09-11-2023 MTG #28 Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 197
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG #28
SEPTEMBER I11h, 2023 RES #300-321
7:00 P.M. BOH #52-54
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN HARRISON FREER
COUNCILMAN GEORGE FERONE
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY MCNULTY
TOWN COUNSEL
MARK SCHACHNER, ESQ.
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1.0 BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO.: 300, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and enters into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 111h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF DONALD DALEY
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 52,2023
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 198
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Donald Daley (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for a
variance from Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding tank
and a variance from§136-1 IA as the Applicantwishes to install two(2) 1,500 gallon capacity concrete
septic holding tanks as a replacement septic system, for a total capacity of 3,000 gallons, in lieu of the
required 3,500 gallon capacity, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to
allow placement of the holding tanks:
1. 5' from the residence in lieu of the required 10' setback;
2. 5' from the front property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
3. 5' from the side property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
on property located at 76 Rockhurst Road in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Donald Daley's sewage disposal variance application concerning property
located at 76 Rockhurst Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 227.13-2-44
and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 199
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF THE ARNOLD LODGE LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 53,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, The Arnold Lodge LLC (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health
for a variance from Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding
tank and a variance from §136-1 lA as the Applicant wishes to install two (2) 2,000 gallon capacity
concrete septic holding tanks as a replacement septic system, for a total capacity of 4,000 gallons, in
lieu of the required 3,500 gallon capacity on property located at 301 Cleverdale Road in the Town of
Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider The Arnold Lodge LLC's sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 301 Cleverdale Road in the Town of Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.:
226.12-1-5 and at that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 200
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 54, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health hereby adjourns and moves back into
the Regular Session of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR RESOLUTIONS (LIMIT—3 MINUTES)
LUCAS DOME spoke in reference to Resolution 3.13, "Resolution Appointing Deputy Assessor
Greg France as Town Safety and Compliance Officer." Stated that Greg is a tremendous asset to the
Town. He will do a fine job in this position and strongly encourages his promotion to the Safety
Officer position.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION
OF TRAINING TECHNICIAN AND APPOINTING MICHAEL PALMER
RESOLUTION NO.: 301, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, due to the recent retirement of Michael Palmer, the Town of Queensbury's
former full-time Fire Marshal,the Town Board wishes to establish a temporary,part-time position of
Training Technician and appoint Mr. Palmer to such position for the training and mentoring of the
Fire Marshal Office's staff, with Mr. Palmer to work on an on-call basis an average of 20 hours per
week at the rate of pay of$30 hourly commencing on or about September 12'h, 2023 for a one (1)
year period that may be renewed as needed by the Town's Director of Building and Codes
Enforcement, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to establish the Training Technician position as set forth
in the Warren County Department Personnel and Civil Service's New Position Duties Statement and
Job Description presented at this meeting and appoint Michael Palmer to the position,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 201
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the temporary, part-time
position of Training Technician and appoints Mr.Palmer to such position to work on an on-call basis
an average of 20 hours per week at the rate of pay of$30 hourly commencing on or about September
12'',2023 for a one(1)year period that may be renewed as needed by the Town's Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Budget Officer to complete and file any
documentation, amend the Town Budget and take such other and further actions necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF EMPIRE MEDIBLUE
FREEDOM (PPO) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURANCE FOR 2024
RESOLUTION NO.: 302, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury previously entered into an agreement for its employee
group health insurance plan with Empire MediBlue Freedom (PPO) Medicare Advantage, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Upstate Agency LLC, has negotiated a
renewal agreement with Empire MediBlue Freedom (PPO) Medicare Advantage for 2024,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes a renewal of
its Empire MediBlue Freedom(PPO)Medicare Advantage insurance for 2024 with the 2024 monthly
premium to be $369.27 per member, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 202
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that surcharges, fees or taxes are mandated or imposed on
the Town's health insurance policies that are beyond the Town's control, resulting rate changes
may be passed on to all employees without further Town Board Resolution, although the Town
will provide notice of any such rate changes to all employees and retirees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed agreement and/or documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget
Officer to take such other and further actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024 GLEN LAKE
AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 303, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 Glen Lake Aquatic Plant
Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
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Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2024 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH
CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 304, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 Lake Sunnyside Aquatic
Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2024 NORTH QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DISTRICT -
DUNHAM'S BAY-BENEFIT TAX ROLL
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 204
RESOLUTION NO.: 305, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 North Queensbury Wastewater Disposal District—Dunham's Bay-Benefit Tax
Roll as presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 North Queensbury Wastewater
Disposal District—Dunham's Bay Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
NATIONAL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 306, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by prior Resolutions, the Queensbury Town Board has authorized Equipment
Lease Agreements between the Town and National Business Equipment for certain
equipment/multifunctional devices (printers/copiers/scanners/fax machines), and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 205
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to authorize an additional Equipment Lease Agreement
pertaining to a new Kyocera Mita Model Taskalfa 7353ci machine to be located in the Town's
Accounting Office as set forth in National Business Equipment's Quote substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, such proposed new Equipment Lease Agreement will be coterminous with the
Town's master Equipment Lease Agreement and will provide for the repurposing of equipment within
the Town Office Building(s) thereby reducing the necessity to purchase an additional
printers/copiers/scanners/fax machine, resulting in an estimated $14.22 monthly savings for the
Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Equipment Lease Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and National Business Equipment in
substantially the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
and/or Town Accountant to negotiate, arrange for and secure the Town's future Equipment Lease
Agreements with National Business Equipment without the need for additional Town Board
Resolution thereby allowing for the continuation of leasing services without a lapse in services, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including the Lease Agreement in substantially the form
presented at this meeting, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer
and/or Accountant to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADIRONDACK RUNNERS
TO CONDUCT REINDEER RUN 5K
RESOLUTION NO.: 307, 2023
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 206
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Adirondack Runners has requested authorization from the Queensbury Town
Board to conduct its Reindeer Run 5k within the Town of Queensbury and on Town roads to sponsor
the Wait House as follows:
SPONSOR Adirondack Runners
EVENT Reindeer Run 5k
DATE/TIME Saturday morning, December 2nd 2023
PLACE Beginning and Ending at SUNY Adirondack—640 Bay
Road, Queensbury
and
WHEREAS, Adirondack Runners has provided the Town with proper proof of insurance in
form acceptable to the Town and the Town's insurance carrier,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Adirondack Runners to conduct its Reindeer Run 5k within the Town of Queensbury to benefit the
Wait House on Saturday, December 2nd 2023, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to the Town Highway
Superintendent's approval of the race, which approval may be revoked due to concern for road
conditions at any time up to the date and time of the event.
Duly adopted this I Id'day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF MICHAEL BRUNELLE
FROM LABORER TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO)
IN CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 308, 2023
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 207
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Cemetery Superintendent has requested Town Board
authorization to promote Michael Brunelle, a current full-time Laborer in the Cemetery Department,
to the position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Cemetery Department as Mr. Brunelle
has met the qualifications and has the required job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of Michael Brunelle from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town Cemetery
Department effective on or about September 12'', 2023 at the rate of pay specified in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA for the MEO position subject to a ninety (90)
day probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS
TOWARD PUBLICATION OF ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL'S
50TH ANNIVERSARY PILOT MEMOIRS BOOKS
RESOLUTION NO.: 309, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484, 2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the
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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 Town Board, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 153, 2023, the Town Board authorized a Local Tourism
Promotion and Convention Development Agreement between the Town and the Adirondack Balloon
Festival to assist in funding the 50'h annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival to be held in the
Town in September, 2023, which event draws thousands of people to the Town of Queensbury and
its surrounding area's hotels and motels, restaurants, stores and other businesses, thereby benefiting
the general economy of the Town and all of Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize an additional expenditure of$3,000 to the
Adirondack Balloon Festival with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County toward
printing costs of the Adirondack Balloon Festival's 50'h Anniversary Pilot Memoir Books by The
Troy Book Makers,LLC,which Books also assist in promoting the Town and the general community,
serving as an economic development tool for tourism in Queensbury and the surrounding area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
expenditure of$3,000 to the Adirondack Balloon Festival toward printing costs of the Adirondack
Balloon Festival's 50'h Anniversary Pilot Memoir Books by The Troy Book Makers, LLC,with such
funding to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,to be paid
from Account No.: 050-6410-4412, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and increase appropriations and revenues as necessary as
follows:
• Revenue Acct No. —050-0000-51113 Occupancy Tax Revenue $3,000;
• Expense Acct.No. —050-6410-4412 Use of Occupancy Tax$3,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such expenditure is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF 30 DAY NOTIFICATION
REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION OF TASTY HUT NORTHEAST LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: 310, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, Tasty Hut Northeast LLC owns and operates The Pizza Hut at 97-99 West Main
Street in the Town of Queensbury and has applied for an On-Premises Alcoholic Beverage License
(License), and
WHEREAS,Tasty Hut Northeast LLC has requested that the Queensbury Town Board waive
the 30-day notification required by the New York State Liquor Authority (NYS) in an effort to
expedite the issuance of its License, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Town Clerk to notify NYS that the
Town Board has waived the 30 day notification period before Tasty Hut Northeast LLC's License
is issued,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to notify the New York State Liquor Authority that the Town waives the 30 day notification period
before the On-Premises Alcoholic Beverage (License) is issued to Tasty Hut Northeast LLC and
that the Town Board has no objection to such License, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,and/or
Town Clerk to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1 l'h day of September, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 210
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE
BACKHOE FROM UNITED AG & TURF FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 311, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director has
requested Town Board approval to purchase a new 2023 John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader for the
amount of$168,542 from United Ag & Turf(UAT) and trade-in its 2004 John Deere 41OG Loader
Backhoe—T0410GX938857(Town Asset No.: 4217) for the trade-in value of$32,000 resulting in
a balance due of$136,542 to UAT as set forth in UAT's 28 August 2023 Quote presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback"off an existing County/State Bid and therefore in this
instance, the Town of Queensbury is "piggybacking" with the cooperative, municipal purchasing
program with UAT, a participating member of Sourcewell Contracting, for the Backhoe, and
WHEREAS,New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State
Office of General Services Contract 4PC69403 Sourcewell 4032119-JDC, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Water
Superintendent/Wastewater Director's purchase of new 2023 John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader for
the amount of$168,542 from United Ag&Turf(UAT) and the trade-in of its 2004 John Deere 410G
Loader Backhoe — T0410GX938857 (Town Asset No.: 4217) for the trade-in value of $32,000
resulting in a balance due of$136,542 to UAT in accordance with UAT's 28 August 2023 Quote
substantially in the form presented at this meeting and New York State Office of General Services
Contract 4PC69403 Sourcewell 4032119-JDC,to be paid for from Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-
2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
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take all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget by transferring $136,542 from the Water
Department's Undesignated Fund Balance Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to Vehicles Account No.:
040-8340-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director to sign any needed documentation and the Town
Supervisor, Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director and/or Budget Officer to take all such other
and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUZANNE M. ROBINSON AS
PART-TIME ALTERNATE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 312,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, a part-time alternate School Crossing Guard position exists open within the
Town of Queensbury and the Queensbury Town Board wishes to appoint Suzanne M. Robinson to
the alternate position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Suzanne M. Robinson as a
part-time alternate School Crossing Guard to work according to the Queensbury Union Free School
District's calendar/schedule effective on or about September 12'h, 2023 at the current rate of pay for
the position, subject to the Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably
necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired and/or drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 212
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY ASSESSOR GREG FRANCE AS
TOWN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 313, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,by Resolution No.: 13,2023,the Queensbury Town Board appointed Town Fire
Marshal Michael Palmer as Town Safety and Compliance Officer for 2023, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer recently retired from the Town of Queensbury and therefore, the
Town Board wishes to appoint Deputy Town Assessor Greg France as the Town's Safety and
Compliance Officer for the remainder of 2023,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Deputy Assessor Greg
France to the position of Safety and Compliance Officer for the remainder of 2023, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs that an annual stipend for the Safety
and Compliance Officer position in the amount of$5,000, as authorized by Town Board Resolution
No.:464,2022,be paid by payroll on a prorated basis to Mr.France in addition to Mr. France's annual
salary for his full-time Deputy Assessor position, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Safety
and Compliance Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and/or documentation
and take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 213
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2023 TOWN BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 314, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the following Budget Amendment Requests have been duly initiated and
justified and are deemed compliant with Town operating procedures and accounting practices by the
Town Budget Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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 as follows:
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1430-4446 Safety Training 15,000
040-0000-0909 Fund Balance 040-8340-4791 Maintenance Contracts 19,000
To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
Increase Revenue
040-0000-52680 Insurance Recovery 380
Increase Appropriation
040-8310-4130 Legal Retainer 380
Duly adopted this 1 l'h day of September, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2024 GREATER QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 315, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 214
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll,
which Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented at this
meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024 RESERVOIR PARK
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 316, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 Reservoir Park Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll,which Tax Roll is on
file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 215
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 Reservoir Park Sanitary Sewer
District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
2024 SOUTH QUEENSBURY- QUEENSBURY AVENUE
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO.: 317, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption
of the proposed 2024 South Queensbury—Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax
Roll, which Tax Roll is on file with the Town Clerk's Office, on the Town's website and presented
at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 25 h, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury
to hear all interested parties and citizens concerning the proposed 2024 South Queensbury —
Queensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer District Benefit Tax Roll, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 216
to post on the Town's bulletin board and publish in the Town's official newspaper a Notice of Public
Hearing not less than ten(10)days prior to the hearing date and to mail a copy of the Notice of Public
Hearing to each property owner within such District.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VAN FROM
QUEENSBURY AUTO MALL FOR
BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 318, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager wishes to purchase a used Van
for use by the Building and Grounds Department to replace a 2013 Ford Van with 61,235 miles that
will be transferred to the Cemetery Department(Town Asset No.: 8993), and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Manager requested and received two (2) quotes for a used
minivan and the lowest one received is from Queensbury Auto Mall for a 2015 Chevrolet City
Express Cargo Van in the amount of$17,016 as set forth in the Queensbury Auto Mall's Buyers
Order dated August 30, 2023 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to disclose that one of the owners of the Queensbury
Auto Mall is the husband of the Supervisor's Executive Assistant, Victoria Eberlein, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Facilities
Manager's purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van to be used by the Building and
Grounds Department from the Queensbury Auto Mall for the amount of$17,016 in accordance with
the Queensbury Auto Mall's Buyers Order dated August 30,2023 substantially in the form presented
at this meeting, and the transfer of the Department's 2013 Ford Van (Town Asset No.: 8993) to the
Cemetery Department, and
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 217
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such purchase shall be paid for from Equipment Vehicle Replacement
Capital Project Fund No. 195, Account No.: 195-1640-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Facilities Manager and/or Budget Officer to
take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF EHS RISK
MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TO ASSURE
ENHANCED IMPLEMENTATION AND PARTICIPATION IN TOWN
EMPLOYEE SAFETY SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 319,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by previous Resolutions the Queensbury Town Board has authorized
engagement of EHS Risk Management (EHS) for the provision of professional safety consulting
services to support the development and implementation of the Town of Queensbury's Safety
Program, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is satisfied with EHS's services to date and wishes to further
engage EHS for additional monthly safety support for a period of up to six (6) months at a cost of
$4,000 per month to help the Town's Safety and Compliance Officer to assure better and more
effective use of the Town's Safety Program as developed by EHS, as set forth in EHS's September
6, 2023 Proposal No 2023-09-06_01,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 218
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
EHS Risk Management for additional monthly safety support for a period of up to six (6) months
(September 2023 through February,2024)at a cost of$4,000 per month, for a total sum not to exceed
$16,000 for the remainder of 2023, during the interim and transition to the Town's new Safety and
Compliance Officer as set forth in EHS's September 6, 2023 Proposal No 2023-09-06_01
substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that such services shall be paid for from Account No.: 001-1430-4446,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take
all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer of $16,000 from
Undesignated, Unappropriated Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-0909 to Account No.: 001-
1430-4446, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 11'h day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS: 09052023 AND 09122023
RESOLUTION NO.: 320, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two(2)audits of bills presented
as Warrants: 09052023 and 09122023 with run dates of 09/01/2023 and 09/07/2023 and payment
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 219
dates of 09/05/2023 and 09/12/2023 respectively,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the two (2) audits of bills
presented as Warrants: 09052023 and 09122023 with run dates of 09/01/2023 and 09/07/2023 and
payment dates of 09/05/2023 and 09/12/2023 totaling $62,473.82 and $1,233,173.99 respectively,
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 I Ph day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE-None
5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR(LIMIT—4 MINUTES)
No public comment.
6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN FERONE(WARD II1)
• Reported that they had completed the installation of crossing signs on Aviation Road for the
Prospect School. Noted that they also had a number of speed signs installed over the last
month or so. If there are issues that people are concerned about with rate of speed with
vehicles in your area or neighborhood,please let the Town or me know and we will look into
it. If it something we can rectify we will do it.
COUNCILMAN FREER(WARD II)
• Referred to the number of Resolutions that are investing in the infrastructure and tools to keep
us in aposition to be strong to deal with whatever comes next,from a sustainability standpoint.
We are also properly investing in our people, so I'm happy to see that.
• Noted that one of the things the Town has been working on is the long range Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and stressing collaborating, resilience and sustainability. Reported that he
thinks it is seen in a lot of the decisions and the initiative that this Town Board and the Staff
at Queensbury make.
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG9 28 220
• Reported that we are getting to the end of the survey period for public input into the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan so if you haven't already please consider taking a brief survey
online at the Town website. Happy to see the Town making these kinds of choices,believe it
puts the Town in a strong position to deal with whatever comes next, whether it is a water
main break on Route 9 and Aviation Road or an earthquake or whatever. I think we need to
continue to do that and I'm certainly happy to see that.
COUNCILMAN METIVIER(WARD 1)
• Referred to comment made of the insurance only up five percent,which is a great number but
that's five percent of a budget of two percent that we can only work with. Noted that the
Town's property casualty insurance has tripled, health insurance up five percent so with the
budget season coming up, it may not be so pretty this year, all matters the Board will have to
deal with.
• Received a nice letter from someone,which I reported to Chris Harrington in reference to the
water main break, they felt things were handled extremely well. I know some people were
upset with the traffic issue, but there was not much we could do about it, that is a main
intersection. It was handled well and I commend those guys.
• Announced there are some delays with the road work due to the weather that we've had.
Recommend patience as the Highway Department is doing their best and are straight out.
They do an amazing job addressing issues.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Announced the Balloon Festival starts next week September 20'h through the 24 h. On
Thursday at 4:00 pm proceeding Northward from the Civil War Monument down to Crandall
Park will be a little balloon parade, first of its kind. There will be great events Thursday night
September 21"at Crandall Park. Some great music,moonlit balloons,and some balloons may
even take off from Crandall Park if the conditions are right. There will be music, food trucks,
and opening events. This is going to be a great Balloon Festival. We have about 100 balloons
coming. There is usually 50 and that's tough to manage so this will be a big undertaking by
all those involved. This year will be extra special.
• Reported that he participated in maintaining our MS4 Program by helping to clean up Halfway
Brook last Thursday.
• Thanked Doreen Kelly for the great tour of Wiawaka,another great organization in our region
on Lake George.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO.: 321, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Regular
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 1 lth day of September,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier,Mr.Freer,Mr.Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr.McNulty
Regular Town Board Meeting, 09-11-2023, MTG#28 221
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CAROLINE H. BARBER,RMC
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
MINUTES PREPARED BY BETTY MURPHY, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK II