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JANUARY 7, 2019 RES#1-20
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
Dave Duell, Highway Superintendent
Mark Benware, Deputy Highway Superintendent
PRESS
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order….
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
SUPERVISOR STROUGH SWORE IN THE FOLLOWING TOWN OFFICIALS:
Dave Duell, Highway Superintendent
Mark Benware, Deputy Highway Superintendent
1.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS (LIMIT – 3 MINUTES)
RON BALL, Queensbury spoke regarding Resolution 2.1, ‘Resolution Authorizing Appointment
of Town Planning Board Chairman’.
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF ROBERT METIVIER AS
TEMPORARY LABORER IN TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT TO
PERFORM INSPECTIONS FOR SHORE COLONY WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 1, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
authorization to hire a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the summer for the Town’s Water Department
to perform inspections at Shore Colony to meet New York State Department of Health requirements, and
WHEREAS, funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the 2019 Town Budget, and
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WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives and Robert Metivier is the brother of
Town Councilperson Anthony Metivier,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Robert
Metivier as a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the summer in the Town’s Water Department to perform
inspections at Shore Colony to meet New York State Department of Health requirements, commencing on or
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about May 1, 2019 and ending on or about October 31, 2019 at a rate of $14.00 per hour to be paid from the
appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water Superintendent, Budget
Officer and/or Town Supervisor to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 2, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board’s
recommendation for its year 2019 officers, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Planning
Board for 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman of the
Town’s Planning Board for 2019.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 3, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Zoning
Board of Appeals for 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Harrison Freer as Chairman of the
Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2019.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING WILLIAM BRADLEY MAGOWAN, JR.,
TO QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 4, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
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WHEREAS, William Bradley Magowan, Jr.,’s term on the Planning Board expired on December 31,
2018 and Mr. Magowan has expressed his interest in reappointment, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to reappoint Mr. Magowan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints William Bradley Magowan, Jr. to
serve as a member of the Queensbury Planning Board until his term expires on December 31, 2025.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD
TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in the Town
Budget 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 Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the amount
of up to $35,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the Department’s
special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to Town of Queensbury residents, but
also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as
follows:
Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter) - $20,000
Program/Event Marketing & Promotions - $ 5,000
Jenkinsville Athletic Facility Events - $10,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of
funds in the amount of up to $35,000 to the Town’s Recreation Department as delineated in the preambles of
this Resolution, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax revenues received by the Town and to be
paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412-7020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer
and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
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AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STORED
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF CISCO ASA
FIREPOWER SERVICES IPS, ADVANCED MALWARE PROTECTION
AND URL FILTERING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 304,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a five (5) year
extension of the Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and StoredTech Technology Solutions, Inc.,
(Stored Tech) for the continued provision of professional information technology services, and
WHEREAS, Stored Tech has submitted Quote No.: STSQ9267 dated December 13, 2018 for a
three (3) year contract with Cisco ASA FirePOWER Services for advanced Malware Protection and URL
Filtering to replace the Town’s Fortinet router for a total of $18,558.06, and
WHEREAS, by entering into a three (3) year contract, rather than entering into an annual renewal,
the Town will save $4,644, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage StoredTech in accordance with such Quote as such
professional services are consistent with StoredTech’s existing provision of information technology
services and StoredTech has the skill, expertise and an established familiarity and comfort level with the
Town’s building infrastructure,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of
Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for professional services in accordance with Stored Tech’s
Quote No.: STSQ9267 dated December 13, 2018 for a three (3) year contract with Cisco ASA FirePOWER
Services for advanced Malware Protection and URL Filtering for a total of $18,558.06 and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor to sign any needed documentation to effectuate such services, 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 to provide for payment of such services as part of the monthly managed
services billing that is already in place if appropriate, 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 actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ADIRONDACK
PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 7, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) was created
by the New York State Legislature and is composed of representatives appointed by the County Legislatures
of those counties lying in whole or in part within the Adirondack Park, and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature provided only partial funding for the Review Board to perform
its statutory functions as set forth in Executive Law §803-a, and recently reduced such funding by fifty-
three percent (53%), and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to provide $300 in funding to support the Review
Board’s work in representing the interests of the Adirondacks’ local governments, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and Review Board is presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Queensbury to enter
into the Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (Review Board) and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign such Agreement substantially in the form presented at
this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of $300 to the Review Board as
provided for in such Agreement, to be paid for from Miscellaneous Contractual Account No.: 001-1220-
4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to execute any other needed documentation and take any other necessary actions to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU
RESOLUTION NO.: 8, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 203,2017, the Queensbury Town Board approved and authorized
funding to the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
(LGRCCCVB) and the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB for tourism promotional and
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marketing campaign and consultation services through June 30, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to again enter into an Agreement with LGRCVB for
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provision of such services through June 30, 2020, and
WHEREAS, such promotion and marketing services will promote the Town of Queensbury and its
hotels and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby benefiting the general economy of the Town
and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, 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 Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide $37,000 total in funding to the LGRCCCVB for
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general tourism promotional and marketing campaign and consultation services through June 30, 2020
($18,500 for 7/1/18-6/30/19 and $18,500 for 7/1/19-6/30/20) with occupancy tax revenues received from
Warren County, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB has been presented at this
meeting,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the Lake
George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (LGRCCCVB) and authorizes
the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with the Town to provide $37,000 total
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in funding to the LGRCCCVB through June 30, 2020 ($18,500 for 7/1/18-6/30/19 and $18,500 for 7/1/19-
6/30/20) as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town
receives from Warren County, to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase of appropriations in Occupancy Tax
Account No.: 050-6410-4412 and an increase of revenue coded 050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax by $18,500
in the 2018 Budget and $18,500 in the 2019 Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town
Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers, prepare any documentation necessary and/or
take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming that the
Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR NATURAL LIGHT SODA ASH,
LIQUID ALUM AND SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
RESOLUTION NO.: 9, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury duly advertised for bids for Natural Light Soda Ash, Liquid
Alum and Sodium Hypochlorite in accordance with Town Water Department Bid Specifications, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent have reviewed the bids and
recommended that the Town award the bids to the lowest responsible bidders,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bids to the lowest responsible
Bidders in each category as follows:
1. Natural Light Soda Ash – To Univar USA Inc., for the amount of $.2655/lb;
2. Liquid Alum – To Holland Company, Inc. for the amount of $349.00/ton; and
3. Sodium Hypochlorite – To Surpass Chemical for the amount of $.814/gallon
to be paid from the appropriate Town Water Department Account(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that such bid awards shall be effective through December 31, 2019 with an option at
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such time to extend such bid award for up to two (2) additional 12 month periods or through December 31,
2020 or 2021, with any extended bid award to be subject to the same terms and conditions of the original bid,
with no surcharges, add-ons or tariffs to be added, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing Agent,
Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COURT CLERK KERRIE LEWIS
TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME
RESOLUTION NO.: 10, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury Court Clerk Kerrie Lewis accumulated two and a half (2.5) vacation
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days that she was unable to use before December 31, 2018 and therefore requested Town Board approval to
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carry such days of vacation time beyond December 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve such request with the understanding that such
approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies Kerrie Lewis carrying
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over up to two and a half (2.5) vacation days beyond December 31, 2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Court Clerk and/or
Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OUT OF DISTRICT AGREEMENT
FOR PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND BETH AND TOM PORTUESE
RESOLUTION NO.: 11, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury established and created the Queensbury Consolidated Water
District (Water District) and the Queensbury Water Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, the Beth and Tom Portuese have requested water service from the Water District for its
lot located at 28 Lansburg Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 316.5-1-3) although the property
is located directly adjacent and outside of the Water District, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s past practice is to grant water service to residents outside of
the Water District until the next time that the Water District is extended, at which time the residents’ properties
will become part of the Consolidated Water District, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town Board authorize an
Agreement for the supply of water to Beth and Tom Portuese in accordance with Town Law §198(3)(b),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the supply of water from the
Queensbury Consolidated Water District’s Water Treatment Plant to Beth and Tom Portuese for its lot located
at 28 Lansburg Lane in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 316.5-1-3) contingent upon Beth and Tom
Portuese signing an Out-of-District Agreement, such Agreement to be in form approved by the Town Water
Superintendent and/or Town Counsel, taps being installed and required easements secured, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water Superintendent to make
all necessary arrangements, including collecting the $100 capital buy-in fee and other applicable soft costs from
Beth and Tom Portuese, and executing and delivering the Agreement and documents for the supply of water in
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accordance with Town Law §198(3)(b), to effectuate the terms of this Resolution and connections authorized
herein.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 12, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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,
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 $
001-1990-1010 Salaries 001-1010-1010 Salaries 500
001-1990-1010 Salaries 001-1110-1010 Salaries 11,750
001-1990-1010 Salaries 001-1220-1010 Salaries 250
001-1990-1010 Salaries 0013620-1010 Salaries 18,500
001-1990-4400 Misc. Contractual 001-4020-4135 Staff Comp. 1,000
001-1990-1010 Salaries 001-5010-1010 Salaries 7,950
001-9010-8010 NYLERS 001-7020-1010 Salaries 25,500
001-9010-8010 NYLERS 001-7110-1010 Salaries 8,500
001-1990-1010 Salaries 001-8010-1010 Salaries 1,900
002-8810-4200 Liab Ins 002-1650-4100 Telephone 750
009-9010-8010 NYLERS 001-8160-1010 Salaries 2,750
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009-8160-4449-
009-9060-8060 Health Ins 8160 Recyclables 7,000
032-1990-1010 Salaries 032-8110-1010 Salaries 2,900
035-8110-4130 Legal 035-8130-4425 Sewage Treatment 1,000
047-8310-4400 Misc Contractual 047-1650-4100 Telephone 50
051-0000-0909 Fund Balance 051-8790-4400 Misc Contractual 885
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION OF TOWN SAFETY
AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND APPOINTING FIRE
MARSHAL MICHAEL PALMER TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.: 13, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 444, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board appointed Town Fire
Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety Officer for the year 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the position of Safety and Compliance Officer as
substantially set forth in the General Description of Duties presented at this meeting and appoint Mr. Palmer to
such position, and
WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the new Safety and Compliance Officer position fall
outside the scope of the Fire Marshal’s current duties and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize an
annual stipend for the position in the amount of $4,000 for such additional duties and responsibilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the position of Safety and
Compliance Officer as substantially set forth in the General Description of Duties presented at this meeting and
appoints Town Fire Marshal Michael Palmer to such position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that an annual stipend in the amount of
$4,000 be paid to Mr. Palmer as the Town’s Safety and Compliance Officer (in addition to Mr. Palmer’s annual
salary for the full-time Fire Marshal position), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Fire
Marshal/Safety and Compliance Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and/or
documentation and take such other and further action necessary to establish the position and effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF RYAN FLANSBURG
AS SEASONAL EMPLOYEE TO WORK FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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 Ryan Flansburg to work as a Facility Laborer 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 Ryan Flansburg is the son of
Working Supervisor, James Flansburg,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Ryan
Flansburg to work for the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation on a seasonal basis effective on or about
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January 8, 2019, 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 and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND BAY RIDGE RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 15, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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. expired as
of December 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Emergency/Rescue 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 Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, Inc. have negotiated terms for a new one (1)
year Agreement 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 a public hearing concerning such
proposed Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing concerning a
proposed new emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Bay Ridge
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Rescue Squad, Inc. on Monday, January 28, 2019 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.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 414
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND NORTH QUEENSBURY RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 16, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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. expired as
of December 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Emergency/Rescue 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 North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc. have negotiated terms for a new
one (1) year Agreement 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 a public hearing concerning
such proposed Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing concerning a
proposed new emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and North
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Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc. on Monday, January 28, 2019 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.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 415
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 17, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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. expired as
of December 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, in such Agreements the Town and Emergency/Rescue 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 West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc. have negotiated terms for a new
one (1) year Agreement 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 a public hearing concerning
such proposed Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall duly conduct a public hearing concerning a
proposed new emergency ambulance services Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and West Glens
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Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., on Monday, January 28, 2019 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.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 416
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
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WARRANTS OF DECEMBER 21, 2018 AND JANUARY 8, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 18, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented as
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Warrants with run dates of December 21, 2018 and January 3, 2019 and payment dates of December 21,
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2018 and January 8, 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with run dates of
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December 21, 2018 and January 3, 2019 and payment dates of December 21, 2018 and January 8, 2019
totaling $25,098.97 and $2,249,153.31, respectively, 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.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN HENKEL AS MEMBER OF
QUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO.: 19, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 417
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
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WHEREAS, John Henkel’s term on the Zoning Board of Appeals expired as of December 31, 2018
and Mr. Henkel has expressed his wish for reappointment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints John Henkel to serve as a member
of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals until his term expires on December 31, 2025.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
3.1 Building & Codes December, 2018 Monthly Report
4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT – 4 MINUTES)
RON BALL, Queensbury spoke to the Town Board regarding the building of Verizon’s Cell Tower
five (5) years ago in Queensbury. This was an action authorized by the Planning Board and your
appointed Chairman Stephen Traver. This action causes storm water to discharge onto his personal
property which is illegal. I have been waiting five years to get this corrected.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER – (WARD I)
Thanked the Planning Board Chairman and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman for the many
hours of volunteer time dedicated to the Town of Queensbury. Noted it’s a thankless job, late
nights and the volunteers should be recognized for their dedication, not disparaged publically.
A great deal was accomplished by this Town Board, we worked well together and I am
looking forward to working with the Board in 2019.
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Noted concern with the fund balance of EMS.
Announced the upcoming Gurney Lane Fat Tire Mountain Bike Competition.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN – (WARD II)
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
It’s been a very interesting and productive year and I have certainly enjoyed this last year. I
am very impressed with the Town staff and they’ve all been very helpful and nice to a newbie.
I’ve enjoyed working with the Town Board and I hope this next year will be just as good and
productive.
COUNCILMAN FERONE – (WARD III)
I have a comment regarding the cell tower. I was also on the Planning Board with Chairman
Traver at that time when it was approved and I will say, Chairman Traver is a great leader.
There are many volunteers on that Board who are professionals and I don’t believe we did
anything illegal.
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 418
We had a great deal of accomplishments in 2018. I will say, the complexity of what the Town
Board faces and the staff faces, I mean having worked for a Fortune 500 Company, this town
and the running of this town government is complex and more so because of the municipal
laws that you have to follow. It’s very involved, there’s a lot that a lot of people don’t
understand based on the operations.
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER – (WARD IV)
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
I would like to chime in with the Board. I have a unique background because I was a Town
employee turned Town Board member so I always knew what a great staff we had and I am
even more appreciative and thankful on the other side because I get to reap the benefits even
more so from some of my former colleagues. They are great staff, responsive and responsive
to the public. I don’t think it’s easy for people at this day and age to be thankful. So, that’s
one of my goals to be a little more thankful, any way shape or form because I think we take
for granted everything we have in this community. So, little things, big things, I am going to
make a concerted effort to be more thankful and hopefully others will follow along.
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Joan Aldous, the Town Historian attended the Association of New York State Public
Historians in Rochester. She notified me that a quilt of patches from various towns throughout
the State, including the Town of Queensbury patch that she made was displayed at the Annual
Conference.
Would like to recognize all the great organizations that work to protect Lake George water
quality. They have a publication periodically of suggestions and recommendations and they
are doing a wonderful job.
Read letter of sustainability into record from Stewart Allen.
Read letter of congratulations from Mayor Blais regarding the Town enacting the Transfer
Law.
Read letter of apology from Board of Elections for the damage caused during the past election
to the lawn at the West Glens Falls Fire House.
Read letter from Board of Elections thanking the Highway Superintendent and MEO’s Troy
Bapp, Jr. and Jeff Dunbar for assistance with the delivery and retrieval of voting machines
during the general election.
Supervisor’s Report to Town Board and Community.
Wished everyone Happy New Year.
Thanked Look TV and sponsor StoredTech.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 20, 2019
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.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 01-07-2019, MTG #1 419
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
No further action taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY