02-25-2019 MTG#6 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 02-25-2019, MTG#6 489
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#6
FEBRUARY 25TH, 2019 RES#62-76
7:00 P.M. B.H. 9-11
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN
TOWN COUNSEL
Mark Schachner, Esq.
TOWN OFFICIALS
Connie Goedert, Superintendent of Cemeteries
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 62, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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 251h day of February 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
PUBLIC HEARING—SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF MOLLY
MOYNIHAN
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019
PRESENT MOLLY MOYNIHAN, AGENT TOM HUTCHINS, HUTCHINS
ENGINEERING
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed application with Board Members.
TOM HUTCHINS-Molly lives at 19 at Churchill Road. This is a relatively small two bedroom
yearlong residence. Their existing wastewater system, which is of unknown installation date it is
essentially in failure. It is functioning because she maintains it, has to pump it two or three times
a year, and is extremely cautious on her water use. She wants to replace the wastewater system
and have a fully functioning system. Unfortunately, the location of this deep drilled well is near
the geometric center of the property, which makes sighting of absorption field on a half-acre
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parcel somewhat difficult. We looked at soils on two sides of the property. We find that what we
are showing in the backyard as the best soil for a replacement system. We located what we
believe is certainly a vast improvement. It is a very good system. I think it is appropriate for the
site. With that, I would turn it over to the Board for questions.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Questions? George and I did go up there for a site visit today. Feel
free if you have any questions for George or I, too.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-Are you drilling a new well?
MR. HUTCHINS-No, we are not drilling a new well. There is a note on there that should be
scratched. It is not to be decommissioned.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER-I couldn't find the other well.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Having no further questions by the Town Board at this time I will
open the public hearing. Is there any member of the public that wishes to speak to this variance
application of Molly Moynihan of 19 Churchill Road today? Seeing none, I will close the public
hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING MOLLY MOYNIHAN'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 9,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHEREAS, Molly Moynihan(Applicant) filed an application for a variance from a provision of the
Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance 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, 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 request on
Monday,February 25th,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
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RESOLVED,that
1. due to the nature of the variance,the Local Board of Health determines that the variance 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 variance is necessary for the reasonable
use of the land and is the minimum variance 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 Molly Moynihan for
a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement septic system with the absorption field
to be located 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 and bearing Tax Map No: 227.17-2-23, 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 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
PUBLIC HEARING PENELOPE TOWNSEND'S APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE
DISPOSAL VARIANCE
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 15,2019
PRESENT PENELOPE TOWNSEND AND TOM HUTCHINS,HUTCHINS ENGINEERING
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Reviewed application with Board Members. Anything else you would like to add
to that.
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TOM HUTCHINS-No, I do not need to add anything else. If you have any questions, I would be happy to
answer them.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Board any questions?I am going to open the public hearing. Is there anyone here
that would like to speak to the Sewage Disposal Variance Application of Penelope Townsend today? Seeing
none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING PENELOPE TOWNSEND'S APPLICATION
FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 10,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, Penelope Townsend (Applicant) filed an application for a variance from a provision of
the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance 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, 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 request on
Monday,February 25th,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 variance,the Local Board of Health determines that the variance 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 variance is necessary for the reasonable
use of the land and is the minimum variance 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 Penelope Townsend
for a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to maintain an existing septic treatment system that does
not meet today's current requirements on her property as follows:
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• 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 and bearing Tax Map No: 227.10-1-22, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Applicant will add an ultraviolet disinfectant treatment system prior to continued
use of the water system, 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 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.BOH 11,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Town Board of
the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT—3
MINUTES)
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND FAMILY YMCA OF THE GLENS FALLS AREA
RESOLUTION NO.63,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to enter into an agreement with the Family YMCA of
the Glens Falls Area to support the YMCA's provision of its Summer Day Camp experience,Camp Chepontuc,
to underprivileged children living in the Queensbury area, 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 the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area to support the YMCA's provision of its Summer Day Camp
experience, Camp Chepontuc, to underprivileged children, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the
sum of$6,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding to be
paid for from Account No.: 001-8989-4414.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES :Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADIRONDACK RUNNERS TO CONDUCT
33" ANNUAL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ROAD RACE AND
LEPRECHAUN LEAP CHILDREN'S FUN RUN
RESOLUTION NO.64,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Runners Club has requested authorization from the Queensbury Town
Board to conduct its 33rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race and Leprechaun Leap Children's Fun Run to
benefit the Warren-Washington Counties(Area 37) Special Olympics as follows:
SPONSOR The Adirondack Runners Club
EVENT: 33rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race
DATE Sunday,March 3 V,2019 commencing at approximately
10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Beginning and ending at Glens Falls High School- course
partially within the Town of Queensbury
(Letter and maps depicting course attached);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proper proof of
insurance from the Adirondack Runners Club to conduct its 33rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race and
Leprechaun Leap Children's Fun Run partially within the Town of Queensbury as set forth in the preambles of
this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to approval by the Town
Highway Superintendent,which may be revoked due to concern for road conditions at any time up to the date
and time of the event.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs.Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 65,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Accountant has advised the Town Board that the Town is
eligible to apply for reimbursement funds from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services
(NYS OCFS)relating to the support of the Warren County Youth Court, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Accountant has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a fund
application for the Warren County Youth Court in 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's Accountant
to prepare the application for Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Youth Services Funds from the
New York State Office of Children and Family Services and further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute the funding application and take any other
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs.Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER
AS FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 66,2019
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that
there is a vacancy in a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes and
has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Christopher Webster,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Christopher
Webster as a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)in the Town's Highway Department effective on or
about February 26th, 2019 subject to Mr. Webster's successful passing of a pre-employment physical as
required by Town Policy and successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period, and
contingent upon the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness
for the duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Webster shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs.Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF REJEAN LESCAULT
AS FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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RESOLUTION NO.: 67,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that
there is a vacancy in a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes and
has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Rq can Lescault,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Rejean
Lescault as a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)in the Town's Highway Department effective on or
about March 5th, 2019 subject to Mr. Lescault's successful passing of a pre-employment physical as required
by Town Policy and successful completion of a twenty-six(26)week probationary period,and contingent upon
the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties
for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Lescault shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES :Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES :None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER/WASTEWATER FIELD
OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PROMOTING/APPOINTING
SCOTT BURNARD TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.68,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to create a new competitive class Civil Service
managerial position of Water/Wastewater Field Operations Manager in the Town's Water/Wastewater
Department and to fill such position, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director has recommended that the Town Board
authorize the promotion of Scott Burnard from Senior GIS and Utility Location Technician to
Water/Wastewater Field Operations Manager as Mr. Burnard has met the qualifications and has the required
job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the competitive class Civil Service
managerial position of Water/Wastewater Field Operations Manager at the wage rate of$33.95 per hour
effective March 4, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town hereby provisionally promotes Scott Burnard from Senior GIS and
Utility Location Technician to the competitive class Civil Service managerial position of Water/Wastewater
Field Operations Manager effective March 4, 2019, pursuant to Section 65 of the New York State Civil
Service Law at a base rate of$33.95 per hour, and a total rate of$34.62 per hour including longevity, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent/Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to complete and file any documentation and
take such other and further actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEEKING OF BIDS THROUGH
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT
PROGRAM OR LOCAL BID FOR TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 69,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that he
wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2018 or newer 3/4 ton F-250 or equal pick-up truck for the
Water Department to replace a year 2007 '/z ton pick-up truck with 112,000 miles on it, such new truck to be
described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent and/or Town Purchasing
Agent, and
WHEREAS,the Town wishes to purchase such Vehicle through the New York State Office of General
Services Procurement Program or through local bid, and
WHEREAS,General Municipal Law§103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth
in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing
Agent to provide the specifications for a 2018 or newer 3/4 ton F-250 or equal pick-up truck to the New York
State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent to
publish an advertisement for bids for the truck as described above in the official newspaper for the Town of
Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to open,read
aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs.Atherden
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF THOMAS MATTESON
FROM SENIOR WATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION
AND APPOINTING MR. MATTESON TO WATER
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION
RESOLUTION NO.70,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received the resignation of Thomas Matteson from the
position of Senior Water Maintenance Supervisor effective March 4, 2019, and his request to be appointed
to the position of Water Maintenance Supervisor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the resignation of Thomas Matteson
from the position of Senior Water Maintenance Supervisor effective March 4, 2019, and hereby appoints
Thomas Matteson to the position of Water Maintenance Supervisor, effective March 4, 2019, to be paid in
accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA, and that
the Town hereby waives the requirement of Thomas Matteson satisfactorily completing a probationary term
in the position of Water Maintenance Supervisor, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete and file any documentation and take such other and further
actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
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AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs.Atherden
RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW YORK STATE
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PLEDGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 71, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (hereinafter "local government") believes that
climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments and is
primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, and
WHEREAS, the effects of climate change will endanger our infrastructure, economy and
livelihoods; harm our farms, orchards, and ecological communities, including native fish and
wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies
and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens, and
WHEREAS, we believe that our response to climate change provides us with an
unprecedented opportunity to save money, and to build livable, energy-independent and secure
communities,vibrant innovation economies, healthy and safe schools, and resilient infrastructures,
and
WHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions required
for climate stabilization will require sustained and substantial efforts, and
WHEREAS, we believe that even if emissions were dramatically reduced today,
communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate change for decades to come,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing
climate, the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge comprised of the following ten (10) elements:
1) Build a climate-smart community.
2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
3) Decrease energy use.
4) Shift to clean, renewable energy.
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5) Use climate-smart materials management.
6) Implement climate-smart land use.
7) Enhance community resilience to climate change.
8) Support a green innovation economy.
9) Inform and inspire the public.
10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
staff 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 251h day of February, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR REBATE FUNDING
OF EV CHARGING STATION PURCHASE AND INSTALLATIONS
FROM NATIONAL GRID AND NYSERDA
RESOLUTION NO.: 72,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2017, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Clean Energy Communities Capital Project and the Town's Clean Energy Communities
Committee, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 136, 2018,the Queensbury Town Board:
1. accepted the designation of the Town of Queensbury (Town) as a Clean Energy
Community;
2. authorized an application for the Clean Energy Communities' Clean Energy
Community Grant;
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3. authorized the Clean Energy Communities Advisory Committee's participation in
design and administration of the Clean Energy Communities' Solarize Program and
Grant Application;
4. authorized and accepted $5,000 in grant funding from the New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as incentive payment for the
Town's continuation of the Queensbury Solarize Campaign, and
5. supported and endorsed its commitment to participate in the Southern Adirondacks
for Solar Solarize Campaign, and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town to adopt a strategy for community-wide clean
energy development for the purpose of achieving the multiple economic, health, environmental,
and educational benefits, while maintaining the community character, design standards, and
livability of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, there are a number of Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) facilities and
technologies that can be deployed in the Town of Queensbury and several strategies that the Town
can implement to ensure the availability and use of EVC in the community for residents and
visitors that have electric vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the deployment of many of these EVC facilities and the pursuit of these
strategies can greatly improve the services offered to residents and visitors, while supporting
vehicles which lower carbon emissions and reduce fossil fuel consumption in the Town, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town to examine its current policies, plans, programs,
strategies, and regulations to determine whether they facilitate and further the deployment of
appropriate EVC facilities in the Town, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 207, 2018, and Town Board authorized submission of an
application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to request grant
funding through the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Municipal Rebate Program,
and
WHEREAS, National Grid may fund costs for approved projects to eligible applicants up to
100% of electrical infrastructure and installation of EVC, with charging stations to be owned by the
applicant and installed and activated by the applicant's vendor, and
WHEREAS, the National Grid grant application is not a binding commitment to costs,
installation, or responsibilities associated with EVC Station installations, but is an application to
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seek funding for potential projects in the Town of Queensbury and no further commitments are
sought or made by this Resolution at this time, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) Charge Ready NY incentive program will subsequently offer public and private
organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at public parking facilities,workplaces, and
multifamily apartment buildings, rebates of $4,000 per charging port installed, and only after
National Grid EVC funds have been awarded will the Town of Queensbury pursue discussions of
final design and installation of EVC on municipally owned land within the Town and if EV
charging stations are installed, the Town will subsequently submit for NYSERDA rebates, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will contribute the balance of the project if
additional funding is required, and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is non-binding in that the Town Board is only seeking
eligibility for grant funding, with no match or further commitment required from National Grid or
NYSERDA at this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs submission
of an application to National Grid and then subsequent to this approval an application to
NYSERDA for the Charge Ready NY rebate incentive program currently available as delineated
in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town's staff, its
consultants and/or installer partners to develop a comprehensive set of plans, programs, and
locations best suited to implement and install EVC stations in the Town of Queensbury to best
serve its residents and visitors to the community and to implement appropriate practices so that
the Town of Queensbury can become a leader in advancing the use of EVC Stations throughout
the community, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Senior
Planner, Town Staff, Consultant and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25 h day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 02-25-2019, MTG#6 505
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
WARRANT OF FEBRUARY 26TH, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 73,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant
with a run date of February 215t,2019 and a payment date of February 26th,2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
February 21',2019 and a payment date of February 26th, 2019 totaling $426,020.06, 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 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTH QUEENSBURY
RESCUE SQUAD, INC.'S PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AMBULANCE AND
USE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR SUCH PURCHASE
RESOLUTION NO.: 74,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law Article 30, the Town of
Queensbury and the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc. (Squad) have entered into an Agreement for
general emergency ambulance services within the Town, which Agreement sets forth a number of terms and
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 02-25-2019, MTG#6 506
conditions,including a condition that the Squad will not purchase or enter into any binding contract to purchase
any piece of apparatus, equipment, vehicles,real property, or make any improvements that would require the
Squad to acquire a loan or mortgage without prior approval of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Squad has advised the Town Board that it wishes to replace and trade-in one of its
older ambulances, a four-wheel drive 1997 Ford Ambulance 725, and purchase a 2018 or newer four-wheel
drive Ambulance at a purchase price not to exceed$225,000, and
WHEREAS, the Ambulance will be owned and used by the Squad to provide general emergency
ambulance services to the Town and maintained at the Squad's building located at 2663 Route 9L,Cleverdale,
in the Town of Queensbury,New York, and
WHEREAS,the Squad plans on paying for the proposed,new Ambulance by using:
1. $10,000 from its current budget; and
2. $215,000 maximum amount of tax-exempt financing having a 10 year term with Ballston Spa
National Bank, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the Squad's proposed
purchase, as Town Board approval of such proposed purchase is required by the Squad's Agreement with the
Town, and such proposed tax-exempt financing requires a public hearing under the Internal Revenue Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning the North
Queensbury Rescue Squad Inc.'s proposed Ambulance purchase delineated in the preambles of this Resolution
and the financing of such proposed purchase using tax-exempt financing,on Monday,March 18th,2019 at 7:00
p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish a Notice
of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Public Hearing
and take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 02-25-2019, MTG#6 507
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF 30 DAY NOTIFICATION
REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HAWKINS RESTAURANTS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 75,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, The Hawkins Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates The O'Tooles Roadhouse
Restaurant located at 118 Quaker Road in the Town of Queensbury,New York,which Restaurant has
a valid liquor license, and
WHEREAS,the Hawkins Restaurants Inc. has now applied for a Sunday On-Premises Sales
Permit to sell at O'Tooles Roadhouse Restaurant at an event to be held on March 17, 2019, and
WHEREAS,the Hawkins Restaurants,Inc. has requested that the Town of Queensbury waive
the 30-day notification required by the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) in an effort to
expedite the issuance of its liquor license at such event, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Town Clerk to notify NYSLA that the Town
Board has waived the 30 day notification period before the Hawkins Restaurants, Inc. liquor license is
issued,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to notify
the applicant, Hawkins Restaurants, Inc., to then notify the New York State Liquor Authority that the Town
waives the 30 day notification period before the liquor license is issued to the Hawkins Restaurants, Inc.
regarding its Sunday On-Premises Sales event of March 17,2019 as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution
and that the Town Board has no objection to such license, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, and/or Town
Clerk to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 02-25-2019, MTG#6 508
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
Nothing to Report
COUNCILMAN FERONE(WARD III)
Nothing to Report
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER(WARD IV)
• The next in the public's interest film. It is a collaboration between Tri-County New York Transition
and Crandall Library.It is March 4,2019 at 6:30 p.m.in the Crandall Community Room. The film is
Dark Money,which examines one of greatest present threats to American democracy.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Presented Supervisors Report to Board and Community
• Thanked Look TV and Sponsor's StoredTech
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.76,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs.Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED,that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Meeting.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February,2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Metivier,Mr.Ferone,Mrs. Switzer,Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O'BRIEN, DEPUTY CLERK II