2014-01-01 - Mtg 1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2014 MTG #1 678
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1
JANAURY 1ST, 2014 RES#1-39
10:00 A.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN BRAIN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VAN NESS
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
TOWN OFFICIALS
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - THOMAS VANNESS
DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - DAVID DUELL
BUDGET OFFICER- BARBARA TIERNEY
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR- CRAIG BROWN
PAM HUNSINGER- LEGAL ASSISTANT
RONALD MONTESI- DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
MARILYN VANDYKE - TOWN HISTORIAN
ASSESSOR- TERRI ROSS
BUILDING AND GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT - CHUCK RICE
CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT - CONNIE GOEDERT
PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN- CHRIS HUNSINGER
TOWN JUSTICE - ROBEERT MCNALLY
TOWN JUSTICE - MICHAEL MULLER
TOWN CLERK- CAROLINE BARBER
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK-KAREN O'BRIEN
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK- ROSE MELLON
DEPUTY TAX RECEIVER- IRMA HAMBLIN
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
1.0 SWEARING IN CEREMONY
HONORABLE ROBERT MCNALLY TO SWEAR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWN
OFFICIALS
1.1 TOWN SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
1.2 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR RONALD MONTESI
1.3 TOWN BOARD
WARD 2 BRIAN CLEMENTS
WARD 3 DOUGH IRISH
WARD 4 WILLIAM VANNESS
1.4 TOWN CLERK CAROLINE H. BARBER
1.5 TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS VANNESS AND DEPUTY
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT DAVID DUELL
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1.6 TOWN JUSTICE MICHAEL J. MULLER
2.0 SUPERVISOR'S WELCOME
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Welcome. I have just a short message, my longer more involved
message will be presented on the thirteenth meeting, which is more public. I just would like to
do some formalities here. I am pleased to announce that the Town is in a good place, it is in a
good place in many ways. One reason why this Town is in good condition physically and
functionally is the cadre of hard working and dedicated employees who have provided our Town
with excellent service and superb guidance. Four of our finest have recently retired. Our
longtime Town Clerk Darleen Dougher. Highway Superintendent, Mike Travis. Cemetery
Superintendent, Mike Genier and Wastewater Director, Mike Shaw. Mike Shaw attentiveness to
details is why we have such a superb wastewater infrastructure. Thank you, Mike. Mike Genier,
wow it was not easy replacing Mike. The job of Cemetery Superintendent takes a person with
unique management and sensitivity skills. Mike mastered those skills. Thank you, Mike. Mike
Travis, a lot of Mike's. What a hands-on guy, the guy we all know as the guy who gets the job
done and gets it done right. First and foremost, to Mike Travis, the focus as our Highway
Superintendent was to maintain our Town roads in the safest and best condition he could do with
the resources we gave him. Thank you, Mike. Darleen Dougher, no one person understands the
intimate, intricate; inter woven, like the alliteration essence of the Town like Darleen Dougher.
A a no-nonsense Captain of the Township. Thank you, Darleen. Our newly elected Town Board
Members. Tony Metivier, Tony had a family vacation so he is not here, he will get sworn it at
another time. I have worked with Tony way back, we both were on the Town Planning Board
and this will be our third term together on the Town Board so I am looking forward to working
with Tony again. Brian Clements, previously on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of
Assessments. Brian was appointed to Ward Two last year to fill the vacancy created when Ron
was appointed Town Supervisor. Third Ward, Doug Irish. This is Doug's second term as the
third ward representative. Doug was also member and Chairman of the Towns Park Recreation
Commission. Doug, looking forward to working with you. Fourth Ward, Bill Van Ness after
retiring from the Warren County Sheriff s Department Bill was elected County Supervisor, he is
not new to the elected office. He is not new to representing the Town of Queensbury. Welcome
Bill, looking forward to working with you too. I look forward to working with our new board
and moving Queensbury forward to better places. Now our new Town Deputy Supervisor Ron
Montesi, when it comes to providing good leadership Ron set a very high bar, which is good and
thank you Ron for putting community first. Our new Town Clerk, Caroline Barber here is a
person everyone says nice things about especially her pleasant disposition and capable
leadership. She has appointed Karen O'Brien as her 1St Deputy and Rose Mellon as her 2"d
Deputy. I look forward to working with Caroline and her team. Our newly elected Highway
Superintendent Tom Van Ness. I have known Tom for a very long time, we don't need to go
any further than that. A guy you have to like because he likes his job and he likes accomplishing
goals. He has appointed David Duell as his Highway Supervisor, he picked the most capable
person he could and I think he did a good job. I think our highways are in good shape with those
two, thank you. My Executive Secretary, Victoria LaMarque could not make it, she slipped and
fell in the kitchen today and I hope she heals well. Victoria replaces long time Executive
Assistant Leesa Stiller who chose to stay with now Assemblyman Dan Stec and works at his
Glen Street Office. Victoria has quickly adapted to the job and has swiftly learned the subtle
nuisances needed to migrate through the Town's labyrinth of needs. Victoria will serve nicely as
my assistant. Our new Wastewater Director, Chris Harrington. As Mike's Assistant, Chris too
paid attention to details. In addition he is a Certified Engineer with expertise in both fields,
water and wastewater, we are lucky to have him aboard. Queensbury is in a good place. We
have about a hundred and forty hard working and dedicated employees who alone with the folks
I have just introduced will work to bring Queensbury to an even better place. Lastly because
economic development is one of my priorities, my first edict would be to call for a snowfall this
Thursday to accommodate the West Mountain Ski Resort. I just have to say and a lot of our
employees are out in the audience right, too many to mention, but every single one of them are
excellent dedicated workers, we are so lucky to have them. We are also lucky to have the
Queensbury Senior Citizens who have come here this day to help us celebrate. As you can see
they have decorated and have provided us some refreshments, a celebratory cake in the back.
After the meeting, and we try and make it as brief as possible, won't we guys, we will get to eat
some cake and enjoy our festive occasion. That being the Supervisor's Welcome, we will go to
correspondence.
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3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
3.1 Letter— Town Supervisor Appointments
To: Town Board
From: John Strough, Town Supervisor
Re: Appointments
Date: January 1, 2014
I, John Strough, do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2014.
1) Executive Assistant(s)to Supervisor:
Victoria LaMarque
2) Deputy Town Supervisor:
Ronald S. Montesi
3.2 Letter— Town Clerk Appointments
To: Town Board
From: Caroline H. Barber, Town Clerk
Re: Appointments
Date: January 1, 2014
I, Caroline H. Barber, do hereby make the following appointments for the 2014 and 2015
calendar years:
Karen O'Brien 1St Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
R. Rose Mellon 2nd Deputy Town Clerk
3.3 Letter-Town Court Appointments
Supervisor& Town Board Members
Gentlemen:
This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2014.
Kerrie Lewis Hatin-Court Clerk
Margaret Quintal-Court Clerk
Diane VonBraun-Court Clerk
Stephanie Mahoney-Deputy Court Clerk
Donald Ross-Court Officer
Edward Reardon-Court Officer
Kenneth Ellis-Court Officer
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working
with you in the year 2014.
Respectfully yours,
Michael J. Muller
Town Justice
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Robert P. McNally
Town Justice
3.4 Letter-Highway Superintendent Appointments
To: Queensbury Town Board
From: Thomas R. VanNess
Date: January 1, 2014
Re: Appointment of Mark De Mers
I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Administrative Assistant for the 2014
and 2015 calendar years.
Respectfully,
Thomas R. VanNess
Highway Superintendent
Town of Queensbury
To: Queensbury Town Board
From: Thomas R. VanNess
Date: January 1, 2014
Re: Appointment of David Duell
I hereby recommend the appointment of David Duell to Deputy Highway Superintendent for the
2014 and 2015 calendar years.
Respectfully,
Thomas R. VanNess
Highway Superintendent
Town of Queensbury
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE
RESOLUTION NO.: 1,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate procedural rules for the
conduct of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law
§63, the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules
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of procedure for the year 2014, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the
Town Law or a Resolution of this Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Board Resolution
shall govern, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the
Town Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is
prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to
maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary
recess of the meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub-
committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals
made to the Town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town committees or
Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by
either the Town Supervisor or a Resolution of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law
(FOIL) and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without a
Resolution of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Mr. Metivier
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RESOLUTION SETTING 2014 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO.: 2,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2014 meeting schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby establishes its 2014 meeting schedule as follows:
1. Regular meetings shall occur on the 1St and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, with the exception that the
Town Board's regular meeting dates shall be changed as set forth below for the following
months:
A. January— 1St at 10:00 a.m.; 131i and 271'
B. February— 101i and 241'
C. March— l Oth and 241'
D. September— 8th and 22nd
At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be proposed
and/or adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general public will typically
be provided with a privilege of the floor comment session. The privilege of the floor session
will be limited to Town matters only and will be run at the discretion of the Town
Supervisor.
2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by Town
Board Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law. The Town
shall notify the media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the New York State
Open Meetings Law.
3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town Board
Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND
INTERNET-BASED BANKING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 3,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law Paragraph 64, Subdivision 1, requires the Town
Board to annually designate its Depositories for Town Funds, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §5-a and §10
and Town Law §64, it is the duty of the governing boards of local government to adopt a system
of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds
accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with prudent business and cash management practices the
Queensbury Town Board wishes to formally specify the authorities under which business may be
transacted with these Depositories, and
WHEREAS, the Town previously received agreements providing for Internet-based
banking services entitled:
1. Internet Banking and Bill Paying Service Agreement;
2. ACH Agreement; and
3. Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
following actions:
I. The following individuals, in their official capacities, are authorized to transact the
financial and banking business of the Town of Queensbury in accordance with all
applicable laws and organization documents, and the specific authorities granted by this
Resolution:
John Strough, Supervisor
Ronald S. Montesi, Deputy Supervisor
Town Budget Officer
Town Accountant
2. Each of the following banks has applied and consented to serve as Depository of Town
funds and has executed a Third Party Custodian Agreement satisfactory to the Town
Budget Officer/Accountant and Town Counsel and are hereby designated as approved
Depositories:
TD Bank
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company
3. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Accountant, or any one of them, is/are
hereby authorized to initialize opening a bank account or accounts from time to time with
authorized banks and their affiliates for and in the name of the Town of Queensbury with
such title or titles as he/she may designate, and to execute depository contracts that
comply with Town Policy and operating procedures.
To finalize any new account, all Town Board members need to execute the appropriate
documentation required by the financial institution, including, but not limited to,
signature cards.
4. The maximum FDIC insured amount which may be kept on deposit at each Bank at any
time is $250,000. The amount over and above FDIC insurance of$250,000 which may
be kept on deposit at each bank is limited the value of approved collateral, calculated in
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accordance with Regulations of the New York State Comptroller, pledged to secure
Town deposits and deposited with the designated Third Party Custodian.
5. The Town Supervisor, Deputy Town Supervisor, Town Councilmen and their successors
and any other person authorized by statute, regulation or Court Order on behalf of the
these authorized persons, is/are hereby authorized to sign, by hand or by facsimile
(including, but not limited to, electronically generated) signatures(s), checks, drafts,
acceptances and other instruments. Two signatures shall be required on any checks,
drafts, acceptances and other instruments. The signature of the Town Supervisor or
Deputy in his absence, and that of one Councilman shall be required.
6. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are authorized singly,
within the Town's operational procedures, to initiate Automated Clearing House debits
without signature; initiate payment by use of Depository Transfer Checks without a
signature; or give instructions, by means other than the signing of an item, with respect to
any account transaction, including the payment transfer or withdrawal by wire, computer
or other electronic means. Any and all transactions will be signed off by the Town
Supervisor upon completion of the transaction.
7. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are hereby authorized
without further action of the Town Board to execute bank forms establishing procedures
for call-back verifications and written confirmations in connection with payment orders,
thereby designating one or more individuals, whether or not such individuals be
designated as "Authorized Persons", for the purpose of the verification of payment orders
and issuance of written confirmations.
8. The Town Clerk and/or Deputy Town Clerk(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to
certify to Authorized Bank Depositories under the seal of the Town of Queensbury the
effect of this Resolution, the names of the officials, authorized persons and other
representative of the Town of Queensbury and any changes from time to time of these
officials, authorized persons and representatives, and specimens of their respective
signatures.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that:
I. Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Bank) is designated to provide
the computer-based financial accommodations indicated in this Resolution.
2. This Resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its
rescission or modification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and
all prior Resolutions adopted by the Town Board and certified to the Bank as
governing the operation of the Town's accounts are in full force and effect until
the Bank receives and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation,
modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a
Resolution must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Bank,
establishing the authority for the changes.
3. The signature of an Agent named on this Resolution is conclusive evidence of his
authority to act on behalf of the Town. Any Agent, so long as he acts in a
representative capacity as Agent of the Town, is authorized to make any and all
other contracts agreements, stipulations and orders which he may deem advisable
for the effective exercise of the powers indicated above, from time to time with
the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this Resolution or otherwise agreed to in
writing.
4. All computer banking transactions, if any, by or on behalf of the Town prior to
the adoption of this Resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
5. The Town agrees to the terms and conditions of the Cash Management Internet
Banking Services Agreement — Governmental and the ACH Agreement
Governmental Customer Agreement for Electronic Payment Services and the
Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental) and authorizes any Agent named above
to execute such Agreements and deliver them to the Bank. The Town authorizes
the Bank, at any time, to charge the Town for all checks, drafts or other orders for
the payment of money that are drawn on the Bank so long as they contain the
required number of signatures for this purpose.
6. The Town acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative
signature and verification codes to or obtained from the Agents named in this
Resolution. The term "alternative signature and verification codes" includes, but
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is not limited to, ID numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN)to be used
by the Agents to access Internet banking services. The Bank shall have no
responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and
verification codes unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town of
Queensbury's Accounting Office to adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation
and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic or wire
transfer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Town Accountant to take any and all action necessary to effectuate
all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 4,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills
ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages,
avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims
for public utility services, health, dental, workers' compensation, disability and unemployment
insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and
WHEREAS, Town Law §64(23) and §118 allow for such payments, and
WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and
WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be
jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in
advance of audit of claims for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before
audit, incur late charges, postage, freight and express charges and all such claims shall be
presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or
approving such payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the
Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 5,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to
file the Town's Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk's Office on or before April 30, 2014 in
lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28th, 2014 as required by
New York State Town Law §29,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the
Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the
Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller with the Town Clerk's Office on or before April
30th 2014.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to
designate an official newspaper for the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the
Town of Queensbury's official newspaper.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: 7,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §116 requires the Town Board to establish a
mileage allowance for the use of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of
employees' duties when a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby establishes the amount of 56¢ per mile to be allowed for the actual and necessary use
of Town employees' personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 8,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law §4121(3)(a), the
Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and
Records Access Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as
Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that immediately upon Ms. Barber's acceptance of appointment, she shall
appoint a Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall
accept this appointment in writing.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CAROLINE H. BARBER AS
RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 9,2014
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Doug Irish
SECONDED BY : Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Tax
Receiver for the years 2014 and 2015,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 6(E) and
Resolution No.: 97 of 1967, the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as its
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, such appointment to expire December 31, 2015.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BARBARA TIERNEY AS
TOWN BUDGET OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO. 10,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 69,2007, the Queensbury Town Board established the full-
time position of Fiscal Manager and appointed Barbara Tierney to the position, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 72,2008, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 1 of
2008 entitled, "Expansion of Town Residence Requirement for Town Budget Officer," and such
Local Law was received and filed by the New York Department of State, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 151,2008, the Town Board appointed Barbara Tierney as
Town Budget Officer, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Ms. Tierney as Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Barbara Tierney as Town
Budget Officer effective January 1St, 2014, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS
TOWN PURCHASING AGENT
RESOLUTION NO. 11,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part-
time position of Purchasing Agent for the year 2014 in addition to her full-time position as
Accountant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town
of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective January 1St, 2014 and authorizes and directs that Ms.
Watkins be paid the $5,683.71 stipend for such position for 2014 in addition to her annual salary for
the Accountant position, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
complete any documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY
RESOLUTION NO.: 12,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND
DEPUTY COURT CLERKS
RESOLUTION NO.: 13,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A) and
New York State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint
Town Justice Court Clerks and Deputy Court Clerks,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Kerrie Hatin, Margaret
Quintal and Diane VonBraun as Town Justice Court Clerks, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to
notify the New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
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AYES : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEVE LOVERING,PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR, TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.:14,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Warren County Youth Board is an organization that includes community
volunteers, youth and public officials who review local and countywide youth needs and issues,
advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of all county youth up to age 21, advise
Warren County on programs to be funded with State funds and help frame funding decisions, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren
County Board of Supervisors and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may
select its member, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the Queensbury Town Board appointed Steve Lovering,
the Town Parks and Recreation Director, to the Warren County Youth Board and Mr. Lovering's
appointment expired as of December 31St, 2013,
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Steve Lovering as a
member of the Warren County Youth Board,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Steve Lovering, the
Town of Queensbury's Parks and Recreation Director, to serve as a member of the Warren County
Youth Board with such term to expire as of December 3 1St, 2014, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward a certified copy of this Resolution with any other needed documentation to the Warren
County Youth Bureau and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN
RESOLUTION NO.:15,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Dough Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Marilyn VanDyke, Ph.D., as
its Town Historian for the year 2014,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Marilyn VanDyke, Ph.D.
as Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2014.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
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ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
TOWN HISTORIAN'S ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 16,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian's
Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and
WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the
Town Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2013,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to
the Town of Queensbury Historian's Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 31St
2014:
John Austin;
Douglas Baertschi;
Jennifer Baertschi;
Joseph Dawson;
June Krause
Maureen Monahan-Chase; and
John Strough.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
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ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN SAFETY OFFICER AND
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 17,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 54,2008, the Queensbury Town Board adopted amended
Town of Queensbury's Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws),
and
WHEREAS, according to such Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the
appointment of the Town Safety Officer and Safety Committee Members for the Year 2014,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Fire
Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves the appointment of the following
individuals as Safety Committee Members for the year 2014:
• Michael Palmer
• Victoria LaMarque
• Chuck Rice
• Tom VanNess
• Pete Smith
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• Jen Baertschi
• Mark Collyer
• Charles Dyer
• Craig Brown
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's
Office to distribute copies of this Resolution to all Town Departments.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT :Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 18,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's
recommendation for its year 2014 officers, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Planning Board for 2014,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Chris Hunsinger as
Chairman of the Town's Planning Board for 2014.
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Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAH2MAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 19,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Zoning Board of Appeals for 2014,
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 2014.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2014 MTG #1 703
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 1797
RESOLUTION NO. 20,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into a Year 2014 Agreement with
American Legion Post 1797, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and American Legion Post 1797 for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement not
exceeding the sum of $300 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT :Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SOUTHERN ADIRONDACKS
RESOLUTION NO. 21,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
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WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with Big Brothers
Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks for the year 2014, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks for the year 2014 with funding
for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$1,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
to execute the agreement, with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL FOR PREVENTION OF
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR PROVISION OF THE WARREN COUNTY
YOUTH COURT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 22,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Dough Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to contract with the Council for Prevention of
Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc., for the provision, development and enhancement of the Warren
County Youth Court Program for the year 2014,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Council for Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc., for the year 2014
with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$3,500 in the form substantially presented
at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with
funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-
WARREN COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 23,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Dough Irish
WHEREAS, the Town and the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County
(EDC) recognize the need to revitalize the local economy by increasing the number of jobs for
Town residents by attracting high technology and other industries to the area, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law §1411(a) and EDC's
Certificate of Incorporation, the purposes of the EDC are the exclusively charitable or public
purposes of relieving and reducing unemployment, promoting and providing for additional and
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maximum employment, bettering and maintaining job opportunities, instructing or training
individuals to improve or develop their capabilities for such jobs, carrying on scientific research
for the purpose of aiding a community or geographical area by attracting new industry to the
community or area or by encouraging the development of, or retention of, an industry in the
community or area, and lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest,
and
WHEREAS, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law specifically finds that corporations
organized under §1411 perform an essential governmental function, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board strongly supports EDC's important mission to improve
employment opportunities and economic development in the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into an agreement with EDC and a proposed
agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County presented at this
meeting with funding in the amount of$114,000 to be paid for from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other
and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
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NOES :None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND FRIENDS OF MOUNTAINSIDE LIBRARY
RESOLUTION NO. 24,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with the Friends of
Mountainside Library for the year 2014, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting and is in form
approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and Friends of Mountainside Library for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement
not exceeding the sum of $1,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement, with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND GLENS FALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2014 MTG #1 708
RESOLUTION NO. 25,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, in the past the Town of Queensbury has contracted with the Glens Falls
Animal Hospital (Animal Hospital) for the Animal Hospital's board of animals and as necessary,
euthanasia and cremation services and the Town has paid for services provided by the Animal
Hospital in accordance with the schedule of fees established by the Animal Hospital, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into a written agreement with the
Animal Hospital for the Animal Hospital's boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and
cremation services, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement for the year 2014 has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the 2014
Agreement between the Town and Glens Falls Animal Hospital providing for the Glens Falls
Animal Hospital's boarding of animals and as necessary, euthanasia and cremation services,
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 the Agreement on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, and the Town Board further
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Animal Control Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to
take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2014 MTG #1 709
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND GLENS FALLS AREA YOUTH CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 26,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to the
Town to provide services and benefits such as career counseling and dinners to economically
disadvantaged youths residing in the Town of Queensbury and therefore wishes to enter into an
agreement with the Glens Falls Area Youth Center for the provision of these services and benefits,
and
WHEREAS, a proposed agreement for the year 2014 has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Glens Falls Area Youth Center for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement
not exceeding the sum of$12,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL—
CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
FOR SUBSTANCE TESTING SERVICES AND PHYSICAL EXAMS
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RESOLUTION NO.: 27,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Glens
Falls Hospital—Center for Occupational Health(Center)to provide such services as physical exams
and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for
the Town during 2014, and
WHEREAS, the Center has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms
and provisions of the letter-form Agreement dated December 18, 2013 and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the letter-form Agreement
between the Town of Queensbury and the Glens Falls Hospital — Center for Occupational Health
(Center) substantially in the form presented at this meeting to provide such services as physical
exams and substance testing with the costs for such services to be paid for from the appropriate
accounts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the letter-form Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
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NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND GREATER GLENS FALLS SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 28,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to
provide social and recreational activities and programs to Town of Queensbury senior citizens and
therefore wishes to contract with the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc. for senior citizen
recreational and social activities and programs as permitted and authorized by New York State
General Municipal Law §95A, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior
Citizens, Inc. has been presented at this meeting, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, Inc., for the year 2014 with funding for the
Agreement not exceeding the sum of $2,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement with funding to be paid from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr.Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT :Mr. Metivier
ABSTAIN:Mr. Clements
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE REGARDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND MANNIX MARKETING,INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 29,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution the Queensbury Town Board previously approved and
authorized funding to Mannix Marketing, Inc. and an Agreement between the Town and Mannix
Marketing, Inc., regarding Mannix Marketing, Inc.'s annual provision of marketing services to
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, such promotion and marketing services promote the Town of Queensbury and
its 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 authorize its annual $1,000 administrative fee to
Mannix Marketing, Inc., with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding of
its annual $1,000 administrative fee to Mannix Marketing, Inc., as delineated in the preambles of
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this Resolution to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,
to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 30,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the
Queensbury Land Conservancy for the purpose of helping to preserve open space in the Town of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement
not exceeding the sum of$20,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND QUEENSBURY LITTLE LEAGUE,INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 31,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the
Queensbury Little League, Inc., and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement for the year 2014 has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Queensbury Little League, Inc., for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement
not exceeding the sum of$11,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 01-01-2014 MTG #1 715
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it appropriate and beneficial to provide
social and recreational activities and programs to Town of Queensbury senior citizens and therefore
wishes to contract with the Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. for these types of activities and
programs, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Queensbury
Senior Citizens, Inc. has been presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is permitted and authorized by New York State General
Municipal Law §95A,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. for the year 2014 with funding for the Agreement
not exceeding the sum of$15,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement with funding for the Agreement to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
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ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH
WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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 Warren County Historical Society (Historical Society), is a not-for-profit
educational organization chartered in 1997 by the New York Education Department for the
collection, preservation, and promotion of the heritage of Warren County, including the Town of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Historical Society has and will benefit the Town's residents by
continuing to contribute to the promotion and preservation of the Town's history and heritage,
and by preserving and promoting the historical significance of the former firehouse, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Historical Society in the
amount of$1,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter
into an agreement with the Historical Society for the year 2014 for general promotion purposes, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between
the Town and the Warren County Historical Society 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$1,000 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 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 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier
ABSTAIN:Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD TOWN
RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in
the Town Budget for the Town's receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in
accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement
(Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and
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WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in
the amount of up to $50,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related
to the Department's special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to
Town of Queensbury residents, but also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to
the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as follows:
• Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter)
• Family and Youth Programs and Special Events
• Park Beautification Supplies
• Jenkinsville Athletic Facility Events
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $50,000 to the Town's Recreation Department as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax
revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget
Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren
County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take such other and further action as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AT
PINE VIEW CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Dough Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent
have requested Town Board approval for a pricing structure modification regarding the prices
charged by the Pine View Cemetery and Crematorium with such proposed new fee schedule
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the new fee schedule for
services provided at the Pine View Cemetery and Crematorium effeclh e as of January 1St, 2014, as
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to
effectuate the new fee schedule.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER MAINTENANCE I VANCE PLANTE TO
CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME
RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Vance Plante, Town of Queensbury Water Maintenance I, was out on
Workers' Compensation since February 2013 but recently returned to work and during such time
accumulated 136 hours of vacation time that he was unable to use before December 31St, 2013, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Plante has requested approval to carry over such time beyond December
31St, 2013 and the Water Superintendent has approved such request provided that Mr. Plante use
such time by January 31St, 2014, 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 Vance Plante, Water
Maintenance I, to carry over 136 hours of vacation time beyond December 31St, 2013, provided that
Mr. Plante use such time by January 31St, 2014, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT :Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2013 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 37,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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 $
001-1355- 001-1410-
1010 Wages 1010 Wages 1,500
001-9060- Health 001-1650- Central
8060 Insurance 4100 Communication 5,000
001-1990- 001-3510-
4400 Contingency 4400 Misc. Contractual 750
001-1990- 001-5110-
1010 Contingency 1010 Wages 2,600
001-1990- 001-7020-
1010 Contingency 1010 Wages 21,900
001-9010- 001-8010-
8010 NYS Retirement 1010 Wages 8,500
002-1990- 002-1650-
1010 Contingency 4100 Telephone 125
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004-5110- 004-5130-
1010 Wages 4110 Vehicle Repairs 12,000
004-9010- 004-5142-
8010 NYS Retirement 4641 Melting Agents 14,000
032-8120- 032-8120-
4300 Electricity 1010 Wages 8,750
032-8120- 032-8120-
4300 Electricity 1020 O/T 500
040-1990- 040-8310-
1010 Contingency 1010 Wages 9,000
040-8320- 040-8340-
4300 Electricity 2300 Metering Devices 5,200
Duly adopted 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT :Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS—
WARRANT OF JANUARY 1sT, 2014
RESOLUTION NO.: 38,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills presented as
the Warrant with a run date of December 3011i 2013 and a payment date of January 2"a 2014,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of December 3 0th 2013 and payment date of January 2"d 2014 totaling $819,268.23, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier
5.0 CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS WARD II
• Thanked everyone for attending, friends, family, people that are working for the Town.
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
COUNCILMAN IRISH WARD III
• Appreciates everyone that showed up today and the support that you show not only now but
during the year for the Town Board. All of the Town employees that showed up, thank you
looking forward to working with you again.
• Happy New Year.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS WARD IV
• We do appreciate everyone being here. We appreciate the employees for what they have
done for this Town over the years, I know they will continue to work hard with us.
• Thanked his mother for being here, she has been with me from the Oath of Office as a
Police Office, the Oath of Office for County Supervisor, the Oath of Office for Town
Councilman and also thanked his wife and sister. A special thank you to Mary Naylor,
who has been a friend of the family for years and Paul Naylor's widow, who was our
Highway Superintendent for years. Thank you, it means a lot.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Thanked everyone for coming, especially my family, my son and daughter and my
wife Chris, all my friends and everyone here. I do appreciate it, thank you very
much.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 39, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Organizational Meeting.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2014, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Metivier
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury