1982-03-29 SP 85
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 1982
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor
Mr. Daniel OZson-Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-CounciZman
1 Mr. Daniel MorreZZ-CounciZman
Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman
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ABSENT: Mr. Joseph Brennan
Pledge of Allegiance Zed by Councilman Olson
PRESS: None
TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Naylor, Mr. Missitd, Mrs. Dougher, Mrs. Prime
GUESTS None
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Meeting ,Opened 5:05 P.M.
Discussion held in regard to Bid on 9,%4Ton Pickup Truck for the Highway Dept.
Ltr. from Town Counsel on file . . "The basic poiition of the Court is that the
1 municipal entity will not be ZegaZZy allowed to retain the advantage of a
contractor's honest mistake and that fair dealing requires under such circumstances
j that a contractor be relieved of its bid.. . " noted that this is the circumstance
1 with the Zow bid of Wicker Ford, failed to include the price of the plow in the
bid, have withdrawn the bid. . .
Councilman Eise rrd-t-asked if there was any pickup trucks under State Contract
Mr. NayZor- there wasn't anything. ..
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON 314 TON PICKUP TRUCK
'F..�nrtITTON RR, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, Mr. Paul NayZor, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Queensbury did
recommend that we advertise for bids fir a new 314 Ton Pickup Truck and
WHEREAS, Two bids were submitted and received and opened at the specified time
and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk Donald A. Chase, and such
bids were then turned over to Mr. Naylor for his recommendation, and
WHEREAS, Town Counsel by Zetter (on fiZe) has noted that the low bid from
Wicker Ford, Ticonderoga , New York was in error and has been withdrawn, NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid
of MaZtbie Chevrolet Inc., Lake George, N.Y. in the amount of $12,057.00 with
a rebate of $562. 00 making the price of the Chevrolet Truck $11,495.00, and be it
further
RESOLVED;' that the financing for such materials is included in the 1982 Highway Budget.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
jE Noes: None
``•� Absent: None
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESO .LITTON NO_ R-q- Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan, who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby mores into
executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr, Eisenhart Mr, MorreZZ, Mrs, Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent: Norte
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RESOLUTION TO REOPEN MEETING
RESOLUTION lYl1 90- Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reopens the Special
Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duty adopted by the following vote: ('
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. MorreZZ; Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter _
Noes: None
Absent: None
(Ltr. on FiZe-Highway Supt, re Operation Manager Position)
RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH POSITION
RESOLUTION Nn_ 91- Introduced by Dr. Eisenhart, Seconded by Mr. OZson: [
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has notified the Boar& that' the position
of Operations Manager is not necessary for the efficient operation of his
department and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is concerned that tax dollars are being spent underwriting
an unnecessary position, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the position of Operations Manager created by Town Board.Resolution
No. 97 of 1980 will be abolished effective April 2, 1982.
DuZy adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. MorreZZ, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfu4Zy,
Mr. Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
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