
the brook, what did we do with that?
Mr. Chris Round, Executive Director-The proposed PUD Agreement has language that would charge full
recreation assessment for the property developer and it includes a clause that would allow the town to
acquire that four acre property. The applicant had proposed to the Recreation Commission over a year ago,
a gift of that land in consideration for a reduced recreation assessment and the Recreation Commission
didn't feel that that land wasn't appropriate for park purposes and did not then seek to reduce their
assessment. The land is still available to the town and I think, I know the owner is still willing to offer that
land to the town and it might be appropriate to discuss this particular element in Executive Session because
it is a negotiation for property acquisition and I think we have some proposed language if you'd like to act
on that later.
Town Board held discussion, agreed to move forward with this action and then discuss the additional
information as recommended by Mr. Round during Executive Session.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS BY EMINENT DOMAIN
RESOLUTION NO.: 403, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, by Town Board Resolution No.: 224,2002 the Town Board adopted its Final Order
approving creation of the South Queensbury - Queensbury Avenue Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, the land surveyor who has worked with the Town to determine the technical requirements of
the project has indicated that a line will need to be run across the property of the Niagara Realty Statutory
Trust, and also across property of the City of Glens Falls Industrial Development Agency, which, upon
information and belief, is under contract with the Niagara Realty Statutory Trust and therefore the Niagara
Realty Statutory Trust holds equitable title, and
WHEREAS, the Town has attempted to negotiate with the property owners for easements necessary for the
project and at first believed there would be no difficulty in obtaining the easements, and
WHEREAS, it now appears that it will not be possible to get consent easements in a timely fashion, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that it may be necessary to exercise its rights to acquire the
easements by eminent domain property rights in order to serve a public purpose, and
WHEREAS, Eminent Domain Property Law ~201 requires the Town Board to hold a public hearing prior
to commencing a proceeding to acquire property rights by eminent domain,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on October 21,2002 at
7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to inform the general public
about the project, review the public use to be served by the project and the potential impacts on the
environment and the residents of the locality where the project is to be located and to hear all persons
interested in the proposed project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish a Notice of
Public Hearing in at least five (5) successive issues of the Glens Falls Post-Star commencing at least ten
(10) but no more than thirty (30) days before the date of the public hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES
Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES
None
ABSENT:
None
Discussion before vote:
Supervisor Brower-This would be Eminent Domain Easement on property for the Queensbury Avenue
Sewer District. In conjunction with that, we'll set a public hearing for October 21st, at 7 pm, here at the
Activity Center. We certainly have tried to work with the property owner to obtain the easement required
but because of certain contractual relationships they have, they have difficulties and we feel it's in the
public benefit to move toward Eminent Domain for the easement in question.
TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS 7:55 P.M.
SUPERVISOR BROWER-Just want to bring the board up to date, the Fleet Committee met twice last week
and this week since our last board meeting, we reviewed vehicles with several Town Managers and with all
managers that have requested any vehicles in the upcoming budget. We're trying to have a
recommendation for the board by next Wednesday or Thursday... Last week we met with Department
Heads to discuss their budget requests and we have meetings scheduled for this week, Wednesday and
Thursday.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-I would just like to clear up one thing that was recently in the paper attributed to
me, it was for the most part correct but probably left out an important caveat and that's regarding the Glen
Lake Dredging. I did say that I thought to an extent the town, and I spoke only for myself, I would
consider a dollar for dollar contribution to match actually dollars being spent by residents of that lake.
However, the paper failed to mention that I also said there would have to a cap on that and I was thinking
maybe between thirty and forty thousand dollars. So, certainly for those of you out here, I don't want to
give the impression that the town would just match anybody dollar for dollar on a project like this and I
was a little bit remiss that that wasn't in the article.
COUNCILMAN TURNER-We forwarded a letter to the Hess Company in relationship to the problem
that's up at the station. We haven't had a response yet, we'll probably get it within the next week or so and
when we get it, we'll address that.
COUNCILMAN STEC-You gave an update about where we are on budgets... Specifically I wanted to talk
a little about the fire company budget... I really think it's noteworthy to point out that Bay Ridge Volunteer
Fire Company came to us with their proposed budget next year that is actually a fifteen point three percent
reduction next year on this year's, seventy-five thousand dollars in operations and then on top of that, the
following year, there asking for another four percent reduction. I found that extremely encouraging, it's not
too often that somebody comes to us asking for less money that we gave them the previous year. I just
think it's really noteworthy that we should acknowledge that publicly... The other thing I wanted to touch
on, the Glen Lake Dredging, I did get an opportunity to talk to Supervisor Ron Montesi, he's very active in
the Soil and Water up at the county and we were talking a little bit about that and based on my conversation
with him and our conversations with the folks at Glen Lake,I'm suggesting and I'm not an insurance expert
by any stretch but perhaps the thing for us to do, I get the feeling that the board wants to do something, if
certain perimeters are met but I'm also am appreciative of the concern for insurance but perhaps, if we ask
for a firm proposal or firm bid from our current supplier and maybe even consider and how don't know how
to do it or what contractually, if we're limited to, to putting the insurance of this project out to bid and just
layout what the options are, go to a handful of local insurance providers and then we'll know exactly what
we're talking. Maybe it is prohibited, maybe it isn't.
SUPERVISOR BROWER-I did speak to Dave Wick, he wanted to meet and talk with Henry about some of
the concerns the town has and what Soil and Water is willing to do in conjunction with the project...
COUNCILMAN STEC-I'm encouraged that Dave Wick is going to talk Henry... Need to research at least,
maybe it's not viable but worthy of investigating... Just a quick question, did we get an appraisal for
Aviation and Potter?
SUPERVISOR BROWER-No, he's talking probably a couple of weeks.
MR. HESS, Comptroller-I'd like to comment on the insurance issue. I did meet with Gary Eddy this
morning, not just to talk about the Glen Lake issue because we know that that's still an open issue... There
are some things that need to be explored if the board really wants to look at that but I need to let you know
also that the insurance market is really tough this year and we're not sure where insurance premiums are
going to come in. We think they're going to be around twenty percent, we've allowed for that in the budget
but there's no assurance that our present carriers going to come in at that rate. Insurance rates for
municipalities are inclining in the range of ten to sixty percent around us. So, we are asking for proposals
from a number of companies this year.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Recommended meeting with both Gary Eddy and Dave Wick together...
MR. HESS, Comptroller-I'll see what I can figure out.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 404, 2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer 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 discuss negotiations for property acquisition and personnel
matters.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION & REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 405,2002
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer 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 of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from it's
Regular Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
No further action taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY