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2008-05-12 SP MTG. #20SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 05-12-2008 MTG #20 730 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. # 20 MAY 12, 2008 RES. 269-271 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN RONLD MONTESI COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER TOWN OFFICIALS BUDGET OFFICER, BARBARA TIERNEY SENIOR PLANNER, STUART BAKER ACCOUNTANT, JOANN WATKINS TOWN COUNSEL, BOB HAFNER PRESS POST STAR DISCUSSION: Barton and Loguidice Main Street Projects Update Representatives from Warren County Department of Public Works, Clough Harbor and Associates and Barton and Loguidice were present. The main purpose of this discussion was to bring the Town Board up to date on the revitalization of Main Street. They spoke regarding lighting, trees, sidewalks, crosswalk the best materials to use that will stand up to the elements. Other discussions included bus stops (Glens Falls Transient Authority will be contacted to see what their plans are as far a bus stop placement), a welcome center off the Northway and possibly replacing the cemetery fence just along Main Street. Supervisor Stec noted that they will be considering a resolution in late May or June for SEQRA in keeping with the time line under law for the eminent domain process. A discussion was held regarding right-a-ways and the impacts this will have on the property owners along this corridor. Supervisor Stec spoke to a representative from Barton and Loguidice regarding setting a public hearing to transfer funds from CIP to fund #64 to finish paying for the Connector Road and then authorizing the supplemental agreement to finish paying B&L and the rest will go to Kubricky. With regards to Gateway, we don’t need to transfer any money into the capital project there is enough there but we need to authorize a supplemental agreement for twelve and a half thousand dollars to B&L. This can be done at the next board meeting. We won’t be closing Gateway anytime soon because we need to do the bike path and the kiosk. Gateway does not require a public th hearing but we will be doing a resolution on the 19. The engineering for the bike way is all done and the engineering for the Connector Road is all done but not for the kiosk. Further discussed looking into basic designs for the kiosk as well as where the funds will come from. They spoke regarding water and sewer with regards to pipe sizes and costs. As they get closer to the timeline in the fall they are going to have to update the map, plan and report for the sewer and water because of increase in costs They will have to reschedule hearings; noted biggest concerns for Main Street is getting the easements. DISCUSSION: Solid Waste Collection District Discussion was held regarding a possible solid waste collection district. Supervisor Stec noted that he received a report from the State Comptrollers Office showing that if the Town contracted for waste removal each household could save up to $140 per year. DISCUSSION: Town Recycling Program Chris Saleen, Regional Sales Director for Earth’s Our Products spoke to the Town Board regarding recycling. Mr. Saleen shared with the Board his product and explained the recycling process should the Town decide to contract with them. Councilman Brewer asked Mr. Saleen to get back to the Board with a price schedule. Councilman Montesi SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 05-12-2008 MTG #20 731 recommended that he meet with the Superintendent of Building and Grounds to discuss the program. OTHER DISCUSSIONS : SUPERVISOR STEC- Will contact Dan Ryan to see if he can attend workshop regarding drainage issues. COUNCILMAN MONTESI- Noted his concerns after reading the draft audit report for the Courts. COUNCILMAN STROUGH- Updated the Board on the Rush Pond project. Spoke regarding a petition and applying for grant funding for supporting Rush Pond. To get the grant going there has to be proof of local support, therefore, reason for the petition. After further discussion it was the decision of the board to go ahead and apply for the grant. Further stated that they need to seek letters of support from Betty Little, Theresa Sayward, Kristen Gillibrand. Supervisor Stec will send letters of support out for the grant. COUNCILMAN BREWER-Spoke regarding the light pole on Sanders Road noted he asked for this three years ago it was denied noting there will be a resolution at the next meeting for the light. RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 269, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into Executive Session for Review of IT Resumes and Ranking. th Duly adopted this 12 day of May, 2008, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 270, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Executive Session and moves back into Regular Session. th Duly adopted this 12 day of May, 2008, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 05-12-2008 MTG #20 732 Noes: None Absent: None NO ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 271, 2008 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Special Town Board Meeting. th Duly adopted this 12 day of May, 2008, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi Noes: None Absent: None Respectfully Submitted, Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk Town of Queensbury