1996-09-23
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 1996
4:30 P.M.
MTG #39
RES 389-391
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR FRED CHAMPAGNE
COUNCILMAN BETTY MONAHAN
COUNCILMAN CONNIE GOEDERT
COUNCILMAN CAROL PULVER
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
COUNCILMAN THEODORE TURNER
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER
TOWN OFFICIALS
Jim Martin, Executive Director of Community Development
Paul Naylor, Highway Superintendent
Bill Burns, Comptroller
Harry Hansen, Director of Parks and Recreation
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
Supervisor Champagne called meeting to order ...
2.0 ATTORNEY MATTERS
Town Counsel Schachner briefly updated the board on the following matters: 1, Hudson Falls Water
Contract. 2, Scott McLaughlin's Mining at Landfill. 3, Renegade Lawsuit. 4, Wunderlich Claims. 5, LGA
Contract. 6, Round Pond Water District. 7, North Queensbury Sewer.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 389,96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters Executive Session to discuss a litigation matter.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of September, 1996, by the following:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mr. Turner
RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE
RESOLUTION NO. 390, 96
INTRODUCED BY: Betty Monahan
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 enters Regular Session.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of September, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mr. Turner
3.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Goedert noted that the Highway Committee met on Friday concerning the matter of tree roots
on Garrison Road.
Mr. Naylor, Highway Superintendent noted that the roots were cut back to proceed with the sidewalks.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Naylor, Highway Superintendent noted that the summer highway budget ends October 1st and the
Garrison Road project will continue for another three weeks or so... would like the board's decision on
whether to proceed with project.
Town Board held discussion and agreed that Mr. Naylor should proceed and would provide him with a
memorandum stating so.
4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.9 SOUTH QUEENSBURY DRAINAGE
Town Board held discussion regarding a town's right-of-way in South Queensbury and the need for
drainage work in that area. Requested Town Counsel to review right-of-way.
4.01 HUDSON RIVER PARK UPDATE, Harry Hansen & Jim Miller
Mr. Hansen, Director of Parks and Recreation updated the board regarding the Hudson River Park project.
Leon Steves has surveyed the property and Mr. Miller has begun the design phase which has been reviewed
by the Recreation Commission and the Recreation Committee of the Town Board. We're at the point now
for the board's review of the plans and we're looking for permission to go to bid. Would like to go out to
bid in October and if all goes well, award the bid the beginning of November. The permits have been
submitted this past week to Army Corp. of Engineers and DEC and copies have been given to Harold
Haggeman.. .
Mr. Miller, Landscape Architect reviewed plans for park project with the board. Requested to submit plans
to the state so that they may start their review of the plans.
Town Board held discussion, agreed to move forward... will have resolution prepared for October 7th to
authorize the town to go out to bid.
4.03 RE-ZONING OF WESTERN AVENUE
Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted that the Clerk's office has received a rezoning request for a section of
Western Avenue, specifically the northwest corner of Luzerne Road and Western Avenue continuing to the
Curtis Lumber property. The current zoning is light industrial and URIO and the request is Commercial
Residential, CR -15.
Attorney Mike O'Connor spoke to the board regarding request for the zone change.
Town Board held discussion... Councilman Monahan requested more information and more detail...
requested list of property owners involved, the size of lots with their present zoning and their current usage
and the number of non-conforming lots.
DISCUSSION - Indian Ridge PUD
Attorney Mike O'Connor questioned the status of the PUD agreement.
Supervisor Champagne noted that the board is waiting on recommendation from the Planning Board as
advised by counsel.
Attorney O'Connor requested a meeting with the Town Counsel and the Supervisor.
Supervisor Champagne agreed to meeting.
(Town Board took brief recess for dinner)
4.02 SPECIAL SALES EVENTS - TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKETS
Town Board held discussion regarding proposed changes to the transient merchant law... the following was
recommended... No more then three sales a year, no more then thirty days a year, no longer then ten days
per sale, the sales must be one month apart and all regulations of the sign ordinance apply, fee to be at one
hundred and fifty dollars.
Executive Director, Mr. Martin noted changes... will prepare another draft law to discuss at a workshop.
4.05 LAKE GEORGE PARK COMMISSION STORMWATERREGULATIONS
Executive Director, Mr. Martin submitted copies to the Town Board for their review. Noted, the park
commission is asking the town to adopt these or they will come in our town and enforce it if we do not
adopt them.
4.07 BIDS ON WEST GLENS FALLS FIRE HOUSE
John Wells, Mike Palmer and John Skellie from the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company were
present for discussion.
Mr. Palmer referred to the proposed modernization project of station 1 and noted that the project has been
put out to bid, the bids have been received and the bids have come in over what was anticipated for the
project cost.
Town Board held discussion regarding financing the difference and recommended Comptroller, Mr. Burns
and Mr. Palmer meet to discuss the financing possibilities and get back to the board for further discussion
at their budget meeting on Wednesday, the 25th.
(Councilman Pulver left meeting)
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 391, 96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns the meeting.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of September, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Turner
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK-QUEENSBURY