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JANUARY 24, 2022 RES#57-71
7:08 P.M. B.H. 4-6
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order…
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 57, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns and moves into
the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, 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 MICHAEL
CAREY, JR.
PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 14, 2022
AGENT TOM HUTCHINS, HUTCHINS ENGINEERING, APPLICANT, MICHAEL
CAREY
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed Resolution before opening public hearing.
MR. HUTCHINS-I do have a plan that is updated based on the discussions we have had at our
field meeting. This is a four-bedroom design. There are two bedrooms in two separate
structures on the property. It is a somewhat constrained lot. Most of the lots in the neighborhood
are rather small as is this one. The property transferred ownership in 2021. It did fail a transfer
inspection. It is functional at the present time. It is working. It was having issues. However, it
did fail inspection criteria and is mandated to be replaced. We developed a replacement system,
which is a vast improvement over the conventional system that is there. It is an antiquated
conventional type system. Again, this involves an Enhanced Treatment Unit and an ultraviolet
disinfection of the ETU Effluent. Pump station to an absorption bed. A slightly shallow
configuration with some soil amendments. I think we looked at it in the field. We developed the
best design that we can, but it is short in the two aspects of separation of eighty-two feet from the
neighboring well and separation from the lake of ninety-five feet.
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COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Tom can we get copies of that?
MR. HUTCHINS-Of course. (Presented new map to Town Board and Clerk)
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-Ninety five feet? The Resolution says eighty-seven feet.
MR. HUTCHINS-I was going by memory. There were two changes on that. The notation on the
bedroom…. With that, I think we turn it over to the Board for questions.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Did you agree to put ultraviolet in?
MR. HUTCHINS-I did and it is in there. If you look at the detail, it is on the inlet coming out of
the ETU inlet of the pump station.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Before I open the public hearing any questions from the Town
Board members?
COUNCILMAN FREER-I am interested in how you selected this specific unit. This is one of
the few that we have seen from this manufacturer. Can you give us just a very quick summary.
Is it something special in terms of the size or cost?
MR, HUTCHINS-This is a unit, there are a number NSF-40 Enhanced Treatment Units out
there, and there is going to be a whole lot more. Currently there is going to be a whole lot more.
This is a unit I have used in the past. It is also a unit they service locally. It is serviced by the
installer that is going to be doing this system. In that case, I thought that was appropriate. They
know the system better than any others do. I think local service is very important.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Thank you.
MR. MCNULTY-I also think it is important to know that you did include the suggestions that we
had in the site visit. I appreciate you putting in the UV protector.
MR. HUTCHINS-Happy to do it.
MR. MCNULTY-Do we need to read that letter?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We received two correspondences from neighbors. One was from…
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Brian Hogan and the other one from Ms. O’Connor.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Brian Hogan if I remember right asked if we could move the bed
over. We looked at those alternatives. Is it Mrs. O’Connor?
DEPUTY CLERK, O’BRIEN-Yes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Mrs. O’Connor didn’t like the system because of the proximity to
the wells and the lake. Where it is located, it seems to be the best location. They are going to put
the ultraviolet on. Let us see what the public has to say. I will open the public hearing.
Anybody that has a thought or comment you are welcomed to share it. It is in relation to the
Michael Carey Application for Sanitary Sewage Disposal Variances.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The absorption field ideally is supposed to be a hundred feet away
from wells. This is proposed to be eighty-two from the well. Eighty-seven from Lake George
ideally that should be a hundred feet. They do have a pretreatment Norweco. It is an ETU or an
Enhanced Treatment Unit. They are putting in an ultraviolet filter on all water going to the
absorption bed. It is getting pretreated more so than most of your conventional units and there is
going to be a UV, but we want to hear from the public on this.
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BRIAN HOGAN-I am the author of that letter. Did everyone get a chance to read that? The
specifics related to that. By the way, I want to thank Tom Hutchins for reaching out to me and
explaining to me the system initially Mr. Freer reaching out to me as well. I appreciate that. It
really helps when you guys take a genuine interest. My only real issue with that was that there
were two wells involved. Tom had indicated to me that the absorption field could be moved so it
would not be near my well it would be near to a neighbor’s well. In this particular instance, that
neighbor happens to be the seller of the property to Michael. The only other comment I wanted
to make and my reason for coming here this evening is I am somewhat…with this. Years ago,
the previous owner of the property had indicated to me that he wanted to put in an enclosure
around the existing screen porch. At that time, they were informed by the Town that it was not
really possible. If they wanted to do that, they would have to abandon the two bedrooms in the
garage technically that apartment because it was nonconforming. They let it go. The owner at
that time decided to complete that work without a permit. He did say to me at that time I am
going to do that without a permit do you have a problem with that being a neighbor and
everything else, you try not to be difficult. At that time, I said okay. They went ahead and did
the work and now, of course, the property has changed hands at this point. My new neighbor
Mike is a great guy by the way. He had indicated to me that in order to make ends meet and
everything the way for him to accomplish that was to do some short-term rentals. Of course, no
one wants to live next to short-term rentals. Mr. Freer has explained to me a lot about what you
guys are trying to do to improve that situation. I am somewhat guilty of that. I think a lot of
these things that happen I have had two other neighboring properties that have done work on
their properties that have made an impact on myself. I have to imagine this happens all over the
Town. I am not sure what you guys can do to alleviate that. We have had neighbors put in fill
changing the property to the east of mine. To the north, I have had a neighbor that bought the
property, Mr. Abele a great guy. The owner prior to him saw fit to falsify documents in order to
get a subdivision approved. These things negatively impact the lake. I am not sure what you can
do with these things after the fact. It negatively impacts the new owner at that time. That is my
two cents. I hope I used less than four minutes.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Are you comfortable with what we have done with Tom and the
Enhanced Treatment Unit?
MR. HOGAN-The Enhanced Treatment Unit is fine. I think that is not a bad thing to have. Tom
did not share with me what any of the additional plans would be. Obviously from my
perspective, I would much more appreciate being closer to the other neighbor’s well. If you are
giving me a choice between two wells I would choose, the neighbor that sold the guy the
property not the guy that just happens to live next-door and it is a more convenient place to
locate it. I have not seen the plans. I did talk to Tom he did indicate that it was possible to
relocate it. I have no detail on what that was. Tom did make a couple of modifications to the
plans at my request, one of which, that he originally had it as three bedrooms in the main house
and one bedroom in the garage. He changed that to two and two. This whole thing with permits
and everything else. If we can do something about that, it would be huge. Like I said if you
could do something about the well, I would appreciate it. If it is not possible, it is not possible.
One way or the other might be the septic system there is no question about that.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-What they currently has failed. This is done with the Enhanced
Treatment. It is better than what is in place right now.
MR. HOGAN-Thank you for reminding me Mr. McNulty. One of the other things is one of
these properties fails. It would be great how we ahere to the law or try an accelerate the process a
little bit.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Explain that to us.
MR. HOGAN-In this particular instance I think the law indicates that you are not supposed to
occupy the property if the septic system fails. Am I correct?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I believe if I am not mistaken…..
MR. HOGAN-I believe that is what it is. You are supposed to immediately rectify the system or
you are supposed to, if it fails, you are not supposed to occupy the property. In this particular
instance, the property closed in July. We are in the third week of January almost February at this
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point. We went on six, seven, months and we have a situation where the property is being used
much more heavily than it was by the prior owner. That would be another suggestion I could
make to you.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-I appreciate you sharing. Thank you.
MR. HOGAN-Thank you all.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else like to speak to the variance application?
COUNCILMAN FREER-Based on Mr. Hogan’s my sense is when we were there it is a very safe
system. I know that it says a hundred, but with this unit, I feel very safe in regard to protecting
the lake and this well. I am curious how you would like to respond to that.
MR. HUTCHINS-I guess I would not want to put a percentage on it in terms of risk. It is a vast
vast, vast improvement.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-Tom I have a question. Can you speak to after the system failed
inspection? Can you go into detail what it was that failed.
MR. HUTCHINS-This is going by my understanding with discussion with Codes. I wasn’t
involved with the inspection process. My understanding is that when they found the distribution
box of the existing absorption field, it was somewhat surcharged, which is an automatic failure.
It does not mean that there is wastewater surfacing. It means it failed the inspection.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Right.
COUNCILMAN FREER-We don’t actually surcharge in our inspection right?
MR. HUTCHINS-In Queensbury’s inspection they do a hydraulic test, where they run every
fixture and make sure everything is going to that system. They verified that the field functions.
In this case, it surcharged somewhat when they did that again. That is my understanding.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Did you say you had the notes updated to reflect the UV System?
MR. HUTCHINS-I showed the UV on the detail. It is on the pump station detail. On the inlet of
the pump station. Southcore Ultra Violet Disinfection Unit.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Southcore Ultra Violet Treatment.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Thank you. When these UV lights go off do they get notified?
MR. HUTCHINS-It is a regular service.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Any additional questions for the Board? I don’t see any questions
from the public either online or here.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any Town Board member want to put forward a motion?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Do we want to talk about moving the well or is everyone
comfortable, not the well…
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That is what I want to know.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-We talked about this on site. The fact that the sidewalk would
have to be taken up. As the Gentlemen said if we move it, it will be closer to the other existing
wells because it is the ultra-system and it is an Enhanced Treatment. Like it was just said, it is
going to be a significantly better system than what existed before. Now, of course, this has failed
I am okay with the location and having to tear up those pavers.
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MR. HUTCHINS-I did look at another location. There were a number of problems that came up
with it. In addition to the fact with the walkway issue, we discussed. My thought this is the best
technical location. It did not provide any improvement for the well setback. It was a different
well, but it was still the same general eighty-two feet.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I think I asked Dennis MacElroy this when he was here last. Have
you come across any updated setbacks with these new Enhanced Units where municipalities I do
not know what it would be…their setbacks to meet….
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-That is State…
MR. HUTCHINS-State Code does not change the setbacks utilizing Enhanced Treatment. With
most of the Town’s I deal with it is a trip to this Board. Unfortunately, there are a lot of
properties out there they can’t hold a hundred feet from a water supply well or water bodies.
From our prospective, we do the best that we can with the current technology…best
improvement.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-If this were a conventional system I would agree with Mrs.
O’Connor. This Board more than any other Board is very concerned about the waterbodies
adjacent to the systems. If you do a Pretreatment Unit an Enhanced Treatment Unit in addition
to that, you are putting in a UV System, a filter system that is a pretty safe operation given the
constraints of the property and everything else. Eighty-seven feet is asking for some relief
thirteen feet. The one hundred foot is for the worse condition. These are the worst conditions.
You are amending the soil and everything. I think you have gone to a great…. I am comfortable
with what is being proposed.
MR. HUTCHINS-There has been some time that has elapsed since this transaction. Part of that
is scheduling and part of it timing. Part of it is materials and probably most of it is scheduling on
my part. We would just like to clarify if we go forward we would like to have until June 15thin
order to do this under favorable weather conditions.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Is that completed by June 15th?
MR. HUTCHINS-Yes.
COUNCILMAN FREER-That is an extension from the six months that is standard right?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That would be within the six months. We are approving it now. It
is the end of January.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-It is supposed to be six months of when the transfer happened.
Has the six months already passed?
COUNCILMAN FREER-It is getting there.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I do not know when the transfer took place.
COUNCILMAN FREER-In July right?
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-I do not know.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Someone said July.
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MR. CAREY-It was July 16.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-We are past the six months.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-We are.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Can we add an amendment allowing until the end of June for this
system to be put in at the same time we are allowing and approving the system?
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TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-Is that the will of the Board? You could add it to this if that is
what the will of the Board is.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Let’s see what the will of the Board is.
COUNCILMAN FREER-We need you to apply for it right or make the request?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-He is making a request. I don’t know if we have to do it formally or
we could do it as part….
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-I am okay with this approach.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-This is the first I have heard of it. I am not prepared for it. I
thought the rule was after six months it is the Town’s. If the Town Board is willing to take it,
you can take it in formal…on the public record it is in the Town record. If that is the will of the
Board, I can write some language to put in your Resolution right now.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Do you know if they put any in escrow for this?
MR. CAREY-In our Real Estate Contract it was held in escrow. I negotiated it out of my
contract so the seller it was his responsibility to get this taken care of. I became more involved
in it probably around August. I checked to see if the application had been submitted. That is
when I realized there was some hiccups with the sign off letter that was required by the neighbor.
Brian had came and talked to me about it to me about it because he was not really comfortable
with signing off on it. It kind of just took off from there I guess. It just seemed to get more and
more delayed because of some of those concerns.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-Whose money is it? It was the seller’s.
MR. CAREY-It is the seller’s, right.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-This isn’t the person who should be asking. It is not his money.
MR. CAREY-It is in escrow.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-It is someone else’s….has to make that request.
COUNCILMAN FREER-That was kind of my point. In the past, we had people request the
extension right. This is after the fact.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-It is after the fact.
COUNCILMAN FREER-By the wrong guy.
MR. HUTCHINS-I sometimes get a reminder from the Codes Department about these…. I
didn’t come into this until the transaction was well underway.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Here is where we are. They cannot put it in now. Having it in
before the end of June before summer hits I think is reasonable, but that is me and that is Tim.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I concur.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-The neighbors have already said the property transfer took place
in July. The system failed and continued to be used. To delay it any further is not taking care of
the neighbors.
MR. CAREY-As far as the property being heavily used, we do not live there. The property is not
used heavily at all. We are not renting it at all right now to anyone. It is just my family here and
there. If we are there once a month it is a lot right now. The system is not being over used.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-No dispersions here. It might be being used more now than it was
with the previous owner.
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MR. CAREY-Sure.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-It has failed. We have a chance to fix it by June 15. I do not think
we should be the ones that hold it up.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-We are not.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Tony you okay with it?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I am good with it. I think it is the best solution we have.
COUNCILMAN FREER-I don’t think we should allow any short-term rentals until the thing is
fixed.
MR. CAREY-I have no problem with that.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-That seems fair.
MR. CAREY-I want this fixed as soon as possible.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Can you write up something Bob?
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-Certainly.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We will take a little break and let Bob write up something.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-The important part is the no short-term rentals. He is supposed to
get it done by June 15.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-John are we setting a precendent now? Maybe we want to for
sewer systems, systems like this. After sale, that they cannot use it as a short-term rental until it
is corrected. I think that is what we are saying, right?
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-We are saying for this particular. When other people come
forward, you can bring it up with them.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I see what you are saying. You are saying we are kind of orienting
our direction here for future people that may want to rent the place out, but they have a failed
system. We are saying no.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-I am definitely good with that. I just want to make sure we
understood. This day forward, we would have to have Codes Enforcement as part of that as
well. They will have to be the ones that deal with it.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
COUNCILMAN FREER-He has agreed to it in the Resolution.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-He has agreed to it as part of getting his permit. If you want to
make it general, it should be changed to be part of the Code or something you bring up every
time a permit comes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-For now. Now you have mentioned it, it might not be a bad addition
to the Ordinance.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-We still have time to do that.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We could work on that, not today.
COUNCILMAN FREER-You have any more surprises for us?
MR. HUTCHINS-No.
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COUNCILMAN FREER-I will make a motion to approve.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-All right. Let us wait until we hear what Bob has to say. If you are
comfortable with the amending of the Resolution then we will go ahead.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Okay.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Do we need to talk to Dave if these systems are failed are they
prohibited from being in the house. Have we taken that step yet?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I do not know. We are going to be meeting with Dave on
Manufactured Homes on the seventh why don’t you bring that up.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I will. I will make a note.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Tony the other point of the stuff that John is working on for Lake
George Park Commission will not allow for the thirty-three percent reduction of the absorption
field in the critical environmental areas as well. This would be even tougher because this one
does take that into account, which is what is in the 75 (a) State Code. They allow it, but they
don’t allow it in the New York City Watershed. The Lake George Park Commission and their
Technical Team is proposing that we don’t allow it in our area again either. That is just going to
make your life more difficult in terms of some of these small lots.
MR. HUTCHINS-Perhaps. Instead of asking for eighty-two feet, I am going to be here asking
for seventy-four feet. Sooner or later, we are going to draw a line where I am going to be asking
for a holding tank. We are certainly not there in this case. It will create more variances.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Or an Assembly Point Municipal System.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-We have the land.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Let’s get Rockhurst first.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-I can proposed a Resolved.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We are ready if you are.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-I am thinking to add it before the Resolved that the Town Board
is going to have the Town Clerk send it to the APA. Resolved, that this Resolution and the
permit shall provide that the system will be installed by June 15. The property shall not be used
for short-term rentals until after the system is properly installed to the satisfaction of the Town.
Let Dave do his review. Does that seem to be what you are looking for?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is that okay.
MR. CAREY-We are allowed to use the property as the owners correct?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
TOWN COUNSEL, HAFNER-Yes. This does not restrict that.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Are you okay with that.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-We just have to talk to Dave about it. We just do not have
anything in place right now. The system has failed, they still can use it. I am not picking on you
at all.
MR. CAREY-That’s fine.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-That is an issue that we have to discuss.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I am going to leave it up to you to bring it up.
COUNCILMAN FREER-I will make a motion as amended.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Motion made by Councilperson Freer. Seconded by Councilperson
McNulty.
RESOLUTION APPROVING MICHAEL CAREY, JR.’S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 4, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, Michael Carey, Jr., (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 Enhanced Treatment Unit (ETU) Effluent
Absorption Field to be located:
1. 82’ from the neighboring well instead of the required 100’ setback; and
2. 87’ from Lake George instead of the required 100’ setback;
on property located at 28 Holly Lane 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 January 24, 2022, 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 or policy; and
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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 Michael
Carey, Jr., for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement wastewater
treatment system with its Enhanced Treatment Unit (ETU) Effluent Absorption Field to be located:
1. 82’ from the neighboring well instead of the required 100’ setback; and
2. 87’ from Lake George instead of the required 100’ setback;
on property located at 28 Holly Lane in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No: 239.12-
2-57, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Enhanced Treatment Unit shall be maintained by the property owner
in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the life of the system, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution and the permit shall provide that:
1. the system will be installed by June 15; and
2. the property shall not be used for short-term rentals until after the system is properly
installed to the satisfaction of the Town;
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,
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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.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
APPLICATION OF FRANK C. COTTONE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 5, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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
1. dispersal system to be 3.2’ from the property line in lieu of the required 10’ setback;
2. septic tank to be 7.2’ from the property line in lieu of the required 10’ setback; and
3. pumping station to be 4’ from the dwelling in lieu of the required 10’ setback;
on property located at 16 Genista Lane in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
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on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Frank C. Cottone’s sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 16 Genista Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 289.10-1-38) and at
that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 6, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns from the Queensbury Board of
Health and enters back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING”
OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO CHANGE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FROM COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE TO (CI) TO COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
(CLI) –LUZERNE HOLDING, INC.
PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 14, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed Resolution before opening public hearing. We do have a
SEQRA on this tonight. There is a Part 1 that the Town Board has reviewed. Then the Town Board
will do Part II. If there are any questions or any thoughts on this from the public present, I will open
the public hearing and allow you do so. Anybody here tonight wish to speak to this application for a
zone change? Anybody on Zoom? No member of the public here or afar appears to be interested in
speaking to this proposed zoning change. I will close the public hearing. Any further thoughts on
behalf of the Town Board?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No Comment
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Just a question. As we get ready for this Comprehensive Review,
would instances like this be brought up? This sounds like over the years rezoning occurred and then
we have one lot that is not connected to another. Would that be part of the Master Plan Review as
well?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It would be part of the input. The Comprehensive Land Use process,
which is going to take a year at least. It includes public hearings from all stakeholders.
Various…business people, general public, whomever. They will all have chance to speak to this. We
will look at the existing map and the existing uses they will have to consider that as we go forward
with any zoning changes. In addition, you will probably get zones created that have descriptions to
them. Like we did the last one. We created a Main Street Zone. We wanted the buildings leaving
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the City of Glens Falls going towards Exit 18 to look more urban than suburb. To have the parking
lots back instead of dominating the view in front. That they would be walkable. To some degree, I
think we have accomplished that as Main Street has redeveloped. There have been conversations
now that as we are going forward we should be a more walkable Community. Why should anyone
have to get into their car, drive, and get a pizza, haircut or coffee? I am expecting to see more mix
uses in the new Comprehensive Plan.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-It would be an annual review like the septic is.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Let us see what the public says.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-I have no issues with this.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-If there is no further comment I will entertain a motion.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-We have to do the SEQRA.
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACT
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
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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
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
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 1, OF 2022
TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO CHANGE ZONING OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (CI) TO COMMERCIAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLI)
RESOLUTION NO.: 58, 2022
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Luzerne Holdings, Inc. (Applicant) submitted a Petition to allow a change of
zoning district designation for a portion of the property known as Tax Map No.: 302.8-1-28 from
Commercial Intensive (CI) to Commercial Light Industrial (CLI), and
WHEREAS, applications for zoning map 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
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 377,2021, 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 December 14, 2021
consenting to the Town Board taking Lead Agency status for SEQRA review, and
WHEREAS, at their December 14, 2021 meeting the Planning Board also adopted a
Resolution making a favorable recommendation on petitioned change of zoning map designation, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 51, 2022 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 January 19, 2022 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 interested parties and closed the public hearing concerning the legislation on
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Monday, January 24, 2022, and
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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.: 1, of
2022 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.: 1 of 2022
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 Map 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,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.: 1 of 2022, “A Local Law
To Amend Chapter 179 “Zoning” Of Queensbury Town Code To Change Zoning Of Certain
Property From Commercial Intensive (CI) To Commercial Light Industrial (CLI),” 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
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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.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
LOCAL LAW NO.: 1, OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO CHANGE ZONING OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (CI) TO COMMERCIAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLI)
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intent; Authority – The Town Board seeks to change the zoning district
designation for a portion of the property known as Tax Map No. 302.8-1-28 from Commercial
Intensive (CI) to Commercial Light Industrial (CLI). 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 a
portion of the property known as Tax Map No. 302.8-1-28 from Commercial Intensive (CI)
to Commercial Light Industrial (CLI), with said property to now be entirely within the CLI zoning
district.
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.
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.
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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 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT -3
MINUTES)
No Comment
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROTARY 5K ROAD RACE/WALK
RESOLUTION NO. 59, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Glens Falls has requested authorization from the Queensbury
Town Board to conduct its annual 5k road race/walk to benefit the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund and
Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) as follows:
SPONSOR : The Rotary Club of Glens Falls
EVENT : 5k Road Race/Walk
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DATE : Saturday, April 23, 2022
TIME : Approximately 9:30 a.m.
PLACE : Beginning and ending at SUNY Adirondack
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proper proof
of insurance and authorizes the Rotary Club of Glens Falls to conduct a 5k Road Race/Walk within
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the Town of Queensbury on Saturday, April 23, 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to the Town Highway
Superintendent’s approval of the race, which approval may be revoked due to concern for road
conditions at any time up to the date and time of the event.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 371, 2010 AUTHORIZING TOWN
WASTEWATER DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO OUT-OF-DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE TOWN AND CERTAIN CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE OF QUEENSBURY
SEWER DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 60, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 371,2010, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
Town Wastewater Director to enter into Out-of-District Agreements, on such terms as he deems
appropriate, concerning the Town of Queensbury’s Sewer Districts with those users to be designated
by the Town Wastewater Department for all of the Town’s Sewer Districts, including, but not limited
to, the following:
1. Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District;
2. Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer District;
3. Queensbury Technical Park Sewer District (District);
4. Reservoir Park Sewer District;
5. Route 9 Sewer District;
6. South Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sewer District; and
7. West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District;
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 203,2021, the Town Board authorized the Final
Consolidation Agreement for consolidation of the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer
District, Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District, West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, Technical
Park Sanitary Sewer District and the Pershing, Ashley & Coolidge Sanitary Sewer District into
one District named the Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to Amend Resolution No. 371,2010 to
recognize the consolidation of the aforementioned Sewer Districts and clarify the Town Wastewater
Director’s authority to enter into Out-of-District Agreements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby amends Resolution No.: 371,2010 in
order to recognize the recent consolidation of the Town’s Sewer Districts and authorizes the Town
Wastewater Director to enter into Out-of-District Agreements, on such terms as he deems appropriate
with those users to be designated by the Town Wastewater Department for all of the Town’s Sewer
Districts, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District;
2. Reservoir Park Sewer District; and
3. South Queensbury – Queensbury Avenue Sewer District;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby affirms and ratifies Resolution No.: 371,2010 in
all other respects.
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Duly adopted this 10 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING FRANCIS CABANA TO
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 61, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Recreation Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, the term of Recreation Commission member Francis Cabana expired as of
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December 31, 2021 and Mr. Cabana wishes to be reappointed to the Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Cabana to the Recreation Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Francis Cabana to the
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Town of Queensbury Recreation Commission with his term to expire as of December 31, 2028.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL
GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 62, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) was
created by the New York State Legislature and is composed of representatives appointed by the
County Legislatures of those counties lying in whole or in part within the Adirondack Park, and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature provided only partial funding for the Review Board to
perform its statutory functions as set forth in Executive Law §803-a, and recently reduced such
funding by fifty-three percent (53%), and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to provide $300 in funding to support the
Review Board’s work in representing the interests of the Adirondacks’ local governments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury
to enter into an Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Agreement in the form substantially
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of $300 to the Review
Board as provided for in the Agreement, to be paid from Miscellaneous Contractual Account No.:
001-1220-4400, and authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget
and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to execute any other needed documentation and take any other necessary
actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY TOWARD COMBATING AQUATIC
INVASIVE SPECIES IN GLEN LAKE
RESOLUTION NO.: 63, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 597 of 2021, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized Agreements with certain Towns regarding funding earmarked for combating aquatic
invasive species in publicly accessible water bodies other than Lake George in Warren County for
the year 2022 including $25,000 in funding to the Town of Queensbury toward combating such
aquatic invasive species in Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into such an Intermunicipal Agreement and
accept such funds, and
WHEREAS, such proposed Intermunicipal Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
“Intermunicipal Agreement between Warren County and the Town of Queensbury for Combating
Aquatic Invasive Species in Glen Lake a Publicly Accessible Water Body Within the Town of
Queensbury,” substantially in the form presented at this meeting regarding $25,000 in Warren
County funding to the Town of Queensbury and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2022 Town Budget and increase
revenue 051-0000-52189 and increase appropriation 051-8790-4400 by the $25,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING
EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS IN VICINITY OF
323 QUAKER ROAD, QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 64, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent advised that as a result of a
break that occurred in a Town water line located near 323 Quaker Road in the Town of Queensbury
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on or about December 30, 2021, he arranged for immediate repairs due to the depth of excavation,
traffic issues and uncertainty about the cause of the break on an emergency basis for public health
and safety reasons as time would not allow for the receipt of bids, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent engaged Edward & Thomas O’Connor, Inc., for such
repair work, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such repair services constituted an
emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town’s residents and such repairs needed to be
completed immediately to protect public health and safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described repairs, 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 Water
Superintendent’s engagement of Edward & Thomas O’Connor, Inc., for the provision of emergency
water system repairs in the vicinity of 323 Quaker Road, Queensbury as delineated in the preambles
of this Resolution, as such emergency repairs were needed to maintain public health and safety 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 authorizes and directs that payment for such services in
the total amount of $15,862.53 as delineated in Edward & Thomas O’Connor, Inc.’s 1/5/2022 Invoice
shall be made from Misc. Contractual Account No.: 040-8340-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the 2021 Town Budget to transfer $15,862.53 from Fund Balance Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to
Misc. Contractual Account No.: 040-8340-4400 and take any and all other necessary actions to
effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Water
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 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2021 BRIDGE NY GRANT FUNDS
FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LUZERNE
ROAD CULVERT PROJECT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
NO.: 242
RESOLUTION NO.: 65, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 153, 2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of C.T. Male Associates for preparation of a 2021 New York State Department of
Transportation (NYS DOT) Bridge NY Grant Funding Application regarding a culvert replacement
project on Luzerne Road at Clendon Brook in the Town of Queensbury (Project), and
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WHEREAS, NYS DOT has notified the Town that the Town has been awarded $839,212
in such grant funds for this Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept these grant funds, establish the Luzerne
Road Culvert Capital Project No. 242 and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense Accounts
in the total amount of $839,212, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to also authorize a temporary loan from Capital Reserve
Fund No. 64 up to $839,212 until such time as such grant funds are received,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of $839,212
in New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Bridge NY Grant Funds from NYS
DOT, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes the Luzerne Road Culvert Capital
Project No. 242 in the amount of $839,212 and authorizes and directs the establishment of the
following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as necessary:
Revenue Acct No. – 242-0000-53597 (State Aid Transportation) - $839,212;
Expense Acct No. – 242-8540-2899 (Capital Construction) - $839,212;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes a temporary loan from the Capital
Reserve Fund #64 up to $839,212 until such time as grant funds are received, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed grant agreement in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or
Town Counsel, as well as any other associated documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further
action 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 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2021 TOWN BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 66, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-24-2022, MTG#3 358
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 $
001-1110-1010 Salary 001-1110-1010 Salary 2,585
001-1220-4090 Training Ed 001-1220-1010 Salary 15
001-1315-4451 Computer Processing 001-1315-1010 Salary 12,200
001-1355-1010 Salary 001-1330-1010 Salary 14,400
001-1355-1010 Salary 001-1410-1010 Salary
1,350
001-1420-4130 TC Retainer 001-1420-1010 Salary
6,200
001-1440-4720 Consultant 001-1460-1010 Salary
2,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1680-4400 Misc. Contr
33,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1680-4720 Consultant
14,000
001-1620-1010 Salary 001-3410-1010 Salary
11,000
001-3310-4800 Eq Repairs 001-3620-1010 Salary
17,600
001-3310-4800 Eq Repairs 001-5010-1010 Salary
14,700
001-1620-1010 Salary 001-7110-1010 Salary
10,000
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-7110-1010 Salary
5,400
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-7020-1010 Salary
35,000
001-8010-4090 Training Ed 001-8010-1010 Salary
1,900
001-3120-1010 Salary 001-8010-1010 Salary
1,600
001-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-8020-1010 Salary
24,600
002-9060-8060 Health Insurance 002-8810-1010 Salary
7,500
004-5130-1010 Salary 004-5142-1010 Salary
21,000
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009-9010-8010 NYS Retirement 009-8160-1010 Salary
1,790
020-0000-0909 Fund Balance 020-5182-4305 Street Lighting
120
032-8110-4130 TC Retainer 032-8110-1010 Salary
950
040-8330-440 Misc. Contractual 040-8330-1010 Salary
980
001-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-5132-4500 Heating Fuel
12,000
009-0000-0909 Fund Balance 009-8160-4447 Trash Disp.
Burn 7,000
009-0000-0909 Fund Balance 009-8160-4449 Trash Disp. Rec
1,000
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: ___ OF 2022 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 ‘ZONING’ OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL BOAT SALES, SERVICE
AND STORAGE IN THE COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLI) ZONING
DISTRICT BY SITE PLAN REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO.: 67, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Hacker Boat Company, Inc. (Hacker) submitted a zoning change application to
the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about September 1, 2021 to allow for the addition of
Commercial Boat Sales/Storage/Service as an allowable use by Site Plan Review in the Commercial
Light Industrial (CLI) Zoning District, and
WHEREAS, by Town Board Resolution No.: 301, 2021, the petition for zoning changes was
forwarded to the Town Planning Board for consent to the Town Board acting as Lead Agency for
SEQRA and review and recommendations in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021 the Town Planning Board consented to the Town Board as
SEQRA Lead Agency for the proposed zoning change, and
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WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021 the Town Planning Board issued a positive
recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed zoning change, with a recommendation
that boat storage not be an exclusive use of the property, and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2021 the Town Board discussed the Planning Board
recommendation at a Workshop Meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: ___ of 2022
To Amend Chapter 179 ‘Zoning’ Of Queensbury Town Code To Allow Commercial Boat Sales,
Service And Storage In The Commercial Light Industrial (CLI) Zoning District By Site Plan Review,
and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend its Zoning Law, it must hold a public hearing
in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town
of Queensbury Zoning Law, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer
the proposed Zoning Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County
Planning Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of this Local
Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk or Director
of Planning and, Zoning to forward copies of the proposed zoning changes to the Warren County
Planning Department for its review and recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p. m. on Monday, February 14,
2022 to hear all interested persons concerning proposed Local Law No.: ___ of 2022 which provides
for certain amendments of the Town of Queensbury' s Zoning Map, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide
the public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public
Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of Public
Hearing on the Town's website and public bulletin board at least ten (10) days before the date of the
Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send the
Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to any public
officials, agencies, municipalities or individuals, in accordance with New York State Town Law §
265 and any other applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or the
Town’s Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to take such other actions and give such
other notices as may be necessary in preparation for the Public Hearing and for the Town Board to
lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: ____ of 2022.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY, INC.’S PURCHASE OF NEW PIERCE PUMPER TRUCK
RESOLUTION NO.: 68, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the North Queensbury 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
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WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to purchase a
2022/2023 Pierce Pumper Truck (Truck) to replace its year 1998 Saulsbury Truck for a sum not to
exceed $874,800, 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 North Queensbury
Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.’s purchase of a 2022/2023 Pierce Pumper Truck for an amount not to
exceed $874,800, 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.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OR DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 69, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-24-2022, MTG#3 363
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company GovDeals
to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Lot of keyboards IT n/a
HP Storage works x1400 server (2) IT n/a
lot of towers IT n/a
Ethernet cable category 5E CM IT n/a
Acer veriton x4620G (2) IT n/a
Juniper EX4200-48PX (network switch) IT n/a
Juniper EX3200-24POE (4) IT n/a
Juniper EX3200-48 (1) IT n/a
Juniper EX2200 POE IT n/a
Juniper EX3300 48 POE IT n/a
Dell Power Connect 3448 IT n/a
Linksys srw 248g4 IT n/a
Ethernet cable category 5E CMR IT n/a
KHX1600 C9D3K4 ram (4) IT n/a
PE222192 ram (10) IT n/a
Assorted ram opened IT n/a
Lenovo thinkcenter edge 92z IT n/a
Dell Vastro desktop IT n/a
Epson ex5220 projector IT n/a
Scan snap scanner IT n/a
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Digital MP3 recorder IT n/a
Hard drives Sata serial ATA high speed
storage IT n/a
Verizon droid IT 9298
Apple iPhone S IT 9357
Samsung Galaxy S7 IT 9388
Apple iPhone Xr IT 9628
Apple iPhone 7 IT 9250
Samsung Droid IT 9143
Samsung Galaxy S7 IT n/a
Apple iPhone s IT n/a
Apple iPhone 6 IT n/a
computer IT 9060
computer IT 9301
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete by using the auction company GovDeals to
dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department
Manager(s), to be sold or disposed of as scrap, as follows:
Lot of keyboards IT n/a
HP Storage works x1400 server (2) IT n/a
lot of towers IT n/a
Ethernet cable category 5E CM IT n/a
Acer veriton x4620G (2) IT n/a
Juniper EX4200-48PX (network switch) IT n/a
Juniper EX3200-24POE (4) IT n/a
Juniper EX3200-48 (1) IT n/a
Juniper EX2200 POE IT n/a
Juniper EX3300 48 POE IT n/a
Dell Power Connect 3448 IT n/a
Linksys srw 248g4 IT n/a
Ethernet cable category 5E CMR IT n/a
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KHX1600 C9D3K4 ram (4) IT n/a
PE222192 ram (10) IT n/a
Assorted ram opened IT n/a
Lenovo thinkcenter edge 92z IT n/a
Dell Vastro desktop IT n/a
Epson ex5220 projector IT n/a
Scan snap scanner IT n/a
Digital MP3 recorder IT n/a
Hard drives Sata serial ATA high speed
storage IT n/a
Verizon droid IT 9298
Apple iPhone S IT 9357
Samsung Galaxy S7 IT 9388
Apple iPhone Xr IT 9628
Apple iPhone 7 IT 9250
Samsung Droid IT 9143
Samsung Galaxy S7 IT n/a
Apple iPhone s IT n/a
Apple iPhone 6 IT n/a
computer IT 9060
computer IT 9301
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus item(s) and all Town proceeds
from the sales shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-24-2022, MTG#3 366
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS – WARRANT: 01252022
RESOLUTION NO.: 70, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 01252022 with a run date of 01/20/2022 and a payment date of 01/25/2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 01252022 with a run date of 01/20/2022 and a payment date of 01/25/2022 totaling
$405,653.22, 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 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT :None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
None
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT -4 MINUTES)
PAUL PREUSS, 59 WAVERLY PLACE-Spoke regarding the Petition he presented to the Board
sixteen months ago regarding moving the EMS boundary line due to the travel time during an
emergency from Meadowbrook Road west so that they would be under the jurisdiction of the Bay
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Ridge Rescue Squad instead of West Glens Falls EMS. Noted it has been sixteen months since the
Petition was presented to the Board, questioned the status of the situation.
JOHN HODGKINS, NORTH QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding the placement and
regulations of drilled wells in the Town.
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY (WARD IV)
Spoke regarding West Mountain Expansion and how they are looking to go forward. I hope
to meet with Spencer Montgomery and talk to him how he is going to involve the
Communities in how this goes forward. I would like him to get involved with the residents.
This expansion will change that whole side of Town.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
Commended North Queensbury Fire Company for getting twenty-three years out of their fire
truck.
COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)
Spoke regarding the need to work on a Climate Action Plan.
Rode with EMS on Sunday evening.
Spoke regarding the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee Meeting. It was a good
meeting. I submitted three recommendations. Agreed to make a fourth recommendation.
Everyone seemed to be in consensus of where we were in strengthening the plan. We will
discuss this in a Workshop then follow the steps of a public hearing. Think they are doing the
right thing by taking a good look at the short-term rental.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Spoke regarding the ice on Lake George and Glen Lake and Sunnyside noting the ice not safe.
Spoke regarding the passing of Michael Dubray. He was an extraordinary person who left a
mark on the Community. We are going to miss him.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
Spoke regarding the 1973 Directory of the Town of Queensbury and the Comprehensive
Sewage Study for the Lake George Upper Region that he found while cleaning out the
basement.
Attended the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company’s Banquet and Queensbury Central
Volunteer Fire Company Banquet.
Spoke regarding a letter received from Jane Arnold former SUNY Adirondack Professor who
now lives in Rhode Island regarding the people who do the gardening at Hovey Pond.
Thanked Joel Barlow and Jessie Jackson from Look TV, Town Counsel, Bob Hafner, Karen
O’Brien and Betty Murphy, Deputy Town Clerks, the Town Board and the public for coming
tonight.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 71, 2022
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 its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-24-2022, MTG#3 368
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II