1997-10-27
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1997
4:30 P.M.
MTG#49
RES#406-407
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER
SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Opened meeting.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. - 406,1997
ITS ADOPTION INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHO MOVED
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has prepared a Preliminary Budget for
the Town of Queensbury and its districts for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 1998, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve and hold a public hearing on said Preliminary
Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the Town of
Queensbury Preliminary Budget for 1998, including an itemized statement of estimated revenues and
expenditures hereby attached and made a part of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Town Board shall meet at 7:00 p.rn. on the 6th day of November, 1997 at
the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York for the purpose
of holding a public hearing upon such Preliminary Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury shall give notice of such public
hearing in the manner provided in Town Law ~ 108 and that such notice shall be published and posted
substantially in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY FOR THE YEAR 1998
NOTICE is hereby given that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Queensbury, County of
Warren, State of New York, for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 1998 has been completed and filed in
the Office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested person at
all reasonable hours.
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of said Town of Queensbury will meet
and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.rn. on the 6th day of November,
1997 at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, and
that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the Preliminary Budget as compiled, for or
against any item or items therein contained.
AND FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Town Law ~108 that the following are
proposed salaries of the Town of Queensbury Town Officers:
TOWN SUPERVISOR
$
49,130.
$ 12,360.
43,560.
$ 55,620.
28,645.
TOWN COUNCILMAN (4)
TOWN CLERK
$
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPT.
TOWN JUSTICES (2)
$
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that copies of the Preliminary Budget shall be filed in the Town of Queensbury
Town Clerk's Office, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, where it shall be available
for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.
Duly adopted this 20th day of October, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
ATTORNEY MATTERS
TOWN COUNSEL, MR. SCHACHNER-Noted they have prevailed in the Fuller Road case. Spoke to the
board regarding Open Forum noting there is nothing he can find where it says when open forum has to
happen and when people are, are not allowed to comment. Spoke to the board regarding improvements to
Birdsall Road noting he will be sending a memo asking the board for guidance regarding this road.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Questioned status ofletter received from Mr. Edwards, Ledgeview Drive
regarding the five mile per hour zone on the lake?
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. GORALSKI-Spoke with DEC noting they will place the buoys,. Need a
letter from the Town saying where the buoys should go. Recommended doing this in resolution form.
COUNCILMAN TURNER-Noted he will need a resolution regarding a light in front of the Adirondack
Manor for next regular meeting, awaiting quote.
COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Spoke to the board regarding members of Planning Board and Zoning
Boards attending seminars noting they should be attending these.
LAKE GEORGE STORMW ATER DRAFT
Discussion held regarding amendments to the Lake George Park Commission Stormwater Regulations.
Executive Director, Mr. Goralski noted the first step is for the Town to adopt a plan. The second step is
for the Town to adopt Stormwater Regulations. At the point where they have completed the draft ready to
hold a public hearing, noting cannot do this until the Lake George Park Commission adopts their
amendments to their regulations. Town Board went through amendments. Supervisor Champagne noted
he would like these to be put on hold. The Board of Supervisor passed a resolution requesting that the
Lake George Park Commission extend their input period for one more year. Executive Director, Mr.
Goralski noted it is a good idea to have a Stormwater Management Plan for the areas in the Town near
Lake George. The Board could adopt it as a Stormwater Management Plan and ignore the Park
Commission. Executive Director, Mr. Goralski recommended the board read through the plan and if they
are comfortable with the recommendations and policies of the plan then they could adopt it as the Town of
Queensbury's Plan for Stormwater Management in the Lake George area, noting the board should hold a
public hearing to get some input. Supervisor Champagne noted the board should hold a informational
meeting to get better aquainted with it then come back with comments.
It was the decision of the board to bring this back to the board for the first workshop in December.
MOREAUWATER-HUDSONFALLS WATER
Discussion held regarding contract for Moreau Water\Hudson Falls Water. Attorney Hafner spoke to the
board regarding the issues of concern with the contract. (l) Five properties in Queensbury that they will
have to obtain easements. (2) Purchase of Water Meters (3)Payment of Interest. Whether the Village of
Hudson Falls should be responsible for the equitable contribution towards the interest on the plant. Whether
it is reasonable to say instead of paying upon signing that they will pay the hundred thousand dollars that is
due at signing within fifteen days of receiving the money from New York State. (4) River Street Line
upgrade. After further discussion no action was taken.
PENFLEX - ANNUAL REPORT
Discussion held with representative from Fire Companies regarding Annual Report for Penflex regarding
their firefighter service award prograrn.
DISCUSSION HELD
Discussion held regarding the Town plowing of County Roads. Controller Mr. Hess noted his concern with
the cost to replace equipment. After further discussion it was the decision of the board to contact Highway
Superintendent Mr. Naylor noting they will go with the program for one year.
DISCUSSION HELD
Supervisor Champagne spoke to the board regarding the bridge crossing for the sewer pipe noted the
School Board voted it down.
Councilman Goedert spoke to the board regarding the Recreation Survey noting her concern with sending a
survey out to occupant or current resident and that the Town Board is not listed on it. After further
discussion it was the decision of the board to bring this back to workshop at a later date.
Councilman Goedert spoke to the board regarding phone lists received from the Community Development
Office noting that she does need a list like this, but would like to see a list of projects that come from their
office. Councilman Monahan noted this could be discussed at a Planning Meeting.
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 407, 97
INTRODUCED BY: MRS. CONNIE GOEDERT
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: MRS. CAROL PULVER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and
moves into Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Duly adopted this 27th day of October, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
Noes: None
AbsentNone
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 408, 97
INTRODUCED BY: MRS. CONNIE GOEDERT
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: MRS. CAROL PULVER
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 hereby adjourns its Special Meeting.
Duly adopted this 27th day of October, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
Noes: None
AbsentNone
No further action taken.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury