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1979-01-02 ORG 'R 7 for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt : RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 78-12C and numbered 1804 through 1872 and totaling $44,1b0,.23 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None -k Absent: None (Non-Collusive certificate must be submitted before bid is awarded) RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON ONE TON DUMP TRUCK RESOLUTION NO. 357, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Water Supt. did recommend that we advertise for bid for a new One Ton Dump Truck, and WHEREAS, two bids were received and turned over to Mr. Flaherty and the Water Committee for their recommendation, and WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty has requested that the Town Board accept the bid of Glen Ford Trucks in the amount of $7,535,50 the lowest bid received, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts and awards the bid to Glen Ford Trucks for a new One Ton Dump Truck in the amount of $7,535.50 and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing of the One Ton Dump Truck is included in the 1978 Water Dept. Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1979 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mrz,:;Frances Walter-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman ABSENT: Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Supervisor Brandt. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO. 1. IATkdd dbd BY Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines that Rdberth Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during the year 1979, except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law or with other resolution of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Hammond Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS nT.UTTON Nn_ 9 , by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its Olson, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 62 , of the Town Law of the State of New York, regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Queens- bury shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month hereafter at 7: 30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay at Haviland Roads, Town of Queensbury and be it further _ RESOLVED, that any special meetings of said Board shall be subject to a two day notice in advance by the Supervisor. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. Building and Zoning Department December 26, 1978 Queensbury Town Board I request reappointment to the position of Building Inspector for 1979. Respectfully, George P. Liapes /s/ RESOLUTION TO APPOINT BUILDING INSPECTOR I RESOLUTION NO 3 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its j adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 138 of the Town Law of the State of New York, George P. Liapes be and he hereby is appointed Building Inspector of the Town of -Queensbury for the year 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. Building and Zoning Department December 26, 1978 Queensbury Town Board I request reappointment to the position of Assistant Building Inspector and Enforcement Officer 66r 1979. Respectfully, Stephen F. Lynn /s/ RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR RFSQJ,UTTON Nn_4, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 138 of the Town Law of the State of New Y6rk Steven Lynn be and he hereby is appointed Assistant Building Inspector of the Town of Queensbury for-.the year 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr. Queensbury Town Court January 2, 1979 Supervisor, Michel Brandt Town of Queensbury and Queensbury Town Board RD1 Bay Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen & Lady: I hereby request the appointment of Phyllis E. Joslyn, R.D.#1 Farm-to-Market Road, Lake George, New York as Court Clerk for the Queensbury Town Court for 1979 to serve in this capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board. Yours truly, /s/ J. David Little Town Justice Queensbury Town Court RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOWN JUSTICE COURT CLERK RESOLUTION No,_,. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its, adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: PURSUANT to Section 20, Subdivision 1 (a) of the Town Law of the State of New York and pursuant to Section 109 of the Uniform Justice Court Act of the State of New York, Phyllis Joslyn of Farm to Market Road Queensbury is hereby appointed Town Justice Court Clerk, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of the State of New York be notified of the appointment. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr. Queensbury Town Court January 2 , 1979 Supervisor, Michel Brandt Town of Queensbury and Queensbury Town Board R.D.#1 Bay Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen & Lady: I hereby request the appointment of Karen S. Stockwell, 6 Hillcrest Avenue, Glens Falls, New York as Court Clerk for the Queensbury Town j Court for 1979 to serve in this capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board. l }I Yours truly, J. David Little /s/ Town Justice Queensbury Town Court RESOLUTION TO RETAIN TOWN SURVEYOR RE_SOTDTT, ON_ NQ- h, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: RESOLVED, that John B. VanDusen of the 'Town of Queensbury be retained as Town Surveyor of said Town for the fiscal year 1979 at an annual compensation not to exceed $3, 600.00 and that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a contract with 190 John B. VanDusen for such services, and be it further RESOLVED, that in addition to the services provided by such contract the Town Board employ said John B. VanDusen to perform other services as may be requirud� which will involve the employment by him of persons to assist in compiling data, drafting and similar work, and that the Town reimburse John B. VanDusen for such additional work and expenses in connection therewith during the fiscal year 1979, not to exceed in the aggregate sum of $1,000.00 which reimbursement shall be made upon itemized and certified vouchers therefor,,audited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. January 2, 1979 Town Board Town of Queensbury Dear Supervisor and Councilmen, I hereby request reappointment as Town Dog Warden for the year 1979. Thank you. Respectfully yours , James Davison /s/ Dog Warden Town of Queensbury RESOLUTION APPOINTING DOG WARDEN RESOLD I0N NO. 7_ Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 130 Subdivision 9 , of the Town Law of the State of New York, James Davison be and he hereby is appointed Dog Warden of the Town of Queensb u ry to servt at the pleasure of the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. January 2, 1979 To: Queensbury Town Board From:' Harold R. Hansen RE: Annual Reappointment I, Harold R. Hansen desire, to be reappointed as Recreation/ Youth Services Director for the Town of Queensbury for the year 1979 and longer if possible. Thank you, /s/ Harold Hansen RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION N0. 8 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its a opt on, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mr. Harold Hansen of Queensbury, as the Queensbury Recreation Director, term to expire on December 31, 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: 191 Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr. January 2, 1979 Members of the Town Board ! As of this date I wish to resign the position of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. Respectfully, /s/ Donald A. Chase Town Clerk RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION N0. 9 . Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS , Mr. -Donald A. Chase, has by letter to the Town Board resigned from the position of Receiver of Taxes and Assessment for the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board pursuant to Section 20, Subdivision 6 (e) of the Town Law of the State of New York and to Resolution No. 97 of 1967 of the Town, hereby appoints Mrs. Betty EgglestM, , of Queensbury as Receiver of Taxes and Assessment to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Donald A. Chase, term to expire on� 12-31-79. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION NAMING COUNSEL TO THE TOWN BOARD RFSQT_TTTTnM M„n ), Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, this Board deems itself in need of legal counsel in the conduct of its affairs , and WHEREAS, the Office of Town Attorney has not been established or provisions for a salary therefor included in the 1979 budget; therefore be it RESOLVED, that Jospeh Brennan, ESQ. an attorney and residing in the Town of Queensbury, be employed by this Board to render such legal services as may be required and that payment for such service be by Town voucher audited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt i Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER _SOT_tT.TTON N0. 11. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charlis Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, The Post Star be and it is hereby designated as the Official Newspaper of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: 192 Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR BL L TON Nei?,, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is permitted and allowed to file a copy of the annual financial report to the State Comptroller, as required by Section 31, of the General Municipal Law, wits --, the Town Clerk on or before March 1, 1979, in lieu of filing a separate financial report, as required by Section 119, Subdivi:'sion 2, of the Town Law, by February 1, 1979. -- Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER DEPT. , HIGHWAY DEPT. , AND POLICE DEPT. RF.SOTttTTnN Nn 11 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the Water, Highway and Police Departments for small mailings rather than using the postage machine at the Town Office Building therefore be it RESOLVED, that each department shall be allowed to purchase 100 stamps and the supply be replenished as needed. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson., Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Olson- requested that bulk mailing rates be looked into for mailing taxes etc. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BUDGET OFFICER RFS01ITT ON NO, 14- Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision of the Town Law of the State of New York, Supervisor Michel Brandt be and he hereby is Budget Officer of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : Nune Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS RESOLUTION NO. 15 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that purchase of materials supplies and tools for the Highway Department may be made by the Town Superintendent of Highways without the prior approval of the Town Board where the cost thereof does not exceed an aggregate of $2,300. 00 during the fiscal year. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE $ LUTION NO. 16. Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: RESOLVED, Pursuant to Section 102 of the Town Law of the State of New YOrk, the sum of . 15 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual and necessary use of the private automobile of any Town Official in the performance of his or her duties. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson , Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes., None Absent: None RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RFSnT.TTTT(1N N_� Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 752 of the Laws of New York, 1971 effective June 25, 1971, the Town of Queensbury Industrial Development Agency was created, and WHEREAS, the certificate of establishment of such agency was filed pursuant to Section 856 (1) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York designating the membership of said agency, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a certificate of appointment of the chairman and members of the Town of Queensbury Industrial Development Agency be filed with the office of the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 856 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York designating the respective parties for the position set forth after their respective names. Michel Brandt-Chairman Daniel Olson-Member Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Member Frances;.Walter-Member Hammond Robertson-Member Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION REGARDING PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS RFS(1TJ jQN NO 18. Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its - adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel 'Brandt: l WHEREAS, the utility bills such as Niagara Mohawk and the New York Telephone consistently show an overlap in billings because of the payment schedule used by the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bills from these corporations be paid as soon as they are received by the Town Clerk and with Department Head approval, and be it entered in the regular monthly abstracts. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None 194 Absent: None RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD RU ION NO 19 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that the daily rate for Special Policemen of the Town of Queensbury be established as follows : School Crossing Guard --- $8.00 per day Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent:None J RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ASSESSOR RF.SOLUTTM Nn 20 Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Section 1522 of the Real Property Tax Law mandates that the Town of Queensbury have one assessor and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law Section 1522 further states that the assessor shall be appointed by the legislative body of the local government having the power to assess real property for the purppee of taxation and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law Section 1522 fixes the term of office of the assessor as a six (6) year term commencing on October 1, 1971 and each sixth year thereafter and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law Section 1522 establishes certain qualifications and required training of the assessor and WHEREAS, James A. Howe has advised the Town Board that he has completed the course of training and education prescribed for assessors by the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment and that he has been issued a certificate of completion by the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment and WHEREAS, James A. Howe has requested the Town Board to formalize his appointment as assessor of the Town of Queensbury for the unexpired term of office commencing with the date hereof and continuing through September 30, 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the requirements of Real Property Tax Law Section 1522, James A. Howe be appointed as the assessor of the Town of Queensbury for the period from the date hereof through September 30, 1983 and that he be directed and authorized to fulfill the duties of that office during said period. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt _ Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS R,E§O LITTON NO 2 _, Introduced by Dr. Charlis Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, subdivision 1, of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated as depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year 1979; Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, First National Bank ofuGlens Falls, State Bank of Albany, Chase Manhattan Bank of Eastern New York, N.A. and be it further RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Team Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RFS_ Nn_ 22 _ Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson, Seconded by Dr. Eisenhart RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 102 , subdivision 10, of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following town officers and employees be and they hereby are authoktzed to attend the annual meeting of the �._ Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City on February 19, 19, 20 and 21 of 1979: Town Supervisor Town Justices Town Clerk Superintendent of Highways Town Counsel Building Inspector Chief of Police Four Councilmen and be .it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said Association and in his absence Councilman Olson is to cast the vote of the Town, and be it further RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES OF QUEENSBURY POLICE OFFICERS AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 23, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adopt on, secon e3 by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the salaries of hourly ,employees and Dolice Officers set forth in the following schedule be and hereby is fixed at the amount specified for the year 1979. Base Salaries for Provisional Patrolmen $ 8,264.00 Per Year �- Base Salaries of Patrolmen 10, 705.00 if Base Salaries of Sergeants 12 ,090.00 if Mechanic 5.06 Per Hour Working Foreman 5.06 " Water Maintenance Foreman 5.06 " Heavy Equipment Operator 4.67 " Water Maintenance Man I 4.67 " Water Maintenance Man II 4. 38 " Motor Equipment Operator 4. 38 " Water Meter Service Man 4. 38 " Water Plant Operator 4.81 Water Plant Operator Trainee 4. 75 " Lab Technician 4. 21 " Laborer-Class A. 4.16 " Laborer-Class B. 3. 57 " Senior Account Clerk 4. 38 " Clerk 3.49 " 196 Assistant Foreman Water 4.85 Per Hour Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 1979 RESOLUTTON Nn 94 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that the salary of each Town Non-Union employees set forth in the following schedule be and hereby is fixed at the amount specified. ' Jim Davison, Dog Warden $ 9,495.00 James Howe, Assessor 12 ,200. 00 George Liapes , Buildi glnspector 13, 370. 00 Steven Lynn, Assistant Building Inspector 10, 700. 00 Margaret Freebern, Bookkeeper 10,965.00 Charles Judkins , Police Chief 17,000.00 Floyd Martindale, Deputy Highway Superintendent 14,125.00 James Coughlin, Landfill Superintendent 15,200.00 Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent 15 ,600.00 Ralph VanDusen, Chief Operator 13,200.00 John Dunn, Caretaker, PineView Cemetery 10,960. 00 Betty Eggleston, Receiver of Taxes 8,690. 00 Darleen Dougher, First Deputy Town Clerk 8,445. 00 Phyllis Joslyn, Court Clerk 8,440. 00 Harry Hansen, Youth Services Director/Recreation 13,375.00 Bill Bodenweiser, Fire Marshal 8,215. 00 Shirley Shenk, Secretary to Supervisor 10,080.00 Director of Purchasing Donald A. Chase 1,000. 00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : Dr. Eisenhart Absent: None Discussion held before vote on Resoltuion No. 24. Councilman Eisenhart: I must vote no on this resolution, there are three salaries where the same percentage of increase was given for part of a years work as per a whole years work, I think that this is inequitable. . . Discussion held on the next resolution No. 25. Introduced by Hammond ,Robertson seconded by Dr. Char&es Eisenhart. Councilman Robertson- . . . the job of Supervisor is more and more time consuming. . . the 1000 increase rather than the 750.00 increase is justified based on the amount of work that is required in that office. . . Councilman Eisenhart- It should be noted that the increase for the Councilmen is something less than 6%. Councilman Walter- I disagree, I believe many of the jobs that we have within our organization in the last few years because of increased rules and regulations that have required a lot more work, the president has established guidelines of 7%, I think that as far as government officials are concerned, we should be the first ones to hold within those guidelines. Requested that the Supervisor's salary be voted on - ina a seperate resolution. Councilman Robertson- agreed to strike the Supervisor' s Salary from the proposed Resolution. . . Councilman Eisenhart- agreed. I think that it should -be noted that the President' s guidelines requires 7% overall, we run within that. . . RESOLUTION TO SET SALARY SCHEDULE FOR YEAR 1979 RES T.TTTTON No_ 9S , by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the salary of each Town Elected Official set forth in the following schedule be and hereby is fixed at the amount specified. Hammond Robertson, Councilman $ 3,600.00 Daniel Olson, Councilman $ 3,600.00 Frances Walter, Councilwomen $ 3,600.00 Charles Eisenhart, Councilman $ 3,600.00 Carl Garb, Highway Superintendent $ 15 ,600.00 i Donald Chase, Town Clerk $ 12, 300.00 Thomas Moynihan, Town Justice $ 6,150.00 J. David Little, Town Justice $ 6, 150.00 Hammond Robertson, Deputy Supervisor $ 300.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs.Nalter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET SALARY OF THE SUPERVISOR RESOLUTION NO. 26 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, secon ed by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the salary of the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be set at $11,000. 00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Robertson Noes : Mrs. Walter l� Absent: None Abstain: Mr. Brandt Ltr. on file from Patricia A. Tatich re: Small Cities Grant Application Precedures. . . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD AS REQUIRED FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PER-APPLICATION FOR A NON-METROPOLITAN SINGLE PURPOSE GRANT UNDER THE HUD SMALL CITIES PROGRAM X 1411TO � Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 provides for Block Grants under the Small Cities Program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to submit a preapplication for Federal Assistance in accordance with the requirements contained in 24 CFR-Part 570, Sub-part F of the Federal Regulations , and WHEREAS, two (2) public hearings are required prior to submission of a Single Purpose Grant Application in accordance with the require- ments contained *n Section 570.433 of the Federal Register in order to provide for citizen participatinn in the development of the application, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town .Board of the Town of Queensbury, New York, hold two (2) public hearings on the said pre- application, the firdt shall be held on January 23, 1979 and the second shall be h#.ld on January 30, 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Discussion held by the Board in regard to the proposed resolution no. 28. . . . Councilman Robertson requested that the Town Board appoint the members to the Citizens Advisory Committee. . . .agreed by the entire Board. . . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTLON NO. 28,. Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 provides for a program of Community Development Block Grants , and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury desires to obtain financial assistance j under the Small Cities Discretionary provisions of said Act etc. , and WHEREAS,. one of the requirements set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to obtain financial assistance is that a Citizens Advisory Committee be established with members appo*ed by the Town Board,,--,/ be it RESOLVED, that in order to provide for maximum citizen participation in the development and implementation of the Community Development Program in accordance with the primary objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act and according to the provisions set forth in said Act, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 29_, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for 'its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, there are surplus funds in various accounts, and WHEREAS, there-is a deficit in certain accounts , NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer funds as listed below: $148.90 from SW1 8340.440, Queensbury Water Transmission and Distribution, Contractual to SW1 8340.200, Queensbury Water Transmission and Distribution Equipment to cover balance of cost of new truck per P.O. #1570 to Glen Ford $585.00 from A1940.440, Contingent to A7510.440, Program for Aging to pay L. Fisher final bill. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None -� Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT RESQUITTON Nn =, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertwon who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury to sign an agreement with the State of New York for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Contract in the amount of $36,421.44 and running for a period from November 1, 1978 through October 31, 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. TO: Queensbury Town Board January 2 , 1979 FROM:Carl A. Garb I wish to appoint Floyd Martindale as Deputy Righway Superintendent for the Town of Queensbury for 1979. Respectfully, Carl A. Garb /s/ Highway Superintendent Ltr. January 2 , 1979 Town Board Town of Queensbury Bay at Haviland Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen: Pursuant to Article 42, of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby appoint Hammond Robertson to act as Deputy Supervisor for the year 1979. Sincerely, Michel R. Brandt /s/ Superviosr Ltr. January 2, 1979 Town Board '— Town of Queensbury Bay at Haviland Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 29, Subdivision 15 of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby appoint Mrs. Margaret D. Preebern, 4 Bell Avenue Glens Falls, New York, 12802 as Bookkeeper for the Town of Queensbury. Respectfully Submitted, Michel R. Brandt /s/ Supervisor Ltr. January 2, 1979 Town Board Town of Queensbury Bay at Haviland Road Glens Falls , New York 12801 Gentlemen: `-" Pursuant to Section 29, Subdivision 15 of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby appoint Mrs. Shirley B. Shenk of RD2 North West Village, Glens Falls , New York, as my Confidential Secretary. Respectfully Submitted, Michel R. Brandt /s/ Supervisor 200 Ltr. Supervisor' s Office January 2, 1979 Pursuant to Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby revise the appointment of the following committees to aid and assist the Town Board in the performance of its duties during the year 1979 , with the first person named to serve as Chairman in each case. Highway (Including Drainage) Brandt Robertson Water Supply Robertson Walter Solid Waste Disposal Brandt Walter Sewerage Robertson Eisenhart --� Fire Protection Walter Olson Police (Including Traffic Safety) Brandt Walter Cemeteries I Olson Robertson Town Development (Including Planning, Zoning and Promotion Walter Brandt Assessments Eisenhart Olson Recreation Brandt Olson Beautification Olson Walter Town Buildings Robertson Olson Lighting Olson Eisenhart Libraries Eisenhart Robertson Elections Eisenhart Walter . Health & Conservation Advisory Council Olson Eisenhart Insurance Eisenhart Walter Personnel Robertson Brandt Legislative Walter Eisenhart Senior Citizens Olson Eisenhart Sincerely, Michel R. Brandt /s/ Supervisor Supervisor Brandt-Speaking to the Residents of the Town of Queensbury, Mr. Brandt referred to the Town Government as a service business, noting that in the coming year of 1979 a sewer referendum is immiment and he has every reason to expect it's passage. Focal Points for the coming year. . .l. We must consolidate under one administrative function Roads, Water, Sewer, Drainage, Budding Maintenance, Maintenance of the Recreation Area, Engineering and Landfill. 2. Would like to see more continuity in the Town, hopefully the recreation department can bring the community together as a whole. . . 3. Urge all citizens to become involved in Town Government. . . Councilman Robertsnn-Voiced his concern over the level of the landfill to Ridge Road. . .questioned, the status of this problem, noting that he did not want to build another mountain if it could be helped. . . Supervisor Brandt- spoke on the capital expenses at the landfill approximately 140,0007. . .noted the frustration to get approval on the landfill. . . I will have to say it is my conclusion that our efforts are being frustrated be- cause I think ENCON lacks direction in knowing what it' s policies are, I can only hope that having a new director of" ENCON will give a thrust to ENCON so that they better understand what their role is and that we can find a way of working together. . . Councilman Walter- noting the frustrations at the landfill. . .we are at the point now where we are no longer able to go ahead and do what we had hoped to do, because of gaining approval from the state, commented A that if the landfill was worked into the area designated that the law would be violated. . . Supervisor Brandt-I do not think that any of us want to get into litigation with the State of New York were it is taxpayers money on one side of the suit against taypayers money on the other side of the suit to solve what should be a state wide policy by ENCON . . . OPEN FORUM 8: 29 P.M. No one spoke. . . On motion by Councilman Eisenhardt, seconded by Councilman Olson the Board by unanimous vote moved into workshop session to meet with