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1998-02-02 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1998 WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 6:00 P.M. MTG#6 RES# 52-61 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER TOWN COUNSEL MARK SCHACHNER TOWN OFFICIALS CONTROLLER, HENRY HESS WATER SUPERINTENDENT, RALPH VAN DUSEN PRESS POST STAR SUPERVISOR CHAMPGNE-Opened meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN MERRILL-Noted that he had met with Michael White and representatives from the Stormwater Committees around the lake. Outlined proposal to developed a simple pre-engineered set of guide lines for stormwater and to fold it into existing ordinances. The representatives from the other lake committees accepted this idea, the Lake George Park Commission will be taking the lead in implementing this. Plan to meet in two weeks to get the project under way will be looking into grant funds to support this. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ROAD RACE RESOLUTION NO. 52. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Adirondack Runners Club has requested permission to conduct their 12th Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race as follows: SPONSOR: EVENT: DATE: PLACE: The Adirondack Runners Club 12TH ANNUAL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ROAD RACE Sunday, March 15, 1998 Beginning and ending at Glens Falls High School (Letter and map regarding location of run attached); and WHEREAS, a portion of this race goes through the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, Paul H. Naylor, Town Highway Superintendent has approved the conducting of this race, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of insurance from the Adirondack Runners Club to hold the Shamrock Shuffle Road Race in the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approves the request of the Adirondack Runners Club to conduct the Shamrock Shuffle Road Race, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that should weather conditions or other conditions necessitate Town Road repair and/or maintenance or require other emergency use thereof, the Town Highway Superintendent may direct modification of the race course, location of the same, and/or cancellation of the race. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CHEVROLET TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT. RESOLUTION NO.: 53.98 INTRODDUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously adopted purchasing procedures and in accordance with said procedures, any purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater, up to New York State bidding limits, must be approved by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has proposed to purchase a truck for his department's use for an amount not to exceed $16,263, and WHEREAS, NYS Bidding is not required, since the vehicle to be purchased is under State Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the purchase of one 1998 Chevrolet CK2500 CC20903HD Pick-up Truck 2x4 from Action Chevrolet, in an amount not to exceed $16,263, to be paid for from Account No.: 040-8340-2020. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF JEEP FOR W ASTEW ATER DEPT. RESOLUTION NO.: 54. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has previously adopted purchasing procedures and in accordance with said procedures, any purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater, up to New York State bidding limits, must be approved by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Director of Wastewater has proposed to purchase a Jeep for his department's use for an amount not to exceed $19,101, and WHEREAS, NYS Bidding is not required, since the vehicle to be purchased is under State Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves of the purchase of one 1998 Jeep SE XJJL 74 five passenger compact sport utility 4 door 4x4 from Warnock Dodge, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,101, to be paid for from Account No.: 032-8120-2020. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1998 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 55. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHEREAS, certain Town Departments have requested fund transfers for the 1998 Budget and the Chief Fiscal Officer has approved said requests, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred and the 1998 Town Budget be amended as follows: CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING: FROM: TO: $ AMOUNT: 01-1680-1002 (Computer Tech.) 01-1680-4070 (Repairs) $ 1,000. Duly adopted this 2nd of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 56. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 515.94, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury elected to participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan for its employees and appointed ITT Hartford as the administrator of the Plan, and WHEREAS, a Deferred Compensation Committee consisting of Town employees was organized in 1994 to evaluate the proposals and make recommendations to the Town Board on any proposed changes to the Deferred Compensation Plan, and WHEREAS, since that time some of the employees on the Deferred Compensation Committee have left employment of the Town and the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to appoint and/or re-appoint members to the Deferred Compensation Committee, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints the following Town employees to the five (5) member Deferred Compensation Committee: 1. Fred Champagne, Town Supervisor; 2. Henry Hess, Town Controller; 3. Bruce Ostrander, Town Water Department; 4. Maria Gagliardi, Community Development Department; and 5. Pamela Martin, Town Counsel's Office; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Committee members shall serve on the Committee until 1) his or her employment with the Town is terminated, 2) a replacement is appointed, or 3) the Committee is disbanded. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION APPOINTING DOUG IRISH TO THE QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO.: 57. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has received a request from the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation (QED C) that the Town Board approve of the appointment of Councilman Doug Irish to the QEDC Board of Directors, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after giving due consideration, does hereby appoint Councilman Doug Irish to the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors effective immediately said term expiring February 2,2002. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Turner, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None ABSTAIN:Mr. Irish RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY POLLING PLACES RESOLUTION NO. 58. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4-104 of the New York State Election Law, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury must submit to the Warren County Board of Elections a listing of the polling places in the Town of Queensbury in each Election District in which elections and registrations may be held, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following locations be and hereby are designated as the respective polling places in the districts as enumerated: W ARD/E.D. LOCATION 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 North Qsby. Firehouse Bay Ridge Firehouse Bay Ridge Firehouse Warren County Center 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/5 South Qsby. Firehouse Qsby. Activity Center Qsby. Central Firehouse Qsby. Activity Center Roberts Gardens Rec. Room (Not Handicapped Accessible) 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/4 Qsby. Senior High Qsby. Senior High Queensbury Middle School Kensington Road School W ARD/E.D. LOCATION 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 W.G.F. Firehouse (VanDusenlLuzeme) W.G.F. Firehouse (VanDusenlLuzeme) W.G.F. Firehouse (Luzeme Road) W.G.F. Firehouse (Luzeme Road) W.G.F. Firehouse (Luzeme Road) W.G.F. Firehouse (VanDusenlLuzeme) and that such locations are accessible to the Physically Handicapped, pursuant to Article 4-104-1-a of the Election Law unless otherwise noted, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Warren County Board of Elections. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES None ABSENT:None DISCUSSION HELD COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding the Cracker Barrel rezoning asking why it was pulled from the agenda. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted Attorney Lemery had contacted Mr. Round asking to have it pulled. It came in as highway commercial then we received a letter after the Planning Board acted on it from Mr. Lemery saying that he was more than willing to accept plaza commercial needs to resubmit application. Will set public hearing at next regular meeting. OLD BUSINESS COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Received message that there is water in front of the homes in Queensbury Forest. Took the opportunity to speak with Matt Steves asking him to give estimate of cost to see if the drainage on Luzerne Road could drain the entire area noting the cost to be $1,610.00 to do survey work. After further discussion it was the decision of the board to have Mr. Steves prepare scope of work to present to Supervisor. OPEN FORUM UNKNOWN-Noted the drainage in that area has never been taken care of. MR. DENNIS BROWER-Questioned if this was discussed with the engineering studies? COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Noted there should be a map with all the drainage on it in that area in the time period of 1976 to 1979 when Mr. Brandt was here. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 59. 98 INTRODUCED BY: MR. THEODORE TURNER WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MR. RICHARD MERRILL RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into Executive Session to discuss Wunderlich litigation. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 60. 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 adjourns Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 61. 98 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, 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