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01-01-2020 MTG#1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 342 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1 JANUARY 1, 2020 RES#1-41 11:01 A.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER TOWN COUNSEL ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ. TOWN OFFICIALS ASSESSOR, TERI ROSS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, DAVE DUELL DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MARK BENWARE CONFIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MELANIE DINWIDDIE LEGAL ASSISTANT, PAMELA HUNSINGER PLANNING BOARD MEMBER, CHRIS HUNSINGER CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO SUPERVISOR, VICTORIA LAMARQUE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ZONING, & CODE COMPLIANCE, CRAIG BROWN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH 1.0 SWEARING IN CEREMONY NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN DANIEL G. STEC SWORE IN THE FOLLOWING TOWN OFFICIALS: SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH III WARD I COUNCILMAN-DEPUTY SUPERVISOR ANTHONY METIVIER WARD III COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE 2.0 SUPERVISOR’S WELCOME SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Welcomed everyone to the Organizational Meeting. 3.0 CORRESPONDENCE Letter – Town Supervisor Appointments Date: January 1, 2020 I, John F. Strough, do hereby make the following appointment for the year 2020:  Deputy Supervisor: Anthony Metivier  Executive Assistant to Supervisor: Victoria LaMarque Letter – Town Clerk Appointments Date: December 2, 2019 I hereby appoint the following for the year 2020: Rose Mellon Deputy Town Clerk I Subregistrar of Vital Statistics Karen O’Brien Deputy Town Clerk II ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 343 Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Colleen Rathbun Deputy Town Clerk III Kim Moulton Deputy Receiver of Taxes nd Carlee Moon Breault 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes Respectfully Submitted, Caroline H. Barber Letter – Town Court Reappointments Dated: December 2, 2019 Dear Supervisor Strough and Town Board Members: This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2020: Kerrie Lewis-Court Clerk Margaret Quintal-Court Clerk Stephane Mahoney-Clerk of the Court Mariah Townson-Deputy Court Clerk Donald Ross-Court Officer Susan Campbell-Court Officer Peter Bachem-Court Officer Mark Ramsey-Court Officer John Dann-Court Officer Daniel Bennett-Court Officer Richard Rodriguez-Court Officer Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the year 2020. Respectfully, Michael J. Muller Town Justice Eric C. Schwenker Town Justice Letter – Highway Superintendent Appointments Dated: December 2, 2019 I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark Benware to Deputy Highway Superintendent to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year. Respectfully, David Duell Highway Superintendent Town of Queensbury 4.0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2020 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 344 RESOLUTION NO.: 1, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate procedural rules for the conduct of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members for the year 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law §63, the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of procedure for the year 2020, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the Town Law or a Resolution of this Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Board Resolution shall govern, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the Town Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary recess of the meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub- committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals made to the Town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town committees or Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by either the Town Supervisor or a Resolution of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without a Resolution of ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 345 the Town Board. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION SETTING 2020 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO.: 2, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2020 meeting schedule, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2020 meeting schedule as follows: strd 1. Regular meetings shall occur on the 1 and 3 Mondays of each month at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, with the exception that the Town Board’s regular meeting dates shall be changed as set forth below for the following months: thth A. January – 13 and 27 thth B. February – 10 and 24 thrd C. March - 9 and 23 thth D. September – 14 and 28 At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be proposed and/or adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general public will typically be provided with a privilege of the floor comment session. The privilege of the floor session will be limited to Town matters only and will be run at the discretion of the Town Supervisor. 2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by Town Board Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law. The Town shall notify the media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the New York State Open Meetings Law. 3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town Board Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 346 NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DURING 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 3, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages, avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, health, dental, workers’ compensation, disability and unemployment insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and WHEREAS, Town Law §64(23) and §118 allow for such payments, and WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in advance of audit of claims during 2020 for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before audit, incur late charges, postage, freight and express charges and all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1day of January, 2020 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 347 RESOLUTION NO.: 4, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to th file the Town’s Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April 30, 2020 in th lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28, 2020 as required by New York State Town Law §29, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller with the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April th 30, 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §116 requires the Town Board to establish a mileage allowance for the use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the performance of employees’ duties when a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2020 mileage rate at the equivalent mileage rate to be set by the Internal Revenue Service for 2020, to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the performance of employees’ duties during 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 348 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to designate an official newspaper for the Town, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the Town of Queensbury’s official newspaper for 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO ATTEND 2020 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS CONFERENCE AND ASSIGNING TOWN SUPERVISOR AS DELEGATE RESOLUTION NO.: 7, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials to attend the annual New York State Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2020 and assign the Town Supervisor as Delegate and his designee as alternate to attend and vote at the Association of Towns Annual Business Meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, Subdivision 10 and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the following Town Officers and employees to attend the annual Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2020: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Town Highway Superintendent or Deputy Highway Superintendent Town Clerk ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 349 Town Budget Officer Town Court Clerks Town Supervisor’s Executive Assistant Town’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, John F. Strough, as Delegate to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury at the Association’s Annual Business Meeting and in his absence, authorizes and directs the Supervisor’s Designee, Town Councilperson George Ferone, to cast the Town’s vote, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at the Association of Towns Conference shall be deemed proper Town charges, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that authorized attendees’ family members may travel; however, travel must be at their own expense including costs for travel, meals and any additional hotel charge(s). st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 8, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law §4121(3)(a), the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2020 to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 350 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that immediately upon Ms. Barber’s acceptance of appointment, she shall appoint a Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall accept this appointment in writing. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ANDREW GARNER, M.D. AS 2020 TOWN HEALTH OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING HEALTH OFFICER AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 9, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the term of the Town of Queensbury’s Health Officer, Andrew Garner, M.D., st expired as of December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Dr. Garner as Town Health Officer for 2020 and enter into an Agreement with Dr. Garner to serve as the Town’s Health Officer, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board appoints Andrew Garner, M.D. as the Town of Queensbury’s 2020 Health Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Dr. Garner shall be $2,000, plus $100 per hour for any case work the Town assigns to him, to be paid for from the appropriate account as determined by the Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and 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. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 351 NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS TOWN PURCHASING AGENT FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 10, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part- time position of Purchasing Agent for 2020 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town st of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January 1, 2020 until such time as her Purchasing Agent duties may be incorporated into her job description as Accountant as recommended by New York State Civil Service, at which point it is contemplated the compensation and duties of the two (2) positions will be merged, and authorizes and directs that Ms. Watkins shall be paid a stipend in such amount as will be set forth in the Town’s adopted 2020 part-time hourly wage and annual stipend schedule for such position for 2020, in addition to Ms. Watkin’s annual salary for the Accountant position, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete any documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer shall take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND DEPUTY COURT CLERKS FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 11, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 352 WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A) and New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint Town Justice Court Clerks and Deputy Court Clerks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Kerrie Lewis, Margaret Quintal and Stephanie Mahoney as Town Justice Court Clerks and Mariah Townson as Deputy Court Clerk for 2020, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to notify the New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING LORI O’SHAUGHNESSY, ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR, TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 12, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, Warren County Youth Board is an organization that includes community volunteers, youth and public officials who review local and countywide youth needs and issues, advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of all county youth up to age 21, advise Warren County on programs to be funded with State funds and help frame funding decisions, and WHEREAS, the Warren County Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may select its member, and WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board appointed Lori O’Shaughnessy, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to the Warren County Youth Board and st Ms. O’Shaughnessy’s appointment will expire as of December 31, 2020, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 353 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Ms. O’Shaughnessy as a member of the Warren County Youth Board for 2020, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Lori O’Shaughnessy, the Town of Queensbury’s Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to serve as a member of the Warren st County Youth Board with such term to expire as of December 31, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to forward a certified copy of this Resolution with any other needed documentation to the Warren County Youth Bureau and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOAN ALDOUS AS TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 13, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joan Aldous as its Town Historian for the year 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joan Aldous as Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 354 ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN HISTORIAN’S ADVISORY BOARD FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian’s Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the Town Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to st the Town of Queensbury Historian’s Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 31, 2020: Maureen Monahan-Chase; Stanley Cianfarano Wally Hirsch; Maureen Kennedy; Judy Melkonian; and John Strough. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 15, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 355 SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 54,2008, the Queensbury Town Board adopted amended Town of Queensbury’s Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws), and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 13,2019, the Town Board established the position of Safety and Compliance Officer and appointed Town Fire Marshal Michael Palmer to such position, and WHEREAS, according to the Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the appointment of the Town Safety and Compliance Officer and Safety Committee Members for the Year 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Fire Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety and Compliance Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the appointment of the following individuals as Safety Committee Members for the year 2020:  John F. Strough  Michael Palmer  David Duell  Alex Benway  Mark Benware  Greg Breault  Craig Brown  Connie Goedert  Victoria LaMarque  Maura Mellon  Chuck Rice  Scott Rowland ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 356  Susan Sheehan  Jeremy Squires and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s Office to distribute copies of this Resolution to all Town Departments. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 16 , 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, New York State Executive Law §23 provides in part that in preparing a Town Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the cooperation, advice and assistance shall be sought from local government officials, regional and local planning agencies, police agencies, fire departments and fire companies, local civil defense agencies, commercial and volunteer ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies, organizations for the elderly and the handicapped, other interested groups and the general public, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Fire Marshal received such advice and assistance from local police, fire, public health agencies and other Departments within Warren County as well as the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red Cross, and by Resolution No.: 361,2014, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for the Town of Queensbury, based upon such advice and assistance as well as the State Emergency Management Sample Plan, and WHEREAS, the Town Board must adopt such Plan on an annual basis and therefore wishes to adopt such Plan for 2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 357 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the designated Town officials and employees to act in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Plan, including the Deputy Town Supervisor and Town Board Members to support a continuity of government in the event that the Town Supervisor should not be available to act in accordance with the Plan in the event of an emergency and authorizes and directs the Town’s Fire Marshal to file such Plan with the Town Clerk and submit such Plan to the Director of the Warren County Office of Emergency Services and/or any other appropriate state or local agencies in order to cause the Plan to be effective for all purposes provided under law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fire Marshal to take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and Plan. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT :Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO. : 17, 2020 INTRODUCED BY Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize its annual Agreements with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., one for the continued operation of recreational and social programs for senior residents of the Town for the annual amount of $30,000 in accordance with the Programs Services Agreement presented at this meeting and the other for administrative services for the annual amount of $40,000 in accordance with the Administrative Services Agreement also presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes the Programs Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $30,000 and Administrative Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $40,000 with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreements substantially in the forms presented at this meeting, with funding for the Agreement(s) to be paid for from Seniors Citizens Account No.: 001-7620-4413, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 358 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 actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO.: 18, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in the Town Budget for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the amount of up to $35,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the Department’s special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to Town of Queensbury residents, but also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as follows:  Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter) - $20,000  Program/Event Marketing & Promotions - $ 5,000  Jenkinsville Athletic Facility Events - $10,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $35,000 to the Town’s Recreation Department as ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 359 delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412-7020, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING RADIO READ METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 19, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized Badger Meter, Inc. to provide radio read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department, and WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town of Queensbury continue to use the Badger meter system and has therefore requested Town Board authorization to allow Badger Meter, Inc. to continue providing radio read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department during 2020 for a total sum not to exceed $120,000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter, Inc. to continue providing the Town of Queensbury Water Department with radio read meters and accessories during 2020 for a total sum not to exceed $120,000, to be paid for from Account No.: 40- 8340-2300, as previously approved in the Town budget, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 360 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND STANDARD MEDICAL TESTING SERVICES, A DIVISION OF MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR SUBSTANCE TESTING SERVICES & PHYSICAL EXAMS DURING 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 20, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, (SMTS) to provide healthcare services such as physical exams and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the Town during 2020, and WHEREAS, SMTS has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Contractual Agreement presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Contractual Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, substantially in the form presented at this meeting to provide healthcare services such as physical exams and substance testing with the costs for such services to be paid for from the appropriate accounts, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Contractual Agreement and any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 361 NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESOLUTION NO. 21, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, in the past the Town of Queensbury has contracted with the Glens Falls Animal Hospital (Animal Hospital) for the Animal Hospital’s boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services and the Town has paid for services provided by the Animal Hospital in accordance with the schedule of fees established by the Animal Hospital, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to again enter into a written agreement with the Animal Hospital for the Animal Hospital’s boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will exhaust all avenues to place healthy animals with foster families or forever homes, work directly with 501(C)(3) Rescue groups and SPCAs make every effort to avoid euthanasia, and only select euthanasia as a last resort, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement for the year 2020 has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the 2020 Agreement between the Town and Glens Falls Animal Hospital providing for the Glens Falls Animal Hospital’s boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services, substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 362 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, and the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 22, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) was created by the New York State Legislature and is composed of representatives appointed by the County Legislatures of those counties lying in whole or in part within the Adirondack Park, and WHEREAS, the State Legislature provided only partial funding for the Review Board to perform its statutory functions as set forth in Executive Law §803-a, and recently reduced such funding by fifty-three percent (53%), and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to provide $300 in funding to support the Review Board’s work in representing the interests of the Adirondacks’ local governments, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and Review Board is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury to enter into the Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 363 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of $300 to the Review Board as provided for in such Agreement, to be paid for from Miscellaneous Contractual Account No.: 001-1220-4400, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to execute any other needed documentation and take any other necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO BAY RIDGE, NORTH QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY/RESCUE SQUADS UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 23, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, general emergency ambulance services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., (Squads) in accordance with agreements between each Rescue Squad and the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s agreements with the Squads expired on December 31, 2019, and ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 364 WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Squads have agreed that the terms and provisions of the existing agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new agreements which is anticipated to occur sometime during the first several weeks of 2020, and WHEREAS, the Squads may face cash flow shortages before the new agreements can be executed and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize advance payments under the current Agreements, which if new agreements are entered into will constitute advance payments on the 2020 agreements to the Squads, such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid if and after the 2020 contracts are ratified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to th approve payment of 1/12 of the respective 2019 Contract Amount(s) for operations and paid staffing to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., (Squads) under the current Agreements, which payments will constitute advance payments on the new general emergency ambulance services 2020 Agreement(s) if such agreements are entered into, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should new emergency ambulance services 2020 Agreements not be st entered into by January 31, 2020, then the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve th additional payments constituting 1/12 of the 2019 Contract Amount to the Squads during February, 2020 and again during March, 2020 if necessary, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to make such payments which are authorized under the current Agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 365 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING SUZANNE MONAHAN TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 24, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Town of Queensbury Board of Assessment Review in accordance with the New York State Real Property Tax Law, and WHEREAS, the term of Board of Assessment Review Member Suzanne Monahan recently expired and Ms. Monahan has expressed interest in being reappointed to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Suzanne Monahan to serve th as a member of the Queensbury Board of Assessment Review with her term to expire September 30, 2024 in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law §523. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEPHEN TRAVER TO PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 25, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning Board in accordance with applicable New York State law, and st WHEREAS, Stephen Traver’s term on the Planning Board expired on December 31, 2019 and Mr. Traver has expressed his interest in reappointment, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Traver, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 366 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Stephen Traver to serve as a member of the Queensbury Planning Board until such term expires on December 31, 2026. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JAMES UNDERWOOD TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 26, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, James Underwood’s term on the Zoning Board of Appeals expired on December st 31, 2019 and Mr. Underwood has expressed his interest in reappointment, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Underwood, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints James Underwood to serve as a member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals until his term expires on December 31, 2026. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 367 ABSENT: Mr.Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 27, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board’s recommendation for its year 2020 officers, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Planning Board for 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman of the Town’s Planning Board for 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 28, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 368 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Michael McCabe as Chairman of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2020. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN COMPANIES FOR PROVISION OF 2020 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 29, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 27,2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an Agreement with The Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals st and Community Development Department through December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the continuation of Chazen’s services for the year 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of The Chazen Companies for provision of engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development st Department through December 31, 2020, as set forth in Chazen’s December 12 (Revised December 18), 2019 letter agreement presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such letter agreement and/or any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 369 RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPOINTING CURRENT ALTERNATE MEMBER CATHERINE HAMLIN AS REGULAR MEMBER OF TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 30, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 58,2018, the Town Board appointed Catherine Hamlin as an alternate member of the ZBA, and WHEREAS, a ZBA regular member vacancy currently exists and therefore the Town Board wishes to appoint Ms. Hamlin to serve as a regular member on the ZBA, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints current alternate member Catherine Hamlin as a regular member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals to serve the st remainder of the term of former member Harrison Freer until such term expires on December 31, 2022. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN WEBER AS ALTERNATE MEMBER OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 31, 2020 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 370 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with applicable New York State law, and WHEREAS, a vacancy for an alternate member position exists on the Zoning Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint John Weber as an alternate member of the Zoning Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints John Weber to serve as an st alternate member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals, such term to expire on December 31, 2026. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2020 PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE & ANNUAL STIPEND; MANAGEMENT AND NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION FULL-TIME STAFF AND STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES RESOLUTION NO.: 32, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt Year 2020 Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly wage and annual stipend, management and non-management, and non-union full-time employees, and WHEREAS, such Schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries and schedules for these positions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Year 2020 Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly, management and non-management, non-union st full-time staff, effective January 1, 2020 as follows: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 371 Management and Non-Management - Non-Union Position Salary Court Court Clerk 61,851 Court Clerk 47,395 Court Clerk 61,851 Deputy Court Clerk 37,772 Supervisor Conf. Secretary to Town Supervisor 49,732 Accounting Budget Officer 84,975 Senior Account Clerk 50,642 Accountant 60,958 Tax Receiver 1st Deputy Tax Receiver of Taxes 55,583 2nd Deputy Tax Receiver of Taxes 41,200 Assessor Assessor 81,277 Data Collector/Appraiser 68,392 Assistant to Assessor 57,368 Assistant to Assessor 51,500 Building and Grounds Director Buildings & Grounds 71,104 Records Records Clerk 39,140 Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk I 55,873 Deputy Town Clerk II 62,638 Deputy Town Clerk III 46,610 Legal Assistant 64,957 Fire Marshal Fire Marshal 61,295 Deputy Fire Marshal 52,433 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 372 Building & Codes Director of Building & Codes 77,747 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 55,399 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 60,613 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 48,925 Highway Admin Deputy Highway Superintendent 63,654 Conf. Secretary to Highway Superintendent 45,348 *Parts Shop Foreman 51,168 Parks & Rec Director Parks & Recreation 77,250 Recreation Program Assistant 51,501 Aquatics Supervisor 51,501 Assistant Director of Park & Rec 61,800 Zoning Director of Planning ,Zoning & Code Compliance 77,250 Code Compliance Officer 62,830 Senior Planner 68,438 GIS Administrator 71,917 Land Use Planner 56,448 Water Admin Superintendent Water 93,019 Water Treatment Plant Operations Engineer 76,164 Accounting Supervisor 68,239 Water/WW Field Operations Manager 72,734 Cemetery Cemetery Superintendent 66,950 *Same as Union Supervisor Part-Time Hourly Wage and Annual Stipend Schedule ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 373 Position Wage/Stipend Clerk - Assessor's Office, Part-time 17.42 Account Clerk- Accounting 20.69 Cemetery Secretary 18.00 Assistant to the Assessor 27.58 Assistant to the Assessor 27.58 Court Officer - Hourly Rate 23.00 Court Officer - Service Fee per Summons 28.29 Laborer, Part-time Transfer Stations 15.38 Historian 14,783.70 Historian's part-time Assistant 16.39 School Traffic Officer (two hour guarantee) 16.68 Clerks, Temporary and Part-time 13.11 Laborer, seasonal 12.02 Wastewater Director 6,823.25 Tax Receiver 14,650 Deputy Supervisor 3,090.00 Purchasing Agent 6,592.71 Fair Housing Officer 1,266.67 Safety Officer 4,120 Planning & Zoning Board Per Meeting – Chairman 80.00 Secretary 75.00 Member 70.00 Board of Assessment Review – Per Session 70.00 Recreation Leader* 11.80-16.00 Recreation Program Attendant* 11.80-16.00 Recreation Maintenance* 11.80-19.00 Recreation Program Specialist* 11.80-18.00 Recreation Program Official/Instructor** 25.00-40.00 *Seasonal Hires. Individual Hourly Wages determined by Recreation Commission. **Per Game and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 374 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT : Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY FOR 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 33, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to distribute copies of such Policy to all Town Department Managers, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 34, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2020 for the purpose of helping to preserve open space in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 375 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $25,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. FOR TOWN LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW/NEGOTIATIONS FOR 2020 - 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 35, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., (BPSR) for the provision of legal services for matters specifically related to employment and labor law/negotiations on a contractual basis for the years 2020 - 2021 on an hourly basis for all requested employment law, labor law and labor negotiation services as set forth in BPSR’s December 18, 2019 letter proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., for the provision of legal services for and on behalf of the Town for the years 2020-2021 on an hourly basis for all requested employment law, labor law and labor negotiation services in accordance with BPSR’s December 18, 2019 letter proposal, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed Agreement related to such legal services in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor or any other documentation and take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 376 ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MILLER, MANNIX, SCHACHNER & HAFNER, LLC AS TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL FOR GENERAL TOWN LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2020 - 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 36, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH) as the Town’s legal counsel for general Town legal services on a contractual basis for the years 2020 - 2021 as set forth in the Agreement between the Town and MMSH for Provision of Legal Services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH) as legal counsel providing general Town legal services for and on behalf of the Town for the years 2020 - 2021 in accordance with the Agreement between the Town and MMSH for Provision of Legal Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement and any other needed documentation and take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC. UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 37, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 377 WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co, Inc., and the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., in accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s Agreement with the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., expired on December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, in such Agreement the Town and Fire Company have agreed that the terms and provisions of the existing Agreement may continue during the interim period pending execution of a new Agreement which is anticipated to occur sometime during the first several weeks of 2020, and WHEREAS, the Fire Company may face cash flow shortages before the new Agreement can be executed and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize advance payments under the current Agreement, which if new Agreement is entered into will constitute advance payments on the 2020 Agreement to the Fire Company, such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid if and after the 2020 agreement is ratified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to th approve payment of 1/12 of the respective 2019 Contract Amount for operations to the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., (Fire Company) under the current Agreement, which payment will constitute advance payment on the new fire protection services 2020 Agreement if such Agreement is entered into, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should a new fire protection services 2020 Agreement not be entered into st by January 31, 2020, then the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve additional th payments constituting 1/12 of the 2019 Contract Amount to the Fire Company during February, 2020 and again during March, 2020 if necessary, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to make such payments which are authorized under the current Agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 378 AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2019 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 38, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone 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 2019 Town Budget as follows: To Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $ Animal 001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-3510-4414 6,550 Control Veterinarian 001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-3510-4760 500 Serv Misc 002-9060-8060 Health Ins 002-1680-4400 3,500 Contractual 002-9060-8060 Health Ins 002-1650-4100 Telephone 250 st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - ND WARRANT OF JANUARY 2, 2020 RESOLUTION NO.: 39, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 379 SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a rdnd Warrant with a run date of December 23, 2019 and a payment date of January 2, 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date rdnd of December 23, 2019 and a payment date of January 2, 2020 totaling $544,412.26, 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. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT : Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY FOR MUNICIPAL PAPER RECYCLING SERVICES (WC 78-19) AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SERVICES (WC 76-19) RESOLUTION NO.: 40, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, as a result of a competitive bidding process completed by Warren County (County) and for the benefit of local municipalities including the Town of Queensbury (Town), the County has arranged for Municipal Paper Recycling Services (WC 78-19) and Electronics Recycling Services (WC 76-19) to be available to the Town through contractors who have been awarded contracts by the County for such services, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to utilize the County’s contractual arrangements for each of the Town’s two transfer stations with the services and prices to be set forth in the County’s Bids and/or Agreements for such services with the following contractors: 1. Municipal Paper Recycling Services with Perkins Recycling Corp.; and 2. Electronics Recycling Services with eLot Electronics Recycling, Inc.; with such terms and conditions to be set forth in an Intermunicipal Agreement with a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 with the option of extending for an additional, one ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 380 (1) year term renewal through December 31, 2021 should the County elect to extend its agreements with the contractors and should the Town elect to continue participation in the County’s contractual arrangements for such services during any extended term, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren County regarding Municipal Paper Recycling Services (WC 78-19) and Electronics Recycling Services (WC 76-19) for each of the Town’s two transfer stations to be provided on the terms, conditions and prices as will be set forth in an Intermunicipal Agreement with the following contractors: 1. Municipal Paper Recycling Services with Perkins Recycling Corp.; and 2. Electronics Recycling Services with eLot Electronics Recycling, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement to be in such form as may be acceptable to the Town Supervisor and/or Town Counsel, as well as any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Transfer Station Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer 5.0 CLOSING REMARKS COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III) ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 01-01-2020, MTG#1 381  It was the fastest two years that I could think of being on this Board. It was a lot of work, but it was pleasurable. I think we got a lot accomplished in the last two years. Looking forward to the next two years. I think the Board has really worked well. I think we have worked respectively and collaboratively. Things that I was looking for when I came on the Board. I think that with the new member joining I think that it is going to be good for us to get some different perspective. Looking forward to having another good two years and accomplishing as much as we did in the last two years. COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)  I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I want to thank everyone for coming. SUPERVISOR STROUGH  I just want to say I see a lot of Department Heads here. I see the Queensbury Seniors here. I see some members of the public. I see Ed Bartholomew here. He is the EDC Czar of the region. So many of you are here because you want to give us a good send off for the next two years. We appreciate you being here. Thank you we won’t let you down. This has been a Town Board that works together well. We may not agree on everything, but we are upfront about that. We are not backstabbing about that. We will talk things out. We will make adjustments in accord with what is best for this community. That is what this Board and the other two are not here, but I can speak for them as well. That is what this Board is here to do. Their dedication isn’t to their politics. It isn’t to their own personal preferences. It is to do what is best for the community. We have a well-run Town. Again that is because many of the people who are present at this meeting today. Our Legal Firm. Our Highway Department. Our Planning and Zoning. Our Assessment Officer, Teri Ross. She is noted throughout New York State for her abilities in assessment. I know this because I gave her an introductory speech at the New York State Association of Assessors of which, she was President of in New York State. I probably forgot to mention some of you. I hope I got everyone in I appreciate you being here. Thank you very very much. Anything else for the good of the order. Motion to adjourn. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 41, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational Meeting. st Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Freer, Mrs. Switzer Respectfully Submitted, Caroline H. Barber Town Clerk Town of Queensbury MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY KAREN O’BRIEN