384.2010 North Q Rescue Squad
RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR 2010-2011 EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
NORTH QUEENSBURY RESCUE SQUAD, INC.
AND PURCHASE OF EMS FLY CAR
RESOLUTION NO.: 384, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law 184, the Queensbury Town Board may contract
with ambulance services certified or registered in accordance with Public Health Law Article 30 for
general emergency ambulance service within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement currently in effect between the Town of Queensbury and the
North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc. (Squad) expired on December 31, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Squad have negotiated terms for a new two (2) year
Agreement for general emergency ambulance services, and
WHEREAS, the Squad also wishes to replace its current Fly Car (a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban)
and purchase a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe for the approximate purchase price not to exceed $48,953 by
financing such purchase with Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Inc., over five (5) years at
6.5%, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board feels that this new vehicle will provide additional safety
protection for the Town, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §184 and General Municipal Law §209(b), the
Town Board duly conducted a public hearing and heard all interested persons concerning the proposed
Agreement for emergency ambulance services and the proposed vehicle purchase, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the emergency ambulance
services Agreement between the Town and the North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc., substantially in
the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such
Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Squad’s purchase of a 2011
Chevrolet Tahoe for the approximate purchase price not to exceed $48,953 by financing such purchase
with Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Inc., over five (5) years at 6.5%, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Squad to enter into a
dialogue with the Fort Ann Town Board regarding a contract for services and that the Squad report
back to the Town Board periodically during 2011 regarding such dialogue, 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 necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of December, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: Mr. Brewer
ABSENT: None
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