151.2012 WGF Fire truck sale RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY, INC.'S SALE OF RETIRED ENGINE 311
RESOLUTION NO.: 151,2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company,
Inc. (Fire Company) have entered into an Agreement for fire protection services, which
Agreement sets forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire
Company will not sell, give, or otherwise dispose of any vehicle, equipment, machine, or other
apparatus acquired by or through the use of funds received from the Town without prior
notification of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company purchased a new Tower truck approximately two (2) years
ago and at such time, discussed with the Town Board the Fire Company's intention to thereafter
remove Engine 311, a 1995 Ford LN 8000 Chassis with a 1981 — 1,000 GPM pump and 750 gallon
water storage tank, from the Fire Company's front-line response thereby reducing maintenance and
repairs as well as reduce its fleet, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to now sell Engine
311 and has requested that any sales proceeds (estimated to be approximately $20,000 - $25,0000)be
deposited in the Fire Company's fundraising account, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the sale of Engine 311,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the sale
of West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.'s retired Engine 311 truck at fair market value,
contingent upon such proceeds being used towards reducing Fire Company debt currently
outstanding with Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co., and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any action necessary to effectuate all terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7h day of May, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None