2017-02-13 MTG #4 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-13-2017,MTG 94 1
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#4
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 RES# 29- 44
7:00 P.M. BH: 4-5
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
TOWN COUNSEL
John Aspland, Esq.
Kara Lais, Esq.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
CHRIS ROUND- PRESENTATION REGARDING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA- NOMINATION STUDY APPLICATION
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 29, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and moves into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF BERNARD AND CANDACE GANSLE
RESOLUTION NO.: BH 4,2017
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issues variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Bernard and Candace Gansle(Applicants) have applied to the Local Board of Health
for a variance from Chapter 136, §136-11,which requires applicants to obtain a variance for holding tanks,
as the Applicants wish to replace their existing 300 gallon holding tank with three (3) new 1,500 gallon
holding tanks for a total of 4,500 gallons of capacity, and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to allow
placement of such holding tanks:
1. 47' from Glen Lake in lieu of the required 50' setback;
2. 5' from the side property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
3. 3' from the dwelling in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
4. 42' from the neighboring well in lieu of the required 50' setback;
on property located at 5 Glen Hall Drive in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on
Monday, February 27�h, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Bernard and Candace Gansle's sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 5 Glen Hall Drive in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 289.11-1-28
and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice to neighbors
located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 13'h day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
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RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BH 5, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from the
Queensbury Board of Health and enters back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 13' day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT-3 MINUTES)
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.3, entitled Resolution Authorizing Purchase of
Generator and Switchgear at Hiland Park Pump Station.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER
FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 30, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a Street Sweeper, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County/State Bid and therefore in this
instance, the Town of Queensbury is "piggybacking" with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
Contract No.: 022014-FSC for an Elgin Pelican Series P Dual Side Broom("Street Sweeper"), and
WHEREAS, such Street Sweeper is available through Joe Johnson Equipment for the amount of
$196,683, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase, with funding to be from Capital
Reserve 464, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board
is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve 464 subject to permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of an Elgin Pelican Series P Dual Side Broom ("Street Sweeper") in the
amount of$196,683 from Joe Johnson Equipment in accordance with NJPA Contract No.: 022014-FSC
to be paid for from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
purchase is an expenditure for a specific capital project and/or certain maintenance project for which the
Capital Reserve Account 464 was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the amount of
$196,683 to fund such purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 13' day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FILING CABINETS
FOR USE BY TOWN CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 31,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Cemetery Superintendent and Town Cemetery Commission have
requested Town Board approval for the purchase of filing cabinets with accessories for use by the Cemetery
Department, and
WHEREAS, the Town Cemetery Superintendent acquired three (3) quotes for such filing cabinets and K.L.
Security Enterprises,Inc., submitted the lowest quote for the filing cabinets including the accessories, and
WHEREAS, the Town Cemetery Commission offered to fund such purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and ratifies the Town Cemetery
Superintendent's purchase of filing cabinets with accessories for the Cemetery Department for the amount not to
exceed $6,210 from K.L. Security Enterprises,Inc., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts payment in the amount of $6,210 from the Town
Cemetery Commission to pay for such purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the
2016 Town Budget as follows:
• Increase Appropriation—Misc. Equipment—002-8810-2001 by $6,210;
• Increase Revenue—Misc. Revenue—002-0000-52770 by $6,210; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13'day of February,2017,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF GENERATOR AND
SWITCHGEAR AT HILAND PARK PUMP STATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 324,2016, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Generator/Switchgear Capital Project Fund 4212 to
establish funding for expenses associated with the replacement of the existing diesel fuel tank and
generator/switchgear with a natural gas generator and new switchgear at the Hiland Park Pump Station,
and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required for such generator and switchgear purchase
as it is under New York State H.LR.E. (Hazardous Incident Response Equipment) Contract No.: PC66786
(Group 438232, Award 422872), and
WHEREAS, the Town's Wastewater Director received a quote for the generator and switchgear
from Better Power, Inc. dated 02-3-2017 in the amount of$15,121.32, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase so long as the installation, as
completed by the Town of Queensbury, is approved to the satisfaction of authorized personnel of Better
Power, Inc.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, subject to the ability of Better Power, Inc., to approve of the installation of the
generator and switchgear, as completed by personnel of the Town of Queensbury, that the Queensbury
Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of the needed generator and switchgear from Better Power,
Inc. in the amount of$15,121.32 as set forth in Better Power, Inc.'s quote dated 02-3-2017 presented at
this meeting in accordance with New York State H.LR.E. (Hazardous Incident Response Equipment)
Contract No.: PC66786 (Group 438232, Award 422872), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of the installation by Better Power, Inc., the Town
Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such generator purchase and installation services
in the total amount of$15,121.32 shall be from Account No.: 212-8120-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF PARKING LOTS AT TOWN COURT
BY HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE FOR 5K RUN
RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, High Peaks Hospice has requested permission to utilize the parking lot(s) at the
Queensbury Town Court located on Glenwood Avenue, on October 29, 2017 strictly for overflow parking
while it conducts a 5K Road Race, and
WHEREAS, High Peaks Hospice will provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town
as an additional insured party,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the use of its parking lot(s) at
the Queensbury Town Court located on Glenwood Avenue by High Peaks Hospice on October 29, 2017
as set forth above contingent upon the Town's receipt of proof of proper insurance, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further directs that High Peaks Hospice shall clean up and/or
repair the site to the satisfaction of the Town' Facilities Manager upon conclusion of this event, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town's Facilities Manager to take
any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY TOWARD COMBATING
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN GLEN LAKE
RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 30 of 2017, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized Agreements with certain Towns regarding funding earmarked for combating aquatic
invasive species in publicly accessible water bodies other than Lake George in Warren County for the
year 2017 including $25,000 in funding to the Town of Queensbury toward combating such aquatic
invasive species in Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into such an Intermunicipal Agreement and accept
such funds, and
WHEREAS, such proposed Intermunicipal Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
"Intermunicipal Agreement between Warren County and the Town of Queensbury for Combating
Aquatic Invasive Species in Glen Lake a Publicly Accessible Water Body Within the Town of
Queensbury," substantially in the form presented at this meeting regarding $25,000 in Warren County
funding to the Town of Queensbury and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such
Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2017 Town Budget and increase revenue
051-0000-52189 and increase appropriation 051-8790-4400 by the $25,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
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ABSENT : Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: _OF 2017 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" TO REVISE §179-3-040(B)(1)
"ENCLOSED SHOPPING CENTER ESC"
RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of
2017 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning," to eliminate the density
restriction in the Enclosed Shopping Center District, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify the Town's
Zoning Law, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule
Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer the
proposed Zoning Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County Planning
Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of the proposed
Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
forward copies of the proposed Zoning Law amendments and Part 1 of the SEQRA Long Environmental
Assessment Form to the Warren County Planning Department for its review and recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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, February 27th, 2017
concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2017 which provides for certain amendments of the Town of
Queensbury's Zoning Law and to hear all interested persons, and following the public hearing may take
any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide the
public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public Hearing to be
timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of Public Hearing on the
Town's website and public bulletin board at least 10 days before the date of the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send the
Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to any public
officials, agencies, municipalities or individuals, in accordance with New York State Town Law §265 and
any other applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take such other actions
and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation for the Public Hearing and for the Town
Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2017.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
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
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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./VIN Dept. Asset
2000 Ford F450 XL IFDXF4659YED96436 WATER 3780
ACER Computer AT3-605-UR24 IT 9104
DELL Vostro 260 1L21YR1 IT 9098
2006 Ford F250 IFTSX21586ED17692 HIGHWAY 4289
2002 -18'Trailer 5ANNC18292R009818 HIGHWAY 3998
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./VIN Dept. Asset
2000 Ford F450 XL IFDXF4659YED96436 WATER 3780
ACER Computer AT3-605-UR24 IT 9104
DELL Vostro 260 1L21YR1 IT 9098
2006 Ford F250 IFTSX21586ED17692 HIGHWAY 4289
2002 -18'Trailer 5ANNC18292R009818 HIGHWAY 3998
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
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BE IT FURTHER,
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 13'day of February,2017,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements
ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT OF QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 37,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board duly established the Town of Queensbury
Consolidated Water District (the "District") in accordance with New York Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the District's water transmission facilities by
replacing approximately 1500 LF of cast iron water main with 1500 LF of 8" ductile iron water main at
approximately 229 Cronin Road easterly to the intersection of Cronin and Ridge Roads in the Town of
Queensbury(the"Project"), all in accordance with Town Law §202-b, and
WHEREAS, Chris Harrington, P.E., Town Water Superintendent has prepared an Engineer's
Report dated February 4, 2017 concerning the proposed water transmission system improvements
together with an estimate of the cost of such improvements, a copy of which is presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report was duly filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and
made available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, this is essentially a maintenance Project and therefore a Type 11 action under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and therefore, no further environmental review is
required, and
WHEREAS, although the Town of Queensbury is a town partially within the Adirondack Park
the District does not contain State lands assessed at more than thirty percent (30%) of the total taxable
assessed valuation of the District, so permission of the State Comptroller to the proposed expenditure
is not required under Town Law §202-b(5),
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED:
1. The proposed improvements consist of replacement of approximately 1500 LF of cast
iron water main withl500 LF of 8" ductile iron water main at approximately 229 Cronin Road easterly to
the intersection of Cronin and Ridge Road.
2. The estimated cost of such improvements is $175,000.
3. The cost of the improvements will be paid from current funds in the Fund Balance of the
District; therefore, the annual cost of the District for debt service and operation and maintenance costs to
the typical property and the typical one or two family home will not be increased.
4. The proposed improvements shall be constructed and installed as specifically delineated
in the Map and Plan and in full accordance with the Town of Queensbury's specifications, ordinances or
local laws, and any State laws or regulations, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications
and under competent engineering supervision.
5. The Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center,
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 27th, 2017 to hear all persons
interested in the improvement of the District facilities described above and to take such other and further
action as may be required or authorized by law.
6. The Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to duly
publish and post this Order not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the public
hearing date, as required by Town Law §202-b.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2016 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 38,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
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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 $
001-5132-4070 Building Repairs 001-5010-4820 Uniforms 125
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #7180 IN
CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 39, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution 235, 2015, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing
Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal HOME
program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of
$25,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 163, 2014, the Town of Queensbury allocated a HOME grant match
up to $6,250 per project as required, as a deferred loan from the Town of Queensbury Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF), and
WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 47180 has been determined to be eligible for
rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance, and
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WHEREAS, general construction specifications were provided to all qualified contractors for
bid, and
WHEREAS, four general contractors turned in bids at the specified date and time, and
WHEREAS, all contractors submitting bids were notified of the low bid amount, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has reviewed the bids, and verified all
work to be completed, and determined that the total cost is reasonable and necessary for the work
required, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and has
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving the grant, and
WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to
execute Notes and Mortgages affecting the property for five years, and the Notes and Mortgages will
be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State HOME
Program, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property as a requirement of the RLF until such
time as the property is transferred, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant and deferred loan award of
up to thirty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($31,250.00), for the rehabilitation for Case File
47180, Queensbury, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Grant Award agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #7181 IN
CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 40, 2017
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution 235, 2015, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing
Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal HOME
program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of
$25,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 163, 2014, the Town of Queensbury allocated a HOME grant match
up to $6,250 per project as required, as a deferred loan from the Town of Queensbury Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF), and
WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 47181 has been determined to be eligible for
rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance, and
WHEREAS, general construction specifications were provided to all qualified contractors for
bid, and
WHEREAS, three general and two HVAC contractors turned in bids at the specified date and
time, and
WHEREAS, all contractors submitting bids were notified of the low bid amount, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has reviewed the bids, and verified all
work to be completed, and determined that the total cost is reasonable and necessary for the work
required, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and has
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving the grant, and
WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to
execute Notes and Mortgages affecting the property for five years, and the Notes and Mortgages will
be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State HOME
Program, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property as a requirement of the RLF until such
time as the property is transferred, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant and deferred loan award of
up to thirty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($31,250.00), for the rehabilitation for Case File
47181, Queensbury, New York, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Grant Award agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AWARD FOR CASE #7182 IN
CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF QUEENSBURY HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 41, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution 235, 2015, the Town of Queensbury established a Housing
Rehabilitation Program funded by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal HOME
program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of
$25,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 163, 2014, the Town of Queensbury allocated a HOME grant match
up to $6,250 per project as required, as a deferred loan from the Town of Queensbury Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF), and
WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 47182 has been determined to be eligible for
rehabilitation grant assistance and the owner of the property has requested such assistance, and
WHEREAS, general construction specifications were provided to all qualified contractors for
bid, and
WHEREAS, four general contractors turned in bids at the specified date and time, and
WHEREAS, all contractors submitting bids were notified of the low bid amount, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has reviewed the bids, and verified all
work to be completed, and determined that the total cost is reasonable and necessary for the work
required, and
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WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant process and has
verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends approving the grant, and
WHEREAS, in connection with this grant award, the owner or owners will be required to
execute Notes and Mortgages affecting the property for five years, and the Notes and Mortgages will
be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office for the benefit of the New York State HOME
Program, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property as a requirement of the RLF until such
time as the property is transferred, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves a total grant and deferred loan award of
up to thirty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($31,250.00), for the rehabilitation for Case File
47182, Queensbury, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Grant Award agreement and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13' day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
ARTICLE 7 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASES
COMMENCED BY CONROY REALTY, LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: 42, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHEREAS, Conroy Realty, LLC, previously commenced Article 7 Real Property Assessment Review
cases against the Town of Queensbury for tax years 2015 and 2016 concerning assessments on properties
located in the Town of Queensbury at 53 Quaker Road (Tax Map No.: 296.18-1-2) and 407 Bay Road (Tax Map
No.: 296.19-1-38) and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has recommended a settlement proposal to the Town Board and the
Town Board has reviewed the cases with Town Counsel, and
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Union Free School District and the Glens Falls School District have
approved the proposed settlement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the settlement of the pending
Article 7 cases against the Town of Queensbury brought by Conroy Realty, LLC, for the 2015 and
2016 tax years concerning assessments on properties located in the Town of Queensbury at 53 Quaker
Road (Tax Map No.: 296.18-1-2) and 407 Bay Road (Tax Map No.: 296.19-1-38), whereby Conroy
Realty, LLC will withdraw its cases against the Town of Queensbury for tax years 2015 and 2016 and
its respective demands for refunds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that assessments for future tax years shall be set as follows:
53 Quaker Road(Tax Map No.: 296.18-1-2):
Tax Year Assessment
2017 $500,000
2018 $500,000
2019 $500,000
407 Bay Road(Tax Map No.: 296.19-1-38):
Tax Year Assessment
2016/17 $550,000
2017/18 $550,000
2018/19 $550,000
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to execute settlement documents and take any additional steps
necessary to effectuate the proposed settlement in accordance with the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13"'day of February, 2017,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS
WARRANT OF FEBRUARY 14TH, 2017
RESOLUTION NO.: 43,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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 February 9th, and a payment date of February 14th,2017,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of February
9th,2017 and a payment date of February 14th,2017 totaling $735,935.97, 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 13th day of February,2017,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mr. Clements
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK MELLON-
• Noted that the Building & Codes January 2017 Monthly Report has been received and filed in
the Town Clerk's Office.
• Received correspondence from Carol Birkholz, Chairwoman of the Warren County
Conservative Party, recommending Timothy Brewer as Town of Queensbury Councilman-
Ward 4.
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke regarding an article he read in the newspaper a couple of weeks
ago concerning one of the proposed hotels being sited at the exit 18 location and their decision
to relocate its facility to exit 19. Questioned the Board on how this will affect the Carey Road
Sewer District?
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN VANNESS (WARD IV)- Looking forward to Carey Road being approved.
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COUNCILMAN IRISH- (WARD III)- Wished Councilman Clements a speedy recovery.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)- Nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Spoke regarding the various functions he attended recently. Also,
gave a brief overview of projects and activities going on within the Town.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 44, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 13' day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Clements
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury