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1998-01-01 1998 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 1, 1998 1 :00 p.m. MTG.#1 RES. 1-24 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE Supervisor Champagne-Introduced the new board Ward I Richard Merrill Ward II Theodore Tumer Ward III Douglas Irish Ward IV Pliney Tucker Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher Paul Naylor Highway Superintendent Judge Michael Muller Called on Judge John Austin to administer the Oath of Office to the following: SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER TOWN CLERK DARLEEN DOUGHER HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT PAUL H. NAYLOR TOWN JUSTICE MICHAEL MULLER SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE-First I would like to ask our Council folks if they would like to make some comments before we get into the resolutions and things, so Dick I would like to call on you. COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL-This is truly a special day I think we are all familiar with the town motto, Queensbury Home of Natural Beauty a Good Place to Live, but I think to me Queensbury is a lot more. It is truly a special place because of the people that are here and it is so good to see so many of my friends and folks here. Especially pleased to see some friends from Glens Falls and we are committed to being good neighbors this coming term and hope to see a lot more folks from Glens Falls and be able to work with you. I think we have a strong team here and we have set some ambitious goals. We are very fortunate I think to have a very strong, professional, dedicated staff working for the Town of Queensbury. The Post Star this morning had an editorial that was kind of timely. New Years resolutions for our elected officials and what they said is specific resolutions, by making specific resolutions officials can demonstrate to their constituents that they intend to serve the public better in 1998 and here are a few suggestions they had. Resolve to keep the meetings open to the public. Above all we are committed to that. Resolve to allow citizens easy access to public records, as a Citizen I have never had a problem in Queensbury with access to records and I am sure we will continue that in the year to come. Resolve to communicate to each other we have good communications already set up. Resolve to pay attention to the critics. I am sorry my Friend John Salvador isn't here today but we will listen. Bottom line it says; "If Government Officials serve by placing public interest first 1998 will be truly a bright year" I am looking forward to a very bright year ahead. Thank you. COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER-First of all I would like to welcome everyone here today and wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. I would like to thank my wife and family for your support and for the voters of Ward II for their confidence. On my term on the Town Board we have moved to reduce our insurance costs with a very substantial savings to the town. We have water contracts pending with the Town of Moreau and the Village of Hudson Falls with ultimate savings in the future. One thing we need to do is attract both blue collar and white collar jobs to the Town to maintain a healthy economic growth. Queensbury has continued to grow with building permits for development in the town exceeding last year. The next thing I would like to say is I would like to commend the Department Heads and their staff for their support and commitment to the citizens of Queensbury and to the Town Board, they are the back bone of this government. In conclusion I would hope that the new board would have the vision, the wisdom and the ability to work together to address the many complex issues that are present and will surface in the next two years. Thank you. COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH-Thank you Fred, First let me thank everyone for coming out in New Years Day for, to take part in what for me is a special event. I do not want to take a lot of time so just let me say this. I have been given something that is more precious than gold and probably more fleeting or more elusive than big foot and that is called the public trust. Simply put it means that the good people of my ward have entrusted to me the authority to make decisions on their behalf not just decisions that I feel are right but decisions that benefit the town as a whole, for that I am truly thankful and I can only tell you that it is a humbling gift. Thank you. COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Would you believe it I am speechless. Well, I would just like to say that it has been a long road getting back here and I am going to have some fun this time. I took myself a little bit too serious the last time I want to thank all the guys that helped me, raise you hand out there will you? I am going to make everybody proud. Thank you. SUPERVISOR CHAMP ANGE-I will do my best to keep mine brief also, but that is no promise. Certainly the Honorable Judge Austin, my family, friends, council members and most importantly our town employees. Let me express my sincere appreciation and thanks to each of you for taking the time to join us today, especially on football Sunday to this exciting occasion for the new incoming board members and certainly those of us that are returning. I am indeed proud to be able to stand here before you and tell you that this board has met on previous occasions and has set some real bold directions for the town in the future. Let me just mention a few. Obviously there has been some concern about our ability in the past to communicate so there will be a newsletter sent quarterly to every town resident. We will also have a town wide web page so they tell me, whatever that is. We will make that happen sometime within the next three to four months especially with Doug Irish here moving the ball. The comprehensive land use plan that has been in the works since, actually I came into office some three and a half four years ago we are going to complete that, this year. A long range capital spending plan for the towns vehicles fleet will be implemented. A mediation before litigation hopefully reducing our costs for legal affairs will be developed. Intramunicipal cooperation, we are all ready in the midst of some of those kinds of things that need to happen. A regional vision will be developed by a citizens committee and certainly our good friend over here, Dick Merrill will hopefully head that up. A revision of our zoning code will be undertaken to cut the red tape that all of you know that I am very much anxious to accomplish. Support of our economic development will be enhanced, and certainly to promote our economic development front the town generic environmental impact statement for industrial sites will be completed and again that is a major undertaking that we have been actively involved with for probably upwards to a year now. In addition to the top priority issues other major items receiving immediate attention will include the Town of Moreau and the Hudson Falls Water contract. That is a go, I tell you that is a go and it will happen. We need to deal with the Coles Woods Issue for annexation and certainly Lake George Stormwater the environment, a union contract that has yet to be signed. And to accomplish these goals the board will immediately starting on Monday, January 5th mind you, we meet today we meet Monday it tells you the energy that I am having to deal with here with these new people. We will establish regular board meeting dates on the first and third Monday of every month. Totally in view of, if you will, and in conversation with the residents of our town. This Board feels that the workshops that have been scheduled at four o'clock in the afternoon is not satisfactorily met the needs of all people. Again to promote a more open communicative government all discussion items as I indicated earlier will be conducted during these meetings. Workshops will be conducted only if and when it is absolutely important and they too will be held at seven o'clock. Just keeping in mind here the kinds of shifts and changes that are underway to meet these needs. As a cost cutting conservative I myself and the previous Town Board and I am sure the new incoming board will continue to strive for tax containment. This region of the northeast and the adirondack region in particular continues to suffer from the stagnant economy and although we are making some headway much remains to be done in order to bring this area back into the competitive market in job development. I firmly believe that this Board will make this goal its number one priority as we look forward to the future. As I am sure many of you are aware Route 9 from Sweet Road to 149 will be re-surfaced thanks to the State of New York and to DOT that will be happening this summer. A study of the Corinth Road corridor is underway with improvements planned for year 2002. And finally, believe it or not Route 149 could be re-constructed starting something in the year 1999 and with a little luck it would be completed somewhere in the year 2002. A major, major issue of mine since taking office. All in the name of improving traffic congestion that continues to plague this area, with these efforts in addition to the town's repaving and improving over ten miles of roads through our towns highway department. We will continue to expect total quality service that has provided to our citizens by dedicated town employees. As a matter of fact after talking with our good friend Paul Naylor I leamed that all but five of our towns highway workers the snow plow drivers were on the job during this past Christmas day, I am sure many of you saw those big yellow trucks out there in fact I said to one of my close relatives, got to give these people credit being out there on a day like this. That same close relative told me yea even for double time I do not think I would want to give up my Christmas Day. Just to tell you the commitment that we have. You and I take great pride in our community our schools and our church and our youth and our commitment to each other. We are a world class town and deserve world class leadership. I believe in creating a climate that is positive, respectful, open and trusting. It is a matter of truth, trust, integrity, and honest, team work and shared decision making and hard work will ultimately bring positive change to the Town of Queensbury,. I thank you very much. 1.0 CORRESPONDENCE Ltr. -submitted by Supervisor Fred Champagne-appointments for 1998 Confidential Secretary-Mrs. Kim Heunemann Deputy Supervisor-Mr. Dick Merrill Ltr. -submitted by Supervisor Fred Champagne-List of committees for 1998 Ltr. - submitted by Paul H. Naylor -appointment Richard A. Missita Deputy Highway Superintendent Itr. - submitted by Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher 1st Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Caroline Barber 2nd Deputy Town Clerk Karen O'Brien Deputy Receiver of Taxes Judith Fish Dr. Robert L. Evans submitted his annual report as Town of Queensbury Health Officer for the year 1997 Marilyn J. Van Dyke Ed.D submitted her annual report as Town of Queensbury Historian for the year 1997 Submitted to Town Board-Report of Examination by the Office of State Comptroller January 1st. 1996 through December 31 st. 1996 (ALL COMMUNICATIONS PLACED ON FILE IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RESOLUTION NO.: 1.98 INTRODUCED BY MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that pursuantto §62 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold meetings as follows: 1. On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, meetings will be held at 7:00 pm at the Queensbury Center, 742 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, for the purpose of conducting meetings referred to as regular meetings, where public hearings are held, resolutions and motions are adopted, miscellaneous matters are discussed, and the general public is provided with an open forum session with the Town Board. 2. Such other special meetings for any purpose that may be scheduled by Town Board resolution or in accordance with the Town Law of the State of New York. If a special meeting is scheduled, the media will be notified as required by the Open Meetings Law. 3. The meetings and contents thereof, shall be as set forth hereinabove, unless the Town Board shall authorize the change of the same by resolution held at an appropriately scheduled meeting, with subsequent public notice thereof by notification sent to the media. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO.: 2.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by §63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines that Robert's Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during the year 1998, except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law or with other resolutions of this Board. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR RESOLUTION NO.: 3.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller, as required by §30 of the General Municipal Law with the Town Clerk on or before April 30, 1998 in lieu of filing a separate financial report as required by §29 of the Town Law by February 28, 1998 Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO.: 4.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER RESOLVED, that pursuantto §64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Post Star is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS RESOLUTION NO. 5.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that pursuantto §64, Subdivision 1, of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year 1998 Chase Manhattan up to $100,000. Evergreen up to $50 million Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company up to $50 million Key Bank of New York up to $100,000. Fleet Bank up to $100,000. Trustco Bank New York up to $100,000. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Town Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. Duly adopted this 1st of January, 1998 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING BONDED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS RESOLUTION NO.: 6.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHEREAS, Town Law §25, requires towns to bond certain public employees, and WHEREAS, local governments are delegated the authority to set the amount of the bonds for such public employees, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused a review to be made of the amount of the bond to be set after considering the actual responsibilities performed and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office of the State Comptroller, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the calendar year 1998 Public Employee Bonds, pursuant to §25 of the Town Law, are $100,000 per employee with excess limits ofindenmity set as follows: Town Supervisor 1 $100,000 Deputy Town Supervisor 1 100,000 Receiver of Taxes 1 100,000 Town Clerk 1 100,000 Records Clerk 1 100,000 Deputy Receiver of Taxes 1 100,000 Animal Control Officer 1 100,000 Deputy Town Clerk 2 100,000 Controller 1 100,000 Senior Account Clerk 1 100,000 Principal Account Clerk 1 100,000 Account Clerk 1 100,000 Senior Typist (Planning 1 100,000 Department) Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION NO.: 7.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that pursuantto §116 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the sum of$.30 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual and necessary use of the personal automobile of any Town Official in the performance of his or her duties. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, ,Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO.: 8.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the Town of Queensbury Water and Highway Departments for small mailings rather than using the postage machine at the Town Office Building, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Water and Highway Departments are each authorized to purchase 200 stamps and the supply be replenished as needed. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR 1998 RESOLUTION NO.9. 98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted a Purchasing Policy, entitled "Town of Queensbury Purchasing Procedures", in accordance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of reviewing said policy and approving the policy as part of its organizational meeting each year, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Purchasing Procedures of the Town of Queensbury and adopts the same for the year 1998. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tucker,Mr. Merrill, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RESOLUTION NO.: 10.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER RESOLVED, that pursuantto §116, Subdivision 10, of the Town Law of the State of New York, and subject to availability of budgetary appropriations, the following Town Officers and employees be and they hereby are authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City from February 16 through February 18, 1998: Town Supervisor Town Board Members Director of Community Development Historian Assessor Town Justices Town Clerk Controller and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said Association, and in his absence, Dick Merrill, the Deputy Supervisor, is to cast the vote of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper Town charge. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.I1. 98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. DICK MERRILL WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER RESOLVED, that pursuant to §4121, Subdivision 3(A) of the Public Health Law of the State of New York, Miss Darleen M. Dougher be and she hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, immediately upon her acceptance of appointment, the Registrar shall appoint a Deputy, whose duty it shall be to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability, and such Deputy shall accept such appointment in writing. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PURCHASING AGENT RESOLUTION NO. 12.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Miss Darleen M. Dougher as Purchasing Agent to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board for the 1998 year as the Board continues to evaluate the Purchasing Agent position. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HISTORIAN RESOLUTION NO.: 13.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Marilyn J. VanDyke, Ed.D., to the position of Town Historian for the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RESOLUTION NO.: 14.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Ms. Rebecca L. Bernard as Confidential Secretary to the Highway Superintendent for the year 1998. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JUSTICE CLERK AND DEPUTY COURT CLERKS RESOLUTION NO.: 15.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that pursuantto §20, Subdivision leA) of the Town Law of the State of New York and pursuant to § 109 of the Uniform Justice Court Act of the State of New York, Mrs. Karen Stockwell of New York is hereby appointed Town Justice Court Clerk, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of the State of New York be notified of the appointment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mrs. Carol Finamore and Ms. Kerrie Lewis as Deputy Court Clerks for the year 1998. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN HEALTH OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.: 16.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Dr. Robert Evans to the position of Town Health Officer for the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT DIRECTORS OF THE QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 17.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURHER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has caused to be created the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has the authority to appoint Directors of the not -for-profit corporation, and the terms of some directors expire at the end of 1997, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed/re-appointed as DirectorslMembers of the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation for three (3) year terms expiring December 31, 2000: Joseph Demeo Dean Beckos Fred Champagne Duly adopted this 1st. day of January, 1998 by the following vote: A YES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RESOLUTION NO.: 18.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Issues, said terms to expire on December 31, 1998: Steven Pidgeon Linda White Thomas Jarrett Stephen Traver Dr. David Welch Deborah A. Roberts John G. Davis Donnie Monroe Charles H. Maine Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO.: 19.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has in existence a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following persons for I-year terms on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board, said terms to expire on December 31, 1998: Elizabeth Valente Roger Ruell John Walker Deborah Roberts John Salvador, Jr. Larry Clute Michael Vasiliou Fred Carvin Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None Discussion held before vote: Councilman Merrill requested that the following changes be made to the resolution: Joe Roulier to be taken off the list and Roger Ruell be added and Mr. Richard Merrill to be removed and Deborah Roberts to be added. . . agreed upon by Mr. Tucker RESOLUTION APPOINTING PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.: 20.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously established the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended that Mr. Craig MacEwan be appointed as the Planning Board Chairman, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the designation of Mr. Craig MacEwan as Chairman of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board, pursuant to Town Law. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING TOWN CONTROLLER TO TWO YEAR TERM RESOLUTION NO. 21. 98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 195,97, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury appointed Mr. Henry Hess to the position of Town Controller, with such appointment to expire January 1, 1998 pursuant to Town Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to re-appoint Mr. Hess as Town Controller for another two year term, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, in accordance with the authority provided by Town Law §20, hereby re-appoints Mr. Henry Hess to the position of Town Controller, with his term to expire January 1, 2000. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY APPOINTING RALPH VANDUSEN TO POSITION OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT/DlRECTOR OF W ASTEW A TER RESOLUTION NO.: 22.98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. PLINEY TUCKER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY : MR. DOUGLAS IRISH WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by virtue of Local Law, may assign or delegate the position and duties, responsibilities and authority of the Town Water Superintendent/Director of Wastewater to any qualified employee or officer of the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby temporarily assigns or delegates the position and duties, responsibilities and authority of the Water Superintendent/Director of Wastewater to current Deputy Water Superintendent Ralph VanDusen, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Mr. VanDusen shall hold said position of Water Superintendent/Director of Wastewater on a temporary basis, until further notice from the Town Board, and his annual salary shall be set at $55,697. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998 by the following vote: AYES Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Resolution No.: 23.98 Introduced By: MR. THEODORE TURNER Seconded By : MR. RICHARD MERRILL RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, pursuant to §20, Subdivision 6(E) of the Town Law of the State of New York and to Resolution No. 97, 1967, hereby appoints Miss Darleen M. Dougher of Queensbury as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for a term to expire December 31, 1999. Duly adopted this 1st day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT: None SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE-Introduced to the public Mr. Ralph VanDusen newly appointed temporary Water/Wastewater Superintendent... COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Requested that the Board consider a resolution on Monday night to remove the charge for waste metal at the landfill. . . Board agreed to consider the proposal on Monday night. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Asked for input from the public or Town Board.. . hearing none. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 24, 98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. DOUGLAS IRISH RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its meeting. Duly adopted this 1st. day of January, 1998 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Tumer, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Queensbury