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1994-05-23 TOWN BOARD MEETING WORKSHOP MAY 23,1994 4:00 P.M. MTG#28 RES#269-274 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Fred Champagne Councilman Carol Pulver (entered meeting 5:00 p.m.) Councilman Nick Caimano Councilman George Wiswall Councilman Betty Monahan TOWN OFFICIALS James Martin, Paul Naylor PRESS Post Star Supervisor Champagne-Called meeting to order. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION RESCINDING RES. 251, 94 CONCERNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND SCOTT MC LAUGHLIN RESOLUTION NO.: 269, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Dr. George Wiswall WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted resolution no. 251, 94 authorizing execution of a contract between the Town of Queensbury and Scott McLaughlin, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to make a further modification to the agreement and therefore finds it appropriate to rescind resolution 251, 94, and WHEREAS, the new, proposed agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby rescinds resolution no. 251, 94, for the reason set forth above, and hereby approves the agreement presented at this meeting. Duly adopted this 23rd day of May, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mr. Wiswall, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Pulver RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND COLUMBIA QUEENSBURY GROUP RESOLUTION NO.: 270,94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into an agreement with Columbia Queensbury Group which would allow access to certain properties owned by the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, an agreement was previously approved by the Town Board, but said agreement has been revised and an amended agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Columbia Queensbury Group as amended, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the previous resolution of this Town Board authorizing a different agreement other than as approved at this meeting is hereby rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a description of proposed road and adjacent road dated May 9th, 1994 was also included in the agreement. Duly adopted this 23rd day of May, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs.Pulver RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF TOWN HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT AT AUCTION RESOLUTION NO.: 271, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, by memorandum dated May 4, 1994, the Town Highway Superintendent has requested permission to hold an auction on Saturday, June 4, 1994 for purposes of selling miscellaneous highway equipment, and WHEREAS, pursuant to ~142 of the Highway Law of the State of New York, the Superintendent of Highways may, with the approval of the Town Board, sell any such machinery, tools, implements, and equipment which are no longer needed by the Town or are worn out or obsolete, and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has indicated to the Town Board that the miscellaneous highway equipment sought to be auctioned is either no longer needed for Town purposes, obsolete, or worn out, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the sale of the equipment as set forth on the list that has been presented at this meeting and shall be attached to this resolution, and included with the minutes of this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all proceeds of the auction will be deposited in accordance with the Town and Highway Laws of the State of New York. Duly adopted this 23rd day of May, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:Mrs. Pulver DISCUSSIONS NON UNION POLICY MANUAL Discussion held regarding non union policy manual. Board members noted certain revisions to be made to manual. It was the decision of the Town Board to add revisions and to have Larry Paltrowtz review certain revisions concerning policy manual. ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN - MILLION DOLLAR HALF MILE Discussion held regarding establishing a Committee regarding access along the Million Dollar Half Mile. It was noted that this is presently being discussed by the Planning Committee and the Planning Committee is in the process of handling this. Supervisor Champagne recommended putting together a time schedule of when this is going to happen. Executive Director, Mr. Martin to report back to Board members. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORMS Discussion held regarding employee performance appraisal forms. Councilman Monahan recommended adding a category for appearance - appropriate to occasion and position. Adding under courtesy separate lines for management co-workers and public. Adding under communication lines for verbal and written. Councilman Pulver recommended adding space for employee comment. DEPARTMENT HEAD PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPRAISAL Discussion held regarding department head appraisals. Board members in agreement with form that was presented. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supervisor Champagne-Noted that the Recreation Department received grant for $3,660.00 for Hovey Pond regarding plantings of trees. Spoke to the Board regarding the Queensbury Golf Course request for water. It was the decision of the Town Board that a statement was made at the previous meeting regarding this request. Supervisor Champagne noted that the Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 30th, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. Councilman Pulver-Spoke to the Board regarding the site plan for Garden Time. Councilman Caimano-Spoke to the Board regarding the safety of the bike lanes on highways regarding Aviation Road. Councilman Pulver-Requested by neighborhood of Tyneswood and John Street to have a no parking sign on the east side of Algonquin Drive. Has received a petition with fifty signatures regarding a resident blocking vision with the parking of his van also dumping debris between two houses. Executive Director, Mr. Martin to look into the Garbage and Refuse Law. Requested a resolution be drafted to hold a public hearing regarding no parking Algonquin Drive. Highway Superintendent, Paul Naylor-Spoke to the Board regarding picking up of refuse at Inspiration Park. Noted that the residents were told that there would be no Highway Department pickup of their refuse. Has received numerous calls noting that Supervisor Champagne has said the highway department will be picking it up, believes they have been misinformed. Supervisor Champagne to look into this matter. Highway Superintendent, Paul Naylor-Spoke to the Board regarding the Dunham's Bay matter. Questioned the Board as to what should be done if this happens again, who pays for the cost? Supervisor Champagne noted awaiting final word regarding this matter, decision to come from Attorney Dusek. In the process of searching records of Dunhams Bay Road. Has asked Leon Steves to pull together all records regarding road. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 272, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss two matters of professional services, contract negoiations personnal matters. Duly adopted this 23rd, day of May, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 273, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 23rd, day of May, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION PLACING COVERAGE WITH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINE INSURANCE COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. 274, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the present carrier National Casualty Company has indicated that it is not renewing the Public Officials Liability Policy, the Town has determined to place this coverage with the same limits with American International Specialty Lines Insurance Company. Duly adopted this 23rd day of May, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 275, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns. Duly adopted this 23rd day of May, 1994, by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone No further action taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury