01-02-2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MTG# 1 Organizational Meeting, 01-02-2023, MTG#1 1
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MTG#1
JANUARY 2nd, 2023 RES#1-37
11:02 A.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER, ESQ.
TOWN OFFICIALS
Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman
SUPERVISOR STROUGH called meeting to order....
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SUPERVISOR JOHN F. STROUGH, III
1.0 CORRESPONDENCE
Letter -Town Supervisor Appointments
Date: January 2nd, 2023
I, John F. Strough, III do hereby make the following appointments for the year 2023:
• Deputy Supervisor: Anthony Metivier
• Executive Assistant to Supervisor: Victoria LaMarque
Letter—Town Clerk Appointments
Date: December 2, 2022
I hereby make the following appointments for the year 2023:
Rose Mellon 1st Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Subregistrar of Vital Statistics
Carlee Breault 2nd Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Colleen Rathbun Deputy Town Clerk I
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
Betty Girard Murphy Deputy Town Clerk II
Tabitha Schadwill Deputy Town Clerk III
Audra Way Records Clerk
Respectfully,
Caroline H. Barber, RMC
Letter—Highway Superintendent Appointments
Date: November 30th 2022
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I hereby recommend the appointment of Mark De Mers to Deputy Highway Superintendent to
the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the remainder of the 2023 calendar year.
Respectfully,
David Duell
Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent
Letter—Highway Superintendent Appointment
Date: November 30th 2022
I hereby recommend the appointment of Melanie Dinwiddie to Confidential Administrative
Assistant to the Highway Superintendent David Duell for the 2023 calendar year.
Respectfully,
David Duell
Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent
Letter—Town Court Appointments
Date: December 8, 2021
Dear Supervisor Strough and Town Board Members:
This letter is to request the following re-appointments for the calendar year 2023:
Kerri Lewis-Court Clerk
Stephanie Mahoney-Clerk of the Court
Mariah Townson-Court Clerk
Cortney Howse-Deputy Court Clerk
Donald Ross-Court Officer
Susan Campbell-Court Officer
Peter Bachem-Court Officer
John Dann-Court Officer
Daniel Bennett-Court Officer
Mark Ramsey-Court Officer
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you
in the year 2023.
Respectfully,
Michael J. Muller
Town Justice
Eric C. Schwenker
Town Justice
2.0 RESOLUTIONS
Town Board held discussion and agreed to amend Resolution 3.2 to correct adopted date from
2022 to 2023 and amend Resolution 3.8, to change alternate delegate from Councilperson
George Ferone to Councilperson Harrison Freer. Town Board also agreed to pull Resolutions
3.32, `Resolution Authorizing 2023 Agreement Between Town of Queensbury and Queensbury
Land Conservancy, Inc.' and 3.36, `Resolution Authorizing Proposal of Dow Electric
Incorporated for Installation of Fence at Town Water Department'.
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 1,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate its 2023 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 2023, 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
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
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING 2023 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO.: 2,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish its 2023 meeting schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with New York State Town Law §62, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby establishes its 2023 meeting schedule as follows:
1. Regular meetings shall occur on the Is' and 3`'d Mondays of each month at 7:00
o'clock p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, with
the exception that the Town Board's regular meeting dates shall be changed as
set forth below for the following months:
A. January—2nd and 23rd
B. February—13d'and 27d'
C. July—1 Od'and 24d'
D. September— 1 Ph and 25d'
At regular meetings, public hearings will be held, Resolutions and motions will be
proposed and/or adopted, miscellaneous matters will be discussed and the general
public will typically be provided with a privilege of the floor comment session. The
privilege of the floor session will be limited to Town matters only and will be run at
the discretion of the Town Supervisor.
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2. The Town Board shall schedule other special meetings for any purpose established by
Town Board Resolution and/or in accordance with the New York State Town Law.
The Town shall notify the media of the special meeting accordingly as required by the
New York State Open Meetings Law.
3. If the Town Board decides to alter its regular meeting schedule, it will do so by Town
Board Resolution and will notify the public and media by appropriate public notice.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND
INTERNET-BASED FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 3,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023:
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) signatures(s), checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments.
Two signatures shall be required on any checks, drafts, acceptances and other instruments.
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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
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documentation, satisfactory to the Financial Institutions, establishing the authority
for the changes.
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,
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE APPROVAL
OF CLAIMS DURING 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 4,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 5,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §30 requires the Town Supervisor to
file the Town's Annual Financial Report in the Town Clerk's Office on or before April 301h, 2023 in
lieu of filing a separate financial report with the Town Clerk by February 28 h, 2023 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 State Comptroller with the Town Clerk's Office on or before April
30d', 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 6,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023 mileage rate at the equivalent mileage rate to be set by the Internal
Revenue Service for 2023, to be allowed for the actual and necessary use of Town employees'
personal automobiles in the performance of employees' duties during 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 7,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS' ATTENDANCE
AT NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 2023 ANNUAL
MEETING & TRAINING SCHOOL AND DESIGNATION OF
TOWN DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE
RESOLUTION NO.: 8,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to authorize certain municipal officials and
employees to attend the New York State Association of Towns 2023 Annual Meeting & Training
School to be held in New York City from on or about February 19-22,2023 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 2023
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 Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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 Harrison Freer, 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, 2023 and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to
take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, including arranging for
payment of the Town's annual membership dues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all necessary and reasonable expenses related to the New York State
Association of Towns 2023 Annual Meeting & Training School shall be deemed proper Town
charges.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND
RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 9,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury needs a Registrar of Vital Statistics (hereinafter
"Registrar"), and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk is qualified to hold this position in accordance with New York
State Public Health Law, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Public Health Law authorizes the Town Board to set an
annual salary for these duties as opposed to the Registrar being paid a fee, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law,the Town Board wishes
to appoint Caroline H. Barber as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Caroline H. Barber as
Registrar of Vital Statistics and Records Access Officer for 2023 to serve at the pleasure of the Town
Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that immediately upon the Town Clerk'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, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the annual salary for the Registrar shall be $13,000 for the year 2023, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk
and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOANNE WATKINS AS
TOWN PURCHASING AGENT FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 10,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Joanne Watkins to the part-
time position of Purchasing Agent for 2023 in addition to her full-time position as Accountant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints Joanne Watkins as Town
of Queensbury Purchasing Agent effective as of January Ist, 2023 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 2023 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN PURCHASING POLICY FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 11,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy for 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Purchasing Policy for 2023 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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,
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUSTICE CLERKS AND
DEPUTY COURT CLERKS FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 12,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 Mariah
Townson as Town Justice Court Clerks, Stephanie Mahoney as Clerk of the Court and Cortney
Howse as Deputy Court Clerk for 2023, 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2023
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RESOLUTION NO.: 13,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
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 2023,
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 2023:
• John F. Strough, III
• Michael Palmer
• David Duell
• Craig Brown
• Mark Demers
• Steve Johnson
• Victoria LaMarque
• Maura Mellon
• Simone Ramsey
• Chuck Rice
• Scott Rowland
• Mark Smith
and
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 14, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 emergency management agencies, commercial and
volunteer ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies,
organizations for the elderly and the disabled, 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) 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 2023 in substantially the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2023 in substantially 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
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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR JENNIFER BAERTSCHI-FRANCE
TO WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BOARD FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 15,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Warren County Youth Board (Youth Board) is an organization that
includes community volunteers, youth and public officials who review Countywide youth needs
and issues, advocate for programs and services to meet the needs of County youth up to age 21,
advise Warren County on State-funded programs and help frame funding decisions, and
WHEREAS, Youth Board members are appointed by the Warren County Board of
Supervisors and each municipality, including the Town of Queensbury, may select its member,
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and
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Assistant Parks and Recreation
Director Jennifer Baertschi-France as a member of the Youth Board for 2023,
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 with her term to expire as of December 3lst, 2023, 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 the Warren County Youth Bureau and take such other and further actions as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS
TOWARD TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 16,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 $40,000,to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the
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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 -
$10,000
• 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 $40,000 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
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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2023 APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
FOR TOWN RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 17,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023 application for recreation funds
from the New York State Office of Children& Family Services and the Town Supervisor to execute
the funding application, and
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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
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
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RESOLUTION NO.: 18,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023,
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
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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN BERRY AS
TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 19,2023
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint John Berry as its Town
Historian for the year 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reappoints John Berry as Town
Historian for the Town of Queensbury for the year 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
TOWN HISTORIAN'S ADVISORY BOARD FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 20,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints the following members to
the Town of Queensbury Historian's Advisory Board until their terms expire on December 3I st,2023:
• 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 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BRIAN NELSON, M.D. AS
TOWN HEALTH OFFICER FOR 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 21,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to reappoint Brian Nelson, M.D. as Town
Health Officer for 2023, 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 2023 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 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
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
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CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES DURING 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 22,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023, 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 2023 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS
WITH QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 23,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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$55,000 in accordance with a
Programs Services Agreement, and one for administrative services for the annual amount of
$35,000 in accordance with an Administrative Services Agreement,
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$55,000 and one
for Administrative Services for the amount of$35,000 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 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BADGER METER INC., THROUGH
SCHMIDTS WHOLESALE, TO CONTINUE PROVISION OF RADIO READ
METERS AND ACCESSORIES TO
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT DURING 2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 24,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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., through
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Schmidts Wholesale,to continue doing so during 2023 for a total sum not to exceed$120,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes Badger Meter, Inc.,
through Schmidts Wholesale, to continue providing the Town Water Department with radio read
meters and accessories during 2023 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2023 LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 25,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the
Committee members for 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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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
• Dave Hornberger
• Robert Huntz
• Brian Nichols
• David Turner
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board
with their terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 3Pt, 2023,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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO NORTH QUEENSBURY
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT NO. I ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 26,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 81, 2015, the Town Board formed a District Advisory
Board comprised of property owners from the District, and
WHEREAS, the District has provided the Town Board with its recommendation for the
Advisory Board members for the year 2023, 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
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
• Phil Mitchell
• Bud Maddocks
• Sarah Landers
• Kate McCarthy
• 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 to begin immediately and terminate on December 31 st, 2023 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 27,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general
engineering services for the year 2023 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 December 13, 2022 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
2023 on an as-needed basis as set forth in C. T. Male Associate's Contract Agreement dated
December 13, 2022 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
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF 2023
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 28,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for provision of
professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning
Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through
December 31", 2023, and
WHEREAS, LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella)has offered to provide such services as set
forth in its December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 presented
at this meeting, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with LaBella,
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 through December 31", 2023, as set forth in LaBella's
December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 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/or any other needed documentation, and
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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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
TOWN PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 29,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Planning Board's
recommendation for its year 2023 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the Town's
Planning Board for 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Stephen Traver as Chairman
of the Town's Planning Board for 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO.: 30,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board has received the Queensbury Zoning Board of
Appeals' recommendation for its year 2023 officers and wishes to appoint the Chairman of the
Town's Zoning Board of Appeals for 2023,
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 2023.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO 2023 GLEN LAKE AQUATIC
PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 31,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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 2023, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with such recommendation and wishes to appoint the
Committee members for 2023,
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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 Protective Association members, to the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District
Advisory Committee for 2023:
• 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 terms to begin immediately and terminate on December 3I st, 2023,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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY
TOWARD COMBATING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN GLEN LAKE
RESOLUTION NO.: 32,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 779 of 2022, the Warren County Board of Supervisors
authorized Agreements with certain Towns regarding funding earmarked for combating aquatic
invasive species in publicly accessible water bodies other than Lake George in Warren County for
the year 2023 including $25,000 in funding to the Town of Queensbury toward combating such
aquatic invasive species in Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren
County and accept such funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes an
Intermunicipal Agreement between Warren County and the Town of Queensbury for Combating
Aquatic Invasive Species in Glen Lake a Publicly Accessible Water Body Within the Town of
Queensbury in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel regarding $25,000 in Warren County funding to the Town of Queensbury and authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Accounting Office to take all action necessary to amend the 2023 Town Budget and increase
revenue 051-0000-52189 and increase appropriation 051-8790-4400 by the $25,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF JOHN O'BRIEN AS
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND CODES ENFORCEMENT AND
SPECIAL MANDATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 33,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
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WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 84, 2022, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
appointment of John O'Brien as Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and Acting
Special Mandate Compliance Officer, and
WHEREAS,the Warren County Department of Personnel and Civil Service has advised that
Mr. O'Brien has been approved for provisional appointment to the position of Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement as set forth in the job description for such position adopted by the Warren
County Department of Personnel and Civil Service, subject to Civil Service Law and Rules including
an exam to be held at a later date, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the provisional appointment of Mr. O'Brien
as the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board also wishes to authorize the appointment of Mr. O'Brien as the
Town's Special Mandate Compliance Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the provisional
appointment of John O'Brien as the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes
Enforcement subject to Civil Service Law and Rules including an exam to be held at a later date and
Mr. O'Brien meeting any and all other Civil Service requirements for the position,at an annual salary
as specified in Resolution 464.2022, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the appointment of Mr.
O'Brien as Special Mandate Compliance Officer in addition to his full-time Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement position with an annual stipend in the amount specified in Resolution 464.2022
for such additional duties and responsibilities, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and
take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING EMERGENCY DESIGN
SERVICES AND PIPE REPAIRS AT HOVEY POND PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 34,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Director of Parks and Recreation(Director) advised
that an old galvanized outlet pipe located at or near the Town's Hovey Pond Park located at 25
Lafayette Street rotted out and failed resulting in a large sink hole developing near the Park's
walking path, and
WHEREAS, the Director further advised that if the sink hole had become larger, based on
the head and wing walls that create a canal that feeds the culvert running under Quaker Road and
the wall fully collapsed, it could have endangered Glenwood Avenue and Quaker Road, and
therefore,the Director arranged for LaBella Engineering, P.C. to assess the conditions and design
repair work specifications and for Kubricky Construction Co. to thereafter perform the needed
repairs to the outlet pipe, downstream outlet wing walls and headwall in accordance with the
Warren County Highway Construction Bid No.: WC 62-21, such design services and repairs
completed on an emergency basis for public health and safety reasons as time would not allow
for the receipt of bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that such design services and repairs
constituted an emergency procurement needed to best serve the Town's residents and such repairs
needed to be completed immediately to protect public health and safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,due to the emergency nature of the above-described design services and repairs,
the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under General Municipal Law §103 and
the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy and authorizes, confirms and ratifies the Town Director
of Parks and Recreation's engagement of LaBella Engineering for the provision of emergency design
services and Kubricky Construction Co. for the provision of emergency repairs in accordance with
the Warren County Highway Construction Bid No.: WC 62-21, related to the failed outlet pipe at
the Town's Hovey Pond Park,as such emergency design services and repairs were needed to maintain
public health and safety to best serve the Town's residents and should have been completed as soon
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as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment for such services and
repairs in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 shall be made from Capital Construction Account
No.: 001-7110-2899, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the 2023 Town Budget to transfer$150,000 from General Fund Unappropriated,Undesignated Fund
Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Capital Construction Account No.: 001-7110-2899 and
take any and all other necessary actions to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor and/or Director of
Parks and Recreation to sign any needed agreements, applications and/or documentation to effectuate
the provision of services and repairs described in this Resolution including any needed permit
applications, temporary easements, easements and/or agreements with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation and/or United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the
Town Supervisor,Director of Parks and Recreation, Town Counsel and/or Budget Officer to take any
and all other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
BARTON & LOGUIDICE, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 35,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for general
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engineering services for the year 2023 on an as-needed basis, and
WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. has offered to provide such services as set forth in
its Master Services Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with Barton&Loguidice,
D.P.C.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Barton &
Loguidice, D.P.C. for provision of general engineering services for the Town of Queensbury for the
year 2023 on an as-needed basis as set forth in Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.'s Master Services
Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute
such Master Services 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.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS -WARRANT: 01032023
RESOLUTION NO.: 36,2023
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as
Warrant: 01032023 with a run date of 12/29/2022 and a payment date of 01/03/2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the audit of bills presented
as Warrant: 01032023 with a run date of 12/29/2022 and a payment date of 01/03/2023 totaling
$955,590.37, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
3.0 CLOSING REMARKS BY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY(WARD IV)
• Referred to the 27 Indiana Avenue Court matter and recommended the motion to default and tear
down the original structure.
TOWN COUNSEL HAFNER-That would be support option A; go forward with the default judgement and
tear down the original structure. I will let Town Counsel Leah Everhart know your decision.
COUNCILMAN MCNULTY(WARD IV) - continued
• Referred to the County-At-Large pending resignation and would like to prepare press release to
seek letters of intent to fill the vacancy.
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
COUNCILMAN FERONE (WARD III)
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
• This Board accomplished a lot in year 2022, hundreds of hours of meetings. It's quite an
accomplishment and I enjoy working with this Board,I think we work very well together. Looking
forward to accomplishing more and greater things in 2023.
COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II)
• Announced the University Games starting at Gore and Lake Placid January 12th and noted that he
and his wife are volunteering at Gore Mountain.
• Announced the new Short Term Rental Law went into effect yesterday with the maximum of 120
rental days for those that do not reside at the property or adjacent to it.
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• Announced New York State opened their first cannabis dispensaries in Manhattan. Hopefully we
will get some good feedback the end of January to the draft regulations of the State. I think the
path the Town Board is taking is excellent.
• Thanked Town Board for their support of Literacy Volunteers.
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD I)
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Announced the Christmas Tree Pick up Schedule: Ward I and Ward 2, January 3rd thru January
6th; Ward 3, January 9th through January 13th; Ward 4, January 17th thru January 20th
• Wished everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year.
• Thanked Town Counsel Bob Hafner and Town Clerk Caroline Barber and Dave and Steve
for attending.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 37, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Organizational
Meeting.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr.McNulty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H.BARBER, RMC
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY