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1994-08-08 TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP AUGUST 8, 1994 4:05 P.M. MTG # 38 RES # 377-384 BOH # 7-8 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN COUNCILMAN DR. R. GEORGE WISW ALL COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER COUNCILMAN NICK CAIMANO (entered meeting at 6:00 p.m.) TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL DUSEK TOWN OFFICIALS Harry Hansen, Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Martin, Director of Community Development Paul Naylor, Superintendent of Highways Pete Brault, Superintendent of Building & Grounds E.J. Christensen, Director of Accounting PRESS: G.F. Post Star Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order ... RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. 377,94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns Regular Session to enter as the Queensbury Board of Health. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 4 & 5 OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARING DATES OF VARIANCES OF THE SANITARY SEW AGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE RESOLUTION NO.7, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, acting as the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury, previously adopted resolution no.'s: 4 and 5, 94, to set the public hearing dates for the variances of the Sanitary Sewage Disposal Ordinance for Gary and Judy Dobert and Kathleen E. Willigan, said public hearing dates to be August 22, 1994, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, as the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health, desires to amend said resolutions such that the public hearing dates should be August 15, 1994, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, as the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health, hereby amends resolution no.'s: 4 and 5,94 to read as set forth hereinabove. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.8, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns to enter Regular Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND AMG INDUSTRIES, INC. REGARDING SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 378, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury, New York has heretofore made application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for a grant under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) as amended, through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, and WHEREAS, such application has been duly accepted pursuant to conditions by HUD and HUD Grant was awarded to the town, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the HUD Grant is to provide funds for financing the purchase of equipment and for working capital to be operated and managed by AMG Industries, Inc., and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 5, ~99-h of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the Town has the power to accept and expend funds made available by the Federal Government to administer and conduct programs with such federal assistance related to the general welfare of inhabitants of the Town and the Town has received approval of its program as required by law, and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Loan Agreement between the Town and AMG Industries, Inc., for purposes oflending a portion of the proceeds of the HUD Grant to AMG Industries, Inc., and providing for the repayment thereof and security therefore, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the execution, delivery, and due performance of the loan agreement, and authorizes the Town, through the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk, to take any and all actions, including the disbursement of loan funds, as may be required on the part of the Town, to consummate the transactions contemplated by the loan agreement subject to the condition that the documents are in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano BEFORE VOTE WAS TAKEN, Attorney Dusek reviewed agreements with the Town Board. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 379,94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of arranging for the construction of a Town road off Carey Road in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, proposed bidding documents have been drafted by Scudder Associates, Engineers, Surveyors, and Planners, and presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the advertisement of bids for the construction of the road described in the preambles of this resolution, and approves the bid documents to be provided to any interested bidders in accordance with the terms stated therein, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the advertisement and the bid opening, and authorizes the Town Clerk to open the bids and read them at the time indicated in the Notice to Bidders. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DOG ENUMERATOR RESOLUTION NO. 380, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Alberta Steans as the Dog Enumerator for the Town of Queensbury at a salary of six dollars ($6.00) per hour with the position to be on a part time basis with the exact number of hours to vary but not to exceed 30 hours and there will be no benefits paid other then the wages, effective August 9, 1994. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Absent RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION CONCERNING WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 381, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Phase I Environmental Liability Assessment be performed on a portion of property owned by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation adjacent to the Town of Queensbury Water Treatment Plant, as part of the proposed Town of Queensbury Water Treatment Plant Expansion, and WHEREAS, to complete the Phase I Environmental Liability Assessment, the Town of Queensbury must enter upon the Niagara Mohawk property for the purpose of surveying and testing, and WHEREAS, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has granted permission to enter their lands, provided that an Agreement be signed, a copy of the proposed Agreement being presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby formally approves the Agreement presented at this meeting and referred to hereinabove, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid Agreement and any further and other agreements that may be agreed to between the parties, and that may be considered necessary or appropriate concerning surveying and testing on the Niagara Mohawk property, and the Town Supervisor is further authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the Town of Queensbury and place the Town seal thereon, should it be necessary, and generally take all other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate by virtue of the authorizations contained in this resolution. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Caimano DISCUSSIONS Air Conditioning For Activity Center Town Board held discussion and the following resolution was proposed: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO RETAIN ENGINEER RESOLUTION NO. 382, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to retain Mr. Fil L. Fina, III, P.E., at a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to do all engineering specifications and plans for the installation of air conditioning units for the Queensbury Activity Center. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: Mrs. Monahan ABSENT: Mr. Caimano Highway Garage Town Board held discussion and it was agreed that the Highway Committee should discuss, review and make a recommendation to the Town Board. Emergency Services - Annual Reports Town Board held brief discussion regarding budgets. Noted that discussions will continue at the scheduled meeting with the Emergency Services on Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. Economic Development Promotional Letter Town Board reviewed proposed letter, recommended and agreed to various changes which Supervisor Champagne noted and indicated in letter. Hudson River Park Town Board held discussion and it was recommended that the town should hold a public informational meeting before proceeding further. A meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the West Glens Falls Fire House II. Job Evaluations Project Town Board held brief discussion regarding grade structure, performance standards and salary schedules. Town Board agreed to continue discussions after informational meeting. On motion, meeting was adjourned for 15 minute recess. 5:45 P.M. INFORMATIONAL MEETING - QUEENSBURY FOREST QUEENSBURY ACTIVITY CENTER 6:00 P.M. (Councilman Caimano entered meeting) (tape on file in Clerk's Office) DISCUSSION 8:30 P.M. Job Evaluations Project Town Board held further discussion regarding salary schedules. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 383, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel and potential litigation. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE RESOLUTION NO. 384, 94 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session to enter Regular Session. Duly adopted this 8th day of August, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None No further action was taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN OF QUEENSBURY