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1985-01-08 ORG 11 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD JANUARY 8, 1985 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor Mr. Daniel Olson-Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mr. Daniel Morrell-Councilman Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman ABSENT j k Mr. Wilson Mathias-Town Counsel !-- MEETING OPENED 7:35 P.M. PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WENU, WBZA GUESTS: League of Women Voter, David Lashway and Richard Simmes representing QUERC TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Harold Hansen, Mr. Paul Naylor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR WALTER RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO. 1 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby determines that Robert's Rules of Order shall be its rules of procedure during the year 1985 except when the same are not in accord with the Town Law or with other resolutions of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: i Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 2 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: iESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 62, of the Town Law of the State of New York, regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month hereafter at 7:30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER i RESOLUTION NO. 3 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, The Post Star is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury. 12 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs, Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent:Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL BANKS RESOLUTION NO. 4 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the following be and they hereby are designated depositories for the funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year 1985: Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co., First National Bank of Glens Falls, State Bank of Albany, Chase Manhattan Bank of Eastern New York, N.A. and be it further RESOLVED, that authority be and hereby is delegated to the Town Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each Bank. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RESOLUTION NO. 5 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 102, Subdivision 10 of the Town Law of the State of New } York, the following Town Officers and Employees be and they hereby are authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City on February 17th through the 20th 1985 . Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Counsel, Town Justices, Four Councilmen and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury in said association and in her absence, Councilman Daniel Olson is to cast the vote of the Town, and be it further RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this meeting are a proper town charge. : pted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR RESOLUTION NO. 6 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and she hereby is permitted and allowed to file a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller, as required by Section 34, of the General Municipal Law with the Town Clerk on or before March 1, 1985, in lieu of filing a separate financial report as required by Section 119, Subdivision 2, of the Town Law, by February 1, 1985. Duly adopted by the following vote: 13 Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 7 Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 752 of the Laws of New York, 1971, effective June 25, 1971, '-" the Town of Queensbury Industrial Development Agency was created, and WHEREAS, the certificate of establishment of such Agency was filed pursuant to Section 856 °- (1) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York designating the membership of said Agency, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a certificate of appointment of the Chairman and Members of the Town of Queensbury Industrial Development Agency be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State of New York designating the respective parties for the position set forth after their respective names. Frances J. Walter-Chairman Daniel Olson-Member Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Member Betty Monahan-Member Daniel Morrell-Member Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO RETAIN TOWN SURVEYOR RESOLUTION NO. 8 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter RESOLVED, that the firm of VanDusen & Steves of the Town of Queensbury be retained as the Town Surveyors of said Town for the fiscal year 1985 at an annual compensation of $1,500.00 and that the Town Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a contract with Mr. Leon Steves for such services and be it further RESOLVED, that in addition to the services provided by such contract the Town Board employ said Leon Steves to perform other services as may be required which will involve the employment by him of persons to assist compiling data, drafting and similar work, and that the Town reimburse Mr. Steves for such additional work and expenses in connection therewith during the Fiscal r '�R5 not to exceed in aggregate the sum of $4,500.00 which reimbursement shall be made by itemized and certified vouchers thereafter audited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter °r Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell w •- RESOLUTION NAMING COUNSEL TO THE TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 9 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, the Board deems itself in need of legal counsel in the conduct of its affairs, and 14 WHEREAS, the office of Town Attorney has not been established or provisions for a salary therefore included in the 1985 budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Wilson S. Mathias-(Town Board) R. Case Prime-(Planning & Zoning) J. Lawrence Paltrowicz - (Labor) all residents of the Town of Queensbury be employed by this Board to render such legal services as may be required and that payment for such service be by Town Voucher audited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter w. Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION APPOINTING BUDGET OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 10 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision 2 of the Town Law of the State of New York, Supervisor Frances J. Walter be and she hereby is Budget Officer of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell TOWN CLERK, DONALD CHASE- No letter requesting reappointment was received from the Court Clerk, Phyllis Joslyn SUPERVISOR FRANCES WALTER-Noted that the letters are traditional, Mrs. Joslyn had been on vacation and upon coming back the Court has been moved into its new facilities, I will assume that she wishes reappointment... RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERK - RESOLUTION NO. 11 , Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: Pursuant to Section 20, Subdivision 1 (A) of the Town Law of the State of New York and pursuant to Section 109 of the Uniform Justice Court Act of the State of New York, Mrs. Phyllis Joslyn of Queensbury is hereby appointed Town Justice Court Clerk, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Administrative Board of the Judicial Conference of the State of New York be notified of the appointment. Duly adopted by the following vote: -urns: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell (Ltr. James Coughlin-requesting reappointment, on file) RESOLUTION TO APPOINT LANDFILL SUPERINTENDENT I RESOLUTION NO. 12 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints James Coughlin as landfill Superintendent. Duly adopted by the following vote: 15 Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell (Ltr. Harold Hansen, requesting reappointment as Recreation Director, on file) RESOLUTION TO APPONT RECREATION/YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 13 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, i seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mr. Harold Hansen of Queensbury as the Queensbury Recreation/Youth Services Director. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell (The following appointments were made upon the recommendation of Highway Supt. Paul Naylor...Parts Shop Foreman and Confidential Secretary) RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PARTS SHOP FOREMAN RESOLUTION NO. 14 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mr. Everett Voorhis as Parts Shop Foreman in the Highway Department for the year 1985. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SECRETARY IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mrs. Mildred Thomas as Confidential Secretary in the Highway Department for the year 1985. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE FOR WATER DEPT., AND HIGHWAY DEPT. h RESOLUTION NO. 16 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to purchase stamps for the use of the Water and Highway Departments for small mailings rather than using the postage machine at the Town Office Building, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT 16 RESOLVED, that each department shall be allowed to purchase 100 stamps and the supply be replenished as needed. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION NO. 17 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 102 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the sum of $.22 per mile be and hereby is allowed for the actual and necessary use of the personal automobile of any Town Official in the performance of his duties. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AND COURT ATTENDANT RESOLUTION NO. 18 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson : RESOLVED, that the daily rate for special policemen of the Town of Queensbury be established as follows: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD $13.00/day for normal school hours plus an additional $3.00 /day for church school duty COURT ATTENDANT $5.00/hour Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 19 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter RESOLVED, that the compensation for Members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals be set for the year 1985 as follows: Chairman $25.00 �Pr-rctary $20.00 N, einber $15.00 f per month, and be it further RESOLVED, that the compensation set for stenographic services shall be $60.00 per month. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell 1r (Lts. on file-Supervisor Walter, appointing Mrs. Barbara Howe as Confidential Secretary, Mrs. Margaret Freebern as Bookkeeper and Mr. Daniel Olson as Deputy Sueprvisor...From Mr. Paul Naylor the appointment of Mr. Richard A. Missita as Deputy Highway Supt.) RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES RESOLUTION NO. 20 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson : RESOLVED that the following salaries are set for 1985: Fire Marshal, Bodenweiser 15,140.00 Landfill Supt., Coughlin 21,940.00 Bookkeeper, Freebern 16,375.00 Deputy Clerk, Dougher 13,485.00 -- Court Clerk, Joslyn 13,700.00 Rec. of Taxes, Eggleston 12,609.00 Sec. to Supv., Howe 10,800.00 �- Cemetery Supt., Mosher 15,900.00 Deputy High Supt., Missita 19,365.00 Code Administrator, Dean 18'Z00.00 Animal Control Officer, Willett 11,505.00 Purchasing Agent, Chase 1,000.00 Budget Officer, Walter 1,000.00 Conf.Secretary, Fitzgerald 10,490.00 Conf. Secretary, Thomas 10,675.00 Deputy Clerk, Chase 375.00 Deputy Supv., Olson 400.00 Parts Shop Foreman, Voorhis 15,000.00 Assessor, LaRose 17,000.00 Ass't Code Admin., Bolton 15,200.00 Maintenance Supt., Burch 19,365.00 Water Supt., Flaherty 24,185.00 Deputy Water Supt., VanDusen 1,700.00 Chief Water Operator, VanDusen 19,885.00 Recreation Director, Hansen 19,000.00 -ind be it further RESOLVED, that the schedule of salaries of elected Town Officials will be set as advertised on November 2, 1984 according to Article 8 of the Town Law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell SUPERVISOR WALTER-These raises are based upon 5% and that any changes from the 5% is for increments that the employees have received with the exception of several salaries which have been adjusted...the Building and Zonign Dept. and the Assessors Office... RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. 21 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the Town Board minutes of December 27, 1984 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter t VCJ: iv one Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON ENACTMENT OF LOCAL LAW #1, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 22 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson WHEREAS, Chapter 525 of the Laws of 1984 added a Section (458-a) to the Real Property Tax Law providing a uniform real property tax exemption for veterans, and WHEREAS, a county, city, town or village is authorized to adopt a local law reducing the maximum exemption, and WHERFAS, the proposed enactment of Local Law Number 1 of 1985, a copy of which is hereto annexed, has been prepared, and WHEREAS, the proposed enactment of Local Law No. 1 of 1985 is worthy of consideration for legislative action, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury hereby sets a public hearing relative to adoption of Local Law #1, 1985 for Tuesday, January 22, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in the Meeting Room of the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York at which 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. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell LOCAL LAW NO. 1, 1985 ENTITLED "A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPTION BY SECTION 458-a OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW" A Local Law reducing the amount of exemption by Section 458-a of the Real Property Tax-Law. SECTION 1. Pursuant to the authority of paragraph (d) of subdivision 2 of Section 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the amount of exemption provided,by paragraphs (a),(b), and (c) of such subdivision 2 is hereby reduced as follows: (a) $9,000.00 (b) $6,000.00 (c) $30,000.00 SECTION 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO TOWN HIGHWAYS RESOLUTION NO. 23 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Section 147 of the Highway Law of the State of New York authorizes the Town -� Highway Superintendent to enter private property adjacent to town highways in order to protect such highways for purposes such as providing drainage ditches, or removing obstructions, or other lawful measures, and WHEREAS, Section 147 requires that prior to entering such private lands authorization by the Town Board must be obtained, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ,TD, that the Town Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to enter private prc;;,arty adjacent to town highways throughout the Town of Queensbury for any and all lawf= purposes, and be it further RESOLVED, that this authorization shall remain in effect throughout the calendar year 1985. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olsno, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell RESOLUTION SETTING BONDED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS RESOLUTION NO. 24 , Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, Town Law Section 25 requires towns to bond certain public employees, and WHEREAS, local governments are delegated the authority to set the amount of the bonds for �- such public employees, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has cuased a review to be made of the amount of the obnd to be set after considering the actual responsibilities performed and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office of the State Comptroller, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that for the calendar year 1985 Public Employee Bonds, pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, are hereby set as follows: Town Supervisor $50,000.00 Receiver of Taxes 50,000.00 Town Clerk 25,000.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter . Noes: None Absent: Mr. Morrell SUPERVISOR WALTER Those dollar amounts were made under consultation with our insurance consultant. COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR Pursuant to Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York I hereby appoint the following commitees to aid and assist the Town Board in the performance of its duties during the year 1985, with the first person named to serve as Chairman in each case. Highway (Including drainage) Olson Morrell Water Supply Walter Olson Solid Waste Disposal Walter Olson Sewerage Walter Morrell Fire Protection Eisenhart Walter Cemeteries Olson Eisenhart Transportation Monahan Walter Recreation Morrell Monahan Senior Citizens Morrell Walter Buildings Walter Eisenhart Libraries Monahan Eisenhart i Lighting Olson Eisenhart Beautification Monahan Insurance Monahan Morrell Assessments Eisenhart Monahan Elections Eisenhart Morrell Town Development !"1.1n,nim 7oning,Promotion) Walter Monahan Health and Conservation Morrell Olson Frances J. Walter, Supervisor 20 (Ltr. Bay Ridge Fire Co.-new member to be added to Active list Lee Barton-on file) Bid Opening-1-8-85 2:00 P.M. Used Grader Southworth Machinery Inc., Albany, N.Y. $59,675.00 purchase price $1,428.00 per month lease non collusive attached Schroon Lake Tractors, Schroon Lake, N.Y. $70,254.00 purchase price $1,533.29 lease per month non collusive attached. Bids turned over to Highway Supt. for his recommendation... REPORTS -Town Clerk-Month of December on file -Town Clerk-Yearly Report 1984 on file -Building & Zoning-Month of December on file -Building & Zoning-Yearly Report 1984 on file SUPERVISOR WALTER-I would like to give a short year end report. As far as the year 1984, it was an active one in the Town of Queensbury. As we have just referred in our area finances, we have tried to do financing of large pieces of equipment because the State Legislation made that possible, we have been very satisfied and have become a leader as far as other communities in the area who have asked us for our expertise in these kinds of arrangements. We have also gone to the market of surplus equipment to fill our needs, particularly in our Highway Dept.. As far as our investment practices, we have made well over a quarter of a million dollars in interest alone, that considering our interest rates are not as high as they have been in a year or two previous. We have had the money to invest and kept close watch over our investments. As far as growth is concerned, our Building and Zoning Dept., last year we had over 18 million dollars of permits, the value of those permits, they were for new buildings, additions and alterations. Eighty three of those were industrial / commerical area and they were a quarter of the amount of the 18 million dollars. We had our first planned unit development, the Top of the World a new and unique kind of development in the Town of Queensbury for over two million dollars. We have also brought in record revenues in the Zoning Dept.. We have had an expansion of a water district, that is the fifth water district that this Town Board has created in the last five years. That certainly is expanding the services to the people in the Town. Our Highway i Dept. has continued with record breaking paving miles per year, we have done well over sixteen miles this year and in addition drainage projects and sewer renovation, it has been a busy year for our Highway Dept. In the area of Recreation we opened up a park that we hope will be the first of our neighborhood parks in the Queensbury Park System. We have moved toward the renovation and expansion of Gurney Lane and we are doing some work in the renovation of the former Police Bldg., Tomorrow we will be having an open house to celebrate the completion of the project. We have also been working on resource recovery, I have spent a lot of time this year, Queensbury was considered that prime landfill to take residue for any of the remains from the plant. Queensbury was also one of the first communities to give their support and had indicated that if the County did not go to resource recovery, which they were very smart to do so, that we would have picked up the ball in Queensbury and gone with the project. We did not forget our Senior Citizens, in March of 1984 we upped the exemptions to $8700.00 and we are continuing to look for a place for Seniors to have their activities in the Town of Queensbury. This is the second year in a row that we have done so well with our budgets that we are able in early 1985, when our taxpayers received their tax bills to note a reduction of over 20% in our Town Taxes. We are looking at a new computer system, we will be spending time securing land for water storage, because of what we know is going to be increased water consumption in the Town of Queensbury. We are looking forward in 1985 to greater activity as far as our Queensbury Industrial Development Agency and we hope to enduce the businesses to come to our Town using that agency as the vehicle. I would hope that the Town Board would take their committee assignments seriously and that we would be able to be very active as far as the committees are concerned that we could progress in areas that need work done. I know in 1984 to me was a year of some satisfaction I would hope that in 1985 we will continue to work together on behalf of the residents of the Town to bring forth a better community. COUNCILMAN OLSON-Fran, I would personaly like to thank you for the job that you have done as Supervisor of this Town. You mentioned the work of the Highway and Water Dept. and the Highway Dept. had an unusual situation, comparing with other Towns with the sixteen miles of paving was paid for in the 1984 budget, it is not a bonded project... COUNCILMAN EISENHART- Mr. Naylor, we have to do 12 miles a year to hold our own? SUPERINTENDENT NAYLOR-Yes. I.� SUPERVISOR WALTER- We have an inventory with the added roads of 165 miles ... we are almost up to having to do 15 miles, we are maintaining that... COUNCILMAN OLSON- We have purchased some new equipment that will place a long life expectancy on the roads... OPEN FORUM -Mr. David Lashway-Chairman of QUERC (ltr. on file) January 8, 1985 Queensbury Town Board Queensbury Town Office Building Bay & Haviland Rds. Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Dear Members of the Queensbury Town Board: The discussion in recent months about recreation facilities in Queensbury has generated two basic plans. One -- expanding the existing Gurney Lane facility and the second -- the purchase and development of Paradise Lake property into a central park for the town. Looking at the options has generated widespread discussion in many community groups. Accordingly, a group of Queensbury's youth organized Q.U.E.R.C. (Queensbury Environmental and Recreational Coalition) which is led by David Lashway. Q.U.E.R.C. has explored the problem with great care. Based on recreational, environmental and economic factors, the purchase and development of the Paradise Lake property into a year-round central park for the town appears to be the best deal for the residents of Queensbury. Our organization has completed a two-day petition drive in which over 400 residents expressed support for the Paradise Lake proposal. We have also encouraged residents to write letters of support to the town council and to attend meetings where possible. Once again, we would like to state our strong support for "Paradise" in Quensbury. Paradise is clean, convenient, central, wise, available, and desirable, so let's get Paradise into Queensbury. Sincerely, David Lashway, Chairman Presented the Town Board members with letters...and filed a petition supporting the purchase and development of Round Pond, signed by 430...petition on file... (Councilman Morrell entered the meeting) SUPERVISOR WALTER- I will take time and read all the letters. I would have to say to your group we are currently negotiating with the principles for the possible purchase of Round Pond Property, we have gotten through the first negotiating session and we have items on the table and we are looking forward to a lot more sessions... There are many aspects of the project that we need to consider and we will have to seek some professional guidance in various areas. We appreciate the fact that there has been an expression from the public to the Town Board and that you young people are taking the time to go around and try to get people to hear about the project and show their expression to this Board. Thank you for coming out tonight... COUNCILMAN MONAHAN-I would to bring the people's attention to a few things, the amount of land involved is eighteen acres and ten of which is underwater, eight of which is the land around the lake, where the buildings and parking lot will have to be put. It is not an unlimited amount of land that can have unlimited amount of uses. SUPERVISOR WALTER-Asked for further comments...closed opened forum RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 25, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart, who moved for its adoption, seconded — by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract No. 85-1 and numbered 1 through 61 and totaling $35,822.15 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: 242 Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk I � {I