415.2020 Repair of Cremation Equipment by Matthews Environmental Solutions
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPAIRS TO CREMATION EQUIPMENT
AT PINE VIEW CEMETERY BY
MATTHEWS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 415, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Cemetery Superintendent and Town Cemetery
Commission have requested that the Town Board authorize certain necessary repairs to the
cremation equipment at the Pine View Cemetery by Matthews Environmental Solutions (Matthews)
as a single source vendor, and
WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs is $8,541 as set forth in Matthews’ November 17, 2020
letter-proposal presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, as this proposal does not include freight charges, the Cemetery Superintendent
has requested authorization for an additional amount up to $2,000 to cover the freight charges, and
WHEREAS, Matthews has performed annual Power Pak Cremator inspections, is accepted
by the New York State Department of Environmental Services as meeting statutory requirements
regarding inspections, and is the manufacturer of these Cremators, possessing proprietary
engineering drawings and specifications for such equipment, and for these reasons, the Town Board
wishes to declare Matthews as a sole source provider related to these repairs, and
WHEREAS, this will ensure that the Town’s retorts will continue to operate in a safe and
efficient manner while continuing to meet DEC’s regulatory requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy for
two (2) written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the repairs to the
cremation equipment at the Pine View Cemetery and the engagement of Matthews Environmental
Solutions (Matthews) for the amount of $8,541 as set forth in Matthews’ November 17, 2020 letter-
proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, to be paid from Equipment Repairs
Account No.: 002-8810-4800-8811, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an additional amount up to $2,000 to
cover freight charges related to this repair project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all actions necessary to amend the 2020 Town Budget and transfer $10,541 from the
Cemetery Department’s Undesignated, Unappropriated Fund Balance to Equipment Repairs
Account No.: 002-8810-4800-8811 and take any other actions necessary to provide for the repair
project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
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execute Matthews’ November 17, 2020 letter-proposal in substantially the form presented at this
meeting as well as any other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of December, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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