2018-05-07 MTG #18 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 816
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 18
May 7, 2018 RES# 170-187
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
TOM VANNESS, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
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DEPUTY SUPERVISOR ANTHONY METIVIER CALLED MEETING TO ORDER...
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
PROCLAMATION: QUEENSBURY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS NORDIC SKI TEAM- NEW
YORK STATE CHAMPIONS
1.0 PRIVELEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT-3 MINUTES)
RON BALL- Spoke regarding Resolution 2.5 Authorizing Purchase of 2018 John Deere 624K Wheel
Loader for Highway Department.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Spoke on Resolution 2.14 Authorizing Advertisement of Bids for Sale of
Obsolete Equipment.
ANDREW HOLDING- Spoke regarding Resolution 2.15 Authorizing Town Clerk to Submit the Fort
Miller Company, Inc's Petition for Change of Zone Application to Queensbury Planning Board for
Recommendation.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES FOR
CAREY ROAD SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 170, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 817
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 345,2017, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order
regarding establishment of the Town of Queensbury Carey Road Sanitary Sewer District (District), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 361,2017, the Town Board authorized engagement of C.T. Male
Associates for professional Design and Construction Administration Engineering Services related to
the District, and
WHEREAS, C.T. Male Associates and the Town's Wastewater Director will be preparing bid
documents and specifications for construction of wastewater facilities for this District, 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 bid documents and specifications,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Agent and/or C.T. Male Associates to post and publish an advertisement for bids regarding
construction of wastewater facilities for the Carey Road Sanitary Sewer District and receive all bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town's Purchasing Agent to
open all received bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to
the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary
to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 818
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF LWRP GRANT
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #183
RESOLUTION NO.: 171, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 117,2011, the Queensbury Town Board
established the Capital Project Fund known as the "LWRP Grant Fund 4183," which Fund established
funding from the Capital Reserve Fund 464 for expenses associated with grant funds received by the
Town through the New York State Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,
WHEREAS, Town Accountant has advised that all grant funds have been received and
therefore the Project Fund may be closed, and
WHEREAS, the Town's accounting records show that there is $10,000 remaining in Fund
4183, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close such Fund 4183 and transfer its remaining
balance back to the Capital Reserve Fund 464,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 819
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to close the LWRP Grant Capital Project Fund 4183 and transfer its remaining $10,000 to the
Capital Reserve Fund 464, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $250 DONATION FROM
BENSON'S PET CENTER FOR MARVELOUS MUTTS EVENT TO BE HELD
AT GURNEY LANE RECREATION AREA
RESOLUTION NO.: 172, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, Benson's Pet Center has offered to donate $250 to the Town of Queensbury Parks
and Recreation Department towards the costs of offering the Marvelous Mutts event to be held at the
Gurney Land Recreation Area, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is honored by this generous offer, feels that such donation will
benefit Town residents, and therefore wishes to approve and authorize such donation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 820
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and accepts the donation of$250
from Benson's Pet Center to the Town Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards the costs of
offering the Marvelous Mutts event to be held at the Gurney Land Recreation Area, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to deposit the
donation and increase the Recreation Programs Expense Account No.: 001-7110-4824 by $250 and the
Gifts and Donations Revenue Account No.: 001-0000-52705 by $250, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town's Director of Parks and
Recreation to send a certified copy of this Resolution to Benson's Pet Center with a letter from the Town
thanking them for their generosity.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OUTSOURCING OF PAVING TO PECKHAM
ROAD CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 173, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 821
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to outsource paving work on Luzerne Road to Peckham Road Corporation in accordance with
Peckham Road Corporation's 3/14/18 proposal in the amount of$107,773.96 as presented at this meeting,
and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State
Office of General Services Group 431502, Award 423053,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's outsourcing of paving work on Luzerne Road to Peckham Road Corporation in
accordance with Peckham Road Corporation's 3/14/18 proposal in the amount of $107,773.96 as
presented at this meeting and in accordance with New York State Office of General Services Group
431502, Award 423053, to be paid from Chips Capital Construction, Account No.: 004-5112-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take all such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2018 JOHN DEERE
624K WHEEL LOADER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 174, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 822
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a new 2018 John Deere 624K Wheel Loader and trade-in a: 1) 2005 John Deere
624J Wheel Loader (Town Asset No.: 4257) for the trade-in value of$52,000; and 2) 1999 Fermec 760B
Backhoe(Town Asset No.: 3788) for the trade-in value of$15,000, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State
Office of General Services Group 440625, Award 4PGB22792,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of a 2018 John Deere 624K Wheel Loader for the New York State Contract
purchase price of$165,876, and the Highway Superintendent's trade-in of a: 1) 2005 John Deere 624J
Wheel Loader (Town Asset No.: 4257) for the trade-in value of $52,000; and 2) 1999 Fermec 760B
Backhoe (Town Asset No.: 3788) for the trade-in value of$15,000, resulting in the net Wheel Loader
purchase price of$98,876 from Nortrax in accordance with Nortrax's 4-25-2018 Equipment Quote and
Customer Purchase Order presented at this meeting and in accordance with New York State Office of
General Services Group 440625, Award 4PGB22792, to be paid for from Heavy Equipment Account No.:
004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget by transferring $98,876 from Undesignated Fund
Balance Account No.: 004-0000-0909 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the
Customer Purchase Order substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed
documentation and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take all such
other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 823
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2019 INTERNATIONAL
MODEL HV 513 6X4 TANDEM AXLE CAB & CHASSIS FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 175, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis with a combination steel dump body/sander side
dump with plow,wing and hydraulics, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County Bid and therefore in this instance,
the Town of Queensbury is "piggybacking" with Ononondaga County Bid 47823 for the 2019
International Model HV513 6x4 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis with a combination stainless steel dump
body/sander side dump with plow,wing and all necessary hydraulics and attachments, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, if applicable,
and
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
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 824
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of a 2019 International Model HV513 6x4 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis with a
combination stainless steel dump body/sander side dump with plow, wing and all necessary hydraulics
and attachments for the amount of $214,415 with the additional option of a Compu Spread CS550
Controller for the amount of $3,500, for a total of $217,915 from Navistar Inc. — Albany Fleet in
accordance with the 4/23/18 sales quote from Delurey Sales & Service, Inc. presented at this meeting, to
be paid from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040, 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
$217,915 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040 to fund such purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any
needed documentation, and 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 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 825
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN BILLING RATES FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES THIRD PARTY BILLING
(BILL FOR SERVICE)
RESOLUTION NO.: 176, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously entered into Agreements with the Town's
three(3)Emergency/Rescue Squads (Squads) for a bill for service(third party billing)program, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 596,2004, the Town Board authorized the establishment of
billing rates for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) third party billings in the Town of Queensbury; by
Resolution No.: 462.2005, the Town Board increased the billing rate for the Mileage (loaded) rate due to
an increase in gasoline prices; by Resolution No.: 47,2007, the Town Board authorized the addition of
ALS II billing rate and by Resolution No.: 371,2008 authorized revisions to all billing rates, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 179,2008, the Town Board entered into a Billing Service
Agreement with Emergency Management Resources, LLC (EMR) for provision of billing and collection
of emergency services and at the recommendation of EMR, the Town Board by Resolution No.:
271,2011, authorized revisions to all billing rates for EMS third party billings in the Town of Queensbury,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize further revisions to all billing rates for EMS
third party billings in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 826
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the following
billing rates for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) third party billings in the Town of Queensbury,
effective as of June 1", 2018):
Intercept - $ 350.00
BLS - $ 750.00
ALS1 - $1,100.00
ALS2 - $1,500.00
Mileage - $ 20.00 per loaded mile
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Emergency Management
Resources, LLC, the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take the necessary
actions to implement such billing rate changes and effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 177, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 827
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §122-b, the
Queensbury Town Board may contract with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with
Public Health Law Article 30 for general emergency ambulance services within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Agreements with its three (3) Emergency/Rescue Squads, Bay Ridge
Rescue Squad, Inc., North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc.
(Squads), expired as of December 31, 2017, and
WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Squads agreed that the terms and provisions of the
existing Agreements may continue during the interim period pending execution of new Agreements, and
WHEREAS, the Town and its Squads have negotiated terms for new one (1) year Agreements for
general emergency ambulance services and accordingly, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General
Municipal Law §209(b), the Town Board wishes to set public hearings concerning such proposed
Agreements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct three (3) separate public hearings
concerning the three (3) separate, proposed new emergency ambulance service Agreements between the
Town of Queensbury and its three (3) Emergency/Rescue Squads, Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., North
Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., and West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., on Monday, May 21St
2018 at 7:00 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to the
Public Hearing.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 828
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO
WORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 178, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Department of Parks and Recreation has requested Town
Board authorization to hire Emily Lovering, Evan Lovering and Ryan Flansburg to work part-time for the
Department on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and:
WHEREAS, Emily Lovering and Evan Lovering are the children of Parks & Recreation Director,
Steven Lovering and Ryan Flansburg is the son of Parks &Recreation Mechanic, James Flansburg,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Emily
Lovering, Evan Lovering and Ryan Flansburg to work for the Town's Department of Parks and
Recreation on a part-time, seasonal basis effective on or about May 8th, 2018, to be paid at the appropriate
hourly wage approved for seasonal recreation positions and subject to the Town successfully completing
background checks as reasonably may be necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and
drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Parks and Recreation, Recreation Program Supervisor/Q-Club Director and/or Town Budget Officer to
complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 829
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY, SEASONAL
LABORERS TO WORK AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 179, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire Austin
Reynolds, Gaven Wasson, Kyle Miller and Dakota Sawn as Temporary, Seasonal Laborers to work for
the Cemetery Department, such employment proposed to commence on or about the middle of June,
2018, and
WHEREAS, as Austin Reynolds and Gaven Wasson are returning Temporary, Seasonal Laborers,
they have already successfully completed their employment physicals, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Austin
Reynolds, Gaven Wasson, Kyle Miller and Dakota Sawn as a Temporary, Seasonal Laborers for the
Cemetery Department for up to 11 weeks commencing on or about the middle of June, 2018, subject to
the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the
duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screenings, and pre-employment physicals for Kyle
Miller and Dakota Sawn, and
BE IT FURTHER,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 830
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborer shall be paid $11.33 per hour as set forth in
Town Board Resolution No.: 33,2018, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION EXTENDING HIRING TERMS OF RODNEY WARRINGTON AS
TEMPORARY, PART-TIME INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN AT TOWN
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO.: 180, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 83,2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the hiring of
Rodney Warrington as a temporary, part-time Instrumentation Technician at the Water Treatment Plant to
work on an "as needed" basis for approximately 90 days, with the ability to extend such terms if allowed
by Civil Service and/or until such time as the full-time Senior Water Treatment Plant Instrument
Technician(currently out of work due to injury) returned to work full-time, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has advised that the full-time Senior Water
Treatment Plant Instrument Technician will be out of work until June 20th and therefore the Water
Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to extend the hiring terms of Mr. Warrington for
another 90 days,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 831
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs a 90 day extension
of the hiring terms of Rodney Warrington as a temporary, part-time Instrumentation Technician at the
Water Treatment Plant as previously set forth in Resolution No.: 83,2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water Superintendent, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Supervisor to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF JARED BETHEL AS
FULL-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 181, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Laborer position in the Highway Department, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 832
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes
and has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Jared Bethel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Jared
Bethel as a full-time Laborer in the Town's Highway Department effective on or about May 8th, 2018
subject to Mr. Bethel's successful passing of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy and
successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period, and contingent upon the Town
successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for
which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Bethel shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the Laborer position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF CHARLES DARRAH AS
FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 182, 2018
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 833
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position in the Highway
Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes
and has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Charles Darrah,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Charles
Darrah as a full-time Motor Equipment Operators (MEO) in the Town's Highway Department effective
on or about May 8th, 2018 subject to Mr. Darrah's successful passing of a pre-employment physical as
required by Town Policy and successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period, and
contingent upon the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge
fitness for the duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Darrah shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-07-2018,MTG#18 834
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 183, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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(s), to be sold or
disposed of as scrap, and
WHEREAS, the following is the list of surplus items provided by the various Town Departments:
Item Dept. Asset
2005 Chevy 1500 4x4 Highway 4242
Brother Pocket Jet Printer Fire Marshal 9303
Brother Pocket Jet Printer Building & Codes 9289
Dell Vostro 200 Recreation 4320
Set of 4 Michelin LT245/75R17 Tires Recreation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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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 by using the auction company GovDeals to dispose of
such surplus property, or, if deemed unsafe and/or inoperable by the Department Manager(s), to be sold or
disposed of as scrap, as follows:
Item Dept. Asset
2005 Chevy 1500 4x4 Highway 4242
Brother Pocket Jet Printer Fire Marshal 9303
Brother Pocket Jet Printer Building & Codes 9289
Dell Vostro 200 Recreation 4320
Set of 4 Michelin LT245/75R17 Tires Recreation
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 item(s) 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,
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 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN CLERK TO SUBMIT
THE FORT MILLER COMPANY, INC.'S PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION TO
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 184, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2017, The Fort Miller Company, Inc. (Applicant) submitted a Petition
for Change of Zone Application(Application) concerning a parcel of land identified as tax map parcel no.:
279.-1-48 located at 1359 Ridge Road in the Town of Queensbury from MDR to RR-5 to permit sand and
gravel extraction (Project) to the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and the application was reviewed by
the Town Planning Staff and deemed complete for purposes of review, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 100, 2017, the Town Board authorized, directed and consented to
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) as Lead Agency for SEQRA
review relative to DEC's review of the Application, and
WHEREAS, DEC performed such SEQRA Review, determined the Project to be a Type I Action
and the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment, a coordinated review with other
agencies was performed, a Negative Declaration dated January 29, 208 is on file with the Town and a
copy is also presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant previously appeared before the Town Planning Board for Site Plan
Review, but the Site Plan Review application was tabled once the Applicant chose to pursue a zoning
change, and
WHEREAS, applications for rezonings are forwarded to the Town Planning Department and
Planning Board for recommendations in accordance with §179-12-030 of the Town Zoning Ordinance,
and
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WHEREAS, following such recommendations, the Town Board will review the Application and
take such other action as it shall deem necessary and proper,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
forward The Fort Miller Company, Inc.'s Petition for Change of Zone Application concerning a parcel of
land identified as tax map parcel no.: 279.-1-48 located at 1359 Ridge Road in the Town of Queensbury
from MDR to RR-5 to permit sand and gravel extraction to the Queensbury Planning Board for report and
recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 185, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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,
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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 2018 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-3989-4400 Public Safety 8,300
047-8320- Misc.
047-0000-0909 Fund Balance 4400 Contractual 2,500
Increase
Revenue
Insurance
032-0000-52680 Recoveries 7,979
Increase Appropriation
032-8120-4110 Vehicle Repair 7,979
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF MAY 8TH, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 186, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a
Warrant with a run date of May 3rd, 2018 and a payment date of May 8th, 2018,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
May 3rd, 2018 and a payment date of May 8th, 2018 totaling $1,201,599.22, 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 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, ROSE MELLON- Received a letter dated April 8, 2018 from Travis
Whitehead. It will be on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
RON BALL- Addressed the Board regarding issues with the water tower located on West Mountain
Road, directly across from Leland Estates.
JOHN SALVADOR- Spoke concerning the cell tower on West Mountain Road.
RON ZITA- Questioned the Board regarding pros and cons of septic systems verses sewers in the
Town of Queensbury. Also questioned the Board concerning zoning within the Town. Town Counsel,
Hafner advised him to speak to the Town's Zoning Administrator, Craig Brown.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Spoke regarding the process in which the Town buys and sells equipment.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)- The Town of Queensbury's Clean Energy Committee
helped to coordinate a solarize campaign kick-off event last Saturday. This event was held to educate
and encourage residents and businesses to go solar. Anyone who signs up for solar installation between
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May and October 2018 will be able to take advantage of group rates below market prices. This
solarized campaign is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) under the NY-Sun initiative. For more information go to www.queensbury.net. or
contact me at ward2@queensbury.net.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)- it's tick season, be vigilant.
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)-
• Thanked Green Mountain Electric for participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program and for
all of their hard work cleaning up parts of Corinth Road.
• Just a reminder: School Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 15tH
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR METIVIER (WARD I)-
• Hydrant flushing will start Wednesday May 9th and will continue for approximately four weeks.
This may cause discoloration in water. Residents are encouraged to check water quality before
doing wash; and hot water heaters should be flushed after the completion of the program.
Please call the Water Department with any questions.
• Spoke regarding property reassessments.
• Thanked the Highway Department for their hard work during the recent thunderstorm that
brought down numerous trees.
• Thanked Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meetings.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 187, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 7th day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Strough
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY