1996-03-11
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
4:30 p.m.
MTG.#13
RES. 146-148
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Connie Goedert
Councilman Carol Pulver
Meeting Opened 4:30 P.M.
1.0 RESOLUTIONS
NONE
2.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
2.1 Councilman Goedert reported on the recent Highway Committee Meeting-Plans are to
meet every two weeks regarding the Aviation Road project. Next Highway Committee Meetings will be on
Tuesday 3/12 at 11:30 and Friday 3/15 at 11:30 to tour Aviation Road Project.
2.2 Councilman Monahan reported on a request for rezoning on parcel adjacent to Curtis
Lumber on Western Avenue.
3.0 PLANNED DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Ms. Ronnie Travers from AMTEK delivered copies of revised employee handbooks to be
copied and distributed to the Town Board Members and Department Heads for a second review.
3.2 Ms. Travers (AMTEK) discussed the Performance appraisal plan and
recommended its use through the Town's Non- Union employees. Copies of the proposal
were distributed
to the Board Members for future discussions.
3.3 Drug Policy- Discussion was held regarding the procedure
for dealing with Random and Suspension cases...Department
Program Manager responsibilities were reviewed-
Supervisor will rewrite the procedure for Board adoption
and send to parties involved.
Head and
3.4 JOHN CARUSONE FOR RECREATION COMMISSION
To be discussed in Executive Session
3.5 UNIFORMS FOR NON-UNION MEMBERS
A resolution will be prepared to approve payroll
deductions for non-union employees who request
uniform service at 100% of the rental fee to be paid
by the employee.
3.6 RECREATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS
Reviewed by the Town Board
3.7 BOARD COMMITTEE AGENDA PROPOSAL
Town Board Members agreed to provide information and
Committee Meetings to
Supervisor's Secretary for advertising and to keep
all Board Members informed. Planning Meetings
will be announced through Planning Office.
agenda relating to
3.8 HORSE FARMS - WARREN COUNTY HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO
TO OFFER AN AGRICULTURAL REDUCED ASSESSMENT FOR
HORSE BOARDING FACILITIES
Consensus of the Board was to vote no on the top waiver
for horse boarding farms.
3.9 RECREATION FEES
Recreation fees remain with the Planning Board to
review and send back to the Town Board
3.10 FREE SAND POLICY
Free sand policy will continue to be studied for further
recommendation.
3.11 ETHICS LAW-WE NEED TO AGAIN LOOK AT REVISIONS WITHIN THE
LAW
Councilman Pulver will meet with Mark Schachner to review
possible revisions.
3.12 USE OF TOWN VEHICLE BY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OUT OF TOWN
Town Board agreed to have Colleen Kimble use a Town
Vehicle for transportation to two conferences.
3.13 OSI LAND DONATION
Recreation Director Harold Hansen will meet Executive
Director of Community Development James Martin to review
OIS plan to purchase Church Property and report back to
Board.
3.14 WARREN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE LETTER
Board agreed to increase Well Baby Clinic Expense from
Doctors Visit per month to $100.00 per
Doctor visit per month.
$50.00 per
4.0 TOWN BOARD MEMBER MATTERS
4.1 HIGHWAY GARAGE ROOF
Councilman Goedert, Highway Supt. Paul Naylor and
Building and Grounds Supt. Chuck Rice discussed
the re-roofing of the Highway Garage-Mr. Rice will
select an engineer to provide the Board with plans,
specifications and estimates.
4.2 SOUTH QUEENSBURY DRAINAGE
Councilman Goedert will contact Mark Schachner for an
South Queensbury Drainage Project.
update on the
Councilman Turner will review Sheloski's drainage
problem with Attorney.
OTHERS
Concern was expressed by the Board Members
relative to the high engineering costs for
over-runs by Wunderlich Construction
work on the Water Project.
Supervisor Champagne will advise the Comptroller not to
pay the bill until details are reviewed.
Supervisor Champagne- will contact Fred Freiberger at
he will teach safe truck driving course.
BOCES to determine if
Water Department Committee Meeting April 12th 11:30am
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 146.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to
discuss personnel regarding upcoming appointment.
Duly adopted this 11th day of March, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 147.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Executive Session and
moves back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 11th day of March, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 148.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its meeting.
Duly adopted this 11th day of March, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk