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JULY 1, 2019 RES. 227
7:00 P.M. B.H.#32
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
CONNIE GOEDERT, SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
DAVE DUELL, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
MARK BENWARE, DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
PRESS
POST STAR, LOOK TV
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order. Spoke regarding the passing of John
Austin and his service to the Community. Moment of Silence.
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 227, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
PUBLIC HEARING – SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION CLAUDIA
GERSTEN
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 21, 2019
AGENT- MACKENZIE PELTON RUCINSKI HALL ARCHITECTURE
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-George and I just did a site visit about a half an hour ago. I know
the question is going to be coming up. How is a pumping truck going to get down that steep,
steep, steep driveway?
MS. PELTON-The existing system is there now. I think they previously had it pumped by IBS.
They were the ones that had first brought the job to us.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-How about in the winter?
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MS. PELTON-I would not know.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is it a year round residence? That is the concern George and I had
when we did the site visit this afternoon. It was getting a pumper truck down there in the winter.
I like holding tank especially as close as this residence is to Glen Lake. I know where it is. I
know where it is not going. Given the terrain, there is very little else, they can do here. I mean I
like it.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-John I can attest to the fact that you are looking at about fifty-
seven feet of distance between the road and the tanks. I know that IBS houses hoses that are at
least a hundred feet. They do not even have to go down the hill. They can stay at the top of the
hill and pump it. The reason I know that is our system is a hundred feet back from the road and
they pump from the road.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That’s good to know.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-What is there now?
MS. PELTON-A septic tank and two dry wells. It is kind of right under where the new tanks
are…
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The lids of these tanks are going to be highway rated.
MS. PELTON-Yes. They are called out for H-20.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any other questions at this time from any Board member before I
open it to the public?
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-So there is no space at all for septic and field?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-No.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-I did look at Google Earth; there is nothing.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-We are blessed that they want to do holding tanks here, I think
anyways.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-The pump that is going to pump to these tanks is in the home.
MS. PELTON-I believe so. I think it is a grinder pump.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It has an alarm package and all the bells and whistles. Any member
of the public wish to speak to this application for 61 Fitzgerald Road on the shores of Glen Lake,
an application for holding tanks in lieu of a septic system. Seeing no member of the public
interested in discussing this. Any last questions or thoughts on behalf of the Town Board before
we go to a vote?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAUDIA GERSTEN’S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 32, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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WHEREAS, Claudia Gersten (Applicant) filed an application for variances from provisions
of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance Chapter 136, §136-11, which
requires applicants to obtain a variance for holding tanks as the Applicant wishes to install three (3)
new 1,250 gallon septic holding tanks for a total of 3,750 gallons of capacity in lieu of a sewage
disposal system to be located beneath the parking area on property located at 61 Fitzgerald Road in
the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
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variance requests on Monday, July 1, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
1. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Claudia
Gersten for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install three (3) new 1,250 gallon septic
holding tanks for a total of 3,750 gallons of capacity in lieu of a sewage disposal system to be located
beneath the parking area on property located at 61 Fitzgerald Road in the Town of Queensbury and
bearing Tax Map No: 289.14-1-8.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 33, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT-3 MINUTES)
CONNIE GOEDERT, SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES-Spoke regarding Resolution
Authorizing Hiring of Mykal Brunelle as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer to Work at Town
Cemeteries.
DAVE DUELL, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT-Spoke regarding Resolution Authorizing
Intermunicipal Agreement with City of Glens Falls for Paving of Border Street Jerome Avenue.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOT IN PINE VIEW
CEMETERY FROM LINDA S. JUDAH
RESOLUTION NO.: 228, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold a cemetery lot
in the Pine View Cemetery to Linda S. Judah – Erie Plot, Lot No.: 79-D, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Judah has requested that the Town’s Cemetery Commission buy back such
lot, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent have recommended
re-purchase of such lot and approval by the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Commission's re-purchase of a cemetery lot in the Pine View Cemetery from Linda S. Judah – Erie
Plot, Lot No.: 79-D for the amount of $466.67, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to
arrange for the payment of such amount to Ms. Judah and properly account for the sales in the Town’s
books and records, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF CARLEE MOON AS
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2 DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 229, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 31,2016, the Queensbury Town Board reestablished the full-
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time position of 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in accordance with New York State
Town Law §20(3)(c) and appointed Tammie Landers to such position, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 160,2019, the Town Board authorized Ms. Landers’ transfer
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from her 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments position to the Assistant to the Assessor
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position and therefore there is a vacancy in the full-time position of 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments, and
WHEREAS, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments/Town Clerk has reviewed resumes,
conducted interviews of candidates and has recommended Carlee Moon for the position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Carlee
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Moon to the position of 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments at the annual salary of
$40,000.00 effective on or about July 8, 2019 subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-
employment physical and background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the
duties for which hired, drug and/or alcohol screenings, Ms. Moon’s successful completion of a
twenty-six (26) week probation period and any applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments/Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any
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documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR REPLACEMENT OFFICE TRAILER AT
RIDGE ROAD TRANSFER STATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 230, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Transfer Station Supervisor wishes to advertise for
bids for the purchase of an office trailer to replace the aging office trailer currently in use at the Ridge
Road Transfer Station with bid specifications to be prepared by the Transfer Station Supervisor and/or
Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bids to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements
and as set forth in the Town’s bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for an office trailer for use at the Ridge Road
Transfer Station, in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the
bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO
TOWN LANDFILL (TRANSFER STATION) FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO.: 231, 2019
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INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Transfer Station Supervisor has recommended that
the Town raise fees for certain items of furniture presently being charged at the Town’s Transfer
Stations and revise the Town’s Landfill (Transfer Station) Fee Schedule accordingly as follows:
Item Current Fee Proposed New Fee
Mattress single $ 8.00 each $15 each
Mattress (all other sizes) $12.00 each $15 each
Box Springs $ 8.00 each $15 each
Sofa $16.00 each $20 each
Love Seat $12.00 each $15 each
Large Chair $ 8.00 each $15 each
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes revisions to the Town’s
Landfill (Transfer Station) Fee Schedule as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the new fees shall take effect as of July 29, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk, Transfer Station Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary
to effectuate the new fee schedule and all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2020 INTERNATIONAL MODEL
HV507 4X2 SINGLE AXLE CAB & CHASSIS AND FRONT PLOW AND WING WITH
SPREADER FOR USE BY
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 232, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a 2020 International Model HV507 4x2 Single Axle Cab & Chassis and Front
Plow and Wing With Spreader, to replace a 2002 International 4700 VIN #1HTSCAAR32H502317,
Town Asset #3815, for the total amount of $193,408.80 by the Town of Queensbury “piggybacking”
with Onondaga County Bid #8996, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent’s purchase of a 2020 International Model HV507 4x2 Single Axle Cab & Chassis and
Front Plow and Wing With Spreader, with the 2020 International Model HV507 4x2 Tandem Axle
Cab & Chassis to be purchased from Navistar, Inc. in accordance with its 6/4/19 NYS Municipal
Quote for the amount of $153,499 which includes a 60 month, 100,000 mile extended warranty for
the additional amount of $4,380, and the purchase of the Front Plow and Wing With Spreader from
Viking Cives in accordance with its 5/22/19 sales quote for the amount of $90,592.30, for an amount
totaling $244,091.00 less a 15% discount of $36,613.65, less an additional discount of $14,068.55,
resulting in the total purchase amount of $193,408.80 to be paid from Heavy Equipment Account
No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of $193,408.80 from the Highway Department’s undesignated,
unassigned Fund Balance Account No.: 004-0000-0909 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-
5130-2040 and the Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2019 Town Budget, make any
adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate
payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the 2002 International 4700
VIN #1HTSCAAR32H502317, Town Asset #3815, and deposit any sales proceeds into the
appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State
Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP PETE’S
LAWN CARE FOR MONTHLY MOWING SERVICES AND/OR ONE-
TIME PROPERTY CLEAN-UP SERVICES AT CERTAIN ABANDONED
OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 233, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution(s), the Queensbury Town Board authorized the Director
of Building and Codes Enforcement’s (Director) engagement of the monthly lawn mowing and/or
one-time property clean-up services of Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care for certain properties in the Town of
Queensbury in a state of serious neglect, and
WHEREAS, the Director has advised the Town Board of two (2) such similar, additional
properties located at:
1. 3 Wagon Trail - needs mowing services; and
2. 1483 State Route 9 – needs a one-time clean up as there is additional neglect of the
property in that there is exterior trash including trash in the sheds; and
WHEREAS, the Director therefore recommends that the Town Board authorize monthly lawn
mowing services at the 3 Wagon Trail property and a one-time clean-up of the trash located at the
1483 State Route 9 property, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the
tall grass and/or in the vicinity of the trash, and
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WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has attempted to contact the owners of record by
certified letter and/or posting of the properties and reports that his efforts have been to no avail and
he has been unable to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes for monthly mowing of the first property for a
period of four (4) months and for a one-time clean-up of the second property, and
WHEREAS, Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care submitted quotes dated 6/25/2019 for the: 1) mowing
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services in the amount of $60 total per month commencing on or about July 15 for a period of four
(4) months for a total amount not to exceed $240, and 2) one-time clean up services, i.e., the removal
of the trash, for a total amount of $350, and
WHEREAS, the Director recommends that the Town Board engage such services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that final notices shall be sent by U.S.
mail to the Property Owners of Record for the properties described in the preambles of this Resolution
requiring that they mow the lawn and/or clean-up and/or remove the garbage on their properties as
set forth above within 10 days and failing to do so, the Town will cause such action to be taken and
the cost thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real properties and the assessments shall
constitute a lien and charge on the real properties until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and
shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves of and authorizes the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement’s engagement of Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care for the: 1) monthly lawn mowing
services of the 3 Wagon Trail Road property for the amount of $60 total per month commencing on
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or about July 15 for a period of four (4) months for a total amount not to exceed $240 to be paid on
a monthly basis; and 2) a one-time cleanup of the 1483 State Route 9 property (removal of the
exterior trash including trash in the sheds) for the amount of $350, upon Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care
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submitting proper invoices to the Town outlining the dates on which the properties were mowed
and/or cleaned-up, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and transfer $590 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account No.:
001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal, spraying of or trash removal on the properties
so that the expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as liens and charges on the real
properties on which they are levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sums
may be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF GARRISON ROAD
DRAINAGE CAPITAL PROJECT, CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO.: 229 AND
ENGAGEMENT OF KENYON PIPELINE INSPECTION (KPI) FOR CCTV
INVESTIGATION OF STORM SEWER
RESOLUTION NO.: 234, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project to
investigate storm sewers and address possible drainage issues in the vicinity of Garrison Road in
the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, The Chazen Companies solicited written price quotes on the Town’s behalf for
CCTV investigation of the storm sewer on Garrison Road and by letter to the Town Highway
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Superintendent dated May 3, 2019, has advised that Kenyon Pipeline Inspection (KPI) submitted the
least expensive quote and has successfully completed similar projects and therefore, Chazen
recommends engagement of KPI for such CCTV investigation services, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the total
estimated amount of $25,000 from Capital Reserve No. 64 toward this Project, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the Garrison Road Drainage (Project) and Capital Project Fund No.: 229 which
Fund will establish funding for expenses associated with the Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditures for such
Project are expenditures for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund #64 was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by a transfer from Capital Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of $25,000 to transfer
to Capital Project Fund No.: 229, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and
revenues as necessary:
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Revenue Acct No. – 229-0000-55031 (Interfund Transfer) $25,000;
Expense Acct No. – 229-8540-4400 (Misc. Contractual) $25,000;
Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $25,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes engagement of Kenyon Pipeline
Inspection (KPI) for CCTV investigation of the storm sewer on Garrison Road for the estimated
sum of $9,945 as delineated in Chazen’s May 3, 2019 letter to the Town Highway Superintendent
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the 2019 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare
any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed proposal, agreement and/or documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and Town Budget Officer to take such further actions as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN
EQUIPMENT COVERED BY LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND NATIONAL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 235, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Jennifer Switzer
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 69.2015, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a Lease
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and National Business Equipment for certain
equipment/multifunctional devices (printers/copiers/scanners/fax machines), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 467,2018, the Town Board authorized an upgrade and
replacement of certain equipment covered by the Lease Agreement with the balance of the equipment
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to be replaced in the 2 quarter of 2019, which will allow equipment to be repurposed resulting in
reduced printing costs and increased productivity, and
WHEREAS, National Business Equipment has accordingly provided its quote for the balance
of the equipment to be replaced (three Kyocera Taskalfa replacement devices) as presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the upgrade
and replacement of equipment covered by the Lease Agreement between the Town of Queensbury
and National Business Equipment in accordance with the quote for three Kyocera Taskalfa
replacement devices substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including Lease Agreement, and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
FROM RICHARD B. STRAUB
RESOLUTION NO.: 236, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board of certain
drainage issues in the vicinity of 27 Jenkinsville Road in the Town of Queensbury designated as Tax
Map No.: 279.19-1-7, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has evaluated the parcel and has recommended
acquisition of a drainage easement from the property owner for the purposes of installation of a
culvert, drywell and pipe to help improve drainage on Jenkinsville Road, and
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WHEREAS, the property owner, Richard B. Straub, has generously offered to convey such
easement to the Town of Queensbury on a portion of this parcel of land, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that acquisition of such easement will benefit Town
residents and therefore the Board wishes to authorize acceptance of the easement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and accepts for Town highway drainage
purposes, an easement on a portion of a parcel owned by Richard B. Straub located at 27 Jenkinsville
Road, Queensbury designated as Tax Map No.: 279.19-1-7 and expresses its thanks to Mr. Straub
for his generosity in conveying such easement to the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction including the Easement and TP-
584 form in form acceptable to Town Counsel and the Town Supervisor, Town Highway
Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take such other and further action as
may be necessary, including recording of the Easement, to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE SMART
COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS
INVENTORY, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
AND FLUORINATED GHG EMISSIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 237, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2017, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Clean Energy Communities Capital Project and Town’s Clean Energy Communities Committee,
by Resolution No.: 71,2019 authorized adoption of the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge and by Resolution No.: 136,2019 authorized in part the Climate Smart
Communities Capital Project and Climate Smart Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 226, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize two (2) grant applications as follows:
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1. Application requesting financial assistance to finalize and continue updating the Town
of Queensbury's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and Climate Action Plan. The
Town has already begun collecting and accumulating data for the GHG Inventory
which process is divided into a minimum of three components: Municipal buildings;
Municipal Fleet (vehicles); and Residents and Businesses. The 2019 grant would be
written to include both GHG Inventory and Climate Action Plan;
2. Application to focus on in 2020 to identify whether the region/Town may need to take
additional action in the future to reduce fluorinated GHG emissions from refrigeration,
chillers and A/C equipment, etc. Identify types of systems in operation, refrigerants
used and evaluate and improve local refrigerant disposal;
and
WHEREAS, such grant applications are not binding; rather, they are applications seeking
eligibility for grant funding for potential projects in the Town of Queensbury and no further cost
match or commitments are sought or made by this Resolution at this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs submission
of the two (2) non-binding grant applications as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Senior
Planner, Town Staff, Consultant and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REJECTING BID FOR UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE/ HVAC
IMPROVEMENTS AT TOWN HALL AND ACTIVITIES CENTER AND AUTHORIZING
RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
RESOLUTION NO. 238, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 483,2013, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Town Office Complex Improvements Capital Project Fund #203, and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 101,2018, the Town Board authorized engagement of
LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) related to the design and implementation of utility
infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities
Center (Project), and
WHEREAS, LaBella provided such engineering services and developed bid documents, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town’s bidding documents, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 473,2018, the Town Board authorized the Town’s
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the utility infrastructure/HVAC improvements at
Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities Center Project (Project) in the official
newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and following such advertisement and receipt of bids, the one
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(1) and only received bid was opened and reviewed on May 28, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Facilities Manager and LaBella have recommended
that the Town Board reject the bid as only one such bid was received and by re-advertising for bids
in the late fall, it is hoped that the Town will receive additional, favorable bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board accordingly wishes to reject the bid received and re-advertise
for bids in the late fall,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rejects the one bid received by the
Town in connection with the utility infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall
and the Queensbury Activities Center (Project) referred to in the preambles of this Resolution and
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opened on May 28, 2019 and authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to re-advertise for bids in
the late fall as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to open all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to
the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2019 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 239, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2019 Town Budget as follows:
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-7110-1010 Parks Salaries 001-7110-4824 Rec Programs 20,000
030-0000-0909 Fund Balance 030-8130-2800 Capacity Buy-in 9,200
032-0000-0909 Fund Balance 032-8130-2800 Capacity Buy-in 57,500
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 047-8330-4400 Misc Contractual 1,000
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF MYKAL BRUNELLE
AS A TEMPORARY, SEASONAL LABORER TO WORK
AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO. :240, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire
Mykal Brunelle as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer (to replace Austin Reynolds) to work for the
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Cemetery Department, such employment proposed to commence on or about July 2, 2019, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the
Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives, and Mykal Brunelle is
the son of Cemetery Laborer Michael Brunelle, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Mykal Brunelle as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborer for the Cemetery Department for up to 11 weeks
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commencing on or about July 2, 2019, subject to the Town successfully completing background
checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, drug and/or alcohol
screenings and a pre-employment physical, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborer shall be paid $11.67 per hour as set
forth in Town Board Resolution No.: 465,2018, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF GLENS FALLS FOR PAVING OF BORDER STREET – JEROME
AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO.: 241, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) and the City of Glens Falls (City) are
immediately adjacent municipalities with Jerome Avenue located along the border between the Town
and City (the “street”), and
WHEREAS, the street is used by residents of both municipalities and is immediately adjacent
to properties of both municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the Town and City wish to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement providing
for the paving of the street by the City for the amount of $37,465.93 under Bid Contract CGF 19-04
in accordance with the City’s June 25, 2019 Memorandum presented at this meeting with each
municipality equally sharing and paying for half of the total cost ($18,732.97), and
WHEREAS, a proposed Intermunicipal Agreement is presented at this meeting,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Intermunicipal
Agreement with the City of Glens Falls providing for the City’s paving of border street Jerome
Avenue for the amount of $37,465.93 under Bid Contract CGF 19-04 in accordance with the City’s
June 25, 2019 Memorandum presented at this meeting with each municipality equally sharing and
paying for half of the total cost ($18,732.97),to be paid from Paving Account No.: 004-5110-4620,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO: 242, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
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requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company GovDeals
to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Item Dept Asset#
Turnstile Parks no tag
HP LaserJet Pro 400 B&G no tag
1998 International Truck Highway 3562
2002 International Truck Highway 3815
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete by using the auction company GovDeals to
dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, as follows:
Item Dept Asset#
Turnstile Parks no tag
HP LaserJet Pro 400 B&G no tag
1998 International Truck Highway 3562
2002 International Truck Highway 3815
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus item(s) and all Town proceeds
from the sales shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION/RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING
MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020
RESOLUTION NO.: 243, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program
(MS4), which regulations help to protect and improve the quality of public water bodies in more
densely populated areas of the State, specifically focusing on stormwater runoff, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 191,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Agreement between the Town and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (District)
whereby the District assumed the role of Queensbury’s Stormwater Management Officer, becoming
the primary contract for the Town on matters related to the MS4 Program, and by Resolution No.:
241,2018 authorized an Agreement extension/renewal through June 30, 2019, and
WHEREAS, by letter proposal dated June 26, 2019, the District has proposed to extend such
Agreement through June 30, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the District has advised that there will be no cost changes to the program, so
program costs will remain at the amount of $12,000 for the one year period, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept such letter proposal and enter into an
Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the June 26, 2019 MS4
Stormwater Management Services letter proposal from the Warren County Soil & Water
Conservation District (District) and the coinciding Agreement for the renewal/extension of MS4
Stormwater Management Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement and any other documentation needed to
effectuate such letter proposal, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services for an amount of $12,000 for such one year term
shall be paid for from Drainage Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-8540-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2019 Town Budget by transferring $12,000 from unappropriated, undesignated Fund
Balance to Drainage Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-8540-4400, make any adjustments,
budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Planning and Zoning, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
THND
WARRANTS OF JUNE 24 AND JULY 2, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 244, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented
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as Warrants with run dates of June 24 and June 27, 2019 and payment dates of June 24 and July
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2, 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the two (2) Warrants with
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run dates of June 24 and June 27, 2019 and payment dates of June 24 and July 2, 2019 totaling
$19,636.52 and $660,330.63, respectively, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT :None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT
OF STATE LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 245, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to implement projects that will protect
the water quality of Lake George, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board seeks to coordinate efforts to reduce impacts
from stormwater runoff and prevent the contamination of Lake George from wastewater systems
with the Village of Lake George, Towns of Lake George, Bolton, Ticonderoga, and Warren
County, and
WHEREAS, Round IX of the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)
is accepting applications through July 26, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) has announced the
availability of funds through the Environmental Protection Fund – Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (EPF-LWRP) to implement priorities identified in approved Local Waterfront
Revitalization Programs or Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Components, and
WHEREAS, applicants must provide evidence that a local match of twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total project cost for the EPF-LWRP application will be available, and
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WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Planning & Community Development has
agreed to apply on behalf of the Village of Lake George, the Towns of Queensbury, Lake George,
Bolton, Ticonderoga, and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Lake George Village Board wishes to authorize the submission of an
application for EPF-LWRP funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes and directs submission of
Warren County’s application for Environmental Protection Fund – Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program (EPF-LWRP) grant funds through the New York State Department of State
(NYSDOS), with such application due by July 26, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that should the project be awarded funds by NYSDOS, the Town Board
pledges to work in cooperation with the partnering communities to provide the required twenty-
five percent (25%) local match share of the total project cost, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and
Warren County staff to sign any necessary documents in connection with the submission, including
all applications, certifications and forms and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and Warren County staff to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF WOOD WASTE
REDUCTION SERVICES BY RICKY SEARS (OPERATING AS WOOD WASTE
REDUCTION SERVICES)
RESOLUTION NO.: 246, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS the County of Warren has entered into an agreement with Ricky C. Sears,
operating as Wood Waste Reduction Services (Sears), for wood waste reduction (e.g., chipping)
services in or about May of 2017, which agreement has been extended to December 31, 2019, the
terms and conditions of which are also available to the Town of Queensbury; and
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WHEREAS New York State’s General Municipal Law allows any political subdivision in
New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase wood waste reduction (chipping) services by the Town of Queensbury by
“piggybacking” with the Warren County’s Agreement with Ricky C. Sears, and
WHEREAS the purchase of such services by “piggybacking” with the County Contract will
adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and Sears is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the proposed Agreement
for the Provision of Wood Waste Reduction Services by Ricky C. Sears (Operating as Wood Waste
Reduction Services) to the Town of Queensbury, New York substantially in the form presented at this
meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement and take any
further action necessary to finalize the proposed Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Highway Superintendent may purchase wood waste reduction
(chipping) services as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent in accordance with the Agreement,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
services shall be from Misc. Contractual Account No.: 004-5110-4400 and the Town Budget
Officer shall take all actions necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
None
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT -4 MINUTES)
PATRICIA SORESINO, SUNNYSIDE ROAD- Spoke to the Board asking what the process is on
getting water to residents on Lake Sunnyside. Questioned the status of Joe Orlow’s house on
Sunnyside Road.
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD-Spoke to the Board regarding the Civic Center
asking for $50,000 from the Town of Queensbury noting the Town has committed to this. Stated the
Civic Center should have been sold a long time ago. It is still costing money. I am strictly against it.
DAVE DUELL, SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAY-Spoke to the Board regarding restriping and
painting the round-a-bout area on Aviation Road that will take place noting this will disrupt the traffic
flow.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER – (WARD IV)
Thanked all of the Fire Companies that were involved with the fire that occurred at her
parents’ house. Especially West Glens Falls and Jeff Daly. I have always been a supporter
of our Fire and EMS. When it touches you personally, it has an even greater impact on you.
The compassion they had for my Mom and Dad. They were thoughtful about how they
operated. Thanked West Glens Falls EMS and Bay Ridge EMS; they were there as well.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
The Albany Business Review listed the top 50 fastest growing companies in the Capital
District. We have three in Queensbury. Storedtech was 21. Gross Electric was 30. Hudson
Headwaters Health Network was 40. Congratulations and continued success in their
businesses.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Thanked everyone for their support regarding the Primary. Apologized to his opponent for
what he said and how he said it in an article that was published in the Post Star regarding the
Primary. My point was is that I have a lot of work to do to earn my constituents trust again
and vote. I did not in any way want to take a swing at my opponent; that was not my intention
at all. Thanked Superintendent Connie Goedert and her staff for her guidance during their
family tragedy.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)
Spoke regarding the Town of Queensbury receiving the Irving Langmuir Award on Saturday
from the Fund for Lake George. It is on the work that the Town did for the waterfront
residential reduction of storm water. All zoning code changes to increase the buffers and the
vegetation of the buffers and site plan review.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
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July 3, 2019 The Glens Falls Symphony will be at Crandall Park. It starts at 7:30 p.m. along
with antique car show and fireworks.
Supervisor Report to Community and Board
Thanked Look TV and Storedtech
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 247, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of July, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II