1995-12-11
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 1995
4:10 p.m.
MTG. #66
630-637
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Connie Goedert
Councilman Carol Pulver
Supervisor Fred Champagne-Opened the meeting.
DISCUSSION
2.1 HUDSON POINTE REZONING
Alan Oppenheim present
Discussion held regarding neighborhood concern on buffers and landscaping...neighbors have requested a
75' buffer on Corinth Road and on the East side another 75' on the NC zone with screening and leaving
17,893 square feet on that lot and they have to join that lot with the other lot... (map used) ... discussed that
the neighborhood commercial zone is to blend in with the neighborhood, architecturally and site
development wise and landscaping should blend with the PUD itself...discussed having signage drafted into
the buffer zone... Supervisor raised concern over 75' buffer on Corinth Road for a commercial zone,
suggested 50' buffer on Corinth Road side.. .Mr. & Mrs. Brown discussed their back yard backing up to a
buffer zone which is fifty fooL.concerned over having the horses close to a possible day care center...Mr.
Oppenheim noted that he felt that the day care would be in Hudson Pointe, but noted if it was in that area
fencing would be looked into....suggested a screening plan (trees) in that area (easterly edge) that everyone
can live with...discussion was held regarding ingress and egress from Corinth Road it was the opinion of
the board not to have any access from Corinth Road on to the NC zone...Executive Director Martin spoke
to the Board about Access Management. Town Board agreed to bring this to another workshop with a fifty
foot buffer zone on Corinth Road and seventy five foot buffer zone on the easterly side and have Mr.
Oppenheim bring in a screening plan to scale...and notify the residents of the workshop...proposed date
January 8th...
2.2 FIRE AND EMS CONTRACTS
Discussion held regarding 1996 Fire and EMS contracts...Discussion held regarding mutual aid,
Councilman Goedert-we are obligated to do mutual aid if you gain financially according to Lee Burns,
noted that Lake George Emergency and W.G.F. Emergency are the only agencies that are certified ALS by
themselves. Bay Ridge and No. Qsby. are certified ALS through Ares, (Adirondack Regional Emergency
Services) when they sign a contract through Ares they sign a contract for mutual aid. The question is will
the State law override that contract because the State says you only have to do mutual aid if you get a
financial gain. ..If we are not going to bill the Town of Queensbury residents that there needs to be a
paragraph in the contract that allows Bay Ridge only bill outside Warren County. Attorney noted that the
way it is now written will allow Bay Ridge to enter into a contract with Fort Ann, Whitehall foreinstance
and provide a service the same way they provide a service for the Town of Queensbury. Board requested
that this be put in every rescue contract..and that the contracts be brought back to the Town Board for
approvaL.. Supervisor Champagne stated that we will study 3rd. party payments in the future. Discussion
held regarding stabilization funds whether they should be held by the fire companies or the Town,
Councilman Turner suggested that the Board look at this and we are going to have a one year contract and
then a three year contract, let's evaluate it over this one year contract and have a conclusive answer the next
time around. Board agreed...Discussion held regarding five year plan, Supervisor Champagne, we need
something in writing that we can act on. Councilman Goedert -noted she did not want the companies
obligated to what is on the 5 year plan...Councilman Monahan-noted that there would be changes made
each year with the list....Councilman Goedert-suggested that there be a committee formed with members of
the Town Board and along with an officer of each agency and talk about their plans. Councilman Pulver-
noted she felt it should be done within the companies themselves, it has to be the company that decides
what they need to purchase...consensus of the Board to add the 5 year plan to the contract...Attorney Dusek,
reviewed with the Board the final contracts that will be going to public hearing.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
BAY RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 630.95
INTRODUCED BY:Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
known as the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District embracing the entire territory of said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously arranged to provide fire
protection therein by an agreement expiring December 31, 1995 with the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the said Town Board is desirous of entering into a new agreement with the said Fire
Company for 1996, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of Town Law requires a public hearing upon the contract provisions for such
fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the said agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of fire protection for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District on December 27th 1995
at the Queensbury Activities Center, Town of Queensbury, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York, at 7:00
p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star Newspaper, once at least 10 days prior to
the said hearing, and that such notice shall specify the time when and the place where said hearing will be
held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement and be in the form presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 631. 1995
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
known as the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District embracing the entire territory of said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously arranged to provide fire
protection therein by an agreement expiring December 31, 1995 with the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the said Town Board is desirous of entering into a new agreement with the said Fire
Company for 1996, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of Town Law requires a public hearing upon the contract provisions for such
fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the said agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of fire protection for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District on December 27th, 1995 ,
at the Queensbury Activities Center, Town of Queensbury, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York, at 7:00
p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star Newspaper, once at least 10 days prior to
the said hearing, and that such notice shall specify the time when and the place where said hearing will be
held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement and be in the form presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 632.95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
known as the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District embracing the entire territory of said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously arranged to provide fire
protection therein by an agreement expiring December 31, 1995 with the Queensbury Central Volunteer
Fire Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the said Town Board is desirous of entering into a new agreement with the said Fire
Company for 1996, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of Town Law requires a public hearing upon the contract provisions for such
fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the said agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of fire protection for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District on December 27th, 1995,
at the Queensbury Activities Center, Town of Queensbury, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York, at 7:00
p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star Newspaper, once at least 10 days prior to
the said hearing, and that such notice shall specify the time when and the place where said hearing will be
held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement and be in the form presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
SOUTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.:633.95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
known as the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District embracing the entire territory of said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously arranged to provide fire
protection therein by an agreement expiring December 31, 1995 with the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the said Town Board is desirous of entering into a new agreement with the said Fire
Company for 1996, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of Town Law requires a public hearing upon the contract provisions for such
fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the said agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of fire protection for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District on December 27th, 1995,
at the Queensbury Activities Center, Town of Queensbury, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York, at 7:00
p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star Newspaper, once at least 10 days prior to
the said hearing, and that such notice shall specify the time when and the place where said hearing will be
held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement and be in the form presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.:634. 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
known as the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District embracing the entire territory of said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously arranged to provide fire
protection therein by an agreement expiring December 31, 1995 with the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the said Town Board is desirous of entering into a new agreement with the said Fire
Company for 1996, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of Town Law requires a public hearing upon the contract provisions for such
fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the said agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of fire protection for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District on December 27th, 1995,
at the Queensbury Activities Center, Town of Queensbury, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York, at 7:00
p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star Newspaper, once at least 10 days prior to
the said hearing, and that such notice shall specify the time when and the place where said hearing will be
held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement and be in the form presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
BAY RIDGE RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 635.95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
embracing the entire territory of said Town and the Town Board of said Town proposes to provide
emergency ambulance service therein by an agreement with the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to provide for furnishing of emergency ambulance service
within said Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of the Town Law and ~209(b) of the General Municipal Law require a public
hearing upon the agreement provisions for such emergency ambulance service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of emergency ambulance service for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, on
December 27th, 1995, at 7 :00 p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post -Star
Newspaper once on or before the 15th day of December, 1995, and that such notice shall specify the time
when and the place where said hearing will be held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement,
and be in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
NORTH QUEENSBURY RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 636.95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
embracing the entire territory of said Town and the Town Board of said Town proposes to provide
emergency ambulance service therein by an agreement with the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to provide for furnishing of emergency ambulance service
within said Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of the Town Law and ~209(b) of the General Municipal Law require a public
hearing upon the agreement provisions for such emergency ambulance service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of emergency ambulance service for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, on
December 27th, 1995, at 7:00 p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post-Star
Newspaper once on or before the 15th day of December, 1995, and that such notice shall specify the time
when and the place where said hearing will be held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement,
and be in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE
WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 637.95
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a Fire Protection District
embracing the entire territory of said Town and the Town Board of said Town proposes to provide
emergency ambulance service therein by an agreement with the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc.,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to provide for furnishing of emergency ambulance service
within said Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, and
WHEREAS, ~184 of the Town Law and ~209(b) of the General Municipal Law require a public
hearing upon the agreement provisions for such emergency ambulance service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be had with reference to the proposed agreement for the
furnishing of emergency ambulance service for the Town of Queensbury Fire Protection District, on
December 27th, 1995, at 7 :00 p.rn., and that notice of such hearing be published in the Post -Star
Newspaper once on or before the 15th day of December, 1995, and that such notice shall specify the time
when and the place where said hearing will be held and describe in general terms the proposed agreement,
and be in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed agreement be kept and maintained in the Town Clerk's
Office and be made available for inspection by any interested party.
Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Goedert
2.4 MONUMENT RESTORATION
President of the Adirondack Civil War Round Table Chris Heidorf - spoke to the Town Board regarding the
restoration of the Soldiers' Monument ...listed the names of those on the restoration committee (pamphlet
on file) spoke of the historical significance of the monument, the historical background, the previous
conservation history dating back to 1872 its current condition: 1. paint pealing 2. small cracks at base 3.
joints in the base stones need repointing 4. lettering on the stone tablets has fallen off 5. The officer's
sword is missing 6. the sandstone portions are friable and fragile 7. portions of stone near the cannons has
spalled 8. surface staining is apparent on the main shaft... Restoration objectives 1. remove paint from
monument surfaces 2. replace deteriorated stone tablets on the east and west faces with bronze tablets 3.
replace stone eagle with bronze replica 4. repair cracks at base 5. repoint all open joints 6. replace missing
officers sword 7. treat and seal all sandstone surfaces. Projected costs sixty to eighty five thousand dollars
with conservation study to run as high as ten thousand...also spoke to the board about a potential perpetual
fund being established... Sandy Hill donation of $10,000 Evergreen Bank $1,000 Glens Falls Foundation
also working on upcoming events...Glens Falls 20,000 plus 10,000 in Hud Grant funds and Post Star giving
free publicity for restoration project and asking Queensbury for $20,000 ...(photos shown) Discussion held
regarding the ownership being that of the Town, questioned was raised if the monument could be jointly
owned by the City of Glens Falls, this will be researched.. .discussed bid specifications and liability
Insurance...
2.3 BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Discussed new position building maintenance mechanic at 11.50 per hour...have resolution ready for the
next meeting.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk Queensbury