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1988-04-12 1.80 TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 12, 1988 7:30 P.M. QUEENSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETORIUM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MR. STEPHEN BORGOS-SUPERVISOR MR. GEORGE KUROSAKA-COUNCILMAN MRS. MARILYN POTENZA-COUNCILMAN MR. RONALD MONTESI-COUNCILMAN MRS. BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN MR. WILSON MATHIAS-TOWN COUNSEL ' s PRESS: WWSC, WEND, GLENS FALLS POST STAR --- TOWN OFFICIALS: Paul Naylor, Rick Missita PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION NO. 120. Introduced by the Entire Town Board WHEREAS, Edward W. Grant, one of Queensbury's most prominent residents, passed away on April 5, 1988, and WHEREAS, Edward W. Grant, in addition to his many years as Personnel Director of US Catheter and Instruments, CR Bard, Inc., was a world class competitor in the sport of bobsledding, served as manager and assistant coach of the United States Olympic Bobsledding Team in 1972, and generously devoted much of his time to local service organizations, and WHEREAS, he was one of Queensbury's early residential developers, and a leader in attempts to preserve the environment of the town, and WHEREAS, he served the Town of Queensbury on the Board of Assessment Review with dedication since January 27, 1987, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Edward Grant and family in this time of sorrow. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING-Sewer Fees for Top of the World Development-Cancelled by request of developer Supervisor Borgos-Commented on article in the morning paper in reference to the Fort Amherst Stop Sign, wanted to note that there is no major battle between the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury. The whole issue will be dead and at the next Board Meeting we will officially rescind our motion to place a stop sign at the intersection. Commented on the informational meeting held last week in respect to the New York State Police Satellite Station proposed across from the Queensbury School. Stated that there are three representatives from the State Police to address the public with any concerns that may be presented. Would like to start Open Forum with discussion for or against the Satellite Station. OPEN FORUM 7:40 P.M. Roger Marcy, 12 Brookwood Drive (Sunnyside) Assistant Principal Queensbury High School -for the station. Commented on the great regularity of vandalism on School Property. Noted that the mere presence of the State Troopers Station would be a determining factor a plus for the school. Noted that on the previous night the brand new baseball field hd been driven on by vehicles and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. Councilman Potenza-Commented on the informational meeting where several members of her ward came to speak on behalf of the State Troopers Station with the strong approval of this proposal along with her complete support. Bill Bodenweiser-24 Lake George Road-Business Owner-Stated his concern with police protection in the area, questioned the size of the staff that will be available at the station? Mr. Robert Farrand, Captain with the New York State Police, assigned to the Headquarters in Albany, One Sergeant, 10 Troopers, and 4 BCI investigators with one being a Senior Investigator, a total of 15 members. The amount of cars on the road at any given time on any given shift will vary between 1 to 3. Mr. Bodenweiser-Questioned whether there will be any incarceration on the premises? Mr. Farrand-Stated no, that there has never been any jail cells in any of our stations. Janet Reynolds, 3 Westmore Avenue, For the Troopers Station. Questioned whether there will be a number available in case of an emergency at the station? Mr. Farrand-Stated yes, most definitely and that it would be public. Explained that it is the same number as now, 792-2172 through Wilton's Headquarters and also the emergency number 911 and ask for State Police. Mr. Delwyn Moulder-Questioned on whether the State Police is paying rent for the premises in Chestertown and Whitehall? Mr. Farrand-Stated that they lease, and the amount was unknown. Mr. Moulder-Questioned on the square feet in Chestertown and Whitehall? Councilman Kurosaka- Approximately 1,000 square feet or less. Mr. Moulder-Questioned the Board why, if the State Police is paying rent in other location why not here? Mr. Farrand-Stated that the stations in Whitehall and Chestertown are stations and this would be a Satellite office which are designed that municipalities provide "— the space in a Town Hall or some type of building and that no rent is paid. Mr. Moulder-Questioned whether we could make it a station so that the Town could collect rent? Mr. Farrand-Noted that they do not pay rent in a satellite and doubted it would be a made a station. Councilman Potenza-Stated that there were 63 Satellite Stations in the State of New York and that none pay rent. Stated that this would be a ten year lease and that they will be paying for their own maintenance and their own utilities. Mr. Moulder-Questioned on the additional protection provided to the area? Mr. Farrand-Explained that as of now during the change of shifts, there is a time lapse and there is not a car available but when the Satellite Office is present here the change of shifts will remain in the Town of Queensbury. Noted that the Building would belong to the Town of Queensbury. Will Stafford-29 June Drive-Questioned whether they will be patrolling most of the time in the Town of Queensbury under normal circumstances? Mr. Farrand-Yes _ Ms. Wendell-19 Prospect Drive-Questioned if the Town pays the County 250,000.00 dollars for two men from the Sheriff's Department to patrol the Town of Queensbury? Supervisor Borgos-Stated that the Town of Queensbury pays the County 250,000 in addition to the county taxes a year to the Sheriff's Department for extra protection, which I believe is two deputies. Ms. Wendell-Questioned how much the bond would be? Supervisor Borgos-Explained that over a ten year period depending on how we finance it should cost no more than a total of 250,000 including interest, an average of 25,000. per year. Ms. Wendell-States her complete support. Councilman Monahan-Stated the difficulties for obtaining insurance for municipalities. Noted the complete blessing from Warren County Sheriff Fred Lamy in regard to the Satellite Office. Mr. Marcy-(plays tape of dirt bikes) Explained that the tape was taken from his kitchen with the window closed and the bikes being approximately 175 feet behind the house. Requested the Town Board to consider developing an ordinance dealing { with noise to alleviate this problem Councilman Montesi-Questioned if there was a parcel of land behind his home? ..s Mr. Marcy-Explained that it was a vacant field belonging to Mr. French from the City of Glens Falls located directly south of the Par 3 Golf Course. Explained that Mr. French has allowed his son and other members from Glens Falls and Queensbury to construct a dirt bike track directly behind their residential area. Noted that he and the other residents are concerned with the safety (close to property lines) possible fire because of the dryness of the field, and the resale of their homes. Supervisor Borgos-Stated that the Town Board would check into this as soon as possible and that possibly there may be some rules and regulations now pertaining to this problem. Mrs. Maryann Marcy-Noted that it occurs all hours of the day, 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning and ride all day. Pat Collier-Bay Road-Speaking for the Queensbury Association, would like to go on record as being favor of the State Police Office but would not like to pay for it, do not feel the taxpayers should bare the burden. OPEN FORUM CLOSED 8:40 P.M. PROCLAMATION t WHEREAS, volunteers have been involved in every aspect of the building of our country since its founding, and WHEREAS, over 89 million volunteers across the country continue to devote themselves to activities in their communities that exemplify a spirit of caring and compassion for others, and a concern for the preservation of our basic freedoms, and WHEREAS, the period of April 17 through April 23 has been set aside nationally as "National Volunteer Week - Our Constitutional Heritage", and WHEREAS, the Red V has been chosen to represent the dedication of volunteer and give special recognition to the volunteer programs in our community, now, therefore, I, Stephen Borgos, Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, do hereby proclaim April 17 through April 23, 1988, to be recognized as "Volunteer Week" in the Town of Queensbury, and do hereby invite the citizens of Queensbury to wear the Red V in honor of all volunteers nationwide and the valuable work done by our own citizens. RESOLUTIONS .,.a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. 121, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of March 22, 1988 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None 1 S13 Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR EXPANSION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESOLUTION NO. 122, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6.0 of the General Municipal Law, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance the cost of water treatment plan expansion as follows: 1. Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of water treatment expansion is hereby established. 2. There shall be paid into such a Capital Reserve Fund a. Such amounts as may be provided therefore by budgetary appropriation; b. Such revenues as are not otherwise appropriated or required by law to be paid into any other fund er""account; 3. No expenditures shall be made from such Fund except by Resolution of the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to establish this Capital Reserve Fund, H43. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR ACTIVITY CENTER EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 123, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6.0 of the General Municipal Law, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance the cost of equipping the Activity Center as follows: 1. Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of equipping the Activity Center is hereby established. 2. The maximum amount of such Fund shall be $15,000. 3. There shall be paid into such a Capital Reserve Fund a. Such amounts as may be provided therefore by budgetary appropriation; b. Such revenues as are not otherwise appropriated or required by law to be paid into any other fund or account. 4. No expenditures shall be made from such Fund except by Resolution of the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer hereby is authorized to establish this Capital Reserve Fund, H44. Duly adopted by the following vote: `— Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None Supervisor Borgos-Noted that the Town has already received a donation of the full $15,000 dollars from the Queensbury Senior Citizen Association. 184 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 124, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. WHEREAS, the Town has accepted the bids for vehicles for various Town departments, and WHEREAS, the Capital Reserve fund for the Town vehicles needs an additional amount for these purchases, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $2,378.00 from General Fund surplus, A3320909, to the appropriate Capital Reserve Funds. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 125, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Building Department desires to purchase a mobile radio for their new vehicle, and WHEREAS, there was no appropriation for this purchase, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $700.00 from A2158010440 to A2158010205 in order to make this purchase. Duly adopted by the following vote: I Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA RESOLUTION NO. 126, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. WHEREAS, the Viet Nam Veterans of America has a local chapter, consisting of 116 members, of which at least five reside in the Town of Queensbury as required by McKinney's Town Law, section 64, article 4, and WHEREAS, the Viet Nam Veterans of American provide a valuable community service for those residents, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury donate $125 to the Viet Nam Veterans of America, Adirondack Chapter 79, to help defray the monthly costs incurred in providing such services. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING NOTICE FOR THE REPAIR OF REMOVAL OF UNSAFE BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 127, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. t85 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has received reports from Burt Martin, Codes Enforcement Officer regarding the existence of an unsafe structure located upon property owned by Michael and Lorraine Zuma and situate at 2 Maplewood Drive, Queensbury, New York, and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that a building permit for the construction of a 10 x 16 additional living area or family room on the north side of the above described residence was issued April 1, 1986, which addition has not been completed or enclosed, notwithstanding notification to comply with the applicable Town Regulations, and WHEREAS, the Town Board is of the opinion that the addition is unsafe and dangerous and must be repaired or removed, and WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3, of 1983 provides for notice and an opportunity to be heard where the Town Board considers a building unsafe and/or dangerous, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorize the service of the Notice described in Local Law No. 3 of 1983 upon the owners Michael and Lorraine Zuma and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets April 26, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. in the Queensbury Elementary School Cafetorium as the date, time and place for a hearing to provide the said Michael and Lorraine Zuma the opportunity to be heard on this subject. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO RETAIN KESTNER ENGINEERS, P.C. -- RESOLUTION NO. 128, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, there is a need for engineering services for the construction phase of the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District Contracts No. 5 through 8 and WHEREAS, Kestner Engineers are the designers of the sewer system and are most familiar with the project, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board retain Kestner Engineers, P.C. of Troy, New York to provide engineering services (per letter dated March 7, 1988 Kestner Engineers)-Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District for a fee not to exceed $304,603.00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN TOWN AND QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 129, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has heretofore applied and obtained a permit from the New York State Environmental Conservation with respect to the performance of certain improvements to Hovey Pond located within the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, in order to effectuate such plans, the Town is desirous of obtaining certain property and riparian rights from the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, if`36 Inc., an adjoining property owner to Town lands situate on Hovey Pond, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has obtained the professional real estate appraisal opinion that the lands proposed to be exchanged are of approximately equal value, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury finds that the proposed land exchange will benefit the residents of the Town of Queensbury by enhancing the development of the Hovey Pond recreational area by the Town of Queensbury and further enhancing fire protection for those residents served by the Queensbury Central Fire Company, Inc., NOW, THEREFORE BE IT , RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury upon acceptable indicia of title, hereby authorize the exchange of properties more particularly described in the annexed descriptions, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a deed of the property described to the Queensbury Central volunteer Fire Company, Inc., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 64 (2) of the Town Law of the State of New York, the foregoing resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum. TABLED-Awaiting the exact description of exchange. RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF TOMN ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 130, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, Section 20(2) (a) of the Town Law of the State of New York authorizes the Town Board to establish the Office of Town Attorney, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury finds that it is in the interest of the Town to establish the Office of Town Attorney for the purposes of obtaining full-time legal advice and consultation, and WHEREAS, Section 24 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides that the term of office of Town Attorney shall be a two (2) year term expiring on the first day of January following the first biennial town election held after the time of such Town Attorney's appointment, and WHEREAS, the 1988 budget for the Town of Queensbury duly adopted by the Town Board sets forth the annual salary for the Office of Town Attorney at the sum of $42,000.00 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes the Office of Town Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Town Attorney shall be $42,000.00 for the year 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOMN ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 131, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has heretofore established the Office of Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has duly advertised the availability of the position of Town Attorney in accordance with the rules and regulations regarding Equal Opportunity rLl�� Employment, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has interviewed candidates for the position of Town Attorney, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Paul B. Dusek to the Office of Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of appointment shall be in accordance with Section 24 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such appointment shall be effective May 1, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None Supervisor Borgos-Noted that he is presently a practicing attorney associate for a firm in Pleasant Valley. He has obtained legal experience in real estate matters, contracts, corporations, litigations, client counseling, court practice. Has also served as part time lecturer at Dutchess Community College, Member and Chairman for the Board of Assessment and the Chairman of the Planning Board for the Town of Pleasant Valley. Holds a law degree from the Union University Albany Law School, and admitted to New York State Bar in 1982. Obtained Bachelor of Arts Degree from Siena and Associates of Arts Degree from Adirondack Community College. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT PITH QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING OUTDOOR LIGHTING RESOLUTION NO. 132, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury through its Recreation Department is involved in the planning and scheduling of outdoor recreational activities within the Town of Queensbury and held upon lands owned by the Queensbury Union Free School District, and WHEREAS, such outdoor recreational activities often occur during the evening hours, and would be enhanced by the use of outdoor lighting, and WHEREAS, the Town Board and representatives of the School have tentatively agreed in principle for the sharing of the cost of installation, repair and maintenance of outdoor lighting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Queensbury Union Free School District for the installation, maintenance and repair of certain outdoor recreational lighting facilities in such form as may be approved by the Town Attorney. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF NEH YORK STATE POLICE SATELLITE OFFICE RESOLUTION NO. 133, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has undertaken certain negotiations with representatives of the New York State Police for the establishment of a Satellite Office within the Town of Queensbury, and Iss WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is the owner of certain real property on the southerly side of Aviation Road in the Town of Queensbury which is the proposed site for the aforesaid Satellite Office, and WHEREAS, on April 5, 1988 an informational hearing after notice to adjoining property owners was held by the Town of Queensbury for the purposes of eliciting comments to the proposal and location for the Satellite Office, and WHEREAS, the cost to construct such Satellite Office has been determined not to exceed the sum of $200,000.00, and WHEREAS, Section 91 of the Town Law provides that the Resolution herein is subject to a permissive referendum if within 30 days after its adoption there be filed with the Town Clerk a Petition subscribed and acknowledged by electors of the Town in number equal to at least 5% of the total vote cast for the Governor in said Town at the last general election held for the election of State Officers, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the construction of a New York State Police Satellite Office on property owned by the Town on the southerly side of Aviation Road in the Town of Queensbury at a cost not to exceed the sum of $200,000.00, which cost shall be financed in accordance with the New York State Local Finance Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Section 91 of the Town Law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO NAME BUILDING j RESOLUTION NO. 134, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee for the Queensbury Center has met regularly, and WHEREAS, said Committee recommends the following title, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the facility heretofore be designated as the "Queensbury Center", with it's purpose to be responsive to the needs of a growing community and to be accessible to all residents. Said Center is committed to providing: 1. An atmosphere that attempts to promote the self-worth, dignity and well-being of all Town residents; 2. A facility where citizens can interact with others, receive encouragement and support, and maintain the right to provide meaningful programs and activities that will foster personal and group development; 3. A facility available to community groups and organizations that provide information, —' counseling, educational, social, cultural, and recreational activities that develop attitudes of community involvement, personal growth, creative potential, and service to others, thereby enhancing the lives of our residents; 4. A facility responsive and accessible to the changing needs of our residents, regardless of color, national origin, race, religion, sex or special needs. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None 1.89 Absent: None RESOLUTION TO INCREASE SCOPE OF SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 135, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution No. 205 of 1987 retained Frederick J. Holman Associates of Rochester, New York to review the Town Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board wishes to increase the scope of services to be provided by Frederick J. Holman Associates as follows: Soil Maps 553.58 Historic Inventory 512.50 Visual Assessment 462.50 Highway Analysis 366.00 Highway Analysis Report/Map 596.50 Visual Assessment Mapping 565.00 all per itemized listing contained in a letter from Frederick J. Holman Associates, dated April 4, 1988, and be it further RESOLVED, that the fees will not exceed those as listed above. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None j RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ON QUAKER RIDGE SEQRA REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 136, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 108 of 1987, Town Board of the Town of Queensbury engaged the services of the firm of the Environmental Design Partnership (E.D.P.) for purposes of SEQRA Review of the documents submitted on behalf of Quaker Ridge (Earltown), and WHEREAS, as a result of the project's complexities, a greater amount of time is required to review the documents anticipated to be submitted to the Town Board as lead agency for the project, WHEREAS, a consulting agreement for SEQRA Review by E.D.P. has been proposed, and WHEREAS, SEQRA provides that the cost of professional review incurred by the lead agency may be passed through to the project's sponsor, and WHEREAS, Quaker Ridge has been notified of the increase in anticipated professional review cost, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the annexed j agreement with the Environmental Design Partnership of Clifton Park for purposes of SEQRA Review in connection with the Quaker Ridge project pending before the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None 1.x`0 Absent: None RESOLUTION TO AMEND SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. 137, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. RESOLVED, to amend the salary schedule for Crossing Guards as follows: $15.00 per day plus $6.00 per hour for anytime over ten hours per week and be it further RESOLVED, that this be retroactive to March 14, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos -� Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING TRAVEL POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 138, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Town Board to approve of all travel requests to conferences, seminars and meetings by Town Employees, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby empowers the Town Supervisor to approve or disapprove travel authorizations for Town Employees for requests of travel within New York State and to locations within four hundred miles of the Town of Queensbury and be it further RESOLVED, that all such travel expenses must appear in the budget line item for the specific department, and be it further 1 ' r RESOLVED, that any travel outside of New York State or beyond the 400 mile limit ._.% or such travel that is not budgeted must be approved by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING EDUCATION REQUESTS RESOLUTION NO. 139, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, it is necessary and beneficial for Town employees and the Town for said employees to attend educational seminars, college classes or other educational institutions, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the residents thereof will benefit from such education, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve or disapprove of attendance and payment of the cost of such education upon request f at a rate not to exceed the then current tuition rate at Adirondack Community College for college courses, and the actual rate charged for courses offered at BOCES and such reasonable and actual rates charged for the courses which employees may participate in and be it further RESOLVED, that in the case of college credit courses the towns payment will be limited to no more than six college credits per semester. 1_X31 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 140, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, the Building and Codes Department wishes to purchase a 1986 Dodge car from Warren County, and WHEREAS, additional funds are needed for this purchase, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, to transfer $350.00 from A3320909 to A2158010202 in order to purchase this vehicle. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Monahan, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RESOLUTION NO. 141, Introduced by Betty Monahan, George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish an advisory committee on environmental issues to serve as a resource to the Town Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes a committee referred to as the CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee will meet periodically to provide advice and information on any subject or action that relates to the physical environment of the locality, and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee shall have no legal standing but may act independently to bring environmental issues to the attention of members of town government and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee shall have no policy making authority but may propose policy if it deems such action appropriate and be it further RESOLVED, that the Advisory Committee will serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and will consist of Nine Members appointed by the Town Board annually from the citizenry of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RESOLUTION NO. 142, Introduce by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints eight of the nine members to the Citizens advisory Committee on Environmental Issues: Mr. Charles Adamson-Chairman (for first meeting) Mr. Terry Crannell Mr. H. David Hodgson Mr. William Morton Mr. Gary Nelson Mr. Irwin Rehm Mrs. Joan Robertson Mr. George Stec and be it further RESOLVED, that the term for such committee will expire on December 31, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR LAKE GEORGE RESOLUTION NO. 143, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish an advisory committee on Lake George issues, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that tKe Town Board hereby establishes a committee referred to as the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Lake George and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee will meet periodically to provide advice and information on any subject or action that relates to that portion of the Lake contiguous to the Town that may include but is not limited to issues of water quality, property taxes, municipal services, environment, land use, development and zoning and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee shall have no legal standing but may act independently to bring various issues to the attention of members of town government and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee shall have no policy making authority but may propose' policy if it deems such action appropriate and be it further RESOLVED, that said committee shall consist of eleven members appointed by the Town Board annually from citizenry of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RESOLUTION NO. 144, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints nine of eleven members to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Lake George: Mr. John Beals (Chairman for first meeting) Mrs. Lillian Adamson Mrs. Mary Arthur Beebe Dr. James Blake Mr. Robert Edwards Dr. Robert Evans Mr. Paul Hillman Dr. James Ingalls Mr. Merritt Scoville and be it further RESOLVED, that the appointments will expire on December 31, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE --�'" RESOLUTION NO. 145, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Betty Monahan, Marilyn Potenza. RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent to attend the National Conference of American Water Works Association in Orlando, Florida, June 19-23, 1988 and be it further RESOLVED, in the event that Mr. Flaherty cannot attend, an alternate may be selected by the Town Board and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes payment of all reasonable and necessary expenses and that funds were included in the current budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON MATER RENT INCREASE RESOLUTION NO. 146, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury provides water service to many parts of the Town of Queensbury and WHEREAS, the charge for water should reflect at least the actual cost of producing such treated water, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing on April 26th 1988 at 7:30 P.M. at the Queensbury School Elementary Cafetorium on Aviation Road to change the method of calculation of water rents the proposed rate of structure will be $17.00 per quarter for the first 12,000 gallons of consumption and $1.20 per 1000 gallons for greater use, effective if passed May 1st and showing on the water rent billing of August 1st, 1988 and be it further RESOLVED, that at such public hearing all interested parties will be heard both in favor of and opposed to said rate change. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE FORMATION OF TOP OF THE WORLD SEWER CO., INC. RESOLUTION NO. 147, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, the Top of the World planned unit development application included plans for a private sewer company to provide a sewer system to the residents of such planned unit development, and 194 WHEREAS, the Transportation Corporation Law of the State of New York requires that prior to the formation of such corporation, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury consent to the formation of the proposed sewage-works corporation, and WHEREAS, the proposed certificate of incorporation has been reviewed by Wilson S. Mathias, Counsel to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby consents to the formation of the Top of the World's Sewer Co., Inc., which consent shall be executed by the individual members of the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None Counsel Mathias-Noted that as part of State Law the Town's consent to the formation of that corporation is required, they must have the legally correct mechanism to handle waste water. RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1988 RESOLUTION NO. 148, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has heretofore adopted Local Law No. 3 of 1988 entitled "A Local Law pertaining to Sanitary Regulations and Sewer Connections for All Sewer Districts Operative in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, New York", and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that amendments to such local law are required in order to set forth a method for the computation of sewer rents and to specifically , prohibit the unauthorized connection or use of the lines, mains, or appurtenances within the Queensbury Central Sewer District, and WHEREAS, such amendments are worthy of legislation consideration, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held concerning the enactment of the proposed amendments to Local Law No. 3 of 1988 in that a public hearing be held at 7:30 P.M. in the cafetorium of the Queensbury Elementary School in the Town of Queensbury on April 26, 1988 at which time all persons interested in the subject will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be hereby authorized and directed to publish and provide such notice of the hearing as may be required by law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING TORN OF LAKE LUZERNE AS INVOLVED AGENCY IN SEQRA REVIEW OF WEST MOUNTAIN VILLAGES, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 149, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by George Kurosaka. WHEREAS, on or about April 28, 1987 the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for SEQRA declared itself lead agency for purposes of the review of the planned unit development application within the Town of Queensbury for West Mountain Villages, Inc., and ._rJ WHEREAS, all anticipated involved agencies were notified of such designation in accordance with the Rules and Regulations including the Town of Lake Luzerne, and WHEREAS, the Town Board as lead agency recognizes that the proposed project encompasses land within both the Town of Queensbury and the Town of Lake Luzerne, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury recognizes the possibility of potentially significant environmental impacts of the project within the Town of Lake Luzerne, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Queensbury as lead agency recognizes and notes that the Town of Lake Luzerne is an involved agency as such term is defined in the SEQRA Regulations, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to cooperate in all respects with the Town of Lake Luzerne in connection with the review of the West Mountain Villages, Inc. project, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as lead agency for purposes of SEQRA Review of the planned unit development submitted on behalf of West Mountain Villages, Inc. hereby resolves and declares that it will not approve any stage of the West Mountain Villages, Inc. project or documents submitted under SEQRA regulations with any less stringent requirements or conditions than those imposed by the Town of Lake Luzerne in connection with such project. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ON WEST MOUNTAIN RESORT SEQRA REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 150, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Marilyn Potenza. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 108 of 1987, Town Board of the Town of Queensbury engaged the services of the firm of the Environmental Design Partnership (E.D.P.) for purposes of SEQRA Review of the documents submitted on behalf of West Mountain Resort, and WHEREAS, as a result of the project's complexities, a greater amount of time is required to review the documents anticipated to be submitted to the Town Board as lead agency for the project, WHEREAS, a consulting agreement for SEQRA Review by E.D.P. has been proposed, and WHEREAS, SEQRA provides that the cost of professional review incurred by the lead agency may be passed through to the projects sponsor, and WHEREAS, West Mountain Resort has been notified of the increase in anticipated professional review cost, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the annexed agreement with the Environmental Design Partnership of Clifton Park for purposes of SEQRA Review in connection with the West Mountain Resort project pending before the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None 136 Supervisor Borgso-Noted that the the Town of Queensbury has been recognized by the State of New York as reaching a population of over 20,000 residents. Noted that because of this the Town hereby goes under a new law pertaining to burning permits. There will be no more opening burning of trash barrels, no more residential burning of brush with few exceptions. There is no more burning of any type without a permit, that is controlled by law through the State of New York. COMMUNICATIONS LTR. City of Glens Falls-(on file) Thanking the Qsby. Highway Dept. for their help during the winter season. i BID OPENING 4 Wheel Drive Dump Truck-Recreation Dept. Opened on 4-5-88 Orange Motors Central Ave. Albany, N.Y. non Col. 1988 Ford F350 20,497.00 Ross Truck Center Granville, N.Y. non Col. 1988 GMC 19,987.00 Whalen Chevy Greenwich, N. Y. non Col. 1988 Chevrolet 20,398.00 Latham Motors Latham, N.Y. non Col. 1988 Ford F350 20,595.00 1988 Ford F350 Alt. 22,025.00 1988 Ford F350 Alt. 21,095.00 Dick Daly Chrysler Warren St. , Glens Falls, N.Y. non Col. 1988 W350 20,095.00 RESOLUTION TO REJECT BIDS RESOLUTION NO. 151 Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby rejects the bids as received for a Four Wheel Drive Dump Truck opened on April 5, 1988 for the following reason: 1. No bidder met specifications (Bidders spec. did not denote time of delivery, could not meet Front Axle GAWR and Automatic Locking Hubs Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None Bid Opening Station Wagon for Cemetery-opened on 4-12-88 Ross Chevy Oldsmobile, Inc. Chevy Oldsmobile Cavalier $10,092.00 Whitehall, New York Station Wagon Non-Collusive ($650.00 for color green) $10,742.00(total) Bid waiting for review from Cemetery Dept. Bid Opening Utility Body & Aerial Lift for Highway-opened on 4-12-88 T & T Body King, Inc. (1) 108 Stahl Utility Body Latham, New York 12110 & (1) Aerial Lift Unit Model UEC Non-Collusive (30-45 days del.) $15,319.00 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID RESOLUTION NO. 152, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. i I WHEREAS, Mr. Paul Naylor, Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Queensbury did recommended that we advertise for bids on an Utility Body and an Aerial Lift and WHEREAS, one bid was submitted and received and opened at the specified time and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher WHEREAS, Mr. Paul Naylor, Superintendent of Highways has recommended the bid be awarded to T & T Body King, Inc., Latham New York 12110 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid of T&T Body King, Inc. and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing for such equipment is included in the 1988 Highway Department Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None REPORTS Town Clerk-Monthly report March-on file Building & Codes-Monthly report March-on file RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION RESOLUTION NO. 153, Introduced by the entire Town Board. WHEREAS, Community Workshop Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and WHEREAS, this observance highlights a quarter-century of exemplary community service through its wide variety of activities that demonstrate Community Workshop's sensitivity to the changing needs of our residents, and WHEREAS, Community Workshop's excellent recreational, educational, social and therapeutic programs continue to have a positive impact on the well-being of families and individuals, as it has as in past years, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board, on behalf of the residents of the Town of Queensbury, wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Community Workshop, Inc., its staff and volunteers, for the time and effort they have so generously contributed toward making Queensbury " a better place to live." r'. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IDS RESOLUTION NO. 154, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. RESOLVED, that the Town Board moves in Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Duly adopted the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS , RESOLUTION NO. 155, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ronald Montesi. RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract March (1988) and numbered 474-859 and totaling 927,722.70 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos Noes: None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY i