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1996-01-22 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 4:30 P.M. MTG #4 RES 63-66B BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL DUSEK TOWN OFFICIALS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, PAUL H. NAYLOR WATER SUPERINTENDENT, TOM FLAHERTY DEPUTY WATER SUPERINTENDENT, RALPH VANDUSEN HARRY HANSEN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION JIM MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOHN GORALSKI, CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER CATHY GEOFFROY, COMPTROLLER PRESS: GF Post Star RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO MODIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAD ENTERPRISES, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 63, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by resolution adopted on the 15th day of January, 1996, approved a Modification Agreement between the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Lad Enterprises, Inc., and The Michaels Group, L.L.c., and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement indicated that an amount of $24,548.13 would be paid through Phase I, whereas the Developer has actually paid the sum of $24,568.48, or $20.35 more than anticipated, and has indicated that the Town may retain the overage, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, hereby approves an amendment to the aforesaid Modification Agreement, such that the amount that is reflected as paid by the Developer shall be $24,568.48, and the amount remaining due shall be $17,275.04, instead of the amount set forth therein of $17,295.13. Duly adopted this 22nd day of January, 1996 by the following vote: AYES Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Goedert updated the board from the Highway Committee... referred to progress of Aviation Road... held discussion regarding budget matters on purchase of highway equipment, specifically the backhoe, bulldozer and sweeper ... the Comptroller reviewed different options with the board. Town Board held discussion and agreed to transfer the money to the highway fund balance earmarked to payoff the balance of the equipment. Councilman Goedert updated the board from the Fire and EMS Committee... noted that West Glens Falls Fire Company is ready to move ahead with their building project. Requested that they be put on the agenda for a Town Board meeting and the board agreed to schedule them for the next Town Board Workshop, February 12th. DISCUSSIONS 3.01 Open Space Institute - Faith Bible Church Property Mr. Joe Martenz from the Open Space Institute spoke to the Town Board regarding their proposal to acquire property owned by the Faith Bible Church adjacent to the Hudson Pointe Preserve for the purpose of adding the property to the preserve. Looking for some direction from the Town Board on whether they would consider taking the property along with the rest of the preserve. Noted on the east side of the property boundary is existing Queensbury park land and therefore would connect the properties. Town Board held discussion and agreed to discuss further. Asked the Planning Department and the Recreation Department/Commission to review and make recommendation to the board. 3.02 Generic Approval Process of Industrial Zoned Property Executive Director, Jim Martin, President of the Warren County Economic Development, Chris Hunsinger and Glens Falls Director of Community Development, Dianne Barber spoke to the Town Board regarding their proposed generic approval process for Industrial Zoned property in the Town of Queensbury. Noted, the advantage being that once this is completed, any developer of a proposed site within the industrial area would not have to come for site plan review, on terms of the local approval, they could go right to a building permit. (submitted and reviewed handout with the board) Town Board held discussion, agreed it was an excellent idea and recommended to move forward with the proposal. 3.03 Small Cities Grant Submission - West Glens Falls Water Executive Director, Mr. Martin spoke to the board regarding the small cities grant submission for West Glens Falls Water. Recommended that the board seriously consider a comprehensive grant which would undertake a program of activities... some activities to consider would be the water district, a housing rehab program, a playground, an economic development activity and the possible extension of the sewer line. Noted the upcoming submission date is March 13th and recommended hiring a private consulting firm to prepare comprehensive grant. Town Board held discussion and agreed to proceed ahead with the private consulting firm ... prepare resolution for next town board meeting. 3.04 Water Treatment Plant Nimo Contract Mr. Tom Flaherty, Water Superintendent spoke to the board regarding Nimo's proposal for new rates. Town Board noted it would save the town money and agreed to move forward ... prepare resolution for next town board meeting. Mr. Flaherty, Water Superintendent and Mr. Ralph VanDusen, Deputy Water Superintendent spoke to the board regarding Friday night's loss of 15 more cells in the number 2 filter and have now lost 20 percent of the filtering capacity. Concerned that we may lose additional cells as time goes on which will probably result in restrictions this summer and if we have any summer like last sunnner, we won't be able to meet the demands. Mr. Flaherty noted that he's required by law to notify the Health Department which has been done. I just wanted to make the board aware of the situation, not looking for a decision tonight ... will have some concrete figures for the next board meeting. Town Board held discussion regarding financing ... Comptroller Geoffroy reviewed some options. Town Board agreed to continue discussions with more information from Mr. Flaherty and Ms. Geoffroy at the next board meeting. Mr. Flaherty noted, there was another problem at the plant Friday night ... a problem with a culvert along Corinth Road caused a wall of water to flow into the parking lot, over a foot of water in the parking lot and it came under the doors to the administration building where we ended up with 4 to 6 inches or more of water in the administration building. We kept our crews over and we were able to stem the flow of water. Fortunately there was no damage through the efforts of our people who stayed until eleven thirty Friday night. Councilman Monahan commended the Water Department. 3.06 Cole's Woods Supervisor Champagne referred to letter from Mayor Desantis requesting to annex Cole's Woods. Town Board held discussion and questioned whether the letter was of sufficient legal request to require a response. Requested Attorney Dusek to review legalities of letter and the procedure involved for a legal response. Town Board held discussion and agreed not to make any decision until research from the attorney is completed and the attorney submits an advisory memo to the board ... scheduled further discussion for February 12th meeting. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 64, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters Executive Session to discuss Attorney/Client privileged information regarding negotiations relating to a bankruptcy case that is presently in litigation. Duly adopted this 22nd 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 RECONVENE RESOLUTION NO. 65, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and enters Regular Session. Duly adopted this 22nd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None 3.07 Monument Restoration Attorney Dusek updated the board regarding the Glens Falls Monument restoration... I've received information from Marilyn VanDyke, the Historian but there's a couple of things still needed and a charter yet to read to verify some information ... will get back to the board. 3.05 Wage & Salary Structure Town Board held discussion regarding the Amtek study related to job descriptions and the following changes were made: Add another job title of Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer at grade level 5 Deputy Town Clerk II raised one grade from grade level 3 to grade level 4 Deputy Director of Wastewater raised one grade from grade level 6 to grade level 7 Cemetery Superintendent raised one grade from grade level 6 to grade level 7 Deputy Highway Superintendent raised one grade from grade level 7 to grade level 8 3.08 Department Reorganization Supervisor Champagne referred to his memo submitted in the board's packet regarding department reorganization. Noted, I spoke with Sharon Simmonds and questioned whether she would have a problem if we tried to consolidate the laboring group, the mechanic and working foreman in with the facilities manager and she stated that she has no problem with that. She feels that it's in the best interest and recognized that there's an awful lot of down time in that department with those people. I then went to Harry Hansen and told him we were considering some consolidation and do you have a problem with this and Harry felt the same way. He recognizes that there's some very slow time and if the Town Board so chooses, he certainly would support it. I've asked Paul Dusek to go back into the history of the commission to see if there's a possibility of moving those people within the commission to the facilities, completely removing them. Councilman Pulver-Harry said okay? Supervisor Champagne-Yes. So, that's where we are with it. Councilman Goedert -You talked with the Commission and they don't have a problem? Supervisor Champagne-I talked with Sharron and I talked with Harry, I have not talked with the full Commission. I wanted to get a feel for all of us here before I went any further. Town Board held discussion and agreed to move forward with the consolidation. Town Board held discussion regarding summer recreation programs. Town Board held discussion regarding Supervisor's proposed list of town priorities ... board agreed to list. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 66A, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters Executive Session to discuss candidates for the position of Town Attorney. Duly adopted this 22nd 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 ADJOURN RESOLUTION NO. 66B, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and Regular Session of the Town Board. Duly adopted this 22nd day of January, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None No further action taken. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK-QUEENSBURY