2005-08-29 SP MTG39
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 08-29-2005 MTG.39
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #39
August 29, 2005 RES. 407
7:00 p.m.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN OFFICIALS
Executive Director of Community Development Marilyn Ryba
Supervisor Stec-Opened the Meeting.
1.0 AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO.: 407, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills
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presented as the Abstract with a run date of August 25, 2005 and a pay date of August 30,
2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Abstract with a
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run date of August 25, 2005 and pay date of August 30, 2005 numbering 25-371400
through 25-394600 and totaling $830,032.99, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Budget Officer
and/or Town Supervisor to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 29 day of August, 2005, by the following vote:
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AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION
Supervisor Stec-Re:Sidewalk and Curbs – error in measurement for Fort
Amherst Road, short by five hundred and five feet, noted bidding was done
by the foot…nine thousand to complete the project…
Budget Officer Switzer-There will be a resolution for a change order in the
amount of $9,000 to finish the project, there will also be a transfer from
Sidewalk Capital Construction to this Capital Project.
Board agreed to modification
2.0 DISCUSSION: TV 8 TOWN BOARD MEETING
PRODUCTION COSTS
Supervisor Stec-Glens Falls National Bank for two years have sponsored the
production costs of the Board Meetings…was $250.00 per meeting
recently received a letter from Mike Collins; rate increase to $500.00 per
meeting. Options: 1.-Ask Glens Falls National Bank if they want to cover
the costs 2.- Discuss if it is appropriate for the Town to use our funds for
production costs
Councilman Boor-Suggested that Glens Falls National be contacted to see
what they have been charged for.
Councilman Brewer-Suggested that a representative from TV8 come in and
explain to us why the production fee has doubled.
Supervisor Stec-Noted that the town is getting a lot of information out to the
public on Channel 8 … We would like to continue the service but do so
through sponsorship…will talk to Glens Falls National Bank and see what
they want to do, spoke on possibility of splitting the costs and will speak to
TV8 regarding the increased fee. Noted he will report back to the Board.
3.0 DISCUSSION MAIN STREET GATEWAY KIOSK
Executive Director Marilyn Ryba-Presented Town Board with a survey of
the Connector Road- looking at 1/3 of an acre Barton and Loguidice
presented a conceptual plan – this is land that will belong to the Town, it is
on the corner being very visible and will have ten parking spaces...noted it is
¾ of a mile from the park and ride…
Councilman Strough-Noted that the function seems to be limited.
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Executive Director Ryba-The Main Street Steering Committee is responsible
to come up with some ideas..
Councilman Strough-This may want to be run by the Parks and Recreation
Commission to see if they have any ideas.
Consensus of the Board is that the location for the Kiosk is acceptable.
Councilman Boor-What is the estimated cost for the Park and Ride?
Executive Director Ryba-For the Park and Ride, The Trail and Kiosk
estimated at $563,000.
Councilman Strough-When is the Connector Road being bid?
Executive Director Ryba-We had hoped to put together with the EMS bid
they are going out right now…we will not start construction until the spring.
Councilman Strough-Is now the time especially on the Northway side of
that, that we could put an independent bike trail there? Is that something the
Highway Dept. could do?
Councilman Turner-Suggested lighting be done in that area.
Councilman Strough-That would be an attractive as an entry way to the
Town.
Executive Director Ryba-Reviewed for the Board the reorganization of the
Community Development Department.
DISCUSSION
Supervisor Stec-Re: Info. Meeting Village of East Lake George - Hearing
Date on 9-14-2005 7:00 P.M. North Queensbury Fire House
Councilman Strough-Suggested that the meeting be held in two parts, Part I
informational Part II Hearing on Petitions
Supervisor Stec-Noted he will get back to the Town Board on the date for
the informational meeting.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 407.2005
INTROUDUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner who moved for its
adoption
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby
adjourns its Special Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 29 day of August, 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury