03-07-2022 MTG#7 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 03-07-2022, MTG#7 438
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #7
MARCH 7, 2022 RES. #106-115
7:01 P.M. BOH #17-21
LL #3
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER (VIA ZOOM)
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE (VIA ZOOM)
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
PRESS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
SUPERVISOR STROUGH introduced Ben Driscoll, from Catholic Charities Saratoga, Warren
and Washington Counties.
PRESENTATION given by Ben Driscoll from Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and
Washington Counties regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and
Other Related Programs
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you for sharing the information with the public and with us.
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 106, 2022
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 from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 71h day of March, 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 SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND EVA DETMER
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 17,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Christopher and Eva Detmer have applied to the Local Board of Health for a variance
from Chapter 136 to install a leaching system 70.2' from a wetland in lieu of the required 100' setback on
property located at 70 Browns Path in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, March 21", 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider Christopher and Eva Detmer's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at
70 Browns Path in the Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 296.11-1-9)and at that time all interested persons
will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,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 SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF RICHARD AND LINDA SHUREN
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 18,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
WHEREAS,Richard and Linda Shuren have applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 to install a replacement wastewater treatment system with its components proposed to be located
as follows:
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1. Disposal field to be 9' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. Disposal field to be 8'11"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
3. Disposal field to be 13'9"from the residence in lieu of the required 20' setback;
4. Pump station to be 6'4"from the garage in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Fuji Clean system to be T I"from the garage in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Pump station to be 7' from the residence in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
7. Fuji Clean system to be 7' from the residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 3 Chestnut Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, March 21", 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider Richard and Linda Shuren's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 3
Chestnut Road in the Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 289.13-1-6) and at that time all interested persons
will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,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 STEVE AND TRACEY BUREAU
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 19,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Steve and Tracey Bureau have applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 to install a replacement wastewater treatment system with its components proposed to be located
as follows:
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1. Disposal field to be 4'9"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. Disposal field to be 3' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
3. Disposal field to be 2'3"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
4. Force main to be 27'from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Force main to be 1' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Force main to be 5'10"from the adjoining garage in lieu of the required 10' setback;
7. Force main to be 3'8"from the adjoining residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
8. Pump station to be 5'8"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
9. Pump station to be 6'10"from the adjoining residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
10. Pump station to be 5'5"from the residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
11. Fuji clean system to be 7' from the adjoining residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
12. Fuji clean system to be 5'9"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
13. Fuji clean system to be 5'9"from the residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 5 Chestnut Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, March 21", 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider Steve and Tracey Bureau's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 5
Chestnut Road in the Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 289.13-1-7) and at that time all interested persons
will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,2022,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Ferone,Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF JOHN AND MARY JO SABIA
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 20,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim McNulty
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
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WHEREAS, John and Mary Jo Sabia have applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 to install a replacement wastewater treatment system with its components proposed to be located
as follows:
1. Disposal field to be 68' from the existing well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
2. Disposal field to be 42'8" from the adjoining property's well in lieu of the required 100'
setback;
3. Disposal field to be 6' from the residence in lieu of the required 20' setback;
4. Pump station to be 8' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Force main to be 6'4"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Disposal field to be 7' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
7. Disposal field to be 60' from the Glen Lake shoreline in lieu of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 43 Canterbury Drive in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, March 21", 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider John and Mary Jo Sabia's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 43
Canterbury Drive in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 289.17-1-26) and at that time all interested
persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,2022,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer,Mr.Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 21,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and enters Regular
Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022 by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Local Law No.: of 2022 to Amend the Queensbury Town Code by
Repealing Current Chapter 113 Entitled, "Mobile Home Parks" and Replacing
it With a New Chapter 113 Entitled, "Manufactured Home Parks"
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed the proposed local law highlighting the changes. Any more
thoughts from the Town Board before I open up the public hearing to the public?
COUNCILMAN FREER-I don't want to confuse things more but just for the public this isn't for
Modular Homes,right? That's another in word, so Modular Homes are something totally different
even though they're built, most of them are built at a factory, and they are going on an actual
foundation. So this is just cleanup of what New York is telling us to do and Modular Homes are not
part of this whole thing.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I'm not so sure about that. I think Modular Homes are a form of
Manufactured Homes. But Harrison says no, but in any event,that is not before us tonight. We are
basically changing Mobile Home to Manufactured Home language and you know, cleaning it up.
Any other thoughts from the Town Board before I open up the public hearing? Alright, anybody
present like to speak to the proposed changes of Local Law Chapter 113?
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-Nobody in TV land, John.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright,thank you. Alright, seeing no interest on behalf of the public
to speak on the amending of the Town Code I will close the public hearing.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2022 TO AMEND
THE QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE BY REPEALING CURRENT
CHAPTER 113 ENTITLED, "MOBILE HOME PARKS" AND
REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 113 ENTITLED,
"MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS"
RESOLUTION NO.: 107,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 3 of 2022
to repeal current Queensbury Town Code Chapter 113 entitled, "Mobile Home Parks," and replace it with a
new Chapter 113 entitled "Manufactured Home Parks," to provide safeguards and protection for the safety,
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health and welfare of the occupants of manufactured homes and to regulate certain uses of motor homes
and/or campers within the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS,this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Town Law§130, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law on Monday,
March 7th, 2022 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No. 3 of 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file the Local
Law with the New York Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule
Law and acknowledges that the Local Law shall become operative immediately and shall be effective upon
filing by the office of the New York Secretary of State.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,2022,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer,Mr.Ferone,Mr.McNulty
NOES None
ABSENT: None
LOCAL LAW NO.: 3 OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 113 OF
THE QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE REGULATING
MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWNBOARD AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authority—This Local Law is adopted pursuant to Articles 9 and 16 of the New York
State Town Law.
Section 2. Queensbury Town Code is hereby amended by repealing Town Code Chapter 113 and
replacing it with the following:
CHAPTER 113
Manufactured Home Parks
§113-1 Title.
This Chapter shall be known as the "Manufactured Home Parks."
§113-2 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to encourage the well-planned development of manufactured home
parks and to provide safeguards and protection for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants of
such parks by establishing specific requirements governing the occupancy and maintenance of
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manufactured home parks. It is also the purpose of this Chapter to regulate certain uses of motor
homes and/or campers within the Town of Queensbury to further promote and protect the health,
safety and welfare of the occupants thereof as well as the community.
§113-3 Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CAMPER
A recreational vehicle used for temporary living mounted on a mobile frame, not on a fixed
foundation and registered by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME
As defined in Chapter 179, Zoning. Any addition to such manufactured/mobile home shall, for
the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be a part of such manufactured/mobile home. The
term "manufactured home" is used throughout this Chapter while the term "mobile home" is
used elsewhere in the Queensbury Town Code. These terms are synonymous.
MANUFACTURED HOME LOT
A designated site within a manufactured home park for the exclusive use of the occupants of a
single manufactured home.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
A parcel of land planned and improved for the placement of two or more manufactured homes
or mobile homes for occupancy.
MOTOR HOME
A recreational vehicle used for temporary living which is equipped with a motor.
PERSON
Includes a natural person, a partnership, corporation or association of persons.
§113-4 Site Plan Review;Additional Application Requirements.
A. No person may operate any new manufactured home park within the Town of Queensbury
unless it is located in a Mobile Home Overlay District as described in Queensbury Town Code §179-
4-020 and such person first obtains Site Plan Approval from the Queensbury Planning Board pursuant
to Chapter 179, Article 9 of the Town Code.
B. Site Plan Applications pursuant to this Chapter must comply with the requirements set forth
in Chapter 179, Article 9. In addition, manufactured home park Site Plans shall also include:
(1) The layout of the proposed park showing the park boundary, manufactured home lot lines,
parking areas,recreation and open spaces, easements and rights-of-way, existing man-made
features including power lines, pipelines, buildings and structures. In addition, such map
shall delineate any portion of the park located within a designated one-hundred-year
floodplain.
(2) All proposed changes to existing subsurface drainage patterns.
C. Applicants shall submit with their Applications, a copy of all contemplated park rules,
regulations and covenants.
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D. If community facilities, such as laundry rooms, swimming pools, meeting rooms and recreation
buildings, are to be provided as a part of the park, Applicants shall submit as part of their Site
Plan Application,plans showing the design, landscaping,parking and circulation relative to such
facilities. In addition, the Applicant shall demonstrate that there will be adequate supervision
and management of such facilities to the Planning Board's satisfaction.
§113-5 Manufactured home park standards and requirements.
A. Site size and location. Manufactured home parks shall comprise at least 10 acres of land.
B. Natural features. Topography, groundwater level, surface drainage and soil conditions of the
site shall be of a character that will not create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the
occupants. No developed portion of the site shall be subject to excessive settling or erosion. A sloping
site should be graded to produce terraced lots for placement of the manufactured home units, and in
general,units should be placed parallel rather than perpendicular to slopes.
C. Surface drainage. All parks shall be graded to prevent ponding of surface water. No structure
or manufactured home shall be located on any land within a one-hundred-year floodplain area, as
determined by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other official agencies.
D. Soils. Soils should have sufficient bearing and stability properties to provide adequate support
for manufactured home installations. Topsoil should be of sufficient depth to sustain lawns,trees and
other vegetation.
E. Natural features. Existing tree masses and other notable existing natural features shall be
retained as much as possible in the site plan, and densities shall be reduced, if necessary, to permit
such retention.
F. Lot layout and placement. Manufactured homes may be positioned in a variety of ways within
a park,provided that the following requirements are met:
(1) Lot setback. No portion of any lot shall be located within 25 feet of any front, side or rear
boundary line, and no portion of any lot shall be located within 100 feet of any boundary
which adjoins a public road. Unless specifically authorized by the Planning Board, the
natural vegetation within the areas above provided shall be maintained and not removed, in
order to provide natural screening from adjoining properties and public roads. Additional
screening may be required.
(2) Density. The density of development in a manufactured home park shall not exceed 5.5 units
per gross acre. There shall be no more than one home per lot.
(3) Minimum lot size. Manufactured home lots shall be a minimum of 6,000 square feet in area
and shall have a minimum width of 55 feet.
(4) Manufactured home unit setbacks shall be as follows:
(a) Minimum front yard(measured from manufactured home lot line): 20 feet.
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(b) Minimum side yard(measured from manufactured home lot line): 10 feet.
(c) Minimum rear yard(measured from manufactured home lot line): 15 feet.
G. Vehicular circulation and storage.
(1) Road construction. Roadways within a manufactured home park shall not be fewer than 30
feet in width, and any entranceway from the manufactured home park to a public road shall
not be fewer than 50 feet in width for a distance of one hundred feet from the public road.
(2) Parking. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured home lot.
Such spaces may be located on the individual lot or grouped within the manufactured home
park to serve several manufactured home lots. Parking spaces shall consist of a hard, firm
and durable surface.
(3) Auxiliary vehicle storage. A temporary parking or storage area for travel trailers, campers,
snowmobiles and similar auxiliary vehicles shall be provided for the use of the park residents.
This provision shall not apply where the application prohibits auxiliary vehicle storage by
park rules and regulations.
H. Park access. Manufactured home parks containing more than 50 units shall provide for a
minimum of two independent connections with existing public streets. Such connections shall be
designed to allow fire, ambulance and other emergency vehicles access to the park, even if one
connection is closed. One such entrance may be gated if breakable locks, approved by the fire district
within which the park is located, are installed.
I. Manufactured home sales areas. The display and commercial sale of manufactured homes
shall not be permitted within a manufactured home park,except that a maximum of four manufactured
homes may be displayed or located on lots meeting the requirements of this Chapter and used as sale
models.
J. Manufactured home lot.
(1) Support of the manufactured home lot. Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with
a stand which will give a firm base and adequate support for the manufactured home. Such
stand shall have a dimension equal to the width and length of the home and any expansions
or extensions thereto. The stand area shall be graded to ensure adequate drainage but in no
event shall the grade variance exceed six inches from one end of the stand to the other.
(2) Fencing. If fencing of individual lots within the manufactured home park is to be provided
by the manufactured home occupant, standards shall be established by the park owner to
ensure consistency of design, size and location.
(3) Lighting. All manufactured home park roads and lots and facilities shall be furnished with
adequate lights to ensure the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night. Such
lighting shall be placed to minimize glare. Electric service to such lights shall be installed
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underground.
K. Sanitary facilities. All manufactured home park sanitary facilities shall comply with the
requirements of Chapter 136 of the Queensbury Town Code. All proposed sewage disposal
systems shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer.
L. Refuse. Garbage cans with tight-fitting covers shall be provided in quantities adequate to
provide disposal of all garbage and rubbish generated within the park. Garbage cans shall be
located no farther than 200 feet from each manufactured home lot. The cans shall be kept in
sanitary condition at all times. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as
frequently as may be necessary to ensure that the garbage cans shall not overflow.
M. Electrical. Each manufactured home park shall provide weatherproof electric service
connections and outlets for each lot, all such connections and outlets to be of a type approved by
an appropriate electrical inspection agency under Chapter 80, Electrical Standards.
N. Water supply.
(1) Manufactured home parks within a water district shall be connected to said public water
supply system. Outside a water district, a community water system which shall meet all
requirements of the New York State Public Drinking Water Standards may be permitted.
(2) All community water systems and all connections, distribution methods and materials used
by a manufactured home park within a water district shall be approved by a licensed
professional engineer.
O. Fuel system. All manufactured home parks shall be provided with facilities for the safe storage
of necessary fuels. All systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable
codes and regulations governing such systems.
§ 113-6 Waiver.
In determining the content of the Site Plan and supporting documentation, the Planning Board may waive
certain requirements if the Planning Board deems such requirements or information unnecessary for the type
of project proposed. Any such waiver shall be made in writing, and shall contain statements of the reasons
why the waived information requirements are not necessary for an informed review under the circumstances.
The Planning Board may grant such waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant.
Such request shall set forth the specific requirements that are requested to be waived and the reasons for the
requested waiver.
§113-7 Park operation and maintenance.
A. Restrictions on occupancy.
(1) In any manufactured home park, no space shall be rented for the placement and use of a
manufactured home for residential purposes except for periods in excess of 60 days. This
restriction shall not apply to manufactured homes relocated within the manufactured home
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park.
(2) No manufactured home manufactured after January 15, 1974, shall be admitted to any park
unless it bears the seal issued by the State of New York and required by Chapter D, Article
3, of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
B. Responsibilities of park operator.
(1) The owner and/or operator of a manufactured home park shall comply with this Chapter and
shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its common grounds, streets,
facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(2) The park operator shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this Chapter and
shall inform them of their responsibilities and any regulations issued thereunder.
(3) No auxiliary vehicle, such as travel trailers, campers or snowmobiles, may be parked or
stored on a manufactured home lot, parking area, driveway or roadway for more than 48
hours.
(4) Manufactured home installation. At the time of installation of each manufactured home,the
tires and wheels and the hitch, if possible, shall be removed, and the unit shall be securely
blocked, leveled and connected to the required utility systems and support services.
(a) Skirting. The manufactured home shall be completely skirted within 120 days of
occupancy.
(b) Entrance steps. Entrance steps shall be installed at all doors leading to the inside of
the manufactured home. Such steps and any necessary handrails shall be constructed of
materials and meet the requirements for one-family dwellings set forth in the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
(5) Sewer connections in unoccupied lots shall be closed so that they will not emit any odors nor
cause a breeding place for insects.
(6) Manufactured home parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials.
(7) The park operator shall inspect the placement of each manufactured home on its
manufactured home stand and the installation of all utility connections.
§113-8 Preexisting manufactured home parks.
All manufactured home parks lawfully in operation prior to the effective date of this Chapter may be
continued, but no such manufactured home park may be altered, extended or enlarged on or after the
effective date of this Chapter unless all necessary approvals are obtained including Site Plan Approval
in accordance with Chapter 179, Article 9 of the Town of Queensbury Town Code and the provisions
of this Chapter. Any preexisting manufactured home park that ceases to be operated as such for a
period of one(1)year shall not be considered a preexisting manufactured home park.
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§113-9 Exceptions.
A. Mobile Home Businesses. None of the provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to the
business of manufactured home sales.
B. Field Office. None of the provisions of this Chapter shall prevent use of a motor home or camper
as a field office or tool house when located at the site of and used in connection with a
construction project,survey project or other similar work project,provided that such motor home
or camper is removed from said site within thirty(30) days after the completion of such project.
C. Use of Motor Homes or Campers on Vacant Land. This Chapter shall not prevent the use of a
motor home or camper on an otherwise vacant parcel of land to be used during construction of
a single family dwelling provided construction of single family dwelling begins within one year
of placement of the motor home or camper.
D. Use of Motor Homes or Campers on Improved Land. This Chapter shall not prevent the
temporary use of a motor home or camper on land improved by a residence provided that the
owner of the motor home or camper uses the home as his or her residence and further provided
that the motor home or camper may not be placed between the street and the front building line
of the premises at issue. For purposes of this provision, temporary use means use for no more
than 30 days.
E. Storage of Motor Homes or Campers on Improved Land. This Chapter shall not prevent the
owner and resident of land to store his or her motor home or camper at such premises
indefinitely. For purposes of this provision, a motor home or camper is deemed stored where it
is disconnected from all utilities and is unused. Such motor home or camper shall not be placed
between the street and the front building line of the premises at issue.
§113-10 Enforcement Officer. This Chapter shall be enforced by the Town of Queensbury Department of
Building and Codes Enforcement and any designated representative thereof. Whenever it appears to such
enforcement officer that a violation of this Chapter has occurred, he or she may deliver by hand deliver or
regular mail to the owner of such park, a written order identifying the violation and directing remedial action.
§113-11 Penalties for offenses. Any person who shall fail to comply with a written order of the enforcement
officer shall be guilty of offense violation punishable in the following manner:
A. A fine of not more than $950 for the first offense, by a fine of not more than $950 or by
imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) days, or both, for the second offense or for any
subsequent offenses.
B. If the violation requires the abatement or maintenance be performed by the Town or by its
designee or agent, including a private contractor lawfully engaged and authorized by the Town,
such expense shall be assessed against the record owner of the property. The expense so assessed
shall constitute a lien in charge on real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise
satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner as other Town charges. Such
assessments shall be made in accordance with Article 15 of the Town Law.
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C. A Civil penalty in the sum of$950 per violation. Each week or any portion thereof that such a
violation continues shall constitute a new and different violation for purposes of assessment of
penalties.
D. The imposition of such fines and/or penalties shall not be held to prohibit the enforced removal
of prohibited conditions by any appropriate remedy, including immediate application for an
injunction. The commencement of any action or proceeding authorized by this provision shall
not constitute an election of remedies and the Town shall be free to pursue any and all avenues
of relief whether successively or concurrently.
§113-12 Interpretation.
A. The provisions of this Chapter shall supersede local laws,ordinances, codes or regulations to the
extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter, provided that nothing herein
contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance or
regulation which is more restrictive or establishing a higher standard than those provided in this
Chapter,and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period
in which it is in effect.
B. In a case where a provision of this Chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a zoning,
building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or
ordinance, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or other local law, ordinance, code or
regulation,the provision or requirement which is more restrictive or which establishes the higher
standard shall prevail.
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 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. This shall not effectuate repeal of any Local
Law or Ordinance that contains provisions which are more restrictive or which establish a higher standard
than those provided in this Chapter.
Section 5. Effective Date —This Local Law shall be effective upon filing by the New York
State Department of State.
3.0 HEARING —Unsafe Structure Located at 27 Indiana Avenue
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-There is a structure on 27 Indiana Avenue owned by Wayne Allen and
it has been found to be uninhabitable and condemned due to the severity of a fire that occurred on
December 3, 2021. And whereas by a letter dated December 6 h, 2021 the Director of Buildings and
Codes advised the property owner that the property owner must take appropriate measures to either
board up or secure or demolish the structure but no action has been taken by the property owner. And
whereas the Director advised the Town Board that in his opinion the structure is dangerous and unsafe
to the general public and therefore would like the Town Board to authorize certain actions if the owner
does not come forward to arrange for the boarding up, securing, or demolition of the structure. So, in
accordance with Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60 in the New York State Town Law 130(16),the
Town Board may by resolution determine whether in its opinion the structure is unsafe and dangerous
and if so order the notice to be served upon the owner or other persons interested in property that the
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structure must be boarded up, secured or demolished. And by Resolution Number 81, 2022 adopted
on February 14, 2022 the Town Board declared the structure on the property to be in disrepair,
dangerous and unsafe to the public. And whereas the Town Board is going to hold a hearing on this
property tonight and notice of this hearing was served in accordance with provision in New York
State Law 130 and Town Code Chapter 60. So if the resolved, if this is approved by the Board tonight
and orders Wayne Allen to immediately board up, secure, demolish or remove the structure and all
demolition debris located at 27 Indiana Avenue by Monday February 14, 2022, which is already
passed. Resolved, that if the structure and demolition debris are not removed by May 7 h,the Town
Board hereby authorizes the Director of Buildings and Codes Enforcement to make the necessary
arrangements and remove the demolition debris of the property, such work not to exceed thirty
thousand dollars.
MR. HAFNER-I think that first resolved you are considering tonight after the hearing, I think that
should be the same date,the May 7 h.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That's what I'm thinking and I was hoping you would speak up, thank
you.
MR. HAFNER-I did. What you said made no sense and I went and looked at it.
TOWN CLERK BARBER-So, the first resolved should not say February 14'h it should say May 7 h,
2022?
MR. HAFNER-Yes that was the date that you set the public hearing.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That has already passed, so that was probably a carryover from the
previous resolution.
MR. HAFNER-That was when you adopted the setting the hearing for tonight.
MS. BARBER-Is Monday, May 7 h?
MR. HAFNER-It would be May 7 h,which is the same date. I don't know what day of the week that
is. I doubt it's Monday so the same day of the month.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-This is beyond us after tonight,this won't involve us.
MS. BARBER-May 7 h is a Saturday.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So we have until Saturday May 7 h.
MS. BARBER-Ok, so just cross out Monday and change that to
MR. HAFNER-To just May 7 h.
MS. BARBER-Ok.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright,there is a hearing on this tonight, anybody like to speak to this?
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY-John, since we've brought this up,I pass by the house on a daily basis.
It's unsightly and it's a blight on the Community. It needs to come down for the residents of the
Community. So, I strongly support this moving forward and I have talked with John O'Brien about
it as well. This is the right course and if the owners can find the funds and they can fix it up, that
would be great. They've been offered the opportunity and they haven't done so.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay thank you, Tim. Anybody else, Town Board Members, public?
Seeing none, hearing none,I will entertain a vote approving resolution ordering structure on property
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owned by Wayne Allen located at 27 Indiana Avenue to be ordered to be boarded up, secured or
demolished and or removed.
RESOLUTION ORDERING STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY OWNED
BY WAYNE ALLEN AND LOCATED AT 27 INDIANA AVENUE
BE BOARDED UP/SECURED OR DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED
RESOLUTION NO.: 108,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's (former) Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) inspected a single family dwelling ("structure") located at 27 Indiana Avenue in the Town of
Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 309.13-1-7) and owned by Wayne Allen and found that it is uninhabitable and
condemned due to the severity of a fire that occurred on December 3rd,2021, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated December 6, 2021, the Director advised the property owner that the
property owner must take appropriate measures to either board up and secure or demolish the structure but no
action has yet been taken by the property owner, and
WHEREAS, the Director advised the Town Board that in his opinion the structure is dangerous and
unsafe to the general public and therefore would like the Town Board to authorize certain actions if the owner
does not come forward to arrange for the boarding up/securing or demolition of the structure, and
WHEREAS,in accordance with Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60 and New York State Town Law
§130(16), the Town Board may, by Resolution, determine whether in its opinion a structure is unsafe and
dangerous,and if so,order that notice be served upon the owner or other persons interested in the property that
the structure must be boarded up/secured or demolished, and
WHEREAS,by Resolution No.: 81,2022 adopted on February 14th, 2022, the Town Board declared
the structure on the property to be in disrepair, dangerous and unsafe to the public, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a hearing concerning this property on Monday, March 7th, 2022
and Notice of this Hearing was served in accordance with the provisions of New York State Town Law
§130(16)and Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby orders Wayne Allen to immediately board
up/secure or demolish and remove the structure and all demolition debris located at 27 Indiana Avenue in the
Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 297.16-1-2.2)by 5:00 p.m.,May 7th,2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that if the structure and demolition debris are not removed by May 7th, 2022, the Town
Board hereby authorizes and directs the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to make the necessary
arrangements to remove the demolition debris from the property, such work not to exceed an amount up to
$30,000, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in accordance with New York State Town Law §130(16) and Queensbury Town
Code Chapter 60,demolition/removal expenses may be assessed against the real property and the Town Board
may authorize and direct counsel to institute an action to collect the cost of the repairs or removal, including
legal expenses,if necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take any
actions necessary to amend the 2022 Town Budget and take any other necessary actions to provide for payment
of such demolition expenses and the Town Supervisor, Director of Building and Code Enforcement and/or
Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March,2022,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer,Mr.Ferone,Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY LIMIT-3 MINUTES)
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
5.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2022 AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 109,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Queensbury
Land Conservancy for the year 2022 for the purpose of helping to preserve open space in the Town
of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2022 substantially in the form presented
at this meeting with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$20,000 and authorizes and
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directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for from the
appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNAGE
ON PORTION OF NEW YORK STATE ROUTE 9L
RESOLUTION NO.: 110, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation(NYS DOT) has proposed
installing signage along State Route 9L in the vicinity of the intersection with Cleverdale Road
westward to the property owned by the Lisa C. Munzenmaier Family Trust(parcel no.: 239.12-2-
95) due to complaints that NYS DOT has received concerning unsafe conditions caused by cars
parking on the shoulders of this area of roadway and sometimes blocking access to the driveway
(Renee Drive), and
WHEREAS, this problem is more dangerous after snowstorms as snowbanks result in
parked cars intruding farther onto the main driving lanes of State Route 9L, and
WHEREAS, as this location is within the Town of Queensbury, the Town Board supports
New York State's installation of no parking signage in such area to better assure the public's safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports the New York State
Department of Transportation's (NYS DOT) installation of no parking signage in the area
described in the preambles of this Resolution in order to help improve public safety, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to send
a certified copy of this Resolution to the New York State Department of Transportation and take such
other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF AUDRA WAY AS
FULL-TIME RECORDS CLERK IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: It1, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 396, 2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
hiring of Audra Way as a Part-Time Clerk in the Town Clerk and/or Tax Receiver's Offices on an
"as needed"basis, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Town Clerk), has
advised that the full-time Town Records Clerk is retiring in June, 2022 and therefore the Town Clerk
has requested Town Board authorization to hire Ms. Way as a full-time Records Clerk to provide for
sufficient training time before the current Records Clerk retires, and
WHEREAS,the Town Clerk has further advised that Ms. Way's probation period set forth in
Resolution 396,2021 should have been stated as a"90 day"rather than a"six-month"period and she
recommends that the Town Board authorize and ratify this change, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board concurs with the Town Clerk's recommendation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Audra Way as a full-time Records Clerk at the annual salary of$43,000 effective on or about March
28'', 2022 on a provisional basis until such time as she places successfully on the Civil Service exam
for the position, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the amendment of Ms.
Ways's probationary period set forth in Resolution 396, 2021 to "90 day" rather than "six month,"
which 90 day probationary period has now been successfully completed, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March, 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 2022 EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 112, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
the Town has previously entered into 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., and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 411, 2021, the Town and the West Glens Falls Emergency
Squad, Inc. (Squad) authorized a general emergency ambulance services Agreement for 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Squad have negotiated terms for a revised, new 2022
Agreement for general emergency ambulance services to be in effect as of April 1st, 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 new Agreement,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing
concerning a revised, new 2022 emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of
Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. on Monday, March 21", 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.
Duly adopted this 7th day of March, 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 2022 EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND BAY RIDGE RESCUE SQUAD,INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 113, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
the Town has previously entered into 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., and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 42,2022, the Town and the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc.
(Squad) authorized a general emergency ambulance services Agreement for 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Squad have negotiated terms for a revised, new 2022
Agreement for general emergency ambulance services to be in effect as of April 1st, 2022 and
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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 new Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing
concerning a revised, new 2022 emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of
Queensbury and the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc. on Monday, March 21", 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.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -WARRANT: 03082022
RESOLUTION NO.: 114,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 03082022 with a run date of 03/03/2022 and a payment date of 03/08/2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 03082022 with a run date of 03/03/2022 and a payment date of 03/08/2022 totaling
$549,458.44, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
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 METIVIER(WARD 1)
• Nothing to report.
COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II)
• Referred to Short-Term Rental and noted that we are still working on it. The public hearing
will not be until maybe May. We have to get the language from our Town Counsel,review it
and make sure we are comfortable. We will set it and make sure that people have access to
the change ordinance. We will probably have two public hearings. Public hearings will be
well announced so stay tuned.
• Recommended, with snowmelt and weird weather there is flooding and people need to be
careful driving in neighborhoods and respect people's property with regards to flooding. We
are going to have to do some continued work on drainage in a couple of places.
COUNCILMAN FERONE(WARD II1)
• Spoke regarding the EMS Contracts and noted this was eight months of work having our first
meeting with the Squads back in July of last year. There were a number of meetings between
ourselves and the Squads, an accumulation of all of those discussions and work. I think we
are in a good place right now, it's not the best but were in a better place than we were. I look
forward to these contracts going into effect and letting these Squads bulk up and provide
additional service that they have not been able to do before.
• Would like to remind everyone that COVID is not done and recommended social distancing
when not wearing a mask. There are places in the world that this is still going and we need to
continue being vigilant.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY(WARD IV)
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• Announced that the Comprehensive Master Plan Review Committee held a meeting today.
We will setup some in-person presentations and hope to get this done within the next two
weeks so we can come to the Board and give a presentation in the beginning of April. Stu
Baker did a good job putting the committee and providing the proposals.
• Regarding the Short Term Rental, I was encouraged at the last meeting when we had
representatives from the Short Term Rental Community, owners and realtors who came and
offered to listen to us and offered suggestions. We are getting push back now from what I
call special interest groups, the folks that are representing their special interests and I am not
sure they are representing the Town as a whole. We had hoped to have the new regulation in
place by this summer but the calendar has gotten away from us. I do not know,the first of the
year or maybe the end of the season but we will offer something to that as we go forward.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Announced that there are several COVID tests available to the public here at the Town Office
Building.
• Congratulated Meredith Montgomery on earning the State Alpine Girls Combined
Championship.
• Thanked the public for attending. Thanked Ben Driscoll for speaking to the public. Thanked
Town Counsel, Bob Hafner and Town Clerk, Caroline Barber, and Deputy Betty Murphy.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 115,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 7 h day of March, 2022 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