06-21-2021 MTG #20
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #20
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JUNE 21, 2021 RES. 202-224
7:23 P.M. B.H. #31-33
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
Chris Harrington, Water Superintendent & Director of Wastewater
Connie Goedert, Cemetery Superintendent
Dr. Brian Nelson, Town Health Officer
SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order….
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM MCNULTY
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 202, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BOARD OF HEALTH
1.1 PUBLIC HEARING – Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Joshua’s Rock
Corporation
Notice Shown
Publication Date: June 11, 2021
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed proposed variances and recognized applicant’s agent.
DENNIS MACELROY, Environmental Design representing Joshua Rock’s Corporation for this
wastewater variance application. Joshua Rock’s Corporation is a family holding, probably over
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one hundred acres in total. This particular system is located on a one acre lot at 3090 State Route
9L, right across from the Mountainside Library. It is referred to as the Caretaker’s house. That
system that served that house is antiquated, it appears to be just simply a cesspool type situation.
So they’ve requested, and the representative of the corporation is Katharine Seelye, she’s been
my contact, they have requested an upgrade of the system. And as a result of what we feel is the
best location for the system, we come up short in terms of two setback requirements. The field
itself, the leachfield itself will be 75 feet to a well that’s on actually upgrading and on the other
side of the foundation from this proposed field. And also the septic tank which typically is
required to be 50 feet will only be 45 feet. So those two variances that we’re seeking. The
system will be a gravity fed septic tank to an Eljen bed system, or Eljen trench system in this
case and I think that this will provide a good solution to replace what is not a good system now,
it served it’s time, it needs to be replaced.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you Dennis. Any questions for Dennis before I open the
public hearing?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-No.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody present wish to speak to this application for a septic
variance? No attendees. Alright, I will entertain a motion to approve.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOSHUA’S ROCK CORPORATION’S
APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 31, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Joshua’s Rock Corporation (Applicant) filed an application for variances from
provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a
replacement wastewater treatment system with its components to be located as follows:
1. Absorption bed to be 75’ from the well instead of the required 100’ setback; and
2. Septic tank to be 45’ from the well instead of the required 50’ setback;
on property located at 3089 State Route 9L in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
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variance requests on June 21, 2021, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that
1. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Joshua’s
Rock Corporation for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement
wastewater treatment system with its components to be located as follows:
1. Absorption bed to be 75’ from the well instead of the required 100’ setback; and
2. Septic tank to be 45’ from the well instead of the required 50’ setback;
on property located at 3089 State Route 9L in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
239.19-1-12, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to review by the Adirondack Park Agency
during such period.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
1.2 PUBLIC HEARING – Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Robert Stephens
Notice Shown
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Publication Date: June 11, 2021
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed proposed variances and recognized applicant.
ROBERT STEPHENS, 128 Sunnyside North-We moved it because it was too hard to pump out
from the original plan. I had them come and check again, installing it, basically installing it
because it weighs so much because I have a solid concrete thing and I think impossible to get it
down where we originally had it.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, thank you. Any questions for Robert before I open the public
hearing? Alright, I will open the public hearing. Anybody wish to speak to a septic variance for
holding tanks and distance from the wells? Seeing none, I will entertain a motion to approve.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCES FOR ROBERT STEPHENS AND EXTENSION OF TIME TO
COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 32, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: BOH 61, 2020, the Local Board of Health approved the
application of Robert Stephens (Applicant) for a variance from Chapter 136, §136-11, which requires
applicants to obtain a variance for holding tanks as the Applicant wished to install a new 4,000 gallon
septic holding tank in lieu of a sewage disposal system on property located at 128 Sunnyside North
in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No: 279.17-2-7 (Property), and
WHEREAS, the Applicant again applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 as the Applicant wishes to install the new 4,000 gallon septic holding tank in lieu of a
sewage disposal system with the holding tank to be located on the Property:
1. 25’ from his well in lieu of the required 50’ setback; and
2. 46’ from his neighbor’s well in lieu of the required 50’ setback: and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health conducted a public hearing concerning the variance
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requests on Monday, June 21, 2021, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office advised that it duly notified all property owners within
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500 feet of the subject property, and
WHEREAS, Town Code Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Systems (OWTS) prior to the sale of certain real property and provides that a $2,000 escrow
deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment system
meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter 137,
and
WHEREAS, a change of deed for the Applicant’s property occurred on or about August
12, 2020 and when the required property transfer septic inspection took place, it was found that
the existing wastewater system was deficient but the proposed holding tank was not able to be
completed within the required six (6) month time period, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant therefore applied for a timeline extension or until August 31,
2021 to install the holding tank and extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit he
previously deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town and the Director
of Building and Codes Enforcement has recommended Town Board approval of this requested
extension,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that:
3. due to the nature of the variances, it is felt that the variances would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining
properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan or
policy; and
4. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves and authorizes the application
of Robert Stephens (Applicant) for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow
installation of a new 4,000 gallon septic holding tank in lieu of a sewage disposal system with the
holding tank to be located:
1. 25’ from his well in lieu of the required 50’ setback; and
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2. 46’ from his neighbor’s well in lieu of the required 50’ setback:
on property located at 128 Sunnyside North in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
279.17-2-7, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health further authorizes and grants the Applicant
additional time to obtain a certificate of compliance from the Town’s Building and Codes
Enforcement Office as set forth in Chapter 137 to install the holding tank and extends the date on
which the $2,000 escrow deposit the Applicants previously deposited with the Town be
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automatically forfeited to the Town until August 31, 2021 and authorizes and directs the Director
of Building and Codes Enforcement to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 33, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidation Agreement for Proposed Consolidation of Five
(5) Town Sanitary Sewer Districts
Notice Shown
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Publication Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We have a public hearing on this tonight. I will give you an
overview. Wastewater Director Chris Harrington is present. Currently we have the Queensbury
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Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District. We have the Route 9 Sewer District. We have the West
Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District and we have the Technical Park Sewer
District. So five sanitary sewer districts. The Town’s Wastewater Director has studied whether
it would be to the mutual benefit and in the best interests of the customers each serve to combine
these five sanitary sewer districts into one district, proposed to be named the Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District. And the Wastewater Director has determined that such
combinations would 1) create operating efficiencies; 2) more equitable distribution of financial
responsibilities; 3) provide better service to the public served by each district; 4) generate cost
savings by avoiding duplication in administrative services and 5) the risk of isolated unpredicted
unpredictable failures and costs will be spread over the entire consolidated district expecting to
result in a more financially stable district and will also better allow the consolidated district to
reliably finance its operating and capital costs. So would the Wastewater Director wish to come
up and expand on that? Chris Harrington.
CHRIS HARRINGTON, Water Superintendent and Wastewater Director-Noted, I think that
pretty much sums up what we are trying to do here. We had a workshop on this, it seems like
forever ago and this is the right way to go.
COUNCILMAN FREER-We have seven districts, we’re combining these five. Can you explain
why those other two were not really good candidates for a total consolidation?
MR. HARRINGTON, Water Superintendent and Wastewater Director-Sure, we have an onsite
system for Halfway Brook, the Reservoir Park Sewer District does not discharge to the City of
Glens Falls so I didn’t feel it was fair to put that with the sewer system that does discharge to
Glens Falls. We also have the South Queensbury Sewer District which is not only Queensbury,
it’s the Town of Kingsbury, and it’s the Washington County Sewer District and the Warren
County Sewer District. They have a separate I and A so to make that all fair would be, you
would need the Nobel Prize to figure that all out. I can live with three sewer systems, that can be
manageable.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I think it’s important for the sake of public disclosure is that, in the
long run, this will be better but in the short run, some people are going to experience some
increases and some are going to experience decreases. In the long run, it will be better for
everybody.
MR. HARRINGTON, Water Superintendent and Wastewater Director-It’s like a revaluation,
you have winners and losers.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I will open the public hearing. Is there anyone that would like to
speak to the proposed consolidation agreement for the proposed consolidation of the five town
sanitary sewer districts? I don’t see any attendees on Zoom. Any additional thoughts on behalf
of the Town Board? Is this something that you wish to approve tonight or wait?
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-We had a workshop, I think we can make a decision.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, then I will entertain a motion. I will close the public
hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT
FOR CONSOLIDATION OF
FIVE (5) TOWN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 203, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
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WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law Article 17-A authorizes water and sewer
districts to consolidate into combined districts if such combination “shall be conducive to the
public health, welfare, and convenience and be of special benefit to the lands of the district”, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District was duly established by
the Queensbury Town Board (“Town Board”) to serve the business district of Queensbury, including
portions of Aviation Road, Quaker Road, Upper Glen Street, Bay Road, Ridge Road, Meadowbrook
Road, and numerous other side streets, and
WHEREAS, the Route 9 Sewer District was duly established by the Town Board to serve
the mostly commercial area along Route 9 from Weeks Road to Route 149, including portions
of Weeks Road, Sweet Road and Lawton Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the West Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District was duly
established by the Town Board to serve the West Queensbury area including Exit 18 of I-87
(Adirondack Northway) extending from the City of Glens Falls line at Western and Thomas
Streets to the area just past Exit 18 on Corinth Road and encompasses the Carey Road Industrial
Park and adjacent properties, and
WHEREAS, the Technical Park Sewer District was duly established by the Town Board to
serve the Queensbury Technical Park off Dix Avenue, portions of Dix Avenue and a portion of
Luzerne Road, and
WHEREAS, the Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge Sewer District was duly established by the
Town Board to serve the area including Pershing Road, Ashley Place and Coolidge Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is the body responsible for the administration of all its sewer
districts, including the aforesaid five (5) Sanitary Sewer Districts, and
WHEREAS, the Town Wastewater Director studied whether it would be to the mutual benefit,
and in the best interests of the customers each serves, to combine these five (5) Sanitary Sewer
Districts into one District proposed to be named the “Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary
Sewer District,” and determined that such a combination would create greater operating efficiencies
and more equitable distribution of fiscal responsibilities, provide better service to the public served
by each District and generate cost savings by avoiding duplication in administrative services, and
WHEREAS, in addition, the risk of isolated unpredictable failures and costs will be spread
over the entire Consolidated District, expecting to result in a more financially stable District and
will also better allow the Consolidated District to reliably finance its operating and capital costs,
and
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WHEREAS, Town Counsel and the Town Wastewater Director prepared a proposed
Consolidation Agreement and provided it to the Town Board for its review, and
WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law Article 17-A requires the local government
entities to be consolidated to endorse a Consolidation Agreement by adoption of a joint Resolution to
commence consolidation proceedings, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is the governing entity for each of the Districts, so the statutory
requirement for a joint Resolution is satisfied by adoption of a single Resolution by the Town Board
on behalf of each District, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted Resolution No.: 150,2021 on May 3, 2021
endorsing the proposed Consolidation Agreement and scheduling a Public Hearing to hear public
comments on the proposed Consolidation Agreement, and
WHEREAS, after providing notice as required by General Municipal Law Article 17-A, the
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Town Board conducted a Public Hearing on the proposed Consolidation Agreement on June 21,
2021, and the Town Board has considered the evidence given together with other information, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consolidate the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary
Sewer District (QCSSD), Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District, West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer
District, Technical Park (Tech Park) Sanitary Sewer District and the Pershing, Ashley & Coolidge
(PAC) Sanitary Sewer District in accordance with General Municipal Law Article 17-A,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED:
1. The Town Board hereby determines that consolidation of the Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District (QCSSD), Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District, West
Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, Technical Park (Tech Park) Sanitary Sewer District and the
Pershing, Ashley & Coolidge (PAC) Sanitary Sewer District as described in the Consolidation Plan
is not an “action” for purposes of SEQRA review as it does not involve any project or physical
activity, planning and policy making activity or adoption of agency rules, regulations and
procedures, that may affect the environment.
2. The Town Board hereby determines that consolidation of the Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District (QCSSD), Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District, West
Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, Technical Park (Tech Park) Sanitary Sewer District and the
Pershing, Ashley & Coolidge (PAC) Sanitary Sewer District as described in the Consolidation Plan
would be conducive to the public health, welfare, and convenience and be of special benefit to the
lands of the Districts, approves the final Consolidation Agreement and authorizes the Town
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Supervisor to execute the Consolidation Agreement in substantially the form presented at this
meeting.
3. The Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, the Town Wastewater
Director and the Town Clerk to take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution and the
Consolidation Agreement.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MIN.)
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOTS
IN PINE VIEW CEMETERY FROM STANLEY AND JANET WOOD
RESOLUTION NO.: 204, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold four cemetery
lots in the Pine View Cemetery to Stanley and Janet Wood in Mohican Plot, Lot No.: 14-B, and
WHEREAS, Stanley and Janet Wood have requested that the Town’s Cemetery Commission
buy back such lots, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent have recommended
re-purchase of such lots and approval by the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Commission's re-purchase of four cemetery lots in the Pine View Cemetery from Stanley and Janet
Wood in Mohican Plot, Lot No.: 14-B for the amount of $800, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to
arrange for the payment of such amount to Stanley and Janet Wood and properly account for the sales
in the Town’s books and records, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SOLITUDE LAKE
MANAGEMENT FOR 2021 LAKE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
IN CONNECTION WITH GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT
GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 205, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 305, 2011, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No: 110, 2020, the Town Board authorized engagement of
Solitude Lake Management (Solitude) for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Glen
Lake in 2020, which Program provided for Solitude’s herbicide treatment for control of Eurasian
water milfoil and Illinois pondweed within portions of Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 312, 2020, the Town Board adopted the 2021 Glen Lake
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 3(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town Board
considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was
previously used with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No: 86, 2021, the Town Board authorized engagement of Solitude
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for preparation and filing of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Permit
applications and completion of a pre-treatment survey relating to the 2021 Aquatic Vegetation Lake
Management Contract for Glen Lake for the amount of $3,245, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to further engage the services of Solitude for the 2021
Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management Contract for Glen Lake for treatment of approximately 18
acres of Glen Lake with Aquathol Super K with costs for such treatment and follow-up work to be
as follows:
(1) Treatment (18 acres/$2,233) - $40,194;
(2) Post-treatment monitoring - $ 1,460;
(3) Additional samples, if required ($325/4) - $ 1,300;
(4) Aquatic Plant Mapping Survey (Post-treatment) - $ 3,300;
(5) Prepare and file NYS DEC Annual Report - $ 650;
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TOTAL: - $46,904
as delineated as Tasks 3 through 6 in Solitude Lake Management’s Lake Management Contract dated
February 22, 2021 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously conducted SEQRA review and issued a SEQRA
Negative Declaration in 2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy for
two (2) written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Solitude Lake
Management for the 2021 Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management Contract for Glen Lake for
treatment of approximately 18 acres of Glen Lake with Aquathol Super K with the costs for such
treatment and follow-up work as follows:
(1) Treatment (18 acres/$2,233) - $40,194;
(2) Post-treatment monitoring - $ 1,460;
(3) Additional samples, if required ($325/4) - $ 1,300;
(4) Aquatic Plant Mapping Survey (Post-treatment) - $ 3,300;
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(5) Prepare and file NYS DEC Annual Report - $ 650;
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TOTAL: - $46,904
as delineated as Tasks 3 through 6 in Solitude Lake Management’s Lake Management Contract dated
February 22, 2021 presented at this meeting contingent upon the Town’s receipt of a proper
certificate of insurance in form acceptable to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Glen Lake Misc. Contractual Account No.: 051-8790-
4400 not to exceed $46,904 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
Solitude Lake Management’s Lake Management Contract dated February 22, 2021 substantially in
the form presented at this meeting and any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Town Purchasing Agent to take any and all action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF CAREY ROAD
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #221
RESOLUTION NO.: 206, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 361, 2011, the Queensbury Town Board established
Carey Road Sanitary Sewer District Capital Project Fund #221, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Wastewater Director and Accountant have advised that the
Project is complete and therefore Fund #221 may be closed, and
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WHEREAS, the Town’s accounting records show that there is $2,604 remaining in Fund
#221, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a budget adjustment to transfer the
remaining balance of $2,604 from BAN Principal Account #: 221-9730-6030 to Bond Principal
Account #: 221-9710-6010 and then authorize closure of Fund #221 and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and ratifies the
Town Budget Officer taking all necessary actions to make needed budget adjustments to transfer
the remaining balance of $2,604 in Carey Road Sanitary Sewer District Capital Project Fund #221
from BAN Principal Account #: 221-9730-6030 to Bond Principal Account #: 221-9710-6010 and
then close Carey Road Sanitary Sewer District Capital Project Fund #221, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action
as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. RELATED TO PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF NEW COMPUTER SERVER/RELATED
EQUIPMENT AT TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 207, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 304,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a five
(5) year extension of the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and StoredTech Technology
Solutions, Inc., (StoredTech) for the continued provision of professional information technology
services, and
WHEREAS, StoredTech has submitted Quote No.: STSQ14222 dated June 10, 2021 for
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the Town’s purchase of a new computer server/related equipment for the Town Water Department
for an amount of $9,735.98, (which is less than NYS Contract pricing, the second quote obtained)
and Quote No.: STSQ14269 for StoredTech’s professional services related to installation of this
new computer server/equipment for an amount of $3,610, for a total project cost of $13,345.98,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage StoredTech as such professional services
are consistent with StoredTech’s existing provision of information technology services and
StoredTech has the skill, expertise and an established familiarity and comfort level with the
Town’s building infrastructure,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement
of Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (StoredTech) in accordance with Quote No.: STSQ14222
dated June 10, 2021 for the Town’s purchase of a new computer server/related equipment for the
Town Water Department for an amount of $9,735.98 and Quote No.: STSQ14269 for StoredTech’s
professional services related to installation of such new computer server/equipment for an amount
of $3,610, for a total project cost of $13,345.98, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed documentation and/or agreements to effectuate such purchase and professional
services to be paid from Computer Hardware Account No.: 040-1680-2031, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the 2021 Town Budget and transfer $10,000 from the Water Department’s Undesignated,
Unassigned Fund Balance Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to Computer Hardware Account No.: 040-
1680-2031 and take any other actions needed necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR SOUTH QUEENSBURY –
QUEENSBURY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 208, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 368, 2020, the Queensbury Town Board enacted Local Law
No.: 10 of 2020 which, in part, provides that the Town Board may make changes to sewer rents by
Resolution upon five (5) days’ Public Notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established sewer rent rates for the South
Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District (SQQASSD), and
WHEREAS, the Town Wastewater Director has recommended that the Town Board amend
the SQQASSD sewer rents to increase the rates from $5.50/1,000 gallons per quarter to $7.00/1,000
gallons per quarter commencing with usage as of January, 2022 and appearing accordingly on the
May, 2022 billing, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning this proposed sewer
rent rate increase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
th
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021
to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning the proposed
amendment to the South Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District sewer rent rates
to increase the rates from $5.50/1,000 gallons per quarter to $7.00/1,000 gallons per quarter
commencing with usage as of January, 2022 and appearing on the May, 2022 billing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning this proposal providing a minimum of five
(5) days’ Public Notice in the manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 670
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF FREEDOM PARK
RECREATION AREA CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #190
RESOLUTION NO.: 209, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 172, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board
authorized establishment of the Freedom Park Recreation Area Capital Project Fund #190, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation has advised that the Project is
complete, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s accounting records show that there is approximately $45.46
remaining in Capital Project Fund #190, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close this Capital Project Fund and transfer the
Fund’s remaining fund balance back to the Hovey Pond Capital Project Fund #146,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to close the Freedom Park Recreation Area Capital Project Fund #190 and transfer
the Fund’s remaining balance of $45.46 to the Hovey Pond Capital Project Fund #146, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget by:
Increasing Appropriations in Account No.: 190-9950-9030 – Transfer to Capital Project
by $45.46; and
Increasing Revenue in Account No.: 146-0000-55031 - Interfund Transfers by $45.46;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Town Budget Officer and to take such other and further
action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS, INCREASES IN PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,
WITHDRAWALS FROM CAPITAL RESERVES #61 AND #64
RESOLUTION NO.: 210, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established Capital Reserve Funds
known as the Recreation Reserve No. 61 (Fund No. 61) and Capital Reserve No. 64 (Fund No. 64)
for future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, by Memorandum to the Town Board dated June 11, 2021, the Queensbury
Recreation Commission requested funding approval for proposed specific capital improvements and
certain maintenance projects at several of the Town Parks (Projects), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such Projects and the withdrawal and
expenditure of moneys from Reserve Nos. 61 and 64 in the total estimated amount of $206,000 as
follows:
Capital Funding Source
Park Location Project Cost Est.
Project No. Capital Reserve No.
157 64
Gurney Lane Rec Area $98,500
138 61
Jenkinsville Park $23,000
145 61
Hudson Pointe Preserve $12,500
166 64
Rush Pond Trail $42,000
107 64
Hudson River Park $30,000
TOTAL PROJECT
$206,000
ESTIMATES
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
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Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserves #61 and #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and
expenditure for the specific capital improvements and certain maintenance projects (Projects) as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution are expenditures for specific capital projects and certain
maintenance projects for which the Reserve Accounts were established and therefore authorizes and
expenditures in the total estimated amount of $206,000 ($35,500 from Reserve #61 and $170,500
from Reserve #64), as follows:
Capital Funding Source
Park Location Project Cost Est.
Project No. Capital Reserve No.
157 64
Gurney Lane Rec Area $98,500
138 61
Jenkinsville Park $23,000
145 61
Hudson Pointe Preserve $12,500
166 64
Rush Pond Trail $42,000
107 64
Hudson River Park $30,000
TOTAL PROJECT
$206,000
ESTIMATES
as set forth in the Queensbury Recreation Commission’s June 11, 2021 Memorandum presented at
this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes:
1. a transfer from Reserve No.: 61 in the amount of $35,500; and
2. a transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the amount of $170,500;
to fund such Projects, such respective fund amounts to be placed into the respective Park
Improvement Project Funds, reopening them as may be necessary, and the Town Board further directs
that in the event there are funds remaining in such Funds after completion of the Project(s) or in the
event that the Project(s) are not undertaken, the moneys in such Funds shall be returned to the
Reserve(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Board Officer
to increase appropriations and estimated revenues, amend the Budget and take all actions as may
be necessary to fund such Projects as authorized, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to publish any needed advertisement(s) for bids for capital improvements and/or items of equipment
related to the Projects funded by this Resolution as deemed applicable or required based upon the
Town’s Purchasing Policy or the General Municipal Law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks
& Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions 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 21 day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF
EMS STUDY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #230
RESOLUTION NO.: 211, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 257, 2019, the Queensbury Town Board
authorized establishment of EMS Study Capital Project Fund #230, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Accountant has advised that the Project is complete and the
Town’s accounting records show that no moneys remain in Capital Project Fund #230, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close this Capital Project Fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to close EMS Study Capital Project Fund #230, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer and to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRIAN NELSON, M.D. AS
TOWN HEALTH OFFICER FOR 2021
RESOLUTION NO.: 212, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Brian Nelson, M.D. as Town
Health Officer for 2021, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Health Officer Service Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board appoints Brian Nelson, M.D., as the Town of
Queensbury’s 2021 Health Officer with payment for the position to be $1,000 for the balance of 2021,
plus an additional $100 per hour for any case work the Town assigns to him, to be paid for from the
appropriate account as may be determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Health Officer Service Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting
and/or any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take
such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 675
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY
SQUAD, INC. TO REFINANCE SQUAD BUILDING
RESOLUTION NO.: 213, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc.
(Squad) have entered into an Agreement for emergency services, which Agreement sets forth a
number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Squad will not purchase or enter into
any binding contract to purchase any piece of apparatus, equipment, vehicles, real property, or make
any improvements that would require the Squad to acquire a loan or mortgage or use money placed
in a “vehicles fund” without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Squad has advised the Town Board that it has an opportunity to refinance
its mortgage at a lower interest rate, and
WHEREAS, the Squad’s current mortgage has a balance of approximately $680,520 at
3.50% with a term of 76 months remaining with an approximate monthly payment of $9,866.76
with Adirondack Trust Company, and
WHEREAS, the proposed new mortgage/commercial loan financing of $700,000 is at an
interest rate of 3.5% fixed for five (5) years and on each subsequent fifth year anniversary, the rate
is to be reset to the prevailing Adirondack Trust Company Base Lending Rate thereby reducing
the monthly payment to $5,004.18, assuming 180 month amortization remains unchanged, such
refinancing to occur with new money to be used for closing costs and/or working capital, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is necessary, financially beneficial and in
the public interest to authorize such refinancing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with §8(A) of the Town of Queensbury’s Agreement with the
West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. (Squad) for emergency services, that the Queensbury Town
Board hereby authorizes the Squad’s mortgage/commercial loan refinancing as generally set forth in
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the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury does not guarantee such debt with the financial
institution on behalf of the Squad nor does the Town Board create or intend to create any
assumption on the part of the Town of Queensbury of any obligation or liability for the financing,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, and/or
Town Budget Officer to take any action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF LAND
FROM THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA SLEIGHT
RESOLUTION NO.: 214, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Estate of Virginia Sleight wishes to donate land from her Estate to the Town
of Queensbury, the land being located between Heinrick Circle and Helen Drive in the Town of
Queensbury and identified as 24 Helen Drive, tax map no. 301.12-1-3, and
WHEREAS, the Sleight family has a long history of public service to the Town of Queensbury
as Henry Sleight developed much of the property on Aviation Road, owned the Queensbury Market
for many years and was the first Town Justice for the Town of Queensbury; Helen Drive was named
after his wife Helen Sleight; Leon Sleight was a member of the first graduating class of Queensbury
High School and a career military officer; and Virginia Sleight was only the second woman member
of the Warren County Bar Association and the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Warren County
for many years, and
WHEREAS, Helen Drive drains into a ravine on the property serving as a reception area for
storm water, and
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WHEREAS, the property is currently vacant and is being used for highway drainage and
storm water and also as a green space for the residents of the Evergreen Estates, which were developed
by Henry Sleight, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to accept this property as a gift to the Town
to continue to be held for highway drainage and storm water and for recreational purposes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and accepts the proposed
dedication of property located at 24 Helen Drive in the Town of Queensbury identified as tax map
no. 301.12-1-3 from the Estate of Virginia Sleight as a gift to the Town for highway drainage and
storm water purposes and for public recreational purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board expresses its gratitude towards the Estate of Virginia
Sleight for this gift and dedicates this piece of property to the Memory of Virginia Sleight, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the property identified as 24 Helen Drive, tax map no: 301.12-1-3 will be
named the “Sleight Family Memorial Park,” and
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed real property forms and documentation and the Town Supervisor and Town Counsel to
take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERA
SYSTEM / CCTV EQUIPMENT FOR
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 215, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 678
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 282, 2020, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Water Treatment Plant Campus Improvements Capital Project No. 232 to
establish funding for expenses related to repairs and improvements at the Water Treatment Plant
Campus including funding for security upgrades, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has requested Town Board approval to purchase
a security camera system, specifically CCTV equipment, from Mahoney Notify-Plus, Inc., in
accordance with Mahoney Notify-Plus, Inc.’s 6/15/21 Proposal presented at this meeting in the
amount of $16,591 for equipment and $11,600 for labor, for a total Project cost of $28,191, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required for such contract as pricing is provided
under New York State OGS Contract No.: PT69004, and
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 five-percent (5%)
contingency for Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a security
camera system for the Town’s Water Department, specifically CCTV equipment, from Mahoney
Notify-Plus, Inc., in accordance with Mahoney Notify-Plus, Inc.’s 6/15/21 Proposal substantially in
the form presented at this meeting and New York State OGS Contract No.: PT69004, for the amount
of $16,591 for equipment and $11,600 for labor for a total Project cost of $28,191 to be paid for from
Capital Expense Account No.: 232-8310-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Contract up to a five-percent (5%) contingency
or in the total amount not exceeding $1,410 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
the Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, as well as any other needed
documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town
Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 679
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENGAGEMENT OF
DOUBLE LL ELECTRICAL, INC., AND PURCHASE OF GENERATOR
FOR CREMATORIUM LOCATED AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO.: 216, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury owns the Pine View Cemetery and Crematorium
located at 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury NY, and
WHEREAS, the Crematorium lost power due to outdated and faulty wiring at the main
electrical entrance, and
WHEREAS, the crematorium at Pine View Cemetery is the only crematorium in Warren and
Washington County and must be operational, and
WHEREAS, to restore power to the crematorium the Town had to rent a generator and hire
an electrician to install and replace the wiring at the main electrical entrance and also purchase a
permanent, new generator to prevent future loss of power, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such repair and replacement services
constituted an emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town’s residents and such repairs
and replacement needed to be completed immediately to protect public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described repair and replacement, the
Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the
Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy and authorizes, confirms and ratifies the Town Cemetery
Superintendent’s actions as follows:
1. purchase and installation of a generator to power the crematorium from Double LL
Electrical, Inc. for the amount of $24,276.35 as set forth in Double LL Electrical,
Inc.’s June 16, 2021 Quote substantially in the form presented at this meeting; and
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2. engagement of Double LL Electrical, Inc., for the repair of the electricity at the Pine
View Crematorium for the amount of $37,898.31 as set forth in Double LL Electrical,
Inc.’s June 16, 2021 Invoice #9391 substantially in the form presented at this meeting;
for a total cost of $62,174.66, as such emergency repairs and generator purchase/replacement were
needed to maintain public safety and to best serve the Town’s residents and should have been made
as soon as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for the
electrical repairs in the amount of $37,899 shall be from the Building Repair and Maintenance
Account No.: 002-8810-4070-8811 and payment for the generator in the amount of $24,277 shall
be from the Misc. Equipment Account No.: 002-8810-2001-8811, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to transfer a total of $62,176 from the Cemetery Department’s Undesignated, Unappropriated Fund
Balance No. 002-0000-0909 into the accounts as follows:
1. $37,899 to Building Repair and Maintenance Account No.: 002-8810-4070-8811;
and
2. $24,277 to Misc. Equipment Account No.: 002-8810-2001-8811;
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 681
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY, SEASONAL
LABORERS TO WORK AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 217, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire
Blair Storms and Bailey Russell as Temporary, Seasonal Laborers to work for the Cemetery
Department for up to 11 weeks, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Blair Storms and Bailey Russell as Temporary, Seasonal Laborers for the Cemetery Department for
up to 11 weeks commencing on or about June 22, 2021, subject to the Town successfully completing
background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired and/or
drug and/or alcohol screenings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborers shall be paid $12.75 per hour as set
forth in Town Board Resolution No.: 33, 2021, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent 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 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 682
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2021 TOWN BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 218, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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 $
035-0000-0909 Fund Balance 035-8110-4130 Town Counsel Retainer 1,500
040-9950-9030
040-0000-0909 Fund Balance Interfund Transfer 75,000
Increase Revenue
Water Tank
Maintenance
220-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue 75,000
Increase Approp
Capital Construction 220-8340-2899 75,000
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 219, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Budget (NYS DOB) has announced the
availability of funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to distribute Coronavirus
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 683
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs) of local government on behalf of
the United States Department of the Treasury, and
WHEREAS, in order to request ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, an
authorized representative of an NEU must do so by no later than Friday, July 9 2021
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is considered an NEU, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize its request for ARPA
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes its request for American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
apply for such funds by July 9, 2021, sign any necessary documents, including all applications,
certifications and forms and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or the Town
Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS –
WARRANT: 06222021
RESOLUTION NO.: 220, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 06222021 with a run date of 06/17/2021 and a payment date of 06/22/2021,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 684
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 06222021 with a run date of 06/17/2021 and a payment date of 06/22/2021 totaling
$462,054.79, 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 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE,
INC. TO RENEW TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INSURANCE COVERAGES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 221, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 223, 2020, the Queensbury Town Board authorized Marshall
& Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverage, including the Town’s Public Officials’
Liability Coverage, for the Town of Queensbury from Trident/Argonaut Ins., Cyber Liability
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coverage from Ascent/Lloyds and Pollution Liability coverage from Chubb effective July 1, 2020
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– June 30, 2021, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the renewal of insurance coverages
including the Town’s Public Officials’ Liability Coverage with Trident/Argonaut, Ins., Cyber
Liability coverage from CRC/CFC –Lloyd’s of London and Pollution Liability coverage from
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Chubb effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, in accordance with Marshall and Sterling Upstate,
Inc.’s June 2021 Proposal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer and Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., to renew insurance coverages including the
Town’s Public Officials’ Liability Coverage for the Town of Queensbury from Trident/Argonaut,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 685
Cyber Liability coverage from CRC/CFC –Lloyd’s of London and Pollution Liability coverage
with Chubb in accordance with Marshall and Sterling Upstate, Inc.’s June 2021 Proposal, effective
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July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town’s Public Officials’ Liability Coverage shall constitute the Town
Officials’ annual blanket public undertaking, thereby meeting the requirements of New York State
Town Law and Public Officers Law §11(2), and such undertaking shall be filed in the Town Clerk’s
Office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any and all documentation to effectuate such renewals/insurance coverage and the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF REVISED PROPOSAL
AND COST DECREASE FOR PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION OF
HIGHWAY STORAGE BUILDING ON BIG BAY ROAD BY
BLUESCOPE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 222, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 162, 2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the: 1)
establishment of a Highway Building on Big Bay Road Capital Project No. 238 to establish
funding for expenses related to the purchase and construction of a Highway Department Storage
Building on Big Bay Road (Storage Building); 2) finalization of a Storage Building design consistent
with the Sourcewell cooperative, municipal purchasing program; and 3) purchase and construction of
a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) Storage Building by BlueScope Construction Inc.’s (BlueScope)
in accordance with Sourcewell and BlueScope’s April 23, 2021 proposal for the amount of $534,060,
and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 686
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 181, 2021, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for
bids for the purchase and installation of such a Storage Building, and
WHEREAS, BlueScope has submitted a Revised Proposal to the Town dated June 3, 2021
for the amount of $460,702, or a decrease in the amount of $73,358 from its April 23, 2021 proposal,
such new Proposal including work to construct the Storage Building’s foundation, floor and
building, and plumbing and electrical work, but excluding work to complete the inside plumbing,
electrical and HVAC finish work, such excluded work to be bid out by the Town as authorized by
Resolution No.: 181,2021,
WHEREAS, the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent have reviewed and
recommended approval of the Revised Proposal/Agreement and decreased cost, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No.: 162, 2021 was adopted subject to Permissive Referendum and
the Permissive Referendum period has passed and the amount in the revised Proposal/Agreement is
for a lesser amount so no additional Permissive Referendum is required, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will continue to adhere to all New York State
bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes BlueScope
Construction Inc.’s Revised Proposal/Agreement dated June 3, 2021 in substantially the form
presented at this meeting for the purchase and construction of the Highway Department’s Rough
Order Magnitude (ROM) Storage Building on Big Bay Road in accordance with the cooperative,
municipal purchasing program Sourcewell for the amount of $460,702, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Revised Proposal/Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
any other necessary documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent, Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take
any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further affirms and ratifies Resolution Nos: 162, 2021
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 687
and 181, 2021 in all other respects.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UPGRADE OF
TOWN COMPUTER SOFTWARE SECURITY LICENSES
RESOLUTION NO.: 223, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize an upgrade in the Town’s
computer software security licenses and the corresponding monthly subscription increase from $236
per license to $1,188 per license in accordance with StoredTech’s Quote Number STSQ14306 dated
June 16, 2021,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an upgrade in the Town’s
computer software security licenses and the corresponding monthly subscription increase from $236
per license to $1,188 per license in accordance with StoredTech’s Quote Number STSQ14306 dated
June 16, 2021, to be paid for from such accounts as deemed acceptable to the Town Budget Officer,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE - NONE
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 688
CONNIE GOEDERT, Superintendent of Cemeteries stated that she had difficulty hearing the
Board members during the meeting and she was sitting in the front row, the volume needs to be
louder.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH noted that there is a new audio system, we are aware of the issues
and are in the process of working through some fine tuning.
No other public comment.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR CLOSED
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Noted that he’s had some really good conversations with some Jenkinsville residents,
more informative than anything and a lot of great suggestions from the folks on how we
should be handling this. There is some concerns on whether there will be a two to three
year delay before any action will be taken. Things are moving, CT Male is working with
us on numbers and things are moving, probably not at the rate they would prefer but it’s a
topic of conversation every day in my life.
Congratulated the Queensbury Senior Graduates who will be graduating this Saturday.
COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)
Referred to Jenkinsville area and noted that we should be doing things in parallel instead
of waiting for DEC work to be completed and the three million dollars we’re getting, we
need to see where that fits in.
Referred to climate resiliency, how we deal with climate change and all of the evidence
to include the increase in property insurance due to more national disasters. Climate
continues to be on the top of my list.
Announced the construction on Ridge Road to install the water line which will cause
some disruption for some six weeks to two months to the traffic north of Quaker.
Thanked Cathy Bozony and Pamela Reid for putting together our first Queensbury
Climate Smart Community Recycled Reuse Day.
Referred to the three million funding allocated from the Feds and noted that we will need
to figure out what is fair, what strategically makes sense. If people have ideas, I am open
to hear from Ward II since we’ve got no parks capital projects this year in Ward II.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
Noted that they are still working on the installation of the crosswalks that we approved at
Aviation Road, Farr Lane and Potter Road and hopefully they will be completed in the
next couple of weeks.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY (WARD IV)
Requesting a traffic study on Corinth Road to VanDusen Road. With the new imaging
center opening, they’re estimating an additional one hundred cars per day, the bottle
plant, the new boat place, two new warehouses on Carey Road, I think it is time for a
study to see what we can do. Noted concerns with the buses and would like to speak to
the school regarding that as well.
Highlighted an activity in Ward 4, recognized that PaPa’s Diner has re-opened on Corinth
Road, Chris Smith is the new owner, he has about ten employees working there with a
new atmosphere, updated menu, open seven days a week from 7 to 2 so stop by and have
a meal.
SUPERVSIOR STROUGH
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-21-2021, MTG #20 689
Announced the next Warren County Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held
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on Saturday July 24 from 9 to 2 at the Warren County DPW facility on Main Street in
Warrensburg.
Gave accolades to the Town Assessor and her staff, our town equalization rate, as it is
every year since they started this, is one hundred percent. This is done in-house saving
the town thousands so we have to be appreciative of all the work they put in.
Referred to the Queensbury Parks and Recreation Summer 2021 Program Guide, it’s
fantastic as it is every year. This year, there’s a little something different. One person
won’t be with us, who has been with us for many, many years and that’s Lori
O’Shaughnessy and she was one heck of an Assistant Director. Seventeen years of
service to the Town of Queensbury and the Parks and Recreation Department, Lori will
be retiring to begin a new chapter of her life. Lori’s service to the community is
unmatched. Her enthusiastic spirt, and professional dedication will be greatly missed, not
only by her Parks and Recreation family, but also by the many families in our community
that she has touched. A hallmark of Lori’s success was her incredible work ethic, and
commitment to creating fun, unique, and diverse recreational opportunities in our
community. Armed with a warm smile, positive attitude, and professional demeanor,
Lori made a profoundly positive impact by establishing countless new programs and
opportunities for kids, adults and families. She made Queensbury more than a good place
to live, she made it great. For that, our community will be forever grateful. Thank you,
Lori, for everything, we will miss you. Reviewed the Program Guide noting all of the
programs being offered throughout the Town and wanted to thank the Parks and
Recreation Department for all of their hard work.
Recognized Post 223 who thanked us for putting together the Remembrance Ceremony
held at the Civic Center this year on Memorial Day 2021.
Announced that he attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony recently and congratulated Grant
Lamouree for becoming an Eagle Scout.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH thanked all who attended tonight’s meeting.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 224, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED 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 21 day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY