1988-05-24 TOWN BOARD MEETING
MAY 24, 1988
7:35 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN BORGOS-SUPERVISOR
GEORGE KUROSAKA-COUNCILMAN
MARILYN POTENZA-COUNCILMAN
RONALD MONTESI-COUNCILMAN
BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN
TOWN COUNSEL
PAUL DUSEK
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-- TOWN OFFICIALS
Mr. Paul Naylor
PRESS: WBZA, WWSC, G.F. Post Star
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN MONAHAN
OPEN FORUM
Supervisor Borgos-Introduces Mr. Paul Dusek, the new Town Attorney. Recognizes Mr. and
Mrs. Roger Marcy, questioned Mr. Dusek for an update regarding the Marcy's situation, the
dirt bikes in their neighborhood.
Counsel Dusek-Researching the issues and actively working on it. Noted another possible approach
was the restrictions on the existence of race tracks close to residential areas.
Supervisor Borgos-Recognized Dorothy Burnham and stated that the new Director of Building
and Codes will begin working on the situation on Pickle Hill Road.
Marianne Marcy, 12 Brookwood Drive-Concerned with the unsafe condition of the Pavilion
at Sunnyside.
Councilman Monahan-Noted that they, the owners, had agreed with the Town to keep the property
safeguarded, requests that the Building and Code Department begin a study on it.
Plinney Tucker, Division Road-Have not heard anything regarding the house on Division Road,
the dumping at the church, or former home of Ashton ready mix, asked how long it will take
before we get any results?
Supervisor Borgos-Stated that the new Director of Building and Codes has been at his job for
two days and that we are all working together to resolve these problems. Ashton's has been
discussed and the Director will start working on it in the morning. I have checked into the
dumping, we are working on cleaning it up, and what is there, is top soil, that is filled with
roots which they are screening.
Councilman Monahan-Noted that we do have an ordinance in this Town on stump dumping.
Supervisor Borgos-He is not dumping there, I spoke with him directly about this.
Mr. Tucker-He is dumping road gravel, stone and using it for a dumping off point for his business.
I don't believe he even owns the property.
Supervisor Borgos-To my knowledge that is correct and it should be addressed tomorrow.
Councilman Monahan-You mean this person who is doing the dumping does not own the property?
Mr. Tucker-This person, Bill Threw, who is doing the dumping, I don't believe owns the land.
Referred to the Charlie Wood's Palace, and our system falling through the cracks.
Supervisor Borgos-Called to everyone's attention that the Building Department did indeed
find a building permit that was requested, filed and paid for by Mr. Wood a year ago. They
were never issued a Certificate of Occupancy but everything was inspected. The fall through
the crack was that when the amendment was made it was not properly put into the Building
Department Code books, this will be corrected.
Councilman Monahan-I feel it is very sloppy procedure when we have a head of a department
that was not taking amendments and making sure they get into the manual that is used by
inspectors out in the field. The Town has apologies to make for this kind of sloppiness within
their procedures.
Supervisor Borgos-We all agree with you and hopefully now that we have a new Department
Head we can prevent these things from happening again in the future.
Mr. Tucker-Referred to Bowen's Property, the permits that are being issued before the roads
are cut in, and the house that is sitting in the field, asked if there were any plot plans?
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that he has discussed this with the Building Department and to my
understanding that what Mr. Bowen has, is perfectly legal, a house on a town road, owned and
being built by the owner of the property.
Mr. Tucker-Questioned the specs and the cost of the sewer hookups?
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Councilman Montesi-One of the concerns among the plumbers was the use of 6" pipes. We
addressed that with Tom Flaherty and Quentin Kestner the Sewer Engineer. Kestner is concerned
with using anything smaller than the 6" pipe because of the 12" main that it must hook into.
It is a good justification. We also were able to get him to reconsider the use of plastic pipes
and Kestner has made that change. We are also requesting from each plumber an insurance
policy to prove that they are legitimate contractors.
Mr. Tucker-Noted his concern with the projects on Dixon Road and Peggy Ann, the type of
structure and the materials that are being used. Requested the Board members to check on
them and have an answer by next meeting. Addresses George Kurosaka regarding the Smith
Tire Shop on Corinth Road, Barnes Auto Shop at Luzerne and Rhode Island, another garage
at the corner of Indiana and Corinth Road. Stated that they are no longer Tire Shops but rather
Junk Yards. Requested that Mr. Kurosaka look into these. Noted that Ward 4 has generated
$118,000 of revenue in Rec fees, and that the money should be spent in Ward 4.
Supervisor Borgos-This is a community-wide fund. Wards are artificial boundaries subject
to change from time to time.
Mr. Tucker-Refers to the 68 acre park on the Hudson River in Ward 4, asked how the Town
obtained the clear right away to the property?
Supervisor Borgos-Indicates the legitimate right away came from the Carry property which
is now Northern Distributing property. It came by compromise, they have given us 50' wide
right away directly to our property, a short piece of town road that we will have to build.
Councilman Monahan-Publicly state that she was not part of the Town Board consensus to
recommend the approval to start construction on Phase III of Court House Estates Development.
Noted that the Town Board previously had taken a stand,because of the safety of the residents
within this development, that we would not approve anymore internal roads in the subdivision
until there was a second safe public exit and entrance to the development. Noted that there
is a second entrance eminent, that a deal is going to be worked out with the County. Stated
that she feels that the Town Board acted prematurely, that she does not approve of construction
until the second entrance is put in.
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that it indeed was a consensus. The original idea to permit this as
a temporary resolution to the problem came from the Planning Board. Noted that there was
actually 20 more lots in the original Phase I and II that had been approved that was never built
on, 12 lots are double lots, the other 8 are owner owned who don't wish to sell or build on them.
New York State's representa¢ive from Department of Transportation was here last week to
inspect the new proposed road and there is a letter in my office indicating that they support
our proposal which I will take to the County Supervisors. This proposal being the Court House
Estates road to come out at the traffic light at exit 20. Noted that the maximum number
of new houses will be only 15 instead of the original development that was designed to handle
20.
OPEN FORUM CLOSED 8:27 P.M.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 212, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, office supplies are needed to the new Director of Building and Code Enforcement,
and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are not available for these purchases, NOW, THEREFORE BE
IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $500.00 from A2158010471 to A2158010401 in order to purchase said
office supplies.
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. 213, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, printing work has been done for the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds to pay for this printing, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $50.00 from A3255010405 to A3255010412 to cover the cost of said
printing.
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. 214, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
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WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has purchased an electric pencil sharpener
and lamp, and
WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds in their account to pay for these purchases, NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $150.00 from A2258020440 to A2258020201 for the purchase of said
items.
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. 215, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, the Highway Department needs $10,690.00 to repair traffic signals, and
WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds to cover these repairs, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $10,690.00 from A3053510416 to A3053310417 to cover the cost of
said repairs.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 216, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, the Building and Codes Enforcement Department has had additions of staff vehicles
and unexpected repairs, and
WHEREAS, the Building and Codes Enforcement Department's vehicle maintenance and repair
funds are nearly depleted, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $1,000.00 from A2158010471 to A2158010411.
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. 217, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, there is a balance due on the new Town vehicles, and
WHEREAS, there are not enough funds to cover the balance, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $20,000.00 from A3320909 to the appropriate Capital Reserve accounts.
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. 218, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshall would like to purchase office supplies, and
WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds for these purchases, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, to transfer $100.00 from A1753410440 to A1753410401 for the purchase of said
office supplies.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER TITLE 9
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL BOND ACT OF 1986
RESOLUTION NO. 219, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, the State of New York has made available funds for a matching grant program
to undertake recreational facility expansion, renovation or acquisition, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County department of Planning and Community Development will aide
Queensbury in the application for said funds in accordance with the provisions set forth in
the final Title regulations dated March 27, 1987, and
WHEREAS, said application required certain certifications and assurances be submitted as
part of the application process, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Stephen Borgos is hereby authorized to submit an application
on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, to the fullest extent of funding allowed and determined
i by the Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 of the State of New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, that any and all such documents pertaining to said application shall be in a form
approved by the Town's Counsel.
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 this was a re-application for Ridge Road Park and that the grant
for Hovey Pond is in progress.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE
RESOLUTION NO. 220, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that Bingo License No. 2716 be and hereby is approved allowing V.F.W. Post 6196
to hold Bingo Occasions from June 2, 1988 through January 1, 1989 and be it further
RESOLVED, that this license includes two Sunday Bingo Occasions.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
.......... Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE
RESOLUTION NO. 221, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, saddened
by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that Bingo License No. 2717 be and hereby is approved allowing Glens Falls Lodge
#81 B.P.O.E. to hold Bingo Occasions from May 18, 1988 through May 10, 1989.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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RESOLUTION NO. 222, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, an unexpired term exists on this committee, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Marvin (Joan) Dobert be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee
for Environmental Issues, with the term to expire on December 31, 1988.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLETION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
BY WEST MOUNTAIN VILLAGES, INC. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 223, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, West Mountain Villages, Inc. has submitted a Planned Unit Development application
to the Town of Queensbury which application has been referred to the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been designated lead agency for
the purposes of compliance with S.E.Q.R.A., and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury and the Town Board of the Town of
Lake Luzerne have heretofore entered into an agreement for intermunicipal cooperation regarding
the environmental review of the West Mountain Villages, Inc., application for a planned unit
development located in the Town's of Queensbury and Lake Luzerne, such agreement providing
for among other things, public hearing on the DEIS to occur in the Town of Lake Luzerne and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23, Jan 5, 1988, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
with the consent of the said West Mountain Villages, Inc. resolved to make no determination
regarding the completeness of the DEIS until such time as additional information was proposed
and until such time as additional information was proposed and until such time as a plan providing
for an alternate development with respect to residential density was provided to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, by the aforesaid resolution West Mountain Villages, Inc. agreed to a scheduling
and extension of time so that the draft environmental impact statement and planned unit development
procedure would coincide with one another and that concurrent hearings would be established
in order to provide a fair and ample opportunity for the review of the PUD application and
the DEIS, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has retained the engineering firm of
the Environmental Design Partnership of Clifton Park, New York, to review and comment
on the DEIS and such other information pertaining to the project prepared by West Mountain
Villages, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Environmental Design Partnership has reviewed the documents and materials submitted
by West Mountain Villages, Inc. and by letter dated May 19, 1988 has indicated that "it is advisable
to issue a determination of completeness for the revised West Mountain Resort Draft Environmental
Impact Statement," and
WHEREAS, Mr. David Krogman, Town Attorney for the Town of Lake Luzerne has indicated
by letter dated May 9, 1988 that the Town Board for the Town of Lake Luzerne is in agreement
that DEIS is complete and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury recognizes the need to make diligent
progress in the review process for the West Mountain Villages, Inc. application for a planned
unit development,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for the purposes of Article 15
of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance deems the PUD application for West Mountain
Villages, Inc. complete for purposes of conducting a public hearing pursuant to Article 15 and ,
obtaining public comment on the project, and I
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the DEIS prepared
by West Mountain Villages, Inca as amended to date and finds that such DEIS is complete and
adequate for the purposes of commencing public review and comment and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a public hearing pursuant to Article 15 of the Town of Queensbury zoning
ordinance for the PUD and the public hearing on the DEIS be set for June 21, 1988 at 6:00
P.M. at the Queensbury Elementary Cafetorium, Queensbury, New York and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a public hearing pursuant to the intermunicipal agreement between the Town
of Queensbury and the Town of Lake Luzerne be set for June 22, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. at the Lake
Luzerne Town Office, 2143 Main Street, Luzerne, New York and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall allow public comments
on the DEIS until 5:00 P.M. Monday, July 25, 1988 and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that copies of the DEIS may be reviewed at the Queensbury Town Hall, Bay and
Haviland Roads, Queensbury, New York and Lake Luzerne Town Hall, Luzerne, New York during
i business hours and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a Notice of Public Hearing pursuant to Article 15 of the Town of
Queensbury
Zoning Ordinance and a Notice of Completion and Public Hearing for the DEIS be prepared
and published in the Glens Falls Post Star and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations
for S.E.Q.R.A.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER
RESOLUTION NO. 224, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
WHEREAS, Susan Goetz's term of office expired on February 25, 1988, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT
RESOLVED, to reappoint Mrs. Susan Goetz to a five year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals,
her term of office expiring February 25, 1993.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY FOR TOWN OF RUEENSBURY LOCAL LAW
PROVIDING FOR MORATORIUM
RESOLUTION NO. 225, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law established the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, and
WHEREAS, such act requires environmental review of certain actions directly undertaken
by local governments, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to consider the adoption of
the local law providing for a stay of 30 days on the filing of applications for major subdivisions
and site plan review in excess of four dwelling units, and
WHEREAS, the anticipated impacts of such proposed local law are primarily of local significance,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is duly qualified as lead agency with
respect to the enactment of the above described local legislation,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is hereby designated lead agency
for purposes of SEQRA compliance in the adoption of a Master Plan and legislative amendments
to the existing subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance, and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner of
the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Region 5 Offices of the D.E.C., Department
of Health, Department of Transportation, Warren County Planning Department, Lake George
Park Commission, and the Adirondack Park Agency.
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 a request to make the Town Board lead agency for extending the
Moratorium another 30 days. Noted that it may not be necessary but in the event that it is
needed for the extension it is critical that this resolution be adopted this evening so not to
develop any gaps. Noted that every effort is being made to make the June 30th dead line.
It is the feeling of the entire Board that everyone from the public should have the full opportunity
to comment on the proposed rezoning, rules and regulations. The Moratorium can be extended
by law up to another 30 days so that the public can have their full input.
Councilman Montesi-Noted that the major part of the work is done but we have not held a
public hearing yet which may develop major changes. So rather than rush after a years hard
work to get this far we feel it is more important to take this precaution in case there is a
need for more time to finish up properly.
Supervisor Borgos-Suggested that any comments should be written and addressed to Lee York
our Senior Planner with copies to the Town Board Members and noted that all comments will
be considered.
RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR
MORATORIUM ON FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR SUBDMSIONS AND SITE PLAN
REVIEWS IN EXCESS OF FOUR DWELLING UNITS
RESOLUTION NO. 226, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has experienced significant population growth and residential
development during the 1980's, and such growth and development continue to occur at a rapid
pace, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to preserve and protect the health, safety, and
general welfare of its citizens, and such health, safety, and welfare are threatened by a zoning
ordinance and subdivision regulations which are not designed to handle the Town's present
and future levels of growth and development, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury recognizes the need for orderly growth and development,
and that such growth and development can only be fostered by adoption of land use master
plan and new zoning and subdivision rules and regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has conducted or is conducting numerous hearings and
studies of interest and necessity to the preparation and completion of a master plan and new
zoning and subdivision rules and regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury enacted Local Law No. 3 of 1987, a 180 day moratorium
on major subdivision and site plan review applications, in order to provide the time needed
for preparation and adoption of a master plan and new zoning and subdivision rules and
regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury enacted Local Law No. 14 of 1987, a further stay of 120 _
days on major subdivision and site plan review applications, in order to provide additional time
for preparation and adoption of master plan and new zoning and subdivision rules and regulations,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury enacted Local Law No. 2 of 1988, a further stay of 126
days on major subdivision and site plan review applications, in order to provide additional time
for preparation and adoption of a master plan and new zoning and subdivision regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is in need of additional time to complete and enact said
master plan and related zoning and subdivision rules and regulations, and such further stay
is necessary to preserve and protect the health, safety, and general welfare to the citizens
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of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held on the annexed proposed local law which, if enacted,
shall stay the filing of applications for major subdivisions and site plan reviews in excess of
four dwelling units for an additional period of 30 days, and that said public hearing be held
on June 14, 1988 at 4:00 P.M., in the Town of Queensbury, Town Hall, Queensbury New York,
at which time all persons interested in the subject thereof shall be heard, and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED„ that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be, and hereby is directed to
publish all such notice of said public hearing as is required by law.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Local Law # of 1988
Local Law to Stay Filing of Applications for Approval of Major Subdivisions and/or Site Plan
Review in Excess of Four Dwelling Units
Section 1. Legislative Intent. This law is adopted in order to stay the application procedure
for major subdivisions and site plan reviews in excess of four units under the Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Queensbury, New York, enacted May 25, 1982, as amended from time to time,
the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Queensbury, enacted July 13, 1982, as amended
from time to time, and Sections 274-a and 276 of the New York Town Law, as amended. The
moratorium, which voids all unlawfully filed applications and disables all persons from filing
or causing to be filed such applications, is of temporary duration. The Legislation is enacted
in order to continue the stays of Local Law No. 3 of 1987, adopted April 29, 1987, and Local
Law No. 14 of 1987, adopted October 23, 1987 and Local Law No. 2 of 1988 effective February
259 1988. The additional moratorium period is needed in order to preserve and protect the
health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Town of Queensbury, by allowing
the Town such additional time as is needed to prepare, complete, secure approvals, hold public
hearings on, and enact such land use master plan and zoning and subdivision rules and regulations
as needed to provide for orderly growth and development of the Town.
Section 2. Authority. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 10 of the Municipal
Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
Section 3. Prohibitions. No person shall file or cause to be filed, within 30 days after the
effective date hereof , an application or applications for approval for major subdivision or
site plan review in excess of four dwelling units. Any such application filed in violation of
this section shall be void. No approval by operation of law shall result by the filing of an application
in violation of this section. This provision shall not be waived.
Section 4. Exceptions. This local law shall not apply to or affect applications for approval
for Planned Unit Development, major subdivision, or site plan review in excess of four dwelling
units where such completed applications have been filed with the appropriate Town Official
prior to April 28, 1987.
Section 5. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect on June 30, 1988.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 1, 1988
RESOLUTION NO. 227, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board Meetings of the Town of Queensbury will be amended
as follows:
1. The Second Tuesday of the Month for June, July and August will be held at 4:00 P.M. at
the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay at Haviland Roads, Queensbury, New York
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Regular Meeting of the Town Board held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month
will remain at 7:30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay at Haviland Roads, Queensbury,
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New York.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr, Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS
LTR-Supervisor's Office, Frances Walter resignation-on file
RESOLUTION OF RESIGNATION
RESOLUTION NO. 228, Introduced by the entire Town Board.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frances Walter has submitted her resignation as Deputy Supervisor, effective
May 31, 1988, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the resignation of Mrs. Walter with regret, and appreciation
for her dedicated service.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 229, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
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WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Supervisor has been vacated due to the resignation of Mrs.
Frances Walter, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Mr. Daniel Olson as Deputy Supervisor, his
term to expire 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-Noted that Dan Olson has served on the Town Board for many years and
served as Deputy for Fran Walter the previous year.
RESOLUTION OF RESIGNATION
RESOLUTION NO. 230, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi and Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Joan Robertson has submitted her resignation as a member of the Citizen's
Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, effective immediately, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the resignation of Mrs. Robertson with regret, and
appreciation for her dedicated service.
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 Board will hold a Special Town Board meeting on Thursday
at 4:30 P.M. to reconvene to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation on construction
of this building. Also noted the public meeting on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. held by the APA with
the Town Board and Planning Board. The Memorial Day Parade will take place beginning at
Quaker Village traveling to Adirondack Community College where the ceremony will be held
at the Vietnam's Veteran Memorial on Monday, May 30th.
Mr. Paul Naylor-Request the Board to set up a date for an auction.
- Town Board decision to set auction for July 9, 1988.
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RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 231, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board moves into executive session to discuss pending litigation
dealing with assessments, sewer lines and personal.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
bsent: None
No action was taken, on motion the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY