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1995-01-16 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 16, 1995 5:30 P.M. MTG#4 RES#47-63 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Supervisor Fred Champagne Councilman Betty Monahan Councilman Nick Caimano Councilman Carol Pulver TOWN ATTORNEY Paul Dusek TOWN OFFICIALS Tom Flaherty, Ralph VanDusen, Jim Martin, Paul Naylor, Kim Heunemann SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Called meeting to order. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 47, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne Noes:None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 48, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone 7:00 P.M. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Called meeting to order. Recognized students in audience from Queensbury High School government class. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT TO WEST GLENS F ALLS WATER DISTRICT OPEN PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SHOWN 7:02 p.m. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone here to speak on behalf on the West Glens Falls Water District? This has been talked about for some time now. Mr. Flaherty is here to certainly answer any questions that you may have. Somebody has got to have a question because Mr. Flaherty told me very clearly today that there wouldn't be anybody here to ask questions. COUNCILMAN PULVER-They've all been asked and answered hopefully by this time. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-No one here to speak? Okay, we will close the public hearing. ATTORNEY DUSEK-For your record so that's it's complete could I recommend Tom Flaherty just in two or three sentences just on the record say what is being done here and how much it's going cost. TOM FLAHERTY-WATER SUPERINTENDENT-Basically this is to address a problem that started in West Glens Falls back in August oflast year. Historically, West Glens Falls has gotten water from the City of Glens Falls. It's a small area of the Town lies between Western Avenue and the Northway. Under contract from the City over the years they have used the City as a source of supply. We have had some problems over the years in maintaining the chlorine residual in the district and meeting the bacteria sampling and the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Health Department. This came to a head in August of last year when we had several failures of the samples as a result of which the State Health Department put that area under a boil water notice. The boil water notice created a hardship on the residents and on the commercial establishments in the area. In order to try to alleviate this problem we connected on a temporary basis the district to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District. One of the requirements of the Health Department was that we have an engineering report done to come up with a permanent solution. We did that and there were several options that came out of the engineering report. The option that we chose to take was to connect the West Glens Falls Water District to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District on a permanent basis. There was a public information meeting held in November and the details were given to the public. In order to satisfy legal requirements we're having another hearing tonight and basically that's the... SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- Thank you. Is that going to satisfy you Mr. Dusek? ATTORNEY DUSEK-Yes, thank you. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-We have closed the public hearing? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-A. Does action exceed any Type 1 threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.12? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-B. Will action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C. Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following. Cl. Existing air quality surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- The answer's no. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-It's is really in keeping with our goals to bring good water so that would be a plus in there. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I was thinking the same thing it's a positive. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-It would be a positive. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in CI-C5? TOWN BOARD-No. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-C7. Other impacts? COUNCILMAN PULVER-Positive, good ones. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Positive impacts a source of good water. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Is there, or is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? TOWN BOARD-No. RESOLUTION ADOPTING DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST GLENS FALLS WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 49, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is presently considering the approval and authorization of permanent improvements to the facilities of the West Glens Falls Water District, said improvements known as Option #4 A, which provides for a permanent source of water from the Treatment Plant of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, for three unmetered connections to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District infrastructure, installation of water meters at each user connection, the leaving of an emergency connection with the City of Glens Falls Water System, and for a review of consolidation of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and the West Glens Falls Water District in 1995, and funding the same, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Conservation pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, after due consideration of the proposed improvements to the West Glens Falls Water District and the Environmental Assessment Form prepared in connection with this action for possible environmental impacts, and, after reviewing, in particular, Section 617.11 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby determines that the environmental effects of the proposed improvement to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District will not be significant, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adopts the annexed notice of determination of non-significance and hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign, execute, and place the seal of the Town of Queensbury upon the same, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution and notice of determination shall be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION MAKING DETERMINATION ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST GLENS F ALLS WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 50, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury previously received information concerning the West Glens Falls Water District's water problems from the Superintendent of Water, Thomas Flaherty, and received a copy of a letter from the State Department of Health, dated August 22, 1994, which advised that, based on bacteriological information reported to the Department of Health, action needed to be taken, including a public health notice and the retention of the services of an engineer to prepare and submit to the Health Department a study which would define the problem, list alternatives to correct the problem and provide a feasibility rationale and selected alternative, together with a schedule for design and problem correction, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, after careful review of the matter and, after hearing testimony from the Water Superintendent, determined that the situation was serious, needed to be resolved as soon as possible and authorized an interconnection between the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and West Glens Falls Water District to allow for the provision of water from the Queensbury Consolidated Water District on a temporary basis, and WHEREAS, the Town Board also determined it appropriate to undertake proceedings to authorize the aforesaid improvements as District expenses and completed those proceedings on or about October 3, 1994, and WHEREAS, in addition to the foregoing, the Town Board has also worked towards a proposed permanent solution for the furnishing of water to West Glens Falls Water District residents, and WHEREAS, a map, plan, and report dated October 7, 1994, was developed by O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., during the time that the temporary solutions were studied and undertaken and the report originally specified four options for consideration in connection with the West Glens Falls Water District, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid report by O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., has recently been revised to include a fifth option known as option #4A, and WHEREAS, the option which is known as option #4A provides that a permanent source of water would be from the Treatment Plant of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, for three unmetered connections to the Queensbury Consolidated Water District infrastructure, installation of water meters at each user connection, the leaving of an emergency connection with the City of Glens Falls Water System, and for a review of consolidation of the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and the West Glens Falls Water District in 1995, such option having a total capital cost of $57,000 for improvements needed to implement the same, and WHEREAS, in addition to the capital improvements, a contract for the supply of water for the year 1995 and such years thereafter as may be necessary, is also proposed as part of the proposed plan of action for the West Glens Falls Water District, with the cost of such water to be assessed against the West Glens Falls Water District by the Queensbury Consolidated Water District on the following basis or pursuant to the following formula: billed quarterly, with a minimum charge of $17.00 for 12,000 gallons and $1.20 per 1,000 gallons above that usage based on an estimated usage which will be derived from a four year history of water meter readings from the City of Glens Falls, and businesses and residences of the West Glens Falls Water District will be billed semi-annually and at the current water rate with any shortfall to be picked up by an ad valorem levy at the beginning of each year, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury duly adopted a resolution on December 19, 1994 calling a public hearing to consider said proposed improvements to the West Glens Falls Water District, and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published and posted in the manner provided by law and proof thereof has been submitted to the Town Board, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held at the time and place aforesaid at which time all persons interested were duly heard, and WHEREAS, said Town Board has duly considered all of the evidence given at such public hearing, and WHEREAS, said Town Board has reviewed the proposed action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and has found that the Water District improvements will not have a significant environmental impact, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Based upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby found and determined to be in the public interest to proceed with the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of the West Glens Falls Water District of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, otherwise known as Option #4, as described in the preambles hereof, at an estimated cost not to exceed $57,000.00, and the same is hereby approved and authorized, subject to a further resolution of the Town Board indicating the source of funds for the project. SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Noted that this is a special district and only those people within a special district pay the taxes to support that special district. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TAXATION NOTICE SHOWN PUBLIC HEARING OPENED SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-This is basically to increase our level of income for the over 65 senior citizen for tax purposes. Paul do you want to give a little more thorough explanation as to who this impacts, those people? ATTORNEY DUSEK-You currently have on the books a law that basically gives a fifty percent tax break on assessment, on the assess value of the property to people who are making less than $15,000. Then up to a point of $18,000 there is five percent breaks given to people. For instance if you make $18,000 or less you get a twenty percent exemption for the assessment so in return that lowers your taxes a little bit. If your making less that $17,400 it's twenty-five and so on. All the way to the point, as I mentioned where you get the $15,000, that's all current law. This law amends the amount and now says that if you make less than $17,500 you will get a fifty percent break and the top number is now 22)00 which says if you make less than that you will get a twenty percent tax break. This is something that is authorized under State Law and is made available to the munipalities to put into effect. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Has the public hearing been opened? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Yeah, the public hearing's opened. Yes, wait a minute you need to introduce yourself. BARBARA BENNETT-Queensbury. That part sounds good. But, I suggest you get a copy of the application and read it and see what an applicant has to fill in. Some of it really isn't necessary it says right on it, it isn't necessary and there is a whole string of stuff. It almost looks like a form made out to discourage people from filing so there will be fewer refunds. It really is a bad form and it's the same form that's been in existence for some time. COUNCILMAN PULVER-It is a form that the Town has made up Barbara or it is a form that the Town issues? You know, the State has said this is the form you will use if you pass this law and so we issue it or is it one that we've actually made up ourselves? MRS. BENNETT-This is a Town form, but I think it's also the City form, I'm not sure. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Do you know if that's a State form, Paul? ATTORNEY DUSEK-I've never seen the form so I'm not sure. MRS. BENNETT-You can get it at the Assessor's Office. COUNCILMAN PULVER-I've seen it. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-I wonder if it's a State mandated form. COUNCILMAN PUL VER- That's what I'm wondering, I don't remember if it is or not. It is very lengthy and it's very detailed because they are trying to figure out your assets and what your income is. MRS. BENNETT-This is put out by the Assessor's Office. The State has there own refund. You can put in for State refund if you don't want to use this one. You can't put in for both it's one or the other. But, it just looks to me like a horrendous form to ask anyone to fill out. Some of its not even necessary information. They list the thing, gifts and inheritance as received. But this, of course, is not considered income if its not considered income what's it on the form for? It looks like you can get this decrease in percentages according to income, but they are asking a list of stuff like this. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-We'll get copies of that and take a look at it, certainly. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Carol that's your committee. COUNCILMAN PULVER-I've just wrote a note right here so I'll look right into it. MRS. BENNETT-Okay. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Okay, any other questions, concerns? I'll close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:15 P.M. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I'll move the resolution. RESOLUTION TO ENACT LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1,1995 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CHAPTER 155 THEREOF, ENTITLED, "TAXATION," TO AMEND AND REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF, DELETE SOME PROVISIONS THERETO, AND ADD NEW PROVISIONS THERETO. RESOLUTION NO. 51,95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of enacting a Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury, Chapter 155 thereof, entitled, "Taxation," which amendment shall provide for an increase in the income limitation for the partial exemption from Town taxes and other additional amendments thereto, and WHEREAS, a copy of the aforesaid, proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting, a copy of said Local Law also having been previously given to the Town Board at the time the Resolution was adopted which set a date and time for a public hearing, and WHEREAS, on January 16, 1995, a public hearing with regard to this Local Law was duly conducted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby enacts the proposed Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury, Chapter 155 thereof, entitled, "Taxation," to be known as Local Law Number 1, 1995, the same to be titled and contain such provisions as are set forth in a copy of the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby directed to file the said Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and that said Local Law will take effect immediately and as soon as allowable under law. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None LOCAL LAW NO. 1,1995 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, CHAPTER 155 THEREOF, ENTITLED, "TAXATION," TO AMEND AND REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF, DELETE SOME PROVISIONS THERETO, AND ADD NEW PROVISIONS THERETO. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 155 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, ~155-2, paragraph (A)(2), is hereby amended to read as follows: (2) The income of the owner or combined income of the owners must not exceed [fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.)] seventeen thousand five hundred dollars ($17,500.) for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making the application for exemption. "Income tax year" shall mean the twelve-month period for which the owners filed a federal personal income tax return or, if not such return is filed, the calendar year. SECTION 2. Chapter 155 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, ~155-2, is hereby amended to add ~ 155-2(A)(5) to read as follows: (5) The exemption provided herein is granted only to the extent allowed or provided by the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. If this Local Law should be more restrictive, then this Local Law shall control. SECTION 3. Chapter 155 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, ~155-3, is hereby amended to read as follows: ~155-3. Graduated schedule of income eligibility. A further exemption is provided to increase the maximum income eligibility level for a senior citizens exemption is provided as follows: Percentage of Assessed Valuation Exempt From Annual Income Taxation More than [$15,000] 17,500 but less than [$15,600] $18,500 45 [$15,600] $18,500 or more, but less than [$16,200] $19,500 40 [$16,200] $19,500 or more, but less than [$16,800] $20,500 35 [$16,800] $20,500 or more, but less than [$17,400] $21,400 30 [$17,400] $21,400 or more, but less than [$18,000] $22)00 25 [$18,000] $22)00 or more, but less than [$18,600] $23,200 20 SECTION 4. the Secretary of State. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing thereof in the Office of PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CODE REPEALING CHAPTER 127 THEREOF, ENTITLED, PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NOTICE SHOWN PUBLIC HEARING OPENED SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone here to speak pro or con? The Repeal of Propose Local Law for the Public Utilities Department. JOHN SALVADOR-What precipitated this thought to abolish, repeal the Public Utilizes Department? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-First of all it was a law that was on the books that this board did not feel to be workable can I say that for the most part? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It's not good english, but you can say it. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-It was not workable. We didn't believe that it had any real merit to it. We did some cost analysis we did not find that there was any savings there. What we have done to substitute for that law was to bring together all of the department heads regular monthly meetings trying to get a sense and a feel of what their needs were particularly in terms of sharing equipment and personnel. We've had some very positive results as a result of those meetings. We have looked at other options here for consolidation. The Board has discussed other possibilities and we would like to proceed in that direction that's where we are. MR. SALVADOR-Is the data available on the cost aspect? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Which cost aspect the former or the current? MR. SALVADOR -You said that you evaluated the cost and you didn't think you were going to realize any savings is that analysis available? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-In figures and numbers, no. MR. SALVADOR-How did you arrive at the conclusion that it wasn't? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-We arrived at that through Jim Martin's analysis. I mean, that was certainly a major impact in his department. We took a look at the difference of what was originally stated for the Community Development Department we found there to be some major discrepancy's in terms of what the projections were. To perceive under the original plan just to us didn't make good sense. In terms of pulling out specific numbers, I've got to tell you that was not done. MR. SAL V ADOR-I think that's essential. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Well, John just let me say this to you. If that's essential to you evidently wasn't essential to this Board because this Board has taken the action that's its taken. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Also, it was not essential to the people who passed the law. As, I've said from day one in this thing the original law as conceived the basic idea of it was a good one. That is to try and find a consolidated effect and make the Town more efficient. As a matter off act that has begun and Jim Martin is the first person. We are also in the process of consolidating our financial services we've hired a comptroller and are going to reduce other costs. But, the most important was that the original law was conceived as retribution against political enemies. There was never any cost justification on it and as a matter of fact we're spending less money now than we did before. MR. SALVADOR-Then the analysis should show it. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Well the budget shows it. The budget shows it that's where the analysis is. MR. SALVADOR-Let's take out of that budget all that paraphernalia and let's show the efficiencies that either were or were not realized. That's the justification for changing. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-I like to say something, please. MR. SALVADOR-Excuse me. You say it was conceived as retribution or was it perceived as retribution? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No, it was conceived as retribution. MR. SAL V ADOR- Well that's one man's opinion. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It's a pretty well known fact. I don't think that there is any argument over that. It was conceived to eliminate one of the people in the Water Department. It was conceived to eliminate people in the Highway Department. That's not where the economies, well they may in the long run made there. The real economies that still haven't been done and I have been fighting for is in the consolidation of Recreation, Building and Grounds, and Cemetery. There are certainly some cost saving to be made there amongst the people that work in those departments and that's what we're working on right now. MR. SALVADOR-It seems to me that cost savings equate to efficiency. No, no? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No. Cost savings could be cost savings of their own right. Ifbecause of those cost savings you may become less efficient. MR. SALVADOR-No. Then the cost goes up if your less efficient. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Not necessarily. You could reduce the cost of the Water Department by a hundred thousand dollars by dumping some people and the Water Department could be less efficient because the people you've dumped were the people who ran your Water Department therefore it does not run as efficiently as it did before they could be mutually exclusive. MR. SALVADOR-My point is, I don't think your at liberty to make changes just to make changes. I think you've got to substantiate them with some kind of a study, some kind of a plan and know where your going. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-First of all as arrogant as it sounds we are in the position to make changes just to make changes but, you make a good point. I don't want to see a new law enacted that doesn't have what you have asked for and that's what we're working on now. This current law does not have what you asked for. It's just a mash-mash of people dumped in the street for some reason, but not for efficiency sake. MR. SALVADOR-Can we see the new? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-As soon as it's done you'll get it. MR. SALVADOR-Where is it? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-It's in process. MR. SALVADOR-So we're going to rescind this first and then we're going to see what's going to be substituted for. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-John why do you want a law on the books that doesn't work has no business being there? MR. SALVADOR -You haven't even given it a chance to work. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-John if! remember the original analysis of that law and Nick bear with me. One reason we were against it was that it put another layer of middle management in there. We had a lot more chiefs coming into the show. Secondly, the public at the public hearing there were very few people in the audience or any of the comments we got any place that was in favor of that Department of Public Utilities. MR. SALVADOR - I attended all of those meetings Mrs. Monahan it was a circus that I refused to participate in. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- Thank you. MR. SALVADOR-It was a circus. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-We did not originate the circus. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I agree with you. MR. SALVADOR-No, but I know who did, okay. It would be really nice to see the alternative that you are proposmg. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-You will when it's done. MR. SALVADOR-Before this is rescinded. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-John, I will tell you one thing, and you and I discussed this if anybody else wants to disagree with me be free to do so. I know Fred and I have said we have probably got a lot of laws on our books that shouldn't be there they are not enforceable, not effective. One job this Town Board wants to do is start going through some of those things that are just there to take up space will never be enforced and start getting them off the books and that's good government. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- Y our argument pre-supposes that for every law that we take off the books we must have a corresponding law to put on the books that's not so. MR. SALVADOR-No, not at all. Believe me, but in this case something has got to be put in place. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It will be and it already started. MR. SALVADOR-When? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It will be done within the next three to six months that's all I can tell you. I wish it had been done last year, but we just didn't get to it. COUNCILMAN PULVER-But, it may not be another law John. We may not put another law in place of this we just may make some changes in the Town that don't require any laws. MR. SALVADOR-Again, what you do should be the part of a deliberate plan an analysis and know where your gomg. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It is. MR. SAL V ADOR- This salami fashion do it this way, do it that way, do this, isn't going to cut it. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-It's part of a deliberate plan to rid this Town of a law that's unworkable. MR. SAL V ADOR-I haven't seen any evidence that you try to make it work you just assumed it's unworkable. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-I'm not going to put another layer of government in here, I'm not going to put another layer of government. MR. SALVADOR-If you take away a very expensive layer and substitute for it a less expensive layer maybe we're getting more efficient. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Maybe. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-That's wasn't what was happening. That was not what was happening. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Maybe we're taking away all our experience and everything, too. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Maybe we're getting less efficient, too. MR. SAL V ADOR- Without something on paper we don't know. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Well, we do. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Anyone else care to speak on the public utilities law? MRS. BENNETT-I assumed you've ran all those laws that you want repealed past the Town Attorney first wouldn't you? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-We may, but that's not necessary. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Okay, are we ready to vote? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-No, we got to close the public hearing. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION TO ENACT LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2, 1995 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY BY DELETING AND REPEALING CHAPTER 127 THEREOF, ENTITLED, "PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT" RESOLUTION NO. 52, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of enacting a Local Law to Amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury, by deleting and repealing Chapter 127 thereof, entitled, "Public Utilities Department," and WHEREAS, a copy of the aforesaid, proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting, a copy of said Local Law also having been previously given to the Town Board at the time the Resolution was adopted which set a date and time for a public hearing, and WHEREAS, on January 16, 1995, a public hearing with regard to this Local Law was duly conducted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby enacts the proposed Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury by deleting and repealing Chapter 127 thereof, entitled, "Public Utilities Department," to be known as Local Law Number 2, 1995, the same to be titled and contain such provisions as are set forth in a copy of the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby directed to file the said Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and that said Local Law will take effect immediately and as soon as allowable under law. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None LOCAL LAW NO.: 2,1995 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, BY DELETING AND REPEALING CHAPTER 127 THEREOF ENTITLED "PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT" BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by deleting and repealing Chapter 127, Public Utilities Department. Section 2. Effective Date. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State and as soon as permissible under the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. _, 1995 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, CHAPTER 16, THEREOF, ENTITLED "FIRE DEPARTMENT", RESOLUTION NO. 53, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHEREAS, at this meeting there has been presented for adoption by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Local Law No. _, 1995, A Local Law to Amend the Code of the Town of Queensbury, Chapter 16, thereof, entitled "Fire Department," and WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, prior to adoption of said Local Law, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Activities Center, 531 Bay Road, Queensbury, Warren County, New York, at 7:00 p.m., on the 6th day of February, 1995, to consider said Local Law No. _, 1995 and to hear all persons interested on the subject matter thereof concerning the same to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby directed to publish and post the notice that has also been presented at this meeting concerning the proposed Local Law No. _, 1995 in the manner provided by law. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH BUSINESS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS FOR PURCHASE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO.: 54,95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of entering into an agreement with Business Automation Systems for the purchase of necessary software, hardware, and services to develop a Records Management System, and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has advised that the Records Management System from Business Automation Systems is an integral part of the overall Town-wide information system already in place from Business Automation Systems and therefore, it would be unnecessary to obtain proposals from other suppliers, and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent also advises that the purchase of the Records Management System from Business Automation Services is not subject to competitive bidding, because it comprises a "professional service" involving "special or technical skill," the use of "professional judgment," and a "high degree of creativity," said criteria being listed in the OSC Financial Management Guide, subsection 8.0060, p.12, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the purchase of the necessary software, hardware, and services from Business Automation Systems for a Records Management System at a cost not to exceed $ 3,630.00 without further approval, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, a contract to be in a form approved by the Town Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby notes that the cost of the services is not to exceed $ 3,630.00 without further approval, and that no bidding is required under law and that in this particular case, alternative quotes are not practical, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this proposal shall be paid for from the applicable Town Clerk Account. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 55, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of appointing Mrs. Eleanor Oudekerk to the part-time Senior Citizens Clerk position, vacated by Mrs. Joanne Hicks as of January 1, 1995, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mrs. Eleanor Oudekerk to the part-time Senior Citizens Clerk position, effective January 16, 1995, at a rate of pay of $10.2163 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the hourly wages paid to Mrs. Oudekerk shall be from the appropriate Town of Queensbury Payroll Account. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION RESOLUTION NO.: 56, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has adopted a Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, and various other laws which are intended to regulate land use and development, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has a Department of Community Development, which has the function of administering the aforementioned laws, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of effectively enforcing the aforementioned laws through the provision of properly qualified staff, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury does hereby establish the position entitled, "Zoning Enforcement Officer" for the purpose of providing effective enforcement of the Town Zoning laws, Subdivision Regulations, and various other land use regulations, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury assigns the duties and responsibilities to the Zoning Enforcement Officer as listed on the job description attached to this resolution. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF HUDSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR WATER TESTING INTRODUCED BY: BETTY MONAHAN WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: MRS. CAROL PULVER (NO ACTION TAKEN) DISCUSSION HELD IT WAS NOTED THAT THIS ITEM HAS TO BE RE-BID BEFORE THE BOARD CAN PROCEED WITH THIS. RESOLUTION TO AMEND 1994 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 57,95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, certain departments have requested transfers of funds for the 1994 Budget, and WHEREAS, said requests have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the funds be transferred as follows, for the 1994 budget: ATTORNEY: FROM: TO: AMOUNT: 01-1990-4400 (Contingency) 01-1420-4400 (Attorney - Misc. Contractual) $ 22,000. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the 1994 Town Budget is hereby amended accordingly. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOWN COMPTROLLER RESOLUTION NO. 58, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHEREAS, by previous resolution, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury established the position of Town Comptroller, in accordance with the Town Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has arranged for the advertisement of the position, review of resumes and interview of interested candidates, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous of making an appointment to the position of Town Comptroller, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, in accordance with the authority provided by Town Law, Section 20, hereby appoints Ms. Catherine Geoffroy to the position of Town Comptroller, with the first term of office to be until the 1st day of January 1996 and with the salary to be at a rate of $40,000.00 per annum, with the same to be paid on a prorated weekly or biweekly basis, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the position of Town Comptroller will be paid for out of the appropriate account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall not take effect until such time as Ms. Catherine Geoffroy has established residency in the Town of Queensbury, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Geoffroy shall begin work on February 1, 1995. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None DISCUSSIONS MIKE PRESTON PRESS RELEASE Discussion held regarding Mike Preston's Press Release, noting Mr. Preston would like the Town Board to approve advertising a press release in the local papers regarding using the Town as a reference concerning his company. It was the consensus of the Town Board not to participate in this at this time. RFP'S QUEENSBURY FOREST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Spoke to the Board regarding a letter and draft with RFP's that was sent to the Board regarding Geotechnical Analysis in regards to the work to be done in Queensbury Forest. Has received memo from Attorney Dusek noting his recommendation that it might be useful to widen the scope of this. Executive Director, Mr. Martin to rewrite RFP and bring back to the Board next week. ATTORNEY MATTERS ATTORNEY DUSEK-Presented Board with letter to Harron Cable TV regarding franchise issues. After further discussion the following resolution was passed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HARRON CABLE TV LETTER RESOLUTION NO. 59, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury after review hereby approves the letter dated January 16th, 1995 and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same and transmit it to Harron Cable TV. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone DISCUSSION HELD COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Questioned the purpose of the planning document he received, noted that they should receive this when it is still a plan. Questioned the status of the Transient Merchant Law? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-At one point we we're talking about doing away with the law entirely and instituting a special permit process. With that input came back with cutting this back drastically with the length of time a permit is issued and the zoning requirement and review by the Planning Board. Will have draft for workshop on Monday. NIT A MURRAY -Owner of Flowerland, Glendale Drive, Queensbury. Spoke to the Town Board regarding her concerns with the present Transient Merchant Law and how it relates to her business. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town Board to start the process of repealing the present Transient Merchant Law. To work on at a later date to establish a new policy regarding the Transient Merchant Law. Attorney Dusek to have something prepared for Monday's workshop. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Questioned Attorney Dusek concerning the status regarding the laws concerning salaries, term limits, and staggering of terms? ATTORNEY DUSEK-Noted he will have something ready the end of January. Asked if the previous resolution concerning salaries was acceptable? COUNCILMAN CAIMANO- Yes. ATTORNEY DUSEK-Noted the staggering of terms will be a separate issue. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Questioned the status regarding the Highway building, noting Building and Grounds Supervisor Pete Brault was investigating the various options? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Noted they have received options back from the consultant that was hired. After further discussion it was the decision of the Town Board to discuss this at Monday's workshop. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Spoke to the Board regarding the request from the Town Justices to purchase a software system for the Court? Supervisor Champagne needs to looks into this further, noting he will be in contact with the Justices regarding this matter. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Read the yearly Tax Receiver report noting that more than twenty four million dollars for the year 1994 went through that office. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Spoke to the Board regarding a letter received from a concerned taxpayer concerning Ernest Centerbar unregistered cars on Upper Sherman Avenue. Asked Mr. Martin to update her on this after he gets through looking into this matter. Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted that his department has been looking into this matter. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Spoke to the Board regarding the Water Department. Noted because of the deteriorating filters they have had to do extra work. Thanked the Distribution Crew and Mike Trombley, noting that they have worked very hard in order for the people of the water district not to feel the effects of the serious mechanical problems and maintenance problems that they've had. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Spoke to the Board regarding Bill Threw's landfill, noting that he will be going in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Noted that his operating permit from DEC needs to be look into because it is about to expire. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Questioned Mr. Martin regarding the provision in the Sign Ordinance regarding political signs. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Is in process of getting committee together. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Noted the importance of this matter. ATTORNEY DUSEK-Recommended looking into the other concerns regarding signs. DISCUSSION ALAN OPPENHEIM OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE MR. OPPENHEIM-Spoke to the Board regarding the specifics of the Open Space Plan that was put together as part of the entire Hudson Pointe and Niagara Mohawk lands off Sherman Island Road. Noted there were certain items that had to be satisfied before the final resolution approving the plan unit development could be passed. A management plan was put together by Saratoga Associates, a committee was put together to review the plan. The Committee did approve the Management Plan and at this point are requesting a final resolution signing off on the plans and some of the requirements that were identified in the final resolution. Spoke with Attorney Dusek regarding some of the requirements, asked the Board to identify the items to be sure there is some consensus on those items. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-The plan went out the first part of December, each of the Board members have received a copy of the plan. Reviewed plan and has no problem with it, commended Mr. Martin and the Committee for a fine job done, noted he is ready to vote yes on the resolution. COUNCILMAN PULVER-Has no problem with this. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Noted the cleanup was done and the cabin has been removed and the debris has been removed from the one ravine. When the ground unthaws in the spring will stabilize the area with hay and seed. ATTORNEY DUSEK-Indicated to Mr. Oppenheim according to the agreement as well as zoning resolution that was approved by the Town Board is still awaiting confirmation that certain boundaries has been marked as required by the resolution. Also needs confirmation on whether the five archeological sites are included in the deed description. Need a preliminary title report or abstract of title to confirm that the title is in fact marketable as well as free of all liens and encumbrances. The deed itself does not have a description of passive recreation which is required to have and which was left opened in the deed. Other issues concerning the deed that need to be cleaned up to make sure it does contain an indication of restrictions. Noted he believes it incumbent upon Hudson Pointe and the developers to address those items and present completed documentation to Attorney's Office. Needs information from the developer before he can finalize documents for the Board. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Questioned if they could take the definition of passive recreation out of the Management Plan? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-The definition in the plan was opened ended in that regard, noted it would be useful to make it consistent. MR. OPPENHEIM-One of the items that was discussed was whether or not the Management Plan could serve as an addendum to the deed without having to reiterate the deed in all the items such as passive recreation, questioned if this was acceptable? ATTORNEY DUSEK-The deed has to be recorded in the County Clerk's Office, noted there is too much there to try and record. Will need something from the Open Space Institute in terms of an agreement indicating that they will accept this. Attorney Dusek and Mr. Oppenheim to meet in regards to the legal documents pertaining to this matter. OPEN FORUM P AUL NAYLOR, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT -Requested the Board to write a letter to the Sheriffs Department, State Police, a letter to the editor regarding the speed limit on Aviation Road, noting the need for enforcement of the speed limit. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Questioned Highway Superintendent Naylor regarding the a collapsed culvert located at the west end of Aviation Road Bridge in front of the Exit 19 store. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT NAYLOR-Notified the state regarding this. CHARLIE ADAMSON, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board regarding the reappointment of Supervisor Victor Grant of Lake Luzerne as County Chairman questioned if there was a conflict of interest in regards to the Town of Lake Luzerne purchasing insurance from Mr. Grant's company? MR. JOHN SALVADOR, QUEENSBURY -Spoke to the Board regarding the reappointment of Supervisor Victor Grant of Lake Luzerne as County Chairman. Noted his concern with the motion that was made by Lloyd Demboski for the reappointment of Mr. Grant was a violation of the New York State Constitution. Spoke to the Board regarding the establishment of the position of Zoning Enforcement Officer. Noted the various zones in which his home and place of business falls under and his concern with the number of governmental agencies that have jurisdiction with it. Spoke to the Board regarding a letter he wrote to the Town Board on January 24th, 1994 regarding the Public Utilities Department, noting all of the points he made are still valid. Noted the need for a Town Engineer. Questioned the status of North Queensbury Stormwater Management? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Noted there is a meeting tomorrow at two o'clock with Michael White, Councilman Monahan, members of the Environmental Committee, and himself. MR. SALVADOR-Questioned the purpose of the meeting? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-To go through the list of tasks associated with undertaking their plan that is funded through the grant. MR. SALVADOR-Spoke to the Board regarding the agreement with the Lake George Park Commission concerning inspections in North Queensbury. Requested the Board to rescind agreement noting it is not workable. ATTORNEY DUSEK-Believes the agreement is void at this point in view of the fact that the Lake George Park Commission has no authority to enter into it. Will formulate resolution rescinding this. MR. SALVADOR-Questioned the next step regarding the EIS for North Queensbury Sewer Project? SUPERVISOR CHAMP AGNE- The next move would be for the Town to employ an engineer to do a Map, Plan, and Report and to bring it to the Board for the final approval. Noted the resolution was passed last Friday at the County stating Queensbury was done with the EIS. The next step going to the Findings is still in process. ATTORNEY DUSEK-Noted that the SEQRA document is complete. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted it is his understanding that the County Board of Supervisors will pass on the Findings at the next meeting. MR. SALVADOR-Questioned the projected consultant for this document will they be spending additional money towards Clough Harbour? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted this is a County issue, he would be willing to discuss this with him at a later time. MR. SALVADOR-Spoke to the Board regarding the need for a serious review and analysis with Emergency Services, noting structural problems in the emergency services. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Are moving ahead to hopefully improve upon the structural services. MR. SALVADOR-Questioned the status of Hudson Park? COUNCILMAN PULVER-Noted meeting scheduled for January 19th. MR. SALVADOR-Questioned the purpose of the meeting? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Meeting with Harold Haggeman, Representative from New York State Parks and Recreation. Town Board trying to reduce the park activity to passive recreation, noting no decision will be made until after the nineteenth. MR. SALVADOR -Noted the need for a separate Board dealing with Board of Health issues. SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-Noted at this point in time the Board doesn't feel that they need a Board for Board of Health issues. MR. ADAMSON-Spoke to the Board requesting the Board to ask the Town Assessor Helen Otte to reassess certain properties in the Town, noting the main job of the Assessor is to see that people in Queensbury are assessed at market value. Would like to see the equalization rate at one hundred percent. TOWN BOARD-Noted that they would like to see a County assessment. MR. JIM ENGLE-Questioned the Board regarding the placement of open forum at the meeting how it effects public input? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-Noted it's a case of balancing. COUNCILMAN CAIMANO-Noted if you place it at the end of the meeting it gives the public an option to comment on some of things that happened during the meeting if you go the opposite way it doesn't happen. MRS. BARBARA BENNETT -Queensbury. Questioned the Board regarding Martin Luther King Day, why does the Town stays open? SUPERVISOR CHAMPAGNE-The holiday was negotiated in the Union Contract. MRS. BENNETT-Spoke to the Board regarding the new design at the transfer station. Thanked Councilman Monahan for her help in this matter, noting she is pleased with the new design. Asked when the snow plows go out in the winter for road cleanup suggested having a truck of a personal size following behind to assist in keeping the driveways clear of snow. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. MARTIN-Noted there is a Comprehensive Advisory Board meeting Thursday at seven o'clock. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 60, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the Abstract appearing on January 16th, 1995 and numbering 95008200 through 95023200 and totaling $166,005.87 is hereby approved. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentMr. Caimano RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 61, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and moves into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 62, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver 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 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Caimano, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 63, 95 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Fred Champagne RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Meeting. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 1995, by the following vote: Ayes: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Champagne Noes: None AbsentNone No further action taken. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Darleen Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury