1994-09-15
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1994
7:15 P.M.
MTG#48
RES. 444
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Dr. R. George Wisall
Councilman Carol Pulver
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilman Nick Caimano
RESOLUTIONS
Supervisor Champagne-Announced that due to an error in advertising the public hearing scheduled for
September 19th, 1994 on the Consolidation of the Water District will now be held on September 26, 1994.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. 417, 94 CONCERNING
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSOLIDATION OF WATER DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 444,94
INTRODUCED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted resolution no. 417,
94 to set a public hearing on the consolidation of the Sherman Avenue Extension, Peggy Ann Road, Easy
Street, and Hiland Park Water Districts with the Queensbury Consolidated Water District in the Town of
Queensbury, said public hearing to be held on "September 19, 1994," and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been advised that notice of said
public hearing was not published by the Post-Star and the Town Board therefore desires to amend said
resolution such that the public hearing should be held on "September 26, 1994,"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends resolution no. 417,
94, to read as set forth hereinabove, and authorizes the Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public
Hearing and/or resolution containing the amended hearing date.
Duly adopted this 15th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver
WORKSHOP
(Councilman Pulver entered the meeting)
Discussion held with Bay Ridge Rescue Squad and No. Qsby Rescue Squad regarding budget reviews.
Respectfully Submitted,
Miss Darleen Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury
TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
6:05 P.M.
MTG#49
RES#445-481
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN DR. R. GEORGE WISW ALL
COUNCILMAN NICK CAIMANO
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
TOWN ATTORNEY
PAUL DUSEK
TOWN OFFICIALS
Paul H. Naylor, Highway Superintendent
Mike Shaw, Wastewater Superintendent
Ralph VanDusen, Deputy Water Superintendent
Jim Martin, Executive Director of Community Development
Colleen Kimble, Dog Control Officer
PRESS: GF Post Star
Supervisor called meeting to order ...
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 445, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss Labor Contract Negotiations.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 446, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters Regular Session of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 29th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN MONAHAN
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW - ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
NOTICE SHOWN
7:10 P.M.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-We'll open the public hearing on a proposed local law, Animal Control
Officer. I think we have a couple of animal control officers here with us tonight. Anyone here to speak on
behalf of or against the local law for the Animal Control Officer? We'll open that up.
MR. JOHN SALVADOR - I called your office today to ask if there would be any public hearings on the
agenda tonight and I was told there were none. And I haven't had a chance to read, look at, I don't know
what you're doing here with this local law and I don't know whether to be in favor of it or against it.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Well, John these are available to you as oflast Friday. I mean, you can
come in, I don't know who answered the phone in my office but this has been scheduled now for three
weeks.
MR. SAL V ADOR-I know.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-You do know that?
MR. SALVADOR - I knew it was scheduled for this and I called to ask if there was any public hearings this
evening. I was told there was none.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Well, I guess I can apologize for that but I don't know where that
information would have come from, certainly I didn't pass that on. Anyone else? Anyone here to speak for
it? Jim, do you have any comments?
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-I think it's a good concept. The board may have some
particular items for discussion but we sat down with this several times, myself, Colleen and Paul going
through the draft you have before you. I think it's something that we should be providing to the public. We
get alot of calls already on this type of service and this really puts into law what in many cases goes on
already.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Perhaps Doc has some comments since he's the one that's been working
very closely to this.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yea, we're back to the board now, unless there are any others out there?
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I have a question.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Okay, let's hear it from the board.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-On page 7 of the actual law, letter C, it reads assisting the management of
domestic and wild animal bites to humans in accordance with the directives of the Rabies Plan for Warren
County. It sounds like we've gone a bit over board there. Do we mean to have the Animal Control Officer
act as a Health Officer or as a medical person? And if we do, I'm not sure we want to.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-I don't, I think the purpose of that language was to, if you read the Rabies Plan for
Warren County, there were references to when assistance could be provided with animals who might
possibly have rabies and the purpose was to tie us into Warren County's plan through the animal officer
acting as the vehicle, not as a health person. Colleen, I believe you've read through that plan, haven't you?
MS. COLLEEN KIMBLE, Dog Control Officer-Yes.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-Perhaps you could give Nick a better idea as to what you see as your functions
would be under that plan.
MS. KIMBLE-What the Warren County Rabies Protocol Plan asks for is, in many cases you've got a dog
that will bite somebody and then ...
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Colleen, excuse me, we're getting taped, could you use the mic?
MS. KIMBLE-I'm sorry. At any rate, you have a dog or cat that bites somebody, what the Health
Department needs is someone to make sure that the animal is in quarantine and that the people know, the
owners of the animal if it's an owned animal, domestic animal, that they know what the protocol is.
Keeping it in quarantine for ten days, making sure it's got rabies shots and at the end of the ten day
confinement, making sure the animal is still alive. In the case of a wild species such as a raccoon or a
skunk, the animal would need to be collected for testing. Not to say, well, this person should have shots or
this person shouldn't have shots, that is up the Health Department.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Okay, now let me go back to C and I understand what you're saying and I
understand what you're saying. The remainder of C reads the Animal Control Officer shall assist in the
arrangement of a quarantine or the removal for impounding and testing, any domestic or wild animal which
is exactly what Colleen just said. So, if you read those two sentences, there seems to be two different
thoughts and that's my concern. I understand what you're trying to do but by making it into two sentences
the way you have, it could be inferred by another Animal Control Officer or by someone else that she gives
stitches for bites. I don't want that inferred.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-I think maybe there's a word missing. Assisting in the management of
domestic and wild animals after they have bitten humans or something or other, there seems to be a phrase
left out of there.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Or we leave out that first sentence all together.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yes.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-That's what I was kind of thinking.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Leave out that first sentence all together.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yea, let's do that.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Because what she really wants to do, is the Animal Control Officer shall
assist in the arrangement of a quarantine or the removal etcetera.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yea, that's good.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- Then there's no, I don't think there's any question on it.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-No questions.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone else? Just for those of you that followed this earlier on, I guess
last spring anyway when it was first brought to, at least our attention, where they had some discussion
relative to carrying a gun or a tranquilizer gun. It's my understanding in here that there will be no guns
carried or tranquilizer
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It says that in there.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yes.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-That's correct.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-I just want to make that sure.
MR. PLINEY TUCKER, Queensbury-Does this change the salary structure for the job at all?
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-At this point?
MR. TUCKER-Yea.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-No.
MR. TUCKER-Just the name?
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Just the title.
MR. TUCKER-Thank you.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone else?
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-Fred, I would just like to say a word. Colleen has been working as Animal
Control Officer for a little over a year now without any law and this is a law that we need to make her work
legal.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Thank you.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-And we spent alot of time on this and you know, you could pick all night at
different things like animals, everything that's considered an animal except, what paragraph is that?
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Human beings is what it says.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-Except human beings?
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Except human beings.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-And we've been questioned about, an animal includes every living creature
except a human being. You could argue about that all night but we need this law and I think it's rather mute
to quibble about the wording of a sentence, as simple as that is.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It may be wrong to quibble but I just want to make sure that after you and I
are long gone, that someone doesn't read this law in a different way. That's my only concern.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-Well, let them change it then if they can do better.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Okay.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yes, John.
MR. SAL V ADOR- Was this program tied together with the dog enumeration?
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-No.
MR. SALVADOR - I think the intent of the licensing of dogs was to some how pay for the Dog Control
Officer.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Say that again.
MR. SAL V ADOR- The state legislature required that dogs be licensed. It's not practical for the state to
administer this program. That's understood. So, they go out to local government and they say administer
this program we put in place and to help finance it you can collect a fee for a tag on a dog and that's how
you cover your costs. Everyone doesn't have a dog. Everyone shouldn't pay for the cost of controlling
them. So, the tag becomes a user fee and you're at liberty to charge what ever you want in this town for
that tag to cover the cost of controlling the dogs.
MS. KIMBLE-Can I interject real quick? Actually, one of the original reasons for having a license fee for
dogs was to help defray the costs of dog damage to livestock. And there is a limit on how much the town
can charge per license per a neutered or spayed or unneutered or unspayed dog. It's not, you can't charge
fifty dollars for a license. Sorry.
MR. SALVADOR-Okay. In any case, there was an offset program there. Now, we're, I don't know if
we've finished the enumeration program.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-No.
MR. SAL V ADOR- We haven't finished that so we don't know what's out there and we don't know what we
can collect and yet we're expanding the scope of this job. The job used to be Dog Control Officer.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-No.
MR. SALVADOR-No? What was it?
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-The Dog Control Officer has no part in the dog enumeration.
MR. SALVADOR -Oh, I understand. Yea, I understand that.
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-So, what have we expanded? The Dog Warden used to do the enumeration
years ago but it hadn't been done for a number of years so people are not aware of it but it always used to
be done.
MR. SALVADOR-But we had a Dog Warden, a Dog Control Officer, whatever you want to call it and that
position is being retitled. There's a new title now, Animal Control Officer.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-John, I think the reason for the retitling in this law frankly is the outbreak of
rabies in New York State and it's having somebody responsible. In too many towns, people don't know
who to call, whose responsible and they get the run around and nobody is willing to take the responsibility
because there's a rabid raccoon or a rabid skunk out there. This is the purpose of this law, so that we have a
mechanism for when people have a situation like that or are concerned that they have situation, they know
how this town is going to handle it and a procedure has been set in place. That's the point of this law.
MR. SAL V ADOR- Well, right now, the Warren County Sheriff or the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation is responsible for rabid animals.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-John, I don't know what they're supposed to be. I only know of cases that
have happened in my neighborhood, okay and yes, when they finally call the sheriff, the sheriff does
respond. DEC gives them no response whatsoever, gives them a round around for hours. In fact one of
them said that they were told to call, their answer was to these people of young children that had a sick
acting raccoon running up and down, not running because it wasn't running on their picnic table in the day
time which you know is unknown said, "Well, leave it alone and maybe it will wander off some place". In
other words, let it wander off where maybe it can do something to somebody else. There has not been a
good response, not only in this town but in other towns if you read newspaper articles but this town has
accepted it's responsibility to it's citizens out there and tried to put a mechanism in place that will take care
of this threat to public health.
MR. SALVADOR-The responsibility is DEC's. It's not our ...
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Well, it maybe DEC in your mind. Our responsibility is the health, wealth
and safety of our citizens and this is what we're trying to do.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-John, I'm going to have to limit you to another five minutes. We've been
around this, over and over and over and it sounds to me like we're repeating the same issues. So please,
within five minutes, summarize what you have to say.
MR. SALVADOR-Well, thank you.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Thank you.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Call the question.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Are we ready to vote?
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No, we have to put it on the floor. Doc?
COUNCILMAN WISW ALL-I'll move the resolution.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I'll second it.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-The motion made and seconded. Any further discussion?
ATTORNEY DUSEK-Before you vote, it will be necessary for the board to make a decision on that change
that has been made to the law. The decision you have to make is whether you feel that this a material
change substantive or whether you feel that this is a very minor insignificant change in the deletion in that
one paragraph.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- The one I just changed?
ATTORNEY DUSEK-Right.
COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I think it's a minor declarative or explanatory change.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Yes, done for clarification.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-In that case, then you wouldn't have to hold another public hearing.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Right.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-So, you feel that that's minor. I would recommend then that you add a first resolved
clause in your resolution just indicating that, resolved, the Town Board determines that the change made in
section 5-6 C with the deletion in the paragraph is a minor change primarily for clarification purposes. If
that change is acceptable to the members of the board, that's what I would propose adding to our resolution.
Town Board agreed and the following resolution was proposed:
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION TO ENACT LOCAL LAW NUMBER 8, 1994
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5 TO BE ENTITLED,
"ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER," WHICH CHAPTER SHALL PROVIDE
FOR THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF
AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER POSITION.
RESOLUTION NO. 447, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of enacting a Local Law to
amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury by adding a new Chapter 5, to be entitled, "Animal Control
Officer," which Chapter shall provide for the creation and establishment of an Animal Control Officer
Position, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting, a copy of said
Local Law also having been previously given to the Town Board at the time the Resolution was adopted
which set a date and time for a public hearing, and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 1994, a public hearing with regard to this Local Law was duly
conducted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board determines that the change made in Section 5-6 C with the deletion
in the paragraph is a minor change primarily for clarification purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby enacts the proposed Local
Law to amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury by adding a new Chapter 5, to be entitled, "Animal
Control Officer," to be known as Local Law Number 8, 1994, the same to be titled and contain such
provisions as are set forth in a copy of the proposed Law presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby directed to file the said
Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Home Rule Law and that said Local Law will take effect immediately and as soon as allowable under law.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
LOCAL LAW NO. 8, 1994
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,
BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5 TO BE ENTITLED
"ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER,"
WHICH CHAPTER SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION & ESTABLISHMENT
OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER POSITION
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by adding thereto a
new Chapter 5 to be known as "Animal Control Officer," to read as follows:
~ 5-1. Purpose.
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury finds that, in recent years, complaints and/or
concerns from citizens concerning nuisance, stray, running at large, sick, disabled, injured, or dead animals,
have increased to a point where there is a need to have a particular position or office in the Town capable of
responding to the complaints from and concerns raised by. In addition, the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury notes that nuisance, stray, sick, injured, and/or dead, wild animals, on public roadways and
upon public grounds, are of particular concern and can be dangerous or hazardous. Finally, the Town
Board notes that the position will include the duties and responsibilities of the previously authorized Dog
Control Officer position and provide the Town with flexibility in dealing with concerns about rabies and
any other concerns that may arise in the future concerning animals.
~5-2. Authority.
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to and by virtue of the provisions of Town Law ~20,
Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7, and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
~5-3. Title.
The title of this Local Law shall be "Animal Control Officer."
~5-4. Definitions.
As used in this Article, the following words or phrases shall have the following respective
meanIngs:
ANIMAL.
Includes every living creature except a human being.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.
Means an individual appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury who has the
authority and responsibility set forth in this Chapter and who shall bear the additional authority and
responsibility to assist in the administration and enforcement of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets
Law and Chapter 73 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, and who, for these purposes, shall also be
titled or known as "Dog Control Officer. "
DOG CONTROL OFFICER.
Shall be deemed to be inclusive within the title and position known as Animal Control Officer.
RUN AT LARGE.
Means to be in a public place or on private lands without the knowledge, consent, and approval of
the owner of such lands.
TOWN.
Shall mean the Town of Queensbury.
Any word or phrase, other than the foregoing, used in this Chapter and which is defined in
Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7 shall be interpreted as having such definition.
~5-5. Animal Control Officer.
A. Creation and Establishment of Position.
There is hereby created and established in the Town, an officer and position to be known
as "Animal Control Officer," which position shall be under the direction and administration of the
Executive Director of Community Development and a part of the Community Development Department.
B. Term of Office.
The Animal Control Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, subject to
Civil Service Law requirements, if any.
C. Salary and Hours.
The position of Animal Control Officer shall be a full-time position. Work hours, wages,
salaries, and/or rate of pay shall be established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury by
resolution and subject to Civil Service Law requirements, if any.
D. Conditions, Qualifications, and/or Requirements for AppointrnentJEmployment.
1. As a condition of appointment, any individual appointed as Animal Control
Officer shall have the following credentials or meet the following requirements and be able to demonstrate
compliance with the same;
a. a valid New York State Driver's License;
b. be over the age of 18 years of age.
2. As a condition of employment, any individual employed as Animal Control
Officer shall have the following credentials or meet the following requirements and be able to demonstrate
compliance with the same within one year from the date of hiring;
a. rabies pre-exposure vaccination;
b. satisfactory completion of courses held in connection with Animal
Control Academy;
c. nuisance trapping permit/license;
d. keep, maintain, and wear such uniforms and/or other symbols or cards
of identification, as may be designated by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury by resolution;
e. keep, maintain, and utilize such paging or other communication devices
as may be provided and required by Town Board resolution;
f. as a condition of employment, the Animal Control Officer shall not use
or carry a firearm or similar device such as a tranquilizer gun on his/her person or within any Town vehicle
when responding to calls in an official capacity or at any time during work hours.
~5-6. Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities of Animal Control Officer.
The Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized and empowered, and is assigned and delegated
the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Patrolling the Town of Queensbury by vehicle and on foot and receiving all complaints
from citizens by telephone, in person, or through the mail concerning nuisance, stray, running at large,
and/or sick, disabled, injured, or dead animals.
B. Responding to observations of or complaints concerning nuisance, stray, running at large
animals and/or sick, disabled, injured, or dead animals as follows:
1. in the case of animals under the regulation and affected by Agriculture and
Markets Law Article 7 and Chapter 73 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury entitled, "Dogs and Other
Animals," the Animal Control Officer shall have all power, authority, duties, and/or responsibilities set
forth in those aforesaid laws and the Animal Control Officer shall generally assist in, administrate, and
enforce the provisions of those laws;
2. in the case of nuisance, stray, sick, disabled, or injured, wild animals on public
roadways or located upon public grounds, report the location and identity of the same to appropriate State
and/or County authorities and obtain assistance, permits, or instructions as to the proper handling and
disposition of such wild animals and thereafter act in accordance with such guidance or authorization;
3. in the case of nuisance, stray, sick, disabled, injured, dead, wild and/or domestic
animals on private property, responses shall include direct intervention if it is felt that a concern for rabies
exposure is present and if no concern for rabies exposure is present, responses shall be to refer the
individuals to the proper public agencies or private entities that provide services of assistance with regard
to such animals;
4. in the case of dead animals existing along State, County, and Town roadways or
upon public properties, assist in or arrange for the picking up and disposing of the dead animals in
accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Conservation Law and other laws of the State of
New York. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall, by resolution, further clarify and identify
the exact responsibilities of the Animal Control Officer and other Town departments with regard to this
task;
5. in the case of animals that are seized or captured in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter, or the Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7 or Chapter 73 of the Code of the
Town of Queensbury, assist in arranging for the care and disposition of the same in accordance with the
aforesaid laws or if no guidance is found in said laws, by turning the same over to the proper animal pound,
animal hospital, or humane society or other appropriate institution;
6. in the case of animals that are seized or dead animals that are disposed of in
accordance with the terms of this Chapter, determine whether the animals are marked or carry some sort of
identification indicating the identity of the owners and if such identification is present, notify the owners of
the status of the animal.
C. The Animal Control Officer shall assist in the arrangement of a quarantine or the removal
for pounding and testing, any domestic or wild animal when concerns for rabies exposure is present.
D. Maintaining records of work performed, including a record of all animals impounded, at
the Officer's direction and/or those dead animals picked up and disposed of.
E. Enforce the provisions of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and Chapter 73
of the Code of the Town of Queensbury by issuing appearance tickets, pursuant to ~ 120.20 of the Criminal
Procedural Law, to serve a Summons and to serve and execute any other order or process in the execution
of the provisions of said Chapter 73 and Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7, the Animal Control
Officer shall also assist in the filing of complaints by persons other than the Animal Control Officer, as
provided for by Chapter 73 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
F. Being responsible to perform routine maintenance work on any vehicles or other
equipment used or assigned for use by the Animal Control Officer. The duties and responsibilities include
keeping the vehicles and equipment in satisfactory condition by washing, cleaning and disinfecting, as may
be necessary. In addition, in the event that any repairs are needed to the vehicles, the Animal Control
Officer shall arrange for the repair or maintenance in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules, or
regulations adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
G. Performing such other additional and further duties that the Town Board may determine,
by resolution. Additional duties may include duties unrelated to Dog and Animal Control or other duties
assigned herein.
SECTION 2.
the Secretary of State.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing thereof in the Office of
(Councilman Monahan at this point left meeting)
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPROVING MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO. 448, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Town Board
Minutes of August 15th, 22nd, 31 st and September 2nd of 1994.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE
TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GLENS FALLS
RESOLUTION NO. 449, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
WHEREAS, the City of Glens Falls has submitted to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
for its consideration, a Transportation Agreement which provides for the delivery of regular, public service
transportation to, through, and among the corporate limits and locations of the Town of Queensbury, City
of Glens Falls, and other adjacent municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Agreement is for a period commencing on January 1, 1994 and
shall end on December 31, 1995 and provides for the initial payment by the Town of Queensbury of
$41,432.00 towards anticipated operation general expenses and capital expenses for the period January 1,
1994 through December 31, 1994 as set forth in the attached Appendix A. The Town of Queensbury shall
thereafter pay to the City its proportionate share of the annual capital and expense budget and contribute to
this payment of all other reasonable and necessary liabilities incurred by the City, and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Agreement establishes public service transportation throughout
the Town of Queensbury and which public service transportation will be beneficial to and serve the public
interest of the people of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, hereby approves the
Transportation Agreement as presented to this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the aforesaid Transportation Agreement.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION APPROVING MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT AGREEMENT
WITH O'BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 450, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has, from time to time, requested the
services of O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. for certain small projects, and
WHEREAS, both the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury and O'Brien & Gere Engineers
would like to agree to a Standard Form Miscellaneous Project Agreement to establish the terms and
provisions of the obligations of each party for engineering services already requested by letter form
agreement (not including those for which formal contracts have been written), as well as any that may be
requested by letter in the future, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury understands that the Miscellaneous
Project Agreement does not require that the Town use O'Brien & Gere Engineers for all of its engineering
needs but, rather, is for the purposes of having a Standard Form Agreement in place between the parties so
that letters of authorization may be exchanged when and if the Town desires to use the services, and
WHEREAS, a Miscellaneous Project 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
and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, and take
such other and further steps as may be necessary to implement the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1994 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 451, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1994 Budget, and
WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as follows, for the 1994 budget:
ASSESSOR:
FROM:
TO:
AMOUNT:
01-1355-4130
(Legal Services)
01-1355-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
683.
01-1355-4030
(Postage)
01-1355-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
300.
01-1355-4030
(Postage)
01-1355-4090
(Conference Expense)
230.
01-1355-4120
(Printing)
01-1355-4040
(Dues & Registration)
100.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
FROM:
TO:
AMOUNT:
1-9950-9100
(Hudson Park Transfer)
1-9950-9102
(Carey Road Transfer)
40,000.
FINANCE:
FROM:
TO:
AMOUNT:
1-1310-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
1-1310-4220
(Training/Education)
100.
1-1440-2001
(Engineer - Equipment)
1-1440-4398
(Bay Road Sewer Engineering)
3,200.
1-9950-9100
(Hudson Park Transfer)
1-1989-4400
(Management Project)
5,400.
QUEENSBURY CENTER:
FROM:
TO:
AMOUNT:
001-1620-2899-27
(Capital Construction)
001-9950-9074
(Town Office Building
Capital Project)
32,500
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSITION TO BE PLACED ON BALLOT
REGARDING THE CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 452, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
Town Board held discussion and agreed to withdraw motion until further information is obtained.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND ADVANCES
RESOLUTION NO. 452, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to temporarily advance moneys held in any fund to
any other fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the temporary
advance of funds to the accounts or funds indicated, and in the amounts indicated, as set forth below:
FROM:
TO: $ AMOUNT
01 - General Fund
102 - Carey Road $ 40,000
Extension CP
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, is hereby authorized and directed
to arrange for and accomplish the above-authorized transfers, and temporary advances, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, shall keep suitable records and
arrange for the repayment of the temporary advances as soon as available, and in the case of loans from
funds generated from differing tax bases, the Town Supervisor shall also determine the amount of interest,
if any, to be paid, upon repayment, with the amount of interest to be equal to the amount that would have
been earned on the investment of moneys in the Fund making the advance, had the advance not been made.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 453, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the special Audit of Bills as represented by Voucher #94003468, in the total
amount of $ 98.06, payable to (Supervisor's) Petty Cash - General, be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. 419, 94 CONCERNING HIRING
O'BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, INC. CONCERNING WEST GLENS F ALLS WATER
RESOLUTION NO. 454, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted resolution no. 419,
94 to retain the professional services of O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. concerning the West Glens Falls
Water District, said services to be paid for from Account No.: "40-8310-4710," and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to amend said resolution such
that the services should be paid for from Account No.: "46-8310-4710,"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends resolution no. 419,
94, to read as set forth hereinabove.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1994 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 455, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has advised that budget amendments are
necessary to cover negative line items in the 1994 Budget and to cover the expense of the Highway clean-
up of sidewalks,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves, authorizes, and
directs that the 1994 Budget be amended as follows:
la) Increase the amount in the General Fund Revenue Account #001-001-4789-1993 (AMG-
HUD Grant Revenue) in the amount of $95,000.; and
Ib) Increase the amount in the General Fund Expense Account #001-6989-4421 (AMG-
HUD Grant Expense) in the amount of $95,000.;
2a) Increase the amount in the General Fund Revenue Account #001-001-2660 (Sale of Real
Property) by $90,000.;
2b) Increase the amount in the General Fund Contingency Account #001-1990-4400
(Contingency) by $54,000.;
2c) Increase the amount in the General Fund Expense Account #001-5410-4400 (Sidewalk
Cleaning) by $36,000.;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO. 456, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Zoning Board of Appeals,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Thomas Ford to
serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, said term to expire on December 31, 1998.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL ACTION
RESOLUTION NO. 457, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Director of Wastewater has advised the Town Board that he believes there are
certain properties that have not connected to the sewer lines in the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer
District, as required by Section 136-44 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 136-83C of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, the Town
Board may direct Town Officers to initiate whatever appropriate judicial proceedings are deemed necessary
to prohibit violations of Part 3 of Chapter 136 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes Mike Shaw,
Director of Wastewater, to file a Complaint in Town Justice Court on behalf of the Town of Queensbury
for an alleged violation of any Section of Part 3 of Chapter 136 by the
following properties:
Beatrice Clevenger
20 Windsor Drive
Tax Map #106-2-19
Carol Vannier
1 Meadowbrook Road
Tax Map #59-6-11
Patricia Zoli
27 North Road
Tax Map #106-3-26
, and the Town Attorney is hereby requested to prosecute said Complaint.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES
RESOLUTION NO. 458, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, on or about May 2, 1994, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after review,
revised the purchasing procedures for the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, revisions made to the purchasing policy included a provision that written Requests
for Proposals for professional services would be required when the amount exceeded $10,000.00 in any
fiscal year, unless certain exceptions applied, and
WHEREAS, at the time the revised purchasing policy was under discussion, the Town had in
effect a provision which provided for the use of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for professional services
over the amount of $20,000.00 and, at one point, the proposed purchasing policy included a $20,000.00
threshold, and
WHEREAS, at the time that the purchasing policy was adopted it is felt that $20,000.00 should
have been the number but the board recognizes that $10,000.00 was actually adopted erroneously and the
board desires to one, correct that but also two, again review this matter anew and reach the determination
set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has again reviewed the circumstances of
when professional services are rendered and the nature of the relationship that the Town Board has with
professionals providing services at the Town of Queensbury and has determined that a $20,000.00
threshold for requiring RFPs is a more appropriate threshold for these types of relationships, based on 1)
the nature of the relationship, 2) the frequency of the types of projects where services will typically cost up
to $20,000.00, 3) the need to, on some occasions, switch professionals on short notice for small projects, 4)
the need, on some occasions, to quickly obtain professional services and, finally, 5) the practicality of
avoiding the cost and time needed to provide for Request for Proposals every time a professional service is
needed on smaller professional service projects which are determined to be those that require professional
services that cost less than $20,000.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines it to be in the
best interest of the Town of Queensbury to provide and establish a threshold of $20,000.00 which, when
exceeded, will require written Request for Proposals for particular types of professional services, unless a
particular exception should apply, as set forth in paragraph 3 of that part of the Purchasing Policy which
deals with professional services.
Duly adopted this 19th of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Councilman Caimano-I have little problem with this. It is increasing, but really what it is, is correcting
what I consider to be an error. I still feel that there was an error made in transposition, it's certainly not
done on purpose but we're not increasing anything. It has been done in the past, all we're doing is
correcting the professional services from ten thousand dollars to twenty thousand dollars and I don't think
that's clear in here. It appears as if this board is once again going to do what the previous board and this
board have already done. And that is to take the professional services from ten thousand to twenty
thousand. It is my opinion after having studied all the paperwork, that there was just a simple mistake
made. That the last time we approved this, it was erroneously settled at ten thousand dollars. So I think the
resolution is, in my opinion, factually wrong.
Attorney Dusek-If that's the case, you shouldn't adopt it. We should make changes to it.
Town Board held discussion and agreed to make the following change to the resolution: (after the third
whereas clause)
WHEREAS, at the time that the purchasing policy was adopted, it is felt that $20,000.00 should
have been the number but the board recognizes that $10,0000.00 was actually adopted erroneously and the
board desires to one, correct that but also two, again review this matter anew and reach the determination
set forth herein. (vote was taken, resolution reflects change)
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO ZONING ORDINANCE - REGARDING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
FOR RICHARD SCHERMERHORN
RESOLUTION NO. 459, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is presently considering an amendment,
supplement, change, and/or modification to the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance and map, and more
specifically considering a request for change of zone by Mr. Richard Schermerhorn, whereby the parcel of
land, known as Tax Map Nos. 60-2-7.1 and 60-2-7.3, and located at the corner of Cronin Road and
Meadowbrook Road, in the Town of Queensbury would be changed from SFR-IA (Single Family
Residential- 1 Acre) to SR-IA (Suburban Residential- 1 Acre), thus modifying the existing Zoning
Ordinance and Map, and
WHEREAS, on or about July 18, 1994, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury adopted a
resolution authorizing the submission of the aforesaid request to be submitted to the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board for a report and recommendation, and indicated its desire to be lead agent for SEQRA
purposes and authorized notification of all other involved agencies, and
WHEREAS, on or about the 26th day of July, 1994, the Planning Board for the Town of
Queensbury adopted a resolution to recommend to the Town Board approval of the Petition for a Change of
Zone for Mr. Richard Schermerhorn to Suburban Residential - 1 Acre, upon a certain condition, and
WHEREAS, in order to so amend, supplement, change, or modify the Ordinance and map, it is
necessary pursuant to Town Law ~265 and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws to hold a public hearing
prior to adopting said proposed amendment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby acknowledges that the
applicant for the proposed rezoning has submitted a Full Environmental Assessment Form and completed
Petition for a Change of Zone, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold a public hearing, at
which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard, upon and in reference to
a proposed amendment, supplement, change, and/or modification to the Town of Queensbury Zoning
Ordinance and Map described in the preambles of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that said public hearing shall be held on 17th day of October, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., at
the Queensbury Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and directed
to give 10 days notice of said public hearing by publishing the notice presented at this meeting for purposes
of publication in an official newspaper of the Town and by posting on the Town bulletin board outside the
Clerk's Office said notice, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Executive Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building & Codes to ascertain a list of the names and
addresses of all property owners within 500' of the area to be rezoned, and further authorizes and directs the
said Executive Director to arrange for notification of the proposed rezoning to all said property owners that
a public hearing will be held mailing to said owners a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing presented at
this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director is also hereby authorized and directed to send notice of
the public hearing to Warren County, by service upon the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Warren
County Planning Board, and such other communities or agencies that it is necessary to give written notice
to pursuant to Section 265 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Zoning Regulations of the Town
of Queensbury and the Laws of the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines that the action
about to be undertaken is subject to SEQRA and that it desires to be lead agent for purposes of the SEQRA
review, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to forward the
Application for Rezoning and Part I of the EAF and give notice of said public hearing and the fact that a
SEQRA determination will not be made until after the hearing, to any agencies that may be involved for
SEQRA purposes, and to review and send any notices to potentially involved agencies that may be
necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director is also hereby authorized and directed to give notice and
refer this matter to the Adirondack Park Agency in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of the
State of New York and the Adirondack Park Agency, if notice is necessary.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
CENTRAL QUEENSBURY QUAKER ROAD SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX
RESOLUTION NO. 460, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is presently considering the adoption of
a proposed Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District Benefit Tax, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to adopting said proposed benefit tax,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold a public hearing, at
which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard upon and in reference to
the proposed benefit tax, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said public hearing shall be held on the 3rd day of October, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.,
at the Queensbury Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and directed
to publish a Notice of Hearing in the official newspaper for the Town not less than ten (10) days prior to the
date of the hearing, which Notice of Hearing shall be in a form substantially consistent with the Notice
presented at this meeting.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUATION OF PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF REAL PROPERTY TAX PROPOSAL FOR AMG INDUSTRIES
Councilman Caimano introduced the resolution which was seconded by Supervisor Champagne. Town
Board held discussion and agreed to hold resolution until later in the meeting when Attorney Dusek could
obtain some additional information from his office.
RESOLUTION CALLING AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING PROPOSED CRONIN ROAD EXTENSION NO.2 TO THE
CENTRAL QUEENSBURY QUAKER ROAD SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 461,94
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 establishing an extension
to the existing Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, to be known as the Cronin Road Sewer
Extension No.2, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared regarding the said proposed extension to
the existing Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, such extension to service an area to the north
of the existing district and on the northerly side of Cronin Road, such area consisting of those parcels or
lots being identified as a portion of a parcel assigned tax map no.: 60-2-11 for the year 1994 and bearing
Town of Queensbury Planning Board Subdivision No.: 10-1994, with the boundaries of the proposed
extension being more fully set forth herein and in the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been filed in the Town Clerk's Office in the Town of
Queensbury and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report was prepared by Richard E. Jones Associates, and Schoder
Rivers Associates, the latter being engineers licensed by the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, said Map, Plan and Report shows the boundaries of the proposed extension to the
Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District and a general plan of the proposed sewer system showing
a 6" sanitary sewer line running from the area proposed to be included in the District and connecting with
an existing 12" sewer main, with it also being set forth further that the sewage disposal plant is proposed to
be the City of Glens Falls Sewage Disposal Plant, to be used in accordance with the terms and provisions of
an Agreement and the transmission mains of the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District shall also
be used to transport the sewage from the said extension to the City Plant, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to establish the said proposed
sewer extension pursuant to Town Law, Article 12A, and consolidate the same with the Central
Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District pursuant to Town Law, Section 206A, and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared and presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
ORDERED:
1. The Town Board shall consider establishing the proposed extension to the Central
Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, the same being briefly previously described in this Resolution
and more fully in the Map, Plan and Report presented at this meeting, said sewer extension to be known as
the Cronin Road Sewer Extension No.2;
2. The boundaries of the proposed extension are as follows:
All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of
Queensbury, County of Warren and the State of New York, more particularly bounded and described as
follows;
BEGINNING at a point in the northerly bounds of Cronin Road at the southwest corner of Bay
Meadows Golf Club, Inc. and the southeast corner of the lands of the grantor herein as described in Book
720 of deeds at page 73; running thence North 81 degrees, 26 minutes and 40 seconds West along said
Cronin Road, a distance of 286.00 feet; thence running through the lands of the grantor herein the following
two courses and distances:
(1) North 05 degrees, 53 minutes and 33 seconds East, a distance of 301.33 feet;
(2) South 81 degrees, 26 minutes and 40 seconds East, a distance of 287.69 feet to said lands
of Bay Meadows Golf Club, Inc.; thence running South 06 degrees, 12 minutes and 50 seconds West along
said lands, a distance of 301.25 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 1.98 acres ofland, to be
the same more or less.
Bearings given in the above description refer to magnetic North.
3. The improvements shall consist of the purchase and installation of a 6" sanitary sewer
line running from the area proposed to be included in the extension to an existing sewer main in the Central
Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, as more specifically set forth in the aforedescribed Map, Plan and
Report prepared by and the cost shall also include a payment of the appropriate charge due the City of
Glens Falls at the time of the initial hook-up;
4. All proposed construction shall be installed and paid for by the developer (including
the cost payable to the City at the time of initial hook -up) and shall be constructed and installed 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 maximum amount to be expended for said improvement will not be greater than
$12,375, plus a one time buy-in fee of $l/gallon of average daily flow, which in this case would be $1,134.,
or a total of $13,509., said improvement costs to be paid by the developer and at no cost to the Town of
Queensbury or the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, for the proposed extension, and the
areas or properties a part of the extension, however, will be subject to the same cost for operation,
maintenance and capital improvements as in the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District;
6. There will be no financing of the construction or installation cost for the proposed
sewer extension and no amount shall be paid therefor by the extension, the Town of Queensbury or the
Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, the developer being responsible for the same, as well as
the charge payable to the City at the time of the initial connection of the sewer district;
7. In accordance with Town Law, Section 206A, all expenses of the Central Queensbury
Quaker Road Sewer District, including all extensions included heretofore or hereafter established, shall be
a charge against the entire area of the district as extended;
8. The Map, Plan and Report describing the improvements and area involved is on file
with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury and available for public inspection;
9. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public hearing at
the Queensbury Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, on the 3rd day
of October, 1994 for the said sewer extension in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
Resolution and to hear all persons interested in the proposal and to take such other and further action as
may be required or allowed by law;
10. The Town Clerk is directed to cause a copy of this Order to be duly published and
posted not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the hearing date set forth herein
and as required by Town Law, Section 209-D, and complete or arrange for the securing of two (2)
affidavits of publication of notice and two (2) affidavits of posting of notice of the public hearing as
required thereby, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and
directed to notify the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State
Department of Health of the proposed action and advised that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
desires to coordinate a SEQRA review of the proposed action and to act as lead agency in the review of
said action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Town Attorney is also
authorized to forward a copy of this Resolution, Part 1 of the Environmental Assessment Form presented at
this meeting, and notice of the hearing date to the aforementioned involved agencies, with such other and
further documentation as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Town Attorney.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1994 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 462, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has advised that a 1994 budget amendment is
necessary to cover the buy-in fee for the new K-Mart Super Center to the Glens Falls Sewer Treatment
Plant, said buy-in fee having previously been paid to the Town by the Developer in accordance with an
agreement between the parties,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves, authorizes, and
directs that the 1994 Budget be amended as follows:
1) Increase the amount in the Technical Park Sewer District Revenue Account #033-033-
2122 (Sewer Charges) in the amount of $8,500.00; and
2) Increase the amount in the Technical Park Sewer District Expense Account #033-8110-
4400 (Misc. Admin.) in the amount of $8,500.00;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION AMENDING HUDSON POINTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 463, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, by resolution no. 117, 94, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approved the
Hudson Pointe Planned Unit Development Agreement, and
WHEREAS, as a result of certain issues raised by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation with
respect to the agreement, a proposed revision of the same has been presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid revision would generally clarify and amend, as necessary, the
agreement to indicate that the same is an "In Rem" agreement, except to the extent of application to a
violation of any provisions hereof as more specifically set forth in the proposed amended agreement which
has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the amended
agreement and hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same on behalf of the Town of
Queensbury, to place the seal on the same, and take such other and further steps as may be necessary, and
to the extent that this resolution is inconsistent with resolution no. 117, 94, the same is hereby amended
accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION APPROVING DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR THE HUDSON POINTE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 464, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously enacted legislation
authorizing the Hudson Pointe Planned Unit Development, and
WHEREAS, the legislation was adopted subject to the provision that a Declaration of Covenants
and Restrictions setting forth conditions numbered 1 - 15 of the legislation be executed by an authorized
official of the Developer and the Town of Queensbury and filed and/orrecorded in the Warren County
Clerk's Office, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions has been presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Declaration of
Covenants and Restrictions for the Hudson Pointe Planned Unit Development and hereby authorizes the
Town Supervisor to execute the same and place the Town's seal on the same and arrange for the recording
of the document and take such other and further steps as may be necessary to implement the terms and
provisions of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a declaration as
presented with the addition to the Declaration that no changes can be made without the approval of the
Town Board as they already exist, but they can add more to make it more restrictive.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Attorney Dusek-This declaration of covenants and restrictions is actually once again keyed into the
legislation that was adopted for the Hudson Pointe Planned Unit Development. In the legislation there
were fifteen conditions that were put on the zoning, I have compared what is written here against those
fifteen conditions and I find them to be identical which is what they were supposed to be. It's basically a
way to record in the property records and made binding for future events, the project. It does also refer in
here that the Town of Queensbury can enforce them. The one question I had and I think I saw Mike
O'Connor here tonight. Mike in the declaration I did not find a provision in there which basically said that
the conditions that you have, you can always add to them of course, but I would like an addition in there
just saying that it can't be changed without the Town Board's approval, the ones that already exist. Do you
have any problem with that?
Attorney Mike O'Connor-I have no problem with that.
Attorney Dusek-Okay, I would just suggest that the board's resolution be modified to allow the Supervisor
to sign a declaration that would look just like this except that one additional sentence that they won't be
changed without your approval. Once again, he can always add more to make it more restrictive.
Town Board agreed and vote was taken.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEEDS FROM CITY OF GLENS FALLS FOR LAND
LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF PEGGY ANN ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. 465, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, The Town of Queensbury has received a Deed from the City of Glens Falls for a
certain piece or parcel of land situated and lying in the vicinity of Peggy Ann Road, in the Town of
Queensbury, for purposes of allowing the widening of said road, together with a Temporary Construction
Easement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of the Town of
Queensbury, hereby accepts the Deeds and ratifies the actions of the Town Attorney in arranging for the
filing and recording of the same.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING HUDSON POINTE OPEN SPACE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 466,94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, in accordance with Town Board
resolution no. 118, 94, approved the Hudson Pointe Planned Unit Development, and supported the concept
of the creation of a Conservation area within the Development, and
WHEREAS, the development of a Hudson Pointe Open Space Advisory Board will assure proper
use of the Conservation Area through review of the plan for passive recreation in the Conservation Area, as
developed by the Open Space Institute,
WHEREAS, Advisory Boards are authorized to be established in accordance with ~3-4 of the
Code of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to establish a Hudson Pointe
Open Space Advisory Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby creates and appoints a five
member Hudson Pointe Open Space Advisory Board to advise the Town Board during their review of the
plan for passive recreation in the Hudson Pointe Conservation Area, as developed by the Open Space
Institute, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Advisory Board be composed of the following individuals:
1) Mr. James M. Martin;
2) Mr. Tim Brewer;
3) Mrs. Robin Brewer;
4) Ms. Kathy LaBombard; and
5) Mr. Alan Oppenheim;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby makes particular note of
the procedures that Advisory Board must follow, and the Executive Director shall provide each Board
Members with a copy of Chapter 3 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Councilman Caimano questioned whether Councilman Betty Monahan could be on an advisory board?
Attorney Dusek referred to the law, stating, except that no person whose a member of the Town Board shall
be a member of the advisory board.
Town Board held discussion and agreed to remove Councilman Monahan from the advisory board and
leave it as a five member board.
(vote was taken)
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN W. O'BRIEN TO
PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
RESOLUTION NO. 467, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has heretofore created the position of
Assistant Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and advertised for said position at a starting, annual
salary of $23,500.00,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by resolution no. 705, 93, appointed
Mr. John W. O'Brien, provisionally to said position, and set a provisional salary, until such time as Mr.
O'Brien successfully completed the Code School Courses and passed the Civil Service Examination, and
WHEREAS, Mr. John W. O'Brien has successfully completed the Code School Courses, and has
tied for first place on the Civil Service examination for the Assistant Building and Zoning Enforcement
Officer position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mr. John W. O'Brien be hereby appointed to the position of Assistant Building
and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and accordingly, that his salary be amended to reflect the advertised
annual salary of $23,500, and that he be given permanent status, with an eight month probationary period to
commence on the date of this resolution, in accordance with the Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations
of the State of New York, Warren County, and Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to complete any civil service forms
that may be necessary to effectuate the terms and provisions of this resolution.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: Mr. Caimano
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
Attorney Dusek reviewed agreement with the Town Board.
(Councilman Monahan re-entered meeting 7:55 p.m.)
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 468, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by previous resolution, approved a
Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Security Agreement to be entered into between the Town of
Queensbury and AMG Industries for purposes of providing a loan of certain funds received by the Town
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
WHEREAS, AMG has requested the loan of certain proceeds which, pursuant to the terms of the
Loan Agreement and Security Agreement, is to be secured by a security interest in certain equipment, and
WHEREAS, Chase Manhattan Bank, NA has been granted a security interest in some or all of the
equipment identified in the Loan Agreement which is to serve as the security for the Town of Queensbury's
loan, and
WHEREAS, the Chase Manhattan Bank, NA has indicated a willingness to subordinate its
security interest to that of the Town's in accordance with a Subordination Agreement that has been
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after due consideration, hereby
approves the Subordination Agreement presented at this meeting and hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute the same on behalf of the Town and to take such other and further steps as may be
necessary to implement the terms and provisions of said agreement.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS AND
AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF OSHA VIOLATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 469, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the negotiated
settlement of $4,384.00, with the New York State Department of Labor Ref. No.: 10-115928244, as
payment in full of the final amount due in the Order to Comply issued to the Town of Queensbury on July
27, 1993, regarding alleged OSHA violations in the Town of Queensbury's Fire Protection District, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the special Audit of Bills as represented by Voucher #94003758, in the total
amount of $ 4,384.00, payable to the Commissioner of Labor be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Attorney Dusek-Briefly, these are OSHA claims that were filed against the town in the amount of
$11,500.00. We've been able to reach a settlement in the amount of $4,384.00 and when I say against the
town, they're against the town but they're actually related to the Central Queensbury Fire Company.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF SERVICES
OF PRESTON COMPUTER SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 470, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services for the Town of Queensbury previously issued
Requests for Proposals, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services received three responses and has recommended
Preston Computer Services to the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement, with Addendum, retaining the services of Preston Computer
Services has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Agreement
and hereby further authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same on behalf of the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the cost of this Agreement, $1,400.00, shall be paid for from the General Fund,
Data Processing Account.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION RETAINING MALCOLM PIRNIE
FOR LANDFILL ENGINEERING WORK
RESOLUTION NO. 471, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
Town Board held discussion and agreed to pull resolution until agreement was finalized.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1994 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 471, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1994 Budget, and
WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as follows, for the 1994 budget:
DATA PROCESSING:
FROM:
TO:
AMOUNT:
1-9950-9100
1-1680-2100
2,500.
(Hudson Park Transfer) (Computer Hardware)
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Five Minute Recess
8: 15 p.m.
Attorney Dusek read into the record the following letter addressed to the Supervisor dated September 14th
from the Queensbury Union Free School District, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Gee:
As per our recent conversation, I am writing this letter to explain that since the
Queensbury Board of Education had no input regarding the original GMA application and since it appears
that GMA is merely seeking to satisfy the prior issue through another IDA bond issue and is willing to
continue the same previous PILOT in lieu of tax agreement, therefore, the Board of Education felt
compelled to table any action on this issue. We certainly have had little information regarding the past
agreement and felt that we should not be commenting on past arrangements. Therefore, legally by taking
no formal action, we neither support or oppose the GMA extension.
We deeply appreciate your understanding of this matter and your promise to include our
representative in future and upcoming IDA projects and proposals. We fully recognize our commitment to
the community to attract industry to the area and by working together with you, we hope to avoid past
criticisms and concerns regarding this issue.
Once again, thank you for your cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact me
should you need my help or assistance in this matter.
Attorney Dusek-One comment, he refers to not being included. As the board is aware, the IDA policies
changed near the end of last year in 93 and new policies became in effect in 94 which would require the
schools to be notified. I think that may be part of why the school district may not have been previously
involved. The school district's response, in order to address that response if the board wanted to move
ahead, I would indicate in the blank that a letter from the school district indicating that they neither support
or oppose the GMA extension.
Town Board held discussion and the following resolution was proposed:
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUATION OF PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF REAL PROPERTY TAX PROPOSAL FOR AMG INDUSTRIES
RESOLUTION NO. 472, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by Resolution No. 315, of 1993,
approved a proposal of payments in lieu of real property taxes with respect to GMA Holdings/ AMG
Industries in accordance with schedules attached to and made a part of that Resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been advised that GMA
Holdings/ AMG Industries has submitted an application for additional industrial development revenue
financing to the Counties of W arren/W ashington Industrial Development Agency for the purpose of
financing cost overruns and additional amounts spent for the construction and equipping of a
manufacturing facility to house the manufacturing operations of AMG Industries, Inc., the project for
which the original Pilot Agreement was originally approved, and
WHEREAS, Warren/Washington County Industrial Development Agency has asked the Town of
Queensbury to review the Pilot Agreement and advise the agency whether it agrees that the same should
continue in light of the additional requested financing, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has received a letter from the School
District indicating that they neither support or oppose the GMA extension,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after carefully considering the
facts and circumstances giving rise to the original payment in lieu of tax agreement for AMG Industries,
and, after considering the nature of the additional financing requested, i.e., the same being for cost overruns
and additional improvements made as a part of the original project, the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury hereby agrees that the original Pilot Agreement is satisfactory and should continue in the event
that the agency approves further and additional bonds for the limited purposes of the cost overruns and
additional improvements hereinbefore referred to, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any agreements or
transmit any letters that may be necessary to provide notice and/or implement the terms and provisions of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS
AT NINE (9) INTERSECTIONS ON PEGGY ANN ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. 473, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of arranging for the
placement of street lights at nine (9) intersections on Peggy Ann Road, in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a total of nine (9) 150 watt sodium street lights be installed as follows at the
following intersections with Peggy Ann Road:
(2) Clark Street
(1) Wintergreen
(1) Lupine
(2) Queensbury Victoria's Grant
(2) Queensbury Forest
(1) Pheasant Walk
, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury shall make all arrangements
through Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for said lights shall be paid for from the Highway Safety Fund.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWERS
RESOLUTION NO. 474, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Director of the Wastewater Department has advised that Queensbury Retail
Limited Partnership, in accordance with an Agreement reached with the Town of Queensbury, dated
August 24, 1993, installed a sanitary sewer system, manholes and necessary or desirable components and
appurtenances thereof, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with said Agreement, Queensbury Retail Limited Partnership agreed to
grant and release to Municipality all right, title and interest in and to said sanitary sewer system and
components and appurtenances thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Wastewater has indicated that the sewer system is
now complete, with the exception of the submission of final as-built plans and certain seeding and
restoration work and has recommended that a portion of monies held in escrow be retained as assurance
such work will be performed, and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Agreement also provides for the amount of 2%, or $1,000.00,
whichever is greater, to be kept in the escrow fund for a period of one year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby indicates its acceptance of
the grant and release of all right, title and interest in said sanitary sewer system and components and
appurtenances thereof, with the understanding that the developer has clear legal right and title to make such
conveyance of title, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes a release of the
escrow funds previously retained by the Town, to the extent that all escrow funds held in accordance with
the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Queensbury Retail Limited Partnership are released,
with the exception of 1) the sum of 2%, or $1,000.00, whichever is greater, to be kept for a period of one
year, 2) the sum of $20,000.00, to be kept until such time as-built plans and the seeding and restoration
work is completed upon the property, and 3) the sum of one-half of one percent of the interest earned on the
escrow fund since the day of deposit as a service charge.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION BEFORE VOTE:
Director of Wastewater, Mr. Mike Shaw recommended an amount of $20,000.00 for the future seeding and
the as-built plans. Town Board held discussion, agreed to Mr. Shaw's recommendation and to move
forward with the resolution.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND ADVANCES
RESOLUTION NO. 475, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to temporarily advance moneys held in any fund to
any other fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the temporary
advance of funds to the accounts or funds indicated, and in the amounts indicated, as set forth below:
FROM: TO:
$ AMOUNT
Queensbury Water (40) Quaker Road Sewer (32)
$50,000.00
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, is hereby authorized and directed
to arrange for and accomplish the above-authorized transfers, and temporary advances, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, shall keep suitable records and
arrange for the repayment of the temporary advances as soon as available, and in the case of loans from
funds generated from differing tax bases, the Town Supervisor shall also determine the amount of interest,
if any, to be paid, upon repayment, with the amount of interest to be equal to the amount that would have
been earned on the investment of moneys in the Fund making the advance, had the advance not been made.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION CLARIFYING AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 199 OF 1994
RESOLUTION NO. 476, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously authorized the retention of
the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for the purpose of providing consultation in connection with the
Town's preparation for advertising for bids in closing of the Landfill and other general consulting services
by Resolution No. 199 of 1994, and
WHEREAS, after the adoption of said Resolution, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
thereafter adopted two further Resolutions authorizing additional work by Malcolm Pirnie in connection
with the Landfill Closure Fund, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been advised that there has been
some confusion concerning the billings submitted by Malcolm Pirnie and a question has arisen as to
whether the first billing for work performed by Malcolm Pirnie in accordance with Resolution No. 199 of
1994 should be considered separate and apart from a later contract that was entered into between the
parties,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby indicates that it was its
intention, by adoption of Resolution No. 199 of 1994, to authorize the retention of the services of Malcolm
Pirnie for professional services provided during the month of April to perform design review and that this
service was not to be considered part of the later Contract and amendment to the Contract of Malcolm
Pirnie and that, therefore, as a result of the Resolutions adopted by this Board to date, Malcolm Pirnie
should be paid the total sum of $1,960.00 as a result of Resolution No. 199 and $40,800.00 as a result of
Resolutions numbered 226 and 322 of 1994, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 199 is clarified and amended to the extent provided in this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTORNEY MATTERS
8:31 P.M.
Attorney Dusek referred to the Nolan property land dedication, the parcel located where the sewer pump
station was originally to be located. Noted that there is an issue of back taxes due on the property in the
amount of $381.00 and that there's a question as to whether the town is willing to pick up the back taxes for
the property.
Town Board held discussion, agreed to hold from taking action and discuss further at the next workshop.
DISCUSSION
Executive Director, Mr. Martin spoke to the Town Board regarding the need for a temporary clerk to
replace the clerk who is taking a leave of disability. Noted that he offered the position to the person on the
civil service preferred list and that she declined because it's only temporary however she indicated that if it
becomes permanent, she would be interested. Recommended hiring Alberta Steans, the dog enumerator, to
fill in the position. She does have the background, is familiar with the office and word perfect.
Town Board held discussion and proposed the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING TEMPORARY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 477, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Mr. Martin to employ the person occupying the dog
enumerator position on a temporary full time (40 hours per week) basis and to distribute the work between
the dog enumeration and other functions that he needs taken care of in his office accordingly.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OPEN FORUM
8:45 P.M.
Mr. Dave Kenny, resident and also member of the Queensbury Business Association spoke to the Town
Board regarding the change proposed to be made by the Planning Board involving the submission date for
an application. The proposed change being from the last Wednesday of every month to the third Friday of
every month. Noted concern that this will cause alot of hardship. Questioned why people were not told of
this change?
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Noted that we have a mailing list of people who do business frequently
with the town and those people were sent letters notifying them of the change about a month ago.
Councilman Caimano-Questioned the purpose for the change?
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Noted that this is on for discussion with the Planning Board tomorrow
night but the primary purpose was because they were not getting staff notes in time. Quite honestly, I think
there's some adjustments that can be made at our end. I would like to try that alternative myself personally
before making this kind of a change.
Town Board held discussion and agreed with Mr. Martin's statement, the situation should be resolved
internally. Councilman Monahan recommended that the staff notes be available to the Planning Board
members prior to the site visits.
Mr. Kenny-Questioned who has the right to decide what date? Does the Planning Board have that right or
power?
Councilman Caimano-Since Jim sets those rules and regulations, based upon an administrative function and
since he works for the Town Board, then this is where it begins and ends. I don't think the Planning Board
sets those time limitations.
Attorney Dusek-Under town law, they do have a right to set rules and regulations but they are subject to
approval by the Town Board.
Councilman Monahan-I'm not sure what's in the policies and procedures that the Town Board approved for
the Planning Board, we may have given that right.
Councilman Caimano-So, you need to look that up but we need to keep paramount though the fact that the
reason for all of this is for the citizens and we first ought to clean our house before we beat up on the
citizens. At least that's the way I feel and I think you ought to relay that to the Planning Board. Before you
make the rules and regulations we all have to remember who we work for including the Planning Board and
all of us here. We work for the general citizens. Let's make things easier for the citizens.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-I remember I was given a list of things when I came into this position of
trying to achieve and one of those was making the process easier and this seems to contradict that.
Attorney Mike O'Connor, Member ofQBA-Questioned how this rule was changed other then the letter?
The Board didn't have a public hearing to adopt new rules and regulations and they would have avoided
alot of the problems that they are creating if they had some public input. There are some people that are on
the agenda tomorrow night for various stages of subdivision approval and now they're going to be told that
they can't resubmit even if it's a technical resubmitting until November.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-The way the submission date used to be, one Planning Board meeting
would some times fall after the submission date and the board in the past, if someone wanted to be
considered for the very next month, they would give them special consideration with an individual
submission date to get the material in by so they can be considered on the next month. Maybe that's
something we can do in just this interim.
Attorney O'Connor-I hope they would but again, there are people out there either in the Builders
Association or the QBA that are willing to be part of the system and give you some input when rules and
regulations are going to be adopted that effect them. I'm just saying that part of this could have been
avoided.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-I agree, the process could have been alot better.
Attorney O'Connor-The other question I would respond to was Mrs. Monahan's suggestion that a member
of the staff or that the staff comments go with the Planning Board members prior to their site visits. My
experience is that sometimes those staff comments are so far outside of reality that they certainly put out an
air of poison to some applicants in some applications.
Councilman Monahan-I will only tell you what some board members have said to me that they wished that
they had them at the time because then they would have looked at, they might not have agreed with staff,
don't misunderstand me but at least they would have looked at it so they knew whether or not they did
agree with them.
Mr. Kenny-One other concern is the transient merchant law, what's the status of that?
Councilman Monahan-It's almost finished, we've got about two areas to refine.
Supervisor Champagne-We're within twenty percent of completion.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Less then that I would say.
Mr. Kenny-It would be nice to get some business people involved in it. I don't know whose involved in it.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-The Planning Committee has primarily been involved and Darleen, the
Town Clerk.
Mr. Kenny-Thirdly, is a sign on Route 9 with advertisement that people consider false advertisement.
Attorney Dusek-We evaluated that against our sign ordinance and at one point, is was during the course of
the summer, the offer actually expired and there's a provision in our ordinance that says, you give them
thirty days notice and then we can cause it to be taken down. What happen was at the very end of thirty
days, a new sign went up with different ledger. The sign as it is written, in my opinion, at least as far as our
sign ordinance goes, I don't find a violation at this point with the new sign. So we did look into it and we
checked it out carefully against the sign ordinance. I believe there has been some proposed amendments to
the sign ordinance that was sent to the Planning Board.
Mr. Kenny-One comment, we could have a sign ordinance for those types of particular signs, which would
be considered off premise signs like the signs that are up and down Route 9 on no particular business,
advertising other areas, taking tax money dollars out of the Queensbury town, we could have a tougher
ordinance on them.
Councilman Monahan-I agree with you.
Mr. Cullen O'Brien, Hiland Avenue, Queensbury-First of all, thank you for the water in the fourth ward.
When are we going to be told what we're going to pay for it?
Attorney Dusek-There will not be an additional charge for the change that has been made, the connections
and the reason for that is, they had sufficient funds in their budget as I understand it to cover that cost. So,
that cost won't directly translate into an increase. Now of course, there will be the part of having to pay for
the water from the plant and that is yet to be worked out for a couple of reasons. One is that, the first
emergency authorization that was given by the town was just to do that emergency hookup. The second
thing is, it was planned to have a meeting that would actually deal with the district laws in setting this
whole thing into place for the emergency and that meeting is currently scheduled for October 3rd which
will address some of these issues at least to the extent of where we're at with the emergency remedy. There
will be yet another proceeding for the permanent measure and that's going to be the one that really gets into
the nitty gritty, tax increases, total costs for all of the work and everything else. The engineers are currently
working on all of the reports and what will have to be done to bring the district it up and keep it as a
permanent part of the Queensbury Consolidated district. Right now, it's not a permanent part, it's only a
temporary fix and I think I can even go so far as to say that even the cost of the water could be absorbed by
the surplus that was in the West Glens Falls budget at this point from my knowledge of what the budget
was. I mean, I would be very surprised if it couldn't be. You can't hold me to that because I haven't seen
what they're showing for total projections of water and costs but it was quite a significant surplus to cover
the emergency measure. So, when the board moved ahead with it, from a legal standpoint, I didn't have any
problem with it. Your questions are well posed for when they get to that permanent solution which they
will have to hold an additional public hearing on that. So, there's actually going to be two public hearings.
The temporary one coming up which will address some of the issues but not all of them, the permanent fix
later will actually address the hard core questions, taxes, costs, everything.
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. Ralph VanDusen-It's my understanding that the fund balance is
sufficient to get us through the short term but certainly not to carry us through the long term.
Mr. O'Brien-What would you consider short term?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Short term would be basically what we've done so far, just
minimal connections that would be necessary to change the source from the city to the town. Long term
would be replacing some of the small pipes there, several of the water mains in the street that are inch and a
half, two inch, three inch, four inch. Fire flows are very, very low. Water quality and pressure are poor, as
a result of that. Over the long run and this could be a multi year project, gradually those smaller mains
would need to be upgraded to larger, to be able to handle better flows.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-We're also looking into the possibility of obtaining small cities grant funds
for those to help defray the costs of those repairs. We have to do an income survey of the targeted area.
That's been put out already and if we can get those back by the end of this week, we can get an application
in for urgent funding. We may know as early as the end of October.
Supervisor Champagne-During the public hearings, if the neighbors feel that they wanted to go back over
to the Glens Falls supply, is that an option?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Anything is an option. It's one of the cost alternatives that
was looked at by the engineers.
Mr. Ed Oudekerk, 88 Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury-Spoke to the Town Board regarding drainage for
Meadowbrook Road. Referred to the brook that runs from Meadowbrook Road to Cronin Road to Halfway
Brook which is totally plugged. The water comes from Ridgedale, Everts Avenue, all those places into the
brook under Quaker road and into my backyard. I'm flooded and have pictures here to show. Back in the
late forties, the Town of Queensbury dynamited that brook from Meadowbrook Road to Halfway Brook.
Once after that it was dug out by Tom Rogers and since then, nothings been done to it. Since then, they've
put all this blacktop on Quaker Road, all the buildings, all the businesses which makes more water runoff
and we're getting it. (shared pictures with the board)
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-The problem is, there's been alot of siltation down through that stream due
to the increase runoff from the roads and things, and it's lowered the depth of the stream to the point where
it's lowered it's capacity. I saw it over flow in July like I've never seen it and especially in July, it was
incredible.
Highway Superintendent, Paul Naylor-I designed a system, gave it to the State of New York and they're
still looking at, that was seven years ago.
Councilman Monahan-Do you have a copy of it?
Highway Superintendent, Mr. Naylor-I called Warrensburg and I detailed how I wanted to do it. They said
they would be glad to come down, it was a perfect idea and they would be down to discuss it with me.
Seven years ago and they haven't showed up yet.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Recommended to the Supervisor that it could be another good capital
improvement project.
Supervisor Champagne-This is a protected stream, right?
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Yes.
Mr. Oudekerk-There's no stream there anymore.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-I know the County had to get extensive permits from DEC when they did
the widening of Quaker Road because they did alot of work on that brook.
Councilman Monahan-They moved that brook.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Right, where it came from Hovey Pond.
Town Board held discussion and it was agreed that the Supervisor along with Paul Naylor contact DEC in
Warrensburg to see what could be done to help resolve the situation.
Mr. Matt Congdon-I'm the Executive Director of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center. I'm here tonight to
express my disappointment on the proposed funding cut for the youth center. Currently the youth center
has over thirty-five hundred members, five hundred and forty-four of them reside in the Town of
Queensbury. In turn, Queensbury allocates three thousand dollars to the youth center. This equals five
dollars and fifty cents per individual for the entire year. The youth center provides a variety of recreational
and educational programs for these youngsters. Programs that include atl1letic teams, dances, a prom,
weightlifting, arts and crafts. We also serve a daily meal, provide ajobs program and a speakers bureau on
pertinent teen issues as well as many other activities. The purpose of the youth center is delinquency
prevention and since our target population is disadvantaged youth, all of our programs are free to our
youngsters. Most of the kids who come down to the center, come down to recreate and enjoy the company
of their peers. But the serious problems facing our teenage population are increasing. On a regular basis,
we deal with problems like suicide, teen pregnancy, sexual abuse, criminal activity, AIDS, drug and
alcohol use and an increasing amount of school truancy and dropouts. But the greatest problem that we see
is the number of youngsters in our communities that are unwanted and they're unwanted almost every place
that they go by their peers, by many of their teachers and even by some of their own families. This is the
youth center's main function to provide a facility where kids are truly welcomed and wanted. These are the
youngsters that are going to have the greatest impact on our communities because these are the kids that are
going to live here their entire life. So, if we inspire them today, we can count on the quality of life in this
community increasing. Now I realize, I've been at the youth center for ten years and I realize that these
youngsters have no political power. Usually, they're the last people to receive money and the first to have it
taken from them and I'm asking you folks, this Town Board to be leaders who do not forget about our most
important resource, our youth. If I wasn't serving people from the Town of Queensbury and I didn't need
your help, I promise you that I wouldn't ask for it but since both are true, I'm asking you to keep us in your
budget. Thank you.
Councilman Monahan-Mr. Congdon, what are your hours of operation?
Mr. Congdon-Monday through Thursday, we're open from two thirty to nine thirty in the evening and on
Fridays and Saturdays we go from two-thirty to ten. The reason we do that is we try to promote an
educational atmosphere, we want our youngsters in school or a GED program or some time of vocational
training.
Councilman Monahan-Is the hot line out of your organization?
Mr. Congdon-No, that's through the Voluntary Action Center.
Councilman Monahan-Thank you.
Mr. Lew Stone, Queensbury-Recommended that a short synopsis explaining each resolution be given for
the public's information.
Town Board held discussion and agreed with Mr. Stone's recommendation.
Mr. John Salvador-Questioned whether the town has received the schedule of events from Fred Austin
regarding the Warren County proposal for North Queensbury Sewer?
Supervisor Champagne-No, I have not received the schedule at my office.
Mr. Salvador-Will the town participate and comment on this? Do you have a position?
Supervisor Champagne-Once we get the schedule and once we know what they're expecting of us, yes.
Mr. Salvador-Referred to the public hearing scheduled for the 29th regarding the proposed Hudson Park
and questioned whether the town has any cost figures?
Councilman Monahan-Noted that the hearing scheduled is an informational hearing not a public hearing
and the proposed park is only at it's conceptual stage, whether or not they even want a park.
Mr. Salvador-Questioned whether the town is going to be reimbursed for the help provided to the City of
Glens Falls for their cleanup project?
Supervisor Champagne-The town is not involved. We offered our help, they were able to get better service
for less cost from the County and the County is very much involved.
Mr. Salvador-Referred to the resolution passed earlier in the meeting paying the OSHA fines and
questioned why the town is paying the fine?
Supervisor Champagne-The law read at that point in time, the town will be responsible for any penalties or
citations against any municipality or town or fire company or rescue company. That law has been changed.
Mr. Salvador-That's signing a blank check.
Councilman Monahan-That's because that's the way the law was at that time, the law at that time made us
responsible. Now the law has been changed and we're no longer responsible.
Mr. Salvador-Are we making any progress with thought of privatizing emergency and fire services in this
town?
Councilman Caimano-We're working on it.
Mr. Salvador-Will this budget reflect any of the fruits of the work?
Supervisor Champagne-We hope so.
Mr. Salvador-The Crandall Library budget and ballot proposition, don't they have a public hearing on their
budget?
Attorney Dusek-There was state legislation that was adopted, I'd be happy pull out a copy for you.
Mr. Salvador-I have it.
Attorney Dusek-It would say right in there whether or not they're required to hold one.
Councilman Monahan-If our share goes up, if the proportion changes, if the budget goes up, I think they
need one but if it goes down, I don't think they need one. There is some protection within that legislation
so that there is a public hearing on all that.
Supervisor Champagne-Suggest you call the library to see whether or not they've held it but I'm not aware
of whether they did or not.
Mr. Salvador-Questioned the status of the Stormwater Management for North Queensbury?
Executive Director, Mr. Martin-It's on for discussion with this board next Monday afternoon.
Mr. Salvador-Referred to the West Glens Falls District, between the time they're getting water and we
expended the seven thousand dollars for the emergency hookup and the time that you finally determine
what it's going to cost them, who pays for it?
Councilman Pulver-They're going to pay for that water.
Mr. Salvador-Not knowing how much it's going to cost them?
Councilman Monahan-They are already committed to pay a certain amount to Glens Falls and that money
will still be collected from them to go towards Queensbury, as I understand it. Ralph, is that correct?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-The Queensbury District will bill the West Glens Falls
District for water that they have consumed. The residents of the West Glens Falls District will receive a
bill in November, just like they always would based on, unless something happens between now and the
time that bill goes out, the bill will be exactly the same as it's been.
Mr. Salvador-What if your cost is more?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Then that loss would be born by the West Glens Falls Water
District.
Mr. Salvador-They will have to make that up?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Out of their fund balance, that's correct.
Mr. Salvador-So in reality, they're getting water today, they don't know how much it's costing them per
gallon?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-That's correct.
Mr. Salvador-Okay, and they will have to pay what ever it is?
Councilman Pulver-Right.
Mr. Salvador-Will they be charged a capital cost, a portion of the capital investment in the Queensbury
plant?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Assuming they continue to get water from Queensbury.
Mr. Salvador-The capital cost?
Deputy Water Superintendent, Mr. VanDusen-Certainly.
Councilman Monahan-All water districts pay a share of that.
Mr. Paul Naylor, resident of the Town of Queensbury-I read in the paper that the county is going to help
the city. Do we pay thirty-five percent of the county taxes?
Councilman Pulver-Thirty-three percent I think it is.
Mr. Naylor-So we're paying thirty-three percent that they haven't got to pay us back?
Supervisor Champagne-I guess that would be the case, yes.
Mr. Naylor-Now, their sales tax doesn't come back to me and you, right? They keep their own?
Supervisor Champagne-We keep our own, right?
Councilman Monahan-No we don't.
Mr. Naylor-The city keeps all their own, they don't share with any of us.
Councilman Monahan-The city is a line by itself on the sales tax report, one and a half percent goes directly
to the city. Ours is not divided that way.
Mr. Naylor-Are you sure it's not three percent? As a taxpayer, I want my County Supervisor to make my
thoughts known, that I paid for thirty-five percent of that.
Mr. Randy Nicholson-I'm an employee of Seeley Machine and I'd like to speak positively on behalf of my
boss and the Seeleys, they're very good people to work for. For the amount of time I've been working for
them, they've been trying to expand, we're ready to expand and we need to expand in the market to survive.
It seems like the Town of Queensbury isn't backing them. I would appreciate to see a little more support in
the local business. I have a family, I've been in the unemployment line, I don't want to be there again.
That's all I have.
Supervisor Champagne-Thank you.
OPEN FORUM CLOSED
9:40 P.M.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 478, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills appearing on Abstract September 19th, 1994, numbering 94-
330200 through 94-375700 and totalling $500,889.83 be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Caimano Vendor # 000127
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 479, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss; a matter that deals with potential questions concerning
whether the town should acquire certain property which could effect obviously the value of the property,
also there are legal issues, attorney client privilege, also potential litigation, one matter of personnel, a
particular person as an employee of the Town of Queensbury, matters leading to possible job changes, a
matter concerning bonding for the town and client and privilege in reference to those bonding issues for the
town and one personnel matter.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 480, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN
RESOLUTION NO. 481, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns.
Duly adopted this 19th day of September, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
No further action was taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY