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1996-09-09 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 4:30 P.M. MTG #37 RES. 369-371 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER TOWN COUNSEL Mark Schachner TOWN OFFICIALS Jim Martin, Executive Director of Community Development Paul Naylor, Highway Superintendent Tom Flaherty, Water Superintendent Ralph VanDusen, Deputy Water Superintendent Bill Burns, Comptroller TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order... RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 369,96 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters Executive Session to discuss one ongoing litigation matter and one ongoing personnel investigation matter. Duly adopted this 9th day of September, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE RESOLUTION NO. 370, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and enters Regular Session. Duly adopted this 9th day of September, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.01 WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONING Executive Director, Jim Martin referred to memo submitted concerning the latest modifications to the Waterfront Residential Zoning and reviewed proposed changes with the board. Town Board agreed to set new hearing for the next board meeting. 4.08 ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD Supervisor Champagne noted that this group is considered a watch dog as the AP A attempts to put policies and procedures in place. Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted that he's not familiar with this group. Town Board held discussion and agreed they would like more information before taking any action. 4.07 SPECIAL SALES EVENTS Town Board agreed to hold discussion for next workshop. 4.05 HIDDEN HILLS PETITION Councilman Goedert noted that the Highway Committee discussed the Hidden Hills Petition and recommended that it be sent to the county for their review and decision. Town Board held discussion and agreed to have resolution prepared for next board meeting. 4.06 PATRICIA WASSERMAN'S LETTER Councilman Goedert noted that Pat Wasserman's letter concerns the possibility of having her children bused. Stated that she has contacted Mary Sperry, Chairperson of the Transportation Committee at Queensbury School and a meeting has been scheduled to try and convince the school to bus these children. DISCUSSION Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted that Mr. Fred Carvin has recently completed his term as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and suggested that the board consider recognizing him by resolution at a board meeting. 4.02 SET BUDGET DISCUSSION DATES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SERVICES Town Board held discussion and agreed to schedule department budget discussions for October 1st, 3rd, and 9th... and budget discussions for Emergency services scheduled for September 24th, 25th, 26th and October 1st. 4.03 1997 TOWN BOARD BUDGET Comptroller, Mr. Burns reviewed 1997 Town Board budget with the board. 6.0 TOWN BOARD MEMBER MATTERS Supervisor Champagne noted that copies of the highway garage specs were put in the board member's mailboxes today... would like to have a resolution authorizing the bidding prepared for the next board meeting. Supervisor Champagne noted that Mr. Flaherty has requested to attend a workshop conference September 17th in Alexandria Bay. Town Board held discussion and agreed to authorize his attendance. Councilman Monahan referred to the highway garage specs and requested that they be reviewed by the town's insurance company, Cool Insurance. Supervisor Champagne noted that he's received correspondence from Americade to see whether the town wanted to run an advertisement in their paper, the Americade Times. Town Board held discussion and at this time, no decision was made. 4.09 SET DATE FOR PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL MEETING WITH COMMITTEE Supervisor Champagne noted that there's been a request to schedule a meeting between the Town Board and the Performance Appraisal Committee... after discussion, no meeting was scheduled. RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 371, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns. Duly adopted this 9th day of September, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT: None RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, DARLEEN M. DOUGHER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY