02-11-2019 MTG #5 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-11-2019,MTG 95 454
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG# 5
FEBRUARY 11, 2019 RES# 42-61
7:00 P.M. BH# 4-8
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
CONNIE GOEDERT, CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order...
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 42, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of February 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
THOMAS KUBRICKY
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2019
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Tom Kubricky, owner of 53 Rockhurst Road would like to install a
holding tank. A holding tank system consisting of three (3) holding tanks each with a capacity of
1,250 gallons and that meets or exceeds the total capacity of 2,000 gallons. Whereas the
applicant also applied for additional variances to allow for placement of such holding tanks as
follows, there is six of them, I know your Resolution says seven, Dave Hatin called me up and
said the seventh really doesn't apply so there's six variances. Variance one, tank A to be three
feet from road in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, second variance: tank A to be three foot
from the road in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, third variance: tank B to be three foot from
the house in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, fourth variance: tank B to be three foot from the
road in lieu of the 10 foot setback, fifth variance: tank C to be three foot from the house in lieu of
the required 10 foot setback and the sixth and last variance tank C to be three foot from the road
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in lieu of the required 10 foot setback. Again, this is 52 Rockhurst Road. So if you will introduce
yourself and you can expand on anything that I've said or the Town Board may have some
questions for you. So please introduce yourself first.
LAURA CORMACK- Yes, my name is Laura Cormack. Thank you to the Board for coming out
tonight. So here we just have a move to remove one holding tank, excuse me, septic tank that is
in the existing location of 53 Rockhurst Road in Lake George. It's a 600 gallon septic tank with a
400 gallon drywell. In light of the new protocol for Lake George properties, we would like to
install three holding tanks each of 1,250 gallons capacity.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Before I open it for public hearing, are there any Town Board
Members that have questions for Mrs. Cormack? No. Any member of the public hear today wish
to speak to or ask questions about this sanitary sewage disposal variance for Thomas Kubricky
on 53 Rockhurst Road? Seeing none is there a motion to approve?
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCES FOR THOMAS KUBRICKY
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 4,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Thomas Kubricky (Applicant) applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136, ❑136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding tank, as the Applicant
wishes to replace his wastewater system by installing a holding tank system consisting of three (3) holding
tanks each with a capacity of 1,250 gallons,thus meeting/exceeding the required total capacity of 2,000 gallons,
and
WHEREAS,the Applicant also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to allow placement
of such holding tanks as follows:
1. Tank A to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. Tank A to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback;
3. Tank B to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
4. Tank B to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Tank C to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Tank C to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
7. The tanks will be 55' from the Lake in lieu of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 53 Rockhurst Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's official
newspaper and the Local Board of Health conducted a public hearing concerning the variance requests on
Monday,February 1lth,2019, and
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WHEREAS,the Town Clerk's Office advised that it duly notified all property owners within 500 feet
of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that:
1. due to the nature of the variances, it is felt that the variances would not be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor
otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the specific
unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Thomas Kubricky for
variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow installation of a holding tank system consisting of
three(3)holding tanks each with a capacity of 1,250 gallons,thus meeting/exceeding the required total capacity
of 2,000 gallons,with placement of such holding tanks to be located:
I. Tank A to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. Tank A to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback;
3. Tank B to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
4. Tank B to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback;
5. Tank C to be 3' from the house in lieu of the required 10' setback;
6. Tank C to be 3' from the road in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
7. The tanks will be 55' from the Lake in lieu of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 53 Rockhurst Road in the Town of Queensbury,bearing Tax Map No.:227.13-2-24,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by certified mail
a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such notice to the
Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack Park Agency during such
period.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
MAUREEN SMITH
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2019
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Maureen Smith resides, owns, I should say, at 110 Sunnyside North
and they would like to install a replacement sewage disposal system with a leaching system to be
placed on the property but it needs five variances from the code. The following five variances are:
6'8"from Lake Sunnyside in lieu of the required 100 foot setback; 59 feet from the adjoining well in
lieu of the required 100 foot setback; 68'6" from the adjoining well in lieu of the required 100 foot
setback; the fourth variance: 2'4" from the property line in lieu of the required 10 foot setback; and
fifth and last variance: 1'10"from the property line in lieu of the required 10 foot setback. Again,this
is property located at 110 Sunnyside North. There is a pre-treatment system and there's a rather novel
approach to the infiltration bed and so I'll allow the agents, Rucinski Hall Architecture, and please
identify yourself for the public and kind of elaborate on your system that you're proposing. George
and I were up there for a site visit.
ETHAN HALL- Good evening, my name is Ethan Hall, I am the Principal of Rucinski Hall
Architecture. With me tonight is the property owner,Maureen Smith. Just one thing I wanted to check
on that, John,the first variance you said was 65'8"from the lake? I just want to clarify.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
MR. HALL-I thought I heard you say six 6'8" inches.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- 65'8"
MR. HALL- 65'8" from the lake.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- From Lake Sunnyside.
MR. HALL- So Maureen's total lot is 100 feet deep, so obviously between Lake Sunnyside and
Sunnyside North is only 100 feet but the required setback is 100 feet so we need the variance there
regardless. Two adjoining property owner wells are on their lot, one is across the road, up gradient
from where the new septic system will be. It's a total of 59 feet,the other one is almost adjacent to it
at 68'6" away from where our sewage disposal system is. The current camp, the current seasonal
residence has basically a cesspool system that's underneath the camp now. There is no foundation
under the building. Our approach is to put in a purasys treatment system and the only space we have
available for a disposal bed is under the parking area next to the garage. So we've utilized what's
called an EZ Flow HD. It's a heavy-duty system that rated to be under parking areas, so that's what
we're planning to use. The system shows that the ...the details to the Supervisor and Councilman
Ferone...
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Yes, any questions from the Town Board? Just in case, Councilman
Ferone asked and it was a good question,just so the Board know, that this EZ Flow HD is HD. It's
under their proposed parking area and it is designed to be able to take that.
COUNCILMAN FERONE- Right.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Without causing any damage to the effectiveness of the system.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN- You said that it was a unique approach, is there no one else on
Lake Sunnyside or anywhere else doing this?
MR. HALL- I don't believe that there's anybody that's actually using it on Lake Sunnyside under a
parking area. I think there's some additional treatment systems, the purasys system is an on-site
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sewage disposal treatment system.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-Right.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- The EZ Flow HD, can you kind of explain?
MR. HALL- Yeah, basically it's a 12 inch diameter sock that has a pipe inside it and then it's filled
with what looks like packing peanuts; it's like a Styrofoam packing piece. I did give some handouts
to the Supervisor that shows it. It's basically an infiltrator system that works by allowing this system,
they put it together, it comes in a big fabric net type and you can put them together in bed series so
that's what we've done. ... to get the size that we need ...
COUCILWOMAN ATHERDEN- So what will be covering it?
MR. HALL-It will be gavel...
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN- Gravel.
MR. HALL- The same as what the parking area that's there now is.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN- Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Any other questions from the Town Board?It seems like you meet every
effort to upgrade the system. This isn't your traditional one. The pre-treatment is upgraded and the
infiltration system is upgraded and you went the extra effort to do that. It's a more efficient system so
I applaud your design. I think it's appropriate. Okay, so I'm now I'm going to open this up to the
public and you can stay right there unless the public wants to speak and then I may ask you to sit
down and return. Is there any member of the public tonight that wished to speak to Maureen Smith's
application for sanitary sewage disposal and the variances that go along with that? I see none. Any
last further questions from the Board?
COUNCILMAN FERONE-I appreciate the additional handouts tonight. It really showed how those
infiltration things really look and work so thank you, I appreciate that.
MR. HALL- Certainly.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Okay, I'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAUREEN SMITH'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 5,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, Maureen Smith (Applicant) filed an application for variances from provisions
of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance,Chapter 136 to install a replacement
sewage disposal system with the leaching system to be placed:
1. 65'8"from Lake Sunnyside in lieu of the required 100' setback;
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2. 59'0"from the adjoining well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
3. 68'6"from the adjoining well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
4. 2'4"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
5. 1'10"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 110 Sunnyside North in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, February I Ph, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that
3. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
4. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and is the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Maureen
Smith for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement sewage disposal
system as follows:
1. 65'8"from Lake Sunnyside in lieu of the required 100' setback;
2. 59'0"from the adjoining well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
3. 68'6"from the adjoining well in lieu of the required 100' setback;
4. 2'4"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
5. 1'10"from the property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
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on property located at 110 Sunnyside North in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No:
279.17-2-16.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF MOLLY MOYNIHAN
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 6,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Molly Moynihan (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for a
variance from Chapter 136 to install a replacement septic system with the absorption field to be
installed 64'9" from the existing well in lieu of the required 100' setback on property located at 19
Churchill Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury's Local Board of Health will hold apublic hearing
on Monday, February 25 h, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Molly Moynihan's sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 19 Churchill Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.17-2-23) and at that time all
interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500' of the applicant's property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF PENELOPE TOWNSEND
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 7,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Penelope Townsend(Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for a
variance from Chapter 136 to maintain an existing septic treatment system that does not meet today's
current requirements on her property as follows:
• Existing well is 80±' from the existing absorption field instead of the required 100' setback;
on property located at 32 Bean Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury's Local Board of Health will hold apublic hearing
on Monday, February 25 h, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Penelope Townsend's sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 32 Bean Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 227.10-1-22) and at that time all
interested persons will be heard, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500' of the applicant's property as required by law.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 8, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health adjourns from session and moves
back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT 3 MIN)
SUSAN SHEEHAN- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
SCOTT ROWLAND- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
RON DUFOUR- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD-
Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular Workweek for
One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
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• Also, spoke to the Board concerning Resolution 3.15, Authorizing Support of
Paris Climate Agreement, Joining of Coalition to Sign "We Are Still In" Letter
and Establishing Climate Action Task Force.
PAUL DERBY-
• Applauded Councilwoman Atherden on Resolution 3.15, Authorizing Support of
Paris Climate Agreement, Joining of Coalition to Sign "We Are Still In" Letter
and Establishing Climate Action Task Force.
• Also, spoke on Resolution 3.19, Authorizing Engagement of Solitude Lake
Management for 2019 Lake Management Contract in Connection with Glen Lake
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District
CONNIE GOEDERT, CEMTERY SUPERINTENDENT- Spoke regarding Resolution
3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and
Crematorium.
MICHAEL BRUNELL- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
VANCE LAPLANT- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
COREY TILLEY- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
JEREMY SQUIRES- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
JANICE HOLDING- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
EUGENE WARD- Spoke regarding Resolution 3.8, Authorizing Change of Regular
Workweek for One Laborer at Town Cemetery and Crematorium.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF REGULAR WORKWEEK
FOR ONE LABORER AT TOWN CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
RESOLUTION NO.: 43,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town Queensbury and CSEA have entered into a Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2019, and
WHEREAS,the Town has been operating its Cemetery and Crematorium five (5) days per
week on a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and
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WHEREAS, the Town desires to operate its Cemetery and Crematorium six (6) days per
week from Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and create a workweek for one
Laborer position of Tuesday through Saturday each week, and
WHEREAS, the Town has met with representatives of CSEA regarding the change in the
regular workweek of one (1) existing Laborer position in the Cemetery to the Tuesday through
Saturday schedule as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and
CSEA,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the transition of one (1)
Laborer position in the Town's Cemetery to work a regular workweek of Tuesday through
Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, commencing as soon as practicable, so that the Town's
Cemetery and Crematorium will operate six (6) days per week on a Monday through Saturday
basis, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: Mr. Ferone
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND EASTERN NY MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 44,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received a request for funding from the Eastern
NY Marine Trades Association to assist in funding its Great Upstate Boat Show to be held at the
Adirondack Sports Complex (The Dome) in the Town of Queensbury on March 22nd —24 h, 2019,
and
WHEREAS, such event will promote the Town of Queensbury, its amenities and prosperity
and is expected to draw many people to the Town of Queensbury and its surrounding area's hotels
and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby benefiting the general economy of the
Town and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, 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 funding to the Eastern NY Marine Trades
Association in the amount of$18,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County,
and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the
Town and the Eastern NY Marine Trades Association substantially in the form presented at this
meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for
the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$18,000 and 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 authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as
necessary as follows:
0 Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $18,000;
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• Expense Acct. No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax $18,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF
THE SOUTHERN ADIRONDACKS
RESOLUTION NO.: 45,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board believes it is appropriate and beneficial to Town
residents to enter into certain community service Agreements with certain organizations for the
provision of certain community-based services and benefits, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to enter into an agreement with Big Brothers
Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks for the year 2019, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Agreement between
the Town and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks for 2019 substantially in the form
presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement
with funding not exceeding $2,500 to be paid for from the appropriate Town account.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LUTZ, SELIG &
ZERONDA, L.L.P. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND
CONSULTANTS TO AUDIT TOWN FIRE COMPANIES AND
EMERGENCY SQUADS FOR YEARS ENDING 2019 - 2020
RESOLUTION NO.: 46,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No: 337,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of the services of LCS&Z, L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants to audit
the statements of financial position and related statements of activities, functional expenses and cash
flows,of the Town of Queensbury's Fire Companies and Emergency Squads records,and also prepare
the Federal Return of the Organizations Exempt From Income Tax(Form 990) and appropriate State
Tax Returns, for the years ended 2016 -2018, with such services to be extended for another two (2)
years upon mutual agreement of the parties at an agreed upon price, and
WHEREAS, Lutz, Selig & Zeronda, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (LS&Z),
formerly known as LCS&Z, LLP, has submitted a letter proposal dated January 31, 2019 to extend
their services for the years ending 2019-20, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has been satisfied with the services of LS&Z and wishes to
authorize extension of their services for the years ending 2019-2020, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the extension of the
services of Lutz, Selig&Zeronda, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants(LS&Z)to audit the
Town's Fire Companies and Emergency Squads records and provide tax services for the years ended
2019 - 2020 for amounts not to exceed:
0 $29,000 for the year ending 2019; and
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• $29,000 for the year ending 2020;
as set forth in LS&Z's January 31, 2019 letter proposal presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for these services shall be paid for from Account No.'s: 005-
3410-4401-4980 and 005-3410-4401-4981, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that after such two (2) year period, such services may be extended another
two (2)years upon mutual agreement of the parties at an agreed upon price, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Agreement or documentation and the Town Supervisor, Budget Officer and/or
Purchasing Agent to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF COST CONTROL
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO REVIEW CABLE FRANCHISE FEES
RESOLUTION NO.: 47,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage the services of a consultant to
review cable franchise fees in order to ensure utility compliance with franchise agreements, and
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WHEREAS, in the past the Town Board engaged the services of Cost Control Associates,
Inc., (Cost Control)to perform these types of services and was pleased with its services, and
WHEREAS,by letter dated January 28,2019, Cost Control has offered to review the Town's
cable franchise fees with Cost Control to be compensated for such services from refunds received by
the Town and future cost savings as set forth in Cost Control's proposed Cost Reduction Agreement
presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes engagement
of the services of Cost Control Associates, Inc. to review cable franchise fees and further authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Cost Reduction Agreement and Letter of Authorization
substantially in the form presented at this meeting as well as any other needed documentation, with
the costs of the services to be paid for from refunds received by the Town and future cost savings,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENGAGEMENT OF
STILSING ELECTRIC, INC., FOR EMERGENCY TRAFFIC LIGHT
SIGNAL REPAIRS AT BAY AND QUAKER ROADS INTERSECTION
RESOLUTION NO.: 48,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent advised that as a result of
the malfunction of the traffic signal at the intersection of Bay and Quaker Roads on January 30'',
2019,he recommended that the Town complete traffic signal repairs at this very busy and hazardous
intersection on an emergency basis for public safety reasons as time would not allow for the
receipt of bids, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent accordingly engaged the emergency traffic signal
installation and repair services of Stilsing Electric, Inc., and Stilsing completed the repairs as quickly
as possible, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such repair services constituted an
emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town's residents and such repairs needed to be
completed immediately to protect public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described repairs, the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the Town of
Queensbury's Purchasing Policy and authorizes, confirms and ratifies the Town Highway
Superintendent's engagement of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for the provision of emergency traffic signal
purchase/installation/repair services at the intersection of Bay and Quaker Roads as delineated in the
preambles of this Resolution, as such emergency repairs were needed to maintain public safety and
to best serve the Town's residents and should have been made as soon as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to Stilsing Electric,
Inc., for their services in the amount of$8,309 as set forth in its February 1, 2019 invoice presented
at this meeting shall be made from Traffic Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget to transfer $8,309 from Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Traffic
Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800 and take all necessary actions to effectuate payment,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STILSING
ELECTRIC, INC., FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CABINET AT BAY AND
BLIND ROCK/HAVILAND ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 49,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent has advised that it is
necessary to remove and replace the traffic signal cabinet with controller at the intersection of Bay
and Blind Rock/Haviland Roads, and
WHEREAS,the Highway Superintendent sought quotes for such repair services, and
WHEREAS, Stilsing Electric, Inc. is the only company to submit a quote for these services
and also maintains and repairs traffic signals for the Town and for these reasons, the Town Board
wishes to declare Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider, and
WHEREAS, in Section IV, Subsection(3)(C)(2)(f)of the Town Purchasing Procedures,upon
the Town Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional
which was previously used with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
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WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, declaring Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider will ensure that the
Town's traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes and declares Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider for this Project to
help ensure that the Town's traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs engagement of the services
of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the traffic signal cabinet with controller
at the intersection of Bay and Blind Rock/Haviland Roads for an amount not to exceed $13,050 as
delineated in Stilsing Electric Inc.'s quote dated September 28, 2018 and presented at this meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to Stilsing Electric,
Inc., for their services in the amount of$13,050 shall be made from Traffic Control Repairs Account
No.: 001-3310-4800, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget to transfer $13,050 from Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Traffic
Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800 and take all necessary actions to effectuate payment,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
(HVAQ IMPROVEMENTS AT TOWN HALL AND ACTIVITIES CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 50,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 483,2013, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Town Office Complex Improvements Capital Project Fund 4203 for funding of certain improvements
at the Town's Office Building Complex(Project), and
WHEREAS,by Resolution No.:304,2017,the Town Board authorized and directed the Town
Budget Officer to transfer $1,250,000 from the Town's Undesignated General Fund Balance to
Capital Project Fund 4203 for future Town Office Building Complex renovations, repairs and
projects, and
WHEREAS,the Town's Purchasing Agent and/or Facilities Manager requested proposals for
professional Engineering Services (Services) related to the design and implementation of utility
infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities Center
(Project), and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent and Facilities Manager received and reviewed the one and
only received proposal submitted by LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) and recommended that
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the Town Board authorize engagement of LaBella for such Services in the amount of$50,000 as
delineated in LaBella's February 14, 2018 proposal, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.:101,2018, the Town Board authorized and directed the
engagement of LaBella for the amount of$50,000, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to engage LaBella to provide certain additional services
consistent with an amended proposal dated February 28, 2018 (Amended 10/22/18) which would
include the addition of the design,removal and replacement of a cooling tower, and
WHEREAS,these additional services would be provided for an additional $4,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
LaBella Associates, D.P.C. to also provide the additional services described above for the
additional charge of$4,000 for a new total amount of$54,000 as set forth in LaBella's February
28, 2018 proposal (Amended 10/22/18) as presented at this meeting to be paid for from Capital
Construction Account No.: 203-1620-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the proposal and any needed agreement and/or documentation between the Town and
LaBella, and the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget
Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF HEATH BROWN
AS WATER METER SERVICE WORKER
RESOLUTION NO.: 51,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is a vacant full-time Water Meter Service Worker position in the Water Department, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates
and has recommended that the Town Board authorize the hiring of Heath Brown in such position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Heath Brown as a full-time Water Meter Service Worker in the Town's Water Department effective
on or about February 12'', 2019 on a provisional basis until such time as Mr. Brown places
successfully on the Civil Service exam for Water Meter Service Worker and also subject to the Town
successfully completing pre-employment physical and background checks as reasonably necessary
to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screening, and subject to
Mr. Brown's successful completion of a six(6) month probationary period, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that Mr. Brown shall be paid the hourly rate of pay for the Water Meter Service
Worker position as delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees
Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Water
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I I'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING TERI L. ROSS AS TOWN ASSESSOR
RESOLUTION NO.: 52,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the New York State Real Property Tax Law§310 provides that the Town of Queensbury
shall appoint an Assessor who shall serve a term of six years, and
WHEREAS,by Resolution No.:410,2007,the Queensbury Town Board appointed Teri L.Ross as the
Town Assessor for a six(6)year term in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law §310 with
such term to expire September 30th,2013, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 154,2013, the Town Board reappointed Teri L. Ross as the Town
Assessor for a six (6)year term in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law §310 with such
term to expire September 30th,2019, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to reappoint Ms.Ross for another six(6)year term,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Teri L.Ross as the Town Assessor
for a six(6)year term in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law§310,such term to commence
on October 1st,2019 and to expire as of September 30th,2025, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Town Assessor
and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROPERTY
TO THOMAS AND BETH PORTUESE
RESOLUTION NO.: 53,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has discontinued and abandoned
the final 339 feet of Iron Gate Road in accordance with New York State Highway Law §207, and
WHEREAS,the Town wishes to sell this parcel of land for fair value to Thomas and Beth Portuese,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has estimated the fair value of this non-building parcel to be $600,
and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended that the Town quitclaim and
discontinue the existing area used for highway and turnaround purposes and replace it with the area shown
on the survey map provided to the Town, and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs.Portuese have agreed to file such survey map,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the sale of the abandoned portion
of Irongate Road and the existing turnaround or easement area and receive an easement for Town Highway
purposes as shown on the survey map to Thomas and Beth Portuese for the amount of$600, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any and all
documents necessary to complete this transaction including any required real property transfer forms in form
acceptable to the Town Supervisor and to Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the cost of obtaining and filing the survey map and any recording fees shall be paid
by Thomas and Beth Portuese, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Town Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Counsel to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish
and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this l Ph day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING 2019 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN AND QUEENSBURY LAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 54,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 43,2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
Agreement with the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2019 for the purpose of helping to
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preserve open space in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to have the option of providing winter access to certain
Queensbury Land Conservancy properties and to, as part of the Agreement, have the ability to clear
certain parking lots during the winter to provide additional opportunities for use by the public, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Amended Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Amended
and Restated Agreement between the Town and the Queensbury Land Conservancy for the year 2019
substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement and the Town Supervisor,Director of Parks and Recreation and Town Budget
Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HALFWAY BROOK TRAIL LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AND CITY OF GLENS FALLS
RESOLUTION NO.: 55,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (Town) and City of Glens Falls (City) are adjoining
communities that share in the use and enjoyment of recreational resources, and
WHEREAS, the Town and City wish to enter into a License Agreement to provide for the
construction, use and maintenance of a pedestrian use recreation trail to be known as the Halfway Brook
Trail located on property owned by the City located within the Town in the Halfway Brook Reservoir
Watershed, such License Agreement to be generally referred to as the Halfway Brook Trail License
Agreement, and
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WHEREAS, a proposed License Agreement has been negotiated between the Town and City
and is presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to support the proposed License Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports the Halfway Brook Trail License
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls substantially in the form presented at
this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that upon completion of SEQRA review by the City of Glens Falls Common Council,
the Town Board intends to authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to execute the License Agreement and
any other needed documentation and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this l Ph day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF PARIS CLIMATE
AGREEMENT, JOINING OF COALITION TO SIGN "WE ARE STILL IN"
LETTER AND ESTABLISHING CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE
RESOLUTION NO.: 56, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Paris Climate Agreement, a landmark agreement within the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was entered into by 196 parties, including
the United States of America, in December 2015 aimed at reducing carbon emissions, slowing
rising global temperatures, and helping countries deal with the effects of climate change, and
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WHEREAS, multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals show that 97
percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over
the past century are extremely likely due to human activities, and
WHEREAS, climate change has been widely recognized by government, business,
academic, and other community leaders as a worldwide threat with the potential to harm the
economy, safety, public health, and quality of life of communities, and
WHEREAS, the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement June
1, 2017, and
WHEREAS, municipalities across the nation are voluntarily taking leadership roles to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, and prepare
to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change to improve air quality, protect public health and
safety and promote community and economic resiliency for future generations, and
WHEREAS, recent studies indicate the effects of climate change are occurring
significantly faster than previously thought, and
WHEREAS,the"We Are Still In"coalition consists of more than 3600 mayors, governors,
college and university leaders, businesses and investors, county executives, state attorneys general
and religious institutions who are committed to meeting the goals established in the Paris Climate
Agreement and are signing an open letter to the international community stating their continued
support of the Paris Climate Agreement by remaining actively engaged with the international
community as part of the global effort to hold warming below two degrees Celsius and to accelerate
the transition to a clean energy economy that will benefit security, prosperity and health, and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement is to hold the increase in the global
average temperature to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and
WHEREAS, as part of the Paris Climate Agreement,the United States of America pledged
to cut emissions between 26 and 28 percent compared with 2005 levels by 2025, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has implemented a variety of actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and promote community resiliency, including but not limited to solar
panels on municipal buildings, LED lighting in municipal buildings and the 118 decorative street
lights, green spaces, creation of Clean Energy Committee, certified as NYSERDA Clean Energy
Community and awarded $50,000, two electric vehicles, installation of two Town electric vehicle
charging stations and solarization campaign, and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to work with other local governments to coordinate and
enhance regional climate efforts by sharing subject matter experts,resources,tools, and collaborate
on grant and funding opportunities, and
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury affirms that climate change is a paramount challenge
with far-reaching consequences for our economy, environment, public health and safety, and
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board affirms that climate change is occurring, has
accelerated due to human activity, and there are measures that can be taken to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, and
WHEREAS, based on this understanding, the Town Board wishes to establish a Climate
Action Task Force which will also serve as the Climate Smart Communities Task Force working
to develop a long range plan and become a certified New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Climate Smart Community and uphold the Town's commitment to promote
environmental sustainability and resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby:
1. Affirms the principles and supports the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement in
committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing community
resiliency to climate change;
2. Supports the Town Supervisor in joining the coalition of cities,towns, counties and
other public and private sector partners throughout the nation and sign the "We Are
Still In" open letter to work together to advance action and ensure the U.S. remains
a global leader to reduce carbon emissions;
3. Continues to support policies and programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and other activities that may lead to climate change, where feasible;
4. Establishes a Climate Action Task Force for the purpose of developing a climate
action plan, pledging to move towards the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Climate Smart Communities certification thereby
addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gases, to continue to enhance our
economic and environmental sustainability and build a climate resilient
community;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Board and/or Town Clerk to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of February, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2018 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 57,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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 $
001-5010-1010 Salaries 001-5010-4820 Uniforms 160
001-8020-4720 Consultant 001-8020-1010 Salaries 1,100
035-8120-4300 Electricity 035-8130-4425 Sewage Trtmt 328
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION OF
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.: 58,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREBY,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish a full-time Human Resources Manager
position as generally set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by the Warren County Department
of Civil Service substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the full-time Human Resources
Manager position as generally set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by the Warren County
Department of Civil Service presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, and/or Town
Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ith day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF FEBRUARY 12TH, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 59,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant
with a run date of February 7th,2019 and a payment date of February 12th,2019,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
February 7th,2019 and a payment date of February 12th,2019 totaling $966,232.13, 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.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SOLITUDE LAKE
MANAGEMENT FOR 2019 LAKE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
IN CONNECTION WITH GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT
GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 60,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 305,2011, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order
authorizing, approving and establishing the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 349,2018, the Town Board adopted the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant
Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-11-2019,MTG 95 486
WHEREAS,by Resolution No.:79 and 119,2018,the Town Board authorized engagement of Solitude
Lake Management for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Glen Lake in 2018, which Program
provided for Solitude Lake Management's herbicide treatment for control of Eurasian water milfoil and Illinois
pondweed within portions of Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 3(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town Board
considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was previously used
with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to engage the services of Solitude Lake Management
for an Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management Contract for Glen Lake for the amount of$57,205 in accordance
with Solitude Lake Management's January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that for the reasons outlined above,in these circumstances the Queensbury Town Board
hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for two (2)written quotes,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board previously conducted SEQRA review and issued a SEQRA
Negative Declaration in 2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Solitude Lake Management for
an Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management program for Glen Lake for the amount of$57,205 in accordance
with Solitude Lake Management's January 31,2019 through December 31,2019 Contract substantially in the
form presented at this meeting, contingent upon the Town's receipt of a proper certificate of insurance in
form acceptable to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER,
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-11-2019,MTG 95 487
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay expenses
incurred from appropriations in the Glen Lake Misc.Contractual Account No.:051-8790-4400 not to exceed
$57,205 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the
Contract with Solitude Lake Management, Permit Applications with the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation and/or any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget
Officer and/or Town Purchasing Agent to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE- NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES)
ANDREW HOLDING- Spoke regarding an email he sent to the Board offering to
propose changes to the conditions in the Resolution of the Kubricky parcel on Ridge
Road concerning the Fort Miller project.
JANICE HOLDING- Also spoke regarding Fort Miller project and offered proposed
changes per email sent to the Board Members.
TRAVIS WHITEHEAD- Spoke regarding the cemetery matter addressed earlier.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)-
• Kudos to Cemetery Superintendent, Connie Goedert on her efforts to improve the
operations at the Cemetery/Crematorium.
• Congratulations to the Queensbury School District Robotics Team.
• Thank you to Gail Hammel, Patricia Nenninger, and Jackie Figueroa for all of
their help over the last year on the Human Resources issue.
• Thank you to Counsel for their help with the Portuese matter.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)-
• Addressed the Cemetery matter.
• The Town is affiliated with many great organizations, specifically Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, the Lake George Chamber of Commerce and the
Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)-
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 02-11-2019,MTG 95 488
• Addressed Mr. Whitehead's comments regarding Resolution 3.15, Authorizing
Support of Paris Climate Agreement, Joining of Coalition to Sign "We Are Still
In" Letter and Establishing Climate Action Task Force.
• Spoke regarding hydroponic farms.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)-
• Addressed the cemetery matter discussed earlier.
• Attended the Bay Ridge Vol. Fire annual banquet a couple of weeks ago. It was a
nice time.
• Congratulations to the Queensbury boys and girls ski teams, they both did very
well in sectionals. Good luck to the cross-country skiers.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-
• Spoke regarding trail systems in Queensbury.
• Shared thank you from the YMCA.
• Congratulations to the Glens Falls Civic Center Coalition for attracting the New
York State Boys Basketball Championships beginning in 2020.
• Received a letter from a constituent regarding an issue she is having with a
neighbor's dogs. Dog issues will be addressed at an upcoming workshop meeting.
• Spoke regarding the Highway Department's truck fleet.
• This year's Memorial Day Parade theme, "Honor Those Who Never Returned"
• Presented Supervisor's Report to Board and Community.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 61, 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.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of February 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY