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NOVEMBER 2, 2020 RES#349-364
7:00 P.M. B.H. 51-53
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA MAGEE
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
BUDGET OFFICER, BARBARA TIERNEY
CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT, CONNIE GOEDERT
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILPERSON GEORGE FERONE
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order….
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 349, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from session and
enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 2, day of November, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
PUBLIC HEARING – SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF SCOTT
ERWIN AND SHEILA FAELLA
PUBLICATION DATE: October 23, 2020
AGENT, TOM HUTCHINS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed application before opening up public hearing. Tom if you
want to introduce yourself and elaborate.
TOM HUTCHINS, HUTCHINS ENGINEERING-I am here on behalf of Scott Erwin and Sheila
Faella. There was a change in Deed. Not an actual complete property transfer, but a change in
the Deed, which triggered the septic inspection. The system was due to be not passable at the
current standards. It is a single vessel metal tank. It is a very small lot. Seventy five hundred
square feet, point one seven acres. We have been fortunate to make arrangements with an
adjoining property owner to install an absorption field in a compliant manner by easement on the
adjoining property. That will solve a portion of their problem. The variances we are requesting
have to do with the septic tank itself that will perceive that absorption field. Really, the only area
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for this septic tank is where some of us looked at today. Again, it is four feet from the building.
Four feet from the property line. It is twenty-seven feet from a well, which is located within the
basement of the residence. On that one, I would note that what we are doing is taking away a
cesspool that is presently about twenty-five feet from that well and having the solid watertight
septic tank off to a compliant absorption field. With that, I would turn it over to the Board if
there are any questions.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any questions from the Board.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-I think John you had mentioned it today. Since this is, twenty-seven
feet from the well are they going to think about putting some kind of UV system on for the water
supply.
MR. HUTCHINS-What I have suggested they do is run...a get an idea on the status of the well.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I would be a little bit more concerned if it was the dispersal field,
but it is a variance from the tank itself. It should be sealed with tar and everything else. There
should not be any leakage from the tank.
MR. HUTCHINS-Correct. It is a good point brought up to look at that well because there has
been a substandard system fairly close to it for some time.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That is a good idea. Are you suggesting we amend it by saying
some kind of water test?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-It is for their benefit. I do not know if we should just leave it to their
own recourse to deal with that or make it part of the Resolution.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The problem with making it part of the resolution then we would
have to follow up on that and make sure that they had the well tested. I think we could after the
first year. If you want to make it that, they have to submit a water test to the Town within a year.
At least there would be something to show that the water is cleaned. Again, this is a variance
from the septic tank itself, which is pretty much self-contained the bed is what a hundred feet?
MR. HUTCHINS-One hundred feet.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So the bed meets the criteria and that is the one I usually get worried
about.
COUNCILMAN FREER-John your biggest concern with the well is the previous….
MR. HUTCHINS-The impact over prior years. It is not what we are going to do… What we are
going to do is solve the problem. I have suggested to them that we look at that well. They are
considering that and I intend to suggest that again.
COUNCILMAN FREER-It is not related to this variance.
MR. HUTCHINS-It is not related to this variance.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-As long as they are aware of that.
MR. HUTCHINS-They are.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Are you okay with it George?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-Fine.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-If there are no further questions from the Board I want to open this.
There is a public hearing on this Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Scott Erwin and
Sheila Faella. They live on 30 Sullivan Road. They are asking for three variances from the
septic tank. I don’t think we are generating any interest on this sewage disposal variance
application tonight. I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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RESOLUTION APPROVING SCOTT ERWIN AND SHEILA FAELLA’S APPLICATION
FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 51, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Scott Erwin and Sheila Faella (Applicants) filed an application for variances
from provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to
install a replacement wastewater system with its septic tank to be located:
1. 4’ from the house instead of the required 10’ setback;
2. 4’ from the property line instead of the required 10’ setback; and
3. 27’ from the well instead of the required 50’ setback;
on property located at 30 Sullivan Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
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variance requests on Monday, November 2, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
1. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Scott Erwin
and Sheila Faella for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement
wastewater system with its septic tank to be located:
1. 4’ from the house instead of the required 10’ setback;
2. 4’ from the property line instead of the required 10’ setback; and
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3. 27’ from the well instead of the required 50’ setback \[contingent upon the
installation of an ultraviolet light water disinfection system\];
on property located at 30 Sullivan Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No: 289.9-
1-25.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION ROBERTA
KAHAN
PUBLICATION DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2020
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Dennis MacElroy of Environmental Design Partnership was the one who
designed the system. It is for two places. A three bedroom and a one bedroom for a total of four
bedrooms. It is going to be an Elgin dispersal field consisting of twenty-four modules. We did a site
visit today and the Engineer of the system, Dennis MacElroy of Environmental Design Partnership
reacted to his neighbor’s concern. There were a line of trees that the neighbor wished to preserve.
The neighbor was concerned that digging up the line and installing the septic tank would disturb some
of the roots of the trees. I said to Dennis if it is all right with Town Counsel that we appreciate him
moving the septic tanks a little bit. The system as he designed it is going to remain the same. He is
going to move the tank over two or three feet. We said well, we are comfortable with that. We think
that it improves the system. What I would like to do is open the public hearing, leave the public
hearing open, and not act on this until we see the final design of the plans, which he assured us he
would have before the next meeting for us to review. At the next meeting, I will carry on the public
hearing. If the Board is comfortable, they will vote on it. We are not going to vote on it tonight. That
will change the variances if he is going to move the tank a little bit. It is the same system. I will open
the public hearing. Are there any members of the public that would like to speak to this at this time?
We will be deferring the rest of the public hearing to November 16. Any thoughts or concerns on
behalf of the Town Board. Town Counsel, Mark Schachner nodded his head said that seemed to be
okay.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING TO REMAIN OPEN – RESUME AT TOWN BOARD MEETING OF
11-16-2020
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF CHRIS ABELE / ROCKHURST LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 52, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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
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WHEREAS, Chris Abele, Managing Member of Rockhurst LLC (Applicant) has applied to
the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter 136 to install a wastewater system with its
absorption bed to be located:
1. 5’ from the property line instead of the required 10’ setback; and
2. 70’ from Lake George instead of the required 100’ setback;
on property located at 10 Polk Road in the Town of Queensbury, which property is currently being
subdivided, with the future address on which a new residence with the new wastewater system and
absorption bed will be located to be 102 Assembly Road,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury’s Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
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on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Chris Abele, Managing Member of Rockhurst LLC’s sewage disposal
variance application concerning property located at 10 Polk Road with the future address to be known
as 102 Assembly Point Road, Queensbury (current Tax Map No.: 239.12-2-35) 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’ of the applicant’s property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 53.2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health adjourns from session and enters back into the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING – ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET FOR 2021
PUBLICATION DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2020
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 11-02-2020, MTG#34 164
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Gave presentation of proposed Town Budget for 2021. (Presentation on
file in Town Clerk’s Office)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Not hearing any interest on behalf of the public to speak to our Proposed
2021 Budget, are, there any thoughts on behalf of the Town Board that you would like to share with
us and the public.
COUNCILMAN FREER-I would just like to commend Steve Lovering. A lot of the reduction in the
Budget is coming out of Parks and Recreation. He has done a really tough job of trying to balance
providing as much service in a weird crazy COVID environment to the people in the Town. He is
working very hard at trying to bring those services forward in a crazy time. Realizing that we did
have to make some tough choices with regard to reducing our obligations we will keep working it.
Parks and Recreation I think have done an outstanding job the whole staff. That is kind of, where a
big chunk of that reduction is coming from.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Steve and his whole Department do a wonderful job with Parks,
Recreation, and Recreation Commission. They do a wonderful job. They did shear a lot from their
budget this year, but all the Departments Mangers all chipped in. They understood the situation. First,
I would have to say that to the public we do not deal in this Town with a lot of fluff and a lot of fat.
We are lean going into this. When you say, we can cut here and snip here we run pretty lean as it is.
I just want to tell you there is no fluff and no fat it is pretty lean. I want to thank all the Department
Managers for everything that they did. I want to thank my Budget Officer, Barbara Tierney who is
here tonight. She works very hard on this Budget year round as well as decades of training on
Municipal Budgets. Thank you Barbara. The other thing with the Resolution are the Elected Officials
salaries. The Town Supervisor is $67, 276 the same as it has been I think for a decade.
Councilpersons get $18,000 a year the same as it has been I think for almost a decade or maybe more.
Town Clerk is $77,448 up 2.5 percent over last year. Town Highway Superintendent is $78,287 up
2.5 percent over last year. Town Justices $54, 437 that is 2.5 percent over last year. As well as the
Budget is adopting those salaries. If there is no further comment from the Town Board or the public,
I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET FOR 2021
RESOLUTION NO.: 350, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board conducted a public hearing on Monday,
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November 2, 2020 concerning the proposed 2021 Preliminary Budget and all interested persons
were heard, and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2021 Preliminary Budget sets forth the proposed 2021 salaries
of the Town’s Elected Officials as required by New York State Town Law §27,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs that the 2021
salaries for the Town of Queensbury Elected Officials shall be as follows:
TOWN SUPERVISOR 67,276.
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TOWN COUNCILPERSON (4) 18,000.
TOWN CLERK 77,448.
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT 78,287.
TOWN JUSTICES (2) 54,437
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the 2021 Preliminary Budget presented
at this meeting as the Town of Queensbury Annual Budget for 2021, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to enter
the Adopted Annual Budget in the minutes of the Town Board proceedings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that a copy of the adopted Annual Budget for 2021, including a copy of the
S495 Exemption Impact Report, is attached and made part of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to prepare
and certify duplicate copies of the Adopted Annual Budget and deliver one copy to the Queensbury
Town Supervisor so that he may present it to the Warren County Board of Supervisors, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and
Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effect this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT-3MINUTES)
NO COMMENT
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAZEN COMPANIES TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES AS CLERK OF THE WORKS
FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 351, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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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
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 262,2019, the Town Board authorized engagement of The
Chazen Companies (Chazen) for professional services as Clerk of the Works for the Project for an
amount not to exceed $99,500, of which $73,500 was specifically for construction phase services
(Task 05) with a substantial construction completion date of October 1 and final completion date of
October 31,2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to a five-week extension of the construction contract for
the Project with a new substantial completion date of November 6, 2020 and therefore Chazen has
requested Town Board approval for an additional five weeks of Chazen’s Clerk of the Works
construction phase services (Task 05) for a lump sum of $6,562.50 as set forth in Chazen’s October
20, 2020 Request No. 1 presented at this meeting,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes The Chazen Companies’
provision of an additional five weeks of Clerk of the Works construction phase services (Task 05)
related to the Highway Garage Project for a lump sum of $6,562.50 as set forth in Chazen’s
October 20, 2020 Request No. 1 presented at this meeting to be paid for from Capital Construction
Account No.: 208-1620-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute Request No. 1 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and any other needed
documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, further authorizes and directs 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 2 day of November, 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 PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2020 AMENDING TOWN CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AND CHARGES
RESOLUTION NO.: 352, 2020
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 11-02-2020, MTG#34 167
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is considering adoption of Local Law No.: __ of
2020 to (A) eliminate the Wastewater’s Department involvement in constructing sewer laterals
which would become the sole responsibility of the property owner (Code Sections 136-55 and 136-
95); (B) allow the Wastewater Director to waive the requirement for separate building sewers
(Code Section 136-56); (C) provide that the Town Board may make changes to Sewer Rents by
Resolution upon five (5) days’ Public Notice (Code Sections 136-137 and 136-137.2) and (D)
allow water service to be discontinued upon Resolution of the Town Board without a hearing
(Code Section 173-29), and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York Municipal Home
Rule Law §10, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a public
hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16,
2020 to consider proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2020 and to hear all interested persons, and at that
time may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2020,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2020 in the
manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 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 SOUTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY, INC.’S PROPOSAL TO USE
TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR FINANCING OF
FIREHOUSE RENOVATIONS/CONSTRUCTION COSTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 353, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the South Queensbury 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 without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has presented to the Town Board a proposal to make certain
firehouse renovations for a principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 with financing of the
renovations to be through tax-exempt financing as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has obtained a commitment from Glens Falls National Bank
and Trust Company to enter into such a tax-exempt financing agreement for the amount of
$2,500,000 and in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, has requested that the Town Board
conduct a public hearing to authorize approval of the financing to comply with the statutory
requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the Fire Company’s
proposed renovations project and tax-exempt financing as required under the Internal Revenue Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning
South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.’s proposed renovations/construction project with the
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financing of such project to be through tax-exempt financing, on Monday, December 7, 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 fourteen (14) days
prior to the Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT #C031105
WITH NEW YORK STATE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR
GRANT FUNDS AND ADAPTIVE SIGNAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND #234
RESOLUTION NO.: 354, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and New York
State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) issued Program Opportunity
Notice (PON) #3833 in April 2019 requesting innovative proposals to improve the efficiency of
New York’s transportation system while reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions, and
WHEREAS, in August 2019, the Town of Queensbury and the Adirondack/Glens Falls
Transportation Council (A/GFTC) submitted a Concept Paper to NYSDOT and NYSERDA
proposing to identify the feasibility and applicability of Adaptive Signal Control Technologies
(ASCT) within the Aviation/Quaker Road Corridor from Exit 19 east to Lower Warren Street, and
WHEREAS, in September 2019, NYSERDA notified the Town that the Concept Paper
was favorably reviewed and the Town was invited to submit a Full Proposal by November 4, 2019,
and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2019 the Town Board adopted Resolution No.: 337,2019
authorizing the Senior Planner to submit the Full Proposal for funding to NYSDOT and
NYSERDA for the Queensbury ASCT Feasibility Study, and
WHEREAS, the Full Proposal for funding the Queensbury ASCT Feasibility Study was
submitted to NYSERDA on November 1, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town was notified on February 11, 2020 that NYSERDA was interested
in further pursuing the Queensbury ASCT Feasibility Study, and
WHEREAS, the Town received the Grant Agreement from NYSERDA on October 20,
2020, awarding sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) for the ASCT Feasibility Study, and
WHEREAS, a twenty-five point six percent (25.6%) cost share of twenty thousand six-
hundred fifty-seven dollars ($20,657) will be provided through in-kind staff services of the Town’s
Senior Planner and A/GFTC, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish the Adaptive Signal Control
Technologies Capital Project No. 234 and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense Accounts
in the amount of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the sixty thousand dollars
($60,000) in grant funding to be received from NYSERDA for the Adaptive Signal Control
Technologies (ASCT) Feasibility Study, for the purpose of identifying the feasibility and applicability
of adaptive signal control technologies within the Aviation and Quaker Roads Corridor from Exit 19
east to Lower Warren Street, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes the Adaptive Signal Control
Technologies Capital Project No.: 234 in the amount of $60,000 and its appropriations and
estimated revenues as follows:
Increase Appropriations in Capital Expenses Account No.: 234-8020-2899 by $60,000;
Increase Revenue in State Aid – Transportation Account No. 234-0000-53597 by
$60,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
temporarily transfer $60,000 from General Fund No.: 001 to Capital Project Fund No.: 234 until
such time as the Town receives the grant funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
arrange for the repayment of the temporary loan as soon as available, amend the Town Budget, make
any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to
establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
the Grant Agreement in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Senior Planner and/or Town
Counsel, as well as any other associated documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Senior Planner,
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 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 11-02-2020, MTG#34 171
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STILSING ELECTRIC, INC. FOR
AVIATION ROAD/POTTER ROAD INTERSECTION PEDESTRIAN CROSSING &
RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 355, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, The Chazen Companies (Chazen), on behalf of the Town of Queensbury,
requested proposals for the Aviation Road/Potter Road intersection pedestrian crossing & rectangular
rapid flashing beacon project, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Chazen have reviewed the one and only received
proposal which was submitted by Stilsing Electric, Inc., and have recommended that the Town Board
authorize engagement of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for such services for the amount of $28,380 as
delineated in Stilsing Electric, Inc.’s, 10/22/2020 proposal presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, Chazen has advised the Town Board that there are times when Change Orders
may become necessary for such services and has requested that the Town Board also authorize
certain Change Orders up to 10% contingency for Change Orders that they deem necessary or
appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
Stilsing Electric, Inc., for the Aviation Road/Potter Road intersection pedestrian crossing &
rectangular rapid flashing beacon project for the amount of $28,380 as delineated in Stilsing Electric,
Inc.’s, 10/22/2020 proposal presented at this meeting to be paid for from Capital Construction
Account No.: 001-3989-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve and
sign Change Orders pertaining to the services up to a 10% contingency or in the total amount not
exceeding $2,838 that he and/or Chazen deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate a transfer of $31,218 from General Fund
001 Fund Balance to Capital Construction Account No.: 001-3989-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed agreement between the Town and Stilsing Electric, Inc.’s and/or documentation,
and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer
to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN VICINITY
OF FARR LANE AND THE TOWN’S RECREATION PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
RUSH POND PARK AND TRAILS
RESOLUTION NO.: 356, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 632 of 2005, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized that any Town, Village or City within Warren County can purchase property obtained in
a foreclosure proceeding by the County for either one-third (1/3) the market value or the amount of
delinquent taxes plus penalties and interest due at the time of the foreclosure, whichever is higher,
and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to purchase a parcel of County-owned
property included in the 2020 County Tax Foreclosure proceeding referred to as Tax Map Parcel No.:
295.20-1-12 totaling approximately .34 acres located in the vicinity of Farr Lane and the Town’s Rush
Pond Park and trails, as the Town Board has determined that obtaining such property will expand
passive recreational opportunities by providing additional lands/acreage to interconnect and access
the existing Town Recreation property known as the Rush Pond Park and trails, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 312 of 2020, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized the sale of such parcel to the Town for the amount of $1,055.17 which is the current amount
of delinquent taxes plus penalties and interest due at the time of the foreclosure on the parcel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the purchase of a parcel
of land owned by Warren County referred to as Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.20-1-12, totaling
approximately .34 acres, located in the vicinity of Farr Lane and the Town’s Rush Pond Park and
trails for an amount not to exceed $1,055.17 as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in order to facilitate the purchase of such parcel, the Town Board authorizes
the Town Budget Officer to amend the 2020 Town budget as follows:
Increase Appropriation 001-1940-2820 - Purchase of Land - $1,055.17
Decrease Appropriation 001-1990-4400 - Contingency - $1,055.17
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction in form acceptable to Town
Counsel, including, without limitation, any needed real estate contract, Real Property Transfer
Reports and Capital Gains Affidavits and the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor, Parks and Recreation
Director, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE SERVICES AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF CARTEGRAPH SOFTWARE CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 234
RESOLUTION NO.: 357, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage Cartegraph Systems, LLC for
professional software services to assist with public works asset management for a sum not to exceed
$14,800 for implementation services and $13,475 annually for licensing and support services in
accordance with Cartegraph Systems, LLC’s 9/23/2020 Proposal presented at this meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the Town explored three (3) different vendors and found that Cartegraph
Systems, LLC was the most suitable based on capabilities for ESRI integration and compliance with
MS4 and FEMA reporting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize establishment of a Cartegraph Software
Capital Project Fund No.: 234 and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense Accounts for the
Capital Project by a withdrawal and expenditure in the amount of $28,300 from Capital Reserve No.
64, 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 No.: 64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
Cartegraph Systems, LLC for professional software services to assist with public works asset
management for a sum not to exceed $14,800 for implementation services and $13,475 annually for
licensing and support services, in accordance with Cartegraph Systems, LLC’s 9/23/2020 Proposal
substantially in the form submitted at this meeting and authorizes the establishment of Cartegraph
Software Capital Project Fund No.: 234, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for this
Project are expenditures for a specific capital project for which Capital Reserve Fund No.: 64 was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for Capital
Project Fund No.: 234 and payment for Cartegraph Systems, LLC’s services shall be by a transfer
from Capital Reserve Fund No.: 64 and authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to transfer
$28,300 from Capital Reserve Fund No.: 64 to fund and establish appropriations and estimated
revenues as follows:
234-0000-55031 Interfund Revenues - $28,300
234-8540-2899 Capital Construction - $28,300
001-9950-9030-0066 Transfer to Capital Project - $28,300
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Proposal, agreement or documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to take any other actions 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.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN COSTS RELATED TO
OUTSOURCING OF MILLING AND/OR PAVING WORK AND PURCHASE OF
RELATED MATERIALS
RESOLUTION NO.: 358, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 278,2020 the Town Board approved of the Highway
Superintendent’s outsourcing of milling and/or paving work within the Town (Project) as follows:
1. complete milling and traffic control to Rifenberg Construction for the amount of
$53,131.65 under Warren County Bid for Cold Milling of Pavement for Highway
Rehabilitation (#WC-11-19) pricing;
2. complete paving and traffic control to Peckham Companies (Peckham) for the amount
of $108,160 under New York State Office of General Services Group #31502, Award
#23148 pricing; and
3. type 6 top course materials and asphalt delivery costs for the amount of $215,224.80
per Warren County Bid #WC-12-20 pricing; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No.: 278,2020 further authorized 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 $18,826 that he deemed necessary or appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised that due to unforeseen problems at the
job site that have since been resolved, Peckham purchased $13,131.52 in additional type 6 top course
materials and/or asphalt delivery costs and Rifenberg provided additional milling and traffic control
services in the amount of $3,537.52 for a total of $16,669.04 above the Project contingency, and
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent further advised that the amount due to Peckham
for complete paving and traffic control totaled $110,770.68, which was $2,797.32 below the
contingency for that portion of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has therefore requested that the Town Board
authorize the total increase in the Project’s contingency in the amount of $13,872,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies an increase in
the outsourcing of milling and/or paving work Project contingency in the amount of $13,872 as
specifically delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, to be paid from Chips Capital
Construction, Account No.: 004-5112-2899 and authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
increase revenues in Chips Revenue Account No.: 004-0000-53501 by $13,872, increase Chips
Capital Construction Account No.: 004-5112-2899 by $13,872, 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 to
execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Purchasing
Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 359, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company GovDeals
to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Item Dept Tag#
Ingersoll-Rand Compressor Water n/a
Accubanker bill counter Clerk n/a
John Deere Mower Water 3166
Kodak Scanner Acctg n/a
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete by using the auction company GovDeals to
dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, as follows:
Item Dept Tag#
Ingersoll-Rand Compressor Water n/a
Accubanker bill counter Clerk n/a
John Deere Mower Water 3166
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Kodak Scanner Acctg n/a
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus item(s) and all Town proceeds
from the sales shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSALS OF DOW ELECTRIC INCORPORATED
FOR REPLACEMENT OF CLARIFIER BUILDING ROOF AND POLE BARN ROOF AT
WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 360, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 282,2020, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Water Treatment Plant Campus Improvements Capital Project No. 232 in the
amount of $150,426.48 to establish funding for expenses related to the repairs and improvements
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at the Water Treatment Plant Facility/Campus including repairs to the Water Treatment Plant’s
clarifier building roof and the shingled-asphalt roof on the pole barn (Roof Project), and
WHEREAS, the Water Department needs to move forward with the Roof Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Greece, New York awarded an agreement to Dow Electric
Incorporated (Dow) for general construction work related to a Job Order Contracting Program,
which the Town Purchasing Agent and Town Counsel have determined meets the requirements of
New York State General Municipal Law and the Town’s Purchasing Policy (hereinafter called the
Town of Greece Agreement), and
WHEREAS, the Town of Greece Agreement program includes Region 8, a geographical area
in the State of New York containing Warren County and the Town of Greece Agreement provides
that Dow may propose for general construction projects within Region 8 as described in said
Agreement’s Article 8 Cooperative Purchasing, and
WHEREAS, due to the agreeable and advantageous terms represented by the Town of Greece
Agreement, the Town of Queensbury has decided to piggyback onto the Town of Greece Agreement,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Greece Agreement, Dow has submitted Job Order
Proposals to complete both portions of the Roof Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to accept such proposals of Dow Electric, Incorporated – JOC-2019-08-GC specifically as
follows:
1. Work Order #085420.00 of 10/22/2020 – Clarifier Building Roof Replacement -
$349,217.55
2. Work Order #067320.00 of 10/28/2020 – Pole Barn Asphalt Roof Replacement -
$46,988.76
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will adhere to all New York State bidding
requirements, and
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WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times
when Change Orders may become necessary for such Contract and has requested that the Town
Board also authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a 5% contingency for
Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the proposals of Dow
Electric, Incorporated – JOC-2019-08-GC as follows:
1. Work Order #085420.00 of 10/22/2020 – Clarifier Building Roof Replacement -
$349,217.55
2. Work Order #067320.00 of 10/28/2020 – Pole Barn Asphalt Roof Replacement -
$46,988.76
as substantially in the forms presented at this meeting and in accordance with the Town of Greece
NYS Contract JOC-2019-08-GC Dow Electric Incorporated administered by Gordian ezIQC to be
paid from Capital Expense Account No.: 232-8130-2899 , and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Contract up to a 5% contingency or in the total
amount not exceeding $19,811 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs an increase in funding in
the Capital Project by using $265,600 of unappropriated, undesignated Fund Balance 040-0000-
0909 and transferring such balance to the Capital Project as follows:
040-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project - $265,600
232-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $265,600
232-8310-2899 Capital Expense - $265,600
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 establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Agreements between the Town and Dow Electric Incorporated in form
acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF
SIGN WITH COLUMBARIUM WALL
AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO.: 361, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Town’s Cemetery Superintendent as requested by the Town’s Cemetery
Commission, wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new sign with a columbarium wall that
will have niches to entomb cremains 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,
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 sign with a
columbarium wall that will have niches to entomb cremains 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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nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 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.: 362, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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 $
Increase
Revenue
040-0000-Insurance
52680 Recovery 510
Increase
Appropriation
040-8340-4110 Veh Repair 510
001-1990-
4400 Contingency 001-1670-4010 Mail Supplies 4,700
001-1990-
4400 Contingency 001-1430-4720 Consultant 10,000
001-1990-
4400 Contingency 001-3989-4400 Misc. Contractual 750
001-9060-Health Reimb.
8060 Insurance 001-8020-4711 Engineering 10,000
002-0000-
0909 Fund Balance 002-8810-1010 Salaries 20,000
002-8810-
1020 Overtime 002-8810-1001 Meal Tickets 50
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020 by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 11-02-2020, MTG#34 183
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT :None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 11032020
RESOLUTION NO.: 363, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 11032020 with a run date of 10/29/2020 and a payment date of 11/03/2020,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 11032020 with a run date of 10/29/2020 and a payment date of 11/03/2020 totaling
$2,330,240.76, 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.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 02
TO CONTRACT 01 FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WITH
MLB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC IN CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY
GARAGE CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 364, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 414,2019, the Town Board accepted and awarded the bids
for the Project including for Contract O1 for General Construction to MLB Construction Services,
LLC (MLB) for an amount not to exceed $2,496,900, and
WHEREAS, C.T. Male has advised that after reaching a level of completion on MLB’s work
and discussion with the Town Highway Superintendent, it was determined that adding in additional
pavement costs to replace the balance of pavement in the back of the building (out-of-scope work)
would be appropriate and not involve a significant additional cost to the Town, and
WHEREAS, after negotiations with MLB, the cost for such additional pavement has been
reduced to $67,303, which cost will be covered under the current Contract through use of the
remaining allowance funds, leaving the sum of $12,565.89 which needs to be authorized through
a Change Order as set forth in MLB’s proposed Change Order Number: 02 dated 10/30/2020
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, upon review, C.T. Male has recommended that the Town Board authorize
Change Order Number: 02 in the amount of $12,565.89 for a new total Contract 01 sum including
such Change Order to be $2,509,465.89,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and approves MLB
Construction Services, LLC’s Change Order Number 002 dated 10/30/2020 pertaining to Highway
Garage Project Contract O1 for General Construction as described in the preambles of this Resolution
in the amount of $12,565.89 for a new total Contract 01 sum including such Change Order Number:
02 to be $2,509,465.89, 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 Number: 02 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any
other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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.
nd
Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT 4-MINUTES)
NONE
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN MAGEE (WARD IV)
One of the site visits we went on today I think was a great example of the process of the Town
Board evaluating something. A neighbor voicing a concern. A consultant addressing that
concern. Then the Board rescheduling so that it can follow the process. I have received calls
from people who do not know how things work. I encourage everyone to feel like they can
do those things. This particular person said they wanted to be a good neighbor. I thought it
was a beautiful example of a Town process working.
COUNCILMAN FERONE WARD (III)
Spoke regarding the Budget process. There is a lot of work that goes into this. I think the
process starts in August so it is a good three months or more of time that goes in to this. In
the past, we have heard some complaints about the amount of fund balance that Town carries.
We had a good conversation today over an hour talking about the Budget. We talked about
something that I refer to as cash on hand. You have to have monies on hand to pay for bills.
An example tonight is look at tomorrow we will pay bills in the amount of two million three
hundred thousand dollars. If you do not have, the cash to pay the bill that is a problem. There
are no guarantees as to when our sales tax revenues come in. We have to have enough cash
to pay our bills.
COUNCILMAN FREER WARD (II)
Spoke regarding the EMS Study.
Spoke regarding Queensbury Central Fire Departments Siren.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Thanked Bay Ridge Fire Department and Bay Ridge EMS who were called to his house last
week, noted they are the most professional, kind, caring, considerate people.
Spoke regarding the paving of Sunnyside Road noting the project is not done yet noting he
has a feeling they will be running late.
Happy to see the rest of Ridge Road will be paved next year.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH
Spoke regarding the Halfway Brook Trail and the Lower Watershed Recreation Management
Plan.
Residents from Cline Avenue want to thank the Highway Department for the 2 catch basins
and sixty feet of new culvert pipe.
HEAP Benefits have changed. If you think you might be eligible for heating assistance, please
go mybenefits.ny.gov.
EV Stations are up and working.
We have the speed radar monitors. They will be up and activated as of tomorrow.
Spoke regarding the Halfway Brook Trail I see many people using it. We have some signage.
We have not officially cut the ribbon on this. We have some parking lot railings that will be
going in. The gates went in today.
Spoke regarding the mountain bike trails that are maintained by the Parks and Recreation
Department. We are becoming a bicycle destination. People are calling the Town thanking
us for these recreational opportunities.
Spoke regarding the Town’s IT System.
Thanked Look TV, and Pepe Productions
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 365, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 2 day of November, 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