03-22-2021 MTG#11
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MARCH 22, 2021 RES#98-113
7:00 P.M. B.H.#14
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order….
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 98, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from session and enters
into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 22, day of March, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
APPLICATION OF JOHN AND MARY JO SABIA
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The public hearing is still open. I will look for any members of the public
who wish to speak to this. The Sabia’s did withdraw it. I will announce that now and they will resubmit
a new application at a later date. Since the public hearing is open, is there any member of the public that
wants to type any questions or raise the little blue hand?
TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-Just so you all know the application has been withdrawn there is no
obligation to accept public comments.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-There appears to be no public comment. The application is withdrawn.
This is the only business we have for the local Board of Health.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
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RESOLUTION NO. BOH, 14, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns from session and enters back into
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 22, day of March, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MINUTES)
NOEL HARDING, Queensbury-Spoke regarding Resolution Authorizing C.T. Male Associates to
Provide Professional Environmental Services Related to NYSDEC Groundwater Testing Review and
Summary.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FIRST SHIFT CLEANER POSITION IN BUILDING AND
GROUNDS DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF ROBERT GOODSON
RESOLUTION NO.: 99, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Town of Queensbury’s Facilities Manager, the Town
Board wishes to establish an additional full-time First Shift Cleaner position in the Building and Grounds
Department in accordance with a “New Position Duties Statement” previously adopted by the Warren County
Department of Personnel and Civil Service and presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, this hourly position is included in the Town’s CSEA Bargaining Unit at the hourly rate
of pay delineated in the Town’s current Agreement with the CSEA, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA, the
Facilities Manager posted the vacant position within the Town, and
WHEREAS, Robert Goodson has applied for a transfer from his current second-shift Cleaner position
in the Building and Grounds Department to the First Shift Cleaner position and Mr. Goodson meets the
requirements for the position and is the most qualified applicant from the Town who desired a transfer, and
as such, the Facilities Manager has requested Town Board authorization to transfer Mr. Goodson accordingly,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the hourly, full-time additional
First Shift Cleaner position in the Building and Grounds Department in accordance with the First Shift
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Cleaner “New Position Duties Statement” previously adopted by the Warren County Department of
Personnel and Civil Service and presented at this meeting, and such position is included in the Town’s CSEA
Bargaining Unit, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of Robert Goodson from his current
second-shift Cleaner position in the Building and Grounds Department to the newly-established First Shift
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Cleaner position effective on or about March 9, 2021 subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period and
any applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Goodson shall be paid at the rate of pay specified for the Cleaner position
delineated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA which is currently $20.22
hourly for 2021, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Facilities
Manager 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 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
FINAL ORDER APPROVING EXTENSION TO QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER
DISTRICT TO SERVE A PORTION
OF MOUNTAIN TERRACE ESTATES SUBDIVISION AND
AN OUT-OF-DISTRICT PARCEL
RESOLUTION NO.: 100, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Queensbury Consolidated Water
District (the “Water District”) in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A to serve four lots of
the proposed six-lot Mountain Terrace Estates Subdivision (the “Subdivision”) and a separate parcel
currently receiving Town water under an “Out-of-District Contract” (the “Parcel’), all located on Luzerne
Road (the “District Extension”), and
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WHEREAS, The Environmental Design Partnership, LLP (EDP) prepared a Map, Plan and Report
(Map, Plan and Report) concerning the proposed District Extension to connect the Subdivision to either
the existing 16” Water District water main that runs along Luzerne Road or the existing 6” main in Twin
Mountain Drive, all as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report was filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and is
available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed District
Extension and as follows:
Parcel 1:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly line of Twin Mountain Drive and the
northerly line of Luzerne Road.
Thence from said Point of Beginning, of the hereinafter described Water Service District along
said northerly line, in a general westerly direction 420± feet to a point;
Thence through Luzerne Road in a general southerly direction, 50± to a point in the southerly
line of Luzerne Road;
Thence along the easterly, southerly and westerly line of SBL#307.00-1-32.2 the following three
(3) courses and distances:
1) In a general southerly direction, 275± to a point;
2) In a general westerly direction, 235± to a point;
3) In a general northerly direction, 275± to a point in the aforesaid southerly line of Luzerne
Road;
Thence through said Luzerne Road, in a general northerly direction, 50± feet to a point in the
aforesaid northerly line of Luzerne Road;
Thence along said northerly line, in a general westerly direction, 90± feet to a point;
Thence through Proposed Lot 4 of SBL#307.00-1-22 generally following the 545’ contour line,
in a general northerly and westerly direction, 600± to a point in the southerly line of said
Proposed Lot 4 of SBL#307.00-1-22;
Thence along said southerly line in a general westerly direction, 100± to a point in the
southeasterly line of Proposed Lot 6;
Thence along said southeasterly line, in a general northeasterly direction, 620± feet a point being
the southwesterly corner of SBL#307.00-1-24;
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Thence along the common division line of SBL#307.00-1-24, SBL#308.05-1-9, SBL#308.05-1-
8, SBL#308.09-1-9 and SBL#308.09-1-8 to the north, east and south and Proposed Lot 2 and
Proposed Lot 1, being pieces or parcels of SBL#307.00-1-22, to the south, west and north the
following five (5) courses and distances:
1) In a general easterly direction, 150± feet to a point;
2) In a general southerly direction, 600± feet to a point;
3) In a general westerly direction, 150± feet to a point;
4) In a general southerly direction, 200± feet to a point;
5) In a general easterly direction, 300± feet to a point in the aforesaid westerly line of Twin
Mountain Drive;
Thence along said westerly line, in a general southerly direction, 210± feet to the point or place
of beginning said Water Service District and containing 13± acres of land.
The above described Water Service District parcels are intended to include all, or those portions
thereof, of those parcels as contained within the above described area as shown on the Warren
County Real Property Tax Maps in the Town of Queensbury, NY, and is not intended for the
conveyance of Real Property.
and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report also delineates a general plan of the proposed system, a
report of the proposed method of operation, the source of water supply and mode of constructing any
proposed District Extension improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board, as the Lead Agency, performed the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review for the Subdivision, which included the proposed
District Extension and determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment
and issued a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost to the “typical property” was filed with the Town Clerk and
made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
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WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020, subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with the
Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (the “Public Hearing Order”) reciting (a) the boundaries of
the proposed District Extension; (b) the proposed improvements; (c) the maximum amount proposed to be
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expended for the improvements; (d) the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the proposed
District Extension to the typical property and the typical one family home (if not the typical property); (e) the
proposed method of financing to be employed; (f) the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing the
improvements is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and (g) the time and place of a public hearing on the
proposed District Extension, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were filed with
the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how the
estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the proposed District Extension to the typical property
and typical one family home (if not the typical property) were computed was filed with the Town Clerk for
public inspection, and
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WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020, the Town Board held a public hearing and heard all interested
persons concerning the proposed Water District Extension, considered the evidence given together with other
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information and on February 8, 20201, adopted Resolution No.: 67,2021 determining that (a) the Notice of
Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and was otherwise sufficient; (b) it was in the
public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the District Extension to the existing Queensbury
Consolidated Water District as described in the Map, Plan and Report on file with the Queensbury Town
Clerk; (c) all property and property owners within the District Extension are benefited; and (d) all benefited
property and property owners are included within the limits of the District Extension; subject to permissive
referendum in the manner provided in Town Law Article 7 and subject to certain conditions specified in the
Resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk duly posted and published the notice required for Resolutions subject
to Permissive Referendum and no Petition for Referendum was filed within 30 days after the date of the
Resolution, and the Town Clerk has caused a Certificate to that effect to be filed in the Warren County Clerk’s
Office, and
WHEREAS, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required pursuant to Town Law §9-f, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed District Extension in accordance with
Town Law Article 12-A and intends to consider consolidating the District Extension with the Queensbury
Consolidated Water District in the future,
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, that the Town of Queensbury Consolidated Water District Extension to serve four lots
of the proposed six lot Mountain Terrace Estates Subdivision and a separate parcel currently receiving
Town water under an Out-of-District Contract be established as described in the Map, Plan and Report and
the improvements described in the Map, Plan and Report be constructed and the service within the District
Extension be provided upon the required funds being made available or provided for, and it is
FURTHER ORDERED, that no property within such District Extension shall be hooked up or receive
water until such time as the Water Superintendent shall be satisfied, in his absolute discretion, that all
infrastructure has been installed correctly as detailed in the Map, Plan and Report’s corresponding
specifications, that all costs of installation have been paid for by the Developer as per the Map, Plan and
Report, and that all infrastructure and easements deemed necessary by him and Town Counsel have been
dedicated to the Town, and it is
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to cause a
certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the Warren County Clerk’s Office and to be filed in the
New York State Office of Department of Audit and Control in the time and manner required by law, and it is
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and Town Counsel to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Order.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING ON HALCYON PROPERTIES, INC.’S
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 101, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances
from §136-44 “Connection to sewers required” which requires Town property owners situated within a sewer
district and located within 250’ of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer district to connect to the public sewer
facilities within one (1) year from the date of notice, and
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WHEREAS, Halcyon Properties, Inc., has applied to the Town Board for a variance/waiver from
Town Code §136-44.1 for an exemption from the Town’s connection requirements to connect its property
located at 377 Corinth Road, Queensbury to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District as application
states that the present use of the property and the distance from the improvement to the end of the sewer
pipeline would make a tie-in cost prohibitive, as set forth in the March 5, 2021 application presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board will hold a hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021 at
7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Halcyon Properties,
Inc.’s sewer connection variance/waiver application concerning its property located at 377 Corinth Road,
Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 308.16-2-14), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to send the
Notice of Hearing presented at this meeting to the Applicant as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO (2)
2022 MODEL HV513 INTERNATIONAL TANDEM 6X4 CABS & CHASSIS WITH PLOWS AND
SPREADERS FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 102, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political subdivision
in New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase two (2) 2022 International Model HV513 6x4 Tandem Cabs & Chassis with Front Plows
and Wings With Spreaders from Navistar in accordance with Navistar’s 12/23/2020 NYS Municipal Quote
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Form presented at this meeting and by the Town “piggybacking” with Onondaga County Bid #8996, for the
amount of $241,025.89 each for a total cost of $482,051.78, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase with withdrawals and expenditures
to be from Capital Reserve No. 64 to fund this capital purchase, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is
authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve No. 64 subject to permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town Highway
Superintendent’s purchase of two (2) 2022 International Model HV513 6x4 Tandem Cabs & Chassis with
Front Plows and Wings With Spreaders from Navistar in accordance with Navistar’s 12/23/2020 NYS
Municipal Quote Form substantially in the form presented at this meeting for the amount of $241,025.89 each
for a total cost of $482,051.78 by the Town “piggybacking” with Onondaga County Bid #8996, to be paid
for from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawals and expenditures for such capital
purchase are expenditures for which the Capital Reserve Fund No. 64 was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs establishment of appropriations and
estimated revenues as follows:
001-9901-9128-0064 Transfer to Operating Funds - $482,051.78
004-0000-55031 Interfund Revenues - $482,051.78
Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040 - $482,051.78
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation
necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER POSITION IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 103, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Town of Queensbury’s Director of Planning, Zoning
and Code Compliance, the Town Board wishes to establish an additional Code Compliance Officer position
in the Community Development Department in accordance with the Code Compliance Officer job description
previously adopted by the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes an additional full-time Code
Compliance Officer position in the Community Development in accordance with the Code Compliance
Officer job description previously adopted by the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance 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 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
RELATED TO NYSDEC GROUNDWATER TESTING REVIEW AND SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO.: 104, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage the professional environmental
engineering services of C.T. Male Associates to assist the Town with the review and summary of groundwater
testing that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has performed on
monitoring wells and private wells in the Town of Queensbury as part of New York State’s Inactive Landfill
Initiative as delineated in C.T. Male Associates’ proposal dated March 16, 2021 presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of C.T.
Male Associates for the provision of professional environmental engineering services related to the review
and summary of groundwater testing that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC) has performed on monitoring wells and private wells in the Town of Queensbury as part of New
York State’s Inactive Landfill Initiative, as delineated in C.T. Male Associates’ proposal dated March 16,
2021 presented at this meeting with the work to be done on a time and materials basis up to an estimated cap
of $10,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such services shall be paid for from Engineering Account No.: 001-1440-4720-
009, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer of $10,000 from Undesignated,
Unassigned General Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Engineering Account No.: 001-1440-
4720-009, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any
needed agreement and/or any necessary documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel, Water
Superintendent, Transfer Station Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 105, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town Board
may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any surplus
items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items from various
Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items and did
not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has requested Town Board
authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company GovDeals to dispose of such surplus
property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as
scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town Departments:
Item Dept Tag
Optiplex 3050 computer IT 9449
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3195
Motorola 2-way radio Water 1729
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2930
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3609
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3278
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2781
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2887
Motorola 2-way radio water 4083
Motorola 2-way radio water 3417
Motorola 2-way radio water 3426
Motorola 2-way radio water 2878
Motorola 2-way radio water 2782
Motorola 2-way radio water 1729
Motorola 2-way radio water 3604
Bobcat 16" C track Recreation n/a
Toro 1200 Athletic field painter Recreation 8823
Fisher Snow plow 2011 Recreation n/a
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus items that
are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete by using the auction company GovDeals to dispose of such
surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department Manager(s), to be sold or disposed
of as scrap, as follows:
Item Dept Tag
Optiplex 3050 computer IT 9449
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3195
Motorola 2-way radio Water 1729
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2930
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3609
Motorola 2-way radio Water 3278
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2781
Motorola 2-way radio Water 2887
Motorola 2-way radio water 4083
Motorola 2-way radio water 3417
Motorola 2-way radio water 3426
Motorola 2-way radio water 2878
Motorola 2-way radio water 2782
Motorola 2-way radio water 1729
Motorola 2-way radio water 3604
Bobcat 16" C track Recreation n/a
Toro 1200 Athletic field painter Recreation 8823
Fisher Snow plow 2011 Recreation n/a
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the services of
auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus item(s) and all Town proceeds from the sales shall
be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and
New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer and/or
Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget
Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
FAMILY YMCA OF THE GLENS FALLS AREA
RESOLUTION NO. 106, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with the Family YMCA of
the Glens Falls Area to support the YMCA’s provision of its Summer Day Camp experience, Camp
Chepontuc, to underprivileged children living in the Queensbury area, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between the Town
and the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area to support the YMCA’s provision of its Summer Day Camp
experience, Camp Chepontuc, to underprivileged children, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the
sum of $6,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding to be
paid for from Community Services Account No.: 001-8989-4414.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO CARVER CONSTRUCTION FOR
RIDGE ROAD WATER MAIN REHABILITATION AND LINING PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 107, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board duly established the Town of Queensbury Consolidated
Water District (the "District") in accordance with New York Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the District’s water transmission facilities by
rehabilitating certain existing water main along Route 9L/Ridge Road between Route 254/Quaker Road and
Cronin Road (Project) in accordance with Town Law §202-b, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 83,2019, the Town Board authorized engagement of The Chazen
Companies (Chazen) for professional Design, Bidding and Construction Phase Engineering Services
related to the Project, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 126,2020 the Town Board authorized the Project and for the purpose
of paying the cost of the Project, by Resolution No.: 155,2020 the Town Board authorized the issuance of
up to of $1,700,000 in Serial Bonds or Bond Anticipation Notes to pay the cost of the Project, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the
bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set
forth in the Town’s bid documents and specifications, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 128,2020, the Town Board authorized such advertisement for bids
and Chazen, the Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent accordingly prepared bid documents and
specifications, and
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WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the Town Purchasing Agent duly received and publicly opened
all bids, and
WHEREAS, Chazen, the Water Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have recommended that the
Town Board award the bid to Carver Construction, the lowest, responsible bidder who met all bid
requirements, for an amount not to exceed $1,295,145, and
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WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times
when Change Orders may become necessary for such Project and has requested that the
Town Board also authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a 5%
contingency ($64,757) for Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
rehabilitation of certain existing water main along Route 9L/Ridge Road between Route 254/Quaker Road
and Cronin Road (Project) from the lowest, responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements, Carver
Construction, for an amount not to exceed $1,295,145 to be paid for from Capital Construction Account
No.: 225-8540-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
an Agreement between the Town and Carver Construction in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Water Superintendent
to approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Project up to a 5% contingency or in the total amount
not exceeding $64,757 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent, Water Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SARATOGA MUSICAL UNION –
GLENS FALLS CITY PARK CONCERT SERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 108, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Musical Union, working with the Glens Falls City Band, provides for
weekly concerts to take place in the Glens Falls City Park during the months of July and August, thereby
helping to promote the cultural development of the community, attracting many persons to the Queensbury
area and providing an economic boon to the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Saratoga Musical Union in the amount
of $6,230 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an
agreement with the Saratoga Musical Union for the year 2021 for the promotion of performances and events
to Town residents, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the Saratoga Musical Union substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs
the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of
$6,230 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for
from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as necessary as
follows:
Revenue Acct No. –050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $6,230;
Expense Acct. No. – 050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax $6,230;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon confirmation by the Town that
unallocated occupancy tax funds are available from Warren County.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO
BAY RIDGE, NORTH QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS
EMERGENCY/RESCUE SQUADS UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 109, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, general emergency ambulance services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the
Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency
Squad, Inc., (Squads) in accordance with agreements between each Rescue Squad and the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s agreements with the Squads expired on December 31, 2020, and
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WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Squads have agreed that the terms and provisions of
the existing agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new agreements which
is anticipated to occur sometime during the first several weeks of 2021, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 32,2021, the Town Board authorized payment vouchers constituting
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1/12 of the respective 2020 Contract Amount(s) for January, February and March to the Squads under
their current respective Agreements, which payments constituted advance payments on the new general
emergency ambulance services 2021 Agreement(s), and
WHEREAS, the Squads may face cash flow shortages before the new agreements can be executed
and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize advance payments under the current Agreements, which
if new agreements are entered into will constitute advance payments on the 2021 agreements to the Squads,
such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid if and after the 2021 contracts are ratified,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve
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payment of 1/12 of the respective 2020 Contract Amount(s) each month during 2021, if necessary, for
operations and paid staffing to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and
West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., (Squads) under the current Agreements, which payments will
constitute advance payments on the new general emergency ambulance services 2021 Agreement(s) if such
agreements are entered into, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town
Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to make such payments which are authorized under the
current Agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2021 TOWN BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 110, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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 2021 Town Budget as follows:
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
Increase
Revenue
001-0000-Insurance Recovery 2,140
52680
Increase
Appropriation
001-5132-4070 Building Repair & 2,140
Maint
Highway - Fund 004-1680-2031
004-0000-0909 Balance Computer Hardware 6,000
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 03232021
RESOLUTION NO.: 111, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant:
03232021 with a run date of 03/18/2021 and a payment date of 03/23/2021,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 03232021 with a run date of 03/18/2021 and a payment date of 03/23/2021 totaling $1,016,775.64,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC EMPLOYER HEALTH EMERGENCY PLAN FOR
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 112, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation requiring all public employers to
create plans to adequately protect workers in the event of a state disaster emergency involving a
communicable disease, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Public Employer Health Emergency Plan has been
developed in accordance with the amended New York State Labor Law Section 27-c, and
WHEREAS, the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan was provided to the Town’s employee
labor union as required by the amended New York State Labor Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s employee labor union did not provide a response or comment on the Plan,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts the Town of
Queensbury Public Employer Health Emergency Plan, attached as Exhibit "A" substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his duly authorized representative is hereby empowered to
execute any such agreements, documents, or papers, as may be necessary to implement the intent and
purpose of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXHIBIT A
Public Employer Health Emergency Plan for Town of Queensbury
March 22, 2021
This plan has been developed in accordance with NYS legislation S8617B/A10832.
Promulgation
This plan has been developed in accordance with the amended New York State Labor Law section 27-c
and New York State Education Law paragraphs k and l of subdivision 2 of section 2801-a (as amended
by section 1 of part B of chapter 56 of the laws of 2016), as applicable.
This plan has been developed with the input of CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, as required by
the amended New York State Labor Law.
No content of this plan is intended to impede, infringe, diminish, or impair the rights of us or our valued
employees under any law, rule, regulation, or collectively negotiated agreement, or the rights and
benefits which accrue to employees through collective bargaining agreements, or otherwise diminish the
integrity of the existing collective bargaining relationship.
This plan has been approved in accordance with requirements applicable to the agency, jurisdiction,
authority, or district, as represented by the signature of the authorized individual below.
The Town reserves the right to modify the plan as necessary, with notification to the respective
collective bargaining unions.
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As the authorized official of the Town of Queensbury, I hereby attest that this plan has been developed,
approved, and placed in full effect in accordance with S8617B/A10832 which amends New York State
Labor Law section 27-c to address public health emergency planning requirements.
Signed on this day: date
By: name of signatory Signature:
_______________________________
Title: title of signatory
Record of Changes
Date of Change Description of Change Implemented by
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Table of Contents
Promulgation 490
Record of Changes 491
Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions 492
Purpose................................................................................................................................ 492
Scope................................................................................................................................... 492
Situation Overview .............................................................................................................. 492
Planning Assumptions ......................................................................................................... 493
Concept of Operations 493
Mission Essential Functions 494
Essential Positions ............................................................................................................... 494
Reducing Risk Through Remote Work and Staggered Shifts 495
Remote Work Protocols ....................................................................................................... 495
Staggered Shifts ................................................................................................................... 496
Personal Protective Equipment 496
Identification of PPE Based on Job Duties 497
Procurement of PPE 497
Storage of PPE 497
Cleaning Supplies 497
Staff Exposures, Cleaning, and Disinfection 497
Staff Exposures ................................................................................................................... 497
Cleaning and Disinfecting.................................................................................................... 498
Employee and Contractor Leave 498
Documentation of Work Hours and Locations 498
Housing for Essential Employees 498
Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions
Purpose
This plan has been developed in accordance with the amended New York State Labor Law
section 27-c. These laws were amended by the passing of legislation S8617B/A10832 signed by
the Governor of New York State on September 7, 2020, and require public employers to adopt a
plan for operations in the event of a declared public health emergency involving a communicable
disease. The plan includes the identification of essential positions, facilitation of remote work for
non-essential positions, provision of personal protective equipment, and protocols for supporting
contact tracing.
Scope
This plan was developed exclusively for and is applicable to Town of Queensbury (“the Town”).
This plan is pertinent to a declared public health emergency in the State of New York which may
impact our operations; and it is in the interest of the safety of our employees and contractors, and
the continuity of our operations that we have promulgated this plan. The scope of this plan is
based on a Federal, State, or local public health department mandated shutdown of the Town
buildings, grounds, and facilities.
Situation Overview
The health and safety of our employees and contractors is crucial to maintaining our mission
essential operations. We encourage all employees and contractors to use CDC Guidance for
Keeping Workplaces, Schools, Homes, and Commercial Establishments Safe. The fundamentals
of reducing the spread of infection include:
Using hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap and water frequently, including:
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o After using the restroom
o After returning from a public outing
o After touching/disposing of garbage
o After using public computers, touching public tables, and countertops, etc.
Practice social distancing when possible
If you are feeling ill or have a fever, notify your supervisor immediately and go home
If you start to experience coughing or sneezing, step away from people and food, cough
or sneeze into the crook of your arm or a tissue, the latter of which should be disposed of
immediately
Clean and disinfect workstations at the beginning, middle, and end of each shift
Other guidance, which may be published by the CDC, the State Department of Health, or
County health officials.
Planning Assumptions
This plan was developed based on information, best practices, and guidance available as of the
date of publication. The following assumptions have been made in the development of this plan:
The health and safety of our employees and contractors, and their families, is of utmost
importance
The circumstances of a public health emergency may directly impact our own operations.
Impacts of a public health emergency will take time for us to respond to, with appropriate
safety measures put into place and adjustments made to operations to maximize safety
The public and our constituency expects us to maintain a level of mission essential
operations
Resource support from other jurisdictions may be limited based upon the level of impact
the public health emergency has upon them
Supply chains, particularly those for personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning
supplies, may be heavily impacted, resulting in considerable delays in procurement
The operations of other entities, including the private sector (vendors, contractors, etc.),
non-profit organizations, and other governmental agencies and services may also be
impacted due to the public health emergency, causing delays or other disruptions in their
services
Emergency measures and operational changes may need to be adjusted based upon the
specific circumstances and impacts of the public health emergency, as well as guidance
and direction from public health officials and the governor
Concept of Operations
The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, their designee, or their successor holds the authority
to execute and direct the implementation of this plan. Implementation, monitoring of operations,
and adjustments to plan implementation may be supported by additional personnel, at the
discretion of the Supervisor.
Upon the Town Board’s approval of this plan, all employees and contractors of the Town of
Queensbury shall be notified by internal electronic mail, the Town of Queensbury website
(employee and contractor access) and a physical copy, with details provided as possible and
necessary, with additional information and updates provided on a regular basis. The general
public, State University of New York Adirondack and the Queensbury Senior Citizens Center
will be notified of pertinent operational changes by way of postings, the Town of Queensbury
website, electronic mail and a physical copy. Other interested parties, such as vendors, will be
notified by phone and/or email as necessary. The Supervisor’s Office will maintain
communications with the public and constituents as needed throughout the implementation of
this plan.
The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, their designee, or their successor will maintain
awareness of information, direction, and guidance from public health officials and the
Governor’s office, directing the implementation of changes as necessary.
Upon resolution of the public health emergency, the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury,
their designee, or their successor will direct the resumption of normal operations or operations
with modifications as necessary.
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Mission Essential Functions
When confronting events that disrupt normal operations the Town is committed to ensuring that
essential functions will be continued even under the most challenging circumstances.
Essential functions are those functions that enable an organization to:
1. Maintain the safety of employees, contractors, and our constituency
2. Provide vital services
3. Provide services required by law
4. Sustain quality operations
5. Uphold the core values of the Town
The mission essential functions for the Town have been identified as the following:
Essential Function Description Priority
Highway Personnel and equipment necessary for the maintenance of the
roads within the Town for public safety
Building and The Building and Grounds department ensures that the Town
Grounds buildings and grounds are properly maintained, regularly cleaned,
and disinfected as necessary to ensure the safety of all essential
employees, contractors, and visitors.
Water/Wastewater Provides essential water and sewer services to Queensbury
Treatment residents and businesses
P&R Maintenance Ensures that the Town’s parks and recreational areas are properly
maintained for the safety of employees, contractors and the
general public.
Cemetery Provides essential burial services
Crematory Provides essential cremation services
Transfer Station Sanitation
Town Court Legal services
It is important to note that Town Court is a vital component of town government, with Town
Court functions budgeted and supported by the Town Board and Town Supervisor. However, we
recognize that the New York State Office of Court Administration holds dominion over Town
Courts and, as such, may issue orders which suspend or alter the hours of operation or means by
which Town Courts operate which may not fully align with this plan or other measures taken by
the Town Board or Town Supervisor. As such, the Town Board, Town Supervisor, and Town
Clerk will coordinate as necessary with Town Court personnel to ensure safe and effective
continuity of Town Court.
Essential Positions
Each essential function identified above requires certain positions on-site to effectively operate.
The table below identifies the positions or titles that are essential to be staffed on-site for the
continued operation of each essential function. Note that while some functions and associated
personnel may be essential, some of these can be conducted remotely and do not need to be
identified in this section.
Essential Essential Positions/Titles Justification for
Function Each
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Highway Public Safety
WS, MEO, HEO, Laborer, Mechanic, Parts Shop
Foreman, Secretary to Sup of Highway, Highway
Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent,
Supervisor’s Public Safety
Town Supervisor, Executive Assistant to Supervisor
Office
Building and Public Safety
Laborer, Working Supervisor, Cleaner, Facilities
Manager, Building Maintenance Mechanic,
Grounds
Water/Wastewater Public Safety
Account Clerk, WS, Laborer, Wastewater
Maintenance Worker -All. Senior Wastewater
Treatment
Maintenance Supervisor, Water Plant Op – All, Water
Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor-Water,
Water Maintenance Worker – All, Water Meter
Service Workers, Water Plant Senior Operators, Senior
Water Treatment Plant Techs, Water Treatment Plant
Techs, GIS & Utilities Location Tech, Senior
Instrument Tech – Water, Instrument Tech – Water,
Laboratory Operator, Building Maintenance, Building
Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Building Maintenance
Mechanic, Mechanic, Water/Wastewater Field
Operations Manager, Water Plant Operations
Engineer, Principal Account Clerk, Water
Superintendent, Accounting Supervisor,
P&R Maintenance Public Safety
Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic, Laborer,
Light Equipment Op Recreation,
Cemetery Public Safety
Groundskeeper, WS, MEO, HEO, Laborer, Cemetery
Superintendent,
Crematory Public Safety
Crematory Operator
Transfer Station Public Safety
Laborer, Transfer Station Attendant, Transfer Station
Supervisor,
Town Court Maintain and
Town Justices, in accordance with NYS Office of
Court Administration guidance
process court
Town Court Clerks, in accordance with NYS Office of
docket, including
Court Administration
traffic tickets,
criminal matters,
small claims, and
local code
violations.
Receives fines and
fees.
Reducing Risk Through Remote Work and Staggered Shifts
Through assigning certain staff to work remotely and by staggering work shifts, we can decrease
crowding and density at work sites and on public transportation.
Remote Work Protocols
Non-essential employees and contractors able to accomplish their functions remotely will be
enabled to do so at the greatest extent possible. Working remotely requires:
1. Identification of staff who will work remotely will be done by the Supervisor and Town
Board. The list below identifies the positions that are non-essential and able to be staffed
remotely, as necessary, to ensure continuity of operations while maintaining compliance
with Federal, State and/or local regulations and/or laws:
Accounting
Assessor
Town Clerk – Tax Collection and Records
Recreation Administrator
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Cemetery Clerical
Town Historian
Planning
Zoning
Fire Marshall
Building & Codes
Crossing Guards – If School is in session
2. Approval and assignment of remote work will be made by the Department Head, with the
final determination to be communicated to the Town Supervisor and Town Board to
ensure employee time and attendance is tracked accurately.
3. Equipping staff for remote work will be managed by Accounting/Purchasing and input
from Department Heads and the current IT consultant, and which may include:
a. Internet capable laptop
b. Necessary peripherals
c. Access to VPN and/or secure network drives
d. Access to software and databases necessary to perform their duties
e. A solution for telephone communications
Staggered Shifts
Implementing staggered shifts may be possible for personnel performing duties that are
necessary to be performed on-site but perhaps less sensitive to being accomplished only within
core business hours. As possible, management will identify opportunities for staff to work
outside core business hours as a strategy of limiting exposure. Regardless of changes in start and
end times of shifts the Town of Queensbury will ensure that employees are provided with their
typical or contracted minimum work hours per week. Staggering shifts requires:
1. Identification of positions for which work hours will be staggered
2. Approval and assignment of changed work hours.
Identification of Positions with Staggered Work Hours and Approval Process
Certain employees may be assigned to staggered shifts to ensure job duties and responsibilities
are able to be fulfilled safely and/or to meet business needs. The identify of which essential
workers can work staggered shifts and the details of the staggering will be determined by the
Supervisor and the Town Board If the Supervisor and Town Board determine that staggered
shifts are necessary, Department Heads are required to abide by the determination and act in
accordance with this plan and the directive of the Supervisor and Town Board.
Approval and assignment of changed work hours must be prepared by the Department Heads and
approved by the Supervisor and the Town Board. Factors such as staffing levels, the ability to
provide for adequate physical distancing, and ways to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness
will be considered in the decision-making process.
Personal Protective Equipment
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the spread of infectious disease is
important to supporting the health and safety of our employees and contractors. PPE which may
be needed can include:
Masks
Face shields
Gloves
Disposable gowns and aprons
Note that while cleaning supplies are not PPE, there is a related need for cleaning supplies used
to sanitize surfaces, as well as hand soap and hand sanitizer. As such, we are including these
supplies in this section as they are pertinent to protecting the health and safety of our employees
and contractors.
Protocols for providing PPE include the following:
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1. Identification of need for PPE based upon job duties and work location
2. Procurement of PPE
a. As specified in the amended law, public employers must be able to provide at
least two pieces of each required type of PPE to each essential employee and
contractor during any given work shift for at least six months
b. Public employers must be able to mitigate supply chain disruptions to meet this
requirement
3. Storage of, access to, and monitoring of PPE stock
a. PPE must be stored in a manner which will prevent degradation
b. Employees and contractors must have immediate access to PPE in the event of an
emergency
c. The supply of PPE must be monitored to ensure integrity and to track usage rates
Identification of PPE Based on Job Duties
Each Town building will be provided with a supply of disposable masks and hand sanitizer for
use by employees, contractors, and/or visitors.
Given the nature of their work, building and grounds staff will be supplied daily access to
disposable masks and gloves to use when cleaning and/or disinfecting town buildings. In
addition, they will have access to face shields and gowns to use for job duties that require such
additional protection.
Procurement of PPE
Department Managers will track PPE inventory on a weekly basis and provide it to Purchasing.
When inventory gets low (defined as having less than two pieces of each required type of PPE to
each essential employee and contractor during any given work shift for at least 30 days), the
Department Manager will notify Purchasing who will contact one or more of the vendors on the
Town’s approved suppliers list to procure the necessary PPE. The Town will maintain and
periodically updates the supplier list in an effort to mitigate supply chain disruptions. In the
event of an emergency, the Town will permit the Budget Officer to purchase via credit card for
each department. For unforeseen supply disruptions or shortages, the Town will work with the
Warren County Public Health Department for assistance.
Storage of PPE
A sufficient supply of PPE for two pieces per employee per day is stored in each building. PPE
needed for the next 1-2 months is stored in the Building and Grounds facility for distribution to
the buildings as needed. A PPE inventory is done at each location every 1-2 weeks. The PPE
will be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines in order to prevent degradation.
In the event of an emergency, employees and contractors can obtain immediate access to PPE
through the location identified in each department above.
Cleaning Supplies
As needed by the Building and Grounds Department, the Town will have necessary cleaning
products available.
Staff Exposures, Cleaning, and Disinfection
Staff Exposures
The Town will follow established protocols when employee exposure situations occur. Given
the nuances or complexities associated with potential exposures, close contacts, symptomatic
persons, and those testing positive, the Town will follow CDC/public health recommendations
and requirements and will coordinate with Warren County Public Health Department for
additional guidance and support as needed. Exposure protocols will be updated as necessary
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and/or required and will be communicated to employees and contractors and posted on the
Town’s website.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
The Town will follow CDC and public health guidelines for best practices in the cleaning and
disinfection of surfaces/areas. Present guidance for routine cleaning during a public health
emergency includes, but is not limited to, frequently cleaning high traffic and high touch areas;
cleaning areas with soap and water prior to disinfecting surfaces with products that meet EPA
criteria; providing cleaning staff with appropriate PPE; and following instructions of cleaning
products to ensure safe and effective use.
Employee and Contractor Leave
Unless required by Federal, State, or local law. The Town will follow the leave provisions of the
respective collective bargaining agreements and/or the leave provisions in the employee
handbooks for non-bargaining unit employees.
Documentation of Work Hours and Locations
In a public health emergency, it may be necessary to document work hours and locations of each
employee and contractor to support contact tracing efforts. Locations shall be within specific
buildings, with contractors signing in and out at Town Hall and Department specific employees
doing likewise at their particular building or site. The Supervisor’s Office and the Accounting
Office shall be responsible for the management and handling of this information, which will be
in paper and electronic form. This information may be used by the Town, New York State
Department of Health and Warren County Public Health Department to support contact tracing
within the organization and may be shared with State and/or local public health officials.
Housing for Essential Employees
There are circumstances within a public health emergency when it may be prudent to have
essential employees lodged in such a manner which will help prevent the spread of the subject
communicable disease to protect these employees from potential exposures, thus helping to
ensure their health and safety and the continuity of the Town’s essential operations. If such
need arises, the Town has the capability to house essential employees on site. There will be cots
and kitchen facilities. the Town will coordinate with the Warren County Public Health
Department to help identify and arrange for housing needs.
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT -4 MINUTES)
NOEL HARDING, QUEENSBURY-Asked the Board if they were able to contact DEC
regarding how long the investigation may take regarding the water contamination issue near the
Landfill. Asked the Board if they have made any progress in updating the Engineering drawings
that were done several years ago. Asked what other options would be available to residents
regarding the water contamination issues near the Landfill.
CHAT-UNKNOWN-Questioned what is the period for the C.T. Male Summary?
CHAT-UNKNOWN-Questioned when is the Geologist that is being hired expected to start their
assignment?
CHAT-UNKNOWN-Questioned what was the Water Main Extension Plan in 1999?
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY (WARD IV)
Spoke regarding the water contamination issue around the Landfill.
COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)
Spoke regarding the Board getting back together in a hybrid setting noting maybe the
middle of April.
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Spoke regarding a recommendation he sent to the Board regarding establishing a Short
Term Rental Advisory Committee, Recommended getting input from the community.
We have a good start with Short Term Rentals. We should not be satisfied and we should
try and keep track of what is going on in the industry.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Spoke regarding the water contamination issues around the Landfill. Noted he is
available to anyone with any concerns at anthonym@queensbury.net. Thanked everyone
for their patience noting they will get through this together.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
Spoke regarding the Board getting back together in a hybrid setting April might be a
good time to do this.
Spoke regarding pictures he shared with the Board regarding the intersection at West
Mountain Road and Luzerne Road noting it continues to be problematic.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
Warren County Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Town of Queensbury at the Highway Garage site. July
th
24, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will be held at Warren County DPW, Main Street,
Warrensburg. Recommended that you do an online registration of what you are planning
to bring. The form can be found on the Town’s website or County’s website.
Town of Queensbury Yard Waste Schedule. Ward 3, yard waste must be out on April 19,
2021. Ward 4, yard waste must be out on May 3, 2021. Ward 2, yard waste must be out
on May 10, 2021. Ward 1, yard waste must be out on May 17, 2021.
Spoke regarding the Lake George Association and the Fund for Lake George joining
forces noting it is great news.
Annual Report for 2020 for the Lake George Land Conservancy.
Newsletter for Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 113, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of March, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY CLERK, II