06-13-2022 MTG #17 Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 670
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#17
June 13, 2022 RES. #221-240
7:00 P.M. BOH #49-58
LL # 4-6
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
TOWN BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
PRESS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
1.0 BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 221, 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 from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
1.1 PUBLIC HEARING—Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Peter Miller
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed the proposed application and seven variances for the
property located at 119-121 River Street.
BOB HOLMES-Good evening, my name is Bob Holmes and I am joined by Ann Miller, the
property owner of 121 River Street. Mr. Supervisor, I think you summed it up pretty straight
forward in what we are requesting. The primary reason that it seems like we have a large
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number of variances. Well we have a reasonably small piece of property in which the property is
bisected by a stream. So, in efforts to maximize as much as we possibly can to achieve setbacks,
that's what we're doing in the process. Just for an example, the existing onsite wastewater
system for 121 River Street, we believe it's an old septic tank, leach pit, seepage pit, to what
extent we don't really know but it is located right at the stream's edge. So, it's our belief that
anything that we're doing is we're going to be making significant steps forward in order to
protect public health and environmental health. One that may have struck you as when you read,
Mr. Supervisor read the variances off was the separation distance for the force main. Yes, we're
proposing a zero foot setback to the stream because we have to cross the stream from our pump
station to where the leach system will have to be located. I guess at this point I'm willing to
entertain any questions, comments, concerns that the Board might have.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any questions from the Board before I open the public hearing?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-No.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-No.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay. Any member of the public, you can stay here and if there are
I'm going to ask you to sit down and return. Are there any members of the public? Yes, there is
somebody that would like to speak to this so if you would please have a seat and then I'll have
you come back after the members of the public who wish to speak to this speak to this. Yes
ma'am, please come forward. Alright, would you both please identify yourselves for the record?
LORRIE TRYBENDIS-Lorrie Trybendis.
MARK TRYBENDIS-Mark Trybendis.
MS. TRYBENDIS-We live at 123,just on the other side of the stream. We think it's great that
they want to put that in and we only just have one concern; how they're going to get back there
to put it in with all of the heavy equipment. We're not sure. We've lived there for almost thirty-
eight years. We've used the property that we were told was ours when we moved in. I was just
recently, Mr. Miller has been expressing concern by telling us that's his property. So, we just
want to make sure that they're not going to come down through. You know what I mean?
We're just wondering how they're getting down through.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It's a good question and I will ask the applicant and the applicant's
agent.
MS. TRYBENDIS-That's our main concern.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay.
MR. TRYBENDIS-Other than, I mean we're in support of the project.
MS. TRYBENDIS-Yes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, but it's a good legitimate question so we will find out.
MR. TRYBENDIS-Yea, it's the logistics.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, thank you.
MR. TRYBENDIS-Thanks.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else like to speak to this septic variance application?
Seeing none, will the applicant and the applicant's agent return to the table? Alright so the
question is, how are we going to get the equipment back there to install the infiltration bed?
MR. HOLMES-What is envisioned as far as access goes would be a temporary crossing over the
existing stream that is there now, likely to be done with. Like a skitter-timber bridge, something
of that nature or some kind of metal plate that we can expand across the stream. From access
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onto the property will be between, it will be the alley between 119 and 121. What was
envisioned is given the space that we have available to us is the contractor mobilized onsite,
cross the stream, do the installation of the leaching system and then build their, build the system
on their way back out. That way the placement of the septic tank, the new septic tank and pump
station will not be hindered by construction equipment wanting to drive across it after.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay and then that temporary bridge which is going to be strong
enough.
MR. HOLMES-Will be removed.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Will be pulled?
MR. HOLMES-Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yea and as far as access, your pump tank and septic tank all will
have access from River Street anyways, if not from the driveway.
MR. HOLMES-Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay. Any other questions?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Did you do a survey of the property?
MR. HOLMES-There is no survey at this time of the property. All of our measurements were
based on deed, what was, you could find recorded at the County and obviously GIS information.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-So is there a discrepancy in property lines?
MR. HOLMES-Not that we are aware of.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright. Has the Trybendis, did you have your property surveyed?
MR. TRYBENDIS-We did not. None of the drawings are anywhere near where our concern is.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Did you go on the Town website, property locator?
MR. TRYBENDIS-Yea,that's where this all this happened. It's been thirty-seven, thirty-eight
years there, last fall...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Well if you want to talk about this beyond that, I'll give you the
opportunity. But if there's some discrepancy over whose property it is, we want that for the
record.
MR. TRYBENDIS-It's not where
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright then just a minute, will you please return to your seats?
MR. HOLMES-Certainly.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-And the Trybendis', would you please or one of you at least come
back? Mark and Lorrie, you can too if you want. Alright, so Mark, your concern is that it may
not be on their property?
MR. TRYBENDIS-No, not at all. Their drawings, everything they are doing is fully on their
property, no question about it.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Oh okay. Alright.
MR. TRYBENDIS-We were just concerned because Peter Miller had some issues since just last
fall with us. So we've been there thirty-eight years lived across from them but just last fall and
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left a tax map under our thing and that's not the area that we've always used. So we wanted to
make sure they weren't going drive on that area and rip it up and everything.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-So besides that, you're okay?
MR. TRYBENDIS-So besides that, it's a separate issue that we'll have to solve at some point.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, thanks Mark.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, will the applicant and the applicant's agent will you please
again return? Thank you for accommodating us.
MR. HOLMES-Not a problem.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Questions. Any other questions? Go ahead Councilperson Ferone.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-I heard the Supervisor refer to this as apartments so are there
apartments that you're renting to other folks?
MR. HOLMES-What's there now, my client lives in 121, no, I am sorry, 119. And they do, it's
or was your mother or mother-in-law was located at 121 and has since passed away. There is
two single bedroom apartments that have existed in that building long term, first floor and
second floor. So there's no changes in the number of bedrooms. It's just a matter of
reconnecting to get a system that's more compliant than what we have currently.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-Okay. The reason I ask that question was when I was reviewing the
documentation today, there was in there something to the effect that there was a recommendation
for an annual inspection of the system. I didn't know if that was something that you know, I
didn't know what the extent was in terms of the number of people staying there, probably not ...
what was the use was already but I just wanted to ask if that was something that you would be
doing on a regular basis considering that it's not only for personal use but you're renting the
units out to other folks.
MR. HOLMES-Obviously the rental, the occupancy of the rentals is dependent on the number of
bedrooms, presumably two people per bedroom. Specifically, I don't know, is the Board
entertain, or looking to entertain a condition that the annual inspections be completed or I'm not
sure what exactly you're referring to.
COUNCILMAN FERONE-I am bringing it up as a discussion item because I saw it in the
documentation.
MR. HOLMES-Okay. I mean it is always something that you pay attention to on a regular basis.
There's some ongoing maintenance that needs to occur, especially with a pump station, you
always want to make sure that that is pumped.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-And by the way, the method of doing business, the system will be
periodically inspected by Town personnel anyways as its being installed.
MR. HOLMES-During installation, correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, any other Town Board members? I'll close the public
hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETER E. MILLER'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
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RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 49,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,Peter E. Miller(Applicant) filed an application for variances from provisions of
the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a replacement
wastewater treatment system with its components proposed to be located as follows:
1. Sanitary Sewer Force Main to be 0' from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
2. Pump Station to be 14'6" from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
3. Septic Tank to be 2l'1" from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
4. Septic Tank to be 5' from the building in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Leach Bed 6' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Leach Bed to be 6'3" from the building in lieu of the required 20' setback; and
7. Leach Bed to be 67' ± from the stream in lieu of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 119—121 River Street in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, June 13'', 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
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
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Peter E.
Miller for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement wastewater
treatment system with its components to be located as follows:
1. Sanitary Sewer Force Main to be 0' from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
2. Pump Station to be 14'6" from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
3. Septic Tank to be 21'1" from the stream in lieu of the required 50' setback;
4. Septic Tank to be 5' from the building in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Leach Bed 6' from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Leach Bed to be 6'3" from the building in lieu of the required 20' setback; and
7. Leach Bed to be 67' ± from the stream in lieu of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 119— 121 River Street in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
311.5-1-5.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
1.2 PUBLIC HEARING—Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Gary Sampson
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed the proposed application and two variances for the
property located at 54 Russell Harris Road.
MR. HOLMES-Good evening, I am still Bob Holmes with Jarrett Engineers and I am joined by
Gary Sampson, the owner at 54 Russell Harris Road. As the Supervisor described, we are
proposing holding tanks to replace an existing antiquated septic seepage pit, whatever it is that's
on the property now. I've actually done many other sites immediately adjacent to the property
over the years, they're not, it's not the most ideal soil conditions and given the small site, it is our
belief that yes, a holding tank is appropriate for the utilization on this property. One of the
reason, I know that we're required to come before you just in getting approval for the use of a
holding tank to begin with, that we do wish to have the reduction of the holding tank size from
what is specified in the chart in the Town Code to twenty-five hundred gallons a day instead of
the, oh I'm sorry, instead of the twenty-five hundred gallons total storage compared to the thirty-
five hundred required in the Code. The property does all have low flow fixtures throughout it so
that does equate to a hundred and ten gallons per day per bedroom designed flow going into that
holding tank. So, the seven days of storage times a hundred and ten gallons per day per
bedroom, we require the minimum would be twenty-three hundred and fifty so we proposed
putting in two twelve hundred and fifty gallon tanks for a total of the two thousand five hundred
gallon.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, any questions of the applicant before the public hearing? Or
the applicant's agent? Alright, is there anybody present that would wish to speak to Gary
Sampson's application for sanitary sewage disposal variances on 54 Russell Harris Road? I'll
close the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING GARY SAMPSON'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 50,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Gary Sampson(Applicant)filed an application for variances from provisions of
the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires
applicants to obtain a variance for a holding tank system as the Applicant wishes to install a holding
tank system consisting of two (2) 1,250 gallon capacity precast concrete holding tanks for a total
capacity of 2,500 gallons in lieu of the required total capacity of 3,500 gallons, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to
allow placement of the holding tank system:
1. 6'6"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback; and
2. 6'6"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 54 Russell Harris Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, June 13'', 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
3. 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
4. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
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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 Gary
Sampson for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow installation of a holding tank
system consisting of two (2) 1,250 gallon capacity precast concrete holding tanks for a total capacity
of 2,500 gallons in lieu of the required total capacity of 3,500 gallons and allow placement of the
holding tank system:
1. 6'6"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback; and
2. 6'6"from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 54 Russell Harris Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
240.5-1-8, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to review by the Adirondack Park Agency
during such period.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
1.3 PUBLIC HEARING—Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Timothy Welles
and Lauren Freyer
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed the proposed application and two variances for the
property located at 121 Pilot Knob Road.
TOM JARRETT-Certainly, it's a tag team. I am Tom Jarrett with Jarrett Engineers, I am
representing the Welles family. Tim Welles, the patriarch wished to be here tonight but his
daughter, his youngest daughter is graduating, attending a graduation tonight so he could not
attend. There are two properties involved in this project. One is the property on Pilot Knob
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Road which is occupied with a residential structure right now, a five bedroom structure with an
old antiquated wastewater system that is too close to the, a wetland. Not the same wetland that
we're asking a variance for but the wetland on the west side of the property. The other property
involved is on Pulver Road and that is a vacant property now. It's been an existing parcel for
many, many years. They recently bought both properties and they bought the lakefront lot with
this. They will be proposing a new house on that lot in the not too distant future,probably within
the next couple of years. So they plan on managing wastewater together as the lakefront lot
really has no condition suitable for wastewater management. Far too close to the lake, far too
shallow to groundwater and soils. When I dug the test pit by hand, I could barely get through
with it, it's very, very hard. It's old rock filled according to the neighbor next door. So we plan
a common system, back-to-back system so they could be separated in the future if ever need be.
A back-to-back system in the lawn area of the main residence on Pilot Knob Road. We are fifty-
three feet and change from a wetland, it's not a surface water wetland but it is shallow ground
water that was delineated by the APA as jurisdictional wetland. You'll see that flagging on the
survey on drawing EX1 as well as WW1. There is a stream north of that which you'll see better
on the survey on EX I. We are a hundred feet from that but we are not, we're not a hundred feet
from the wetland. Again, the wetland is not a surface water wetland, not open water. There is a
lot of very shallow bedrock on the property as well as wetland surrounding the property and
domestic wells. So there are many, many site constraints. We do need two variances. One the
setback to the wetland as I mentioned and the other is crossing Pulver Road with a pipeline to get
to this common system would require zero setback to the roadbed. So we need a second
variance. We are proposing a belt and suspender approach. We are proposing three feet of
vertical separation to groundwater as opposed to the bare minimum two. Your code requires
three for any kind of raised system. This is actually an enhanced system. The Eljen System is
NSF40 approved as an enhanced system. It far exceeds the NSF40 criteria, if you look at the
literature that I provided with the application. I guess I will open it up for questions.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright, questions from the Board? Okay, let me see if there are
questions from the public. Does any member of the public who's present today wish to speak on
this sanitary sewage disposal variance request by Welles and Freyer of 121 Pilot Knob Road?
Nobody on Zoom either. Alright, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING TIMOTHY WELLES & LAUREN FREYER'S
APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 51,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Timothy R. Welles and Lauren W. Freyer (Applicants) filed an application for
a variance from provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance Chapter
136 to install:
1) a leaching system 53.6' from a wetland in lieu of the required 100' setback; and
2) a force main 0' from crossing a Town right-of-way in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 121 Pilot Knob Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
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official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance request on Monday, June 13'', 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
5. 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
6. 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
Applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Timothy R.
Welles and Lauren W. Freyer for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install:
1) a leaching system 53.6' from a wetland in lieu of the required 100' setback; and
2) a force main 0' from crossing a Town right-of-way in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 121 Pilot Knob Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
227.14-1-9, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack
Park Agency during such period.
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Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
SUPERVISOR STROUGH read the following from Attorney Stefanie DiLallo Bitter into the record:
Please be advised that I represent Stephen and Meghan Orban the individuals who took title
of the above mentioned property on January 27, 2022. At that time we requested an
exemption, because it is my client's intention to demolish the existing structures and
reconstruct the septic system at the time the home is constructed. On the closing date we
submitted the $2,000 refundable deposit plus the $275 permit fee. At this time my clients
have retained AJA Architecture and Planning, EDP Engineering and Hilltop Construction
relative to the site's construction. We will be submitting the applications to the Town of
Queensbury this month and it is anticipated that the applications will be before the Planning
and Zoning in June. The Team anticipates that the new septic system should be installed and
running in the spring of 2023.
SUPERVISOR-Are you planning on renting this or using this facility in any way until the new
construction is up?
ATTORNEY ALEX DAVIS-I'm another attorney at the same firm as Stefanie. I believe we
submitted, I have a copy if you don't have it, a letter from the clients that confirms, a notarized letter
that they don't plan to use or occupy the structure and they plan to just demolish it as soon as they are
able.
TOWN BOARD held further discussion, agreed to add a condition to the Resolution with the
proposed language:
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-With the condition that there will be no use of the facility until
the new system has been installed.
ATTORNEY DAVIS-If I could ask,I just want to make sure that the$2000 that's being held is going
to continue to be held and they're not forfeiting that?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-No, you are not forfeiting it. As soon as the system is installed, you'll
get it back.
RESOLUTION GRANTING STEPHEN AND MEGHAN ORBAN
ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION
OF NEW WASTEWATER SYSTEM ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 21, 25 DUNCAN COVE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 52,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS,by letter dated May 4, 2022, Stefanie DiLallo Bitter, on behalf of Stephen and
Meghan Orban (Applicants) advised that the Applicants took title of property located at 21, 25
Duncan Cove in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 226.16-1-7) in January 27, 2022 with the
intention of demolishing the existing structure and reconstructing the septic system at the time their
new home is constructed with the new septic system scheduled to be installed and running in the
spring of 2023, and
WHEREAS, since the new septic system will not be installed by June 2022, the Applicants
requested that the Town Board grant additional time to complete such work and extend the date
on which the $2,000 escrow deposit Applicants previously deposited with the Town shall be
automatically forfeited to the Town and the Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
recommended that the Town Board as the Town's Local Board of Health approve this requested
extension to May 1, 2023, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 218, 2022, the Town Board authorized and granted the
Applicants additional time or until June 13'', 2022 to complete such work and obtain a certificate
of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board requested additional information from the Applicants and
agreed to an extension to gather that information, and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have provided the Local Board of Health with the requested
additional information, and
WHEREAS, the Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has recommended
that the Town Board as the Town's Local Board of Health approve the requested extension to May
1, 2023, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Stephen and Meghan Orban additional time or until May 1, 2023 to obtain a
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certificate of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in
Chapter 137 for completion of Applicants' new septic system located on their property located at
21, 25 Duncan Cove, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit shall
be automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of May 1, 2023 and authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and
all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that there will be no use of the facility until the new septic
system has been installed.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
SUPERVISOR STROUGH read the following from Gary Glomb into the record:
To Whom It May Concern. Good day. My name is Gary Glomb and I own a small camp
located at 66 Rockhurst Road in Queensbury. Since purchasing the camp, I have been
attempting to obtain a written estimate to have two holding tanks installed. I was told by all
of the companies that I have contacted, that due to the pandemic and worker shortages, they
were severely backed up and to contact them again the in the fall. I began making phone calls
again this past fall and only had two of the many companies I contacted actually come out
and make a site visit. IBS was one of those companies and after they had come out to take a
look at the property,they stated that they were not interested in the job. Needless to say,this
has been frustrating. I believe that what concerned IBS was Rockhurst Road itself in addition
to the location of my camp. The road is very narrow and I have the power lines on my side
which makes the job much more difficult. The job would also have to be done off season as
the road would be blocked by the equipment. I am currently awaiting a written estimate from
another company and will have to use this contractor. If you could grant me an extension, it
would be greatly appreciated.
COUNCILMAN FREER-My only comment would be that it not be used for a commercial rental
property until they get it fixed.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Can we have the same kind of condition that we had on the previous
one? The facility will not be used until the new septic system has been installed.
COUNCILMAN FREER-My recommendation would be not rented for commercial use but I am not
sure exactly the status of the current situation. Your approach is overarching for sure but as a
minimum I don't think we want to use it for rental.
TOWN BOARD held further discussion, agreed to add a condition to the Resolution with the
proposed language:
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Property shall not be used for rental until and unless the new
septic system is installed.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 683
RESOLUTION GRANTING GARY GLOMB ADDITIONAL EXTENSION
OF TIME TO COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 66 ROCKHURST ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 53,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS, Gary Glomb (Applicant) previously advised the Town Board, as the Town's
Local Board of Health, that due to the unavailability of contractors due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,
he was unable to arrange for the completion of needed alterations to his wastewater system, i.e.,
the installation of holding tanks, on his property located at 66 Rockhurst Road in the Town (Tax
Map No.: 227.13-2-49) by October 20, 2021 and therefore requested that the Town Board grant
him additional time to complete such alterations and extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow
deposit he previously deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town and
the Town's then Director of Building and Codes Enforcement recommended Town Board approval
of the requested extension to June 1", 2022, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: BOH 61,2021, the Town Board authorized and granted
Applicant the requested additional time or until June 1st, 2022 to complete installation of the
holding tanks and obtain a certificate of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes
Enforcement Office, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 15, 2022, Applicant has again advised that due to the
COVID-19 Pandemic and labor shortages, Applicant has been unable to complete installation of the
holding tanks and therefore has requested that the Town Board grant additional time to complete
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 684
such work and extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit Applicant previously deposited
with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has recommended
Town Board approval of this requested extension to October 20'', 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Gary Glomb additional time or until October 20'', 2022 to obtain a certificate
of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in Chapter
137 for completion of the upgrade/replacement of the existing septic system, i.e., installation of
holding tanks, located on his property located at 66 Rockhurst Road, Queensbury and to extend the
date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit shall be automatically forfeited to the Town until such date
of October 20'', 2022 as delineated in this Resolution, and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and all
actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that the property shall not be utilized for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
JEFF HOLE-We've gone through the process of seeking variances we need to install the system.
We employed Dennis MacElroy who came before this group to get the variances. Have since
waited to ensure the APA didn't have any objections and proceeded to get our permit in April. I
have engaged a couple of excavating but have settled on Crandall Excavating. Chris is going to
do the job. He did a site visit with me but he's unavailable until this fall and he's also in the
process of getting the equipment. I think that's the other challenge these days with the supply
shortages around, getting the actual equipment that we're looking to do for the enhanced
treatment. Our expectations, we're aiming for September. I didn't add it to the note but I think
Dennis MacElroy also sent in a letter as well, I think that location which I believe some of you
have visited in the past, is at the very end of Cleverdale. Chris also recommended that bringing
in the excavation equipment in the middle of the busy season would be a major inconvenience
for neighbors and potentially a reckless one with blocking the road. So on those grounds we
applied for an extension to late fall.
COUNCILMAN FREER-You're not planning to rent the unit?
MR. HOLE-We shall not rent the unit.
COUNCILMAN FREER-I think I would like to condition all of these on that aspect.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 685
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER recommended the same language as previous: Property shall
not be used for rental until and unless the new septic system is installed.
RESOLUTION GRANTING JEFF HOLE AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO
COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 390 CLEVERDALE ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 54,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS, by email correspondence dated May 18, 2022, Jeff Hole (Applicant) advised
that due to the unavailability of his contractor and difficulty obtaining necessary septic system
components, Applicant has been unable to arrange for completion of the installation of his
replacement wastewater treatment system (as approved by Resolution No.: BOH 14,2022) on
Applicant's property located at 390 Cleverdale Road in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.:
226.8-1-7)by June 30'',2022 and therefore,the Applicant has requested that the Town Board grant
him additional time to complete such work and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow
deposit he previously deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has
recommended Town Board approval of this requested extension to November 30'', 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 686
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Jeff Hole additional time or until November 30'', 2022 to obtain a certificate
of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in Chapter
137 for completion of the installation of a replacement wastewater treatment system located on his
property at 390 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow
deposit shall be automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of November 30'', 2022 as
delineated in this Resolution and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Acting Director
of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all
terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that the property shall not be utilized for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
PAUL DERBY-Purchased the property in the winter, asked for an exemption on the inspection.
It was inspected by the Town on May 20'h. There is an existing holding tank there in good shape
but it's too small for the number of bedrooms so we're going to need to get a new system in. So
we need time to get that engineered. We need some variances on a very small property and hope
to get it installed by the fall.
COUNCILMAN FREER-You're not renting the property right?
MR. DERBY-No, I am not.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is it being used at all?
MR. DERBY-It is not being used at all right now. It may get very limited use but it would be
very limited. The holding tank is accessible. I will check it regularly. If it needs pumping, we'll
get it pumped.
Town Board agreed to add the following condition: Property shall not be used for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
RESOLUTION GRANTING PAUL DERBY AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO
COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25 CANTERBURY DRIVE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 55,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 687
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 31, 2022, Paul Derby (Applicant) advised that as a result
of a septic inspection of his property located at 25 Canterbury Drive in the Town of Queensbury(Tax
Map No.: 289.17-1-20) on May 20, 2022 Applicant wishes to obtain an updated elevation survey of
the property, develop an engineered septic system and secure the necessary variances from the Board
of Health to complete the installation of a replacement wastewater treatment system on his property
and therefore, the Applicant has requested that the Town Board grant him additional time to
complete such work and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit he previously
deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has
recommended Town Board approval of this requested extension to November 20'', 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Paul Derby additional time or until November 20'', 2022 to obtain a
certificate of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in
Chapter 137 for completion of the installation of a replacement wastewater treatment system
located on his property at 25 Canterbury Drive, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the
$2,000 escrow deposit shall be automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of November 20'',
2022 as delineated in this Resolution and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Acting
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate
all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 688
RESOLVED, with the condition that the property shall not be utilized for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So here we are at 11 Nacy Road asking for an extension until June 30'',
2022,this month?
ATTORNEY ALEX DAVIS-That's my understanding, yes. Everything under construction right
now, it just has not been finalized to get the approval in place.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So it's under construction. We don't have to worry about the rental.
ATTORNEY DAVIS-Right.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Are you sure it's going to be done by June 30''? Instead of having
her come back, can we put July 30''?
Town Board agreed to amend the date of extension to July 30'h.
RESOLUTION GRANTING GUY DIMEMMO AN EXTENSION OF TIME
TO COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 NACY ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 56,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 689
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 26, 2022, Stefanie DiLallo Bitter, Esq., on behalf of Guy
DiMemmo (Applicant) advised that Applicant took title of property located at 11 Nacy Road in the
Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 289.6-1-18) on March 10, 2022 and Applicant's contractor
anticipates completion of the installation of a new septic system for the property by no later than July
30'', 2022 rather than the required completion date of June 1", 2022 and therefore, Applicant has
requested that the Town Board grant him additional time to complete such work and to extend the
date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit he previously deposited with the Town shall be
automatically forfeited to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has
recommended Town Board approval of this requested extension to July 301h 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Guy DiMemmo additional time or until July 301h, 2022 to obtain a certificate
of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in Chapter
137 for completion of the installation of a new wastewater treatment system located on his property
at 11 Nacy Road, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit shall be
automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of July 30'', 2022 as delineated in this Resolution
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Acting Director of Building and Codes
Enforcement to and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
SUPERVISOR STROUGH read the following from Reece Rudolph into the record:
I am requesting an extension of my septic system installation until August 1, 2022 due
to the fact of being unable to get materials delivered on time.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is this one where you still want to add that no rental section?
COUNCILMAN FREER-I don't know enough about it but yea, I don't want to miss anything.
Town Board agreed to add the following condition: Property shall not be used for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
RESOLUTION GRANTING REECE RUDOLPH AN EXTENSION OF
TIME TO COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31 NACY ROAD
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 690
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 57,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 31, 2022, Reece Rudolph (Applicant) owner of property
located at 11 Nacy Road in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 289.6-1-19) advised that due to
the fact that he is unable to get materials delivered on time, completion of the installation of a new
septic system for the property will be completed by no later than August 1", 2022 rather than the
required completion date of June 1", 2022 and therefore, Applicant has requested that the Town
Board grant him additional time to complete such work and to extend the date on which the $2,000
escrow deposit he previously deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town,
and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has
recommended Town Board approval of this requested extension to August 1", 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Reece Rudolph additional time or until August 1st,2022 to obtain a certificate
of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in Chapter
137 for completion of the installation of a new wastewater treatment system located on his property
at 31 Nacy Road, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit shall be
automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of August 1",2022 as delineated in this Resolution
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Acting Director of Building and Codes
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 691
Enforcement to and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that the property shall not be utilized for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Before you leave Board of Health and I am glad Mr. Derby
is still here. I have a question about that particular application extension. My question is, I think
Mr. Derby candidly stated that in his situation, if I understood correctly, he's going to need
additional variances from this Board acting as Board of Health. If that's true, I think we should
add language to the Resolution indicating that the extension is not a guarantee that those
variances will be granted.
Town Board agreed to add an additional condition based on Town Counsel Schachner's
recommendation and recalled 1.7, Board of Health Resolution No.: 55, 2022 with the following
to be added:
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-This approval in no way approves any of the variances that might be
forthcoming for the forthcoming septic system.
Town Board with the added condition took action on the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION GRANTING PAUL DERBY AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO
COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ALTERATIONS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25 CANTERBURY DRIVE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 55,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled "Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer" which is set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 176, 2019,the Town Board adopted Local Law 5 of 2019
and by Resolution No. 47, 2020, adopted Local Law 1 of 2020 to make additional minor
modifications to Chapter 137, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 692
WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the transfer of ownership of certain real property and provides that a $2,000
escrow deposit will be forfeited to the Town in the event that completion of a wastewater treatment
system meeting all standards is not completed within the time provided as established by Chapter
137, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 31, 2022, Paul Derby (Applicant) advised that as a result
of a septic inspection of his property located at 25 Canterbury Drive in the Town of Queensbury(Tax
Map No.: 289.17-1-20) on May 20, 2022 Applicant wishes to obtain an updated elevation survey of
the property, develop an engineered septic system and secure the necessary variances from the Board
of Health to complete the installation of a replacement wastewater treatment system on his property
and therefore, the Applicant has requested that the Town Board grant him additional time to
complete such work and to extend the date on which the $2,000 escrow deposit he previously
deposited with the Town shall be automatically forfeited to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has
recommended Town Board approval of this requested extension to November 20'', 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board,as the Town's Local Board of Health,hereby
authorizes and grants Paul Derby additional time or until November 20'', 2022 to obtain a
certificate of compliance from the Town's Building and Codes Enforcement Office as set forth in
Chapter 137 for completion of the installation of a replacement wastewater treatment system
located on his property at 25 Canterbury Drive, Queensbury and to extend the date on which the
$2,000 escrow deposit shall be automatically forfeited to the Town until such date of November 20'',
2022 as delineated in this Resolution and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Acting
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate
all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that the property shall not be utilized for rental until and
unless the new septic system is installed, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, with the condition that this approval in no way approves any of the variances
that might be forthcoming for the forthcoming septic system.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 693
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 58,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Public Hearing —Proposed Local Law of 2022 Allowing Certain Bicycles With
Electric Assist Everywhere Bicycles Without Electric Assist Are Allowed
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Currently State Law says that electric bicycles are not allowed on any
road where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph. That will mean many roads in Queensbury electric bikes
would not be allowed on. We're talking about Class I and Class 2. These are power assisted 750 watt
maximum. They can go up to speeds of 20, not likely. But again, you have to be pedaling for this
bicycle to work. Other bicycles that you don't need to pedal are not being approved and the only
place I know where they are approved is New York City. They are not approved elsewhere in New
York State. This includes the bikeway, this includes the trails. So what we have is a Resolution
saying that Class I and Class 2 of electric assisted bikes are allowed wherever the usual bicycles. Not
power assisted bicycles, your traditional one are allowed. That's what this Law is saying. There is a
public hearing but any thoughts on behalf of the Town Board?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-I might not be an avid biker. I know you are Harrison, I think Tony
maybe too. How prevalent are these? I mean are you seeing them more and more?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Oh yea.
COUNCILMAN FREER-They're becoming more and more prevalent. The average age of people
buying them like in their fifties or older. Just for the record, we did have some discussions about
allowed on sidewalks, or limited to sidewalks and we agreed that, right now, we don't have an
ordinance that prohibits bikes on sidewalks. And sometimes, as I have written letters to the editor,
it's safer to be on the sidewalk than on Route 9. So,we're going to give this a try. Will give careful
consideration to e-bikes that are not being polite on the sidewalks because that would be something
that we'd concern ourselves with but right now, it's not a problem with bikes on sidewalks. As I've
said, sometimes it makes safety sense to get on the sidewalk. So I just wanted make sure people
realized that Queensbury doesn't have a Law that says bikes can't go on the sidewalk but use good
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 694
judgment and safety practices. And as it turns out,I brought some Bicycle Safety Guides for anybody
who is interested and I support this Resolution.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I too am working on some safety rules for the Warren County Bikeway
that perhaps we may adopt with the aid of the Adirondack Bicycling Advocates formerly Warren
County Safety Quality Bicycle Organization. They're having input on setting some of the rules so
down the road,we may be adopting some rules, safety rules. But for right now,the State Law allows
us but only after we adopt a law, allows us to say that Class 1 and Class 2 bicycles have all the rights
of any bicycling of any format in the Town of Queensbury. So they won't be limited for example to
roads unless the speed limit is 30 mph or less. There's a public hearing on this. Is there any member
of the public that wishes to speak to this proposed law?
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-I want to make sure we're telling the right fact about the classes.
I am not sure the way you described the Class 2 and I know some of the council people have looked
into this and I know you have looked into this. But the Class 2 definition that is referenced in our
law is the State Vehicle and Traffic definition of Class 2 and the Class 2 definition does not indicate
that pedaling has to be happening as well.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Well I've read different versions of that.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Okay.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Class 3 is the only one that you do not have to pedal, that is power
assisted alone. I think Harrison and I have researched this and I think that's the case. Class 2,you do
have to pedal,right?
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Then we should change our reference in our proposed Local Law
because it says as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 102-c. And I am looking at Vehicle
and Traffic Law Section 102-c, and for Class 1 it says electric motor that provides assistance only
when the person operating such bicycle is pedaling, exactly what we thought but that language is not
in the definition of Class 2.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So just to be on the safe side, we say Class 1 and Class 2 as defined by
New York State.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Okay,that's what I just read.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We'll keep it that way then.
COUNCILMAN FREER-So that allows for somebody with throttle on their..
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Up to 20. Not exceeding 20.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Right.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-The difference of Class 3 is not exceeding 25 and as the
Supervisor said, only in Cities of a million or more.
COUNCILMAN FREER-We've had this discussion, it is confusing. New York is a little confused
compared to the industry.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Correct.
COUNCILMAN FREER-I've talked to Eric at Rick's about this. This is a new thing,new ecosystem
and we'll finally figure it all out but I am fine with modifying as John indicated.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright and anything I said just disregard. Class 1 and Class 2 as defined
by New York State.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Right.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-They are limited to 20 mph, they are both power assisted, whether we
have to pedal or not. There's a difference of opinion. We'll just go by whatever New York State
defines it. Having said that, any member of the public wish to speak to this proposed law? Yes,
please identify yourself for the record and share your thoughts.
PAUL DERBY-Paul Derby on Canterbury Drive so I live right next to the bike path. So it is
confusing because I bike but I don't know the ... bikes. So if there's a Class 3 bicycle on the bike
path or some place, how is that,what are the rules about that and how is going to be enforced?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Well they're illegal in the Town of Queensbury and therefore, the
Warren County Sheriffs Department can do something about it. Until we have a law but in New
York State, New York City is the only place I know of where Class 3 are allowed. And so we need
to educate the public on this matter as well as give the Warren County Sheriffs Office something to
enforce.
COUNCILMAN FREER-The other part that's confusing Paul is that the bikeway rules say no
motorized vehicles.
MR. DERBY-Correct.
COUNCILMAN FREER-And so here we're talking about electric,there's a motor associated with it
for most people but New York State in its wisdom has given municipalities, towns the authority to
modify as we're doing. But they've also decided that electric bikes are not motorized vehicles so
that's got the County confused and as I suggested, we're going to work all of this out. We just want
people to be cautious and safe and not have rules that don't make any sense for Queensbury.
MR. DERBY-Okay, it makes sense. Since we are on the record, I can tell you that there have been
actually some motorized vehicles on the bike path and I guess we should make Warren County aware
of that and I guess that would be a matter of the Sheriff, if that's the case? Particularly late at night.
COUNCILMAN FREER-Which is totally illegal. Any motorized vehicles on the bike path is not
allowed.
MR. DERBY-Okay,thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, thank you. Anybody else present? Alright, I see nobody on
Zoom. Although I see some of the people on Zoom, they're also here. Okay, so I don't see any
interest to discuss the law among any of the attendees via Zoom. Nor anymore present,so I will close
the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2022 ALLOWING
CERTAIN BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST EVERYWHERE
BICYCLES WITHOUT ELECTRIC ASSIST ARE ALLOWED
RESOLUTION NO.: 222, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board would like to allow class one and class two
bicycles with electric assist to operate everywhere within the Town of Queensbury that bicycles
without electric assist are legally allowed including roads with speed limits over 30 miles per hour,
and
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WHEREAS, the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law authorizes the Town Board to
further regulate the time, place, and manner of the operation of bicycles with electric assist by
Local Law, and
WHEREAS, a Local Law has been prepared which would accomplish this change and a
Public Hearing has been held on such Local Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the draft Local Law and considered any
comments provided at the Public Hearing, and finds that it would be appropriate and desirable to
adopt the Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No. 4 of 2022
allowing class one and class two bicycles with electric assist to operate everywhere within the
Town of Queensbury that bicycles without electric assist are legally allowed including roads with
speed limits over 30 miles per hour, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file such Local Law
with the New York Department of State, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Town Counsel to execute any required documents and take any and all actions
necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
LOCAL LAW NO.: 4 OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW ALLOWING CERTAIN BICYCLES
WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST EVERYWHERE BICYCLES WITHOUT
ELECTRIC ASSIST ARE ALLOWED
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWNBOARD AS FOLLOWS.
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Section 1. Intent,Authority—The purpose of this Local Law is to allow class one and class two
bicycles with electric assist to operate everywhere a bicycle without electric assist can lawfully
operate within the Town. This Local Law is adopted pursuant to New York Vehicle and Traffic
Law Section 1242 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 10. In particular, Vehicle and Traffic
Law Section 1242 authorizes the Town Board to further regulate the time, place, and manner of
the operation of bicycles with electric assist by Local Law.
Section 2. Definitions -The terms "bicycle with electric assist", "class one"and"class two"shall
have the same definition as contained in New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 102-c.
Section 3. Allowance of Bicycles with Electric Assist — The use of class one and class two
bicycles with electric assist are hereby allowed to be operated anywhere bicycles without electric
assist are legally allowed within the Town including roads with speed limits over 30 miles per
hour.
Section 4. Repealer; Supersession — All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or
Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
Section 5. 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 6. Effective Date—This Local Law shall take effect upon filing by the office of the New
York Secretary of State.
2.2 Public Hearing—Proposed Local Law No.: of 2022 to Amend Chapter 179"Zoning"
of Town Code to Amend Zoning Map for a Portion of Tax Map Parcel: No. 309.7-1-55
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2,2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-This is a Hudson Headwaters request and it's for a parcel that is off of
Western Avenue and the whole block is zoned Office and they're a section of that, that would not
allow duplexes. They would like to add duplexes housing for their students and trainees. Across the
street is the Neighborhood Residential Zone which does allow duplexes. So for that lot that's located
between Holding Avenue and Western Avenue and it actually abuts Holding Avenue and then on the
North side is Nathan Street, it appears that Hudson Headwaters owns the whole block, but they want
to put housing,duplexes for students and trainees. And they are allowed in Neighborhood Residential.
So, they would like to have that section rezoned Neighborhood Residential. Like I said, across the
street and surrounding it is Neighborhood Residential. This is just drawing it into this one lot. So,
we do have a public hearing on this tonight and we do have a SEQRA. So any thoughts on behalf of
the Town Board before I open the public hearing? Seeing none, I will open the public hearing. Is
there anyone here tonight who would like to speak to this proposed amendment to the Chapter 179
"Zoning Code" to amend Zoning Map for a portion of tax map parcel 309.7-1-55 and it's for that
parcel which is currently zoned Office to Neighborhood Residential for the purposes of which I stated
previously? Is there anybody here tonight present that wishes to speak to that? Seeing none, is there
anybody on Zoom? Seeing none, can we do the SEQRA Town Counsel?
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Sure. So you're looking at
COUNCILMAN FREER-Should you close the public hearing?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-No, I have to, we have to do SEQRA if there's been identified any
impacts,that has to go into your consideration before you vote or close. I'll close the public hearing
after SEQRA.
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TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER led the Town Board through the following Part 2 of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form:
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
PART 2 —INDENIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACTS
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.2.h)
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.£, 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 Animals
The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna.
(See Part 1.E.2 m-q.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 8. X No Yes
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources.
(See Part 1.E.3.a. and b.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 9. X No Yes
9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in sharp contrast
to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic
resource. (Part 1.E.1.A, E.Lb, 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
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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.l.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.21)
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.l.d.f.g. and h.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-m. If"No", go to Section 17. X No Yes
17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans.
(See Part 1.C.1, C.2. and C.3.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", go to Section 18. X No Yes
18. Consistency with Community Character
The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character.
(See Part 1.C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3)
If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", proceed to Part 3. X No Yes
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-So you have answered all of the questions in a negative
which means it would be appropriate if you wish to continue for somebody to make a motion for
the SEQRA Negative Declaration.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-After listening to SEQRA, is there any member of the public that
would like to speak to the Town Board about this amendment to the Zoning Chapter? Seeing
none, seeing none on Zoom, I'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 5 OF 2022 TO AMEND
CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND
ZONING MAP FOR A PORTION OF TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 309.7-1-55
RESOLUTION NO.: 223,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 700
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Hudson Headwaters Health Network (HHHN) submitted a zoning
change application to the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about May 121h, 2022 to
allow for a change of zoning district designation for a portion of Tax Map Parcel No.: 309.7-
1-55 from Office (0) to Neighborhood Residential (NR), and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to change the zoning district
designation for a portion of Tax Map Parcel No.: 309.7-1-55 from Office (0) to
Neighborhood Residential (NR) as presented at this Town Board meeting, including a
proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code (collectively, the
"proposed zoning revisions"), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town referred the
proposed zoning revisions to the Warren County Planning Department to obtain a recommendation
before enacting the legislation and on or about May 27, 2022, the Warren County Planning
Department considered and approved the proposed zoning revisions, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend the Zoning Code, it must hold a
public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the Municipal Home
Rule Law and the Town's Zoning Code, and the Town Board duly conducted such Public
Hearing on June 13'', 2022, heard all interested parties and closed the public hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed Part 1 and completed Part 2 of the Full
Environmental Impact Assessment as required under the State Environmental Review Act
(SEQRA), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances of the area
affected by the proposed Local Law and wishes to adopt Local Law No.: 5 of 2022 entitled,
"A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend
Zoning Map For A Portion Of Tax Map Parcel No.; 309.7-1-55" in substantially the form
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed
action will not adversely affect the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the filing of the SEQRA Negative
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Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for this action in substantially the
form presented at this meeting and 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.: 5 of 2022 to amend
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning,"entitled, "A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179
`Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend Zoning Map For A Portion Of Tax Map
Parcel No. 309.7-1-55," in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the approved Local Law No.: 5 of 2022 to
the Town Planning Board,Town Zoning Board of Appeals,Town Zoning Administrator and Warren
County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to submit
approved Local Law No.: 5 of 2022 to the New York State Secretary of State for filing, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local
Law will take effect immediately upon filing by the Secretary of State, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town
Zoning Administrator, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take any other actions necessary to
effectuate the intent and provisions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
LOCAL LAW NO.: 5 OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING MAP
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FOR A PORTION OF TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 309.7-1-55
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURYAS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning," is hereby amended by
amending the official Town Zoning Map to reflect a change of zoning district designation for a portion
of tax map parcel No.: 309-7-1-55 located between Western Avenue, Holden Avenue,Nathan Street
and Columbia Avenue from Office to Neighborhood Residential.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in conflict
with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
2.3 Public Hearing—Proposed Local Law No.: of 2022 to Amend Chapter 179"Zoning"
of Queensbury Town Code to Amend Zoning Map for Four Parcels Located On East Side of
Route 9 Between Montray and Sweet Roads
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2,2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright so these are four parcels that abut Route 9 across from Walmart
between Montray Road and Sweet Road. One may think that they never should have been zoned
Commercial Moderate to begin with. There was a project that came,that's interested in Uno's Pizza.
So this drew our attention to this and it seemed the right thing to do would be to rezone these four
properties between Montray Road and Sweet Roads that abut Route 9 as Commercial Intensive. They
are currently Commercial Moderate. The lots in back of them are Commercial Moderate because
Commercial Moderate is meant to be more transitory in moving to a residential area. But Route 9 is
not transitory, it's Commercial Intensive. It's exactly what it's supposed to be. So this is proposing
to rezone those four lots from Commercial Moderate to Commercial Intensive. And again,these are
only the four lots immediately abutting Route 9 and there is a public hearing on this and there is a
SEQRA. So let's start with Town Board thoughts on this before I move to a public hearing?
COUNCILMAN FREER-So John,just to be clear that the property abutting Route 9 north of these
are, is also Commercial Moderate at this time but there is no buffer behind them to residential
properties where these lots there is, Commercial Moderate buffer of lots before you get into housing
east of Route 9.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Good point. Thank you Harrison. Any other thoughts before we open
it to the public? Alright, I will open the public hearing on this. Anybody here tonight wish to speak
to the proposals I just described?
JACK DEGREGORIO-My name is Jack DeGregorio. My wife and I own North Country Auto
Radiator on Route 9 for the last forty-six years and also we own other property on Route 9, Lawton
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 703
and Kendrick and live in the neighborhood. I would very much like for our business properties to be
included in this zoning change from Commercial Moderate to Commercial Intensive. It would really
help us for future rental or a possible sale.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yea but that's not before us tonight Jack. If that's something that you
would like the Town Board to consider,that would be a separate thing. This has been publicly noticed
and everything else. It's these four parcels only tonight. Now you may or may not have an argument
for your case but that's not before the Board tonight.
MR. DEGREGORIO-Okay,well then maybe I misunderstood.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We can't expand this. This has been publicly noticed.The public hearing
is just on these four parcels tonight.
MR. DEGREGORIO-Okay, is there any consideration for going north to Sweet Road?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Only if someone requested it. Nobody has requested that but the concern
though, going forward, is what Harrison just said. With these parcels you have a Commercial
Moderate as a buffer before you hit residential. I'd have to take a second look at your property but I
think residential is right next to you.
MR. DEGREGORIO-I live there right on Kendrick Road.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So it's not the same kind of a situation here and at top of that, it's not
before us tonight.
MR. DEGREGORIO-Okay. So is it something I have to arrange?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yea, you're welcome to bring us a consideration to have your parcel
zoned from Commercial Moderate to Commercial Intensive and we would consider that.
MR. DEGREGORIO-I mean, even the auto mall...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yea but we can't tie it in tonight. It's not that easy because we set a
public hearing. We gave public notice. It's just on these four parcels.
MR. DEGREGORIO-Okay, sorry, I hope I didn't ..
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, no that's fine. Identify yourself for the record please.
STEVE BORGOS-Steve Borgos, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, had a commercial real
estate. I'm here really for the same reason that Jack and his wife are here. I've been involved in a
lot of real estate transactions between Quaker Road and Route 149 on both sides of Route 9. Every
place except this little piece from Montray Road to Round Pond Road is Commercial Intensive except
for the Municipal Center and so forth, everything else is Commercial Intensive. Lots of people have
looked at the other side of the road, and we're talking about now, and they're not interested because
they don't want to be held to something less than the best zoning we have in Town,the most flexible
zoning. The reason we're here tonight,the reason I have encouraged people to come tonight is to say,
`really, we hate to see you stop with these four,please continue to look at the others'. Now, I know
you are concerned about the residential use behind these but as I've looked at all of them, I believe
all of them, they're either the residential use is either much higher and certainly not where it could
see what's going on down below, or it hasn't been harmed that I am aware for all the many years that
the uses that are there now which also fit in Commercial Intensive. So, I'd like to think that you
would simply extend your thinking and fill in the gap.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We can Mr. Borgos. This public hearing is on these four parcels. Do
you favor zoning them from Commercial Moderate?
MR. BORGOS-Yes, I think that's right.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright,that's why we're here this evening for.
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MR. BORGOS-But I would hate to see you foreclose ...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Only that.Let's not confuse the issue. We're only speaking to these four
parcels tonight. You're welcome to come in and talk to the Town Board about any of the others. So
you, basically you favor rezoning these from Commercial Moderate to Commercial Intensive?
MR. BORGOS-Yes but not foreclose the thought of the other ones.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Alright,thank you.
MR. BORGOS-Thank you.
MR. DEGREGORIO-Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else like to speak to the application for the zoning change that
is before us tonight and those are for those four parcels between Montray Road and Sweet Road,
changing from Commercial Moderate to Commercial Intensive? Seeing no one present, seeing no
indication of any interest of those on Zoom, let's go to the SEQRA.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER led the Town Board through the following Part 2 of the Short
Environmental Assessment Form:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 —Impact Assessment
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or
zoning regulation? No
2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? No
3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? No
4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused
the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? No
5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? No
6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? No
7. Will the proposed action impact existing:
a. public/private water supplies? No
b. public/private wastewater treatment utilities? No
8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,
archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? No
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? No
10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or
drainage problems? No
11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? No
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-Okay so you have answered all of Environmental
Assessment Form questions in Part 11 in the negative.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay, the other thing that I would like to say is that the Town and
we have a Resolution approving the Steering Committee and it doesn't prohibit adding to the
Steering Committee but it creates the foundation of a Steering Committee that will go forward
with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. So a lot of these zoning requests can be tied
into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan that's forthcoming and there will be public input and all
the stakeholders will have an opportunity to share their thoughts as this new Comprehensive
Land Use Plan is developed. So there's another round. Okay, any other public thoughts after
doing SEQRA? Seeing none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 6 OF 2022 TO AMEND
CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND
ZONING MAP FOR FOUR PARCELS LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF
ROUTE 9 BETWEEN MONTRAY AND SWEET ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 224,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to change the zoning district
designation of four (4) parcels located on the east side of Route 9 between Montray Road and
Sweet Road from Commercial Moderate(CM)to Commercial Intensive(CI) as presented at this
Town Board meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with
the Zoning Code (collectively, the "proposed zoning revisions"), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt Local Law No.: 6 of 2022 entitled,
"A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend
Zoning Map," and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town referred the
proposed zoning revisions to the Warren County Planning Department to obtain a recommendation
before enacting the legislation and on or about May 27, 2022, the Warren County Planning
Department considered and approved the proposed zoning revisions, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend the Zoning Code, 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 Code, and the Town Board duly conducted
such Public Hearing on June 13'', 2022, heard all interested parties and closed the public hearing,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed Part 1 and completed Part 2 of the Short
Environmental Assessment Form as required under the State Environmental Review Act(SEQRA),
and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 706
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances of the area
affected by the proposed Local Law and wishes to adopt Local Law No.: 6 of 2022 entitled, "A
Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend Zoning
Map," in substantially the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board has determined that the proposed action
will not adversely affect the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the filing of the SEQRA Negative
Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for this action in substantially the
form presented at this meeting and 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.: 6 of 2022 to amend
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning,"entitled, "A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179
`Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend Zoning Map," in substantially the form
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the approved Local Law No.: 6 of 2022 to
the Town Planning Board,Town Zoning Board of Appeals,Town Zoning Administrator and Warren
County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to submit
approved Local Law No.: 6 of 2022 to the New York State Secretary of State for filing, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local
Law will take effect immediately upon filing by the Secretary of State, and
BE IT FURTHER,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 707
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town
Zoning Administrator, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take any other actions necessary to
effectuate the intent and provisions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
LOCAL LAW NO.: 6 OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING MAP
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS
FOLLOWS.
SECTION 1. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning," is hereby amended by
amending the official Town Zoning Map to reflect a change of zoning district designation for four(4)
parcels located on the east side of Route 9 between Montray Road and Sweet Road from Commercial
Moderate to Commercial Intensive, such properties bearing the following tax tap parcel numbers:
• 296.17-1-45
• 296.17-1-46.2
• 296.17-1-47
• 296.17-1-49
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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. All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict
with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY(LIMIT—3 MINUTES)
PATRICK MURRAY, 23 Indiana Avenue presented the following statement and petition:
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 708
We the residents of Indiana Ave Queensbury, NY and vicinity of Indiana Ave Queensbury,
NY are tired and at our wits end with the constant noise and drug traffic in our neighborhood.
We have had to call the police on several occasions for the noise and harassment from the
residents of 27 Indiana Avenue (AKA The Crack house) otherwise known as the Allen boys
(Wayne, Alfred and Bobby).
Our friends and family that comes to visit do not feel safe when they pull up to our homes.
Wayne starts harassing them. We have called the police many times yet this still goes on. We
would just like to be able to live in peace in our homes and on our property without the
constant noise and harassment. The Allen's are not living on their property legally and we
would like the town to do the right thing and remove them from the property as the house
burnt out on December 3, 2021 and made the home uninhabitable. They have a camper on
the property that the 3 of them live in without electricity, running water or septic the property
is a dumping area and a health hazard and we are requesting that the town remove them and
tear down the house and clean the lot up.
We the people of and near Indiana Avenue Queensbury are signing this petition in hopes we
can get this issue resolved and get to enjoy our homes and properties again.
(Petition with 20 signatures is on file in the Town Clerk's Office)
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you for sharing that with me. The next step is the State Supreme
Court and this Resolution allows for it to go to Supreme Court.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER-We don't get to pick which Supreme Court Justice. Basically
what's authorized is the Town is now authorizing to commence a legal action against your neighbor.
I am one of the Principal Town Legal Counsel people, I don't want to tell you that the wheels of
justice spin rapidly for things like this because they don't but I will say that we will exercise our best
efforts on behalf of the Town as directed.
MR. MURRAY-We shouldn't have to live like this. I appreciate this and what John O'Brien has
done, I really do but I live right next door to this and this is getting ridiculous.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-We appreciate you coming here and sharing this with us.
MR. MURRAY-I hope you can expedite this for us. Thank you.
TOWN COUNSEL SCHACHNER noted typo in Resolution 4.12 in the second Whereas, the
reference is supposed to be section 280-a(4), not 290-a(4). Board agreed to amend.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SLUDGE PUMP FOR
TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 225,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised that it is necessary
to purchase a sludge pump for the Town's Water Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS,the Water Superintendent requested and received quotes for a sludge pump and
the lowest quote is from Siewert Equipment dated May 18, 2022 in the amount of$15,578,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 709
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water
Superintendent's purchase of a sludge pump for the Town's Water Treatment Plant from Siewert
Equipment in accordance with its quote dated May 18, 2022 presented at this meeting in the amount
of$15,578 to be paid from Account No.: 040-8320-4350, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer of$15,578 from the Water
Department's Undesignated, Unassigned Fund Balance Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to Account
No.: 040-8320-4350 to fund such purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town Water Superintendent and/or Budget
Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS TO NEW
YORK STATE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 226,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No: 293, 2019, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of an application for a Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) Grant from the New
York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) to be used by the Town for Town Court
improvements, and
WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the Town was awarded a grant in the
amount of$12,258 and by Resolution No: 79, 2020, the Town Board authorized acceptance of the
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 710
grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Court was only able to spend $2,263.57 of the awarded grant funds
and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize the return of the remaining grant funds in the
amount of$9,994.43 to OCA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the return of$9,994.43 in
unused grant funds from Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-1110-4400 to the New York State
Office of Court Administration(OCA), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and transfer $9,994.43 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unassigned
Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-1110-4400 and
the Town Supervisor, Town Justices and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to
effectuate the return of the grant funds and all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARSHALL & STERLING UPSTATE,
INC., TO INSURE THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURYis
NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY INCOME REPLACEMENT INSURANCE
WITH LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP
RESOLUTION NO.: 227, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc., (Marshall & Sterling) is the Town of
Queensbury's general insurance agent and as such solicited for quotations from insurers for the
Town's New York State Disability Coverage, and
WHEREAS, Marshall & Sterling has advised that Lincoln Financial Group submitted the
lowest responsible proposal, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 711
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore authorize the insuring of the Town's New
York State disability income replacement insurance with Lincoln Financial Group effective July 1,
2022 as set forth in Lincoln Financial Group's Proposal substantially in the form presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Marshall & Sterling
Upstate, Inc., to insure the Town of Queensbury's New York State disability income replacement
insurance with Lincoln Financial Group effective July 1, 2022 in accordance with Lincoln Financial
Group's Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to execute any documentation and take any actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF
SUPREME COURT ACTION TO ENFORCE CODE AGAINST
NON-COMPLIANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27 INDIANA AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO.: 228,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) inspected a single family dwelling("Structure") located at 27 Indiana Avenue in the Town
of Queensbury bearing Tax Map No.: 309.13-1-7("Property")and owned by Wayne Allen and found
that it was uninhabitable and condemned due to the severity of a fire that occurred on December 3,
2021 and the Director advised Mr. Allen that he must take appropriate measures to either board up
and secure or demolish the Structure but no action was taken, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 712
WHEREAS, the Director advised the Town Board that the Structure was dangerous and
unsafe to the general public and therefore requested that the Town Board authorize certain actions if
Mr.Allen did 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, the Town Board declared the Structure on the
Property to be in disrepair, dangerous and unsafe to the public and the Town Board held a hearing
concerning the Property on March 7, 2022 with Notice of this Hearing served in accordance with
New York State Town Law §130(16) and Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 108, 2022, the Town Board ordered Wayne Allen to
immediately board up/secure or demolish and remove the Structure and all demolition debris, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Acting Director of Building and Code Enforcement (Acting
Director) since has advised the Town Board the owner has failed to remediate the conditions at the
property and, in addition,that Mr. Allen is allowing the Property to be used as an unlawful junkyard
in violation of Queensbury Town Code §102-3 due to the presence of junk, garbage, discarded
furniture, carpeting and other debris on the Property, and
WHEREAS,the Acting Director has advised they he has met with and communicated several
times with Mr. Allen, but despite the Acting Director's reasonable efforts to bring about voluntary
compliance, Mr. Allen has not adequately boarded-up/secured or demolished and removed the
Structure and/or cleaned up the Property and the Property continues to constitute an unlawful
junkyard, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen has not brought the Property into compliance with Town and State
Code provisions and/or taken any measures to bring about compliance, the Property remains in an
unsafe and unsecured condition and therefore poses an imminent danger to the health and safety
of the public,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes commencement of a
Supreme Court Action to temporarily and permanently compel Wayne Allen's compliance with any
and all applicable Town Code and State Code provisions pertaining to the Structure and Property
located at 27 Indiana Avenue, Queensbury together with a request for costs and expenses associated
with litigation, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 713
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Supreme Court Action may be commenced against any and all persons
having any legal interest in the Structure and Property and having any legal obligation to keep the
Structure and Property in a safe and lawful condition including,but not necessarily limited to Wayne
Allen as well as any party believed by Town Counsel to be necessary for full resolution of this matter,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town's Budget Officer
to arrange for payment of any Court and/or litigation costs related to this matter from the account(s)
deemed to be appropriate by the Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Town Counsel to file any
necessary documentation to commence such Court action and the Town Supervisor, Town
Counsel, Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any and all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF
250TH AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 229, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, milestone anniversaries of significant national and world events can provide
citizens with opportunities to reflect on our heritage and the people and events that have influenced
the shaping of our nation, and
WHEREAS, the American Revolution played a significant role in events, battles, raids,
and supply and transportation routes throughout the Upstate Area from Fort Ticonderoga to
Saratoga, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 714
WHEREAS, the 250'h Anniversary of the American Revolution will be observed from
2025 to 2033 and in recognition of the role the Town of Queensbury played prior to the creation
of Warren County, it is appropriate that the Town coordinate with its sister Towns in planning
events and activities that will engage its citizens and provide opportunities to learn more about our
common heritage, pride of place and shared history,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby endorses the establishment of a
250'h American Revolution Committee (Committee) to be a collaboration of members from
Warren and Washington Counties to plan area events, ceremonies, activities and celebrations, and
appoints the Town Historian as the Town's liaison with the Committee and Town, County and
State Historians, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the functions, scope, and activity of the Committee shall be advisory
only in nature and any acts or statements made by the Commission or its members shall not bind
participating municipalities or their elected officials, and Committee members shall receive neither
pay nor compensation for their services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Committee will be active as of the date of this Resolution until
December 31, 2033 and will submit periodic reports regarding its plans, activities and events to
the Queensbury Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to forward
a certified copy of this Resolution to the Town Historian and the Town Supervisor, Town Historian
and/or Town Clerk shall take all other actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING GREATER QUEENSBURY
CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION #2
TO SERVE TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA LOCATED AT 708 QUAKER ROAD
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 715
RESOLUTION NO.: 230, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District to serve the Tidal Wave Auto Spa (TWAS) located at 708
Quaker Road in the Town of Queensbury, New York (Tax Map No.: 303.15-1-12) referred to as
the "Property" in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map,Plan and Report(Map,Plan and Report)has been prepared by Pennoni
Engineering & Surveying of New York, P.C. concerning the proposed Sanitary Sewer District
Extension 42 (Extension 42)to connect the proposed Property to the existing Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan
and Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been accepted by the Town and has been filed in
the Town Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS,the Map,Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Extension
42, a general plan of the proposed system, a report of the proposed method of operation, all outlets
and the terminus and course of each proposed main sewer or drain together with the location and
a general description of all sewage disposal plants, pumping stations and other public works, if
any, and is consistent with, so far as possible, any comprehensive plan for sewers developed and
maintained in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §99-f, and
WHEREAS, on April 18'', 2022 subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with
the Town Clerk,the Town Board adopted an Order(Public Hearing Order)reciting:(a)the boundaries
of proposed Extension 42; (b)the proposed improvements; (c)the maximum amount proposed to be
expended for the improvements;(d)the fact that all costs of the improvements will be paid for by the
Property owner and not the Town of Queensbury; (e)the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and
the estimated annual cost of Extension 42 to the Property in Extension 42; (f) the proposed method
of financing to be employed;(g)the fact that a Map,Plan and Report describing the improvements is
on file in the Town Clerk's Office; and (h) the time and place of a public hearing on proposed
Extension 42; and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were
filed with the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and also posted on the Town's
website, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 716
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how
the estimated cost of hook-up fees(if any)and the cost of Extension 42 to the Property were computed
was filed with the Town Clerk for public inspection as part of the Map,Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost of Extension 42 to the parcel has been filed with the
Town Clerk and is made a part of the Map,Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, May 2nd, 2022, the Town Board duly held a public hearing
concerning Extension 42, duly heard all interested persons, considered the evidence and information,
and in accordance with provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, by Resolution
No.: 168(A),2022 determined that Extension 42 would not have a significant effect on the
environment and approved a Negative Declaration concerning environmental impacts, and
WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2022 the Town Board adopted Resolution No.: 168(B),2022
determining that (a) the Order scheduling the Public Hearing was published and posted as required
by law and was otherwise sufficient, (b) all of the property and property owners within proposed
Extension 42 would be benefited thereby, (c) all of the property and property owners benefited are
included within the boundaries of proposed Extension 42, and (d) it is in the public interest to
establish, authorize, and approve Extension 42 as described in the Map,Plan and Report on file with
the Queensbury Town Clerk with the boundaries and benefited properties of Extension 42 to be as
described in the Map, Plan and Report and Public Hearing Order, subject to Permissive Referendum
in the manner provided in New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12-A and subject to certain
conditions specified in the Resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk duly posted and published the notice required for resolutions
subject to Permissive Referendum and no Petition for Referendum was bled within 30 days after the
date of the Resolution, and the Town Clerk has caused a certificate to that effect to be filed in the
office of the County Clerk, and
WHEREAS,the permission of the State Comptroller is not required in accordance with Town
Law §209-f, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish proposed Extension 42 as detailed in the
Map,Plan and Report in accordance with New York State Town Law Article 12-A,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, that the Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Extension
42 be established as described in this Order and in the Map, Plan and Report prepared by Pennoni
Engineering & Surveying of New York, P.C. having extension boundaries as detailed in the metes
and bounds description from the Town's Public Hearing Order Resolution No.: 147,2022 dated April
18d', 2022 and attached hereto as Schedule A and the improvements described in the Map, Plan and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 717
Report be constructed and the service within the District be provided upon the required funds being
made available or provided for, and
BE IT FURTHER,
ORDERED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to cause a certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office and
filed in the Office of the New York State Department of Audit and Control in the time and manner
required by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
ORDERED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk, Wastewater Director and/or Town Counsel to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13Ih day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
SCHEDULE A — Metes and Bounds Description
All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and State
of New York, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the southerly highway boundary of Quaker Road(County Route 70) at its
intersection with the property division line between lands n/f Garvey Partnership, as described in
Book 5351 of Deeds at Page 45, on the east, and lands n/f of Smart Wash of S.G.F., LLC as
described in Book 5946 of Deeds at Page 272, on the west, thence south 31002'07" west, a
distance of 300.00 feet to a point at its intersection with the property division line between lands
n/f of Switchco LLC, as described in Book 4542 of Deeds at Page 217, on the east, and said lands
of Smart Wash of S.G.F., LLC, on the west, thence south 09057'38" west, a distance of 440.97
feet to a point on the northerly highway boundary of Dix Avenue(County Route 42),thence north
80 002'23" west, along said highway boundary a distance of 158.66 feet to a point at its
intersection with the property division line between lands n/f of E. James Barrett & William M.
Barrett, as described in Book 1209 of Deeds at Page 320, on the west, and said lands of Smart
Wash of S.G.F., LLC, on the east,thence along said property division line the following three (3)
courses and distances:
(1) Along a curve to the right having a radius of 50.00 feet, an arc length of 78.54 feet, a
chord bearing of north 35002'22"west, a chord distance of 70.71 feet to a point,
(2) North 09057'37" east, a distance of 471.38 feet to a point,
(3) North 31002'07" east, a distance of 300.00 feet to a point on the first mentioned southerly
highway boundary of Quaker Road,thence south 58057'53" east, along said highway boundary a
distance of 223.62 feet to the point or place of beginning.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 718
CONTAINING 166,952 SQUARE FEET OR 3.833 ACRES, MORE OR LESS
This description is based upon a survey entitled"Alta/NSPS Land Title Survey 708 Quaker Road
TM4303.15-1-12 Town of Queensbury, Warren County, State of New York," prepared by
Control Point Associates, Inc., PC, dated January 21, 2021.
This property may be subject to the restrictions, covenants and/or easements either written or
implied.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
GURNEY LANE RECREATION AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 231, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 124, 2006 the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Capital Project Fund 4157 to fund expenses associated with improvements at the
Gurney Lane Recreation Area, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 124, 2022, the Town Board authorized expenditures for
specific Town Parks and Recreation Department capital improvements and certain maintenance
projects including $355,000 toward specific capital improvements and certain items of equipment at
the Gurney Lane Recreation Area(Project)and authorized and directed the Town's Purchasing Agent
to publish any needed advertisement(s) for bids deemed applicable or required, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town's bid documents and specifications, and
WHEREAS,the Town's Purchasing Agent published an advertisement for bids for the Project
and on May 261h, 2022 duly opened all received bids, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Parks and Recreation Director have recommended
that the Town Board authorize the bid award to the lowest responsible bidder, Grasshopper
Gardens, Inc., for a bid amount not to exceed $32,485, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director has advised the Town Board that there are
times when Change Orders may become necessary for the Project and therefore has requested that
the Town Board authorize him to approve certain Change Orders up to a ten-percent (10%)
contingency or total amount not exceeding $3,249, for Change Orders that he deems necessary or
appropriate, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 719
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the bid award,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
Gurney Lane Recreation Area Improvement Project (Project) from the lowest responsible bidder,
Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $32,485, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Agreement between the Town and Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., and/or any
other documents related to the bid award in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Parks and
Recreation Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to
approve and execute Change Orders pertaining to the Project up to a ten-percent (10%)
contingency or total amount not exceeding $3,249 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payments for this
Project up to$35,734 shall be paid from Gurney Lane Capital Construction Account No.: : 157-7110-
2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Parks and Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OR DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 720
RESOLUTION NO.: 232,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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:
large format printer/scanner Building & Codes 9385
2008 Chevy Equinox Wastewater 7504
HP laserjet 400 Accounting 9365
assorted memory opened/unopened IT n/a
HP scanjet C4010 IT n/a
HP laserjet P1505N IT n/a
HP laserjet 1022 IT n/a
Brother Intellifax 1270 IT n/a
Lot of office supplies Accounting n/a
Lot of keyboards IT n/a
1992 Mack truck/garbage compactor Highway 4227
1996 Ford box truck Highway 3483
1988 Coastal Trailer model RL-36 Highway 3244
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:
large format printer/scanner Building & Codes 9385
2008 Chevy Equinox Wastewater 7504
HP laserjet 400 Accounting 9365
assorted memory opened/unopened IT n/a
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 721
HP scanjet C4010 IT n/a
HP laserjet P1505N IT n/a
HP laserjet 1022 IT n/a
Brother Intellifax 1270 IT n/a
Lot of office supplies Accounting n/a
Lot of keyboards IT n/a
1992 Mack truck/garbage compactor Highway 4227
1996 Ford box truck Highway 3483
1988 Coastal Trailer model RL-36 Highway 3244
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.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
CHEAP PETE'S LAWN CARE TO MOW CERTAIN
ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 233, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 722
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Acting Director) has reported to the Town Board that the following properties in the Town of
Queensbury are in a state of serious neglect:
1. 35 Fox Hollow Lane;
2. 72 Lyndon Road; and
3. 44 Sunnyside East; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the
tall grass, and
WHEREAS, the Acting Director reports that he has previously attempted to contact each of
the owners of record by certified letter and/or posting of the properties but his efforts have been to no
avail as he has been unable to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut,trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Acting Director obtained quotes for the monthly mowing of these
properties and Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitted a quote dated 5/24/2022 in the amount of$240
per month with such work to commence on or about June 14'', 2022 for a period of five (5) months
for a total amount not to exceed $1,200 and therefore the Acting Director recommends that the
Town Board engage their mowing services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by U.S.
mail to the Property Owners of Record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn(s)on their
land(s) within 10 days and failing to do so,the Town will cause such action to be taken and the cost
thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real property and the assessment shall constitute a
lien and charge on the real properties until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be
collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 723
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Acting Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement's engagement of the monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap
Pete's Lawn Care in the amount of$240 per month for the properties described in the preambles of
this Resolution commencing on or about June 14'h for a period of five (5) months for a total amount
not to exceed $1,200, to be paid on a monthly basis upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting a
proper invoice to the Town outlining the dates on which the properties were mowed, to be paid for
from Account No.: 00 1-3 620-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and transfer $1,200 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account
No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Acting Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments of the total expenses of such cutting,trimming,removal or spraying of each property so
that the expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may be collected
in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Acting
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO
AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FROM BRIAN HOGAN
RELATING TO HOLLY LANE
RESOLUTION NO.: 234, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 724
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Holly Lane is a Town Road by Use located in the Town of Queensbury
extending north from Brayton Lane, and
WHEREAS, despite the lack of any known deed conveying Holly Lane to the Town, the
Warren County Real Property Office has ascribed to the Town ownership over lands appearing on
the tax map as Holly Lane, which lands exceed the area of pavement identified as Holly Lane on
the Town's inventory of highways, and
WHEREAS, a landowner adjacent to Holly Lane, Brian Hogan, approached the Town in
an effort to clarify the records of the Warren County Real Property Office, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hogan has requested that the Town convey certain lands under and
around Holly Lane to him by Quit Claim Deed, and
WHEREAS, during discussions with Mr. Hogan, it was identified that the Town Highway
Department has experienced less than ideal conditions when plowing Holly Lane due in part to
how narrow the roadway is and the inability to easily turn a Town plow truck around, and
WHEREAS, the lack of any clear snow storage area was also identified as a condition
which is less than ideal, and
WHEREAS, in return for quitclaiming such lands to Mr. Hogan, Mr. Hogan has agreed to
Quitclaim Easements to the Town over his Holly Lane property for snow storage and for use of a
turn-around area, and
WHEREAS, such Easements are to the Town's benefit and will assist in ongoing efforts to
maintain Holly Lane,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the conveyance of the proposed Deeds from the Town of Queensbury to
Brian Hogan referred to in the preambles of this Resolution does not constitute a SEQRA Action
or is a SEQRA Type II Action and, in any event, no SEQRA review is required prior to adoption
of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby declares its intention to issue the
Quit Claim Deeds in the form submitted to and reviewed by Town Legal Counsel or in a form
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 725
substantially similar thereto conveying any real property ownership rights that the Town may own
in lands under and adjacent to Holly Lane as that road is described on the Town Inventory of
Highways and in so declaring, the Town makes no statement whatsoever that it owns or ever has
owned such lands, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes conveyance of the Quit Claim Deeds
at issue, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby expressly accepts the conveyance of Easements
from Brian Hogan in perpetuity to the Town as set forth in the Quit Claim Deeds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this conveyance is expressly made subject to 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, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that following expiration of the permissive referendum period or, if a petition
is filed mandating referendum, after a referendum in which this conveyance is authorized by the
voters, the Supervisor is authorized to sign and deliver the Quit Claim Deeds to Mr. Hogan and
any other needed documentation for recording with all recording costs to be a cost to Mr. Hogan.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT
TO MASTER HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS
WITH GTM PAYROLL SERVICES, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 235,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 726
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 34, 2022, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of GTM Payroll Services, Inc., (GTM) for the provision of professional payroll and
human resources services, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and GTM wish to amend its Human Resource Services
Agreement as set forth in the First Amendment to Master Human Resource Services Agreement
in substantially the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the First Amendment to
Master Human Resource Services Agreement with GTM Payroll Services, Inc. and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor to sign such Amendment Agreement in substantially the form
presented at this meeting as well as any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCALLAW NO. OF 2022 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING"
OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING MAP
FOR TAX MAP PARCEL NO.: 303.15-1-25.2 AND DESIGNATE TAX MAP
PARCEL NO.: 303.11-1-4.1 AS AN OPEN DEVELOPMENT AREA
RESOLUTION NO.: 236,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, CVE North America, Inc. (CVE) submitted a zoning change application to the
Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about September 30, 2021 to allow for a change of zoning
district designation for aparcel identified as Tax Map No.: 303.15-1-25.2 from Commercial Intensive
(CI)to Commercial Light Industrial(CLI), and
WHEREAS, by the same application, CVE also requested Queensbury Town Board
approval of an open development area for a parcel identified as Tax Map No.: 303.11-1-4.1 as
contemplated under New York State Town Law §280-a(4), and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 727
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes adopt Local Law No.: of 2022 to change the
zoning district designation for a parcel identified as Tax Map No.: 303.15-1-25.2 from
Commercial Intensive (CI) to Commercial Light Industrial (CLI) as presented at this Town Board
meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code
(collectively, the "proposed zoning revisions"), and
WHEREAS,the Town Board,by Resolution No.: 389, 2021,referred the application to the
Queensbury Planning Board for review of the proposed zoning change in accordance with §179-
15-040 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, at their meeting of May 17'', 2022, the Planning Board issued a favorable
recommendation on 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the Queensbury
Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27t' 2022 to hear all
interested persons concerning the proposed revisions to the Town's Zoning Code and enactment
of"Local Law No.: of 2022 A Local Law to Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning' of Queensbury Town
Code to Amend Zoning Map For Tax Map Parcel No.: 303.15-1-25.2 and Designate Tax Map Parcel
No.: 303.11-1-4.1 as an Open Development Area," and
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 web site and bulletin board at least 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
copies of the Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed zoning revisions, if
required, to any public officials, agencies or municipalities, in accordance with any applicable
State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 728
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to make
a copy of the proposed zoning revisions (including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map
associated with the Zoning Code) available for public inspection during regular business hours of
the Clerk's office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel
to take such other actions and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation for the
Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2022.
Duly adopted this 131h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Freer,Mr. Ferone,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2022 TOWN BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 237,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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
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 as follows:
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-7550-4533 Celebrations 3,000
040-0000-0909 Fund Balance 040-8340-4400 Misc. Contractual 8,000
Duly adopted this 13t'day of June, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 729
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS: 06022022 AND 06142022
RESOLUTION NO.: 238, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two(2)audits of bills presented
as Warrants: 06022022 and 06142022 with run dates of 06/02/2022 and 06/09/2022 and payment
dates of 06/02/2022 and 06/14/2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves two (2) audits of bills
presented as Warrants: 06022022 and 06142022 with run dates of 06/02/2022 and 06/09/2022 and
payment dates of 06/02/2022 and 06/14/2022 totaling $364,904.77 and $577,226.64, respectively,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND CODES
STEERING COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ITS MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 239,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 730
WHEREAS, by Resolution 163, 2022, the Queensbury Town Board engaged the
professional services of Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to update the Town's Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Codes and established Capital Project Fund No.: 244 for said project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a Comprehensive Plan & Codes
Steering Committee (CPCSC), which Committee's scope will be to work with Barton &
Loguidice, P.C. and the Town's Senior Planner in the review and update of the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board also wishes to appoint members to such Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the Town's
Comprehensive Plan & Codes Steering Committee (CPCSC) and appoints the following
residents to such Committee:
1. Tim McNulty;
2. Harrison Freer;
3. Brent McDevitt;
4. Stephen Traver;
5. Bob Sears;
6. Pamela Lester Goldie;
7. Heidi Robak; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such members shall serve on the Committee until such time as
may be set forth by the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Comprehensive
Plan & Codes Steering Committee (CPCSC) to meet as necessary and regularly report its
discussions and recommendations to the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 731
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Community Development Department to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
TOWN CLERK BARBER-Building&Codes Monthly Report for April,2022 has been received and
on bled in the Town Clerk's Office.
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT—4 MINUTES)
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN FERONE(WARD III)
• Congratulated Supervisor Strough on another successful Memorial Parade.
COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II)
• Referred to Post Star's article today and noted what was left out was about the limitations for
the five day minimum rental and 120 day of calendar year rental, they do not apply when
Short Term Rental property or the immediate adjacent property is the principal residence of
the Short Term Rental owner. I did want to go on the record about making that article more
precise.
• Attended a meeting today about New York Stretch Energy Goals.
• Referred to the recent house fire at 11 Pershing Road and it was nice to see neighbors
cooperating and would like to thank them and the fire company for all they were doing.
• Referred to recent tragic motorcycle accident where the pedestrians lost their lives, my
sympathies go out to them.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)—NOTHING TO REPORT
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Thanked the public for attending,thanked the Town Board,Look TV,Town Counsel Mark Schachner
and Town Clerk Caroline Barber.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 240,2022
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 its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 13th day of June,2022,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer,Mr.Ferone
Regular Town Board Meeting, 06-13-2022, MTG 917 732
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr.McNulty
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER,RMC
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY