503.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF DAVID HALL TO HANDLE
DOG BITE INCIDENTS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
RESOLUTION NO. :503, 2008
INTRODUCED BY Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s full-time Animal Control Officer is currently out of
work, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to hire the Town of Warrensburg’s Animal Control
Officer, David Hall, on a temporary basis to handle the Town’s dog bite incidents until such time that
the Town’s full-time Animal Control Officer returns to work,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
David Hall to investigate and pursue reports of dog bites or attacks consistent with §121 of the
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Agriculture and Markets Law on a temporary basis effective October 27, 2008 until such time that the
full-time Animal Control Officer returns to work or until further action by this Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Hall shall be treated as a Contractor and therefore will not receive
benefits and will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting all payments made to him, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Hall shall be paid $50 per incident, such fee to include follow-up and
completion of the dog bite case, however, should the matter go to Court, then the Town shall pay Mr.
Hall for his time related to the Court action at the rate of $15.15 hourly, plus mileage, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 27 day of October, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Montesi