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2008-07-07 MTG. #29 TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 1 TOWN BOARD MEETING JULY 7,2008 7:00 p.m. MTG. #29 RES. 330-345 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT BUDGET OFFICER BARBARA TIERNEY DIRECTOR OF RECREATION STEVE LOVERING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI 1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (limit 4 minutes) Mr. John Salvador-Res. 214 Resolution reinstating Local Board of Realth Resolution NO. BOR 1, 2005 Approving Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Steve and Debby Seaboyer- requested that an as built of the building should be recorded, also requested that property remain on the holding tank Mr. Bruce Carr-Requested a copy of the resolution for the Top of the World Sewer Rate Supervisor Stec-Noted there is a copy on the desk. Mr. Pliney Tucker-41 Division Road - Questioned the comment period Supervisor Stec-Noted that when there is a short agenda, there will be one comment period. Mr. Tucker-RE: Assessments in the Town a group of people have taken the town to court and the town is trying to settle the issue? Supervisor Stec- W e have some outstanding assessment challenges there is a group and there has been discussion about settling those. Mr. Tucker-RE: City Water shed - Questioned the issue of trading water to the city for land? Supervisor Stec- That discussion has not happened. Councilman Montesi-Leon Steves, Queensbury Land Conservancy- he is thinking that they should buy a development easement on the property, the water shed, approximately 90 acres. Mr. Paul Naylor - Division Road - What about the ski jump? Councilman Brewer-That has been discussed again as recently as last Tuesday when I talked to Mike and I talked to the company that did it and it will be taken care of. 2.0 RESOLUTIONS TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 2 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. OF 2008 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 160 "TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKETS, PEDDLERS/SOLICITORS" AND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" BY REVISING DEFINITION OF CONVENTION CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 330, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: _ of 2008 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 160 entitled "Transient Merchants, Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," and Chapter 179 entitled "Zoning" to revise the definition of Convention Center, and WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule Law S 10 and Town Law Article 16, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 218t, 2008 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: _ of2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. _ of2008 in the manner provided by law. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES : None TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 3 ABSENT: None LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2008 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 160 "TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKETS, PEDDLERS/SOLICITORS" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE AND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" BY REVISING DEFINITION OF "CONVENTION CENTER" BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Zoning," 9179- 2-010 thereof entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended by deleting the existing definition of "Convention Center" and replacing it with a definition of "Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center" as follows: CONVENTION CENTER CONVENTION, SPORTS OR EXHIBITS CENTER - A sports arena or permanent facility, structure or combination of structures offering at least 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to meeting space and designed to support as its principal uses: receptionslbanquets, entertainment events, community events, school and use events, religious events, conference, trade, sports, arts and crafts shows, exhibits, expos, animal shows or consumer shows, annual conventions, corporate conferences, educational meetings, sales and incentive meetings. As secondary uses, such facilities may provide food services or sell items related to events in progress. SECTION 2. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants, Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," 9 160-4 thereof entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended by adding definitions as follows: ~ 160-4. Definitions. ANIMAL SHOW - An exhibition or competition which highlights one breed or species of domesticated animal TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 4 CONFERENCE - A meeting of individuals or representatives of various bodies or of members of a profession, for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on topics of interest common to them. CONSUMER SHOW - An exhibition which highlights available new or upcoming products. CONVENTION - An assembly or meeting of members, representatives or delegates of a political party, fraternal society, profession or industry. EXPO - An exhibition or display open to the public of a collection of related items or servIces. TRADESHOW - An exhibition of businesses or companies which highlights a specific industry or product. SECTION 3. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants, Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," 9 160-6 thereof entitled "General exemptions," is hereby amended by adding an additional 9160-6(A), "Special Exemption for Designated Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers: A. Designation as Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center. The Town Board shall maintain a list of recognized Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers (Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers as defined in Chapter 179 Zoning Ordinance). 1. Any facility desiring recognition as a Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers shall file an application to the Town Board which shall contain the following information and material: a. the name of the applicant; b. the applicant's federal employee identification number; c. the applicant's New York Sales Tax number; d the location of the facility; e. a description and map of the facility and the amenities offered including, but not limited to: dimensional size, number of available restrooms, available parking, maxImum occupancy capacity and accessibility for TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 5 persons with disabilities. Cross-reference shall be made to any existing, approved site plan; f if off-site facilities are used for ancillary services such as parking, a map of such facilities shall also be provided 2. A fee of $200.00 shall be paid to the Town Clerk at the time the application is filed B. Procedure for Seeking Approval 1. Public Hearing. The Town Board will schedule a public hearing to consider applications for recognition. 2. Factors for consideration in revIew of the application shall include: the magnitude of planned events, anticipated attendance, special services which may be required, the maximum capacity of the forum, parking, sanitary facilities, access for persons with disabilities, security, and other relevant factors. 3. The Town Board may, upon a finding that the facility is appropriate for the types of events planned and will not cause an undue hardship to adjoining property owners and/or the public, and/or have undue traffic impacts, approve the application or approve it with conditions. Such conditions may include but are not limited to: size of events, parking, hours of operation, parking constraints, maintenance of insurance and/or a bond, or facility improvements necessary to accommodate proposed events. C Revocation of Approval The Town Board may revoke recognition if: 1. It is determined that a material misrepresentation was made in the application or supporting materials, seeking designation as a Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center. 2. The applicant, its agents, employees, contractors fail to comply with Federal, State and/or Local laws in relation to the facility or any events held thereat D. Owner Responsibilities. The Owner of the Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center is responsible for any and all Federal, State and Town permits TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 6 and/or licenses necessary for an Event The Owner shall provide the Town Board with notice 30 days before each and every scheduled event SECTION 4. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants, Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," 9 160-7(B)(3) thereof is revised to change the maximum licensing period for a Peddler/Solicitor's License from 16 weeks per calendar year per application to 32 weeks per calendar year per application. This Section is otherwise unchanged. SECTION 5. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. SECTION 6. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law 927. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY LABORERS IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. : 331,2008 INTRODUCED BY Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY : Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire three (3) temporary Laborers to work for the Town's Highway Department, WHEREAS, funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the 2008 Town Budget, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that one of the three temporary Laborers is Cody Gebo, and WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and that the Town Board approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 7 Cody Gebo is the son of William Gebo, a Mechanic in the Town's Highway Department and Connie Gebo, a Senior Account Clerk in the Town's Accounting Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Cody Gebo, Joseph Pashby and Christopher Smith to work as temporary Laborers to work approximately 18 weeks for the Town Highway Department commencing on or about July 218t, 2008, subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such temporary employee shall be paid $12.50 per hour as set forth in Town Board Resolution No.: 51,2008 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Highway Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Supervisor to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CAPITAL ASSET POLICY RESOLUTION NO.: 332,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, in 1999, members of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) approved the issuance of GASB No. 34, "Basic Financial Statements and TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 8 Management's Discussion and Analysis for Local Governments" which sets forth changes in how state and local governments report their finances to the public, and WHEREAS, GASB No. 34 mandates that municipalities adopt a Capital Asset Policy, which Policy governs municipalities toward capital assets, formerly known as fixed assets, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury currently has no such formal Capital Asset Policy in place and therefore the Town Board wishes to establish such Policy to comply with GASB No. 34, and WHEREAS, a proposed Capital Asset Policy has been presented at this meeting and is in form acceptable to Town Counsel and the Town Budget Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes a Capital Asset Policy to correspond to the implementation of the reporting standards in accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, such Capital Asset Policy substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to circulate and distribute this Policy to all Town Department Managers and take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and Policy. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES : None ABSENT: None Capital Asset and GASS 34 Implementation Presentation Handout Town of Queensbury Presented by Richard H. Dinelfe, CPA July 7, 2008 SUB CLASS CODE NAME 101 LAND 101 TOWN-GENERAL 102 TOWN-VACANT 110 CEMETERY 111 CEMETERY-VACANT 130 LANDFILL 131 LANDFILL VACANT 140 PARKS & RECREATION 141 PARKS & REC VACANT 150 WATER 151 WATER-VACANT 199 LAND-OTHER 102 BUILDINGS (AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS) 201 TOWN HALL 202 TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS 203 TOWN HALL UTILITY 204 TOWN HALL STORAGE 210 CEMETERY ADMIN 211 CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS 212 CEMETERY UTILITY 213 CEMETERY STORAGE 220 HIGHWAY ADMIN 221 HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS 222 HIGHWAY UTILITY 223 HIGHWAY STORAGE 224 HIGHWAY GARAGE 230 LANDFILL 231 LANDFILL IMPROVEMENTS 232 LANDFILL UTILITY 233 LANDFILL STORAGE 240 PARKS & RECREATION 242 PARKS & REC IMPROVEMENTS 243 PARKS & REC UTILITY 244 PARKS & REC STORAGE 250 WATER ADMIN 251 WATER IMPROVEMENTS 252 WATER UTILITY 253 WATER STORAGE 254 WATER PLANT 290 GENERAL GOVT SUPPORT 291 PUBLIC SAFETY 299 BUILDINGS-OTHER 103 IMPROVEMENTS (OTHER THAN BUILDINGS) 301 PAVED PARKING 302 FENCES, GATES & WALLS 303 WATER FOUNTAINS & POOLS 304 SIGNS OR DECORATIVE ELEMENTS 310 LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS 311 GENERAL PARK DEVELOPMENT 399 IMPROVEMENTS-OTHER 104 EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY 401 COMPUTERS 403 OFFICE ELECTRONICS 405 COMMUNICATIONS 409 NETWORK ACCESSORIES 410 INFO TECHNOLOGY-OTHER 415 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 425 VOTING MACHINES 450 PASSENGER CARS 455 UTILITY VEHICLES 460 EQUIPMENT AND 465 EQUIPMENT 499 OTHER EQUIPMENT 105 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 501 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 106 INFRASTRUCTURE 620 HIGHWAY-ROADS 621 HIGHWAY-CULVERTS & CATCH BASINS 650 WATER-MAINS INC. HYDRANTS & VALVES 651 WATER-SERVICE CONNECTIONS 652 WATER-TANKS 660 SEWER-LINES INC. FORCEMAIN & MANHOLES 661 SEWER-PUMP STATIONS 662 SEWER-DISPOSAL SYSTEMS & DRY WELLS 690 LIGHT POLES 699 INFRASTRUCTURE-OTHER Town of Queensbury, New York Analysis of Capital Assets F or the year ended December 31, 2007 Balance Retirements/ Balance Governmental Activities January 1. 2007 Additions Reclassifications December 31. 2007 Land $ 9,399,801 $ - $ - $ 9,399,801 Buildings 4,565,325 4,565,325 Improvements other than buildings 461,367 461,367 Equipment 5,518,650 185,668 5,704,318 Infrastructure 3,715,648 358,910 4,074,558 Work in progress Total capital assets $ 23,660,791 $ 544,578 $ - $ 24,205,369 Less accumulated depreciation: Buildings $ 2,170,416 124,987 - $ 2,295,403 Improvements other than buildings 240,274 23,342 263,616 Equipment 4,159,218 245,988 4,405,206 Infrastructure 1.804.130 261.609 2.065.739 Total accumulated depreciation 8.374.038 655.926 9.029.964 Net capital assets $ 15,286,753 $ (111,348) $ - $ 15,175,405 Depreciation expense was charged to the following governmental activities during the year ended December 31, 2007: General Government Support Public Safety Health Transportation Economic Assistance And Opportunity Culture And Recreation Home And Community Services $ 92,706 6,685 499,805 42,355 14,375 Total depreciation expenses $ 655,926 Town of Queensbury, New York Analysis of Capital Assets For the year ended December 31, 2007 Balance Retirements/ Balance Water Activity January L 2007 Additions Reclassifications December 31. 2007 Land $ 314,853 $ - $ - $ 314,853 Buildings 1,265,401 1,265,401 Improvements other than buildings Equipment 1,209,152 16,144 1,225,296 Infrastructure 41,730,743 51,902 41,782,645 Construction work in progress Total capital assets $ 44,520,149 $ 68,046 $ - $ 44,588,195 Less accumulated depreciation: Buildings $ 423,147 $ 32,190 $ - $ 455,337 Improvements other than buildings Equipment 935,345 46,225 981,570 Infrastructure 14,024,081 827,631 14,851,712 Total accumulated depreciation 15.382.573 906.046 16.288.619 Net capital assets $ 29,137,576 $ (838,000) $ - $ 28,299,576 Depreciation expense charged to the water activity during the year ended December 31,2007 was $906,046. Town of Queensbury, New York Analysis of Capital Assets F or the year ended December 31, 2007 Balance Retirements/ Balance Sewer Activity January 1.2007 Additions Reclassifications December 31. 2007 Land $ 83,952 $ - $ - $ 83,952 Buildings Improvements other than buildings Equipment 223,787 20,067 243,854 Infrastructure 13,303,546 475,613 13,779,159 Work in progress Total capital assets $ 13,611,285 $ 495,680 $ - $ 14,106,965 Less accumulated depreciation: Buildings $ - $ - $ - $ Improvements other than buildings Equipment 169,618 10,559 180,177 Infrastructure 4,046,292 291,315 4,337,607 Total accumulated depreciation 4,215,910 301,874 4,517,784 Net capital assets $ 9,395,375 $ 193,806 $ - $ 9,589,181 Depreciation expense charged to the sewer activity during the year ended December 31, 2007 was $324,014 Town of Queensbury, New York Analysis of Capital Assets F or the year ended December 31, 2007 Balance Retirements/ Balance Landfill Activity January L 2007 Additions Reclassifications December 31. 2007 Land $ 170,016 $ - $ - $ 170,016 Buildings 14,159 14,159 Improvements other than buildings Equipment 179,027 28,952 207,979 Work in progress Total capital assets $ 349,043 $ 43,111 $ - $ 392,154 Less accumulated depreciation: Buildings $ - $ 354 $ - $ 354 Improvements other than buildings Equipment 161,125 3,619 164,744 Total accumulated depreciation 161,125 3,973 165,098 Net capital assets $ 187,918 $ 39,138 $ - $ 227,056 Depreciation expense charged to the landfill activity during the year ended December 31, 2007 was $3,973 TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 9 Discussion held before vote: Supervisor Stec- Thanked Budget Officer Barbara Tierney and her staff for all their work. .. Mr. Richard H. Dinolfo CPA presented to the Town Board the Capital Asset and GASB 34 Implementation - Reviewed for the Board the purpose of GASB 34... Councilman Montesi-Questioned if the amount of assets is good for the size of our community? Mr. Dinolfo-Noted he was involved in the auditing of the City of Saratoga Springs they have roughly the same population, I do not believe their water activity is as high a balance as you have here because they there in existence for a longer period of time, pipes are older and are depreciating our assets are higher because they are newer. It shows that the town has invested in capital assets over the years. Councilman Montesi-Does this help us in terms of obtaining loans, and or bonding? Mr. Dinolfo- Yes. Any business needs to know what their assets are, that can be used for insurance purposes, evaluation purposes, appraisal purposes, and definitely for financial statements. If you go to the bond market in the future you will be required to have those audited statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals which means GASB 34. Councilman Strough-Land goes in as a asset but is not depreciable? Mr. Dinolfo-Correct Councilman Strough-Is it appreciable? Mr. Dinolfo-It is, but the method of recording an asset is it is recorded at historical cost. Supervisor Stec- Questioned if there is anything that the Town should be addressing? Mr. Dinolfo-In regards to the Cemetery operation, it is tough to get a handle on the land value, and improvements, they were acquired years ago and it if difficult to determine what the cost was. By using a deflator factor from the consumer price index, we were able to take the cost of an item is today and deflate it back forty or fifty years. It is important when you acquire a capital asset the document will need to be updated. Noted it is difficult to do portions of capital assets such as replacement of portions of water lines and portions of roads... Supervisor Stec-We will be GASB 34 compliant now? Mr. Dinolfo-Yes. Spoke on GASB 45 which requires the reporting of liabilities for health insurance and other liabilities other than pensions. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIP AL AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY CONCERNING USE OF HYPER-REACH NOTIFICATION SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO.:333, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, Warren County, through its Sheriff s Office, is contracting for the use of a Hyper-Reach Notification System (System) through Software House International, and WHEREAS, such System will enable the Warren County Sheriffs Office to send land line telephone messages to all or targeted groups of recipients within Warren County, and WHEREAS, Warren County wishes to extend to municipalities within the County the right to access the System for local municipal emergencies or other urgent matters where calls to residents are desirable or needed, provided that a payment for each minute of use be TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 10 made to the County at the rate set forth in the agreement with Software House International for the cost of additional minutes over and above that provided as part of the System (currently 20~ per minute), and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board feels that System will benefit Town residents and therefore wishes to authorize an Intermunicipal Agreement concerning the use of such System, and WHEREAS, an Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren County Concerning Use of Hyper-Reach Notification System has been presented at this meeting and is in form acceptable to Town Counsel, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren County Concerning Use of Hyper-Reach Notification System as described in the preambles of this Resolution and in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Intermunicipal Agreement and the Town Supervisor and Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Councilman Strough-Questioned if cell phone numbers will be covered? Supervisor Stec-I do not know the specific answer on that, I will get the answer for you. It will be whatever number is in the system. Councilman Strough-This will be for emergency purposes only? Supervisor Stec-Correct Councilman Strough-What about automated weather alerts? Supervisor Stec-No. Councilman Strough-What would be the cost to call everyone in town? Questioned if Sam Asher Computer Services Inc. should be included in the wording of the resolution. Supervisor Stec- The agreement is between the town and the county. Will be contacting department heads in the Town to meet with the Sheriff s Office to discuss this system. Councilman Strough-Questioned if the emergency services could use the system. Supervisor Stec- Will ask the Fire Coordinator about the use of this system in coordination with the emergency services. TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF SOUTH QUEENSBURY - QUEENSBURY AVENUE SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #135 RESOLUTION NO.: 334, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 454.2002, the Queensbury Town Board established the South Queensbury - Queensbury Avenue Sewer Capital Project Fund #135, and WHEREAS, the Town's Wastewater Director has advised that the project is complete, and WHEREAS, the Town's accounting records show that there is approximately $26,130 remaining in Capital Project Fund #135, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close this Capital Project Fund and transfer the Fund's remaining fund balance to Fund #35 to be applied to debt principal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to close the South Queensbury - Queensbury Avenue Sewer Capital Project Fund #135 and transfer the Fund's remaining balance to Fund #35 to be applied to debt principal, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES None TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 12 ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF ROUTE 9 SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #136 RESOLUTION NO.: 335, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 455.2002, the Queensbury Town Board established the Route 9 Sewer District Capital Project Fund #136, and WHEREAS, by such authorizing Resolution, the Town Board also authorized funding for the Sewer Project to be by proceeds of obligations through proposed financing over 30 years using Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) financing, and WHEREAS, the Town's Wastewater Director has advised that the project IS complete, and WHEREAS, the Town's accounting records show that there is approximately $50,937 remaining in Capital Project Fund #136, and WHEREAS, the Town also has approximately $220,240.53 with EFC, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close Capital Project Fund #136 and transfer the Fund's remaining fund balance to Fund #36 to be applied to debt principal, and WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to authorize EFC to transfer its remaining funds to debt service, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to close the Route 9 Sewer District Capital Project Fund #136 and transfer the Fund's remaining balance to Fund #36 to be applied to debt principal, and BE IT FURTHER, TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 13 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to apply all its remaining funds to debt service and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any necessary forms to effectuate such action, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES None ABSENT: None 7 RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2008 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 336,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the Town Budget Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows: From Code 001-1010-4130 001-1010-4130 001-1990-4400 001-7110-1010 001-8010-4130 032-8120-4400 Appropriation TB Counsel Retainer TB Counsel Retainer Contingency Parks Salaries Zoning Counsel Ret. Misc. Contractual To Code 001-1220-4130 001-1410-4130 001-3989-4400 001-711 0-4400 001-8020-4130 032-8110-4130 Appropriation Supervisor Counsel Retainer Clerk Counsel Retainer Public Safety Contractual Misc. Contractual Planning Counsel Retainer Admin Counsel Retainer $ 3500 2000 3050 3,000 1,500 1,500 TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 14 Increase in Appropriation and Revenue due to Insurance Recovery 004-5130-4110 004-0000-52680 Hwy. Veh. Repair Insurance Recovery 355 355 Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR WEST END PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO.: 337,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 113,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the recreation capital project known as the West End Park Improvement Project (Fund #169) and expenditures for such work, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Recreation Commission and Director of Parks and Recreation have advised the Town Board that new playground equipment is part of the West End Park Improvement Project, and WHEREAS, the playground equipment must be professionally installed, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Recreation Commission and Director of Parks and Recreation have advised the Town Board that they wish to utilize the services of Play Pro of Rensselaer, New York for the purchase and professional installation of equipment, and WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State Contract Group No.: PC62090, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Parks and Recreation Department's purchase and installation of playground equipment for the West End Park Improvement Project from Play Pro of Rensselaer, New York in accordance TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 15 with New York State Contract Group No.: PC62090 for an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 to be paid from budgeted Project funds available in Account No.: 169-7110- 2899, pending a transfer from the Recreation Reserve Account (Fund #61), and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN WEST END PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #169 AND WITHDRAWAL FROM RECREATION RESERVE FUND #61 RESOLUTION NO.: 338.2008 338 ~ INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Reserve Fund known as the Recreation Reserve Fund No. 61 for future capital projects, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 113,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the recreation capital project known as the West End Park Improvement Project (Fund #169) and expenditures for such work, and WHEREAS, the competitive bidding process showed there was insufficient funds to complete the necessary work, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Recreation Commission and Director of Parks and Recreation recommend using available funds within the Recreation Reserve Fund (#61), and TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 16 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to withdraw and expend moneys from such reserve account in the amount of $58,000 for specific capital improvements for the West End Park Improvement Project to consist of: 1. demolition and removal of the old basketball court; 2. installation of a new playground area; 3. installation of a new basketball court; 4. site work to create an informal ball field with backstop; 5. landscaping and improvement of the entryway and creation of parking area; and 6. professional services for all of the above; and and WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law 96(c), the Town Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund #61 subject to permissive referendum, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the recreation project known as the West End Park Improvement Project and authorizes expenditures in the total amount of$58,000 for the work described in the preambles of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes a transfer from Fund No.: 61 in the amount of $58,000 to fund such Project, such funds to be placed into the Capital Project Fund No.: 169 and the Town Board further directs that in the event there are funds remaining in such capital project fund after completion of the Project or in the event that the Project is not undertaken, the moneys in the capital project fund shall be returned to the capital improvement fund, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby increases appropriations in Expense Account No.: 169-7110-2899 in the amount of $58,000 - Capital Construction; and estimated revenues in Account No.: 169-0000-55031 in the amount of$58,000, and BE IT FURTHER, TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 17 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for the West End Park Improvement Project is an expenditure for a specific capital project and items of equipment for which the reserve account was established, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permISSIve referendum in accordance with the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT : None Discussion held before vote: Councilman Montesi-How much do we have in the Recreation Reserve Fund? Recreation Director Steve Lovering-A little over a hundred thousand which does not include three project accounts that have not been closed out. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF NON-UNION POSITION/GRADE FOR POSITION OF CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER! ZONING ADMINISTRATOR FROM GRADE 7 TO GRADE 8M AND CORRESPONDING SALARY INCREASE RESOLUTION NO. 339,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, Craig Brown IS the Town of Queensbury's Code Compliance Office/Zoning Administrator, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has been without an Executive Director of Community Development for several months and during such time, Mr. Brown has taken on additional managerial duties and responsibilities and has generally performed his duties above normal expectations, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board therefore believes it is appropriate and necessary to authorize a salary increase for Mr. Brown as well as an upgrade in the TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 18 position/grade of the Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Administrator from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8M in the Town's Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule (Schedule) as part of its Salary Administration Program in the Town's Employee Management System Handbook, as the job duties for such position fall more accurately within the purview of a Grade 8M position, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs an upgrade in the position/grade of the Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Administrator from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8M in the Town's Non-Union Position/Grade Schedule (Schedule) as part of its Salary Administration Program in the Town's Employee Management System Handbook, effective July 8th, 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs a $3,206 salary increase for Craig Brown, Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Administrator, to $54,000 per annum effective Tuesday, July 8th, 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes a transfer of funds in the amount of $3,206 from Payroll Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-1010 to Payroll Expense Account No.: 001-8010-1010 to cover the 2008 payroll budget increase and authorizes and directs the Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate this transfer and 2008 Budget Amendment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES None ABSENT: None TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, LOCAL WATERFRONT REVIT ALIZA TION PROGRAM, YEAR 2008-2009 IN CONNECTION WITH NEW YORK STATE LAKE GEORGE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE-MANAGEMENTPLAN IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTION NO.: 340,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the environmental health and overall quality of life in the Lake George Watershed area is critical to the social and economic well being for the Town of Queensbury, Warren County and the region in general, and WHEREAS, the protection, preservation and proper management of water quality within the basin is an essential ingredient to maintaining this revered natural resource as a key to the social and economic vitality of this region, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has been an active participant III developing the critically important water quality management plan, and WHEREAS, the adopted document, entitled, "Lake George - Plan for the Future" identifies numerous recommendations and actions as being critical to pursuing the objectives of preserving, protecting and enhancing the water quality throughout the Basin, and WHEREAS, the State has recently solicited (competitive) applications for Financial Assistance Grants from municipalities around the State, and WHEREAS, an Application for funding has been prepared in response to such solicitation for applications, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury acting on behalf of and in concert with all the several communities that make up the Lake George Watershed, authorizes submission of the Environmental Protection Fund Application for State Assistance Payments - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Year 2008-2009 dated June 30th, TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 20 2008 in response to New York State's solicitation of Financial Assistance Grants and agrees to serve as custodian for such grant funds, if awarded, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such Application and/or any other documentation for such funding assistance for submission to New York State and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DATA SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND CORNERSTONE TELEPHONE COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. ,2008 PULLED INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements with Cornerstone Telephone Company for phone service, and WHEREAS, the Town now wishes to enter into a Data Service Agreement with Cornerstone Telephone Company, under the terms of New York State contract pricing, which Agreement will provide for the reduction of data rates on the Town's wide area network services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Data Service Agreement with Cornerstone Telephone Company substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 21 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes that operational and connection charges for new and changed services be charged to Central Communications, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town of Queensbury and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Computer Technology Coordinator to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Discussion held-Board agreed to pull the resolution for more information to be brought back to the floor in two weeks... RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN RATES FOR TOP OF THE WORLD SEWER-WORKS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 341,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received a request for an increase of sewer rates by the Top of the World Sewer-Works Transportation Corporation, pertaining to the Top of the World Planned Unit Development, and WHEREAS, on June 9th, 2008, the Town Board held a Workshop Meeting to discuss such request for increased sewer rates, and WHEREAS, such sewer rates have not increased since 1988, and WHEREAS, the Town Board received evidence concerning the increase in costs over the past 20 years, and TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 22 WHEREAS, after due deliberation the Town Board wishes to authorize a sewer rate increase, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the increase in rates for the Top of the World Sewer-Works Transportation Corporation from $320 per year to $640 per year, such new rates to go into effect July 18\ 2008, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that each unit within the service area shall pay such annual charge, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that each residence shall be considered one unit, that the sports center shall be treated as 13.333 units, and that the restaurant shall be treated as 2.0 unites), and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REINSTATING LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 1,2005 APPROVING SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF STEVE AND DEBBY SEABOYER RESOLUTION NO.: 342,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 23 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: BOH 1, 2005, the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health approved Steve and Debby Seaboyer's application for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow installation of: 1. an absorption field 90' from Lake George instead of the required 100' setback; 2. an absorption field 2.35' from their property line instead of the required 10' setback; and 3. a multi-flow unit 4' from the structure instead of the required 10' setback; on property located at 83 Rockhurst Road in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.13-2-36), and WHEREAS, thereafter it appeared to the Queensbury Local Board of Health that the Seaboyers did not intend to rebuild and renovate the existing structure but instead intended to tear down the existing structure and rebuild a new, substantially larger structure, and WHEREAS, based upon new information, it was determined that the building permit issued for the property was in error, requiring additional permits for the project, and WHEREAS, in light of these developments, by Resolution No.: 440, 2006, the Queensbury Town Board revoked the approval granted in Resolution No.: BOH 1, 2005 and directed the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to revoke the Building Permit for the property until such time as all necessary variances were granted, and WHEREAS, the applicants provided additional documentation to the Queensbury Planning Board demonstrating that they proposed a partial demolition and rebuild of approximately 2300 square feet, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board advertised and duly held public hearings on August 22nd, 2006, September 26th, 2006 and March 18th, 2008, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board accepted the New York State Department of Health approval for the septic system and, with certain conditions unrelated to the septic system, approved the site plan application for the property, and WHEREAS, the final, approved plan demonstrates that applicants raised up the house, poured a new foundation and renovated the interior but did not tear down the original building and rebuild or create a substantially larger home as was believed to be the case in 2006, and TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 24 WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the October 20th, 2006 Letter of Approval and Specific Waiver Approval obtained from the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) which waiver is substantially the same as the waiver initially granted by the Local Board of Health by Resolution No.: BOH 1,2005, and WHEREAS, by letter dated July 2, 2008, Nace Engineering, PC opined that the final plans approved by the Planning Board and NYS DOH enhance the original design approved by the Queensbury Local Board of Health and provide additional protection to the waters of Lake George, and WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement is satisfied that the final design, with enhancements as addressed by the Engineer, is substantially consistent with the plans as approved in 2005, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby revokes Resolution No.: 440,2006 and reinstates Local Board of Health Resolution No.: BOH 1, 2005, thereby renewing the variance applications granted to Steve and Debby Seaboyer. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Councilman Strough-Questioned if Mr. Decker in regard to his thoughts on the future of this application and other applications and the formation of the Rockhurst Septic District? Councilman Metivier-We are working on that, hopefully there will be a meeting next week. Councilman Strough-Did you ask him if he had a preference for holding tanks or is this system suitable? Councilman Metivier-I did not get into this system with him, I was confident with the information that we received from the meeting we had two weeks ago on this. Councilman Strough-Noted they did supply me with everything that I asked for, the house plans the site plan review before the Planning Board and they did an excellent job of remedying a lot of environmental concerns. They seem to have all their ducks in a row not only on the septic but on the storm water. I would prefer a holding tank but in all good conscience to the Seaboyers they have made an above an beyond effort to satisfy all our concerns at this point in time so I will approve it as well. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS- WARRANT OF JULY 7TH, 2008 RESOLUTION NO.: 343,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 25 WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills presented as the Warrant with a run date of July 3rd, 2008 and a payment date of July 8th, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date ofJuly 3rd, 2008 and payment date ofJuly 8th, 2008 totaling $833,085.02, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARY HAND AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOLUTION NO. 344,2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr, Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, there is currently a vacancy in the full-time Director of Information Technology position, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and now wish to appoint a Director of Information Technology, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 26 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Mary Hand as Director ofInformation Technology, an overtime exempt and Grade 9M position within the Town of Queensbury's Non-Union Position Grade Schedule, effective on or about August 11th, 2008, subject to administrative guidelines set forth in the Town's Employee Management system and any applicable Civil Service requirements, and subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Ms. Hand shall be paid an annual salary of $57,000, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer NOES None ABSENT: None 3.0 CORRESPONDENCE None 4.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS Councilman Brewer-Ward IV . Noted there have been a lot of calls regarding the cleared area on Luzerne Road by Firemens Field, where they cut the trees down that was or is contaminated soil and they will be reclaiming that along with the PCB dump that is fenced in, in the back. Councilman Strough - Ward III TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 27 . Newly placed pedestrian crossing, across from the High School, thanked Mike Travis and Tom VanNess for placing the pedestrian crossings and making it safer for everyone that wants to cross Aviation Road. . There will be a National night out at Aviation Mall August 5th from five to nine pm. Crime prevention and public awareness event, if you have an agency that might be interested in this event you are allowed to set up tables call 793-2365 and they will arrange a place for you . Queensbury Post Queensbury Senior Citizens-listed their events for July call 761-8224 for further information . Requested that the Post Star stop putting a map in the newspaper that denotes North Glens Falls, it is Queensbury . Boos and Bravo Country Inns and Suites, listed their place as Queensbury, N.Y. Boos to Ledge View Village RV Park Lake George, it is not Lake George it is Queensbury Councilman Montesi-Ward II . We have all been suffering with the price of gas as individuals, I asked what the Town's increase from been from January through February, $137,000 increase in the cost for gas and diesel for the Town of Queensbury at the present rate it will be a quarter of a million dollars by the end of the year. Councilman Metivier-Ward I . Dream Lake problems - will keep a list of them and hopefully we will get them taken care of, it is really out of our hands at this point. . Former Councilwoman Betty Monahan-Asked if she was aware if the sonar treatment was done on Sunnyside? Noticed an incredible amount of growth on her side, does the town have any resources to try to clean it up? It looks like dead weeds? Mrs. Monahan-noted she did not know what it was noted she had raked some of it ... Mr. Metivier requested permission to park in her driveway to take a better look at it. Ms. Monahan-Lake Sunnyside Association meeting on Wednesday night at the Grange Councilman Metivier-I will be there. Supervisor Stec . Town's website www.queensbury.net . Thanked TV8 and all of the sponsors for televising the meetings . Thanked the Highway Dept. and Parks and Recreation Dept. did a nice job with the pond at Gurney Lane RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 345.2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this ih day of July, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2008 MTG. $29 28 NOES: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbury