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1987-12-30 SP TOWN BOARD MEETING SPECIAL DECEMBER 30, 1987 4:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor Mr. George Kurosaka-Councilman Mr. Stephen Borgos-Councilman Mr. Ronald Montesi-Councilman Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman Mr. Wilson Mathias PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA OLD BUSINESS Supervisor Walter-Listed on our agenda today under Old Business is a discussion regarding West Mountain Resort DEIS. At a regular meeting in December this project was discussed and I would ask Councilman Montesi if he had anything he would like to add to the discussion. COUNCILMAN MONTESI-It was my intention to put forth a motion to ask for the denial of the application for a PUD based on the increased density. Subsequent to our last meeting representatives of West Mountain Village and some town board members have had meetings, specifically Betty and I and Councilman Borgos met with them and George has been in contact with the group. What we addressed specifically were their concerns of denying the application, the West Mountain group raised a very important issue, we are presently in a residential moratorium and a denial of the application would trigger no submittal of a new application until the end of the moratorium that time loss seemed unfair to them, it was not my intention to do that to the developer it was to focus on the density problem and where.we stood with it. The outcome of that meeting was Mr. Joseph Brennan, representing West Mountain Group put forth some thoughts in a resolution to hole] the time clock and Mr. Mathias our Counsel has looked over this and this would hold a time clock where no one is held harmless in terms of accepting or not accepting the DEIS. This will state that no one will be held to a time clock and we are not going to accept the DEIS until it is complete. The one issue that has not been answered effectively for this developer by this town board is the density issue, can we look at the dynasty as part of the rezoning or PUD. It is the consensus of the Board that we do not mind you redoing the DEIS but we will not accept anything more than the present density on the mountain, that is one unit per every three acres, they may or may not make that a go-able project for you. The other consideration would he to come in and ask for a zoning variance, which the Town Board has to Approve and I guess we are saying we are not going to accept that. The one clear message,that I think has come out of this to the benefit of both sides and there should he no question as to it., the present town board that is sitting here is saying we are only looking at your PUD as it is presently zoned if you can make a cost effective project of that fine, if you cannot we are not interested in doing any increasing of the density. Part of our concern is if we do it for you then maybe many people that have over twelve acres will walk in. this door and instead of being subdividers be PUD people and get an increased density on the land, we have set a precedent with you. That seems to be a feeling with the Board our counsel would like to take the draft resolution drawn by attorney Brennan and put some of his thoughts in it and prepare that if we feel necessary for the 5th. COUNCILMAN BORGOS-To clarify the current density permits one unit per three acres in the current PUD regulations does permit a little extra, as a special benefit of the present rate of open space up to 15% additional a possible alternative that we would look at. The way the law is currently structured it prohibits any increase beyond that point. SUPERVISOR WALTER-There are representatives of West Mountain Resorts present, asked if there were comments from that group...none was heard... COUNCILMAN BORGOS-What you are saying (Mr. Montesi) is that you are not going to make a motion at this time, the project is not dead at this point the Board is willing to hear the proposal and look at alternatives hopefully created within the guidelines. if Counsel determines a resolution is appropriate action will be taken. SUPERVISOR WALTER-Under the circumstances where there is no action being taken this evening to reject or accept the DEIS as submitted, you have indicated that you are willing to accept any subsequent submittals as part of what has been presented to the Town, I would assume you will have some communication with the developers... COUNCILMAN BORGOS-I will be in my office starting Monday the 4th and I will be happy to make any appointments that are required. 9s SUPERVISOR WALTER-Asked for further comments, hearing none..we will move on to other business... RESOLUTIONS DISCUSSION REGARDING CSEA CONTRACT SUPERVISOR WALTER-We as a Board have reviewed the contract language, the Union recently ratified the contact yesterday...Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, and our negotiator Mr. Paltrowitz were the negotiating team for the Town... Councilman Borgos-There are very few changes in the contract-Salaries 5% 1988. 5% 1989 and 51% 1990 with a possible cost of living adjustment in 1990. This is a three-year contract.. lid of having Lincoln and Washington Presidents day will be observed in 1988 ... and one floating holiday...there are minor changes in benefits and procedures, minor changes in language... RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE CSEA RESOLUTION NO. 402, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr.. Ronald Montesi: WHEREAS, after negotiations a proposed agreement of employment has been reached between the Town of Queensbury and the Town of Queensbury and the Town of Queensbury Unit of CSEA for the years 1988, 1989 and 1990; and WHEREAS, said proposed agreement has been reduced in writing a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury accept the employment agreement as proposed and enter into said agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the Town of Queensbury Unit of CSEA in the form annexed hereto and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Tow Nof Queensbury be and she hereby is authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO INCREASE CEMETERY RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1983 RF..SOLUTION NO. 403, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos: WHEREAS, the Town Board has received a request from the Cemetery Commission to increase the rate schedule,and WHEREAS, cemetery rates have not been increased for a three year period, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the rate schedule be increased as follows: $300.00 Regular Lot 150.00 Urn Garden lot 225.00 Opening-Weekday 300.00 Opening-Saturday 75.00 Urn Opening-Weekday 125.00 Urn Opening-Saturday 75.00 Infant Opening-Weekday 1-25.00 Infant Opening-Saturday 150.00 Child Opening-Weekday 200.00 Child Opening-Saturday 275.00 Outside Opening-Weekday 350.00 Outside Opening-Saturday 97 75.00 Vault Rental 60.00 Foundation min. plus $8.00 per foot 45.00 Posts In addition to the cemetery rates, the following rates were adopted for the Pine Crematory: For cremation, administration and recording fee: $125.00 Adult 80.00 Child (age 13 months to 12 years) 45.00 Infant(stillborn to 12 months) and be it further RESOLVED,that the rate increase will be in effect as of January 1, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS RESOLUTION NO. 404, Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: WHEREAS, the Town of Rueensbury adopted Local Law Number 4-87, the electrical law of the Town of Rueensbury, and WHEREAS, the Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc. is authorized to do electrical inspections within the Town of Rueensbury (Resolution No. 243, 1987) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Patrick Dashnaw of the Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc. be approved as a qualified electrical inspector for the Town of Rueensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka., Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO RETAIN ENGINEER RESOLUTION NO. 405, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: WHEREAS, the Town Board has received engineering proposals regarding the possible creation of a North Rueensbury Sewer District, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board retain Rist Frost Associates, P.C. to perform engineering services for a fee not to exceed $30,000.00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan,Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION HELD PROPOSED SEWER DISTRICT Supervisor Walter-We have been considering a sewer district for North Rueensbury for a very 98 long time and because of the Lake George Law and other constraints the Town would never able to direct an engineering firm in one particular direction. There is a need for it, the Board had sent out proposals and interviewed several firms and the services that Rist Frost will provide will be toward the formation of the District and the Board also agrees and the public should be aware of this any kind of sewer district for North Queensbury will be expensive. In our proposals we have put aside a section which the engineers responded to regarding looking for funding and aid to help defray the tax payers district costs. Councilman Montesi-Noted that the change in the Lake George Law allows the town some alternatives for the Lake George Basin...this change has given us some flexibility in engineering proposals...I think we are all comfortable with this local firm... Supervisor Walter- C.T. Male Associates was doing a traffic study which is a part of the reevaluatia of the master plan and I would like the record to show that the draft of the traffic study which 1 we have been waiting for since September arrived on December 24, 1987 and it will be used by ) the citizens advisory committee, it is however an indication that some consultants held up the Ili progress that we would have liked to have had by now. I would like to leave an employee handbook which we have put together, Eleanor Oudekerk who is a new addition to the Supv. office as an administrative assistant was able to work tip some of the kinds of things we have been doing for years. The handbook is not printed in its final form because of the CSEA contract signing, this is the answers to all the questions new employees ask, it is comprehensive and hopefully it will be used, it should he printed next week. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Fran, before you leave us, I would like to express my appreciation to you for the leadership you have shown this town over the past several years and for your service and dedication to the town and we wish you well...(ovation from the public) SUPERVISOR WALTER-It has been fun and frustrating and I guess I have enjoyed just about every minute of it. Have a Happy New Year ON MOTION THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. DAPLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK I l i