1988-04-26 tiQO .
TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 26, 1988
7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MR. STEPHEN BORGOS-SUPERVISOR
MR. GEORGE KUROSAKA-COUNCILMAN
MRS. MARILYN POTNEZA-COUNCILMAN
MR. RONALD MONTESI-COUNCILMAN
MRS. BETTY MONAHAN-COUNCILMAN
TOWN COUNSEL
WILSON MATHIAS
TOWN OFFICIALS
MR. PAUL NAYLOR, MR. RICK MISSITA, MR. THOMAS FLAHERTY
PRESS: WBZA, WWSC, G.F. Post Star
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN POTEEZA
PUBLIC HEARING-regarding Sanitary Rates and Regs.(pulled from Agenda)
NOTICE SHOWN
PUBLIC HEARING-Proposed Water Rate Increase
NOTICE SHOWN
Plinney Tucker-Please tell me why?
Supervisor Borgos-Yes, essentially when we met as the water committee, we determined
that we have been selling water substantially below the price that it has been
costing us to produce the treated water and that it was time to try and recover
that. The proposed rates are set so that those people who use little water at
all, particularly retired folks on restricted incomes will have no increase based
on the restructuring, and those people who use a lot of water would have a modest
increase. The typical family who uses 80,000 gallons a year, if it were spread
equally over the year, I believe the rate of increase would be $20.00 for the
whole year.
Bill Bodenweiser, owner of the Alpenhaus Motel on Route 9-I'm concerned about
the point that you just brought up on the usage rates for places like ours.
How would it reflect the many Hotels and Motels in the area?
Tom Flaherty-The bottom line is that you will pay more. It is based on your
meter rate, your rate per 1,000 gallons will be increased therefore your costs
will increased.
Mr. Bodenweiser-Sometimes in the electrical fees, if you use a great deal more,
you can get a cheaper rate, but that doesn't seem to be so with the water rate.
Supervisor Borgos-We do have a current rate structure, if you go over 10 million
gallons a year, is that correct Mr. Flaherty?
Mr. Flaherty-I believe that is what it is. We have a step rate structure, I
believe there will be further discussion on that. I'm not satisfied that its
the correct step rate structure, I think it was derived several years ago, many
years ago and probably needs to be looked into also. We do not have a peak rate
structure as you are referring to as the power and gas companies in the area.
Councilman Montesi-One of the companies that you would think would use a tremendous
amount of water is West Mountain when they make snow, and they don't qualify
with the millions of gallons they use for the reduced rate either. I think the
point that Steve was making was that there are a lot of small homes, single family
homes, retired people that don't use a substantial amount of water, what we are
trying to do with this rate structure was to say that if you fall below 48,000
gallons a year there would be a set fee of $17.00 per quarter. For anyone else
who was up over 48,000 gallons you pay $17.00 plus the $1.20 per 1,000 gallons
after that.
Mr. Bodenweiser-I'm worried that one may escalate the other and then I'm faced
with a sewer bill I can not handle.
Councilman Montesi-Probably the sewer rate, part of the cost of the sewer will
be based on flow. We are transporting to a sewer treatment plant so we need
to address in part flow, to address in part the value of the property, and some
cases the size of the property.
Mr. Flaherty-What we are basically trying to do is reflect our increased operation
cost. Our power bills have gone up over the past five years, our cost of chemicals,
insurance, labor, we have absorbed that for the past 5 years, it has got to the
point where we can not absorb it any longer.
Supervisor Borgos-We have determined that it has been costing $1.06 per thousand
gallons to treat and actually deliver this water. Above the basic rate, we have
been charging 92t per thousand, so we are actually losing 14¢ per thousand gallons.
The proposal is to take us to $1.20, about a 14t per thousand gallon cushion
— above the basic charges. The thought again is, that it wouldn't have to be increased
for two or three years. An average family of four people would occasionally
use a thousand gallons per day, is that right Mr. Flaherty?
Mr. Flaherty-The only time to expect a typical home to use something like that,
is if they are using an awful lot of water during the summer months on their
lawns.
Supervisor Borgos-Built into the basic rate would still be 12,000 gallons per
quarter, that would be for the $17.00 flat rate.
Mr. Tucker-Are we selling water?
Supervisor Borgos-Yes, we are selling to the Town of Kingsbury.
Mr. Tucker-What are they paying?
Mr. Flaherty-They pay $1.65 per thousand gallons.
Mr. Tucker-How long is this agreement for?
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Mr. Flaherty-I believe it is a five year agreement, but don't hold me to that.
Councilman Montesi-I believe there is a specific amount of 400 thousand gallons
per day.
Supervisor Borgos-We are looking for other customers, and we have other people
waiting.
Mr. Tucker-Do I understand correctly that we are operating in the red, the Water
Department.
Supervisor Borgos-The Water Department altogether over all is alright, because
there are several sources of income. But as far as the cost per thousand gallons
we have actually been losing or operating in the red, a difference of 14d per
thousand gallons.
Mr. Tucker-Lets go back when this thing was established, it wasn't established
to make a profit, it was established as a service to the community. You just
said we are not operating in the red.
Supervisor Borgos-I don't believe the Water Department is permitted to operate
in the red overall.
Mr. Tucker-Are they legally permitted to operate at a profit?
Councilman Kurosaka-The Water Department is the only department within the Town
Government that can be revenue producing. It will cover some of the costs for
the new emergency power plant.
Mr. Tucker-Where do we stand on the bond issue that was established to build
this.
Mr. Flaherty-We are still working on the original bond, but I don't have my papers
with me, possibly 1990. What we are trying to do is cover operation and maintenance
by strictly use.
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Councilman Kurosaka-The other 14� were coming from people who were paying advalorem
tax and not using the water. We are trying to equalize this so that the users
are actually paying for the water. It is divided into two things, the water
rent which you pay for using the water and the advalorem tax to pay for the cost
to maintain the street, the fire hydrants and everything else involved.
Mr. Tucker-Are we going through a cycle, the School Board just hit us with 16%.
My County tax better than a $100.00 over a year. We used to leave some of the
money from the sales tax to take care of the county tax, and that's all coming
into the Town.
Supervisor Borgos-The extra you are paying is actually below what it costs to
produce, and that is not fair. It should be only pennies, and the only people
who should be impacted are those who are using it a great deal. The bottom line _
is you need more money coming in, now is it better to sock it to one individual
or spread it out? It seems like the fairest way is to spread it out among those
people who are using the service. You have increased costs, labor, chemicals,
and the utilities increase costs, some where you have to get the money to make
up that, and it seems only fair to spread it out among the people who are using
the service.
PUBLIC HEARING II CLOSED 7:54
PUBLIC HEARING I-regarding Sanitary Rates and Regs. (pulled from agenda)
NOTICE SHOWN
Supervisor Borgos-Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of the rates
and regulations?
Bill Bodenweiser, owner of Alpenhaus Motel-Sewer rates, are they established?
Councilman Montesi-We should be able to go to the public at the next town board
meeting. We have trying to work out an equitable rate structure that would be
fair to all people. Based on when this sewer district was proposed four or five
years ago, statements from the map of records, stated that the average home owner
should pay somewhere between 450-500 dollars a year, sewer tax. Now, five years
later, we have got our bonding, we are into construction and we are ready to
start sending bills out, pipes are in the ground. How close are we, and if we
are not, why aren't we? There are some variables, we don't treat the sewer,
we send it to Glens Falls. There is an agreement with Glens Falls they we will
pay operating and maintenance. How will that impact on our sewer tax, what's
the flow of water per house and how does it effect it? We have discovered some
homes that are using 150,000 gallons of water with two people living there.
Do they realize how expensive that is if you are paying part of that in you sewer
tax. What causes that kind of water flow? Sprinkling your lawn, it might be
cheaper to put a well head in, these are some considerations. The original Queensbury
Sewer District One tax rate for a hotel was $5,000.00, that was the original
proposal, don't hold me to that.
Supervisor Borgos-I think it would be less.
Mr. Bodenweiser-The sewer connection cost, we must be having people coming into
Town at the present time that are going to be licensed in some ways to make these
connections.
Mr. Flaherty-That was what the original hearing was tentatively set for, to discuss
the regulations and requirements for the sewer connections for the contractors.
We are having a workshop on Thursday the 28th at 2:00 P.M. at the Water Treatment
Plant. It is for any sewer contractor who wishes to do work in the town and
we will explain to them the requirements and they will have to meet certain qualifications,
provide us with insurance and register with us so that we do know who is doing
work. It will have to be inspected before the backfill. We are under contract
with the City of Glens Falls to treat our sewage. Our sewage is metered as it
goes into the City and we pay for whatever liquid that goes into the City. Whether
it is ground water that has infiltrated into the sewer system or it is actually
sewage to be treated. Were are also controlled over how many gallons or thousands
of gallons of sewage delivered to the City, we don't want to use that up unless
it is necessary.
Mr. Bodenweiser-Will we have any control over the possibility of the sewer going
in at the same time as the reconstruction of Route 9? Has there been a resolution
to declare an extension in my area and how does it come about?
Councilman Montesi-The sewer project contract for specifically your neighborhood,
I think is Sewer District 6 for your road. Meeting with the contractor who was
given that particular District was Shultz. Present were Nimo, Telephone, Gas
lines, State of New York, DOT Paul Naylor, Water Department, anyone that has
something in the ground or has some bearing on the road was present. The one
that has the key bearing is the State of New York. They stated that the sewer
line would not be in the roadway. They also stated that we will be resurfacing
the road sometime this summer. In no case will they close a lane. Our Engineering
firm, Kestner Engineering and Tom Flaherty have proposed an addition that will
come before the Town Board within the next month, up to and including Robert
Gardens. The engineer has been charged with drawing up a map plan of record
to show what route he would take up Route 9. That should be coming back to us
in the next 2-3 weeks, and we will start the process. Once we propose that sewer
district, we have to wait 30 days to see if there is a permissive referendum.
Within the next 1 112 I would hope we are on the road to these two extensions.
PUBLIC HEARING III-regarding Unsafe Structure-Michael and Lorraine Zma
NOTICE SHOWN
Counsel Mathias-I have had some discussions with Mr. Zuma, I would recommend
that I discuss the status of this under the heading of pending litigation with
the board in executive session.
Supervisor Borgos-Anyone here to discuss that further? It appears to be a lot
more in depth than when originally presented.
Councilman Montesi-This is an issue that has been stewing for a long time, I
presume that pending litigation, it is something resolvable?
Counsel Mathias-To discuss it a little further, what I spoke about with the Supervisor
was to bring a proceeding in Town Court to enforce this, opposed to the more
radical relief that would be achieved under the unsafe structure's law. I believe
that this is another route that will achieve the same result.
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
OPEN FORUM 8:00
Supervisor Borgos-Recognizes the Marcy Family and members of their neighborhood
in regards to the trailbikes and noise occurring in their area. Asked the Town
Counsel to brief us on what he has found.
Counsel Mathias-Stated that one possible method may be to establish permits allowing
this type of activity with certain standards, one of which would be a reasonable
distance from residents. Stated that another possible method could be some type
of Noise Ordinance. Stated that he would have by May 10, some form of local
ordinance to deal with the situation.
John Caffry, Representative for Big Cedar Swamp Collition-Stated, in reference
to Earltown's Supplement Environmental Impact Statement, that they feel there
are many key issues that are not addressed. Requesting that the Board, rather
than schedule a public hearing and a comment period, that they send it back to
Earltown until these key issues are addressed.
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that he spoke with Mr. Caffry during the day on the phone.
Also noted that one of those issues regarding the Iroquois Nation Indian's position
on the two Archeological Sites that have been discovered there, has been addressed
and Earltown will leave those two sites completely undisturbed. Stated that
the comment period and public hearing is needed to get input from the public
in order to discuss and address these issues.
Edward Bartholomew, Representative for Earltown-Stated that the complete process
that was taken with the Draft Impact Statement will again apply to the Supplemental
Impact Statement. Noted that documents will be available at Adirondack Comrrunity
College Library, Glens Falls Library, at the Town Hall and that it will also
be distributed to all involved Federal and State Agencies as well as copies available
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for the public. Noted that after the public hearing and comment period the Earltown
Corporation will review those issues presented and take direction from the Town
Board at that point. Would also like to note that the Final Impact Statement
has to be available for public review and has to be distributed to all the Federal
and State Agencies for public comment before the Town Board can take final action.
Mr. Caffry-Stated that many of theses issues are legally required to be in the
Draft EIS, if they are not in there, they are not fit for public comment and
Earltown should not be allowed to pass off an incomplete document.
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that Earltown came under the old rules and regulations,
they supply the Supplement that is not legally required. Noted that there is
no provision in the law that I can find to provide for a notice of completion
of this Supplementary Information which is not by itself a Supplemental Draft
Environmental Impact Statement. Noted that this is extra information, that is
was entirely optional and asked for by the Board, not required and that Earltown
opted to provide.
Mr. Bartholomew-Noted that Earltown welcomes the opportunity for the public comment
and hearing for a better project for the Town.
Mr. Tucker, Division Road-Stated that there is a building which has been condemned
on his street that is over taken by stray cats. Noted his concern of a health
hazard he would like the building removed.
Supervisor Borgos-Suggested that the proper step would be to call the Building
Department to check if there are any violations to rules and regulations.
Councilman Mathias-Noted that the best way for the Town Board to act in this
instance is by recommendation from the Building Department.
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that the next Town Board meeting will be held Tuesday,
May 10 at 4:00 P.M. at the Town Office Building, instead of the regular 7:30
P.M. meeting time. Noted that it would be an experiment on a trial basis to
hold the meetings at 4 in the afternoon every other meeting. Also noted that
two days from now would be the 26th anniversary of the West Glens Falls Forest
fire, April 28, 1962.
OPEN FORUM CLOSED 8:44 P.M.
RESOLUTION-OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION TO UNTABLE
RESOLUTION NO. 157, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board bring back on the floor Resolution No. 129 of 1988,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAND EXCHANGE Between TOWN AND QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY, INC.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN TOWN AND QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 129, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has heretofore applied and obtained a permit
from the New York State Environmental Conservation with respect to the performance
of certain improvements to Hovey Pond located within the Town of Queensbury,
and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate such plans, the Town is desirous of obtaining
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certain property and riparian rights from the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc., an adjoining property owner to Town lands situate on Hovey Pond,
and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Central Fire Company, Inc., is desirous of obtaining
additional frontage on Lafeyette Street across property currently owned by the
Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has obtained the professional real estate appraisal
opinion that the lands proposed to be exchanged are of approximately equal value,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury finds that the proposed land
exchange will benefit the residents of the Town of Queensbury by enhancing the
development of the Hovey Pond recreational area by the Town of Queensbury and
further enhancing fire protection for those residents served by the Queensbury
Central Fire Company, Inc.,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury upon acceptable indicia
of title, hereby authorize the exchange of properties more particularly described
in the annexed descriptions, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute
a deed of the property described to the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company,
Inc., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 64(2) of the Town Law
of the State of New York, the foregoing resolution shall be subject to permissive
referendum.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: Mr. Borgos
_ All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town
of Queensbury, County of Warren and the State of New York, more particularly
bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the easterly bounds
of Lafayette Street at the most northerly corner of the lands conveyed to Queensbury
Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. by deed dated December 31, 1987 and recorded
in book 701 at deeds at Page 350; running thence northerly along said Lafayette
Street, a distance of 90 feet, more or less to a point; thence running South
60 degrees and 57 minutes East on a line parallel to and 90 feet from said lands
of Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., a distance of 203 feet, more
or less to other lands of said Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc,;
thence running South 38 degrees and 39 minutes West, a distance of 91.28 feet
to the most easterly corner of said lands of Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc. as conveyed by book 701 of deeds at page 350; running thence North
60 degrees and 57 minutes West along said lands, a distance of 180.61 feet to
the point and place of beginning containing 0.40 acres of land, be the same more
or less.
Bearings given in the above description refer to the magnetic North.
RESOLUTIONS-NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF LAND FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FROM HILAND
PARK
RESOLUTION NO. 158, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, on July 14, 1987 the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury by Resolution
No. 212 of 1987 enacted Hiland Park Planned Unit Development, and
WHEREAS, the enactment of the Hiland Park Planned Unit Development was conditioned
in part upon the developer deeding to the Town of Queensbury 60 plus or minus
acres of land on the Half Way Brook corridor for recreational purposes, and
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WHEREAS, a map of the land supposed to be conveyed has been prepared by VanDusen
and Steves describing a 78.63 acre parcel of land, and
WHEREAS, a proposed deed for the property described in the survey has been offered
for acceptance by the Town, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part
of hereof, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts conveyance of the real property
described in the annexed deed in accordance with Resolution No. 212 of 1987,
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute
any additional documents required to effectuate the transfer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deed and conveyance is accepted subject to the
further condition that two existing mortgages on the premises proposed to be
conveyed are released or satisfied within 45 days from the date hereof and that
no certificates of occupancy be issued for work performed within the Hiland Park
Planned Unit Development unless and until such discharges or releases have been
recorded.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
(Copy of deed on file)
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES
RESOLUTION NO. 159, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. Richard
Sage of Ridge Road Queensbury to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental
Issues, term to expire on 12-31-88.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR LAKE GEORGE
RESOLUTION NO. 160, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
Ronald Montesi.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. Robert
Rourke of Kattskill Bay, Queensbury to the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Lake
George, term to expire on 12-31-88.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO RESCIND
RESOLUTION NO. 161, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
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seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 24, 1988 entitled RESOLUTION DETERMINING FULL STANDARD
WORK DAYS be and hereby is rescinded.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION DETERMINING FULL STANDARD WORK DAYS
RESOLUTION NO. 162 Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that the positions
of Town Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Town Councilmen are full time positions
due to the considerable work increase and that a standard work day is eight (8)
hours
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that the positions of Town Supervisor,
Deputy Supervisor and Town Councilmen are hereby considered to have full standard
work days as per the requirements of the N.Y. State Retirement System and be
it further
RESOLVED, that this be retroactive to May 1986.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
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Absent: None
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 86 OF 1988
RESOLUTION NO. 163, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby amends Resolution No. 86 of 1988 entitled
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS as follows:
Section 1.2 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS
A. add "to contract with a registered contractor" (add after the word expense)
Section 1.5 REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE
A. reword as follows "All installation must be made by a contractor registered
with Sewer District.
C. eliminate this section
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Monahan-Noted that the Insurer should be licensed in the State of
New York.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT HIGHWAY MOHAWK TRAIL
RESOLUTION NO. 164, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Ronald Montesi.
Resolution forthcoming from Town Counsel, to be found on page
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RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON RATER RENT INCREASE
RESOLUTION 165, Introduced by Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury provides water services to many parts of the
Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the charge for water should reflect at least the actual cost of producing
such treated water, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will hold a public hearing
on May 10, 1988 at 4:00 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building at change
the method of calculation of water rents. The proposed rate of structure will
be as follows:
Family Use (Kitchen,dishwasher,washing machine) 25.00 per quarter
First Bath/Shower 25.00 per quarter
Additional Bath/Shower 10.00 per quarter
First Toilet 24.00 per quarter
Additional Toilet 24.00 per quarter
Shop 18.75 per quarter
Garage 45.00 per quarter
Office 45.00 per quarter
Store/Hotel/Motel per unit 50.00 per quarter
Restaurant 100.00 per quarter
Bar 150.00 per quarter
Hose-May and August 40.62 per quarter
Hydrant Use - per month 50.00 minimum
effective if passed May 1, and showing on the water rent billing of August 1,
1988, and be it further
RESOLVED, that at such public hearing, all interested parties will be heard both
in favor of and opposed to said rate change.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that these are adjustments to so called flat rate where
there is no meter involved and it is meant to encourage people to hook up to
the meters, which will be installed by the Town at no charge.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 166, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury deems it advisable to dispose of accumulated
scrap metals of various types currently located at the Queensbury/Glens Falls
Landfill, and
WHEREAS, disposal is also needed for scrap metal that will be deposited in the
future, and
WHEREAS, R. Brown and Sons, Inc., of Colchester, Vt., has been removing scrap
metals at no cost to the town and wishes to continue to do so, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT '
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is empowered
to sign an agreement with R. Brown and Sons, Inc. to maintain their scrap metal
removal service for a period of five years at no cost to the Town. It is understood
that R. Brown and Sons, Inc. submit to the Town a certificate of insurance issued
by an insurance company licensed in the State of New York in the amount of one
million dollars naming the Town as an additional insured.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that there is an escape clause and that at any time we
may cancell or renegotiate.
Councilman Montesi-Commended Mr. Jim Coughlin for discovering the Corporation
of R. Brown and Sons.
RESOLUTION TO DEPOSIT SCRAP METAL
RESOLUTION NO. 167, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, the entire United States is faced with a difficult problem of solid
waste disposal, and
WHEREAS, Warren County is also faced with the solid waste problem, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is attempting to resolve its solid waste problem
and has recently contracted with the firm of R. Brown and Sons, Inc., of Colchester,
Vt. to remove various scrap metals from the Queensbury/Glens Falls Landfill at
no cost, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to help all towns in Warren County to
rid themselves of the scrap metal portion of solid waste, NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT
RESOLVED, that beginning on May 15, 1988 any town in Warren County may deposit
loads of scrap metals (excluding those listed as harmful or toxic) in a special
location at the landfill for the purpose of transfer only. Each town accepting
this offer must present proof of insurance from an insurance company licensed
in the State of New York, with the Town of Queensbury listed as a named insured
in the amount of One Million Dollars, and be it further
RESOLVED, that participating towns will not be charged for this transfer service
until and unless the dealer currently under contract imposes a fee for his services,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that it is expected that each town depositing metal for transfer will
charge residents of that town for the service of transporting the materials,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become ineffective if for any reason the
market for the metal disappears.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: Mrs. Potenza
Absent: None
RESOLUTION INCREASING RESIDENTIAL USERS FEES
RESOLUTION NO. 168, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza:
WHEREAS, the fee for use of the solid waste transfer stations at Luzerne Road
and at the Ridge Road landfill site have been set at one dollar per car for several
years, and
WHEREAS, said fees were scheduled to increase to $1.50 per car on January 1 of
this year, but did not because of mechanical difficulties with the automatic
gate coin and bill collectors, and
WHEREAS, the approved budget for the 1988 calendar year was constructed with
the assumption of higher rates, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury must soon face the cost of formal closure of
the landfill, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the fee for use of the transfer stations be increased to $2.00
per car on June 1, 1988.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO REJECT BIDS
RESOLUTION NO. 169, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, on April 12, 1988 a bid opening was held on a 1988 Stationwagon for
the Pine View Cemetery Dept. and
WHEREAS, one bid was received
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby rejects the bid as submitted for the following
reasons:
A. Only one bid was received
B. It would be more advantageous to select a vehicle from State Contract
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos 4
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CROSSING RIGHTS AGREEMENT HIDDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 170, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Marilyn Potenza:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Planning Board has heretofore granted final approval
to a subdivision of land off Dixon Road known as Hidden Hills Subdivision, and
WHEREAS, within the said Hidden Hills Subdivision the Town of Queensbury has
accepted certain real property as and for Town Roads within the said subdivision,
and
WHEREAS, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation owns certain real property within the
said Hidden Hills Subdivision for its Lake George-Glens Falls Feeder Dam Tap
transmission line, and
WHEREAS, the said transmission line and lands thereunder crosses certain of the
Town's roadways within the said subdivision,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the annexed
crossing rights agreement for purposes of clarifying the use and occupation of
certain lands within the Town Highway System and it is,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury accepts an assignments of crossing
rights from Michael J. Woodbury and Ralph B. Woodbury copy of which crossing
rights assignment is annexed hereto and it is
FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the aforesaid crossing rights assignment and agreement
be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mr. Kurosaka
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENT TO DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 171, Introduced by Mrs. Marilyn Potenza who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, Earltown filed an application for a Planned Unit Development with the
Town of Queensbury on March 6, 1987, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury referred this PUD application to the Queensbury
Planning Boards,
WHEREAS, the Town Board on March 10, 1987 determined themselves to be lead agency
of this project, and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 1987 a Determination of Significance was made by the Town
Board, and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1987 a public scoping session was conducted by the Town of
Queensbury in regards to this project, and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 1987, Earltown filed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
with the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 1987, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement was accepted
as complete by the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 2, 1987 at Queensbury Town Hall
in accordance with SEQRA and pursuant to the provisions of Article 15 of the
Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance for the purposes of obtaining public comment
on the proposed PUD, and
WHEREAS, a public comment period was conducted until October 9, 1987, and
WHEREAS, a Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement has now been
prepared by Earltown, and submitted to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the Supplement to the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement will be held on May 16, 1988 at 6:00 P.M. at the Queensbury
Elementary Cafatorium, Aviation Road, Queensbury, New York and be it further
RESOLVED, that public comments on the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement will be accepted until June 11, 1988 and it is further
RESOLVED, notice of the public comment period and public hearing shall be published
in the Glens Falls Post Star and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is
k available for public review and comment at the following locations during normal
business hours: Town of Queensbury Town Hall, Bay at Haviland Road, Queensbury,
°-- New York; Crandall Library, Maple Street, Glens Falls, New York; and Adirondack
Community College Library, Bay Road, Queensbury, New York and all involved agencies.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: Mr. Kurosaka
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 172, Introduced Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 139 of 1988 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING EDUCATION
REQUEST the Town Board encourages Town employees to attend educational opportunities,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Stephen Borgos be and he hereby is authorized to contract
with Adirondack Community College for a Data Base III Plus computer training
program and be it further
RESOLVED, that the twelve hour course not exceed $450.00
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Borgos-Noted that the staff of the Planning and Code Department is
required to attend this course.
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT CIRCUS
RESOLUTION NO. 173, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi:
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Lake George have requested permission to conduct
a circus as follows:
SPONSOR: The Lake George Kiwanis
CIRCUS: Allan C. Hill Entertainment, Corp.
PLACE: West Glens Falls Firemen's Field
DATE: June 7, 1988
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit
to the aforesaid sponsor subject to the following conditions:
A. Receipt of proof of Insurance
1. The Insurance Company must be licensed in the State of New York
2. The Town of Queensbury must be named as an additional insured
B. Inspections and Approval must be made by the Queensbury Fire Marshal
and the Chief of the West Glens Falls Fire Company
C. There must be adequate parking and access for emergency vehicles.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 174, Introduced by the Entire Town Board.
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is attempting to properly plan for future growth,
while at the same time resolving current issues, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that in the interest of public health
and safety, a Town road should be constructed across a small strip of land owned
by Warren County at the site of the Warren County Municipal Center, and connecting
with the residential subdivision known as Court House Estates, and
WHEREAS, this roadway would greatly improve traffic safety and response time
for emergency services, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury requests the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Warren to adopt a resolution agreeing to the sale
of the land in question at a price agreeable to the County Board, and in a form
acceptable to the County Attorney.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS
Ltr.-International Arts and Culture Association-on file requesting fee to be
returned on temporary sign permit...
RESOLUTION TO RETURN FEE
RESOLUTION NO. 175, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Betty Monahan.
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby return the fee for a temporary sign permit to
the International Arts and Culture Association, Inc., 206 Glen St., Glens Falls,
New York.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
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Absent: None
Quaker Ridge-Supplement to Draft Environmental Impact Statement(4-18-88)-on file
BID OPENIN6-Highway Used Front End Loader
Southworth Machinery Caterpillar 950B Wheel Loader $76,268.00
Albany, New York Non-Collusive
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 176, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Ronald Montesi.
WHEREAS, Mr. Paul Naylor Superintendent of Highways did recommend that we advertise
for bids for a Used Front End Loader, and
WHEREAS, one bid was submitted and received and opened at the specified time
and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk M. Dougher, and such bid was
turned over to Paul Naylor for his recommendation, and
WHEREAS, Paul Naylor by recommendation that the bid be awarded to Southworth
j I Machinery of Albany, New York in the amount of $ , . �--2�,-I
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid
of Southworth Machinery of above stated, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this equipment is included in the 1988 Highway Budget.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BID OPENING-Highway (2) Single Axle Dump Trucks
Wicker Ford 1988 Ford L8OOO $62,710.00 each
Ticonderoga, NY Non-Collisive
Ross Truck Center 1988 GMC Single Axle $126,690.00 (2)
Granville, NY Non-Collisive
(second alternate) 1988 GMC Single Axle $137,874.00 (2)
Non-Collisive
Latham Motors 1988 Ford L8OOO $66,215.00 each
Latham, NY Non-Collisive $132,430.00 (2)
Orange Motors 1988 Ford L8OOO $63,034.70 each
Albany, NY Non-Collisive $126,069.40 (2)
H L Gage Sales Inc. 2 New 1989 Inter. $67,847.00 each
Highway is reviewing the Bids
BID OPENING-Recreation 4 Wheel Drive Dump Truck
Ross Truck Center 1988 GMC 1 Ton $20,280.00
Granville, NY Non-Collisive
Latham Motors 1988 Ford F35O $20,370.00
Latham, NY Non-Collisive
Dick Daly Chrysler 1988 Dodge W35 $20,095.00
Glens Falls, NY Non-Collisive
Wicker Ford 1988 F35O $20,148.00
Ticonderoga, NY Non-Collisive
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 177, Introduced by Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Mr. Harry Hansen Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Queensbury
did recommend that we advertise for bids for a 4 Wheel Dump Truck and
WHEREAS, four bids were submitted and received and opened at the specified time
and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk Darleen M. Dougher, and such
bid was turned over to Harry Hansen for his recommendation, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hansen has recommended that the bid be awarded to Ross Truck Center,
Granville New York in the amount of $20,280.002 and
WHEREAS, the two lowest bids were not accepted for the following reasons, Wicker
Ford; rust proofing not stated, warranty, ring spring sizes, brake sizes, type
of frame, type of windshield wipers, seats, mud flaps, did not meet specs., Dick
Daly Chrysler; ring spring, frame, engine size and color, did not meet specs..
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid
of Ross Truck Center of above stated and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost of such equipment is included in the 1988 Recreation
Budget.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
BID OPENING-Chairs, Tables, etc. for the Queensbury Center
Ralph Shapiro 35 Folding Tables 3602 $54.00 each
9 Pine St. 4 Folding Tables 36x96 $64.00 each
Glens Falls, NY Table Trucks $139.00 each
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200 Stacking Chairs $34.75 each
(2" foam seat) $38.50 each
9_ 16 Chair Dollies $47.00 each
second choice chairs $25.00 each
" dollies $45.00 each
Sampsonite folding tables 36x72 $64.00 each
" " if " 36x96 $75.00 each
4-6 weeks delivery Non-Collisive
RG Landry 35 Folding Tables 3602 $2,338.00 total
124 Glen St. 4 Folding Tables 36x96 $318.60 total
Glens Falls, NY 2 Table Dollies $310.50 total
200 Stacking Chairs $4,958.42 total
16 Chair Dollies $908.05 total
Non-Collisive $8,833.57 TOTAL
G.F. Business Machines 35 Folding Tables 3602 $2194.50 total
Dix Avenue 4 Folding Tables 36x96 $296.40 total
Glens Falls, NY 2 Table Dollies $258.40 total
200 Stacking Chairs $4,830.00 total
16 Chair Dollies $714.40 total
Non-Collisive $8,293.70 TOTAL
Office Furniture 35 Folding Tables 36x72 $2765.00 total
Super-Mart 4 Folding Tables 36x96 $376.00 total
Albany, NY 2 Table Dollies $258.00 total
200 Stacking Chairs $6600.00 total
16 Chair Dollies $720.00 total
Non-Collisive $10719.00 TOTAL
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID
RESOLUTION NO. 178, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by Marilyn Potenza.
WHEREAS, Darleen M. Dougher Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk did recommend that
we advertise for bids on tables, chairs and dollies and
WHEREAS, four bids were submitted and received and opened at the specified time
and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk, and
WHEREAS, Darleen M. Dougher by recommendation that the bid be awarded to the
lowest bidder, Glens Falls Business Machines of 32 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls, New
York in the amount of $8,293.70,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
y RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid
of Glens Falls Business Machines of above stated, and that payment for the above
equipment will be made from the account H442351620.300.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE MEETING TIME
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RESOLUTION NO. 179, Introduced by Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded
by George Kurosaka.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold its next regular meeting on May 10, 1988
at 4:00 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay at Haviland Roads, Queensbury,
New York.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: Mr. Montesi
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Absent: None
PROCLAMATION-proclaiming "SAFE DRINKING WATER WEEK"-on file
PROCLAMATION-proclaiming May 1st as "LOYALTY DAY"-on file
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 180, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that Special Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract April of 1988 and
numbered 959 and totaling $423.00 be and hereby approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 181, Introduced by George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Marilyn Potenza.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board moves into Executive Session to discuss litigation,
and personnel matters.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mrs. Potenza, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Borgos
Noes: None
Absent: None
No action was taken, on motion the meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
DARLEEN M. DOUGHER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY