1996-10-28
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1996
4:30 P.M.
MTG#43
RES#425-427
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Connie Goedert
Councilman Carol Pulver
TOWN COUNSEL
Mark Schachner
Robert Hafner
TOWN OFFICIALS
CHUCK RICE, JIM MARTIN, WILLIAM BURNS
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Called meeting to order.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR THE REMOVAL OF CANOPY AND
REPAIR OF V AUL T AT THE PINE VIEW CEMETERY & CREMATORIUM
RESOLUTION NO. 425, 96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing for the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,
duly advertised for the furnishing of all labor, material and equipment necessary for the demolition and
removal of a damaged canopy structure at the Town of Queensbury's Pine View Cemetery located on
Quaker Road in the Town of Queensbury, as more specifically identified in bid documents, specifications
previously submitted and in possession of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, Richard Sears Tree Experts, Inc., has submitted the lowest bid in the amount of
$9,797.00 for the aforementioned services, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Facilities Manager has recommended that the bid be
awarded to the aforesaid bidder
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,
hereby awards the bid for the furnishing of all labor, material and equipment necessary for the demolition
and removal of the damaged canopy structure at the Town of Queensbury's Pine View Cemetery, to
Richard Sears Tree Experts, Inc., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to approve an appropriate contract in
a form to be approved by Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said services are to be paid for from Account No. 002-8810-4400-4200.
Duly adopted this 28th day of October, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE:
CHUCK RICE, SUPERINTENDENT BUILDING & GROUNDS-Recommended going with Richard
Sears Tree Experts.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Questioned if Sears has done work like this before?
MR. RICE, SUPERINTENDENT BUILDING & GROUNDS-Noted he has a good comfort level with this,
does not have a problem putting together the contract with Mr. Sears.
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if the resolution should read that someone should sign the
contract?
TOWN COUNSEL, MR. SCHACHNER-Added a clause in the resolution to read, Resolved that the Town
Supervisor is hereby authorized to approve an appropriate contract in a form to be approved by Town
Counsel.
COUNCILMAN GOEDERT-Questioned if the amount of the bid should be included in the resolution?
TOWN BOARD-Yes.
DISCUSSION HELD
Discussion held regarding elected officials salaries the following resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 426,96 (DEFEATED)
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has prepared a Preliminary Budget for
the Town of Queensbury and its districts for the Fiscal Year beginning January I, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve and hold a public hearing on said Preliminary
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the Town of
Queensbury Preliminary Budget for 1997, including an itemized statement of estimated revenues and
expenditures hereby attached and made a part of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Town Board shall meet at 7:00 p.rn. on the 7th day of November, 1996 at
the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York for the purpose
of holding a public hearing upon such Preliminary Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury shall give notice of such public
hearing in the manner provided in Town Law ~ 108 and that such notice shall be published and posted
substantially in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY FOR THE YEAR 1997
NOTICE is hereby given that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Queensbury, County of
Warren, State of New York, for the Fiscal Year beginning January I, 1997 has been completed and filed in
the Office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested person at
all reasonable hours.
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of said Town of Queensbury will meet
and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.rn. on the 7th day of November,
1996 at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, and
that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the Preliminary Budget as compiled, for or
against any item or items therein contained.
AND FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Town Law ~108 that the following are
proposed salaries of the Town of Queensbury Town Officers:
TOWN SUPERVISOR $ 49,130
TOWN COUNCILMAN (4) $ 12,360
TOWN CLERK $ 43,560
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPT. $ 55,620
TOWN JUSTICES (2) $ 28,645
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the Preliminary Budget shall be filed in the Town of Queensbury
Town Clerk's Office, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, where it shall be available
for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.
Duly adopted this 28th day of October, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan
NOES:Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:Mr. Champagne
DISCUSSION HELD AFTER VOTE:
Discussion held regarding elected officials salaries. It was the decision of the Town Board to discuss this
matter further after the budget process.
FIRE COMPANY ASSETS DISPOSITION
Discussion held regarding fire company assets disposition, memo sent to board regarding matter.
Councilman Monahan questioned if this could be put in the contract language without them putting it in
their Certificate of Incorporation? Town Counsel, Mr. Schachner, Mr. Hafner noted they could. Town
Counsel, Mr. Hafner noted they had suggested both because the contract when the term is up it will no
longer be around to do. Noted they are not recommending the board do it, it is up to the board, a policy call.
It was the decision of the board to do this just for the contracts for both Fire and Ems. Councilman Goedert
recommended Town Counsel write it up the way it would appear in their contract and mail it to them with a
cover letter that this is what the board is suggesting, Town Board in agreement.
PROPOSED LAND DEDICATION FOR PASSARELLI
Discussion held regarding land dedication from Mr. Passerelli for recreation purposes. Executive Director,
Mr. Martin noted this property was offered once before for dedication, it is about fifty one acres. The
Town denied the offer with the Phase II of the subdivision. Councilman Monahan it was noted before that
they would take the land but not in lieu of the recreation fees. The reason why they are bringing it back a
second time is because the Potvin property was taken in lieu of the fee. Councilman Monahan noted if he
wanted to give it to the town you could take it to protect Clendon Brook but this is land that can't be built
on. Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted he agrees on how the law applies, there has to be some way to set
up some protections....Councilman Monahan noted Mr. Martin should start working on something where
these people can get a percentage. It was the decision of the Town Board not to accept the land.
ELAINE JEFFORDS MOBILE HOME
Discussion held regarding Elaine Jeffords Mobile Home Application. Executive Director, Mr. Martin
submitted a memo to the board regarding chronological information pertaining to the placement of the
mobile home. (on file Town Clerk's Office) Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted the public hearing was
held opened this will be on the agenda for the November 4th meeting.
BUDGET
Discussion held regarding the preliminary budget for 1997. After further discussion it was the decision of
the Town Board to pass the following resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES
RESOLUTION NO. 427, 96
INTRODUCED: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the following salaries of
the Town of Queensbury Town Officers,
TOWN SUPERVISOR
$ 49,130
TOWN COUNCILMAN (4)
$ 12,360
TOWN CLERK
$ 43,560
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPT.
$ 55,620
TOWN JUSTICES (2)
$ 28,645
Duly adopted this 28th day of October, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Turner
ABSENT:None
RESOL TUION ADJOURNING
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 427 A, 96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby ajourns its Special Town Board
Meeting.
Duly adopted this 28th day of October, 1996, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury