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1999-03-15 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MARCH 15, 1999 7:00 P.M. MTG#6 RES#82-97 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN RICHARD MERRILL COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN DOUGLAS IRISH COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER TOWN COUNSEL MARK SCHACHNER TOWN OFFICIALS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, P AUL NAYLOR WATER SUPERINTENDENT, RALPH VAN DUSEN DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION, HARRY HANSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CHRIS ROUND PRESS POST STAR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER PUBLIC HEARINGS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY GUST AF MYHRBERG FROM SFR-20 (SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL - 20,000 SQUARE FEET) TO HC lA (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL - ONE ACRE) OPENED 7:05 P.M. NOTICE SHOWN MR. MYHRBERG PRESENT SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Is there anyone here to speak on behalf, Chris did you want to..... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-Mr. Myhrberg is here. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Perhaps for the public you would describe your plans and what action here will be taken by the board as we work our way through the public hearing. MR. MYHRBERG-What did you want me to tell you? SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- The property, its location. Your interest in moving from residential to commercial. MR. MYHRBERG-It is right behind the Cadillac garage. My property is right behind the Cadillac garage and the reason I would like to change it is because I would like to have an antique shop in the, well it is like a four car garage I already have a two story. I think it would be an ideal place and also would give me a chance to do a little business. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-If you are familiar with the Evergreen application that we heard approximately three months ago was a change from a portion of those properties that were utilized for the Oldsmobile Cadillac Dealership, Norm Parrott's property was zoned to Highway Commercial and this property is directly adjacent to those properties and they are opposite from some Everts Avenue properties that are utilizing the industrial manner. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Really it would become part of what we just rezoned to highway commercial is that correct? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-Yes. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-He will abut that property. Anyone else from the public care to speak for or against, in favor of? NO PUBLIC COMMENT SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-How about the board members? Anything from the board? COUNCILMAN TURNER-Fred the only thing I would say is highway commercial abuts his property then there is light industrial on the west side he is kind of surrounded by it right now. It is not residential property you can look at it and you can certainly tell it is just not there. TIM BREWER, CANDLEBERRY DRIVE, SPEAKING AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD- We talked to Mr. Myhrberg when the Evergreen property was in. If you looked at the map with his property there is a natural buffer that goes right behind his property it just makes perfect sense to do that. Right from Quaker Road all the way back there is aNimo right-a-way and it goes right behind Mr. Myhrberg's property. There is one other property and I guess that person has been contacted but I guess they didn't show any interest. It is just an ideal situation to make a line if you will for that property. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-As Mr. Brewer indicated it was referred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board recommended the zone change. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Any other questions, concerns, on the part of the board? LOU STONE, MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS-Chris, I know Wednesday night we have the Oldsmobile property on the agenda how does this impact on that particular thing? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-They are umelated activities. Just to bring the rest of people up to speed the Evergreen properties, Evergreen currently holds those properties that were the former Oldsmobile Dealership and they are proposing some reconfigurations of lots to allow some uses to take place within the garages that are located on Quaker Road some auto related uses. They have a proposal for the remainder of the property for a highway commercial related use potentially a garden center type use. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone else? PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:10 P.M. LONG ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM PART II EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-I. Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-2. Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? (i.e. cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.) TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-3. Will the proposed action affect any water body designated as protected? (Under Articles 15,24,25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL ) TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-4. Will the proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-5. Will the proposed action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-6. Will the propose action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water runoff? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-7. Will the proposed action affect air quality? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-8. Will the proposed action affect any threatened or endangered species? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-9. Will the proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-lO. Will the proposed action affect agricultural land resources? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-II. Will the proposed action affect aesthetic resources? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-12. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, pre-historic or paleontological importance? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN -13. Will propose action affect quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-14. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a critical environmental area (CEA) established pursuant to subdivision 6 NYCRR 617.14 (g)? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-15. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-Will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the proposed action? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-18. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-19. Will the proposed action affect the character of the existing community? COUNCILMAN IRISH-Yeah. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-I suppose it could. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Most of it is industrial or highway commercial around there now so it really isn't going to make a ... . . ... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-That is a subjective consideration. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-If it does it is going to be very minor. I don't see it.... COUNCILMAN IRISH-It would change it to be more consistent with the surrounding zoning. COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Mine is already marked yes how about the rest of you? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-You can answer on either alternative. SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE-I don't really see any major change. COUNCILMAN MERRILL-But, it is not going to affect the character of the neighborhood so no. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-I'm going to go with a no. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-It's a no from the board. 20. Is there or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? TOWN BOARD-No. RESOLUTION AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY GUSTAF MYHRBERG FROM SFR-20 (SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL - 20,000 SQUARE FEET) TO HC-IA (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL - ONE ACRE) RESOLUTION NO. 82. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is considering GustafMyhrberg's request for an amendment to the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone properties bearing Tax Map No.'s: 108-1-30 and 108-1-29.2 located on Everts Avenue in the Town of Queensbury from SFR-20 (Single Family Residential- 20,000 Square Feet) to HC-IA (Highway Commercial- One Acre), and WHEREAS, on or about January 25th, 1999, the Town Board adopted a Resolution authorizing submission of the rezoning application to the Town's Planning Board for report and recommendation, and WHEREAS, on or about February 16th, 1999, the Queensbury Planning Board adopted a Resolution recommending approval of the Petition for Change of Zone, and WHEREAS, on or about February 10th, 1999, the Warren County Planning Board also recommended approval of the Petition for Change of Zone, and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning the proposed rezoning of the properties on March 15th, 1999, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, as SEQRA Lead Agency, has reviewed an Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of the proposed rezoning, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has considered the conditions and circumstances of the area affected by the rezoning, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines that the proposed rezoning will not have any significant environmental impact and a SEQRA Negative Declaration is made, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby amends the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone properties bearing Tax Map No.: 108-1-30 and 108-1-29.2 located on Everts Avenue in the Town of Queensbury from the current zoning of SFR-20 (Single Family Residential - 20,000 Square Feet) to HC-IA (Highway Commercial- One Acre), and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to arrange with a surveyor to update the official Town Zoning Map to reflect this change of zone, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Executive Director of Community Development to send a copy of this Resolution to the Warren County Planning Board, Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Queensbury Planning Board and any agency involved for SEQRA purposes, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, in accordance with the requirements of Article XIII of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance and ~265 of the Town Law, the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish a certified copy of the zoning changes in the Glens Falls Post-Star within five (5) days and obtain an Affidavit of Publication, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this amendment shall take effect upon filing in the Town Clerk's Office. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None TRANSIENT MERCHANT\TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKET LICENSE FOR NAOMI POLITIO OPENED 7: 15 P.M. NOTICE SHOWN MS. NAOMI POLITO PRESENT - NORTHEAST REALITY DEVELOPMENT MS. POLITO-Northeast Reality Development. What we propose to do is basically set up vending areas in our parking lot for one week during bike week in June. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-This is the motorcycle Americade. MS. POLITO-Yes. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-This is the same plan really that you've had in place for the last three, four, I guess that I'm aware. MS. POLITO-One of the things Chris that I see in here from DOT is a requirement where we discussed earlier parking on the east side of Route 9 . You would of received this DOT order? MS. POLITO-Actually, I faxed that to you. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yes you did as a matter off act now that I look at From, To. Is this something you feel you have no problem with? MS. POLITO-To be honest with you I've actually called two different people at the New York State DOT Office. They said on the east side being the side where our property curb cuts it is illegal to park and they will be more than happy to put signs up for the entire length of the property. As far as the west side he said if we request them they will be more than happy to oblige us and put them up, but as it stands now according to certain codes the New York State Traffic Law it is actually legal to park on that side of the road.. . tire is on the other side of the white line they told me that it is actually legal. I know it's been a big problem going back and forth because even though it is Town and County it is a State highway, but it is not a State divided highway so certain things do and do not go with that road it is kind of an awkward position. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-It does get a little heavy traffic up there. Parking does create to me anyway a bit of an unsafe situation if this is going to correct that. . .. MS. POLITO-I have asked for the past three years for assistance from the Sheriffs which they say they cannot release a person during that time of year because he already has everybody dedicated somewhere else because the village is quite busy we've tried a numerous amount of things. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Okay is there anyone here from the public care to speak for or against this motion? NO PUBLIC COMMENT SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Board? COUNCILMAN TURNER-I have a question Fred. You are talking about parking on the highway between the white line and the guardrail? MS. POLITO-Actually there isn't a guardrail. I'm talking about the west side of the road if you are heading southbound. COUNCILMAN TURNER-If you are heading north it would be on the left. MS. POLITO-Heading northbound we are going to put No Parking signs on that side regardless, northbound on the right hand side but, southbound on the right hand side which would be the left side. I mean we can put them up if this board wants to it is not a problem. As it stands now there is enough room for them to pull off and park legally. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-This issue, I think the Planning Board identified that as a concern. Looking for additional affirmation from DOT that parking was not permitted on the road. Ms. Polito made those inquires she is looking for assistance in enforcement of those "No Parking" restrictions I think that's what the issue is. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-From my observation there the last couple of years to restrict parking on both sides of the road would really limit. I mean, I guess if the Town or the State or the Sheriff if they were to barrier off that area to No Parking that would really restrict I would think your business. MS. POLITO-To be honest with you we have plenty of parking inside our lot. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Do you really. MS. POLITO-It's just getting them off the road. COUNCILMAN IRISH-I don't recall ever seeing a big problem with parking up there. MS. POLITO-One thing that we do is that out of all of our vendors we don't allow anybody to park on the property. We do a shuttle bus and park everybody somewhere else so everybody can get in. I mean it is just a problem getting people on the street because I'm not allowed to step by the curb cuts. COUNCILMAN IRISH-...most hundred percent of it is motorcycles there are very few cars that are driving around going to the vendors they are mostly on bikes. I don't see parking up there as an issue. SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- The only experience I had obviously was coming back. A couple years from the Kiwanis the top of the mountain there when they do their feast up there and coming back there were a number of cars on the west side that's where I found it to be pretty much congested. But, it appears to me at least if you get rid of the east side there is room to get off on the right side there is a fairly good size shoulder. I think you made some real effort here to make it work a little more safely. Okay is there any other member of the public that care to speak to this? How about the Town Board? COUNCILMAN MERRILL-I think it will work with the "No Parking" on the one side. There is certainly room beyond the white curb for parking let's try it. SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- Thank you. MS. POLITO-Thank you. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:20 P.M. RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSIENT MERCHANT/TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKET LICENSE FOR NAOMI POLITO RESOLUTION NO.: 83. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHEREAS, Naomi Polito has submitted an application to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for a Transient Merchant/Transient Merchant Market License to conduct a transient merchant market from June 7th, 1999 through June 13th, 1999 to sell motorcycle products at 1652 State Route 9, Queensbury from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code, and WHEREAS, on February 16th, 1999, the Town of Queensbury Planning Board adopted a Resolution recommending approval of Ms. Polito's application, and WHEREAS, on or about February 10th, 1999, the Warren County Planning Board also recommended approval of Ms. Polito's application with the condition that Ms. Polito coordinate traffic control with the Warren County Sheriffs Department, and WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing was published and the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning this application on March 15th, 1999, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, upon reviewing the requirements set forth in ~160-8 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, hereby grants a Transient Merchant! Transient Merchant Market License to Naomi Polito to conduct a transient merchant market to sell motorcycle products in the parking lot located at 1652 State Route 9, Queensbury, subject to the following: 1. Ms. Polito must pay all fees as required by Chapter 160 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury; 1. Ms. Polito must submit a bond in the amount of $10,000 as required by Chapter 160 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury; 1. Ms. Polito must submit proof of authorization to do business in New York and authorization of agent to receive service of summons or other legal process in New York; 4. The License shall be valid only from June 7th through June 13th, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the license shall expire immediately thereafter; 1. This approval is conditioned upon Ms. Polito coordinating traffic control with the Warren County Sheriffs Department; 1. The Transient Merchant License shall not be assignable; and 1. Ms. Polito must comply with all regulations specified in ~160-8 of the Queensbury Town Code. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None PERMIT TO LOCATE A MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF A MOBILE HOME COURT FOR CHARLES VROOMAN, III, 44 PINELLO ROAD, QUEENSBURY OPENED 7:21 P.M. NOTICE SHOWN SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Is there anyone here to speak for this application? Anyone here to speak against the application? Is there anything more you need to add? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-If you reviewed the application this mobile home would be an improvement. It's an upgrade a larger residence our local law requires that the Town Board issue a review and approval of the project. COUNCILMAN IRISH-They meet all the setback requirements and everything? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-Correct. COUNCILMAN TUCKER-He has a huge lot. I was there today it is two hundred by two hundred. The old trailer is thirty one years old and this one is going to be a modular home a ninety nine a terrific improvement. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-With that we will close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:24 P.M. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVOCABLE PERMIT TO LOCATE A MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF A MOBILE HOME COURT FOR CHARLES VROOMAN, III, 44 PINELLO ROAD, QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 84.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury regulates mobile homes outside of mobile home courts in accordance with ~113-12 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, Charles Vrooman, III filed an application for a "Mobile Home Outside a Mobile Home Court" Revocable Permit, in accordance with ~113-12 of the Town Code to replace his mobile home located at 44 Pinello Road, Queensbury with a new, larger mobile home, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury held a public hearing concerning this application on March 15th, 1999, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes/does not authorize the issuance of a revocable permit to Charles Vrooman, III in accordance with the terms and provisions of ~113-12 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None CORRESPONDENCE NONE TOWN COUNCILMEN'S COMMITTEE REPORTS NONE OPEN FORUM RESOLUTIONS NO PUBLIC COMMENT SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted there are copies of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan available for the public. OPEN FORUM NO PUBLIC COMMENT RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR PICK-UP TRUCK FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 85.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Water Department wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) 1999 4x4 one ton pick-up truck, and WHEREAS, the Water Department has prepared and submitted the necessary bid specifications to the Town Clerk and copies have been presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, ~103 of the General Municipal Law requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bids to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth in the bid documents presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish an advertisement for bids for one (1) 1999 4x4 one ton pick-up truck for the Town Water Department in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and make bid documents available on March 19th, 1999, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to open all bids received at the Town Clerk's Office at 2:05 p.m., April 5th, 1999, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION URBAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM \ RESOLUTION NO.: 86.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury believes that the creation and enhancement of recreational open space plays an integral role in providing for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that it will be allocating grants in the amount of $5,000 each to eligible public entities for planting education projects, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to apply for this $5,000 grant and the Town's Recreation Department pledges its support in matching the amount in the combination of fees and services so that the final stages of the planned Hudson River Park can be completed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for $5,000 in grant funds to be used by the Town for planning and implementation of activities to design an appropriate tree planting plan and planting of trees in the area of Hudson River Park in the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Executive Director of Community Development to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to DEC and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.: 59,99 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER TO ENCASE TOWN SEWER LINE RESOLUTION NO.: 87.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously adopted Resolution No.: 59,1999 which Resolution authorized Warren County to prepare a change order for Warren County's contractor to encase one of the Town of Queensbury's sewer lines with a sleeve to protect it from the additional load of the new bikeway bridge to be constructed over Route 254 (Quaker Road), and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to rescind this Resolution until the Board receives further information from Warren County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby rescinds Resolution No.: 59, 1999, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Director of Wastewater to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FREE TIRE DISPOSAL DAY RESOLUTION NO.: 88.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Solid Waste Facilities Operator has recommended that the Town Board authorize the free disposal of tires for one day on May 1st, 1999 at the Town's two Transfer Stations for Town of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls residents only, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to authorize the free tire disposal day, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the free disposal of up to four (4) tires per family for Town of Queensbury and City of Glens Falls residents only for one day on May 1st, 1999 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Town of Queensbury's two Transfer Stations, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town's Solid Waste Facilities Operator to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR CLOTHING REIMBURSEMENT OF BUILDING & CODES DEPARTMENT INSPECTORS RESOLUTION NO.: 89.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to adopt an amendment to Section 608A of its Employee Handbook entitled, "Clothing Reimbursement" whereby those personnel employed by the Building and Codes Department conducting inspections of buildings and structures will be reimbursed for boots and pants up to an annual per person limit established by the Town Board with purchases to be pre-approved by the Executive Director of Community Development, and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment has been presented at this meeting and is in form approved by the Town Board and Town Counsel, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts the amendment to Section 608A of its Employee Handbook concerning Clothing Reimbursement as presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor's Office to distribute copies of this amendment to all Town employees and amend the Employee Handbook accordingly. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT :None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF VAN DUSEN & STEVES, LAND SURVEYORS TO COMPLETE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF ASSEMBLY POINT ROAD RESOLUTION NO.: 90. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, by Town Board Resolution No.: 329 the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorized an application for $5,000 in grant funds from the Lake George Park Commission, such grant funds to be used by the Town to address stormwater problems in the area of Assembly Point Road in North Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town and Lake George Park Commission recently executed the Intermunicipal Agreement concerning these grant funds, and WHEREAS, the Town's Executive Director of Community Development has advised the Town Board that the Town may now proceed with engaging the services of a surveying firm to complete a topographic survey of Assembly Point Road, which survey will provide the basis for stormwater management improvements to the road, and WHEREAS, the Executive Director requested quotes from several surveying firms and has recommended that the Town Board engage the services of VanDusen & Steves, Land Surveyors to provide the required surveying services for a cost not to exceed the grant amount of $5,000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the engagement of VanDusen & Steves, Land Surveyors to complete a topographic survey of Assembly Point Road as described above for a sum not to exceed $5,000, to be paid for from the appropriate account, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes and directs the Executive Director and/or Town Supervisor to sign any documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #116 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS (C&D) LANDFILL RESOLUTION NO.: 91. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish a Capital Project Fund to pay for the development of a Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) Landfill to be located within the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the establishment of a Capital Project Fund to be known as the "C&D Landfill Development Capital Project Fund" # 116, which Fund will establish funding for the development of a Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) Landfill to be located within the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes initial appropriations for the new Capital Project Fund #116 in the amount of $30,000 ($5,000 in miscellaneous costs and $25,000 in engineering/consulting costs) and further authorizes an equity transfer from the Landfill Closure Reserve Fund #63 in the amount of $30,000 into the new Capital Project Fund #116, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Town Controller's Office to transfer funds, amend the 1999 Town Budget and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms and provisions of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADIRONDACK NAUTILUS, LTD. TO HOST TWO (2) 5K RACES RESOLUTION NO. 92 .99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHEREAS, Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd., has requested permission to conduct two (2) 5K races (runs/walks) as follows: SPONSOR Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd. EVENT 5K RACE (RUN/WALK) DATE: Saturday, May 15, 1999,9:00 a.m. and Saturday, August 14, 1999,9:00 a.m. PLACE Beginning at Queensbury Racquet Club/ Adirondack Nautilus on Glenwood Avenue, north on Bay Road to Adirondack Community College and returning to Adirondack Nautilus. The run will be conducted on the east side of Bay Road and will return on the west side of Bay to Glenwood Avenue. (Letter regarding location of run attached); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of insurance from the Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd. to conduct two (2) 5K races (runs/walks) in the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves these races 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 races, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that these races shall also be subject to the approval of the Warren County Superintendent of Public Works. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF CANOPY ON TOWN COURTHOUSE LAWN FOR ADIRONDACK NAUTILUS RACES RESOLUTION NO.: 93.99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd., has requested permission to place a canopy on the grounds of the Town of Queensbury Courthouse Lawn on Glenwood Avenue for their Annual 5K Races scheduled for Saturday, May 15th, 1999 and Saturday, August 14th, 1999, and WHEREAS, Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd., has provided a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured party, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd., to place a canopy on the Town of Queensbury Courthouse Lawn on Glenwood Avenue on May 15th, 1999 and August 14th, 1999, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury further directs that Adirondack Nautilus, Ltd. shall have the responsibility to clean and/or repair the site after each race. Duly adopted this 15th day of April, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT :None ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED EXTENSION NO.: 4 TO THE CENTRAL QUEENSBURY QUAKER ROAD SEWER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 94. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish an extension to the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District to be known as the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District Extension No.4, and WHEREAS, Stewart's Shops (the "Developer") has agreed to make all necessary improvements and pay all the costs of such extension, and WHEREAS, based on the recommendation of the Director of Wastewater, the Town Board has requested that the Developer install excess capacity as part of the improvements to accommodate future growth in the area, where the cost of such excess capacity in the amount of $10,000 will be paid by the Town's General Fund, to be reimbursed when later development occurs, and WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared Lawrence H. Rutland, Jr., P.E., an Engineer licensed by the State of New York regarding the proposed extension to the existing Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District to serve a Stewart's Shop to be located at the corner of Bay and Cronin Roads in the Town of Queensbury, such area consisting of a parcel bearing Tax Map No.: 60-2- 11.1 as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report, and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection, and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed sewer district extension, a general plan of the proposed sewer system, a report of the proposed sewer system and method of operation, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish the proposed sewer extension in accordance with Article 12A of Town Law and consolidate the extension with the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District in accordance with Town Law ~206A, and WHEREAS, Part I of a Short Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared and presented at this meeting and a coordinated SEQRA review is desired, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall hold a public hearing and consider establishing the proposed extension to the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District previously described in this Resolution and to be known as the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District Extension NO.4. 2. The boundaries of the proposed extension and benefitted areas of the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District are to be as follows: All that piece or parcel ofland situate, lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point marked by an iron pin at the intersection of the east bounds of Bay Road (Warren County Route 7) with the north bounds of Cronin Road, said point being the southwesterly corner of lands of the grantors herein, Roger and Barbara Brassel, and the southwesterly corner of the parcel herein described; running thence along said east bounds of Bay Road the following three courses: N04043' 50"E 74.17'toanironpin; S 81024' 10" E 10.00' to a capped iron pin; N 060 12' 40" E 120.10' to a capped iron pin set; thence leaving said bounds of Bay Road and running through lands of Brassel S 84006' 28" E 284.03' to a capped iron pin set on the west bounds of lands of JBJ Queensbury, LLC; running thence along said west bounds of lands of JBJ Queensbury, Inc. S 050 53' 33" W 207.42' to a capped iron pin set on the aforementioned north bounds of Cronin Road; running thence along said north bounds of Cronin Road N 81026' 40" W 293.50' to the point and place of beginning. Containing 1.327 acres ofland. 3. The proposed improvements shall consist of the purchase and installation of approximately 260 linear feet of 8 inch main from an existing manhole on Cronin Road to one new additional manhole on Bay Road as more specifically set forth in the Map, Plan and Report prepared by Lawrence H. Rutland, Jr., P.E., and the cost shall also include a payment of the appropriate charge due the City of Glens Falls at the time of the initial hook-up. 4. All proposed construction, with the exception of the additional cost described below in paragraph 6 of this Order, shall be installed and paid for by the Developer (including the cost payable to the City at the time of initial hook-up) and shall be constructed and installed in full accordance with the Town of Queensbury's specifications, ordinances or local laws, and any State laws or regulations, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications and under competent engineering supervision. 5. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for said improvement will not be greater than $29,000, plus a one time buy-in fee estimated to be $1.35 per gallon of average daily flow, which in this case would be $742.50 or a total of $29,742.50. Such improvement costs shall be paid by the Developer and there shall be no cost to the Town of Queensbury or the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District for the proposed extension except as described in paragraph 6 below. The areas or properties that comprise the extension, however, will be subject to the same cost for operation, maintenance and capital improvements as in the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District. 6. The Director of Wastewater has recommended that the Town Board request that the Developer install a sewer line that will meet not only the Developer's needs, but also meet future growth along the Bay Road corridor. The Developer has agreed to do so provided that the Town reimburse the Developer $10,000 of the total cost, such amount being a fair estimate of the cost of the excess capacity to be installed In accordance with (192-a of Town Law, the Town Board may authorize its General Fund to financially support the sewer line with certain conditions and require that the General Fund be reimbursed when the portion of the sewer line designated for future use is put into operation. After the public hearing being set herein, the Town Board will consider authorizing reimbursement from the General Fund to the Developer in the amount of $10,000 as the approximate cost for such excess capacity, once the Developer's property is included within the Sewer District and the project is completed. 7. The estimated cost of hook-up fees to the typical property will be $0. There are no one or two family homes in the extension, so their hook-up cost would be $0.00. The estimated annual cost of the extension to the property will be $1,438.41 and approximately $1,094 for sewer rents; the total estimated annual cost is $2,532.41. Since there are none, the estimated annual cost for a one or two family home would be $0 for debt service and approximately $0 per year for sewer rents for a total estimated annual cost of $0. There shall be no one or two family homes within the extension; there is only one property and it is to be a Stewart's Ice Cream Shop. 8. In accordance with Town Law ~206-a, all future expenses of the Central Queensbury Quaker Road Sewer District, including all extensions included heretofore or hereafter established, shall be a charge against the entire area of the district as extended. 9. The Map, Plan and Report describing the improvements and area involved and a detailed explanation of how the hook-up fees and the cost of the District to the typical property, and, if different, the typical one or two family home was computed are on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury and available for public inspection. 10. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 5th, 1999 to consider the Map, Plan and Report and to hear all persons interested in the proposal and to take such other and further action as may be required or authorized by law. 11. The Town Board will proceed with considering the extension and hold such public hearing only if the Developer executes an agreement concerning the extension in a form acceptable to Town Counsel prior to such hearing. 12. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to duly publish and post this Order not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the public hearing date, as required by Town Law ~209-d, and complete or arrange for the securing of two (2) Affidavits of Publication of Notice and two (2) Affidavits of Posting of Notice of the Public Hearing required hereby and to file a certified copy of this Order with the State Comptroller on or about the date of publication. 13. The Town of Queensbury Community Development Department is hereby requested to prepare a report on any environmental impacts that should be considered at the time a SEQRA review is conducted. 14. The Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Community Development Department to send a copy of this Resolution, Part I of the Environmental Assessment Form presented at this meeting and a copy of the Map, Plan and Report to all potentially involved agencies and to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Department of Health together with all documentation to be sent out with a letter indicating that the Town Board is about to undertake consideration of the project identified in this Resolution, that a coordinated SEQRA review with the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as Lead Agency is desired and that a Lead Agency must be agreed upon within 30 days. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None OLD BUSINESS QUEENSBURYFOREST SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Received call from resident in Queensbury Forest noting they had problems with a sink hole noting the Town did the best they could to provide material for filling the hole noting that Queensbury Forest is still experiencing problems. Spoke to the board regarding memo from Nace Engineering regarding doing some further testing. The note from Tom Nace states that now that Spring is here and high ground water levels are here he would like to set up a meeting with the residents of the affected area to better define the extent of the problem. He will be talking with previous engineers that had worked on previous activities over the past three years that we have been trying to look to ways to correct the problem. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town Board to set up a meeting for the fourth or fifth Monday of March, Planning Department to send out notices to residents of Queensbury Forest. NEW BUSINESS WATER TO GLENS FALLS CUSTOMERS - WATER SUPERINTENDENT, RALPH VAN DUSEN MAP PRESENTED SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Received notice by letter from the City of Glens Falls stating there are some customers that are along West Mountain Road to say that the water that has been provided by the City basically has been untreated water. Notified that the State has indicated that they will have to shut the water off Town water is available there. WATER SUPERINTENDENT, MR. VAN DUSEN-Spoke to the board and City of Glens Falls residents regarding the procedure to switch to Queensbury water. Noted after the presentation he will be available to meet one on one with anyone who has individual questions about their particular parcel. UNKNOWN-Questioned if the State has mandated this will they be coming up with money to help pay the costs? WATER SUPERINTENDENT, MR. VAN DUSEN-Understands from talking to Don Coalts that the State hasn't mandated they have recommended it as a step for the City because it is untreated water, but technically it is not a mandate and therefore there isn't ... .funds. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted it is beyond the Town's control all we're attempting to do here is to satisfy those customers that want town water. KELLY CARTE-Spoke to the residents regarding his ordeal with the water situation with the City. Noted he thinks the City not only owes money to hook-up to Queensbury water, but the way they have dealt with this where they didn't notify anyone that there was anything wrong with the water until he had the water tested. TIM BREWER-Questioned if this would be considered an emergency? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted it was a good point. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Recommended contacting Betty Little's office to see if there is something that can be done. MARK BORDEAU HERE ON SARA HILL'S BEHALF-Contacted the New York State Department of Health as soon as she gave her address was told to seek medical testing, concern about health. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Questioned if there is a way that the Town can spread fees out over a period of time noting he would not want to set a precedent for any new home construction? TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-Not sure what it is that creates the current policy whether it is part of the Town Code or Water Department in-house rule whatever it is could likely be amended. It is certainly possible that it could be amended to specify that it does not apply to new construction, but only applies to a situation where somebody has a previous existing water supply that for some reason is deemed invalid. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Questioned if it could be written for people who are on Glens Falls water who desire to switch to Queensbury? TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-Noted without knowing what the "it" is he doesn't know, but it is certainly possible. COUNCILMAN MERRILL-Now that we are aware of it as a Town thinks they have a responsibility to get some corrected action underway. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-When Queensbury's water went through these residences at that point were encouraged to climb on for whatever reason they opted out of tying into the water. It has been quite some time since the very beginning that this unfiltered and untreated water has been used by you folks. MR. CARTE-Noted a lot of the houses that are on that water are on it because it was the only municipal water supply before Queensbury put the lines in. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted over the years that they have lived there they have invested in the Water Plant without receiving water. They will be looking at ways if and when, how if it is possible to supply water noting trying not to give residents false hope. COUNCILMAN MERRILL-Questioned if they could apply a portion of the ad valorem that has been paid, asked for legal opinion? TOWN COUNSEL, SCHACHNER-Doesn't think you will be able to credit those payments. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Recommended anyone who is interested in switching water to contact the Water Superintendent and maybe they can get together with the Controller and come up with a schedule that is bearable to get them on the Queensbury water system. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted they are in their own control as much as we like to think we can help our hands are tied to a degree will do the best we can. ZOE V ANNIER-Noted they are telling them they cannot have City water effective October, but we have to go over to the Queensbury water. Questioned if they will be shutting the water off at that time? SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- The water will be shut off as of October noting that's the way he reads the letter. TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Spoke to the board regarding the meeting over the corridor questioned if this will be at the end of the month? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Date is set for March 30th. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-At seven at the West Glens Falls Firehouse. COUNCILMAN TUCKER-Questioned how people will be notified? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. ROUND-People will be notified by notices. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Will put something in the paper. ATTORNEY MATTERS NONE OPEN FORUM COUNCILMAN IRISH-Received calls from residents who are driving up and down Aviation Road pulling out of Sokol's noting they are piling the snow into the right-a-way, people can't see. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MR. NAYLOR-Has spoken to them. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Questioned if they could send a letter asking them to remove it? HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MR. NAYLOR-Has stopped by has had the police stop by it is one of those things that never stops. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Recommended billing them for this. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MR. NAYLOR-Doesn't think you legally can. PRESENTATION RECREATION COMMISSION RE: SURVEY DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION, MR. HANSEN SHARRON SIMMONDS, RECREATION COMMISSION MS. SIMMONDS-Presented board members with a draft copy of the Recreation Survey asked the board to review the survey. The goal is to develop a final document, noted right now they are working on a second draft of the first draft, Commended the department for organizing the survey. Would like to set up ajoint meeting with the Commission and the Town Board noting their next meeting is April 6th, asked the board if they would like to meet then? Received some clear directions they would like to recommend to the Town Board that the Commission would like the Recreation Department to concentrate on. Noted what really came out was the fact they are doing a fantastic job and a lot of people don't know about us. Commended the Town Board for the work they are doing in getting publicity in getting the newsletter out. Thinks that the Recreation Commission and Department needs to look at doing a lot of additional publicity. After further discussion it was the decision of the board to meet on April 6th at seven o'clock in the Conference Room. COUNCILMAN IRISH-Commended the department for putting the document together noting when it is finished it will be a very good document to work from. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned what they could tell him about what is good in the survey? MS. SIMMONDS-People are very satisfied. There are ideas for more. There are some issues regarding different population age groups and what do we offer say the older segment of population they weren't aware that we have walking trails or different things that are going on by getting the survey that made them aware. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned what will be expected of him on the sixth? Questioned what he will be walking out of there with? MS. SIMMONDS-The Recreation Commission has a priority list revised in 1995. It listed all of the parks and had planning priorities. We now have input now so we can validate a lot of our own conclusions which we developed in 1995 we want to go forward and make concrete plans. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if they will be coming in on the sixth with those plans? MS. SIMMONDS-On April 6th you will have had a chance to read this... SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Questioned if on April 6th are we going to have a plan that modifies that plan? MS. SIMMONDS-This is the direction that the Commission sees. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 95. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation, information regarding specific employees, possible appointment to new position. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 96. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PURCHASING MANAGER POSITION AND APPOINTING MICHELLE WELLER AS PURCHASING MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 97. 99 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 13 of 1999 the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury re- appointed Darleen Dougher as its Purchasing Agent for the year 1999 until such time as the Town Board hired a full-time Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to establish a full-time Purchasing Manager position, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wishes to appoint a Purchasing Manager, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby establishes the position of Purchasing Manager, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Michelle Weller as Purchasing Manager effective March 29th, 1999 or as soon thereafter as she can assume the position, subject to a six month probationary period and Civil Service exam requirements if required, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Ms. Weller shall be paid an annual salary of $40,000, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Comptroller's Office to complete any documentation and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Irish, Mr. Champagne NOES: Mr. Turner ABSENT:None No further action taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury