08-03-2020 MTG#24
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AUGUST 3RD, 2020 RES#251-261
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA MAGEE
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
PRESS
LOOK TV, STOREDTECH, PEPE PRODUCTIONS, POST STAR (ZOOM)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order…. Asked for a moment of silence with the
passing of Edward Bartholomew Jr. President and CEO of Economic Development for Glens
Falls and Warren County and former Mayor of Glens Falls.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH – HOVEY POND PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT – 3
MINUTES)
COUNCILMAN FREER-Spoke regarding Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 001 to
Contract with Hewitt Young Electric, LLC in Connection with Highway Garage Capital
Project.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-Spoke regarding Resolution Authorizing Outsourcing of Milling
and/or Paving Work and Purchase of Related Materials to Peckham Companies
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 251, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Accountant has advised the Town Board that the
Town is eligible to apply for reimbursement funds from the New York State Office of Children &
Family Services (NYS OCFS) relating to the support of the Warren County Youth Court, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Accountant has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a
fund application for the Warren County Youth Court in 2020,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accountant to prepare the application for Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Youth
Services Funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and further
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute the
funding application and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OUTSOURCING OF MILLING AND/OR PAVING
WORK AND PURCHASE OF RELATED MATERIALS
TO PECKHAM COMPANIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 252, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to outsource milling and/or paving work on certain roads within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended such outsourcing to Peckham
Companies (Peckham) for the amount of $242,184.08 for labor and equipment and $215,224.80 for
type 6 top course materials and asphalt delivery costs per Warren County Bid #WC-12-20 pricing,
for a total Project cost of $457,408.88 in accordance with Peckham’s 7/17/20 Proposal, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as such work is under New York State
Office of General Services Group #31502, Award #23148, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times
when Change Orders may become necessary for such Project and has requested that the Town
Board also authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a five-percent (5%)
contingency for Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent’s outsourcing of milling and/or paving work on certain roads within the Town of
Queensbury to Peckham Companies (Peckham) State Contractor #PC68572, for the amount of
$242,184.08 for labor and equipment in accordance with New York State Office of General Services
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Group #31502, Award #23148, and $215,224.80 for type 6 top course materials and asphalt delivery
costs per Warren County Bid #WC-12-20 pricing, for a total project cost of $457,408.88 in
accordance with Peckham’s 7/17/2020 Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
to be paid from Chips Capital Construction, Account No.: 004-5112-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Project up to a five-percent (5%) contingency
or in the total amount not exceeding $22,870 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Town Budget Officer to
increase revenues in Chips Revenue Account No.: 004-0000-53501 by $131,279, increase Chips
Capital Construction Account No.: 004-5112-2899 by $131,279, amend the 2020 Town Budget,
make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation necessary
to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take all such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF ARC GIS DESKTOP SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH ESRI, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 253, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s GIS Administrator has requested Town Board
approval to renew the Town’s ArcGIS software maintenance contract(s) with ESRI, Inc., in
accordance with ESRI, Inc.’s 07/17/2020 ‘Invoice’ in the amount of $11,100 presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required for such contract as it is under New
York Centralized Contract No.: PM67345, Award No.: 22802 and ESRI Contract No.: 305303,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the renewal of the Town’s
ArcGIS software maintenance contract with ESRI, Inc., in accordance with ESRI, Inc.’s 07/17/2020
‘Invoice” substantially in the form presented at this meeting for an amount not to exceed $11,100 and
in accordance with New York Centralized Contract No.: PM67345, Award No.: 22802 and ESRI
Contract No.: 305303, to be paid for from Software Subscriptions Account No.: 001-1680-4335, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, GIS
Administrator, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021 – 2025
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
SOUTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 254, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay
Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West Glens Falls Volunteer
Fire Co., Inc., in accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Agreement with the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. will
expire as of December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. have negotiated
terms for a new five (5) year Agreement for fire protection services and accordingly, in accordance
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with Town Law §184, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning a proposed 2021-
2025 Agreement for fire protection services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning a
proposed 2021-2025 fire protection services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the
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South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to
the Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON 2021 – 2023
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND 1) BAY RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.;
2) NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.; AND
3) QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 255, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay
Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West Glens Falls Volunteer
Fire Co., Inc., in accordance with agreements between each Fire Company and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Agreements with Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North
Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. and Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. (Companies)
will expire as of December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Companies have negotiated terms for a new three (3) year
Agreement for fire protection services and accordingly, in accordance with Town Law §184, the
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Town Board wishes to set three (3) separate public hearings concerning proposed 2021 - 2023
Agreements for fire protection services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct three (3) separate public
hearings concerning the three (3) separate, proposed 2021 - 2023 fire protection services Agreements
between the Town of Queensbury and the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. and the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., on Monday, August
th
17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to
the Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO.: 001 TO CONTRACT WITH
HEWITT YOUNG ELECTRIC, LLC IN CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY GARAGE
CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 256, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 82,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of the Highway Garage Capital Project (Project) and Highway Garage Capital
Project Fund #208 and engagement of C.T. Male Associates (C.T. Male) for engineering services
related to the Project, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 414,2019, the Town Board accepted and awarded the bids
for the Project including for Electrical Contract 04 to Hewitt Young Electric, LLC (Hewitt) for an
amount not to exceed $158,700, and
WHEREAS, C.T. Male had advised that there would be some unknowns during the
demolition/excavation of the old electrical system that would warrant further investigation by
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Hewitt, and such investigation has revealed that additional materials are needed and the labor
related to installation of these materials has resulted in a $4,539.83 increase in Electrical Contract
04 as set forth in Hewitt’s proposed Change Order No.: 001 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, upon review, C.T. Male has recommended that the Town Board authorize
Change Order No.: 001 in the amount of $4,539.83,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and approves Hewitt
Young Electric, LLC’s Change Order No.: 001 dated 7/27/2020 pertaining to Highway Garage
Project Electrical Contract 04 described in the preambles of this Resolution in the amount of
$4,539.83, bringing the total contract amount for Hewitt to $163,239.83, to be paid for from Highway
Garage Capital Project Fund #208, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute Change Order No.: 001 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other
needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to adjust
the Project’s appropriations and/or take any other needed actions as necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all other actions necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEEKING OF BIDS THROUGH
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
OR LOCAL BID FOR TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 257, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2020 or newer ¾ ton F-250 super duty or
equal pick-up truck for the Water Department to replace a year 2009 Ford Ranger pick-up truck with
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95,000 miles on it (Town Asset No.: 8786) such new truck to be described in bid
documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent and/or Town Purchasing Agent,
and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to purchase the truck through the New York State Office of
General Services Procurement Program or through local bid, 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 bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Agent to provide the specifications for a 2020 or newer ¾ ton F-250 super duty or equal
pick-up truck to the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to publish an advertisement for bids for the truck as described above in the official newspaper for the
Town of Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement
Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town
Board meeting.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON BAY RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY, INC.’S PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE A 2021 CHEVROLET RESCUE
UTILITY VEHICLE AND USE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR SUCH PURCHASE
RESOLUTION NO.: 258, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
(Fire Company) have entered into an Agreement for fire protection services, which Agreement
sets forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire Company will not
purchase or enter into any binding contract to purchase any piece of apparatus, equipment,
vehicles, real property, or make any improvements that would require the Fire Company to
acquire a loan or mortgage or use money placed in a “vehicles fund” without prior approval of
the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to purchase a
2021 Chevrolet Rescue Utility Vehicle (Vehicle) to replace its 1997 Ford Rescue Utility Vehicle
for a purchase price not to exceed $90,000, such purchase already included in the Fire Company’s
five (5) year capital plan that forecasts future capital needs and expenditures, including anticipated
vehicles, equipment, tools, other apparatus, facilities or improvements to facilities to be used for
firematic purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company plans on paying for the proposed, new Vehicle by up to
$90,000 maximum amount of tax-exempt financing, and
WHEREAS, proceeds from the sales of the Fire Company’s replaced apparatus (the 1997
Ford Rescue Utility Vehicle) would be placed either: 1) against the principal of the new, proposed
Vehicle and/or 2) toward other Fire Company debt, and
WHEREAS, once the new Vehicle is placed into service, the Fire Company will remove the
replaced apparatus from service and sell it, and will sell it after all potential warranty/service issues
are resolved with the new Vehicle, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the Fire Company’s
proposed purchase, as Town Board approval of such proposed purchase is required by the Fire
Company’s Agreement with the Town and such proposed tax-exempt financing requires a public
hearing under the Internal Revenue Code, and
WHEREAS, the Vehicle will be owned and used by the Fire Company to provide fire
protection to the Town and maintained at its firehouse located at 1080 Bay Road in the Town of
Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning
Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.’s proposed Vehicle purchase delineated in the preambles of this
Resolution and the financing of such proposed purchase using tax-exempt financing, on Monday,
th
September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least fourteen (14) days
prior to the Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2020 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 259, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2020 Town Budget as follows:
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 047-1650-4100 Telephone 600
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 047-8330-4400 Misc. Contractual 2,000
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 047-8340-4400 Misc. Contractual 2,000
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 08042020
RESOLUTION NO.: 260, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 08042020 with a run date of 07/30/2020 and a payment date of 08/04/2020,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 08042020 with a run date of 07/30/2020 and a payment date of 08/04/2020 totaling
$1,301,201.43, 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 3 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT -4 MINUTES)
KATHY BENDER, REAL ESTATE AGENT- ZOOM Spoke to the Board noting she has a buyer
for Lot 14 Big Boom Road, questioned when it would be included in the watershed district.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA MAGEE (WARD IV)
Asked the status of the Bear that has been roaming in Queensbury.
Visited Hovey Pond Park noting it was wonderful.
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE (WARD III)
Nothing to report
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER (WARD II)
Spoke to the Board regarding a phone call he received two weeks ago from a neighbor
regarding shots being fired in neighborhood. I was sitting on my porch last night and I heard
what could have been shots being fired. They were fireworks across the street. I called her
and told her it was fireworks. I think we are going to have to get together and figure out
whether we are going to implement a broader Noise/Nuisance Law.
Spoke to the Board regarding the speed and traffic issues on the roads. How do we improve
this? We have talked about setting up a Committee. I continue to get complaints regarding
speeding. I think just making people aware that there are kids out there. Trying to make sure
that we teach our young people that texting and driving is bad.
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER (WARD I)
Spoke regarding creating a Noise/Nuisance Law without using a decibel meter. Would like to
meet with Board members in a workshop.
Spoke to the Board regarding complaints he receives from residents every weekend regarding
issues on Glen Lake and Lake George with some people not respecting the lakes and residents
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properties as far as littering and with noise issues. I will be meeting with Steve Lovering,
Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the launch site on Glen Lake noting it is a real
issue. I personally feel if this doesn’t stop, if people do not start to respect their community
we are just going to shut it down. Questioned why they do not have a fine fee list regarding
boats entering the lake that goes along with their boat permit. We spend hundreds of thousands
of dollars every single year to protect our lakes and on our recreation. I will be contacting
Dave Wick regarding this. Let us see where we can go from there.
Spoke to the Board regarding an email from a resident on Assembly Point regarding lowering
the speed limit.
Spoke regarding people walking in the road along Assembly Point Road noting it is a road
not a public walkway.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
Read report from Dave Wick regarding boat inspections.
Bob Huntz who served for twenty-two years as caretaker of Lake Sunnyside Protective
Association is stepping down as President and serve as Vice President. Eric Sage who will
be stepping in as the new President of the Lake Sunnyside Protective Association.
Congratulations to Caroline Barber, Town Clerk who has been voted in by her peers as District
Director for the New York State Town Clerk Association. This is a distinct and admirable
honor bestowed only on a few clerks of the 933 Towns throughout New York State.
Read email from resident noting that they have lived here for the past ten years and the Town
of Queensbury is by far the best place to live in the United States in their opinion. Also
mentioned how people are violating the social distancing rule and not wearing their masks.
They are working with the County regarding the rules and regulations for COVID 19.
Spoke regarding a tree that fell down off Sweet Road. Thanked Highway Superintendent,
Dave Duell and his men for coming late at night to clean it up.
Sixty six percent of people have completed their Census.
The Town has received their rebates. Five thousand dollars for the Nissan Electric Leaf and
twenty five hundred dollars for the Subaru Hybrid.
Thanked sponsors Look TV and StoredTech
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 261, 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.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of August, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY CLERK, II