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1993-10-28 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1993 6:00 P.M. MTG #77 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MICHEL BRANDT -SUPERVISOR BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN (entered meeting-6: 10) SUSAN GOETZ-COUNCILMAN NICK CAIMANO-COUNCILMAN PLINEY TUCKER-COUNCILMAN Supervisor Brandt called meeting to order ... this is a workshop on the budget but we have a couple of things we need to do. Supervisor Brandt-We've got a letter of resignation from Tom Philo who has resigned for health reasons from the Zoning Board of Appeals. So, there's a vacancy there that we ought to address fairly rapidly, I think. The Assessor has asked us for permission to hire her temporary help, she's shorthanded and needs that person right away. Town Board held discussion, noting that it's a part time position, the money is in the budget and she needs the extra help. Town Board agreed to the hiring of the part time person and Supervisor Brandt noted that he would inform the Assessor of their decision. BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR THE PROPOSED 1994 BUDGET No further action was taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY DISCUSSION HELD Councilman Goetz-Spoke to the Board regarding a correspondence received from Mrs. Graves, 38 Wintergreen Road requesting a four-way stop at Heresford Lane and Wintergreen. Councilman Tucker-Noted he suggested that they get a petition together from residents in the immediate area and bring it back to the Board. Councilman Tucker to contact Mrs. Graves. Spoke to the Board regarding letter received from Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Company regarding 1993 contract was a roll over from 1992 due to lack of negotiations, noted that there were no negotiations that it was an established figure. Councilman Monahan-Noted it was a two year contract. ATTORNEY MATTERS Attorney Dusek-As you Attorney, I try to meet all of the demands of the Town Board and each individual member of the Town Board as, I think and hope each one of you know. Also, as your Attorney I really try desperately not to become involved in policy matters. When I am brought into conversations or asked for input it's a matter of rendering a legal opinion as to what the laws are, what the laws will allow providing whatever insight I can from a legal standpoint. If the Board should feel that the relationship between myself and the Board members is not going along smoothly, please let me know because it is my goal to obviously maintain a high degree of service to this Board. I think I have attempted to meet that since I've been with you since 1992. When I was asked to cut back I cut back. When I was asked to meet with other departments and cut their services back, I did that. When I was asked to pick up the labor law matters so we could release the Labor Attorney, I did that. I've tried to do this for you, but I have some concerns after tonight that there may be some misinterpretations as to exactly what my current position is. If there are any problems and we need to talk them out, I would certainly be willing to do that. Councilman Goetz-Asked Attorney Dusek for the update of the QEDC matter? Attorney Dusek-Has asked for information and has yet to receive it from QEDC. Councilman Goetz- Apologized to Board members for being remised in not reviewing what was going on with QEDC/Astro-Valcour/AMG at the time. OPEN FORM Lewis Stone-Requested when the Town Clerk reads a letter to the public that the name be stated first. Town Board-In agreement. John Salvador-Spoke to the Board regarding the Resolution for Peggy Ann Road Capital Project Fund. Questioned how the Town can established this as a Town road improvement program? Supervisor Brandt-Noted this is a specific project. Mr. Salvador-Spoke to the Board regarding the DunlIam's Bay Road, noting that the Town Board may be faced with bringing the road up to Town road standards. Supervisor Brandt-Noted that this comes out of the budget and the Town Board sets priorities of paving each year. Mr. Salvador-Asked if Warren County has granted the funds for the Supplemental EIS? Supervisor Brandt-No. Noted the Lake George Affairs Committee requested it, then it goes to the Finance Committee. It has to be approved by the Finance Committee then the full Board. Mr. Salvador-Asked if the Budget will be available to the public prior to the Budget Hearing Meeting? Town Clerk, Dougher-Noted that the budget is currently available in the Town Clerk's Office. Executive Director, Mr. Martin-Spoke to the Town Board regarding the hiring of the Assistant Building Inspector. Questioned what format the Board wanted to use in hiring? Board Members-It was the decision of the Town Board to have the Executive Director interview the top three and then hire. Councilman Monahan-Noted she would like to see the qualifications of the top three. AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 646, 93 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michel Brandt WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Abstract appearing on November 1st, 1993 and numbering 93403700 through 93422000 and totaling $120,517.59. Duly adopted this 1st day of November, 1993, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent:None Abstain: Mrs. Monahan #000453, CWI Mr. Caimano #000127 Post Star RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 647, 93 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 its Regular Meeting. Duly adopted this 1st day of November, 1993, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent:None No further action taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury