2007-01-22 MTG3
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JANUARY 22, 2007 RES# 55-70
7:05 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
COUNCILMAN RICHARD SANFORD
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK NOORDSY
TOWN OFFICIALS
WATER SUPERINTENDENT, BRUCE OSTRANDER
SENIOR PLANNER, STU BAKER
CHAIRMAN OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, CHARLES ABBATE
PRESS
TV 8, POST STAR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ROGER BOOR
PRESENTATION – BOB VOLLARO
Plague presented to Bob Vollaro for 8 years of distinguished service on the Planning
Board. Mr. Vollaro thanked the members of the 2006 Planning Board for their support
during the past year, also thanked Mr. Abbate, Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals for
his close working relationship over the past years.
1.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED INCREASE IN PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND #148
OPENED
PUBLICATION DATE: December 29, 2006
Supervisor Stec-I will open this public hearing. The Town Board had previously had a
workshop on this resolution that we were willing to increase the amount of participation
Saratoga Associates provides the five additional meetings going into this year to wrap
efforts up on the comp plan and the zoning code update. That is going to increase this
project by nine thousand dollars from a hundred and thirty thousand to a hundred and
thirty nine thousand dollars. The Town Board through this public hearing we will be
considering adding that to the capital project no. 148, which was created and funded with
a hundred and thirty thousand dollars to increase that amount nine thousand so we had
already decided to spend this nine thousand dollars this is just a funding source. It is a
public hearing because our capital project procedure requires a public hearing. If there
are any members of the public that would like to comment I would, ask the people to
raise their hand, I will call on you, and you can come to microphone if you have any
comment.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
SUPERVISOR STEC-Not seeing any I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO. 148
RESOLUTION NO.: 55, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 426,2004 the Queensbury Town Board
created the Planning Ordinance Review Committee (PORC) and appointed its members, and
WHEREAS, by such Resolution, the Town Board directed the PORC to review and
address inconsistencies and problems known to be at issue in, among other things, the
Town’s Zoning Ordinance and Map, Subdivision Regulations and Comprehensive Land
Use Plan, and
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WHEREAS, on May 19, 2005 the PORC adopted a Resolution recommending the
hiring of a consulting firm to provide professional planning services to the Town, such
services to include the updating of the 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Town Zoning
Code, and Town Subdivision Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the project was one-hundred thirty-thousand
dollars ($130,000.), and
WHEREAS, this project was funded through a transfer from the Capital Reserve
Fund #64 established by Resolution No. 322, 2001, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 295,2005, the Town Board authorized creation of
the 2005-2006 Professional Planning Services Project Capital Project Fund #148 and
transferred into such Fund $130,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund #64, and
WHEREAS, the Senior Planner and PORC have advised the Town Board that
additional funds are necessary to finance five more months of consultant services to
complete the proposed code revisions and therefore the Town Board wishes to withdraw
and expend additional moneys from the Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Accountin
the amount of $9,000 to cover such increased amount, and
WHEREAS, the total for the 2005-2006 Professional Planning Services Capital
Project Fund #148 after the additional transfer from the CIP fund will be $139,000, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the CIP, the Town Board must conduct a public
hearing before approving any specific Capital Project or increase in any specific Capital
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Project listed on the CIP and the Town Board scheduled and duly held a public hearing on
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Monday, January 22, 2007 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
$9,000 increase in the 2005-2006 Professional Planning Services Project Capital Project
Fund #148, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for
this Project shall be by funding through the Capital Improvement Plan, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby increases appropriations and estimated
revenues for Capital Project Fund #148 in the amount of $9,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the
Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take all action necessary to increase the
following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as necessary:
Revenue Account No.: 148-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) – $9,000
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Revenue Account No.: 148-8020-4720 (Consultant Fees) – $9,000
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer and/or Accountant to amend the 2007 Town Budget, make any adjustments,
budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such
appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT :None
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PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED EXTENSION TO QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER
DISTRICT TO SERVE CLUBVIEW LANE IN LOOKOUT SUBDIVISION
OPENED
PUBLICATION DATE: January 9, 2007
SUPERVISOR STEC-I will declare this public hearing opened as well. There will be
when we close the public hearing two resolutions. One to consider SEQRA the
environmental impact the other one to consider the actual extension of the consolidated
water district. There are three residential properties in this subdivision that we are
considering adding to the water district it is located off Country Club Road. The public
hearing is opened if there are any member of the public that would like to address this
tonight, again just raise your hand.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
SUPERVISOR STEC-Seeing none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
SENIOR PLANNER, STU BAKER-Lead Town Board through the Short Environmental
Assessment Form. Mr. Baker noted the Town Board is responsible for Part II of the
Short Environmental Assessment Form on this action the action being a water district
extension for the Lookout Subdivision. This is an extension that is going to serve three
approved residential lots in a subdivision that was approved in 2005. It does have
Planning Board, Subdivision approval. The Planning Board went through a SEQRA
review as well on the project although at that time it did not include a public water line.
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
No
A, Does action exceed any type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.4?
B, Will action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part
No
617.6?
C, Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the
following:
C1, Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise
levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential
No
for erosion, drainage or flooding problems?
C2, aesthetic, agriculture, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
No
resources; or community or neighborhood character?
C3, Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant
No
habitats, or threatened or endangered species?
C4, A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change
No
in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources?
C5, Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be
Yes, three houses to be constructed.
induced by the proposed action?
C6, Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-
No
C5?
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C7, Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of
No
energy)?
D. Will the project have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
No
establishment of a CEA?
E, Is there, or is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental
No
impacts?
RESOLUTION ADOPTING DETERMINATION OF NON-
SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING EXTENSION TO QUEENSBURY
CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT TO SERVE CLUBVIEW
LANE PROPERTIES IN
THE LOOKOUT SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO.: 56, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Queensbury
Consolidated Water District to serve the Clubview Lane properties in the Lookout
Subdivision (Subdivision) in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, no comments have been received from any potentially involved
agencies, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New
York State Department of Health, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Community Development Department has not identified
any environmental impacts, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is duly qualified to act as lead agency for compliance
with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) which requires environmental
review of certain actions undertaken by local governments, and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action in accordance with the rules
and regulations of SEQRA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, after considering the proposed action, reviewing
the Environmental Assessment Form and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential
environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the
environment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to complete the Environmental Assessment Form by checking the box indicating
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves of a Negative Declaration and
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk's Office to file any necessary documents in
accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of
Environmental Conservation.
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Duly adopted this 22day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF EXTENSION
TO QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT TO
SERVE CLUBVIEW LANE PROPERTIES IN THE LOOKOUT
SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 57, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Queensbury
Consolidated Water District to serve the Clubview Lane properties in the Lookout
Subdivision (Subdivision) in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report (Map, Plan and Report) has been prepared
by Jarrett-Martin Engineers, PLLC, professional engineers, concerning the proposed
water district extension to connect the Subdivision to the existing Queensbury
Consolidated Water District water main along Oakwood Drive northward along a new
common driveway called Clubview Lane to a hydrant at the boundary of the
northernmost lot, as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and
Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been filed in the Queensbury Town
Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection, and
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WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed
water district extension, 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
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WHEREAS, on December 18, 2006, 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; (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 Water
District 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 improvement 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, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and
were filed with the New York State Comptroller’s Office, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a public hearing and heard all interested persons
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concerning the proposed Water District Extension on January 22, 2007 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 in accordance with Town Law Article 12-A and consolidate the Extension with
the Queensbury Consolidated Water District in accordance with Town Law §206-a, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the establishment of the proposed
District Extension in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act and has adopted a Negative Declaration concerning environmental impacts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that it is the determination of the Queensbury Town Board that:
1. The Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law
and is otherwise sufficient;
2. It is in the public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the Water
District Extension (to serve the Clubview Lane properties in the Lookout Subdivision) to
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the existing Queensbury Consolidated Water District as described in the Map, Plan and
Report on file with the Queensbury Town Clerk;
3. All property and property owners within the Extension are benefited;
4. All benefited property and property owners are included within the limits of
the Extension;
5. In accordance with New York State Town Law §206-a, it is in the public
interest to assess all expenses of the District, including all extensions heretofore or hereafter
established as a charge against the entire area of the District as extended and it is in the
public interest to extend the District only if all expenses of the District shall be assessed
against the entire District as extended, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes, approves and establishes the
Water District Extension to serve the Clubview Lane properties in the Lookout
Subdivision to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and the Extension is in
accordance with the boundaries and descriptions set forth in the previously described Map,
Plan and Report and construction of the improvements may proceed and service provided,
subject to the adoption of a Final Order by the Queensbury Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is also subject to a permissive referendum in
the manner provided by the provisions of New York State Town Law Article 7 and
Article 12-A and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to file, post, and publish such Notice of this Resolution as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
2.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY CLERK, O’BRIEN-The following are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Yearly
Reports for 2006 for Reciever of Taxes and Assessments, Town Clerk, and Town Historian
2006 Annual Report.
3.0 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE FLOOR
NONE
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4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
BERNARD RAHILL-Spoke to the board regarding the public hearings being held at
tonight’s meeting. Asked for clarification the people who are in the audience whether they
are watching or on television should have an explanation of exactly what this project is in
clear terms so the people understand what the extra nine thousand dollars are about and what
one hundred thirty nine thousand dollars represents regarding the public hearings.
KYLE YORK-1128 CATHAN ROAD, GREAT SCANDAGA LAKE-Spoke to the board
regarding the Hudson River and the old Queensbury and Niagara Mohawk PCB site he has
found documents that pertain to the Queensbury PCB site that plans are in the development
to clean it up noting the project is moving forward very fast. Will be filling his second
freedom of information request, whatever schedules are being shared with the Saratoga
County Water people along with Moreau State Lake Park noted he does not think they have
been sharing this with Queensbury, which is the most affected Town.
SUPERVISOR STEC-To my knowledge in the seven plus years I’ve been on the Town
Board I haven’t heard anything from anyone about doing anymore work in the river around
our PCB issue.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-Recommended Mr. York contact Water Superintendent, Bruce
Ostrander regarding this issue.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Was under the understanding we asked the questions about the
intake of our plant at the time they said it was on the bottom they monitored it, it was not
moving, it was stable, it was never going to go anywhere.
MR. YORK-That is what they said and believed it was in a very thorough study mapping by
Foster Wheeler dated 1994. Then they went back in 2002 Foster Wheeler using the same
techniques and the same firms they were the ones who found it will bring to the next
meeting but was in the SEQRA document. They said they were alarmed that it had moved
further in to the center of the stream and it had drifted downstream as well. There were
those who thought it would percolate to the top and evaporate that is not what happened.
That is why they had to do the second study there has been another study since then, but that
one has not been made available.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-At that time we asked out Water Treatment Plant I am sure we
still do, asked if we monitor this.
WATER SUPERINTENDENT, MR. OSTRANDER-Yes.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Talked to the people at Saratoga regarding our own experience
because our intake is actually located downstream and they want to build theirs further
upstream. Asked Bruce was there any data, how often do we test it has changed a little bit
over the years. We do test regularly on a schedule that someone at the State level dictates to
us we have never had a positive PCB test in the raw water let alone the treated water.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Asked how Mr. York came across this.
MR. YORK-Is an Investigated Journalist by trade spent a lot of time up in Raybrook and a
lot of time pursuing leeks on the internet people who let out documents they were not
suppose to noting he would love to bring more to the board because you seem like the only
Town that would care.
PLINEY TUCKER, 41 DIVISION ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding
an article in the paper regarding Hudson River and Feeder Canal Alliance holding a meeting
at the West Glens Falls Firehouse on January 24,a meeting to help change the waterfront.
Mr. Tucker noted he is a member of the Moreau Lake Commission at the last meeting
people had mentioned they would like a launch just above the PCB cleanup. Told at that
time Moreau State Park did not own the land that National Grid owned it and it was
saturated with PCB that is above where they cleaned it up in the river we could not get the
launch done noting he will be attending the meeting Thursday night to talk about three
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things. 1) Finch Pruyn owns a hundred and forty six-point eight tenths of an acre on the
Hudson River below the town park. 2) Carol DeSantis owns roughly ten acres attached to
that, which we should talk to these people about acquiring for the Town. 3) The boat launch
on Sherman Island. Spoke to the board regarding the insurance for the Town asked if
anyone has any actual proof that Cool Insurance frauded the Town of Queensbury out of
any money?
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-For the record I would like to state that I believe this editorial
is bias and politically motivated. I am going to do a brief outline on the matter we discussed
it last time and I am going to just summarize it a little bit. The Town conducted an RFP for
our P&C Insurance Pliney and it was discussed at some length at our last meeting. In
summary, the majority of the Town Board felt that the process was compromised. The
Town Supervisor colluded with the present insurance agent kept information from the board
and attempting to convince our consultants to change their recommendation. The Town
Accountant worked with the Supervisor on these items. I have documentation give me a
call we will get together over coffee and I will show you what I have. Now, following the
RFP and this is what is new and this is what kind of brought about the workshop discussion.
Cool Insurance requested information and documents from the Town under the Freedom of
Information Act. The Supervisor instead of simply complying with the request and giving
them what they asked for again asked the Town Accountant to seek information from our
consultants in an effort to uncover damaging information concerning other board members
namely me and others. This action potentially could of subjected the Town to significant
legal liability. So, this is why the majority of the board wanted to speak with this Town
employee. We wanted to discuss the need for her to exercise proper judgment when she
receives requests of this nature and to provide her with some insight as to our expectations
as to what is and what is not appropriate behavior. Due to the nature of this conversation,
we recognized it was sensitive. I and other board members offered to conduct this
discussion in executive session Dan Stec scheduled it for open session. This whole process
has made some influential parties upset. I guess I am paying the price for doing what is
right for the people and not for the special interest. Cool Insurance has not been providing
the Town with good value Dan worked to cover it up and that’s the real story that the Post
Star should be writing instead of bearing false witness about me. Now you can either
believe Dan Stec, special interests groups, and the Post Star or you can believe me I trust the
opinion of the people.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Stated that he did not collude with anyone. Joann Watkins did not
collude with anyone. Jennifer Switzer did not collude with anyone. The request I had after
the contract was awarded for additional information was merely to protect myself from the
accusations that some on this board and some people from the public have made about my
communications in the matter. I wanted to make sure if we were going to talk about
communication that I had all the facts. To this day although she asked, once for me I did not
get any information that I was seeking and I moved on. The only other point that I wanted
to make is on the executive session. Majority of the board can always move us into
executive session as a matter of fact we have a memo from our Attorney, Mark Noordsy that
said it would be inappropriate for me to schedule something as an executive session item
until we actually get there and make that decision that is in his memo to the board. The
board did ask her if she would prefer to meet with us in executive session and she did say no
she would prefer to meet with us in open session and that is why we stayed in open session.
I do not have the authority to prevent something from being in executive session matter or to
schedule an executive session so I just wanted to clarify that for the record since we are
talking why it was done in open session and not in executive session. I think that Jennifer
summed it up pretty fairly I think that I am prepared to move on and I am also prepared to
defend anything that I’ve done in the last several weeks on this matter.
MR. TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding the County Supervisors talking about a one
percent increase in the sales tax stated he thinks it is a good idea.
SUPERVISOR STEC-We are in the minority statewide a vast majority of counties are
higher than seven percent.
MR. TUCKER-Maybe if this happens suggested keeping the sales tax that the town has
been giving to the county and use it here.
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COUNCILMAN BOOR-Wouldn’t it be great if we could lower sales tax and property tax.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-Wouldn’t it be better rather than raise taxes we cut spending.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Stated he has said that, too.
MR. TUCKER-Asked for the amount the library is going to cost noting he is still waiting for
an answer.
PETER BROTHERS, NORTH QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding Resolution
Authorizing Extension of Employment for Howard Bludge, Part-time, Temporary
Employee in Town Assessor’s Office involving Town Assessor Helen Otte. Stated he
believes that for someone in her position is very, very well compensated compared to other
people in similar positions throughout the state.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-Noted the resolution has been pulled from the agenda.
MR. BROTHERS-Spoke to the board regarding county taxes noted the board touched on
this thinks that the county is an organization that can do a lot of cutting and spending
requested Supervisor Stec to look at this very carefully.
SUPERVISOR STEC-I assure you we will.
MR. BROTHERS-Spoke to the board regarding the following topics. The star program on
the local level, cutting health insurance, editorial in the Post Star. Asked the board to
continue with fiscal prudence. Spoke to the board regarding the CSEA contracts noting the
same thing applies with the health insurance.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
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COUNCILMAN BREWERSpoke to the board regarding the lighting district map as it
exists today in the Town of Queensbury asked to schedule a workshop regarding this.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Spoke regarding creating one lighting district.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-There are a lot of ways to approach this.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Spoke with the Highway Superintendent regarding the recent
ice storm we had last Monday regarding broken branches. If anyone has any branches, you
can put them out on the side of the road not in the road or anywhere near, where a plow
might hit them they are routinely going around the area and picking them up. Spoke to the
board regarding the grants that they have applied for and received in the Town of
Queensbury. In 2001, they applied for a grant and were awarded four hundred thousand
dollars. In 2004, they applied again and got another four hundred thousand in 2005 applied
for two grants. To date the total amount of money received is one point three five one two
hundred in the Town of Queensbury to help less fortunate people that live in our
community. To date thirty-eight properties have been done in Ward 4 alone with
approximately twenty thousand dollars going to each person. We have approximately three
hundred thousand dollars left from the accumulation of these grants encourage people that
fit the criteria as far as income to apply for these grants so we can continue the program and
make a better life for some more residents in the Town of Queensbury.
STU BAKER, SENIOR PLANNER-Stated those interested learning more about the Town
Housing Rehabilitation Program or what the income guidelines are by household size
encourage people to give him a call at 761-8222 would be happy to discuss the program
with anyone who is interested.
COUNCILMAN STROUGH-Spoke to the board regarding Code of Ethics noting he has
been visiting other Town’s and checking out their Code of Ethics for Officials and
Employees, particularly likes the Town of New Paltz maybe we would want to improve or
bolster the Towns Code of Ethics Chapter 14, recommended discussing this at a workshop.
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COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked Supervisor Stec the status of the EDC Report he was to
give to him..
SUPERVISOR STEC-Noted Councilman Sanford did ask for it will get it to him.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked if the role of the Board of Directors that Supervisor
Stec is on is it similar to typical Board of Directors roles or is a different type of role?
SUPERVISOR STEC-The Town Supervisor and the Mayor of Glens Falls both by virtue of
their office are members of the Board of Directors.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked if the Board of Directors do the hiring?
SUPERVISOR STEC-There is an Executive Board believes those are done by the Executive
Board I am not a member.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked if the Executive Board is responsible to the Board of
Directors?
SUPERVISOR STEC-Correct.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-The Executive Management has a direct report to the Board
of Directors of the EDC and you are on that.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Yes, discloses this every time we talk about it.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Jennifer Switzer now works for them.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Yes.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked if Supervisor Stec has control over her employment to
some degree?
SUPERVISOR STEC-I suppose you could make that argument.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Stated she has been showing up a lot at a lot of the workshops
and volunteering her opinion she is always referred to as former employee wondered if she
is still and employee of Supervisor Stec.
SUPERVISOR STEC-To my knowledge she has come to one generally it is an invitation.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Did not know that Supervisor Stec was on the Board of
Directors.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Every year when we vote on the contract I announce that.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Wanted to clarify that there is still a relationship there. Asked
if he wants to call the Town Engineer would he just give him a call?
SUPERVISOR STEC-Yes.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Asked for the Town Engineer to look at Garrison and North
Road noting he has been receiving many calls from people making inquiries.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Spoke with the Town Engineer today regarding project he is
working regarding Grant Avenue Extension probably this Wednesday he is going to call
with a some what final report to how we can accomplish this. From there we will have to
get our Attorney involved the school, highway department and set a game plan.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Stated the reason he has mentioned this is Craig Brown and
he have been going out doing site visit with and talking to the people. Received letter from
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Dr. & Mrs. Kerr they have done some research on their own thinks it needs to be given to an
engineer as well as the issues of the Bard parking lot expansion is having some storm water
issues it is affecting people on North Road. The good news is the last update received there
may be some clogged culverts or things of this nature it may be able to be remedied.
COUNCILMAN BREWER-Recommended Councilman Sanford to contact the Highway
Superintendent, Mr. Missita regarding the culverts.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Spoke with Mike Travis, Deputy Highway Superintendent a week
ago. Mr. Travis said because of the weather they were able to get out and do more work
clearing culverts and he was over in that area does not know if has done that one yet or not.
SUPERVISOR STEC-It has been the practice of the Town Board for as long I can
remember that any Town Board member can call any of our consultants to ask them to work
on a project.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-The reason for bringing this up, received calls regarding Bay
Meadows Golf Club being sold noting people are very concerned and anxious. I told them
we do not have anything in front of us so it is almost impossible to make a comment. The
situation in terms of storm water in terms of flooding it is not getting better along Quaker
Road and Meadowbrook Road, Cronin Road, that whole area in Ward 2 noting he has
severe concerns. Spoke to the board regarding Fire Districts. North Queensbury sent
information and it included a SEQRA Short Form would feel more comfortable in moving
forward with a long form. Unless for some reason there is a requirement or we are
prohibited from addressing it in a long form manner certainly feel that we have to address it
in a long form noting he is not sure if the Fire Company understands how it works then sent
it in with a comment to schedule the public hearing. They need to know we need to have a
SEQRA hearing perhaps the applicants need to be present and represented and entertain
questions regarding environmental impacts connected with and associated with the potential
formation of this district. There will be an exchange and series of questions and concerns
and perhaps the need for additional information.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Our Attorney Mark Noordsy will make sure he walks the board
through the appropriate steps regarding North Queensbury Fire District.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Spoke to the board regarding the Ethics Board and the need to
get the board back in place noting Councilman Strough’s points are well taken asked to
address this as soon as next workshop.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Believes they should be able to address both lighting and ethics at the
next workshop.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-Spoke to the board regarding the last regular meeting and the
gentlemen who spoke regarding his concerns over traps noting the Attorney said he would
look into what we might be able to do locally. Received an email from the Attorney asked
Attorney Noordsy to forward the email to Stu Baker that this could be a topic that PORC
could deal with would like to see as stringent a neighborhood law as we can have.
Understands we can eliminate certain things we can be responsible asked that PORC take a
good look at that.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-Asked Attorney Noordsy if we were suggesting that a linear
distance from a residence is the way to go or could we do it by a zoning classification.
ATTORNEY NOORDSY-Would like to look at this in a little more depth. From that, it
was just certain distance that you were going to prescribe to prevent hunting or trapping
within a certain amount of distance from structures.
COUNCILMAN BOOR-Apologized to North Queensbury Fire Company for not receiving
the mail that they sent noting they do get a tremendous amount of mail Spoke to the board
regarding the Macchio litigation and that Councilman Brewer was unaware of the
correspondence we received from our Attorney’s with regards to them having to step away
from this because of a conflict. They also need to excuse themselves with a Class Action
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Article 7, which is an assessment litigation. We offered to our former law firm the option to
handle this and they declined at this point in time we will be seeking a different counsel.
ATTORNEY NOORSDY-We can give you some other recommendations.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Recommended emailing a list or memo with recommendations as to
whom they may call.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Reminded people of the Town website www.queensbury.net.
Thanked Glens Falls National Bank and TV8 for sponsoring to televise the Town Board
Meetings. Stated they will be pulling resolution 6.9 for perhaps future discussion and
hopefully a decision.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Questioned the status of Howard Bluege.
SUPERVISOR STEC-He is not working.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Since when.
SUPERVISOR STEC-Since when we told him please stop working three or four weeks ago.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-He has been working pending resolution of this.
SUPERVISOR STEC-No he is not working.
COUNCILMAN SANFORD-Not working, okay thank you.
6.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC. TO
CONTINUE PROVIDING RADIO READ METERS AND
ACCESSORIES TO
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2007
RESOLUTION NO.: 58, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized Badger Meter, Inc.
to provide radio read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town of
Queensbury continue to use the Badger meter system and has therefore requested Town
Board authorization to allow Badger Meter, Inc. to continue providing radio read meters and
accessories to the Town Water Department during 2007 for a total sum not to exceed
$125,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter,
Inc. to continue providing the Town of Queensbury Water Department with radio read
meters and accessories during 2007 for a total sum not to exceed $125,000 to be paid for
from Account No.: 40-8340-2300, as previously approved in the 2007 budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute any
documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JENNIFER BAERTSCHI AS
MEMBER OF TOWN HISTORIAN’S ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 59, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established and appointed
members to the Town Historian’s Advisory Board in accordance with the Queensbury Town
Code, and
WHEREAS, the term of Advisory Board Member Jennifer Baertschi recently
expired and the Town Historian has therefore recommended that the Town Board reappoint
Ms. Baertschi to the Advisory Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Jennifer Baertschi
as a member of the Town Historian’s Advisory Board until Ms. Baertschi’s term expires on
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December 31, 2007.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING STUART BAKER AS SENIOR
PLANNER
ON A PERMANENT BASIS
RESOLUTION NO. 60, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 565,2004, the Queensbury Town Board appointed
Stuart Baker as Senior Planner on a provisional basis until such time as Mr. Baker passed
the Civil Service exam for the position and successfully completed a six month probation
period, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service has
advised that Mr. Baker successfully passed the Warren County Civil Service exam for the
position, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baker also successfully completed his six month probation period
and therefore the Town Board may appoint Mr. Baker on a permanent basis,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stuart Baker to the
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position of Senior Planner on a permanent basis effective January 22, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or Accountant to complete any forms necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUSAN BARDEN AS LAND USE
PLANNER
ON A PERMANENT BASIS
RESOLUTION NO. 61, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 141,2005, the Queensbury Town Board appointed
Susan Barden as Land Use Planner on a provisional basis until such time as Ms. Barden
passed the Civil Service exam for the position and successfully completed a six month
probation period, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service has
advised that Ms. Barden successfully passed the Warren County Civil Service exam for the
position, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Barden also successfully completed her six month probation
period and therefore the Town Board may appoint Ms. Barden on a permanent basis,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Susan Barden to the
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position of Land Use Planner on a permanent basis effective January 22, 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or Accountant to complete any forms necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
SARATOGA MUSICAL UNION
RESOLUTION NO.: 62, 2007
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 591.2006, the Queensbury Town Board provided
for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with
the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement)
entered into between the Town and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided
under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Musical Union helps to promote the cultural development
of the community, attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an economic
boon to the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Saratoga Musical
Union in the amount of $4,940 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County
and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Saratoga Musical Union for the year 2007
for the promotion of performances and events to Town residents, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement
between the Town and the Saratoga Musical Union substantially in the form presented at
this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with
funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of $4,940 and to be provided by
occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from the
appropriate account as will be determined by the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or
Accountant, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget
Officer and/or Accountant confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds
available from Warren County.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR
PURCHASE OF MAP TOWERS, MAP STORAGE MATERIALS AND
WORKSTATION TABLE FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF
TOWN MAPS
RESOLUTION NO: 63, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Records Clerk has advised the Town Board
that a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant from the New
York State Education Department State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) is
now available to provide funding to the Town for the purchase of map towers, map storage
materials and workstation table for storage and retrieval of Town Maps, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize an application for these grant
funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Records Clerk to apply for a Local Government Records
Management Improvement Fund Grant from the New York State Education Department
State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) to be used by the Town for the
purchase of map towers, map storage materials and a workstation table for storage retrieval
of town maps and take any further actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 22nd day of January, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AMENDING GRANT AWARDS AND DEFERRED
LOAN FOR CASE #5421IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.:64,2007
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Housing Rehabilitation
Program which provides grants to cover 100% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a
maximum of $20,000, whichever is less, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received grant funds from the New York State
Affordable Housing Corporation Affordable Home Ownership Development (AHOD)
and the New York State Governor’s Office for Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) programs to cover eligible project costs, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has also established a Housing
Rehabilitation Loan Program which provides a deferred loan to very low income eligible
property owners for the owners cost of rehabilitation, and
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WHEREAS, a single family property Case File 5421has been determined to be
eligible for rehabilitation grant assistance and a loan through the Housing Rehabilitation
Loan Program and the owner of the property has requested such assistance and loan, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution No.: 566,2006 the Town Board approved two
grants and a deferred loan for Case #5421 in a total amount not to exceed twenty-five
thousand dollars and no cents ($25,000), and
,
WHEREASproperty rehabilitation specification have been revised to include
additional work, and
,
WHEREAS the revised cost to complete the work specified is Twenty thousand
five hundred thirty-five dollars and no cents ($25,535.00), and is still the lowest
acceptable cost, and
WHEREAS, Shelter Planning & Development, Inc. has overseen the grant and
loan process and has verified that it has been followed in this case and recommends
approving this revised grant, and
WHEREAS, a lien will be filed against the property for the benefit of the Town
for a period of five years from the completion of the rehabilitation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury approves the revised CDBG Grant for
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Case File 5421, Queensbury, New York in the amount not to exceed ten thousand five
hundred thirty five dollars and no cents ($10,535.00), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Executive Director of Community Development to execute a revised Grant Award
Agreement and the Town Supervisor, Executive Director of Community Development
and/or Senior Planner take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON YEAR 2007
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND BAY RIDGE RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 65, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law 184, the Queensbury Town Board may
contract with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with Public Health
Law Article 30 for general emergency ambulance service within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the agreement currently in effect between the Town of Queensbury and
the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc. (Squad) expired on December 31, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Squad have negotiated terms for a new one year
Agreement for general emergency ambulance services and the Town is prepared to set a
public hearing concerning the proposed Agreement in accordance with Town Law §184,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing
concerning the proposed new emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town
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of Queensbury and the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc., on Monday, February 5, 2007 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.
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2006 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 66, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the attached 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
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to transfer funds and amend the 2006
Town Budget as follows:
FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT:
001-7110-1010 001-7110-4410 605.
(Salaries) (Fuel for Vehicles)
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
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NOES : None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS –
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WARRANT OF JANUARY 22, 2007
RESOLUTION NO.: 67, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve the audit of bills
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presented as the Warrant with a run date of January 18, 2007 and a payment date of
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January 23, 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a
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run date of January 18, 2007 and payment date of January 23, 2007 totaling $896,178.80,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CURRENT ALTERNATE
STEPHEN TRAVER AS REGULAR MEMBER OF
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 68, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning
Board in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 524,2006, the Town Board appointed Stephen
Traver as an alternate member of the Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, a regular member Planning Board vacancy exists due to the resignation
of former Planning Board member Robert Vollaro and therefore the Town Board wishes to
appoint Stephen Traver to serve as a regular member on the Planning Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints current alternate
member Stephen Traver to serve as a regular member of the Queensbury Planning Board
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until his term expires on December 31, 2013.
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FISCAL MANAGER POSITION
AND APPOINTING BARBARA TIERNEY TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 69, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish the full-time position
of Fiscal Manager and make an appointment to the position, a description of said position is
attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates
and is ready to appoint a Fiscal Manager,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the position of
Fiscal Manager, such position to be overtime exempt and a Grade 9M position within the
Town of Queensbury’s Non-Union Position Grade Schedule, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Barbara Tierney as Fiscal
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Manager effective on or about February 12, 2007 on a provisional basis subject to a six
month probation period, a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, and any
applicable Civil Service requirements and dependent upon formal Civil Service
classification, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Tierney shall be paid an annual salary of $52,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Ms. Tierney to attend the annual
Association of Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2007 with all
necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at the Association of Towns Conference
deemed proper Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Fiscal Manager to complete any documentation and take
such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
nd
Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
7.0 ACTION OF RESOLUTIONS PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED FROM THE
FLOOR
NONE
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 70, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
Noes: None
Absent:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
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