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2008-01-01 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING METG1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG. #1 JANUARY 1, 2008 RES. 1-68 10:00 AM TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER Supervisor Stec-Good morning everyone and Happy New Year welcome to the Queensbury 2008 Organizational Meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC 1.0SWEARING IN CEREMONY Warren County Attorney Paul Dusek conducted the swearing in ceremony. Supervisor Daniel Stec Town Board Ward I Anthony Metivier Ward II Ronald Montesi Ward III John Strough Ward IV Tim Brewer Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher Highway Supt. Mike Travis 2.0SUPERVISOR’S WELCOME Good morning and Happy New Year everyone, thank you again for coming this morning. I would like to first start off by recognizing as a group the staff in attendance this morning. Staff is very important to me and the Town Board. Certainly the staff makes or breaks what we do here and I think in my eight years on the Town Board they have done an exemplary job each and every one of them, collectively and individually and I want to thank them for coming out this morning. Again to humor me because I encouraged them all to be here this morning and so there are several in attendance in the audience but the st starting batting line up here is our Town Clerk Darleen Dougher, her 1 Deputy Karen O’Brien, Barbara Tierney our Fiscal Manager for now I think we are heading toward making her the Budget Officer. Her principal Deputy Joanne Watkins and a face from the past who is not a Town Employee but an integral team member here for many years, he took a one year sabbatical not by his choice, but we are having Miller and Mannix come back to represent the Town from a legal perspective and Bob Hafner is a principal at that firm and so again I want to thank them and certainly all the other department heads that are here, Planning Board and Zoning Board Members that are here but I want to thank every body again. Queensbury has a great deal to look forward to in 2008. As we move forward with a new Town Board I am very optimistic about our ability to move the Town ahead once again in a positive direction. We are starting out on solid foot financially, Queensbury has not had a general Town Tax in the last seven years we have a multi million dollar surplus. Under my administration over the past four years as your Supervisor, the Town has rebated nearly eight million dollars in sales tax revenues to our property tax payers, Saving the average home owner hundreds of dollars. Also, under my administration the Towns appropriations have generally decreased since 2004. Looking ahead we must face the reality that all upstate communities face. New York is one of the highest tax states in the County. Between high State income taxes, generous unfunded State mandates and oppressive school taxes New York is at a great competitive 2 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 disadvantage when it comes to attracting businesses and jobs. The current Federal and State Governments have not demonstrated the will or the ability to significantly move this rudder. It is up to us at the local level to shoulder this added burden to steer our Town forward. To do this it is my vision that the Town of Queensbury and Warren County will do all in our power to take advantage of the assets we have at our command. First and foremost unfortunately overlooked by some in the recent past the Town and County have excellent, capable, professional staffs upon whose expertise and know how we will rely to make informed reasonable decisions to better our community. Second through the policies decisions of this Town Board we will make the support of local business as well as job creation and retention the highest town priority. Third we will focus on meaningful, big pictured issues for the Town and not dive into the quagmire of petty politics and personal agendas. Fourth, we will be mindful and respectful of property owner’s rights. Fifty we will listen to those that wish to participate constructively in the decision making process so that all share holders voices can be heard. To close Queensbury like all upstate towns has faced many difficult challenges over the years since I was a little boy. I feel fortunate that following college and eight years of active duty military service I was able to return to my hometown. It is my singular focus to continue to serve the people of Queensbury in the manner I have over the past eight years on this board and to do all I can to ensure that my little boy and all his peers have the same opportunities that I had in the years to come. That is my mission and my vision. Thank you all again. 3.0CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 TO: Town Board FROM: Daniel G. Stec, Town Supervisor RE: Appointments st DATE: January 1, 2008 I, Daniel G. Stec, do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2008: Executive Assistant to Supervisor Leesa Stiller Deputy Town Supervisor Tim Brewer 3.2 Supervisor & Town Board Members 742 Bay Road Queensbury, New York 12804 Gentlemen: This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2008. Karen Stockwell-Court Clerk Kerrie Lewis-Hatin-Court Clerk Margaret Quintal-Court Clerk Diane VonBraun-Deputy Court Clerk James Gerrard-Court Officer 3 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the year 2008. Respectfully yours, /s/ Robert P. McNally Town Justice /s/ Michael J. Muller Town Justice 3.3 Town Board Town of Queensbury The following appointments from January 2, 2008 – December 31, 2009. st 1.1. Deputy Town Clerk-Karen O’Brien effective January 1, 2008 2.Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics-Karen O’Brien effective January 1, 2008 nd 3.2 Deputy Town Clerk-R. Rose Mellon effective January 1, 2008 Respectfully, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbury 3.4 TO: TOWN BOARD FROM: MICHAEL F. TRAVIS DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2007 RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS R. VANNESS I hereby reappoint Thomas R. Van Ness to Deputy Highway Superintendent for the 2008-2009 calendar years. Respectfully, /s/ Michael F. Travis Highway Superintendent Town of Queensbury TO: TOWN BOARD FROM: MICHAEL F. TRAVIS DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2007 RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIANA L. TALLON I hereby recommend the appointment of Diana L. Tallon to Confidential Administrative Secretary for the 2008-2009 calendar years. Respectfully, /s/ Michael F. Travis Highway Superintendent 4 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Town of Queensbury 4.0RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO.: 1, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate procedural rules for the conduct of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law §63, the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of procedure for the year 2008, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the Town Law or a Resolution of this Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Board Resolution shall govern, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the Town Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary recess of the meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub- committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, 5 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 referrals made to the Town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town committees or Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by either the Town Supervisor or a Resolution of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without a Resolution of the Town Board. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING 2008 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO.: 2, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2008 meeting schedule, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2008 meeting schedule as follows: strd 1. Regular meetings shall occur on the 1 and 3 Mondays of each month at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, with 6 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 the exception that the Town Board’s regular meeting dates shall be changed as set forth below for the following months: thth A. January – 14 and 28 thth B.February – 11 and 25 thnd C.September – 8 and 22. At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be proposed and/or adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general public will typically be provided with a privilege of the floor comment session. The privilege of the floor session will be limited to Town matters only and will be run at the discretion of the Town Supervisor. 2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by Town Board Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law. The Town shall notify the media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the New York State Open Meetings Law. 3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town Board Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND INTERNET-BASED BANKING SERVICES RESOLUTION NO.: 3, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough 7 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, New York State Town Law Paragraph 64, Subdivision 1, requires the Town Board to annually designate its Depositories for Town Funds, and WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §5-a and §10 and Town Law §64, it is the duty of the governing boards of local government to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and WHEREAS, in accordance with prudent business and cash management practices the Queensbury Town Board wishes to formally specify the authorities under which business may be transacted with these Depositories, and WHEREAS, the Town previously received agreements providing for Internet- based banking services entitled: 1.Internet Banking and Bill Paying Service Agreement; 2.ACH Agreement; and 3.Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the following actions: 1.The following individuals, in their official capacities, are authorized to transact the financial and banking business of the Town of Queensbury in accordance with all applicable laws and organization documents, and the specific authorities granted by this Resolution: Daniel G. Stec, Supervisor Tim Brewer, Deputy Supervisor Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer Town Accountant 2.Each of the following banks has applied and consented to serve as Depository of Town funds and has executed a Third Party Custodian Agreement satisfactory to 8 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer/Accountant and Town Counsel and are hereby designated as approved Depositories: TD Banknorth Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company J.P. Morgan Chase 3.The Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and Accountant, or any one of them, is/are hereby authorized to open a bank account or accounts from time to time with authorized banks and their affiliates for and in the name of the Town of Queensbury with such title or titles as he/she may designate, and to execute depository contracts that comply with Town Policy and operating procedures. 4.The maximum FDIC insured amount which may be kept on deposit at each Bank at any time is $100,000. The amount over and above FDIC insurance of $100,000 which may be kept on deposit at each bank is limited the value of approved collateral, calculated in accordance with Regulations of the New York State Comptroller, pledged to secure Town deposits and deposited with the designated Third Party Custodian. 5.The Town Supervisor and Deputy Town Supervisor and their successors and any other person authorized by statute, regulation or Court Order on behalf of the these authorized persons, is/are hereby authorized to sign, by hand or by facsimile (including, but not limited to, electronically generated) signatures(s), checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. Two signatures shall be required on any checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. 6.The Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and Town Accountant are authorized singly, within the Town’s operational procedures, to initiate Automated Clearing House debits without signature; initiate payment by use of Depository Transfer Checks without a signature; or give instructions, by means other than the signing of an item, with respect to any account transaction, including the payment transfer or withdrawal by wire, computer or other electronic means. 7.The Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and Town Accountant are hereby authorized without further action of the Town Board to execute bank forms establishing procedures for call-back verifications and written confirmations in connection with payment orders, thereby designating one or more individuals, whether or not such individuals be designated as “Authorized 9 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Persons”, for the purpose of the verification of payment orders and issuance of written confirmations. 8.The Town Clerk and/or Deputy Town Clerk(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to certify to Authorized Bank Depositories under the seal of the Town of Queensbury the effect of this Resolution, the names of the officials, authorized persons and other representative of the Town of Queensbury and any changes from time to time of these officials, authorized persons and representatives, and specimens of their respective signatures. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that: 1.Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Bank) is designated to provide the computer-based financial accommodations indicated in this Resolution. 2.This Resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission or modification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and all prior Resolutions adopted by the Town Board and certified to the Bank as governing the operation of the Town’s accounts are in full force and effect until the Bank receives and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a Resolution must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Bank, establishing the authority for the changes. 3.The signature of an Agent named on this Resolution is conclusive evidence of his authority to act on behalf of the Town. Any Agent, so long as he acts in a representative capacity as Agent of the Town, is authorized to make any and all other contracts agreements, stipulations and orders which he may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated above, from time to time with the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this Resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing. 4.All computer banking transactions, if any, by or on behalf of the Town prior to the adoption of this Resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. 10 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 5.The Town agrees to the terms and conditions of the Cash Management Internet Banking Services Agreement – Governmental and the ACH Agreement Governmental Customer Agreement for Electronic Payment Services and the Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental) and authorizes any Agent named above to execute such Agreements and deliver them to the Bank. The Town authorizes the Bank, at any time, to charge the Town for all checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money that are drawn on the Bank so long as they contain the required number of signatures for this purpose. 6.The Town acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative signature and verification codes to or obtained from the Agents named in this Resolution. The term “alternative signature and verification codes” includes, but is not limited to, ID numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN) to be used by the Agents to access Internet banking services. The Bank shall have no responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and verification codes unless otherwise agreed to in writing. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town of Queensbury’s Accounting Office to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and/or Town Accountant to take any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None 11 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE RESOLUTION NO.: 4, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to file the Town’s Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April 30, 2008 in lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by th February 29, 2008 as required by New York State Town Law §29, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller with the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April 30, 2007. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to designate an official newspaper for the Town, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 12 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the Town of Queensbury’s official newspaper. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §116 requires the Town Board to establish a mileage allowance for the use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the performance of employees’ duties when a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury ¢ Town Board hereby establishes the amount of 50.5 per mile to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the performance of employees’ duties. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES: None ABSENT:None 13 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO ATTEND 2008 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO.: 7, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials to attend the annual New York State Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, Subdivision 10 and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the following Town Officers and employees to attend the annual Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2008: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Town Assessor Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury at the Association General Meeting and in his absence, authorizes and directs the Deputy Supervisor to cast the Town’s vote, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at the Association of Towns Conference shall be deemed proper Town charges, and BE IT FURTHER, 14 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that family members of authorized attendees may travel; however, travel must be at their own expense including costs for travel, meals and any additional hotel charge(s). st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DARLEEN M. DOUGHER AS RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 8, 2008 INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY : Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Darleen M. Dougher as Tax Receiver for the years 2008 and 2009, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 6(E) and Resolution No.: 97 of 1967, the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Darleen M. Dougher as its Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, such appointment to expire December 31, 2009. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS 15 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 9, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law §4121(3)(a), the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Darleen M. Dougher as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Darleen M. Dougher as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that immediately upon Ms. Dougher’s acceptance of appointment, she shall appoint a Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall accept this appointment in writing. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANDREW GARNER, M.D. AS TOWN HEALTH OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING HEALTH OFFICER AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 10, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the term of the Town of Queensbury’s Health Officer, Andrew Garner, st M.D., expired effective December 31, 2007, and 16 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Dr. Garner as Town Health Officer and enter into an agreement with Dr. Garner to serve as the Town’s Health Officer for a new four (4) year term, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board appoints Andrew Garner, M.D. as the Town’s Health Officer for a four (4) year term effective the date of this Resolution st through December 31, 2011, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the salary for Dr. Garner shall be $4,000 annually to be paid for from the appropriate account as determined by the Town Fiscal Manager, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec- Dr. Garner has done a nice job for us and if anyone sees him please tell him we said so. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND DEPUTY COURT CLERK RESOLUTION NO.: 11, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough 17 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A) and New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint Town Justice Court Clerks and Deputy Court Clerks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Karen Stockwell, Kerrie Hatin and Margaret Quintal as Town Justice Court Clerks and Diane VonBraun as full-time Deputy Court Clerk, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to notify the New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DIANA TALLON AS CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RESOLUTION NO.: 12, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, Town Highway Superintendent Michael Travis has recommended that Diana Tallon be reappointed as Confidential Secretary to the Highway Superintendent for the years 2008-2009, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Diana Tallon as Confidential Secretary to the Town Highway Superintendent for the years 2008-2009. 18 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Diana is here and I can tell you she does a great job. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS TOWN PURCHASING AGENT RESOLUTION NO. 13, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the 2008 Town Budget has a regular stipend of $5,150 for the position of Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part-time position of Purchasing Agent for the year 2008 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins st as Town of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective January 1, 2008 and authorizes and directs that Ms. Watkins be paid the $5,150 stipend for such position for 2008 in addition to her annual salary for the Accountant position, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 19 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES :Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Joanne has done a fabulous job for us and she is a pleasure to work with. RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Marilyn VanDyke, Ed.D. as its Town Historian for the year 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Marilyn VanDyke, Ed.D. as Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2008. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Dr. VanDyke has done a fabulous job for us she keeps us on our toes, she makes sure we do not miss any opportunities or at least don’t miss any awareness issues, we appreciate her dedication to the Town over many years, thank you very much, Marilyn. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN HISTORIAN’S ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 15, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer 20 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian’s Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the Town Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to the Town of Queensbury Historian’s Advisory Board until their terms expire on st December 31, 2008: John Austin; Douglas Baertschi; Jennifer Baertschi; David Bannon; Maureen Monahan-Chase; John Strough; and June Krause. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Strough Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-I know that these people are important to Marilyn and her work, this has been a similar list over many years and everyone of these members on this list have dedicated a lot of effort to historical issues in the Town and we appreciate that. Councilman Strough-Because I am a member I am recusing . RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING LAURA VAMVALIS AS MEMBER OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CEMETERY COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi 21 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, the present term of Cemetery Commission member Laura Vamvalis st expired December 31, 2007 and the Town Board wishes to reappoint Ms. Vamvalis to the st Commission for another three year term commencing January 1, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Laura Vamvalis as a member of the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission to serve a three year term stst to commence January 1, 2008 and expire December 31, 2010. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING LLOYD MOTT AS MEMBER OF TOWN RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury Recreation Commission in accordance with applicable New York State Law, and WHEREAS, the term of Recreation Commission member Lloyd Mott has expired and Mr. Mott wishes to be reappointed to the Commission, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Lloyd Mott to serve as a member of the Town of Queensbury Recreation Commission until his term st expires on December 31, 2014. 22 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS RESOLUTION NO.: 18, 2007 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier , WHEREASthe Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages, avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, health, dental, workers’ compensation, disability and unemployment insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and WHEREAS, Town Law Sections 64(23) and 118 allow for such payments, and WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in advance of audit of claims for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before audit, incur late charges, postage, freight and express charges and all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, and 23 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND ADIRONDACK THEATRE FESTIVAL RESOLUTION NO. 19. 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Adirondack Theatre Festival presents numerous performances and events annually in the Town of Queensbury and the City of Glens Falls, thereby promoting the cultural development of the community, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Adirondack Theatre Festival in the amount of $2,500 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren 24 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Adirondack Theatre Festival for the year 2008 for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Adirondack Theatre Festival substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,500 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Just a note on this one and approximately the next fifteen or twenty resolutions. At the beginning of each year as part of the budget process we consider our relationships with some various non-for profits that the Town receives services from and benefits from their activities. The list does not generally change from year to year and although there are pressures with a variety of reasons from these non- profits everyone is always looking for additional funding usually because funding is being cut somewhere else. The Town more or less tries to hold the line and these amounts are pretty consistent from year to year. I point this out to one, make sure that the public is aware that we have these relationships because two, there is significant and I know that these various groups appreciate what the Town has done for them over the years and will likely to continue to do going forward. But, the public needs to be aware that the Town is working with a lot of non-for profits to do various activities and provide services that the Town itself couldn’t or wouldn’t provide. I think it is important to acknowledge that it is significant dollar investment when you some them all up so it is not trivial, but it is something that I am proud of although I am sure to sum it is a grey area as to whether or not the Town should be in these businesses but historically the Town Board has supported these activities. 25 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 1797 RESOLUTION NO. 20, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with American Legion Post 1797, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and American Legion Post 1797 for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $300 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS RESOLUTION NO. 21, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the year 2008, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 26 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $1,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND CARITAS, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 22, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with Caritas, Inc., for the year 2008, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and Caritas, Inc., for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,500 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None 27 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE CHAPMAN MUSEUM RESOLUTION NO.: 23, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Chapman Museum in the amount of $17,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Chapman Museum for the year 2008 for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Chapman Historical Museum substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $17,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: 28 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL FOR PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR PROVISION OF THE WARREN COUNTY YOUTH COURT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 24, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to contract with the Council for Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc., for the provision, development and enhancement of the Warren County Youth Court Program for the year 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Council for Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc., for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $15,000 in the form substantially presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CUSACK & COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT 29 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 RESOLUTION NO.: 25, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized engagement of the services of Cusack & Company, CPA’s (Cusack) to audit the Town of Queensbury’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been pleased with the services of Cusack and wishes to continue engagement of its services, and WHEREAS, Cusack has offered to audit the Town’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 at a cost not to exceed $16,050 as more specifically st set forth in its letter dated December 1, 2007, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes continuation of the auditing services of Cusack & Company, CPA’s to provide auditing services to the Town of Queensbury for the year ending December 31, 2007 for an amount not to exceed $16,050 to be paid for from the appropriate account, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None 30 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-I will point out that Cusak & Company is not a not for profit, but it is a contract that we have. As an aside Cusak & Company has done a great job as far back as I can remember auditing the town’s books and the various entities that the town contracts with fore instance Fire and EMS Squads they have done a good job for us and we appreciate their services. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE FEEDER CANAL ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO.: 26, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Feeder Canal Alliance in the amount of $2,500 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Chapman Museum for the year 2008 for the preservation and promotion of the Feeder Canal and the historic towpath trail, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Feeder Canal Alliance substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,500 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, 31 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESOLUTION NO. 27, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, in the past the Town of Queensbury has contracted with the Glens Falls Animal Hospital (Animal Hospital) for the Animal Hospital’s board of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services and the Town has paid for services provided by the Animal Hospital in accordance with the schedule of fees established by the Animal Hospital, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into a written agreement with the Animal Hospital for the Animal Hospital’s boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement for the year 2008 has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the 2008 Agreement between the Town and Glens Falls Animal Hospital providing for the Glens Falls Animal Hospital’s boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services, substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and 32 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, and the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Animal Control Officer and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS AREA YOUTH CENTER RESOLUTION NO.: 28, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to the Town to provide services and benefits such as career counseling and dinners to economically disadvantaged youths residing in the Town of Queensbury and therefore wishes to enter into an agreement with the Glens Falls Area Youth Center for the provision of these services and benefits, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement for the year 2008 has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Glens Falls Area Youth Center for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $10,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. 33 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL – CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - FOR SUBSTANCE TESTING SERVICES AND PHYSICAL EXAMS RESOLUTION NO.: 29, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Glens Falls Hospital – Center for Occupational Health (Center) to provide such services as physical exams and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the Town during 2008, and WHEREAS, the Center has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms and provisions of the letter-form Agreement presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the letter-form Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Glens Falls Hospital – Center for Occupational Health (Center) substantially in the form presented at this meeting to provide such services as physical exams and substance testing with the costs for such services to be paid for from the appropriate accounts, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the letter-form Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 34 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS SOAP BOX DERBY RESOLUTION NO.: 30, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Glens Falls Soap Box Derby in the amount of $5,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Glens Falls Soap Box Derby for the th promotion of the 6 Annual Soap Box Derby in the City of Glens Falls in June, 2008, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Glens Falls Soap Box Derby substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $5,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and 35 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-I will note that George Drellos is somewhere in attendance and he has been a strong advocate for the Soap Box Derby and he was able to decipher the code and crack in to the Town’s Occupancy Tax Lock Box to get Soap Box on basically likely a regular member of our non profit list. They have done a great job and we appreciate his and everyone associated with Soap Box’s work. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 31, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, Inc., (Symphony) helps to promote the cultural development of the community, attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic boon to the community, and 36 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Symphony in the amount of $2,500 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Symphony for the year 2008 for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,500 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GREATER GLENS FALLS SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 32, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to provide social and recreational activities and programs to Town of Queensbury senior 37 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 citizens and therefore wishes to contract with the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc. for senior citizen recreational and social activities and programs, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc. has been presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, this agreement is permitted and authorized by New York State General Municipal Law §95A, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND HYDE COLLECTION RESOLUTION NO. 33, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and 38 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Hyde Collection helps to promote the cultural development of the community, attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic boon to the community, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Hyde Collection in the amount of $10,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Hyde Collection for the year 2008 for the promotion of events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Hyde Collection substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $10,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION FOR LAKE SUNNYSIDE FOR TREATMENT OF MILFOIL RESOLUTION NO.: 34, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION 39 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously entered into an Agreement with the Protective Association for Lake Sunnyside (Association) concerning the treatment of milfoil occurring in Sunnyside Lake, and WHEREAS, the Association and Town Board remain concerned about the serious environmental damage from milfoil occurring in the public waters of Lake Sunnyside, and wish to enter into an Agreement to provide for the continuation of efforts in improving the water quality and recreational activities in Lake Sunnyside, and WHEREAS, such an Agreement would provide that the Town pay the Association $12,000 toward the Association’s engagement of a registered New York State pesticide applicator to treat Lake Sunnyside with aquatic herbicide treatment and the Association would pay all remaining costs, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside for the Treatment of Milfoil for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $12,000 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to arrange for payment to the Protection Association of Lake Sunnyside from the appropriate account, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 40 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH LOWER ADIRONDACK REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (LARAC) RESOLUTION NO.: 35, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) helps to promote the cultural development of the community, attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic boon to the community, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to LARAC in the amount of $1,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with LARAC for the year 2008 for the promotion of events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $1,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from 41 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LITERACY NENY RESOLUTION NO.: 36, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Antony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to the Town to provide remedial reading services to Town of Queensbury adult residents with reading difficulties and therefore wishes to enter into an agreement with Literacy NENY – Volunteers Serving Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties for the provision of these services, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement for the year 2008 between the Town of Queensbury and Literacy NENY has been presented at this meeting, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Town Ethics Code, the Town Supervisor has disclosed that he is the current President of Literacy NENY, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and Literacy NENY for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement 42 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 not exceeding the sum of $7,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Stec Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-I will disclose although it is part of the resolution that I am also a Board Member of Literacy NENY it serves Warren, Washington and Saratoga County and in fact last summer I became the President of the organization, for that reason I will abstain on this vote. It is a good organization. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO LOCAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZING THE NEW YORK STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESOLUTION NO.: 37, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the New York State High School Basketball Championships for the year 2008 to be held in Glens Falls in March, 2008 attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic boon to the community, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the local committee organizing the New York State High School Basketball Championships in the amount of $5,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter 43 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 into an agreement with the local committee organizing the New York State High School Basketball Championships for the year 2008, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the local committee organizing the New York State High School Basketball Championships substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $5,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF PENFLEX, INC. SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 2007/2008 AND PROVISION OF 2007 STANDARD YEAR END SERVICES RESOLUTION NO.: 38, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage the services of PENFLEX, INC. Service Award Program Specialists to provide administration and support 44 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 services during 2007/2008 and the 2007 standard year end administration services for the Town of Queensbury’s Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program as outlined in PENFLEX’s Service Fee Agreement presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, PENFLEX will provide these services for the estimated cost of $10,600, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the engagement of PENFLEX, INC. to provide administration and support services during 2007/2008 and the 2007 standard year end administration services for the Town of Queensbury’s Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program at the estimated cost of $10,600 to be paid from the appropriate account as determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the agreement with PENFLEX, INC. presented at this meeting and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 39,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough 45 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the purpose of helping to preserve open space in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $6,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 40, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Queensbury Little League, Inc., and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement for the year 2008 has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Queensbury Little League, Inc., for the year 2008 with funding 46 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $15,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Little League services about nine hundred kids a year it is obviously a very important part of our community. I am glad that our Rec. Dept. isn’t trying to take that on in addition to everything that they do so again this is a good public private partnership that again serves a lot of our youth, including me way back when in the day. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 41, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it appropriate and beneficial to provide social and recreational activities and programs to Town of Queensbury senior citizens and therefore wishes to contract with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. for these types of activities and programs, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. has been presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, this Agreement is permitted and authorized by New York State General Municipal Law §95A, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. for the year 2008 with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $7,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. 47 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-I want to thank the Queensbury Seniors, they are our hosts and hostesses for the refreshments, they are here every organizational meeting every two years they put this on and we really appreciate that. We intend to work with them, they have some space needs and building needs that the Town would love to make happen if it didn’t cost any money, and so I appreciate their patients over the years on that but we are continuing to work with them to try to improve their offerings here. We just did one for Little League one end of the age spectrum and now the other end of the age spectrum although you only need to be fifty five to become a member. They are always plugging for members, and again you are talking about nine hundred or a thousand people that are members and certainly not all of them are quite that active but most of the very active ones are here today and we certainly appreciate everything that they do for us. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SARATOGA MUSICAL UNION RESOLUTION NO.: 42,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Saratoga Musical Union helps to promote the cultural development of the community, attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic boon to the community, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Saratoga Musical Union in the amount of $5,770 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Saratoga Musical Union for the year 2008 for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, 48 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Saratoga Musical Union substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $5,770 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VISION ENGINEERING, LLC FOR PROVISION OF ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD, PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 43, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 592,2006, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the Town to enter into an Agreement with Vision Engineering, LLC for provision of engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through st December 31, 2007, and 49 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into such an Agreement with Vision Engineering, LLC for the year 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an Agreement with Vision Engineering, LLC for provision of engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of st Appeals and Community Development Department through December 31, 2008, at a rate th of $80 per hour as generally described in Vision Engineering’s December 13, 2007 letter- form agreement presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Its owner and principal is Dan Ryan he has done a great job for us he is very through and very professional he knows his stuff, has a great reputation from all accounts that I have gathered since we hired him just talking to people on the street that have reason to deal with engineers, he is well respected in his field. So, last year we had a successful first year agreement with him and we are looking to continue that relationship. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH 50 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESOLUTION NO.: 44, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Warren County Historical Society (Historical Society), is a not- for-profit educational organization chartered in 1997 by the New York Education Department for the collection, preservation, and promotion of the heritage of Warren County, including the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Historical Society has and will benefit the Town’s residents by continuing to contribute to the promotion and preservation of the Town’s history and heritage, and by preserving and promoting the historical significance of the former firehouse, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Historical Society in the amount of $2,500 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Historical Society for the year 2008 for general promotion purposes, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the Warren County Historical Society substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,500 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and 51 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH WELLCHOICE, INC. / WELLPOINT HOLDING CORP. FOR PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR RETIREE DRUG SUBSIDY PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 45, 2007 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has requested that Wellchoice, Inc., now known as WellPoint Holding Corp. (WellPoint) on behalf of its subsidiaries, Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc., provide services related to the Town’s participation in the retiree drug subsidy program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and WellPoint to Provide Administrative Services for the Retiree Drug Subsidy is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Wellchoice, Inc., now known as 52 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 WellPoint Holding Corp. (WellPoint) to Provide Administrative Services for the Retiree Drug Subsidy substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement and any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH WORLD AWARENESS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM RESOLUTION NO. 46,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the World Awareness Children's Museum in the amount of $1,300 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the World Awareness Children’s Museum for the year 2008 for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 53 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town and the World Awareness Children’s Museum substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $1,300 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SERVICES OF BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. AND PREFERRED ADVOCATES, LTD. FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE TOWN AND QUEENSBURY CHAPTER OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. (CSEA) RESOLUTION NO.: 47,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. (BPSR) and Preferred Advocates, Ltd. to serve as the Town’s legal representative during the negotiation process between the Town and the Town Chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) for a new Union contract in accordance with BPSR th and Preferred Advocates, Ltd.’s December 6, 2007 letter-form proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 54 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes engagement of the services of Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. and Preferred Advocates, Ltd. for the provision of legal services to the Town limited to the negotiations between the Town and the Town of Queensbury Chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. for a new Union contract consistent with the letter-form dated December th 6, 2007, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the cost of such services shall be as follows: ? $4,500.00 for the first month of representation; ? $1,800.00 per month for the next six (6) months, or until the contract is completed, whichever occurs first; ? $1,200.00 per month thereafter until fact finding or the contract is completed, whichever occurs first. ? If negotiations lead to fact finding, then the Town and BPSR and Preferred Advocates, Ltd. would agree on an appropriate, additional flat fee depending on the number of issues at fact-finding or BPSR and Preferred Advocates, Ltd. would bill the Town at the rate of $200.00 per hour; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate account as may be determined by the Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed Agreement or documentation related to the engagement of such services and take any further action needed to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None 55 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-The Town’s Union Contract expired actually yesterday the CSEA has been pretty good to work with from the Town’s perspective and certainly my perspective. Here over the last five years, it was a five year contract that has expired, five years ago Larry Paltrowitz who is a partner with Bartlett, Pontiff specializes with this part of the law, negotiated from the Attorney’s perspective on the Town’s behalf we think we ended up with a good contract and we look forward to working with the union to renew the contract and we will be working with them and trying to do this the next couple of months wrap it up and be on our way. Larry Paltrowitz has done a great job for us in the past and we are happy to have the services. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN WASTEWATER DIRECTOR TO ATTEND NEW ENGLAND WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO.: 48, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Wastewater Director has requested Town Board authorization to attend the New England Water Environment Association 2008 thth Annual Conference in Boston, MA from January 28 – 30, 2008, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized allocation of funds for conference expenses within the Town’s 2008 budget, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Policy the Queensbury Town Board must authorize out-of-state travel by Town employees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Wastewater Director to attend the New England Water Environment Association 2008 thth Annual Conference in Boston, MA from January 28 – 30, 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by the Town Wastewater Director at such conference are proper Town charges and shall be paid for from the appropriate Town Account(s). 56 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT : None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Mike Shaw and Bruce Ostrander the Wastewater guy and Water guy are both here, they are both regulars at all of our regular meetings and we appreciate that as well. They run a big operation down there, I know that water issues have been in the paper lately for at least one of our neighboring municipalities has some significant issues on West Mountain. One of the newspaper articles that I read I think in the Chronicle attributed a lot of data and information that was printed in some of the papers to Bruce Ostrander. Bruce and Mike have been very handy, we have had a lot of sewer district extensions in the last few years we have had a lot of negotiations in the last few years and Mike and Bruce have done a great job for us and we are lucky to have them. Thank you. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY FIRE COMPANIES UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 49,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co, Inc., and the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., (Fire Companies) in accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s agreements with the Fire Companies expired on December 31, 2007, and WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Fire Companies have agreed to continue to provide fire protection services under the terms and provisions of the existing agreements during the interim period pending execution of new agreements which is anticipated to occur sometime during the first two months of 2008, and WHEREAS, the Fire Companies may face cash flow shortages before the new agreements can be executed and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize payments under the current Agreements, which after new agreements are entered into will constitute 57 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 advance payments on the 2008 agreements to the Fire Companies, such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid after the 2008 contracts are ratified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town th Supervisor to approve payment vouchers constituting 1/12 of the 2007 Contract Amount (not including Vehicle Fund) to the five (5) Town of Queensbury Fire Companies under the current Agreements, which payments will constitute advance payments on the new fire protection services 2008 Agreements if such Agreements are entered into, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should new fire protection services 2008 Agreements not be st entered into by January 31, 2008, then the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to th approve additional payment vouchers constituting 1/12 of the 2007 Contract Amount (not including Vehicle Fund);to the five (5) Town of Queensbury Fire Companies during February, 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to make such payments which are authorized under the current Agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote-Supervisor Stec-There is a provision that allows us to keep their cash flow coming that we can authorize a payment of a twelfth of their last contract until we have a contract. So, we will be doing that, those checks will be cut in the next couple of days and by the end of the week they can have them. Again I am hopeful by the end of January we will have EMS and maybe Fire wrapped up for the year as far as contracts go. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY EMERGENCY/RESCUE SQUADS RESOLUTION NO.: 50, 2008 58 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, general emergency ambulance services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., (Squads) in accordance with agreements between each Rescue Squad and the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s agreements with the Squads expired on December 31, 2007, and WHEREAS, the Town and Squads have agreed to continue to provide general emergency ambulance services under the terms and provisions of the existing agreements during the interim period pending execution of new agreements which is anticipated to occur sometime during the first two months of 2008 and WHEREAS, the Squads may face cash flow shortages before the new agreements can be executed and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize advance payments on the 2008 agreements to the Squads, such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid after the 2008 contracts are ratified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town th Supervisor to approve payment vouchers for 1/12 of the respective 2007 Contract Amount(s) to the three (3) Town of Queensbury Emergency/Rescue Squads (Squads) in advance payment on the new general emergency ambulance services 2008 Agreement(s), such advance(s) to be deducted from contract payments to be paid after the 2008 Agreements are ratified, with the further understanding that the Town shall also approve th payment vouchers for 1/12 of the Squads’ paid daytime service costs, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should new emergency ambulance services 2008 Agreements not st be entered into by January 31, 2008, then the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor th to approve additional payment vouchers constituting 1/12 of the 2007 Contract Amount to the Squads during February, 2008, again with the understanding that the Town shall also th approve payment vouchers for 1/12 of the Squads’ paid daytime service costs, and BE IT FURTHER, 59 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to advance payment to the Squads and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADOPTING PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE AND ANNUAL STIPEND, NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION FULL- TIME STAFF AND MANAGEMENT STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 RESOLUTION NO.: 51,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt new salary and wage schedules for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and management staff for 2008, and WHEREAS, these salary schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries for these positions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the new salary and wage schedules for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and management staff, effective January 1, 2008 as follows: Part-Time Hourly Wage and Annual Stipend Schedule 60 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Year 2008 Position Wage/Stipend Clerk-Assessor’s Office, Part-time $14.44/ per hour Real Property Tax Service Asst., Part-time $17.49/ per hour Cemetery Secretary $13.08/ per hour Court Officer – Hourly Rate $13.87/ per hour Court Officer-Service Fee $23.92/ per service School Traffic Officer (two hour guarantee) $14.11/ per hour Clerks, Temporary and Part-time $11.97/ per hour Laborer, Part-time $12.50/ per hour Senior Account Clerk, Part-time $12.76/ per hour Data Collector, Part-time $12.83/ per hour Meals On Wheels Clerk $ 7.15/ per hour Tax Receiver $7,263/ annually Historian $11,021/ annually Deputy Supervisor $ 1,558/ annually Purchasing Agent $ 5,150/ annually Fair Housing Officer $ 1,030/ annually Planning & Zoning Board Chairman $ 72/ per meeting Secretary $ 67/ per meeting Member $ 62/ per meeting Board of Assessment Review Member $ 62/ per session 61 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Non-Management - Non-Union Position Grade OT Salary OT ELIGIBLE Hourly Rate GIS Administrator 7 Ex 55,062 Maintenance Supervisor – Water 7 Ex 54,805 Senior Planner 7 Ex 52,682 Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Adm 7 Ex 50,794 Accountant 7 Ex 44,000 Code Compliance Officer 7 Ex 44,000 Legal Assistant 6 Ex 48,550 Fire Marshal 6 Ex 45,553 Deputy Town Clerk I 6 Ex 42,560 Land Use Planner 6 Ex 39,559 Recreation Program Specialist/Asst. Dir. Parks & Rec. 6 Ex 37,434 Court Clerk 5 Ex 43,695 Court Clerk 5 Ex 43,695 Confidential Secretary to Town Supervisor 5 Ex 36,606 Court Clerk 5 Ex 35,691 Confidential Secretary to Highway Supt. 5 Ex 35,147 Aquatics Supervisor 5 Ex 33,538 Recreation Program Assistant 5 Ex 30,602 Senior Citizen Program Coordinator 5 Ex 28,770 Records Clerk 4 Ex 33,037 Deputy Town Clerk II 4 Ex 32,171 Data Collector/Appraiser 6 46,252 22.2365 Computer Technology Coordinator 6 44,688 21.4846 Bldg & Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 46,008 22.1192 Bldg & Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 43,497 20.9120 Senior Account Clerk 5 40,847 19.6380 Billing Supervisor 5 40,127 19.2918 Deputy Receiver of Taxes 5 39,012 18.7558 Bldg & Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 38,431 18.4764 Assistant to Assessor I 5 37,442 18.0010 Assistant to Assessor II 5 35,239 16.9418 Deputy Fire Marshal 5 33,037 15.8832 Real Property Tax Service Assistant 4 39,012 18.7558 Account Clerk 4 35,311 16.9764 Deputy Court Clerk 4 32,171 15.4668 Deputy Tax Receiver 4 29,492 14.1788 Parts Shop Foreman ungraded 39,591 19.0341 62 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Management Positions Position Grade Salary Water Superintendent10M 71,287 Assessor 9M 58,500 Wastewater Director 9M 65,180 Director of Information Technology 9M 65,457 Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer 9M 53,560 Director of Parks & Recreation 9M 52,767 Deputy Highway Superintendent 8M 50,470 Engineer 8M 61,915 Director Building & Codes 8M 57,141 Director of Building and Grounds 7M 51,845 Cemetery Superintendent 7M 47,187 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF NON-UNION POSITION/GRADE SCHEDULE FOR 2008 RESOLUTION NO.: 52, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted and then revised a Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule (Schedule) as part of its Salary Administration Program in the Town’s Employee Management System Handbook, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to revise the Schedule as proposed in the document presented at this meeting entitled, “Town of Queensbury 2008 Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule” effective January 1, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule effective January 1, 2008 as follows: 63 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Town of Queensbury Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule Effective January 1, 2008 Grade Job Title Ungraded Parts Shop Foreman – to be paid at CSEA Working Foreman Scale 1 None 2 None 3 None 4 Account Clerk Deputy Court Clerk Deputy Town Clerk II Deputy Receiver of Taxes Real Property Tax Service Assistant Records Clerk 5 Aquatics Supervisor Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer Confidential Secretary to Highway Superintendent Confidential Secretary to Town Supervisor Confidential Secretary to Community Development Director Senior Account Clerk Court Clerk Deputy Fire Marshal Senior Citizen Program Coordinator Assistant to Assessor I Assistant to Assessor II Computer Technology Assistant Billing Supervisor Deputy Tax Receiver Recreation Program Coordinator 6 Deputy Town Clerk I Computer Technology Coordinator Data Collector/Appraiser Principal Account Clerk Legal Assistant Land Use Planner Fire Marshal Recreation Program Specialist/Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation 7 Accountant Senior Planner Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Administrator Code Compliance Officer GIS Administrator Water Maintenance Distribution Supervisor 7M Cemetery Superintendent Director Building & Grounds (Facilities) 8M Director Building & Code Enforcement Deputy Highway Superintendent Engineer 9M Assessor Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer Director of Information Technology Director Parks & Recreation Wastewater Director 10M Executive Director of Community Development Water Superintendent and 64 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to replace the current Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule with the new Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule in the Town’s Wage and Salary Administration Program in the Employee Management System Handbook. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF NON-UNION SALARY STRUCTURE FOR THE YEAR 2008 RESOLUTION NO.: 53, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted and then revised its Wage and Salary Structure (Structure) as part of its Salary Administration Program in Section IV of the Town’s Employee Management System Handbook, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to revise the Structure as proposed in the document presented at this meeting entitled, “Town of Queensbury Non-Union Salary Structure,” effective January 1, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Non-Union Salary Structure effective January 1, 2008 as follows: 65 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Town of Queensbury Non-Union Salary Structure Effective January 1, 2008 Grade Minimum Scheduled Extended Max Max 1 19,000 27,550 27,826 2 21,280 30,857 31,166 3 23,834 34,559 34,905 4 26,694 38,705 39,092 5 29,897 43,350 43,784 6 33,485 48,553 49,039 7 37,503 54,381 54,925 8 42,003 60,902 61,511 9 47,043 68,214 68,896 10 52,688 76,396 77,160 7M 37,503 54,381 55,844 8M 42,003 60,902 62,540 9M 47,043 68,214 70,049 10M 52,688 76,396 78,451 and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to replace the current Non-Union Salary Structure with this new Non-Union Salary Structure in the Town’s Wage and Salary Administration Program in the Employee Management System Handbook. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AMENDED TOWN OF QUEENSBURY SAFETY INITIATIVE POLICY AND SAFETY COMMITTEE BY LAWS AND APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN SAFETY OFFICER AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS RESOLUTION NO.: 54,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION 66 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 263,2002, the Queensbury Town Board adopted the Town of Queensbury’s Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws), and WHEREAS, the Town Safety Committee has proposed amendments to the Policy and By Laws and presented them to the Town Board for approval, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt the Policy and By Laws in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to approve the appointment of the Town Safety Officer and Safety Committee Members as set forth in the By Laws, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the amended Town of Queensbury Safety Initiative and Safety Committee By Laws in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves the appointment of Fire Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves the appointment of the following individuals as Safety Committee Members for the year 2008: ? Chris Harrington ? Mike Lopez ? Mike Palmer ? Chuck Rice ? Pete Smith ? Leesa Stiller ? Mike Travis ? Rick Whitemore and 67 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s Office to distribute copies of the amended Safety Initiative Policy and Safety Committee By Laws to all Town Departments. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 354, 2006 CONCERNING CONTACT PERSON FOR ISSUES RELATED TO RALPH MACCHIO, STRANAHAN INDUSTRIES AND FRENCH MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES RESOLUTION NO.:55, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 354,2006, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement of Dreyer Boyajian LLP for legal services relating to issues concerning Ralph Macchio, Stranahan Industries and French Mountain properties, and WHEREAS, such Resolution also designated Councilman Roger Boor as the Town of Queensbury’s lead contact with Dreyer Boyajian LLP, and WHEREAS, Councilman Boor is no longer in office and therefore the Town Board wishes to amend Resolution No.: 354,2006 accordingly, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby amends Resolution No.: 354,2006 such that Roger Boor will no longer be the Town of Queensbury’s lead contact person with Dreyer Boyajian LLP concerning issues relating to Ralph Macchio, Stranahan Industries and French Mountain properties, and 68 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to distribute a copy of this Resolution to Dreyer Boyajian, LLP and take any additional steps necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby affirms and ratifies Resolution No.: 354,2006 in all other respects. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.: 388,2006 AND APPOINTING POINT OF CONTACTS CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE RESOLUTION NO.: 56,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 388,2006, the Queensbury Town Board authorized Councilman Richard Sanford to communicate directly with the Town of Queensbury’s health care insurance carriers concerning the Town’s health care coverage, and WHEREAS, Councilman Sanford is no longer in office and therefore the Town Board wishes to rescind Resolution No.: 388,2006 and also appoint the Town of Queensbury’s point-of-contacts concerning health insurance issues, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution No.: 388,2006 and appoints Barbara Tierney and Joanne Watkins of the Town’s Accounting 69 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Office to be the Town of Queensbury’s contact people with the Town’s health insurance carriers concerning health insurance matters, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to distribute this Resolution to any necessary parties and the Town Supervisor, Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take any additional steps necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2008 RENEWAL CONTRACTS FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WITH EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD RESOLUTION NO. 57, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements for employee group health insurance plans with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Capital Financial Group, has negotiated renewal contracts for the year 2008 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes renewal contracts for the year 2008 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield with the 2008 monthly premiums to be as follows: MEDICARE MEDICARE MEDICARE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY INDIVIDUAL 2-PERSON FAMILY PPO 461.29 1348.43 424.24 848.47 1311.41 70 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 EPO 439.23 1284.00 403.97 807.93 1248.73 DENTAL 53.94 53.94 N/A N/A N/A and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the health insurance cost-sharing formula(s) shall remain as previously established and RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute future renewal contracts with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield without the need for additional Town Board Resolution provided that such contracts do not provide for any changes to the percentage of employee contributions toward monthly premiums and/or copays, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should there be changes to future renewal contracts with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield concerning employee’s percentage of contributions toward monthly premiums and/or a change in copay schedule, then a Town Board Resolution will be required, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that since the Town of Queensbury’s Non-Union employees are charged the same percentage of health care contributions as the Town’s Union employees, then future Resolutions authorizing execution of renewal contracts will not be required unless there is a change of policy whereby Non-Union employee contributions would be charged differently than Union employees which would then create the need for additional Town Board Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any contracts and documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 71 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : Mr. Strough ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Our negotiator on our behalf is Capital Financial Mr. John Weber is the principal that we deal with, he got us down to a fourteen percent increase from the initial renewal was a good bit higher than that. We are also hoping that thorough the union negotiations without impairing or hurting the coverage level that there maybe some options that are available to us that would get that number later in the year even lower than fourteen percent. I think the Town had budgeted twelve percent and we think that actually when we do some of the union negotiations it will be actually significantly below twelve percent so on average we should be ok. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF BETTE J. LEWIS AS TEMPORARY CLERK AT TOWN COURT RESOLUTION NO. : 58, 2008 INTRODUCED BY Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY : Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, due to personnel vacancies relating to medical issues in Town Court, the Queensbury Town Justices have requested Town Board authorization to hire Bette J. Lewis to work on a temporary basis as a Clerk, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Bette J. Lewis to work for six weeks as a Clerk in Town Court effective on or nd about January 2, 2008 at an hourly wage of $13.00, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Justices and/or Town Fiscal Manager to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None 72 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2008 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED “EXPANSION OF TOWN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR TOWN BUDGET OFFICER” RESOLUTION NO. 59, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: __ of 2008 to amend the Queensbury Town Code by adding a new Chapter entitled "Residency Requirement for Town Budget Officer” and WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §10, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, th January 14, 2008 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: __ of 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. __ of 2008 in the manner provided by law. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer 73 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 NOES : None ABSENT: None LOCAL LAWS\Budget Officer – Waiver of Residency Requirement – New Chapter - 1-14-08 LOCAL LAW NO.: ___ OF 2008 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED “EXPANSION OF TOWN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR TOWN BUDGET OFFICER” BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose and Authority The Town Board wishes to expand the residency requirement for the Town’s Budget Officer to Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. Therefore, the Queensbury Town Code is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter entitled “Residency Requirement for Town Budget Officer.” This Local Law is adopted in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law §10. Section 2. Addition to Code A new Chapter ___ is added to the Town Code as follows: Residency Requirement for Town Budget Officer “ The Town Budget Officer shall reside in the Counties of Warren, Washington or Saratoga, in New York State.” Section 3. Repealer All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability If any part of this Local Law shall be declared invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect or impair in any way any other provision and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 74 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Section 5. Effective Date This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the New York Secretary of State as provided in §27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF MEDIA DRIVE RESOLUTION NO. 60, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is currently building a new road located east of I-87 running between Main Street and Luzerne Road, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 408.2007, the Town Board accepted the name of “Media Drive,” for such new road, and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared a deed formerly dedicating Media Drive to the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has inspected the road and recommended its acceptance, and WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has confirmed that installation of water mains and appurtenances has been made in accordance with Town Water Department standards, and WHEREAS, the Town Wastewater Director has advised that all requirements related to sanitary sewer have been complied with in accordance with Resolution No.: 487, 2007 – “Resolution and Final Order Establishing Queensbury Technical Park Sewer District Extension No. 6,” and WHEREAS, the form of the deed to the road offered for dedication has been reviewed by Town Counsel, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and approves the nd deed for dedication of Media Drive effective January 2, 2008, and 75 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute, sign and affix the Town seal to any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to add the roads to the official inventory of Town Highways as follows: Name: Media Drive Road Number: 556 Description: Beginning at Main Street and continuing in a north direction a distance of 1,690’± and .32 hundredths of a mile and ending at Luzerne Road. Feet: 1,690±’ and .32 of a mile. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec ABSENT: None NOES : None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Noted that the road is closed as of right now but everything is inspected and acceptable to the Town and the law does say we cannot make a new road functional on a holiday so effective tomorrow the road will be open. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CHRIS HUNSINGER TO QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 61, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning Board in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, Chris Hunsinger’s term on the Planning Board expired on December st 31, 2007 and the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Hunsinger, 76 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Chris Hunsinger to serve as a member of the Queensbury Planning Board until his term expires on December 31, 2014. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Chis is in attendance, we are very thankful for you past service and your willingness to continue your service both as a Member and the next resolution appointing you as Chair. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN AND AFFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD OFFICERS RESOLUTION NO.: 62, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board’s recommendation for its year 2008 officers, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Planning Board for 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Chris Hunsinger as Chairman and hereby affirms the Planning Board’s appointments of Thomas Seguljic as Vice Chairman and Gretchen Steffan as Secretary of the Town’s Planning Board for 2008. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None 77 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MILLER, MANNIX, SCHACHNER & HAFNER, LLC AS TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL RESOLUTION NO. 63, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage legal counsel on a contractual basis for 2008-2009, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC as legal counsel for and on behalf of the th Town for 2008-2009 in accordance with the firm’s December 17 letter-form proposal and proposed Agreement for legal services presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Welcomed back the firm. RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2008 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN 78 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 CODE CHAPTER 136, ARTICLE XXIV ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER RENTS" TO INCREASE ANNUAL CHARGES FOR SOUTH QUEENSBURY – QUEENSBURY AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 64, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: __ of 2008 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, Article XXIV entitled “Establishment of Sewer Rents," which Local Law would modify the annual sewer rent rate in the South Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sewer District, and WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §10, Town Law Article 16 and General Municipal Law Article 14-F, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, th January 14, 2008 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. __ of 2008 in the manner provided by law. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT: None 79 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 CHAPTER 136-Sewer Rates South Queensbury-Queensbury Avenue Sewer District – January 2008 LOCAL LAW NO.: ___ OF 2008 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 136, ARTICLE XXIV OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER RENTS" BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Queensbury Town Code Article XXIV, entitled “Establishment of Sewer Rates,” subsection E(1), is hereby amended as follows: §136-137. Annual charges established. There is hereby established and imposed a scale of sewer rents for services rendered by the sewer system to the real property within the limits of the following sewer districts as set forth below: E. Annual charges pursuant to §136-135 hereof for the South Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sewer District: (1) For all occupied properties and contracted customers to the South : $3.50 per Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sewer District$4.00 thousand gallons of water consumption, as indicated by the current water meter readings, billed on a quarterly basis. SECTION 2. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. SECTION 3. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the New York Secretary of State. 80 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION APPROVING HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION RESOLUTION NO.: 65, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program which provides a deferred loan to very low income eligible property owners for the cost of rehabilitation, and WHEREAS, a single family property, Case File #5642 has been determined to be eligible for a loan through the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and the owner of the property has requested such a loan, and WHEREAS, the applicant for the rehabilitation assistance is a member of a group of persons intended to be the beneficiaries of the rehabilitation program, and WHEREAS, property rehabilitation specifications have been provided to three (3) qualified contractors for bid, and WHEREAS, the low bid cost to complete the work specified is four thousand eight hundred and forty-five dollars and no cents ($4,845.00), and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the rehabilitation process and recommends approving this deferred loan, and WHEREAS, the property owner will enter into a Loan Agreement with the Town of Queensbury which will be filed with the Warren County Clerk’s Office with the principal balance of the loan due in full upon the transfer of title of the property, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a rehabilitation loan for Case File #5642, in an amount not to exceed four thousand eight hundred and forty-five dollars and no cents ($4,845.00) authorizes and directs either the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute a Grant Award Agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 81 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None ABSENT : None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-We are very proud of this program we have done a lot of good for dozens of homes that wouldn’t have these improvements if it wasn’t for these grants. I view this as an opportunity for us to get back some of those excessive taxes that we pay to Albany. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN AND AFFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OFFICERS RESOLUTION NO.: 66, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Charles McNulty as Chairman and hereby affirms the Zoning Board of Appeals’ appointments of Charles Abbate as Vice Chairman and James Underwood as Secretary of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2008. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : Mr. Strough ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec-Out of respect for the Board’s wishes I will remain constant and this should not reflect upon Mr. McNulty who I have tremendous respect for, but no. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS – ST WARRANT OF JANUARY 1, 2008 82 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 RESOLUTION NO.: 67, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills th presented as the Warrant with a run date of December 27, 2007 and a payment date of nd January 2, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a thnd run date of December 27, 2008 and payment date of January 2, 2008 totaling 380,456.33, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fiscal Manager to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None 5.0CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Stec-I will open the floor to the Town Board Members, I am sure everyone will want to take an opportunity to share with you thoughts for the year, certainly well wishes to the holiday. Councilman Brewer-I would like to thank everybody for coming and wish everyone a Happy New Year and welcome Miller and Mannix back, congratulate Dave Strainer he is newly elected to the Warren County Board. Thank you. Councilman Strough-I too just wish to thank everybody for attending it is very nice to see a supportative crowd here. Again, I am looking forward to two more years with working with members of this Board and accomplishing good things for our community. Thank you. Supervisor Stec-Congratulations by the way I wanted to do that at the beginning and I wanted to welcome you both. Ron and I have been on the Board together like seven or eight days and then he took a bigger job and then there was an election and he lost his job now he has another job. Ron the floor is yours. 83 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 Councilman Montesi-Thank you. I would like to thank my wife who is Rosemary who has put up with me for this year going through a primary election and a general election and she is also my financial backer. So, thank you Rosemary. I am delighted to see Dave Strainer and Fred Champagne our County Supervisor’s here it is a team effort. I have served on the County for eight years and I used to try to come back to the Town Board and at least let the guys know on the Town Board men and women what committee’s I served on what committee’s I chaired so that if there was something that the Town needed up on the County level at least they had a friend in accord. Thank you for being here fellows and lets keep the channels of communications open. Thank you. Councilman Metivier-I too obviously have to thank my wife for putting up with me and it has nothing to do with the election, but. I am really looking for to the next two years I hope that I do the job that I promised everyone. I said all along I really made no campaign promises to anyone and I just hope that you will see that I am up for the challenge. I look forward to it and thank you all for coming out and Happy New Year. Supervisor Stec-Again, to close for myself I too want to express my well wishes to each Town Board Member and their families. I have said it in the past at regular Town Board Meetings and I will say it again, certainly although we will not always agree, everyone here is a worker, works hard, means well is trying to do what they think is right I respect that and because there are five of us we hopefully will dampen out the peaks and valleys and arrive at good decisions for the Town. I want to also recognize and congratulate again publically but not to his face he wasn’t here last time I mentioned it but Dave Strainer perseverance I guess is a word that we can use to describe Dave. Another tough guy is Supervisor Re-elect Fred Champagne who had a difficult fall and we are happy that everything worked out for you Fred you are doing well and healthy and although I have not worked on a Board with Dave I feel I have gotten to know Dave over the last several years and I want to tell Dave and Fred that I look forward to working with them and Matt Sokol and Billy VanNess up at the County and the rest of the County Supervisors. Again to try and establish that partnership that Ron referred to, there are things that the County can do to help the Town and likewise and we need to looking for those opportunities. Fred always said as Glens Falls goes so goes the County, I hope that we are not that closely linked although the City of Glens Falls certainly is doing better the last several years and is on its way up. But, I certainly think that there is a relationship and a responsibility and a duty between all the communities and things that happen in Queensbury impact Thurman and Hague and Horicon and Warrensburg and Lake George and Bolton and Luzerne and certainly the City of Glens Falls and visa versa. So, with Dave and Fred and Billy and Matt and the four other members on this board we have got a good team of people that are not wall flowers that aren’t afraid to put in their two cents and together we will work forward move the interest of the Town of Queensbury and Warren County. I also just want to close by saying thank you everyone for coming today, don’t run out the door although I think people are probably worry about roads and snow blowers and the like but the Seniors have put on some refreshments for us we just ask that everyone enjoy a little bit of the morning together here and with that I will accept a motion to adjourn. RESOLUTION ADJOURING TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 68.2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational Town Board Meeting. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec 84 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2008 MTG. #1 NOES: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbury