133.2008
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
PURCHASE OF TRASH COMPACTOR FROM
TOWN LANDFILL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
RESOLUTION NO.: 133, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 79,2008, the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a stationary trash compactor to replace
the aging equipment currently in operation at the Luzerne Road Transfer Station, in accordance with
bid specifications prepared by the Town’s Engineer and bid package prepared by the Town Purchasing
Agent, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Landfill Equipment Operator have reviewed the
submitted proposals and recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest responsible
bidder, United Services GP, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $37,495.00, and
WHEREAS, the trash compactor is to be funded from the Fund’s Landfill Equipment Reserve,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board must conduct a public hearing before approving any
purchases made from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
th
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25,
2008 to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning the
Town’s proposed purchase of a stationary trash compactor from United Services GP, Inc., for an
amount not to exceed $37,495.00 from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the proposal in the manner provided by law.
th
Duly adopted this 11 day of February, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT :None