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DECEMBER 16, 2019 RES#403-422
7:00 P.M. B.H.55-56
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE ATHERDEN
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILWOMAN JENNIFER SWITZER
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT, CHRIS HARRINGTON
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, DAVE DUELL
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 404, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular
Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION DENYING EVANGELINE H. CASEY-CHOLAKIS AND
GEORGE T. CHOLAKIS’ APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE/WAIVER
FROM CHAPTER 137 “SEPTIC SYSTEMS” – SEPTIC INSPECTION
UPON PROPERTY TRANSFER
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 55, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 380,2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted Local
Law 2 of 2018 entitled “Septic Inspection Upon Property Transfer” which is now set forth at
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 (Chapter 137), and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 137 requires inspection of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(OWTS) prior to the sale of certain real property, and
WHEREAS, by application dated 10/24/19, Evangeline H. Casey-Cholakis and George T.
Cholakis, Trustees, owners of property located at 1155 Pilot Knob Road, Queensbury and
identified as Tax Map No.: 227.14-1-21.1 (Property) directly on the shore of Lake George
(Applicants), advised that they acquired title to the Property in 2013 and for estate planning
purposes only, the George T. Cholakis Living Trust and the Evangeline H. Casey-Cholakis Living
Trust acquired title to the Property on June 21, 2019 and the Applicants were unaware of the
requirements established by Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have requested a variance/waiver from the requirements of
Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
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variance request on Monday, November 18, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in deciding to adopt Chapter 137, was very concerned with the
condition of the septic systems in the Town’s waterfront residential zone and with the impact of septic
systems near the Town’s lakes and waters that do not work properly, and
WHEREAS, there have been many studies and investigations of the condition of Lake George
waters and the need for properly working septic systems, and
WHEREAS, since the Town adopted Chapter 137, the Town’s Department of Building and
Codes Enforcement has inspected 43 septic systems pursuant to Chapter 137 and 25 of these septic
systems have failed to pass the required inspections, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is concerned about the possible transfer of properties within the
waterfront residential zone without an inspection consistent with Chapter 137 to determine if the
septic system meets the provisions of Chapter 137, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered whether to exempt family transfers but did not do
so, and
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WHEREAS, while a trust may be called a “living trust” or a “grantor trust” and for many
purposes be considered similar to being owned by the grantor(s), it is a different entity, and it can be
amended at any time, and it can have provisions where title will pass effectively to others without the
need for a new deed, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined and determines again that it is an important policy
of the Town that upon the recording of any deed or other effective transfer of real property located in
its waterfront residential zone, that the requirements of Chapter 137, including the inspection
described therein, must be met, and
WHEREAS, this specific property includes a house located in the Town’s waterfront
residential zone and that house must have a septic system which meets the Chapter 137 requirements,
wherever any or all portions of such septic system may be located, and
WHEREAS, the engineer’s report the applicant refers to from nearly four (4) years ago
describes a very different inspection from that detailed in Chapter 137 and, even if it were within three
(3) years, such inspection would not meet the requirements of Chapter 137,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board as the Town’s Local Board of Health hereby
denies the application of Evangeline H. Casey-Cholakis and George T. Cholakis as Trustees of the
George T. Cholakis Living Trust and the Evangeline H. Casey-Cholakis Living Trust for a waiver
from the provisions of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 regarding property located at 1155
Pilot Knob Road, Queensbury and identified as Tax Map No.: 227.14-1-21.1, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts the above “WHEREAS” clauses as part of their
Resolutions hereunder, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board expressly confirms that Chapter 137 applies to any
transfer, including a transfer in trust, whether a “living trust” or “grantor of trust,” or another trust,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board confirms that Chapter 137 applies to any transfer of
real property in the Town’s waterfront residential zone, even if part of the property including the
septic system is located in another municipality and also even if all or part of the septic system is
shared with other residences, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that as it is currently December, the Town Board hereby grants the applicant
an extension until May 31, 2020 for the Applicants to meet the requirements of the Town’s Chapter
137, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to and take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. BOH 56, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING – ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION
NO. 3
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Is there any member of the public that wishes to speak to the
environmental concerns of extending the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer Extenstion No. 3 to
accommodate Robert Gardens North. Seeing none can we do Part II SEQRA .
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 – Impact Assessment
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or
zoning regulation? No.
2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? No
3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? No.
4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused
the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? No
5. Will the proposed actin result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect
existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? No.
6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? No.
7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public/private water supplies? No.
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B. public/private wastewater treatment utilities? No.
8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,
archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? No.
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? No.
10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or
drainage problems? No.
11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
No.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING ROUTE 9 SANITARY
SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3
RESOLUTION NO.: 405, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish an extension to the Town’s Route 9
Sanitary Sewer District to be known as the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Extension No. 3 to permanently
serve an existing apartment development known as Robert Gardens North on one (1) parcel bearing tax map
identification no.: 296.17-1-41 and located at 220 Weeks Road, in accordance with New York Town Law
Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, such Extension No. 3 has been determined to be a State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) Unlisted Action and a SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) has been
prepared, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Wastewater Director has not identified any environmental impacts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the proposed action, reviewing the
SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential
environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete the
EAF by checking the box indicating that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves of a Negative Declaration and authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk's Office to file any necessary documents in accordance with the provisions of the general
regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
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AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
EXTENSION NO. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 406, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish an extension to the Town’s Route 9
Sanitary Sewer District (hereinafter the “District”) to be known as the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District
Extension No. 3 (hereinafter the “Sewer District Extension”), and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared by Lansing Engineering, engineers licensed
by the State of New York regarding the proposed Sewer District Extension to permanently serve an existing
apartment development known as Robert Gardens North on one (1) parcel bearing tax map identification no.:
296.17-1-41 and located at 220 Weeks Road as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and
Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been accepted and approved by the Town and has been
filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Sewer District
Extension, a general plan of the proposed sewer system, a report of the proposed sewer system and method of
operation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the establishment of the Sewer District Extension in
accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and has adopted a Negative
Declaration concerning environmental impacts, and
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WHEREAS, on December 2, 2019 subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with the
Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (Public Hearing Order) reciting (a) the boundaries of the
proposed Sewer District Extension; (b) the proposed improvements; (c) the maximum amount proposed to be
expended for the improvements; (d) the fact that all costs of the improvements will be paid for by the property
owner and not the Town of Queensbury; (e) the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the
Sewer District Extension to the only one property in the Sewer District Extension so it is the typical property);
(f) the proposed method of financing to be employed; (g) the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing the
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improvements is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and (h) the time and place of a public hearing on the
proposed Sewer District Extension; and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were filed with
the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and also placed on the Town’s website, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the Public Hearing Order, a detailed explanation of how the
estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any) and the cost of the Sewer District to the parcel were computed was filed
with the Town Clerk for public inspection as part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order were duly published and posted and were filed with
the Office of the State Comptroller, all as required by law, and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost of the District Extension to the parcel has been filed with the
Town Clerk and is made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed Sewer District Extension was duly held on Monday,
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December 16, 2019 and the Town Board has considered the evidence given together with other information,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed Sewer District Extension in accordance
with Town Law Article 12-A and plans to later consolidate the Sewer District Extension with the Route 9
Sanitary Sewer District in accordance with General Municipal Law Article 17-A, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that:
1. Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise
sufficient;
2. All property and property owners within the Sewer District Extension are benefited thereby;
3. All property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the Sewer District
Extension;
4. It is in the public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer
District Extension No. 3 to the existing Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District as described in the Map, Plan and
Report on file with the Queensbury Town Clerk with the boundaries and benefited properties of the Sewer
District Extension to be as described in the Map, Plan and Report;
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and establishes the Route 9 Sanitary
Sewer District Extension No. 3 in accordance with the boundaries and descriptions set forth above and in the
previously described Map, Plan and Report and construction of the improvements may proceed and service
provided subject to the following;
1. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department of
Health;
2. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation;
3. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department of
Transportation and any other required permits;
4. The Town being satisfied that construction of all improvements has occurred in accordance
with the Plan;
5. Permissive Referendum in the manner provided in New York State Town Law Article 7; and
6. The adoption of a Final Order by the Queensbury Town Board;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to Permissive Referendum in the manner provided by the
provisions of New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12A and the Town Board authorizes and directs the
Queensbury Town Clerk to file, post and publish such Notice of this Resolution as may be required by law and
to cause to be prepared and have available for distribution proper forms for the petition and shall distribute a
form to any person requesting such petition, and if no such petition is filed within 30 days, to file a certificate
to that effect in the Office of the County Clerk and with the State Department of Audit and Control.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Does anyone want to speak to this resolution. I will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT -3
MINUTES)
No Comment
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
USED TRACK-MOUNTED SCREENING PLANT FOR
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 407, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that he
wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a used track-mounted screening plant to be used by the Town
Highway Department as will be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth
in the Town’s bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing
Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the used track-mounted screening plant truck in the official
newspaper for the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to open, read
aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town Board meeting.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
HOVEY POND PARK IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 408, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Improvement Plan Reserve
Fund #64 (Fund #64) for future Town project developments, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 102,2004 the Town Board authorized establishment of Hovey Pond
Park Capital Project Fund #146 to fund expenses associated with Hovey Pond Park (Park), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 138,2019, the Town Board authorized certain withdrawals and
expenditures for specific Town Recreation Department capital improvements and maintenance projects
including repairs/improvements at the Park (Project) and authorized and directed the Town’s Purchasing Agent
to publish an advertisement for bids for the Project as were more clearly specified in bid specifications prepared
by the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation, The Chazen Companies (Chazen) and/or the Purchasing
Agent, and
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WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth
in the Town’s bid documents and specifications, and
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent published such advertisement for bids and on November 15,
2019, duly received and opened all bids, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Chazen and the Parks and Recreation Director have
recommended that the Town Board authorize the bid award to the lowest responsible bidder,
Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., for a total bid amount not to exceed $245,000, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director has advised that there may be times when
Change Orders may become necessary for such Project and therefore has requested authorization
to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a five-percent (5%) contingency ($12,250) for
Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reaffirms and authorizes the
repairs/improvements to the Hovey Pond Park (Project) as described in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the Project from the lowest
responsible bidder, Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., for a total bid amount not to exceed $245,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
any needed Agreement between the Town and Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., and/or any other needed
documents related to the bid award and Project in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Parks and
Recreation Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to such Project up to a five-percent (5%) contingency
or in the total amount not exceeding $12,250 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payments for such Project up
to the total of $257,250 shall be from the Hovey Pond Capital Construction Account No.: 146-7110-2899
and the Town Board further directs that in the event there are funds remaining in such Capital Project Fund
after completion of the Project or in the event that the Project is not undertaken, the moneys in the Capital
Project Fund shall be returned to the Capital Reserve Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent, Parks and Recreation Director, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF MICHAEL CORLEW
FROM LABORER TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO)
IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 409, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised that there is currently a
vacancy in the Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position in the Town Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Highway Superintendent
posted for such position, and
WHEREAS, Michael Corlew, a current Laborer within the Department, has requested a promotion to
the position, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town Board authorize the promotion
of Michael Corlew from Laborer to MEO as Mr. Corlew has met the qualifications and has the required job
experience for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion of
Michael Corlew from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town Highway Department
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effective on or about December 17, 2019 at the rate of pay specified in the Town’s CSEA Union Agreement
for the MEO position, subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service
requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Highway
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF SEAN STEVENSON AS
FULL-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 410, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that
there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Laborer position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed resumes and
has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Sean Stevenson,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Sean
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Stevenson as a full-time Laborer in the Town’s Highway Department effective on or about December 17,
2019 subject to Mr. Stevenson’s successful passing of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy
and successful completion of a twenty-six (26) week probationary period, and contingent upon the Town
successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which
hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Stevenson shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the Laborer position as
delineated in the Town’s current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSISTANT TO THE ASSESSOR
TAMMIE LANDERS TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME
RESOLUTION NO.: 411, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Assistant to the Assessor Tammie Landers has accumulated
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three (3) days of vacation time that she may not be able to use before December 31, 2019 and has therefore
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requested Town Board approval to carry over such vacation time beyond December 31, 2019 and the Town
Assessor recommends approval of such request, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve such request with the understanding that such
approval shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Tammie Landers to carry over up
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to three (3) days of vacation time beyond December 31, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget
Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL ASSISTANT
PAMELA HUNSINGER TO CARRY OVER UNUSED VACATION TIME
RESOLUTION NO.: 412, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Legal Assistant, Pamela Hunsinger, has accumulated four (4)
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vacation days that she may not be able to use before December 31, 2019 and she has therefore requested Town
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Board approval to carry over such vacation days beyond December 31, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve this request with the understanding that such approval
shall not be considered as a precedent for approval of any future requests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Pamela Hunsinger to carry over up
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to four (4) vacation days beyond December 31, 2019, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget
Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A “POURED-IN-PLACE (PIP)”
SUBSURFACE FOR HOVEY POND CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 413, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 102,2004, the Queensbury Town Board authorized establishment of
the Hovey Pond Park Improvement Project and the Hovey Pond Capital Project Fund No.: 146, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 138,2019, the Town Board authorized expenditures for specific Town
Parks and Recreation Department capital improvements and certain maintenance projects including a Capital
Project at Hovey Pond Park (Project), and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation and Recreation Commission wish to
advertise for bids for the purchase and installation of a Poured-in-Place (PIP) safety subsurface for the play
area for this Project as may be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Director and/or
Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth
in the Town’s bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing
Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the purchase and installation of a Poured-in-Place (PIP) safety
subsurface for the play area for the Hovey Pond Capital Project in the official newspaper for the Town of
Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to open, read
aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town Board meeting.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BIDS FOR
HIGHWAY GARAGE CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 414, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 82,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized establishment of
the Highway Garage Capital Project and Highway Garage Capital Project Fund #208 and the engagement
of C.T. Male Associates (C.T. Male) to evaluate the feasibility of the construction of a new Town Highway
Garage (Project), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 336,2018, the Town Board authorized further engagement of C.T.
Male for architectural services relating to the Preliminary Design Phase of the Project, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 167,2019, the Town Board further authorized engagement of C.T.
Male for architectural and engineering services relating to the Design, Bid and Construction Administration
Phase of the Project and C.T. Male accordingly prepared bid documents and specifications for the Project,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 262,2019, the Town Board authorized engagement of The Chazen
Companies (Chazen) for professional services as Clerk of the Works for the Project, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth
in the Town’s bid documents and specifications,
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 362,2019, the Town Board authorized the Town’s Purchasing Agent
to advertise for bids for the Project in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and following such
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advertisement and receipt of bids, the bids were duly opened and reviewed on November 26, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Highway Superintendent, C.T. Male and Chazen have
reviewed the bids and have recommended that the Town Board award the bids for the Project to the lowest,
responsible bidders in each category as delineated in C. T. Male’s December 9, 2019 letter presented at this
meeting and as follows:
CONTRACT O1 - General Construction - MLB Construction Services, LLC - $2,496,900
CONTRACT 02 – Plumbing – Burniche Piping, Inc. (BPI) - $ 89,400
CONTRACT 03 – HVAC – Burniche Piping, Inc. (BPI) - $ 185,900.
CONTRACT 04 – Electrical – Hewitt Young Electric, LLC - $ 158,700.
CONTRACT 05 – Fire Protection – Condor Fire Sprinkler, LLC - 98,800.
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with these bid recommendations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for the
construction of a new Town Highway Garage (Project) from the lowest, responsible bidders in each category
as delineated in C. T. Male’s December 9, 2019 letter presented at this meeting and as follows:
CONTRACT O1 - General Construction - MLB Construction Services, LLC - $2,496,900
CONTRACT 02 – Plumbing – Burniche Piping, Inc. (BPI) - $ 89,400
CONTRACT 03 – HVAC – Burniche Piping, Inc. (BPI) - $ 185,900.
CONTRACT 04 – Electrical – Hewitt Young Electric, LLC - $ 158,700.
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CONTRACT 05 – Fire Protection – Condor Fire Sprinkler, LLC - 98,800.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
from Capital Construction Account No.: 208-1620-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Notices of Awards, any needed Agreements and further documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Highway
Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR
NATURAL LIGHT SODA ASH
RESOLUTION NO.: 415, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for Natural Light
Soda Ash in accordance with Town Water Department Bid Specifications, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent have reviewed the one and only received
bid and recommended that the Town award the bid to the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bids to the only and therefore
lowest, responsible Bidder for Natural Light Soda Ash to Univar Solutions USA Inc., for the amount of
$559.00/ton ($0.2795/lb.) to be paid from the appropriate Town Water Department Account(s), and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that such bid award shall be effective through December 31, 2020 with an option at
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such time to extend such bid award for up to two (2) additional 12 month periods or through December 31,
2021 or 2022, with any extended bid award to be subject to the same terms and conditions of the original bid,
with no surcharges, add-ons or tariffs to be added, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing Agent,
Water Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED BY LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. RELATED TO
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE (HVAC) IMPROVEMENTS AT
TOWN HALL AND ACTIVITIES CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 416, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 483,2013, the Queensbury Town Board established the Town Office
Complex Improvements Capital Project Fund #203 for funding of certain improvements at the Town’s Office
Building Complex and by Resolution No.: 304,2017, authorized the transfer of funds to Capital Project Fund
#203 for future Office Building Complex projects, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.:101,2018 the Town Board authorized engagement of LaBella
Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) for professional engineering services related to the design and implementation of
utility infrastructure/HVAC improvements at the Queensbury Town Hall and Activities Center (Project) for
the amount of $50,000, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 50,2019 the Town Board authorized LaBella to provide certain
additional services related to the addition of the design, removal and replacement of a cooling tower for an
additional $4,000, and
WHEREAS, LaBella has advised that due to the unexpected rebidding of the Project, LaBella provided
additional services above and beyond the scope of the previously authorized services for an amount of $7,000
as set forth in LaBella’s December 11, 2019 email correspondence presented at this meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment to LaBella for these additional
engineering services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the additional
engineering services provided by LaBella Associates, D.P.C. in the amount of $7,000 as set forth in
LaBella’s December 11, 2019 email correspondence and as set forth in this Resolution to be paid for from
Capital Construction Account No.: 203-1620-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any
needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget
Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JEFF AURELIA
SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5K ROAD RACE
RESOLUTION NO. 417, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund has requested authorization from the Queensbury
Town Board to conduct a 5k road race to benefit the Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund as follows:
SPONSOR : Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund
EVENT : 5k Road Race
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DATE : Wednesday, January 1, 2020
TIME : 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (approximately)
PLACE : Beginning and ending at Glens Falls High School
Campus (Letter and map delineating course are attached)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proper proof of
insurance from the Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund and approves the Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund’s 5k Road
Race partially within the Town of Queensbury to benefit the Jeff Aurelia Scholarship Fund on Wednesday,
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January 1, 2020, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to the Town Highway
Superintendent’s approval of the race, which approval may be revoked due to concern for road conditions at
any time up to the date and time of the event.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF
FORD F350 TRUCK FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 418, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 384,2019, the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing
Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new Ford F350 truck to replace an old F350 truck with
100,000+ miles in the Parks and Recreation Department as described in bid specifications prepared by the
Director of Parks and Recreation (Director) and/or Purchasing Agent, and
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WHEREAS, on December 10, 2019, the Purchasing Agent duly opened the one and only bid
received by the Town for the Truck, and
WHEREAS, the Director and Purchasing Agent have therefore recommended that the
Town Board award the bid to the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Warren Ford, Inc.,
for the amount not to exceed $29,199.52, and
WHEREAS, the Director has also requested authorization to purchase an 8’ Fisher Snow
Plow and related wiring for a plow controller (Fisher Snow Plow), and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political subdivision in
New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County/State Bid and therefore in this instance, the Town of
Queensbury is “piggybacking” with the cooperative, municipal purchasing program Sourcewell Contracting
(formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance {NJPA}) for the Fisher Snow Plow, and
WHEREAS, the Director has advised that Dejana is a participating member of Sourcewell
Contracting and Dejana is providing a contract price for the Snow Plow as the authorized regional dealer
for Fisher plows (Fisher Plow Sourcewell Contract #: 080818-DDY) for the amount of $5,625 as set forth
in Dejana’s 12/11/2019 Quote #BC003105 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the purchase
of a new Ford F350 truck for use by the Department of Parks and Recreation from the only and therefore
lowest, responsible bidder, Warren Ford, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $29,199.52, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Director of Parks and Recreation’s purchase
of an 8’ Fisher snow plow and related wiring for a plow controller, with such purchase and installation to
be from Dejana, the authorized regional dealer for Fisher Plows (Fisher Plow Sourcewell Contract #:
080818-DDY), for an amount not to exceed $5,625 in accordance with Dejana’s 12/11/2019 Quote
#BC003105 in substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such truck and
plow accessories shall be from Vehicles Account No.: 001-7110-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget to transfer $34,825 from General Fund, Unappropriated Fund Balance into Vehicles
Account No.: 001-7110-2020 and make any other needed adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Parks and Recreation, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO.: 1 OF 2020
AMENDING QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 137
RESOLUTION NO.: 419, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Local Law No.: 2 of 2018, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its “Septic
Inspection Upon Property Transfer” Law which is set forth at Chapter 137 of the Queensbury
Town Code, and
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WHEREAS, by Local Law No. 5 of 2019, the Town Board amended Chapter 137 to add
an additional exemption in cases where property owners and/or prospective purchasers already
know or believe that the on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) would not pass inspection
and where the System is to be replaced within six (6) months of the property transfer at issue, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to now consider additional amendments of Chapter
137 to clarify requirements pertaining to inspection procedures, minimum septic tank capacity,
holding take components and the circumstances under which the requirements of the Chapter are
inapplicable or subject to waiver,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13,
2020 to consider proposed Local Law No.: 1 of 2020 and to hear all interested persons, and at that
time may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: 1 of 2020,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No.: 1 of 2020 in the
manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2019 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 420, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2019 Town Budget as follows:
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To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-1620-1010 Wages 15,000
001-1990-1010 Contingency 001-7110-1010 Wages 8,000
002-1990-1010 Contingency 002-8810-1010 Wages 5,000
002-8810-4400 Misc. Contractual 002-8810-1010 Wages 10,000
035-0000-0909 Fund Balance 035-8130-4425 Swg Treat GF 6,000
Increase Revenue
004-0000-52680 Insurance Recoveries 7,083
Increase Appropriation
004-5130-4110 Veh Repair 7,083
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -
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WARRANTS OF DECEMBER 9 AND DECEMBER 17, 2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 421, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented as
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Warrants with run dates of December 9, 2019 and December 12, 2019 and payment dates of December 9
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and December 17, 2019, respectively,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves two (2) Warrants with run dates of
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December 9 and December 12, 2019 and payment dates of December 9 and December 17, 2019 totaling
$353,612.55 and $1,521,137.76, respectively, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT : None
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
None
6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT-4 MINUTES)
JENNIFER & JAMES DOBKOWSKI- 8 TRAILS END, QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the Board
regarding their situation with an ongoing drainage problem on their property. Thanked
Councilwoman Switzer and Supervisor Strough for visiting their property. Asked the Board what
is being done regarding this situation moving forward? Presented pictures to Board Members.
HARRISON FREER-Spoke to the Board on behalf of the residents of Ward II of Queensbury and
the whole community thanked Councilwoman Atherden for her exemplary service on the Town
Board. Congratulations and best wishes on your adventures ahead. Thank you very much from
everyone who has benefited from your service.
DAVE DUELL, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT-Spoke regarding the drainage issue that Mr.
& Mrs. Dobkowski have been experiencing noting they are trying to come up with a solution.
7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Congratulated and thanked Councilwoman Atherden on a job well done noting she will be
missed.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas
COUNCILWOMAN ATHERDEN (WARD II)
I am very grateful to have this opportunity to serve the Community for the last two years.
It has been an interesting time and it has been a great learning experience. It is our Local
and State Governments that have the most effect on our day-to-day lives. I believe it would
be a benefit to the community and to the residents to be familiar with local government
taking part whether at the Town or County levels to voice their concerns to attend meetings,
sign up for a Board or even run for Election. The Town really needs this kind of support.
I would urge everybody to think about taking part.
Spoke regarding the Town projects the Town is working on. I trust the Board will continue
to work on them.
I have enjoyed working with the Board. I believe we have all worked well together and
served the Town well.
Thanked all the Departments and Staff in the Town.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
Congratulated Councilwoman Atherden on all of her accomplished these last two years. It
has been a pleasure to serve with you as well. We look forward to seeing you.
Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. I wish everybody good will and to
be safe out there over the next couple of weeks.
COUNCILWOMAN SWITZER (WARD IV)
I have had the pleasure of not only working with Councilwoman Atherden, but I feel that
she was a great mentor to me. Even though she was new coming into the Town it is her
thoughtfulness, disposition and her work ethic that were inspiring that really made difficult
issues sometimes much easier. I am sure we will continue the friendship that we developed.
There is a March that is open to the public. It is for those people who want to acknowledge
the Military that are currently serving during the holiday period. It starts at the Civic Center
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Plaza goes from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on December 24, 2019.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
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I am going to assume that Councilwoman Atherden will be active on the environmental
issues that are important to her. I think you can say that your two years have had a very
significant and positive impact on the world. We are going to miss you. I want to continue
working with you especially the things that are important to you and all of us.
Attended the Adirondack Christkindlmarket in Lake George.
Eagle Scout event for Michael Burrows.
Queensbury Seniors Luncheon at Fort William Henry.
Meeting with Chazen Engineering regarding storm water issues.
Working on Halfway Brook Trail, Feeder Connector Trail.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been updated.
Christmas Luncheon put on by the Assessor’s Office.
Wished everyone a Happy and Healthy Safe Holiday Season and New Year. Good tidings
to all and to all a good night.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 422, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town
Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY CLERK