1995-07-24
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 24, 1995
4: 15 P.M.
MTG#43
RES#415-422
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Connie Goedert
Councilman Carol Pulver
TOWN ATTORNEY
Paul Dusek
DISCUSSIONS
REPLACE ASSIST ANT PLANNER
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Spoke to the Board regarding the replacement of the Assistant Planner
position. (To continue discussion later in meeting)
ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL REQUEST
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Spoke to the Board regarding a request from the Adirondack Balloon
Festival in the amount of $1,200.00. Noted last year in the brochure Queensbury, New York was printed
on the front and a Welcome to Town of Queensbury signed by Town Supervisor was included in booklet.
This year to be included in brochure a Welcome to the Town of Queensbury letter. For several years the
Town has supported one of the balloons. Asked the Board for their consensus? Noted the Town should
continue to support the festival at the level of $1,200.00.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Stated you couldn't buy better P.R. coverage. Also noted the amount of
sales tax that is generated in the Town from the festival and the community spirit noting it has done a lot
for the area.
COUNCILMAN PULVER-Noted advertising for the festival is done over the radio.
COUNCILMAN TURNER-It is a positive approach for the Town.
COUNCILMAN GOEDERT-Undecided at this point.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Resolution to be prepared for next meeting.
FRASER CONSULTING ENGINEERS
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Spoke to the Board regarding Fraser Consulting Engineers engineers for
Queensbury Forest. The plan that was originally proposed by Rist Frost and agreed on by Mr. Naylor to
move the water from the low point of the Queensbury Forest and move it to Queen Victoria Grant still
seems to be the approved process. Need step would be to go into Queen Victoria Grant and do soil test
boor on both the retention ponds.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Questioned if we own the property in questioned in Queensbury Forest?
ATTORNEY DUSEK-There may be a drainage easement for the one in Queensbury Forest. The
underlying property owners are the two homeowners on either side of the basin and they own right up to
the middle of it. If the Town were to stop using that and filled it the Town would still technically have a
drainage easement in that area but wouldn't be using it. Recommended when they fill it don't fill it so it's
completely flat have a grade in there in case you ever need it.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted the Town may need permission from the Queen Victoria
Homeowners Association to get on the property for the testing?
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, PAUL NAYLOR-Noted is not sure if the Town owns that parcel.
ATTORNEY DUSEK-Will check to see if the Town has easements in that area will report back to Board.
REPLACE ASSIST ANT PLANNER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Spoke to the Board regarding the replacement of the Assistant
Planner position. Noted he has met with his committee regarding this matter. He would like to introduce
into the planning service the idea of more concentration on long term planning introducing for the first time
economic development planning and some minor grantsmanship services. This is a need that has been
heard from the community in our series of neighborhood meetings. Has heard this from our Comprehensive
Land Use Advisory Board noting he sees a growing need for this service. Noted this is a major shift feels
that it is worthy of a media release in letting the people know that the Town is being responsive to the
comments that it has been receiving.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if there has been discussion with the Committee relating to this
matter?
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Yes.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Has received support from Committee regarding position.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Noted there is an opening that has to be advertised.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if this person would be responding to both the Planning and
Zoning Board meeting?
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Actually staff notes would be prepared by this person staffing
of the meetings would be a shared responsibility.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if the position is ready to be advertised?
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Waiting for direction from the Board.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Would like to see advertisement for position and the strengths that your
going to advertise for it.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Noted having someone with landscape architecture would be a
nice ability to have in this position. To put job description together report back to board in two weeks.
DISCUSSIONS
CATHY GEOFFROY -Spoke to the Board regarding rates for health insurance under the new union
contract. Noted there was an error in what the Town has been withholding from January 1st to present
noting per individual the highest amount is between $13.00 to $14.00 in total, the Town is owed back
$1,100.00. Asked the Board for their approval to withhold what is owed the Town from employees
paychecks.
TOWN BOARD-Noted to wait until the new wages are in place and take it out that week but to send out a
memo in their paychecks ahead of time.
Discussion held regarding non union employees raises.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1995 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 415,95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1995 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
1995 budget:
LANDFILL CLOSURE:
FROM:
TO:
$ AMOUNT:
Fund 63 - Landfill
(Closure Reserve)
Fund - 92 Landfill
(Closure Capital Project)
250,000.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1995 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1995 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 416, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1995 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
1995 budget:
SUPERVISOR:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-1990-4400 001-1680-2032 5,000.
(Contingency (Computer Software)
Misc. Contractual)
SHORE COLONY WATER:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
47-8340-4400 47-8320-4400 160.
(Transmission - (Water Purchase/Supply
Misc. Cont.) Misc. Cont.)
WATER:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
40-8320-1970 40-8320-1510 15,000.
(Sr. WTPO) (WTPO II)
40-8320-1970-0002 40-8320-1510 2,200.
(Sr. WTPO OT) (WTPO II)
HIGHWAY:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-9901-9004 001-5010-1320 11,869.
(Transfer to Highway) (Conf. Secretary)
001-9901-9004 001-9030-8030 908.
(Transfer to Highway) (Social Security)
001-9901-9004 001-9060-8060 1,469.
(Transfer to Highway) (Health Insurance)
REDUCING:
REDUCING:
004-5110-1440
(HEO)
004-0004-5031
(Transfer From Other Funds)
(11,869.)
004-9030-8030
(Social Security)
004-0004-5031
(Transfer From Other Funds)
(908.)
004-9060-8060
(Health Insurance)
004-0004-5031
(Transfer From Other Funds)
(1,469.)
, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the 1995 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr.
Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 417, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves into Executive Session to discuss one matter litigation, one matter personnel.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 418, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session
and moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION LITIGATION CITY OF GLENS FALLS WATER TANKS
RESOLUTION NO. 419, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury after careful consideration has determined
that it will not seek leave to appeal, to the Court of Appeals, the decision that has been rendered in the
matter of Queensbury vs. City of Glens Falls.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
ATTORNEY DUSEK-Read the following press release into the record.
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has decided that it will not seek leave to appeal, to the Court
of Appeals, the decision in the Matter of Queensbury v. the City of GLens Falls, et al., commonly referred
to as the litigation involving the City of Glens Falls Water Tanks. The Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury undertook the litigation and filed an appeal in an attempt to stop the construction of the City of
Glens Falls water tanks at least until such time as a satisfactory study could be completed of the
environmental effects and whether the tanks were needed at all.
It is our strong belief that governments, including municipalities, should be subject to the same State
Environmental Quality Review Act rules and regulations that are imposed on its citizens for the protection
of the citizens and their environment.
RESOLUTION COMPENSATION TIME SCOTT HARLICKER
RESOLUTION NO. 420, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor
working with the Town Comptroller to arrange for the proper compensation of Scott Harlicker as Assistant
Planner for any extra time he has put in each week which is known as comp time prior to the time that he
leaves as employee of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
DISCUSSION HELD
Discussion held Recreation Commission - Hudson River Park.
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 421, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVES FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves into Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Duly adopted this 24th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION AND TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 422, 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves back into Regular Session and hereby adjourns its Special Meeting.
Duly adopted this 24th day of August, 1995, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
No further action, taken.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury