1994-04-25
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 25,1994
4:04 P.M.
Mtg # 20
Res 211-216
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN DR. R. GEORGE WISW ALL
COUNCILMAN NICK CAIMANO
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
TOWN ATTORNEY
PAUL DUSEK
TOWN OFFICIALS
PAUL H. NAYLOR, TOM FLAHERTY, MIKE SHAW, JAMES MARTIN
WORKSHOP
Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order ...
Attorney Dusek noted, the two resolutions proposed for tonight have been postponed because the developer
has not been in contact to provide the additional documentation needed to go forward with the creation of
the extension district for the K-Mart project.
Discussion was held regarding soil testing on property proposed to be sold to QEDC. A decision was made
by the Town Board to wait due to the imminent signage of contract of sale proposed to be completed this
week.
Supervisor Champagne presented a resolution regarding the temporary hiring of a laborer for Building and
Grounds that discussed last week. Town Board held discussion and the following resolution was proposed:
RESOLUTION REGARDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF LABORER
FOR BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 211, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department continues to experience an extremely heavy
workload during this season of the year, and
WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department has an employee on sick leave for 30 days,
and
WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department has a second employee who will be on a two
week vacation, and
WHEREAS, after contact with all other departments it has been determined that all are
experiencing a heavy demand for their employees at this time of year, and
WHEREAS, the Town has reduced the total number of employees during the past two years by
17,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Department be given the approval to hire back one
laid off worker at the prevailing labor rate to be taken from the appropriate budgeted account.
Duly adopted this 25th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSIONS
Round Pond Water District
Town Board held discussion regarding water district extension and agreed to turn this over to the water
committee.
Sidewalks
Town Board held discussion and agreed to schedule sidewalk tour along with road tour with the Highway
Superintendent for Tuesday, May 10th at 12 noon.
Risk Management Policy
Supervisor Champagne reviewed with the Town Board the proposed Risk Management Policy. Town
Board held discussion, agreed to add the following statement to the policy: to educate and foster an attitude
awareness of accident prevention. Supervisor Champagne noted the final draft and resolution will be
prepared for the Town Board's consideration.
West Glens Falls Fireworks Display
Town Board held discussion, agreed to wait and speak with Mr. Palmer directly before making a decision.
Purchasing Procedures Manual
Town Board reviewed proposed Purchasing Procedures Manual. Attorney Dusek reviewed a proposed
addition regarding professional services. Some revisions and additions were suggested and it was agreed to
continue discussions at the next workshop.
Highway Garage
Supervisor Champagne noted, Pete Brault, Superintendent of Building and Grounds is waiting for
additional proposals on the repair of the Highway Garage.
Auditing Consultants for Fire Companies
Councilman Caimano introduced Mr. John Gijanto, Mr. Lloyd Jones and Mr. Michael McCarthy from
Urbach, Kalm and Werlin, PC., who are present to discuss a proposal regarding auditing for the fire
companies. Since we're talking about professional services, scope of services and money, I suggest we
adjourn to Executive Session.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 212, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enter Executive Session to discuss land acquisition, professional services, a matter of litigation
regarding potential settlement and matters leading to personnel termination.
Duly adopted this 25th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Dr. Wiswall, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan,
Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Dr. Wiswallleft meeting at this time)
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 213, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive
Session and enter Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 25th day April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dr. Wiswall
RESOLUTION TERMINATING SERVICES OF MORSE ENGINEERING, P.c.
RESOLUTION NO. 214, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, there exists between the Town of Queensbury and Morse Engineering, P.c., for
engineering services in connection with the landfill closure,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby exercises its option to
terminate the aforesaid agreement and the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the
Town Supervisor to transmit a letter of termination to Morse Engineering, P.c., on behalf of the Town of
Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 25th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dr. Wiswall
RESOLUTION CONCERNING Y AFFEE SETTLEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 215, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution No. 207, 1994 previously approved a stipulation
discontinuing an action with Mr. Maurice Yaffee in the amount of $16,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney for the Town of Queensbury has advised the Board that there was
confusion and a disagreement over the exact amount of the settlement and a proposal has been now made
by the attorneys for Mr. Yaffee to settle at $17,000.00,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury after examination of the matter
feels that under the circumstances it would be appropriate to resolve the case for a total sum of $17,000.00
which is to be the total amount with no interest to be paid on that sum.
Duly adopted this 25th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dr. Wiswall
Councilman Caimano reported that he met with Mr. James Sheehan, Councilman from the Glens Falls
Common Council regarding preliminary talks on getting together the Town of Queensbury and the City of
Glens Falls in a social function in order to foster communities in cooperation. We've come up with a two
fold plan, a statement which would turn into a public service announcement, T-shirts and whatever, a
statement saying Glens Falls slash Queensbury, communities in cooperation. The other is, we'd like to
have a softball game sometime in the summer at East Field depending on whether Nimo donates the
electricity. We want to make a major presentation to the Town Board and to the Common Council and my
suggestion is that we allow Mr. Sheehan to make the presentation with me at our next Town Board
meeting. I, in turn am invited to the Council meeting the following Thursday night. Town Board agreed.
Councilman Caimano made motion to adjourn workshop until Thursday, April 28th at 4 o'clock.
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN
RESOLUTION NO. 216, 94
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns.
Duly adopted this 25th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dr. Wiswall
No further action was taken.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK-QUEENSBURY