2013-11-18 - Mtg 42 TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #42
NOVEMBER 18, 2013 RES. 447-462
7:00 p.m.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
CRAIG BROWN DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
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THE POST STAR
Supervisor Montesi-Welcomed the Queensbury High School Students,
Government Class to the Town Board Meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
1.0 PRESENTATION : MAIN STREET ZONING
Supervisor Montesi-The first item on the agenda tonight is a presentation of Main
Street Zoning, Exit 18. Craig Brown will be handling the video portion of this and
John would you like to just give a brief explanation of what we are doing?
Councilman John Strough-First of all I want to thank Craig for coming in at the last
minute to be able to do this. Stu Baker the Senior Planner put together the power
point with the intent of doing it and then he had a family issue come up and
couldn't make it tonight. Craig Brown our Director of Planning and Zoning
graciously agreed to come up and do a presentation to try and explain to the
public and all what was the town's intent. What was the evolution of and the
purpose of the Main Street program or zoning that we currently have? So, you
know, zoning is something that can encourage your town to develop in a certain
way and we have this vision for Main Street. Main Street has been as you know
redone with antique lighting and everything else and I think we have an
opportunity to make a great corridor a corridor that we will be proud of down the
road. But, first of all we will listen to Craig and thank you Craig for coming in and
doing this.
Director Brown-As John said this is a little bit of last minute for me, so I am kind of
learning this as we go through myself but we will give it a shot. (hard copy of
presentation on file in Town Clerk's Office (page 1) Main Street Revitalization we
will start with some studies and project history. I guess if we go as far back as
1999 there were probably studies before that but if we go back to the 1999 Exit
18 Corinth Road Corridor Management Plan. It was a study that was
commissioned to look at how can we improve the appearance of the corridor into
the City, reduce traffic and congestion in the corridor, improve circulation,
facilitate bike and pedestrian traffic and just generally improve safety, that is kind
of the start of it in 1999. As a result of that study one of the projects that was
identified was an improvement to Main Street (page 2) So, in the early 2000
there was a design that was started for an improvement to the highway and in
the last 2000's I think 2009 through 2011 the Main Street re-widening took place.
This was approximately a thirteen and a half million dollar project that included
improvements to the road, sidewalk, intersections, there was a half million dollar
water infrastructure improvement component of it and about a million and a half
dollars in wastewater new infrastructure to gather all the wastewater and get it
to the City Treatment Plant. During the same time that the study for the Main
Street re-widening was going on the Town commissioned Saratoga Associates to
come up with a Main Street Plan, to see if we could figure out how to facilitate
the transition of the residential Main Street into maybe a more commercial
corridor. Again, this plan in concert with the Highway Improvement Plan included
infrastructure upgrades, municipal water, sewer, undergrounding of utilities,
street scape enhancements, lighting in an effort to look at the economic growth
and opportunities through re-development along the corridor. Elements of this
plan we talked about review of the Highway design, the highway improvement
plan, was part of that. Planning for public water and sewer improvements again
part of the highway project. Focus on community solutions get some groups
together, talk about the problems and what the solutions might be and the study
talked about how to establish economic, social and regional benefits for the
corridor re-development, not just for Queensbury but how can we maybe make
improvements to the region. That plan summarized the enhancements and the
land use concepts for the corridor. So, what came out of 2002 Main Street Plan?
There is a lot of components here as we go further through this you are going to
see that they kind of have folded into some ideas and strategies that were part of
the Comp Plan and then ultimately it became part of the zoning ordinance. (page
3) Specific build-to line, most people think of property constraints, they think of
setbacks. A build-to line is a little bit different in that it is a maximum set back it
can be from the front road or the front property line. In other words we want to
try and get the buildings to a consistent line along the street so you can develop a
Main Street look, with the buildings consistent. You have a sidewalk or street
scape component and then parking in the side and the back rather than a lot of
the traditional commercial development you see with parking in the front and
building further off the street. The goal here on Main Street was to do a little
something different and the special build-to line. The other components there
are two and three story buildings, again this is part of the 2002 Main Street Plan.
Commercial activities in the first level with offices and residential uses on the
upper levels. Again pedestrian components, highway management, parking in the
side and in the rear. Prior to the Main Street widening program in the late 2000's
these were a couple of photos kind of interesting you can see the old and I am
sure a lot of you remember the old two lane road. Above ground infrastructure,
utility lines, telephone lines, what the intersection look like and then a picture
that was taken last week big change. You have all of your utilities underground,
you got some street scape lighting, some landscaping along the road, improved
sidewalks on both sides. Pedestrian traffic controls at the intersections, cross
walks together with a pretty significant network of underground conduits for
future growth for some fiber optics or any other utility upgrades that might take
place. So, it was a big project and as you can see there has been a lot of big
changes along Main Street. (page 4) So, how do we get to where we are today?
In 2004 the Town Board appointed a committee basically to review the Zoning
Ordinance the Subdivision Regulation the Zoning Map and the Comprehensive
Lane Use Plan. That committee was put together in order to get together some
citizen groups, take comments, discuss the issues and see what kind of
improvements can be made from there. This committee worked from 2005
through 2007 to the ultimate adoption of the 2007 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
In the mid 2005 the committee recommends hiring Saratoga Associates to help
develop a draft for revisions of the Subdivision Regs, the Zoning Ordinance and a
new draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Several meetings, public meetings,
committee meetings about a half dozen public hearings with the Town Board
through 2006 and 2007. The Town Board adopted the new Comprehensive Lane
Use Plan in 2007 with a lot of the same components that we talked about from
the 2002 Main Street Plan. So, the Comp. Plan 2007 page one this is probably the
first or second paragraph it talks about what the goal what is the mission
statement if you will for the Comp. Plan, It's shaping success. That is to recognize
Queensbury economic vitality and quality of life and it also recognizes that the
form of these achievements needs improvement. So, how do you do that? You
move Queensbury closer to what the community desires with economic health,
walkability, environmental protection and quality of life. That is generally pretty
much for the whole town. (page 5) Specific goals for the Comp. Plan for Main
Street. Again a lot of this stuff comes from the 2002 Main Street plan it was
rolled forward into the Comp. Plan. Develop an economic program that reflects
the communities land use goals with keeping up with its tax base. All these
components here really deal with pedestrian and improvements to traffic and
higher intensity use. Subsequently, the Town Board moved forward with these
revisions, adopted the new Subdivision Regs and the new Zoning Ordinance and
all those things are consistent with the Comp. Plan. The Comp. Plan is really the
guiding document for any Zoning Ordinance update. The Comp. Plan is the goal
and the vision, the Zoning Ordinance are the rules that come from that. Three of
the specific recommendations for the Main Street Zone that came from the
Comp. Plan recommend, recommendation d.2 establish architectural standards
that require new buildings to move toward the creation of a distinctive
Queensbury community. These are also right from the Comp. Plan they get rolled
into the Zoning Ordinance and they are some of the specific design standards.
They are not guidelines they are standards typically they are requirements if they
are in the standard section. So, again you can see the genesis of the 2002 plan
through the committee meetings now we are into the Comp. Plan these are
recommendations and a little bit later in the presentation ultimately you are
going to see a lot of these things made it into the Zoning Ordinance. So, the Town
should be clear from the beginning of development process what is expected of
the developer regarding building design. The design standards are going to help
us do that, or help the Town do that. Another recommendation; implement the
design recommendations of the Main Street Plan. Again, we are back to the Main
Street Plan with a lot of those items that were talked about, pedestrian friendly,
street scaping, ornamental planting ornamental plantings different pavement
property scaled lighting. Existing buildings will be replaced over time and
constructed into a build-to line, again that maximum front setback. Again, back to
the 2002 plan, two and three story buildings that is kind of a requirement that has
been a theme through the whole process. (page 6) Again this is kind of an
example of potentially a two story retail use, street scape, it is kind of close to the
street. This is I believe from Cincinnati, Ohio. The third recommendation for
Main Street, allow the Commercial mixed use areas on Main Street to host denser
and more varied housing than is found in other parts of Queensbury. However,
residential uses, should not be allowed in the first floors of the buildings along
these streets. As I read through those two paragraphs below something jumps
out about the variety of uses between residential, commercial, open space and
institutional, that mixed use community enables a resident to walk from their
home to the corner, pick up some bread, grab a cup of coffee or walk to work or
walk back to their apartment and get ready for their day. So, it's you get the
consumers in the same location and products it helps everybody. So, a lot of this
is going to be you know in these few slides is we are going to try to show you the
support of these positions through these market trends an demographics. (page
7) 1 think there are three or four slides here that kind of give a chronology of some
of this Main Street pedestrian scale, kind of mixed use thinking. This first slide is
from the ULI the Urban Land Institute 2002 1 realize that this is a little bit dated it
does kind of show that this type of thinking this denser mixed use development
has been around for a while. This particular study was funded by the Bank of
America, they have a pretty fair track record of funding research for mixed use
developments, 2002. We move forward a little bit to 2011, National Association
of Realtors, you know to paraphrase, mixed use high intensity zoning good thing.
The more uses you can have in a particular area the better mix of uses the better
it is for a number of things, vitality of the businesses, tax base, and financial
implications as well. Another Urban Land Institute publication, their annual, what
they call emerging trends in real estate, and it kind of its trends and it is a bit of a
forecast and this is one of the most highly regarded and widely read forecasts in
the real estate industry and you can see this particular 2013 how the third one
down from the top and I guess it is the sixth one down Urban Mixed Use
Properties, mixed use town centers. They rank pretty high on the list medical
offices usually lead the way all the time, but mixed use again that is one of the
forecast emerging trends that is what people are calling for, out there. (page 8)
2013 about a month ago this is another publication by a researcher by the name
of Arthur C. Nelson. It talks about what Americans or the majority or at least half
of the Americans that were polled I guess, they talk about they want something
not urban not big city but they want all the amenities. So, that is kind of
urbanizing your suburb kind of things bringing the higher density to the not big
city approach. Without all the hustle and bustle of the city you still have all the
components that you might find in a city otherwise. Now, we are going a little bit
in the future. This is kind of a forecast of what maybe to come trends. November
9th last week, CBS money watch the suburban is going urban. Again, there may
not be a lot of suburb development, the suburban development there is, is geared
toward bringing some of those urban components into the suburbs. Again, to get
that mixed use of uses higher intensity denser uses. You want to do that in areas
where you have got your public transportation where you can get people in and
out as need be. Main Street is on the bus line greater Glens Falls Transit Route 7
this is the trip up and down Main Street so you can see there is public
transportation in place already. (page 9) There are a couple of regional projects
that are a mixed use project with a retail office component mixed with residential.
One is the Ellsworth Commons in Malta it has got about seventy thousand square
feet of retail and office space, twenty two brown stone style town homes, three
hundred apartments on about ten acres. When this was originally envisioned in
2011, the Albany Times Union says, this is kind of an untested format we are not
really sure how it is going work. In speaking with some of their leasing managers
down there last week, the residential component is basically 90% filled up, and
the commercial retrial components is about 20% and growing. It is definitely
something that is moving in the right direction. More locally we have got a
project Fowler Square, similar mixed use, eleven buildings, fourteen thousand
square feet of office about forty two thousand square feet of commercial space
on about one hundred and forty two apartments. So, it is about half the size on
about the acreage of the Malta project. These projects are out there, they are
coming I guess is the way to look at it. Fiscal Impacts, how could this potentially
impact the dollars and cents of development. Well, this says that you can get ten
times more tax revenue per acre than a conventional suburban development.
Where the numbers come from, not sure. (page 10) There is another study on
the next page it kind of backs up that math from the same guy, he takes a
downtown mixed use building on a relatively small parcel against a Walmart in
the same area on a relatively large parcel and you can see the property taxes per
acre are about a hundred times more. The residential component obviously with
the Walmart you are not going to get any residential component where the mixed
use you are going to get that. Jobs per acre just a comparison to look at to show
that the higher intensity denser use really is going to give you a lot more physical
impacts. August 2013 issue of the Government Finance Review published by the
Government Finance Officers in Chicago. Again, this is a little bit more supporting
data on the per acre tax revenues are substantially higher when you get the
mixed uses when you start stacking up uses or mixing uses on the same square
footage of ground you can see how those numbers could probably grow
exponentially. So, we have got those goals we have got the design from the
Comp. Plan how do we make it all happen. Well, we do that by taking the
recommendations from the Comp. Plan and then making up the rule book. Which
is making the Zoning Code based on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This is
the intent of the Main Street zoning. (page 11) It is kind of the intent statement
from beginning it includes those areas of the Town where there is a potential to
create a traditional Main Street environment which includes the street scape of
relatively small scale stores and businesses that are arranged at build-to line
promoting pedestrian activity and vehicular traffic slowing aesthetic. Again, that
theme is carried through from the 2002 Main Street Plan through the committee
meetings through the Comp. Plan and now we have got it in the Zoning
Ordinance. How do we regulate the development the intensity of development
well we come up with certain setbacks or build-to lines. Lot sizes, building sizes,
lot coverage so you can kind of formulate and get a project at the end that
matches up to the Comp. Plan and the rules that you have made based on the
Comp. Plan. Another level of that design from the Town's perspective are the
design standards. This is another chapter of the zoning ordinance and I think I
have got two or three slides on the design standards or maybe more than that.
The goal is to get projects that match up with the design that you want for a
particular area of town. We have got Main Street, we have got Route 9 we have
got different design standards for different areas of town, Commercial Districts,
Industrial Zones. Improve site and building design a goal is to get some better
economic activity more dynamic social interaction and get that distinctive
community character that you get by getting the uses and the buildings designed
the way that you want them to be in your code. (page 12) Again Design
Standards, building placement, street organization, off street parking is kind of a
repetitive slide from the last one. What kind of things do we want to see on Main
Street? Well, when you think of Main Street you think of pedestrians, you think
of sidewalk sales, you think of restaurants, you think of people hanging out and
walking up and down the street window shopping. You do that with street
scapes, you do that with lighting, you do that with landscaping, you do that with
public plazas, places to hang out, the residents of the area you got a place to go
(page 13) . Outdoor dining, restaurants with cafe settings outside. Encouraged
architectural design elements, the design guidelines again the Zoning Ordinance
talk about all these things and specific ways we want the buildings to look to
promote these kinds of uses, these mixed uses. Building heights, roofs, facades,
fenestration , awnings, canopies, specialty equipment , materials, colors, signs is
not on the list, sight lighting, parking, landscaping. All these components are
outlined in the code as a goal to get developers to understand what is going on
what we want to see. So, we have got the vision from the Comp. Plan we have
got the Zoning that is in place and right now I guess why we are here is to talk
about maybe some of the changes that the Town Board maybe considering to the
Main Street Zoning District. (page 14 copies of the draft changes are available in
the Community Development Department) a couple of months ago we sat down
with some property owners on Main Street, developers, realtors, just to talk
about the goods and bads I guess of Main Street. They gave us some proposals on
what they thought might be some reasonable changes from their real world
opinions of the development out there. So, the Town Board is interested in
making some of those changes. They can do that the Town Board can. They are
the legislators in the Town they can go through the process of changing the
Zoning provided that it is consistent with the Comp. Plan. I think that is what we
may be entertaining in the near future. In doing that and looking at these
changes that they are contemplating the goal is to continue to support the vision
of the Main Street Plan that was put in place by previous studies, previous
projects, the Comp. Plan the Zoning Ordinance that follows all those. In making
these changes the Town Board may look to clarify the intent and meaning of
some of the design guidelines and also to encourage redevelopment of the
corridor to encourage investment and economic activity. They can do all that and
some of the specific changes that are under consideration; some clarification of
definitions, we noted and rightly so as it was brought up by the people we met
with. The density on Main Street for the properties was kind of on the low side so
it was in the teens and I think we brought it up we are thinking about bringing it
up into the twenties and thirties. So, basically double or triple some places the
density. Clarify what design elements are mandatory such as minimum height or
you know, styles or architectural issues, again some clarification. Increase the
number and type of uses that are permitted in the zoning. Again, the group that
we met with had some suggestions of adding some particular uses that seemed to
make sense to add to the zone. So, that is something that the Town Board is
considering. (page 15) How does it happen? The Town Board has had this
workshop discussion, the next step in the process was the Town Board earlier this
month referred these draft changes to the Planning Board, the Planning Board is
going to meet later this week and hopefully review those and issue a
recommendation to the Town Board on the draft changes. The Town Board will
take those recommendations from the Planning Board, schedule a public hearing,
any members of the public can come and ask questions and may provide
comments and the Town Board will consider all that information and decide what
to do as far as making the changes to the Zoning Code. So, we are about step
three out of ten, there are a few more changes and steps you have to make to get
there, probably look at SEQRA and do some of those things. So, that is really
where we are. Questions, comments contact Stu Baker Sr. Planner
stuartb @queensbury.net
Supervisor Montesi-Thank you Craig. The Town Assessor asked me to read this
for the public, the deadline is December 31St to register with New York State for
basic star. Senior's in the enhanced Star Program do not need to register with
New York State. To be eligible for enhanced Star one of the owners needs to be
at least 65 years old and have a 2012 adjusted gross income of eighty one
thousand nine hundred. You can register on line with the web site
www.tax.ny.gov or by phone 518 457-2063
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LIMIT 4 MINUTES)
Mr. Peter Collins-Cleverdale
• What is the progress on the Sandy Bay speed zone.
Supervisor Montesi-There will be a public hearing on that December 2nd. 2013 —
1500 feet from any shore line, the markers for no anchor zone is 1800 feet ... our
speed zone with be the same as the no anchor zone
Mr. Ron Ball-Queensbury
• Spoke against the Cell Tower
• Post Star has never mentioned anything I said about cell
towers
• The only person hurting is me because they built this behind
my property
• Noted the original site was the Aviation Road Fire House.
Mr. Doug Auer-16 Oakwood Drive
• Spoke on contributions of the PORC Committee on the Main
Street Corridor
• Luther Forest, Apple has signed with Global Foundries to
produce 600 mm wafers
• Complemented Craig Brown on his presentation
Ms. Kathleen Sonnabend- Cedar Court
• Encourage the public to attend the public hearing when it
comes up, you have vision and you have reality, if the realtor
are pushing hard to undo the vision and make significant
changes I think the public should be aware of it. I understand a
few tweaks but don't undo it.
Mr. John Salvador-
• Mr. Strough with your appointment of Mr. Montesi as Deputy I
hope you would entrust him with following up on the cleanup
of a lot of items he has promised to take care of. Two
boathouses on Lake George that the permits are pending one
is in court for a number of years. We have the issue of
wastewater in North Queensbury which has a long way to go.
• No sign of activity on the Sans Souci
Councilman Metivier-They can't get the size septic systems, holding tanks that
they need they are on back order, they will be here in two weeks I believe.
Supervisor Montesi-We got a letter from Larry Clute telling us what he has
ordered 2000 gallon septic tank and Fort Miller has not be able to fill that, he has
ordered it and there is a three week delay.
• Lack of functioning Ethics Board — read a brochure by Attorney
General's Office — spoke on the need for an Ethics Board
Mr. Bob Sears-Commercial Real Estate Agent for 39 years
• I have a concern with the Main Street Corridor
• Vision for Corridor nothing wrong with it
• Bring building forward excellent idea
• Allowing for Urban Style of building with long windows and
concept of more pedestrian friendly good idea; although I
question it along with the speed limit of 35-40 mph
• You have limited cross walks and lights
• Corridor-get from one place to another doesn't allow for
people to stop and mill about...
• Increase density from 11% to 30% that is an excellent idea,
allowing a better mix
• If allowing only two story building in the corridor you are
eliminating the possibility mixed use such as retail
• Described Block Form largest lots on Main Street Corridor are
only 330' deep most less than an acre...hard to put mixed use
along a lineal corridor the way this is set up because you have
behind this residential zoning.
Mr. Steve Borgos-Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Realty USA and
resident of Queensbury
• We brought this to your attention because we deal every day
with buyers or sellers on Main Street ... as residents who are
experiencing this all the time it was our obligation to come to
you and let you know maybe why things were not developing
the way they could or should be doing.
• The people who are trying to invest in this north country want
certain things; most do not want two or three story buildings
Supervisor Montesi-As we pointed out the Planning Board is going to take a look
at this and then we will hold a public hearing.
• We suggested that the floor area ratio the density be increased
from about 13% to 30% - this formal recommendation that
came from the Town says on page 5 floor area ratio should go
to 50%, we would be happy to follow the recommendation of
50%
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 447,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
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 in the amount of$3,000 or 50% of the total amount of support proposed for the
Warren County Youth Court in 2014,
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 further
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Accountant to execute the
funding application and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ROTARY 5K ROAD RACE/WALK
TO BENEFIT HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE AND LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
RESOLUTION NO. 448, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Rotary Foundation, Inc., has requested authorization from the
Queensbury Town Board to conduct a 5k road race/walk to benefit the High Peaks Hospice and
Literacy Volunteers as follows:
SPONSOR Glens Falls Rotary Foundation, Inc.
EVENT 5k Road Race/Walk
DATE Saturday, April 12th 2014
TIME Approximately 10:00 a.m.
PLACE Beginning and ending at SUNY Adirondack
(Copy of course attached);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of proof of
insurance from the Glens Falls Rotary Foundation, Inc., to conduct a 5k Road Race/Walk within the
Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the Glens Falls Rotary to conduct a 5k
Road Race/Walk within the Town of on Saturday, April 1211i 2014, 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 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
TOWN REAL PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO.: 449,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury owns an approximately .25 acre parcel of land
located off of Stonehurst Drive in the Town of Queensbury, which is a portion of the property
conveyed to the Town by Maine Enterprises, Inc. by Deed dated February 27, 1996 and recorded
in the Warren County Clerk's Office on March 14, 1996 in Book 973 of Deeds at Page 68 and
which is described more fully at Schedule A attached hereto (the "Sale Parcel"), and
WHEREAS, since the Sale Parcel was conveyed to the Town to date, it has remained
vacant, unimproved and wooded and has never been opened or used for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to sell the Sale Parcel as authorized by New York
State Town Law §64(2), and
WHEREAS, based upon the opinion of the Town Assessor, the fair market value of the
Sale Parcel is $1,400, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received an offer from Greenwood Builders, LLC to
purchase the Sale Parcel for a purchase price of$1,400 (the "Sale Price"),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that the Sale Parcel is not needed
for Town purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Sale Price constitutes fair, adequate and reasonable consideration
for the Sale Parcel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the sale and conveyance of the Sale
Parcel to Greenwood Builders, LLC for the Sale Price in accordance with Town Law Section
64(2), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute and deliver instruments and documents necessary and take any other actions he deems
necessary or reasonable to effectuate the sale, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in
accordance with Town Law Article 7 and shall not take effect until such time as provided therein
and the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to post and publish the notice
required for Resolutions subject to permissive referendum and take such other actions as may be
required by law.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FLOORING
RESOLUTION NO.: 450,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager wishes to advertise for bids for
the removal and replacement of flooring in specific areas of the Town Office Building, as will be
described in bid specifications to be prepared by the Facilities Manager and/or Purchasing Agent,
and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements
and the requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the removal and replacement of flooring
in specific areas of the Town Office Building, in the official newspaper for the Town of
Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present
the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT OF BILLS-
WARRANT OF NOVEMBER 19TH, 2013
RESOLUTION NO.: 451,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbun-Town Board wishes to approve an audit of bills presented as a Warrant
with a run date of November 14th,2013 and a payment date of November 19th 2013,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrant with a run date of
November 141h,2013 and a payment date of November 191h,2013 totaling$1,024,310.49, 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 181h day of November,2013,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF
HIGHWAY FACILITY IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #202
RESOLUTION NO.: 452, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has recommended certain
improvements at the Town's Highway Garage (Project)with such proposed Project anticipated to
cost approximately $25,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish a Capital Project Fund for
the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the Highway Facility Improvements Capital Project, and establishment of the
Highway Facility Improvements Capital Project Fund #202 which will establish funding for
expenses associated with this Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for this
Project shall be by a $25,000 transfer from the General Fund's unassigned Fund Balance to the
Highway Facility Improvements Capital Project Fund #202, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes initial appropriations and estimated
revenues for Capital Project Fund #202 in the amount of$25,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to transfer $25,000 from the New York State Retirement Account to Interfund Transfer,
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• Revenue Acct No. —202-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $25,000; and
• Expense Acct No. —202-1620-2899 (Capital Construction) $25,000;
• Increase Appr 001-9950-9030-0062 Transfer to Cap Project $25,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES None
AB SENT : None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON REDTAIL HAWK HOLDINGS, LLC'S
APPLICATION FOR PLACING A MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF A MOBILE HOME
COURT
Supervisor Montesi-We dealt with this at the last meeting there were some
concerns on our part about putting a mobile home on this lot, it was not a new
home it was a 1980 home. We had some concerns we listened to the neighbors
and their concerns. Councilman Brewer-This is pretty much the same
application that we received before Ron and I do not think anybody on this
Board had any desire to move forward with it. I would suggest that we not
entertain it. If the applicant wants to come in and talk to us we would have to
talk to them but it is not any different than the one we denied as far as I can
see. Councilman Clements-I think they showed us some more pictures, but
other than that you are right.
Consensus of the Board we not set a public hearing.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR JEEP COMPASS
SPORT 4X4 FOR TOWN BUILDING AND CODES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 453, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 425,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new 2013 or 2014 Jeep Compass
Sport 4x4 to replace a 2004 Ford Ranger pickup truck in the Department of Building and Codes as
specified in bid specifications prepared by the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on November 8t1i 2013, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and Purchasing Agent
have recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidder,
Carbone Auto Group, for the amount of$19,424,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a 2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 for use by the Town Department of Building and
Codes from the lowest, responsible bidder, Carbone Auto Group, for the amount of$19,424, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building
and Codes to arrange for the purchase and installation of radios and decals for such new Jeep for a
total amount not to exceed $700, such items to be purchased in accordance with the Town's
Purchasing Policy, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for the
Jeep, radios and decals shall be from Vehicles Account No.: 001-3620-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the Town Budget and transfer $20,125 from Retirement Account No.: 001-
9010-8010 to Vehicles Account No.: 001-3620-2020, make any other needed adjustments,
budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate all terms of
this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the 2004 Ford Ranger Pick-
Up Truck, Asset ID 4216, being replaced and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate
revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and
all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held before vote: Councilman Brewer- Glad we are getting some local
business people involved bidding ...
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO. _ OF 2013 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 55 "BOATS" SECTION 55-6
TO EXPAND SANDY BAY BOATING SPEED ZONE
RESOLUTION NO. 454,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to expand the area of Sandy Bay subject to the
five mile per hour speed limit imposed by Queensbury Town Code §55-6 in order to protect the entire
portion of the Bay which is designated as a Restricted Use Zone pursuant to NYCRR §646-2.9(b)(1) from
higher speeds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has prepared proposed Local Law No. of 2013 which provides
for such expansion, and
WHEREAS, New York Municipal Home Rule Law requires a Public Hearing to be held prior to
adoption of a Local Law,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
Queensbun�Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2 d, 2013 to
consider proposed Local Law No.: _ of 2013, hear all interested persons and take any other actions
authorized by law,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to
publish and post legal Notice of the Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. _ of 2013 in the
manner provided by law and make a copy of the proposed Local Law available for public inspection in the
Town Clerk's office following adoption of this Resolution and until the Public Hearing is closed.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November,2013,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2013
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 55 "BOATS" SECTION 55-6 TO EXPAND
SANDY BAY BOATING SPEED ZONEOF
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURYAS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Paragraph A of Queensbury Town Code Section 55-6, entitled "Speed limits
for certain areas of Lake George," is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Sandy Bay: bounded on the east by the Rockhurst Peninsula, on the south by
the shore of Lake George between the Rockhurst and Cleverdale Peninsulas, on
the ivest by the Cleverdale Peninsula and on the north by a line which runs clue
east to clue ivest between hvo points identified as N 43.475644', W 73.641199
and N 43.475611, W 73.635924 and is 1,800 feet north of the southernmost
point on the southern boundary of the area, which area is designated as a
"restricted use zone" pursuant to Neiv York Compilation of Rules and
Regulations (NYCRR) Section 646-2.9(b)(1). bounded eftherly by a lire one
thousand five 1,,,,,,afe ( can) feet neftt, of the south st efe of take Geefge in
Sandy Bay, eastefly by Reekhufst, southefly by the state land a4 Sandy Bay
ca�r,�vv-�zc
SECTION 2. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local
Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof.
SECTION 3. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in
conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. In particular, current Queensbury
Town Code Section 55-6(A) is superseded by the provision of this Local Law.
SECTION 4. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2014 RENEWAL CONTRACTS FOR
BLUE VIEW VISION AND EMPIRE BLUE CROSS MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE INSURANCE PLANS
RESOLUTION NO. 455,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements for employee
group health insurance plans with Blue View Vision, Empire Blue Cross and Empire Blue Cross
Medicare Advantage, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Capital Financial Group, has
negotiated renewal contracts for the year 2014 with Blue View Vision and Empire Blue Cross
Medicare Advantage,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes renewal
contracts for the year 2014 with Blue View Vision and Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
with the 2014 monthly premiums to be as follows:
INDIVIDUAL TWO PERSON FAMILY
VISION 3.87 7.55 11.22
MEDICARE 393.73
ADVANTAGE
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute future renewal contracts without the need for additional Town Board Resolution provided
that such contracts do not provide for any changes to the percentage of employee contributions
toward monthly premiums and/or copays, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2014, all current employees and retirees shall pay an
additional .5% of the premium, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all new employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, shall contribute
fifteen-percent (15%) of the premium, and
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 contracts and documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to
take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
TRANSPORTATION FOR 2014 TO WARREN-HAMILTON COUNTIES
ACEO, INC. - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO.: 456,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury duly advertised for bids for the Transportation
Services for the Queensbury Senior Citizens for the year 2014, and
WHEREAS, the Warren-Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action Agency has
offered to provide such Transportation Services for the amount of$24,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Purchasing Agent and Town Clerk have recommended that the
Town Board award the bid to the Warren-Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action
Agency, the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the contract for the
Transportation Services for the Queensbury Senior Citizens for the year 2014 to the Warren-
Hamilton Counties ACEO, Inc. - Community Action Agency for the amount of$24,000 to be paid
from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk, Town Budget Officer, Accountant and/or Purchasing Agent to take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO SMART GROWTH
AMERICA FOR FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP
RESOLUTION NO.: 457, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, Smart Growth America, through a grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's Office of Sustainable Communities' Building Blocks for Sustainable
Communities Program, is offering free technical assistance to help communities implement
smart growth strategies to build stronger economies while protecting human health and the
environment, and
WHEREAS, any unit or subdivision of local, tribal or regional government is eligible to
apply for this service, and
WHEREAS, Smart Growth America offers a training workshop of Planning for
Economic and Fiscal Health to help local leaders foster smart growth communities that cost their
taxpayers less to build, run and maintain that includes creating specific changes to strategy and
identifies steps in planning for fiscal and economic health that makes sense for the community,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to submit an application specifically for the
Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health workshop, and
WHEREAS, Smart Growth America requires a letter of commitment signed by the chief
elected officer of the government unit applying for assistance stating the commitment of local
elected leaders to implement any local initiatives that result from the smart growth technical
assistance offered,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Senior Planner to submit an Application for Smart Growth America's free technical assistance
workshops prior to the Friday, December 6t1i 2013 deadline, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign a letter stating the commitment of local elected leaders to implement any local initiatives
that result from the smart growth technical assistance offered and execute appropriate agreements
that may result from this application, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel and/or Senior Planner to take all other actions necessary to effectuate all terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES None
AB SENT : None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING TODD EICHER TO
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 458,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established the Town of Queensbury
Recreation Commission in accordance with applicable New York State law, and
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Recreation Commission due to the resignation of
former member Joseph Fusco, and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission considered and interviewed candidates and
recommends the appointment of Todd Eicher, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint Todd Eicher to the Recreation Commission
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Todd Eicher to the Town
of Queensbury Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Fusco, such term to
expire on December 3 1St, 2016.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR VACUUM
TRAILER FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 459, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 421,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new vacuum trailer to replace an
existing 2001 vacuum trailer at the Town's Water Department as set forth in bid specifications
prepared by the Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on November 6t1i 2013, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have recommended
that the Town Board award the bid for a tandem axle vacuum trailer to the lowest, responsible
bidder, Joe Johnson Equipment, for the amount of$32,456,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a tandem axle vacuum trailer for use by the Town Water Department from the
lowest, responsible bidder, Joe Johnson Equipment, for the amount of$32,456, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such
trailer shall be from Misc. Equipment Account No.: 040-8340-2001, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the existing 2001 vacuum
trailer (asset #3964, serial# TLV01871) and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate
revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR ONE-TON DUMP
TRUCK FOR TOWN CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 460, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 428,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of 2013 or newer 350 1-Ton Dump
Truck to replace a dump truck in the Cemetery Department as specified in bid specifications
prepared by the Cemetery Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on November 13t1i 2013, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have recommended that
the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidder, Carbone Auto Group, for the
amount of$36,489,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a 2014 350 1-Ton Dump Truck for use by the Town Cemetery Department from the
lowest, responsible bidder, Carbone Auto Group, for the amount of$36,489, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
from Equipment Account No.: 002-8810-2001, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the Town Budget and transfer $20,000 from Retirement Account No.: 002-
9010-8010 to Equipment Account No.: 002-8810-2001, and $16,489 from Health Insurance
Account 002-9060-8060 to Equipment Account No: 002-8810-2001 and make any other needed
adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate
all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the dump truck being
replaced, Asset ID 3762 , and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in
accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2013 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 461, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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 2013 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1620-1010 Salaries 001-1620-4400 Misc. Contractual 5,000
001-9010-8010 NYS ERS 001-1420-4400 Misc. Contractual 1, 00
001-9010-8010 NYS ERS 001-1355-4400 Misc. Contractual 750
002-8810-1020 O/T 002-8810-2001 Misc. Equipment 300
002-0000-0909 Fund Balance 002-8810-4410 Fuel 1, 00
002-0000-0909 Fund Balance 002-8810-400 Heating Fuel 2, 00
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2014 PART-TIME HOURLY WAGE &
ANNUAL STIPEND, NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION FULL-TIME
STAFF AND MANAGEMENT STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES
RESOLUTION NO.: 462, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt Year 2014 Salary and Wage
Schedules for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and management staff,
and
WHEREAS, such Schedules shall supersede all previously adopted salaries and schedules
for these positions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and adopts the Year 2014
Salary and Wage Schedules for its part-time hourly, non-management, non-union full-time and
management staff, effective January 1St, 2014 as follows:
Part-Time Hourly Wale and Annual Stipend Schedule
Year 2014
Position Wa a/Sti end
Clerk-Assessor's Office, Part-time $15.32/per hour
Deputy Receiver of Taxes $20.70/per hour
Cemetery Secretary $14.15/per hour
Assistant Court Clerk $13.26/per hour
Court Officer—Hourly Rate $15.00/per hour
Court Officer-Service Fee Per Summons $25.89/per service
Recycling Supervisor $24.45/per hour
Laborer, Part-time Transfer Stations $13.26/per hour
Historian $12,406.77/annually
School Traffic Officer(two hour guarantee) $14.67/per hour
Clerks, Temporary and Part-time $12.00/per hour
Laborer, Seasonal $10.00/per hour
Dog Enumerator $3,000 annually
Wastewater Director $6,000/annually
Tax Receiver $7,859.10/annually
Deputy Supervisor $1,685.04/annually
Purchasing Agent $5,683.71/annually
Fair Housing Officer $1,113.84/annually
Planning &Zoning Board Chairman $ 80
per meeting Secretary $ 75
Member $ 70
Board of Assessment Review Member $ 70
per session
Recreation Program Attendant* $ 8.00-8.25/per hour
Recreation Maintenance* $10.00-22.00/per hour
Recreation Program Specialist* $8.00-20.00/per hour
Recreation Program Official/Instructor* $20.00-27.00/per
game
*Seasonal Hires Indh4dual Wages detennined by Recreation Connuission
Non-Management - Non-Union
Position Grade OT Salary
Water Treatment Plant Operations Engineer 7 Ex 62,000
GIS Administrator 7 Ex 62,000
Senior Planner 7 Ex 59,000
Accountant 7 Ex 52,000
Code Compliance Officer 7 Ex 49,532
Legal Assistant 6 Ex 56,000
Fire Marshal 6 Ex 51,275
Deputy Town Clerk I 6 Ex 48,850
Assistant Director of Parks&Rec. 6 Ex 45,000
Land Use Planner 6 Ex 45,000
Court Clerk 5 Ex 49,190
Court Clerk 5 Ex 49,190
Confidential Secretary to ToNvn Supervisor 5 Ex 36,700
Confidential Sec.to Highway Supt. 5 Ex 36,700
Aquatics Supervisor 5 Ex 37,425
Recreation Program Assistant 5 Ex 36,392
Deputy Town Clerk II 5 Ex 39,780
Records Clerk 4 Ex 38,000
Parts Shop Foreman Ungraded 46,176
Data Collector/Appraiser 6 58,000
Bldg&Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 52,000
Assistant to Assessor I 5 48,500
Senior Account Clerk 5 46,082
Billing Supervisor 5 47,219
Bldg&Zoning Enforcement Officer 5 43,500
Assistant to Assessor II 5 40,000
Deputy Fire Marshal 5 40,000
Senior Citizen Program Coordinator 5 32,387
Clerk of the Court 5 40,178
Deputy Court Clerk 4 29,448
Account Clerk 4 39,800
Deputy Tax Receiver 4 33,851
Management Positions
Position Grade Salary
Water Superintendent lOM 81,000
Assessor 9M 67,000
Budget Officer 9M 67,000
Director of Parks&Recreation 9M 61,000
Engineer 9M 74,000
Code Compliance Officer/Zoning Adm 8M 64,000
Deputy Highway Superintendent 8M 53,000
Director Building& Codes 8M 67,026
Director of Information Services 8M 64,000
Director of Building and Grounds 7M 61,000
Cemetery Superintendent 7M 49,000
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOES None
ABSENT : None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
4.1 Building and Codes Report of October 2013
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
Ward I Councilman Anthony Metivier
• Wished congratulations to the Queensbury Varsity Cross Country Team
especially the girls who made it to the Federation
• The State Meet was a few weeks ago with four thousand runners filling
up our hotels and restaurants
• Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Foot Ball Team who is still
undefeated on their way now to Kingston, we are proud of you
• Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Ward II Councilman Brian Clements
• Thanked Mike Travis and his crew for helping with the stonn water
problems over on Phillips and Lynn Streets in South Queensbury, they
did an excellent job.
Ward III Councilman John Strough
• Fire Marshal Mike Palmer October report—reminding residents to
check their carbon monoxide and fire detectors-time of year to tune up
fiirnace and chimney Thank you Mike Palmer for all the work you do.
• Animal Control Report for October— 730 incidents for the year
including a summary activity report - We are lucky to have Jim on
board and thank you for all the good work you do in the Town of
Queensbury
Ward IV Councilman Tim Brewer
• Ltr. From Dave Hatin on the Silvernail property on Stephanie Lane they
have been to Court and fined, questioned what will be done next if it is
not cleaned up?
• Regarding speed limit on Pitcher Road - will be lowered to 30 mph
• Have a nice Thanksgiving
Supervisor Ronald Montesi
• Building Report for October eight million four hundred and thirty eight
dollars for building permits... good trend
• Audit Report - Water Dept. and Town Clerk Dept. —both clean reports
• Thursday Thanksgiving my grandchildren and I work Hometown USA
at the Christ Church on Bay Street and we feed twelve hundred folks,
three hundred and fifty go out as meals on wheels and the balance we
serve. It is a wonderfiil experience if you want to do volunteer work
this is a wonderfiil time to do it.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 463.2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements WHO MOVED FOR ITS
ADOPTON
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its
Town Board Meeting.
Duly adopted this 18th day of November, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
NOE S: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury