1992-06-08
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 8, 1992
7:00 P.M.
MTG #58
RES. 323-324
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
MICHEL BRANDT -SUPERVISOR
BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN
SUSAN GOETZ-COUNCILMAN
PLINEY TUCKER-COUNCILMAN
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
NICK CAIMANO-COUNCILMAN
TOWN ATTORNEY
PAUL DUSEK
TOWN OFFICIAL
Kathleen Kathe
Supervisor Brandt called meeting to order ...
Attorney Dusek reviewed proposed local law with Town Board, discussion was held and the following
resolution was proposed:
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. _, 1992
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 178 TO BE ENTITLED,
"ZONING - SUBDIVISION REVIEW,"
WHICH CHAPTER SHALL PROVIDE FOR MODIFICATION OF PLANNING BOARD
JURISDICTION AND REVIEW OF TWO LOT SUBDIVISIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 323,92, Introduced by Mrs. Susan Goetz who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mr. Pliney Tucker.
WHEREAS, at this meeting there has been presented for adoption by the Town Board of the Town
of Queensbury, Local Law No. _, 1992, A Local Law to Amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury by
Adding a New Chapter 178 to be Entitled, "Zoning - Subdivision Review," which Chapter shall provide for
modification of Planning Board jurisdiction and review of two lot subdivisions, and
WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized pursuant to Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule
Law of the State of New York and Section 276 of the Town Law, and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of said Local Law, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public
hearing at the Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, at 7:00 p.m., on
the 6th day of July, 1992, to consider said Local Law No. _, 1992 and to hear all persons interested on
the subject matter thereof concerning the same to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by
law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby
directed to publish and post the notice that has also been presented at this meeting concerning the proposed
Local Law No. _, 1992 in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 8th day of June, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Caimano
Supervisor Brandt noted that the following resolution was discussed with Attorney Dusek earlier this
afternoon ... noted further, this is a special resolution that we need to move forward with, it's on a timely
basis to keep the process going.
Attorney Dusek noted that the process started over a year ago, it's at the point where DEC will approve the
application but they want some amendments made to the application. Attorney Dusek referred to letter
from DEC, attached to resolution, outlining those amendments. (letter on file) Discussion was held and
the following resolution was proposed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION
FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT OR CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE INCINERATOR
RESOLUTION NO. 324,92, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it's adoption, seconded by
Mr. Pliney Tucker.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, during 1991, previously authorized the
purchase of an incinerator for the Pineview Cemetery and Crematorium, and
WHEREAS, in order to install a pre-built incinerator and make the same operational, it was
necessary to make application for a permit from DEC, and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC), and a representative ofDEC, James G. Coutant, P.E., has advised the
Town Attorney of the Town of Queensbury that certain amendments should be made to the document, and
Mr. Coutant outlined the same in his letter dated June 3, 1992, a copy of which is presented at this meeting,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has reviewed the letter and application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to indicate the Town's concurrence with each of the changes by initialing and dating each one
next to the appropriate box, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board notes that the changes are based upon information received by
DEC from persons such as the Town Engineer and the manufacturer of the Retort Chamber, and that boxes
30,31,32,33,34,35, and 36,86,91,92,97,98, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 113, and 114 are being changed,
notes that the letter from DEC indicates that box 112 is being changed, but it would appear that in actuality,
box 113 has been changed.
Duly adopted this 8th day of June, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Caimano
Supervisor Brandt referred to mining operation on Tee Hill Road, noted that there are some very strong
feelings that the Town should do something about this particular law. Would like us to discuss further at
our next meeting with Director of Building and Codes, Dave Hatin.
DISCUSSION - REVIEW OF TOWN'S INSURANCE POLICY
Gary Edie, Representative of Cool Insurance, present.
No further action was taken.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY