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1992-01-06 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 6, 1992 7:00 P.M. B.H.1-2 RES# 30-43 MTG#3 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Supervisor Michel Brandt Councilman Betty Monahan Councilman Susan Goetz Councilman Nick Caimano Councilman Pliney Tucker Attorney Paul Dusek Guests: County Supervisors Lloyd Demboski, Betty Little, and C. Powel South and Sheriffs Fred Lamy Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Brandt RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO. 30, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into the Queensbury Board of Health. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992 by the following vote: All in Favor AYES Anyone Opposed NONE Motion carried QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OF SANITARY SEW AGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE FOR EDWARD D. LOCKHART RESOLUTION NO.: 1, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS the Town of Queensbury is, by operation of Law, the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury and, as such, is authorized under Section 5.035 of the Sanitary Sewage Disposal Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury to issue variances to such Ordinance, and WHEREAS, Mr. Edward D. Lockhart has applied to the Local Board of Health of the Town of Queensbury for five (5) variances from certain standards of the Sewage Disposal Ordinance set forth in Section 3.050-5, such standard providing as follows: APPENDIX A TABLE I - HORIZONTAL SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM WASTEWATER SOURCES TO STREAM WELL OR LAKE OR WASTEWATER SUCTION WATER PROPERTY LAKE GEORGE SOURCES LINE (a) COURSE(c) DWELLING LINE AND TRIBS. Seepage Pit 150' Seepage Pit " 10' Seepage Pit " 100' and WHEREAS, Mr. Lockhart has indicated a desire to place the seepage pit: 1) 118' from his neighbor's well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 2) 80' from his own well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 3) 142' from his neighbor's well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 4) 6' from his property line, rather than placing it at the mandated 10' distance; 5) 76' from a stream, lake or water course (Dream Lake), rather than placing it at the mandated 100' distance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health for the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing on January 20, 1992, at 7:00 p.rn., at the Queensbury Activities Center, (reasonably accessible to persons with mobility impairment) 531 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to consider the application for five (5) variances ofMr. Edward D. Lockhart to place the seepage pit: 1) 118' from his neighbor's well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 2) 80' from his own well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 3) 142' from his neighbor's well, rather than placing it at the mandated 150' distance; 4) 6' from his property line, rather than placing it at the mandated 10' distance; 5) 76' from a stream, lake or water course (Dream Lake), rather than placing it at the mandated 100' distance; on property situated on the south side of Dream Lake Road, Queensbury, New York, and bearing Tax Map No.: Section 51, Block 3, Lot 14, and, at that time, all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and is hereby directed and authorized, when in receipt of a list of neighbors within 500 feet of the subject property, to publish and provide Notice of said Public Hearing as may be required by law, and authorized to mail copies of said Public Hearing Notice to the adjoining neighbors. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt NOES : None ABSENT: None Discussion held: it was noted that Mr. Hatin will be giving the Board a memorandum outlining his thoughts on whether or not this is a variance that should be given... RESOLUTION ADJOURNING BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.2, 1992 SECONDED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns as the Board and Health and reconvenes as the Town Board. All in Favor AYES Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: Anyone Opposed NONE Motion carried QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES RESOLUTION NO. 31, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: MR. NICK CAIMANO WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MRS. BETTY MONAHAN RESOLVED, that the following salaries are set for 1992: Administrative Assistant Assessor Asst. Bldg & Zoning Enfrcmt Officer Asst. Bldg & Zoning Enfrcmt Officer Asst. Bldg & Zoning Enfrcmt Officer Acct. Clrk, Accounting Office Acct. Clrk, Sr., Accounting Office Bookkeeper/Director Accounting Services Budget Officer Cemetery Superintendent Chief Water Plant Operator Secy/Supervisor (Community Assistant) Confidential Admin. Secretary, Water Confidential Secretary, Attorney Confidential Secretary, Attorney $28,000 $45,160 $23,430 $27,430 $28,280 $18,990 $20,580 $34,000 $ 3,600 $29,540 $36,930 $28,000 $23,430 $22,160 $20,050 Confidential Secretary, Highway Court Clerk Deputy Court Clerk Deputy Court Clerk Deputy Highway Superintendent Deputy Supervisor Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Water Superintendent Director, Building & Code Enfrcmt Director, Parks & Recreation Asst. Director, Parks & Recreation Director, Wastewater Fire Marshal Fire Marshal (Acting) Health Officer Historian Maintenance Supervisor, Water Parts Shop Foreman Sr. Planner Principal Account Clerk! Acctng. Purchasing Agent Real Property Tax Service Asst. Records Clerk Receiver of Taxes Solid Waste Facility Operator Supt. Building & Grounds Town Attorney Water Superintendent Zoning Administrator $18,990 $23,500 $22,500 $22,000 $39,000 $ 1 $25,320 $20,050 $46,520 $33,500 $35,880 $19,520 $33,000 $26,500 $26,800 $ 7,500 $ 1,000 $30,600 $24,900 $39,880 $24,270 $ 3,000 $19,760 $19,520 $27,000 $37,000 $31,650 $73,000 $48,530 $27,700 RESOLVED, that the following wage rates are set for 1992: Assistant to the Assessor Real Property Data Collector Real Property Tax Service Assistant Coordinator, Queensbury Center Asst. Coordinator, Queensbury Center Dep. Tax Receiver Sr. Acct. Clerk-Twn. Clrk-Pt Secretary, Attorney $8. 32/hr. $8.60/hr. $9.50/hr. $1O.50/hr. $9.50/hr. $8. 96/hr. $9. 36/hr. $9. 36/hr. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent:None Discussion held before vote: Councilman Caimano requested that the amount of $999.00 that was originally a part of the salary for Deputy Supervisor be transferred to the Crandall Library Fund... RESOLUTION TO AMEND BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 32, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz To transfer $999. from the line item of Deputy Supervisor to the line item of Library, to be specified as added to the Crandall Library Contract and to increase appropriations therefore for the Crandall Library. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 25, 1992 SETTING COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AND COURT ATTENDANT RESOLUTION NO. 33, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt RESOLVED, that the daily rate for special policemen of the Town of Queensbury be established as follows: School Crossing Guard: $19 per day for normal school hours, plus $6.85 per hour for worked over 2 hours per day Court Attendant $8.50 per hour Duly adopted this 6th of January, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES BY BUSINESS AUTOMATION SERVICES, INC. FOR TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE RESOLUTION NO.: 34,1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has previously purchased from Business Automation Services, Inc., certain computer software for use in the Town Clerk's Office, and WHEREAS, Business Automation Services, Inc., has offered a maintenance agreement and support services consisting of the following: Annual Software - Maintenance, - $ 540.00 Town Clerk Package Software - Minute Tracking - $1,500.00 Annual Maintenance - $ 180.00 and WHEREAS, Darleen M. Dougher, Town Assessor, has recommended the purchase of the aforesaid maintenance and support services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the purchase of the aforesaid maintenance and support services in the amounts indicated in the preambles hereof, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Darleen M. Dougher, Town Clerk, is hereby authorized to contract with Business Automation Services, Inc., for the services to be rendered, with the form of the agreement to generally provide for the above services in the amounts indicated and to be first approved by the Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury, and following said approval, the Town Clerk being hereby authorized to enter into the same, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for the aforesaid contracts shall come from Account Numbers: 01- 1410-4060 and 01-1410-2032. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR CHEMICALS AT QUEENSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 35, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of purchasing liquid alum, liquid caustic soda, liquid chlorine, and soda ash, for the Queensbury Water Treatment Plant, which items are more specifically identified in the proposed bid specifications submitted to this meeting, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, it is necessary to advertise for bids and award the said proposed contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State Statutory requirements, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that an advertisement for bids for the said liquid alum, liquid caustic soda, liquid chlorine, and soda ash be published in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and that such advertisement indicate that bids will be received at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury at any time until, but not later than February 3rd._, 1991, at 2:00 p.rn., and that the bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:05 p.rn. by the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and such advertisement shall indicate that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall have the right, at its discretion, to reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids as provided by the laws of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Miss Darleen M. Dougher, Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized to open all bids received at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, at 2:05 p.rn., February 3rd., 1991, read the same aloud and make record of the same as is customarily done, and present the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES : Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY - COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 36, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing for the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, duly advertised for bids for transportation for the elderly in the Town of Queensbury for the year 1992, and WHEREAS, Community Workshop, Inc. has offered to provide transportation services for the elderly for the year 1992 for an amount of $13,141.79, and is determined to be the lowest bidder, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, hereby awards the contract for transportation of the elderly for the Town of Queensbury for the year 1992 to Community Workshop, Inc., for an amount of $13,141.79, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract amount shall be paid for from the previously budgeted account. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt NOES : None ABSENT:None ABSTAIN: Mrs. Monahan (Noted her reason for abstaining is because the corporation she is involved with has a contract with Community Workshop) RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT DIRECTORS OF THE QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 37, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Ciamano WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has caused to be created the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has the authority to appoint Directors of the not- for-profit corporation, and WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation state that appointments of Directors are for a three year term, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed to serve on the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation: 3 Year term: Mr. Peter Firth Mr. Joseph DeMeo Mr. Edward Allard Mr. Dean Beckos 2 Year term: Mr. Jack Cushing Mrs. Susan Goetz Mr. Herbert Heineman Mr. James Weller 3 Year term: Mr. Michael Clarke Mr. Edward Dienst Mr. Frederick Champagne and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution amends the previous resolution of appointment. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Ciamano, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION 1. The number of Members on the Zoning Board of Appeals-The State Law change will be effective July 1st. 1992, it has revised the old 5 to 7 members to make them 3 or 5 members depending upon the choice of the Town Board, the question has arisen, can the Town Board if it chooses maintain its 7 member board.. . right now it can maintain its 7 member board and if in fact the 7 member board is in effect at the time of July 1st, 1992, that 7 member board may continue as that until someone resigns or their appointment expires...the question then becomes if that happens can the Town Board then continue with the 7 member board... the law in this regard is not clear unfortunately in the way they wrote it the first part of the law would tend to indicate that the only authority the Town Board has is to appoint a three or five member board...if you read down below in another paragraph, it indicates that in terms of addressing, decreasing the board, that the Town Board can continue it's 7 member board until it changes it back by resolution so this would tend to make you think that maybe you could just continue it and continue appointing members...ifyou wanted to protect yourself one step further a local law reestablishing the 7 member board or at least authorizing the continuance of the 7 member board may not be a bad idea.. . hasn't researched this aspect it would seem that you would be able to adopt such a local law because it affects only your own internal affairs and management of government which is one of the reasons you can adopt municipal home rule laws and actually amend or change the Town law...ifthe Board doesn't wish the added protection, you can still make an argument that, as it currently reads, you have a 7 member board, the only problem with that is, who knows where we go with it,...I can see an argument being made with it both ways. Councilman Goetz-Noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals has requested a 7 member board. As a former Board member, it seems that you get a better cross section of people with a 7 member board, better for applicants, better to get a quorurn. Supervisor Brandt-Noted that he is in favor of the 7 member board. Board members instructed Town Attorney Dusek to construct a local law for this purpose. Town Attorney Dusek-Recommended to Board to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board before the July 1st, deadline. Supervisor Brandt-Noted that there is presently a vacancy on the Planning Board at the present time. Discussion 2. Anmesty/water hookup...Board held discussion on residents in Town that have not hooked up to the Queensbury water system, but want to hookup now. Town Attorney Dusek noted that in order to do this a local law would have to be drafted and a public hearing held, as long as there is no prohibition this could be done. Town Attorney to report back to Board members regarding this matter. Discussion 3. Supervisor Brandt noted he has received correspondence from Hiland Park as a matter of record. Asked Town Attorney Dusek to reply to this matter. Discussion 4. Discussion held on amount to be spent at Association of Towns for anyone who is going to Association of Towns. Board drafted the following resolution. RESOLUTION PLACING CAP ON SPENDING AT ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 38, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano $275.00 to cover meals, transportation down and back plus the hotel and taxi charges for each person that attends the Association of Town Meeting in New York City. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None Discussion 4. Sheriffs Contract...Members from County Board Lloyd Demboski, c.P. South and Betty Little spoke with Town Board members concerning Sheriffs Contract for 1992. Mr. Demboski noted that 50 percent of calls received at Sheriffs Department in Warren County come from Queensbury...noted if contract isn't renewed, cars will have to be pulled out of Queensbury.. . citizens concerned for their safety...shortfall in the county budget of $275,000 at this particular time. Supervisor Brandt noted residents feel that it's a double taxation...would like to try to find a way of keeping a reasonably good presence of police and slowly phase out the contract over a period of time... Councilman Monahan asked if the basic coverage has gone up with increase population, increase commercial property...getting more protection now than when contract originally was signed...Councilman Caimano asked if Town were to agree to a three year agreement and phase out would county be willing to think about this? Mr. Demboski noted a meeting will be held with the Sheriff Committee to discuss alternatives... Supervisor Brandt noted while Queensbury does have a line item in it's budget for police services at the amount that was discussed and shows up in the County contract it lacks sufficient money for the landfill closure operation this year and it tells that the Town will be short $700,000 of what is needed for landfill closure and there is no source of money for that...knows that something more has to be done with Hovey Pond, nothing provided for this... starting to take measures in Town to do this...in police contract would like to try to find a way of phasing it down so it's workable and livable...noted people in Queensbury spent money to build State Trooper's Barracks has talked with Lieutenant, barracks has ten troopers assigned to it and one sergeant, plus three investigators, and one senior investigator they have no plans to lower the number, noting that this is a factor, something to be gained here...would like to see if a solution can be found this yearfor $175,000, hopefully the following year of $125,000 and the third year at $75,000 and then be out of it... would like the county to consider this and think about it...Betty Little noted that there is a level of service that's provided for all of Warren County and then an additional level of service that is provided to the Town of Queensbury which guarantees two cars will never leave the Town...concerned that if there are no contracts for police protection with the Towns in Warren County once Queensbury gets out of their contract, other counties will want to get out of their contract... Queensbury is going to pay 35 percent of all of the Sheriff s Department to provide all of those services...may save money on the town tax, but will cause the Queensbury residents county tax to increase...Councilman Monahan asked if there has been an increase in crime with the presence of police units in Town...Mr. Demboski noted that the Sheriffs report has indicated that there has been an increase in crime in Queensbury due to the population increase...Mr. Demboski noted that having the police in Queensbury, this is a deterent for crime...Councilman Tucker noted he would like to talk to the Sheriff...Mr. Tim Brewer noted if $275,000 was eliminated that the $275,000 would be spread out among the residents in Warren County, believes taxes would be less for residents in Town of Queensbury...Mrs. Little noted that then you pay 35 percent of the $275,000, then when other communities contracts run out you'll pay 35 percent of each of these, if you were to keep the same level of service... Supervisor Brandt noted the real question is the level of service.. . noted that with the Trooper station and the Sheriff Department, maybe more coordination between the two can be done... Councilman Goetz noted that she would be for the compromises suggested, but in writing, as to when it would end...Town Attorney Dusek noted a letter was written to Warren County Supervisors back in October 1991 indicating that the contract was not automatically to be assumed to be renewed and that it would be negotiated...Mr. Steve Sutton, business owner and resident of Town.. .feels priorities should be kept in favor of keeping the level of protection as currently exists... Supervisor Brandt noted he thinks there is room for discussion on both levels... Supervisor Brandt noted that if Sheriff Fred Lamy enters meeting, we will continue this discussion later in the meeting. DISCUSSION HELD Town Clerk Dougher noted that commercial haulers are requesting refunds for tickets already purchased, but can no longer use them due to the Burn Plant, asked Supervisor Brandt how this matter should be handled. The Town Board adopted the following resolution. RESOLUTION TO REFUND LANDFILL FEE FOR UNUSED TICKETS RESOLUTION NO. 39, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano Resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to refund any tickets from commercial haulers who represent that they are no longer going to use the Town of Queensbury Landfill. Duly adopted the 6th day of January, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT:None Councilman Tucker-Noted a few things from the Superintendent of the Landfill concerning bids for scrap metal, tires, requesting that these items go out to bid. Town Attorney Dusek noted that they have rough drafts of documents ready, have to place them in final form to go out to bid. Councilman Goetz-Has spoke with Dean Beckos of the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation requesting a meeting with the Town Board. Noted that Doug Keenan, Nancy Beaty, and Mary Lee Goslin residents of Queensbury have agreed to work on a Citizens Committee to help solve the problem concerning Hovey Pond. Asked if the Department of State has ever made a presentation to Town concerning possible options regarding the sewer rent bills. Town Attorney Dusek-Noted to his knowledge they haven't. Councilman Goetz-To contact Department of State to see if a representative can talk to the Town regarding sewer rent bills. Councilman Caimano-Spoke to Board regarding vacation time for Town employees. Would like to adopt a policy regarding this matter. Supervisor Brandt-Noted he his in favor of this. Town Attorney Dusek-Spoke to Board regarding the re-roofing for maintenance building Water Treatment Plant. Noted bid opening done in December and the contract awarded. The contract hasn't started because bidder would like to substitute cash instead of the bond. Board members adopted the following resolution. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CASH BOND RESOLUTION NO. 40, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury after considering the contract currently awarded to Corinth Construction Corp. for the re-roofing of the maintenance building at the Queensbury Water Treatment Plant hereby determines that it would be appropriate to accept a cash bond with an indenmity agreement from the Contractor instead of requiring the standard performance bond and hereby directs that upon receipt of a cash bond in the full amount of the contract that the same will be deposited in an escrow account or similar account where it is isolated and interest earned on that money will be credited toward that fund and as the job progresses portions of that money as to be determined in the future by the Town Board will be refunded to the contractor. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT:None COMMUNICATIONS Town Clerk Dougher noted she has received a letter from Department of Transportation noting the speed limit has been reduced to 40 rn.p.h. on Chestnut Ridge Road. OPEN FORUM Barbara Bennett -Spoke to the Board regarding meeting with Sheriff Committee, asked if further public hearings will be held. Supervisor Brandt-Noted that the Board would open this up for public input before the Board passed a resolution. Mrs. Bennett-Requested that the Board continue the policy of broadcasting Board Meetings on the local news on WWSC to let the public know what meetings are being held and at what time. Supervisor Brandt-Noted the Board will continue this policy. Mrs. Bennett-Spoke to the Board regarding the Workshop Meetings to be held, asked if they were open to public. Supervisor Brandt -Yes. Mrs. Bennett-Questioned Councilman Caimano about the $999.00 to the Library Fund, asked why he chose this number. Councilman Caimano-Noted the original salary set by the previous Town Board for Deputy Supervisor was $1,000 reduced this to $1.00 and gave balance to the library and leaves this a paid job. Ralph VanDusen-Deputy Water Superintendent. Noted that the bids for chemicals should be treated separately. Suggested that when the Board holds a workshop or public session to discuss policies or things regarding personnel, whether union or non-union, that they might also request employees of Town to sit in and give their perspective. Supervisor Brandt-Noted he hopes that they invite employee input in everything they do noted that it's important to encourage this. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 41, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and for professional services. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: All in Favor: Ayes Anyone Opposed:Noes Motion Carried RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 42, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: All in Favor: Ayes Anyone Opposed:Noes Motion Carried Discussion Continued Sheriff Contract/Sheriff Fred Lamy entered meeting. Sheriff Fred Lamy noted that historically the department has always done a separate activity sheet for Town of Queensbury at Mr. Borgos's request, two years ago Mr. Borgos stated that they did not have to do an activity sheet anymore...noted they have no objections to redoing this...January 1st, 1983 prior to this basically tried to maintain one car in Town of Queensbury. . . Today maintain not less than four cars, a good part of the time there are five sometimes, six, seven depending on what's going on. Winter months operate on a different minimum staffing level due to activity.. .Enormous amount of activity that has nothing to do with the Queensbury contract that has been absorbed over the last eight, nine, years not only in Queensbury, but throughout the county...activity has leveled off to 27,000 to 29,000 calls per year number, doesn't include Village of Lake George which accounts from 3,500 to 4,000 calls...noted every number the department looks at, basically will run 50 to 64 percent in what the department handles in Town of Queensbury for the whole county some numbers fluctuate depending what your looking at...biggest concern is that the department can't take away personnel without seeing reduced services...a loss in manpower would force department in deleting numerous things like investigators...concerned that the budget was appropriated at the county... were lead to believe that the $275,000 was in the Queensbury budget... Supervisor Brandt noted that he suggested earlier in the meeting to a proposal that might be considered to try to resolve this...Councilman Caimano questioned where the $275,000 came from and what is the number where the department would have to start laying ofLMr. Lamy noted that the $275,000 was created by the two political subdivisions, it was originally designed around the amount of manpower that made the transition... $250,000 was the number that was originally created three years ago, this was re- negotiated and it went to $275,000...Mr. Lamy noted the predicament is that the budgets are all adopted and the loss of $275,000, the only place to take it from in the department's budget, is in personnel services...Councilman Tucker noted that it's been said that if the Town of Queensbury phases out the sheriff contract, Lake George might do this also, Mr. Lamy noted this is an issue. Councilman Tucker asked if towns phase out their contracts, can the department survive on the service that the department will be able to provide...Mr. Lamy noted level of service won't change provided that the number of employees aren't taken away...Mr. Lamy noted he was instructed to include the $275,000...Councilman Goetz asked if services are cut back, will we be hurt that badly.. .Mr. Lamy noted it depends on how much the staff would be cut... Councilman Goetz noted she would like to see emphasizes from the county on preserving public safety and cutting other places...Mr. Lamy stated that the buildup during the last four or five years is what's holding them together at this point, noted the total patrol division counting investigators, sergeants, there are sixty one people total for the whole county and they are servicing forty thousand plus the influx in the summer... Councilman Tucker asked if committee has given any figures if the Town of Lake George decides not to renew their contract...Mr. Lamy noted the concern is that whatever is does in Queensbury, sets the tempo for that to happen in Lake George...biggest concern in adopted budget the only place the $275,000 can come from is staff, will effect what happens on the street, noted that they are holding their own. Councilman Monahan noted, thought the message was going to the county that the Town was considering cutting back and in keeping with the original agreement made with the county years ago...asked what is the area that the State Trooper covers in the area? Mr. Lamy stated his understanding is, it depends on what patrol your talking about, they have a station patrol and interstate patrol. The station patrol covers the same geographical area covered when they were in South Glens Falls includes Town of Queensbury, Kingsbury, part of Town of Moreau, Hadley. They have a unique setup with State Police, cut into teletype world for staffing because sheriff despatches all 911 calls, they communicate on frequency maximum utilization of patrols who are out there irregardless of who you work for, this is very effective... Councilman Monahan asked how many businesses have alarm systems coming in to Sheriff Department and how many homes in Queensbury have alarm systems Noted they don't have anymore coming into department physically that ring, have eliminated this through vendors because they have answering services, they call the department and advise us that there is an alarm and then we respond...alarm calls for services up in the last two years by 20 to 25 percent... Councilman Monahan asked if we didn't have the police force to the extent that it is, out there, what would be the results from that? Mr. Lamy noted that the numbers would escalate, there is no question that it would have an impact... Supervisor Brandt noted the county does have other options, noted Queensbury is willing to go part way. Applauds the effort of the police department, hopes a solution can be found. RESOLUTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 43, 1992 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and professional services. Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: All in Favor: Ayes Anyone Opposed:Noes Motion Carried No further action taken. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury