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4.36 4.36 AGREEMENTS\Student Connection Office in LG—Renew for 2018 and Appoint Metivier to Board of Directors—1-1-18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2018 STUDENT CONNECTION MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND VILLAGE OF LAKE GEORGE AND APPOINTING COUNCILPERSON ANTHONY METIVIER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION NO. ,2018 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 105,2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Village of Lake George concerning Lake George Village's creation of the Student Connection Office in Lake George Village to assist students in employment matters, and appointed former Town Councilperson Brian Clements to the Student Connection Board of Directors, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for 2018 which provides for the Town's contribution in the amount of $3,000 and appoint Councilperson Anthony Metivier to the Student Connection Board for 2018, and WHEREAS, a proposed 2018 Student Connection Memorandum of Agreement is presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the 2018 Student Connection Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Village of Lake George Village and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $3,000 to Lake George Village toward the furnishing and functioning of the Student Connection office, such funds to be from Community Service Contracts Account No.: 001-8989-4414, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take any actions needed to effectuate such payment including any Town Budget amendments, transfers and/or adjustments, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Councilperson Anthony Metivier to the Board of Directors of the Student Connection to serve at the direction of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Councilperson Metivier 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 I" day of January, 2018 by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT 2018 Student Connection Memorandum of Agreement Town of Queensbury and the Village of Lake George (Village) Introduction: The Student Connection is to enhance the overall experience of visiting employees, create a "home away from home", and assist visiting employees in matters concerning employment, housing, registration and unfair labor practices. Because tourism is a major economic part of the Village and the Towns of Bolton, Lake George and Queensbury and accounts for significant revenues that create and support hundreds of local jobs and helps reduce community costs, such as taxes, it is felt that the municipalities should address and possibly mitigate visiting employee issues and concerns. Goal: Provide$3,000.00 to help fund the furnishing and functioning of a Student Connection office. It is understood that the Village and Town of Lake George will contribute $5,000 each and the Town of Bolton will contribute $2,000. The proposed budget of $15,000 budget monies will be used for Student Connection management and operations. Roles and Responsibilities of Partners: The Village will be responsible for all expenses and efforts concerning the supervision, staffing and functioning of the above described office.The Village will act as the lead and provide for all expenditures. The Town of Queensbury's sole obligation concerning the "Student Connect" is the payment of$3,000.00 to be applied to the costs discussed herein.The Town of Queensbury shall not have any involvement in or responsibility to participate in the provision of any advice to the visiting employees that seek counsel or information from the "Student Connection" Termination: This Agreement will terminate at the end of October 315. The Village will supply a final report that will include an accounting of the Student Connection's activities and spending and be given to each involved municipality prior to the Agreement's termination. Any end of the year unappropriated/unexpended funds will be returned to the involved municipalities. Other: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Village of Lake George agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Queensbury and its officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other legal costs, demands, actions, or causes of action arising in whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of the Village of Lake George in connection with the "Student Connection." Signatories: Supervisor,Town of Queensbury Date Mayor,Village of Lake George Date RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF STUDENT CONNECTION OFFICE IN LAKE GEORGE VILLAGE AND APPOINTING COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION NO.: 105,2017 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements WHEREAS, Lake George Village Mayor Robert Blais has advised the Queensbury Town Board that he wishes to create a "Student Connection" office in Lake George Village for the 2017 season to assist students in employment matters, as set forth in Mayor Blais' March 2, 2017 letter presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, Mayor Blais has requested that each participating municipality provide $1,000 toward the establishment of the Student Connection office as well as appoint one member to be on the Student Connection Board of Directors, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the amount of up to $1,000, to Lake George Village toward creation of the Student Connection, as such new office will serve as a public relations agency,providing hospitality training, enhancing the overall experience of student employees, and benefiting and serving as an economic boon to the Village and Town of Lake George,the Town of Queensbury and entire area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby supports the creation of the "Student Connection" office in Lake George Village for the 2017 season to assist students in employment matters, as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, - RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $1,000 to Lake George Village toward the establishment of the Student Connection office, such funds to be from Community Service Contracts Account No.: 001-8989-4414,and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Councilman Brian Clements to the Board of Directors of the Student Connection to serve at the direction of the Town Board,and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign an Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Village of Lake George to be in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Budget Officer, and/or any other needed documentation, 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 17th day of April, 2017 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Brewer,Mr. Strough, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish NOES : None ABSENT : None ABSTAIN : Mr. Metivier