1991-01-09 SP
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 9th, 1991
3:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN BORGOS-SUPER VISOR
MARIL YN POTENZA-COUNCILMAN
RONALD MONTESI-COUNCILMAN
BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN
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RES. 45 - 57
BH 03 - 06
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BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
GEORGE K UROSAKA-COUNCILMA N
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TOWN ATTORNEY
PA UL DUSEK
TOWN OFFICIALS
Jim Coughlin, Paul Naylor, Lee York, Kathleen Kathe
PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WKBE, WENU, Channel 8, WWSC
SUPER VISOR BORGOS opened meeting, noting that the meeting was called at the request
of the Committee of Town Wide Interest Regarding The Intensified Use Of The Queensbury
Landfill.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE BOARD OF HEAL TH
RESOLUTION NO. 45, 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adiourn from the
Regular Town Board to enter as the Queensbury Board of Health
Duly adopted this 9th day. of January, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
QUEENSBUR Y BOARD OF HEAL TH
The following Committee members spoke to the Town Board to consider the request
for the Town of Queensbury to intervene in the law-suit being filed in Washington County
against the use of the Fort Ann Town Landfill as a Consolidated LandfH/;
COMMITTEE OF TOWN WIDE INTEREST REGARDING THE INTENSIFIED USE OF
QUEENSBUR Y LANDFILL - John Salvador, Bob Schulz, Gilbert Boehm
Committee members presented to the Town Board soil map and information regarding
hydrology for the Town Board's consideration. (tape on file)
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOL UTlON NO.3, 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOL VED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adiourn to Executive Session
to discuss potential litigation.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997, by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REGULAR SESSION OF THE QUEENSBURY BOARD OF
HEALTH
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RESOLUTION NO. 41 1991, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for i~s adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby ad;ourn from
Executive Session and enter Regular Session of the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 1991, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
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RESOLUTION REGARDING NON ACTION ON PROPOSED LAWSUIT AGAINST FORT
ANN AND DEC
RESOLUTION NO. 51 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury acting as the Local Board
of Health having duly cansidered the request and documentations submitted by the
Committee of Town Wide Interest Regarding the Intensified Use of the Queensbury Landfill
that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury seek intervenor status in an action
commenced by Schulz et al against DEC and Fort Ann has determined to take no action,
and
BE IT FUR THER
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will continue to be responsive
to the concerns of the Citizens in those of neighboring communities and will share data
and will continue to study the use of the Landfill and all other options of Solid Waste
Disposal and in the impact that it's Landfill and ad;oining areas could have on the Citizens
of the Town of Queensbury and neighboring communities and the quality of their life.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 1991, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y
RESOLUTION NO. 61 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOL VED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby ad;ourns and enters into Regular
Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 1991, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
QUEENSBUR Y TOWN BOARD
SUPER VISOR BORGOS spoke to the Town Board regarding the removal of the cloy from
Hovey Pond to the Queensbury Landfill, discussion was held and the following resolution
was proposed... '
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RESOLUTION REGARDING REMOVAL OF C~A Y FROM HOVEY POND
RESOLUTION NO. 461 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Stephen Borgos.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the removal
of clay at Hovey Pond to the Queensbury Landfill, accepting it at the Landfill to be stock
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piled sub;ect to a mutual agreement with the Landfill SuperintendentÞ the Highway
Superintendent and the Consulting Engineers who are working on the Landfill pro;ect.
Duly adopted this 9th day of JanuaryÞ 7997þ by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. PotenzaÞ Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CORRECTION OF AN ERROR IN THE CONVEYANCE
OF A PORTION OF SEAGE ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. 47, 1991þ Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted Resolution
No. 688, dated December 32Þ 7990þ authorizing a Correction Deed for the sale of a portion
of Seage Road to Charles R. Wood, and a further correction is needed and a copy of the
corrected Deed is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VEDþ that, pursuant to the Town Law of the State of New York, Section 64(2}þ
the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute and place the seal of the Town of
Queensbury upon the aforesaid corrected Deed, and on any and all documents necessary
to correct the error in the deed conveying a portion of Seage Road to Charles R. Woodþ
and arrange for the filing of the documents with the Town Clerk and the Warren County
Clerk's Office, as may be necessary.
Duly adopted this 9th day of Januaryþ 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr.- Montesiþ Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
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RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRINDER PUMP AND
ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL EASEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 48, 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoptionÞ
seconded by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, in connection with Contract No. 7 of the Central Queensbury Quaker Road
Sewer District, the Pro;ect Engineers, Kestner EngineersÞ PC, recommended installation
of grinder pump units and electrical control panels for said grinder pump unitsÞ and
WHEREAS, in order to install the aforementioned items, it was necessary for the Town
to enter into certain ,Easement Agreements with those owners upon whose property the
grinder pump units and/or electrical control panels are located, and
WHEREASþ the form of said Easement Agreements has been reviewed and approved by
Karla M. CorpusÞ Deputy Town A ttorney of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that said Easement Agreements are hereby accepted and approved and that
the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to executeÞ sign and affix the Town seal to
any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, and
BE IT FUR THER
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RESOL VED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said easements
to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's\Office, after which they shall be filed and
maintained in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997 Þ by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesiþ Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION APPROVING MOBILE HOME BUILDING & ZONING PERMIT
RESOLUTION NO. 49, 7997, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Donald and Peggy Mabb previously filed an application for a mobile home
outside a mobile home court permit in accordQnce with PQrQgrQph 2, Seā¬tion 4 of the
Ordinance No. 72 for the Regulation of Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Courts in the
Town of Queensbury, to temporarily locQte Q mobile home at property situQted Qt
Eisenhower A venue, Queensbury, New York, TQX MQP No.: 720-7-60.55, Qnd
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WHEREAS, Paragraph 2(a), Section 4, of SQid OrdinQnce No. 72 allows the Town Board
of the Town of Queensbury to grant Q temporary permit, for a term of three (3) months,
for the parking or placing of a mobile home outside of a mobile home court.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, thQt the Town Boord hereby finds that the application of Donald Qnd Peggy
Mabb is satisfQctory, Qnd
BE IT FUR THER
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, pursuant to Parograph
2(Q), Section 4, of LOCQI LQW No.4, 7986, hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to grQnt
o three (3) month permIt to park a mobile home outside a mobile home court, allowing
Donald and Peggy Mabb to plQce a mobile home on property located at Eisenhower A venue,
Queensbury, New York, TQX Map No.: 720-7-60.55, in accordance with the terms of the
Ordinance.
Duly adopted this 9th day of JQnuary, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. MonQhan, Mr. Bargas
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF VANDUSEN & STEVES
RESOLUTION NO. 50, 7997, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved 'for its Qdoption,
seconded by Betty Monahan.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorize the
retainage of services of VQnDusen & Steves, License Land Surveyors, for the purpose
of placing upon two (2) sets of tax maps the information necessary to properly defined
the critical environmentQI areQS QS previously defined in the Town of Queensbury at
Q rQte not to exceed ,$ 7,200.00 to be PQid from the non-principal engineer/surveyor line
of the budget, department 23 line.
Duly Qdopted this 9th day of JanuQry, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. MonQhan, Mr. Bargas
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. KurosakQ
RESOL UTlON OF DISCLOSURE
RESOLUTION NO. 51, 1997, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its odoption,
seconded by Ronald Montesi.
RESOL VED, that pursuant to the Town Boar'd Code of Ethics, thot the Town Boord of
the Town of Queensbury hereby Qcknowledges the public disclosure by HQrry Hansen,
Director of PQrks Qnd Recreation of this relationship with BrQd Hansen, who at this time
is being considered for employment by the PQrks and Recreation Department of the Town
of Queensbury QS Q Gurney LQne Winter Recreation Area Supervisor for Weekends, hours
being 70:00 Q.m to 4:00 p.m., Qnd
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BE IT FUR THER
RESOL VED, thQt the Town BOQrd of the Town of Queensbury hereby indicQtes by Q consent
of its mQ;ority in QccordQnce with the Code of Ethics of the Town of Queensbury thQt
hQS no ob;ection to the hiring of the son Qnd hQS duly considered the SQme Qnd consents
to the hiring of the Director's son.
Duly Qdopted this 9th dQY of JQnuQry, 799'7, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. PotenzQ, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. MonQhQn, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. KurosQkQ
RESOL UTlON TO INCREASE CEMETER Y RA TES
RESOLUTION NO. 51, 7997, Introduced by Betty MonQhQn who moved for its Qdoption,
seconded by RonQld Montesi.
WHEREAS, the Town BOQrd of the Town of Queensbury hQS received Q request from the
Cemetery Commission to increQse the rQte schedule for the Pine View CremQtory,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, thQt the rote schedule be increased os follows:
$755.00
$ 25.00
Adult
ContQiner.
Duly Qdopted this 9th dQY of JanuQry, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. PotenzQ, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. MonahQn, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. KurosQkQ
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5 MILE ROAD RACE
RESOL UTlON NO. 53, 7997, Introduced by RonQld Montesi who moved for its Qdoption,
seconded by MQrilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the AdirondQck Runner Club has requested permission to conduct Q
SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5-MILE ROAD RACE QS follows:
SPONSOR:
The Adiron,dQck Runners Club
EVENT:
SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5 MILE ROAD RACE
DA TE:
MQrch 77, 7997
PLACE:
Beginning Qnd ending on QUQde Street
{Letter on file regQrding 10cQtion of rüñt
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOL VED, that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby gives permission,
upon the receipt of proof of insurance, to the AdirondQck Runners Club to hold the
ShQmrock Shuffle 5 Mile ROQd RQce in the Town of Queensbury, Qnd
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BE IT FUR THER
RESOL VED, thQt this be sub;ect to the \ approvQI of the Queensbury Highway
Superintendent.
Duly Qdopted this 9th dQY of JQnuQry, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. MonQhQn, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TTENDANCE A T CONFERENCE
RESOLUTION NO. 54, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved'for its adoption,
seconded by Ronald Montesi.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the
attendance of Mrs. Betty Monahan, Councilman at the conference held on January 29th
thru 30th, in New York City, conference sponsored by DEC regarding solid waste.,
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 55, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Stephen Borgos.
RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby move into Executive
Session to discuss l¡. matters of litigation.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REGULAR SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 56, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Ronald Montesi.
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RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby ad;ourn from
Executive Session to enter Regular Session of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION SETTLING REGENCY PARK ASSOCIATES ASSESSMENT CASE
RESOLUTION NO. 57, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Betty Monahan.
RESOL VED, that the Town A ttorney for the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized
by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to settle certain tax assessment proceedings
in the matter of Regency Park Associates against the Assessor and Assessment Review
Board of the Town of Queensbury commenced for several tax years commencing with
the tax year of 7987 and concluding with the most recent assessment roll of 1990, upon
terms which include that a refund shall be paid to Regency Park Associates, in an amount
not to exceed $70,000.00 payable by the Town of Queensbury, the County of Warren,
and the Queensbury Union Free School District, in amounts proportioned according to
the rate of taxation on the property which wa~ the sub;ect of the tax proceedings.
Duly adopted this 9th day of January, 7997, by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. Kl(rosaka
Town Attorney submi,tted copies of proposed changes for Zoning Ordinance for the Town
Board's review.
No further action was taken.
On motion, the meeting was ad;ourned.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
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