1992-09-02
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
5:02 P.M.
MTG #86
RES. 477-482
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
MICHEL BRANDT -SUPERVISOR
SUSAN GOETZ-COUNCILMAN
PLINEY TUCKER-COUNCILMAN
NICK CAIMANO-COUNCILMAN (entered meeting 5:10 p.m.)
BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN (entered meeting 5:12 p.m.)
TOWN ATTORNEY
PAUL DUSEK
Supervisor Brandt called meeting to order ...
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 34, TO BE ENTITLED "RETIREMENT"
WHICH CHAPTER SHALL HAVE A NEW ARTICLE I,
TO BE KNOWN AS "RETIREMENT INCENTIVE"
RESOLUTION NO. 477, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz
WHO MOVED ITS 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 34, to be entitled "Retirement" which Chapter shall have a new Article I, to be
known as "Retirement Incentive", and
WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized pursuant to the Laws of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of said Local Law, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, 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 14th day of September, 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 31st day of August, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES
Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt
NOES
None
ABSENT : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 448, 92
CONCERNING REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND
BUILDING & CODES ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 478, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by resolution no. 448, 92, adopted and
implemented a plan for the reorganization of the Planning, Zoning and Building & Codes Enforcement
Departments, and
WHEREAS, as part of that resolution, the Town Board authorized the establishment of a new
position to be known as Assistant Planner with Engineer and/or Architectural background, with the exact
nature of the position to be subject to and in accordance with Civil Service approval and rules and
regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of amending the aforesaid
resolution and more specifically, the authorization for the establishment of a new position of Assistant
Planner with Engineer and/or Architectural background,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends resolution no. 448,
92, to provide that the new position that is authorized and established shall be that of a second Assistant
Planner, with the qualifications and criteria for the position to be in accordance with the currently approved
Civil Service job classification and with any appointments made to said position to be provisional in nature
until such time as a qualifying Civil Service test has been taken and passed in accordance with the Civil
Service Law, rules and regulations, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Warren County Civil Service Commission and take
such other and further steps, including the execution and placement of the Town Seal on any and all
documentation that may be necessary pursuant to Civil Service Law, rules and regulations to effectuate the
terms and provisions of this resolution.
Duly adopted this 31st day of August, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano
(Councilman Caimano entered meeting)
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 479, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enter Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, interviewing people for
ethic boards and interviewing a potential employee.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of September, 1992 by the following vote:
ALL THOSE IN FAVOR: Ayes
ALL THOSE OPPOSED: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
(Councilman Monahan entered meeting)
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 480, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt
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 2nd day of September, 1992, by the following vote:
ALL THOSE IN FAVOR: Ayes
ALL THOSE OPPOSED: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REGARDING HILAND PARK
CHAPTER 11 PROCEEDINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 481, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz
WHO MOVED IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received notice that it maybe eligible for appointment
to the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the matter of Hiland Park's application under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to complete such forms
as may be necessary and take all steps that may be necessary to apply, on behalf of the Town of
Queensbury, for an appointment to the Unsecured Creditors Committee, with the designation of the contact
persons, etc. to be in the discretion of the Town Supervisor, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney are authorized and directed to file
such proof of claims as may be necessary to protect the interest of the Town in Hiland Park's Chapter 11
Proceedings.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of September, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Tucker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 482, 92
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt
WHO MOVED IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enter Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters relating to the Planning and Zoning
Department Reorganization.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of September, 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-QUEENSBURY