1992-04-29
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 29, 1992
5:00 P.M.
MTG#42
RES 251-257
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
MICHEL BRANDT -SUPERVISOR
BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN
SUSAN GOETZ-COUNCILMAN
NICK CAIMANO-COUNCILMAN
PLINEY TUCKER-COUNCILMAN
TOWN OFFICIALS
KATHLEEN KATHE
Supervisor Brandt opened meeting ...
Councilman Monahan-Referred to meeting of the Library Board regarding the revised legislation ... noted
that Glens Falls is concerned that their population may go way down, another community may get top
heavy, taking most of the board members ... the suggestion was made that each municipality shall be
entitled to a maximum of 7 and a minimum of 4 on the board... which I'm relaying to this Board for
discussion.
Councilman Caimano-Agrees with putting on a cap but would like to note, that if we, the Town is the
overwhelming majority, then the Town should have control of the vote ... I think the maximum should be 8.
After further discussion, Town Board agreed with the proposed revision of legislation.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN ATTORNEY
TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SETS OF TOWN LAW BOOKS
RESOLUTION NO. 251, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved
for it's adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt.
WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of purchasing additional copies of the Town Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Attorney to purchase five (5) additional sets of the Town Law, in an amount not to exceed $400.00, and to
be paid for from the
Books, Publications & Subscriptions Account, No. 01-1420-4050.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the
following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Brandt
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 252, 92, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mr. Nick Caimano.
WHEREAS, a certain department has requested a transfer
of funds, and
WHEREAS, said request has been approved by the Town of
Queensbury Accounting Office and the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as listed
below:
TOWN ATTORNEY
FROM TO
AMOUNT
01-1420-4090 01-1420-4050 $400.00
(Conference Expense) (Books, Pubs. &
Subscriptions)
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following
vote:
AYES Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Brandt
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
BRUCE E. CAZA
RESOLUTION NO. 253, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Susan Goetz.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of authorizing the
hiring of Bruce E. Caza, to prepare a court ready appraisal, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bruce E. Caza advises that he can prepare a court ready appraisal at a
maximum cost of $500.00 and testify in court at a cost of $50.00 per hour,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the
retaining of the services of Bruce E. Caza to prepare a court ready appraisal at a maximum cost of $500.00,
and be prepared to testify in court at a cost of $50.00 per hour, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the amount authorized to be expended in connection with the aforesaid
appraisal shall not exceed the sum of $500.00 without further Town Board approval, and payment for the
appraisal shall be from Account #32-8110-4830.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Brandt
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Supervisor Brandt-Would like to form a resolution to authorize us to advertise a newspaper ad for the new
position for Planning, Zoning and Codes Administrator ... we have to authorize the money to be spent in
advance... noted that the county civil service person has gotten back to us after reviewing the job
description that we sent, we're down to some minor adjustments ... I would like to move with the
advertising and keep the process moving along ... discussion held regarding the placement of ad's, Kathleen
Kathe noted that it's scheduled to run in 25 newspapers across the State, Councilman Monahan suggested
an attempt to run the ad in a Planning Magazine that she's familiar with and she agreed to work with Mrs.
Kathe on that ... Councilman Monahan questioned whether there was a guarantee that this position is going
to be an untested position ... Supervisor Brandt noted yes, that it's been verbally agreed to ... Councilman
Monahan recommended making a 6 month probation period for the
position ... Supervisor Brandt agreed ... the following resolution was proposed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 254, 92, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mr. Pliney Tucker.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
hereby authorizes the expenditure, not to exceed more than
$1,000.00, for advertising of the new position of Planning,
Zoning and Code Administrator to be paid for from the Appropriate General Fund Accounts.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mr. Caimano
Supervisor Brandt-Noted that the West Glens Falls Fire Department has a 4th of July celebration and
historically the Town of Queensbury provides the fireworks there. They've been dealing with a local man,
Mike Young, who brought me a list of what he's going to provide for the display... he has the proper
insurance, which is 1/2 million dollars ... he asked that we prepay the expense, at least a portion of the
expense so that he can provide a better display.
Councilman Goetz-Questioned whether he usually does this every year?
Supervisor Brandt-I don't know the history, he did it last year and it was a good display.
Councilman Tucker-This is the one that's done at Fireman's Field and the whole Town looks forward to
this.
Supervisor Brandt-Noted the budgeted amount, $4,500 and he's asking for three quarters of it with final
payment at the end of it.
Councilman Caimano-Noted concern with having enough insurance.
Supervisor Brandt-He's saying he will provide a million dollars, we require a half million.
Councilman Monahan-I thought we required more insurance than that.
Supervisor Brandt-Would like to suggest that we pay 50 percent.
After further discussion, the following resolution was proposed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT REGARDING FIREWORKS DISPLAY
RESOLUTION NO. 255, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mr. Michel Brandt.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes payment of 50
percent or $2,250.00 to Mr. Michael Young up front towards the $4,500.00 with the balance to be paid 15
days after the fireworks display, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is requesting with the first payment a Certificate of Insurance
in the amount of one million dollars with the Town being an additional name insured on the Certificate.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Town Board held discussion regarding procedural process for interviewing, when the Town Board should
take a direct role in the interview process, when to allow the Town Managers to conduct the interviews ...
recommended, those positions that report directly to the Town Board, the Town Board should have full
interview process, for those positions that report to managers, the possibility of department heads
recommending a certain percentage of the applicants to the Town Board ... agreed, as a general rule, to look
at each situation and then make determination of proper procedure.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 256, 92, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Susan Goetz.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session to
enter Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following vote:
All Those In Favor: Ayes
All Those Opposed: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 257, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Susan Goetz.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session
and enter Regular Session of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 29th day of April, 1992, by the following vote:
All Those In Favor: Ayes
All Those Opposed: None
Absent: None
No further action was taken.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK