263.98
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO JOSEPH R. WUNDERLICH, INC.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARBITRATION DECISION
RESOLUTION NO.: 263. 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury entered into a contract with Joseph
R. Wunderlich, Inc., to lay water pipe under the Northway at Gurney Lane/Exit 20, and
WHEREAS, certain disputes arose between the Town and Wunderlich relative to the manner
in which Wunderlich performed its work under the contract, and
WHEREAS, these disputes were subject to arbitration pursuant to the terms of the contract,
and
WHEREAS, the American Arbitration Association has rendered its decision and Town
Counsel has reviewed the decision with the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, Henry Hess, Town Controller, has calculated the principal amount of the award
and interest owed to Joseph R. Wunderlich, Inc., as well as the town’s administrative fees, and the
Town Board wishes to authorize payment to Joseph R. Wunderlich, Inc., in accordance with the
Arbitration Decision,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes payment of
principal and interest totaling $135,089.28 to Joseph R. Wunderlich, Inc., in accordance with the
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Decision by the American Arbitration Association dated June 10, 1998, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Town Controller are further
authorized and directed to execute any further documentation necessary to conclude the Wunderlich
arbitration.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of July, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Irish