1997-03-24
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 24, 1997
4:30 P.M.
MTG#13
RES#130-133
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Called meeting to order.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 130, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pu1ver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition.
Duly adopted this 24th day of March, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 131,97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns for Executive Session and
moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 24th day of March, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pu1ver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
DISCUSSIONS
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH - OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE
JOE MARTENS, ALLEN OPPENHEIM, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION, HARRY
HANSEN, RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBER SHARON SIMMONDS PRESENT
Discussion held regarding Faith Bible Church and Open Space Institute. Mr. Martens spoke to board
regarding plans, presented map to board. Noted if they are able to come to terms with the church would
ask the Town to sign a Management Agreement with OSI so it would be responsible for the property, they
would ultimately like to convey the property to the town. Mrs. Simmonds noted that the Recreation
Commission walked the property and is very excited about the possibility about the land itself and the need
to have recreational facilities available in this area. After further discussion it was noted that the project is
ready to go forward to the next step, resolution to be done at later date.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
COUNCILMAN GOEDERT-Noted the Highway Committee met for the purpose of discussion on the
following items. Sweet Road engineering. Engineering on the upper part of Aviation Road. Plans received
from Harza regarding the Dixon Road intersection, Sidewalks, Potter Road bringing out a turning lane out
of Potter Road tieing it all in with Aviation Road, Dixon Road, Potter Road.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & CODES, DAVE HATIN
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & CODES, DAVE HATIN-Spoke to the board regarding property owned at
692 Glen Street, noting that the board took informal action against this property a few years ago regarding
three buildings that were boarded up at the boards request. Noted they have tried to maintain it that way but
are having problems with vagrants breaking into the buildings. Noted the property is no longer in
bankruptcy which it was at one point and the original owners of the property have it back in their
possession. Attorney Freidland has sent letters to the bank and also the Attorney that represented the estate
for the bankruptcy proceeding getting sign offs from them saying they are through with the properties as
they have verbally indicated to them. Requested that the board undertake the formal unsafe structure action
and demolish the property. It was the decision of the board to start the formal proceedings, resolution to be
presented for next regular meeting.
FINAL GENERAL APPROVAL PROCESS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JAMES MARTIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Spoke to the board regarding the final general approval
process. Noted he has spoken with Councilman Monahan and Councilman Turner at the Planning
Committee Meeting noting they want more information on what the three parties are going to be doing.
Mr. Martin will come back to the board at the April 14th Workshop with more information and if everyone
approves it can go on the agenda for the April 21st meeting. Presented flow chart to board members
explained process to board.
BOCCI BALL COURT - SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING & GROUNDS, CHUCK RICE
MR. RICE-Spoke to the board regarding the construction of the bocci ball court located at the Senior
Center. Supervisor Champagne noted a question was raised regarding demolition verses construction. Mr.
Rice noted the demolition is more along the lines of excavation not demolition. Councilman Pu1ver
questioned if this would be done in-house? Mr. Rice noted he would prefer not to do it in-house due to the
scope of the project. After further discussion the Town Board was in agreement to move ahead with
project, resolution to be prepared.
UPPER ROUTE 9, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JAMES MARTIN
Discussion held regarding Upper Route 9. Executive Director, Mr. Martin presented preliminary draft of
project to board members.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LAW SPECIAL EVENTS
Councilman Monahan noted they discussed the transient merchant law - special events and that Mr. Martin
is going to give them a couple of corrections on the law and give it to the committee to have it ready for the
next workshop.
TOWN'S ETHICS CODE
Discussion held regarding the ethics code. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town Board
to send a letter out to everyone on both boards stating a new Ethics Law has been passed that there will
only be one board anyone interested in serving on the new board reapply to the Supervisor Office, noted
this will also be advertised to the public. Supervisor Champagne to contact Counsel regarding the proper
procedure.
ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL
Discussion held regarding letter received from Adirondack Balloon Festival asking the Town for their
support. Supervisor Champagne noted for the past two years the Town has given them $ 1,200.00. After
further discussion Supervisor Champagne noted the board doesn't need to act on this now, no action was
taken by the board.
GLENS FALLS ROTARY AIR SHOW
Discussion held regarding letter received from the Glens Falls Rotary Air Show asking the board if they
would be interested in taking out a full page ad. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town
Board to take a full page ad out welcoming people to Queensbury.
TOWN BOARD MEMBER MATTERS
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Spoke to board regarding memo noting auditors have recommended
closing out certain accounts. Asked board members to look at this will bring back at future workshop
meeting.
COUNCILMAN PULVER-Questioned why the computer program was changed from Word Perfect to
Micro Soft? Supervisor Champagne to look into matter.
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 132, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves into Executive Session to discuss two personnel matters, labor negotiations, contract negotiations.
Duly adopted this 24th day of March, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 133, 97
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session
and moves back into Regular Session, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Special Meeting.
Duly adopted this 24th day of March, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr.
Champagne
Noes: None
Absent:None
No further action taken.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury