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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#4
JANUARY 25TH, 2015 RES#52-68
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, LOOK TV
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-County at Large Supervisor Ronald Montesi would like to briefly
speak to the Board.
COUNTY AT LARGE SUPERVISOR RONALD MONTESI-Presented Town Board Members
with Warren County Committee assignments.
1.0 PUBLC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING EXTENSION NO. 51 TO QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT TO SERVE MAURICE COMBS SUBDIVISION
PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 15, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION NO. 51 TO
QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
TO SERVE MAURICE COMBS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 52,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Queensbury Consolidated
Water District to serve the proposed Maurice Combs Subdivision (Subdivision) on 636 Corinth
Road in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report (Map, Plan and Report) was prepared by Hutchins
Engineering concerning the proposed Water District Extension No. 51 to connect the
Subdivision to the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District water main along the north
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side of Corinth Road as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report,
and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report was filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office
and made available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Water
District Extension No. 51, a general plan of the proposed system, a report of the proposed method
of operation, the source of water supply and mode of constructing the proposed water district
extension improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board, as the Lead Agency, performed the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review for the Subdivision, which included the
proposed Water District Extension No. 51, and determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and issued a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost to the "typical property" was filed with the Town
Clerk and made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, on January l ltl' 2016, subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report
with the Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (the "Public Hearing Order") reciting (a)
the boundaries of the proposed Water District Extension No. 51; (b)the proposed improvements; (c)
the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements; (d) the estimated cost of
hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the proposed Water District Extension No. 51 to the typical
property and the typical one or two family home (if not the typical property); (e) the proposed
method of financing to be employed; (f) the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing the
improvements is on file in the Town Clerk's Office; and (g) the time and place of a public hearing
on the proposed Water District Extension No. 51, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were
filed with the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how
the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the proposed Water District Extension
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No. 51 to the typical property and typical one or two family home (if not the typical property) were
computed was filed with the Town Clerk for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed Water District Extension No. 51 was duly
held on Monday, January 25th, 2016 and the Town Board has considered the evidence given
together with other information, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed Water District Extension No.
51 as detailed in the Map, Plan and Report in accordance with Town Law Article 12-A,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that:
1. The Order scheduling the Public Hearing was published and posted as required by
law and is otherwise sufficient;
2. All property and property owners within the proposed Water District Extension No.
51 are benefited thereby;
3. All property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the
proposed Water District Extension No. 51;
4. It is in the public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the proposed Water
District Extension No. 51 as described in the Map, Plan and Report on file with the
Queensbury Town Clerk with the boundaries and benefited areas of the proposed
Water District Extension No. 51 to be as described in and shown on the map of the
proposed Water District Extension No. 51 attached to the Map, Plan and Report;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and establishes the Maurice
Combs Subdivision Water District Extension No. 51 in accordance with the boundaries and
descriptions set forth in the Map, Plan and Report, and construction of the improvements may
proceed and service may be provided subject to the following:
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1. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Health;
2. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation;
3. The obtaining of any required approval(s) of the New York State Comptroller's
Office;
4. Permissive referendum in the manner provided in New York State Town Law
Article 7; and
5. The adoption of a Final Order by the Queensbury Town Board;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12-A and shall not take effect until such time as
provided therein, and the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to file, post
and publish such notice of this Resolution as may be required by law and to cause to be prepared and
have available for distribution proper forms for the petition and to distribute a supply to any person
requesting such petition, and if no such petition is filed within 30 days to file a certificate to that effect
in the Office of the County Clerk and with the State Department of Audit and Control.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr.VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY(LIMIT 3 MINUTES)
COUNTY SUPERVISOR AT LARGE, MONTESI-Spoke regarding Resolution Authorizing
Memorandum of Agreement Between Town of Queensbury and Town of Queensbury Unit of Civil
Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA)
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
TRUCK FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 53,2016
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that the Water Department recently performed its annual inspection of its fleet, and its existing 16
year old"tap"truck(3 ton cab and chassis) needs to be replaced and therefore he wishes to advertise
for bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer replacement 3 ton cab and chassis as will be described
in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and
the requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Queensbury Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the 2016 or newer 3 ton cab
and chassis described above in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special
Town Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF STEVEN REYNOLDS AND DANIEL
VALLS AS RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS AT NORTHEAST
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS, LLC
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RESOLUTION NO.: 54,2015
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, Queensbury Town Code Chapter 80 delineates criteria for businesses and/or
individuals to perform electrical inspections within the Town and by previous Resolution the Town
Board determined that Northeast Electrical Inspections, LLC (Northeast) met this criteria, and
WHEREAS, Northeast has hired Steven Reynolds and Daniel Valls as residential electrical
inspectors and has requested that the Town Board approve Messrs. Reynolds and Valls as approved
residential electrical inspectors, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Building and Code Enforcement has reviewed their
credentials and has recommended that the Town Board authorize Messrs. Reynolds and Valls to
perform residential electrical inspections within the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Steven Reynolds and
Daniel Valls of Northeast Electrical Inspections, LLC (Northeast) to make residential electrical
inspections within the Town of Queensbury subject to compliance with the standards set forth in
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 80, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to sign any documentation and take any
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr, Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM NEW YORK
STATE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDS TO BE USED FOR
TOWN COURT IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 55,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 330, 2015, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of an application for a Capital Improvement Fund Grant from the New York State
Office of Court Administration (OCA) to be used by the Town for Town Court improvements such
improvements including the acquisition of chairs for the Town Court Room and Jury Box for the
amount of$4,772.30, and
WHEREAS, the grant application was submitted and the Town has been awarded a grant in
the amount of$3,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept such $3,000 in grant funds, establish
appropriations and estimated revenues for such grant award and authorize $1,775 in appropriations
toward the remaining balance of the chairs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the $3,000 in grant funds
from the New York State Office of Court Administration(OCA) as set forth in the preambles above
and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed grant acceptance form and/or
any other associated documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes appropriations and
estimated revenues in the amount of$3,000 for such grant funds as follows:
• Increase Appropriation 001-1110-4010 Town Justice Office Supplies by $3,000;
• Increase Revenue 001-0000-53021 State Aid, Court Facilities by $3,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the allocation of $1,775 in funds
towards the acquisition of the above-described chairs to be paid from Office Supplies Account No.:
001-1110-4010, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget to transfer $1,775 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to
Office Supplies Account No.: 001-1110-4010 and take all other actions necessary to effectuate
the purchases, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to make any necessary adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation
necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and authorizes the Town
Supervisor, Town Court Clerks and/or Town Budget Officer to take all other action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY MS4 STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 56,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program
(MS4 Program), which regulations help to protect and improve the quality of public water bodies in
more densely populated areas of the State, specifically focusing on stormwater runoff, and
WHEREAS, to comply with New York State requirements, by Resolution No. 67,2009, the
Town Board added Chapter 146, titled "Storm Sewer System Discharges, Activities and
Connections" to the Town Code after conducting a SEQRA review and declaring a Negative
Declaration with regard to the effects of Chapter 146, and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of implementing Chapter 146, by Resolution No.: 191,2011,
the Town Board accepted and authorized an MS4 Stormwater Management Services Agreement
from the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (District), with such Agreement
providing for, among other things, that the District assume the role of Queensbury's Stormwater
Management Officer, to implement and enforce MS4 Program requirements within the Town and
by Resolution No.: 234,2014, the Town Board authorized renewal of such Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the District has presented the Town Board with an MS4 Stormwater
Management Program Plan (Plan) dated November 2015, which Plan outlines activities and
measures that would be undertaken to address stormwater education, outreach and other
implementation required under Chapter 146 of the Town Code and New York State law and
regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt such Plan to further its goal of protecting and
improving water quality of lakes and streams within its MS4 area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that adoption of the proposed Plan is consistent with the Negative Declaration
issued for the addition of Chapter 146 to the Queensbury Town Code, and the proposed Plan will
not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and the Town Board hereby affirms the
SEQRA Negative Declaration issued for the addition of Town Code Chapter 146, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the November 2015 MS4
Stormwater Management Program Plan (Plan) prepared by the Warren County Soil & Water
Conservation District (District) in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and authorizes
and directs the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (District), as the Town's
Stormwater Management Officer, to take all actions necessary for the Town to implement such
Plan, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel and/or Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
AB SENT : None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING STEVEN JACKOSKI TO
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ETHICS BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 57,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Ethics Board, and
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Ethics Board due to the resignation of former member
Kevin Conine and therefore the Town Board wishes to appoint Steven Jackoski to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Conine,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Steven Jackoski to serve as
a member of the Queensbury Ethics Board until such term expires as of May 5th 2018.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES OF NEW
YORK,INC., FOR POWER SALE
RESOLUTION NO.: 58,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 227.2013, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Amendment to Power Sale Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Integrys Energy
Services of New York through the MEGA Program in an effort to reduce energy costs, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 177, 2014, the Town Board renewed its Agreement
between the Town and Integrys Energy Services of New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes renew such Agreement with Constellation (formally
known as Integrys) Energy Services of New York, Inc., through November 9t1i 2018 to continue
its effort to reduce energy costs, and
WHEREAS, proposed Confirmation Agreements have been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Confirmation
Agreements between the Town of Queensbury and Constellation Energy Services of New York,
Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to execute the Agreements, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director, 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 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN
OF QUEENSBURY AND TOWN OF QUEENSBURY UNIT OF CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. (CSEA)
RESOLUTION NO.: 59,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) previously entered into an Agreement with
the Town of Queensbury Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) regarding
employment of the Town's CSEA members, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement terminated as of December 31St, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the CSEA negotiated terms and have come to an agreement
concerning a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to be executed between the parties, and
WHEREAS, a January 4t1i 2016 Memorandum of Agreement, agreed to by majority vote of
the membership on or about January 6t1i 2016, has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, affirms and ratifies the
January 4t1i 2016 Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Town of
Queensbury Unit of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the years 2016 through 2019, such new
Collective Bargaining Agreement to incorporate the January 4t1i 2016 Memorandum of Agreement
terms, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that to the extent that the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement are
being amended by such Memorandum of Agreement and are different than as set forth in previous
Resolutions of the Town Board, this Resolution shall supersede the Town Board's earlier actions
with regard to employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-
WARREN COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 60,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town and the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County
(EDC) recognize the need to revitalize the local economy by increasing the number of jobs for
Town residents by attracting high technology and other industries to the area, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law §1411(a) and EDC's
Certificate of Incorporation, the purposes of the EDC are the exclusively charitable or public
purposes of relieving and reducing unemployment, promoting and providing for additional and
maximum employment, bettering and maintaining job opportunities, instructing or training
individuals to improve or develop their capabilities for such jobs, carrying on scientific research
for the purpose of aiding a community or geographical area by attracting new industry to the
community or area or by encouraging the development of, or retention of, an industry in the
community or area, and lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest,
and
WHEREAS, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law specifically finds that corporations
organized under §1411 perform an essential governmental function, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board strongly supports EDC's important mission to improve
employment opportunities and economic development in the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into an agreement with EDC and a proposed
Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County presented at this
meeting with funding in the amount of$114,000 to be paid for from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other
and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 61,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Queensbury Town
Board may authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Budget Officer requested that Town Departments advise of any
surplus items in their respective Departments and the Town Budget Officer did receive lists of items
from various Departments which are considered to be surplus, and
WHEREAS, the Budget Officer advised the various Town Departments of the surplus items
and did not receive any requests from the Departments for such surplus items and therefore has
requested Town Board authorization to sell the surplus items by using the auction company
GovDeals to dispose of such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the
Department Manager, to be sold as scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town
Departments:
Item Serial No./Asset No. Dept
1995 Ford L9000 Truck 1FDZU90U9SVA38735 Highway
HP Printer JPDF261080 Clerk
ACER Laptop 950123733316 Bldg. & Codes
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Verizon Motorola Mobile Phone 9144 Highway
Verizon Motorola Mobile Phone 9119 Animal Control
Bldg. &
HP 6310 All-In-One Printer CN8CBFB 1 CC Grounds
HP Laser Jet Pro 400 Printer 9226 Supervisor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the surplus
items that are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete as follows:
Item Serial No./Asset No. Dept
1995 Ford L9000 Truck 1FDZU90U9SVA38735 Highway
HP Printer JPDF261080 Clerk
ACER Laptop 950123733316 Bldg. & Codes
Verizon Motorola Mobile Phone 9144 Highway
Verizon Motorola Mobile Phone 9119 Animal Control
Bldg. &
HP 6310 All-In-One Printer CN8CBFB 1 CC Grounds
HP Laser Jet Pro 400 Printer 9226 Supervisor
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus items and all Town proceeds
from the sales shall be deposited into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take such further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT :None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2015 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 62,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2015 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-1315-1010 Wages 5,050
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-1345-1010 Wages 200
001-1410-4420 Codification 001-1410-1010 Wages 2,700
001-1420-4090 Training 001-1420-1010 Wages 240
001-1440-4720-
001-1430-4090 Training 0400 Consultant 140
001-1670-4010 Supplies 001-1670-1010 Wages 200
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-3410-1010 Wages 950
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001-3620-4110 Vehicle Repair 001-3620-1010 Wages 2,475
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-5010-1010 Wages 2,800
001-5132-4500 Heating Fuel 001-5182-4305 Street Lights 9,620
001-6772-4418 Bus 001-7020-1010 Wages 815
001-7550-4400 Celebrations 001-7620-1010 Wages 760
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-8010-1010 Wages 1,360
001-8020-4720 Consultant 001-8020-1010 Wages 5,600
002-9040-8040 Workers' Comp 002-9055-8055 Disability Insurance 115
004-9060-8060 Health Insurance 004-9055-8055 Disability Insurance 550
009-9060-8060 Health Insurance 009-9055-8055 Disability Insurance 140
020-0000-0909 Fund Balance 020-5182-4305 Street Lights 625
024-5182-4305 Fund Balance 024-5182-4305 Street Lights 410
032-8120-4110 Vehicle Repair 032-8120-1010 Wages 1,100
032-8120-4110 Vehicle Repair 032-8120-1020 O/T 5
040-1990-1010 Contingency 040-8310-1010 Wages 2,750
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
AB SENT : None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2016 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 63,2016
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2016 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
032-0000-0909 Fund Balance 032-8130-4426 Capacity Buy-in 44,238
037-0000-0909 Fund Balance 037-8130-4426 Capacity Buy-in 11,060
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT :None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
WARRANT OF JANUARY 26TH,2016
RESOLUTION NO.: 64,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of January 21St, 2016 and a payment date of January 26th 2016,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run
date of January 21St, 2016 and a payment date of January 26th, 2016 totaling $706,709.75, 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 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, <r. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2016 REGARDING SALARIES OF
1sT AND 2ND DEPUTY TAX RECEIVERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 65,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 36,2016, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Year
2016 Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly, management and non-management, non-
union staff, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to amend the 2016 salaries for the 1St and 2"a Deputy
Tax Receivers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby amends Resolution No.: 36, 2016
such that the 2016 annual salaries for the 1St and 2"d Deputy Tax Receivers shall be:
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Base Long Amount
Amt
1St Deputy Receiver of Taxes 43,738 1,100 44,838
2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes 38,807 693 39,500
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby affirms and ratifies Resolution No.: 36, 2016 in
all other respects.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 66,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an Agreement with the
Queensbury Land Conservancy for the purpose of helping to preserve open space in the Town of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2016 substantially in the form
presented at this meeting with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $20,000 and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with funding to be paid for
from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSAL BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND EVOLUTION RECYCLING, INC.
FOR COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SERVICES
AND ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO.: 67,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 44,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town and Warren County and regarding Solid Waste and
Recyclable Disposal Services, Solid Waste and Recycling Transportation Services and
Electronics Recycling Services, with Evolution Recycling, Inc., to provide Electronics Recycling
Services to the Town, and
WHEREAS, Evolution Recycling, Inc., has provided a Computer and Electronics
Recycling Proposal to the Town and the Town Board wishes to authorize its acceptance and
adopt an E-waste Fee Schedule for the Town of Queensbury/City of Glens Falls Transfer
Stations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the Computer and
Electronics Recycling Proposal with Evolution Recycling, Inc., substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute such
Proposal, as well as any other needed Agreement and/or documentation related to such Proposal,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an E-waste Fee Schedule for Town of
Queensbury/City of Glens Falls Transfer Stations as follows:
Charges for CRTs and flat panel units:
1 to 20 pounds - $ 3
21 to 40 pounds - $ 6
41 to 65 pounds $10
65+ pounds $15
-No charges for all other electronic waste
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Landfill Equipment Operator, Recycling Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel
take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT 4 MINUTES)
JIM MACKEY, QUEENSBURY-Read statement into the record regarding the possible Transfer
Law and the steps that he will take to try and facilitate the action on the Transfer Law and the
process. The goal is to have the Town eliminate systems, which are not functioning as originally
designed and to eliminate simple tanks and so called cess pools.
JOHN SALVADOR-Spoke to the Board regarding the Town boundaries. Also spoke regarding
using Alternate members on the Town of Queensbury Planning and Zoning Boards. Spoke to the
Board regarding the Town of Lake George and their Grant Applications for wastewater.
RON MILLER PRESIDENT OF LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-
Thanked the Town Board for their support in 2015 and the fabulous working relationship, look
forward to a prosperous 2016. They are anxious to get a Queensbury Round Table event on the
calendar. Spoke to the Board as a resident of Cleverdale on behalf of the residents that are behind
the initiatives for stormwater and non-vehicular safety on Cleverdale Road, disappointed that they
did not get funding from their Consolidated Funding Application, looking at what is the next step.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)
• Spoke to the Board regarding setting a public hearing for the District Mapping.
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• Spoke to Chuck Rice, Building and Grounds Superintendent regarding complaints he
received regarding the street lights out on Main Street.
COUNCILMAN IRISH(WARD III)
• Nothing to report
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS (WARD II)
• I want to take a moment to mention the passing of Judge Timothy Breen. A great person, a
fair Judge, a good friend. I just want to thank him for his service to the Town and County.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
• Nothing to report
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Spoke regarding the Queensbury Post and the Queensbury Senior Citizens.
• Spoke regarding letter from Senator Betty Little's Office from the New York State
Department of Taxation and Finance for people to verify their eligibility for the Property
Tax Freeze Rebate and whether their check has been issued. The phone number is 453-8146.
• Spoke regarding the Mountain Biking trails and opportunities at Gurney Lane that are
offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Attended two ribbon cutting ceremonies in the Town for Lia Nissan and the Spa Studio and
Boutique.
• Thanked Look TV.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 68,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 25thday of January, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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