2009-07-20 MTG #29
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#29
July 20, 2009 RES# 248-256
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
LORRIE MATUSZAK- Concerned about Hudson River Park with regards to a newly
erected building, the cutting down of trees and installation of new docks. She spoke to
Steve Lovering, Director of Parks and Recreation on July 9, 2009 who explained that the
Recreation Commission approved a building for the Saratoga Rowing Club. She was told
that they will be teaching rowing classes to adults and children for the Town of
Queensbury.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Spoke to Mr. Lovering and he explained that the Rowing
Club came to the Recreation Commission and asked permission to have classes down
there for our youth at Queensbury School because the school is interested in having a
rowing club. He was informed that they do have insurance and they did pay a fee.
MRS. MATUSZAK- Spoke with the schools Athletic Director who is not aware of any
rowing club or team.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Will be in contact with Steve Lovering tomorrow morning and
will try to get this issued resolved.
JOHN SALVADOR-
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Following last meeting formalized his comments concerning the wastewater at the
San Souci Restaurant and sent a letter to the Board dated July 10, 2009. In his
letter pointed out his concern that the requirements of the environmental
conservation law 171709 (subdivision three) are not being recognized.
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Have read that the trash plant contracts are going to be up in 2011. Whatever
proceeds are derived from the sale of that plant where are they going to go? Who
is going to get the benefit of those proceeds? What are we doing about the
disposal of our trash after 2011, where are we going to take it and at what price?
Feels the Town should begin to organize and address this issue of how are we
going to handle our trash after that plant is no longer in the possession of the IDA.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI- This will depend on the County and the company they
contract with.
PLINEY TUCKER- Questioned the Board regarding the $429,000 appropriated for a
bike path along Richardson Street.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Noted that this is for the bike path along with a gateway kiosk as
well as some other accoutrements.
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MR. TUCKER- Concerned about there being room for the bike path and if they find out
there is not enough room can they retract that $429,000 loan?
SUPERVISOR STEC- The engineers designed this but we can double check
MR. TUCKER- Questioned resolution 2.7
SUPERVISOR STEC- Explained that this is the Betterment Agreement for the Main
Street Project between the Town and the County. It basically establishes the rights and
responsibilities that we have to each other. It’s a County road project but there are several
Queensbury riding projects affiliated with it. Before the County can put it out to bid they
need to have this all established between the Town and the County who is going to
provide what and who’s going to pay for what.
PAUL NAYLOR- Questioned if the Town is going to solid waste pickup.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Explained the Town was not looking at our own municipal pickup
but rather looked at establishing a solid waste collection district. If the Board is still
interested they can look into it.
CHARLES BAKER- Thanked the Board for all the work done at the Mount Herman
Cemetery on Luzerne Road, it really looks nice. Questioned when the fence is going to be
fixed and where the sign is?
SUPERVISOR STEC- Explained that the parts have been ordered but are on back order.
MR. BAKER- Concerned that people are going to drive right in the cemetery where the
break in the fence is.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Suggested that some type of temporary fence be put up for
the time being.
SUPERVISOR STEC- Explained that Cemetery Superintendent, Mike Genier has
ordered a sign.
MR. BAKER- Questioned if there can be anything done with the road inside the
cemetery
SUPERVISOR STEC- Mike Genier did ask if they could get some millings to improve
the road. He has put a call into both the Town and County Highway Departments to
inquire about millings.
MR. BAKER- Asked if anything will be done with the grave stones that have tipped over
SUPERVISOR STEC- Mr. Genier spoke the other night on this, the grave stones are all
private property; he does what he can with the ones he can.
LORRIE MATUSZAK- Questioned why they are looking to put in a roundabout at the
intersection of Dixon and Aviation Roads and Farr Lane. Wouldn’t it be easier to put in a
traffic light?
SUPERVISOR STEC- There has been a very lengthy study and it was decided that a
traffic light is not the best alternative.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- The roundabout is the most practical, functional fix
2.0RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FROM NEW
YORK STATE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDS
TO BE USED FOR TOWN COURT IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO: 248, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Justice Court has advised the Town Board
that a Capital Improvement Fund Grant from the New York State Office of Court
Administration (OCA) is now available to provide funding to the Town for Town Court
improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize an application for these grant
funds up to the maximum grant amount available,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Justices to apply for a Capital Improvement Fund Grant, up
to the maximum grant amount available, from the New York State Office of Court
Administration (OCA) to be used by the Town for Town Court improvements and take any
further actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF HENRY KNOBLAUCH
AS PART-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN TRANSFER STATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 249, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Landfill Equipment Operator has requested
Town Board authorization to hire Henry Knoblauch as a part-time Laborer to work on an
“on-call” basis at the Town Transfer Stations, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2009 Town
Budget, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed
and the Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives, and
Henry Knoblauch is the brother of Leesa Stiller, Executive Assistant to the Town
Supervisor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Landfill Equipment Operator to hire Henry Knoblauch as a part-time Laborer on an on-call
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basis effective on or about July 21, 2009 subject to the Town successfully completing a
background check as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Knoblauch shall be paid $13.00 per hour as set forth in Town
Board Resolution No.: 615,2008 to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Landfill Equipment Operator and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any
forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DOCK
DOCTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PERMANENT PILE
DOCK SYSTEM AT GLEN LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
RESOLUTION NO.: 250, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 501.2003, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
the recreation project known as the Glen Lake Canoe/Car Top Boat Access Improvement
Project, which included specific capital improvements including the installation of a dry fire
hydrant and dock system, and
WHEREAS, the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., (Fire Company) and the
Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (County) have informed the Town that
there is a need to keep the dry hydrant suction free of silt and leaves as that part of Glen
Lake is quite shallow and it makes it difficult to keep the intake clear, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company, County and Town have agreed that a new, more
permanent steel pile dock design would be a better dock for the facility while being a
convenient and protected suction point for the dry hydrant which would be easier to
maintain, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Highway Superintendent has advised that his Department
will aid in excavation for the movement of the dry hydrant suction line, and
WHEREAS, the Town solicited a proposal for construction of such a dock from The
Dock Doctors, and The Dock Doctors have provided a proposal dated July 1, 2009 in the
amount of $19,400, and
WHEREAS, such proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Recreation
Commission and the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation, and
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WHEREAS, The Dock Doctors have a background in such dock design and are
specialists in waterfront dock construction and therefore the Town Board wishes to waive
the Town Purchasing Policy’s two (2) quotes, self-imposed bidding requirement in this
instance, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding
requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the
Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs
engagement of The Dock Doctors for provision of a permanent steel pile dock system at the
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Glen Lake Canoe/Car Top Boat Access area as set forth in The Dock Doctors’ July 1, 2009
Proposal presented at this meeting, for an amount not to exceed $19,400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such authorization is contingent upon The Dock Doctors
providing the Town with satisfactory proof of insurance prior to commencing work for
the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment shall be
made from Account No.: 001-7110-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign The Dock Doctor’s Proposal and/or any other needed documentation and
the Town Supervisor, Recreation Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such
other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN
COMPANIES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED
TO FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLATION OF ROUNDABOUT AT
INTERSECTION OF DIXON AND AVIATION ROADS AND FARR
LANE
RESOLUTION NO.: 251, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to evaluate the feasibility of the
installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Dixon and Aviation Roads and Farr Lane
in the Town of Queensbury (Project), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage the engineering and design services
of The Chazen Companies to assist the Town with evaluating such Project for an amount
not to exceed the amount of $20,930 (including optional Task 4 - Topographic Survey) as
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delineated in Chazen Engineering’s proposal dated June 22, 2009 and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs
engagement of The Chazen Companies to assist the Town with further evaluating the
feasibility of the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Dixon and Aviation
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Roads and Farr Lane in the Town of Queensbury as delineated in Chazen’s June 22, 2009
proposal presented at this meeting, for an amount not to exceed $20,930 (including optional
Task 4 – Topographic Survey), and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that expenses for this project shall be paid for from
Account No.: 001-8020-4720 (Planning - Consultant Fees), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to execute any necessary forms or agreements related to this Project and further
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Senior Planner and/or Town Budget Officer to
take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2009 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 252, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated
and justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting
practices by the Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town’s Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2009 Town Budget
as follows:
20-Jul
From To
CodeAppropriationCodeAppropriation$
001-1990-4400Contingency001-1110-2010Equipment2,500
001-1990-4400Contingency001-7110-2899Parks Cap Construction19,400
001-1620-4300-22Electricity001-1110-2010Equipment3,000
001-3620-4410Fuel001-3620-1020Overtime500
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001-7020-1010Rec Wages001-7110-4823Facility Repairs1,500
001-7110-4824Rec Programs001-71020-4120Printing3,000
001-0000-0599Unappropriated Fund Bal001-8020-4720Planning/Consultant Fees20,930
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF IDENTIFICATION
BADGES TO TOWN ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 253, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §138 empowers the Town of
Queensbury to employ building inspectors, deputies and assistants and to pay the
reasonable fees related to such employment, and
WHEREAS, New York State General Business Law §140 permits any employer
of labor to adopt a badge or insignia of identification be displayed by its employees for
the purpose of identification upon leaving the premises of the employer, and
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WHEREASin order to enhance public safety by making it easy for Town
citizens to identify Town employees, the Town believes that those individuals who are
charged with enforcing Town laws and regulations should be readily identifiable by the
public as Town employees, and
WHEREAS, currently the Town’s Animal Control Officer and Fire Marshal
carry identification badges but other enforcement officers working for the
Town are not so identified,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and empowers
the Town Purchasing Agent to purchase identification badges to be used by Town
employees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all such badges shall be the property of the Town of Queensbury,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
issue badges to appropriate individuals charged with enforcing the Town Code, including
but not limited to, the Zoning Ordinance and the New York State Building and Maintenance
Code, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs individuals who are issued badges to use
such badges in the performance of their official job duties and requires any individual who
is issued a badge to sign an acknowledgement verifying receipt of the badge and agreeing to
use such badge only in the performance of their official job duties, to display the badge
whenever requested to do so, and further acknowledging that misuse or abuse of such badge
may result in immediate discharge from employment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board prohibits any employee to wear or display a
badge if they are selling or attempting to sell any ticket, book or privilege in connection
with a dinner, reception, dance, entertainment, concert, athletic exhibition, contest or
lecture, proposed to be conducted by or under the auspices of any group or association of
active or retired employees of the Department, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Budget Officer to
pay for such badges from such accounts deemed appropriate by the Town Budget Officer,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Counsel, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Purchasing Agent to take
any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec
NOES: Mr. Brewer
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BETTERMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY
RELATING TO P.I.N. 1753.80 COUNTY ROUTE 28 (CORINTH
ROAD/MAIN STREET/BROAD STREET) RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 254, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, Warren County (County) has undertaken a highway reconstruction
project known as P.I.N. 1753.80, County Route 28 (Corinth Road/Main Street/Broad Street)
Reconstruction Project (Highway Project) and the Town of Queensbury wishes to have
certain work performed in connection with the Highway Project, including but not limited to
water main replacement, sanitary sewer improvements, undergrounding of private utilities,
undergrounding of private utility services, construction of Richardson Street Trail and The
Gateway Kiosk, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Betterment Agreement between the County and Town
concerning such Highway Project has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Betterment
Agreement described in the preambles of this Resolution, in form acceptable to the Town
Supervisor and Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to execute such Agreement and/or all necessary agreements or other
instruments on behalf of the Town of Queensbury and the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Counsel to take any other action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS – WARRANTS OF
THST
JULY 9 AND JULY 21, 2009
RESOLUTION NO.: 255, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills
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presented as Warrants with run dates of July 9 and July 16, 2009 and respective payment
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dates of July 9 and July 21, 2009,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with
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run dates of July 9 and July 16, 2009 and respective payment dates of July 9 and July
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21, 2009 totaling $10,400 and $745,985.35, respectively, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
Supervisors report for Community Development/Building and Codes for the
month of June on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
ROBERT HAFNER, TOWN COUNSEL-
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Spoke concerning the Richardson Street project with regards to the bike path. Has
spoken with the engineer and there isn’t a concern about where the bike path is
going to be located. The engineers have been provided with a survey map by the
Town Surveyor showing that we have sufficient boundary to put the bike path in.
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The Betterment Agreement is due in September to the Federal package but it
needs to get to the State in early August.
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With regards to the permit issued to the Saratoga Rowing Association, Town
Counsel was involved because they were asked to draft the permit. This permit is
for one season, if all goes well it will be renewed. It was specifically drafted to be
revocable in case there were issues. It was drafted to require insurance. The
Saratoga Rowing Association is an active Association that has successfully taught
and trained rowing in Saratoga. The permit was issued with the idea that Saratoga
Rowing would do the same for Queensbury residents. The permit was drafted it
not to allow them to leave property except for this structure which has to be
removed if the permit doesn’t get renewed or it is revoked. If it is not removed it
becomes the Town’s. Part of the permit provided that the Saratoga Rowing
Association would improve the dock (for non-motorized boats) so that it would be
better usable to not only them but for all Town residents. According to Steve
Lovering, Director of Parks and Recreation, they didn’t get the permit quick
enough to have the classes they intended to have by now.
4.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-
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The Queensbury Beautification Committee is once again recognizing residential
and commercial garden and landscape plantings for the 2009 summer season.
Award recipients will be announced during the month of August and there will be
a maximum of two residents awarded in each of the four wards. There will be a
total of four commercial plantings recognized as well. Plantings will be reviewed
at the end of July. Residential plantings must be done by the homeowner and not
commercially installed to be eligible for nominations. Nominations from the
public are welcome. If you would like to nominate a neighbor or someone you
know please either email www.queensbury.net or you can send your nomination
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by mail to The Queensbury Beautification Committee at 742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
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Lake George will be featured on the Today Show. Had the pleasure of working
with Kate Johnson, Director of Warren County Tourism and the folks from the
Today Show this past Saturday. They spent the day on the Lake shooting a lot of
preliminary footage for their episode that will air on Monday.
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There has been some vandalism over at the West End Park. Asked people to keep
a look out.
COUNCILMAN MONTESI-
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Spoke regarding the drainage easement project on Everett’s Avenue. The Town
is ready to go to bid but, unfortunately, the Town is at a stand still until they can
reach some sort of agreement with two of the property owners over there.
SUPERVISOR STEC-
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Noted that Councilman Montesi has worked hard on this project. This has been a
lingering problem for years. The culvert is on private property therefore the
reason why this hasn’t been resolved thus far.
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Noted that the Town has not had a town tax in eight years and everyone on the
Board currently and for the past eight years deserve a lot of credit for being able
to maintain that.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-
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Spoke regarding the Hovey Pond Beautification Committee and what a wonderful
job they do. Marylee Gosline, the Chairwoman of the Friends of Hovey Pond
would like to thank the following: Bill Enny of Richie Brothers Slate, who
donated approximately three yards of slate chips for walkways in the native plant
section of the garden; Chris St. Andrews of St. Andrews Ace Hardware store for
numerous hand tools; Wally Hersch of Binley Flower Shop for the donated hand
tools; Frank Trolestra from Garden Time who donated time and hand tools and
Pete Watkins for the much appreciated water thermos. The community as well as
the Friends for Hovey Pond deeply appreciates these people and their donations.
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Drew Monthie and Greg Green have volunteered their time to improve the corner
of Quaker and Bay Road. They have also been working with Chuck Rice,
Superintendent of Building and Grounds, installing a few extra sprinkler heads. It
really looks nice.
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In the Town Code dealing with Animal Control Chapter 73 read the following. In
reference to your dogs they are not allowed to create a nuisance by defecating,
urinating or digging on public property or on private property without the consent
or the approval of the owner of such property.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-
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Spoke regarding the vandalism at the West End Park. If necessary, a camera
will be installed.
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The PCB cleanup on Luzerne road is complete.
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Met with Dan Ryan and some residents over on Applehouse Lane last
Wednesday. Mr. Ryan has suggested that some monitoring wells be installed
to see where the flow of the water, table is. There are structures over there and
we want to make sure they are functioning. These wells should be going in
within the next couple of weeks.
SUPERVISOR STEC-
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Town’s website www.queensbury.net. There is a lot of information here.
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Thanked TV8 and our sponsors for televising our Town meetings.
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The Town has been cooperating with the Sheriff’s Department on the West
End Park vandalism. Vandalism is a senseless crime and if the person is
apprehended the Town will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.
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Last Friday, there was an event at Hovey Pond involving a family fun day.
There had over three hundred people in attendance. The Parks and Recreation
Staff did a great job.
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Spoke regarding the Today Show noting that Lake George is one of the four
areas selected.
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The Town of Queensbury does not have a general town tax. There are over
nine hundred towns in New York State; of those, there are only thirty-seven
last year that did not have a general town tax. The Town of Queensbury is the
largest town in New York State without a town tax. Queensbury government
has been doing a lot of good by the money lately. The entire Town Staff, the
Town that participates in our process, the Town Board Members past and
present should feel really good about where the Town of Queensbury is.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Hopes that someone on the Today Show mentions the
Town of Queensbury in their upcoming broadcast.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 256, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Regular Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of July, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury