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10-19-2020 MTG #33 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 140 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #33 October 19, 2020 BOH #48-50 7:00 P.M. RES. 338-348 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER (REMOTE) COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA MAGEE TOWN COUNSEL ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ. PRESS LOOK TV PEPE PRODUCTIONS POST STAR (REMOTE) SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order… PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH PRESENTATION- SUPERVISOR STROUGH: In grateful appreciation for their 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service and devotion to the Town of Queensbury, the following employees were recognized and will be presented with a certificate: Paul Finch, Steve Lovering, Thomas Matteson, Michael Muller and Michael Trombley. 1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION CALLING FOR QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: 338, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health. TH Duly adopted this 19 day of October 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF SCOTT ERWIN AND SHEILA FAELLA REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 141 RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 48, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, and WHEREAS, Scott Erwin and Sheila Faella (Applicants) have applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter 136 to install a replacement wastewater system with its septic tank to be located: 1. 4’ from the house instead of the required 10’ setback; 2. 4’ from the property line instead of the required 10’ setback; and 3. 27’ from the well instead of the required 50’ setback; on property located at 30 Sullivan Road in the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury’s Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing nd on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Scott Erwin and Sheila Faella’s sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 30 Sullivan Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 289.9-1-25) and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice to neighbors located within 500’ of the applicant’s property as required by law. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF ROBERTA KAHAN REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 142 RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 49, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town’s Local Board of Health and is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town’s On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, and WHEREAS, Roberta Kahan (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for variances from Chapter 136 to install a replacement wastewater system with certain of its components to be located as follows: 1. Absorption field to be 2’ from the southside property line instead of the required 10’ setback; 2. Force main piping to be 5’ from the northside property line instead of the required 10’ setback; 3. Effluent line piping to be 5’ from the northside property line instead of the required 10’ setback; and 4. Septic tank to be 3’ from the northside property line instead of the required 10’ setback; on property located at 61 Knox Road in the Town of Queensbury, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury’s Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing on nd Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, to consider Roberta Kahan’s sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at 61 Knox Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 239.7-1-12) and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice to neighbors located within 500’ of the applicant’s property as required by law. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 50, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 143 SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 19th day of October 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone NOES: None ABSENT: None 2.0 HEARING SUPERVISOR STROUGH- Explained that since this Resolution, Northeast Power Systems changed ownership. Verified with Town Counsel, Robert Hafner that the variance goes with the property. Julia Steciuk, Attorney, for Northeast Power Systems is present to answer any questions. NO PUBLIC COMMENT RESOLUTION APPROVING NORTHEAST POWER SYSTEMS, INC.’S (NEPSI’S) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN TOWN CODE CHAPTER 136 – SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL RESOLUTION NO.: 339, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from §136-44 “Connection to sewers required” which requires Town property owners situated within a sewer district and located within 250’ of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer district to connect to the public sewer facilities within one (1) year from the date of notice, and WHEREAS, Northeast Power Systems, Inc.’s (NEPSI’s), has applied to the Town Board for a variance/waiver from Town Code §136-44.1 for an exemption from the Town’s connection requirements to connect its property located at 66 Carey Road, Queensbury to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District as set forth in its September 21,2020 application, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 136-44.1(C)(5)(a), in order for the Town Board to consider the granting of such a variance or waiver, the property owner must be willing to pay the full and usual sewer rents, assessments and taxes accruing against the property, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 144 WHEREAS, the requested waiver appears to be based on costs of connection which provides any waiver shall be for a time period not to exceed two (2) years, and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office mailed a Notice of Hearing to the Applicant and the th Town Board conducted a hearing concerning the variance/waiver request on Monday, October 19, 2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a) due to the nature of the variance/waiver request, the Queensbury Town Board determines that the granting of the variance/waiver would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136 and/or adjoining properties or otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any plan or policy of the Town of Queensbury; and b) the Town Board finds that the granting of the variance/waiver is reasonable and would alleviate unnecessary hardship on NEPSI; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves NEPSI’s (Applicant)’s application for a variance/waiver from Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, §136-44 “Connection to sewers required” and hereby grants Applicant a two (2) year extension of time or until October th 19, 2022 from the requirement to connect its property located at 66 Carey Road, Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 308.20-1-6) to the Town of Queensbury’s West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, provided that Applicant connect to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District within two (2) years and no further extensions will be granted and in the meantime, if there is any change in property use, increase in septic use or additional bathroom facilities added, then such variance shall immediately terminate unless the Queensbury Town Board reviews and approves a new application for a variance/waiver, and furthermore, if the septic system has been determined to fail or is modified by the Applicant, or if ownership of the property is transferred, then the variance is terminated as well and the property must connect to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Applicant shall pay all charges due as if its property was connected to the West Queensbury Sanitary Sewer District, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 145 th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee NOES: None ABSENT: None 3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY (LIMIT- 3 MIN) NO PUBLIC COMMENT 4.0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 340, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has prepared a Preliminary Budget for the Town of Queensbury and its Districts for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to approve the Preliminary Budget and conduct a public hearing, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Town of Queensbury Preliminary Budget for 2021, comprised of statements of appropriations and estimated revenues, a copy of which is attached and made a part of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that copies of the 2021 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Queensbury shall be filed in the Town of Queensbury Town Clerk's Office, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury where it shall be available for inspection by interested persons during regular business hours, and BE IT FURTHER, nd RESOLVED, that the Town Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury and all interested persons will be heard concerning the Town’s Preliminary Budget, and BE IT FURTHER, REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 146 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing in the manner provided by Town Law §108, such Notice to be substantially in the following form: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY FOR THE YEAR 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New York for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2021, which includes the S495 Exemption Impact Report, has been filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk’s Office where it is available for inspection by any interested person during normal business hours. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Queensbury Town Board will hold a public nd hearing on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury and that at such hearing the Town Board shall hear all interested persons concerning the Preliminary Budget. AND FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Town Law §108 that the proposed salaries of Town of Queensbury elected officials for Year 2021 are as follows: TOWN SUPERVISOR 67,276. TOWN COUNCILPERSON (4) 18,000. TOWN CLERK 77,448. TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT 78,287. TOWN JUSTICES (2) 54,437 For further information or to inspect a copy of the proposed Preliminary Budget, all interested persons may contact the Queensbury Town Clerk’s Office, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at (518) 761-8234 or visit the Town’s website at: www.queensbury.net and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 147 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF PICK-UP TRUCK FOR BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 341, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 293,2020, the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Agent provided specifications for a 2020 or newer F-350 super duty or equal pick-up truck for the Building and Grounds Department to replace a year 2012 F-350 pick-up truck with 53,329 miles on it (Town Asset No.: 8967) to the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program and also published an advertisement for bids for the Truck , and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2020, the Purchasing Agent received bid information for the Truck from the New York State Pro Vehicle Market Place, and WHEREAS, the Facilities Manager and Purchasing Agent reviewed such bids and have recommended that the Town Board authorize the bid award to the lowest, responsible bidder, Main Motorcar, for a 2021 Dodge Ram Pick-up Truck for an amount not to exceed $33,010.26 in accordance with the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program Group No.: 40440, Award No.: 23166 and Contract No.: PC68941, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the lowest, responsible bid for a 2021 Dodge Ram Pick-up Truck from Main Motorcar for an amount not to exceed $33,010.26 through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program Group No.: 40440, Award No.: 23166 and Contract No.: PC68941, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such purchase shall be by a transfer of $33,011 from Health Insurance Account No.: 001-9060-8060 to Vehicles Account No.: 001-1620-2020 and the Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2020 Town REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 148 Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the truck being replaced in the Building and Grounds Department identified as a year 2012 F-350 pick-up truck with 53,329 miles on it (Town Asset No.: 8967) and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU RESOLUTION NO.: 342, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 8,2019, the Queensbury Town Board approved and authorized funding to the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (LGRCCCVB) and the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB for tourism th promotional and marketing campaign and consultation services through June 30, 2020, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 149 WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to again enter into an Agreement with th LGRCVB for provision of such services from November 1, 2020 through October 30, 2022, and WHEREAS, such promotion and marketing services will promote the Town of Queensbury and its hotels and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby benefiting the general economy of the Town and all of Warren County, and WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into between the Town and Warren County, and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide $37,000 total in funding to the LGRCCCVB for general tourism promotional and marketing campaign and consultation services through October th 30, 2022 ($18,500 for 11/1/20-10/30/21 and $18,500 for 11/1/21-10/30/22) with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County, and WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB has been presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (LGRCCCVB) and authorizes the Agreement between the Town and LGRCCCVB substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement with the Town to provide $37,000 total in funding to the LGRCCCVB through October th 30, 2022 ($18,500 for 11/1/20-10/30/21 and $18,500 for 11/1/21-10/30/22) as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County, to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 150 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase of appropriations in Occupancy Tax Account No.: 050-6410-4412 and an increase of revenue coded 050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax by $18,500 in the 2020 Budget and $18,500 in the 2021 Budget, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers, prepare any documentation necessary and/or take any actions needed to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Agreement is contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF STATE POLICE BARRACKS ADDITION CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #155 RESOLUTION NO.: 343, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 538,2005, the Queensbury Town Board established the State Police Barracks Addition Capital Project Fund #155, and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 151 WHEREAS, the Town’s Facilities Manager has advised that the project is complete and Fund #155 may therefore be closed, and WHEREAS, the Town’s accounting records show that there is $35,123 remaining in Fund #155, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to close Fund #155 and transfer its remaining balance to Capital Reserve Fund #64, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to close State Police Barracks Addition Capital Project Fund #155 and transfer its remaining balance of $35,123 to Capital Reserve Fund #64, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2019 MODEL LT625 INTERNATIONAL 6X4 TRUCK FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 344, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 152 SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273,2020, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for bids for the purchase of a 2015 or newer Heavy Haul Truck/Tractor for the Town Highway Department as described in bid documents/specifications prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, following such advertisement of bids, the Purchasing Agent opened and reviewed all received bids on September 2, 2020, and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to fund the purchase of a truck by funds the Town receives through the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), but CHIPS requires that purchases be used only for new trucks/equipment, and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has therefore requested that the Town Board reject the received bids and authorize the purchase of a new International Truck using CHIPS funds, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 104,2020, the Town Board authorized adoption of Local Law No.: 4 of 2020 entitled, "A Local Law Authorizing the Award of Contracts on the Basis of Best Value”, which Local Law authorizes the Town to award contracts which would otherwise be subject to the "lowest bidder" rule on the basis of “Best Value”, as defined in §163 of the New York State Finance Law, as determined by the Town Board upon the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the Department Manager, in this case, the Town Highway Superintendent, which would include the specific factors to be applied in determining Best Value reflecting, wherever possible, objective and quantifiable analysis, and WHEREAS, Sourcewell is a cooperative, municipal purchasing program that specifically benefits municipalities countrywide, including the Town of Queensbury, which program combines competitive bidding and Best Value criteria, 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 wishes to piggyback with Sourcewell for a 2019 International Model LT625 6x4 Truck (Truck), and REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 153 WHEREAS, such Truck is available through H. L. Gage Sales, Inc., for the amount of $111,797 as set forth in H. L. Gage Sales, Inc.’s quote dated September 25, 2020 presented at this meeting, and and WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with the analysis and finds that this purchase meets the Town’s Best Value criteria and therefore wishes to reject the received bids and authorize the purchase of the new truck by using funds to be reimbursed to the Town through CHIPS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rejects the bids the Town received in connection with Resolution No.: 273,2020 for the purchase of a 2015 or newer Heavy Haul Truck/Tractor for the Town Highway Department, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town Highway Superintendent’s purchase of a 2019 International Model LT625 6x4 Truck (Truck) from H. L. Gage Sales, Inc. as set forth in H. L. Gage Sales, Inc.’s quote dated September 25, 2020 substantially in the form presented at this meeting and in accordance with the cooperative, municipal purchasing program Sourcewell, for the total amount of $111,797 to be paid from CHIPS Capital Expenses Account No.: 004-5112-2899, contingent upon the Town being reimbursed for such total amount through the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Town Budget Officer to increase revenues in Chips Revenue Account No.: 004-0000-53501 by $111,797, increase CHIPS Capital Expenses Account No.: 004-5112-2899 by $111,797, amend the 2020 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Highway Superintendent to sign any and all documentation needed and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 154 th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2020 BUDGET RESOLUTION NO.: 345, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee 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 2020 Town Budget as follows: From To Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $ 002-9060-8060 Health Insurance 002-9040-8040 Workers' Comp Ins 1,500 032-9010-8010 NYS Retirement 032-9040-8040 Workers' Comp Ins 2,000 035-0000-0909 Fund Balance 035-8120-4400 Misc. Contractual 9,000 th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020 by the following vote: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 155 AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP MOTOR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: 346, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent has advised that a 300 HP Motor to one of the Water Department’s vertical turbine pumps was found to have a serious electrical issue during a routine maintenance inspection and has been taken out of service and therefore he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new 300 HP Motor as will be set forth in bid specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder(s) 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’s Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the purchase of a 300 HP Motor for a vertical turbine pump for the Water Department, 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 all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 156 AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 10202020 RESOLUTION NO.: 347, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant: 10202020 with a run date of 10/15/2020 and a payment date of 10/20/2020, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as Warrant: 10202020 with a run date of 10/15/2020 and a payment date of 10/20/2020 totaling $721,990.54, 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. th Duly adopted this 19 day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 157 5.0 CORRESPONDENCE- DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, MELLON-The 2021 Preliminary Budget has been received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office. 6.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT- 4 MINUTES) NO PUBLIC COMMENT 7.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)- Spoke regarding the recent purchase of Highway vehicles. To clarify for the public, these vehicles were purchased with funds the Town receives through the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)-  Also spoke regarding recent purchase of Highway vehicles. There was a lack of understanding concerning where the funds were coming from. Its was thought these funds were coming out of the general fund and tax money; it’s not. It’s money that we get from the State and if we don’t use it, we lose it.  The Halfway Brook Trail is looking good and the bridge is now complete. Advised residents in the area that the Town put in this trail and is spending money to beautify the area so please don’t use the watershed property as a dumping ground.  Spoke regarding the fire siren on Aviation Road. Noted that he and Supervisor Strough met with the Volunteer Fire Company President and current Fire Chief. While their members voted to keep their siren running, they are being sensitive to the neighbors in the area. Supervisor Strough has offered to get our engineering folks involved to see if they can make some recommendations on that. We are trying to find a solution to that. th  On Tuesday, October 6 was our first Queensbury Road Safety Committee meeting. A number of safety issues were discussed. COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)-  Explained that he is on quarantine at his home because he traveled and the Governor’s restrictions on returning from Colorado, which was not on the list of quarantine states when his plans were made, but is now.  Spoke regarding questions and feedback he receives on sidewalks/repairs. COUNCILWOMAN MAGEE (WARD IV)-  Commented on the Kindness Rocks Project at Hovey Pond.  With regards to Councilman Ferone’s comments on dumping garbage on Town property, has a meeting on Friday with National Grid and the Queensbury Land Conservancy at Sheriff’s Department to discuss some misuse of land off of Corinth Road. Will report back after meeting. SUPERVISOR STROUGH-  Spoke regarding speed radar signs. Currently, they are on Sweet and Dixon Roads in sleep mode collecting data. They will soon be fully activated. A study will be conducted to see if the behavior of drivers change when it goes from sleep to full activation mode.  Received comments from the public that the sound quality of these meetings is not very good. Advised we are getting new microphones and StoredTech will be working to install a new sound system.  Thanked all who attended the meeting tonight.  Thanked Look TV and our sponsors for televising these meetings. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, 10-19-2020, MTG #33 158 RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO.: 348, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular Town Board Meeting. Duly adopted this 19th day of October 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier NOES: None ABSENT: None RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, CAROLINE H. BARBER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY MINUTES PREPARED BY ROSE MELLON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK I