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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
TERI ROSS, ASSESSOR
BARBARA TIERNEY, BUDGET OFFICER
PAMELA HUNSINGER, LEGAL ASSISTANT
MELANIE DINWIDDIE, CONFIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HIGHWAY
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Called meeting to order….
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III
1.0 SWEARING IN CEREMONY
NEW YORK STATE SENATOR DANIEL G. STEC SWORE IN THE FOLLOWING:
1.1 SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III
1.2 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR ANTHONY METIVIER
1.3 TOWN BOARD
WARD 1 COUNCILPERSON ANTHONY METIVIER
WARD II COUNCILPERSON HARRISON FREER
WARD III COUNCILPERSON GEORGE FERONE
WARD IV COUNCILPERSON TIM MCNULTY
1.4 TOWN CLERK/RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS CAROLINE H. BARBER
1.5 TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT DAVID DUELL
1.6 DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT MARK DEMERS
1.7 TOWN JUSTICE MICHAEL J. MULLER
2.0 SUPERVISOR’S WELCOME
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Welcomed everyone to the Organizational Meeting. Stated he will
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be giving the State of the Town Address at the Regular Town Board Meeting of January 10,
2021.
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE
Letter -Town Supervisor Appointments
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Date: January 1, 2022
I, John F. Strough, III do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2022:
Deputy Supervisor: Anthony Metivier
Executive Assistant to Supervisor: Victoria LaMarque
Letter – Town Clerk Appointments
Date: December 3, 2021
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I hereby appoint the following for the year 2022:
Colleen Rathbun Deputy Town Clerk I
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
Karen O’Brien Deputy Town Clerk II
Betty Girard Murphy Deputy Town Clerk III
Tabitha Schadwill Deputy Town Clerk in Training
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Rose Mellon 1 Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Subregistrar of Vital Statistics
Carlee Breault 2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber, RMC
Letter – Town Court Appointments
Date: December 8, 2021
Dear Supervisor Strough and Town Board Members:
This letter is to request the following appointments for the calendar year 2022:
Kerri Lewis-Court Clerk
Margaret Quintal-Court Clerk
Stephanie Mahoney-Clerk of the Court
Mariah Townson-Deputy Court Clerk
Donald Ross-Court Officer
Susan Campbell-Court Officer
Teri Jeffords-Court Officer
Peter Bachem-Court Officer
Mark Ramsey-Court Officer
John Dann-Court Officer
Daniel Bennett-Court Officer
Richard Rodriguez-Court Officer
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you
in the year 2022.
Respectfully,
Michael J. Muller
Town Justice
Eric C. Schwenker
Town Justice
Letter – Highway Superintendent Appointments
Date: December 2, 2021
I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Deputy Highway Superintendent to
the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year.
Respectfully,
David Duell
Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent
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Letter – Highway Superintendent Appointment
Date: December 2, 2021
I hereby recommend the appointment of Melanie Dinwiddie to Confidential Administrative
Assistant to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2022 calendar
year.
Respectfully,
David Duell
Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent
4.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF ROBERT METIVIER AS
TEMPORARY LABORER IN TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT TO
PERFORM INSPECTIONS FOR SHORE COLONY WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 1, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
authorization to hire a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the Town’s Water Department during the
summer to perform inspections at Shore Colony to meet New York State Department of Health requirements,
and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2022 Town Budget, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships must be disclosed and the Town
Board must approve the appointment of Town employees’ relatives and Robert Metivier is the brother of
Town Councilperson Anthony Metivier,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Robert
Metivier as a part time, Temporary Laborer to work for the summer in the Town’s Water Department to perform
inspections at Shore Colony to meet New York State Department of Health requirements, commencing on or
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about May 1, 2022 and ending on or about October 31, 2022 at a rate of $17 per hour to be paid from the
appropriate payroll account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:Mr. Metivier
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 2, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate its 2022 procedural rules for the conduct
of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law §63, the
Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of procedure for the
year 2022, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the Town Law or a Resolution of
this Town Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Town Board Resolution shall govern, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the Town
Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is
prohibited and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to
maintain a level of decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary
recess of the meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub-
committees of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals
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made to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town Committees or
Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by
either the Town Supervisor or Town Board Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without an adopted Town
Board Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND
INTERNET-BASED FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 3, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64(1), requires Town Boards to annually designate their
Depositories for Town Funds, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §5-a and §10 and Town
Law §64, it is the duty of the governing boards of local governments to adopt a system of internal controls
for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of funds accomplished by electronic
or wire transfer, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with prudent business and cash management practices, the
Queensbury Town Board wishes to formally specify the authorities under which business may be
transacted with these Depositories, and
WHEREAS, the Town previously received agreements providing for Internet-based banking
services entitled:
1. Internet Banking and Bill Paying Service Agreement;
2. ACH Agreement;
3. Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental); and
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4. New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the following actions
for the year 2022:
1. The following individuals, in their official capacities, are authorized to transact the Town of
Queensbury’s financial and banking business in accordance with all applicable laws and
organization documents, and the specific authorities granted by this Resolution:
John F. Strough, III, Supervisor
Barbara Tierney, Town Budget Officer
Joanne Watkins, Town Accountant
Maura C. Mellon, Senior Account Clerk
2. The following Financial Institutions have applied and consented to serve as Depositories of Town
funds and have executed a Third Party Custodian Agreement satisfactory to the Town Budget
Officer/Accountant and Town Counsel and are hereby designated as approved Depositories: Glens
Falls National Bank and Trust Company and New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities
System (NYCLASS)
3. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Accountant, or any one of them, is/are hereby
authorized to initialize opening a bank account or accounts from time to time with authorized banks
and their affiliates for and in the name of the Town of Queensbury with such title or titles as he/she
may designate, and to execute depository contracts that comply with Town Policy and operating
procedures.
To finalize any new account, all Town Board members need to execute the appropriate
documentation required by the Financial Institution, including, but not limited to, signature cards.
4. The maximum FDIC insured amount which may be kept on deposit at each Financial Institution at
any time is $250,000. The amount over and above FDIC insurance of $250,000 which may be kept
on deposit at each bank is limited the value of approved collateral, calculated in accordance with
Regulations of the New York State Comptroller, pledged to secure Town deposits and deposited
with the designated Third Party Custodian.
5. The Town Supervisor, Town Councilperson and their successors and any other person authorized
by statute, regulation or Court Order on behalf of the these authorized persons, is/are hereby
authorized to sign, by hand or by facsimile (including, but not limited to, electronically generated)
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signatures(s), checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. Two signatures shall be required
on any checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments. The signature of the Town Supervisor
or a Councilperson in his absence, and that of one Councilperson shall be required.
6. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer, Town Accountant and Town Senior Account Clerk
are authorized singly, within the Town’s operational procedures, to initiate Automated Clearing
House debits without signature; initiate payment by use of Depository Transfer Checks without a
signature; or give instructions, by means other than the signing of an item, with respect to any
account transaction, including the payment transfer or withdrawal by wire, computer or other
electronic means. Any and all transactions will be signed off by the Town Supervisor upon
completion of the transaction.
7. The Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and Town Accountant are hereby authorized without
further action of the Town Board to execute such Financial Institutions’ regular forms establishing
procedures for call-back verifications and written confirmations in connection with payment orders,
thereby designating one or more individuals, whether or not such individuals be designated as
“Authorized Persons”, for the purpose of the verification of payment orders and issuance of written
confirmations.
8. The Town Clerk and/or Deputy Town Clerk(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to certify to
Authorized Bank Depositories Company and New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities
System (NYCLASS) under the seal of the Town of Queensbury the effect of this Resolution, the
names of the officials, authorized persons and other representative of the Town of Queensbury and
any changes from time to time of these officials, authorized persons and representatives, and
specimens of their respective signatures.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that:
1. Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Bank) Company and New York
Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS) are designated to provide the
computer-based financial accommodations indicated in this Resolution.
2. This Resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission
or modification has been received and recorded by such Financial Institutions. Any and
all prior Resolutions adopted by the Town Board and certified to the Financial Institutions
as governing the operation of the Town’s accounts are in full force and effect until the
Financial Institution receives and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation,
modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a Resolution
must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Financial Institutions,
establishing the authority for the changes.
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3. The signature of an Agent named on this Resolution is conclusive evidence of his authority
to act on behalf of the Town. Any Agent, so long as he acts in a representative capacity as
Agent of the Town, is authorized to make any and all other contracts agreements,
stipulations and orders which he may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the
powers indicated above, from time to time with such Financial Institutions, subject to any
restrictions on this Resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing.
4. All computer Financial Institution transactions, if any, by or on behalf of the Town prior
to the adoption of this Resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
5. The Town agrees to the terms and conditions of the Cash Management Internet Banking
Services Agreement – Governmental and the ACH Agreement Governmental Customer
Agreement for Electronic Payment Services, the Wire Transfer Agreement (Governmental)
Company and the New York Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (NYCLASS)
Cooperative Investment Agreement and authorizes any Agent named above to execute such
Agreements and deliver them to the Financial Institution. The Town authorizes the
Financial Institutions, at any time, to charge the Town for all checks, drafts or other orders
for the payment of money that are drawn on the Financial Institution so long as they contain
the required number of signatures for this purpose.
6. The Town acknowledges and agrees that the Financial Institution may rely on alternative
signature and verification codes to or obtained from the Agents named in this Resolution.
The term “alternative signature and verification codes” includes, but is not limited to, ID
numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN) to be used by the Agents to access
Internet banking services. The Financial Institution shall have no responsibility or liability
for unauthorized use of alternative signature and verification codes unless otherwise agreed
to in writing.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Accounting Office to
adopt a system of internal controls for the documentation and reporting of all transfers or disbursements of
funds accomplished by electronic or wire transfer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Accountant to take any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL
OF CLAIMS DURING 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 4, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board sees a need to allow payment of certain bills
ahead of the regular Town Board audit in order to ensure the continuance of insurance coverages,
avoidance of late charges and timely delivery of certain shipments and mailings, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims
for public utility services, health, dental, workers’ compensation, disability and unemployment
insurance premiums, debt service payments, postage, freight and express charges, and
WHEREAS, Town Law §64(23) and §118 allow for such payments, and
WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and
WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving such payments shall be jointly
and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the payment in advance
of audit of claims during 2022 for such premiums for policies that would otherwise lapse before
audit, incur late charges, postage, freight and express charges and all such claims shall be presented
at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and officer incurring or approving such
payments shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Town Board, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to file the
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Town’s Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April 30, 2022 in lieu of filing a
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separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28, 2022 as required by New York State Town
Law §29,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §30, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the
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State Comptroller with the Town Clerk’s Office on or before April 30, 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 6, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §116 requires the Town Board to establish a mileage
allowance for the use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the performance of employees’ duties when
a Town Fleet Management vehicle is unavailable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, the Queensbury Town Board
hereby establishes its 2022 mileage rate at the equivalent mileage rate to be set by the Internal Revenue Service
for 2022, to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees’ personal automobiles in the
performance of employees’ duties during 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. NcNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 7, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64, Subdivision 11 requires the Town Board to designate
an official newspaper for the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates The Post-Star as the Town of
Queensbury’s official newspaper for 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS’ ATTENDANCE
AT NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 2022 ANNUAL
MEETING & TRAINING SCHOOL AND DESIGNATION OF
TOWN DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE
RESOLUTION NO.: 8, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials and
employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2022 Annual Meeting & Training School to be
held in New York City from on or about February 20 - 23, 2022 and designate the Town Supervisor as Delegate
and his designee as alternate to attend and vote at the Association of Towns Annual Business Meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §116, Subdivision 10 and subject to
availability of budgetary appropriations, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the following Town
Officers and employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2022 Annual Meeting & Training
School:
Town Supervisor
Town Board Members
Town Highway Superintendent or Deputy Highway Superintendent
Town Clerk
Town Budget Officer
Town Court Clerks
Town Supervisor’s Executive Assistant
Town’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the designation of Town Supervisor,
John F. Strough, III, as Delegate to cast the Town of Queensbury’s vote at the Association’s Annual Business
Meeting and/or in the Town Supervisor’s absence, authorizes and directs the designation of Town
Councilperson George Ferone, as Alternate Designate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to execute and file
the Certificate of Designation with the Association of Towns of the State of New York by no later than February
4, 2022 and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses related to the New York State Association of
Towns 2022 Annual Meeting & Training School shall be deemed proper Town charges.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
AND RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 9, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law §4121(3)(a), the Queensbury
Town Board wishes to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer
for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of
Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2022 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that immediately upon Ms. Barber’s acceptance of appointment, she shall appoint a
Deputy to act in her place and stead in case of absence or inability and the Deputy shall accept this appointment
in writing.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CAROLINE H. BARBER AS
RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2022 - 2025
RESOLUTION NO.: 10, 2022
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Timothy McNulty
SECONDED BY : Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Caroline H. Barber as Tax Receiver for
the years 2022 - 2025,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20(6) and Resolution No.: 97 of 1967,
the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Caroline H. Barber as its Receiver of Taxes and Assessments,
such appointment to expire December 31, 2025.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS
TOWN PURCHASING AGENT FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 11, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part-time
position of Purchasing Agent for 2022 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town of
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Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January 1, 2022 until such time as her Purchasing Agent duties
may be incorporated into her job description as Accountant as recommended by NYS Civil Service at which
point it is contemplated the compensation and duties of the two positions will be merged, and authorizes and
directs that Ms. Watkins shall be paid a stipend in an amount set forth in the Town’s adopted 2022 part-time
hourly wage and annual stipend schedule for such position in addition to Ms. Watkin’s annual salary for the
Accountant position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete
any documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer shall take such other and further
action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.:12 , 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury Purchasing Policy
for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury Purchasing
Policy for 2022 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to distribute
copies of such Policy to all Town Department Managers, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town
Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND
DEPUTY COURT CLERKS FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 13, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §20, Subdivision 1(A) and New York
State Uniform Justice Court Act §109, the Town Board has the authority to appoint Town Justice Court Clerks
and Deputy Court Clerks,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Kerrie Lewis and Margaret Quintal
as Town Justice Court Clerks, Stephanie Mahoney as Clerk of the Court and Mariah Townson as Deputy
Court Clerk for 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Justice Court to notify the
New York State Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of these appointments.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
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NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR JENNIFER BAERTSCHI-FRANCE
TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Warren County Youth Board (Youth Board) is an organization that includes
community volunteers, youth and public officials who review local and countywide youth needs and issues,
advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of all county youth up to age 21, advise Warren
County on programs to be funded with State funds and help frame funding decisions, and
WHEREAS, the Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors
and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may select its member, and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board appointed Lori O’Shaughnessy,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to the Youth Board with a term to expire as of December 31, 2021,
and
WHEREAS, Ms. O’Shaughnessy has retired and therefore, at the recommendation of the Town’s
Parks and Recreation Director, the Town Board wishes to appoint Jennifer Baertschi-France, Assistant Parks
and Recreation Director, as a member of the Youth Board for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Jennifer Baertschi-France, the
Town’s Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, to serve as a member of the Warren County Youth Board
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with such term to expire as of December 31, 2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Parks and
Recreation Director to forward a certified copy of this Resolution with any other needed documentation to
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the Warren County Youth Bureau and take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS
TOWARD TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 15, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in the Town
Budget 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 accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the amount
of up to $35,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the Department’s
special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to Town of Queensbury residents, but
also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to the Town of Queensbury and entire area, as
follows:
Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter) - $20,000
Program/Event Marketing & Promotions - $5,000
Park/Athletic Facility Events - $10,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of
funds in the amount up to $35,000 to the Town’s Recreation Department, such funds to be from Warren County
occupancy tax revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412-7020,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget
Officer and/or Town Parks and Recreation Director 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 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2022 APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
FOR TOWN RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 16, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Director of Parks and Recreation (Director) has advised the
Queensbury Town Board that the Town is again eligible to apply for funds from the New York State Office of
Children & Family Services (OCFS) relating to Town recreation programs, and
WHEREAS, the Director has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a funding application for
youth recreation programs eligible for matching reimbursement from OCFS through the Warren County Youth
Bureau,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s Parks and
Recreation Director and/or Accountant to prepare the 2022 application for recreation funds from the New York
State Office of Children & Family Services and the Town Supervisor to execute the funding application, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that the Town does receive such recreation funds, the Town Board
further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget by increasing Revenue
Account No.: 001-0000-53820 (Youth Program) and Operating Account No.: 001-7110-4824 (Recreation
Programs) by the received amount, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign any
needed Agreement including an Agreement with Warren County on behalf of the Warren County Youth Bureau
regarding receipt of any such funds, as well as any other needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Parks and Recreation Director and/or Accountant to take any other action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
FOR SUPPORT OF WARREN COUNTY YOUTH COURT
RESOLUTION NO.: 17, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Accountant has advised the Town Board that the Town is
eligible to apply for reimbursement funds from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services
(NYS OCFS) relating to the support of the Warren County Youth Court, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Accountant has requested Town Board authorization to prepare a fund
application for the Warren County Youth Court in 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s Accountant
to prepare the application for Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Youth Services Funds from the
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that should the Town receive grant funds, the Town Board further authorizes and directs
the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, if necessary, to provide for receipt of such funds and
take any other needed actions, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
funding application and any other needed documentation including an Agreement with Warren County on
behalf of the Warren County Youth Court regarding receipt of any funds, and the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Accountant to and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOAN ALDOUS AS
TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 18, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joan Aldous as its Town Historian for
the year 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joan Aldous as Town
Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
TOWN HISTORIAN’S ADVISORY BOARD FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 19, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town Historian’s Advisory Board
in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code, and
WHEREAS, the one-year terms for the Advisory Board members recently expired and the Town
Board wishes to appoint members for the year 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to the Town
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of Queensbury Historian’s Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 31, 2022:
Maureen Monahan-Chase
Stanley Cianfarano
Wally Hirsch
Maureen Kennedy
Judy Melkonian
Eloise O’Neil
John F. Strough, III
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 20, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 54,2008, the Queensbury Town Board adopted amended Town of
Queensbury’s Safety Initiative Policy (Policy) and Safety Committee By Laws (By Laws), and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 13,2019, the Town Board established the position of Safety and
Compliance Officer and appointed Town Fire Marshal Michael Palmer to such position, and
WHEREAS, according to the Policy and By Laws, the Town Board wishes to approve the appointment
of the Town Safety and Compliance Officer and Safety Committee Members for the Year 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Fire Marshal
Michael Palmer as Town Safety and Compliance Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the appointment of the following individuals
as Safety Committee Members for the year 2022:
John F. Strough, III
Michael Palmer
David Duell
Alex Benway
Mark Demers
Craig Brown
Simone Ramsey
Victoria LaMarque
Maura Mellon
Chuck Rice
Scott Rowland
Mark Smith
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s Office to
distribute copies of this Resolution to all Town Departments.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF
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TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 21, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, New York State Executive Law §23 provides in part that in preparing a Town
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the cooperation, advice and assistance shall be
sought from local government officials, regional and local planning agencies, police agencies, fire
departments and fire companies, local civil defense agencies, commercial and volunteer
ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies, organizations
for the elderly and the handicapped, other interested groups and the general public, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Fire Marshal received such advice and assistance
from local police, fire, public health agencies and other Departments within Warren County as
well as the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red
Cross, and by Resolution No.: 361,2014, the Town Board adopted its Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (Plan) for the Town of Queensbury, based upon such advice and assistance as
well as the State Emergency Management Sample Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board must adopt such Plan on an annual basis and therefore wishes
to adopt such Plan for 2022 substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2022 substantially in the form presented
at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the designated Town officials
and employees to act in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Plan, including the
Deputy Town Supervisor and Town Board Members to support a continuity of government in the
event that the Town Supervisor should not be available to act in accordance with the Plan in the
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event of an emergency and authorizes and directs the Town’s Fire Marshal to file such Plan with
the Town Clerk and submit such Plan to the Director of the Warren County Office of Emergency
Services and/or any other appropriate state or local agencies in order to cause the Plan to be
effective for all purposes provided under law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Fire Marshal to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution
and Plan.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BRIAN NELSON, M.D. AS
TOWN HEALTH OFFICER FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 22, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Brian Nelson, M.D. as Town Health
Officer for 2022, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Health Officer Service Agreement is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board reappoints Brian Nelson, M.D., as the Town of
Queensbury’s 2022 Health Officer with payment for the position to be $2,000 annually, plus an additional $100
per hour for any case work the Town assigns to him, to be paid for from the appropriate account(s) as may be
determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Health Officer Service Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed
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documentation and the Town Supervisor 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 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND STANDARD MEDICAL TESTING SERVICES, A
DIVISION OF MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR PROVISION OF
CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES DURING 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 23, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement with Standard Medical
Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, (SMTS) for provision of certain healthcare services
such as physical exams and substance testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSR) for the Town during 2022, and
WHEREAS, SMTS has offered to perform such services in accordance with the terms and provisions
of the Contractual Agreement presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Contractual
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain
Medical Services, for provision of certain healthcare services such as physical exams and substance testing for
the Town during 2022 in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with the costs for such services to be
paid for from the appropriate accounts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Contractual Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting and any other needed documentation
and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 24, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board’s
recommendation for its year 2022 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Planning Board
for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman of the
Town’s Planning Board for 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 25, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals’
recommendation for its year 2022 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town’s Zoning Board of
Appeals for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Michael McCabe as Chairman of the
Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals for 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC. TO CONTINUE
PROVISION OF RADIO READ METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2022
RESOLUTION NO.: 26, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously authorized Badger Meter, Inc. to provide radio
read meters and accessories to the Town Water Department and the Water Superintendent has requested Town
Board authorization to allow Badger Meter, Inc. to continue doing so during 2022 for a total sum not to exceed
$120,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter, Inc. to continue
providing the Town Water Department with radio read meters and accessories during 2022 for a total sum not
to exceed $120,000, to be paid for from Account No.: 40-8340-2300, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute any documentation and take such other
and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 27, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
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WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general engineering
services for the year 2022 on an as-needed basis, and
WHEREAS, C.T. Male Associates has offered to provide such services as set forth in its Contract
Agreement dated 12/15/2021 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with C.T. Male Associates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of C.T. Male
Associates for provision of general engineering services for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2022 on an
as-needed basis as set forth in C. T. Male Associate’s Contract Agreement dated 12/15/2021 presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such
Contract Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be
determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget
Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance 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 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO NORTH QUEENSBURY
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 28, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 407,2014, the Queensbury Town Board approved the North
Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 (District) to serve 71 properties in the Dunham’s Bay area
of the Town in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 81,2015, the Town Board formed a District Advisory Board
comprised of 10 property owners from the District and by Resolution No.: 104,2015 appointed an additional
member to the Board, and
WHEREAS, the District has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for the Advisory
Board members for the year 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint/reappoint these members to the District Advisory
Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints/reappoints the following 10 persons
who are property owners within the North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 to the North
Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board:
Alan Wrigley - Chairperson
Matt O’Hara - Vice Chair
Barbara Simms - Secretary
Sal Ervolina - Treasurer
Rich Gordon
Phill Mitchell
Bud Maddocks
Sarah Landers
Kate McCarthy
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Len Simms (non-voting)
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Board members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their terms
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to begin immediately and terminate on December 31, 2022 with the Town Board’s intention being that future
appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to
take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF 2022
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 29, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 23,2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an Agreement with
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of professional engineering technical services to the
Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community
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Development Department through December 31, 2021, and
WHEREAS, Chazen has combined and integrated its business with LaBella Associates, D.P.C.
(LaBella), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize LaBella’s professional engineering technical
services for the year 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of LaBella Associates,
D.P.C. (LaBella) for provision of professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board,
Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department
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through December 31, 2022, as set forth in LaBella’s December 21, 2021 Proposal No.
PM213.44/Professional Services Agreement presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute Proposal
No. PM213.44/Professional Services Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and any
other needed documentation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be
determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget
Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance 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 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS
WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 30, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize its annual Agreements with the
Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., one for the continued operation of recreational and social programs for
the Town’s senior residents for the annual amount of $35,000 in accordance with a Programs Services
Agreement, and one for administrative services for the annual amount of $45,000 in accordance with an
Administrative Services Agreement,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes its annual Agreements with the
Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., one for Programs Services for the amount of $35,000 and one for
Administrative Services for the amount of $45,000 and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
the Agreements substantially in the form(s) presented at this meeting to be paid from Seniors Citizens Account
No.: 001-7620-4413, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the 2022
Town Budget and transfer $10,000 from the General Fund Balance to Seniors Citizens Account No.: 001-
7620-4413 and take any other actions necessary to effectuate payment, 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 actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION/RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENT WITH STORED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
FOR CONTINUED PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 31, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 318,2014, the Queensbury Town Board authorized a 24 month
extension of an agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., (Stored
Tech) dated September 8, 2014 for the provision of professional information technology services and by
Resolution No.: 304,2016, the Town Board authorized a five (5) year extension of the agreement, and
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WHEREAS, the Town and Stored Tech wish to enter into a five (5) year extension of the agreement
for Stored Tech’s continued provision of such information technology services as set forth in Stored Tech’s
December 21, 2021 Proposal for IT Professional Services presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, affirms and ratifies the Proposal
for IT Professional Services with Stored Technology Solutions, Inc., dated December 21, 2021 for five (5)
years beginning with the end of the term of the prior agreement and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
to execute the Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting and any other needed documentation,
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 actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTLETT,
PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. FOR LEGAL SERVICES
RELATED TO LABOR MATTERS AND LABOR-RELATED MATTERS
FOR 2022 - 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 32, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal
with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., (BPSR) for
the provision of legal services specifically related to requested labor and labor-related matters on a contractual
basis for the years 2022 - 2023 on an hourly basis as set forth in BPSR’s December 21, 2021 Letter Proposal,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Bartlett, Pontiff,
Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., for the provision of legal services to the Town specifically related to requested labor
and labor-related matters on a contractual basis for the years 2022-2023 on an hourly basis in accordance with
BPSR’s December 21, 2021 Letter Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
BPSR’s Letter Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other documentation and
the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MILLER, MANNIX,
SCHACHNER & HAFNER, LLC AS TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL FOR
GENERAL TOWN LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2022 - 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 33, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal
with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH)
as the Town’s legal counsel for the provision of general Town legal services on a contractual basis for the years
2022 - 2023 as set forth in the Agreement between the Town and MMSH for Provision of Legal Services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Miller, Mannix,
Schachner & Hafner, LLC (MMSH) as legal counsel for the provision of general Town legal services for and
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on behalf of the Town for the years 2022 - 2023 in accordance with the Agreement between the Town and
MMSH for Provision of Legal Services substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the
Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation and the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
rd
Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH GTM PAYROLL
SERVICES, INC. FOR CONTINUED PROVISION OF
PAYROLL AND HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 34, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Town of Queensbury engaged GTM Payroll Services, Inc.,
(GTM) for provision of payroll services, and
WHEREAS, GTM acquired certain business assets of Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC for the
provision of human resources services, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to continue with GTM for the provision of both payroll and
human resources services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and ratifies engagement of
GTM Payroll Services, Inc., for the provision of professional payroll and human resources services to be
paid for from the appropriate account(s) as may be determined by the Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign Service
Agreements for both professional payroll and human resources services in form(s) acceptable to the Town
Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel along with any other needed documentation, and the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2022 LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 35, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273,2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order
approving the establishment of the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and the Map, Plan
and Report concerning such District called for the formation of a District Advisory Committee composed of
five (5) property owners and representatives from the Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS), and
WHEREAS, the PALS has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for the Advisory
Committee members for 2022 and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the
Committee members for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following five (5) persons who
are property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside members, to the Lake
Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee:
Eric Sage, Chairman
Chantal Baril
Christie Bennett
Dave Hornberger
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Robert Huntz
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their
st
terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 31, 2022, with the Town Board’s intention being that
future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to
take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
rd
Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2022 GLEN LAKE AQUATIC
PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 36, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 259,2011, the Queensbury Town Board approved the establishment
of the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and stated its intention to form a District Advisory
Committee (Committee) composed of five (5) property owners and representatives from the Glen Lake
Protective Association (GLPA) and by Resolution No.: 327,2011, the Town Board appointed members to the
Committee, and
WHEREAS, the GLPA has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for members of the
Committee for 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the
Committee members for 2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following five (5) persons who
are property owners within the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District and/or are Glen Lake
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Protective Association members, to the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee
for 2022:
Paul Derby
Pamela Cembrook
Michele Mayer
Paul McPhillips
Margaret Wallace
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their
st
terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 31, 2022, with the Town Board’s intention being that
future appointments will be for each succeeding calendar year, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to
take any necessary actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
rd
Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS - WARRANT: 01032022
RESOLUTION NO.: 37, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George McNulty
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as Warrant:
01032022 with a run date of 12/29/2021 and a payment date of 01/03/2022,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 01032022 with a run date of 12/29/2021 and a payment date of 01/03/2022 totaling $1,786,025.14,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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.
rd
Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACKSON LASARSO AS
ALTERNATE MEMBER OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 38, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, two (2) vacancies for alternate positions exist on the Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint Jackson LaSarso to serve as an alternate member,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Jackson LaSarso to serve as an
alternate member of the Queensbury Planning Board until such term expires on December 31, 2028.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING WARREN LONGACKER AND
JOHN MOLLOY AS MEMBERS OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 39, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town’s Planning Board in
accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, (2) vacancies for full-time positions exist on the Planning Board, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint Warren Longacker and John Molloy to fill the
unexpired terms of two previous full-time members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Warren Longacker and John Molloy
to serve as full-time members of the Queensbury Planning Board until such term(s) expire as follows:
1) Warren Longacker – term to expire as of December 31, 2023;
2) John Molloy – term to expire as of December 31, 2022.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
5.0 CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER (WARD I)
Wished everyone a Happy New Year. I am very optimistic for 2022. Spoke regarding the
document Supervisor Strough put together for 2022. Thanked Supervisor Strough for putting it
together. It has been a pleasure working with this Town Board. I am looking forward to 2022.
Spoke regarding the Grant that was awarded to the Rockhurst Initiative. This was an idea that two
gentlemen came to us ten years ago. We received an early Christmas present this year. It is very
exciting. I would like to thank them. Thanked Dunham’s Bay, the Water Quality District and
Sunnyside, Glen Lake. These people work hard for us and for themselves to make sure that the
quality of their water is as good as can be. I applaud them for what they have done. It is remarkable
to see folks that are so involved and doing such a great job.
Thanked the Highway Department for doing a great job keeping the roads safe on Christmas Day
COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD II)
Spoke regarding COVID. Encouraged people to get vaccinated and follow responsible activities.
Try to be safe with regard to COVID. Follow common sense and the guidance.
Wished everyone a Happy New Year. COVID will continue to be with us, I believe. We are going
to have to continue to be smart about it.
Thanked Supervisor Strough for his efforts for the State of the Town. Lots to do and happy to be
here to help with it.
COUNCILMAN FREER (WARD III)
Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Spoke regarding COVID noting Glens Falls Hospital
continues to be out straight with people with COVID. We do ask people to continue to be vigilant
about wearing a mask, social distancing, washing their hands.
I am very proud and honored to be serving the residents of Queensbury for another two years. I do
enjoy serving with this Board. We all seem to be on the same page. We all seem to be wanting to
do what is right for the Community. That is what makes it enjoyable.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY (WARD IV)
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Wished everyone a Happy New Year to the members of the Board and Staff and residents of
Queensbury. It is good that we are getting out of 2021. We all have high hopes for 2022. Looking
forward to getting the Corinth Road Traffic Study results to see what that is going to bring.
Harrison and I have been working on the Short Term Rentals. We have some proposals that we
are working together with the Committee. We will speak to Counsel regarding the proposals.
Hopefully we will have some recommendations.
Thanked the members of Queensbury for their faith in him for voting him in a second term. I look
forward to working with all of you as we get into 2022.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
Thanked the Town Board for a very productive past couple of years. I am looking forward for an
equally productive term coming. As I stated, I will be doing the State of the Town on Monday,
th
January 10, 2022. The theme, which is 2022 Going Forward Building a Better Queensbury.
Thanked members of the public and Department Heads and their spouses for attending the
Organizational Meeting. They all work together to try and put together a product to provide you
the services that you need. They do an excellent job doing it.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 50, 2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
MINUTES PREPARED BY KAREN O’BRIEN, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II