2014-03-17 - SP Mtg 10 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 03-17-2014 MTG#10 838
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#10
MARCH 17th 2014 RES#101-103
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
PRESS
POST STAR
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Opened meeting.
NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE FOR QUEENSBURY CENTRAL FIRE
Discussion held with Queensbury Central Fire Company representatives regarding the purchase
of a 2015 Chevy Tahoe for $49,500. This is to replace a 2002 vehicle with 130+ miles on it.
There is a Fire Company that is interested in purchasing it; they would be using the proceeds
from this sale to purchase the new vehicle. The term of the loan would be for 60 months, spoke
with Glens Falls National Bank, at most the rate would be 3.99%. If the dealership is part of
their network, the interest rate will be lower. Payments over the five years would be $911 a
month; we are not asking for an increase. We will absorb the $1400 into operating budget,just
looking for a straight replacement. Supervisor Strough will contact Town Counsel to see if they
would need a Town Board resolution or an informal approval.
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RIDGE SEWAGE DISPOSAL REQUEST
Attorney Stephanie Bitter spoke regarding the proposed sewage disposal request for Adirondack
Mountain Ridge, LLC. A lot of work has gone into making a new design. Originally they were
seeking six variances, but with the proposed Elgin System they are down to two.
Councilman VanNess noted that he feels comfortable with the Elgin.
Supervisor Strough-Will you be submitting a new application?
Attorney Bitter-When talking to Dave Hatin, he was not sure if we had to formally withdraw the
other. I would rather submit this as an alternative, understanding that we need to have a new
public hearing with this proposal.
Supervisor Strough-I will contact Dave Hatin.
Councilman VanNess-I would like to see a written amendment to it, an amendment made in our
public hearing.
Attorney Bitter-Intended to submit a letter demonstrating that we answered the concerns that
were raised and how we did that, demonstrate where we were and how we got here.
Supervisor Strough-Will find out if it can be put on the agenda for Monday, March 24, 2014.
PROPOSED EXIT 18 ZONE DISCUSSION
Discussion held regarding the public forum to be held Thursday at the West Glens Falls Fire
House on Luzerne Road at 7:00 p.m. for the Main Street and Exit 18 Corridor. The purpose of
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the meeting will be for Town Board members to hear from residents regarding their visions for
Main Street with minimum discussion among board members.
FERTILIZER REGULATION LAW
Discussion held regarding the fertilizer regulations, which prohibits the use of fertilizers and
pesticides within 50 feet of the shorelines of Glen Lake, Lake Sunnyside and Lake George. It
also prohibits containing phosphorous in areas between 50 and 20 feet of the lakeshores. The
proposed expansion would add naturally occurring streams, tributaries, springs or wetlands in the
Lake George basin to the list of water bodies, this would only apply to Lake George. Supervisor
Strough would like to hold a public hearing in April regarding the fertilizer regulations.
PROPOSED EXIT 18 ZONE
Discussion held regarding the Exit 18 zone noting it will become its own unique zone. The
board will have to do a traffic analysis. Discussion held with the possibility of extending the
sewer. Discussion regarding allowable uses that would be permitted, setback and lot sizes.
Supervisor Strough asked board members to take a look at the site and to come back with
recommendations to be discussed at next workshop.
DISCUSSION HELD
The Town Board discussed the possibility of having an intern help or have Kathy Bozony help
the Town with the issues on Lake George. Supervisor Strough agreed to prepare a scope of
duties.
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 101, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss employment history of particular
persons and matters leading to the appointment, promotion, etc. of particular persons.
Duly adopted this 17th of March, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
AB SENT:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO.: 102, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 17th day of March, 2014, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
AB SENT:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 103, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Special Town
Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 17th day of March, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
AB SENT:None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H, BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY