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2014-08-04 - Mtg 30 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 203 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#30 August 4, 2014 RES# 267-288 7:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS COUNTY OFFICIAL Mark Westcott, Supervisor-At-Large PRESS POST STAR, LOOK TV PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order... 1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT 4 MINUTES) MARK WESTCOTT- • Thanked the Board for the work they do on behalf of the citizens of Queensbury. • Spoke to the Board regarding the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport. Asking for the support of the Council with the County to ask them to consider answering the questions to the issues that people have at the next public hearing, which is set for September 10th in the Queensbury Activity Center at 6:30pm. • Second request is to seriously consider what is taking place in our Town. Town Council should have a say in the plans at the Airport because they are going to dramatically impact the tax revenue and the economic development that takes place here. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Explained that this is a County issue. Eminent Domain proceedings are for the purpose of clearing obstructions so that the pilots and the passengers and the community see safer landings and safer take-offs. This is a County issue, it's a County Airport. This Town has no control over that. JIM MACKEY- Disappointed that our Supervisor who should be representing the interest of all of the people decided to speak out against the right to get answers at the next County Meeting. This was at the facilities meeting recently. Stated that he will continue to rally the people against the project. COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS- Queensbury, population-wise and business-wise is a huge part of Warren County. I feel all the residents of Queensbury should have the right to voice their opinions on any subject, be it Town, County, State or Federal through any media outlets available. Both sides of any controversy have the right to voice their opinions and I have seen no evidence that the Town Board would discourage or not permit persons on any side of an argument to be heard. To insist that every time someone speaks there must be a counter argument presented could really never be realized. However, the counter argument persons or the agencies have the same availability to the media as anyone else. I do think as a gesture of fairness, we should enforce the time limit. I also feel the opinions should be civil, respectful and not be unwarranted personal attacks on individuals, as I know some of them in the past have been on you, John. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- That's fine, but I'd like to keep our conversation at this Town Board to Town issues. TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- • Spoke regarding the Quaker Ridge Technology Park. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 204 • Stated that he feels he is being unfairly restricted in his comments with regards to the County. GEORGE WINTERS- Questioned the Board as to why there has been trees clears from Pine View Cemetery? SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Explained that they had to clear out some of the dead trees. MR. WINTERS- Wishes to be informed with regards to issues on the Airport. JOHN SALVADOR- • Spoke regarding the Dunham's Bay Wastewater Initiative. • Stated with regards to the public hearing on the parking along Alexy Lane, it was concluded that there was a survey to be done to determine where the Town's jurisdiction begins and ends. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- I've asked for that but have not received it yet. MR. SALVADOR- The Queensbury Partners Project on the corner, they are beginning to do some rough grading. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- They did but they received a stop work order. MR. SALVADOR- Referenced a letter dated October 12, 2013 that he addressed to Craig Brown with copies to the Board Members. The Planning Board stipulated in their approval, they had a new amendment introduced by Mr. Krebs that they required the applicant, at the inception of the project, to make available a right turn lane, which would give a left turn lane also at the corner of Bay and Blind Rock Road. Assuming the rough grading is the start of the project, the first thing they should be doing is taking care of that intersection. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- We will check into that. MR. SALVADOR- Sent a letter to the Mayor after the City of Glens Falls made their presentation to the Town on the separation of their storm water and waste water system. Thanked them for taking the time to explain their situation and their plan. It was pointed out in the letter that after hearing them say that the next leg of their construction was going to deal with Ridge Street rather than Bay Street that it seemed we should be active in having that Ridge Street separate sewer sized to take our waste water direct from the pump station on Meadowbrook Road. It's a short and easy run that gets us out of the pollution problem. Is there something we can do to initiate discussion with the City on changing the design of the Ridge Road sewer? SUPERVISOR STROUGH- The Town Engineer did look into this and it doesn't look to be the most reasonable approach. He offered to report back to Mr. Salvador with the Engineer's explanation as to why he doesn't find it to be reasonable. MAUREEN LYNCH- Spoke regarding the proposed Technical Park and the proximity to the Airport. Explained that because the Airport is situated in the Town of Queensbury, it makes it a Town issue. SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Explained that the issues are County issues. COUNCILMAN VANNESS- Explained that the Board can make recommendations to the County but they really have no control over what they do. MICHAEL MCCABE- Spoke regarding Victor Macri's property with regards to the Warren County Airport. 2.0 RESOLUTIONS REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 205 RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOT IN PINE VIEW CEMETERY FROM IDA SMITH RESOLUTION NO.: 267,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold a cemetery lot in the Pine View Cemetery to Ida Smith—Plot No.: 65-D, Erie Section, and WHEREAS, by letter dated July 24, 2014, Ms. Smith has requested that the Town's Cemetery Commission buy back such lot, and WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent have recommended re-purchase of such lot and approval of the re-purchase by the Town Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery Commission's re-purchase of a lot in the Pine View Cemetery from Ida Smith—Plot No.: 65-D, Erie Section, for the amount of$400, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to arrange for the payment of such amount to Ms. Smith and properly account for the sales in the Town's books and records. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF MASSACHUSETTS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (MASS MUTUAL) TO CONTINUE AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR TOWN OF QUEENSBURY'S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN RESOLUTION NO.: 268, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Finance Law §5 and the New York State Deferred Compensation Board Regulations, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 206 currently administers the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 470.2008, the Queensbury Town Board selected The Hartford Life Insurance Company and Reliance Trust Company as the Deferred Compensation Plan Administrators pursuant to Section 9003.2 of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Deferred Compensation Board for a five year contract period with the Town's contract to expire on January 1St, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Life Insurance Company (Mass Mutual), acquired The Hartford's Retirement Plans Group effective January 1St, 2013, and Mass Mutual has been appointed by The Hartford to provide all administrative series necessary to support the contract, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 9003.5(b) of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Deferred Compensation Board, the Town of Queensbury may extend, in writing, by a vote duly taken, any contract or agreement entered into an administrative services agency for a period having a duration of one (1) year twice upon the expiration of the initial term of such contract or agreement, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 334, 2013, the Town Board authorized an extension for a period of one year from its expiration date, or through January 1, 2015, with the administrator's consent, the selection and agreement with The Massachusetts Life Insurance Company (Mass Mutual) to act as the Town of Queensbury Deferred Compensation Plan Administrators, and WHEREAS, the Town's Deferred Compensation Plan Committee has recommended that the Town Board exercise its second of its allowable one (1) year extensions or through December 31St, 2015 and then in 2015, move forward with preparation of a Request for Proposals for the selection of an administrative services agency of the Town's Deferred Compensation Plan, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board finds it to be in the best interest of the Plan to extend the agreement with Mass Mutual for a period of one (1) year or through December 31St 2015 for reasons which include, but are not limited to: the preservation of the stability of the Plan's administration, recordkeeping and account maintenance; compliance with pending reporting requirements; and the determination to develop thorough internal procedures for the solicitation and prudent evaluation of competitive proposals in accordance with Section 9003.3 of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Deferred Compensation Board prior to such solicitation, in order that the Town of Queensbury may act with care, skill, prudence and diligence under the circumstances, such procedures to include the establishment of an advisory committee to include Town of Queensbury administrative personnel and representatives of the Town of Queensbury's employee organizations, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 207 RESOLVED, upon due deliberation, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby extends for a period of one year from its expiration date, or through December 31St, 2015, with the administrator's consent, the selection and agreement with The Massachusetts Life Insurance Company (Mass Mutual) to act as the Town of Queensbury Deferred Compensation Plan Administrators, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Chairperson of the Town of Queensbury Deferred Compensation Committee to make, execute, and deliver all documents necessary to effectuate the contents of this Resolution and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Chairperson to take any actions necessary to further effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEAP PETE'S LAWN CARE TO MOW AN ADDITIONAL ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTY IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 269,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 174,2014, the Queensbury Town Board approved the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement's (Director) engagement of the monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for eight (8) properties in a state of serious neglect, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 213,2014, the Town Board approved that an additional property be added to the list of properties in such state of neglect, and WHEREAS, the Director has advised the Town Board of an additional property in a similar state of serious neglect located at 47 Mountain View Lane in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, although the Town Court can impose fines, it lacks the authority to mandate ongoing maintenance, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of this property creates a public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the tall grass, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 208 WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has attempted to contact the owner of record by certified letter and/or posting of the property and his efforts have been to no avail and he has been unable to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush, rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by U.S. mail to the Property Owner of Record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn on their land within 10 days and failing to do so, the Town will cause such action to be taken and the cost thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real property and the assessment shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement's adding such property to the list of monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for the amount of$75 per month for such property for a period of three (3) months (August 1St, 2014 — October 1St, 2014) for a total amount for such property not to exceed $225, to be paid on a monthly basis upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting a proper invoice to the Town outlining the dates on which the property was mowed, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget and transfer $225 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Tax Receiver of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of such property so that the expenses can REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 209 be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements NOES Mr. Irish ABSENT : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN VICINITY OF GLEN COURT ADJACENT TO TOWN RECREATION PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO.: 270, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by Resolution the Warren County Board of Supervisors authorized that any Town, Village or City within Warren County can purchase property obtained in a foreclosure proceeding by the County for either one-third (1/3) the market value or the amount of outstanding taxes on the parcel, whichever is higher, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to purchase County-owned property, Tax Map Parcel No.: 308.5-1-21, totaling .16 acres located in the vicinity of Glen Court, as such parcel is contiguous to Town Recreation Property(Tax Map Parcel No.: 308.5-1-33) and the Town Board has determined that obtaining such property will expand possible passive recreational opportunities by providing additional lands/acreage to existing Recreation Commission property, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 338 of 2014, the Warren County Board of Supervisors authorized the sale of such property to the Town for the amount of$251.18, the current amount of outstanding taxes on the parcel, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the purchase of a parcel of land owned by Warren County totaling .61 acres located in the vicinity of Glen Court in the Town of Queensbury, Tax Map Parcel No.: 308.5-1-21 for an amount not to exceed $251.18, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 210 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that in order to facilitate the purchase of such parcel, the Town Board authorizes the Town Budget Officer to amend the 2014 Town budget as follows: • Increase Appropriation 001-1940-2799 -Purchase of Land- $251.18 • Decrease Appropriation 001-1990-4400 - Contingency- $251.18 and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction in form acceptable to Town Counsel, including, without limitation, any needed real estate contract, Real Property Transfer Reports and Capital Gains Affidavits and the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel 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 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6800 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 271, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6800 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 211 WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6800, and WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6800, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6801 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 272, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 212 WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6801 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6801, and WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6801, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6803 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 213 REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 273, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6803 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6803, and WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6803, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 214 Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6804 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 274, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6804 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6804, and WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 215 RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6804, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6805 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 275, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6805 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6805, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 216 WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6805, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #6806 IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 276,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, by Resolution 216, 2013, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC) Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD) Home Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, this program provides grants to homeowners which cover 100% of eligible costs, including rehabilitation construction, grant administration, project delivery, and associated soft costs, up to a maximum of$31,600 per project, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 217 WHEREAS, a single family property Case File #6806 has been determined to be eligible for this grant assistance and the owner or owners of the property requested such assistance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 327, 2013 the Town engaged Shelter Planning & Development to provide program delivery and administration services related to the NYS AHC grant award, and WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and recommends approval of this grant to Case File #6806, and WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to execute a Note and Mortgage affecting the property for ten (10) years from the date of completion of the rehabilitation and the Mortgage will be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and WHEREAS, this constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore, no environmental review is required, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant award not to exceed the amount of funds available within the parameters of the total AHOD grant, for all costs for Case File #6806, Queensbury, New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Shelter Planning & Development to prepare the Note and Mortgage in a form acceptable to the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor or Town of Queensbury Senior Planner to execute the Grant Award agreements and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2014 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 61 ENTITLED, `BURNING, OUTDOOR" RESOLUTION NO.: 2779 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 218 SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of a Local Law to amend Town Code Chapter 61 entitled, 'Burning, Outdoor," Section 61-3 entitled, "Burning of garbage, rubbish and/or brush" to clarify that no person shall burn, cause to be burned or permit to be burned in the Town of Queensbury any garbage, rubbish, brush and/or construction materials by open fire on the ground or in trash burners or barrels or in pits, and WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §10 and New York State Town Law Article 16, and WHEREAS, before the Town Board may act on the proposed Local Law, it must conduct a public hearing, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18t1i 2014 to consider the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting, hear all interested persons and take such action required or authorized by law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the proposed Local Law in the manner provided by law. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2015 RESOLUTION NO.: 278,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of the proposed Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2015 as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 219 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18th 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2015 Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2015 RESOLUTION NO.: 279,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of the proposed Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2015 as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18th 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2015 Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 220 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTH QUEENSBURY- QUEENSBURY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2015 RESOLUTION NO.: 280, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of the proposed South Queensbury— Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2015 as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18th 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2015 South Queensbury — Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEST QUEENSBURY- SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL FOR 2015 RESOLUTION NO.: 281, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of the proposed West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll for 2015 as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 221 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18th 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2015 West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public Hearing not less than ten(10) days prior to the hearing date. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. _ OF 2014 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 136, ARTICLE XXIV ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER RENTS" TO PROVIDE FOR IMPOSITION OF SEWER RENTS ON OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN TOWN SEWER DISTRICTS NOT SERVED BY MUNIICIPAL WATER SUPPLY RESOLUTION NO.: 282,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2014 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, Article XXIV entitled "Establishment of Sewer Rents," by adding a new §136-137.2 entitled "Properties not served by municipal water supply" which Local Law would provide for the imposition of sewer rents on occupied residential properties in all sewer districts which are not served by the municipal water supply and therefore do not have water meter readings on which to base sewer rents, with the new rates to be applied commencing with the fourth quarterly bill of 2014, and WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law Article 14-F and New York Municipal Home Rule Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18t1i REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 222 2014 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2014, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2014 in the manner provided by law. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES, P.C. FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES OVER BASE CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH EVERTS-COUNTRY CLUB - FOSTER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO.: 283,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 188,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized engagement of C.T. Male Associates, P.C. (C.T. Male) for engineering services concerning the replacement of water mains along Everts Avenue, Country Club Road and Foster Avenue in the Town of Queensbury (Project) for an amount not to exceed $159,700 as delineated in C. T. Male Associates, P.C.'s proposal dated April 28t1i 2011, and WHEREAS, the Town's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that C.T. Male completed the work authorized by Resolution No.: 188,2011 but it is necessary to authorize C.T. Male to perform additional engineering services related to the Project over the base contract authorized by such Resolution as there were delays by the contractor in meeting the contract dates and there are additional engineering services needed relating to the electrical design services at the Town's Water Storage Tank site, and WHEREAS, such additional services shall not exceed $22,650 as delineated in C.T. Male's Proposal dated July 17th, 2014 and presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of C.T. Male Associates, P.C., for additional engineering services related to the replacement of water mains along Everts Avenue, Country Club Road and Foster Avenue in the REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 223 Town of Queensbury (Project) for an amount not to exceed $22,650 as delineated in C. T. Male Associates, P.C.'s proposal dated July 17th, 2014 and presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment for these services in an amount not to exceed $22,650 shall be paid for from the Everts Avenue Pipe Replacement Capital Project Fund#185, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to: • Increase Appropriation 040-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project by $22,650; • Increase Revenue 185-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue by $22,650; • Increase Appropriation 185-8340-2899 Capital Construction by $22,650; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014 by the following vote: AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS IN ROCKHURST AREA RESOLUTION NO.: 284, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 224 WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and clustered wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state initiatives to protect and preserve the water quality and natural resources of the Lake George Basin, and WHEREAS, there are recognized benefits to be accrued by communities at large, as well as individual property owners through the establishment of effective onsite or off site wastewater treatment management programs; that include: • Protection of public health and local water resources; • Protection of property values; • Ground water conservation and protection; • Preservation of local tax base; • Onsite system life-cycle cost savings; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, reacting to public input from the residents of the Rockhurst area of the Town, has determined there exists a significant level of public interest in progressing the concept of ensuring the effective management of onsite wastewater disposal systems in the Rockhurst area, by establishing a centralized collection and offsite treatment facility, and/or other suitable solutions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the preparation of an Engineering Feasibility Study with the financial and technical assistance of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, for the purpose of examining technical and financial options which could best relate to, and ensure the benefits as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, with the understanding that this is a "no cost" event to the Town as it will be covered by an Environmental Protection Fund Grant already in place, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RACK CARDS RESOLUTION NO.: 285,2014 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 225 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish 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 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 the expenditure of $1,050 for printing costs of 15,000 rack cards, which rack cards will promote the Town of Queensbury, its businesses and amenities, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax revenues received by the Town, and WHEREAS, such rack cards will help to attract a significant number of people to the Town of Queensbury and the general community, thereby serving as an economic development tool for tourism in Queensbury and the surrounding area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of$1,050 for printing costs of 15,000 rack cards, 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, 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 authorizes and directs the Town Budget to amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough NOES None ABSENT: None REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 226 RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS- WARRANT OF AUGUST 5T, 2014 RESOLUTION NO.: 286,2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant with a run date of July 31St, 2014 and a payment date of August 5th 2014, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of July 31St, 2014 and a payment date of August 5t1i 2014 totaling $363,189.52, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAURA MELLON AS SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK RESOLUTION NO.: 287, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Senior Account Clerk recently retired and therefore the position is currently vacant, and WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer reviewed the current Warren County Civil Service List for the Senior Account Clerk position, reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates and has recommended that the Town Board authorize the appointment of Maura Mellon to the position, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 227 RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Maura Mellon to the position of Senior Account Clerk effective on or about August 18th 2014 subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-employment physical and background checks including drug and/or alcohol screenings as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, as well as Ms. Mellon's completion of a six (6) month probation period and any applicable Civil Service requirements, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Ms. Mellon shall be paid an annual salary of$40,000, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements NOES None ABSENT: None 3.0 CORRESPONDENCE- NONE 4.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)- Spoke regarding the Ethics Board's first meeting. He stated that they are a good group and they do a good job for the Town. COUNCILMAN IRISH (WARD III)-Nothing to report COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)- • Thanked Supervisor Strough for forwarding him an email regarding the design training for the Presby Environmental System. He looks forward to attending the presentation tomorrow. • Recently honored to be among a group of individuals chosen to represent Congressional Candidate Elise Stefanik on her Adirondack Park Advisory Coalition to advise her on Adirondack issues. Will be bringing to her attention the outstanding work being done by a dedicated group of individuals at the Dunham's Bay area, as well as Dave Decker, Supervisor Strough, Councilman Metivier and John Salvador, to identify the sources of nutrients from septic systems and help residents find reasonable solutions to help stop the harmful effects in Lake George. COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- • Spent the past weekend in Long Island. Traffic was awful. • Spoke regarding the blue/green algae problem in Toledo, Ohio. It has affected their water supply and there are approximately four hundred thousand (400,000) residents who are unable to shower, drink or even brush their teeth with the water. The algae problem is being blamed on farming. Spoke regarding the passing of our fertilizer laws a few years ago. Kudos to everyone who has fought to keep Lake George, Glen Lake and Lake Sunnyside as clean as they are. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, MTG#30, 08-04-2014 228 SUPERVISOR STROUGH- • Spoke regarding the Aviation/Dixon/Farr Lane Roundabout. In order to get the work done by the end of August and before school starts it will be necessary to close the intersection. They have decided that section will be closed from Thursday, August 14th and through the weekend. Depending on the weather they may have to keep it closed on Monday, August 18th as well. • Went to see the play, Ring of Fire this past weekend. A nice reminder of where we live, the amenities. It really adds to the quality of life. • Thanked the Glens Falls Hospital in creating healthy places grants. We were able to have a radar in which was set up in various areas throughout the Town. There were several speed violations recorded on Lupine Lane and Meadowbrook Road. The Town is considering buying its own radar. • We have a culvert that goes under Dixon Road that is failing. The engineers stated that this could cost up to four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000)to replace, and they expressed the importance of getting the work done as soon as possible. He further explained that the culvert is corroding on the top and bottom; it is twenty seven (27) years old. We did look at putting in a slip-lining, but that would reduce the diameter of the culvert to five (5) feet. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the New York State DEC view this slip lining negatively because of the increase in velocities due to the resulting required culvert diameter seen in the pipe when slip-lined. More importantly slip-lined pipes are smoother than traditional culverts thus can harbor less sediment which is needed to promote aquatic habitat transmissivity. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO.: 288, 2014 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish NOES: None ABSENT: None Respectfully Submitted, Caroline H. Barber Town Clerk Town of Queensbury