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1991-02-04 A.j ~( MTG #4 RES. NO. 77-115 B.H. NO. 7-9 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING FEBR UAR Y 4th, 1991 6:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT SUPER VISOR STEPHEN BORGOS COUNCILMAN GEORGE KUROSAKA COUNCILMAN MARIL YN POTENZA COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN TOWN ATTORNEY ) PA UL DUSEK TOWN OFFICIALS Kathleen Kothe, Paul H. Naylor PRESS MOREAU SUN PLEDCE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE KUROSAKA A moment of silence was held for members of the Armed Forces in the Middle East. RESOLUTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 77, 1991 Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Bargas: RESOL VED, that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to discuss professional services, consultant/assessor's office. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: A YES: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Bargas NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Monahan RESOL UTlON TO ADJOUR N EXEC UTlVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 78, 1991 Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: RESOL VED, that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby ad;ourns from Executive Session and moves bock into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: A YES: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Bargas NOES: None ABSENT:Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Monahan OPEN FOR UM 7:08 P.M. ) CON NIE GOEDER T -II Centennial Drive, Word 3, Queensbury, and President of the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad. Mode 0 presentathim to the Town Boord on behalf of the West Glens Falls Emergency squad in regard to the new building that the squad is requesting to be located on Corinth Rood, Queensbury. Asked for the Boord's approval to secure their mortgage. SUPER VISOR BaRGaS-Noted that for 0 long time the West Glens Falls Squad has hod on annual contract with the Town of Queensbury for ambulance services, they ore currently in the lost y< year dollar wise of a five year agreement with two years to go. Noted that the squad is looking for a letter tnat says; that the Town is under contract with the Squad and intends to continue to be under contract with the Squad. Noted that they plan to pay for the building with the proceeds from the Town's payment plus donations that they get in. PLlNEY TUCKER-Ward l þQueensbury. Noted that the white lights at the intersection of Luzerne Roadþ Peggy Ann Roadþ and Potter Road do not light up the intersections very well. Asked if the someone could contact the Power Company to see if they can't replace these lights. COUNCILMAN POTENZA-Noted that she has a request for a light on the corner of Bay Road and Dream Lake Road. (Turned over to Councilman Kurosaka for investigation) MR:' TUCKER-Asked about the purchase of the courthouseÞ asked if the Town will have enough money to pay for this? SUPER VISOR BORGOS-Noted that they should have. Stated they have only used between five and seven per cent of their legal bonding capacity. The annual cost of the bonds on this property will not exceed what the rental was. MR. TUCKER-Asked if the Town's taxes would have to go up fifty per cent to maintain the services the Town is getting now? SUPER VISOR BORGOS-Noted that if the proposal as recommended by the Governor if this were to go through the Governor proposes eliminating entirely the $235þOOO that we expected per capita aid this year plus some if not all of the other State Aids to be somewhere in the range of $300þOOO cut in what comes into Queensbury. This would equal more than half of the amount raised by taxes this year. Noted that for the first year they could get byþ by going in to the surplusþ but it would use up most of the surplus. Feels that its inappropriate for the State to begin to cut the begin to cut the aid because we built the Town's budget on their numbers. Noted he would not like to see the State get the money in the first placeþ he would rather see it stay on the local level somehow. Noted that none of us know for sure what is going to happen the Governor has proposed dramatic changes in our funding mechanism. ,... MR. TUCKER-Asked what it looks like for 1991? \ SUPER VISOR BORGOS-Noted that everything looks good. The only uncertainty right now is the war in the Middle East. Noted that there are a lot of major projects planned for the Town of Queensbury this year and sees the Town as far as economic conditions being in strong shape and noted he sees a very positive tourism year. MR. TUCKER-Asked if the Town of Queensbury is economically stable for 1991? SUPER VISOR BORGOS-Noted he thinks that we are. COUNCILMAN MONTESI-Noted that Councilman Monahan and himself attended the Solid Waste Conference in New York for two days. There are a lot of good things going on in the State of New York and there are a lot of people trying to solve solid waste problems in a multitude of ways. OPEN FORUM CLOSED 7:55 P.M. \ Lieu RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN CLERK TO SUMMIT PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE TO TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y PLANNING BOARD RESOL UTlON NO. 79, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. WHEREAS, the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury has previously approved 0 form entitled, "Petition for a change of Zone/l for rezoning matters, and has directed that the some be used for rezoning requests, and \ WHEREAS, the Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury has recommended that any and ) 011 applications for rezoning must first go to the Planning Deportment and Planning Boord for recommendations regarding the same, and WHEREAS, following such recommendations, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will then review the Zoning Applications and toke such other action os it sholl deem necessary and proper, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT / RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs that the following application be submitted to the Planning Board for the Town of Queensbury for report and recommendation: Charles A. Diehl, Tax Mop No. 727-7-22, Upper Sherman A venue (south side), Queensbury, New York. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CRANDALL LIBRARY RESOLUTION NO. 80, 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Betty Monahan. ) WHEREAS, the 7997 Budget of the Town of Queensbury provides for the amount of $220,000.00 to be paid to the Trustees of Crandall Library and certain janitorial services in return for which said Trustees will furnish library services to the residents of said Town, and WHEREAS, a proposed contract between the Town of Queensbury and Crandall Library for said library services has been presented to this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the .proposed contract between said Town and said Trustees for furnishing such service during the year 7997 is hereby approved, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the Town, and that 0 copy of such contract duly executed sholl be filed with the Town Clerk. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosakd, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None ) Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON ENACTMENT OF LOCAL LAW NO. - SEWER RENT LA W , 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 81, 1991, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. LIJ WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of amending a Local Law previously adopted and last amended by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury in 1990, which Local Law imposes sewer rents for the Queensbury/Quaker Road Sewer District in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the amendment currently proposed for said Local Law would amend certain provisions therein and fees to be assessed as sewer rents within the Sewer District as more specifically set forth in the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing with regard to the prOposed amendments to said Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that a public hearing be held by the Town Board of the ToWn of Queensbury on the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting on February 25th, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., in the Queensbury Activities Center, Bay at Haviland Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, at which hearing parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to whether the said Local Law, as amended, shall be adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, to include said new provisions and fees, with the remaining provisions of said Local Law remaining unchanged, as presently set forth, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Clerk for the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized and directed to publish Notice of the aforesaid public hearing at least ten (to) days prior to the time sUch hearing is to be held in the newspaper officially used by the Town of Queensbury for such notices, and BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that copies of the said Local Law as proposed to be amended, shall be made available and inspection of the same may be had by the members of the public and other interested parties at the Office of the Town Clerk for the Town of Queensbury, Town Office Building, Bay at Haviland Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York 12804. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CHAPMAN MUSEUM RESOLUTION NO. 81, 1991, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. WHEREAS, the Town.of Queensbury is desirous of entering into a contract with the Chapman Museum, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid contract has been reviewed and is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract set forth above, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that payments due on said contract be paid from previously budgeted account. - Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: I ì Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS L\~ RESOLUTION NO. 83, 1991, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds, and \ WHEREAS, said requests hove been approved by the Town of Queensbury Accounting Office and the Chief Fiscal Officer, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the funds be transferred os listed below: WÄTER DEPARTMENT FROM TO AMOUNT 408320 1510 (Water Plant Operator 2) 40 8320 1971 (Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee) $30,000.00 408310 4477 (Administration Con trac tualJ 40 8310 4060 (Service Contracts) $ 1,350.00 Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOL UTlON NO. 84, 1991, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. I WHEREAS, certain departments hove requested transfers of funds, and , WHEREAS, said requests hove been approved by the Town of Queensbury Accounting Office and the Chief Fiscal Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the funds be transferred os listed below: FIRE MARSHAL FROM TO AMOUNT 01-3410-2001 01-3410-2050 (EquipmentJ (Radio Equipment) HIGHWA Y DEPARTMENT $ 76.55 FROM TO AMOUNT 04-5110-4442 (ContractualJ 04-5130-2040 (Heavy Equipment) $10,000.00 Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the fallowing vote: J A YES: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION ADOPTING DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE OF ROAD DEDICATION RESOLUTION NO. 85 1991 Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, "--) C\ seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is considering the acceptance of Shallow Creek, Road, in the Shallow Creek Subdivision, offered for dedication by Donald P. Kruger, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is duly qualified to act as lead agency with respect to compliance with SEQRA which required environmental review of certain actions undertaken by local governments, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after considering the action proposed herein, reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form, reviewing the criteria contained in Section 617.11, and thoroughly analyzing the proiect with respect to potential environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the proposed responses inserted in Part II of the said Environmental Assessment Form are satisfactory and approved, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to complete and execute Part III of the said Environmental Assessment Form and to check the box thereon indicating that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the annexed negative declaration is hereby approved and the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the same in accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: A YES: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOL UTlON ACCEPTING DEDICA TlON OF SHALLOW CREEK ROAD IN SHALLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION NO. 86, 1991 Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George K urosaka: WHEREAS, Donald P. Kruger has offered a deed to dedicate to the Town of Queensbury Shallow Creek Road, in the Shallow Creek Subdivision, which is more particularly described in the survey map presented at this meeting and the original deed being presented to this meeting, and WHEREAS, Paul H. Naylor, Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Queensbury has advised that he has reviewed inspection reports concerning the construction of and specifications of the said road proposed to be dedicated to the Town of Queensbury and he has raised no obiection to acceptance of the same, and WHEREAS, Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of Water of the Town of Queensbury, has advised that he has made an inspection of water mains and appurtenances along said road proposed for dedication and finds that the installation is in accordance with the requirements of the Town of Queensbury Water Departm,ent, and that said installation is approved, and WHEREAS, the form of the deed and title to the road offered for dedication have been reviewed and approved by Karla M. Corpus, Deputy Town A ttorney for the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has considered the environmental effects of the proposed action by previous resolution and issued a negative declaration pursuant S-C) to the State Environmental Quality Review Act. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the aforementioned deed for dedication of the said road be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute, sign and affix the Town seal to any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed and maintained in the Office of the Town ClErk of the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the road be hereby added to the official inventory of Town Highways, to be described as follows: Road Number: 474 Description: Beginning at Bonner Drive, extending south and then in an easterly direction, ending in a cuI de sac. Name: Shallow Creek Road Fee t: 7,127 Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AFFIRMA TlVE ACTION PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 87, 1991, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Stephen Borgos. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of adopting an Affirmative Action Plan, and WHEREAS, copies of a proposed Affirmative Action Plan have been distributed to the Town Supervisor and Council Persons and a copy of the same is presented to this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopted the proposed Affirmative Action Plan and directs that the same be implemented immediately. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING LOAN OF EQUIPMENT IN HIGHWA Y DEPT. IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXCA VA TlON A T HOVEY POND RESOLUTION NO. 88, 1991, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Betty Monahan. WHEREAS, Paul H. Naylor, Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent, has determined a need for the rental of a 7986 Caterpillar 229 Excavator to expedite the excavation at Hovey Pond, and I ) WHEREAS, the Southworth Machinery, Inc., has offered to provide said machine for the amount of $5,000.00 per month, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 743 of the Town Highway Law of the State of New York, it is necessary for the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to review and opprove of the 5\ amount to be paid for the rental of said machine~ and NOW~ THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED~ that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the rental agreement presented ot this meeting~ and authorizes and directs that Paul H. Naylor~ Town Highway Superintendent execute the same, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED~ that the purchase shall be paid for from the Town of Queensbury Highway Department Rental Account No. : 04 51104442. Dúly adopted this 4th day of February~ 1991~ by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka~ Mrs. Potenza~ Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan~ Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOL UTlON AMENDING RESOL UTlON NO. 166 OF 1963 REGARDING PUL VER ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 89, 1991~ Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption~ seconded by Marilyn Poten za. WHEREAS~ by resolution no. 166 of 1963~ the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury designated public highways pursuant to the provisions of the Highway Law~ and WHEREAS~ the said Town Board desires to amend the distance or length of Pulver Road~ a road running westerly from the Pilot Knob Road~ Queensbury~ New York~ as shown by the Town on the inventory of the official Town Highway System to show a general length or distance~ and indicate that said additional portion of Pulver Road~ after due investigation including the receipt of affidavits has been determined to be part of the Town Highway system~ NOW~ THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED; that the distance or length of Pulver Road as indicated on the inventory of the official Town Highway System be amended as indicated below and that the entire length of Pulver Road as indicated be deemed a part of the public highway system pursuant to the provisions of Section 189 of the Highway Law: ROAD NO. DESCRIPTION LOCAL NAME LENGTH IN FEET 40 D.E.E. to C.R. 38 Pulver Road 725 Duly adopted this 4th day of February; 1991~ by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka~ Mrs. Potenza~ Mr. Montesi~ Mrs. Monahan~ Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE COMPANY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE RESOLUTION NO. 90, 1991~ Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption~ seconded by George K urosaka. WHEREAS~ the Town of Queensbury and the Boy Ridge Volunteer Fire Company; Inc.~ entered into an agreement dated December 28~ 1990; and such agreement is still in full force and effect~ and WHEREAS~ said agreement set forth a number of terms and conditions; including an agreement that the Fire Company would not purchase or enter into any binding contract to purchase~ any piece of apparatus or equipment~ at a cost exceeding the sum of $50ßOO.00 without prior approval of the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury~ and WHEREAS~ the Bay Ridge Volunteer. Fire Company; Inc.~ has indicated its desire to purchase a 1991 BECK Class A Pumper~ including hose~ airpacks~ and other firefighting equipment~ for the sum of approximately $259~000.OO, NOW~ THEREFORE BE IT Çd RESOL VED, that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the purchase of 0 1991 BECK Closs A Pumper, including hose, airpacks, and other firefighting equipment, for the approximate sum of $259,000.00 by the Boy Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Bargas Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHT AT THE COURTHOUSE, GLENWOOD AVENUE RESOL UTION NO. 97, 7997, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of arranging for the placement of 0 street light at the corner of Glenwood A venue and the entrance driveway to the Town of Queensbury Justice Court facility, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the following street light be installed: One (1) 150 watt sodium street light at Pole # 12, with arm swing over driveway, at the Town Courthouse on Glenwood A venue, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury sholl make 011 arrangements through Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, and ,-- BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that payment for said light sholl be paid from the Justice Building Utilities Account. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Bargas Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHT A T THE INTERSECTION OF QUAKER AND COUNTRY CLUB ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 91, 7997, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of arranging for the placement of 0 street light at the intersection of Quaker Rood and Country Club Rood, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the following street light be installed: One (1) 150 watt sodium street light at Pole #2 New York Telephone, and BE IT FUR THER j RESOL VED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury sholl make 011 arrangements through Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, bnd BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that payment of said light sholl be paid from the Central Queensbury Lighting District. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the fOllowing vote: 5~ ,+-.øk-\(ì~f\ r Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka~ Mrs. Potenza~ Mr. Montesi~ Mrs. Monahan~ Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROM AND CLOSURE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 93, 1991~ Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption~ seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS~ there is currently in existence two Capital Project Funds described as follows: H35 New Code #73 - REEVALUA nON PROJECT H47 New Code #77 - WA TER DEPAR TMENT LOADER FUND~ and WHEREAS~ the Accounting Department has recommended that funds remaining in such Capital Project Funds be transferred to other accounts and said Capitol Project Funds closed os the projects contemplated by the funds are either finished or not to be undertaken~ NOW~ THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED~ the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the transfer of the balance of funds in the H35 - REEV ALUA nON PROJECT~ which is approximately $42.00~ to the GENERAL FUND - A account~ and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED~ that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the transfer of the balance of fUf}.ds~ which is in the approximate amount $328.00~ from H47 - WA TER DEPAR TMENT LOADER FUND to W7 - QUEENSBUR Y WA TER DISTRICT FUND~ and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED~ that upon completion of the transfers provided for in this resolution~ the Town Supervisor~ as Chief Fiscal Officer, is hereby authorized to take all necessary steps and arrange for the closure of said Capital Project Funds. Duly adopted this 4th day orFebruary~ 7997~ by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka~ Mrs. Potenza, Mr. MoÍ1tesi~ Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNCILPERSON TO CAST TOWN BALLOT AT ASSOCIA TlON OF TOWNS MEETING RESOL UTlON NO. 94, 1991~ Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. RESOL VED~ that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes Mrs. Marilyn Potenza~ Councilperson and Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Queensbury to cast the Town Ballots at the Association of Towns 7997 Annual Meeting to be held. in New York City on February 78 - 20th 7997. Duly adopted this 4th day of February~ 799 7~ by the following vote: \ Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka~ Mrs. Potenza~ Mr. Montesi~ Mrs. Monahan~ Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON HAZARDOUS WASTE BID RESOLUTION' NO. 95, 1991~ Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption~ seconded by George K urosaka. .ç-LI RESOL VED,' that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby awards the bid on Collection and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste to Laidlaw Environmental Services (NE) Inc. 22 7 Sutton St., N. Andover, Ma ° 7845, and BE IT FUR THER, RESOL VED, that such Hazardous Waste Day be May 77, 7997, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the cost of such Hazardous Waste Day be $ 70,072.00 to be exceeded only in the event that we collect more than specified and then based on the amount per unit that they have quoted, and ) --' BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the acceptance of this bid is subject to the approval of the Town Attorney as to insurance coverage and language. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None DISC USSION HELD PA UL NA YLOR, SUPERINTENDENT OF HICHWA YS-Noted that he will allow the usage of his highway garage only in the case of inclement weather. / RESOLUTION ESTABt.ISHING LEAD AGENT RESOLUTION NO. 96, 7997, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Stephen Borgos. RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury declares itself lead agent in the Collection and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste to be conducted by Laidlaw Environmental Services (NE), Inc. of N. Andover, Ma 07845 and such disposal day to be May 77, 7997 in the Town of Queensbury, 537 Boy Road, and ) BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that D.E.C. be notified of the desire that the Town of Queensbury be lead agent status. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosak(), Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING PROJECT MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 97, 7997, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George K urosaka. RESOL VED, that the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. James Coughlin os Project Manager for the Collection and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste ) Day, on May 77, 7991, in the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997)\ by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None 5<;: RESOLUTION SETTING YEARL Y LANDFILL STICKERS RESOL UTlON NO. 98, 79971 Introduced by Ronald Montesi, who moved for its adoptionl seconded by George K urosaka. RESOL VEDI that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has established a fee of One Dollar per sticker per vehicle per year to allow entrance into the landfill at the Ridge Rood site and the Luzerne Transfer Stationl the sticker must be attached to the inside of the driverside window of the vehic/el and . BE IT FUR THER RESOL VEDI that the effective date for landfill stickers is March 41 19911 and BE IT FURTHER RESOL VEDI that the landfill stickers will go on sale Februory 771 79971 the Town of Queensbury residents will obtain landfill stickers at the Town of Queensbury Town Clerk's Officel the City of Glens Falls residents will obtain landfill stickers at Glens Falls City Clerk's Office, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VEDI that persons entering the landfill for recycling only will not have to have a landfill sticker. Duly adopted this 4th day of FebruarYI 79971 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosakol Mrs. Potenzal Mr. Montesil Mrs. Monahanl Mr. Borgos Noes: None ,... Absent: None RESOLUTION CLOSING LANDFILL FOR HOLlDA Y RESOL UTlON NO. 99, 7997, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoptionl seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOL VEDI that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby closes the Queensbury/Glens Falls Landfill on February 78th, 79971 Presidents Day. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosakal Mrs. Potenzol Mr. Montesil Mrs. Monahanl Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent:None RESOLUTION REGARDING POLICY ON PURCHASE ORDERS RESOLUTION NO. 700, 7997, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoptionl seconded by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza: RESOL VEDI thot the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes the policy that no purchose order will have to be obtained for any item under $ 700.00. Duly adopted this 4th day of FebruarYI 7997 by the following vote: \ Ayes: Mr. Kurosakol Mrs. Potenzol Mr. Montesil Mrs. Monahanl Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None DISC USSION HELD Discussion was held in regard to employees being sponored by the Town for 0 Cystic Fibrosis event it was decided that no action would be taken by the Board. -sCç RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT TO QEDC RESOLUTION NO. 101, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints two individuals as members of the QEDC Board: 1. Mr. Michael Clarke-President of C.F. Cement Company-10 North Court-.Queensbury, N. Y. 2. Mr. John Cushing-Consultant 8 Orchard Drive-Queensbury, N. Y. and be it further RESOL VED, term to expire on December 31, 1991. Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 1991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING CONTRACT AND TERMS OF PA YMENTS TO QEDC RESOLUTION NO. 101, 1991, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: ' RESOL VED, that the.Jown Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby sets the terms of the contract with QEDC the same as last year with the exception that the payment to QEDC of $30,000. be paid with three equal payments of $10,000. each on July 1st. 1991, September 1st. 1991 and December 1, 1991 and be it further RESOL VED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign said contract. / Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 1991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF O'BRIEN AND GERE RESOLUTION NO. 103, 1991 Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza: RESOL VED, that the Tawn Board hereby autharizes the retention of the firm O'Brien and Cere to develap a map, plan and report far the design af an addition ta the present plant for administrative offices and be it /urther RESOL VED, that the services of O'Brien and Cere shall be agreed to by way of a written agreement incorporating the terms and provisions outlined in a letter form O'Brien and Cere dated October 2L1, 1990 concerning the administration area expansion such agreement to be in a form to be approved by the Town A ttorney and executed by the Town Supervisor and be it further RESOL VED, that the payment for services shall come from the Capital Pro;ect Fund of / Queensbury Consolidated Water District. \ Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 1991\by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None Šì RESOLUTION TO RETAIN SERVICES OF HILL PIERCE APPRAISALS RESOLUTION NO. 104, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOL VED, that the Town Board retain the services of Hill Pierce Appraisols to begin work on the appraisal process for re-valuation specifically on the shores of Lake George in the amount t of $23.00 per parcel (approximately 650 parcels) not to exceed $14,950.00 to be paid for form the Re-Valuation Line in the Assessors Budget with work to start immediately. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991 by the following vote: \. Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO RETAIN BUSINESS AUTOMATION SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 105, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George K urosoka: RESOL VED, that the Town Board hereby retains the services of Business Automation Services Inc. of Clifton Park, N. Y., to do the installation of the computer system in the Assessor's Office and the training of operators in the Assessor's Office for a fee not to exceed $3,245.00 as set forth in their proposal dated January 24, 1991, and be it further RESOL VED, that this shall be paid for form the Assessor's Computer Account. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, tVtrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None \ Absent: None RESOLUTION TO CHANGE MEETING DATE RESOLUTION NO. 106, 1991,' Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos: RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby changes its next Regular Town Board Meeting from February 18th 1991 to February 25, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. at the Queensbury Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, N. Y. 12804. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT REVALUA TlON OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 107, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: WHEREAS, the Town Board by previous resolution, resolved to support the work and efforts \ of the Queensbury Town Assessor to undertake and update the revaluation of real property assessment so that the same would be completed and in effect by May 1, 1992, and WHEREAS, Ms. Helen Thomson, Town Assessor, has requested that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury amend said resolution to read that the reevaluation work be completed and in effect by March 1, 1993, rather than 1992, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby amends the said previous ç-~ resolution to read that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury supports the work and efforts of Ms. Helen Thomson, Town Assessor, to undertake and update the revaluation so that the same is completed and in effect by March 1, 1993, and that the Town Board will implement an equitable roll resulting from such undated reevaluation effort on or before March 1, 1993, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that personnel will be hired by the Town as needed (on a temporary basis) in order to complete the pro;ect as schedúled, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the costs incurred for the updating of the revaluation shall be paid for from ) the Assessor's Revaluation Budget Account. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: . Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 108, 1991 Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos: RESOL VED, that the Audit of Bills appearing on Abstract February 4th, numbering 91039900 through 9191057401 and totaling $470,580.48 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 1991, by the following vote Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka,1vtrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None ) RESOL UTlON TO ENTER BOARD OF HEAL TH RESOLUTION 109, 1991 Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves in the Queensbury Board of Health. Duly adopted this 4th day of February 1991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OF SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE RESOLUTION NO.7, 1991 Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is, by operation of Law, the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury, and as such, is authorized under Section 5.035 ) of the Sanitary Sewage Disposal Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury, to issue variances to such Ordinance, and \ WHEREAS, James M. Weller, P.E., as Agent for the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., has applied to the Local Board of Health of the Town of Queensbury for a variance from certain standards of the Sewage Disposal Ordinance set forth in Section 3.030(B), such standard providing as follows: "No component of a leaching facility shall be located under driveways, roads, parking 5~ areas, or areas subject to heavy loading," and WHEREAS, Mr. Weller has indicated a desire to ploce a component of a leaching facility under a paved parking area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing on February 25, 7997 at 7:00 p.m., at the Queensbury Activities Center, 537 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, Wqrren County, New York, to consider the application for a variance of Mr. James M. Weller, P.E., as Agent for the West Glens Fa/1s Emergency Squad, Inc., to place a component of a leaching facility under a paved parking area on property situated on Corinth Road, East of 1-87, Queensbury, New York, and bearing tax map no.: Section 729, Block 7, Lot 24, and at that time all persons interested in the subject thereof, will be heard, and BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed an authorized when in receipt of a list of neighbors within 500 feet of the subject property, to publish and provide Notice of said Public Hearing as may be required by law, and authorized to mail copies of said Public Hearing Notice to the adjoining neighbors. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF ENGINEER REGARDING GROUNDWA TER RESOLUTION NO. 8"...7997, Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adaption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: RESOL VED, that the following engineer is hereby approved by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury acting as the Local Board of Health to be able to determine the seasonal high groundwater mean level at times other than March, April, Mayor June as listed in the Sanitary Sewage Disposal Ordinance for the Town of Queensbury adopted May 77, 7982 in accordance with Appendix F entitled, "High Groundwater Determination" currently located on page 24 of said Ordinance: Mr. Charles Scudder, Licensed Engineer. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING TOWN BOARD OF HEAL TH RESOLUTION NO.9, 7997, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza: RESOL VED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and the Queensbury Town Board reconvenes. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOL UTlON NO. 770, 7997, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: LQO RESOL VED, that the Tawn Baard af the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to discuss three items of personnel, three items of potential litigation and Attorney Client privilege. Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None ) RESOLUTION RECONVENING REGULAR SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 111, 1991, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Betty Monahan: RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOL UTlON REGARDING CLAIM-CHARLES WALSH RESOL UTlON NO. 111, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved far its adoption, seconded by Mr. Georfje K urosaka: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has been presented with a Claim from Mr. Charles Walsh and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has considered the claim ) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Town A ttorney to issue a letter to Mr. Walsh explaining why the claim cannot be paid. Duly adopted this LIth day of February, 7997, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. ,Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING CLAIM - NEW ENGLAND SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE INC. RESOLUTION NO. 113, 1991, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been presented with 0 C/oim by New England Systems and Software Inc., and . WHEREAS, the Town Boord of the Town of Queensbury hos determined thot it should not pay this claim NOW, THEREFORE BE IT \ RESOL VED, that the Town Board of the town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Town A ttorney to draft a letter and advise New Englond Systems and Software Inc. that the claim will not be paid. Duly adopted this LIth doy of February, 7997 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, AIrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos ls2/ Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING RE. RICHARD GIJANTO-SERVICES RENDERED RESOLUTION NO. 114 7997, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Afr. George Kurosaka: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is currently considering a certain matter involving Mr. Richard Gi;anto and concerning the payment for certain services rendered NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, that the Town of Queensbury authorizes the Town Attorney to enter into a release and agreement with Mr. Gi;anto and arrange for the payment of the sum of $862.50 to be paid from the Judgement and Claims Account. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7997 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SECURE TITLE INSURANCE - 87 GLENWOOD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 115, 7997, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: WHEREAS, the Town.·Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Attorney to arrange or secure title insurance in connection with the purchase of 87 Glenwood A venue property with the cost of the title insurance to be paid for from the proceeds of the BA N sole. Duly adopted this 4th day of February, 7991 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None On motion the meeting was ad;ourned. Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbµry