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1992-06-22 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 7:00 P.M. MTG #65 RES. 343-348 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MICHEL BRANDT -SUPERVISOR BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN SUSAN GOETZ-COUNCILMAN NICK CAIMANO-COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER-COUNCILMAN TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL DUSEK TOWN OFFICIALS HARRY HANSEN, MIKE SHAW PRESS: Channel 8, Moreau Sun Supervisor Brandt called meeting to order ... Councilman Caimano-Noted during Darleen Dougher, the Town Clerk's personal absence, Caroline and Karen took over the duties and I want to publicly thank them for the fine job that you did, I appreciate it very much, thank you. DISCUSSION - HERALD SQUARE Harry Hansen, Director of Parks and Recreation-Noted for the Board's information that Mr. Passerelli is developing the Herald Square, Phase II, 50 some building lots on Luzerne Road and has proposed through the Planning Board that he give to the Town 20.9 acres of property to be used for recreational purposes. He has properly notified the Town Board through the Planning Board through the proper notification system and the Town Board must respond within 10 days, that notification was given on June 17th. The recreation commission, a number of staff members and Town Board members walked the property to determine the suitability for a recreation parcel. It's a nice parcel but unfortunately we didn't feel we could use it presently because of it's extremely wet areas. It was suggested that it be used as nature trails and walking trails, but for the number of homes that are going to be developed in the area, we thought it fit better to making it an active recreational area with ball fields and things of that nature but it can not be developed in terms of that. It's our recommendation that it would not be acceptable in terms of our Master Plan which dealt with that area, it would not be conducive to being used as an active recreation site at this time. Councilman Tucker-Noted his agreement with Mr. Hansen. If we didn't have any other land, it would be a nice chunk of land but we have 68 acres on the Hudson River that we should do something with. Supervisor Brandt-So it's your recommendation that we do not accept this parcel ofland? Mr. Hansen-We do not accept the parcel in lieu of the recreation fees that would be coming to the Town for the number of housing units that are being developed and that we look elsewhere to developing a parcel which would become an active recreation area. Councilman Caimano-Questioned the fees that would be received? Mr. Hansen-Twenty-nine thousand, 500 times the 58 lots. Councilman Goetz-I feel we should take the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and the Department. Town Board agreed and the following resolution was proposed: RESOLUTION OF NON-ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSED RECREATIONAL PROPERTY FROM HERALD SQUARE RESOLUTION NO. 343, 92, Introduced by Mrs. Susan Goetz who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mr. Pliney Tucker. WHEREAS, the Developers of Herald Square have notified the Town Planning Board and the Planning Board in turn has notified the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that an offer of dedication of approximately 20.9 acres of land has been made in lieu of the payment of recreation fees, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury at this meeting has heard from the Director of Parks and Recreations and has been informed that the proposed recreation area has significant wet areas in it, that the use of the parcel would be primarily that of a passive recreation park, that the Town's needs in that area are that of primarily for an active recreational area, that the acceptance of this parcel in light of it's condition and circumstances would not be consistent with the Master Plan for the Town and the Director has also advised that considering the number of houses to be developed that the parcel would not be sufficient for the needs, and WHEREAS, Councilman Tucker has also commented on the fact that approximately 68 acres of land is currently owned by the Town of Queensbury near or adjacent to the Hudson River, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury after giving due consideration to this matter and after hearing from the Director of Parks and Recreations and after taking into consideration all of the above factors, hereby indicates that it would not approve of the dedication and hereby suggest that the Planning Board indicate that this would not be a suitable parcel, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to issue notice to the Planning Board of the Town Board's determination by service of a copy of this resolution on the Chairman of the Planning Board. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan Supervisor Brandt noted the following resolution has to do with the hiring of engineering services to look at the operating philosophy of our Town Water Department and the organization of that effort. Noted, this has been recommended by the Water Superintendent, Tom Flaherty. RESOLUTION HIRING O'BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, INC. REVIEW OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATION RESOLUTION NO. 344, 92, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mr. Nick Caimano. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to employ an engineering firm to review the operation of the water system, which review would include an oversite of the entire operation as proposed in their letter of June 1, 1992, and WHEREAS, Water Superintendent Thomas K. Flaherty has recommended that the town proceed with this review, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is given the authority to employ an engineer if the office of Town Engineer is not established, and WHEREAS, O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. has offered to render said professional services at an amount not to exceed $9,800.00, with the understanding that these services would be billed on a salary cost time as multiplier basis using a multiplier of 2.4, and that all direct expenses except technical services by others shall be invoiced by engineers at cost plus five percent. Technical services by OBG Operations Inc. shall be invoiced at cost, technical services by others shall be invoiced at cost plus ten percent, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that O'Brien & Gere is hereby employed to provide the aforesaid professional services in accordance with a contract to be in the form to be approved by the Town Attorney and executed by the Town Supervisor, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized to forward for processing any and all bills for services rendered, upon the receipt of properly completed vouchers, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the expenditures shall be paid for from the Water Fund/Management Project #40-1989-4400. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan Supervisor Brandt noted the following resolution authorizes the purchase of a tape drive for our computer system, noting that the tape backup system takes many, many hours each day with a loss of computer time and this would enable tape backup for the system at night, after hours. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF DATA GENERAL 525 MB TAPE DRIVE RESOLUTION NO. 345,92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt. WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has recommended that the Town of Queensbury purchase an increased capacity tape drive for the Data General Computer in the Accounting Office, and WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has indicated that his recommendation is made as a result of the length of time it currently takes to back up Town computers and the number of cartridges it uses, and WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services advises that with the purchase of the increased capacity tape drive, his department will be able to start backing up the computers as of 4:30 p.m. each day, unattended, and therefore avoid back up work during the usual work hours, and WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has indicated that the cost of the new tape drive is $5,985.00, less a state contract discount of $1,616.00, or a total amount of $4,369.00, and WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services also advises that it would be difficult to obtain quotes on this type of computer tape drive unit and that the Town should purchase a Data General Tape Drive, as the remaining components of the system are manufactured by Data General and are currently under service contract, and WHEREAS, the Director of Accounting Services has advised that the above-described computer would be compatible with current computer hardware, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby notes that the purchase is between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00, and therefore, under the purchasing rules, does not require an alternative quote if State or County Contract pricing is used, and the Town Board further notes that there are good reasons to purchase the unit from Data General, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the purchase of the unit from Data General as requested by the Director of Accounting Services, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes a transfer of funds from the contingency account (001-1990-4400) in the amount of $4,369.00 to the Accounting Department computer hardware account (001-1310-2031) and hereby further authorizes payment for the aforesaid computer tape drive from the Accounting Department computer hardware account. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: AYES Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Brandt NOES None ABSENT: Mrs. Monahan (Councilman Monahan entered meeting) PRESENT A TION - HOMEFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 7:15 p.m. Chairman of the Board, Dr. Westcott Consultant to Homefront, Mr. Bigelow Attorney for Homefront, Mr. Pontiff Dr. Bob Westcott spoke to the Town Board regarding funding. Councilman Goetz and Councilman Monahan requested that Homefront come back before the Town Board on July 6th, the regular scheduled Board Meeting before making a decision ... Town Board agreed. PRESENTATION - NORTH QUEENSBURY FIRE COMPANY 7:25 p.m. John Shahay, President of North Queensbury Fire Co., spoke to the Town Board regarding a proposed new fire house for the fire company, requesting support of the Town Board. Town Board agreed to discuss further at the Regular Town Board Meeting scheduled for July 6th. WORKSHOP - DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL MEETING QUAKER ROAD SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX 7:35 - 8:50 p.m. (tape on file) (10 minute recess) Supervisor Brandt spoke to the Board regarding a discussion with the union about personal time and sick leave. Noted that the Town Board had previously made a decision to go to 4 hour increments rather than the 2 hour increments. The union has asked us what our policy would be for a person who has a two hour increment remaining, would they be allowed to take another two hours to reach the four hour increment? Town Board held discussion and the following resolution was proposed. RESOLUTION REGARDING TWO HOUR SICK LEAVE AND PERSONAL TIME RESOLUTION NO. 346, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mr. Pliney Tucker. WHEREAS, the CSEA has asked for a clarification on the Union Agreement and the fact that the two hour sick leave and personal time is not going to be continued after June, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines that any employee who has a two hour increment remaining after the date the two hour sick leave and personal time is to end pursuant to the Union Agreement, may use that two hour increment at some point in the future when it is appropriate to do so but not later than December 31 st, 1992 and after the time that that increment is used, there will not be any further two hour sick leave or personal time taken unless further agreed to at some point by the Town. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Tucker, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Goetz, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Brandt NOES: None ABSENT: None Discussion held regarding Peggy Ann Water District, no action taken at this time. Discussion held regarding purchase of pickup truck for the landfill, no action taken at this time. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 347,92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mrs. Susan Goetz. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enter Executive Session to discuss Litigation and Potential Litigation. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR: Ayes ALL THOSE OPPOSED: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE RESOLUTION NO. 348, 92, Introduced by Mr. Nick Caimano who moved for it's adoption, seconded by Mrs. Susan Goetz. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and enter Regular Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 22nd day of June, 1992, by the following vote: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR: Ayes ALL THOSE OPPOSED: None ABSENT: None No further action was taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK-QUEENSBURY