197.2009
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
PURCHASE OF TRASH COMPACTOR FROM
TOWN LANDFILL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
RESOLUTION NO.: 197, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 156,2009, the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a stationary trash compactor to replace the
aging equipment currently in operation at the Ridge Road Transfer Station, in accordance with bid
specifications prepared by the Town’s Engineer and bid package prepared by the Town Purchasing
Agent, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Landfill Equipment Operator have reviewed the
submitted proposals and recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the only bidder meeting all
bid requirements, United Services GP, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $46,495.00, and
WHEREAS, the trash compactor is to be funded from the Fund’s Landfill Equipment Reserve,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board must conduct a public hearing before approving any purchases
made from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve,
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, June 15, 2009 to
hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning the Town’s
proposed purchase of a stationary trash compactor from United Services GP, Inc., for an amount
not to exceed $46,495.00 from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the proposal in the manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of June, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None