05-06-2019 MTG#13
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#13
MAY 6TH, 2019 RES#143-173
6:30 P.M. B.H. 26-27
L.L. #4
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
LARRY PALTROWITZ, ESQ.
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES, CONNIE GOEDERT
SUE SHEEHAN, CSEA PRESIDENT
PRESS
POST STAR, LOOK TV
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order….
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 143, 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 Executive Session to discuss Stage 3 Grievances.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 144, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enters in Regular Session, no action taken.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
REGULAR SESSION 7:13 P.M.
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 145, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATIONS OF CHARLES MASON
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 26, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapters 136 and 137 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage
Disposal Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Charles Mason (Applicant) is the owner of property located at 300 Cleverdale
Road in the Town of Queensbury, which property is currently under contract for sale and installation
of a replacement wastewater system to serve the residence is a condition of the sale, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from
Chapter 136 to install such replacement wastewater treatment system as follows:
1. Absorption field to be located 16’ from the dwelling instead of the required 20’
setback;
2. Septic and pump tanks to be located 7’ from the dwelling instead of the required 10’
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setback; and
3. Force main to be located 7’ from the property line instead of the 10’ required; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has also applied for a variance from Chapter 137 to obtain a waiver
from the inspection process, as the Applicant is applying for a construction permit and variance for a
replacement wastewater system, and conveyance of the property to a new owner would be allowed
and construction of a new wastewater system would be completed by the new owner within six (6)
months of the conveyance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury’s Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
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on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Charles Mason’s sewage disposal variance applications concerning property
located at 300 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 226.12-1-85) and at that time all
interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500’ of the applicant’s property as required by law.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 27, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING
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PUBLIC HEARING – LOCAL LAW NO. ___2019 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179
“ZONING” OF TOWN CODE TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO WATERFRONT
RESIDENTAL ZONES TO BETTER PROTECT TOWN WATERBODIES
PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL 22, 2019
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-Reviewed changes to Local Law.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Stated the Warren County Planning Department has approved this.
They find the project will not create any significant Intermunicipal or Countywide impacts.
Received letter from Adirondack Park Agency on May 3, 2019 saying, the amendments as
amended were approved by the Adirondack Park Agency. I will open the public hearing when
the public is done speaking to this proposed Amending to Waterfront Residential Zone. We are
going to do a SEQRA and then vote. I will open the public hearing. Is there any member of the
public that wishes to speak to this proposed Resolution Amending Waterfront Residential Zone?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PAUL DERBY, 31 Canterbury Drive, Glen Lake. I just had a question that just came to me.
These APA changes are they changing just within the APA. Do they affect Glen Lake?
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-Let’s go back to what they requested. What the letter states
that they sent back the first time. The Town of Queensbury’s vegetation cutting restrictions are
in some ways more protective than those provided in Section 806 of the APA Act, and we
applaud the Town for this. While most of all the language in the proposed amendment meets the
criteria for Agency approval, staff have a concern regarding the effect of some of the proposed
language in Section 179-6-050(B)(1)(a). Specifically staff believes the following underlined
language is the proposed amendment would result in restrictions that are less restrictive than the
APA Acts for the area six (6) feet among the mean high water mark. They want the six (6) feet
in there.
MR. DERBY-So the six (6) feet from the high water mark there is a no cut zone.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-No cut at all. Not to vegetation or anything.
MR. DERBY-So it doesn’t affect any of the other setbacks. Okay good. Thanks.
CHRIS NAVITSKY, LAKE GEORGE WATERKEEPER-I would like to start off by saying that
we support the Town on their actions. This is just another example of the continued leadership
that we feel that the Town has shown on important issues that have been impacting water quality.
We through our scientific data collection, we have seen the decreased water quality. I think
more importantly many have seen and observed the changes not only in Lake George, but the
other lakes in the Town. I think that this is good, that the Town is taking a look at this and
tightening up these regulations and really taking a look forward to protect the waters for the next
generation. I think it is important to note the setbacks on the streams. Really this is the most
effective manner at protecting water quality and the streams tributary to the lakes by that no cut
buffer. By setting the standard to seventy-five (75) feet, I think, that is one that we should strive
for. Others who are considering this should we following the Towns lead. Secondly, on the
increasing the shoreline restoration buffer on Lake George and the others on Glen Lake, Lake
Sunnyside as well as increasing the densities is very important. The one question I had, maybe it
is a clarification. Currently there is a restoration of fifteen (15’) foot width. It has been
interpreted by the Town Zoning Department that this is the guideline. It has not always been a
requirement when plans are going through site plan review. I think it should just be clear that it
is the intent of the Town that it be the requirement, not simply guideline. Sometimes the
guideline dispute is not implemented on the plans. Again, I want to say that we support the
Town on this. Thank you again for setting that statement that should lead other municipalities in
Lake George basin and elsewhere.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It says where no vegetative buffer exists what shall be created within
an effective horizontal width measurement from the shoreline as follows. It goes on.
MR. NAVITSKY-It sounds like that. There is also shall and current. It has been interpreted to
be…
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Our definition shall is definitive.
MR. NAVITSKY-I just thought it would be good to have on the record. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you.
LUCAS DOBIE, 24 MARK DRIVE-I just have a couple of questions. You probably know me
from doing a few septic variances. I am a Professional Engineer. This is pretty well in our
wheelhouse. I just have a couple of questions. Once this is all enacted, my phone is going to be
ringing off the wall asking for some interpretations. Particularly with Section D. No cuts to the
streams, wetlands and buffer. I have two projects now that would be impacted by this. My first
question is if this is enacted tonight is that retro to Planning Board projects that are current? For
example two of them are at the end of May, which could be impacted by this. Or is this going to
be like a fresh slate for the next submission round would be my question.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-If this is passed tonight it is effective starting tomorrow.
ATTORNEY HAFNER-It is effective when filed with the Secretary of State.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-That will probably be tomorrow?
DEPUTY CLERK O’BRIEN-No. Actually, it will be sent by the end of the week. Once they
get it, it usually takes like a week or so to get the letter back.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-So when we get the letter back from the Department of State it could
be probably two weeks. At that point it will be effective.
MR. DOBIE-If we are unable to meet some of these, for example, a wetland near a driveway, I
am wondering if there could be a relief granted from that by the Planning Board. We do have the
freshwater wetlands permit review with the Planning Board. Or if this is an area variance
requirement, I am sure you are going to have that question. Finally, the seventy-five foot no cut
to the streams, wetlands and rivers. It is pretty close to what the Park Commission was trying to
work through to the hundred feet. I appreciate that we are not going quite that restrictive. I am
just wondering if there is any more discussion of possibly reducing that to maybe fifty. I
understand what everybody is trying to do. If we are doing thirty-five to a lake, seventy-five is
going to be difficult in a lot of spots. Just food for thought for that. That is all I have. Thank
you Board.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Thank you. The studies that I have read the further the distance
from the potentially impacted water body or wetland the greater the protection of that wetland
from human activity and other pollutants. A hundred feet would be better, but I guess this
Committee felt that seventy-five feet was reasonable.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-Yes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I do not sense any willingness to change that to fifty.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN-No.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Anybody else like to speak to the Town Board on the proposed
waterfront residential amending? Seeing none, I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACT
1. Impact on Land
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Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, the land surface
of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1)
If “yes”, answer questions a-j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. _X__No ____Yes
2. Impact on Geological Features
The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to,
any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, minerals, fossils, caves).
(See Part 1. E.2g)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. __X__No ____Yes
3. Impacts on Surface Water
The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water bodies (e.g.,
streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2h)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. ____No __X_Yes
4. Impact on groundwater
The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or may have
the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer.
(See Part 1.D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. __X__No ____Yes
5. Impact on Flooding
The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding.
(See Part 1.E.2)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. __X__No ____Yes
6. Impacts on Air
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source.
(See Part 1.D.2.f., D,2,h, D.2.g)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. __X__No ____Yes
7. Impact on Plants and Animal
The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna.
(See Part 1.E.2 m-q.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. _X__No ____Yes
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources.
(See Part 1.E.3.a. and b.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. __X__No ____Yes
9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in short contrast
to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic
resource. (Part 1.E.1.A, E.1.b, E.3.h).
If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, go to Section 10. __X__No ____Yes
10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources
The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource.
(Part 1.E.3.e, f. and g.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 11. __X__No ____Yes
11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation
The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a reduction of an
Open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan.
(See Part 1.C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 12. __X__No ____Yes
12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas
The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical
environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1.E.3d)
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If “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, go to Section 13. ___No __X__Yes
13. Impact on Transportation
The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems.
(See Part 1.D.2.j)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, go to Section 14. __X__No ____Yes
14. Impact on Energy
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy.
(See Part 1.D.2.k)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 15. __X__No ____Yes
15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light
The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting.
(See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-f. If “No”, go to Section 16. __X__No ____Yes
16. Impact on Human Health
The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure
To new or existing sources of contaminant. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1.d.f.g. and h.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-m. If “No”, go to Section 17. __X__No ____Yes
17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans.
(See Part 1.C.1, C.2. and C.3.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, go to Section 18. __X__No ____Yes
18. Consistency with Community Character
The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character.
(See Part 1.C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3)
If “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. __X__No ____Yes
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ENACTING
LOCAL LAW NO.: 4, OF 2019 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO MAKE
CERTAIN CHANGES TO WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO BETTER
PROTECT TOWN WATERBODIES
RESOLUTION NO. 146, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 4
of 2019 to amend its Zoning Law to make certain changes to its waterfront residential zones in an
effort to improve its land management practices to better protect the Town’s waterbodies and water
quality, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend its Zoning Law, it must hold a public hearing
in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town
of Queensbury Zoning Law, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer
the proposed Local Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County
Planning Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town duly referred the
proposed Local Law to the Warren County Planning Department which by Project Review and
Referral Form dated April 30, 2019 found that the Project would not create any significant
intermunicipal or countywide impacts to the items identified in General Municipal Law §239, and
WHEREAS, the Town must also obtain approval of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for
the proposed Zoning Law amendments prior to adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury amendments comply with and are in furtherance of
approval standards contained in §807 of the Adirondack Park Agency Act and 9 NYCRR Part 582 of
Agency regulations, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated April 25, 2019, the APA advised that it reviewed and
applauded the Town’s proposed revised Zoning Law amendments, with the exception of a minor
language change the APA requested pertaining to vegetative cutting restrictions, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with the APA’s proposed minor language change
related to vegetative cutting restrictions and it has been accordingly incorporated into the proposed
amendments, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 3, 2019, the APA advised that it accordingly approved
the proposed revised Zoning Law amendments, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a Public Hearing on Monday, May 6, 2019
concerning proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2019, heard all interested parties and closed the Public
Hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency for the environmental review required under
the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has reviewed a Full Environmental
Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of proposed Local Law No.: 4 of 2019
and found that no significant adverse environmental impacts are expected to result, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances and wishes to
consider adoption of Local Law No.: 4 of 2019 as presented at this meeting, hereinafter referred to as
the “legislation,”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed
legislation will not have any significant adverse environmental impact and a SEQRA Negative
Declaration is made, and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Director of Planning, Zoning
and Code Compliance to file and publish a SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination
of Non-Significance with respect to the legislation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and adopts Local Law No.: 4 of 2019 –
A Local Law to Amend Chapter 179 “Zoning” of Queensbury Town Code to Make Certain Changes
to Waterfront Residential Zones to Better Protect Town Waterbodies in substantially the form
presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to submit approved Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to the New York State Secretary of State for filing, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and acknowledges that the Local
Law will take effect immediately upon filing by the Secretary of State, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send a
copy of this Resolution and a copy of approved Local Law No.: 4 of 2019 to the Town Planning
Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and Warren County Planning
Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town
Zoning Administrator and/or Town Counsel to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the intent
and provisions of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
LOCAL LAW NO.: 4 OF 2019
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 “ZONING” OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO WATERFRONT
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
TO BETTER PROTECT TOWN WATERBODIES
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intent; Authority – The Town Board wishes to amend its Zoning Code in an
effort to improve its land management practices to better protect the Town’s waterbodies and water
quality. This Local Law is adopted in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule
Law.
Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Law – Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code
entitled, “Zoning” and known as the “Town of Queensbury Zoning Law” is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Section 179-2-010 entitled, “Definitions and word usage” is amended as follows:
MARINA, CLASS B — As defined in the regulations of the Lake George Park Commission, and
subject to amendment by the Lake George Park Commission from time to time. As of February
15, 2008, a Class B marina was defined by the Lake George Park Commission as any dock, wharf
or mooring made available for use by any person as a berthing place for one motorized vessel or
one nonmotorized vessel 18 feet in length or more not registered to the owner of the property,
regardless of remuneration or profit, except:
(1) The use of residential or association docks, wharfs or moorings by the owner of the
property, the owner's family or such use by a person as part of the single-family
residential rental of a residence or a residential unit which includes the use of a dock,
wharf or mooring;
(2) Docks or wharfs used as an accessory use to a hotel, motel, inn, housekeeping cottage,
campground or recreational vehicle park, used exclusively by registered guests;
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(3) Docks, wharfs, and moorings used as an accessory use to a restaurant, used exclusively
by patrons while dining at such restaurant; and
(4) Docks, wharfs and moorings used exclusively by persons engaged in the sale of fishing
products or the sale and service of SCUBA products.
B. Section 179-3-040 entitled, “Establishment of zoning districts,” Subsection (A)(5)(a) is
amended as follows:
(5) Waterfront residential. The purpose of the Waterfront Residential (WR) District is to
protect the delicate ecological balance of the Town's lakes and the Hudson River as
well as to enhance the aesthetics of waterfront areas while providing adequate
opportunities for development. This area of the Town is described in the
"Neighborhoods" section of the Comprehensive Plan, adopted on August 6, 2007, and
formerly consisted of WR-3A and WR-1A Zoning Districts set forth in the Town's
2002 Zoning Law.
(a) Uses allowed. This district allows single-family residences, boathouses and
hunting and fishing cabins (of less than 500 square feet) as permitted uses
(requiring only a zoning permit) and allows and commercial boat sales, servicing
and storage uses by special use permit. Class A marinas are permitted by special
use permit on all Waterfront Residential properties except for those with shoreline
on Glen Lake, Sunnyside Lake and Dream Lake. Class B marinas are permitted
on all Waterfront Residential properties. A complete list of uses allowed in this
district is set forth on Table 2 of this chapter.
C. Section 179-4-010 entitled, “Residential design requirements,” is amended to delete
Subsection (G)(4)(c)\[6\] as follows (and accordingly renumber the remaining subsections upon its
deletion):
\[6\] Within 15 feet extending inland from all points along the mean high-water
mark, no vegetation may be removed. This area shall be maintained as an
undisturbed natural buffer strip. This distance shall be measured in the
following manner:
\[a\] Lake George: perpendicular and horizontal from the mean high-water
mark and inland.
\[b\] Other water bodies: 35 feet perpendicular and horizontal from the
shoreline and inland. \[Amended 1-28-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2011\]
D. Section 179-6-050 entitled, “Shoreline regulations,” is amended at Subsection (B)(1)(a)
and (B)(1)(b) as follows:
B. Regulations. In the case of the shorelines of all lakes, ponds, streams, or wetlands and the
shoreline of the Hudson River, the following restrictions shall apply:
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(1) Cutting restrictions. The removal of vegetation, including trees, shall be permitted on
shorefront lots, provided that the following standards are met:
(a) Within 35 feet extending inland from all points along the mean high-water mark
of all lakes and ponds and within 75 feet of all regulated streams, wetlands and
rivers, no vegetation may be removed within the first six feet (6’) from the
shoreline and no woody vegetation greater than one inch (1”) in dbh may be
removed between the six foot (6’) mark and the 35 foot or 75 foot mark
respectively. This area shall be maintained as an undisturbed natural buffer strip.
(b) The general exception to this standard shall be an allowance for water access and
beaches. The creation of a contiguous clear-cut opening in the buffer strip shall
not exceed 30% of the shoreline frontage on any individual lot or a maximum of
75 linear feet, whichever is less. The clearcut shall be sited on the lot (such as
angled across the lot) so as to allow for a view and access, but also to reduce
runoff. The pathway created shall be constructed or surfaced at a width of no
more than 10 feet and in a manner to be effective in controlling erosion. The
ground cover planting requirements of 179-8-040, B shall still be applicable in
this area.
E. Section 179-6-065 entitled, “Construction within a Critical Environmental Area,” is hereby
added as follows:
§ 179-6-065. Construction within a Critical Environmental Area
A. Site plan review required
(1) In any Critical Environmental Area, site plan review shall be required for the
following:
(a) Any construction including new buildings and additions to existing buildings
that results in the creation of or increase in floor area.
F. Section 179-8-040 entitled, “Shoreline buffers,” Subsection B, “Buffer requirements” is
amended as follows:
§ 179-8-040. Shoreline buffers.
B. Buffer requirements.
(1) Minimum width. Where no vegetative buffer exists, one shall be created with an
effective horizontal width measurement from the shoreline as follows: (if a roadway-
private or public - is located within the required buffer area such roadway area shall
not be used in the buffer calculation and the remaining, necessary buffer area shall be
created on the other side of the roadway).
(a) 20 feet for properties on Glen Lake, Sunnyside Lake, Dream Lake and Round Pond
(b) 35 feet for properties on Lake George and the Hudson River and all DEC classified
streams and all regulated wetlands
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Existing buffers are subject to the requirements of § 179-6-050B.
(2) Buffer composition and density. (The allowed clearing area provided for in 179-6-050
shall be included in the density calculation however, such area is exempt from the large
tree planting requirement only. All required shrubs and herbaceous plants shall be
installed)
(a) For every 700 square feet of shoreline buffer:
\[1\] One large tree, minimum three-inch diameter at breast height.
(b) For every 350 square feet of ground cover buffer:
\[1\] 7 – 24” native shrubs from approved species list 179-8-040 C
\[2\] 14 herbacious plants from approved species list 179-8-040 C.
SECTION 2. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, “Zoning,” Attachment 2:1 entitled,
“Table 2: Summary of Allowed Uses in Residential Districts," is hereby amended to exclude Class
A marinas on Glen Lake, Sunnyside Lake and Dream Lake.
SECTION 3. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local
Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof.
SECTION 4. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in conflict
with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT -3 MINUTES)
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD-Spoke to the Board regarding Resolution
Authorizing Establishment of Halfway Feeder Canal Connector Trail Capital Project Fund #228.
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUSINESS REMOTE DEPOSIT SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH GLENS FALLS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO.
RESOLUTION NO.: 147, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into a Business Remote Deposit
Service Agreement with Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company to provide for certain
electronic capture services, and
WHEREAS, such proposed Agreement is presented at this meeting and is in form
acceptable to Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Business Remote
Deposit Service Agreement with Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company to provide for
certain electronic capture services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
such Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting along with any other needed
documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES :None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
ABSTAIN:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO WORK FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 148, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Department of Parks and Recreation has
requested Town Board authorization to hire Ryan Flansburg, Cailin Harrington, Emily Lovering,
Evan Lovering and John Mellon to work part-time for the Department on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the
Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives and:
Ryan Flansburg is the son of Parks & Recreation Mechanic, James Flansburg;
Cailin Harrington is the daughter of Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director, Chris
Harrington;
Emily Lovering and Evan Lovering are the children of Parks & Recreation Director,
Steven Lovering; and
John Mellon is the son of Rose Mellon, Deputy Town Clerk I;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Ryan Flansburg, Cailin Harrington, Emily Lovering, Evan Lovering and John Mellon to work for
the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation on a part-time, seasonal basis effective on or about
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May 7, 2019, to be paid at the appropriate hourly wage approved for seasonal recreation positions
and subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably may be
necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Program Supervisor/Q-Club Director and/or Town
Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAPPOINTMENT OF SARA GORDON
AS MEMBER OF TOWN CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 149, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Cemetery Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, the term of Cemetery Commission member Sara Gordon will expire as of June
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30, 2019 and the Town Board wishes to authorize and ratify the reappointment of Ms. Gordon to the
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Commission for a new three (3) year term commencing as of July 1, 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the reappointment of Sara
Gordon as a member of the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission to serve a three (3) year
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term commencing as of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOT IN PINE VIEW
CEMETERY FROM MARGARET MARTIN
RESOLUTION NO.: 150, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY : Mrs. Catherine Atherden
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission previously sold a cemetery lot
in the Pine View Cemetery to Margaret Martin – Algonquin Plot, Lot No.: 73-C, Deed 3307, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Martin has requested that the Town’s Cemetery Commission buy back such
lot, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Superintendent have recommended
re-purchase of such lot and approval by the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Commission's re-purchase of a cemetery lot in the Pine View Cemetery from Margaret Martin –
Algonquin Plot, Lot No.: 73-C, Deed 3307, for the amount of $166.67, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Cemetery Superintendent to
arrange for the payment of such amount to Ms. Martin and properly account for the sales in the
Town’s books and records, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Cemetery
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM DORMITORY
AUTHORITY OF STATE OF NEW YORK (DASNY) FOR HALFWAY FEEDER
CANAL CONNECTOR TRAIL
RESOLUTION NO.:151, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury submitted a Preliminary Application to the State and
Municipal Facilities Program of the Development Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
in October 2018, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has advised the Town Board that DASNY has awarded
the Town One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) to develop the Halfway Feeder Canal
Connector Trail, and
WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of the project is Two Hundred Seventy Thousand
Dollars ($270,000), and
WHEREAS, the Town’s portion of the project will be One Hundred Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($120,000), and
WHEREAS, DASNY requires the Authorized Officer for the Town to submit additional
information and certifications as a prerequisite to a grant agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has requested Town Board authorization to prepare
and submit such documentation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and ratifies the
submission of the Preliminary Application for funding for the Halfway Feeder Canal Connector
Trail submitted to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
prepare and submit the requested documentation and certifications to DASNY toward the
development, implementation of the Halfway Feeder Canal Connector Trail as set forth above,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Deputy Town Supervisor and/or Senior Planner to take any other actions necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF HALFWAY FEEDER CANAL
CONNECTOR TRAIL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #228
RESOLUTION NO.: 152, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project that will
provide for final design and construction of the Halfway Feeder Canal Connector Trail from Peggy
Ann Road to the western terminus of the Feeder Canal Trail, and
WHEREAS, a portion of this project will be reimbursed by a One Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($150,000) New York State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) grant through the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), and
WHEREAS, establishment of this Capital Project account and appropriating the Town
project match is a required financial documentation step toward securing the SAM grant agreement
from DASNY, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize a withdrawal and expenditure in the total
estimated amount of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000) from Capital Reserve No.
64 toward this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to authorize a temporary loan from Capital Reserve
Fund No. 64 up to $150,000 until such time as such $150,000 in grant funds are received from the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Reserve #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the Halfway Feeder Canal Connector Trail Capital Project Fund #228 in the
amount of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000) which will establish funding for
the expenses delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
Project are expenditures for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund #64 was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital
Project shall be by a transfer from Capital Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of $120,000 to transfer
to Halfway Feeder Canal Connector Trail Capital Project Fund #228, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as
necessary:
Revenue Acct No. 228-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $120,000;
Revenue Acct. No. 228-0000-53897 (Culture and Recreation Capital Projects) $150,000;
Expense Acct. No. 228-7110-2899 (Capital Construction) $270,000; and
Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Cap Project $120,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board also further authorizes a temporary loan from the Capital
Reserve Fund #64 up to $150,000 until such time as grant funds are received, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed Agreements and/or documentation to effectuate the Town’s engagement of such
services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Senior Planner and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary
to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with
the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2016 – 2020
AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
SOUTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 153, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the Town of Queensbury by the Bay
Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., Queensbury Central
Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., and West Glens Falls Volunteer
Fire Co., Inc., in accordance with agreements between each Volunteer Fire Company and the Town,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 40,2016, the Queensbury Town Board, on behalf of the Fire
Protection District, authorized a five (5) year Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town
and the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., (“Fire Company”) for 2016-2020 dated January
1, 2016 (the “Agreement”), and
WHEREAS, the budget in the Agreement included $180,428 each year which was only to be
used for debt service, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company paid all its remaining outstanding debt in full in 2017 and
informed the Town Board of this, and
WHEREAS, the understanding of the parties was that such funds were to be used towards the
Fire Company’s firehouse building project, and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to clarify that their intention was that “debt service” in the
Agreement was to include payments toward the firehouse building project, and
WHEREAS, there is no change in the Town’s payments under such clarifications to the
Agreement, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Amended Agreement has been prepared to set forth such
clarifications, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §209(b), the
Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning the proposed Amended Agreement,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall conduct a public hearing concerning the
proposed Amended Agreement for fire protection services for 2016-2020 between the Town of
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Queensbury and the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co., Inc., on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00
p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in the Post-Star Newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to
the Public Hearing.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES :None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP PETE’S
LAWN CARE TO MOW CERTAIN ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED
PROPERTIES IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 154, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) has reported to the Queensbury Town Board that the following seven (7) properties in the
Town of Queensbury are in a state of serious neglect:
1. 121 West Mountain Road;
2. 1 Main Street;
3. 43 Lambert Drive;
4. 26 Belle Avenue;
5. 24 Pinello Road;
6. 35 Fox Hollow Lane; and
7. 72 Lyndon Road;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the
tall grass, and
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WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has previously attempted to contact each of the
owners of record by certified letter and/or posting of the properties, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that his efforts have been to no avail and he has been unable
to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes for the monthly mowing of these seven (7)
properties for a period of five (5) months, and
WHEREAS, by quote dated 4/24/2019, Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care submitted a quote for such
work in the amount of $460 total per month for the above-described parcels, with such work proposed
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to commence on or about June 1 for a period of five (5) months for a total amount not to exceed
$2,300 and therefore the Director recommends that the Town Board engage their mowing services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by U.S.
mail to the Property Owner of Record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn on their
land within 10 days and failing to do so, the Town will cause such action to be taken and the cost
thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real property and the assessment shall constitute a
lien and charge on the real property until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be
collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement’s engagement of the monthly lawn mowing services of Cheap Pete’s Lawn
Care for the amount of $460 total per month for the seven (7) properties described in the preambles
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of this Resolution commencing on or about June 1 for a period of five (5) months for a total amount
not to exceed $2,300, to be paid on a monthly basis upon Cheap Pete’s Lawn Care submitting a
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proper invoice to the Town outlining the dates on which the properties were mowed, to be paid for
from Account No.: 001-3620-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and transfer $2,300 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account
No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of each property so that the
expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real property on which
it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may be collected in the
same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY BROCHURES
RESOLUTION NO.: 155, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in
the Town Budget for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in
accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement
(Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and
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WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under
the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to purchase Town of Queensbury brochures, which
brochures will promote the Town, its businesses and amenities, such funds to be from Warren County
occupancy tax revenues received by the Town, and
WHEREAS, such brochures will help to attract a significant number of people to the Town
of Queensbury and the general community, thereby serving as an economic development tool for
tourism in Queensbury and the surrounding area,
WHEREAS, the Town requested and received quotes for such brochures and the lowest
quote is from Fort Orange Press as set forth in its March 07, 2019 Printing Quotation in the amount
of $5,389, and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize the purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
expenditure of $5,389 for printing costs of 40,000 Town of Queensbury brochures in accordance with
the Printing Quotation of Fort Orange Press dated March 07, 2019 in the amount of $5,389 presented
at this meeting, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax revenues received by the Town
and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as
necessary to provide for such payment as follows:
Revenue Acct No. –050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $5,389;
Expense Acct. No. – 050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax $5,389; and
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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.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM UNDESIGNATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE
TO REPLENISH CAPITAL RESERVE #64
RESOLUTION NO.: 156, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 400,2015, in order to comply with the requirements of
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and
Governmental Fund Definitions (GASB54), the Queensbury Town Board adopted a Fund Balance
Policy, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with such Fund Balance Policy, the Town Budget Officer has
recommended that the Town Board transfer $1,250,000 from the Town’s undesignated, unassigned
General Fund’s Fund Balance to Capital Reserve #64 in order to fund future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize the Town Budget Officer to
replenish Capital Reserve #64 by appropriating $1,250,000 of undesignated, unassigned Fund
Balance from the General Fund and transfer such amount to the Capital Reserve #64,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to transfer $1,250,000 from the Town’s General Fund undesignated, unassigned Fund Balance
to the Capital Reserve #64 and make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
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documentation necessary to establish appropriations and estimated revenues and take all other actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM UNDESIGNATED
GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO
HIGHWAY GARAGE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #208
RESOLUTION NO.: 157, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 400,2015, in order to comply with the requirements of
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and
Governmental Fund Definitions (GASB54), the Queensbury Town Board adopted a Fund Balance
Policy, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with such Fund Balance Policy, the Town Budget Officer has
recommended that the Town Board transfer $1,000,000 from the Town’s undesignated, unassigned
General Fund’s Fund Balance to Highway Garage Capital Project #208, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize the Town Budget Officer to
transfer $1,000,000 of undesignated, unassigned Fund Balance from the General Fund to such account
as delineated above,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to transfer $1,000,000 from the Town’s General Fund undesignated, unassigned Fund Balance
to Highway Garage Capital Project #208 and make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers
or prepare any documentation and take all other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY GARAGE REPAIRS
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #194
RESOLUTION NO.: 158, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 319,2012, the Queensbury Town Board established
Highway Building Repairs Capital Project Fund #194 (Fund #194) which established funding
toward certain renovations at the Town’s Highway Garage, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 82, 2016, the Town Board established Highway Garage
Capital Project Fund #208 (Fund #208) which established funding for expenses associated with
the feasibility of the construction of a new Town Highway Garage, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 289,2017, the Town Board authorized the transfer of
$2,370,000 from the Town’s General Fund Undesignated, Unassigned Fund Balance into Fund
#194 toward Highway Garage renovations but the Town Board now wishes to build a new
Highway Garage and accordingly transfer all monies currently in #194 into Fund #208, and
WHEREAS, upon the transfer of such funds, Fund #194 may be closed, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s accounting records show that there is $2,389,740.02 remaining in
Fund #194 so the Town Board wishes to transfer this remaining balance to Fund #208 and close
Fund #194,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to close Highway Building Repairs Capital Project Fund #194 (Fund #194) and
transfer its remaining balance of $2,389,740.02 to Highway Garage Capital Project Fund #208
(Fund #208), and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to increase the following appropriations and revenues as necessary:
194-9950-9030 - Transfer to Capital Project - $2,389,740.02
208-0000-55031 - Interfund Revenue - $2,389,740.02
208-1620-2899 – Capital Construction - $2,389,740.02
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action as may be necessary
to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RETIREMENT OF
ASSISTANT TO THE ASSESSOR CARLENE RAMSEY AND AUTHORIZING HER
APPOINTMENT AS PART-TIME EMPLOYEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 159, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 60,2015, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
transfer and reinstatement of Carlene Ramsey in the full-time position of Real Property Tax Service
Assistant in the Town Assessor’s Office and by Resolution No.: 379,2017, the Town Board
authorized the promotion of Ms. Ramsey from Real Property Tax Service Assistant to Assistant to
the Assessor, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ramsey has submitted her resignation effective June 14, 2019, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ramsey has worked for the Town in a professional and exemplary manner
and the Town Board wishes to acknowledge Ms. Ramsey’s dedicated years of service to the Town of
Queensbury and accept her retirement, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has requested that upon Ms. Ramsey’s retirement, the Town
Board hire Ms. Ramsey in a part-time capacity, continuing many of her current duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve Ms. Ramsey’s employment on a part-time
basis,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts with regret the retirement of
Carlene Ramsey as a full-time Assistant to the Assessor effective June 14, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Ms. Ramsey
as a part-time Assistant to the Assessor effective on or about June 15, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Ramsey shall work no more than an average of 25 hours per week and
shall accrue leave benefits (sick, vacation and personal days) on a pro-rated basis and will be covered
under retiree status for her health insurance coverage and contribution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Ramsey shall be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $26.78 per hour
(her current hourly rate of pay), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Assessor and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND APPOINTMENT OF TAMMIE
LANDERS AS ASSISTANT TO THE ASSESSOR
RESOLUTION NO. 160, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, one of the Town of Queensbury’s full-time Assistants to the Assessor in the
Town Assessor’s Office recently retired and therefore there is a vacancy in such full-time position,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor posted the vacant position and interviewed qualified
candidates, and
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WHEREAS, Tammie Landers, the current 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in
the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments/Town Clerk’s Office, has applied for a transfer to the vacant,
full-time Assistant to the Assessor position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has requested Town Board authorization to transfer Ms.
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Landers from the 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments position to the Assistant to the
Assessor position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the provisional transfer of
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Tammie Landers from the 2 Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments position to the vacant, full-
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time Assistant to the Assessor position in the Town Assessor’s Office effective on or about May 7,
2019, subject to an eight (8) week probationary period and any applicable Civil Service requirements,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Landers shall be paid the annual salary of $50,000, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Assessor, Town
Clerk/Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to complete
any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 161, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt a Respiratory Protection
Program to ensure that its employees who may be exposed to harmful levels of atmospheric
contaminants are fully protected with appropriate respiratory protection devices, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Town of Queensbury Respiratory Protection Program is presented
at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town of
Queensbury Respiratory Protection Program substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
authorizes and directs its immediate implementation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
make arrangements for the distribution of a copy of such Program to any affected employee, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
amend the Employee Handbook accordingly to reflect adoption of this new Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT :Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF VERONICA STILLMAN AS RECORDS
CLERK IN TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO. 162, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Clerk has advised that there is a vacancy in the Records
Clerk position in her Department, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk advertised for such position, reviewed resumes, interviewed
interested candidates and has recommended Ms. Veronica Stillman for the position, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the
Town Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives, and Ms. Stillman is the
wife of Deputy Fire Marshal Gary Stillman,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to hire Veronica Stillman as a full-time Records Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office effective on or
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about May 13, 2019 on a provisional basis until such time as she places successfully on the Civil
Service exam for the position, and also subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-
employment physical and background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the
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duties for which hired, drug and/or alcohol screening, Ms. Stillman’s successful completion of a
twenty-six (26) week probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements,
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Stillman’s annual salary shall be $38,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING EXTENSION TO
QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
TO SERVE 894 STATE ROUTE 9 PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO.: 163, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to extend the Queensbury Consolidated
Sanitary Sewer District to serve property owned by Faden Enterprises and located at 894 NYS
Route 9 in the Town of Queensbury known as Tax Map Parcel No.: 296.17-1-49 (Property) in
accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared by Lansing Engineering
concerning the proposed Sanitary Sewer District Extension to connect the proposed Property to
the existing Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District 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 system, a report of the proposed method of
operation, all outlets and the terminus and course of each proposed main sewer or drain together
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with the location and a general description of all sewage disposal plants, pumping stations and
other public works, if any, and is consistent with, so far as possible, any comprehensive plan for
sewers developed and maintained pursuant to General Municipal Law §99-f, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board conducted uncoordinated review for the
proposed demolition of and existing building and construction of a single story multi-tenant
commercial building on the Property (the “Project”) under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA), issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration and granted site plan approval for
the Project, and
WHEREAS, extension of the District to serve the Property was determined to be a SEQRA
Unlisted Action and a SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) was prepared for
the proposed District Extension, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered the establishment of the Sewer District Extension
in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and by Resolution
No.: 301,2018, adopted a Negative Declaration concerning environmental impacts, and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2018, subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with
the Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (Public Hearing Order) Resolution No.: 296,2018
reciting (a) the boundaries of the proposed Sewer District Extension; (b) the proposed improvements;
(c) the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements; (d) the estimated cost of
hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the Sewer District Extension to the typical property and the
typical one or two family home (if not the typical property); (e) the proposed method of financing to
be employed; (f) the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing the improvements is on file in the
Town Clerk’s Office; and (g) the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed Sewer District
Extension, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were
filed with the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how
the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the Sewer District Extension to the
developed parcel were computed was filed with the Town Clerk for public inspection as part of the
Map, Plan and Report, and
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WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost of the District Extension to the developed parcel has
been filed with the Town Clerk and is made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed Sewer District was duly held on Monday,
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August 20, 2018 and the Town Board considered the evidence given together with other information,
and
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WHEREAS, on August 20, 2018 the Town Board adopted Resolution No.: 302,2018
determining that (a) the Order scheduling the Public Hearing was published and posted as required
by law and was otherwise sufficient, (b) all of the property and property owners within the proposed
District Extension would be benefited thereby, (c) all of the property and property owners benefited
are included within the boundaries of the proposed District Extension, and (d) it is in the public interest
to establish, authorize, and approve the District Extension as described in the Map, Plan and Report
on file with the Queensbury Town Clerk with the boundaries and benefited properties of the Sewer
District Extension to be as described in the Map, Plan and Report, subject to permissive referendum
in the manner provided in Town Law Article 7 and subject to certain conditions specified in the
Resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk duly posted and published the notice required for resolutions
subject to permissive referendum and no petition for referendum was filed within 30 days after the
date of the Resolution, and the Town Clerk has caused a certificate to that effect to be filed in the
office of the County Clerk, and
WHEREAS, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required in accordance with Town
Law §209-f, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed District Extension as detailed
in the Map, Plan and Report in accordance with Town Law Article 12-A,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, that the Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Extension be
established as described in this Order and in the Map, Plan and Report prepared by Lansing
Engineering having extension boundaries as detailed in the metes and bounds description from the
Town’s Public Hearing Order Resolution No.: 296,2018 dated August 6, 2018 and attached hereto as
Schedule A and the improvements described in the Map, Plan and Report be constructed and the
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service within the District be provided upon the required funds being made available or provided for,
and it is
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of Warren County and to be
filed in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control in the time and manner required by
law, and it is
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk, Wastewater Director and/or Town Counsel to take all other actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
SCHEDULE A – Metes and Bounds Description
All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, County
of Warren and the State of New York, more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the easterly bounds of NYS Route 9, Upper Glen Street, said point
marking the southwesterly corner of the lands as conveyed to Everest Enterprises LLC by deed
book 2953 at page 292; thence running in an easterly direction along the southerly bounds of
Everest Enterprises LLC, North 81 degrees, 22 minutes and 18 seconds East, a distance of 223.13
feet to a capped iron rod found in the ground for a corner, said point marking the northwesterly
corner of the lands of the Town of Queensbury by deed book 4722 at page 303; thence running
in a southerly direction along the westerly bounds of the lands of the Town of Queensbury, South
08 degrees, 37 minutes and 42 seconds East, a distance of 249.99 feet to a capped iron rod found
in the ground for a corner on the northerly bounds of Montray Road, said point marking the
southwesterly corner of the lands as conveyed to the Town of Queensbury, by deed book 4722 at
page 303; thence running in a westerly direction along the northerly bounds of Montray Road,
South 81 degrees, 54 minutes and 04 seconds West, a distance of 208.68 feet to a concrete
monument found in the ground for a corner, said point marking the intersection of the northerly
bounds of Montray Road with the easterly bounds of NYS Route 9; thence running along the
easterly bounds of NYS Route 9, the following two courses and distances:
(1) North 53 degrees, 22 minutes and 20 seconds West, a distance of 36.67 feet to a
concrete monument found in the ground for a corner;
(2) North 05 degrees, 41 minutes and 59 seconds West, a distance of 222.31 feet to
the place and point of beginning, containing 1.3 acres of land to the same more or
less.
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Bearings given in the above description refer to grid North.
SUBJECT to easements of record.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND
WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT QUAKER ROAD
MS4 STORMWATER AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 164, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (WCSWCD) applied
for and obtained certain grants from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to deal with drainage and
stormwater issues including Route 9, the Pine View Cemetery and Cemetery Brook referred to as
the Quaker Road MS4 Stormwater and Habitat Improvement Project as detailed in the Lake
Champlain Basin Program Application Form, a copy of which is presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, as part of these grants, the Town would contribute toward a match for each of
two portions of this Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town would provide certain labor and equipment toward the installation
of a pollinator/habitat garden in the Pine View Cemetery, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Department would assist with the hauling of materials for
the roadway culvert portion of the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports and approves these Projects
and agrees to provide such above detailed contributions not to exceed $1,500 for such force account
services to be paid for from Drainage Account No.: 01-8540-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to provide payment and effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed Agreement between the Town and the Warren County Soil and Water
Conservation District and/or any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town
Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF RISE ENGINEERING FOR
REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON MAIN STREET
AND ROUTE 9/MILLION DOLLAR MILE
RESOLUTION NO.: 165, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 336, 2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized certain
Energy Savings Plan Agreements with National Grid, with RISE Engineering serving as Installation
Contractor, to change all of its interior and exterior lighting in the Town Office Building and Activities
Center buildings to LED and by Resolution No.: 405, 2018, the Town Board further authorized RISE
Engineering to change all of its interior and exterior lighting at the Town Court Building, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2017, the Town Board established the Clean Energy
Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 219 and by Resolution No.: 94,2019, the Town Board
accepted $50,000 in Clean Energy Communities’ Clean Energy Community Grant funding from
the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and
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WHEREAS, RISE Engineering, as a National Grid approved contractor to implement
energy-efficiency projects, is one of the Contractors selected to deliver the Small Business Energy
Efficiency Program’s services to National Grid’s eligible customers in the Capital and Northeast
Districts in Upstate New York which was done with a Public Service Commission directive, and
WHEREAS, RISE Engineering is a longtime vetted Regional Program Administrator
(RPA) for National Grid’s “Turn-Key Small Business Direct Install” Program across the Northeast
region of New York State and as the Town utilized National Grid’s Turn-Key SBDI program in
conjunction with the previous projects completed at the Town Hall, Activities Center and Town
Court, RISE Engineering is the Preferred Provider, and
WHEREAS, RISE Engineering has submitted a Proposal dated 4/22/2019 in the amount of
$24,305 whereby Rise Engineering will:
1. Install LED street lamps on Main Street (61) and Route 9 (51) in the Town of Queensbury
- decorative street lights. The lamps to be installed will be EiKO’s HID Replacement:
Medium. LED36WPT40KMED-G7 (36 watts; 4,000K; 4860Lm; 5 year warranty; DLC
Qualified; IP64 Rated) and will replace 150 watt high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps.
2. Install replacement LED light compatible button style photo cells with a 240 volt rating to
replace existing button photo cells. Old photo cells will be returned to owner.
3. Test run poles to ensure operational completeness.
4. Remove and return Route 9 aluminum deflectors to the Town. Reasonable efforts will be
made to return the deflectors to the Town in good condition.
5. Furnish and install Energy Efficiency equipment as described above.
and
WHEREAS, this Proposal includes all materials and installation using prevailing/union
labor and recycling of lamps and ballasts, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that this effort by the Town of Queensbury will reduce its
annual pollution output by reducing of 58,536 pounds of carbon dioxide, 61 pounds of oxides of
nitrogen and 161 pounds of sulfur dioxide and it is estimated that it will reduce the Town’s annual
kilowatt demand by 73,538 kilowatts, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly engage the professional services of RISE
Engineering as set forth in the 4/22/2019 Proposal presented at this meeting as RISE Engineering
has the skill and expertise needed for this Project and is the Preferred Provider,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of RISE
Engineering for the replacement and installation of street lighting on Main Street and Route 9/Million
Dollar Mile in the Town of Queensbury as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution for the
amount of $24,305 in accordance with RISE Engineering’s 4/22/2019 Proposal substantially in the
form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the Clean Energy Communities
Capital Project Fund #219, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Proposal with RISE Engineering and any other needed documentation and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENGAGEMENT OF IBS SEPTIC
AND DRAIN SERVICE FOR EMERGENCY WASTEWATER SYSTEM REPAIRS IN
VICINITY OF NORTH ROAD, QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 166, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Wastewater Director advised that as a result of a leak
that occurred on the Town’s low pressure sewer force main on North Road that required notification
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of authorities through the New York State Alerts System on or about April 6, 2019, he arranged for
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immediate repairs and restoration work on or about April 8 – 9, 2019 on an emergency basis for
public health and safety reasons as time would not allow for the receipt of bids, and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Director accordingly engaged IBS Septic and Drain Service and
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IBS Septic and Drain Service completed the repairs as quickly as possible on April 9, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such repair services constituted an
emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town’s residents and such repairs needed to be
completed immediately to protect public health and safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, due to the emergency nature of the above-described repairs, the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and the Town of
Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy and authorizes, confirms and ratifies the Town Wastewater
Director’s engagement of IBS Septic and Drain Service for the provision of emergency wastewater
system repairs in the vicinity of North Road, Queensbury as delineated in the preambles of this
Resolution, as such emergency repairs were needed to maintain public health and safety to best serve
the Town’s residents and should have been made as soon as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to IBS Septic and
Drain Service for their services in the amount of $13,203.56 shall be made from Misc. Contractual
Account No.: 032-8120-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget to transfer $13,203.56 from Fund Balance Account No.: 032-0000-0909 to Misc.
Contractual Account No.: 032-8120-4400 and take all necessary actions to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Wastewater Director and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO DESIGN, BID AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PHASES OF
NEW HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 167, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 82,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of the Highway Garage Capital Project and Highway Garage Capital Project Fund
#208 and the engagement of C.T. Male Associates (C.T. Male) to evaluate the feasibility of the
construction of a new Town Highway Garage (Project), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 336,2018, the Town Board authorized further engagement
of C.T. Male for architectural services relating to the Preliminary Design Phase of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage C.T. Male Associates for architectural and
engineering services relating to the Design, Bid and Construction Administration Phase of the Project
for the stipulated lump sum not to exceed $310,000 as delineated in C.T. Male Associates’ letter dated
April 30, 2019 and Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, in Section IV, Subsection(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon
the Town Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional
which was previously used with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly engage the services of C.T. Male as
C.T. Male has performed the preceding engineering and architectural professional services related to
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the Project, C.T. Male’s April 30, 2019 letter and Standard Form of Agreement are consistent with
its existing provision of services, C.T. Male has the skill, expertise and an established familiarity
and comfort level with the Project which may help the Project to proceed in a more expedient and
efficient manner, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, there are times when Change Orders may become necessary related to such
services and therefore the Town Board also wishes to authorize the Town Supervisor to approve
and sign certain Change Orders up to a ten-percent (10%) contingency for Change Orders that he
deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above and in these circumstances, the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town’s Purchasing Policy for two (2) written
quotes and authorizes and directs engagement of C.T. Male for architectural and engineering services
relating to the Design, Bid and Construction Administration Phase of the new Town Highway Garage
Project (Project) for the stipulated lump sum not to exceed $310,000 as delineated in C.T. Male
Associates’ letter dated April 30, 2019 and Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Architect presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to approve and
sign Change Orders pertaining to such Services up to a ten-percent 10% contingency or in the total
amount not exceeding $31,000 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that expenses for this project shall be paid for from Highway Garage
Capital Project Fund #208, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect substantially in the form
presented at this meeting and/or any necessary documentation, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO.: __ OF 2019
AMENDING QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 137
RESOLUTION NO.: 168, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Local Law No.: 2 of 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its “Septic
Inspection Upon Property Transfer” Law which is set forth at Chapter 137 of the Queensbury
Town Code, and
WHEREAS, Section 137-4(C) sets forth exemptions to strict application of the
requirements of Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider amending Chapter 137 to include an
additional exemption which would relieve an owner and/or prospective purchaser of the obligation
to undergo inspection of the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System where the owner and/or
prospective purchaser wishes to replace the System within six months of the sale of the property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019
to consider proposed Local Law No.: __ of 2019 and to hear all interested persons, and at that time
may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: __ of 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No.: __ of 2019 in the
manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2019 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 169, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2019 Town Budget as follows:
From To
AppropriatioAppropriatio
Code n Code n $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1620-4300-0024 Electricity 4695
Increase Revenue
2,45
004-0000-52680 Insurance Recovery 7
Increase
Appropriation
2,45
004-5130-4110 Vehicle Repair 7
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-06-2019, MTG#13 703
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF TEMPORARY, SEASONAL LABORERS
TO WORK AT TOWN CEMETERIES
RESOLUTION NO.: 170, 2019
INTRODUCED BY Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board authorization to hire
Jacob Hall, Kyle Miller, Scott Miller, Dakota Sawn and Austin Reynolds as Temporary, Seasonal
Laborers to work for the Cemetery Department, such employment proposed to commence on or about
the middle of May, 2019, and
WHEREAS, as Jacob Hall, Kyle Miller, Dakota Sawn and Austin Reynolds are returning
Temporary, Seasonal Laborers, they have already successfully completed their employment
physicals, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Jacob Hall, Kyle Miller, Scott Miller, Dakota Sawn and Austin Reynolds as Temporary, Seasonal
Laborers for the Cemetery Department for up to 11 weeks commencing on or about the middle of
May, 2019, subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably
necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired and/or drug and/or alcohol screenings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Temporary, Seasonal Laborer shall be paid $11.67 per hour as set
forth in Town Board Resolution No.: 465,2018, to be paid from the appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs .Atherden
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-06-2019, MTG#13 704
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
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WARRANTS OF APRIL 19 AND MAY 7, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 171, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two(2) audits of bills presented
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as Warrants with run dates of April 19 and May 2, 2019 and payment dates of April 19 and May
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7, 2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the two (2) Warrants with
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run dates of April 19 and May 2, 2019 and payment dates of April 19 and May 7, 2019 totaling
$32,684.69 and $1,164,953.34, respectively, 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.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT :Mrs. Switzer
RESOLUTION ADOPTING WRITTEN INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY (WISP)
AND ESTABLISHING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY COMMITTEE
AND SECURITY OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.:172 , 2019
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-06-2019, MTG#13 705
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, in furtherance of recommendations from the Office of the State Comptroller’s
Information Technology Audit, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to develop and implement a
comprehensive Written Information Security Policy (WISP) to create effective administrative,
technical and physical safeguards to protect personally identifiable information of taxpayers,
vendors, contractors and employees as well as sensitive Town information that could be harmful
if unauthorized access were to occur, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously authorized engagement of Stored Technology
Solutions, Inc., (Stored Tech) for the provision of professional Information Technology (IT)
services, and
WHEREAS, Stored Tech and Town employees have drafted a WISP which sets forth
procedures for evaluating and addressing electronic and physical methods of accessing, collecting,
storing, using, transmitting and/or protecting personally identifiable information and sensitive
Town information and such proposed WISP has been presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to establish and define the duties of an IT
Security Officer position and appoint an IT Security Officer and establish and define the duties of
an IT Security Committee and appoint IT Security Committee members to assist in the
implementation of the WISP as more specifically described in the WISP,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Written Information
Security Policy (WISP) substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the establishment of the Town of
Queensbury’s Information Technology (IT) Security Committee as specifically delineated in the
WISP and appoints the following members to such Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Town
Board:
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1. Town Board Member: George Ferone
2. Town Board Member: Jennifer Switzer
3. Town Clerk (RMO): Caroline Barber
4. Department Manager or Designee: Gary Crossman
5. Department Manager or Designee: Chris Harrington
6. Department Manager or Designee: George Hilton
7. Department Manager or Designee: Teri Ross
8. Department Manager or Designee: Barbara Tierney
9. Legal Assistant: Pamela Hunsinger
10. IT Security Officer (StoredTech): Timothy Cruz
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Timothy Cruz, Operations Manager, Stored
Tech, as the IT Security Officer of the Town and Chairperson of IT Security Committee to oversee
the implementation, supervision and maintenance of the WISP, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Stored Tech and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mrs. Switzer
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT -4 MINUTES)
JOHN HOY, 62 HAVILAND AVENUE-Spoke to the Board regarding his concern with a
ground mount system and the aesthetics of it for a solar permit that was issued by the Town of
Queensbury at 64 Haviland Avenue.
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD-Spoke to the Board regarding the Cemetery
Department and their contract.
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
The trails that we talked about tonight. There is so much that this Town offers. I know
that you and Mr. Montesi worked hard on some of the early trails. It seems like a lot of
this stuff is just bringing all of those discussions from years ago to fruition. I am looking
forward to the Halfway Brook Trail. It is right in my neighborhood. The Feeder Canal
Trail should really help to bring it all around.
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 05-06-2019, MTG#13 707
The waterfront residential changes that occurred tonight would not have occurred unless
the citizens came forward with some suggestions as to what to do. It is very important for
citizens to comment put forth their ideas. This is a good place for people to listen.
Thanked everyone on the Committee.
Two events. One is an online event. It is put on by Transition US on May 8, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is about permaculture. The cost is $15.00. If you are interested, go to
transitionus.org. The last of the spring series of films at the Library in the Public Interest
is called the Bold Piece held on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Read in the paper where Bolton will hold a public hearing on the Transfer Law. It is for
the entire Town. We do need to discuss the possibility of cameras as an inspection
source verses digging up the boxes.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
MS4 Annual Report is on the website
Read Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule noting it starts on May 13, 2019
Letter from Mayor Blais regarding Student Connection
Read Town of Queensbury Residential Lawn & Yard Spring Waste Pickup Schedule
Read Letter from Basil Seggos, Commissioner of New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
Received two publications from the LGA and the Land George Land Conservancy
Supervisors Report to Town Board and Community
Thanked sponsors Storedtech and Look TV
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 173, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of May, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:Mrs. Switzer
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, II