1978-08-29 SP Noes :
Absent: Mr. Robertson
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SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AUGUST 29, 1978
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman
Mrs. Frances Walter-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
PRESS: Glens Falls Post Star
WWSC
TOWN OFFICIALS- Mr. Townley, Mrs . Shenk, Mr. Hansen, Mrs . Joslyn
Representatives of the CSEA
GUESTS- Residents of Meadowbrook Road
Meeting Opened 6 : 37P,M.
Salute to the Flag led by Supervisor Brandt.
Councilman Hammond Robertson- wished to have it noted that he has to
leave the meeting at 7:20 P.M. due to a previous engagement. . .
Supervisor Brandt- A great deal of work has been put into arrive at
a contract, Councilman Robertson has spent months in negotiations with
the CSEA because of his schedule Councilman Olson has stepped%.and helped
out. Noted that the final signing will take place as soon as the CSEA
representative has had a chance to read the final form of the contract.
Councilman Eisenhart- I will not vote in favor of any contract that includes
agency shop. I feel that it is unethical, inequitable and undesirable part
of any labor negotiations , I will vote no on any contract that includes
agency shop.
Councilman Walter- I agree with Dr. Eisenhart, A great deal of work has
gone into coming to some kind of an agreement. . .my negative vote will not
reflect my attitude toward the increase of wages or benefits for any
of our employees I am sure they are deserving of it. I believe a man
should have a right to join a union or not,nobody should be forced to ray
to work for his own government.
Supervisor Brandt-So that there is proper information it is my understanding
under New York State Law CSEA by law must defend and protect and handle
grievance procedure for any town personnel , member of not. Because of that
situation I think that is why we are being asked to address agency shop. They
are asking for their fees whetzhersa person ,joins or not, and then they
will be reimbursed that way for the legal defense of anybody that has a
grievance that they handle.
Councilman Olson- People that have the union dues deducted do not have to
join the union. . .There are certain Department Heads, who are management
or confidential positions that have been removed from the union. . . I support
`-� Agency Shop. . .I feel that people that are not in the union are gaining and
receiving the same benefits ae the Union people are. . . . do not feel that it
will hs a hardship on those that have the dues deducted from their pay.
The contract will run from January 1, 1978 through December 31, 1980.
Councilman Robertson- will meal allowance be retroactive?
Town Counsel Brennan- no f
Councilman Olson- the deductions of union dues will not be retroactive. . .
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND SIGNING OF THE PROPOSED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK,
AND THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY UNIT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
INC.
RESOLUTION Introduced by Councilman Hammond Robertson who moved
for its a optinn, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
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WHEREAS , the proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury, Warren
County, New York, and the Town of Queensbury Unit Civil Service Employees
Association, Inc. , has been submitted for consideration by representatives
of the respective parties a copy of which is attached hereto, vtth certain
amendments thereto, and
WHEREAS, the submitted proposed agreement embodies all aspects of the
agreement readied by negotiations and
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Brennan, Town Counsel for the Town of Oueensbury has
informed the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that he has reviewed
and approved the agreement in its attached form, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the proposed agreement annexed hereto as amended be and the ' j
same approved by the Town of Queensbury and Mr. Michel R. Brandt , Superviso' !
of the Town of Queensbury is hereby authorized to execute said agreement
on behalf of the Town of Queensbury and Joseph R. Brennan as Town Counsel
is hereby authorized to execute said agreement in that capacity, and
that said agreement will run from January 1, 1978 through December 31,
1980.
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter
Absent: None
Discussion held on proposed resolution to enter into agreement with Torring-
ton Construction Co. . . _.
Councilman Brennan-the agreement will allow Torringtons trucks to be
weighted on the scales plus Torringtons customers that will be coming into
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the landfill. . .
Supervisor Brandt-that is what was agreed to. . .
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH TORRINGTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
INC. RE LANDFILL PROPERTY
Z49, 237, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, by deed dated September 7, 1972 Torrington Construction Company,
Inc. conveyed certain premises to the Town of Queensbury under the terms
of which deed Torrington excepted and reserved to itself the use and
occupancy of certain protions of the premises conveyed for certain periods
specified in said deed, and
WHEREAS, Torrington further retained all stone , sand, gravel , mineral ane
water rights to said portions of the premises during the specified periods ,
and
WHEREAS , said premises are situate at the existing sanitary landfill presently
being operated by the Town of Oueensbury and the City of Glens Falls on
Ridge Road, and
WHEREAS , it is essential for the successful operation of said joint landfill
facility that provision be made for the expansion thereof 'onto the lands
conveyed by Torrington by said deed, and
WHEREAS, Torrington is desirous of extanding the period within which
Torrington will retain the rights which it reserved unto itself under
the provisions of the deed to a date ten years in the future, and --
WHEREAS , it would be beneficial to the operation of the joint landfill to
allow Torrington to continue mining and excavation activities upon the
lands conveyed by Torrington in order that the useful life of said landfill
facility might be expanded and
WHEREAS, Torrington has further offered to process sand and materials
for use by the Town of Queensbury in sanding Town highways during the
winter months , and
WHEREAS, Torrington is willing to make available to the Town for use in
the operation of the joint landfill truck weighing scales owned by Torrington
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WHEREAS , negotiations and discussions have beep held by th Su ervi or
wiht Torrington Construction Com parry, Inc. for tie purpose of at?emptfng,
to arrive at an acceptable agreement , and
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WHEREAS, a proposed agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Torrington
Construction Company, Inc. has been prepared for consideration by the Town
Board for approval, a copy of which proposed agreement is attached hereto, j
and
TMEREAS, under the terms of said agreement, the Town of Queensbury would
receive fair and adequate consideration in exchange for the benefits therein
described to be conferred upon Torrington Construction Company, Inc. , and
' WHEREAS, it appears that the Town of Queensbury would receive benefits
thereunder which would eliminate the necessity for certain financial
expenditures to be made in operating the landfill ,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury enter into the proposed agreement
with Torrington Construction Company, Inc. in the form as attached hereto,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
OPEN FORUM
6 :48 P.M.
UNKNOWN- requested that the Town Board look into the extension of the
water line of Meadowbrook Road.
Councilman Robertson- reviewed the procedure for the extension of the water
dist. . .will review this and notify the residents of the proposed costs. . .
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1978
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman
Mrs . Frances Walter-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Joseph R. Brennan-Town Counsel
`— PRESS : Glens Falls Post Star
GUESTS : Mr. Arthur Turnbull, Mr. Joseph Daire, Mrs. Thomason
League of Women Voters
TOT-IN OFFICIALS , Mrs. Shenk, Mr. Howe, Mr. Hansen
Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the flag led by Councilman Olson
BID OPENING-HIGHWAY DEPT. DUMP TRUCKS-NOTICE SHOWN
Supervisor Brandt- requested that the bids be opened and read. . .
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