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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #39
October 7, 2013 RES. 394-415
7:00 PM BOH 25-27
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
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CONNIE GOEDERT, CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT
DARLEEN DOUGHER, TOWN CLERK
JIM FITZGERALD, ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 394, 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 moves into the
Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-Dennis you are here to represent Lawrence? John and I both visited
this site and Tony
DENNIS MACELROY- Correct, good evening, I'm Dennis MacElroy with Environmental
Design representing the Busino's on this variance request for a replacement wastewater system.
The property is 65 Mason Road; it's on the west facing shore of Cleverdale, on the Harris Bay
side. It's a lot that's approximately forty-four hundredths of an acre, it supports an existing
residence and the owner would like to rebuild a wastewater system to serve that residence. We
proposed the system and based on where the plumbing comes from the house and what it's
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replacing, we'd like to put the tanks on the southerly side of the house, the existing house and we
can meet the ten foot setbacks to the property line, but the tanks would both be located closer
than the ten feet that's normally suggested for that. So it's a relatively simple variance request
but one that I think is appropriate to get a new system on this property.
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- All of the plumbing comes out that side of the house too
MR. MACELROY- Correct, correct. That's where the existing tank and dispersal are is, there's
no pump as part of that system so everything has to be gravity, and therefore whatever dispersal
field there is has to be in that area and closer to the Lake. So, what we're proposing is to get the
system, the field, to the back part of the lots, so that's certainly an improvement.
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-Right, I mean that's got to be a win, win for the Lake in terms of
environmentally
MR. MACELROY- Correct
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-We're moving the leech field away from the Lake
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS- That's good, and you're only asking for a three foot variance?
MR. MACELROY- Three feet, correct, yes
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Any other questions? Any member of the public that would like to
comment? Okay, thank you Dennis. Did you get my email?
MR. MACELROY- Yes, thank you
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- All right, I'll make a motion to approve
COUNCILMAN METIVIER- And I'll second
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAWRENCE BUSINO'S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: B.H. 25,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Lawrence Busino submitted an application for a variance from provisions of
the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a replacement
wastewater system for the existing 100 year old residence, currently being served by a non-
conforming system, with the location of proposed septic tank and pump tank to be located seven
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feet (7') from the dwelling instead of the required ten feet (10') setback on property located at 65
Mason Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance request on Monday, October 7th, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
1. due to the nature of the variance, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variance would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variance is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and is the minimum variance which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves Lawrence Busino's
application for a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement wastewater
system for the existing 100 year old residence, currently being served by a non-conforming system,
with the location of proposed septic tank and pump tank to be located seven feet (7') from the
dwelling instead of the required ten feet (10') setback on property located at 65 Mason Road in the
Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 226.12-1-14.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- Anyone here to speak for the Soresino's? John and I went, and I
know this is setting the public hearing, John and I went to this site and I think Brian. This is
going to be a difficult approval process, there's three wells that are all within one hundred and
fifty feet of the septic system. One is fifty-eight feet, pretty small lots; we'll see... I wish
somebody was here from the Soresino's because I think they are going to need to do a little more
homework on this. But anyway, we're just setting the public hearing tonight.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
PATRICIA AND RAYMOND SORESINO
RESOLUTION NO.: B.H. 26,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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, Patricia and Raymond Soresino have applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from Chapter 136 to install a seepage pit:
1. 58' from their well;
2. 110' from a neighbor's well; and
3. 142' from a neighbor's well;
instead of the required 150' setbacks on property located at 16 Snug Harbor, Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public
hearing on Monday, October 21St, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay
Road, Queensbury, to consider Patricia and Raymond Soresino's sewage disposal variance
application concerning property located at 16 Snug Harbor, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 290.5-1-
23) 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 subject property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: B.H. 27, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns its meeting and moves back
in regular session.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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2.0 HEARING
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MARK LEBOWITZ-I represent the owner of 220 Corinth Road, which is a single family residence
directly across from Stewart's. What's being sought is a waiver from the obligation to connect to the
sewer line. The house, along with two adjacent parcels including the seventeen acre parcel
immediately adjacent to McDonald's is under contract for sale and it is likely that once sold it will
be asked to demolish the house in conjunction with the development of the property.
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-We knew Mark when we put the sewer line in that there would be a lot
of homes that would be sold for development of Main Street so we are granting some of these
variances as we go along.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-It's amazing how our plans working
SUPERVISOR MONTESI- All right, any questions? Anyone from the public that would like to
comment? Okay
COUNCILMAN BREWER-I'll make a motion to approve
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-I'll second
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOUR M LIMITED PARTNERSHIP'S APPLICATION
FOR VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION
REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN TOWN CODE CHAPTER 136—SEWERS AND
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 395, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue
variances from §136-44 "Connection to sewers required" which requires Town property owners
situated within a sewer district and located within 250' of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer
district to connect to the public sewer facilities within one(1)year from the date of notice, and
WHEREAS, Four M Limited Partnership (Applicant) applied to the Town Board for a
variance/waiver from Town Code §136-44.1 for an extension of the Town's connection
requirements to connect its property located at 220 Corinth Road, Queensbury to the West
Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District as set forth in their August 30th, 2013 application, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office mailed a Notice of Hearing to the Applicant and the
Town Board conducted a hearing concerning the variance/waiver request on Monday, October 7u',
2013,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
a) due to the nature of the variance/waiver request, the Queensbury Town Board
determines that the temporary granting of the variance/waiver would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136
and/or adjoining properties or otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any
plan or policy of the Town of Queensbury; and
b) the Town Board finds that the granting of the variance/waiver is reasonable and would
alleviate unnecessary hardship on the Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves Four M Limited
Partnership's application for a variance/waiver from Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, §136-44
"Connection to sewers required" and hereby grants Four M Limited Partnership a two (2) year
extension of time or until October 7th, 2015 in which to connect its property located at 220 Corinth
Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 309.13-1-35) to the Town's West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer
District, provided that the Applicant connect to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District within
two (2) years and no further extensions will be granted, and in the meantime, if there is any change
in property use, increase in septic use or additional bathroom facilities added, then such variance
shall immediately terminate unless the Queensbury Town Board reviews and approves a new
application for a variance/waiver, and furthermore, if the septic system has been determined to fail
or is modified by the Applicant, or if ownership of the property is transferred, then the variance is
terminated as well and the property must connect to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Applicant shall pay all charges due as if its property was connected to the
West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Civil
Engineer/Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT 4 MINUTES)
JOHN SALVADOR- Commented on resolution 4.1 entitled Resolution Supporting
Amendment to New York State Navigation Law Regarding Regulation of Docks,
Boathouses and Moorings on Lake George. Questioned why other towns in Warren
County have not been included in this? Spoke further regarding the navigation laws and
regulations of vessels. This it is going to put an increased burden on the Town from a cost
point of view. The Town is going to have to do these inspections.
RON MILLER- Spoke regarding boating issues on Lake George. Concerned about unsafe
boat handling, and the near misses that happen all day long as boats enter and exit Sandy
Bay at high speeds. Many boaters seem unaware of speed restrictions and local anchorage
rules. Unfortunately, some boaters also have no regard for private property; in addition,
Asian Clams have now been found in Sandy Bay. Residents are looking to the Board for
their help in eliminating the boating hazards and preventing damage to the Lake and
property. The Lake George Park Commission is involved and in order to prevent
overcrowding, congestion, reduce noise, protect safety and water quality the Lake George
Park Commission has designated the Sandy Bay area as a restricted use zone in one of
their sections. The areas defined by a line that runs east-west 1800 feet north of the
southern shore line of Sandy Bay. For many years the regulation and restrictions were not
properly enforced in Sandy Bay because the buoys were marked at 1200 feet, but the
2014 season will be different because a group of residents has petitioned the Lake George
Park Commission successfully to correct this problem. The Park Commission has assured
them that the Sandy Bay area will be marked property at 1800 feet and that there will be
appropriate enforcement of the regulations. These same residents would like the Town of
Queensbury to do their part by changing the ordinance regulating the speed of
mechanically propelled vessels in Sandy Bay. They are asking for a change that would
move the five mile an hour zone out to match the 1800 foot dimension of the restricted
use zone. The current five mile per hour line is at 1500 feet. In the interest of safety,
water quality and property please take the steps necessary to change the ordinance.
DOUG IRISH-
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• Added to Mr. Miller's comments and suggested that if they move that out to 1800
feet no additional moorings go in there; that would defeat the purpose.
• Asked the Board to consider postponing a vote on resolution 4.6, entitled
Resolution Authorizing Implementation and Funding in First Instance 100% of
Federal Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program Aid-Eligible Costs of a
Transportation Federal—Aid Project and Appropriating Funds Therefore-
Aviation Road/Dixon Road/Farr Lane Intersection Improvements- Row
Acquisition. Thinks that the issue with the traffic circle at Farr Lane and Aviation
Road has been around for quite a while and doesn't think that voting on this
tonight before the Town Board changes over, there might be some folks that are
going to serve on the Board that have a different point of view about what goes on
up there. The concern he has is that there are construction costs that don't include
the cost for land acquisition and the resolution is for right of way acquisition
without any costs, so he is a little hesitant to have a town board or any
government body vote on spending money when they don't know what the cost is
going to be. Stated that the traffic problem in that area is caused by the School,
it's not caused by that intersection by itself. His fear is that putting a traffic circle
in there and not correcting the traffic issues at the school is going to create an
even bigger problem between that traffic circle and the school itself on the days
when we have traffic problems there.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Explained that there have been numerous public meeting
on this subject and it's been an eight year process; they have done and Exit 19 Corridor
Study and Aviation Corridor Study. All the traffic experts repeatedly said the same thing,
it is a problem, not only a problem with traffic flow, but it's a problem with public safety,
and a round-about is the best solution and the most economical solution; and the cost
does include acquisition.
HARRISON FREER- Agrees with Ron Miller's statements regarding the boating issues
on Lake George. Mr. Miller is doing a great job and hopes that they can move forward
towards a solution.
BARBARA SIMMS- Thanked the Board Members who have helped them through the
petition process with regards to resolution 4.4 entitled Resolution Authorizing
Preparation of Map, Plan and Report for Wastewater Management to Serve Properties in
Vicinity of Dunham's Bay. Also thanked Carlene Ramsey in Building and Codes for all
her assistance as well.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENT TO NEW YORK STATE NAVIGATION
LAW REGARDING REGULATION OF DOCKS,BOATHOUSES AND MOORINGS ON
LAKE GEORGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 396, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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WHEREAS, New York State Navigation Law §46-a(2) lists municipalities which are
authorized to regulate docks, boathouses and moorings on bordering waters to a distance of 1500
feet from the shoreline, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to request that the New York State
Legislature amend such provision to add the phrase, "the towns of Lake George and Queensbury
in the county of Warren,"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby requests and supports adoption of
State legislation amending New York State Navigation Law §46-a(2) to add the phrase, "the towns
of Lake George and Queensbury in the county of Warren,"and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's Office to
forward certified copies of this Resolution to the New York State Governor, the President of the
New York State Senate, the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, State Senator Elizabeth
Little and Assemblyman Daniel Stec.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND QUEENSBURY SPARTAN HOCKEY
RESOLUTION NO.: 397,2013
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received a request for funding in the amount of
$4,000 from Queensbury Spartan Hockey to support construction of a new locker room within the
Glens Falls Recreation Center, and
WHEREAS, Queensbury Spartan Hockey is holding its Annual Thanksgiving Invitational
Tournament and the Grandstanders Tournament during the Christmas/New Year's holidays, which
events are expected to draw participants and supporters to the Town of Queensbury, City of Glens
Falls and the surrounding area's hotels and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby
benefiting the general economy of the Town and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, 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 Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to Queensbury Spartan Hockey in
the amount of$4,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and Queensbury Spartan Hockey
has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to
Queensbury Spartan Hockey as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution and authorizes the
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Agreement between the Town and Queensbury Spartan Hockey substantially in the form presented
at this meeting, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with
funding not to exceed the sum of $4,000 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 contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming
that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON REDTAIL HAWK HOLDINGS,LLC'S
APPLICATION FOR PLACING A
MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF A MOBILE HOME COURT
RESOLUTION NO.: 398, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Queensbury Town Code §113-12, the Queensbury Town
Board is authorized to issue permits for mobile homes to be located outside of mobile home courts
under certain circumstances, and
WHEREAS, Redtail Hawk Holdings, LLC has filed a"Town Board Application for Placing
a Mobile Home Outside of a Mobile Home Court" to seek Town Board approval to upgrade a 1968
mobile home with a 1980 mobile home on property located at 13 Columbia Avenue in the Town of
Queensbury(tax map no.: 309.7-1-27), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to conduct a public hearing regarding this Application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
October 21St, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to
consider Redtail Hawk Holdings, LLC's Application for Placing a Mobile Home Outside of a
Mobile Home Court concerning property situated at 13 Columbia Avenue in the Town of
Queensbury(tax map no.: 309.7-1-27) and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish
and post a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing as required by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF MAP,PLAN AND REPORT FOR
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT TO SERVE PROPERTIES IN VICINITY OF
DUNHAM'S BAY
RESOLUTION NO.: 399, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and
clustered wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state
initiatives to protect and preserve the water quality and natural resources of the Lake George
Basin, and
WHEREAS, there are recognized potential benefits to be accrued by the community as
well as individual property owners through the establishment of effective wastewater treatment
management programs that include:
o Protection of public health and local water resources;
o Protection of property values;
o Ground water conservation;
o Preservation of local tax base; and
o Onsite system life-cycle cost savings; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by recognizing public input in the form of informal
petitions of individual property owners in the vicinity of the Dunham's Bay area of Lake George
as shown on the map attached, has determined there exists a significant level of public interest in
progressing the concept of ensuring the effective management of onsite wastewater disposal
systems in the Dunham's Bay area of the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the preparation of a
Map, Plan & Report at no cost to the Town of Queensbury as it will be paid for by a New York
State grant, including, without limitation, a survey map of the proposed District with a metes and
bounds description of the proposed District, and a list of the owners of real property within such
proposed District along with their addresses and each property's tax map number, and the
corresponding environmental impact review required under New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) with the assistance of the Lake George Watershed Coalition for
the purpose of the establishment of an On-Site Wastewater Management District in the
Dunham's Bay area of the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that after the Map, Plan and Report is finalized and approved, the Town
Board further authorizes the preparation of a Petition for property owners within the proposed
District formally seeking the establishment of such District,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk, Town Counsel and/or Budget Officer to take all such actions 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 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF BRITTANY TROJANEK AS
TEMPORARY, PART-TIME CEMETERY SECRETARY
RESOLUTION NO.: 400, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to hire a Temporary, Part-Time Secretary to work
for the Cemetery Department up to 25 hours a week through October 31St, 2013 while the
Town's current Part-Time Cemetery Secretary is out on medical leave, and
WHEREAS, Brittany Trojanek a former temporary employee in the Town's Department
of Parks and Recreation has indicated a willingness to assist the Town by working as such
Temporary, Part-Time Cemetery Secretary,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and ratifies the
hiring of Brittany Trojanek as a Temporary, Part-Time Cemetery Secretary to work up to 25 hours
a week through October 31St, 2013 while the current Part-Time Cemetery Secretary is out on
medical leave Act, effective as of September 30t1i 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Trojanek shall be paid $14.15 per hour, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that should the Town's current Part-Time Cemetery Secretary be unable to
return to employment by November 1St, the Town Board authorizes the continued employment of
Ms. Trojanek for an additional 30—60 days with such future employment determination to be made
by the Town Cemetery Superintendent, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST
INSTANCE 100% OF FEDERAL AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM
AID-ELIGIBLE COSTS OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE—AVIATION ROAD/DIXON ROAD/FARR
LANE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS—ROW ACQUISITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 401, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, a Project for the Aviation Road/Dixon Road/Farr Lane Intersection
Improvements, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, P.I.N. 1759.06 (the Project) is eligible for
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funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of
such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 232,2012, the Town Board authorized and approved the
Project and authorized and directed that the sum of$273,702 (two-hundred seventy-three seven
hundred two dollars and no cents) ($258,385 for Preliminary Engineering and $15,317 for Right-
of-Way Incidentals) be made available to cover the cost of participation in the Project, with such
sum of$273,702.00 to be appropriated from the established Capital Project Fund known as the
"Aviation Road/Dixon/Farr Lane Intersection Improvements Project Grant Fund #192," which
Fund established funding for expenses associated with the grant funds and established initial
appropriations and estimated revenues for Capital Project Fund #192 in the amount of$273,702
funded from grant funds received by the Town and from the Town's Capital Reserve Fund #64,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to again advance the Project by making a
commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Design and Right-of-Way (ROW)
Incidentals,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reaffirms 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
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal
share of the cost of ROW Acquisition work for the Project or portions thereof, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the sum of $273,702 (two-hundred seventy-three seven hundred two
dollars and no cents) ($258,385 for Preliminary Engineering and $15,317 for Right-of-Way
Incidentals) has already been appropriated and made available to cover the cost of participation
in the above phases of the Project, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, the Town Board further authorizes and directs that the additional sum of
$124,293 (one-hundred twenty-four thousand two hundred ninety three dollars and no cents) be
made available to cover the cost of participation in the ROW acquisition phase of the Project,
with such sum of $124,293 to be appropriated from the Aviation Road/Dixon/Farr Lane
Intersection Improvements Project Grant Fund #192 and establishes additional appropriations
and estimated revenues for Capital Project Fund #192 in the amount of$124,293 to be funded
from grant funds received by the Town and from the Town's Capital Reserve Fund#64, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to increase appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• Increase Appropriation 192-8020-4400 - Misc. Contractual by $124,293;
• Increase Revenue 192-0000-54597 —Federal Aid, Transportation Capital Projects
by $99,435;
• Increase Revenue 192-0000-55031 —Interfund Transfers by $24,858;
• Increase Expense 001-9950-9030-0064 - $24,858
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes a temporary loan from the Capital
Reserve Fund#64 up to $124,293 until such time as grant funds are received, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Budget Officer to
make any necessary adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation
necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that the full federal and non-federal share costs of the
Project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Queensbury Town Board shall convene as
soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New
York State Department of Transportation thereof, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid
and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the Town of Queensbury with the New York State
Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and
providing for the administration of the project and the municipality's first instance funding of
Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible
Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town of
Queensbury's Senior Planner to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the New York State
Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with
the Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 433
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Senior Planner to take all actions necessary to effectuate all terms
of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
General Municipal Law §6-c(8) and shall not take effect until such time as provided, 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 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY AND TOWN OF QUEENSBURY UNIT OF CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. (CSEA)
RESOLUTION NO.: 402, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 434
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) previously entered into an Agreement with
the Town of Queensbury Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) regarding
employment of the Town's CSEA members, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement terminated as of December 31St, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the CSEA negotiated terms and have come to an agreement
concerning a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to be executed between the parties, and
WHEREAS, a September 19th 2013 Memorandum of Agreement, agreed to by majority
vote of the membership on September 30t1i 2013, has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, affirms and ratifies the
September 19th 2013 Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Town of
Queensbury Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the years 2013 through 2015, such new
Collective Bargaining Agreement to incorporate the September 19t1i 2013 Memorandum of
Agreement terms, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that to the extent that the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement are
being amended by such Memorandum of Agreement and are different than as set forth in previous
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Resolutions of the Town Board, this Resolution shall supersede the Town Board's earlier actions
with regard to employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, 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 necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 403, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury employs a full-time Animal Control Officer (ACO)
who is a duly appointed Dog Control Officer in accordance with the New York State Agriculture
and Markets Law Article 7 and applicable Town local laws or ordinances, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 436
WHEREAS, while in the course of conducting law enforcement activities throughout
Warren County, the Warren County Sheriffs Office (Sheriffs Office) may encounter dogs
including dangerous dogs or other animals at properties where such investigations are ongoing and
the Sheriffs Office asserts that there is a need for the dogs or other animals to be handled by an
animal control professional, and
WHEREAS, the Town's ACO wishes to provide assistance to the Sheriffs Office in
conjunction with such law enforcement activities and the Town is willing to make the Town's ACO
available to the Sheriffs Office to provide support for law enforcement services within the
boundary of Warren County at no cost to the Sheriff s Office or to Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Town and Warren County wish to enter into a Intermunicipal Agreement
concerning such proposed ACO services substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board feels that such an Intermunicipal Agreement will benefit
Town and County residents and therefore wishes to authorize such Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes an Intermunicipal
Agreement with Warren County concerning Town of Queensbury Animal Control Officer services
available to the Warren County Sheriff s Office, such Intermunicipal Agreement to be substantially
in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Intermunicipal Agreement and the Town Supervisor, Animal Control Officer, Town
Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 437
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PETER SMITH TO CARRY OVER UNUSED
VACATION TIME
RESOLUTION NO.: 404, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, Town Highway Department Foreman Peter Smith will be out for a period of
time for medical reasons effective November 7th and will therefore accumulate 10 vacation days
which he will be unable to use before December 31St, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has requested that the Town Board
authorize the carry-over of Mr. Smith's 10 vacation days beyond December 31St, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve such request with the understanding that
such approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Peter Smith to carry over
10 vacation days beyond December 31St, 2013, such time to be utilized within three (3) months of
his return to work, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 405,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company
GovDeals to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the
Department Manager, to be sold as scrap, and
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WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Serial
Description Number Dept.
Excel Hustler Mower 00082001 Cemetery
Olympus Camera 230523620 Historian
Bunton Walk-Behind Mower QQB3663111 Cemetery
Ex Mack-Metro Walk-Behind
Mower 153177 Cemetery
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete as follows:
Serial
Description Number Dept.
Excel Hustler Mower 00082001 Cemetery
Olympus Camera 230523620 Historian
Bunton Walk-Behind Mower QQB3663111 Cemetery
Ex Mack-Metro Walk-Behind
Mower 153177 Cemetery
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 items, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all Town proceeds from the sales 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
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR NEW 21/2 TON CAB & CHASSIS
FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 406, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 441
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 380,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new 21/2 ton cab & chassis to
replace a 2000 Ford F550 truck with a bad frame in the Town Highway Department, as specified in
bid specifications prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on October 4t1i 2013, the Town Budget Officer duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidders as follows:
1. Basil Ford for the cab and chassis for the total amount not to exceed $31,639; and
2. Arrowhead Equipment, Inc., for the dump body & plow for the total amount not
to exceed $11,982,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for
the purchase of a new 21/2 ton cab & chassis to replace a 2000 Ford F550 truck with a bad frame in
the Town Highway Department, from the lowest, responsible bidders as follows:
1. Basil Ford for the cab and chassis for the total amount not to exceed $31,639; and
2. Arrowhead Equipment, Inc., for the dump body & plow for the total amount not
to exceed $11,982; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
from Highway Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and take any other actions needed to transfer $43,621 from Account No.:
004-9060-8060 to Highway Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020 to effectuate the purchase,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the Highway Department
truck being replaced, a 2000 Ford F550, ID#: 1FDAF57SXYEC86876, 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, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING ON PAUL WAKELEY'S
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM SANITARY SEWER
CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 407, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 443
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue
variances from §136-44 "Connection to sewers required" which requires Town property owners
situated within a sewer district and located within 250' of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer
district to connect to the public sewer facilities within one(1)year from the date of notice, and
WHEREAS, Paul Wakeley has applied to the Town Board for a variance/waiver from Town
Code §136-44.1 for an extension of the Town's connection requirements to connect his property
located at 11 Main Street, Queensbury to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District as set forth
in his September 25th, 2013 application presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board will hold a hearing on Monday, October
21St, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider
Paul Wakeley's sewer connection variance/waiver application concerning his property located at 11
Main Street, Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 309.11-2-14), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
send the Notice of Hearing presented at this meeting to the Applicant required by law.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 444
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STIPULATION OF DISCONTINUANCE REGARDING
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY V.
AMY AND MONTY LIU, SR.
RESOLUTION NO.: 408, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 324,2013, the Town of Queensbury authorized
commencement of an action against Amy and Monty Liu, Sr. (Property Owners) concerning
their property located at 650 Glen Street in the Town of Queensbury, tax map parcel no.:
302.11-1-12 (Property), as an odor emanated from the structure located on the Property
rendering the structure unfit for habitation and posing it as an ongoing threat to the health of
neighboring property occupants, a health hazard, unfit for human habitation, and to be
condemned as a public health nuisance, and
WHEREAS, such Resolution further provided that if the Property Owners failed to
demolish such structure or provide an equivalent suitable remedy, the Town could make
arrangements to do so with the costs to be assessed to the property owners or to become a lien
against the property, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Building and Codes has advised the Town Board
that on October 2"d 2013 he inspected the Property and found that the structure has been gutted
down to the framing and flooring, all interior wall coverings, plumbing and electrical have been
removed, the cat urine smell is no longer pungent and is tolerable, and the floors and lower part
of the walls have been sealed, and
WHEREAS, the Director asserts that the major building hazard has therefore been
eliminated and should no longer be considered a hazard or nuisance to the neighbors and
recommends that the Town Board discontinue its action against the Property Owners so that the
Director may issue a Building Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed such recommendation and agrees that such
action should be discontinued,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 445
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Town
Counsel to prepare and execute a Stipulation of Discontinuance in the matter of the Town of
Queensbury against Amy and Monty Liu, Sr., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Counsel to take any additional steps necessary to effectuate the proposed settlement
of this action and the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel, Director of Building and Codes and/or
Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2013 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 409,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 446
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 2013 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1680- 001-1680-
1010 Salaries 2031 IT Hardware 25,000
001-1990- 001-1355-
1010 Contingency 1020 O/T 3,000
001-1990- 001-1670-
4400 Contingency 4030 Postage 2,000
001-1990- 001-7110-
4400 Contingency 4400 Misc. Contractual 9,000
001-1990- 001-3410-
4400 Contingency 4410 Fuel 1,000
001-1990- 001-3410-
4400 Contingency 4110 Vehicle Repair 600
001-1990- 001-3620-
4400 Contingency 4110 Vehicle Repair 1,350
001-1990- 001-3620-
4400 Contingency 4120 Printing 750
001-8020- 001-8010-
4720 Consultant 4030 Postage 500
001-8020- 001-8010-
4720 Consultant 4410 Fuel 450
001-9060- Health 001-3989-
8060 Insurance 4400 Misc. Contractual 500
002-0000- Unapp. Fund 002-8810-
0909 Bal 4070 Building Repair/Maint. 6,000
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032-8120- 032-8110- Mobile
4520 Odor Control 4105 Communications 500
040-8320- 040-8340-
4300 Electricity 2020 Vehicles 41,000
030-0000- Unapp. Fund 030-8130-
0909 Bal 4131 Litigation Fees 300
032-0000- Unapp. Fund 032-8130-
0909 Bal 4131 Litigation Fees 26,830
033-0000- Unapp. Fund 033-8130-
0909 Bal 4131 Litigation Fees 1,215
035-0000- Unapp. Fund 035-8130-
0909 Bal 4131 Litigation Fees 904
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS—
WARRANT OF OCTOBER 8TH,2013
RESOLUTION NO.: 410,2013
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 October 3rd, 2013 and a payment date of October 8th 2013,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 448
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of October 3rd, 2013 and a payment date of October 8t1i 2013 totaling $480,417.12, 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 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RANGE TRAINING FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 411,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury employs a full-time Animal Control Officer (ACO)
who is a duly appointed Dog Control Officer in accordance with the New York State Agriculture
and Markets Law Article 7 and applicable Town local laws or ordinances, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 449
WHEREAS, the Town's ACO may be authorized to carry a weapon and use non-lethal
ammunition while in the course of his duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to ensure that its ACO is properly trained to carry and
discharge such weapon, and
WHEREAS, range training similar to the training received by Patrol Officers is available to
the ACO in Washington County, at no charge to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to authorize the ACO to participate in such training at a date
and time to be determined by the Town Clerk and to authorize the ACO to wear his Town uniform
during such training,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury
Animal Control Officer to attend eight (8) hours of range training in Washington County, without
cost to the Town, at a date and time to be determined by the Town Clerk, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury
Animal Control Officer to wear his Town Uniform during such training, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and
Animal Control Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 450
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY ALLOWING POSSESSION OF
FIREARMS IN THE WORKPLACE
BY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 412, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury employs a full-time Animal Control Officer (ACO)
who is a duly appointed Dog Control Officer in accordance with the New York State Agriculture
and Markets Law Article 7 and applicable Town local laws or ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the Town's ACO and the Town Clerk have requested that for reasons of safety
and effective animal control, that the ACO be authorized to carry a weapon and use non-lethal
ammunition while in the course of his duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to allow the ACO, if properly licensed to do so by
an appropriate State or Federal agency, to have a personal firearm in his possession while in a
Town vehicle or while performing his official duties, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 451
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt a Town Policy allowing and controlling
possession of firearms in the workplace by the ACO,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the "Town of Queensbury
Policy Allowing Possession of Firearms in the Workplace by Animal Control Officer"
substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel, Town Clerk, Town Animal Control Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR TRAINING IN USE OF NON-
LETHAL AMMUNITION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 413, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 452
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury employs a full-time Animal Control Officer (ACO)
who is a duly appointed Dog Control Officer in accordance with the New York State Agriculture
and Markets Law Article 7 and applicable Town local laws or ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the Town's ACO may be authorized to carry a weapon and use non-lethal
ammunition while in the course of his duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposal from Catamount Consulting of Warrensburg
New York to provide Non-Lethal Firearms Training for the ACO, and
WHEREAS, the proposal offers to provide the ACO with four(4) hours of training which
will include Shotgun and Handgun Certification, and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee is two hundred dollars($200.00) and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to ensure that its ACO is properly trained to carry and
discharge a weapon using non-lethal ammunition, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to authorize the ACO to participate in such training at a date
and time to be determined by the Town Clerk and to authorize the ACO to wear his Town uniform
during such training
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury
Animal Control Officer to attend eight (8) hours of range training in Washington County, without
cost to the Town, at a date and time to be determined by the Town Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute the Acceptance of Proposal in substantially the form circulated; and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 453
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Budget Officer to pay two hundred
dollars($200)to Catamount Consulting consistent with the Proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Animal
Control Officer to attend such training and to wear his Town Uniform during such training;
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk,
Town Budget Officer and Animal Control Officer to take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED THIRD AMENDMENT
TO EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN AND
WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD,INC. REGARDING INCREASED
STAFFING
RESOLUTION NO.: 414, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 454
WHO MOVED 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 Board has determined that there is a need for increased staffing
coverage to provide services in areas that would not otherwise have adequate coverage in order to
protect the health and provide for the safety of Town residents, 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 have negotiated and agreed upon terms to amend such
Agreement concerning the following issues so that the Town can provide better coverage to Town
residents:
1. The Squad will use the Town's funding for paid staffing to provide the following
paid staff during the term of this Agreement:
A. One (1) ALS and one (1) BLS crew for 12 hour shifts, 365 days a year, to
be positioned as the Squad determines is appropriate (expected normally
to be at the Squad's location);
B. One (1) ALS and one (1) BLS crew for 12 hour shifts, from Memorial
Day to Columbus Day, to be positioned at the North Queensbury Rescue
Squad Building or elsewhere as the Squad and the North Queensbury
Rescue Squad may mutually agree.
C. One (1) ALS position for 12 hour shifts from Columbus Day to Memorial
Day to normally be positioned at the North Queensbury Rescue Squad,
Inc.'s building, using North Queensbury Rescue Squad Inc.'s fly car;
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 455
D. One (1) BLS position for 12 hour shifts, from Memorial Day to Columbus
Day, to be positioned as the Squad determines is appropriate (expected
normally to be at the Squad's location); and
E. Two (2) BLS crew for 12 hour shifts, 365 days a year, to be positioned as
the Squad determines is appropriate (expected normally to be at the
Squad's location).
2. The Town will provide the Squad with an additional $80,000 in funding for 2014.
3. The Squad will continue to remind its paid staff and volunteers that all patients
must be billed and the Town will not tolerate EMS Staff and/or patients making
statements regarding ignorance of such bills. Patients unable to pay due to limited
income may contact the billing company for a hardship application; and
WHEREAS, since such need for increased emergency services are not presently included in
the Squad's 2012-2014 Agreement with the Town as amended, the Town Board wishes to set a
public hearing concerning such additional services and expenses and coinciding amendments to the
Squad's Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning
the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and the West
Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., regarding the inclusion of additional services and expenses
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution on Monday, October 21St, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, 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.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 456
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, MELLON- Supervisor's Report for Community
Development/Building and Codes for September 2013 on file in Town Clerk's Office.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD 1)-
• Found a student from Queensbury School who is willing to do some intern type
work for the Town. This student will be helping to gather information about septic
systems around Lake George.
• Thanked the Simms for all their hard work with regards to Resolution 4.4, entitled
Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Map, Plan and Report for Wastewater
Management to Serve Properties in Vicinity of Dunham's Bay.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD 2)- Thanked Councilman Metivier and the
Simms for getting the process started with regards to resolution 4.4 (Resolution
Authorizing Preparation of Map, Plan and Report for Wastewater Management to Serve
Properties in Vicinity of Dunham's Bay).
COUNCILMAN STROUGH (WARD 3)-
• Reported on the Queensbury Senior Citizens upcoming events. On November 2nd
they will be having a community dinner dance at the Queensbury Hotel. The cost
will be $35 per person, if interested please RSVP by October 25t1i. On November
23rd the Queensbury Seniors are going to have a group night at the Glens Falls
Civic Center, tickets can be purchased for $15 each. For more information please
call the Senior Center at 761-8224. The Senior Center will be having a book sale
on Wednesday, October 9th from 9AM-5PM and then again on Thursday from
9AM-3PM. The Seniors will be hosting a craft fair on October Saturday, October
19th from 9AM-3PM. Finally, on November 22nd they will be having a chili-mac
feast and brownie blast and a cook-off.
• The Lake George Community Band will be honoring those who serve on
November 17th at the Glens Falls High School Auditorium. This salute to
Veteran's will begin at 2pm, and the cost will be $12, Veteran's and active duty
serviceman are free. For more information please call 874-0800 or go to the
woodtheater.org.
• The small ensemble recital of the Lake George Community Band will take place
on October 19th at 2pm at the Hyde Collection. This will be an excellent event and
is free of charge.
• This is the Bicentennial of Warren County (1813-2013) and there will be a
bicentennial banquet at the Fort William Henry in the Towers Hall on October
26u'
COUNCILMAN BREWER(Ward 4)- Spoke regarding and article he read in the
Association of Town's magazine he received recently. The article speaks of a
community's revitalization project much like our Main Street project. The Queensbury
Town Board took ten years to do the Main Street Revitalization Project; it does work and
this article is proof of that.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 10-7-2013 MTG#39 457
SUPERVISOR MONTESI-
• Commended the Simms and Kathy Bozony of the Fund for Lake George on all of
their hard work with regards to resolution 4.4 (Resolution Authorizing
Preparation of Map, Plan and Report for Wastewater Management to Serve
Properties in Vicinity of Dunham's Bay). This was a project we tried to on
Rockhurst but they didn't get a good reception so they moved on to Dunham's
Bay and the Simms really stepped up to help.
• The Town recently got an easement on Sunset Trail/Knox Road to use as an
alternate access to approximately 47 homes on Assembly Point in the event of an
emergency. There will be a gate and fire, ems and the Town Highway
Department will be the only ones authorized to use this entrance.
• Thanked Look TV and sponsors for televising these meetings.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH (WARD 3)- Wanted to take a moment to thank Kathy
Bozony for all her hard work with regards to resolution 4.4. She has been a great asset to
many special organizations as well as a great asset to Fund for Lake George.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 415, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury