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12-20-2021 MTG#42 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 225 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #42 DECEMBER 20, 2021 RES. #410-430 7:00 P.M. BOH #83-84 LL #5-6, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY TOWN COUNSEL ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ. PRESS LOOK TV SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order… PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH III 1.0 QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 410, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING- Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Ronald Seguljic PUBLICATON DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2021 Supervisor reviewed proposed application and requested variances. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The agent for the applicant is present. Would you please introduce yourself for the record and feel free to elaborate on anything that I have said so far. DENNIS MACELROY-Thank you John. I am Dennis MacElroy with Environmental Design representing the Seguljics for this Board of Health variance request. You covered it John, there’s two variances required for this replacement field. The Seguljics hope to move on further with some Planning Board Site Plan Review for an addition or an improvement to the house to make Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 226 it more of a year round residence for their use in the future. So we want to upgrade their or rebuild the absorption field system and to do so requires the two variances that were explained. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Ok, there is a public hearing on this tonight which I will open up in a minute. Are there any questions from the Town Board before the public hearing begins of the applicant’s agent? COUNCILMAN FERONE-No. COUNCILMAN MCNULTY -No. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I will declare the public hearing opened. Are there any members of the public present who wish to speak to this application for a sewage disposal variance? Are there any attendees who wish to speak to this variance, we do have two variances in the application. Seeing no interest, I will close the public hearing. NO PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED TOWN CLERK BARBER-I do have two correspondence from David Wilcox, which are in support of this application as well as Jeffrey Greenwood. Both letters are on file, and they are both in support of this application. RESOLUTION APPROVING RONALD SEGULJIC’S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 83, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, Ronald Seguljic (Applicant) filed an application for a variance from a provision of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance Chapter 136 to install a new replacement absorption field: 1. 80’ from the proposed onsite well instead lieu of the required 100’ setback; and 2. 13’ from the foundation instead of the 20 required setback; on property located at 32 Forest Road 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 variance request on th Monday, December 20, 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 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 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 227 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 Ronald Seguljic for a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a new replacement absorption field: 1. 80’ from the proposed onsite well instead of the required 100’ setback; and 2. 13’ from the foundation instead of the required 20’ setback; on property located at 32 Forest Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No: 226.19-1-41, 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 any lawful action by the Adirondack Park Agency during such period. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 84, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Regular Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT: None 2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.1 PUBLIC HEARING -2022 EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC. PUBLICATION DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2021 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 228 SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We do have two members of West Glens Falls present. We’ve had conversations with the EMS Squads, quite a few of them actually. In today’s world, it’s probably no surprise to anybody that the squads are having trouble functioning. The volunteerism is not there anymore. The training is tremendous. A lot of people don’t have that kind of time to donate for those services anymore. Anyway so we’re going to have to reopen their contracts for next year because we’re going to be doing a little bit of rearranging to try and make this work. So, we told them that we would give them five percent knowing that we are going to reopen up the contracts. Paid services is probably the biggest challenge. You know, for advanced life system person we are paying twenty dollars an hour. They’re not getting any benefits really and a lot of training goes into being an advanced life support. So we know that we’re going to have to put together some kind of a package, we don’t know exactly what it looks like. Alright, so just as a preface or preamble, West is giving New York State some of their services and they’re paying for those services. And New York State is a little bit slow in getting financial reimbursement back to them. So they expressed that they may before the end of the year come into a bit of a cash shortage, they may not but they said they may. So we are trying to be proactive here in that we took their contract plus five percent, that’s what we agreed upon for now. We usually pay them in six installments. The Town Counsel divided up, he came up with a way to give them cash early and we’re going to divide that into seven payments. If this gets approved tonight, one payment can be picked up tomorrow so that they can have some cash and not worry about having a cash shortage. Alright so with that said, West Glens Falls’ contract last year, 2021 last year, was $986,224 dollars. So with the five percent increase which is about $49,000 the new proposed contract for 2022 would be $1,035,535 dollars. And like I said this resolution if passed tonight would enable them to get a cash payment tomorrow, as soon as tomorrow. As I’ve told you before, I will tell you again, we’ve got some serious work to do with the EMS Squads. That’s forthcoming this year, in the beginning of the year. Will get to that, we don’t know all the details yet but this is just to keep things rolling. Alright, any Town Board questions on this before I have the public hearing? Ok, I will open up the public hearing on the resolution approving 2022 Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement with West Glens Falls Emergency Squad as I have described. Any member of the public here today wish to speak to this? Any member attending through Zoom? Seeing no interest, on behalf of the public, I will close the public hearing. NO PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR 2022 EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURYAND WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 411, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 229 WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §122-b, the Queensbury Town Board may contract with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with Public Health Law Article 30 for general emergency ambulance services within the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s Agreements with its three (3) Emergency/Rescue Squads, Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. will expire as of December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Emergency/Rescue Squads agreed that the terms and provisions of the existing Agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new Agreements, and WHEREAS, the Town and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., negotiated terms for a new one (1) year Agreement for general emergency ambulance services (Agreement), and in accordance with Town th Law §184 and General Municipal Law §209(b), on Monday, December 20, 2021 the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing and heard all interested persons concerning the proposed Agreement as presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, due to additional needed services caused by COVID-19 impacts and delays in New York State reimbursements, such Agreement includes a portion of 2021 and is in addition to the amounts provided for in the Agreement dated as of January 1, 2021, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Year 2022 Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES : None ABSENT: None 2.2 RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 5, 2021 TO AMEND INDIAN RIDGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND PUD AGREEMENT AND PERMITTED USES PUBLICATION DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2021 SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Indian Ridge was set up as a PUD, that’s a Planned Unit Development. If you got over thirty acres you can be a little creative. We encourage it to be a mixed kind of development and in this mix, there was one lot set aside for like a community center thinking perhaps that would be desirable someday. But a couple of decades have gone by and there appears to be no interest to create a community center or any commercial use for this particular lot. So there is an individual that bought it and he would like us to consider a slight amendment to the PUD agreement and allow it to be residential. He could make use of it that way. So we do have a public hearing on Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 230 this. Any Town Board members have any thoughts before we go forward. This did go to the Planning Board, it did go to the County, no County impact. The Planning Board was fine with it. We are the lead agency for the SEQRA but we’re going to use the SEQRA that was originally done for this PUD, if acceptable to the Town Board. Ok, any member of the public wish to speak to this amending of the Indian Ridge PUD as I’ve described? Anybody attending through Zoom? Seeing anybody Tim? COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-No. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Tim’s my helper. Alright, seeing no interest in discussing this particular item before the public tonight, I’ll close the public hearing. NO PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 5 OF 2021 TO AMEND INDIAN RIDGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOMENT TO AMEND PUD AGREEMENT AND PERMITTED USES RESOLUTION NO.: 412, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 357, 1996 the Queensbury Town Board (Town Board) approved the Indian Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to execution of a PUD Agreement between the Town and the Developers, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 97, 2000 the Town Board approved the PUD Agreement and authorized the Town Supervisor to execute same Agreement, and WHEREAS, the PUD Agreement between the Town and Developers was executed on April 12, 2000, and WHEREAS, the owner of Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.20-1-4.2 has requested an amendment to the PUD Agreement and Master Plan for the Indian Ridge PUD to reflect a change of permitted use designation from commercial services to single family residential, and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to consider such changes to the Indian Ridge PUD, and WHEREAS, changes to PUDs are subject to the requirements of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, Article 12, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 330,2021 the Town Board referred the proposed change to the Queensbury Planning Board for consent to the Town Board being Lead Agency for State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and for review, report and recommendation, and WHEREAS, at their meeting on November 16, 2021 the Planning Board passed motions consenting to the Town Board being Lead Agency for SEQRA and offering a positive recommendation on the proposed change to the Indian Ridge Planned Unit Development, WHEREAS, the Town’s Senior Planner has reviewed the proposed change to be sure it is in compliance with the PUD Ordinance and the Indian Ridge PUD and has recommended that the Town Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 231 Board adopt a Resolution affirming that the proposed change is consistent with the Indian Ridge PUD and the prior SEQRA Negative Declaration for the PUD, and WHEREAS, the Warren County Planning Department has reviewed the proposed change and on December 10, 2021 recommended approval, and WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a Public Hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law and by Resolution No.: 393,2021 the Town Board scheduled the public th hearing, and on Monday, December 20, 2021 duly conducted the public hearing, heard all interested parties and closed the public hearing, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances of the proposed Local Law and wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: __ of 2021 as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board determines that the proposed modification will not result in any new or different environmental impacts then those previously analyzed at the time of PUD approval and that, therefore, no further SEQRA review is necessary, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby affirms that the proposal by the owner of Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.20-1-4.2 for an amendment to the Indian Ridge PUD Agreement and Master Plan to reflect a change of permitted use designation from commercial services to single family residential is consistent with the Indian Ridge PUD as approved by the Town Board by Resolution Nos: 357,1996 and 97,2000 and the prior SEQRA Negative Declaration for the PUD, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.: __ of 2021, “A Local Law to Amend the Indian Ridge Planned Unit Development to Change Zoning of Certain Property From Community Service to Single Family Residential,” and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Local Law to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and Warren County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES: None ABSENT: None Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 232 LOCAL LAW NO.: 5 OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE INDIAN RIDGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO CHANGE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM COMMUNITY SERVICE TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Intent; Authority – The Town Board seeks to change the permitted use designation of one (1) parcel of land in the Indian Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) from commercial services to single family residential. This Local Law is adopted in accordance with the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law. Section 2. Amendment of Indian Ridge PUD Zoning and Agreement The Indian Ridge Planned Unit Development Agreement (PUD Agreement) approved by Town Board Resolution 97,2000 is hereby amended as follows: A. One (1) parcel of property on the northeast corner of Farr Lane and Farr Lane East bearing Tax Map Parcel number 295.20-1.42 and shown on the Indian Ridge Phase I layout map is changed to reflect a permitted use designation from commercial services to single family residential. B. Section 1(a) of the PUD Agreement is amended to read: Density – The build-out of the PUD is limited to a maximum of (i) seventy-five (75) seventy-seven (77) single family homes, (ii) a single one (1) acrea parcel, subdividable into two parcels of at least .4 acres each for use as a community service center as set forth below, and (iii) 10 acres for use as senior citizen housing, general recreational purposes and/or educational (library) purposes (hereinafter “senior citizen parcel”). C. Section 1(c) of the PUD Agreement is amended to read: Permissible Areas of Development – The permissible areas of development are those shown on the attached revised Master Plan depicting the areas for 75 77 single family lots and senior housing and a community center. The parties acknowledge that the configuration of the lots and the road system may be the subject of revision by Owners upon site plan approval, provided however, the Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 233 final site plan shall, at a minimum, depict the following: (i) no more than 75 77 single family homes, each of which shall not be less than four tenths (.4) of an acre, (ii) a ten (10) acre senior citizen parcels to be located generally on the southern half of the Project, (iii) one (1) acre for development as a community service center(s), (iv) an access road to the lands of the Queensbury Union Free School District in the area depicted on the attached map and (v) (iv) an access/recreational parcel connecting the subdivision with the land conservation parcel as depicted on the attached map. D. Section 6(a) of the PUD Agreement is amended to read: a. No. of Lots/Size i. SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: -Maximum build-out - 77 lots. -Minimum size shall be .4 acres. ii. LIMITED COMMERCIAL LOTS (depicted on attached map 1 acre): -Maximum build-out - 2 lots. -Minimum area - .40 acre. iii ii. SENIOR CITIZEN PARCEL: -Maximum housing build-out -61 units. -Area shall not exceed 10 acres. -Area may include recreational, educational (library) and related uses. E. Section 6(d) of the PUD Agreement is amended to delete the references to commercial setbacks contained in subparagraph 6(d)(c). F. Section 7(b) is deleted in its entirety. Section 3. The map appended to this Local Law is hereby adopted as the official Town Zoning Map of the Town of Queensbury and supersedes the previously adopted Town Zoning Map. Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 234 Section 4 Section 3. Severability – The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. Section 5 Section 4. Repealer – All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. In particular, this Local Law is specifically intended to supersede the amended provisions of the current Town of Queensbury Zoning Law. Section 6 Section 5. Effective Date – This Local Law shall take effect upon filing by the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law. 2.3 PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL LAW TO AMENT CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND PERMITTED USES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT PUBLICATION DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2021 SUPERVISOR STROUGH-SEQRA is attached and we will have to do the SEQRA for this one. Neighborhood Residential is a zone that is around two Churches on Aviation Road, the Methodist and Catholic Church. It is also the zone for the Masonic Temple which is back of there. We have several Neighborhood Residential Zones, it was a zone that was designed to be transitional. Transitional between a pre-dominate residential area and a commercial area. So this is entitled to have some mixed use in it as long it’s not a kind of use that would have negative impacts on either of its adjacent zones. So the Masonic Temple, the Masons would like to, they don’t need the whole building that they have there on off of John Burke Road, behind the Methodist Church, sandwiched between the Methodist Church and Montcalm Apartments, used to be Burke Apartments. They would like to put a daycare center. Well currently daycare centers are not allowed in Neighborhood Residential Zoning. I don’t know why, there’s a growing need for daycare centers. Clearly, there seems to be some public funding to supplement them in the future because of such a need for these. It seems that the daycare center would be an appropriate transitional use between commercial and residential. The Planning Board thought it was proper to add this use to the Neighborhood Residential Zone as long as the lot size be a minimum of two acres. I think there is something like thirty-seven available lots throughout the Town of Queensbury that would meet that. I don’t think we are going to see thirty-seven new daycare centers. This is an opportunity for the public to tell the Town Board how they feel about this proposal. The proposal being allowing a daycare center use to be in a Neighborhood Residential Zone as long as they meet the two acre criteria. Any thoughts on behalf of the Board before I open up the public hearing? I will open the public hearing. Is there anybody present who would like to speak to this proposal? On zoom, anybody like to speak to this proposal? Are we all clear Tim? COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Yes. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, hearing no public comment, I will close the public hearing. NO PULIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED TOWN COUNSEL HAFNER reviewed the following SEQRA Assessment Form, Part II FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACT Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 235 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1) If “yes”, answer questions a-j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. X No ____Yes 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2g) If “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. X No ____Yes 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2h) If “Yes”, answer questions a-l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. X No ____Yes 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1.D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. X No ____Yes 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. (See Part 1.E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. X No ____Yes 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. (See Part 1.D.2.f., D,2,h, D.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a-f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. X No ____Yes 7. Impact on Plants and Animal The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1.E.2 m-q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. X No ____Yes 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1.E.3.a. and b.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. X No ____Yes 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in short contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1.E.1.A, E.1.b, E.3.h). If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, go to Section 10. X No ____Yes 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource. (Part 1.E.3.e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 11. X No ____Yes 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a reduction of an Open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1.C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 12. X No ____Yes 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 236 The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1.E.3d) If “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, go to Section 13. X No ____Yes 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. (See Part 1.D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, go to Section 14. X No ____Yes 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. (See Part 1.D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 15. X No ____Yes 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-f. If “No”, go to Section 16. X No ____Yes 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure To new or existing sources of contaminant. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1.d.f.g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-m. If “No”, go to Section 17. X No ____Yes 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. (See Part 1.C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, go to Section 18. X No ____Yes 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. (See Part 1.C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. X No ____Yes TOWN COUNSEL HAFNER-The proposed resolution in front of you will find a negative declaration, authorizes, and directs the Supervisor to sign part 3. RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 6 OF 2021 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND PERMITTED USES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.: 413, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Masonic Historical Society (Applicant) submitted a petition to allow for the addition of Day-Care Center as an allowable use by Site Plan Review in the Neighborhood Residential zoning district, and WHEREAS, applications for zoning code changes are forwarded to the Town Planning Department and Planning Board for recommendations in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning Law and following such recommendations, the Town Board reviews the applications and takes such other action as it shall deem necessary and proper, and Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 237 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 265,2021, the Town Board accordingly authorized the Town Clerk to forward the Applicant’s Petition for Change of Zone Application to the Planning Board for review, report and recommendation and consent to the Town Board seeking SEQRA Lead Agency status, and WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board adopted a Resolution on September 21, 2021 consenting to the Town Board taking Lead Agency status for SEQRA review, and WHEREAS, at their September 21, 2021 meeting the Planning Board adopted a Resolution making a favorable recommendation on the petitioned zoning change with the recommendation that day-care centers require a minimum two (2) acre lot size in the Neighborhood Residential zoning district, and WHEREAS, at their November 22, 2021 Workshop meeting, the Town Board discussed and agreed with the Planning Board recommendation, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 391,2021 the Town Board accordingly authorized the Community Development Department to forward the Applicant’s Petition for Change of Zone application to the Warren County Planning Department for GML 239-m review, and WHEREAS, the Warren County Planning Department responded on December 10, 2021 with a recommendation to approve the proposed zoning change, and WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a Public Hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law and the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing, heard all th interested parties and closed the public hearing concerning the legislation on Monday, December 20, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency for the environmental review required under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2021 as well as potential impacts of certain related changes to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and finds that no significant adverse environmental impacts are expected to result, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances of the area affected by the proposed Local Law and wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: __ of 2021 as presented at this meeting, hereinafter referred to as the “legislation,” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the proposed changes to the Town Zoning Code will not result in any large or important detrimental impacts and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and therefore declares a Negative Declaration under SEQRA and authorizes the filing of the attached SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to file any necessary documents relating to this Negative Declaration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 238 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.: __ of 2021, “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 179 ‘Zoning’ of Queensbury Town Code to Amend Permitted Uses in the Neighborhood Light Industrial Zoning District,” and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Local Law to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and Warren County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone NOES: None ABSENT: None LOCAL LAW NO.: 6 OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO CHANGE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO RECREATION COMMERCIAL (RC) BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Intent; Authority – The Town Board seeks to change the zoning district designation of two (2) parcels of land from Moderate Density Residential (MDR) to Recreation Commercial (RC). This Local Law is adopted in accordance with the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law. Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Map – The Town of Queensbury Zoning Map referenced in Town Code §179-3-010 is hereby amended to reflect a zoning district change for two (2) parcels of property on West Mountain Road from Moderate Density Residential (MDR) to Recreation Commercial (RC), such properties bearing Tax Map Parcel numbers as follows: 315.5-1-2 315.5-1-3.2 Section 3. The map appended to this Local Law is hereby adopted as the official Town Zoning Map of the Town of Queensbury and supersedes the previously adopted Town Zoning Map. Section 4. Severability – The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 239 Section 5. Repealer – All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. In particular, this Local Law is specifically intended to supersede the amended provisions of the current Town of Queensbury Zoning Law. Section 6. Effective Date – This Local Law shall take effect upon filing by the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law. 3.0 HEARING SUPERVISOR STROUGH noted that the unsafe structure located at 378 Queensbury Avenue owned by Jerad Ross was pulled because Jerad took care of the issues over there. 4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT–3 MINUTES) NO PUBLIC COMMENT 5.0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TERRI JEFFORDS AS PART-TIME COURT OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 414, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Justices have advised that they wish to hire an additional part-time Town Court Officer on an “as needed” basis at the Town of Queensbury’s Justice Court, and WHEREAS, the Town Justices have recommended that the Town Board hire Terri Jeffords and the Town Board concurs with such recommendation, and WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives, and Ms. Jeffords is the sister of Cemetery Superintendent Connie Goedert, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Terri Jeffords as a part-time Court Officer on an “as needed” basis at the hourly rate of pay for the position of $23.57 as set forth in Resolution No.: 33.2021, subject to Ms. Jeffords passing a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy and 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, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 240 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes payment in the amount of $28.99 per service fee to Ms. Jeffords for service of any paper required by Town Court or any Town of Queensbury Department as also set forth in Resolution No.: 33.2021, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Justices, Court Clerks and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any necessary forms and take any actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ZONING AND CODE COMPLIANCE CRAIG BROWN TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME RESOLUTION NO.: 415, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury’s Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance Craig Brown st has accumulated five (5) vacation days that he will be unable to use before December 31, 2021 and has therefore requested Town Board approval to carry over up to five (5) days of vacation time beyond December st 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve such request with the understanding that such approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Craig Brown to carry over up to st five (5) vacation days beyond December 31, 2021, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JENNIFER BAERTSCHI-FRANCE TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME RESOLUTION NO.: 416, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury’s Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Jennifer Baertschi- st France has accumulated ten (10) vacation days that she will be unable to use before December 31, 2021 and has therefore requested Town Board approval to carry over up to ten (10) days of vacation time beyond st December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended approval of this request and therefore the Town Board wishes to approve it with the understanding that such approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Jennifer Baertschi-France to carry st over up to ten (10) vacation days beyond December 31, 2021, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.’S PURCHASE OF NEW KME ENGINE TRUCK RESOLUTION NO.: 417, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Fire Company) have entered into an Agreement for Fire Protection Services for 2021-2023 (Agreement), which Agreement sets forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire Company 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 Fire Company to acquire a loan or mortgage or use money placed in a “vehicles fund” without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 242 WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to purchase a 2022 KME Engine 1000 gallon capacity Truck (Truck) to replace its year 2000 Smeal 750 gallon capacity Engine for a sum not to exceed $739,950, such purchase included in the Fire Company’s five (5) year capital plan that forecasts future capital needs and expenditures, including anticipated vehicles, equipment, tools, other apparatus, facilities or improvements to facilities to be used for firematic purposes, and WHEREAS, the Fire Company plans on making payments for the Truck by using funds from its vehicles fund account, such monies included in the Fire Company’s approved budget and Agreement, and WHEREAS, the Town Board feels that this new Truck will provide additional safety protection for the Town and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.’s purchase of a 2022 KME Engine 1000 gallon capacity Truck for an amount not to exceed $739,950, with payments to be from the Fire Company’s vehicles fund, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICK MCFARLANE, WORKING SUPERVISOR IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME RESOLUTION NO.: 418, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised that Rick McFarlane, Working Supervisor in the Highway Department, has accumulated seven (7) days of vacation time that he will st be unable to use before December 31, 2021, has recommended approval to the Town Supervisor who has given his approval, and therefore has requested Town Board approval to carry over such vacation days beyond st December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered and wishes to approve this request with the understanding that such approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests for any Town employees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 243 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Rick McFarlane, Working st Supervisor in the Highway Department, to carry over seven (7) vacation days beyond December 31, 2021, such approval not to be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests for any Town employees, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2022 PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE & ANNUAL STIPEND; MANAGEMENT AND NON-MANAGEMENT, NON- UNION FULL-TIME STAFF AND STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES RESOLUTION NO.: 419, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt Year 2022 Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly wage and annual stipend, management and non-management, and non-union full-time employees, and WHEREAS, such Schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries and schedules for these positions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Year 2022 Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly, management and non-management, non-union full-time staff, st effective January 1, 2022 as follows: Management and Non-Management - Non-Union Position Salary Court Court Clerk 64,982 Court Clerk 49,794 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 244 Court Clerk 64,982 Deputy Court Clerk 39,685 Supervisor Conf. Secretary to Town Supervisor 52,250 Accounting Budget Officer 89,276 Senior Account Clerk 53,205 Accountant 64,044 Tax Receiver 1st Deputy Tax Receiver of Taxes 59,963 2nd Deputy Tax Receiver of Taxes 49,500 Assessor Assessor 85,392 Data Collector/Appraiser 71,854 Assistant to Assessor 60,272 Assistant to Assessor 60,272 Building and Grounds Director Buildings & Grounds 74,704 Records Records Clerk 44,588 Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk I 57,093 Deputy Town Clerk II 65,809 Deputy Town Clerk III 43,000 Deputy Town Clerk in Training 43,000 Legal Assistant 68,245 Fire Marshal Fire Marshal 64,399 Deputy Fire Marshal 55,088 Deputy Fire Marshal 48,688 Building & Codes Director of Building & Codes 81,683 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 58,204 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 63,682 Building & Zoning Enforcement Officer 51,402 Highway Admin Deputy Highway Superintendent 66,876 Conf. Secretary to Highway Superintendent 47,644 *Parts Shop Foreman 55,368 Parks & Rec Director Parks & Recreation 81,161 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 245 Assistant Director of Park & Rec 63,038 Recreation Program Assistant 51,480 Aquatics Supervisor 54,108 Zoning Director of Planning ,Zoning & Code Compliance 81,161 Code Compliance Officer 66,011 Senior Planner 71,902 GIS Administrator 75,558 Land Use Planner 59,306 Water Admin Superintendent Water 97,728 Water Treatment Plant Operations Engineer 80,020 Accounting Supervisor 71,694 Water/WW Field Operations Manager 74,556 Cemetery Cemetery Superintendent 70,339 *Same as Union Supervisor Part-Time Hourly Wage and Annual Stipend Schedule Position Wage/Stipend Clerk - Assessor's Office, Part-time 18.30 Part-Time Clerk – Town Clerk/Receiver 20.00 Account Clerk- Accounting 21.73 Cemetery Secretary 20.00 Assistant to the Assessor 28.98 Court Officer - Hourly Rate 24.16 Court Officer - Service Fee per Summons 29.72 Laborer, Part-time Transfer Stations 16.15 Historian 15,532.12 Historian's part-time Assistant 17.22 School Traffic Officer (two hour guarantee) 17.53 Clerks, Temporary and Part-time 13.78 Laborer, seasonal 13.07 Wastewater Director 7,168.67 Tax Receiver 15,391.66 Deputy Supervisor 3,246.43 Purchasing Agent 6,926.59 Fair Housing Officer 1,330.79 Safety Officer 4,328.58 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 246 Special Mandate Compliance Officer 5,125 Planning & Zoning Board (Per Meeting) – Chairman 80.00 Secretary 75.00 Member 70.00 Board of Assessment Review (Per Session) 70.00 Recreation Leader* 13.20-18.00 Recreation Program Attendant* 13.20-18.00 Recreation Maintenance* 13.20-20.00 Recreation Program Specialist* 13.20-18.00 Recreation Program Official/Instructor** 25.00-40.00 *Seasonal Hires. Individual Hourly Wages determined by Recreation Commission. **Per Game And BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WIRELESS NETWORK RESOLUTION NO.: 420, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty 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., (Stored Tech) for the continued provision of professional information technology services, and WHEREAS, Stored Tech has submitted Quote No.: STSQ15495 dated Dec 7, 2021 for the Town’s purchase and installation of a replacement wireless network for an amount not to exceed $15,613.84, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage StoredTech in accordance with such Quote 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, and Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 247 WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase and services, with funding to be from Capital Reserve #64, and WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve #64 subject to permissive referendum, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for professional services in accordance with Stored Tech’s Quote No.: STSQ15495 dated Dec 7, 2021 for the Town’s purchase and installation of a replacement wireless network for an amount not to exceed $15,613.84 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any needed documentation and/or agreements to effectuate such purchase and services to be paid from Computer Hardware Account No.: 205-1680-2031, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such purchase is an expenditure for a specific capital project and/or certain maintenance project for which the Capital Reserve Account #64 was established, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the amount of $15,613.84 to Computer Hardware Account No.: 205-1680-2031 to fund such purchase, 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 actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STILSING ELECTRIC, INC., FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AT QUAKER ROAD AND LAFAYETTE STREET RESOLUTION NO.: 421, 2021 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 248 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent has advised that it is necessary to remove and replace the traffic signal cabinet with controller at the intersection of Quaker Road and Lafayette Street, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent sought quotes for such repair services, and WHEREAS, Stilsing Electric, Inc. is the only company to submit a quote for these services and also maintains and repairs traffic signals for the Town and for these reasons, the Town Board wishes to declare Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider, and WHEREAS, in Section IV, Subsection(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, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and WHEREAS, declaring Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider will ensure that the Town’s traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner, 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 declares Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider for this Project to help ensure that the Town’s traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs engagement of the services of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the traffic signal cabinet with controller at the intersection of Quaker Road and Lafayette Street for an amount not to exceed $21,800 as delineated in Stilsing Electric Inc.’s quote presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to Stilsing Electric, Inc., for their services in the amount of $21,800 shall be made from Traffic Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310- 4800, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget to transfer $21,800 from Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Traffic Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800 and take all necessary actions to effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 249 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH STILSING ELECTRIC, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES RESOLUTION NO.: 422, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 332, 2020, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for traffic signal repair and maintenance services for an initial one (1) year period with up to four (4) one-year extensions at the Town’s discretion as delineated in Stilsing Electric, Inc.’s, Facilities Maintenance/Services Agreement (Agreement) presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a one (1) year extension of its Agreement with Stilsing Electric, Inc., and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for traffic signal repair and maintenance services for an additional one (1) year period as set forth in Stilsing Electric, Inc.’s, Facilities Maintenance/Services Agreement delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, to be paid for from Traffic Control Equipment Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any further documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 250 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN COMPANIES FOR PROVISION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS AT HUDSON RIVER PARK RESOLUTION NO.: 423, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 210, 2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized certain withdrawals and expenditures for specific Town Recreation Department capital improvements and maintenance projects including repairs/improvements to Hudson River Park including construction of a riverside walkway, accessible kayak launch site, sand volleyball courts (Project), and WHEREAS, the Town’s Parks and Recreation Director (Director) and Recreation Commission have recommended that the Town Board authorize engagement of The Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of design and engineering professional services related to the Project for an amount not to exceed $13,775 for services including provision of a Project Area Base Map and Sketch Plan, Environmental Services including Site Review, Wetland Delineation and Regulatory Assessment and Flood Plain Management as more specifically set forth in Chazen’s December 8, 2021 Proposal #PM211.98 presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of The Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of design and engineering services related to the Hudson River Project for an amount not to exceed $13,775 for services including provision of a Project Area Base Map and Sketch Plan, Environmental Services including Site Review, Wetland Delineation and Regulatory Assessment and Flood Plain Management as more specifically set forth in Chazen’s December 8, 2021 Proposal #PM211.98 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for the design and engineering services needed for the Project is an expenditure related to a specific capital project and items of equipment for which the reserve account was established, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment of up to $13,775 shall be paid to Chazen as currently budgeted from Capital Construction Account No.: 107-7110-2899, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed documentation to effectuate Chazen’s services as well as any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 251 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Purchasing Agent to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2021 TOWN BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 424, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty 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 $ 001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-3410-1010 Wages 10,000 001-1010-4090 Training Education 001-1430-4154 Personnel 2,500 001-0000-0909 Fund Balance 001-5132-4500 Heating Fuel/NG 15,000 20,00 001-0000-0909 Fund Balance 001-1680-4335 Software 0 4,00 001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1680-4800 Misc. Repairs 0 10,00 001-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-1680-2001 IT 0 3,50 001-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-8540-4400 Drainage 0 Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 252 10,00 001-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-5010-1010 Salaries 0 10,00 001-9040-8040 Workers' Comp 001-7020-1010 Salaries 0 25,00 004-5142-4641 Ice Melting Agent 004-5130-4110 Vehicle Repair 0 2,50 009-1990-1010 Contingency 009-8160-1010 Salaries 0 th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEEKING OF BIDS THROUGH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT PROGRAM OR LOCAL BID FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRUCK RESOLUTION NO.: 425, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2021 or newer extended cab or crew cab pick-up truck for the Highway Department to replace a year 2009 F150 pick-up truck with 141,000 miles on it (Town Asset No.: 8817) such new truck to be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or Town Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to purchase the truck through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program or through local bid, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth in the Town’s bidding documents, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent to provide the specifications for a 2021 or newer extended cab or crew cab pick-up truck to the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 253 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the truck as described above in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town Board meeting. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED EXTENSION TO GREATER QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT TO SERVE PROPOSED 14-UNIT TOWNHOUSE PROJECT AND OTHER NON-CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES RESOLUTION NO.: 426, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District to serve a proposed 14-unit townhouse style multi-family housing project to be developed by Mountain Vista Properties (Developer) and located at 20 Newcomb Street as well as 26 non- contiguous parcels located in various parts of the Town as follows: Tax ID No: Address: SBL#289.15-1-50 742 Bay Road SBL#296.7-1-11 633 Bay Road SBL#296.11-1-33 535 Bay Road SBL#296.11-1-41 551 Bay Road SBL#296.11-1-42 543 Bay Road SBL#296.13-1-2 1 Lawton Road SBL#296.13-1-3 5 Lawton Road SBL#296.13-1-15 7 Sweet Road SBL#296.13-1-16 9 Sweet Road SBL#296.14-1-1 36 Sweet Road SBL#296.14-1-12 25 Sweet Road Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 254 SBL#296.14-1-14 35 Sweet Road SBL#296.14-1-24 113 Sweet Road SBL#296.15-1-1 148 Sweet Road SBL#296.15-1-23 425 Bay Road SBL#296.15-1-27 445 Bay Road SBL#296.18-1-7 122 Sweet Road SBL#296.18-1-19 106 Sweet Road SBL#296.18-1-25 80 Sweet Road SBL#296.18-1-34 42 Sweet Road SBL#296.18-1-35 38 Sweet Road SBL#296.69-1-5 1 Queens Way SBL#309.11-2-24 13.5 Luzerne Road SBL#309.11-2-25 13 Luzerne Road SBL#309.11-2-31 7 Luzerne Road SBL#309.17-1-11 363 Big Bay Road collectively referred as the “Properties” in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report (Map, Plan and Report) has been prepared by Environmental Design Partnership, LLP concerning the proposed Sanitary Sewer District Extension (Extension) to connect the proposed Properties to the existing Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report, and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection, and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Extension, a general plan of the proposed system, a report of the proposed method of operation, all outlets and the terminus and course of each proposed main sewer or drain together with the location and a general description of all sewage disposal plants, pumping stations and other public works, if any, and is consistent with, so far as possible, any comprehensive plan for sewers developed and maintained pursuant to General Municipal Law §99-f, and WHEREAS, as Lead Agency, the Queensbury Planning Board conducted a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Review, with the Project being an Unlisted Action, of Site Plan 35-2021 Chris Racicot for construction of the 14-unit townhouse style multi-family housing project, and issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration for this Project and associated work, specifically including this sewer construction Project, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The boundaries of the proposed Sewer District Extension are as set forth in the Map, Plan and Report and as follows: Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 255 Sewer Services descripts over all those certain tracts, pieces or parcels of land situate in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New York, lying along the westerly and easterly line of Newcomb Street and being further bounded and described as follows: Parcel “A” – Newcomb Street Sewer District Extension Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly line of Newcomb Street and the common division line of SBL#309.10-2-68 to the south and SBL#309.10-2-67 to the north; Thence from said Point of Beginning along said common division line, in a general easterly direction, to a point of intersection of said common division line and the intersection of the northwesterly corner of SBL#309.10-2-71 and the southwesterly corner of SBL#309.10-2-46; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-2-67 and SBL#309.10-2-66 generally to the west and SBL#309.10-2-46 generally to the east; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-2-66 to the south and SBL#309.10-2-47 to the north in a general westerly direction to a point, said point being the southeast corner of SBL#309.10-2-65 and the southwest corner of SBL#309.10-2-47 and the northern boundary of SBL#309.10-2-66; Thence along the easterly line of SBL#309.10-2-65, SBL#309.10-2-64 and SBL#309.10- 2-63 to the west and SBL#309.10-2-47 and SBL#309.10-2-48 to the east in a general northerly direction, to a point of intersection, said intersection point being the northeast corner of SBL#309.10-2-63 and the Southeast corner of SBL#309.10-2-62; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-2-63 to the south and SBL#309.10-2-62 to the north in a general westerly direction, to a point of intersection of said common division line and the easterly line of Newcomb Street; Thence diagonally across the Newcomb Street Right of Way in a generally southwesterly direction to a point, said point being the common intersection of the western Right of Way of Newcomb Street and the northeastern corner of SBL#309.101-60; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-1-60 and SBL#309.10-1-63 to the south and SBL#309.10-1-64 to the north in a general westerly direction, to a point of intersection of said common division line and the easterly line of SBL#309.10-1-79; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-1-63 to the east and SBL#309.10- 1-79 to the west in a general southerly direction, to a point of intersection of said common division line and the northeasterly corner of SBL#309.10-1-51 and the northwesterly corner of SBL#309.10-1-52; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-1-63 and SBL#309.10-1-60 to the north and SBL#309.10-1-52, SBL#309.10-1-53, SBL#309.10-1-55, SBL#309.10-1-56 and SBL#309.10-1-57 to the south in a general easterly direction, to a point of intersection of said common division line and the northwesterly corner of SBL#309.10-1-57 and SBL#309.10-1-60; Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-1-57 to the west and SBL#309.10- 1-60 to the east in a generally southerly direction to a point, said point being a corner of said parcels, Thence along the common division line of SBL#309.10-1-57 and SBL#309.10-1-59 to the south and SBL#309.10-1-60 to the north in a general easterly direction, to a point in the Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 256 westerly line of Newcomb Street Right of Way; Thence generally southeasterly across Newcomb Street Right of Way to the point of beginning. The above described Sewer Service District Extension is intended to include all of those parcels as contained within the above described area as shown on the Warren County Real Property Tax Map in the Town of Queensbury, NY and is not intended for the conveyance of Real Property. 2. The proposed improvements consist of approximately 400 linear feet of 8” SDR 26 PVC gravity sewer main extending from the existing manhole at Main Street and Newcomb Street intersections, northward in the Newcomb Street right of way and approximately 150 linear feet of 8” SDR 26 PVC gravity sewer main westerly into the Project site. Two new pre-cast concrete manholes will be installed. 3. The facilities for this Sanitary Sewer District Extension to be constructed and capital costs associated with this District Extension are estimated to be approximately $130,000 to be paid for by the Developer. There will be no cost to the Town. Developer will be required to dedicate all infrastructure and take actions to transfer their interest to the satisfaction of the Town Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director and Town Counsel. 4. The estimated annual cost of the District Extension to the developed parcel would be calculated as detailed in the Map, Plan and Report. There are residential and commercial lots in the District. The benefit equivalent of all the units in the District would total 286.2 benefit units for this extension. Such benefit unit assignments are used to apportion debt of infrastructure across users within the District. The benefit tax rate in 2021 based on the referenced report is $27.84 per benefit unit. In addition to the benefit tax, users with the District are also charged a sewer rent based on water consumption. There is no “typical property” as there is no mode since all properties have a different assessed value. The total estimated annual cost of the median property located at 122 Sweet Road, having an assessed value of $178,400 per the Map, Plan and Report, is $459.29. The total estimated annual cost of the mean property located at 7 Luzerne Road having an assessed value of $450,409 per the Map, Plan and Report is $738.86. The estimated annual cost of each property in the District is detailed in the Map, Plan and Report filed in the Town Clerk’s Office and also available on the Town of Queensbury Website: www.queensbury.net. 5. The Developer of the Property will pay all costs of the improvements and has already paid the one-time buy-in cost and Town connection fee, so there will be no financing required by the Town on behalf of the District or otherwise. 6. A detailed explanation of how the estimated costs of the District Extension were computed is included in the Map, Plan and Report which has been filed with the Queensbury Town Clerk and is available for public inspection. Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 257 7. The proposed improvements shall be constructed and installed as specifically delineated in the Map, Plan and Report and in full accordance with the Town of Queensbury's specifications, ordinances or local laws, and any State laws or regulations, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications and under competent engineering supervision. 8. The Town Planning Board conducted SEQRA review of this Project including sewer construction and adopted a Negative Declaration for the Project. 9. The Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, th 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2022 to consider the Map, Plan and Report and to hear all persons interested in the proposal and to take such other and further action as may be required or authorized by law. 10. The Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to duly publish and post this Order not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the public hearing date, as required by Town Law §209-d, and complete or arrange for the securing of two (2) Affidavits of Publication of Notice and two (2) Affidavits of Posting of Notice of the Public Hearing required hereby and to file a certified copy of this Order with the State Comptroller on or about the date of publication. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS – WARRANT: 12212021 RESOLUTION NO.: 427, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant: 12212021 with a run date of 12/16/2021 and a payment date of 12/21/2021, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as Warrant: 12212021 with a run date of 12/16/2021 and a payment date of 12/21/2021 totaling $1,461,704.81, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 258 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. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO NORTH QUEENSBURY RESCUE SQUAD, INC. UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 428, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, general emergency ambulance services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., (Squads) in accordance with agreements between each Squad and the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s agreements with the Squads will expire on December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, in such agreements the Town and Squads have agreed that the terms and provisions of the existing agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new agreements, and WHEREAS, by previous Resolution the Town Board authorized a new 2022 agreement with the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., and the Town Board will consider a new 2022 agreement with the Bay th Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., at a public hearing to be held on January 10, 2022, but the Town has not yet negotiated terms of a new 2022 agreement with the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and WHEREAS, the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., may face cash flow shortages before a new agreement can be executed and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize advance payments under the current agreement, which if new agreement is entered into will constitute advance payments on the 2022 agreement to the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, such advances to be deducted from contract payments to be paid if and after the 2022 agreement is ratified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to th approve payments of 1/12 of the 2021 Contract Amounts for operations and paid staffing to the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., (Squad) under its current 2021 agreement, which payments will constitute advance payments on the new 2022 general emergency ambulance services agreement if such agreement is entered into, and BE IT FURTHER, Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 259 RESOLVED, that should a new emergency ambulance services 2022 agreement not be entered into st by January 31, 2022, then the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve additional payments th constituting 1/12 of the 2021 Contract Amount to the Squad during February, March and April, 2022, if necessary, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and Town Budget Officer to make the necessary arrangements to make such payments which are authorized under the current agreements and take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022 EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND BAY RIDGE RESCUE SQUAD, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 429, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §122-b, the Queensbury Town Board may contract with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with Public Health Law Article 30 for general emergency ambulance services within the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town’s Agreements with its three (3) Emergency/Rescue Squads, Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. will expire as of December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Emergency/Rescue Squads agreed that the terms and provisions of the existing Agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new Agreements, and WHEREAS, the Town and Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc. have negotiated terms for a new one (1) year Agreement for general emergency ambulance services for 2022 and accordingly, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §209(b), the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning such proposed Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 260 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed new emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Bay Ridge th Rescue Squad, Inc. for 2022 on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to the Public Hearing. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty NOES: None ABSENT: None 6.0 CORRESPONDENCE NONE 7.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT – 4 MINUTES) NO PUBLIC COMMENT 8.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS COUNCILMAN MCNULTY (WARD IV)  Gave update regarding traffic study going on for Corinth Road. They have been in contact with Craig to get information on future planning and Dave Duell about some of the traffic control measures along the way. They hope to have something done by mid-January, what we do with that remains to be seen but at least we will have the study done by then. COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)  Announced that he read in the paper where the Lake George Land Conservancy had awarded the Ronald Montesi Citizen Conservation Award this year to Sarah Hoffman and Stuart Alex Novak. I didn’t know there was such a thing. I just thought it was worth noting because Ron was so involved with this Board, the County and the Community. It is kind of cool that they have that there for him.  Referred to an article by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which said that speed related crashes cause the United States forty billion dollars a year. That total is trending upwards and so the story said, why is everybody in a hurry and driving like maniacs? We always talk about speed in our Town and with the holidays and people celebrating, just wanted to point out again it is not worth speeding and getting into an accident or putting somebody in harm’s way. We should take our time and get to where we are going safely.  This is the season of peace, joy, and goodwill and I know each one of these Board Members have said this at one point or another but I just thought it was appropriate now that I am so very proud to be serving with this group of people. This is going to finish up my fourth full year on this Board and this is the last meeting of 2021. So often you read in the paper there are Boards or Committees and there’s so much arguments and consternation it doesn’t seem like anything gets done and our Board seems to work so well together. We might have different backgrounds, we might come from different political backgrounds but we all work together for the citizens of Queensbury and I think that’s a great thing to have. Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 261  I wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Hanukah whatever you celebrate during these times and wish everybody good health as its seems like we need to be ever so vigilant with this COVID thing that is still around. COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)  Noted that he just heard this new Omicron Variant of COVID has overtaken Delta as the biggest spreader. We are all struggling with how to deal with that vaccines, boosters, masks so urge everyone to continue to try and do their best they can.  Thanked Look TV and Jessie Jackson for an interview that we had about what the Town is doing for climate change and energy conservation. I got a little off script when he asked about electric vehicles and we started talking about electric airplanes.  Happy Holidays to everybody.  I put out a memo to the Town Board regarding the 284 Highway Agreement, I hadn’t heard back but will follow up next week.  Based on some of the discussions we’ve had informally, I would urge people if they have a strong view about this new Marijuana Law, I think it is important to let us know. We are not opting out as of right now by the end of the year. If the public has serious thoughts about what we should be doing with allowing retail, I urge people to speak up if they have strong feelings about it. We will not be able to satisfy everybody perfectly but I sure would like to know what people’s views are. COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)  Would like to echo George’s comment about this Town Board. This is a very, very enjoyable Board, it is really a pleasure to work with all of you. The amount of work we get done and really with so little fanfare it’s more we just seem to get the job done and I want to applaud you all for that.  Noted that he got two complaints this week. One, we are still missing a Christmas tree. My fault, I told you that I was going to find one. I had two people, my wife being one of them, she asked, why didn’t you light the Christmas tree? Unfortunately, the tree died. Oddly enough, about two years ago it was snowing and I was on my way home. The tree outside was lit up and it was the most magnificent thing I had ever seen. I stopped and took a picture of it, I shared in on Facebook the other day on an ad that I ran. I’ve had over a couple hundred shares, and they wanted to know where the tree was, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. John, I’m going to find us a tree. We will light it next year. We will replace this tree and then we will have a nice tree lighting ceremony.  I would love to wish everyone a Merry, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. SUPERVISOR STROUGH  Announced all of the programs offered by our Town’s Parks and Recreation in the program guide for the Fall, Winter and Spring of 21-22. Even with COVID and everything else, they have a lot of programs being offered to enhance the quality of your life.  Referred to the recent Lafayette and Quaker Road water line break and noting it was fixed that day. It was deep and rough going. I would like to give our Water Department fellows a lot of kudos, they are doing a wonderful job and they worked hard that day.  I too want to join my Town Board in wishing everybody Happy Holidays but more importantly a healthy 2022. If you’re healthy you’re going to be happy. With COVID rampaging, and if you told me that we would be looking at the situation and it would be almost just as bad, if not just as bad in March of 2022 as it was in March of 2020, I would say you were crazy. But I’ve been wrong about this all along. It’s devastating and those people who have not been vaccinated, you are really paying the price. People are seriously ill in the hospitals, those who are dying and passing away. Please get vaccinated. Please wear your mask when you are out in public. We are spaced out here. So if you are in a crowded situation certainly wear your mask. We even have our guests in the audience wearing their masks, thank you. Wishing everyone health and happiness for 2022. Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 262  Thanked Joel Barlow and Jessie Jackson from Look TV, Town Counsel Bob Hafner, Colleen and Caroline our Deputy Town Clerk and our Town Clerk, the Town Board, and the public, thank you for coming tonight. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO.: 430, 2021 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town Board Meeting. th Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 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 MINUTES PREPARED BY COLLEEN RATHBUN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I Regular Town Board Meeting, 12-20-2021, MTG # 42 263