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01-02-2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MTG# 1 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1 JANUARY 2nd, 2023 RES#1-37 11:02 A.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY TOWN COUNSEL ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ. TOWN OFFICIALS Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order.... PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III 1.0 CORRESPONDENCE Letter -Town Supervisor Appointments Date: January 2nd, 2023 I, John F. Strough, III do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2023: • Deputy Supervisor: Anthony Metivier • Executive Assistant to Supervisor: Victoria LaMarque Letter—Town Clerk Appointments Date: December 2, 2022 I hereby make the following appointments for the year 2023: Rose Mellon 1st Deputy Receiver of Taxes Subregistrar of Vital Statistics Carlee Breault 2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes Colleen Rathbun Deputy Town Clerk I Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Betty Girard Murphy Deputy Town Clerk II Tabitha Schadwill Deputy Town Clerk III Audra Way Records Clerk Respectfully, Caroline H. Barber, RMC Letter—Highway Superintendent Appointments Date: November 30th 2022 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 2 I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Deputy Highway Superintendent to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2023 calendar year. Respectfully, David Duell Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent Letter—Highway Superintendent Appointment Date: November 30th 2022 I hereby recommend the appointment of Melanie Dinwiddie to Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the 2023 calendar year. Respectfully, David Duell Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent Letter—Town Court Appointments Date: December 8, 2021 Dear Supervisor Strough and Town Board Members: This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2023: Kerri Lewis-Court Clerk Stephanie Mahoney-Clerk of the Court Mariah Townson-Court Clerk Cortney Howse-Deputy Court Clerk Donald Ross-Court Officer Susan Campbell-Court Officer Peter Bachem-Court Officer John Dann-Court Officer Daniel Bennett-Court Officer Mark Ramsey-Court Officer Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the year 2023. Respectfully, Michael J. Muller Town Justice Eric C. Schwenker Town Justice 2.0 RESOLUTIONS Town Board held discussion and agreed to amend Resolution 3.2 to correct adopted date from 2022 to 2023 and amend Resolution 3.8, to change alternate delegate from Councilperson George Ferone to Councilperson Harrison Freer. Town Board also agreed to pull Resolutions 3.32, `Resolution Authorizing 2023 Agreement Between Town of Queensbury and Queensbury Land Conservancy, Inc.' and 3.36, `Resolution Authorizing Proposal of Dow Electric Incorporated for Installation of Fence at Town Water Department'. Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 3 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 1,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate its 2023 procedural rules for the conduct of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law §63, the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of procedure for the year 2023, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the Town Law or a Resolution of this Town Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Town Board Resolution shall govern, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the Town Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary recess of the meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub- committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals made to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town Committees or Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by either the Town Supervisor or Town Board Resolution, and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 4 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law(FOIL) and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without an adopted Town Board Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING 2023 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO.: 2,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2023 meeting schedule, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2023 meeting schedule as follows: 1. Regular meetings shall occur on the Is' and 3`'d Mondays of each month at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, with the exception that the Town Board's regular meeting dates shall be changed as set forth below for the following months: A. January—2nd and 23rd B. February—13d'and 27d' C. July—1 Od'and 24d' D. September— 1 Ph and 25d' At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be proposed and/or adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general public will typically be provided with a privilege of the floor comment session. The privilege of the floor session will be limited to Town matters only and will be run at the discretion of the Town Supervisor. Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 5 2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by Town Board Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law. The Town shall notify the media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the New York State Open Meetings Law. 3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town Board Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND INTERNET-BASED FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 3,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64(1), requires Town Boards to annually designate their Depositories for Town Funds, and WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §5-a and §10 and Town Law §64, it is the duty of the governing boards of local governments to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and WHEREAS, in accordance with prudent business and cash management practices, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to formally specify the authorities under which business may be transacted with these Depositories, and WHEREAS, the Town previously received agreements providing for Internet-based banking services entitled: 1. Internet Banking and Bill Paying Service Agreement; 2. ACH Agreement; 3. Wire Transfer Agreement(Governmental); and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 6 4. New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the following actions for the year 2023: 1. The following individuals, in their official capacities, are authorized to transact the Town of Queensbury's financial and banking business in accordance with all applicable laws and organization documents, and the specific authorities granted by this Resolution: John F. Strough, III, Supervisor Barbara Tierney, Town Budget Officer Joanne Watkins, Town Accountant Maura C. Mellon, Senior Account Clerk 2. The following Financial Institutions have applied and consented to serve as Depositories of Town funds and have executed a Third Party Custodian Agreement satisfactory to the Town Budget Officer/Accountant and Town Counsel and are hereby designated as approved Depositories: Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS) 3. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Accountant, or any one of them, is/are hereby authorized to initialize opening a bank account or accounts from time to time with authorized banks and their affiliates for and in the name of the Town of Queensbury with such title or titles as he/she may designate, and to execute depository contracts that comply with Town Policy and operating procedures. To finalize any new account, all Town Board members need to execute the appropriate documentation required by the Financial Institution, including,but not limited to, signature cards. 4. The maximum FDIC insured amount which may be kept on deposit at each Financial Institution at any time is $250,000. The amount over and above FDIC insurance of $250,000 which may be kept on deposit at each bank is limited the value of approved collateral, calculated in accordance with Regulations of the New York State Comptroller, pledged to secure Town deposits and deposited with the designated Third Party Custodian. 5. The Town Supervisor, Town Councilperson and their successors and any other person authorized by statute, regulation or Court Order on behalf of the these authorized persons, is/are hereby authorized to sign, by hand or by facsimile (including, but not limited to, electronically generated) signatures(s), checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. Two signatures shall be required on any checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 7 The signature of the Town Supervisor or a Councilperson in his absence, and that of one Councilperson shall be required. 6. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer, Town Accountant and Town Senior Account Clerk are authorized singly, within the Town's operational procedures, to initiate Automated Clearing House debits without signature; initiate payment by use of Depository Transfer Checks without a signature; or give instructions, by means other than the signing of an item, with respect to any account transaction, including the payment transfer or withdrawal by wire, computer or other electronic means. Any and all transactions will be signed off by the Town Supervisor upon completion of the transaction. 7. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are hereby authorized without further action of the Town Board to execute such Financial Institutions' regular forms establishing procedures for call-back verifications and written confirmations in connection with payment orders, thereby designating one or more individuals, whether or not such individuals be designated as "Authorized Persons", for the purpose of the verification of payment orders and issuance of written confirmations. 8. The Town Clerk and/or Deputy Town Clerk(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to certify to Authorized Bank Depositories Company and New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System(NYCLASS)under the seal of the Town of Queensbury the effect of this Resolution, the names of the officials, authorized persons and other representative of the Town of Queensbury and any changes from time to time of these officials, authorized persons and representatives, and specimens of their respective signatures. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that: 1. Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Bank) Company and New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System(NYCLASS)are designated to provide the computer-based financial accommodations indicated in this Resolution. 2. This Resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission or modification has been received and recorded by such Financial Institutions. Any and all prior Resolutions adopted by the Town Board and certified to the Financial Institutions as governing the operation of the Town's accounts are in full force and effect until the Financial Institution receives and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a Resolution must be accompanied by Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 8 documentation, satisfactory to the Financial Institutions, establishing the authority for the changes. 3. The signature of an Agent named on this Resolution is conclusive evidence of his authority to act on behalf of the Town. Any Agent, so long as he acts in a representative capacity as Agent of the Town, is authorized to make any and all other contracts agreements, stipulations and orders which he may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated above, from time to time with such Financial Institutions, subject to any restrictions on this Resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing. 4. All computer Financial Institution transactions, if any, by or on behalf of the Town prior to the adoption of this Resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. 5. The Town agrees to the terms and conditions of the Cash Management Internet Banking Services Agreement — Governmental and the ACH Agreement Governmental Customer Agreement for Electronic Payment Services, the Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental) Company and the New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS) Cooperative Investment Agreement and authorizes any Agent named above to execute such Agreements and deliver them to the Financial Institution. The Town authorizes the Financial Institutions, at any time,to charge the Town for all checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money that are drawn on the Financial Institution so long as they contain the required number of signatures for this purpose. 6. The Town acknowledges and agrees that the Financial Institution may rely on alternative signature and verification codes to or obtained from the Agents named in this Resolution. The term"alternative signature and verification codes"includes, but is not limited to, ID numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN) to be used by the Agents to access Internet banking services. The Financial Institution shall have no responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and verification codes unless otherwise agreed to in writing. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Accounting Office to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and BE IT FURTHER, Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 9 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Accountant to take any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DURING 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 4,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages, avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, health, dental, workers' compensation, disability and unemployment insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and WHEREAS, Town Law §64(23) and §118 allow for such payments, and WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in advance of audit of claims during 2023 for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before audit, incur late charges,postage,freight and express charges and all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 10 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE RESOLUTION NO.: 5,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to file the Town's Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk's Office on or before April 301h, 2023 in lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28 h, 2023 as required by New York State Town Law §29, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller with the Town Clerk's Office on or before April 30d', 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 11 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 6,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,New York State Town Law§116 requires the Town Board to establish a mileage allowance for the use of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties when a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2023 mileage rate at the equivalent mileage rate to be set by the Internal Revenue Service for 2023, to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties during 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 7,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to designate an official newspaper for the Town, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the Town of Queensbury's official newspaper for 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 12 AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS' ATTENDANCE AT NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 2023 ANNUAL MEETING & TRAINING SCHOOL AND DESIGNATION OF TOWN DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE RESOLUTION NO.: 8,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials and employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2023 Annual Meeting & Training School to be held in New York City from on or about February 19-22,2023 and designate the Town Supervisor as Delegate and his designee as alternate to attend and vote at the Association of Towns Annual Business Meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, Subdivision 10 and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the following Town Officers and employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2023 Annual Meeting & Training School: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Town Highway Superintendent or Deputy Highway Superintendent Town Clerk Town Budget Officer Town Court Clerks Town Supervisor's Executive Assistant Town's Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and BE IT FURTHER, Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 13 RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the designation of Town Supervisor, John F. Strough, III, as Delegate to cast the Town of Queensbury's vote at the Association's Annual Business Meeting and/or in the Town Supervisor's absence, authorizes and directs the designation of Town Councilperson Harrison Freer, as Alternate Designate, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to execute and file the Certificate of Designation with the Association of Towns of the State of New York by no later than February 4, 2023 and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, including arranging for payment of the Town's annual membership dues, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses related to the New York State Association of Towns 2023 Annual Meeting & Training School shall be deemed proper Town charges. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 9,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury needs a Registrar of Vital Statistics (hereinafter "Registrar"), and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk is qualified to hold this position in accordance with New York State Public Health Law, and WHEREAS, the New York State Public Health Law authorizes the Town Board to set an annual salary for these duties as opposed to the Registrar being paid a fee, and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 14 WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law,the Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2023 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that immediately upon the Town Clerk's acceptance of appointment, she shall appoint a Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall accept this appointment in writing, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the annual salary for the Registrar shall be $13,000 for the year 2023, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS TOWN PURCHASING AGENT FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 10,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part- time position of Purchasing Agent for 2023 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 15 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January Ist, 2023 until such time as her Purchasing Agent duties may be incorporated into her job description as Accountant as recommended by NYS Civil Service at which point it is contemplated the compensation and duties of the two positions will be merged, and authorizes and directs that Ms. Watkins shall be paid a stipend in an amount set forth in the Town's adopted 2023 part-time hourly wage and annual stipend schedule for such position in addition to Ms. Watkin's annual salary for the Accountant position, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete any documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer shall take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 11,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2023 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to distribute copies of such Policy to all Town Department Managers, and BE IT FURTHER, Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 16 RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND DEPUTY COURT CLERKS FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 12,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A)and New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint Town Justice Court Clerks and Deputy Court Clerks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Kerrie Lewis and Mariah Townson as Town Justice Court Clerks, Stephanie Mahoney as Clerk of the Court and Cortney Howse as Deputy Court Clerk for 2023, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to notify the New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2023 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 17 RESOLUTION NO.: 13,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 54, 2008, the Queensbury Town Board adopted amended Town of Queensbury's Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws), and WHEREAS,by Resolution No.: 13,2019,the Town Board established the position of Safety and Compliance Officer and appointed Town Fire Marshal Michael Palmer to such position, and WHEREAS, according to the Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the appointment of the Town Safety and Compliance Officer and Safety Committee Members for the Year 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Fire Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety and Compliance Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the appointment of the following individuals as Safety Committee Members for the year 2023: • John F. Strough, III • Michael Palmer • David Duell • Craig Brown • Mark Demers • Steve Johnson • Victoria LaMarque • Maura Mellon • Simone Ramsey • Chuck Rice • Scott Rowland • Mark Smith and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 18 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's Office to distribute copies of this Resolution to all Town Departments. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,New York State Executive Law §23 provides in part that in preparing a Town Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the cooperation, advice and assistance shall be sought from local government officials, regional and local planning agencies,police agencies, fire departments and fire companies, local emergency management agencies, commercial and volunteer ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies, organizations for the elderly and the disabled, other interested groups and the general public, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Fire Marshal received such advice and assistance from local police, fire, public health agencies and other Departments within Warren County as well as the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red Cross, and by Resolution No.: 361, 2014,the Town Board adopted its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) based upon such advice and assistance as well as the State Emergency Management Sample Plan, and WHEREAS,the Town Board must adopt such Plan on an annual basis and therefore wishes to adopt such Plan for 2023 in substantially the form presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 19 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2023 in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the designated Town officials and employees to act in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Plan, including the Deputy Town Supervisor and Town Board Members to support a continuity of government in the event that the Town Supervisor should not be available to act in accordance with the Plan in the event of an emergency and authorizes and directs the Town's Fire Marshal to file such Plan with the Town Clerk and submit such Plan to the Director of the Warren County Office of Emergency Services and/or any other appropriate state or local agencies in order to cause the Plan to be effective for all purposes provided under law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Fire Marshal to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and Plan. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT : None RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR JENNIFER BAERTSCHI-FRANCE TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 15,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Warren County Youth Board (Youth Board) is an organization that includes community volunteers, youth and public officials who review Countywide youth needs and issues, advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of County youth up to age 21, advise Warren County on State-funded programs and help frame funding decisions, and WHEREAS, Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may select its member, Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 20 and WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Baertschi-France as a member of the Youth Board for 2023, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Jennifer Baertschi-France, the Town's Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to serve as a member of the Warren County Youth Board with her term to expire as of December 3lst, 2023, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Parks and Recreation Director to forward a certified copy of this Resolution with any other needed documentation to the Warren County Youth Bureau and take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO.: 16,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in the Town Budget 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 Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the amount of up to $40,000,to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 21 Department's special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to Town of Queensbury residents, but also by the general public,who serve as an economic boon to the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as follows: Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter) - $20,000 • Program/Event Marketing &Promotions - $10,000 • Park/Athletic Facility Events - $10,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount up to $40,000 to the Town's Recreation Department, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412-7020, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Parks and Recreation Director to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2023 APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES FOR TOWN RECREATION PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO.: 17,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 22 SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Parks and Recreation (Director) has advised the Queensbury Town Board that the Town is again eligible to apply for funds from the New York State Office of Children&Family Services (OCFS)relating to Town recreation programs, and WHEREAS, the Director has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a funding application for youth recreation programs eligible for matching reimbursement from OCFS through the Warren County Youth Bureau, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Parks and Recreation Director and/or Accountant to prepare the 2023 application for recreation funds from the New York State Office of Children& Family Services and the Town Supervisor to execute the funding application, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that in the event that the Town does receive such recreation funds, the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget by increasing Revenue Account No.: 001-0000-53820 (Youth Program) and Operating Account No.: 001-7110-4824 (Recreation Programs)by the received amount, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any needed Agreement including an Agreement with Warren County on behalf of the Warren County Youth Bureau regarding receipt of any such funds, as well as any other needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor,Town Budget Officer,Parks and Recreation Director and/or Accountant to take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES FOR SUPPORT OF WARREN COUNTY YOUTH COURT Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 23 RESOLUTION NO.: 18,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Accountant has advised the Town Board that the Town is eligible to apply for reimbursement funds from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (NYS OCFS)relating to the support of the Warren County Youth Court, and WHEREAS, the Town's Accountant has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a fund application for the Warren County Youth Court in 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Accountant to prepare the application for Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Youth Services Funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should the Town receive grant funds, the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, if necessary, to provide for receipt of such funds and take any other needed actions, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the funding application and any other needed documentation including an Agreement with Warren County on behalf of the Warren County Youth Court regarding receipt of any funds, and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN BERRY AS TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 19,2023 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 24 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint John Berry as its Town Historian for the year 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints John Berry as Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN HISTORIAN'S ADVISORY BOARD FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 20,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian's Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the Town Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to the Town of Queensbury Historian's Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 3I st,2023: • Maureen Monahan-Chase • Stanley Cianfarano • Wally Hirsch • Maureen Kennedy • Judy Melkonian • Eloise O'Neil • John F. Strough, III Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 25 Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BRIAN NELSON, M.D. AS TOWN HEALTH OFFICER FOR 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 21,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Brian Nelson, M.D. as Town Health Officer for 2023, and WHEREAS, a proposed Health Officer Service Agreement is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board reappoints Brian Nelson, M.D., as the Town of Queensbury's 2023 Health Officer with payment for the position to be $2,000 annually, plus an additional $100 per hour for any case work the Town assigns to him, to be paid for from the appropriate account(s) as may be determined by the Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Health Officer Service Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation and 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 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND STANDARD MEDICAL TESTING SERVICES, A DIVISION OF MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR PROVISION OF Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 26 CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES DURING 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 22,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, (SMTS) for provision of certain healthcare services such as physical exams and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the Town during 2023, and WHEREAS, SMTS has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Contractual Agreement presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Contractual Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, for provision of certain healthcare services such as physical exams and substance testing for the Town during 2023 in substantially the form presented at this meeting,with the costs for such services to be paid for from the appropriate accounts, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Contractual Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting and any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 23,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 27 SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize its annual Agreements with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., one for the continued operation of recreational and social programs for the Town's senior residents for the annual amount of$55,000 in accordance with a Programs Services Agreement, and one for administrative services for the annual amount of $35,000 in accordance with an Administrative Services Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes its annual Agreements with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., one for Programs Services for the amount of$55,000 and one for Administrative Services for the amount of$35,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreements substantially in the form(s) presented at this meeting to be paid from Seniors Citizens Account No.: 001-7620-4413, 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 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC., THROUGH SCHMIDTS WHOLESALE, TO CONTINUE PROVISION OF RADIO READ METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2023 RESOLUTION NO.: 24,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized Badger Meter, Inc. to provide radio read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department and the Water Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to allow Badger Meter, Inc., through Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 28 Schmidts Wholesale,to continue doing so during 2023 for a total sum not to exceed$120,000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter, Inc., through Schmidts Wholesale, to continue providing the Town Water Department with radio read meters and accessories during 2023 for a total sum not to exceed $120,000, to be paid for from Account No.: 40-8340-2300, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Water Superintendent,Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2023 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 25,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order approving the establishment of the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and the Map, Plan and Report concerning such District called for the formation of a District Advisory Committee composed of five(5)property owners and representatives from the Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside(PALS), and WHEREAS, the PALS has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for the Advisory Committee members for 2023, and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the Committee members for 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 29 RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following five(5)persons who are property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside members,to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee: • Eric Sage, Chairman • Dave Hornberger • Robert Huntz • Brian Nichols • David Turner and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 3Pt, 2023,with the Town Board's intention being that future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO NORTH QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. I ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 26,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,by Resolution No.: 407,2014,the Queensbury Town Board approved the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 (District)to serve 71 properties in the Dunham's Bay area of the Town in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 30 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 81, 2015, the Town Board formed a District Advisory Board comprised of property owners from the District, and WHEREAS, the District has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for the Advisory Board members for the year 2023, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint/reappoint these members to the District Advisory Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints/reappoints the following persons who are property owners within the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 to the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board: • Alan Wrigley - Chairperson • Matt O'Hara- Vice Chair • Barbara Simms - Secretary • Sal Ervolina- Treasurer • Phil Mitchell • Bud Maddocks • Sarah Landers • Kate McCarthy • Len Simms (non-voting) and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Board members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 31 st, 2023 with the Town Board's intention being that future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 31 NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 27,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general engineering services for the year 2023 on an as-needed basis, and WHEREAS, C.T. Male Associates has offered to provide such services as set forth in its Contract Agreement dated December 13, 2022 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with C.T.Male Associates, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of C.T. Male Associates for provision of general engineering services for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2023 on an as-needed basis as set forth in C. T. Male Associate's Contract Agreement dated December 13, 2022 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Contract Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 32 of Planning,Zoning and Code Compliance 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 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF 2023 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 28,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for provision of professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through December 31", 2023, and WHEREAS, LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella)has offered to provide such services as set forth in its December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with LaBella, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) for provision of professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through December 31", 2023, as set forth in LaBella's December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute Proposal No. PM213.44/Professional Services Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation, and Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 33 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning,Zoning and Code Compliance 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 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 29,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's recommendation for its year 2023 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 34 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 30,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation for its year 2023 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Michael McCabe as Chairman of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2023. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2023 GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 31,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 259, 2011, the Queensbury Town Board approved the establishment of the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and stated its intention to form a District Advisory Committee (Committee) composed of five (5) property owners and representatives from the Glen Lake Protective Association(GLPA)and by Resolution No.:327,2011, the Town Board appointed members to the Committee, and WHEREAS,the GLPA has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for members of the Committee for 2023, and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the Committee members for 2023, Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following five(5)persons who are property owners within the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and/or are Glen Lake Protective Association members, to the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee for 2023: • Paul Derby • Pamela Cembrook • Michele Mayer • Paul McPhillips • Margaret Wallace and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 3I st, 2023,with the Town Board's intention being that future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY TOWARD COMBATING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN GLEN LAKE RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 36 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 779 of 2022, the Warren County Board of Supervisors authorized Agreements with certain Towns regarding funding earmarked for combating aquatic invasive species in publicly accessible water bodies other than Lake George in Warren County for the year 2023 including $25,000 in funding to the Town of Queensbury toward combating such aquatic invasive species in Glen Lake, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren County and accept such funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes an Intermunicipal Agreement between Warren County and the Town of Queensbury for Combating Aquatic Invasive Species in Glen Lake a Publicly Accessible Water Body Within the Town of Queensbury in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel regarding $25,000 in Warren County funding to the Town of Queensbury and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2023 Town Budget and increase revenue 051-0000-52189 and increase appropriation 051-8790-4400 by the $25,000, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF JOHN O'BRIEN AS DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND CODES ENFORCEMENT AND SPECIAL MANDATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 37 WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 84, 2022, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the appointment of John O'Brien as Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and Acting Special Mandate Compliance Officer, and WHEREAS,the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service has advised that Mr. O'Brien has been approved for provisional appointment to the position of Director of Building and Codes Enforcement as set forth in the job description for such position adopted by the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service, subject to Civil Service Law and Rules including an exam to be held at a later date, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the provisional appointment of Mr. O'Brien as the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement, and WHEREAS,the Town Board also wishes to authorize the appointment of Mr. O'Brien as the Town's Special Mandate Compliance Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the provisional appointment of John O'Brien as the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement subject to Civil Service Law and Rules including an exam to be held at a later date and Mr. O'Brien meeting any and all other Civil Service requirements for the position,at an annual salary as specified in Resolution 464.2022, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the appointment of Mr. O'Brien as Special Mandate Compliance Officer in addition to his full-time Director of Building and Codes Enforcement position with an annual stipend in the amount specified in Resolution 464.2022 for such additional duties and responsibilities, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 38 AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING EMERGENCY DESIGN SERVICES AND PIPE REPAIRS AT HOVEY POND PARK RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Director of Parks and Recreation(Director) advised that an old galvanized outlet pipe located at or near the Town's Hovey Pond Park located at 25 Lafayette Street rotted out and failed resulting in a large sink hole developing near the Park's walking path, and WHEREAS, the Director further advised that if the sink hole had become larger, based on the head and wing walls that create a canal that feeds the culvert running under Quaker Road and the wall fully collapsed, it could have endangered Glenwood Avenue and Quaker Road, and therefore,the Director arranged for LaBella Engineering, P.C. to assess the conditions and design repair work specifications and for Kubricky Construction Co. to thereafter perform the needed repairs to the outlet pipe, downstream outlet wing walls and headwall in accordance with the Warren County Highway Construction Bid No.: WC 62-21, such design services and repairs completed on an emergency basis for public health and safety reasons as time would not allow for the receipt of bids, and WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such design services and repairs constituted an emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town's residents and such repairs needed to be completed immediately to protect public health and safety, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,due to the emergency nature of the above-described design services and repairs, the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy and authorizes, confirms and ratifies the Town Director of Parks and Recreation's engagement of LaBella Engineering for the provision of emergency design services and Kubricky Construction Co. for the provision of emergency repairs in accordance with the Warren County Highway Construction Bid No.: WC 62-21, related to the failed outlet pipe at the Town's Hovey Pond Park,as such emergency design services and repairs were needed to maintain public health and safety to best serve the Town's residents and should have been completed as soon Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 39 as possible, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment for such services and repairs in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 shall be made from Capital Construction Account No.: 001-7110-2899, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the 2023 Town Budget to transfer$150,000 from General Fund Unappropriated,Undesignated Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Capital Construction Account No.: 001-7110-2899 and take any and all other necessary actions to effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to sign any needed agreements, applications and/or documentation to effectuate the provision of services and repairs described in this Resolution including any needed permit applications, temporary easements, easements and/or agreements with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and/or United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the Town Supervisor,Director of Parks and Recreation, Town Counsel and/or Budget Officer to take any and all other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTON & LOGUIDICE, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 40 engineering services for the year 2023 on an as-needed basis, and WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. has offered to provide such services as set forth in its Master Services Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with Barton&Loguidice, D.P.C., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for provision of general engineering services for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2023 on an as-needed basis as set forth in Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.'s Master Services Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Master Services Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning,Zoning and Code Compliance 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 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -WARRANT: 01032023 RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2023 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 41 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant: 01032023 with a run date of 12/29/2022 and a payment date of 01/03/2023, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as Warrant: 01032023 with a run date of 12/29/2022 and a payment date of 01/03/2023 totaling $955,590.37, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None 3.0 CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS COUNCILMAN MCNULTY(WARD IV) • Referred to the 27 Indiana Avenue Court matter and recommended the motion to default and tear down the original structure. TOWN COUNSEL HAFNER-That would be support option A; go forward with the default judgement and tear down the original structure. I will let Town Counsel Leah Everhart know your decision. COUNCILMAN MCNULTY(WARD IV) - continued • Referred to the County-At-Large pending resignation and would like to prepare press release to seek letters of intent to fill the vacancy. • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III) • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. • This Board accomplished a lot in year 2022, hundreds of hours of meetings. It's quite an accomplishment and I enjoy working with this Board,I think we work very well together. Looking forward to accomplishing more and greater things in 2023. COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II) • Announced the University Games starting at Gore and Lake Placid January 12th and noted that he and his wife are volunteering at Gore Mountain. • Announced the new Short Term Rental Law went into effect yesterday with the maximum of 120 rental days for those that do not reside at the property or adjacent to it. Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 42 • Announced New York State opened their first cannabis dispensaries in Manhattan. Hopefully we will get some good feedback the end of January to the draft regulations of the State. I think the path the Town Board is taking is excellent. • Thanked Town Board for their support of Literacy Volunteers. • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I) • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. SUPERVISOR STROUGH • Announced the Christmas Tree Pick up Schedule: Ward I and Ward 2, January 3rd thru January 6th; Ward 3, January 9th through January 13th; Ward 4, January 17th thru January 20th • Wished everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year. • Thanked Town Counsel Bob Hafner and Town Clerk Caroline Barber and Dave and Steve for attending. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 37, 2023 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational Meeting. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr.McNulty NOES: None ABSENT: None RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, CAROLINE H.BARBER, RMC TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY