1986-01-03 ORG ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 3, 1986
7:43 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor
Mr. George Kurosaka-Councilman
Mr. Stephen Borgos-Councilman
Mr. Ronald Montesi-Councilman
Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman
ABSENT:
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Mr. Wilson Mathias-Town Counsel
PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WENU, WWSC
GUESTS: Mr. Charles Adamson, Mr. Joseph Daire
TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Paul Naylor, Mr. Rick Missita, Mr. James Coughlin,
Mr. Ralph VanDusen
SUPERVISOR WALTER-Introduced the Councilmen to the public. . .
JUDGE MOYNIHAN Gave the oath of office to the elected officials. . .
SUPERVISOR WALTER-Thanked Judge Moynihan. . .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR WALTER
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE
,— RESOLUTION 1, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos,' who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by Section 63 of the
Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines
that Robert's Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during
the year 1986 except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law
or with other resolutions of this Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
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Absent:None
RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 2, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
_ RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 62, of the Town Law of the State
of New York, regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month hereafter
at 7:30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland
Roads, Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
RESOLUTION NO. 3 Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, The Post Star is hereby designated as the
official newspaper 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 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS
RESOLUTION NO. 4, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated
depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal
year 1986: Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. , First National Bank
of Glens Falls, Norstar Bank, Chase Lincoln First of Eastern New York,
N.A. and be it further
RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Town Supervisor
to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each Bank.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter J
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Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION
OF TOWNS
RESOLUTION NO. 5, Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 102, Subdivision 10 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, the following Town Officers and Employees
be and they hereby are authorized to attend the annual meeting of the
Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York
City on February 16th through February 19th, 1986.
Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Counsel, Town Justices, Four Councilmen
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to
cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said association and in here _
absence, Councilman Betty Monahan is to cast the vote of the Town, and
be it further
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this
meeting are a proper town charge.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
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Absent:None
RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR
RESOLUTION NO. 6„ Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
RESOLVED, that the town Supervisor be and she hereby is permitted and
allowed to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller,
as required by Section 34, of the General Municipal Law with the Town
P Clerk on or before March 1, 1986, in lieu of filing a separate financial
report as required by Section 119, Subdivision 2, of the Town Law, by
�-- February 1, 1986.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN TOWN SURVEYOR
RESOLUTION NO. 7, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, that the firm of VanDusen and Steves of the Town of Queensbury
be retained as the Town Surveyors of said Town for the fiscal year 1986
at an annual compensation of $1,500.00 and that the Town Supervisor
be and she hereby is authorized to execute on belhalf of the Town a contract
with Mr. Leon Steves for such services and be it further
RESOLVED, that in addition to the services provided by such contract
the Town Board employ said Leon Steves to perform other services as
may be required which will involve the employment by him of persons
j to assist compiling data, drafting and similar work, and that the Town
reimburse Mr. Steves for such additional work and expenses in connection
therewith during the Fiscal Year 1986 which reimbursement shall be made
by itemized and certified vouchers thereafter audited by the Town Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent: None '
RESOLUTION APPOINTING BUDGET OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO. 8, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision 2 .of the Town Law
of the State of New York, Supervisor Frances J. Walter be and she hereby
is Budget Officer 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 APPOINT RECREATION/YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION NO. 9, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints
Mr. Harold Hansen of Queensbury as the Queensbury Recreation/Youth Services
Director.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
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RESOLUTION NAMING COUNSEL TO THE TOWN BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 10, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the Board deems itself in need of legal counsel in the conduct
of its affairs, and
WHEREAS, the office of Town Attorney has not been established or provisions
for a salary therefore included in the 1986 budget, NOW, THEREFORE BE
IT
RESOLVED, that Wilson S. Mathias-(Town Board) R. Case Prime-(Planning
& Zoning) J. Lawrence Paltrowicz - (Labor) all residents of the Town
of Queensbury be employed by the Board to render such legal services
as may be required and that payment for such service be by Town Voucher
audited by the Town Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 11, Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
Pursuant to Section 20, Subdivision 1 (A) of the Town Law of the State
of New York and pursuant to Section 109 of the Uniform Justice Court
Act of the State of New York, Phyllis Joslyn of Queensbury is hereby
appointed Town Justice Court Clerk, to serve at the pleasure of the
Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of
the State of New York be notified of the appointment.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None r
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Ltr.-James Coughlin-requesting reappointment as Landfill Superintendent—on
file. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT LANDFILL SUPERINTENDENT
RESOLUTION N0. 12, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints
James Coughlin as landfill Superintendent.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
Ltr.-Paul Naylor asking for the reappointment of Everett Voorhis as
- Parts Manager—on file
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PARTS SHOP FOREMAN
RESOLUTION NO. 13, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints
Mr. Everett Voorhis as Parts Shop Foreman in the Highway Department
for the year 1986.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
Ltr.-Paul H. Naylor requests the appointment of Mildred Thomas as Confidential
Administrative Secretary. . .on file
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SECRETARY IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 14, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reppoints
Mrs. Mildred Thomas as Confidential Secretary in the Highway Department
for the year 1986.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER DEPT. , AND HIGHWAY
DEPT.
RESOLUTION NO. 15, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the
Water and. Highway Departments for small mailings rather than using the
postage machine at the Town Office Building, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
y RESOLVED, that each department shall be allowed to purchase 100 stamps
and the supply be replenished as needed.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: Nonp 1
Absent:None
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
RESOLUTION NO, 16, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
RESOLVED, the pursuant to Section 102 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, the sum of .21 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual
and necessary use of the personal automobiles of any Town Official in
the performance of his duties.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
DISCUSSION: Councilman Borgos requested that the compensation for Members
of the Planning and Zoning Boards be raised an additional $5.00 from
what was presented. . .Supervisor Walter-This will place this over budget,
most of the salaries have been established based on the budget, when
it comes time to transfer funds you have to realize this. . .agreed to
by the entire Town Board
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SALARY
RESOLUTION NO. 17, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that the compensation for Members of the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals be set for the year 1986 as follows:
CHAIRMAN $30.00
SECRETARY $25.00
MEMBER $20.00
per month, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the compensation set for stenographic services shall
be Planning Board $60.00 per meeting Zoning Board $10.00 per hour.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION SETTING BONDED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION NO., 18, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi, who moved for
its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
WHEREAS, Town Law Section 25 requires towns to bond certain public employees,
and ,
WHEREAS local
governments are delegated the authority to set the amount
of the bonds for such public employees, and _
WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused a review to be made of the amount
of the bond to be set after considering the actual rr-sponsibilities
performed and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office
of the State Comptroller,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the calendar year 1986 public Employee Bonds, pursuant
to Section 25 of the Town Law, are hereby set as follows:
Town Supervisor $50,000.00
Receiver of Taxes 50,000.00
Town Clerk 25,000.00
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
I RESCLUTION TO APPOINT REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
RESOLUTION NO. 19, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
v RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 4121, Subdivision 3 (A) of the Public
Health Law of the State of New York, Donald A. Chase, be and he hereby
is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure
of the Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AND COURT
ATTENDANT
RESOLUTION NO. 20, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka:
I RESOLVED, that the daily rate for special policemen of the Town of Queensbury
be established as follows:
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD $13.00/day for normal school hours plus an additional
$3.00/day for church school duty.
COURT ATTENDANT $5.00/hour.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION NAMING SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 21, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints
A. Peter Brault to the part-time position of Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds for the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
Ltr.-Betty Eggleston requests reappointment to the position of Receiver
of Taxes and Assessments.
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RECEIVER OF TARES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO, 22, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board pursuant to Section 20, Subdivision 6
(E) of the Town Law of the State of New York and to Resolution No. 97
of 1967 of the Town, hereby appoints Mrs. Betty Eggleston, of Queensbury
as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, term to expire on December 31, C
1987.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES
RESOLUTION NO. 23, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
DISCUSSION:Supervisor Walter-These salaries are based on a percentage
increase that was received by other employees of the Town through negotiations
of the Union Contract with the exception of several instances, Mr. LaRose
Salary has gone more than the 6% and the Code Administrator Dean is
more than the 6% the others are rounded, this coincides with the adopted
budgeted figures for the various departments. . .Councilman Borgos-I have
a recommendation for eight changes that would amount to a total increase
of $7,050. (no vote will be taken at this time, and executive session
will be held later in the meeting to discuss possible changes)
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COMMUNICATIONS -'
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Supervisor's Office
January 2, 1986
Pursuant to Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby
revise the appointment of the following committees to aid and assist
the Town Board in the performance of its duties during the year 1986,
with the first person named to serve as chairman in each case.
Beautification Borgos
Planning & Zoning Walter Monahan
Highway Kurosaka Montesi
Water Walter Kurosaka
Solid Waste Walter Monahan
Sewers Walter Montesi
Fire Protection & Emergency
Medical Services Borgos Montesi
Cemeteries Montesi Monahan
Transportation Monahan Borgos
Recreation
Monahan Kurosaka
Senior Citizens Monahan Montesi
Libraries Borgos Montesi
Lighting Montesi Kurosaka
Insurance Monahan Walter ,
Assessments Borgos Kurosaka
Elections Montesi Kurosaka
Environment Kurosaka Borgos
Industrial Development Walter Borgos
Sincerely,
Frances J. Walter
Supervisor
Ltr. - Town Clerk announced the following appointments: 1st. Deputy
Darleen Dougher, 2nd. Deputy Lois Chase 3rd. Deputy (Conservation Only)
Ignatius Tracy, 4th Deputy (Conservation Only) Phoebie Tracy. . .on file
Ltr. - Receiver of Taxes announced the following appointments: 1st.
Deputy Darleen Dougher 2nd. Deputy Judith Fish on file
Ltr. - Paul Naylor, Highway Supt. - reappointment of Richard Missita
to the position of Deputy Highway Superintendent. . .on file
Ltr. - Supervisor Walter-appointing Barbara Howe as Confidential Secretary
to the Supervisor. . .on file
Ltr. - Supervisor Walter-appointing Mrs. Margaret D. Freebern as Bookkeeper
for the Town. . .on file
Ltr. - Supervisor Walter-appointing Daniel C. Olson as Deputy Supervisor. . .on
file
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Joseph Daire-Thanked several town employees for the good job that
they have done. . .
Mr. Charles Adamson-This is a historic occasion, it looks to me that
we are going to have a more open, sensitive government in the Town. . .
DISCUSSION: Councilman Montesi-requested that open forum be set at
the' beginning of the meeting. . .it was frustrating as a citizen to sit
out there until ten or eleven if you did have something�to say, that
might help us project the image that we would like to have, more input
from people. . .Councilman Borgos-I think that is a good suggestion, my
only concern is that people might come and stay. only for open forum
and leave during the other agenda items. . .if we have open forum first,
the agenda be checked prior to the meeting so that everthing that is
scheduled is covered that night is on the agenda so that people who
do leave early can't say later that we did not know it was going to
be discussed; we would have stayed had we known. . .Supervisor Walter-I
have no problem with having the open forum at the beginning, however
I will not have two open forums in an evening. . .if we establish it at
the beginning people that do come late will miss their opportunity,
I think that was really the reason why many years ago it was established
well into the meetings so that people that did not get here, that they
would not have missed it. . .Councilman Kurosaka-Mr. Montesi and I attended
a Town Governmental seminar, . . .noted open forum would be held after
the public hearings. . .Councilman Monahan-I have been here when open
forum has gone on for one to two hours, we have to be aware of the time
limit, it will have to be restricted at the beginning of a meeting when
we have a large agenda. . .Supervisor Walter-It seems to be the consensus
to schedule the open forum after any public hearings. . .there will only
be one open forum during a meeting. . .
Unknown-Asked when the agendas are ready?
Supervisor Walter-The agendas are available on the Monday before the
meeting around noon time. . .there are times when resolutions need to
be handled and are not on the agenda, if you do not want to handle them
we will have to set a special meeting. . .to accept an item onto the agenda
will be 100% agreement of the Board Members other wise it will be laid
over.
Councilman Borgos-Inquired about the Town's Liability Insurance. . .
Councilman Monahan-Noted that she had spoken to the insurance consultant
and will be speaking to the Board Members about the Insurance. . .
Mr. Ralph VanDusen-Requested that the Board consider a restriction of
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no smoking in the meeting room. . .one of the reasons I do not attend
more meetings is that I cannot stand to go home smelling like smoke. . .consider
a smoke eater for the room or a ban on smoking.
RESOLUTION TO BAN SMOKING IN MEETING ROOM
RESOLUTION NO. 24, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos:
RESOLVED, that when the meeting room is used for public meetings, no
smoking will be permitted and the room will be designated as such, and
all ash trays will be removed.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
Councilman Monahan-We were requested by the legislative committee of
the Mohican Grange to establish this room as non-smoking room for public
meetings. . .
Mr. Albert Zang-New Resident of the Town of Queensbury-Congratulated
the Board on their new terms. . .Mr. Borgos, earlier you approved some
raises and you are talking about raises for other people, I have nothing
against giving raises, but as Supervisor Walter has stated, appropriations
have already been budgeted, could this cause a conflict?
Supervisor Walter-it would not be a conflict, but we would be over budget.
The raises would not be a problem for the Town but would show that the
departments would be in the red in the personnel services accounts.
Councilman Borgos-The salaries we are talking about were not part of
any public presentation of the budget so we had no knowledge of what
the individual salaries were. The total of seven thousand dollars could 1
easily be accommodated in the budgets for any of these departments by
line item changes. Taxpayers should not worry at all about the extra --`
increases.
Mr. Joseph Daire-Questioned the contact between the Town and County
Board?
Supervisor Walter-I am the liaison between the Town and County Board. . .
Mr. Charles Adamson-Noted that the County Board has its own open forum
for the public. . .I do not think that is widely known. . .
Supervisor Walter-We are starting a new adventure in Queensbury, we
are working under the ward system for the very first time. The Councilmen
are designated by Wards and they are elected by the people that live
in their wards. That is different from the representatives that we
have had over the history of the Town of Queensbury who have been elected
at large. I would hope that we have so many projects and so many issues
in Queensbury that our new councilpeople will represent their constituency
but also keeping in mind we are all working on behalf of the interests
of all the people of the Town. In 1985 we had a very good year, we
have extended services in the Town of Queensbury, I would trust that
our new councilpeople would be of mind to continue establish services
in 1986. We will see the completion of a new water storage tank of
two million gallons, we will be looking to extend some new water districts,
these things have been requested by some of your constituents. We are
looking to accomplish our sewer system along the Quaker Road to possibly
go out to bid this year and to get that under construction. The previous
Town Board put -into their budget (1986) dollars to retain a consulting
engineer to begin some preliminary work on the sewage problems in the
northern part of Queensbury, that area the borders along Lake George.
You will be deep into that project and that is one we have been looking
forward to and waiting for the legislature in Albany to change the Lake
George Law to make it possible for the Town to help the people up there
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out of the problems that get worse and worse as things develop up there.
We have been working very hard in 1985 on expanding industrial development
in Queensbury, I really wish to recognize that progress by establishing
a new committee, that is Industrial Development. I think that we need
to continue to work to bring more industry to Queensbury and again I
would hope that the new Town Board Members be willing to spend a lot
of time and energy in that area. We have a computer on board in 1985,
be have put our financial records, we will begin payroll on the computer
this year, we will be doing our own utility billing for water and sewage
on our computer and I think that is progress. We have not dealt with
any computer before and it took a great deal of time to find out exactly
what we needed in this town and what would work for us. I think that
i the new board members will have to be looking at that system to see
how in their committee situation, their departments can use the computer
so we can get the information to the public and move forward into an
area we can communicate better. . .That is just highlighting some of the
areas that will be time consuming to the new board members. I would
ask you in your committee assignments, many of you asked for the same
committees it was difficult, I tried to assign you to the kinds of committees
that had shown an interest in. In areas where you had not gotten that
assignment it was because you could be better in another area and we
tried to evenly split them up. In doing you assignments make contact
with the personnel involved and I think we can accomplish a great deal
for the Town of Queensbury with everybody doing a portion of the work.
You will shortly find out that it is a lot more than meeting on the
second and fourth Tuesday of each month, there are times that you will
be at the Town Office Building and there are times you will get telephone
calls at home and there will be problems and there will be interviews.
You will meet with consultants of all sorts and you will be very quickly
deep in the business of the Town. I hope that you all enjoy it, I know
that I look forward to working with you and again I think that 1986
will be a very good year for the Town of Queensbury and I hope for all
of us.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
-- RESOLUTION NO. 25, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves into executive session to
discuss personnel matters.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 26, Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
4 Noes: None
1 Absent:None
Supervisor Walter-I would like to make one correction, on the Supervisor's
Committee List -Fire Protection should be listed as "Fire Protection
& Emergency Medical Services". . .The purpose of the executive session
was a discussion relative to salary schedule that had been presented
to the Board, in as much as the individual employees were discussed
the executive session was called for. Consensus of the Board to act
on this resolution.
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Councilman Borgos-After the meeting I am satisfied for the time being
with the salaries as presented.
RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES
RESOLUTION NO. W.' Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
RESOLVED, that the following salaries are set for 1986:
Fire Marshal, Bodenweiser 12,050.
Landfill Superintendent, Coughlin 23,000.
Bookkeeper, Freebern 17,350. ; r
Deputy Clerk, Dougher 14,300.
Court Clerk, Joslyn 14,525.
Rec. of Taxes, Eggleston 13,365.
Sec. to Supv. ,Howe 11:450. i
Cemetery Supt. , Mosher 16,850.
Dep. Hwy. Supt. , Missita 20,525.
Code Administrator, Dean 20,000.
Animal Control Officer, .Willett 12,195.
Purchasing Agent, Chase 1,100.
Budget Officer, Walter 19500:
Conf. Secretary, Fitzgerald 11,120.
Conf. Secretary, Thomas 11,315.
Dep. Clerk, Chase 390.
Deputy Supervisor 425.
Parts Shop Foreman, Voorhis 15,900.
Assessor, LaRose 18,500.
Asst. Code Admin. , LeFebvre 16,500.
Asst. Code Admin. , Britton 16,500.
Maintenance Supt. , Burch 20,525.
Water Supt. , Flaherty 2 635.
Dep. Water Superintendent, VanDusen 1,800.
Chief Water Operator, VanDusen 21,075.
Recreation Director, Hansen 20,100
Revaluation Project Supervisor, LaRose 2,000.
Bldg. & Grnds. Supervisor 7,320. i
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the schedule of salaries of elected Town Officials will
be set as advertised November, 1985 according to Article 8 of the Town
Law.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs., Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk