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LABOR AND POLICY\Policy—COVID Policy—Emergency—RATIFY REVISED-6-15-2020
RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADOPTION OF REVISED TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY COVID-19 POST PANDEMIC PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.: , 2020
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the United States is facing a pandemic related to Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) and there was a need for the Town of Queensbury to adopt a COVID-19 Pandemic
Plan(Plan) to deal with this emergency situation, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 123,2020, the Town Board authorized adoption of its
Plan and authorized the Town Supervisor to make modifications as he determined necessary as
further information became known, with the Town Board to later have the ability to approve or
disapprove an updated, revised Plan, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos: 133, 147, 157, 178, 192 and 204 of 2020, the Town
Board authorized and ratified adoption of the Plan as further revised, and
WHEREAS, certain modifications have been made since the Plan was last adopted and
revised and the Town Board wishes to consider the Plan as further revised and now entitled the
Post Pandemic Plan as presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies adoption of
the COVID-19 Post Pandemic Plan (Plan) as revised and substantially in the form presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, if necessary,
to continue making modifications to the Plan as he determines that in his discretion are necessary
as the situation changes and further information becomes known, with the Town Board to later
have the ability to approve or disapprove a further revised Plan, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
distribute copies of this Plan to all Town Departments and the Warren County Office of
Emergency Services, and the Town Supervisor, Town Safety and Compliance Officer and/or
Town Facilities Manager to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution and the Plan, as it may be amended.
Duly adopted this 15t" day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
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TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York 12804
POST PANDEMIC PLAN
JUNE 15, 2020 TO JULY 6, 2020
It is expected that the Town workforce will return to normal operations as of July 6, 2020.
Beginning in May of 2020,the Town of Queensbury began to develop a post pandemic plan.
The Post Pandemic Plan was attached to the Town's COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan. Beginning
with June 15th,the Post Pandemic Plan will be separated from the original plan and dealt with
independently.This will assure focus on post pandemic plans and arrangements.
JUNE 15, 2020—Approved by the Town Board
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS
AND
PUBLIC SAFTEY OFFICER, CSEA AND HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVES
Accounting: Barbara Tierney
Assessment:Teri Ross
Building& Codes: Dave Hatin
Building&Grounds: Chuck Rice
Cemetery: Connie Goedert
Court: Mike Muller and Eric Schwenker
CSEA:Susan Sheehan
Highway: Dave Duell
Historian:Joan Aldous
Human Resources: Pinnacle/Marge Mulligan
Legal: Pam Hunsinger
Parks& Recreation: Steve Lovering
Planning/Zoning: Craig Brown
Public Safety Officer/Fire Marshall: Mike Palmer
Town Clerk: Caroline Barber
Supervisor Executive Assistant:Victoria LaMarque
Transfer Stations/Solid Waste: Rich Paris
Water/Wastewater: Chris Harrington
TOWN BOARD
Supervisor:John Strough
Ward 1:Anthony Metivier
Ward 2: Harrison Freer
Ward 3: George Ferone
Ward 4:Vacant
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTENT& PURPOSE PAGE 3
LEGISLATIVE ENACTIONS PAGE 3
POST PANDEMIC PLAN MEETINGS PAGE 3
BUILDING LIMITATIONS PAGE 3-4
ACTIVITIES CENTER PAGE 3
TOWN OFFICE PAGE 3-4
HIGHWAY BUILDINGS PAGE 4
WATER BUILDING PAGE 4
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION-TOWN&PUBLIC PAGE 3
PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 4-5
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS PAGE 6-7
EMPLOYEE HEALTH PAGE 7-8
POST PANDEMIC DEPARTMENT DISCUSSIONS AND PLANS PAGE 6-14
ACCOUNTING PAGE 6
ASSESSMENT PAGE 6
BUILDING&CODES PAGE 6-7
BUILDING&GROUNDS PAGE 7
CEMETERY PAGE 7
COURT PAGE 7-8
CSEA PAGE 8
HIGHWAY PAGE 8
HISTORIAN PAGE 8
HUMAN RESOURCES PAGE 8
LEGAL PAGE 8
PARKS&RECREATION PAGE 8-9
PLANNING/ZONING PAGE 9
SECURITY PAGE 9-10
TOWN CLERK PAGE 10
TOWN SUPERVISOR OFFICE PAGE 10
TRANSFER STATIONS PAGE 10-11
WATER/WASTE WATER PAGE 11
OTHER PAGE 11
APPENDIX A PAGE 12-13
APPENDIX B PAGE 14-15
APPENDIX C PAGE 16
APPENDIX D PAGE 17
APPENDIX E PAGE 18
APPENDIX F PAGE 19
APPENDIX G PAGE 20
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INTENT & PURPOSE
In an effort to keep our workers, visitors and residents healthy, and mitigate the migration of
COVID-19, Town Board and Town Managers have developed policy and protocol in regards to
restricting building use and on-campus social gatherings.
LEGISLATIVE ENACTIONS
• June 15, 2020, Town Board resolution ratifying adoption of June 15, 2020 Post Pandemic
Plan.
POST PANDEMIC PLAN MEETINGS
• May 13, 2020. Department Manager/Town Board Meeting
o Discussion of Post Pandemic Plan
o Attendees: Town Board members, Department Managers, CSEA Representative
(not in attendance but invited), Safety Officer, Town Supervisor Executive
Assistant, Town Court Judge and Human Resources Representative.
o PRESENTATION: Regional COVID-19 Metrics: Where Regions Currently Stand;
Warren County Dashboard; Four Phases; New York Forward Program; Video:
How COVID-19 Can Spread in a Community.
o DISCUSSION: Town Post Pandemic Plan: Share good ideas, Arrive at common
agreements, create a safe working environment for you and our employees
while helping to progress the Town towards safely serving our residents' needs.
HANDOUT: Discussion outline of Town Post Pandemic Plan.
o MEETING CONSENSUS/DETERMINATIONS: the Town should proceed with
caution. Buildings and current COVID-19 pandemic plans and programs to stay in
place, at least for the near future.
BUILDING LIMITATIONS
ACTIVITIES CENTER BUILDING
• All Queensbury Senior Citizens activities and programs are suspended.
• Town business meetings will be held here and open to the public; COVID-19 rules apply.
• Remote meetings/conferences are encouraged.
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
• Building hours are 8 AM to 4 PM —building still restricted as per below.
• Residents are encouraged to do town business via phone, email or website.
• Visitors are encouraged to make appointments with the department they seek to have
business. See website for contact information.
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• Residents are encouraged to do town business via phone, email or website.
• Visitor attendance will be guided to north entry doors—to insure traffic management
and security review. Security will maintain a list of non-employees attendance and time
in the building.
• Committee meetings or more than six attendees in the Supervisor's Conference Room
will be prohibited.
• Remote meetings/conferences are encouraged.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BUILDING
• Will remain closed to the general public.
• Residents are encouraged to do town business via phone, email or website.
WATER BUILDING
• Water Department is closed to all outside visitors unless by appointment. Doors will be
locked after 8:30AM.
• Public Water Samples will be dropped off in the Vestibule. Private Water Sample will not
be accepted.
PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC HEALTH:
• Every effort will be made to maintain the recommended six foot social distancing; if not
possible, then the wearing of masks is mandatory.
o Any town functions that could violate the social distancing standard are
prohibited, that includes cookouts, department meetings, etc.
• Employee gatherings that violate recommended social distancing are prohibited.
• In accord with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), employees who
have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are recommended to stay home and not
come into work until they are free of fever (100.4 F or greater using an oral
thermometer), sign of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without
the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough
suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick.
• Department Managers will work with the Town's Building & Grounds Department to
assure that all door knobs and handles that are used by employees/visitors/etc. are
periodically sterilized.
• Avoid sharing pens and pencils.
• When cash money or documents transfer occur, sterilize hands immediately after and
before next transaction.
• Gloves required for all situations in which material/money/documents have to be
regularly exchanged.
• Employees who have fever, cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath or bluish
lips or face should stay home and avoid public places. Employees are being instructed to
not report to work if they are sick. If ill, stay home and report such to your Department
Manager.
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• Employees will avoid touching others, sharing dishes, glasses, cups, eating utensils,
towels and pets.
• Consideration should be given to using mailboxes rather than direct human contact
when transferring documents, etc.
• Employees will regularly wash hands with use soap and water and hand sanitizer:
Especially before and after eating; after sneezing, coughing or nose blowing; after using
the restroom; before handling food; after touching or cleaning surfaces that may be
contaminated; after using shared equipment and supplies.
• Employees will be accommodated if COVID-19 related school closings require home care
of their young children and/or they or other family members need care because of their
COVID-19 sickness or accommodation.
• We now have available for employee and visitor use a digital no-touch thermometer. If
you would wish to have an employee temperature check, please stop by the Town
Office building atrium where you will notice a table, on that table is the thermometer,
and some sanitizing wipes; aside the table is a trash basket. Please sanitize the
thermometer before and after using and dispose of the wipes. The average human
temperature is 98.6 +/- degrees Fahrenheit. If your temperature is 101 degrees
Fahrenheit or higher, you have a fever. Please be safe!
• Employees who are at risk because of pre-existing illness, family illnesses that need
attending to, and those employees who may have been in contact with an infected
person will be asked to remain home and will not be on call in list.
• Town Managers will make their department's employees informed as to the following:
o Town employees are encouraged to take advantage of virtual doctor visits,
available through their health plan if they require medical services for common
health conditions.
o The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a directive
requiring private health insurers in New York to make COVID-19 testing free
for patients by waiving any out-of-pocket costs. This includes any fees
associated with testing for novel coronavirus including emergency room,
urgent care and office visits to an in-network health care provider for the
purpose of being tested for COVID-19. On March 11, 2020 the IRS issued
Notice 2020-15 advising that High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP's) can pay
for COVID-19 testing and treatment before plan deductibles have been met.
o All copays related to COVID-19 testing and treatment will be reimbursed, if
not waived by the provider.
o Employees who suspect they may have COVID-19 should begin by contacting
their doctor or going to www.livehealthonlinne.com and complete the
registration. Once registered, the employee will be able to video visit a
doctor online all within the privacy and safety of your home. Please call all
toll free at 1-888-LiveHealth (548-3432) or email help@livehealthonline.com
if you have any problems registering.
o Note: Employees and Management should abide by Centers for Disease
Control's, "Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick" (see
APPENDIX A) and NYS Department of Health's, "Guidance on the Contacts of
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a Close or Proximate Contact of a Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19"
(see APPENDIX B).
• Pexiglass barriers will be in place where the public interacts with our employees, like
Parks& Recreation desk, Assessment Office desk, Security desk, and
Planning/Zoning/Codes desks.
o All counters and desk tops accessible and used by the public:
o Must be wiped sterilized periodically.
o Must post signage that informs visitors that social distancing standard of six foot
is to be followed; whether in line or at the counter.
• PPE supply inventory will be well maintained and made available for employee use.
• Where appropriate, like in front of time clocks or where folks tend to que, 6-foot
distance markers are mandated.
POST PANDEMIC DEPARTMENT DISCUSSIONS AND PLANS
ACCOUNTING: Barbara Tierney
Staff schedules and regular hours will return to normal on or before July 6, 2020.
The following rules have been adopted:
• Please use the mail box to drop off items for Accounting
• Retirees have been notified to mail health insurance payments and to make an
appointment if they need to conduct other business with Accounting as staffing may be
intermittent
• VOUCHERS: Please process in multiple batches and leave in mail box. They will be
processed for the next warrant date unless there is an issue.
• PAYROLL: Please finalize by 9am on Mondays, if at all possible. If payroll is locked prior
to you finalizing your Department's payroll, hours will be paid in the next check. If you
know you are missing hours for an employee, please advise Maura and/or Denise first
thing on Monday.
• Use the phone, email and scanning systems to communicate as much as.possible
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Teri Ross
The Assessors' Office will return to full staff the week of June 15th, 2020 with hours 8-4. We will
remain closed to the public except for pre-scheduled appointments. The staff will continue to
do as much business as possible by phone or email until it is deemed safe to open fully to the
public.
BUILDING & CODES: Dave Hatin
• Code Enforcement Officers and Fire Marshals have returned to 8 hours per day in the
office and field. A result of Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction has begun, permit
submissions and inspections have been increasing steadily.
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• We will also bring back clerical staff to 2 every other day to handle phone calls and
scheduling activities as the phone calls have increased over the last week and we
anticipate as permits are issued.
• We are back to full clerical staff in the office.
• Fire Marshals will return on Tuesday, May 26, to 8 hours per day in the office and field.
We are attaching this form to every building permit that is issued and we have posted
this form on our Building and Codes page
(https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessRe
open ingSafetyPlanTemplate.pdf)
BUILDING & GROUNDS: Chuck Rice
Building & Grounds have returned to full staffing.
Continue with sanitation Plan: Common areas: All common area surfaces as well as wall
switches will be sanitized as part of daily cleaning routine. All exterior door handles and touch
points will be sanitized as part of the daily cleaning routine. Carpet cleaning will take place
monthly or as dictated by the types and amounts of soils encountered.
Office spaces: Daily: Currently each department has been issued either an aerosol can of
disinfectant, box of latex gloves or both to immediately respond to what they feel are possible
contamination issues and proactive area upkeep.
Supplies will be replenished as long as supplies are available so an emphasis on prudent usage
has been stressed.
Normal cleaning practices will continue with final disinfecting taking place as a last task before
exiting the space.
Weekly: Unless heavily soiled or contaminated with food, trashcan liners will be replaced every
Friday during the cleaning process.
Monthly: High traffic carpets areas will be shampooed in all office areas.
Restrooms: Restrooms will be deep cleaned twice per day OR as needs dictate
Cleaning routines will be as follows: Third shift full cleaning, Noontime full cleaning.
As this situation unfolds it may be necessary to modify this action plan to better improve on this
process.
CEMETERY: Connie Goedert
Superintendent all other employees will have returned to full time. Crematory back to one shift.
COURT: Eric Schwenker and Mike Muller
• At least two staff members will remain home and placed "on call," or will otherwise
"work from home."
• Town Court is postponing all non-essential court functions through ??
• All in-person court events for civil and criminal dockets are adjourned and will be
rescheduled EXCEPT: Arraignments or matters involving Order of Protection, Hearings,
or other proceedings granted on motion in consultation with the Administrative
Judge. If you are scheduled for any matters including.
• Notices of Adjournment, Appearance, or re-scheduled Court dates will be sent to
attorneys of record or via US mail and, where possible, in accordance with form UCS-
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517. If your mailing address needs to be updated with the court, please call the
number: 518-745-5571
• The Town Judges continue working with the NYS Court System/Office of Court
Administration (OCA) and the Governor's Office in an effort to address the abatement of
the migration of COVID-19.
CSEA: Susan Sheehan
HIGHWAY: Dave Duell
• All employees back to full time.
• Breakroom meetings and other potential group gatherings/occasions must meet social
distancing requirements or masks are required.
• Recommended one person per vehicle. However, if more than one in a vehicle, all must
wear masks.
• Administration and all other Highway Department Buildings are closed to the public.
• The Town is participating in the Warren County's mutual highway aid program.
HISTORIAN: Joan Aldous
• Appointments required.
• Use of mail, email and phone calls recommended.
• Masks required when social distancing cannot be maintained.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Pinnacle/Marge Mulligan
Handout to Department managers: COVID-19 Return to Work Checklist—4 pages: Planning and
Communication; Policy Updates; Health and Safety; Employee Well-being and Morale; leaves of
Absence and Accommodations; Posters; benefits; Best Practices and Other Considerations.
LEGAL: Pam Hunsinger
• Wearing mask when social distancing can't be met.
• Town counsel team (MMHS) will work remotely as much as possible and practicable.
PARKS & RECREATION: Steve Lovering
• All staff have returned to normal business operations, 8-4:30, M-F
• Public will be accommodated by appointment only until Friday,June 12th — hoping to
allow public access to the registration counter.
• REGISTRATION: Registration for summer programs begins Monday, June 15tn
Customers are encouraged to register on-line, but will also be accommodated in person.
• Being a good neighbor: Several signs have been erected at the Glen Lake Boat Launch to
alert users about both the reason for lack of a portable bathroom AND that the
Docksider is NOT an option for rest room service.
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• Public use of athletic fields, playgrounds and picnic areas will remain restricted.
• Low risk outdoor activities regulated for public safety—tennis, pickleball and passive
recreation —walking, hiking.
• Pexiglass protective panel added to Parks & Rec desk.
• SUMMER OPERATIONS: BEGINNING, MONDAY, JULY 6th
o The Recreation Commission and Town Board approved a limited operations plan
for programs and facilities along with a corresponding safety plan for all
operations.
• Gurney Lane pool: The NYS DOH has issued a facility permit that calls for safety
measures to be in place for a July 6th pool opening, which will include open swim and
swim lessons.
PLANNING/ZONING: Craig Brown
• Returning to full on site staff on June 1, 2020.
Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings resumed with full schedules with
appropriate COVID precautions based on the current Phase and in accord with town's
safe COVID-19 practices.
SECURITY
• Security hours will match the Office Building hours: 8 AM to 4 PM.
• The public intending to use the Town Office building will be restricted to using the
northern front entry, the entry monitored by security.
• Town Security will account for the visiting public; in that each person attending will be
documented, this includes the following: name, destination, and time entering and
leaving. All visitors as of March 19, 2020 will be expected to make appointments prior to
their visit to the announced limited access buildings.
• All departments who have appointments will share those with security; please supply
security with the following information: who, what time, etc.
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• Will visually observe persons entering the building; Fever, cough, difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath or bluish lips or face may be symptoms of COVID-19. At a distance of
6 feet, security will interview the suspect. If, through observation and interview, it is
determined that the visitor may be ill, they will be asked to leave the premises.
• Screening questions:
o Do you have a fever and/or respiratory symptoms, like a cough or difficulty
breathing?
o Did you travel outside the US in the last 14 days?
o Did you have contact with someone with possible COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
• Pexiglass screening has been added to the security desk.
• A table is present for the purposes of offering visitors safety checks and PPE materials.
o Non-touch thermometer included.
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TOWN CLERK: Caroline Barber
Staff schedules and regular hours will return to normal on or before July 6, 2020. Until then,
staff will continue to rotate with regular hours reduced. Staff will work remotely whenever
possible. The staff will work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each business day and will schedule
appointments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FOR ESSENTIAL TRANSACTIONS ONLY. Whenever
possible, we ask that the residents use the online option for payments or the depository box
located outside of the town office building. This depository box can be used for dog
licensing/renewals and any communications.
TOWN SUPERVISOR: John Strough
• Continue working to update the Town's Post Pandemic Plan.
• Hold organizational departmental and Town Board meetings to discuss COVID-19
pandemic plans.
• Updated Town Board Meeting format and announcement. See APPENDIX '.
• Two non-essential employees (school crossing guards) will be asked to stay home.
TRANSFER STATIONS/SOLID WASTE: Rich Paris
• All employee schedules have returned to normal.
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• All visitors required to be masked.
• Employees will use masks and gloves and replace at least daily.
• Normal operating hours in effect.
WATER/WASTEWATER: Chris Harrington
• Water/wastewater has already return to full staff and normal scheduling.
• Water Department will continue to take water samples as it has been. Walk-ins dropping
samples off, will not be permitted.
• Tap Applications and Sewer Permits will continue to be processed through mail.
OTHER
• May 20, 2020. Warren County allowed to enter phase one. Non-essential businesses
may re-open under state-approved safety protocols in construction, manufacturing and
retail.
• May 22, 2020. Church services and Memorial Day gatherings: service or
commemoration, which allowed ten or fewer individuals to gather, provided that social
distancing protocols and cleaning and disinfection protocols required by the
Department of Health are adhered to is hereby modified to permit any non-essential
gathering of ten or fewer individuals, for any lawful purpose or reason, provided that
social distancing protocols and cleaning and disinfection protocols required by the
Department of Health are adhered to.
• May 25, 2020. Hotels, and other places of accommodation, including
campgrounds. Campgrounds must take precautions to ensure campers maintain
appropriate social distancing and adhere to proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols,
including but not limited to maintaining six feet of distance between campers, unless
wearing an acceptable face covering, excluding persons from the same household who
are camping together.
• As of May 26, 2020 -the opening of state-owned campgrounds is under discussion.
• May 26, 2020. Received a summary of Six Flags Great Escape re-opening program.
• May 29, 2020.SHORT TERM RENTAL GUIDANCE FROM WARREN COUNTY—SEE
APPENDIX?
• June 7, 2020. Places of worship will be permitted to reopen with 25 percent occupancy
with all social distancing protocols in place during Phase 3 reopening.
• June 8, 2020. Commercial building owners, retail store owners and those authorized on
their behalf to manage public places within their buildings and businesses shall have the
discretion to require individuals to undergo temperature checks prior to being allowed
admittance; and may deny admittance.
• June 8, 2020. allow a restaurant or bar to serve patrons food or beverage on-premises
only in outdoor space, provided such restaurant or bar is in compliance with
Department of Health guidance promulgated for such activity
• Date?: PERMA review of Town for COVID-19 workplace compliance to assure a safe
workplace environment.
• June 12, 2020. Send OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 to Town
Board and Department Managers.
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APPENDIX A
Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
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FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it,follow the steps below to help
protect other people in your home and community.
Stay home except to get medical care Wear a facemask if you are sick °
• Stay home:People who are mildly ill with Ifyou are sick:You should wear facemask
COVID 19 are able to recover at home.Do when you are around other people and J
not leave,except to get medical care.Do before you enter-a healthcare provider's office.
not visit public areas.
• Ifyouare caring for others:If the person who is sick is not able
• Stay in touch with your doctor.Call before you get medical care. to wear a facernask(for example,because it causes trouble
Be sure to get care it you feel worse or you think it is an breathing),then people who live in the home shotilcl stay in
emergency. a different room.When caregivers enter the room of the sic k
person.they should wear a facemask.Visitors,other than
• Avoid public transportation:Avoid using public transportation, caregivers,are not recommended.
ride-sharing.or taxis.
Cover your coughs an sneezes
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Separate yourself from other people in your
Cover:Cover your mouth and nose with a
home,this is known as home isolation �� tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay away from others:As touch as possible,
you should stay in a specific"sick room" " • Di :Throw used tissues in a lined trash can.
and away from other people in your home.
Use a separate bathroom,if available. • Wash hands:Immediately wash your hands with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds.If soap and water are not
• Unit contact with pets&animals:You should restrict contact available,clean your hands wills analcohol-Based handd
with pets and other animals,just like you would around sanitizer that contains at least 60%alcohol.
other people.
Although there have not been reports of pets or other dean your hands often
animals becoming sick with COVIL1-19,it is still • Wash hands:Wash your hands often with a '
recommended that people with the virus limit contact soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
with animals until more information is known.
This is especially important after blowing
When possible,have another member of your your nose,coughing.or sneezing;going to
household care for your animals while you are sick with the bathroom;and before eating or preparing food.
COVID-19.If you must care for your pet or be around
• Hand sanitizer:If soap and water are not available,use an
animals while you are sick,wash your hands before
alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60%alcohol,
and after you interact with them.See COVID-7.9 and
Animals for more information. covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them
together until they feel dry.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor
Soap and water:Soap and water are the best option,
• Call ahead:If you have a medical especially if hands are visibly dirty.
appointment,call your doctor's office or
emergency department,and tell theirs you • Avoid touching:Avoid touching your eyes,nose,and mouth
have or may have COVID-19.This will help .+ ► with unwashed hands.
the office protect themselves and other patients.
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• Do not share:Do not share dishes,drinking a
glasses,cups,eating utensils,towels,or ;� ,
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• Wash thoroughly after use:After using these items,wash them
thoroughly with soap and water or put in the dishwasher. If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19
get medical attention immediately.
Clean all"high-touch"surfaces everyday Emergency warning signs include':
Clean high-touch surfaces in your isolation • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
area("sick room'and bathroom)every day; Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
let a caregiver clean and disinfect high-touch
surfaces in other areas of the home. New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
• Clean and disinfect:Routinely clean high-touch surfaces in
your"sick room"and bathroom.Let someone else clean "This list is not all inclusive.Please consult your medical
and disinfect surfaces in common areas,but not your provider for any other symptoms that are severe or
bedroom and bathroom. concerning.
- If a caregiver or other person needs to clean and Call 911 if you have a medical emergency:If you have a
disinfect a sick person's bedroom or bathroom,they medical emergency and need to call 911,notify the operator
should do so on an as-needed basis.Tfte caregiver/other that you have or think you might have,COVID-19.If possible,
person should wear a mask and wait as long as possible
after the sick person has used the bathroom, put on a facemask before medical help arrives.
• High touch surfaces include phones,remote controls,
counters,tabletops,doorknobs,bathroom fixtures,toilets, How to discontinue home isolation
keyboards,tablets,and bedside tables. . People with(OVID-19 who have stayed home
• Clean and disinfect areas that may have blood,stool,or body fluids (home isolated)can stop home isolation under • e
on them. the following conditions:
- !fyouwifinathaysatestto determine if you are still you
• Household cleaners and disinfectants:Clean the area or item contagious,you can leave home after these three things
wills soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty. have happened:
Then,use a household disinfectant. o You have had no fever for at least 72 hours(that is
- Be sure to follow the instructions on the label to three full days of no fever without the use medicine
ensure safe and effective use of the product.Many that reduces fevers)
products recommend keeping the surface wet for AND
several minutes to ensure germs are killed.Many also ' other symptoms have improved(for example,when
recommend precautions such as wearing gloves and your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
making sure you have good ventilation during use of AND
the product. ' at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms
- Most EPA-registered household disinfectants should first appeared
he effective.A full list of disinfectants can be found - If you will be tested to determine if you are still contagious,
hereexternal icon. you can leave home after these three things have
happened:
Monitor your symptoms You no longer have a fever(without the use
• Seek medical attention,but call first:Seek medicine that reduces fevers)
medical care right away if your illness AND
is worsening(for example,if you have other symptoms have improved(for example,when
difficulty breathing). your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AN D
- Call your doctor before going in:Before going to the doctor's • you received two negative tests in a row,24 hours
office or emergency room,call ahead and tell them your apart.Your doctor will follow CDC guidelines.
symptoms.They will tell you what to do. In all cases,follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local
• Wear a facemask:If possible,put on a facemask before you health department.The decision to stop home isolation should be
enter the building.If you can't put on a facemask,try to made in consultation with your healthcare provider and state
keep a safe distance from other people(at least 6 feet and local health departments.Local decisions depend on local
away).This will help protect the people in the office or circumstances.
waiting room.
More information is available Imr ,
• Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local Additional information for healthcare providers:Inifecinri.
health department:Your local health authorities will give Healthcare Infer lion Prevention and Control Recommendations
instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting inr hrrs,n-Under Invesn9ati to tar 2Cti9 Novel C<ron:rvtrus_
information.
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APPENDIX B
Guidance on the Contacts of a close or Proximate Contact of a
Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19
(7Ef YORK Department
STATE QF
OPORTUNITY. of Health
ANDREW M.CUOMO HOWARD A.ZUCKER,M.D.,J.D. SALLY DRESLIN,M.S.,R.N.
Governor Commissioner Executive Deputy Commissioner
Guidance on the Contacts of a Close or Proximate Contact of a
Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19
Background
As more cases of Novel Coronavirus(COVID-19) are identified or suspected across
New York State, and individuals and families are required or recommended for
mandatory or precautionary quarantine, it is important that there is a common
understanding of the risk to contacts of contacts of a suspected or confirmed case.
DOH Policy Guidance
Person A is diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. If Person B had contact,
closet or proximate2, with Person A, Person B would be subject to mandatory
quarantine3(if close contact)or precautionary quarantine4(if proximate contact).
Any individual (Person C)who is a contact of Person B (i.e. spouse,children, co-
workers, etc.)is considered a "contact of a contact". Person C is not at risk for infection
and would not be subject to quarantine unless Person B had or developed symptoms,
or tested positive for the virus causing COVID-19.
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'Close contact is defined as"being within 6 ft of a person displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or someone who has
tested positive of COVID-19"
2 Proximate contact is defined as"being in the same enclosed environment such as a classroom,office,or
gatherings but greater than 6 ft from a person displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or someone who has tested
positive for COVID-19"
Mandatory quarantine is required for a person who"has been in close contact(6 ft.)with someone who is
positive,but is not displaying symptoms for COVID-19;or person has traveled to China,Iran,Japan,South Korea or
Italy and is displaying symptoms of COVID-19"
4 Precautionary quarantine is required for a person who"meets one or more of the following criteria:(i)has
traveled to China,Iran,Japan,South Korea or Italy while COVID-19 was prevalent,but is not displaying symptoms;
or(if)is known to have had a proximate exposure to a positive person but has not had direct contact with a
positive person and is not displaying symptoms"
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NEW YORK Department
STATE OF
OPPORTUNITY of Health
ANDREW M.CUOMO HOWARD A.ZUCKER.M.D.,J.D. SALLY DRESLIN,M.S.,R.N.
Governor Commissioner Executive Deputy Commissioner
Examples of"Contact of a Contact"Scenarios:
• Household Members:
o If an asymptomatic individual is contacted by a local health department to
be notified that they are a contact of a confirmed case, they will be
required to be under mandatory quarantine or precautionary quarantine in
their home, depending on if contact was close or proximate respectively,
following the guidelines provided by the state.
Any spouse, children or other household members, assuming both they
and the individual under quarantine are asymptomatic, are considered a
"contact of a contact"and therefore are not required to be in quarantine.
They can go to school,work, and engaged other activities following
recommendations for social distancing as appropriate.
• Co-Workers:
o If an asymptomatic employee calls their supervisor and notifies them that
they are required to stay home in quarantine because they were a contact
of a confirmed case, the contacts they had at work are considered
"contacts of a contact"and therefore not at risk. These"contacts of a
contact"are not required to be in quarantine and should be permitted to
continue to work, following recommendations for social distancing as
appropriate.
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APPENDIX C
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APPENDIX D
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Staff protocols
Queensbury Parks & Recreation
MAINTENANCE STAFF
DAILY SAFETY PROTOCOLS—COVID-.19
The following, daily protocols are being put in place for the protection of the Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Staff. This list should be displayed near the time clock in the office and must be followed
indefinitely. If you have any questions or concerns,please contact Steve Lovering—518-744-4602.
DAILY PROTOCOLS:
1. SAFE DISTANCE: Follow the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations for safe social
distancing—Maintain a 6'-10'distance between yourself and your co-workers at all times.
2. SAFE SPACE: Whenever possible,choose large open air space in order to meet and discuss current
and upcoming work. Do Not congregate as a group in the office—if it is necessary,do so for very
short periods of time.
3. SICK=STAY HOME!!: If you are sick or not feeling well, Stay Home! This includes all symptoms
such as sneezing,coughing,shortness of breath,sore throat,body aches,and upset stomach.
4. CLEAN AND DISINFECT DAILY: One of the most proactive practices that can be used is the daily
sanitizing of all shared spaces.
a. Trucks—wipe down the inside of all surfaces daily+outside door handles
b. Office—desks,chair arms,time clock,card rack,etc.
c. Bathroom—all shared surfaces
d. Tools—any tools that are being shared or used—wipe off handles.
e. HANDS—wash with soap and water as many times per day as possible—EVEN before and
after eating,snack,etc.
5. LIMIT EXPOSURE: limit your daily exposure to both your co-workers(#1 and#2 above)and also
limit your exposure to the public. First limit your visits to businesses for supplies and materials.
Second,when visiting a business send only ONE person in to get the materials. After visiting the
business immediately wipe your hands with sanitizing wipes.
a. Use of Trucks—One person per truck whenever possible to provide"safe space".
b. Cover sneezes and coughs with tissue or elbow—dispose of tissue immediately and then
wash or sanitize hands. Remember this virus can live on clothes for a prolonged time,so
when cough and sneezing into your elbow,YOUR CLOTHES MUST BE WASHED DAILY!! Do
Not wear something to work that you were coughing or sneezing into yesterday!!
c. Hands away from face — Covid-19 enters your body by way of RESPIRATORY DROPLETS
directly or indirectly into eyes,nose or mouth.
ADD ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS AS YOU DEEM NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE DAILY OPERATION OF THE PARKS
AND RECREATION MAINTENANCE STAFF. Please initial the top of this sheet so that!know you have read
and understand the protocols. Remember, you are NOT required to be at work — if you are not
comfortable working „ Pt now and wish to stay home to manage your exposure—Please Do So!
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APPENDIX E
Ten Steps All Workplaces can take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus
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All workplaces can take the following infection prevention
measures to protect workers:
4. Encourage workers to 0 Regularly clean and
stay home if sick. disinfect surfaces,
equipment, and other
Encourage respiratory
elements of the work
etiquette, including
environment.
covering coughs and
sneezes. 0 Use Environmental
Protection Agency
Provide a place to wash
(EPA)-approved cleaning
hands or alcohol-based
chemicals with label claims
hand rubs containing at
against the coronavirus.
least 60% alcohol.
Follow the manufacturer's
Limit worksite access
instructions for use of all
to only essential workers,
cleaning and disinfection
if possible.
products.
Establish flexible worksites
0 Encourage workers to
(e.g., telecommuting)
report any safety and
and flexible work hours
health concerns.
(e.g., staggered shifts),
if feasible.
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Discourage workers from
using other workers'
phones, desks, or other illoppli430Cp4rx,wLP:. ,
work tools and equipment.
0 Occupational
1-800-321-OSHA(6742)
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Adminiattation TTY 1-877-889-5627
www.osha.gov
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APPENDIX F
TOWN BOARD MEETING FORMAT &ANNOUNCEMENT
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Time:Monday,(month and day here),2020,7:00 PM
Town Board meetings are presented in multiple formats,physical and virtual,for those who wish to watch/participate.
1. Visit on site:
a. Where:Activities Center and Town of Queensbury,742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY
b. The public will be allowed to attend but must abide by the Town's posted COVID-19 in build rules.
c. Town Board members will be present atthe Town's Activities Center building.
2. Watch on YouTube:Town of Queensbury—YouTube:
a. Call in number:(518)761-8225.
b. See Privilege of the Floor below.
c. The public will be allowed to speak to the Town Board during announced Privilege of the Floor parts of the agenda either in person or by calling
in(518 761-8225).Caller ID must be observable/present.
3. Watch/participate:Zoom Webinar—see below.
a. Also see Privilege of the Floor below.
This meeting will be convened in accordance with the Governor's March 13,2020 Executive Order 202.1,which suspends certain provisions of the Open meetings
Law to allow a municipal Board to convene a meeting via videoconferencing.In accordance with the Executive order,the public has been provided with the ability to
view Monday night's meeting and a transcript will be provide at a later date.This meeting will he duly noticed;given to the local newspapers(The Chronicle and Post-
Star),posted on the Town's website and Facebook Page.
Board Meeting Privilege of the Floor Format:
Even though not require by law,the Town offers the public two opportunities for public input,called Privilege of the Floor:
1. After the meeting's resolutions are described the public is offered the opportunity for input.
a. This portion of the meeting is limited to discussion of the meeting's proposed resolutions.
2. At the end of meeting will be a Privilege of the Floor for any town-related topic.
ALSO:LOOK MEDIA video tapes and airs the Town of Queensbury Town Board meeting three times a week:Tuesdays at 8:00 PM;Wednesdays at 2:30 PM;Sundays at
10:00 AM,
Join Zoom W shiner Meeting
Join from a PC,Mac,IPad,iPhone or And mid device:
Please click this URL to join.https://xxxxxxxxx
Password:xxxecx
Orjoin by phone:
Dial(for higher quality,dial a number based on your current location):
US:+1 929 205 6099 or+1 301 715 8592 or+1 312 626 6799 or+1 346 248 7799 or+1 669 900 6833 or+1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID:837 5262 5354
Password:675675
International numbers available:https:;/us02web.zoom.us/u/kd47wio6F1
Participating In a webInar(attendee)see:
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You may access the Zoom meeting by computer,cell phone zoom app on smart phones or cell phone call in.
For a laptop or desktop computer,download Zoom here:https://zoom.us/Click the orange button in the top right comerthat says"Sign up,its free"
If you are downloading zoom fora cell phone,go to your app store and search Zoom and download it
Access Zoom from a computer or cell phone app
• Open the Zoom application
• Click the"loin"button
• You will be given a Meeting ID&Password from the Town's website,see town website opening page or Facebook:
• TOWN OFQUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Time:Monday,(month and day here),2020,7:00 PM
• You don't need video,but it's a plus.If your desktop or laptop has video and microphone you are all set.
• Most smart cell phones have cameras and microphones
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APPENDIX G
Warren County Release New Short-term Rental Guidance
We ask that owners of properties rented for short-term periods,such as through Airbnb and VRBO,
follow guidelines to help ensure the safety of their guests and the Warren County residents who live
near them.
That guidance,spelled out through the rental organization and CDC web links below,includes an Airbnb
request of allowing 24 hours between bookings for thorough room cleaning,use of approved cleaning
products and ventilation of rooms.
Warren County Health Services also requests that:
• Renters in a home should all come from the same household of residence until further notice.
• Renters should not host outside visitors in their rental(i.e.having friends over or hosting a
gathering).
• Renters should keep track of when and where they travel in case someone becomes ill.It can
help later on with contact tracing.
• Renters should follow established protocols for social distancing and wear a mask as required by
the Governor's order when social distancing can't be maintained.
• Renters should continue to limit unnecessary travel and use curbside pick for food and other
essential items.
Owners of rental properties were asked to:
• Have a plan in place to properly disinfect the rental after each visitor leaves,including allowing
at least 24 hours between bookings.
• Have a plan in place to conduct a deep cleaning should a renter become ill while staying in the
rental.In this circumstance,an owner MUST call Warren County Health Services at 518-761-6580
for professional guidance.
• Display a set of local protocols for visitors from outside of the region regarding mask usage,
gatherings,social distancing etc.on the refrigerator
• Remind renters that should someone become ill while renting they will not be able to"evict"a
sick renter since that person is contagious and must be handled in a manner deemed medically
appropriate by Warren County Health Services.
• Post the phone numbers of local ems,fire,hospital,urgent care center,and public health office
should someone become sick with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 so the renters can call ahead
before going for medical care(obviously if it is an immediate life-threatening situation 911
should be called without delay).
"We would like to thank those property owners who worked with us to help slow the spread of COVID-
19 by halting rentals since March,"said Board of Supervisors Chairman Frank Thomas. "We're not back
to normal yet and we would appreciate your continued cooperation with our requested safety
parameters as you rent your properties."
Warren County Health Services can be reached at 518-761-6580.
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