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1986-04-08 113 TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 1986 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Mr. . George Kurosaka - Councilman Mr. Stephen Borgos - Councilman Mr. Ronald Montesi - Councilman Mrs.Betty Monahan - Councilman Chairperson - Daniel Olson, Deputy Supervisor Mr. Wilson Mathias - Town Counsel _ ABSENT Supervisor - Frances Walter PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN BORGOS MEETING OPENED 7:31 RESOLUTION OF SORROW INTRODUCED BY THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION NUMBER 101 , WHEREAS, Thomas J. Murphy was a dedicated public servant for sixteen years, and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Murphy represented his constituency in the Town of Queensbury with vigor and determination and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Murphy was a congenial colleague and faithful friend, and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Murphy's presence will be sorely missed by those who knew him, _- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board on behalf of the people of Queensbury wishes to express its profound sympathy to Elaine, Kathy, Karen and Brian Murphy on the untimely passing of their devoted husband and father. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Supervisor - Frances Walter (Moment of silence for Thomas Murphy) PUBLIC HEARING 7:34 P.M. Notice Shown The proposed amendment to the subdivision regulations increases the application filing requirements from 10 to 21 days before a Planning 3oard hearing or action. Subdividers would be required to submit +pplication material to the Clerk of the Planning Board at least 21 days prior to meetings on sketch glans, preliminary plans, and final plot approval. DEPUTY SUPERVISOR DANIEL OLSON - asked for input from public, none was heard. DISCUSSION 114 COUNCILMAN BORGOS - Stated that he agreed with the resolution as written. Time is needed to review and study packet and ask questions before they are presented. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Noted how important it is for the Planning Board to review the applications before their meetings. DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OLSON - Asked for further input - hearing none the public hearing was closed. 7:38 PM. OPEN FORUM MR. BRANDT - I have read quite a bit in regards to the adopting of payment of either $1,000 or 1,000 square feet of land for each housing unit, be it house, apartment, condominium or town house.I am not opposed to the concept, but I am opposed to the $500.00 and the fact that it would have to be paid up front. Noted he felt that the fee will effectively stop development in the town, and that the town has a surplus of funds amounting to nearly $4 million and that long-term planning for recreation and other purposes is lacking. . . . pointed out that the town needs to put facilities where needed, such as fix up Gurney Lane, develope neighborhood parks and also upgrade school facilities. The fee of $200 was livable and maybe even $250 but $500 is blocking growth. COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Described the funding of the recreation programs and Queensbury recreation master plan. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN- Described the upgrading of Gurney Lane, and that the Town Board is in the process of deciding what to do with land it owns on Hovey Pond, the Hudson River and Ridge Road. Mrs. Monahan stated that the town is aware of the need for long-term planning. MR. JEFF KELLY - 6 Meadowbrook, Developer in Queensbury, off Aviation Road, questioned the Town Board if the developer will have a choice between giving a fee or giving land? DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OLSON - Stated that you can offer land but it has to be acceptable to the Planning Board. TOWN COUNSEL - In the proposal before the Board, the developer will have ~ to propose at least ten acres, there will be no choice, it has to be a parcel of ten acres. MR. KELLY - Will the property have to be deeded to the Tot-a? TOWN COUNSEL - Either way. . .The Town may opt to accept the property but it will be up the decretion of the Town. MR. KELLY - Will these areas be left to the developers to maintain? COUNCILMAN MONTESI- If the property is accepted by the Town it will be the Town's responsibility. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated that these parks will be open to all. residents of the town not just residents of the subdivisions. MR. KELLY - Asked, what guarantee do I have that this money is going to be put to good use in my development? COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Stated that the fee paid will assist recreation ✓ in the capital fund. MR. KELLY - Questioned why the fee is not being divided up more equally? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN -Stated that some areas are going to need more resources. COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Stated that as growth expands out West Mountain Road, we have to handle the influx of new families, this also applies 11 to South Queensbury. MR. ED GRANT - Grant Acres, will present the Planning Board with a plan for fifteen lots in addition to what already had preliminary approval. The residents of Grant Acres do not want recreation in their subdivision. The extra fees for recreation will simply be added to cost of a lot. . . .Disagreed that money should be up front because the small developer just cannot afford it. DEBBIE COLLINS - Presented the Board with a signed petition regarding idewalks along the Aviation Road. Petition as follows: .O WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : We the Citizens, of the Town of Queensbury, are requesting the nstallment of sidewalks, complete with curbing running down the entire — Length of Aviation Road, and on both sides. Due to the increase in population, Aviation Road is very heavily traveled by many types of motor vehicles. The increase in commercial establishments have made it more appealing for people of all ages to walk to and from their destinations. But Aviation Road is very dangerous to walk on. ( Three children have been killed on this road) . On file DEPUTY SUPERVISOR - Accepted petition - requesting reports from Highway Superintendent. MR. HARRY GUTHEIL - Realestate' - Suggested that recreation revenues be raised from taxes across the board. A fee of one thousand dollars is ridiculous and developers cannot afford to pay this large fee and especially up front. ANDREW MCCORMICK - Surveyor - Asked for a clear definition of usable land area. . . COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA - Noted that the Planning Board will have the decretion of picking the recreation area . . . some recreation areas may be areas tsed for scenic walking areas not just strutured recreation sites. -,:OUNCILMAN MONTESI - Pointed out that some land such as wet land could be make excellent green areas, some could be used for walk areas. The Planning Board would ask developers what their thoughts are. MR. MCCORMICK - Asked if the word developers applied to commercial ? COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Commercial has a different type of impact. MR. MCCORMICK - Asked whether any real study had been done and if any questionnaires had been sent out as to the need for recreation areas? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN- Stated that recreation should be in walking distance for children. MR. MCCORMICK - Asked if the Planning Board was looking throughout the town for recreation sites? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Answered yes. MR. MCCORMICK - Asked about the liability aspect connected with recreation sites ;OUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated liability problem is at a peak - The legistature is working on legislation regarding liability insurance. COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Stated that this issue has been raised - liability will probably be increased and we have to live with it. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated that we are not going to duplicate if we can help it. . .that she would be glad to discuss the needs of the residents in different areas of the Town. 116 CLJ-,,N CRT-,,GORY - West Glens Falls - Stated that the Queensbury School has told the Emergency Squads that they will charge $250.00 for training out at the school pool. COUNCILMAN BORGOS - Stated that he would write a letter to the School Board in regards to this fee. MICHAEL CARUSONE - Developer - Asked whether the developer col>ld donate land other than that contiguous to the development? COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated that would be up to the Planning Board. MR. CARUSONE - Questioned the density in developments and has the Town Counsel reviewed the concept of clustering? MR. KELLY - Stated that the Town needs a traffic light at Quaker and r- Glenwood Roads and also wanted to know if there had been anymore studies about widening the Quaker Road. COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA - Stated that Quaker Road was a County Road and the Town could only make suggestions. DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OLSON - Stated that the Town is encouraging the widening the Quaker Road. Stated that there are three Queensbury Town residents now sitting on the Glens Falls Urban Area Transportation Council. COUNCILMAN MONTESI - Stated that Quaker Road will be torn up because of the sewer project and it might be a good time to put the pressure on regarding the widening to four lanes. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated that the Town is at the point that where should be lighting consultants brought in to help with the traffic light problem. MR. KELLY - Spoke regarding the traffic control study done by the Stop and Shop between Grossmans and Doyles. Noted that the r';.-.udy was made in mid January between 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. , this being the peak of the traffic flow, when every 2 1/2 seconds a car goes by. Ile asked that in order to solve the problem, shouldn't some engineering planning be done? COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA - Stated that it would help a great de.1 if the road was widened. COUNCILMAN MONAHAN - Stated that she would like to have a copy of the packet regarding the supermarket planning on the Quaker Road. DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OLSON - Noted that he would get a packet to the Board Members. 9:08 P.M. RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE MINUTES uf , RESOLUTION NO. 102, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos. RESOLVED, that the Town Board minutes of March 11th and 14th 1986 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: a., •: : Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 103, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos. 117 RESOLVED, to transfer $25,000. from A3310599 to A1251440.440 for engineering services for sewer district. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO.104, Introduced by Mr.George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, an seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos: RESOLVED, to transfer $2,000.00 from A1455132.450 to A1455132.440 for repairs to Highway Building. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AUTHORIZE TOWN PLANNING BOARD TO REQUIRE LAND OR FEE IN LIEU THEREOF FOR PARK AND RECREATION LANDS IN THE REVIEW OF CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENTS PURSUANT TO SITE PLAN REVIEW. RESOLVED NO. 105, Introduced by Mrs.Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stephen Borgos: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined the need to revise and modernize the regulations concerning the site plan review of condominiums and apartments within the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has recognized the importance of open space, recreation and park lands to the residents of the Town and has determined that the need to provide such open space, recreation and park lands is in the public interest, and WHEREAS, The proposed local law above captioned has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed, and WHEREAS, the proposed local law is worthy o- consideration for legislative action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held concerning the proposed adoption of said local law and that said public` hearing be held at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay & Haviland Roads in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York on the 29th day of April 1986, at which time all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be hereby directed and authorized to publish and provide notice of said public hearing as may be required by law. Duly adopted this 8th day of April 198,b, by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD TO REQUIRE LAND OR A FEE IN LIEU THEREOF FOR PARK AND RECREATION LANDS PRIOR TO GRANTING SUBDIVISION APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 106, Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption and seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined the need to revise and modernize the regulations concerning the subdivision regulations and particularly the areas regarding open space and recreation lands within the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has recognized the importance of open space, recreation and park lands to the residents of the Town and has determined ' that the need to provide such open space, recreation and park lands is in the public interest, and WHEREAS, the proposed amended regulations above captioned has been prepared, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and WHEREAS, the proposed amended regulations are worthy of consideration for legislative action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held concerning the proposed adoption of said local law and that said public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay & Iiaviland Roads in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York on the 29th day of April 1986, at which time all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be hereby directed and authorized to publish and provide notice of said public hearing as may be required by law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE FOR 1986 JOHN DEERE 544-D FRONT END LOADER RESOLUTION N0. 107 Introduced by Mr. Stephen Borgos who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: WHEREAS, Thomas K. Flaherty, Town of Queensbury Water Superintendent has determined that a frontend loader is required by the Town of Queensbury Water Department to efficiently and effectively carry out its programs of pipe laying and maintenance, and WHEREAS, an "equipment operating lease" for twelve months of a 1986 John Deere 544-D frontend loader has been proposed by Schroon Lake Tractors, Inc. , and WHEREAS, the proposed lease agreement shall conform with the provisions contained in the General Municipal Law. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or her Deputy of the Town of Queensbury --�.... 4 is hereby authorized to execute an equipment lease for one 1986 John Deere 544-D Frontend Loader in a form approved by Wilson S. Mathias, Counsel to the Town Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution together with the executed lease agreements be forwarded to Schroon Lake Tractors, Inc. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SITING OF INDIVIDUAL MOBILE HOMES OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS RESOLUTION NO.108, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ronald Montesi: WHEREAS, the Town Board of Town of Queensbury has proposed to amend the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance to permit the siting of individual mobile homes outside of mobile home courts in certain areas of the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that there is a need for public input and comment on the regulations governing the siting of individual mobile homes in certain areas without administrative body review, and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been prepared, a copy of which is attached, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held concerning the proposed adoption of said amendments to the zoning ordinance and that said public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay & Haviland Roads in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York on the 29 th day of April, 1986 at which time all persons interested in the subject thereof will be heard, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be hereby directed and authorized to publish and provide notice of said public hearing as may be required by law. Duly adopted this 8th day of April, 1986 by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr. Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter REPORTS TOWN CLERK, MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH 1986, placed on file BUILDING AND ZONING, MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH 1986 placed on file COMMUNICATIONS -Proclamation declaring architectural Heritage Day placed on file -Petition received no parking on Cleverdale, placed on file -North Queensbury Rescue Squad, Inc. place on file DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OLSON - requested that copies of the petition and letter regarding no parking be sent to the Warren Sheriffs Dept. and Queensbury Highway Dept. for their recommendation - Letter Queensbury Water Dept. request to attend the Spring meeting of AWWA placed on file RESOLUTION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO. 109 Introduced by Mr. Ronald Montesi who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. George Kurosaka: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to two members of the 120 Queensbury Water Dept. , Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent and Mr. Ralph Van Dusen, Deputy Water Superintendent to attend the spring Meeting of the AWWA in Albany April 15 thru 18, 1986 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes payment of all reasonable and neccessary expenses. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr.Montesi, Mrs. Monahan, Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter COUNCILMAN KUROSAKA-Announced that he attended the openhouse for the West Glens Falls 100 year anniversary. COUNCILMAN BORGOS- Noted that he attended the West Glens Falls Volunteer Company fourth of July celebration meeting and plans are now underway. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO.110, Introduced by Mr. George Kurosaka who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Steven Borgos: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on April 8, 1986 and numbered 788 through 1066 and totaling $352,830.32 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Kurosaka, Mr. Borgos, Mr.Montesi, Mrs. Monahan Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter ON MOTION THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~ DARLEEN DOUGHER, TOWN CLERK