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1996-01-03 1996 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 3, 1995 7:00 p.m. MTG. #1 RES. 1-43 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Supervisor Fred Champagne Councilman Betty Monahan Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Connie Goedert Councilman Carol Pulver Town Attorney Paul Dusek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE OATHS OF OFFICE Judge John Austin gave the oath of office to the following individuals: Supervisor Fred Champagne Councilman Betty Monahan Ward I Councilman Theodore Turner Ward II Councilman Connie Goedert Ward III Councilman Carol Pulver Ward IV Highway Supt. Paul Naylor Town Justice William Bacas Town Clerk Darleen Dougher Judge Austin-This is a great honor for me to do this I do not have any lengthy remarks other than to wish the Town well and my perception is that the Town is moving well at this point of its existence and I hope that things will continue to go that way and I think you and it is a great honor to be here. Supervisor Champagne-If! may take just a few moments here while I present this state of the Town for 1995 moving into 1966. First and foremost let me start out by reminding you that 1995 was another major growth year for our Town. Although the economy in the northeast was very sluggish to say the very least we in Queensbury saw continued growth in the housing development and especially in the retail industry. Building permits numbering eight hundred and fifty one are about even with the 1944 number. This year with K Mart, Walmart and the Red Lobster and the Queensbury Mall now filled to capacity and an expanded Aviation Mall strikes a resounding positive notes in our community. Our Towns population continues to raise at a level of about four to five percent annually with the greatest growth in the fifty to sixty five range believe it or not. Unfortunately we continue to loose our ever expiring young people to other areas of the country where obviously the economy is a bit stronger. The quality of life in our community, excellent schools, community college outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities located at the foothills of the Adirondacks and neighboring the Adirondack Park all contribute to the creating and environment where growth will continue to occur. We will not stop growth in Queensbury it is going to happen. Lets take a look at where we have been and also where we are. This past year was one of operational costs containments. I got to be known as the guy with two coats of paint. Until I had a friend of my come in and to remind me that I was the primer so just move from two coats of paint to that being the primer. Budgets were scrutinized, taxes were held at the same level or reduced in most all areas. Town tax went from nineteen point four cents to eighteen cents of which I take pride and the county dropped from about two ninety nine per thousand to two eighty seven and fire and EMS from one twenty seven to one nineteen per thousand value. We were able to fix the cost for solid waste disposal at our transfer stations to be self supporting. No tax dollars used for waste disposal. Early in 1995 the Town hired its first ever CPA, Comptroller, Catherine Geoffroy who has continued to watch over spending always looking for the very best deal. Through the Comptroller office the Board is looking to refinance the 1987 sewer bond at a net saving of two hundred thousand to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars over the life of the bond to the taxpayers of the Queensbury Central Sewer District. For those of you that are here in that particular district I am sure are very happy to hear that, it is now in the works. To reduce the towns indebtedness is definitely a major goal of Fred. The Town Board has received a draft copy of the fire and emergency study and will continue to study that during the first part of 1996. Further a nine point eight million dollar bond issue for the water treatment plant expansion was financed at five point five percent thanks again to your hard work Cathy. The 1996 overall town budget was down one and a half percent and that general fund budget down two percent a credit again to Ms. Geoffroy. The Town received a clean audit opinion on the December 31, 1994 audit. Audit findings were all of a major sequence and most of which have been corrected. The Town Board took a firm stance in dredging the Hudson River for removal of PCB's you may remember that. After consulting with the Town s environmental committee and others this action was considered a major accomplishment given the previous relationship with DEC. We find a tremendous improvement there. The new 911 numbering system was further advanced as our building and codes people worked diligently to complete the task. I firmly believe that when the system is completed it definitely will enhance our emergency services to locate those of us residing in the Town. To improve the Towns ability to regulate and support quality development, John Goralski was hired this past March. This addition to the Community Development Department is definitely a major impact on providing total quality service to those residents of the Town. Tracking the historical importance of early Queensbury Barns was undertaken by Ms. Marilyn VanDyke and her committee which succeed in developing historical perspective of the agricultural industry in Queensbury from early times. Other major events occurring throughout the year include reorganizing the Town Clerk's position by adding the tax receiver position and consolidating the wastewater department into the water waste department. Of significant importance of the Town was the approval of the CSEA contract by both the union and Town Board. We closed the landfill at a cost considerably under what the original estimate was. To keep pace with the chronicle change the Town has installed a geographic information system known as GIS which will allow electronic access to the Town zoning map and information regarding topography, soil, hydrology, and other information, although traffic flow, I guess this kind of hits to the heart of most of us although the traffic flow in parts of our town continues to present problems, progress is being made on planning to improve the situation including the paving and reconstruction of Route 9 from Miller Hill to 149, with turn lanes in various locations a new bridge over the Northway at Aviation Road, widening of Aviation Road up past the Queensbury School and with a little luck the installation of traffic signals at the School location. Although much more needs to be done the direction and the thrust is there to make it happen. Our water plant expansion project approved by the Town in mid 1994 has continued on track with completion date I believe is this summer. This state of the art plant will fulfill the Town's water needs for years to come. Other major accomplishments throughout the year were the installation of new mains at the Owen Avenue location, consolidating several water districts into the Queensbury water district and the move to bring the Water Department computer processing system on line with that of the towns. Our Highway Department successfully completed the Potter Road widening project while completing over ten miles of road resurfacing. After many years of drainage problems in South Queensbury it now appears that the major problem has been resolved to protect the heavy investment in the Town's truck fleet the heating system was actually installed there last year and seems to be working real well according to the information that I received from the Highway Superintendent. It seems good to get into a warm truck, am I correct Paul? Highway Supt. Paul Naylor-That is right. Supervisor Champagne-Ok. Before moving on to where we are going I feel it is important for you to understand that the Town no longer is able to sustain its present operations while holding the line on taxes. Our 1995 sales tax revenue was less than predicted and the mortgage tax was approximately one half of the projected revenue. This loss of revenue in addition to the major reductions in the Town property assessments will drastically and mean drastically reduce overall revenue in 1996. So, without further doom and gloom let me tell you a little bit about where we plan to go from here. It is my pledge to you and I will do all within my power to hold the line on taxes and to work diligently to maintain the job that we now have and to encourage manufacturing to locate in our area. We need good paying manufacturing jobs. To this end I have encouraged the County to re-institute the LDC the Local Development Corporation and I plan to be a major player in that effort. I could go on and on prolificating on the dismal future of our area unless you and I can take monumental steps to prevent from happening. We are working very closely today, with Ciba Geigy to bring that site back on the market. It is ideally situated certainly for manufacturing and our hope is that by sometime in late summer early fall that will be marketable to industry. My priority goals for 1996 include, completing the comprehensive master plan hopefully we will be able to get that completed. We need to continue to reduce our traffic congestion we need to develop long term strategic plan that describes the Town future potential for meeting the needs of the residents and to provide a spending plan that accommodates that. Our bike path is one that is well underway and certainly Route 149 corridor is another effort on our behalf that we will take a hard look at. Through our human resources consultants we need to further examine the Town's strategy for rewarding outstanding performance by completing an evaluation system. Backing up we need to realign Weeks Road, we are going to be studying that further although that is still really unknown as to whether we will continue through with that or not. We will be developing the Hudson River Park, that has been underway for now the last year. Our lines of communications within and without, throughout the Town need to be improved to better ..all parties involved and to become more familiar with actions being taken to resolve the Towns problems. We need to instill in all our employees the notion of total quality service, our job is to serve the public in a professional and dignified manner. Our greatest asset the Town employee needs to be empowered to carry out their duties. It is critical that the North Queensbury Wastewater project gets underway early in 96'. O'Brien and Gere the Town's engineers are now underway in moving that project forward. This may be only a dream however being the guarded optimist that I am I would hope to explore strategy with our neighboring communities and with the County to seek out ways and means to reduce costs and to maintain the level of service now being provided. We must look at shared services, we also need to improve the towns safety record through efforts of our consultants and the safety committee to be established. I am convinced that we can reduce accidents and injury to our employees. If we are to save Lake George our greatest asset we must plan to take every precaution to preserve it, even if it adds to the tax burden. However, I maintain that it can be done by shifting resources if the various priorities at the County level to improve the lake. The effort is critical to the financial stability of our area. Other goals that I have set for 1996 at the County level reflects my personal ambition to build jobs, I plan to call for more funding to support job development through the County's Economic Development Office the LDC and our Lake George, Lake Champlain Planning Office. Further at the County level we must reduce Medicaid and welfare costs if we are return this region to a health economic condition that is attractive to business and industry, and we can and we will. I want to express my sincere appreciation at this time to the Board Members for the hard work, diligence that they have put forth, certainly to the Department Heads that have helped make my job easier and certainly to my wife and my family to support our efforts to certainly improve upon our Town. We are very fortunate to have the excellent personnel and the financial resources to provide the quality of life we take for granted here in Queensbury. We have it all the quality of life the high performing work force, the reasonable wages, the low crime rate, good housing, all of the essentials that we take for granted. It has been an exciting two years, two years of listening, learning, experimenting encouraging, debating and some times even floundering to bring about a better Queensbury one that we can all be very proud of. Before I sit down I would like to take just one moment while we are here at the organizational meeting to thank a good friend of mine for all he has done for me over these past two years, Paul Dusek, who will be leaving the Town within probably the next couple of months. Paul, Thank you very, very much. I am sure Warren County will benefit from your experience here for Queensbury. And thank you. I would ask any of the Town Board Members is they would care to say a few words, Betty you are normally one to have a few things to say. We will start with you. Councilman Monahan-I just think you know it is a pleasure serving the people in this Town and I think we all look forward to ways that we could increase that service and make life in this Town a little bit more enjoyable for everybody and a little bit more safe and a little bit healthy and I think we all join in knowing that the need is there for jobs and it is one place we really have to direct it. When I say jobs I am talking about good jobs not the six dollar an hour jobs not the retail jobs we have to get some manufacturing high tech jobs whatever in here so that our young people and middle age people can afford to stay and live in this Town and I think that is one thing we will all work very hard for. Supervisor Champagne-Thank you. Ted? Councilman Turner-You did not say we had to speak. Supervisor Champagne-I sometimes get criticize for not allowing the Board Members to say all they would like to say so this is your opportunity, say it all. Councilman Turner-Well, I would just like to say that the little time I have been on the Town Board I enjoy the job tremendously, it takes a lot of time and a lot of effort to do the job and again I am one of the guys that wants to push for jobs for this area, good paying jobs for families and we need industry here and that is my focus in this position anyway. Supervisor Champagne-Thanks. Connie? Councilman Goedert-I cannot believe he is honestly giving me a open mic? Supervisor Champagne-Go ahead Connie say whatever you... Councilman Goedert -First of all those of you that know me those of you that will get to know me through the year I continue to support open government, we have a good time, we will continue to have a good time, and if you have a question, if you want it answered, ask me. Supervisor Champagne-Your turn Carol. Councilman Pulver-My turn, I want to thank my husband, my friends and my constituents for working so hard to give me this opportunity to serve not only the fourth Ward but the people of Queensbury. I look forward to the next two years and will do the best, what is it ..says, according to the best of my ability. Supervisor Champagne-Ok, for those of you who would like to stay and watch government in action you are more than welcome to do so, we would love to have you be here. Anyone else care to say anything before we all leave? No one spoke. 5 MINUTE RECESS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETING Resolution No.1, 1996, Introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~62 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold meetings as follows: 1. On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, meetings will be held at 7:00 pm at the Queensbury Center, 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, for the purpose of conducting meetings referred to as regular meetings, where public hearings are held, resolutions and motions are adopted, miscellaneous matters are discussed, and the general public is provided with an open forum session with the Town Board. 2. On the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m., at the Queensbury Center, 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, for the purpose of holding meetings referred to as "Workshops," and generally reserved for discussion of various matters concerning the Town of Queensbury, projects therein, or plans therefore, and for the consideration and/or adoption of those resolutions and motions which the Town Board shall deem appropriate and/or necessary for the timely and effective administration of Town government and for holding public hearings if the same are scheduled for such days, and generally any other matter that may come before the Town Board. 3. Such other special meetings for any purpose that may be scheduled by Town Board resolution or in accordance with the Town Law of the State of New York. If a special meetings is scheduled, the media will be notified as required by the Open Meetings Law. 4. The meetings and contents thereof, shall be as set forth hereinabove, unless the Town Board shall authorize the change of the same by resolution held at an appropriately scheduled meeting, with subsequent public notice thereof by notification sent to the media. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AMENDING AND APPROVING PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR 1996 RESOLUTION NO . 2, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted a Purchasing Policy, entitled "Town of Queensbury Purchasing Procedures", in accordance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of reviewing said policy and amending the policy as part of its organizational meeting each year, and WHEREAS, it has been proposed to amend the existing Purchasing Policy to provide that certain contracts with State agencies, public benefit corporations, public authorities, or any unit of the State University of New York, pursuant to and consistent with Sections 355 and 6301 of the Education Law, may be entered into by direct negotiations and shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law nor the Purchasing Policy set forth herein, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends the existing Purchasing Policy to provide that Paragraph V, Exceptions, is amended to identify the existing clause thereof as A and add a new clause B, reading as follows: Contracts with any State agency, including any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of the State, whether permanent or temporary, or a public benefit corporation or public authority, and any unit of the State University of New York, pursuant to and consistent with Sections 355 and 6301 of the Education Law, within or without the Town of Queensbury, to provide water supply, sweeping or maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, drainage, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal or other services of government not regularly provided to the public as part of the general government services, may be entered into by direct negotiations and shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law nor the Purchasing Policy set forth herein. , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Procedures of the Town of Queensbury, as amended hereinabove, are hereby adopted for the year 1996. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR Resolution No.3, 96, Introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is permitted and allowed to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller, as required by ~30 of the General Municipal Law with the Town Clerk on or before April 30, 1996, in lieu of filing a separate financial report as required by ~29 of the Town Law by February 28, 1996. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO.4, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Planning Board, and WHEREAS, the term of Mr. George Stark will expire on December 31, 1995, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby re-appoints Mr. George Stark to serve as a member of the Planning Board, said term to expire on December 31, 2002. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, said terms to expire on December 31, 1996: David Hodgson Thomas Jarrett Charles H. Maine Stephen Traver Dr. David Welch Deborah A. Roberts John G. Davis Donnie Monroe. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 96 INTRODUCED BY: MRS. BETTY MONAHAN WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MRS. CAROL PULVER WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, said terms to expire on December 31, 1996: Dan Valente Joe Roulier John Walker Karen Sommers Laverne Fagel Richard Merrill Deborah A. Roberts John Salvador, Jr. Roger Ruel Michael Vasiliou Chester Jenkins. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION NO.7, 96, introduced by Mr. Theodore Turner who moved its adoption Seconded by Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that pursuantto Section 116 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the sum of$.30 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual and necessary use of the personal automobile of any Town Official in the performance of his or her duties. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Resolution No.8, 96, introduced by Mrs. Connie Goedert who moved its adoption Seconded by Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that pursuant to ~64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Post Star is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS Resolution No.9, 96 introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuant to ~64, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year 1996: Chase Manhattan up to $100,000. First National Bank of Glens Falls up to $50 million Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company up to $50 million Key Bank of New York up to $100,000. Fleet Bank up to $100,000. Trustco Bank New York up to $100,000. Chemical Bank up to $100,000. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Town Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion held: Councilman Goedert questioned why the amounts were different? Attorney Dusek-Noted that the banks that you see one hundred thousand dollars with is because that is the FDIC insurance rates and we do not have collateral agreements with them so you cannot go above that. Supervisor Champagne- We are in the process of trying to get collateral agreements with those banks. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS Resolution No. 10, 96, introduced by Mr. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the Water and Highway Departments for small mailings rather than using the postage machine at the Town Office Building, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that each department shall be allowed to purchase 200 stamps and the supply be replenished as needed. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO. 11,96 introduced by Mr. Theodore Turner who moved for its adoption Seconded by: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines that Robert's Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during the year 1996, except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law or with other resolutions of this Board. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER Resolution No. 12, 96, introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~4121, Subdivision 3(A) of the Public Health Law of the State of New York, Miss Darleen M. Dougher be and she hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, immediately upon her acceptance of appointment, the Registrar shall appoint a Deputy, whose duty it shall be to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability, and such Deputy shall accept such appointment in writing. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN Resolution No. 13, 96, introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Marilyn 1. VanDyke, Ed.D., to the position of Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Resolution No. 14, 96, introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, pursuant to ~20, Subdivision 6(E) of the Town Law of the State of New York and to Resolution No. 97, 1967, hereby appoints Miss Darleen M. Dougher of Queensbury as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for a term to expire December 31, 1997. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PURCHASING AGENT Resolution No. 15, 96, introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Darleen M. Dougher as Purchasing Agent for the 1996 year. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY FOR THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Resolution No. 16, 96, introduced by Mrs. Connie Goedert who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mrs. Jean Purner as Confidential Secretary for the Highway Superintendent for the year 1996. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion was held regarding title and it was the consensus of the Board that the title should be Confidential Secretary for the Highway Superintendent. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HEALTH OFFICER Resolution No. 17, 96, introduced by Mr. Fred Champagne who moved its adoption Seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Dr. Robert Evans to the position of Town Health Officer for the Town of Queensbury at an annual salary of $5,000. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver ABSENT: None Discussion held regarding appointment: Councilman Pulver-I thought we were going to put this position out and request proposals from other physicians? Supervisor Champagne-We did not do that, Ijust assumed, I called Bob Evans and asked him is he would be interested and when he said yes for five thousand dollars I thought we were ready to move ahead with it. Councilman Pulver-But he has not done anything for us for the last two years for five thousand dollars. I know we have to have a health officer on retainer but, I think we ought to do something with this. Supervisor Champagne-Tell me what you want to do? Councilman Pulver-Well I think we should put a request out there and open it up and see who else comes forward and wants to be the Health Officer for the Town of Queensbury. Supervisor Champagne- called for vote. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT BUDGET OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 18,96 introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption Seconded by: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision 2 of the Town Law of the State of New York, Catherine M. Geoffroy, be and hereby is Budget Office of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN COMPTROLLER RESOLUTION NO. 19,96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Catherine Geoffroy as Town Comptroller for a two year term, commencing January 1, 1996. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT DIRECTORS OF THE QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Resolution No. 20, 96, introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mrs. Connie Goedert WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has caused to be created the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has the authority to appoint Directors of the not-for-profit corporation, and the terms of some directors expire at the end of 1995, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed/re-appointed as DirectorslMembers of the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation for three (3) year terms expiring December 31, 1998: Debbie Skinner; Howard Shames; George Goetz; James M. Martin. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Mr. Fred Champagne shall hold office for a term to expire on the 31st day of December, 1997. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996 by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS Resolution No. 21, 96, introduced by Mrs. Carol Pulver who moved its adoption Seconded by Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that pursuantto ~116, Subdivision 10, of the Town Law of the State of New York, and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the following Town Officers and employees be and they hereby are authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City from February 18 - 21, 1996: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Town Attorney Director of Community Development Historian Assessor Town Justices Town Clerk Comptroller and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said Association, and in his absence, Deputy Supervisor, Mrs. Betty C. Monahan, is to cast the vote of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper Town charge. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: NOES None AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING BONDED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS Seconded by Mrs. Carol Pulver Resolution No. 22, 96, introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved its adoption WHEREAS, Town Law ~25, requires towns to bond certain public employees, and WHEREAS, local governments are delegated the authority to set the amount of the bonds for such public employees, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused a review to be made of the amount of the bond to be set after considering the actual responsibilities performed and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office of the State Comptroller, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the calendar year 1996, Public Employee Bonds, pursuant to ~25 of the Town Law, are $100,000 per employee with excess limits of indemnity set as follows: Town Supervisor 1 Deputy Town Supervisor 1 Receiver of Taxes Town Clerk Records Clerk Deputy Receiver of Taxes 1 Animal Control Officer 1 Deputy Town Clerk Comptroller Senior Account Clerk 1 Principal Account Clerk 1 Account Clerk $100,000 100,000 1 100,000 1 100,000 1 100,000 100,000 100,000 2 100,000 1 100,000 100,000 100,000 1 100,000 vote: Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following NOES None AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE GEORGE OPERA FESTIVAL RESOLUTION NO. 23, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Lake George Opera Festival presents, in the Town of Queensbury, numerous performances and events, and WHEREAS, the Lake George Opera Festival promotes the cultural development of the community, and WHEREAS, the Lake George Opera Festival has requested funds for the promotion of its performances and events, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to enter into an agreement with the Lake George Opera Festival for the promotion of performances and events to the residents of the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said Contract, in the sum of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,250.00), for the year 1996, to be paid from account 001-6410-4400 (Publicity). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion held: Councilman Pulver: Item 4 Page 2 The Lake George Opera Festival agrees upon request by the Town to provide an annual financial report for the year 1996. I am assuming that, that is also in for 1995. I would like to request that we get that from them. Councilman Goedert-Do they have to supply audits of their funds? Comptroller Geoffroy-I think it just says a financial statement. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE LITERACY VOLUNTEERS RESOLUTION NO.: 24, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has deemed it appropriate and beneficial to the Town that certain remedial reading services be provided for illiterate adults residing in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that an agreement should be entered into with the Literacy Volunteers, to provide said services, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Literacy Volunteers, for the 1996 calendar year has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and the form thereof has been approved by Paul B. Dusek, Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Agreement with Literacy Volunteers is hereby approved, and the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town of Queensbury to execute said agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that upon execution thereof by the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and the authorized officer of the Literacy Volunteers, said agreement be in full force and effect under the terms and conditions specified therein, with an original copy of this agreement to be on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-8989-4400 (Community Services). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion-Councilman Pulver-Number 4, request an audit, besides getting a financial report I would like a description on how the program was operated and has succeeded in providing the services to residents of the Town of Queensbury. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. 25, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the International Arts and Culture Association, and WHEREAS, a Contract has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment due on said Contract be paid from account 001-8989-4400 (Community Services). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH GLENS FALLS YOUTH CENTER RESOLUTION NO.: 26, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has deemed it appropriate and beneficial to the Town that certain services and other benefits, such as career counseling, dinners and other like services be provided for economically disadvantaged youths residing in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that an agreement should be entered into with the Glens Falls Youth Center, to provide said services and other benefits, such as career counseling, dinners and other like services, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Glens Falls Youth Center, for the 1996 calendar year has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and the form thereof has been approved by Paul B. Dusek, Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, it would appear to be in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury that said agreement be approved in its present form and that the services and activities described therein be provided to economically disadvantaged youths in the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town of Queensbury to execute said agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that upon execution thereof by the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and the authorized officer of the Glens Falls Youth Center, said agreement be in full force and effect under the terms and conditions specified therein, with an original copy of this agreement to be on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-8989-4400 (Community Services). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion-Councilman Pulver-This also, describe how the program was operated.. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 27, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has deemed it appropriate and beneficial to the Town that social and recreational activities and programs be provided for senior citizens residing in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that an agreement should be entered into with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., to provide said recreational and social activities and programs, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., for the 1996 calendar year has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and the form thereof has been approved by Paul B. Dusek, Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, it would appear to be in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury that said agreement be approved in its present form and that the programs and activities described therein be provided to senior citizens of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, this agreement is permitted and authorized by ~95A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town of Queensbury to execute said agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that upon execution thereof by the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and the authorized officer of the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., said agreement be in full force and effect under the terms and conditions specified therein, with an original copy of this agreement to be on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said agreement be paid from account 001-7620-4400 (Senior Citizens). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH GLENS FALLS SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 28, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has deemed it appropriate and beneficial to the Town that social and recreational activities and programs be provided for senior citizens residing in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that an agreement should be entered into with the Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., to provide said recreational and social activities and programs, and WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., for the 1996 calendar year has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and the form thereof has been approved by Paul B. Dusek, Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, it would appear to be in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury that said agreement be approved in its present form and that the programs and activities described therein be provided to senior citizens of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, this agreement is permitted and authorized by ~95A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town of Queensbury to execute said agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that upon execution thereof by the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and the authorized officer of the Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., said agreement be in full force and effect under the terms and conditions specified therein, with an original copy of this agreement to be on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-7620-4413 (Senior Citizens). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTERS RESOLUTION NO. 29, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into an agreement with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the agreement set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said agreement be paid from account 001-8989-4400 (Community Services). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Chamapagne NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION RESOLUTION NO. 30, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the American Legion, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid contract has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-651 0-4400 (Veterans Services). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 31, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the Voluntary Action Center, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid contract has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-8989-4400 (Community Services) and be it further RESOLVED, that the approval of the Town Board is subject to the clause concerning financial information and how the program benefits the Town of Queensbury residents is added to the contract. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion: Councilman Pulver-I would like to request they report what services they provided the Town of Queensbury for 1995. Attorney Dusek-You want that a condition of the contract? Councilman Pulver-Yes. I would like the paragraph that is in the other contracts be placed in this one...for 95 I would just like them to give us an accounting for 96 I want a complete report. Attorney Dusek add a RESOLVED clause: RESOLVED, that the approval of the Town Board is subject to the clause concerning financial information and how the program benefits the Town of Queensbury residents is added to the contract. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE MOUNTAINSIDE FREE LIBRARY RESOLUTION NO. 32, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the Mountainside Free Library, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid contract has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-7410-4400 (Library). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CHAPMAN MUSEUM RESOLUTION NO.: 33, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a agreement with the Chapman Museum, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-7520-4400 (Historical Property). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE HYDE COLLECTION RESOLUTION NO. 34, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the Hyde Collection, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid contract has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment due on said contract be paid from account 001-7450-4400 (Museum). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DIRECTING LIMITED ENTRY ONTO LANDFILL PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. 35, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is the owner of certain property upon which a landfill is situated and upon which a closure cap has been recently constructed, and WHEREAS, for purposes of public health, safety and welfare, as well as protection of the integrity of the closure cap, it is important to restrict general public access to the property, and WHEREAS, Town Law, Section 64, provides that the management, custody and control of all Town lands, buildings and property of the Town, shall rest with the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes, directs and orders that there shall be no general public access to that property owned by the Town of Queensbury and upon which the landfill and closure cap is generally situated, and that notification of this directive shall be by posting of "No Trespassing" signs and/or other signage indicating that trespassing or entry upon the property for any purpose is not allowed and shall be subject to prosecution under the appropriate laws of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to designate the particular area that general public access will be excluded and arrange for the placement of signs at appropriate intervals surrounding said area, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to determine the appropriate signage, as well as arrange for procurement and payment of the same from the Landfill Closure Capital Project Miscellaneous Contractual Account (#092-8160-4400). Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 37, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company and/or their agents, Shanley & Schwartz, Inc., have previously presented claims that the Town of Queensbury owes certain sums in the amount of $4)05.59 and the amount of $2,700.02 pursuant to a previous insurance coverage agreement, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously refused to pay said amounts upon the grounds of insufficient information concerning the claims and that the insurance contract provisions did not require the payment of said amounts, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury also previously filed an objection to the Notice of Determination of Claim #67236 and other Proof of Claims in the matter of George F. Grode, Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. the Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company in order to preserve its rights and defend itself against the claims identified hereinabove, and WHEREAS, Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company has indicated that it would accept payment of the sum of$I,250.00 by the Town of Queensbury as the amount due for a policy deductible and that no further sums would be due by the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury has recommended said payment, provided a Release is obtained from Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes payment of $1,250.00 to the Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company, and the execution of a praecipe to settle, discontinue and end objection to Notice of Determination for Claim #67236, provided that a General Release is received from the Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company, which Release shall be in a form similar to that presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amounts due under this claim shall be paid for from the Judgement and Claims Account. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Chamapagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 38, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mr. Paul B. Dusek as Town Attorney for a two year term, commencing January 1, 1996, with the understanding that it is anticipated that Warren County will appoint Mr. Dusek to the Warren County Attorney position at the January 5 organizational meeting, and that Mr. Dusek anticipates resigning from the position of Town Attorney once new arrangements for counsel to the Town have been made, such date currently anticipated to be not later than mid to late February 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes Mr. Dusek to work less than full time as Town Attorney as he assumes the responsibilities of Warren County Attorney, with the understanding that his salary will be paid proportionately to the number of hours worked for the Town of Queensbury and the standard 40 hour work week for Town of Queensbury employees. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS RESOLUTION NO.: 39,96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by resolution no. 474, 94 indicated its acceptance of the sanitary sewer system and components constructed by Queensbury Retail Limited Partnership, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, at the time of acceptance, also authorized the release of certain escrow funds previously retained by the Town as part of the agreement concerning construction of the sanitary sewer system, with the exception of a certain sum to be kept for a period of one year ($2,340.00), and WHEREAS, Queensbury Retail Limited Partnership is requesting that the $2,340.00 plus interest monies held in escrow be returned as the one year guarantee period has expired, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the return of the sum of $2,340.00 plus interest to Queensbury Retail Limited Partnership. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR SIGNING UNIFORM CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 40, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the contract between the Town of Queensbury and Town of Queensbury Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. requires that the Town provide uniforms to certain employees, and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor and the Town Comptroller received quotes from various companies who provide uniform services, and WHEREAS, UniFirst Corporation quoted the lowest weekly rate for the uniform service, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with UniFirst Corporation to provide the Town with uniform services through December 31,1997. AYES NOES Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne : None ABSENT None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CAR AND TWO (2) TRUCKS AND ONE (1) VAN ON STATE CONTRACT FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 41, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously adopted purchasing procedures, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said procedures, a contract in an amount greater than the amount of $5,000.00, up to New York State bidding limits, must be approved by the Town Board before said contract is entered into, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has proposed to purchase one (1) car in the amount of $18,770., and two (2) trucks and one (1) van in the approximate amount of $25,000. each, for his Department, and WHEREAS, NYS Bidding is not required, since the equipment prices are State Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the purchase of the vehicles referenced hereinabove, to be paid for from Account No.: 04-5130-2020. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING PLANNING ASSISTANT RESOLUTION NO.: 42, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, James M. Martin, Executive Director of Community Development, advertised in the Post -Star, the Times Union, and the American Planning Association Job-Mart, the availability of a position with the Community Development Department for the Town of Queensbury, for a Planning Assistant, and WHEREAS, Mr. Martin has advised that he reviewed applications, resumes, and conducted interviews, and hereby recommends that Mr. George Hilton be appointed as Planning Assistant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. George Hilton as Planning Assistant, on a provisional basis and subject to probationary period requirements, with his annual salary to be set at $23,500. per annum, and with employment to start January 22, 1996, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Executive Director shall notify Mr. Hilton of the fact that it will be necessary to take a Civil Service Test and that the appointment is provisional until such time as a Civil Service list of qualified and tested candidates is available. Duly adopted this 3rd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None COMMUNICATIONS -LTR. TO: Town Board Members FROM: Fred Champagne, Supervisor RE: Appointments DATE: January 3, 1996 I, Fred Champagne, hereby make the following appointments for the year 1996: Confidential Secretary: Deputy Supervisor: Mrs. Kim Heunemann Mrs. Betty C. Monahan PC:pam -Ltr. January 3, 1996 Prepared by Town Supervisor's Office Pursuant to Section 63 to the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby appoint the following committees to aid and assist the Town Board in the performance of its duties during the year 1996, with the first person's name to serve as Chairman in each case. Assessment Pulver Turner Beautification Cemeteries Fire ProtectionJEMS Greater G.F. Transit Highway Insurance Solid Waste Lighting Planning/Zoning Recreation Senior Citizens W ater/W astewater Building&Grounds QEDC Finance Harron Cable Pulver Monahan Goedert Monahan Monahan Turner Turner Turner Turner Monahan Pulver Monahan Pulver Turner Goedert Monahan Pulver Turner Pulver Goedert Goedert Turner Goedert Pulver Monahan Goedert Champagne Monahan Appointed by, Fred Champagne Town Supervisor -Ltr. Dated: December 11, 1995 RE: The Town Board, Town of Queensbury From: Paul H. Naylor, Supt. of Highways re: Deputy Highway Superintendent I, Paul H. Naylor, reappoint Richard A. Missita to Deputy Highway Superintendent for the 1996 calendar year. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Paul H. Naylor Town of Queensbury -Ltr. To: Town Board From: Darleen M. Dougher, Town Clerk Date: January 2, 1996 Re: Appointments - Town Clerk I, Darleen Dougher, Town Clerk of Queensbury to make the following appointments for the years 1996 through 1997. 1st Deputy Town Clerk Caroline Barber Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Deputy Director of Purchasing 2nd. Deputy Town Clerk Karen O'Brien Deputy Receiver of Taxes Judy Fish Respectfully, Isl Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury Respectfully submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbury