1988-05-20 SP 2t�6
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 1988
2:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Stephen Borgos-Supervisor
Mr. George Kurosaka-Councilman
Mrs. Marilyn Potenza-Councilman
Mr. Ronald Montesi-Councilman
Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman
Pledge of Allegiance led by Darleen M. Dougher, Town Clerk
(Note Mrs. Potenza was not present before vote on Resolution No. 209) —
Supervisor Borgos-I am requesting an executive session to continue the discussion
on engineering proposals that have been made to us we are anxious to select a firm
we also wish to discuss pending litigation and two personnel matters.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 209, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves into executive session to discuss the
selection of an engineering firm, an issue of pending litigation and two personnel
matters.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mrs. Potenza
(Mrs. Potenza entered meeting)
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 210, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves into Regular Session.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN ENGINEERING FIRM
RESOLUTION NO. 211, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been interviewing various
Engineering Firms to act on behalf of the Town of Queensbury as its engineering
firm, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed all proposals that have come before them and
have selected the firm of Kestner Engineers P.C. of Troy, New York to be the Town's
Engineers,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Kestner Engineers P.C. of Troy, New York will be retained as the
Town Engineers, commencing on May 23rd. 1988 through December 31, 1988.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Borgos-This is in response to proposal that had gone out earlier, the
Board had decided not to hire a single individual as Town Engineer and this firm
would preform the functions that, that engineer would have performed.
The firm of Kestner Engineers are aware that from time to time we may decide to
hire other engineers for special projects. We will be notifying the various Boards
of this decision.
DISCUSSION HELD
MR. BURT MARTIN-CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-TOWN OF QUEENSBURY-In relation to the
Bavarian Palace of Mr. Woods-I was concerned with the Certificate of Occupancy
being issued before they opened. We have researched our facilities and found that
we had no record of a building permit being issued for this purpose. We went to
Mr. Wood's Office and he had no record of it being secured.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Was he surprised?
MR. BURT MARTIN-Yes. He called the engineer thinking that maybe he might have
the building permit and he had no record of it. We had Mr. Wood fill out an application,
the building was up, I know the plans had been approved, because Mr. Harding and
Mr. Dean of our Department had several conferences over these plans. I approved
the permit and Mr. Wood paid the necessary fees to cover the permit and the certificate
of occupancy. Mr. Bodenweiser was with me and looked over the building as far
as the Building Dept. goes the building is pretty well finished. It is safe, it
has correct railings on the outside the steps have railings the porches and ramps
are all in. Mr. Bodenweiser found a few things that were wrong and we made a date
tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 P.M. to meet with Mr. Wood and Jack Balfour and he has
assured us that all the things that we have called to his attention will be concluded
by that time. I have a temporary certificate of occupancy here which I will bring
with me and if these things are handled correctly I will issue the certificate
of occupancy.
SUPERVISOR BORGOS- I understand that you are duly authorized to do this.
MR. BURT MARTIN-Yes.
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-Mr. Bodenweiser, do you have anything to add to what Mr. Martin
has said?
FIRE MARSHAL BODENWEISER-TOWN OF QUEENSBURY-I really have no further comment on
the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer Mr. Martin, we have covered
everything that we need to do to cover the law properly. If they do everything
they are supposed to do by 4:00 P.M. tomorrow I would OK the issuance of the C/O.
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-I am glad that we have resolved this, our research has indicated
that there were no site plan reviews required and everything has fit in, we are
happy to have this squared away.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI-If this had gotten by us, Mr. LaRose would have never picked
this up on the assessment roles because there was no building permit.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY,
MISS DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
QUEENSBURY