1988-07-06 SP 5 8
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 6, 1988
3:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Borgos-Supervisor
Marilyn Potenza-Councilman
Ronald Montesi-Councilman
Betty Monahan-Councilman
Mr. Paul Dusek-Town Attorney
ABSENT:
George Kurosaka-Councilman
PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WENU
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY TOWN CLERK DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-First order of business is to technically adjourn last nights meeting.
Yesterday we opened up in Public Session, we voted to go into Executive Session for purposes
of personnel to interview applicants. We adjourned as we usually do, but technically we should
have come to public session and then have a motion to adjourn.
RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 278, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury adjourn the meeting of July 5,
1988.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 279, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rueensbury move into Executive Session
to discuss pending litigation.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka
Councilman Montesi left meeting.
RESOLUTION TO MOVE BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 280, Introduced Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rueensbury move back into Regular Session.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
RESOLUTION REGARDING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR SEWER DISTRICT AND
AGAINST J. BRYAN AND NANCY HARRISON
RESOLUTION NO. 281, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is presently installing sewer lines in furtherance of the
establishment of a sewer district in the Town of Queensbury and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of establishing said sewer district it is necessary for sewer lines
o cross certain property owned by J. Bryan and Nancy Harrison, and described as follows:
.section 109 Block 3 s Lot 20 , on the Warren County Tax Map of the Town of Queensbury,
and it may be necessary to also create a boring pit upon said property and
WHEREAS, J. Bryan Harrison has indicated that the Town of Queensbury does not have his
permission to enter upon his land for purposes of installing sewer lines and a boring pit and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Town of Queensbury to have a right of access to said property
as soon as possible and to take immediate action to avoid construction delays and claims by
the contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury is authorized to negotiate with
the owners of said property with respect to compensation and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Attorney representing the Town in this matter, Mr: Wilson Mathias, is
authorized to commence condemnation proceedings and immediate possession proceedings
for the acquisition of a right of way for sewer lines and a boring pit and the Town Supervisor
is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to commence court proceedings with
regard to the same.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
RESOLUTION REGARDING DUTY OF TOWN CLERK TO COLLECT FEES
RESOLUTION NO. 282, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, various departments of the Town of Queensbury are presently charged with the
duty to collect monies due in connection with the issuance of licenses and permits and in.connection
with payments for application fees and legal and engineering fees as part of the subdivision
and site plan review process, and recreation fees in lieu of land and
WHEREAS, the present process by which the various departments of the Town of Queensbury
^ollect monies results in a number of persons handling funds and a number of bookkeeping
entries and checking accounts and,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to consolidate the duties, aforedescribed,
to collect fees, record collection and deposit of the same with the Town Clerk,
--- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the present duties of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury are hereby
expanded to include the duty to collect fees for all applications, licenses, and permits and
to collect fees and charges imposed by the Town of Queensbury for subdivision and site plan
review expenditures, and recreation fees in lieu of land and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall keep records of such collected monies in accordance
with acceptable accounting practices and in accordance with the applicable laws and the Town
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Clerk shall issue receipts to all individuals or entities paying said monies, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's actions in so collecting said monies since July 1, 1988, is
hereby approved and ratified and be it further
RESOLVED, that as of the date of this resolution and hereafter, no employee or official of
the Town of Queensbury, other than the Town Clerk, shall collect monies due in connection
with the issuance of licenses and permits and in connection with payments due for application
fees and legal and engineering fees as part of the subdivision and site plan review process,
and recreation fees in lieu of land.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
SUPERVISOR BORGOS-This was recommended to us by our accountants.
RESOLUTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 283, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Betty Monahan.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury moves into Executive Session
to continue reviewing applicants.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
RESOLUTION TO MOVE BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 284, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded _
by Betty Monahan.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury move back into regular session.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY