09-12-2022 MTG #26 Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 76
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #26
September 12, 2022 RES. #316-338
7:01 P.M. BOH #68-72
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
BRIAN REICHENBACH, ESQ.
PRESS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
1.0 BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 316, 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 121h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF SEAN CHANT
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 68,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Sean Chant has applied to the Local Board of Health for a variance from Chapter
136 to install an Enhanced Treatment Unit (ETU) septic leaching system as part of a replacement
onsite wastewater treatment system(OSWTS)approximately 50' from the existing well in lieu of the
required 100' setback on property located at 22 North Lane in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS,by Local Board of Health Resolution No.:BOH 16,2011,a variance was granted
to the prior property owner to install an absorption field 0' from a watercourse (wet area) in lieu of
the required 100' setback as part of the prior owner's plan to replace the OSWTS, a permit was issued
to construct the system,and an Agreement was entered into with the Adirondack Park Agency(APA)
to implement the plan; however, the permit expired and therefore the Applicant is also applying for
written Town approval for the variance to install the replacement OSWTS design previously
authorized by Resolution No.: BOH 16, 2011, i.e., to locate and install the OSWTS/absorption field
0' from a watercourse(wet area) or within the wetland as a replacement area cannot be provided,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Sean Chant's sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 22 North Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 226.19-1-60) and at that time
all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF JEFFREY HOLDEN
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RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 69,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey Holden has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 to install a wastewater replacement system with the:
1. Absorption field to be located 68' from Lake George in lieu of the required 100'
setback;
2. ETU Tank to be located 8' from the foundation in lieu of the required 10' setback;
and
3. Absorption field to be located 10' from the foundation in lieu of the required 20'
setback;
on property located at 256 Cleverdale Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Jeffrey Holden's sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 256 Cleverdale Road in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.13-2-6) and at that
time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF CAROLE HUNT
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 70,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS,Carole Hunt has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter
136 to install a wastewater replacement system with the:
1. Absorption field to be located 68' from the well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
2. Absorption field to be located 3' from the property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback;
3. Absorption field to be located 19' from the foundation in lieu of the required 20'
setback; and
4. ETU Tank to be located 7' from the foundation in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 15 Sunset Lane in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Carole Hunt's sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 15 Sunset Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 226.19-2-6) and at that time
all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF GORDON DINEEN
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 71,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Gordon Dineen (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from 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. 5' from the east property line instead of the required 10' setback;
2. 2' from the south property line instead of the required 10' setback;
3. 28.5' from the neighboring well instead of the required 50' setback;
4. 2'5"between the sewer force main and the south property line instead of the required 10'
setback; and
5. 8' from the owner's well instead of the required 50' setback;
on property located at 51 Fitzgerald Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury,to consider Gordon Dineen's sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 51 Fitzgerald Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 289.14-1-2 and
at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
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Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 72,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 12'h day of September, 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 Renewal of Franchise Agreement Between Town of
Queensbury and Spectrum Northeast, LLC, and indirect Subsidiary of Charter
Communications, Inc.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 26, 2022 and September 2, 2022
SUPERVISOR STROUGH reviewed the proposed application. I'll open the public
hearing and before any members of the public speak I'll give the Town Board the first
opportunity. Okay, any member of the public? Oh what am I going to do without Tim?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-You want to know if somebody's on John and no there is not.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Okay. Nobody's interested in the TV, Cable TV Franchise
Agreement.
COUNCILMAN FREER- Well I think John you've done a lot of work to put this together
that I'd like to recognize for sure and I appreciate that.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-A lot of work.
COUNCILMAN FREER-So it's not that we're not interested, it's that you know we're
aware of all the hard work that you've put into it.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That's not something everybody would desire to be is an
expert on TV Franchise Agreements.
TOWN COUNSEL BRIAN REICHENBACH-I offered, you turned me down.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-In case you ever have questions on that Brian. Brian is our
Legal Counsel, Brian Reichenbach. Okay, I'll close the public hearing and we'll take a
vote on authorizing the renewal of the Franchise Agreement between the Town of
Queensbury and Spectrum.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND SPECTRUM NORTHEAST, LLC, AN INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY
OF CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 317, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Spectrum Northeast,LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications,
Inc., a limited liability company organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware and doing business at 20 Century Hill Drive, Latham, New York 12110, has
applied under the provisions of federal law to the Town of Queensbury for the approval of a
Renewal Agreement for Charter's cable television franchise for 15 years commencing with the
date of approval by the Public Service Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Town and Spectrum Northeast, LLC negotiated the terms of a 2022
Franchise Renewal Agreement and Spectrum Northeast, LLC presented the Town with a proposed
2022 Franchise Renewal Agreement which complies with New York State Public Service
Commission standards, and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Franchise Renewal Agreement would bring the Franchise into
conformity with certain provisions of the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as
amended, and certain court rulings, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board scheduled a Public Hearing concerning such proposed
Franchise Renewal Agreement, Notice of such Public Hearing was published in the Post Star
Newspaper on August 26 h and September 2nd, 2022 and on Monday, September 12d', 2022, the
Town Board duly held such public hearing and heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such Franchise Renewal Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that:
1. Spectrum Northeast, LLC has substantially complied with the material terms and
conditions of its existing Franchise and applicable law;
2. Spectrum Northeast, LLC has the financial, legal and technical ability to provide
these services, facilities and equipment as set forth in its proposal;
3. Spectrum Northeast, LLC can reasonably meet the future cable-related community
needs and interests,taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby grants the Cable Television Franchise
of Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Queensbury for fifteen (15) years commencing with
the date of approval by the Public Service Commission and expiring fifteen(15)years hence, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and confirms
acceptance of the 2022 Franchise Renewal Agreement between the Town and Spectrum Northeast,
LLC substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign such Agreement and any other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Town
Clerk and/or Town Counsel to take such other and further actions necessary to effectuate all terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 121h day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT — 3
MINUTES)
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NO PUBLIC COMMENT
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND JP MORGAN CHASE BANK,
N.A. REGARDING ISSUANCE OF PURCHASING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 318, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 431, 2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a
Participation Agreement with Citibank, N.A., regarding the issuance of purchasing services, such
services being at no cost to the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Contract for credit cards has been awarded to JP Morgan
Chase Bank, N.A., and therefore, the Town Board believes it to be in the public interest to authorize
such a Participation Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and
WHEREAS, a proposed Participation Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes a
Participation Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.,
regarding the issuance of purchasing services, such Participation Agreement substantially in the form
presented at this meeting and/or to be in form acceptable to Town Counsel and/or the Town Budget
Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Participation Agreement and any other necessary documentation and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take such other and
further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN
DREITLEIN AS MEMBER OF TOWN CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 319, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, the term of Cemetery Commission member Brian Dreitlein expired as of June
30th, 2022 and the Town Board wishes to authorize and ratify the reappointment of Mr. Dreitlein to
the Commission for a new two (2)year term commencing as of July 1st, 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the
reappointment of Brian Dreitlein as a member of the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission to
serve a new two (2)year term commencing as of July 1st, 2022 through June 30th, 2024.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN
WILLIAMS AS MEMBER OF TOWN CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 320, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, the term of Cemetery Commission member Brian Williams expired as of June
30th, 2022 and the Town Board wishes to authorize and ratify the reappointment of Mr. Williams to
the Commission for a new three(3)year term commencing as of July 1st, 2022,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the
reappointment of Brian William as a member of the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission to
serve a new three(3)year term commencing as of July 1", 2022 through June 30'', 2025.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023 GLEN LAKE
AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 321, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 Glen Lake Aquatic Plant
Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2023 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH
CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 322, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 Lake Sunnyside Aquatic
Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2023 NORTH QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT -
DUNHAM'S BAY-BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 323, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District—Dunham's Bay-Benefit Tax
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Roll as presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 North Queensbury Wastewater
Disposal District—Dunham's Bay Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TYLER PRESTON
AS FULL-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 324, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town
Board that there is a vacancy in a full-time Laborer position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed
resumes and has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Tyler Preston,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Tyler Preston as a full-time Laborer in the Town's Highway Department effective on or about
September 13'', 2022 subject to Mr. Preston's successful passing of a pre-employment physical as
required by Town Policy and successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period,
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and contingent upon the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary
to judge fitness for the duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that Mr. Preston shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the Laborer position
as delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO. _OF 2022 AUTHORIZING A PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN
EXCESS OF LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
RESOLUTION NO.: 325, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider a Local Law allowing the
Town to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing 2023 that requires a real property tax levy
in excess of the "tax levy limit" as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c, and
WHEREAS, such proposed Local Law No. of 2022 has been prepared and is presented
at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law Section 20, the Town Board
wishes to schedule a Public Hearing to hear all interested persons and consider the Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at
the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 3rd 2022 to consider proposed Local Law No.: of 2022 and to hear all interested persons,
and at that time may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.:
of 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and
post a Notice of the Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2022 in the
manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 12d'day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2023 GREATER QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 326, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll,
which Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
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to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023 RESERVOIR PARK
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 327, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 Reservoir Park Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll,which Tax Roll is on
file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 Reservoir Park Sanitary Sewer
District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 92
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2023 SOUTH QUEENSBURY- QUEENSBURY AVENUE
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 328, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2023 South Queensbury—Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax
Roll, which Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented
at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 26 h, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2023 South Queensbury —
Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF JOSEPH QUINTAL
FROM WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER II TO ASSISTANT WATER
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AT TOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 329, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 93
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director has
recommended that the Town Board authorize the promotion of Joseph Quintal from Water
Maintenance Worker 11 to Assistant Water Maintenance Supervisor at the Town Water Treatment
Plant on a provisional basis until such time that Mr. Quintal places successfully on the Civil Service
Exam for the position, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of Joseph Quintal from Water Maintenance Worker 11 to Assistant Water Maintenance Supervisor at
the Town Water Treatment Plant effective on or about September 13'', 2022 on a provisional basis
until such time that Mr. Quintal places successfully on the Civil Service Exam for the position, at
the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union Agreement for the position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Town's Agreement with CSEA, such promotion
shall be subject to a 90 day trial (probationary) period and any other applicable Civil Service
requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Water
Superintendent/Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take
any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSISTANT WATER MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR TO USE TOWN VEHICLE FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN
TOWN JOB SITE AND PERSONAL RESIDENCE TO
RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 330, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 94
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury Employee Handbook §1008 entitled "Vehicle Usage and
Travel Reimbursement" states that in situations where an employee's official duties require him/her
to be on call and available at times other than the normal work day the Town Board may adopt a
Resolution authorizing the Town employee to use a Town vehicle for travel between his/her official
domicile and job site in order to ensure rapid response in emergency situations, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director has advised the Town
Board that as part of the Assistant Water Maintenance Supervisor's job duties, he responds to
emergency water situations within the Town during evening and weekend hours, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to adopt a Resolution authorizing Joseph Quintal, Town
Assistant Water Maintenance Supervisor,to use a Town vehicle for travel between his residence and
Town job site so that he may expediently respond to emergency water situations during non-business
hours,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Joseph Quintal, Town
Assistant Water Maintenance Supervisor,to use a Town vehicle between his residence and Town job
site so that he may expediently respond to emergency water situations during evenings and weekends,
in accordance with and as expressly set forth in the Town of Queensbury Employee Handbook§1008
entitled"Vehicle Usage and Travel Reimbursement,"and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Water
Superintendent/Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take such actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND THE CHAPMAN MUSEUM
RESOLUTION NO.: 331,2022
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 95
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484, 2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the
Town's receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town
and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Chapman Museum in an
amount not to exceed $10,200 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and
accordingly enter into a 2022 Agreement with the Chapman Museum for the promotion of exhibits,
performances and events to Town and area residents and visitors, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the 2022 Agreement
between the Town and the Chapman Museum and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with funding for the
Agreement not to exceed $10,200 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives
from Warren County,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as
necessary as follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $10,200;
• Expense Acct. No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax $10,200; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 96
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WEST MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
RESOLUT ION NO.: 332,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484, 2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the
Town's receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town
and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the West Mountain School in an
amount not to exceed $10,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and
accordingly enter into a 2022 Agreement with the West Mountain School toward the hosting of
International FIS races and ski racing events at West Mountain, which events are expected to draw
hundreds of people from outside the region to Queensbury and the surrounding area's hotels and
motels,restaurants, stores and other businesses,thereby benefiting the general economy of the Town
and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the 2022 Agreement
between the Town and the West Mountain School and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement in substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with funding for the
Agreement not to exceed $10,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives
from Warren County,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 97
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as
necessary as follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $10,000;
• Expense Acct. No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax $10,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
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 ADD GOLF COURSE AS A
PERMITTED USE IN THE RR-3A ZONING DISTRICT AND TO AMEND
ZONING MAP FOR TAX MAP PARCEL NO.: 290.5-1-50.1 & 290.6-1-11
OWNED BY PAR 27, LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: 333, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,Par 27,LLC(Par 27) submitted a Petition for Change of Zone application to the
Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about May 11, 2021 to allow for a change of zoning district
designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 290.5-1-50.1 and 290.6-1-11 from Moderate
Density Residential(MDR)to Rural Residential 3 Acre(RR-3A), and
WHERES, by the same application Par 27 has also requested the addition of golf course as a
permitted use in the Rural Residential 3 Acre(RR-3A)zoning district, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2022
to (1) change the zoning district designation for parcels identified as 290.5-1-50.1 and 290.6-1-11
from Moderate Density Residential(MDR)to Rural Residential 3 Acre(RR-3A) as presented at this
Town Board meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 98
the Zoning Code (collectively, the "proposed zoning revisions"), and (2) Amend Town Code
Chapter 179, Table 2: Summary of Allowed Uses in Residential Districts to allow golf course
and/or country clubs as permitted in the Rural Residential zoning districts by Site Plan Review
approval, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board,by Resolution No.: 210, 2022,referred the application to the
Queensbury Planning Board for SEQRA review and recommendation of the proposed zoning
changes in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, at their meeting of August 25, 2022, the Planning Board accepted SEQRA
Lead Agency status and issued a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, at the same meeting, the Planning Board also issued a favorable
recommendation on the proposed zoning change, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No.: 210, 2022, also referred the application
to the Warren County Planning Department for NYS GML §239-m review, and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2022 the Town received a recommendation from the Warren
County Planning Department to approve the proposed zoning changes, and
WHEREAS, the Town must obtain approval of the Adirondack Park Agency for the
proposed Zoning Code amendments prior to adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury proposed amendments comply with and are in
furtherance of approval standards contained in §807 of the Adirondack Park Agency Act and 9
NYCRR Part 582 of Agency regulations, 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, September 26 h, 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,"and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Senior Planner to
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 99
forward copies of the proposed Zoning Code amendments to the Adirondack Park Agency for its
review and approval in accordance with Article 27 of the Executive Law, §807, 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,
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 121h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN CLERK TO SUBMIT
GARDEN WORLD ASSOCIATES LLC'S PETITION FOR CHANGE OF
ZONE TO QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 100
RESOLUTION NO.: 334, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Garden World Associates, LLC (GWA) submitted a zoning change
application to the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about September 7, 2022 to allow
for a change of zoning district designation for a parcel identified as Tax Map No: 302.5-1-49
from Moderate Density Residential (MDR) to Commercial Intensive (CI), and
WHEREAS, GWA has also submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site
Plan Review approval to construct a new parking area on said parcel to support the adjacent
business, and
WHEREAS, GWA has also submitted an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals
regarding permeability requirements of the proposed development of the subject lot in
consolidation with the adjacent business, and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed by the Town's Senior Planner and
deemed complete for purposes of review, and
WHEREAS, applications for zoning changes are subject to Warren County Planning
Department review in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §239-m, and
WHEREAS, applications for zoning changes may be forwarded to the Town Planning
Board for recommendations in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning Ordinance,
and
WHEREAS, following such recommendations, the Town Board will review the
application and take such other actions as it shall deem necessary and proper, and
WHEREAS, prior to making a decision about whether to approve the zoning change,
it is necessary to conduct a review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) for potential environmental effects,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby requests that the Planning Board
seek Lead Agency status for SEQRA review of the proposed zoning change, Site Plan Review
and zoning variance approvals requested by GWA as delineated in the preambles of this
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 101
Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
forward GWA's application received by the Town Clerk's Office on or about September 7,
2022 to the Queensbury Planning Board for review, report and recommendation on the
proposed zoning change, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
submit the application to the Warren County Planning Department for NYS GML §239-m
review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
to execute any necessary documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or
Department of Community Development to take any other necessary actions to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SICK TIME TO
EMPLOYEE IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 335,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Clerk has advised that the spouse of one of the
employees in the Town Clerk's Office(Employee), has been diagnosed with a serious health issue,
and
WHEREAS, the Employee is expected to exhaust all paid leave available to him/her,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 102
including all sick leave, to care for the Employee's seriously ill spouse, and
WHEREAS, certain fellow employees have expressed the desire to donate a portion of
their accumulated sick leave time to the Employee to assist him/her during this time of family
illness, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to allow such donation of sick leave time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the donation of sick
leave time by Town of Queensbury non-bargaining unit Town employees to assist the Town
Clerk's Office Employee during the Employee's time of serious family illness, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that any non-bargaining unit Town employee having more than 40 hours of
accumulated sick leave may voluntarily donate any hours above 40 hours, in two (2) hour
increments, as directed by the employee provided that the donating employee signs an
acknowledgement of the donation and recognizes that once donated the sick leave hours cannot be
restored under any circumstances, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Employee may use the donated sick leave under the same terms and
conditions as earned sick leave, except that there may not be any payout of unused donated sick
leave under any circumstances, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Assessor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF KIM SMITH
AS PART-TIME CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 103
THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 336, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Caroline H. Barber,RMC,the Town of Queensbury's Town Clerk and Receiver
of Taxes and Assessments, has requested Town Board authorization to hire Kim Smith, the Town's
former 1st Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, as a part-time Clerk in the Office of Receiver
of Taxes and Assessments, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize this request,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Kim Smith as a part-time Clerk in the Office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments at the pay rate of
$30 per hour and not exceeding 20 hours per week, effective on or about September 13, 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any
documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS: 09012022 AND 09132022
RESOLUTION NO.: 337, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 104
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two(2)audits of bills presented
as Warrants: 09012022 and 09132022 with run dates of 09/01/2022 and 09/08/2022 and payment
dates of 09/01/2022 and 09/13/2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves two (2) audits of bills
presented as Warrants: 09012022 and 09132022 with run dates of 09/01/2022 and 09/08/2022 and
payment dates of 09/01/2022 and 09/13/2022 totaling $421,879.19 and $575,974.37, 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 12'h day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. McNulty
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK MURPHY-Noted that the Supervisor's Monthly Report from Community
Development for August, 2022 and correspondence from Richard Cipperly, and Brent and Cheryl
Humphrey in reference to Jenkinsville water was received and are on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT—4 MINUTES)
ARTHUR YANNOTTI, 4 Centennial Drive spoke regarding recent incident with a neighbor's fence
and what is permitted under Town Code with respect to front yard fence height. Noted the neighbor
had put up a fence in the front yard along the property line that was six feet in height. He inquired
and John O'Brien, Director of Building and Codes furnished him with a copy of the Informational
Brochure Number Three which shows fences cannot be more than four feet in height and this
conforms to Town Code. Mr. Craig Brown and Bruce Frank did a site visit and Mr. Brown stated
that the brochure is outdated and contends that this is allowable up to the front yard setback. Noted
that there is no language in the Town Code that permits that and requested that the Supervisor direct
Mr. Brown to enforce the Town Code as it's written.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH discussed his understanding of Town Code and noted that he will look
into the issue.
COUNCILMAN FREER thanked Mr. Yannotti for his comments. Noted that side fences are
something that needs to be addressed further in the Comprehensive Land Use.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH noted that the Town is in the initial stages of renewing our Community
Plan and this is something that needs to be addressed.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 105
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN FERONE(WARD III)
• Requested public to continue caution about speeding on Town roads. Reported that the Town
is working on this issue and that the Highway Department has been very involved in the efforts
as well. Mentioned that radar signs are being put up throughout the Town.
COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II)
• Announced that the EAA Young Eagles Day will be in progress and anyone interested in
aviation should come out to get a free flight at the Glens Falls Airport on 10/1/2022,rain date
10/2/2022, from 9a-2p.
• Supervisor Strough, Stuart Baker and myself had discussions today with respect to the
Marijuana Law and we're working on getting a draft out for the public. We are trying to deal
with it proactively.
• Reported that we will be having a work shop with the Granicus guys about the software to
help with code enforcement of Short Term Rentals. Noted there have been few complaints
this summer and that there has been positive feedback with the new law in place.
• Reported that the Town is exploring how to purchase our street lights from National Grid.
We are trying to determine the process and best deal for the Town, there are some savings
there. New York now allows municipalities to purchase street lights from the utility. We
will have something in the near future to propose to get feedback but it's a work in progress.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)—Nothing to Report
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Reported that the Lake George Mirror recognized Steve Boyer and Tom Sargent, the grass
roots people who worked with the Town to develop a municipal sewer system for the
Rockhurst Peninsula for 52 Units and noted a six million dollar grant was received to help
make it happen.
• Announced the upcoming Balloon Festival, one of the largest in the United States and put
together entirely by volunteers.
• Announced publication that Lake George is mentioned second in a publication of the"7 Most
Beautiful Lake Towns in New York".
• Announced publication that Lake George is listed "20 Best Places to Visit in Upstate New
York"by Travel and Leisure.
• Received letter from Cindy Allen,Ann McCullough,Lynn Michaels,Mary Hillard and Maura
Fox thanking the Town for pickle ball and changing the tennis courts at Jenkinsville Park to
pickle ball courts.
• Reported that September is the National Preparedness Month. The Warren County
Emergency Services Director, Ann Marie Mason recommends that residents be prepared and
have a plan in place. Recommends to sign up to receive alerts from New York Alert, where
critical information and emergency alerts in your area can be received. She also recommends
ready.gov which offers a calendar with guidance for staying prepared. Read statement by
Kevin Geraghty, Chairman of Warren County Board of Supervisors, a 52-year member of the
Warrensburg Fire Company pertaining to emergency services and preparedness. Noted the
Town does have an emergency plan in place.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 338,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-12-2022, MTG 926 106
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 12th day of September,2022,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER,RMC
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
MINUTES PREPARED BY BETTY MURPHY, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II