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01-01-2024 Organizational Meeting Mtg #1 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 464 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1 JANUARY Is', 2024 RES#147 11:00 A.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DIXON COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY TOWN COUNSEL MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ. TOWN OFFICIALS Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman George Ferone, Former 3rd Ward Councilman SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order.... PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III 1.0 SWEARING IN CEREMONY NEW YORK STATE SENATOR DANIEL G. STEC SWORE IN THE FOLLOWING: 1.1 SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III 1.2 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR ANTHONY METIVIER 1.3 TOWN BOARD • WARD 1 COUNCILPERSON ANTHONY METIVIER • WARD II COUNCILPERSON HARRISON FREER • WARD III COUNCILPERSON MICHAEL DIXON • WARD IV COUNCILPERSON TIM MCNULTY 2.0 CORRESPONDENCE Letter -Town Supervisor Appointments Date: January Ist, 2024 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 5, 2023 I hereby make the following appointments for the year 2024: 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 465 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: December 5, 2023 I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Deputy Highway Superintendent to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. Respectfully, David Duell Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent Letter—Highway Superintendent Appointment Date: December 5, 2023 I hereby recommend the appointment of Melanie Dinwiddie to Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the 2024 calendar year. Respectfully, David Duell Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent Letter—Town Court Appointments Date: December 5th, 2023 Dear Supervisor Strough and Town Board Members: This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2024: 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 Cynthia Vandenburgh-Court Officer Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the year 2024. Respectfully, Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 466 Michael J. Muller Town Justice Eric C. Schwenker Town Justice 3.0 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 4.19, `Resolution Appointing Members to Town Historian's Advisory Board for 2024' and Resolution 4.26, `Resolution Hiring Robert Metivier to Perform Inspections for Shore Colony Water District' for roll call vote. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN HISTORIAN'S ADVISORY BOARD FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 1,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board 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 2024, 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 31 st 2024: • Maureen Monahan-Chase • Stanley Cianfarano • Wally Hirsch • Maureen Kennedy • Judy Melkonian • Eloise O'Neil • John F. Strough, III Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Strough Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 467 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF ROBERT METIVIER TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS FOR SHORE COLONY WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.: 2,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHEREAS, Queensbury Water Superintendent has requested authorization to hire a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the Town Water Department during the summer to perform inspections at Shore Colony to meet New York State Department of Health requirements and funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2024 Town Budget, and WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives and Robert Metivier is the brother of Town Councilperson Anthony Metivier, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Robert Metivier as a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the summer in the Town's Water Department to perform inspections at Shore Colony from about May 1", 2024 to about October 31 st 2024 at a rate of $20 per hour to be paid from the appropriate payroll account and the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Metivier RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 3,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 468 WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate its 2024 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 2024, 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 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. Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 469 Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO.: 4,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2024 meeting schedule, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes its 2024 meeting schedule as follows: 1. Regular meetings shall occur on the lst 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—8th and 22nd B. February—12th and 26th C. September—9th and 23rd 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. 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 470 Board Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND INTERNET-BASED FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 5,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 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 2024: Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 471 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 Monica Stark, 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. 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 472 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: I. 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 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 473 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, 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. Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 474 Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DURING 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 6,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 2024 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 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 475 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 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE RESOLUTION NO.: 7,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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, 2024 in lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 29th, 2024 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 30th, 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 8,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 476 WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 2024 mileage rate at the equivalent mileage rate to be set by the Internal Revenue Service for 2024, to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties during 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 9,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 477 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS' ATTENDANCE AT NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 2024 ANNUAL MEETING & TRAINING SCHOOL AND DESIGNATION OF TOWN DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE RESOLUTION NO.: 10,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials and employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2024 Annual Meeting & Training School to be held in New York City from on or about February 18 -21,2024 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 2024 Annual Meeting & Training School: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Town Highway Superintendent or Deputy Highway Superintendent Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk I Town Budget Officer Town Supervisor's Executive Assistant Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and BE IT FURTHER, 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, Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 478 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 2, 2024 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 2024 Annual Meeting & Training School shall be deemed proper Town charges. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 11,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law,the Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber, RMC as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber,RMC as Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 479 Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2024 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 $13,977 for the year 2024, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS TOWN PURCHASING AGENT FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 12,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part- time position of Purchasing Agent for 2024 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January 1", 2024 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 for such position in Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 480 the amount of$7,636.63 as set forth in the Town's adopted 2024 part-time hourly wage and annual stipend schedule 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 13,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2024 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, 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 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 481 AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN FIXED ASSET POLICY RESOLUTION NO.: 14,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury Fixed Asset Policy for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy for 2024 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 the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND DEPUTY COURT CLERKS FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 15,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A)and New Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 482 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 2024, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR JENNIFER BAERTSCHI-FRANCE TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 16,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Baertschi-France as a member of the Youth Board for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 483 RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints 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 31", 2024, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO.: 17,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 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: Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 484 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2024 APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES FOR TOWN RECREATION PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO.: 18,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 485 WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Parks and Recreation (Director) has advised the 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 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 2024 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer 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, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 486 RESOLUTION NO.: 19,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 relating to the support of the Warren County Youth Court and has therefore requested authorization to prepare a fund application for the Warren County Youth Court for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Accountant to prepare the 2024 fund 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 I"day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN BERRY AS TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 20,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 487 WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint John Berry as its Town Historian for the year 2024, 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 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer 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 CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES DURING 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 21,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 2024, 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 2024 in substantially the form presented at this Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 488 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 I"day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 22,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) was created by the New York State Legislature and is composed of representatives appointed by the County Legislatures of those counties lying in whole or in part within the Adirondack Park, and WHEREAS, the State Legislature provides only partial funding for the Review Board to perform its statutory functions as set forth in Executive Law §803-a, and therefore the Town of Queensbury wishes to provide$300 in funding to support the Review Board's work in representing the interests of the Adirondacks' local governments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 489 RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of$300 to the Review Board as provided for in the Agreement,to be paid from Miscellaneous Contractual Account No.: 001-1220-4400, and authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions necessary to provide for payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to execute any other needed documentation and take any other necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. RESOLUTION NO.: 23,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 $40,000 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$40,000 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, Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 490 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 I"day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAKE GEORGE PARK COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH BOAT LAUNCH INSPECTION AND BOAT WASH SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO.: 24,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) implemented a Lake George boat launch inspection and boat wash program as part of its efforts to inspect and wash boats in an effort to kill and contain invasive species, and has requested that the Town of Queensbury partner with LGPC and other municipalities to assist with the procurement and acquisition of essential program equipment and support services and associated administrative expenses by contributing $37,000 for 2023, and WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the 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 Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding in the requested amount of$37,000 for the year 2024 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and LGPC has been presented at this meeting, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 491 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the funding toward the aforedescribed boat launch inspection and boat wash program and the coinciding Agreement between the Town and the Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement,with such funding not exceeding the sum of$37,000 for the year 2024 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 such Agreement is expressly contingent upon confirmation by the Town that unallocated occupancy tax funds are available from Warren County, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase of appropriations in Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 and an increase of revenue coded 050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax by $37,000 in the 2024 Budget, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments,transfers,prepare any documentation necessary and/or take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer taking such other and further actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY TOWARD COMBATING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN GLEN LAKE Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 492 RESOLUTION NO.: 25,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 535 of 2023, 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 2024 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 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 493 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC., THROUGH SCHMIDTS WHOLESALE, TO PROVIDE RADIO READ METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 26,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 Schmidts Wholesale,to continue doing so during 2024 for a total sum not to exceed$140,000, 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 2024 for a total sum not to exceed $140,000, to be paid for from the appropriate Town accounts, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2024 GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 27,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 494 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 2024, and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the Committee members for 2024, 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 2024: • Paul Derby, Chair • 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 31", 2024,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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 495 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2024 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 28,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 2024, and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the Committee members for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 31", 2024,with the Town Board's intention being that future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 496 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO NORTH QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 29,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 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 2024, 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 - Chair • Matt O'Hara- Vice Chair • Barbara Simms - Secretary • Sal Ervolina- Treasurer Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 497 • Henry Butkiewicz • Sarah Landers • Kate Lapham • Bud Maddocks • Kate McCarthy • Phil Mitchell • Dan Slote • Connie Smyser 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", 2024 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF 2024 TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS RESOLUTION NO.: 30,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 498 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 13, 2019,the Town Board established the position of Safety and Compliance Officer and by Resolution No.: 313, 2023, appointed Deputy Assessor Greg France to such position for the remainder of 2023, and WHEREAS, according to the Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the appointment of the 2024 Town Safety and Compliance Officer and Safety Committee Members, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Deputy Assessor Greg France as the 2024 Town Safety and Compliance Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the appointment of the following individuals as the 2024 Safety Committee Members: • John F. Strough, III • Greg France • David Duell • Craig Brown • Mark Demers • Victoria Eberlein • Connie Goedert • Maura Mellon • Simone Ramsey • Chuck Rice • Scott Rowland • Mark Smith and 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 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 499 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 31, 2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier 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 received such advice and assistance from local police, fire, public health agencies, departments within Warren County, the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red Cross, and by Resolution, the Town Board adopted its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) based upon such advice and assistance and 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 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2024 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 Safety Officer 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 500 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Safety Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and Plan. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr.Dixon,Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MILLER, MANNIX, SCHACHNER & HAFNER, LLC AS TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL FOR GENERAL TOWN LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2024 - 2025 RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town and wishes to engage Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH) as the Town's legal counsel for the provision of general Town legal services on a contractual basis for 2024 - 2025 as set forth in the Agreement between the Town and MMSH for Provision of Legal Services presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH) as legal counsel for provision of general Town legal services for and on behalf of the Town for the years 2024 - 2025 in accordance with the Agreement between the Town and MMSH for Provision of Legal Services presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the 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 all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 501 AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO LABOR MATTERS AND LABOR-RELATED MATTERS FOR 2024 - 2025 RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town and wishes to engage Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., (BPSR) for the provision of legal services specifically related to requested labor and labor-related matters on a contractual basis for 2024-2025 as set forth in in BPSR's December 5, 2023 Letter Proposal presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., (BPSR) for provision of legal services to the Town specifically related to requested labor and labor-related matters on a contractual basis for the years 2024-2025 in accordance with BPSR's December 5, 2023 Letter Proposal presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute BPSR's Letter Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 502 RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's recommendation for its year 2024 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation for its year 2024 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2024, 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 2024. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 503 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BRIAN NELSON, M.D. AS TOWN HEALTH OFFICER FOR 2024 RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Brian Nelson, M.D. as Town Health Officer for 2024, 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 2024 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF FIFTH ASSET, INC., DB/A DEBTBOOK DEBT AND LEASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RESOLUTION NO.: 37,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 504 WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 94, 2023, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement of Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook (DebtBook) for implementation of DebtBook's debt and lease management software, and WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer has recommended that the Town Board authorize a three(3)year renewal of the DebtBook debt and lease management software, as lease disclosure is required under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB-87) for the Town's fiscal year financial statements, and WHEREAS, DebtBook has submitted a Quote and Order Form Amendment dated 12/13/2023 for an annual subscription fee of$7,600 for 2024, $8,000 for 2025 and$8,400 for 2026 for a total contract value of$24,000, and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with the Town Budget Officer's recommendation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the three (3) year renewal of Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook's debt and lease management software in accordance with DebtBook's Quote and Order Form Amendment dated 12/13/2023 for an annual subscription fee of$7,600 for 2024, $8,000 for 2025 and $8,400 for 2026 for a total contract value of $24,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Quote and Order Form Amendment substantially in the form presented at this meeting as well as any other needed documentation,to be paid from Computer Software Account No.: 001-1680-2032, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF JORDAN BROWN FROM ACCOUNT CLERK TO PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK IN WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 505 RESOLUTION NO.: 38,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director has recommended that the Town Board authorize the promotion of Jordan Brown from Account Clerk to Principal Account Clerk in the Town's Wastewater Department, as Ms. Brown has placed successfully on the Civil Service Exam for the Principal Account Clerk 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 Jordan Brown from Account Clerk to Principal Account Clerk in the Town's Wastewater Department effective on or about January 1st, 2024 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union Agreement for the Principal Account Clerk 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 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2024 FORD F-550 XL PICKUP TRUCK FROM VAN BORTEL FORD FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 506 RESOLUTION NO.: 39, 2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political subdivision in New York State to "piggyback"off an existing County Bid, and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board approval to purchase a 2024 Ford F-550 XL Pickup Truck(Truck) from Van Bortel Ford to replace a 2004 Ford F-550 (Town Asset No. 4199) in accordance with Van Bortel Ford's 11/7/23 Quote 434858 by the Town "piggybacking" with Onondaga County Bid 4ONGOV-106-19 2024, for the amount of $97,887.23, and WHEREAS, in accordance with NYS General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve No. 64 subject to permissive referendum, and therefore,the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase with withdrawals and expenditures from Capital Reserve No. 64 to fund this capital purchase, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town Highway Superintendent's purchase of a 2024 Ford F-550 XL Pickup Truck(Truck) for the amount of $97,887.23 from Van Bortel Ford to replace a 2004 Ford F-550 (Town Asset No. 4199) in accordance with Van Bortel Ford's 11/7/23 Quote 434858 substantially in the form presented at this meeting by the Town"piggybacking"with Onondaga County Bid 4ONGOV-106-19 2024,to be paid for from Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawals and expenditures for such capital purchase are expenditures for which Capital Reserve Fund No. 64 was established, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs establishment of appropriations and estimated revenues as follows: • 001-9901-9128-0064 Transfer to Operating Funds - $97,887.23 • 004-0000-55031 Interfund Revenues - $97,887.23 0 Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020 - $97,887.23; and Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 507 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget,make any adjustments,transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the 2004 Ford F-550 (Town Asset No. 4199)and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s)in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 40,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general engineering services for the year 2024 on an as-needed basis, and Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 508 WHEREAS, C.T. Male Associates has offered to provide such services as set forth in its Contract Agreement dated 12/12/2023 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 2024 on an as-needed basis as set forth in C. T. Male Associates' Contract Agreement dated 12/12/2023, 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 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF 2024 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 41,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 509 SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier 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", 2024, and WHEREAS, LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella)has offered to provide such services as set forth in its December 12, 2023 Proposal for Professional Services presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Proposal, 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", 2024, as set forth in LaBella's December 12, 2023 Proposal for Professional Services, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Proposal in substantially 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 510 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABERGE GROUP FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 42,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for professional engineering services related to ARPA program guidance and administration and other Town- designated engineering services for 2024 on an as-needed basis, and WHEREAS, the Laberge Group has offered to provide such services as set forth in its December 18, 2023 Professional Services Proposal presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of the Laberge Group for provision of certain professional engineering services for the Town of Queensbury for 2024 on an as-needed basis as set forth in Laberge Group's December 18, 2023 Professional Services Proposal presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed agreement with the Laberge Group 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. Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 511 Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer 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.: 43,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general engineering services for the year 2024 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, 2024 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement, 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 2024 on an as-needed basis as set forth in Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.'s Master Services Agreement effective as of January 1, 2024 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 Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 512 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 I"day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF INSURANCE SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRUCK AND PLOW RESOLUTION NO.: 44,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent previously advised that one of its trucks identified as Town Asset No.: 9040,with attached plow,was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and is a total loss, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to accept the insurance recovery payments for the truck in the amount of$25,050 and for the plow in the amount of$3,400, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the insurance settlement payment of $25,050 for Town Highway Department Truck Asset No.: 9040 and $3,400 for the attached plow as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Highway Superintendent to execute any and all documents necessary to transfer title of the truck and plow to the insurance carrier and receive insurance payments on behalf of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the increase of estimated revenues and appropriations as follows: Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 513 • Highway Insurance Recovery Account No.: 004-0000-52680 - $28,450 • Highway Department Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020 - $28,450 to reflect the insurance settlement received by the Town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any necessary adjustments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, RESTATING AND RATIFYING EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIRS FOR STATE ROUTES 9 AND 254 AND GLENWOOD AVENUE AND QUAKER ROAD INTERSECTIONS RESOLUTION NO.: 45,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 335, 2023, the Queensbury Town Board authorized and ratified emergency water main repairs and related professional engineering services relating to a catastrophic water main failure at the Intersection of State Routes 9 and 254 (Project) in the total amount of$150,000 (with the understanding that it was a preliminary estimate)to be paid from the ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Capital Project No. 241 and by Resolution No.: 403,2023, the Town Board authorized a revised total estimated Project cost in the amount of $850,000, and WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has advised that the total amount of money related to this Project is now $892,238, and Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 514 WHEREAS, the Town Board determines and restates that the Project's Emergency Repair Services constituted an emergency procurement needed to best serve Town residents and protect public health and safety and were needed immediately and will further provide for the continued safe and healthy operation of the Town's water system, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to use additional American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Funds for this qualifying infrastructure investment Emergency Repair Services Project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described Emergency Repair Services Project, the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the Town's Purchasing Policy and authorizes,restates and ratifies the Town Water Superintendent's engagement of the needed contractors to make such Emergency Repairs as well as other additional, Project-related costs in order to maintain public health and safety to best serve Town residents, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for the Project's Emergency Repair Services in the revised total estimated amount of $892,238 shall be paid from the ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Capital Project No. 241, specifically: 1) Account No: 241-8340-2899-0041 for the Routes 9 and 254 Intersection can be reduced by $39,188 for a revised total of$685,812; and 2) Account No.: 241-8340-2899-0042 for the Glenwood Avenue and Quaker Road Intersection can be increased by $81,426 for a revised total of$206,426; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers, prepare any documentation and take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Water Superintendent to execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 515 Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -WARRANT: 01022024 RESOLUTION NO.: 46,2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant: 01022024 with a run date of 12/28/2023 and a payment date of 01/02/2024, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as Warrant: 01022024 with a run date of 12/28/2023 and a payment date of 01/02/2024 totaling $990,929.91, 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 1st day of January, 2024, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES None ABSENT: None CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS COUNCILMAN MCNULTY—(WARD IV) • Announced that the closure of Corinth Road in the Town of Luzerne due to the rain has been reopened. • Shout out to the Highway Department for handling the significant flooding on Apres Circle. • Spoke to Spencer Montgomery, operator of West Mountain regarding some concerns he has with ORDA(Olympic Regional Development Authority)and their business decisions that are adversely affecting West Mountain. I would like to meet with our State Representatives to see how we can move forward with them. • Wished everyone a happy New Year. Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 516 COUNCILMAN DIXON(WARD III) • Wished everyone a happy New Year. Thanked the Committee Members, Committee Chairs and the Department Managers for doing a fantastic job. COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II) Noted two vacancies on our Planning Board and encouraged people who want to get involved in Government to consider serving on the Planning Board. COUNCILMAN METIVIER • Wished everyone a happy New Year. • Looking forward to working with the Town Board for another two years. We still have a lot to do, so our goal is to have a clean slate in two years. SUPERVISOR STROUGH • Wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year. • Thanked Mark Schachner, Town Counsel, Betty Murphy, Colleen Rathbun and Caroline Barber from the Town Clerk's Office, members of the Town Board. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RESOLUTION NO.: 47, 2024 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational Meeting. Duly adopted this Pt day of January, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Dixon, Mr.McNulty NOES: None ABSENT: None RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, CAROLINE H.BARBER, RMC TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Organizational Meeting, 01-01-2024, MTG 91 517