06-15-2020 MTG #19
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 690
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #19
June 15, 2020 RES #207-225
7:06 P.M. BOH #31-32
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ. (remote)
TOWN OFFICIALS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order…
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
1.0 BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 207, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF ROBERT STUTZ
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 31, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Robert Stutz has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter
136 to install a:
1. Septic tank 5’ from a building in lieu of the required 10’ setback;
2. Absorption field 15’ from a building in lieu of the required 20’ setback; and
3. Absorption field 95’ from Lake George in lieu of the required 100’ setback;
on property located at 16 Mayflower Lane in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
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on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Robert Stutz’s sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 16 Mayflower Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.6-1-7) and at that time
all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 692
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 32, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 15th day of June 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3
MINUTES)
MICHAEL WILD- Offered to answer any questions the Board may have regarding
Resolution 3.2 entitled, Resolution Authorizing Permit to Michael and Yvonne Wild for
Temporary Parking of Camping Trailer On Site During Construction of New Residence.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
PURCHASE OF NEW AUTO RECOVERY PROCESSOR FOR
CREMATORY LOCATED AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO.: 208, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town’s Cemetery Superintendent wishes to advertise for bids for the
purchase of a new Auto Recovery Processor for the Crematory located at the Pine View Cemetery as
will be set forth in bid specifications to be prepared by the Cemetery Superintendent and/or
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town’s bidding documents,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the purchase of a new Auto Recovery
Processor for the Crematory located at the Pine View Cemetery, in the official newspaper for the
Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the
bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMIT TO MICHAEL AND YVONNE
WILD FOR TEMPORARY PARKING OF CAMPING TRAILER ON SITE
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENCE
RESOLUTION NO.: 209, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with Queensbury Town Code §113-12, the Queensbury Town
Board is authorized to issue permits for mobile homes to be located outside of mobile home courts
under certain circumstances, including issuance of a permit to the owner of land within the Town
who intends to construct thereon a residence for his/her own occupancy to place or park a mobile
home on such property for his/her own occupancy during the construction of such dwelling for a
period not to exceed one year, and
WHEREAS, by letter-application dated June 2, 2020, Michael and Yvonne Wild have
requested approval from the Town to park their camping trailer onsite their property located at 19
Blackberry Lane in the Town of Queensbury during the construction of their new residence, and
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WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has reviewed such
letter-application and has recommended approval of such temporary permit,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the issuance of a temporary
permit to Michael and Yvonne Wild, for a period not to exceed one year or no later than June 15,
2021, to park their camping trailer onsite at 19 Blackberry Lane in the Town of Queensbury during
the construction period of their new residence for their own occupancy in accordance with the terms
and provisions of Queensbury Town Code §113-12(B)(2), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement, Community Development Department and/or Town Clerk to take any and all
actions necessary to effectuate the issuance of such permit and the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROAD STRIPING WORK OF
SENECA PAVEMENT MARKING, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 210, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town
Board that certain road striping work in the Town of Queensbury is needed, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County Bid and therefore in this
instance, the Town of Queensbury is “piggybacking” with Warren County Bid #33-18, Application
of Pavement Markings, with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc., for road striping work within the Town
of Queensbury, and
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WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway
Superintendent’s engagement of Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc., for road striping work in the Town
of Queensbury in an amount up to $30,000 to be paid from Account No.: 004-5110-4620, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT IN
CONNECTION WITH DEDICATION OF CAITLIN DRIVE IN THE
POINTE WEST SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO.: 211, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 377,2010 the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
dedication of Caitlin Drive in the Pointe West Subdivision to the Town of Queensbury and at the time
of dedication, the developer, KELACO, LLC (now known as Collette Construction, Inc.) provided
the Town with a $25,000 Letter of Credit to ensure placement of the top coat on such road, and
WHEREAS, by Memorandum dated June 4, 2020, the Town’s Highway Superintendent has
advised the Town Board that the top coat of black top on Caitlin Drive has been completed to his
satisfaction and the Highway Department’s specifications and has therefore recommended that the
Town Board authorize the release of the Letter of Credit,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the release of the $25,000
Letter of Credit to Collette Construction, Inc., (formerly known as KELACO, LLC) in connection
with the dedication of Caitlin Drive in the Pointe West Subdivision, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF SEAN STEVENSON
FROM LABORER TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO)
IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 212, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised that there is
currently a vacancy in the Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position in the Town Highway
Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Highway
Superintendent posted for such position, and
WHEREAS, Sean Stevenson, a current Laborer within the Department, has requested a
promotion to the position, and
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town Board authorize the
promotion of Mr. Stevenson from Laborer to MEO as Mr. Stevenson has met the qualifications and
has the required job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of Sean Stevenson from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town Highway
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Department effective on or about June 16, 2020 at the rate of pay specified in the Town’s CSEA
Union Agreement for the MEO position, subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period and any
other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or 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 15 day of June, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HALFWAY BROOK LOWER
WATERSHED RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 213, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) and City of Glens Falls (City) negotiated
terms of a License Agreement to provide for the construction, use and maintenance of a recreation
trail known as the Halfway Brook Trail located on property owned by the City located within the
Town in the Halfway Brook Reservoir Watershed (License Agreement), and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 190,2019, the Town Board authorized the License
Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the License Agreement provides that the use and management of the Trail be
established in a Lower Watershed Recreational Management Plan (Plan) to be developed by the
Lower Watershed Recreation Management Committee which Plan, upon adoption by the City and
Town, be attached to the License Agreement as Exhibit B, and
WHEREAS, the Lower Watershed Recreation Management Committee has formulated the
Plan and the City Council has authorized the Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to also authorize the Plan substantially in the form
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Halfway Brook Lower
Watershed Recreational Management Plan (Plan) substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
such Plan to be attached as an Exhibit B to the previously authorized Halfway Brook Reservoir
Watershed License Agreement, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to forward a certified
copy of this Resolution to the City of Glens Falls and take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF QUEENSBURY
TOWN CODE TO AMEND PERMITTED USES IN THE COMMERCIAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 214, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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WHEREAS, AREC 34, LLC, (Applicant) submitted a petition to allow for the addition of
Interior Self Storage as an allowable use by Special Use Permit in the Commercial Light Industrial
zoning district, and
WHEREAS, applications for zoning code changes are forwarded to the Town Planning
Department and Planning Board for recommendations in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town
Zoning Law and following such recommendations, the Town Board reviews the applications and
takes such other action as it shall deem necessary and proper, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 56,2020, the Town Board accordingly authorized the Town
Clerk to forward the Applicant’s Petition for Change of Zone Application to the Planning Board for
NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review, report and recommendation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board adopted a Resolution on January 28, 2020 seeking
and accepting Lead Agency status for SEQRA review; and
WHEREAS, at their February 25, 2020 meeting the Planning Board adopted Resolutions
declaring a SEQR Negative Declaration and making a favorable recommendation on the petitioned
zoning change, and
WHEREAS, an error was subsequently found in the Planning Board SEQRA review; and
WHEREAS, at their May 27, 2020 meeting the Planning Board corrected the SEQRA review
error by Resolution and adopted an additional Resolution reaffirming their positive recommendation
on the petitioned zoning change, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of proposed Local Law No.: __
of 2020 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 to reflect such changes as set forth above,
and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify its Zoning
Code, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the
Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday, July
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6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury to hear all
interested parties concerning adoption of Local Law No.: ___ of 2020 to amend Chapter 179 “Zoning”
of Queensbury Town Code by adding Interior Storage Facilities as an allowable use by Special Use
Permit in the Commercial Light Industrial zoning district, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s Office to
provide 10 days notice of the public hearing by publishing a Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and posting the Notice on the Town’s bulletin board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further directs the Community Development
Department to forward the petition to the Warren County Planning Department for its review and
comment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §239-M, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s Office to
send the Notice of Public Hearing to the Clerk of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Warren
County Planning Department and other communities or agencies that it is necessary to give written
notice to in accordance with New York State Town Law §265, the Town’s Zoning Regulations and
the Laws of the State of New York.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
GARRISON ROAD SEWER SLIPLINING PROJECT TO
KENYON PIPELINE INSPECTIONS, LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: 215, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 234,2019, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of the Garrison Road Drainage Project and the Garrison Road Drainage Capital
Project Fund No.: 229 and engagement of Kenyon Pipeline Inspections, LLC (KPI) for CCTV
investigation of the storm sewer on Garrison Road, and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 83, 2020, the Town Board authorized engagement of The
Chazen Companies (Chazen) for engineering services related to the Garrison Road Storm Sewer Slip-
Lining Project (Project) and Chazen accordingly prepared contract documents for bidding of the
Project, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town’s bid documents and specifications, and
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WHEREAS, on May 22, 2020, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
received bids for the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Chazen have reviewed the bids and recommended
that the Town Board authorize the bid award to the lowest responsible bidder, Kenyon Pipeline
Inspections, LLC (KPI), for the lowest base bid of $115,155, and
WHEREAS, there may be times when Change Orders may become necessary for such
Project and therefore the Town Board wishes to provide authorization to the Town Highway
Superintendent to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a ten-percent (10%)
contingency for Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the amount
of $126,671 from Capital Reserve No. 64 toward this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the Garrison
Road Storm Sewer Slip-Lining Project (Project) to the lowest, responsible bidder, Kenyon Pipeline
Inspections, LLC (KPI) for the lowest base bid of $115,155, to be paid for from Capital
Construction Account No.: 229-8540-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Highway Superintendent
to approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to such Project up to a ten-percent (10%)
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contingency or in the total amount not exceeding $11,515 that he deems necessary or
appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
Project are expenditures for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund #64 was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by a transfer from Capital Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of $126,671 to Capital
Construction Account No.: 229-8540-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as
necessary:
Revenue Acct No. – 229-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $126,671;
Expense Acct. No. – 229-8540-2899 (Capital Construction) $126,671; and
Increase Appr 001-9950-69030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $126,671;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including any needed Agreement between the Town and
KPI in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADOPTION OF REVISED TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY COVID-19 POST PANDEMIC PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 216, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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
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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.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO
WORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 217, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Department of Parks and Recreation has requested
Town Board authorization to hire Cailin Harrington, Lindsey Holcomb, Nick Izzo, Evan Lovering
and Gretchen Lovering to work part-time for the Department on a seasonal basis, and
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WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the
Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives and:
Cailin Harrington is the daughter of Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director, Chris
Harrington;
Lindsey Holcomb is the daughter of John Holcomb, an HEO in the Town Highway
Department;
Nick Izzo is the stepson of Parks & Recreation Director, Steven Lovering;
Evan Lovering is the son of Parks & Recreation Director, Steven Lovering; and
Gretchen Lovering is the wife of Parks & Recreation Director, Steven Lovering;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Cailin Harrington, Lindsey Holcomb, Nick Izzo, Evan Lovering and Gretchen Lovering to work
for the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation on a part-time, seasonal basis effective on or
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about June 16, 2020, to be paid at the appropriate hourly wage approved for seasonal recreation
positions and subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably may
be necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Program Supervisor/Q-Club Director 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 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
TO USE TOWN VEHICLE FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN TOWN HALL AND
PERSONAL RESIDENCE TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 218, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury Employee Handbook §1008 entitled “Vehicle Usage and
Travel Reimbursement” states that in situations where an employee’s official duties require him/her
to be on call and available at times other than the normal work day the Town Board may adopt a
Resolution authorizing the Town employee to use a Town vehicle for travel between his/her official
domicile and job site in order to ensure rapid response in emergency situations, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that as part of
the Town Water Maintenance Supervisor’s job duties, he responds to emergency situations within the
Town, including responding to emergency water main breaks during evening and weekend hours, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt a Resolution authorizing Paul Finch, Town
Water Maintenance Supervisor, to use a Town vehicle for travel between his residence and Town job
site so that he may expediently respond to emergency situations during non-business hours,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Paul Finch, Town Water
Maintenance Supervisor, to use a Town vehicle between his residence and Town job site so that he
may expediently respond to emergency situations during evenings and weekends, in accordance with
and as expressly set forth in the Town of Queensbury Employee Handbook §1008 entitled “Vehicle
Usage and Travel Reimbursement,” and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 707
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CAPITAL MARKETS
ADVISORS, LLC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 219, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos.: 152,2018 and 131,2019, the Queensbury Town Board
authorized engagement of the services of Capital Markets Advisors, LLC (CMA), formerly known
as Environmental Capital LLC, to provide financial advisory services in conjunction with any bond
issue as well as continuing disclosure submission and general financial advisory services as requested
and directed by the Town, and
WHEREAS, CMA has offered to render financial advisory services to the Town in
conjunction with the Town’s 2020 Bonds for the amount of $12,500 as set forth in CMA’s May 6,
2020 engagement letter presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer recommends the engagement of CMA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Capital
Markets Advisors, LLC (CMA) to provide financial advisory services to the Town in conjunction
with the Town’s 2020 Bonds as set forth in CMA’s May 6, 2020 engagement letter presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and/or take any actions necessary to provide for payment of such services from the
appropriate Town account(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the engagement letter in substantially the form presented at this meeting and the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020 by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 708
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AT INTERSECTIONS OF BAY AND QUAKER ROADS AND
GLENWOOD AVENUE AND QUAKER ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 220, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 15,2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Traffic Signal Capital Project Fund #215 providing for the installation and
upgrading of Town traffic signals in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 333,2019, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Barton & Loguidice, P.C. (B&L) for the provision of engineering services related to
the design of traffic signals at the intersections of Bay and Quaker Roads and Glenwood Avenue
and Quaker Road (Project), and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town’s bid documents and specifications, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 188,2020, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for
bids for the construction of the traffic signals pertaining to this Project consistent with specifications
prepared by B&L and/or the Town Purchasing Agent, and
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WHEREAS, on June 4, 2020, the Town Purchasing Agent duly received and opened the
received bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Purchasing Agent and B&L, by letter dated June 10, 2020 to the
Town Supervisor, have recommended that the Town Board authorize the bid award for the
Project to the lowest, responsible bidder, DLC Electric, LLC for an amount not to exceed
$398,000, and
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WHEREAS, there may be times when Change Orders may become necessary for such
Project and therefore the Town Board wishes to provide authorization to the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Highway Superintendent to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a five-
percent (5%) contingency for Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the amount
of $417,900 from Capital Reserve No. 64 toward this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the construction
of the traffic signals at the intersections of Bay and Quaker Roads and Glenwood Avenue and
Quaker Road (Project) from the lowest, responsible bidder, DLC Electric, LLC for an amount not
to exceed $398,000, to be paid for from Capital Project Fund #215, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Highway Superintendent to approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to such Project up to a
five-percent (5%) contingency or in the total amount not exceeding $19,900 that he deems
necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
Project are expenditures for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund #64 was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by a transfer from Capital Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of $417,900 to Capital
Construction Account No.: 215-8540-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to increase the following appropriations and revenues as necessary:
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Revenue Acct No. – 215-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $417,900;
Expense Acct. No. – 215-3310-2899 (Capital Construction) $417,900; and
Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $417,900;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to increase such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including any needed Agreement between the Town and
DLC Electric, LLC in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Highway Superintendent, Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to
take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 711
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES
OF NEW YORK, INC., FOR POWER SALE
RESOLUTION NO.: 221, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos: 58,2016 and 393,2018, the Queensbury Town Board
authorized Power Sale Agreements between the Town of Queensbury and Constellation Energy
Services of New York, Inc., (Constellation) through the MEGA Program through November, 2020
in an effort to reduce energy costs, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes renew such Agreements with Constellation (formally known
as Integrys) Energy Services of New York, Inc., through November, 2023 to continue its effort to
reduce energy costs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Confirmation Agreements
between the Town of Queensbury and Constellation Energy Services of New York, Inc., through
November, 2023 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to execute the Agreements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such
other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 712
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF GREY CASTLE
SECURITY FOR CYBER SECURITY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 222, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engages the services of an information
technology firm for certain cyber security related services, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s provider of its information technology services, StoredTech
Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech), requested and received quotes for such desired cyber
security related services and has recommended the Town’s engagement of Grey Castle Security in
accordance with Grey Castle Security’s Proposal for an amount of $19,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement
of Grey Castle Security for certain cyber security related services for an amount of $19,000 in
accordance with Grey Castle Security’s Proposal and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed Agreements and/or documentation to engage the services of Grey Castle Security,
with such services to be paid from Consultant Fees Account No.: #001-1680-4720, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
StoredTech Technology Solutions, Inc., and/or the Town Budget Officer to take such other and further
actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 713
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE,
INC. TO RENEW TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INSURANCE COVERAGES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021
RESOLUTION NO.: 223, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 221,2019, the Queensbury Town Board authorized Marshall
& Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverage for the Town of Queensbury from
Trident/Argonaut, Cyber Liability coverage from Ascent CyberPro and Pollution Liability coverage
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from Chubb effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the renewal of insurance coverages with
Trident/Argonaut, Cyber Liability coverage from Ascent/Lloyds and Pollution Liability coverage
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from Chubb effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, in accordance with Marshall and Sterling
Upstate, Inc.’s Proposal dated May 22, 2020,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer and Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverages for the Town of
Queensbury from Trident/Argonaut, Cyber Liability coverage from Ascent/Lloyds and Pollution
Liability coverage with Chubb in accordance with Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.’s Proposal
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dated May 22, 2020, effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any and all documentation to effectuate such renewals/insurance coverage and the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 714
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 06162020
RESOLUTION NO.: 224, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 06162020 with a run date of 06/11/2020 and a payment date of 06/16/2020,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 06162020 with a run date of 06/11/2020 and a payment date of 06/16/2020 totaling
$1,231,093.85, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
Deputy Town Clerk Mellon- Building and Codes Supervisor’s Monthly (May) Report has
been received and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 715
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
NO COMMENT
6.0 OPPORTUNITY FOR WARD 4 CANDIDATES TO INTRODUCE THEMSELVES
TO THE TOWN BOARD AND PUBLIC
WARD 4 CANDIDATES- TIM MCNULTY, BRADY STARK, TRAVIS WHITEHEAD,
AMANDA MAGEE
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- This Thursday night the Town Board will conduct a question
and answer session with each of the Ward 4 candidates. It will be a Zoom Meeting starting
at 6pm. Nick Caimano, former Town Board Member, will act as the moderator.
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER (WARD I)- NOTHING TO REPORT
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER (WARD II)- Thank you to all who are interested in the
Ward 4 position.
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE (WARD III)- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.6
authorizing the Halfway Brook Lower Watershed Recreation Management Plan. Had the
opportunity to walk that property and noticed a lot of grass clippings and garbage along the area.
Reminder that people should not be dumping their grass and garbage. The Town is trying to create
something nice and we want it to remain pristine.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
Sales tax is down about 7% for the total year.
With regards to the budget, a notice went out to Department Heads stating the need to be
conservative and cautious. We want a balanced budget and we want to minimize any tax
increases. We will continue to work on this.
The economy is opening back up. Just a reminder that we need to be very careful in that
we open in a way that is responsible and we don’t see any spikes in Covid.
Thanked the four candidates interested in the ward position.
Thanked Look TV, StoredTech, Pepe Productions, Deputy Town Clerk, Town Board,
Town Counsel and all who attended the meeting this evening.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 225, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 15th day of June 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 06-15-2020, MTG #19 716
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I