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TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #22
May 21, 2007 RES. 236-253
7:00 p.m.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
COUNCILMAN RICHARD SANFORD
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
1.0Presentation –Certificate of Appreciation Christopher Norton
Supervisor Stec-Noted that Mr. Norton was not present will hold off on the presentation
until Mr. Norton is present.
2.0Hearing
2.1Hearing-John Jarosz’s Application for Variance/Waiver Request
from Sanitary Sewer Connection Requirement Concerning Gambles
Bakery Property Located at 920 State Route 9
Supervisor Stec-We had set this a couple of weeks ago and we have done several of these
over the last couple of years for the Route 9 Sewer District as businesses and other
property owners tie in and look at their schedule and they try to pick the appropriate time.
We have the ability to grant them a one year variance to delay their tie in and that is what
this is about, as I have said always before they are still part of the district and they still
pay as though they are connected to the district so there is not a financial burden on the
district but there is certainly a timing advantage in a lot of these property cases. Mr.
Jarosz is there anything you want to add to that?
Mr. Jarosz-I am just asking for ninety days.
Supervisor Stec-We will probably give you a year, that is our standard answer, but you
think you only need ninety days so.
Mr. Jarosz-By the end of the summer I hoping.
Supervisor Stec-Any discussion by Town Board Members? (None) Hearing none I will
close this hearing.
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOHN JAROSZ’S APPLICATION FOR
VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM SANITARY SEWER
CONNECTION REQUIREMENT CONCERNING THE GAMBLES
BAKERY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 STATE ROUTE 9
RESOLUTION NO.: 236, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136
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to issue variances from 136-44 “Connection to sewers required” which requires Town
property owners situated within a sewer district and located within 250’ of a public sanitary
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sewer of the sewer district to connect to the public sewer facilities within one (1) year from
the date of notice, and
WHEREAS, John Jarosz applied to the Town Board for a variance/waiver from
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Town Code 136-44 for an extension of the Town’s connection requirements to connect the
Gambles Bakery property located at 920 State Route 9 to the Town of Queensbury’s Route
9 Sewer District as the Applicant states that he is obtaining a contractor to do the work and
plans to connect to the Sewer District within 90 days and in the meantime the property has a
properly functioning septic system, as more fully set forth in the Applicant’s application,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office mailed a Notice of Hearing to the Applicant
and the Town Board conducted a hearing concerning the variance/waiver request on
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Monday, May 21, 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
a) due to the nature of the variance/waiver request, the Queensbury Town Board
determines that the variance/waiver would not be materially detrimental to the
purposes and objectives of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136 and/or
adjoining properties or otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any
plan or policy of the Town of Queensbury; and
b) the Town Board finds that the granting of the variance/waiver is reasonable and
would alleviate unnecessary hardship on the Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves John Jarosz’s application for a
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variance/waiver from Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, 136-44 “Connection to sewers
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required” and grants a one year extension of time or until May 21, 2008 in which to
connect the Gambles Bakery property located at 920 State Route 9, Queensbury (Tax Map
No.: 296.17-1-45) to the Town of Queensbury’s Route 9 Sewer District, provided that if
there is any increase in septic use or additional bathroom facilities added, then such variance
shall immediately terminate unless the Queensbury Town Board review and approves a new
application for a variance/waiver, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Wastewater
Director and/or Town Fiscal Manager to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
3.0Correspondence
4.0Introduction Of Resolutions From the Floor
None
5.0Privilege Of The Floor
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Mr. John Salvador- 1. May 9 Crandall Library Meeting, no room on agenda for public
comments, agenda done under the Board of Trustees of the Crandall Public Library not
the Trustees of a District to which we pay taxes. Spoke of State Grant in the amount of
$227,450. Trustee Caimano noted the money was in the bank. Contacted
Assemblywomen’s Sayward local office and asked for a copy of the grant application
there is none. Asked for evidence that they had received the money, there is none. This
money is part of a State allocation to Libraries across the State it is a wish list. Asked that
the Town Board find out if the money is in the bank. 2. Received Letter from Ms. Alter
former Community Development Director indicating that a concern I had was being
investigated, I have not received an answer, it was in regard to a speedies permit,
wastewater Dunhams Bay Resort.
Councilman Boor-Ms. Alter is no longer working for us, the Board has scheduled a
meeting this Wednesday discussing how to move forward with that Department.
Mr. Salvador-3. Presented photos to the Town Board at 192 Lake Parkway a septic
disposal permit has been issued for the property and it has been issued for an alteration
for a four bedroom unit. This is taking a system that was installed for a three bedrooms
and we are altering it to accommodate four bedrooms. There is a violation of the spirit
and intent of our wastewater code, the application is not complete. The application has
two choices municipal or well the water is taken from the lake. It is not allowed to give
residential building permits where the source of water is other than domestic or a proven
well. 4. Requested a workshop on Crandall Library.
Mr. Paul Schonewolf-239 Assembly Point Road Re: Fire Districts a. Councilman
Strough, I read the articles about the fire districts in Rochester, the intent of that article
was to talk about the competitive teams not about fire districts.
Councilman Strough-It did talk about that but it also talked about many other things.
I like to do research and find out as much as I can about a topic, I even advocated an
article to the Post Star for a one district, district. I have changed my mind as I have done
more research and I found out more about fire districts they are not what they appear to
be.
Mr. Schonewolf-b. Councilman Sanford, your analysis on your cost per call, there is no
analysis on the effectiveness of a fire company that has anything to do with the cost per
call. If a fire company did not have any calls they would be delighted. The number of
calls means nothing. If you want to know the effectiveness of a fire company I will tell
you. Fire Departments in the State of New York are evaluated by the Insurance Service
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Organization, they are the ones that drive it they are the ones that tell us how good we are
doing. Five criteria 1. Assessment of District 2. Location of the District and it
geographic makeup 3. Man power and training 4. Apparatus available in the district
5. Municipal Water Supply Suggested that dry hydrants system be put in, in North
Queensbury. The people in North Queensbury only have two problems, how much they
pay for fire insurance and the fact that they over pay by almost a quarter million dollars
in their fire tax which winds up in your district and others.
Councilman Sanford-I was not talking effectiveness, I was talking efficiency. I took the
number of calls that you went on EMS and FIRE, and divided it into the amount of
money that we gave you for a budget. I also did it in terms of the audited expenses in
both cases you were either the most expensive per call per capita or second most
expensive per call per capita, I do not have the data in front of me. I made no other
representations other than that.
Mr. Schonewolf-The number of calls has nothing to do with the efficiency of the fire
department.
Councilman Strough-If putting more dry hydrants in North Lake George will help Lake
George then we ought to get right on it.
Supervisor Stec-They are not expensive we just need a plan, there is grant money
available from Warren County Soil and Water and we need the Chief to give me a list of
locations on property owners that would be willing to talk to us about it, the Chief knows
this, the ball is in his court.
Mr. Pliney Tucker-41 Division Road West Glens Falls EMS building is that within
budget?
Supervisor Stec-They have not asked us for anymore money, it is their project their
budget.
Mr. Tucker-Questioned the time of the Library Meeting.
Supervisor Stec-four or four thirty.
Councilman Sanford-This Wednesday they have a six o’clock ground breaking
ceremony.
Mr. Tucker-I would like to complement the City of Glens Falls on their Round About.
Mr. Doug Auer-Questioned what the phone call was regarding the Soap Box Derby?
Councilman Brewer-I had a conversation with Fran face to face, he had said they had
gotten bed tax money previously and I said because of the situation you are in why aren’t
you getting any this year? I initiated the contact with the Town Board and discussed it.
Mr. Auer-I think that is illegal to do that ahead of time, you are looking for what a vote
will be before venting this in public. Is that even legal?
Supervisor Stec-That is completely legal.
Mr. Auer-You as an elected official I have to say I can only characterize your actions as
abhorrent as an elected official, I should think that Dan Stec as Town Supervisor would
suggest that you take at the very least anger management or anger counseling.
Mr. Scott Frasier-Route 9 L North Queensbury I found Mr. Brewer’s actions to be quite
appropriate and good job Tim.
6.0Town Board Discussions
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COUNCILMAN BOOR- 1. e-mail from Cleverdale a four yard dumpster has been
left close to the road approximately a year will speak to the Highway Dept. tomorrow on
that.
2. For you that have applications for zoning changes that have
been in limbo for over two years, some of these not only complied with the former
comprehensive land use plan and zoning but also lined up with what we believe the new
plan will show. Res. 7.18 and 7.19 tonight will address two of those. I think several
others will follow relatively quickly.
3. The Harrisena Church will be coming before us with a question
in regard to zoning I want to help them out with this if I can. The Oneida Corners which
includes the Grange a Church and the Warren County Historical Society Bldg. is going to
be getting a distinct zoning, which will preserve its historical value, perhaps something
similar for Harrisena Church property might be relevant. There maybe some other
buildings in Town that have genuine historic value and I don’t want to leave them out of
the formula when we do our CLUP.
4. The Town did receive a petition from North Queensbury to
form a village which would be a combination of properties now currently in Queensbury
and Fort Ann. We will review it for completeness although I think because of the way it
was handled in the past I have to believe that they dotted all their I’s and crossed their
T’s. This Board in the near future will be dealing with that application to form a village.
Councilman Sanford-How does that tie into the fire district request?
Councilman Boor-I cannot speak to what the intent is, I can tell the public that once a
village is formed a fire district cannot be included partially or completely within that
village, so it would have been beneficial for the fire district to have been formed first and
then the village would be able to form without preventing North Queensbury Fire Dist.
from coming later that is part of Article Eleven.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-1. I have been reading in the paper and I am concerned
about the lack of accomplishments that has taken place on this Town Board and I think I
speak for the entire Town Board in that I do not agree with that. Noted he met with a
group of individuals from the Glen at Hiland Park and they were interested in issues
being addressed by the Town, since the last election the Town has been addressing the
following: 1. Increased concerns of development near wetlands, flood plains and
controlling stormwater runoff 2. Need for wetland delineation of the Meadowbrook
Corridor 3. Successful out come of preventing a Townhouse Development located on
Bay Meadows Golf Course 4. Reviewed the evaluation on Meadowbrook, Garrison,
North and Homer Avenue and the progress to replace the old culvert I believe two of the
three commercial owners have agreed to move forward 5. Discussed the need to balance
the concerns of residents with developers pushing for increased development on marginal
lands, rapid growth, traffic, and school tax consequences of the growth and the need to
preserve community character 6. Town finances with the support of certain Board
Members the Town was able to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by re-evaluating
health and P&C insurance arrangements as well as legal and engineering services. Many
of these have not been reviewed for close to a decade 7. Discussed the two million
dollar tax rebate 8. Discussed Fire Protection and importance of providing a safety net of
protection to all the people of Queensbury 9. Addressed the need to move beyond the
influence of special interests and that the Town has recently revised its Ethics Code 10.
Since the last election the Town has been successful in preventing a hundred and seventy
four apartment units from being constructed on property that was zoned PO and located
on the corner of Bay and Blind Rock Road the applicant was highly politically connected.
11. Recreational Activities-need to determine decision criteria on how the town spends
its Bed Tax Revenue. There is a desire for a walking lane along Meadowbrook Road, I
support that proposition. In general the people were pleased with the progress and
accomplishments that the Town has made since the last election.
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COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH1. Memorial Day is Monday City of Glens Falls
and Town of Queensbury The parade will begin in the City of Glens Falls at 10:00 A.M.
preceding north up Glen Street to Crandall Park concluding with a remembrance
ceremony. Grand Marshals – Sgt. Floyd Dumas and Lieutenant Robert Patch Key
Note Speaker Stg. James Clark Theme – Preserving our Freedom Two Essay Winners
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from Glens Falls High School and Queensbury High School will read with essays and
there were also two winners of a poster contest.
2. Public Announcement – League of Women
Voters is trying to make a come back in Warren County for more information contact
Betty Monahan
3. Unveiling of the new Veterans Memorial Wall at
the Peace and Victory Monument was on Saturday, very nice ceremony
4. Post Star Article –How a Community planned
for High Tech Growth …the key is planning together all the municipalities, have to plan
to maintain the quality of the community, noted bike trails was one of the key factors for
enhancing quality of life. We have to start planning for growth of Luther Forest.
5. New York Fire Districts – articles from the
computer, show that fire districts are not what they may appear to be, I know that North
Queensbury would like to form a fire district and their arguments were kind of
convincing until you start looking into it and then it starts to fall apart. We have five
companies all part of one district. Noted that Governor Spitzer is looking into altering
Fire Districts because there are some problems with fire districts. First Districts are
responsible to only the five commissioners that run it and get elected into the position.
Part of the problem is very few people vote in these elections. The more that I do
research on fire districts the more I am discovering that you are opening a pandora’s box
there are many communities that have gone to fire districts and are now regretting it.
Only the New York State Legislature can undo it. Another Article – It said a lot of times
the fire districts have done the opposite of consolidation, if we are advocating
consolidating in terms of saving money fire districts do almost just the opposite. They
add another layer of bureaucracy. We as the Town Board we control the costs of fire
districts right now, we are responsible to you, if you do not like what we are doing you
get to vote for us every two years. That means we have to answer to you. We do take a
look at fire spending very seriously. We are doing a comprehensive analysis of our fire
needs and we are also developing an apparatus assessment form to help us in making sure
that when we buy an expensive apparatus that it is needed. I had the assessment
department draw up all the exempted properties, fire protection exempted properties in
the Town. Almost two hundred million dollars worth of fire protection exempted
properties in the Town of Queensbury, which the vast majority is located in mid and
southern Queensbury not in Northern Queensbury. There are a few in northern
Queensbury don’t get me wrong but the lion share is elsewhere. If North Queensbury
were to form it’s own fire district the airport, the municipal center and I could go on and
on, it is more than the municipal center or the airport and North Queensbury if they form
their own fire district wouldn’t have to pay for any of these fire exempt properties. That
is great their taxes would go down but our taxes would go up. Now, North Queensbury
helps to share that burden and I think that is right, I do not mind sharing my taxes that are
created here and giving them a rebate on their County, most of those taxes are generated
down here, I do not mind sharing, sharing is the name of the game.
COUNCIMAN TIM BREWER-1. Re: Bike Trail We do have a bike trail planned and
in process of our Main Street Corridor that hopefully will take us down to Feeder Canal
which will take us down to the five combines. There are trails in our community and the
Lake George Bike Trail as well and we are adding to them all the time. It is a very active
sport in this area.
2. Ceremony for Armed Forces Day was held on May
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19 at the Armory in Glens Falls … Every May 19 they want to continue to have this
ceremony across the World in every time zone at 11:00 am trumpeters or buglers and
wind instruments they will pay TAPS so that hopefully someday it will simultaneously
connect.
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC-1. Town Web site www.queensbury.net a lot of
information on this site, minutes, agendas, etc. thanked Glens Falls National Bank and
TV8 for televising our Town Board Meetings -
2. The Attorney for the East Lake George Village did
serve at my office the petition and that copy went to the Town Clerk and is getting copied
right now our Attorney will be looking at that.
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3. Ceremony at Veterans Wall dedication over the
weekend at Crandall Park it was wonderful to see that many people come out and respect
our veterans and those that are currently serving.
4. Bouys are being placed in Lake George ... the
location of placement is being worked on.
5. The Glen Lake Protective Association has been
working with Councilman Boor and myself regarding a management district to take care
of Glen Lake needs. Warren County Soil and Water along with the Town will be
working on the Glen Lake out let dam. Noted there will also be a lot of stormwater work
in the Glen Lake Area this year along with work on Route 9 that we received grant
funding for, near the Enterprise Rental Car where Halfway Brook goes under Route 9,
that is the single most polluted point source in Warren County, identified in a study and
we are going to do a lot to help remedy that.
7.0RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH REAL PROPERTY TAX
ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 237, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 414, 2006 the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of an application for Real Property Tax Administration Technology
Improvement Grant Program (RPTATIP) funds from the New York State Office of Real
Property Services, in conjunction with the City of Glens Falls, to be used by the Town and
City toward placing the Town and City’s assessment parcel level information and
explanation of the assessment process on the respective Town and City websites, and
WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the Town and City have been
awarded the RPTATIP grant in the amount of $87,958.59, and
WHEREAS, the City, as co-applicant, will be the entity receiving and administering
such grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept such grant funds and authorize
execution of the RPTATIP Grant Acceptance Form and/or any necessary Grant Agreement
and associated documentation and also authorize acceptance of the initial payment in the
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amount of $39,478.94 to be used in accordance with the Grant Contract Appendix E, a copy
of which is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the $87,958.59 in
Real Property Tax Administration Technology Improvement Grant Program (RPTATIP)
funds from the New York State Office of Real Property Services, in conjunction with the
City of Glens Falls, as set forth in the preambles above, and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Assessor to execute the RPTATIP Grant Acceptance Form and any
other associated documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board understands that the City of Glens Falls will
receive and administer such grant funds on the City and Town’s behalf, all grant funds
administered by the City will be in accordance with this Resolution and the City’s
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Resolution of May 8, 2007, and all purchases made on the Town’s behalf will be made
from such grant funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Assessor and/or Town Fiscal Manager to take all other action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSIENT MERCHANT/TRANSIENT
MERCHANT MARKET LICENSE FOR SUPER SHOE
RESOLUTION NO.: 238, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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WHEREAS, Super Shoe has submitted an application to the Queensbury Town
Board for a Transient Merchant/Transient Merchant Market License to conduct a transient
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merchant market from June 5through June 9, 2007 in the parking lot located at 1499 State
Route 9, Queensbury in accordance with the provisions of Town Code Chapter 160, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Zoning Administrator has advised the Town Board that he
has reviewed the application materials and they are consistent with the requirements for
such uses, and since the 2007 application depicts the same level of operations as approved
with the applicant’s 2006 Transient Merchant License, it is not necessary to again refer the
application to the Planning Board for site plan review, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Planning Board also reviewed the applicant’s prior
application(s) and recommended approval of the prior application(s),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the requirements set forth in Queensbury
Town Code §160-8, the Queensbury Town Board hereby grants a Transient
Merchant/Transient Merchant Market License to Super Shoe (Applicant) to conduct a
transient merchant market for 3-wheel conversions for motorcycles, in the parking lot
located at 1499 State Route 9, Queensbury, subject to the following:
1. Applicant must pay all fees as required by Town Code Chapter 160;
2. Applicant must submit a bond in the amount of $10,000 as required by Chapter
160;
3. Applicant must submit proof of authorization to do business in New York and
authorization of agent to receive service of summons or other legal process in
New York;
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4. The License shall be valid only from June 5 through June 9, 2007 from 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the license shall expire immediately thereafter;
5. The Transient Merchant License shall not be assignable; and
6. The Applicant must comply with all regulations specified in Town Code §160-8.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
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AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF CLAUDE WHITE AS
PART-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN TRANSFER STATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. : 239, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY :Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Landfill Equipment Operator has requested
Town Board authorization to hire Claude White as a part-time Laborer to work at the Town
Transfer Stations, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2007 Town
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
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Landfill Equipment Operator to hire Claude White as a part-time Laborer effective May 8,
2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. White shall be paid $12 per hour as set forth in Town Board
Resolution No.: 620,2006 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Landfill Equipment Operator and/or Town Fiscal Manager to complete any
forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY
LABORER IN DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. :240, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mr. Richard Sanford
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Facilities Manager has requested Town
Board authorization to hire a temporary Laborer to work in the Building and Grounds
Department until such time that a current employee who is out temporarily due to an
unexpected illness, can return to work,
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds for such temporary position in the 2007 Town
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
hiring of a temporary Laborer to work in the Building and Grounds Department until such
time as the Department’s full time employee returns to work, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such temporary Laborer shall be paid $12.00 per hour as set forth
in Town Board Resolution No.: 620,2006 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Facilities Manager and/or Town Fiscal Manager to complete any forms and take
any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21st day of May, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SCOTT JARVIS AS
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 241, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent wishes to fill a
vacant Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position (due to the promotion of a former
MEO), and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position,
reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wishes to an appointment, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2007 Town
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Scott
Jarvis to the full-time Union position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town’s
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Highway Department effective on or about May 22, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such appointment shall be contingent upon Mr. Jarvis’ successful
completion of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, any applicable Civil
Service requirements and an eight (8) month probation period, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Jarvis shall be paid the hourly rate for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town’s current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent and/or Town Fiscal
Manager to complete any documentation and take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF MATTHEW
FLEWELLING AS TEMPORARY LABORER IN TOWN HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. :242, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY :Mr. Daniel Stec
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WHEREAS, on April 16, 2007, by Resolution No.: 184, the Queensbury Town
Board authorized the hiring of three (3) temporary Laborers to work for the summer for the
Town’s Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the 2007 Town
Budget, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has disclosed in writing to the Town
Clerk and advised the Town Board that one of the three temporary Laborers is Matthew
Flewelling, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed
and that the Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives
and Matthew Flewelling is the son of Richard Flewelling, an MEO in the Town Highway
Department,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
hiring of Matthew Flewelling as a temporary Laborer to work approximately 18 weeks for
the Town Highway Department commencing in May, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such temporary employee shall be paid $12 per hour as set forth
in Town Board Resolution No.: 620,2006 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Highway
Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Town Fiscal Manager and/or Town
Supervisor to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY
LABORERS IN TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. :243, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
authorization to hire two (2) temporary Laborers to work during the summer for the Town’s
Water Department, and
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WHEREAS, funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the 2007 Town
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
hiring of Patrick Hughes and Justin Persutti as temporary Laborers to work during the
summer for the Town Water Department commencing in May, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such temporary employees shall be paid $12 per hour as set forth
in Town Board Resolution No.: 620,2006 to be paid from Account No.: 40-8340-1010, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water
Superintendent, Town Fiscal Manager and/or Town Supervisor to complete any forms and
take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION TO LOAN AMOUNT IN
CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH NEW
YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
RENEWAL HOME PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 244, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Housing Rehabilitation
Program which provides grants up to 100% of the cost of rehabilitation, up to a maximum
of $20,000 per unit whichever is less, and
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WHEREAS, a single family property Case File # 5173 has been determined to be
eligible for rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested
such assistance, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has approved a HOME rehabilitation grant
in the amount of twenty thousand dollars and no cents ($20,000.00), and a loan in the
amount of two thousand five hundred seventy-five dollars and no cents ($2,575), and
WHEREAS, property rehabilitation specifications have been revised to include
additional work, and
WHEREAS, the revised cost to complete the work specified is twenty three
thousand six hundred fifty five dollars and no cents ($23,655.00) and is still the lowest
acceptable cost, and
WHEREAS, the owner has been approved to receive a grant for twenty thousand
dollars and no cents ($20,000.00) through the HOME Program and is now eligible to
receive three thousand six hundred fifty five dollars ($3,655.00) in a deferred loan
through the Town Housing Rehabilitation Program, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a revised Loan for Case File
#5173, Queensbury, New York, in the amount not to exceed three thousand six hundred
fifty five dollars ($3,655.00) and authorizes and directs either the Town of Queensbury
Town Supervisor or Executive Director of Community Development to execute a revised
Loan Agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Councilman Sanford-I support the grant programs they have
been very helpful, however we made it clear that we wanted to keep within the thresholds
that had been established this is a minor variance but since we made it clear this is the third
or fourth one that we have had to deal with. Since it is a minor amount was due
consideration given to going back to the homeowner and saying you are going to have to
find the thousand dollars yourself rather than tacking it onto the loan. Maybe there is more
of a commitment if there is some cost sharing on some of these rather than passing onto the
Board. Councilman Brewer-I would think that probably that these loans were made on the
idea that, that was all they could afford. Councilman Boor-On the revolving loan program is
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there an amount in that, is that an actual account. Supervisor Stec-Yes. There is over a
hundred thousand in the account.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION TO NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION 2007 EPF/2008 LWCF PARKS
PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RUSH POND
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH
RESOLUTION NO.: 245, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Open
Space Vision and Plan, and Lakes to Locks Scenic Byway Program set forth publicly
adopted goals and support for open space and recreational improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to submit an application for grant
funds for the development of the Multi use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path in an
amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation &
Historic Preservation, under the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 (EPF) and/or the
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCF), and
WHEREAS, it is also the Town’s responsibility to provide a dollar for dollar match
for any EPF/LWCF funds received,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the
Environmental Protection Act of 1993, or the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
Act of 1965 in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, and upon approval of such request, to
enter into and execute a Project Agreement with the State for such financial assistance and
if appropriate, a Conservation Easement/Preservation Covenant to the deed of the assisted
property, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury does hereby commit the matching
funds to be raised from in-kind, land, non-cash donations of labor, materials, equipment,
Town Force Account and general revenues of the Town and or other funding awards for
Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path development purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Senior Planner to take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
ARTICLE 7 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASE
COMMENCED BY FRANK J. PARILLO
RESOLUTION NO.: 246, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, Frank J. Parillo previously commenced Article 7 Real Property
Assessment Review cases against the Town of Queensbury concerning the assessed value
of property located on Route 9L, Dunham’s Bay (Tax Map No. 239.20-1-2) for the 2005
and 2006 assessment years, and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has recommended a settlement proposal to the
Town Board and the Town Board has reviewed the case with Town Counsel, and
WHEREAS, the Lake George Central School District approves of the settlement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the settlement of
the pending Article 7 cases against the Town of Queensbury by Frank J. Parillo,
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concerning his property located on Route 9L, Dunham’s Bay (Tax Map No. 239.20-1-2)
for the 2005 and 2006 assessment years in accordance with the following revised
assessment value:
Tax Year Current Assessment Revised Assessment
2005 $ 346,900.00 $ 261,400.00
2006 $ 346,900.00 $ 261,400.00
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of any and all
refunds without interest to Petitioner’s counsel, Cooper Erving & Savage, LLP within
sixty (60) days from the date that a Demand for Refunds is served upon the Town of
Queensbury and the Warren County Treasurer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Assessor, Town Fiscal Manager and/or Town Counsel to execute
settlement documents and take any additional steps necessary to effectuate the proposed
settlement in accordance with the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.: 195,2007 AND
AUTHORIZING NEW SETTLEMENT TERMS CONCERNING
ARTICLE 7 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASE COMMENCED BY
WAL-MART
RESOLUTION NO.: 247, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
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WHEREAS, on April 16, 2007, by Resolution No.: 195,2007, the Queensbury
Town Board authorized settlement of pending Article 7 cases against the Town of
Queensbury by Wal-Mart, concerning its property located on Route 9 (Tax Map No.
296.17-1-36) for the 2005 and 2006 assessment years, and
WHEREAS, since such time, there have been additional negotiations regarding the
settlement and Town Counsel has advised that the settlement terms have changed, and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has recommended such new settlement proposal
to the Town Board and the Town Board has reviewed the case with Town Counsel, and
WHEREAS, counsel for the Queensbury Union Free School District has advised
that the proposed, new settlement terms are approved by the District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution No.:
195,2007 concerning settlement of pending Article 7 cases against the Town of
Queensbury by Wal-Mart, concerning its property located on Route 9 (Tax Map No.
296.17-1-36) for the 2005 and 2006 assessment years, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the settlement of
the pending Article 7 cases against the Town of Queensbury by Wal-Mart, concerning its
property located on Route 9 (Tax Map No. 296.17-1-36) for the 2005 and 2006
assessment years as follows.
The two Petitions will be withdrawn with prejudice, provided that the assessment
for the 2007 tax year be settled as follows:
Tax Year Current Assessment Revised Assessment
2007 $ 12,788,000.00 $ 12,188,000.00
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the revised Assessment of $12,188,000 will remain in place
throughout the next three (3) tax seasons (2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010), on the
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condition that there is no Town-wide re-evaluation and that there is no new construction,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Assessor, Town Fiscal Manager and/or Town Counsel to execute
settlement documents and take any additional steps necessary to effectuate the proposed
settlement in accordance with the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2007 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN
CODE CHAPTER 88 “FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION”
RESOLUTION NO. 248, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local
Law No.: ___ of 2007 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 88 “Fire Prevention and
Building Construction,” in accordance with recent changes to New York State Laws and
Regulations related to the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law §10 and Town Law Article 16, and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type II action as set forth in 6 NYCRR
617.5(c)(19)- which provides that official acts of a ministerial nature, including the
issuance of building permits, are predicated solely on the applicant's compliance or
noncompliance with the relevant local building codes and as set forth in 6 NYCRR
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617.5(c)(27) concerning adoption of regulations, policies, procedures and local legislative
decisions in connection with any action on the Type II list, on which building permit
review and issuance is listed as are local laws adopted concerning procedures for
issuance and overseeing of such building permits, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of
this Local Law,
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.m. on Monday,
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June 4, 2007 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law
concerning proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2007, 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 proposed Local Law
No. ___ of 2007 in the manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Chapter 88 – Fire Prevention and Building Codes – June 2007
LOCAL LAW NO.: ___ OF 2007
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 88 “FIRE PREVENTION
AND BUILDING CODE CONSTRUCTION” OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent.
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This local law provides for updates and amendments to Chapter 88 of the Code of
the Town of Queensbury, titled Fire Prevention and Building Code Construction. These
updates are made in accordance with recent changes to New York State Laws and
Regulations related to the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code of the State of New York (the Uniform Code). This local law is
adopted pursuant to section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise
provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this local law, all
buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the
provisions this local law and Chapter 88 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
Section 2. Amendment to §88-3 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-3 shall now read:
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts and ratifies any
previous adoption of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code
Code (henceforth
collectively
referred to as the "Building Code" or the “Uniform Code”), if any,
and all subsequent amendments thereto. In the event of conflict between the
Uniform Code and the Town Code, the more stringent standard shall apply.
Section 3. Amendment to §88-7 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-7 shall now read:
Director of Building and Code Enforcement. Except as otherwise provided by
law, ordinance, rule or regulation, the Director of Building and Code Enforcement
shall administer and enforce all provisions of laws, codes, ordinances, rules,
regulations and orders applicable to the location, design, materials, construction,
alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal and
receive, review,
demolition of buildings, structures and appurtenances thereto,
and approve or disapprove applications for Building Permits, Certificates of
Occupancy, Temporary Certificates and Operating Permits, and the plans,
specifications and construction documents submitted with such applications,
and upon approval of such applications, to issue Building Permits, Certificates
of Occupancy, Temporary Certificates and Operating Permits, and to include in
Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Temporary Certificates and
Operating Permits such terms and conditions as the Director of Building and
Code Enforcement may determine to be appropriate; conduct construction
inspections, inspections to be made prior to the issuance of Certificates of
Occupancy, Temporary Certificates and Operating Permits, property
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maintenance inspections, inspections incidental to the investigation of
complaints, and all other inspections required or permitted under any provision
of this local law
not specifically delegated as responsibilities of the Fire Marshal,
except that the administration of the Zoning Ordinance shall be vested in the
Zoning Administrator as herein provided. Further, the Director of Building and
Code Enforcement shall have all authority, powers, duties and responsibilities
provided to the Building Inspector, as such position is defined and provided for
under Town Law § 138.
Section 4. Amendment to §88-8 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-8 shall be amended such that the current paragraph shall be subsection A, and new
subsection B shall read:
B. The chief of any fire department or volunteer fire company providing fire
fighting services for a property within this Town shall promptly notify the
Director of Building and Code Enforcement and the Fire Marshal of any fire or
explosion involving any structural damage, fuel burning appliance, chimney or
gas vent.
Section 5. Amendment to §88-12(A) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
The second sentence of §88-12(A) shall now read:
In addition to the exemptions contained in 19 NYCRR §2103.3(a)(1),
no permit
shall be required for construction work which is not structural in nature and does
not entail the installation of plumbing, heating or ventilation systems or
components in addition to such systems already in use. No permit shall be
required for work of an ordinary replacement or maintenance nature, except as
The exemption from the requirement to obtain a
otherwise stated in this chapter.
building permit for work in any category set forth herein shall not be deemed
an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code or
the Energy Code.
Section 6. Amendment to §88-12(B) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
The following sentence shall be added after the first sentence in §88-
12(B):
The forms shall require, at a minimum, that the following information be
submitted: a description of the proposed work; the tax map number and the
street address of the premises where the work is to be performed; the occupancy
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classification of any affected building or structure; where applicable, a
statement of special inspections prepared in accordance with the provisions of
the Uniform Code; and at least 2 sets of construction documents (drawings
and/or specifications) which (i) define the scope of the proposed work; (ii) are
prepared by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional
engineer where so required by the Education Law; (iii) indicate with sufficient
clarity and detail the nature and extent of the work proposed; (iv) substantiate
that the proposed work will comply with the Uniform Code and the Energy
Code; and (v) where applicable, include a site plan that shows any existing and
proposed buildings and structures on the site, the location of any existing or
proposed well or septic system, the location of the intended work, and the
distances between the buildings and structures and the lot lines.
Section 7. Amendment to §88-17(A) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-17(A) shall read:
Fire Marshal
Whenever the Director of Building and Code Enforcement, or
Zoning Administrator has reasonable grounds to believe that the work on any
building or structure is proceeding without a permit or is otherwise in violation of
the provisions of any applicable law, code, ordinance, rule or regulation or is not
in conformity with any of the provisions of the application, plans or specifications
on the basis of which a permit was issued or is being conducted in an unsafe or
which fall under his respective jurisdiction,
dangerous manner, he shall notify
either the owner of the property or the owner's agent or the person, firm or
corporation performing the work to immediately suspend all work. In such
instance, any and all persons shall immediately suspend all related activities until
the stop-work order has been duly rescinded.
Section 8. Amendment to §88-17(B) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
The following sentence shall be added after the last sentence of §88-17(B):
The Director of Building and Code Enforcement, Fire Marshal or Zoning
Administrator, as the case may be, shall cause the Stop Work Order, or a copy
thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property (and, if the owner is
not the permit holder, on the permit holder) personally or by certified mail. The
Director of Building and Code Enforcement, Fire Marshal or Zoning
Administrator shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the Stop Work
Order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant,
contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any
other Person taking part or assisting in work affected by the Stop Work Order,
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personally or by certified mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any
Person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the Stop Work
Order.
Section 9. New §88-17(C) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
There shall be a new §88-17(C) as follows:
C. The issuance of a Stop Work Order shall not be the exclusive remedy
available to address any event described in subdivision A or B of this section,
and the authority to issue a Stop Work Order shall be in addition to, and not in
substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other
remedy or impose any other penalty under this local law or under any other
applicable local law or State law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be
pursued at any time, whether prior to, at the time of, or after the issuance of a
Stop Work Order.
Section 10. Amendment to §88-18(A) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-18(A) shall read:
A schedule of required inspections shall be made available to all applicants for
which schedule shall require at a minimum, inspections upon the
permits,
following, where applicable: work site prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit; footing and foundation; preparation for concrete slab; framing;
plumbing, electrical and fire stopping, including underground and rough-in;
fire resistant construction; fire resistant penetrations; solid fuel burning
heating appliances, chimneys, flues or gas vents; Energy Code compliance; and
a final inspection after all work authorized by the Building Permit has been
completed, and at such other intervals as may be determined by the Director of
Building and Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal.
Section 11. Amendment to §88-19(A) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
§88-19(A) shall read:
A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any building, structure or portion
A certificate of occupancy shall include, at a
thereof containing habitable space.
minimum, the following: the Building Permit number, if any; the date of
issuance of the Building Permit, if any; the name, address and tax map number
of the property; if the Certificate of Occupancy is not applicable to an entire
structure, a description of that portion of the structure for which the Certificate
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of Occupancy is issued; the use and occupancy classification of the structure;
the type of construction of the structure; the assembly occupant load of the
structure, if any; if an automatic sprinkler system is provided, a notation as to
whether the sprinkler system is required; any special conditions imposed in
connection with the issuance of the Building Permit; and the signature of the
Code Enforcement Officer issuing the Certificate of Occupancy and the date of
issuance.”
A certificate of compliance shall be required for any structure,
building or portion thereof for which a certificate of occupancy is not provided.
Section 12. New §88-23 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
There shall be a new §88-23 as follows:
§88-23 OPERATING PERMITS
.
A. Operating Permits shall be required for conducting the activities or using the
categories of buildings listed below:
(1) manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in
quantities exceeding those listed in Tables 2703.1.1(1), 2703.1.1(2),
2703.1.1(3) or 2703.1.1(4) in the publication entitled “Fire Code of New
York State” and incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR section 1225.1;
(2) hazardous processes and activities, including but not limited to,
commercial and industrial operations which produce combustible dust
as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, and waste handling;
(3) use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies;
(4) buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly with an
occupant load of 100 persons or more; and
(5) buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a
substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution
adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of
building listed in this subdivision (a) shall be required to obtain an Operating
Permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
B. An application for an Operating Permit shall be in writing on a form
provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Director of Building and Code
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Enforcement and Fire Marshal . The application shall include such
information as the Director of Building and Code Enforcement and Fire
Marshal deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Code Enforcement
and Fire Marshal that quantities, materials, and activities conform to the
requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Director of Building and Code
Enforcement or Fire Marshal determine that tests or reports are necessary to
verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be performed or provided by
such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the
Director of Building and Code Enforcement or Fire Marshal , at the expense of
the applicant.
C. The Director of Building and Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal or
an inspector authorized by the Director of Building and Code Enforcement
and/or the Fire Marshal shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance
of an Operating Permit.
D. In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in subdivision (A)
of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Director of Building and
Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal may require a separate Operating
Permit for each such activity, or the Director of Building and Code
Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal may, in his or her discretion, issue a
single Operating Permit to apply to all such activities.
E. Operating permits shall be issued for such period of time, not to exceed one
year in the case of any Operating Permit issued hereunder. An Operating
Permit may be reissued or renewed upon application to the Director of Building
and Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal, payment of the applicable fee,
and approval of such application by the Director of Building and Code
Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal.
F. If the Director of Building and Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal
determines that any activity or building for which an Operating Permit was
issued does not comply with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, such
Operating Permit shall be revoked or suspended.
G. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set
forth by resolution of the Town Board §88-14 of this Chapter must be paid at
the time of submission of an application for an Operating Permit, for an
amended Operating Permit, or for reissue or renewal of an Operating Permit.
H. Nothing contained in this §88-23 shall be construed to authorize or permit
an activity in a zoning district which is not authorized by Chapter 179 of the
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Code of the Town of Queensbury, or any other applicable provision of the Code
of the Town of Queensbury, or any other applicable local law, state or federal
law or regulation.
Section 13. New §88-24(D) of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
There shall be a new §88-24(D) as follows:
D. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy
or remedy available to address any violation described in this section, and each
remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in
substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this
section, in §88-17 (Stop Work Orders) of this Chapter, in any other section of
this Chapter, or in any other applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in
this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with,
or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in
§88-17 (Stop Work Orders) of this Chapter, in any other section of this Chapter,
or in any other applicable law. In particular, but not by way of limitation, each
remedy and penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in
substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified in subdivision (2) of
section 381 of the Executive Law, and any remedy or penalty specified in this
section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or
after the pursuit of any penalty specified in subdivision (2) of section 381 of the
Executive Law.
Section 14. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Local
Law or the application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership,
entity, or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate
the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Local Law, or in its application to the
person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or circumstance directly
involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered.
Section 15. Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the New York State Secretary of
State.
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ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS TO QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER
DISTRICT – CONNECTOR ROAD WATER LINE
RESOLUTION NO. 249, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board duly established the Town of
Queensbury Consolidated Water District (the "District") in accordance with New York
Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the District’s water transmission
facilities by installing a new water main along a new Connector Road to be constructed
between Luzerne Road and Main Street in the Town of Queensbury, which new water main
will provide water service, fire protection and a redundant connection between the two
existing 12” water lines on Main Street and Luzerne Road, all in accordance with Town
Law Section 202-b, and
WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, P.C., professional engineers, have prepared a
Map and Plan concerning such proposed improvements together with an estimate of the
cost of such improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Map and Plan was duly filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's
Office and made available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, although the Town of Queensbury is a town partially within the
Adirondack Park, the District does not contain State lands assessed at more than thirty
percent (30%) of the total taxable assessed valuation of the District, so permission of the
State Comptroller to the proposed expenditure is not required under Town Law §202-
b(5),
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that:
1. The proposed improvements are:
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(a)installation of approximately 1800 linear feet of new 8-inch ductile
iron water main along the new Connector Road; and
(b)installation of water valves at the connections to the existing water
main.
(c)installation of hydrants at approximately 800-foot intervals along the
transmission mains.
2. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for such improvements is
$121,200.
3. The cost of the improvements will be paid from the current funds in the 2007
operating budget of the District; therefore, the annual cost of the District for debt service
and operation and maintenance costs to the typical property and the typical one- or two-
family home will not be increased.
4. The proposed improvements shall be constructed and installed as
specifically delineated in the Map and Plan and in full accordance with the Town of
Queensbury's specifications, ordinances or local laws, and any State laws or regulations, and
in accordance with approved plans and specifications and under competent engineering
supervision.
5. The Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury
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Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, June 4, 2007 to
hear all persons interested in the improvement of the District facilities described above and
to take such other and further action as may be required or authorized by law.
6. The Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to duly publish and post this Order not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20)
days before the public hearing date, as required by Town Law §202-b.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS –
ST
WARRANT OF MAY 21, 2007
RESOLUTION NO.: 250, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills
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presented as the Warrant with a run date of May 17, 2007 and a payment date of May 22,
2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a
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run date of May 17, 2007 and payment date of May 22, 2007 totaling $129,285.08, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager 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 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGE OF
ZONE FOR PROPERTIES ON BAY ROAD FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ONE ACRE (SFR-1A) TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
(PO)
RESOLUTION NO.: 251, 2007
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is considering a request by Donna St. John to
amend the Town Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone property bearing Tax Map No.: 296.16-1-
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13 located on Bay Road, Queensbury from Single Family Residential One Acre (SFR-1A) to
Professional Office (PO), and
WHEREAS, two properties immediately to the north of the referenced St. John property
bearing Tax Map No.’s: 296-16-1-11 and 296.16.-1-12 are recommended by both the current 1998
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the draft revised 2007 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for
change of zoning to encourage office development, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify its
Ordinance and Map, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of
Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning
Laws, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on
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Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury to hear all interested parties concerning the proposed amendment to its Zoning
Ordinance and Map whereby properties bearing Tax Map No’s: 296.16-1-11, 296.16-1-12,
and 296.16-1-13 located on Bay Road, Queensbury would be rezoned from Single Family
Residential One Acre (SFR-1A) to Professional Office (PO), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
Office to provide 10 days notice of the public hearing by publishing a Notice of Public
Hearing in the Town’s official newspaper and posting the Notice on the Town’s bulletin
board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Community
Development Department to provide the Town Clerk’s Office with a list of all property
owners located within 500' of the area to be rezoned so that the Town Clerk’s Office may
send the Notice of Public Hearing to those property owners, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further directs the Community
Development Department to forward the petition to the Warren County Planning
Board for its review and comment in accordance with New York State General
Municipal Law §239-M, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
Office to send the Notice of Public Hearing to the Clerk of the Warren County Board of
Supervisors, Warren County Planning Board and other communities or agencies that it is
necessary to give written notice to in accordance with New York State Town Law §265, the
Town’s Zoning Regulations and the Laws of the State of New York.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGE OF
ZONE FOR PROPERTIES ON DIX AVENUE AND QUAKER ROAD
FROM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ONE ACRE (CI-1A) TO
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (HC-INT)
RESOLUTION NO.: 252, 2007
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is considering a request by Warren Tire to
amend the Town Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone property bearing Tax Map No.: 303.19-1-
71 located on Dix Avenue and Quaker Road, Queensbury from Commercial Industrial One Acre
(CI-1A) to Highway Commercial Intensive (HC-Int), and
WHEREAS, two properties on the north side of the referenced property bearing Tax Map
No.’s: 303.15-1-31 and 303.15-1-30 are surrounded on three sides by the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the current 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends large scale
commercial uses in this neighborhood, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify its
Ordinance and Map, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of
Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning
Laws, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the recently adopted revised Town Ethics Code,
elected Town Officials shall disclose campaign
§14-5. Standards of conduct, “
contributions of $100 or more from a person or entity who is specifically and
significantly affected, positively or adversely, by an action of the Town Board.
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Such disclosure requirement applies to contributions made within the previous
two years prior to the date of the relevant Town Board Resolution and shall be
made through inclusion within the relevant Town Board Resolution
,” and the Town
Supervisor has disclosed that Warren Tire contributed $500 to the Town Supervisor’s
campaign fund in the summer of 2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on
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Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury to hear all interested parties concerning the proposed amendment to its Zoning
Ordinance and Map whereby properties bearing Tax Map No’s: 303.19-1-71, 303.15-1-31
and 303.15-1-30 located on Dix Avenue and Quaker Road, Queensbury would be
rezoned from Commercial Industrial One Acre (CI-1A) to Highway Commercial
Intensive (HC-Int), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
Office to provide 10 days notice of the public hearing by publishing a Notice of Public
Hearing in the Town’s official newspaper and posting the Notice on the Town’s bulletin
board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Community
Development Department to provide the Town Clerk’s Office with a list of all property
owners located within 500' of the area to be rezoned so that the Town Clerk’s Office may
send the Notice of Public Hearing to those property owners, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further directs the Community
Development Department to forward the proposed zoning change to the Warren
County Planning Board for its review and comment in accordance with New York
State General Municipal Law §239-M, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
Office to send the Notice of Public Hearing to the Clerk of the Warren County Board of
Supervisors, Warren County Planning Board and other communities or agencies that it is
necessary to give written notice to in accordance with New York State Town Law §265, the
Town’s Zoning Regulations and the Laws of the State of New York.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 253, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury