2008-12-08 SP MTG#54
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 12-08-2008 MTG# 54 1
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#54
DECEMBER 8, 2008 RES# 565-567
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
PRESS
POST STAR
TOWN OFFICIALS
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MIKE TRAVIS
BUDGET OFFICER, BARBARA TIERNEY
SUPERVISOR STEC-Opened meeting. Two items to be discussed tonight which are
eligible for executive session one being compensation and job performance of individuals
for next year. Also three EMS Companies two of them are in a two year contract, West
Glens Falls is expiring at the end of this year would like to discuss with the board in
executive session, which would be contract negotiation for the Rescue Squad. Discussion
held with Highway Superintendent, Mr. Travis regarding replacement of his vehicle it has
a hundred and nine thousand miles on it. It has had numerous mechanical problems with
it recently the transmission went on it would like to replace it with a 2001 Ford F150 4 x
4, which is on State Contract. State Contract price with delivery it is a little over
nineteen thousand. Councilman Montesi-Questioned what they would do with the
existing vehicle? Highway Superintendent, Mr. Travis-Auction it off as is. Councilman
Montesi-How long of a delay before you could pick the new truck up? Highway
Superintendent, Mr. Travis-As soon as it’s ordered five to seven weeks. Councilman
Brewer recommended Mr. Travis to get three bids let them know what you find out if it
looks like this way would be cheaper will head that way on Monday by resolution to go
to bid. Supervisor Stec-Recommended Mr. Travis to send an email on what he finds out.
Councilman Brewer spoke to the board regarding the stop sign issue noted he discussed
this with Highway Superintendent, Mike Travis today. Dr. Kirkpatrick said the
information that he sent around the neighborhood indicates that the place to put it is the
place that was on the resolution. Supervisor Stec-We could pass a resolution on Monday.
Councilman Brewer-Highway Superintendent, Mr. Travis thinks this is the best place to
put it. Highway Superintendent, Mr. Travis-Highway law you are not supposed to put a
stop sign in for the speed. I am not advocating putting one there at all that is not what it
is for. Councilman Brewer-They said safety to me. Received an email from a resident
who lives in that neighborhood saying does one person complaining at a Town Board
Meeting rule where we should put this when all the data says the whole neighborhood
wants it at another place. After further discussion the Highway Superintendent
recommended not to do this. A poll was taken by Councilman Brewer. Supervisor Stec,
no. Councilman Montesi, no. Councilman Metivier, yes. Councilman Strough, no.
Discussion held regarding a subdivision in Ward 4. Attorney Lapper will be coming in to
discuss with the board a subdivision that they are taking some land they have lupine
growing on it noting they need to give something back. Where they want to give us the
land is inappropriate, met with Zoning Administrator, Craig Brown today there is a much
better place to put it adjacent to the land they have already given to us. That would give
us a good corner of lupine to be grown. Supervisor Stec-They need to do a property swap
will contact Attorney Lapper regarding the property swap will have him contact Zoning
Administrator, Craig Brown.
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RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 565, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters Executive Session to discuss job performance of individual
employees and specifically their 2009 compensation. To discuss the negotiations that is
going to lead to the engagement of West Glens Falls Rescue Squads Contract for 2009.
Duly adopted this 8th day of December, 2008, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 566, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session no action taken.
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Duly adopted this 8 day of December, 2008, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
Noes: None
Absent:None
DISCUSSION HELD AFTER VOTE
Supervisor Stec-Consensus of the board to grant four percent across the board to non
union employees following the Union Contract. The resolution will include language
that will make the non-union employees eligible for the longevity schedule.
DISCUSSIONS HELD
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Discussion held regarding upgrade to the Queensbury Senior Citizens kitchen
area.
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Discussion held regarding upgrade at the Town Court Building.
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Discussion held regarding getting the Franklin Property surveyed.
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Discussion held regarding Time Warner.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 12-08-2008 MTG# 54 3
RESOLUTION NO. 567, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Special Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 8 day of December, 2008, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Metivier, Mr. Montesi
Noes: None
Absent:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury