1994-11-21
TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 1994
6:00 P.M.
MTG.#66
RES. 580-598
BOH. 17-18
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Dr. R. George Wiswall
Councilman Carol Pulver
Town Attorney Paul Dusek
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 580.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to
discuss contract negotiations.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
(Councilman Monahan entered the meeting)
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION 581.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Executive Session.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE
Councilman Pulver-Requested that a resolution be added to the agenda changing Division Street to
Division Road.
(Agreed to by the Town Board)
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 582.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into the Queensbury Board
of Health.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING SEWER VARIANCE FOR WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WETHERBEE WARD
NOTICE SHOWN
Supervisor Champagne-Is there anyone here to speak on the behalf of the applicant the Ward Sewer
Variance?
Mr. Eugene Christian-My name is Eugene Christian and I am representing Mr. and Mrs. Ward this
evening?
Councilman Caimano-Gene we need to have you use the mic because we are taping this and she can not
hear it.
Mr. Christian-Good evening, my name is Gene Christian I am an engineer I am representing Mr. and Mrs.
Ward this evening who seek a sewer variance on their property in Cleverdale. Am I getting through?
Sounds ok, fine. First of all I will hastily say that if what I read in the paper and what I pick up by ear
around the Town Hall is true you people ought to be looking around for a shop stewart to represent you for
your time or putting it in taxpayers words it is nice to see that our board is getting down to a productive
rate. In any event out of courtesy I will be as brief as I possibly can. The Wards own a relatively small lot
in Cleverdale, the lot is roughly is forty feet wide and approximately one hundred and ninety three or four
or five feet, plus or minus depending what side you want in depth. They are seeking a sewer variance and
the variance they ask for this night is a relatively simple one. What they have now is an existing septic
system on their property that was put together as far as we can determine better than sixty years ago. It is
kind of an amazing small system it consists of two small, very small, septic tanks in tandem and the size of
these tanks are about two hundred and fifty gallons, two hundred and twenty usable each they tandem into
each other and they go into an unknown leaching device. Well, obviously they do not come close to
meeting todays needs and because the people are maintaining their system properly they have found that it
is functioning properly but it needs occasional and more frequent attention then in the past and with their
thoughts of perhaps occupying the property more frequently in the future and hoping to do some quality
improvement to their property inside the building they thought now is the time, probably to up grade their
system, which we all agree with and environmentally is the right way to go and we applaud them for doing
it. In doing so they run into a difficult problem because of the forty foot width of their property. I believe
you all got a copy of this but anyway I hope you can see this, this is their property here, their house is
located, it is on sheet three of the material that you have got. The only place to put a septic tank is on the
north side of their house, in that particular case we will put a septic tank we will also place a pump tank and
we pump the effluent back up hill to two dry wells on the back part of the property. Now, we are fortunate
on this particular case because we have sufficient property to get beyond the one hundred foot set back
from the lake. We can meet all the set backs for the dry wells themselves the sticky wicket comes with the
placement of the septic tank and the pump tank. In this particular case we have approximately eighteen feet
give or take a few inches between the north side of the house and the north side of the boundary. Now, as
you know your appendix A requires a ten foot set back from the building and a ten foot setback from the
property line and with a tank that is approximately five feet three or four inches wide you are trying to get
twenty five feet into an eighteen foot slot. And there in lies the bind. In discussing this with your Codes
Enforcement and Planning people we decided the best way to do this was to keep the ten foot setback from
the building, place the tanks and then request the variance for the less than normal side line set back for the
septic tank and the effluent line as it has to go by the tanks to get back up to the fields in the back. Now,
this is a relatively simple system and this is quite similar to three or four other variances that I have
requested here to fore. The soils that we have found with test holes, two test holes on the property are more
than suitable for this the size of the leaching devices give them ample size for the house that they have, plus
a little to spare. The two tanks meets the DOH requirements which are part of your Town of Queensbury
Sewer Ordinance, the only point that we cannot make with this problem and the practical difficulty is the
side lot set back for the tanks and the little line that would go next to the tank up to the field in the back.
So, with all due respect to, I am open to any questions the Board sincerely requests that you look favorably
upon this because they want to A. improve their property B. get themselves a good system that is to todays
standards so that they can go on and live in the future and do whatever improvements they chose to do on
their property.
Councilman Monahan-Mr. Christian the adjoining lot there that is going to be the community line, are
those people on water from the lake or do they have a well?
Mr. Christian-You cannot read my note here but all adjacent properties and second adjacent properties to
the Ward's property are on lake water so we do not have any set back problems with wells, Betty, which I
am sure
Councilman Monahan-And they are on lake water?
Mr. Christian-Yes, they are.
Councilman Caimano-Do you have a report from yourself or Hatin on this thing?
Executive Director Martin-Yes. I will read that into the record. Dear Board Members: On November 17,
1994, I visited the site owned by William and Elizabeth Wetherbee-Ward, to see if any alternative area on
this site was available to place the septic tank and pump station without seeking a variance. Due to the
terrain and the downhill slope of this area and elevations needed to allow sewage to drain from the main
house to the septic tank, I found no other alternative but the one proposed by Mr. and Mrs. Ward. I would
recommend that the Board approve this septic variance as submitted, as there seems to be no other
alternative but to place the septic tank and pump station in this particular area. Again, the variance is only
for three feet from the property line. All other requirements of the Sanitary Sewage Ordinance will be met.
Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Dave Hatin Director of
Building and Codes. The only other thing I would like to enter into the record is we have nineteen letters
from property owners stating no objection to the variance.
Councilman Caimano- Thank you.
Councilman Monahan-If no one has any objections I would introduced the resolution...
Councilman Caimano-We have got to come out of the public hearing first.
Supervisor Champagne-Do I hear motion coming out of the public hearing?
Councilman Caimano-No just close it.
Supervisor Champagne-We will close that one.
Councilman Pulver-John Salvadore had his hand up.
Supervisor Champagne-...John yes.
Mr. John Salvadore-Why didn't you put the septic tank closer to the house?
Mr. Christian-That was a choice that I discussed with the Codes Enforcement and the Planning people
down stairs and it was our decision jointly that the best way from an engineering and health stand point was
to put it ten feet from the house, that to me makes good engineer sense.
Supervisor Champagne-No further discussion, Close the Public Hearing.
Councilman Caimano-Just one comment Gene, are you aware in this resolution section c under the resolved
clause states that the Local Board of Health may impose a condition upon the applicant that they also
secure the approval of the New York State Department of Health?
Mr. Christian-This is correct, yes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SANIT ARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
FOR WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WETHERBEE WARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 17.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, William and Elizabeth Wetherbee Ward previously filed a request for two (2)
variances from certain provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, such
provisions being more specifically that requiring that there be a 10' separation between the septic tank and
property line, and a 10' separation between the effluent line and property line, and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was given in the official newspaper of the Town of
Queensbury and a public hearing was held in connection with the variance requests on November 21, 1994,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk advises that property owners within 500 feet of the subject property
have been duly notified,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
a) that due to the nature of the variances, it is felt that the variations will not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or to other adjoining properties or otherwise
conflict with the purpose and objectives of any plan or policy of the Town of Queensbury;
b) that the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of
the land and that the variances are granted as the minimum variances which would
alleviate the specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the applicant; and
c) that the Local Board of Health imposes a condition upon the applicants that they must
also secure the approval of the New York State Department of Health, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health grants the variances to William
and Elizabeth Wetherbee Ward allowing the placement of the septic tank and the placement of the effluent
line, 3' from the property line rather than placing them at the mandated 10' distance(s), on property situated
on Cleverdale Road, Town of Queensbury, New York, and bearing Tax Map #: Section 14, Block 2, Lot
19.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 18.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves out of the Board of Health
and enters into the Regular Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1994 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 583.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1994 Budget, and
WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as follows, for the 1994 budget:
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
TO:
01-3620-1370
(Asst. Building
& Codes Enforcement
Officer)
01-3410-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
01-3510-4760
(Vet Services)
01-3620-1370
(Asst. Bldg & Zon.
Enf.)
01-8010-1605
(Exec. Dir.)
01-8020-2010
(Office Equipment)
$ 4,750.
01-3410-4040
(Dues & Registrations)
01-3510-4100
(Telephone Use)
01-3620-1070
(Clerk, Part-Time)
1,200.
01-3620-1605
(Exec. Dir.)
1,500.
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
TO:
01-3620-4090
(Conference Exp.)
01-3620-4090
(Conference Exp.)
HIGHWAY:
FROM:
04-9060-8060
(Hospitalization)
01-3620-4070
(Equip. Repair & Main.)
01-8010-1915-0002
(Office Specialist Overtime)
TO:
04-5130-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
15,000.
AMOUNT:
125.
200.
AMOUNT:
300.
350.
AMOUNT:
LANDFILL:
FROM:
910-8160-1002
(Misc. Payroll)
910-9060-8060
(Hospitalization)
TO:
AMOUNT:
910-1950-4400
(Misc. Contractual -
Property Taxes)
610.
910-8160-1410
(Laborer A -
7,000.
Part-Time)
910-9040-8040 910-8160-1840-0002
(Worker's Compensation) (LEO - Overtime)
910-8160-1002
(Misc. Payroll)
910-8160-4680
(Loader Repairs)
910-8160-4680
(Loader Repairs)
910-9060-8060
(Hospitalization)
RECEIVER OF TAXES:
FROM:
01-1330-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
01-1330-1120
(Tax Receiver)
and
BE IT FURTHER,
2,500.
910-8160-4400
(Misc. Contractual)
650.
910-8160-4690
(Compactor Repairs)
273.
910-8160-4770
(Old Loader Repairs)
400.
910-9089-8089
(Other Employee Benefits)
200.
TO:
AMOUNT:
01-1330-1002
(Misc. Payroll)
228.14
01-1330-1130-0002
(Deputy Tax Receiver)
226.82
RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
NOES : None
AYES : Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND ADVANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: 584.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to temporarily advance moneys held in any fund to
any other fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the temporary
advance of funds to the accounts or funds indicated, and in the amounts indicated, as set forth below:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT
General Fund
Landfill Fund
2,000.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, is hereby authorized and directed
to arrange for and accomplish the above-authorized transfers, and temporary advances, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer, shall keep suitable records and
arrange for the repayment of the temporary advances as soon as available, and in the case of loans from
funds generated from differing tax bases, the Town Supervisor shall also determine the amount of interest,
if any, to be paid, upon repayment, with the amount of interest to be equal to the amount that would have
been earned on the investment of moneys in the Fund making the advance, had the advance not been made.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF NED PRATT
RESOLUTION NO.: 585.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of authorizing the hiring of
Ned Pratt, to work with the Town Historian and the Town of Queensbury as part of the Town Historian's
barn inventory and historical study which addresses the rise and fall of the agrarian community, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ned Pratt would perform such consulting services at a cost of $50.00 per hour,
with an estimated cost not to exceed $1,900.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the
retaining of the services of Ned Pratt to assist the Town Historian and the Town of Queensbury as part of
the Town Historian's barn inventory and historical study which addresses the rise and fall of the agrarian
community, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Mr. Pratt for the services to be performed, such
Agreement to be in a form to be approved by the Town Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the amount authorized to be expended in connection with the aforesaid Contract
in this Resolution shall not exceed the sum of $1,900.00 without further Town Board approval, and
payment for the Contract shall be from Account No.
Appropriate Historian Account.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held: Councilman Monahan-This will be an historical survey of the barns, the age, type, history
etc. Councilman Pulver-Questioned where the study would be kept? Councilman Monahan-Part of the
historians records...Councilman Pulver-Suggested that this study also be made available to the Library, and
Chapman ... Executive Director Martin-Requested a copy for the Comprehensive Plan...Councilman
Pulver-suggested that the Historian be notified that when the study is done that copies are sent out to the
library the museums the Community Development Office and the Warren County Historian...
RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. 101, 94 CONCERNING
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE REALIGNMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
OF OLD FORGE & PEGGY ANN ROADS AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT TO VAN DUSEN & STEVES, LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS
RESOLUTION NO.: 586.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted resolution no. 101,
94 which approved expenditures for the realignment and improvement of Old Forge and Peggy Ann Roads,
and
WHEREAS, an amount of $7,500 was allocated in said resolution for the surveying services of
VanDusen & Steves, and
WHEREAS, upon further review of correspondence previously issued by VanDusen & Steves
identifying the services and costs thereof, and upon conversations with Leon Steves, it has been determined
that a portion of the services to be provided was $5,700 and another portion to be $7,500, for a total amount
of $13,200, and therefore, the amount authorized in resolution no. 101,94 should have been $13,200, rather
than $7,500, and
WHEREAS, a voucher and invoice has been submitted in the total amount of $7,716.53, which is
actually $5,483.47 less than the total amount proposed by VanDusen & Steves,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends resolution no. 101,
94, such that the cost of the services provided by VanDusen & Steves was not to exceed $7,716.53, rather
than $7,500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the invoice and
voucher in the amount of $7,716.53 and authorizes payment to VanDusen & Steves.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 587.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, certain roads known and/or identified as Feeder Canal, Edgewater Place, and Fort
Amherst, lie partially within the Town and partially within the City, and
WHEREAS, an agreement is presented at this meeting which establishes and clarifies each party's
duties and responsibilities with respect to the aforesaid roads,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, afterreviewing the aforedescribed
agreement, hereby approves the same, agrees to be bound by the same, and hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute and place the Town Seal on the same on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, and
further recognizes the obligations being assumed by the Town Highway Superintendent under this
agreement and also agrees to the assumption of such duties and responsibilities.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held-Councilman Pulver-The Superintendent of Highways has agreed to this as well. Attorney
Dusek-Noted there will be one change made that the blanks in the agreement will be filled in with the term
Superintendent. Agreed to by the Board.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN UPPER GLENS FALLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY REGARDING
EXTENSION OF CENTRAL QUEENSBURY QUAKER ROAD
SEWER DISTRICT ON CRONIN ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 588.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, Upper Glens Falls Development Corporation is the equitable owner of certain
premises located in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New York, and outside of the
Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, more particularly described on the attached legal
description, and
WHEREAS, Upper Glens Falls Development Corporation proposes to install a sanitary sewer line
and appurtenances from said lands to the existing Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District sanitary
sewer line located approximately 293 feet east of such property, which sanitary sewer line will be
connected to the Town of Queensbury sewer system on Cronin Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, Upper Glens Falls Development Corporation, is desirous of having said area served
by the sanitary sewer facilities owned and operated by the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State
of New York, as an extension to the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into an agreement concerning the proposal, the
actions that the parties agree to take and the financial terms for the installation of said sewer system and
service thereof, and a copy of said Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Agreement
referenced in the preambles of this Resolution, and hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the
same on behalf of the Town of Queensbury and place the seal of the Town on the same, as may be
necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is further authorized to take all such steps and actions as
may be authorized or contemplated under the aforementioned Agreement.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote-Wastewater Superintendent Mike Shaw-I have reviewed this and basically it is
one lot...
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1995 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 589.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has met at the time and place specified
in the Notice of Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard
thereon, and
WHEREAS, Section 27 of the Town Law provides for the setting of salaries of officers and
employees of the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby adopt such Preliminary Budget, as amended, as
the Town of Queensbury Annual Budget of 1995, and that such Budget shall be entered in the minutes of
the proceedings of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Town of Queensbury Elected Officials shall be as follows:
1. Salaries for Elected Officials -
Supervisor - $47,700.00 per annum;
Town Councilmen (4) - $9,500.00 per annum;
Town Clerk - $41,500.00 per annum;
Highway Superintendent - $53,000.00 per annum;
Town Justices (2) - $27,000.00 per annum;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the amendments to the Budget shall hereby be as follows:
PROPOSED
FUND DEPT. LINE LOC. DESCRIPTION BUDGET ADOPTED 16410
Publicity-Misc. Cont. 6,000 8,250
4400
1 6510 4400 Veterans Serv.-Misc.Cont. 800 300
1 1990 4400 Contingency-Misc. Cont. 200,000 175,000
1 7020 1340 Rec.Admin.-Rec. Spec. 85,000 80,600
1 7020 1690 Rec.Admin-Rec. Atten. 6,495 5,895
1 7020 4120 Rec.Admin-Printing 3,600 3,400
1 7110 1400 2 Parks-Laborer A Overtime 5,000 2,500
1 7110 2001 Parks-Misc. Equipment 1,845 470
1 7110 2070 Parks-Park Equipment 9,555 4,985
1 7110 2080 Parks-Pool Equipment 3,625 1,450
1 7110 4400 Parks-Misc. Cont. 39,300 37,800
1 7110 4410 Parks-Gasoline 6,100 4,500
1 7110 4560 Parks-Bus Usage 1,500 1,200
1 7450 4400 Museum-Misc. Cont. 12,750 12,750
1 7520 4400 Hist. Property-Misc. Co. 17,000 17,000
1 8989 4400 Comm. Serv.-Misc. Con. 0 12,650
1 9901 9004 Trans. to Highway Fund 1,836,644 1,801,644
GEN. FUND TOTAL 2,205,4642,170,394
4 5142 1400 Highway Snow-Labor A 52,300 37,300
4 9785 6085 Highway Fund-Insta1.Pur. 20,000 0
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 72,300 37,300
5 3410 4400 Fire Prot.-Misc. Cont. 166,000 234,000
5 3410 4415 Fire Prot.-Fire Contra. 1,133,000 1,209,050
5 3410 4424 Fire Prot.-Emerg.Medic 267,000 272,760
FIRE PROT. FUND TOTAL 1,566,000 1,715,810
40 9950
9095 Qsby. Wtr.-Trans.to Capita 0 1,500,000
QSBY. WATER FUND TOTAL
o 1,500,000
1 1 1120 Gen. Fund-Sales Tax Colle 4,000,000 4,004,170
Gen. Fund applied Fund Bal 968,893 930,653
GEN. FUND REV/AFB TOTAL 4,968,8934,934,823
4 4 5031 Highway Fund-Inter.Trans. 1,836,6441,801,644
HIGH. FUND REV./AFB TOTAL 1,836,644 1,801,644
5 5 1001 Fire Prot.-Real Prop. 1,746,100 1,895,910
FIRE PRO.FND.REV/AFBTOTAL 1,746,100 1,895.910
Qsby.Wtr. Fund App1.Fund 0 1,500,000
Qsby. Wtr.Fund Rev/AFB Total 0 1,500,000
and,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the budget lines for the Chapman and the Hyde Museums shall be reversed such
that the amounts shown for the Hyde become the amounts for the Chapman and vice verse, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts the 1995 salary
scheduled included in the 1995 Adopted Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury shall prepare and certify duplicate
copies of said Annual Budget as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, together with
estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202A Subdivision 2 of the Town Law and deliver one copy
thereof to the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, who shall thereafter present it to the Warren
County Board of Supervisors.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote-Supervisor Champagne-I would like to make a couple of comments, I want to
say I appreciate all the time and effort that the department heads have put into this. Certainly the Town
Board has spent hours and hours and hours that we as a group of five we certainly individually and
independently have been through this effort. I have got to tell you that started back in August of this past
year it seems like it has been centuries but here we are tonight for this ready to go. I think we can agree
that we have a budget that every taxpayer and resident of the Town of Queensbury can live with and
certainly our goal was to hold the line and we did just that. In many cases we have cut back and reduced
the tax burden on our residents. We are looking at a 16.5 million budget, we are up from last year in the
general fund to about 8 million 9, about a half million up from what it was a year ago. A lot of that money
that is in there is contingency funds that we put in also drainage $135,000 those items amounted to almost
three hundred thousand dollars so that is where we are. Councilman Caimano- This is your first budget and
I want to say thanks for the leadership that you provided through this sometimes arduous process.
Supervisor Champagne-I can say it is a boards budget, certainly everyone of us had a full opportunity to
express ourselves I think it went well and here we are. Councilman Monahan-Noted that there was an error
in the line items, the 7450 449 Museum should be 12,500 7520440 Historical Property should be
17,000...
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN ATTORNEY'S ATTENDANCE AT
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION SEMINAR
RESOLUTION NO.: 590.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that Paul B. Dusek, Town Attorney, is hereby authorized to attend the New York
State Bar Association Seminar on Legal Research Technology, to be held in Syracuse, New York from
December 8-9, 1994, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper
Town charge, and that all expenses, not to exceed $250, shall be paid for from the Town Attorney
Conference Expense Account: 001-1420-4090.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Pulver-I will read you this petition that I got in my mail box: We the undersigned residents of
Division Road RD4 Queensbury, New York do have a request that the name of Division Road remain the
same as it has been for the past forty five years and we request that the Town Board take whatever action
that is needed to accomplish this task. There are many signatures on this. From what I understand from the
Town Clerk's Office that it is actually Division Street, that is what the records state however they have
always had the sign that said Division Road and everyone there has always called it Division Road so I
would like the Town Board to pass a resolution to support this petition to re-name Division Street to
Division Road.
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE NAME OF TOWN HIGHWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 591.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby officially renames Division Street to
now be known as Division Road and authorizes the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to make such entries
in the Town Records as are necessary to accomplish this renaming of the road and further authorizes them
to fill out any applications or other forms that might be required for Warren County and New York.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSIONS
HUDSON POINTE OPEN SPACE PLAN
Executive Director Martin-Presented the Town Board with a definition of Passive Recreation for the open
space area of Hudson Pointe (on file) noted that they had a meeting but had sparse attendance, will
reschedule the meeting, I think we are a long way toward addressing the seven points that were outlined in
a memo I wrote earlier this month. Close to adopting a plan...
Councilman Monahan-Questioned if horse back riding was to be considered?
Executive Director Martin-Will review that again.
Mr. Peter Barili- Executive Vice President of the Open Space Institute 97 acres have been set aside as a
nature and archaeological preserve...upon approval of the master plan for this property as prepared by the
Open Space Institute and Saratoga Associates, Niagara Mohawk will be required to surrender a deed to the
property to the Open Space Institute which would then own and manage the property as outlined in the
proposed plan...re: Passive Recreation definition we are deferring to the Advisory Committee and the Town
with respect to that definition...with the one proviso when it comes to on site management any land matter
we would have to reserve the right to limit particular uses to appropriate places...horse back riding and bike
riding the steep slopes would be prohibited...all of the other six issues are not appropriately addressed in the
master plan itself but just by way of information for example, one issue: should a map be publically
displayed of the property, identify the archaeological sites and or should they be placed on the national
register or state registrar? No. map them, record them, and put the maps and records in appropriate places
such as the State museum and the office of Historic Preservation...questions were raised regarding timing,
that will be linked to the infrastructure and development of the residential development
site...recommendation to the Board is to approve the plan in its current form reserving the right to consult
one last time with the Town Planner and Advisory Board with respect to the final i's and t's. it need not be
further reviewed by us.
Executive Director Martin-I will try to convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee next week and run
this by them...
Councilman Monahan-Questioned what the trials were being made of?
Executive Director Martin-Leave them as natural as possible...
Mr. Barili-With the help of the developer we would have wood chips available and they could be used, ...
where ever there is a chance of erosion we will have to come up with an appropriate treatment.
Discussed observation platform, looking out into Big Bay...possible boardwalk system ... discussed the
property that was sold by Nimo to Open Space, the property being north ofWarrensburg...One of the
questions that was asked of the Open Space Institute when we were introduced to the town in context with
Hudson Pointe was why would an organization with essentially a State wide agenda and level of activity be
Niagara Mohawks third party of choice and I think my answer was not intended to be facetious at the time
but to the Supervisor as lovely a property as this is we would not otherwise be involved we would
recommend one of several others, but we are interested because there is a bigger picture. (used map) 7
miles on the north side of the Hudson River 16,050 acres is owned by Niagara Mohawk...also a section of
2400 acres owned by Niagara Mohawk that land abuts Moreau Lake State Park which has 650 acres...the
land has been determined as surplus and under instruction of the shareholders and pressure of the public
service commission to keep rate base down Niagara Mohawk is looking at its land holding all over, they
have concluded that there are 50,000 acres in various location of there service area in N.Y. State are no
longer needed. There are 4,000 acres on the Hudson River are in the process of being surplus...the north
side of the River 1650 acres is under option to the Open Space Institute we expect to acquire that before the
end of the year...the land on the south side of the river would follow, later in 1995...1 have met with Niagara
Mohawk and all of the Supervisor's of the Towns in the effected area, invited them in the long term
planning of these parcels...suggest a series of advisory committee's be appointed to help us and the State of
N.Y. plan what is to become of these lands. Other elements to their disposition plan such as PCB clean up,
residential development, industrial development etc.
Supervisor Champagne-Thanked Mr. Barili for the up date...
Mr. Barili-Spoke to the Board regarding a proposal for a major boat launch off from Corinth Road...with
access points across the river for camping...also proposed canoe portages around both dams...
Councilman Monahan-Questioned the status of the bluffs in other area?
Mr. Barili-They are not as fragile...
GENEVAESTATES - CHARLES DIEHL
Executive Director Martin-Update on Diehl proposal - owner of property in W. G.F. area 10 acres, he has
clustered an area for development of homes and mobile homes.. .requesting a change to zoning code in the
mobile home overlay zones that would allow a greater density...
Councilman Pulver-Suggested that this proposal go before committee for a recommendation...need to look
at Planning Board approval..
Agreed to by the Town Board
NEMER - JIM WELLER
Mr. Jim Weller-Regarding Public Hearing that was held two weeks ago on November 7th ... rezoning of
15 acres ofland owned by Nemer from LI to HC ... noted amendments were placed on the rezoning
which limited its uses...requested that those be reconsidered...
Board requested that this be reviewed at the next workshop session...
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT
Councilman Caimano- W e have to make one appointment to the Planning Board by the end of the year... we
need to set a meeting to do that...December 5th 6:00 P.M.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Agreed upon by the board to also discuss the Environmental Committee Appointments on December 5th at
6:00 P.M.
1994 TOWN AUDITOR
Agreed upon by the board to also discuss the Town Auditor on December 5th at 6:00 P.M.
Executive Director James Martin-Noted for the Board's information that he has a copy of the Draft
Environmental Assessment for the proposed off site construction removal to the Warren County Airport,
comments are due within thirty days...
-North Qsby. Sewer-We had a meeting this morning with some residents of the North Queensbury area,
several concerns were raised, those our outlined in the memo...comment period closing Thursday...Board
agreed to Special Board Meeting on November 23, 1994 at 8:30 AM.
RESOLUTION SETTING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 592.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will hold a Special Town Board Meeting to
discuss the North Queensbury Sewer Project on Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at 8:30 AM. at the
Queensbury Town Office Building, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury,N.Y. down stairs conference room.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Executive Director Martin-Requested and executive session to discuss personnel...
ATTORNEY MATTERS
Town Attorney requested Executive Session-One matter in litigation
OPEN FORUM
Ms. Barbara Bennett-Asked that contractual be defined.
Supervisor Champagne-Contracts by a particular department, also raises were placed in that account, other
items that do not fit in our account codes.
Ms. Barbara Bennett -Questioned the increase in Zoning and Planning Budget.
Councilman Pulver-A new zoning officer and new building and codes person to replace one that will be
retiring this year, we are hiring this individual ahead of time so the individual can be trained.
Executive Director Martin-We now have a paid full time Attorney for the Planning Board that was not in
last years budget.
Ms. Barbara Bennett -Questioned the raise in State Retirement Employee Benefits.
Supervisor Champagne-In 1990 the Governor borrowed funds from the State retirement bank and those
funds during 90-91-92-93 there was zero contributions, it sounded good but unfortunately it did not work,
now we are being hit very hard to make up those losses. That rate will go up until such time that payback
is completed. It could be five to seven years.
Ms. Barbara Bennett -Questioned what transfer to other funds means?
Supervisor Champagne-The money comes into the General Fund for example Highway and those monies
would be transferred out of the General Fund, it is like a double entry and double exit, you show the money
coming in and then it is transferred out to Highway and also transferred out to Cemetery.
Ms. Barbara Bennett-Revenue from Landfill is almost doubled.
Supervisor Champagne-We have increased the rates...we are at a break even with a slight profit on a
mont11ly basis, with expenses vs. revenues.
Councilman Pulver-We have two transfer stations open and we are still continuing to take garbage.
Ms. Barbara Bennett-Noted that she felt it was hard to drop off trash since the area for disposal has been
changed, only one side is available...
Councilman Monahan-Noted that this was due to the closure...
Mr. Lewis Stone-Questioned the Hudson Pointe Open Space definition of Passive Recreation, is there
jogging allowed?
Councilman Caimano-Ifyou have biking I presume you canjog.
Mr. Stone-Noted that biking can tear up a path...
Executive Director Martin-That was a point that was raised, it will be difficult to prohibit bikes in there..
Mr. Barili agrees about the Mountain Bikes, they are especially a problem with the tires that they use, he
said through management practices they can take steps to keep them off of certain trails where there are
concerns about slopes and what the tires might do.
Ms. Connie Goedert-re: Service Award for Volunteer Ambulance workers...we received the paper work
from the Comptroller's Office asking for any ideas...
Attorney Dusek-This is the correspondence that I gave to the Board and the Board requested that this was
to be sent to the Rescue Squads ... It was my understanding that, and I thought I put this in the letter
Connie, that the Board would probably shoot for a meeting on the 28th or so you could have a response
together by the 5th, the only question is how to get the information from the rescue squads to the board.
Supervisor Champagne-Asked Mrs. Goedert the best way to get the information to the Board...
Ms. Goedert-I will be glad to contact the other rescue squads and I will be here at that meeting.
Councilman Pulver-Connie, if you call them and kind of get their ideas if you could submit a list to the
Board prior just send it to the Supervisor's Office so that we can have it, noted that there is a possibility
that she cannot make the meeting, would like to have time to prepare a statement on the comments, if she
cannot attend.
Ms. Goedert-Who is the administrator?
Attorney Dusek-In a memo to the Town Board that is one of the comments I made, the administrator in
theory is the State Comptroller except that it also appears that the Administrator could become somebody
different. My concern was, they should identify in these regulations where you send certain documentation
now and clarify that administrator provision. I had four or five suggestions that I made to the Board, points
they may want to consider.
Ms. Goedert -Questioned if the dates could be met that are in the document.
Attorney Dusek-That is also a comment that I made could the dates be met? You may want to address
from your perspective whether you guys can meet those dates, if you cannot we can make strong arguments
in the State Comptroller's Office to make revisions to those.
Ms. Goedert -You have not received anything from the Comptroller that has said who they have hired as the
Administrator?
Attorney Dusek-No, not yet. My understanding is they are going to have request for proposals out for that
part of the task I think they are out or going out during December, one or the other but it is all going to
happen very quickly so they can get the program into place.
UNKNOWN-Questioned the abandonment of a portion of Fuller Road (gave Board Members copy of the
maps)
I have contacted Don Coalt's of the City of Glens Falls and he has sent a fax.
Highway Supt.Paul Naylor-Noted that he had turned the fax over to the Attorney.
Attorney Dusek-First we need releases from the adjoining property owners and then Mr. Naylor will have
an order of abandonment and then it is subject to approval by the Town Board.
Councilman Caimano-Lets get started.
Highway Supt. Paul Naylor-Requested that the memo be read..
MEMO READ
TO: Paul Naylor, Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent
FROM: Don Coalts, Water and Sewer Superintendent, Glens Falls
DATE: 11/21/94
re: CLOSING OF FULLER ROAD NEAR KEENAN RESERVOIR
This memo will serve to confirm our conversation on this date. This department has no objection
to the permanent closing of the roadway near the Keenan Reservoir and intake.
As you know, we are attempting to more closely monitor the activities on or near the watershed
and reservoirs. By removing the existing roadway, it will make it more difficult for "outsiders" to enter on
or near the watershed.
Removal of this roadway will help to curtail the number of trespassing that occur.
If you have any questions or need further information, Please Call. Thank you.
Mr. Pliney Tucker-Pliney Tucker, Division Road The Executive Session is that settled yet, the contracts?
Councilman Caimano-It is not settled and that is about all we are going to say.
Mr. Tucker-RE: Ned Pratt What are we going to be paying him?
Councilman Monahan-$1900 I believe
Mr. Tucker-RE: Changes in the Zoning a. Now you are allowed one garage per principal unit, noted the
life style is different a lot of people have recreation vehicles, boats, antique cars...noted there have been a
lot of requests before the Zoning Board for additional garages...1 think it is something the Board and Mr.
Martin should look at...
Councilman Monahan-We are taking at look at it.
Mr. Tucker-RE: Columbia Group and a piece of property on Corinth Road Nov. 15th the Columbia group
came before the Zoning Board requesting the rezoning of that property into two lots. I asked who the
principals in this group were and I was told it was public knowledge they were registered...noted he
checked with the Secretary of State and with the County, as of five o'clock this after noon they are not
registered with anybody. I would like a change in the ordinance, anybody applying for a Zoning request
that the principals be named, at the present time it is not required.
Councilman Monahan-We also do not ask for the Federal ID Number...
Councilman Caimano-I think that is a reasonable request.
Councilman Pulver-Lets just start putting it on the application.
Mr. Tucker-Requested Street lights at Exit 18 each side of the Northway..also no right hand turn signs on
the exit ramps on the East side of the Northway and on the West Side of the Northway...
What did w.G. Falls Vol. Fire Company finally end up with?
Councilman Caimano-One Sixty Five plus fifty eight.
Mr. Tucker-You are still holding the truck fund, you have not decided what to do with it?
Councilman Caimano- Weare working on it...
Councilman Pulver-re:Exit 18 no right hand turns off the ramp wouldn't the State have to be involved in
that?
Councilman Caimano- That is the State's responsibility we can petition and urge them but it is the State's
responsibility.
Mr. John Salvadore-re: Vessel Regulation Zone 1972-1973 Town of Queensbury established Vessel
Regulation Zones on Lake George on Sandy Bay, Warner Bay, Assembly Point, Harris Bay and Dunhams
Bay Town Ord. #34 defines the area of zones and regulations...Chapter 939 of the Laws of 1966 amends
the Town Law wherein Towns within four Counties, Westchester, Saratoga, Warren and Suffux were
granted powers to regulate vessels in accordance with these laws the Town's powers to regulate vessels on
waters within or abounding the Town and is extended to include, regulating speed and regulating and
restricting the operation of vessel including size and the horse power of inboards and outboard motors,
restricting and regulating the anchoring and mooring of vessels, restricting and regulating the anchoring
and mooring of vessels used or occupied for living or sleeping quarters, restricting and regulating sewage
disposal and garbage removal and the use of toilets thereon, designating public anchoring areas and
regulating the use of thereof. Two restrictions on the Town's powers... 1. No such ordinance, rule or
regulation shall take effect until it has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner ofDEC 2.
Except where prohibited by laws of this State or the United States
...The 5 mile per hour speed limitation on Dunhams Bay in 1973 caused three water ski boats and
equipment the Salvadore's had purchased just three months prior with their acquisition of Dunhams Bay
Lodge to become immediately and completely without purpose...At this time the Lake George Park
Commission is considering the application of Dunham's Bay Boat Company Inc. to continue operation a
Class A Marina...as far as we can ascertain Dunham's Bay Boat Company has never been a permanent
marina in accordance with the regulatory program defined in 6NYCRR Part 646 promulgated in
1981.. .This facility and the traffic it produces both on land and on water has significant impacts on the
Town's vessel regulation zone, in an environmentally sensitive area of Dunham's Bay. The minimum
requirements for the Park Commission Class A marina permits specify that, one on site parking space be
provided for each berth and that adequate off site parking.. .rest rooms open at all times, trash removal,
shore line ...all of these landuse regulator requirements normally fall in the Town's Planning and Zoning
jurisdiction as a neighboring property owner I have responded to the Park Commissions inquire with regard
to Dunham's Bay Boat Company application for the Commission Class A Marina Permit. I submitted
comments raising several questions relating to interpretation and definition of the Park Commission
requirements. We have asked the Park Commission to fulfill its legislative mandate which empowers the
Commission to take into consideration the cumulative impact upon all the resources of the park in making
any determination or taking action pursuant to the powers of this article. In the end analysis the
Commission's interpretation of its own rules and regulations will determine the level of continue use of
which Dunhams Bay Boat Company will be allowed. We are very concerned, the outcome will
demonstrate that we have not been afforded our rights of equal protection. I remind the Town Board that
our marina ..permitted by the DEC in 1982 and in the Town's zestful regulation zone with the Town's
envolvement and apparent approval, in retrospect and as a side issue the DEC 1981 regulatory program of
registering docks and permitting marina in the Town already established vessel regulation zone is clearly in
violation of the pre-emption doctrine. The record is ... with our being subjected to being summons,
appearing in court, paying fines, performing expensive remedial action, paying Lake George Park
Commission fees on private property improvements...payments in the form of contributions to Fish and
Wildlife Federation and Fresh Water Institute in order to gain permits and meet the requirements of the
Park Commission Regulators program. Each of these is a story of conflicting and overlapping
jurisdictional authority in and of itself. We ask that the Town exercise it's right to control the recreation
activities in its vessel regulation zone on Dunhams Bay or rescind Ordinance No. 34. If the Town elects
not to rescind Ordinance No. 34 then the subject of the Town's Vessel Regulation Zone should be a priority
item for the Town's Comprehensive Plan now being developed. You were there first and we have been
seriously impacted by these regulations, our business. Now it is time for you to get involved.
Mr. Pliney Tucker-RE: Subdivision on Corinth Road if the subdivision on Corinth Road takes place will
Lot NO.2 return to the tax roll?
Supervisor Champagne-Yes.
Mr. Tucker-I would like to thank Mrs. Pulver and the Board for acting on the petition on Division Road.
Councilman Pulver-Will you take care of notifying the citizens...
Mr. Tucker-Yes.
Councilman Caimano-There are two things that I would like the Board to consider in 1995: 1. Term
limitations for the Council what I have in mind increasing the amount of term for new people coming in
and limiting it to two terms. I think we will have some problems with the term limitations in so far as the
its possible, it is all set by the State Legislator action but I think it is time to join the rest of the world.
There is an overwhelming majority out there, looking for term limitations for their public officials and I
think it is time to open up that question here and give it a good airing. The second thing I want to revisit a
proposal I put forth at the beginning of last year regarding salaries for elected officials, specifically
legislative elected officials. I still feel there is a methodology where we could put that number in front of
the public and the public has an opportunity to say yes or no, we might vote ourselves,what I envisioned
that we could vote ourselves a 15% increase but it happens on the second year and on the election year and
the public knows when it is going to happen and therefore could say ok, fine, idiot head, we will give you
fifteen percent we are going to vote you out of office. There needs to be a mechanism where the public is
more involved so that we do not have to feel embarrassed about asking ourselves for a 20% increase or 5%
increase or a $3.00 increase and the only reason I feel embarrassed is A I did not care about it one way or
another but B. I have been trying for three years I think even back when Pliney was in, I have been trying
for three years to enact a piece of legislation so that at least the public has some input into the salaries of
this job. I agree with Betty and Carol especially over the last two months this is a very time consuming and
difficult job and probably is worth more than $9500 per year but I think the public ought to be involved in
it and the piece of legislation that I put forth last year I think solves that issue certainly it puts it on the table
and I would like us to debate it as quickly as possible in 95.
Supervisor Champagne-It makes sense to me.
Councilman Pulver-I would like to re-open the discussion on the DPU as soon as possible and discuss some
re-organization that we have.
Councilman Monahan-I would hope you would not call it a DPU.
Councilman Caimano- W e need to take it off the books, then.
Councilman Pulver-We need to do something with that law so we need to discuss that.
Councilman Monahan-Noted that there are a number of items that are not finished and need to be brought
forward and worked on...
Councilman Pulver-Revision to the sign ordinance regarding Political Signs...we may have to resurrect the
sign committee...
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 593.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to
discuss litigation matter and a personnel matter.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Attorney Dusek-The matter is an assessment litigation for the record.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 594.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves out of Executive Session and enters its regular session.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY ARTICLE 7 TAX ASSESSMENT CASE OF
CHARLES SICARD AND MARY SICARD
RESOLUTION NO. 595.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, there is currently pending before a matter entitled Charles Sicard and Mary Sicard vs Helen
Ottie Assessor et al which is a Real Property Article 7 Tax Assessment Case, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has reviewed the matter with the Town Attorney
and has determined that it would be appropriate to authorize a settlement of that action
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby indicates its approval that the assessment
for the property owned by Charles Sicard and Mary Sicard bearing tax map number 43-1-24.1 be reduced
to $840,000 originally it had an assessed value of $1,015,600.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 596.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury currently has a temporary position
available position in its Community Development Department and the Town Board is desirous of
authorizing the employment of a temporary person to occupy that position,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the temporary employment of
Sandra Eggleston to the position in the Community Development Department with the salary rate to be as
is currently set for that position in the collective bargaining agreement between the CSEA and the Town of
Queensbury and with the further stipulation that the position is temporary and therefore will not carry any
benefits and that the position will be only available not later than January 1st 1995 and made possibly
terminate sooner at the recommendation of the Director of Community Development or upon the
happening of a number of events.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Supervisor Champagne-We have an application from ARCC inquiring if the Town is interested anyone of
its employees attend the ARCC Community Leadership program...$750.
Town Board agreed not to participate.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 597.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Dr. R. George Wiswall
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appear on Abstract Dated 11-21-94 and numbered 94441001 through
94475800 and totaling $497,749.58 be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Caimano Vendor 000127
RESOLUTION ADJOUNING MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 598.94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns.
Duly adopted this 21st. day of November, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Dr.Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury