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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #3
January 14, 2013 RES. 62-82
7:10 PM BOH 1-2
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
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TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER
TOWN OFFICIALS
MIKE SHAW,WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
SUPERVISOR MONTESI OPENED MEETING
1.0 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 62, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into the
Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION
OF WILLIAM AND CAROL MERRITT
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Spent the morning with Councilman Strough and the Engineer,
Tom Jarrett at the site. There were some questions about the way the plan was done. Mr. Jarrett
came out to the site with us and helped us understand this. It's an incredibly small site and they
are making some very good improvements in the septic system. Invited the applicant and agent
up to explain their proposal.
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TOM JARRETT, ENGINEER- Explained that the Merritt's are proposing to upgrade/replace
their residence at 103 Birdsall Road. The first step is to obtain or pursue variances through this
Board for the wastewater system. Originally, a system was proposed very close to Birdsall Road
that would have required two variances but after some feedback from numerous sources in the
Town it was decided to change their proposal and move it approximately 97 feet from Glen
Lake. A total of six variances are being sought in order to do this. Apologized for the confusion
on the plans; in an attempt to clarify, submitted some documents to the Board Members to aid in
understanding the system, the site and their proposal.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Spoke of a neighboring well and the concern of possible
contamination. Questioned Mr. Jarrett whether they would be willing to have that well tested if
the Board should decide to give a condition of approval?
MR. JARRETT, ENGINEER- They would have no problem cooperating in that fashion, but not
sure about the owner. Would propose some testing before any new system is put in to give them
some background baseline results.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- The public hearing will be held on January 28, 2013.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF WILLIAM AND CAROL MERRITT
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 1,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and
is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage
Disposal Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, William and Carol Merritt have applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from Chapter 136 to install a new wastewater system with the new absorption field to be
located:
1. 0' from the property line instead of the required 10' setback;
2. 72' from a well(Miller, Stephen) instead of the required 100' setback;
3. 95' from a well(Gwinup, Daniel) instead of the required 100' setback;
4. 11' from the dwelling instead of the required 20' setback;
5. 97' from Glen Lake instead of the required 100' setback;
6. 93' from a well(Merritt,William) instead of the required 100' setback;
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on property located at 103 Birdsall Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public
hearing on Monday, January 28t1i, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay
Road, Queensbury, to consider William and Carol Merritt's sewage disposal variance application
concerning property located at 103 Birdsall Road in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.:
289.17-1-38) and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the
Notice to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 14`h day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr.Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BH 2,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns its meeting and moves back
in regular session.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 4, 2013
PUBLIC HEARING-AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS
EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC. FOR PROVISION OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND
KNOX BOX EXPENSES
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Connie, would you like to talk to us about what you want.
CONNIE GOEDERT- I am President of the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad. We have been
working with the previous Supervisor; and Ron in reference to receiving funds for the Medical
Director, which is required for the Emergency Squad and the knox boxes, which are required
within the Town, those funds are $9,000 a year for 2012, 13 and 14 to be added to our contract. I
believe the knox box funds are $2,257. This is a normal process that's required and we have
spoken numerous times in reference to it and are looking to get your support in doing that.
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Okay, Connie the reason for the $9,000 for the Medical Director is
that this was a cost that, I guess, the Hospital used to provide for us at no cost to the Emergency
Squads, and now there is a cost involved in it. We all understand some of those issues. So, that's
one of the reasons why once we've signed a three year contract with you we thought we were
done, but we did know that this bill might be coming and now it's here.
MRS. GOEDERT- That's correct, I believe when they first sent them out they sent them out on a
different format than the intent and the new evaluation on them are so much per run, is how
they're done. That's why all the agencies within the Town of Queensbury should be a different
amount
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I was going to ask that; that they are certainly substantially
different amounts. But, you're using the same Medical Director correct?
MRS. GOEDERT- It's all the same. It's all Dr. Girling
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- Right
MRS. GOEDERT- That's through Glens Falls Hospital. I believe he had a meeting with Mr. Stec
a number of months ago
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- Right
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-Now, knox boxes just for the benefit of the public, do you want to
explain that
MRS. GOEDERT-Well, if I can. These are something new to EMS, even quite new. What it
does is allow you into the facilities like the nursing homes. Usually the fire companies have
them, now the squads are carrying them because of the different facilities within the Town of
Queensbury
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- It's an emergency key access
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MRS. GOEDERT-Yes, and it's controlled by, if I go in there I put my EMS number in there, it
keeps a record of who got in there
COUNCILMAN BREWER- And when
MRS. GOEDERT-Because it allows you into facilities that you really shouldn't be allowed in to
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- And that's the difference between these knox boxes and the old
ones. The old ones it didn't account for who was using the key and when and the new ones do
MRS. GOEDERT- That's correct
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Okay
MRS. GOEDERT-And the knox boxes have already been installed, I don't believe we've had to
use it yet but it is there
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Ron, can I throw something out there?
MRS. GOEDERT- Sure
COUNCILMAN BREWER- I know this has really got nothing to do with this but I want to see if
I can make it have something to do with it. You refinanced
MRS. GOEDERT-Yes
COUNCILMAN BREWER- You reduced your cost
MRS. GOEDERT-Yes
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Why can't we use that money to pay for this for three years?
MRS. GOEDERT-Well, first of all, 2012 is already past us, we didn't have that
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, I understand that, but I'm
MRS. GOEDERT-And then the other savings, it's a monthly savings in at which time we have
to negotiate our, we have to come back and negotiate with you on those funds. These funds were
agreed to prior to that savings
COUNCILMAN BREWER- I understand that and you refinanced, but I guess what I'm saying is
if we're going to save, and I don't remember the exact number but it was like
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- $24,000
COUNCILMAN BREWER- $24,000
MRS. GOEDERT- I think, we just signed the paperwork last week so
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Right
MRS. GOEDERT-We haven't initiated
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No I don't have any problem with this, I'm just saying that if we're
going to save $24,000 for three years Connie that's 72,000 why do we have to spend more
money, why can't we take some of that money that's already been allocated and use it to pay for
this?
MRS. GOEDERT- Only, I would say because that wasn't the agreement and intent
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Yeah but what are you going to do with the money
MRS. GOEDERT- I have no idea. We haven't even gotten that far yet, to be honest with you
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COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, I understand, I'm just throwing the idea out. I know that you
don't have the money in your pocket book, I understand that. It's something to think about I
guess
MRS. GOEDERT- Oh no, and when we do, like I said you'll be the first ones to know. We will
be up here to negotiate with you
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Right
MRS. GOEDERT- That's an open... It's understood that those funds have to be negotiated with
the Town as to what they're being done with. At that point in time, that would be up to you to
support the issue or not
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Well
MRS. GOEDERT- It's not extra money that we have that we can just go spend anywhere
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, I know that. It's money that's in your budget though that
you're not going to have to spend because you refinanced, which was smart, prudent; but what
I'm saying, I think you know what I'm saying, if you're going to have that money left in your
budget I would propose that we use that money to pay for things like this
MRS. GOEDERT- I think its two different issues though
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Well, I believe it is two different issues too. I know what you're
saying Tim, and I think we can come to a compromise, but in previous negotiations, and you
were part of it
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, I don't have a problem with the Knox boxes John, I know that;
but what I'm saying is that this came after that
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Right, after that
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Right, I don't have a problem paying for it
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- So,they refinanced, they refinanced like I would like everyone to
do to save money.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Exactly
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- We also want that refinancing effort to be rewarded by the EMS
or fire company that goes for the refinancing and saves money. Part of that can be used for
training and equipment, and maybe part of it can be used to pay down the debt; but that's
something we can talk about
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, and we will talk about it. We have money in the... well, I don't
want to get into the long, drawn out process of their budget and stuff John because they have
money in there for training
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Well
COUNCILMAN BREWER- But, let's get away from that for right now, we'll talk about it. I
don't have a problem with the Knox boxes, we agreed to it so I'll stand by what I said previous,
but be prepared for that proposal
MRS. GOEDERT- Oh, and that's fine. I'll be here before you're to meet so. That money will not
be spent without coming to you
COUNCILMAN BREWER-No, I understand... so I understand that
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MRS. GOEDERT-It will be directed. I'll tell you it's either go for heart monitors or it's going to
go to off-set the debt
COUNCILMAN BREWER- That's fine
MRS. GOEDERT- Once we bring it to you guys
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Yeah
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-All right, any other questions, Tony?
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-No
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-No, how about members of the public?
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Well, hearing none, I make the motion to approve
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- I'll second
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY
PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC.
FOR PROVISION OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND KNOX BOX EXPENSES
RESOLUTION NO.: 63, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184, the Queensbury Town Board (Town)
may contract with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with Public Health Law
Article 30 for general emergency ambulance service within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an Agreement for emergency protection services
with the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad,Inc., (Squad) for 2012 through 2014, and
WHEREAS, the Town and Squad negotiated and agreed upon terms to reopen such
Agreement to provide additional services to the Town which will result in additional expenses for:
1) a Medical Director, as is now mandated by New York State and the Regional EMS Council, for
an amount of$9,000 per year for the duration of the Agreement; and 2)the purchase of Knox Boxes
(small safes used to safeguard either narcotic medications on EMS vehicles or door keys at assisted
living facilities) for an amount of$2,257, and
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WHEREAS, since such services and corresponding expenses are not presently included in
the Squad's 2012-2014 Agreement with the Town, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on
Monday, January 14th, 2013 concerning such additional services and expenses and coinciding
amendment to the Squad's Agreement, and heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that such additional services will benefit
Town residents and visitors to the Squads' service area(s) and therefore it is necessary and in the
public interest to act on such proposal to improve the provision of emergency services to the Town,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Amendment to the
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc.,
regarding the provision of additional services to the Town which will result in additional expenses
for a Medical Director and the purchase of Knox Boxes, and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign such Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to transfer funds, amend the Town Budget and take all actions necessary to provide
for payment relating to such Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Budget Officer to take any action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USA TRIATHLON TO CONDUCT THREE
(3) DUATHLON RACES AND AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF PORTION
OF HAVILAND ROAD FOR SUCH RACES
RESOLUTION NO.: 64,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, USA Triathlon has requested permission to conduct three (3) duathlon races as
follows:
SPONSOR: USA TRIATHLON
EVENT: DUATHLONS
DATE: Three(3) Sundays: April 28th, May, 5th and May 12th, 2013
TIME: Approximately 7:30 a.m. —9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Beginning at Haviland Road, past the north parking lot
entrance of SUNY Adirondack, to Meadowbrook and
Cronin Roads (ACC), turning right onto Bay Road and
ending at SUNY Adirondack;
and
WHEREAS, USA Triathlon has also requested Town Board authorization to close a portion
of Haviland Road during each race and the Town Highway Superintendent has advised that he has
no issue with the Town closing this portion of Haviland Road on these dates and times as the
Road is not under his jurisdiction as it is a Warren County Road,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves USA Triathlon's three (3)
duathlon races to be held on April 28th, May 5th, and May 12th, 2013 and authorizes the closure of a
portion of Haviland Road for each race from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., subject to: 1)
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approval by the Warren County Superintendent of Public Works which approval may be revoked
due to concern for road conditions at any time up to the date and time of the event; and 2) the
Town's receipt of proof of proper insurance from USA Triathlon to conduct the three (3) duathlon
races within the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 5K RUN TO BENEFIT
SEXUAL TRAUMA AND RECOVERY SERVICES AND
WARREN WASHINGTON CARE CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 65,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Rotary has requested authorization from the Queensbury Town
Board to conduct a 5k road race/walk to benefit the Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services and
Warren Washington CARE Center as follows:
SPONSOR Glens Falls Rotary
EVENT 5k Road Race/Walls
DATE Saturday, April 13t1i, 2013
TIME Approximately 9:15 a.m.
PLACE Beginning and ending at SUNY Adirondack
(Copy of course attached);
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of
insurance from the Glens Falls Rotary to conduct a 5k Road Race/Walk within the Town of
Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the Glens Falls Rotary to conduct a 5k
Road Race/Walk within the Town of on Saturday, April 13th, 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to the Town Highway
Superintendent's approval of the race, which approval may be revoked due to concern for road
conditions at any time up to the date and time of the event.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2013 FORD ESCAPE FOR
USE BY BUILDING AND CODES DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE TRUCK
RESOLUTION NO.: 66, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes has requested
Town Board approval to purchase a 2013 Ford Escape SE AWD to replace an obsolete 2001
Chevrolet pick-up in his Department(VIN#: 1GCDTI9W118222376), and
WHEREAS,there are sufficient funds in the Town Budget for such proposed purchase, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County Bid and therefore, the Town
of Queensbury is"piggybacking"with Chautauqua County in this instance, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Town Board may
authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and therefore the
Town Board wishes to authorize the sale of the obsolete 2001 Chevrolet pick-up by using the
auction company GovDeals to dispose of such truck,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Director of
Building and Codes' purchase of a 2013 Ford Escape SE AWD in the amount of$24,081.33 from
Van Bortel Ford, Inc., to be funded from Equipment/Vehicle Replacement Capital Project Fund
#195, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the 2001
Chevrolet pick-up truck(VIN #: 1GCDTI9W118222376) that is no longer needed by the Town or
obsolete, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus vehicle, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all Town proceeds from the sale shall be deposited into the appropriate
revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes, Budget Officer and/or Purchasing Agent to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr.Montesi,Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY
SAFE & QUALITY BICYCLING ORGANIZATION, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 67, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the
Town's receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local
Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between
the Town and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Warren County Safe &
Quality Bicycling Organization, Inc. in the amount of$3,000 with occupancy tax revenues received
from Warren County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Warren County Safe &
Quality Bicycling Organization, Inc., for the year 2013 for the promotion of events to Town
residents, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and the Warren County Safe & Quality Bicycling Organization, Inc., substantially in the
form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement,with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$3,000 and to be provided by
occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from Account No.:
050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
*DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: Councilman Strough disclosed that he is an officer
with this organization.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 68,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Ronald Montesi
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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, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the list and analyzed the Town's needs and
determined that such proposed members will be the initial District Advisory Committee members,
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
• Bob Huntz
• Chantel Beril
• Dave Hornberger
• Christie Bennett
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 31St, 2013, with the Town
Board's current intention being that future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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 14th day of January, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAURA MOORE AS LAND USE PLANNER
RESOLUTION NO.: 69,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established the position of Land Use
Planner and there is presently a vacancy in such position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board posted availability for the vacant Land Use Planner position,
reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wish to make an appointment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Laura Moore to the
position of Land Use Planner effective on or about January 22nd, 2013 at an annual salary of
$42,500, contingent upon: 1) successful completion of a six (6) month probation period, 2)
successful completion of the Civil Service exam for the Land Use Planner position, 3) Warren
County Civil Service rules, 4) a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, 5) drug
and/or alcohol screening, and 6) the Town successfully completing a background check as
reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor, Zoning
Administrator/Code Compliance Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and
take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEPHEN TRAVER TO
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 70,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town's Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, Stephen Traver's term on the Planning Board expired on December 31St, 2012
and Mr. Traver has expressed his interest in reappointment, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Traver,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Stephen Traver to serve
as a member of the Queensbury Planning Board until such term expires on December 31, 2019.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 71,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's
recommendation for its year 2013 officers, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Planning Board for 2013,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Chris Hunsinger as
Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2013.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 72,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Zoning Board of Appeals for 2013,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Steven Jackoski as
Chairman of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2013.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY
RESOLUTION NO.: 73,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy 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 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO.: , 2013 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACTS
ON BASIS OF BEST VALUE
RESOLUTION NO.: 74, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.:
of 2013 entitled, "A Local Law Authorizing the Award of Contracts on the Basis of Best
Value," which Local Law would authorize the Town to award contracts which would otherwise
be subject to the "lowest bidder" rule on the basis of"best value", as defined in §163 of the New
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York State Finance Law, as determined by the Town Board upon the recommendation of the
Purchasing Agent and the Department Head, which would include the specific factors to be
applied in determining best value reflecting, wherever possible, objective and quantifiable
analysis, and
WHEREAS, adoption of this legislation is authorized by New York General Municipal Law
§103 and New York Municipal Home Rule Law §10, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a public
hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28 ',
2013 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning
proposed Local Law No.: of 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. of
2013 in the manner provided by law and to make a copy of the proposed Local Law available for
public inspection in the Town Clerk's office following the adoption of this Resolution and until the
Public Hearing is closed.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Montesi, Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING STIPEND FOR CIVIL ENGINEER FOR
ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
TOWN WASTEWATER DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION NO.: 75,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
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WHEREAS, due to the impending retirement of current Wastewater Director Michael
Shaw,by Resolution No.: 56,2013,the Town Board established the part-time, temporary position of
Wastewater Consultant and appointed Michael Shaw to such position effective on or about February
1st, 2013, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 423,2004, the Queensbury Town Board established the
position of Civil Engineer in the Town's Water Department and appointed Christopher Harrington
as Civil Engineer, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board may assign or delegate the position and duties, responsibilities
and authority of the Wastewater Director to a qualified employee of the Town of Queensbury and
therefore wishes to assign or delegate the position and duties, responsibilities and authority of the
Wastewater Director to current Civil Engineer Christopher Harrington as of January 26th, 2013,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby assigns or delegates the position and
duties, responsibilities for the Wastewater Department, and authority of the Wastewater Director to
current Civil Engineer Christopher Harrington effective January 26th, 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs that an annual stipend in
the amount of$6,000 be paid to Mr. Harrington (in addition to his annual salary for the full-time
Civil Engineer position) for the additional duties and responsibilities of the Wastewater Director
position.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Metivier, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
*DISCUSSION HELD BEFORE VOTE: Councilman Strough thanked Wastewater Director,
Mike Shaw for his service to the community and wished him good luck in his retirement.
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
CLERK POSITION AND RECLASSIFYING/PROMOTING SANDRA
JARVIS FROM SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 76,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, due to the impending retirement of current Wastewater Director Michael
Shaw, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to restructure the Wastewater Department and
accordingly establish a new Wastewater Principal Account Clerk position, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service is creating the
proposed job duties for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Director has recommended that current Senior Account Clerk
Sandra Jarvis be reclassified/promoted to such new Wastewater Principal Account Clerk position,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the full-time Wastewater
Principal Account Clerk position and authorizes and directs the reclassification/promotion of Sandra
Jarvis from Senior Account Clerk to the CSEA position of Wastewater Principal Account Clerk on
a provisional basis until such time as Ms. Jarvis places successfully on the Civil Service Exam and
meets all Civil Service requirements for the position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Jarvis' reclassification/promotion shall be effective as of January
15t 1i, 2013 and Ms. Jarvis shall be paid at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union
Agreement for Principal Account Clerk, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR WASTEWATER
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION AND RECLASSIFYING/
PROMOTING RODNEY WARRINGTON FROM
WORKING FOREMAN TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 77, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, due to the impending retirement of current Wastewater Director Michael
Shaw, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to restructure the Wastewater Department and
accordingly establish a new Senior Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor position, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service is creating the
proposed job duties for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Director has recommended that current Working Foreman
Rodney Warrington be reclassified/promoted to such new Senior Wastewater Maintenance
Supervisor position,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the full-time Senior
Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor position and authorizes and directs the
reclassification/promotion of Rodney Warrington from Working Foreman to the CSEA position of
Senior Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor on a provisional basis until such time as Mr.
Warrington places successfully on the Civil Service Exam and meets all Civil Service requirements
for the position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Warrington's reclassification/promotion shall be effective as of
January 15th, 2013 and Mr. Warrington shall be paid at the rate of$25.94 hourly (with such new
position and respective wage to be added to the next CSEA Agreement), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2012 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 78,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2012 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1355-1010 Wages 001-1110-1010 Wages 9,700
001-1330-1010 Wages 001-1330-4030 Postage 1,400
001-1345-4080 Legal Ads 001-1345-1010 Wages 72
001-1410-4420 Codefication Svcs 001-1410-1010 Wages 1,450
001-1670-4010 Supplies 001-1670-1010 Wages 170
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1650-4105 Mobile Comm 1,150
001-3510-1010 Wages 001-3410-1010 Wages 400
Staff
001-3620-1010 Wages 001-4020-4135 Compensation 1,000
001-3620-1010 Wages 001-5182-4305 Street Lighting 5,000
001-1620-1010 Wages 001-5010-1010 Wages 2,600
001-6410-4030 Postage 001-5182-4305 Street Lights 2,500
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-5182-4305 Street Lights
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1,850
001-7110-1010 Wages 001-7020-1010 Wages 3,750
001-1355-1010 Wages 001-7020-1010 Wages 3,700
001-7510-4400 Misc. Contractual 001-7510-1010 Wages 5
001-9010-8010 NYS Retirement 001-7620-4413 Wages 1,050
002-9060-8060 Health Insurance 001-8810-1010 Wages 4,700
002-9040-8041 Admin Fees 002-9030-8030 Soc. Security 50
004-5110-4620 Paving Materials 004-5140-4009 Tree Removal 1,335
040-8320-1010 Wages 040-8330-1010 Wages 2,500
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO.: , 2013 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
PROVISIONS RELATING TO RECREATION FEE ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 79,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.:
of 2013 entitled, "A Local Law Amending Recreation Fee Assessment Provisions of
Queensbury Town Code", which Law is intended to amend Article I of Chapter 124 of the Town
Code, which sets forth the requirements for recreation fee assessments for multi-family
developments, subdivisions and planned unit developments, to impose such recreation fee
assessment, in certain circumstances, on new dwelling units, including single family dwellings,
duplexes and two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, apartments, condominiums,
townhouses and/or manufactured and modular homes, but not including mobile homes, and to set
the fee per dwelling unit or lot in accordance with amounts to be specified in the Town's Fee
Schedule, and authorize the Town Board to amend such fees and the Fee Schedule from time to
time by Resolution, and
WHEREAS, adoption of this legislation is authorized by New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10; and
WHEREAS, New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to
hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28t1i,
2013 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning
proposed Local Law No.: of 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. of
2013 in the manner provided by law and to make a copy of the proposed Local Law available for
public inspection in the Town Clerk's office following the adoption of this Resolution and until the
Public Hearing is closed.
Duly adopted this 14`h day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF JANUARY 15TH, 2013
RESOLUTION NO.: 80,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of January 10t1i, 2013 and a payment date of January 15'1i, 2013,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of January 10th,2013 and a payment date of January 15th,2013 totaling$1,511,755.92, 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 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING
AVIATION ROAD/DIXON ROAD/FARR LANE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 81,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 232, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board authorized and
approved the Project for the Aviation Road/Dixon Road/Farr Lane Intersection Improvements,
Town of Queensbury, Warren County, P.I.N. 1759.06 (the Project), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law
Article 2, §202, the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New York wishes to
provide information to the public concerning such Project outlining the Project's purpose,
location and other pertinent information including maps and property descriptions of the
properties to be acquired and adjacent parcels, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to obtain input from the public
concerning the proposed Project and therefore wishes to duly conduct a public hearing to be held
at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York on Wednesday,
February 13th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing to provide
information about and receive comments from the public concerning the proposed Aviation
Road, Dixon Road and Farr Lane Intersection Improvement Project (NYSDOT P.I.N. 1759.06),
with such public hearing to take place at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury,New York on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days
prior to the Public Hearing in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT 4 MINUTES)
PLINEY TUCKER-
• Questioned Supervisor Montesi regarding his new position with regards to salary.
• Would like to see the format of these meetings change a bit. Asked the Board to
consider moving privilege of the floor ahead the resolutions.
• Spoke regarding the upcoming public hearing on the Aviation Road/Dixon
Road/Farr Lane Intersection Improvement Project.
JOHN REILLY- Questioned the Board regarding the Ward II vacancy. He has heard that the
Republican Chairs have been interviewing to fill that spot
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Spoke to Lynne Boucher, the Warren County Democratic Chair, and
suggested that if she had some names she might want to interview those folks. Ultimately, this
Board will make the decision as to who fills that spot
MR. REILLY- It should be put out in a general format to explain what the process is going to be.
He would like a more generalized explanation of the process
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-Part of the reason that he looked to both parties was that that
interview process is something that they would handle_ Now we're talking about maybe this
Board has to sit and take a bunch of interviews too
COUNCILMAN BREWER- We should do that
MR. REILLY- There ought to be a process, and I'm sure there is, it's just a matter of informing
the public
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Explained that the person interested in Ward II has to live in Ward
II and should keep in mind that should we redraw district boundaries to make the wards more
equitable in terms of population that they may not be living in that ward after readjustment
COUNCILMAN BREWER- We should interview, and make our decision, whether it be to
appoint someone or not
MR. REILLY- Asking that they put it out so that everyone understands what the process is going
to be.
GEORGE FERONE- Asked the Board what their deadline is for redrawing the lines_ Concerned
about the next election, how will people know what ward they are in if they want to run for an
open office?
COUNCILMAN BREWER- There is no deadline
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-No, there isn't any deadline, we still have to get the information
on this
MR. FERONE- Is the plan to have this down before November?
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Explained that once they get the numbers they would look at
border shifts to make it more equitable, and then there will public hearings on it
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Prefers not to do it before November,just for that simple reason
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SUPERVISOR MONTESI-Asked Marybeth of the Board of Elections and she said that
whatever they did would not effect this coming election
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, MELLON- The following 2012 annual reports are on file in the
Town Clerk's Office: Receiver of Taxes, Town Clerk, Town Historian and Building and Codes
and Community Development.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Nothing to report
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-
• Reviewed the annual report from the Town Historian, Marilyn VanDyke. She had a very
busy year with various projects, one being the 250th year of the Town and the
celebrations we had on behalf of that.
• Updated the Board on the progress of the Blind Rock project. There is an agreement with
the owners of the property, and they are currently going through the legal proceedings to
title search. If everything goes well, should be closing on that in the near future.
• Reviewed the annual report for Building and Codes.
• Christmas tree pick-up is as follows:
• Ward I&IL Started on January l lth and should be pretty much complete
• Ward III: Scheduled to start on January 18th
• Ward IV: Scheduled to start on January 25th
• Reviewed the Fire Marshall's monthly report. Beginning in January, all vendors
performing kitchen exhaust cleaning services in the Town of Queensbury will have been
evaluated based on training and experience to perform such services. Also, reminder to
check your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. The life expectancy is five
years for a carbon monoxide detectors and ten years for smoke detectors.
• There is a new bicentennial publication put together by the Post Star. Each community
within Warren County (11 towns, 1 village, 1 city and numerous hamlets) put input into
this publication. It's a great publication, thanks to the Post Star for working with us and
putting this out.
COUNCILMAN BREWER- Asked Supervisor Montesi to check with the County or State for the
status of the speed limit change request for Pitcher Road.
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-
• Had a visit from Mayor Diamond and discussed some of the things that the Town and
City can be doing cooperatively together, and one of those things is some trail
development on the watershed properties, specifically, Butler Pond, Wilkie Reservoir,
Kennan Reservoir. Also discussed with the Mayor pending litigation between the Town
and City.
• With regards to the sewer committee, the Mayor asked for three people from the Town
who will serve on the committee; it will be myself, John Strough and Chris Harrington.
Once the Mayor puts his list together we will have our first meeting.
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RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 82, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 14th day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury