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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG#27
JULY 7TH, 2014 RES# 228-251
7:00 P.M. B.H. 21-23
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN BRIAN CLEMENTS
COUNCILMAN DOUG IRISH
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VANNESS
TOWN COUNSEL
ROBERT HAFNER
PRESS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN IRISH
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Opened meeting.
1.0 RESOLUTION ENTERING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 228, 2014
INTRDOUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury and moves into the Queensbury Board of Health.
Duly adopted this 7th day of July, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
AB SENT:None
QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
PUBLIC HEARING— SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE APPLICATION OF
LARRY AND MARIANNE DICKINSON
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 27, 2014
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PRESENT AGENT DEVIN DICKINSON, DICKINSON'S ASSOCIATES
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The best they can do is put their replacement leaching system 72.5 feet
from the well in lieu of the required 100 foot setback. Again, is there anybody here to speak on
behalf of the applicant or the applicant themselves? Would you please come forward and introduce
yourself, please?
MR. DICKINSON-As you said, it is a replacement system, 12 Sullivan Drive. The existing system
is failing. The present system is about 30 to 40 feet from that well. We are proposing a new 1,000
gallon septic tank and an Eljen Bed System. In lieu of the 100 feet we are asking for 72.5 feet. If
we get the 72.5 feet we can meet all the other required setbacks. We do meet all the setbacks to all
the neighboring wells. Other than that it is a pretty straight forward system I think.
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SUPERVISOR STROUGH-I appreciate you going with the Eljen System. It is a little bit closer to
the well; you are down gradient from the well.
MR. DICKINSON-Correct.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-It is an Eljen, a more efficient system so I think you used some good
safeguards that make me, I am only speaking for myself; feel comfortable with the system as it is
proposed. Other board members? Questions?
COUNCILMAN IRISH-I'm good.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS-I'm fine too.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-There may be members of the public that wish to speak to this. You do
not have to leave yet; let's see if that is the case. Is there anyone here in the public who would like
to speak to the Board of Health on this application? Seeing none I will close the public hearing.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING LARRY AND MARIANNE DICKINSON'S
APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 21,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,Lam-and Marianne Dickinson filed an application for a variance from provisions of the
Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 136 to install a replacement leaching
system 72.5' from their well in lieu of the required 100' setback on property located at 12 Sullivan Drive in
the Town of Queensbury.and
WHEREAS,the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's official
newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the variance request on
Mondav,July 71h,2014,and
WHEREAS,the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners within 500
feet of the subject property,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that
1. due to the nature of the variance, the Local Board of Health determines that the variance would
not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance or other adjoining
properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any Town plan or policy;
and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variance is necessary for the reasonable
use of the land and is the minimum variance which would alleviate the specific unnecessary
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hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the applicants,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED,that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Lam-and Marianne
Dickinson for a variance from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to install a replacement leaching system 72.5'
from their well in lieu of the required 100' setback on property located at 12 Sullivan Drive in the Town of
Queensbury and bearing Tax Map No.: 289.9-1-47.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF VINCENT AND ANNETTE O'NEILL
RESOLUTION NO.: BOH 22,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
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, Vincent and Annette O'Neill have applied to the Local Board of Health for a variance
from Chapter 136, §136-11, which requires applicants to obtain a variance for holding tanks and the
applicants wish to install a 4, 00 gallon holding tank system to replace the current wastewater system on
property located at 85 Pilot Knob 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, July 21St, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbun% to
consider Vincent and Annette O'Neill's sewage disposal variance application concerning property located at
85 Pilot Knob Road in the Town of Queensbury(Tax Map No.: 227.18-1-13) 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 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
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NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING QUEENSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION BOH 23,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Board of Health adjourns from session and enters back
into the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted this 7th day, of July, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
2.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
JAMES MACKEY, WARD ONE, QUEENSBURY-Read letter into the record on behalf of the
voters of the Town of Queensbury, believes that the Town Board has an obligation to the people of
the Town to understand what the majority of people want relative to the Warren County Airport
Expansion Project. Asked the board to avoid becoming identified with the poor governance at the
County level, listen to the constituents, even if personnel interests support the Airport Expansion,
learn what your constituents and the voters of the Town of Queensbury want. If you don't, they
may let you know on Election Day.
GEORGE WINTERS, 4 JOHN CLENDON ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Seconded Mr. Mackey's
statement regarding the Airport Expansion. Referred to the engraving of the rock at the corner of
Bay and Quaker Road and asked how much money was spent to engrave it.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Fourteen hundred dollars.
MR. WINTERS-Referred to the Occupancy Tax and asked if a survey was done on how many beds
were filled regarding the Hudson Valley Fireman's Parade. Asked how much money was spent on
the Fireworks.
JOHN SALVADOR QUEENSBURY-Spoke to the board regarding the Airport Expansion.
Referred to Resolution Authorizing Engagement of MJ Engineering, noted that he trusts that the
codes of accounts are associated only with the sewer district.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
MR. SALVADOR-Referred to Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law
Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Alexy Lane and asked the board to put a notice of public hearing
on site and to consider laying out the parking area so people know where it is. Also recommended
including the west side of Alexy Lane to prohibit parking. Referred to Resolution 228, 2012 with
respect to docks and boathouses on Lake George and noted that it appears from the zoning changes
being proposed that this resolution is no longer going anywhere and asked if they are still requesting
this?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-The legislators are not accepting this.
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MR. SALVADOR-Asked if this could be appealed?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-If the board wishes to repeal that we can. We are not paying anything
on this.
MR. SALVADOR-Spoke to the board regarding Dunham's Bay wastewater initiative and asked
who will be preparing the bylaws for this.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Dave Decker will be offering some mild bylaws that are used by other
similar septic management districts.
MR. SALVADOR-Spoke regarding letter he wrote to the board regarding serious pollution in his
neighborhood and stated that this is the board's direct responsibility as the local Board of Health to
abate pollution.
DON DANIELS, AVIATION ROAD, QUEENSBURY-Asked if the entire Airport is in
Queensbury?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
MR. DANIELS-Asked if there were an expansion of the Airport, would that all be in Queensbury?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Yes.
MR. DANIELS-Asked if Kingsbury is close to some parts of this?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-There is one part off of Runway 30 where they will be taking
easements and property that is not in Queensbury, it is in Washington County.
MR. DANIELS-Asked if everyone within 500 feet are notified for meetings?
SUPERVISOR STROUGH-Explained that the Airport is owned by the County and it's a County
issue.
MR. DANIELS-Spoke regarding the Hudson Valley Fireman's Parade and noted that he does not
think the fire company was given enough money.
TIM WEIDNER, DIRECTOR OF THE GLENS FALLS QUEENSBURY HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATION-Spoke to the board regarding the Chapman Museum and how it relates to the area.
Thanked the boards throughout the years for their support for the Chapman Museum. The long
term support that the Town of Queensbury has given to the Chapman Museum has been critical in
establishing the museum that they have today. Welcomes the opportunity to work with the board in
figuring out a way to make this work as they move forward with their funding requests for the
museum.
3.0 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF MATTHEW BARTON AS
PART-TIME LABORER FOR TOWN TRANSFER STATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: 229,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Town Transfer Stations maintain a roster of part-time employees who work on an
on-call basis when needed,and
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WHEREAS,funds for such positions have been budgeted for in the Town Budget,and
WHEREAS,Matthew Barton has expressed an interest in being placed on this roster,and
WHEREAS,the Landfill Equipment Operator has recommended to the Town Board that Matthew
Barton be hired as a part-time Laborer to work on an`on-call'basis at the Town Transfer Stations,not to
exceed 20 hours a week,and
WHEREAS,the Queensbun-Town Board wishes to hire Matthew Barton as a part-time Laborer to
work on an`on-call'basis at the Town Transfer Stations,not to exceed 20 hours a week,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbun-Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of Matthew
Barton as a part-time Laborer on an on-call basis,not to exceed 20 hours per week,commencing on or about
Jul` 8th 2014, subject to the Town successfully completing a pre-employment physical and background
checks, including drug and/or alcohol screenings, as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties
for which hired, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that such Part-Time Laborer shall be paid$13.26 per hour as set forth in Town Board
Resolution No.: 462,2013 to be paid from the appropriate pa`roll account,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Landfill
Equipment Operator and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of Jul`,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish, Mr.VanNess
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF MATTHEW BEAROR
FROM WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE WORKER II TO
WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE WORKER I
RESOLUTION NO.230,2014
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Wastewater Director has recommended that the Town
Board authorize the promotion of Matthew Bearor from Wastewater Maintenance Worker II to the existing
position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker I within the Town's Wastewater Department as Mr. Bearor has
the required job experience and CDL with Tanker Endorsement driver's license,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
Matthew Bearor from Wastewater Maintenance Worker II to Wastewater Maintenance Worker I within the
Town's Wastewater Department effective on or about July 8th 2014 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's
CSEA Union Agreement (Agreement) for the position for the year 2014, subject to a ninety (90) day
probationary period in accordance with the Agreement and any other applicable Civil Service requirements,
and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Wastewater
Director and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 231,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received a request for funding from the Adirondack
Balloon Festival to assist in funding its Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival to be held in the Town of
Queensbury in September,2014,and
WHEREAS, such event is expected to draw 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
economv of the Town and all of Warren Countv,and
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WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the Town Board provided for the Town's receipt of occupancy tax
revenues from Warren Countv in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention
Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren Count`,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbun-Town Board,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Adirondack Balloon Festival in the
amount of$1 ,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren Count`,and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and the Adirondack Balloon Festival has
been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbun- Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the
Adirondack Balloon Festival to assist in funding its Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival to be held in the
Town of Queensbury in September, 2014 and the Agreement between the Town and the Adirondack Balloon
Festival substantialIv in the form presented at this meeting,and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreement, with such funding not exceeding the sum of $1 ,000 and to be provided by
occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren Count`, to be paid for from Account No.: 050-
6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren Count`.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of Jul`,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUNY ADIRONDACK TO CONDUCT
5K RACE IN SUPPORT OF SUNY ADIRONDACK CARES FUND
RESOLUTION NO.232,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, SUNY Adirondack has requested authorization from the Queensbury Town Board to
conduct a 5k Race in support of the SUNY Adirondack CARES Fund as follows:
SPONSOR SUNY Adirondack
EVENT: 5k Race
DATE Saturdav, October I Itn 2014
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TIME 8:30 a.m. (to be completed in approximately one hour)
PLACE: Beginning and ending at SUNY Adirondack
(Letter and map depicting course attached);
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbun-Town Board hereby authorizes SUNY Adirondack to conduct its
5k Race within the Town of Queensbury as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution contingent upon
receipt of proof of insurance from SUNY Adirondack,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves this event subject to approval by the Town
Highwa`�Superintendent,which ma`s be revoked due to concern for road conditions at an`�time up to the date
and time of the event.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of Jul`,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION SETTING TOWN OFFICIALS' STANDARD WORKDAY
FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO.: 233,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 9 of 2010, the Queensbury Town Board established the standard
workdav for Town Elected and Appointed Officials at six (6) hours for the New York State and Local
Employees' Retirement System, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to report days worked to the New York State and Local
Employees' Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these
officials to the Town Clerk,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbun- Town Board hereby reports the following days worked to the
New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
take anv actions necessary to effectuate such reporting:
ELECTED OFFICIALS
EMPLOYER
STANDARD RECORD OF
DAYS/MONTH
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WORKDAY TIME WORKED
(BASED ON
TITLE NAME (Hrs./day) TERM BEG/ENDS WORKED
SAMPLE OF
Y/N
ACTIVITIES)
Councilman Doug Irish 6 hrs.I/l/2014-12-31-2015 N 2.22
SS 40603 Reg.# 6037644
Highway Supt. Tom VanNess 6 hrs. I/l/2014-12-31-2015 N 33.89
SS4 2351 Reg. 4 35289552
Town Clerk Caroline H. Barber 6 hrs. I/l/2014-12-31-2015 Tier 4 28.43
SS4 9667 Reg. 435 182609
Town Justice Michael Muller 6 hrs. I/l/2014-12-31-2015 N 20.28
SS4 9763 Reg. 4 36090272
APPOINTED OFFICIALS (submitted weekly time sheets)
EMPLOYER
STANDARD RECORD OF
DAYS/MONTH
WORKDAY TIME WORKED
(BASED ON
TITLE NAME (Hrs./day) TERM BEG/ENDS WORKED
SAMPLE OF
Y/N
ACTIVITIES)
Exec. Assist. Victoria Lamarque 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS 41886 Reg. 443496462
Budget Officer Barbara Tierney 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS# 1209 Reg. 440432254
Conf Sec. Highway Mark Demers 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS#4119 Reg. 436796381
1St. Deputy Town
Clerk Karen O'Brien 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS#4065 Reg. 4 35694371
2 d Deputy Town
Clerk Rustv-Rose Mellon 6 hrs 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS4 8386 Reg. 4 37976867
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1st Dep. Rec. Irma Hamblin 6hrs 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y- Y-Time Sheets
SS4 1837 Reg. 4 40713380
Deputy Highway
Supt. David Duell 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS 44426 Reg. 43 683937
Court Clerk Kerrie Lewis Hatin 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS# 5589 Reg.# 37390168
Court Clerk Margaret Quintal 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS4 8039 Reg. 4 41556549
Clerk of Court Diane VonBraun 6 hrs. 1/1/2014-12-31-201 Y-Time Sheets
SS4 0338 Reg. 4 41664772
Planning
Board Chairman Chris Hunsinger 6 hrs. 1/1/2008-12-31-14 Y-Time Sheets
SS4 9550 Reg. 4 39555966
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to set, for New York State and Local Employees'
Retirement System purposes,the standard workday for Town elected and appointed officials,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby sets, for New York State and Local
Employees' Retirement System purposes, the standard workday for Town elected and appointed officials at
six(6)hours.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr.VanNess (on Tom VanNess)Mr. Irish(on his own)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND
WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING
MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.: 234,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
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WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program(MS4),which
regulations help to protect and improve the quality of public water bodies in more densely populated areas of
the State, specifically focusing on stormwater runoff,and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 191,2011, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an Agreement
between the Town and the Warren County Soil&Water Conservation District(District)whereby the District
assumed the role of Queensbury's Stormwater Management Officer, becoming the primary contract for the
Town on matters related to the MS4 Program,and
WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement recently ended and the District has presented the Town
Board with MS4 Stormwater Management Services Proposal dated May 15, 2014 providing for the District's
continuation of the role of Queensbury Stormwater Management Officer through 2016 for an amount of
$12,000 per year for a total cost of$36,000, as more specifically set forth in such Proposal presented at this
meeting,and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to accept such Proposal and enter into an Agreement,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and authorizes the May 14th, 2014
MS4 Stormwater Management Services Proposal from the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation
District (District) and the coinciding Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such Agreement and any other documentation needed
to effectuate such Proposal,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that payment for such Proposal for an amount of $12,000 per year (as more
specifically set forth above and in the Proposal) shall be paid for from Drainage Misc. Contractual Account
No.: 001-840-4400,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the 2014 Town Budget by transferring $12,000 from unappropriated, undesignated Fund Balance to
Drainage Misc. Contractual Account No.: 001-840-4400, make any adjustments, budget amendments,
transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of
Planning and Zoning, and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary
to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
IN CONNECTION WITH GREATER GLENS FALLS URBANIZED AREA
MS4 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
AND ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS AND
ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR SUCH GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 235,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, as one of the seven (7) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) entities in the
Greater Glens Falls MS4 community, the Town of Queensbury has partnered with the Warren Count` Soil and
Water Conservation District to implement a 2010 NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project Grant entitled,
"Greater Glens Falls Urbanized Area MS4 Erosion and Sediment Control Management Program,"and
WHEREAS, projects performed by the Town of Queensbury in connection with such Program will
contain an educational component as well as address stormwater (quality and quantity), erosion and sediment
control, and sediment loading into local water bodies from urban stormwater runoff, so that by improving
drainage conveyance systems along municipal roads, these efforts will reduce the approximately 50 tons of
sediment from entering the Lake Champlain and the Hudson River Watersheds, and
WHEREAS, a reduction in phosphorus is one of the highest priorities listed in the Lake Champlain
Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan, and also "Opportunities for Action" which is the Watershed
Plan for Lake Champlain and a secondan� priority from the Plan is the restoration of fish and wildlife habitat, and
with this Program sediment will be captured, reducing solids entering the brook and siltation, which affects
aquatic organisms in all aspects of development, and
WHEREAS, this Program will address primarily surface waters in the MS4 region and provide education
on the importance of maintaining stabilized construction sites and how to plan projects accordingly, and
WHEREAS, within the Program's budget,the Town of Queensbun� is eligible for reimbursement
of up to $9,400 (combination of personnel, equipment, supplies and materials), with the Town's in-kind
service match commitment (combination of personnel, and equipment time) to be $19,810, with no
monetary-funds in addition to the in-kind service match being required to be provided to the grant,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbun- Town Board hereby accepts the $9,400 in grant funding to be
received in connection with the 2010 NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project Grant entitled,
"Greater Glens Falls Urbanized Area MS4 Erosion and Sediment Control Management Program," as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes appropriations and estimated revenues as
follows:
• Increase Revenue in Home and Communitv Aid Account No.: 001-0000- 3989 by
$9,400;
• Increase Appropriations in Drainage Account No.: 001-840-2899 by$9,400;
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and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the 2014 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments,transfers or prepare any documentation
necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate all terms of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr.VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTION OF ALEXY LANE
RESOLUTION NO.: 236,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of a Local Law which would
prohibit parking on the east and/or west side of a portion of Alezy Lane in the Town of Queensbury
beginning at its intersection with New York State Route 9L and then going in a southerly direction a
distance of 500'±,and
WHEREAS, such legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Town Law, Vehicle
and Traffic Law§1660(18)and the Municipal Home Rule Law,and
WHEREAS,before the Town Board may act on such a Local Law, it must conduct a public hearing,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21St, 2014 to
consider the proposed Local Law presented at this meeting, hear all interested persons and take such action
required or authorized by law,and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and post
a Notice of Public Hearing in the manner provided by law.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADDING GENTRY HILL NORTH AND GENTRY HILL
EAST TO LIST OF TOWN PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS AND ROAD NAMES
RESOLUTION NO.: 237,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 434.9 , the Queensbury Town Board adopted a list of names for
private driveways and roads in the Town in connection with the 911 addressing system,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to add "Gentry Hill North" and "Gentry Hill East," private
roadways/driveways located off of Gentry Lane,to the Town's list of private driveways and road names,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adds "Gentry Hill North" and "Gentry Hill
East"to the Town of Queensbury's list of private driveways and roads,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town Highway
Department and Director of Building and Codes Enforcement to take any actions necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
TRUCK FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 238,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
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WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that the
Water Department has a 3/4 ton pick-up truck that is rusted out and must be retired and therefore he wishes to
advertise for bids for the purchase of a replacement 3/4 ton pick-up truck as will be described in bid
documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent,and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award the
bid to the lowest responsible bidder 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 Queensbury
Purchasing Director to publish an advertisement for bids for the replacement truck described above, in the
official newspaper for the Town of Queensbun%and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Director to open,
read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town Board
meeting.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF PAUL FINCH
FROM WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER I TO
WATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
RESOLUTION NO.239,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has recommended that the Town
Board authorize the promotion of Paul Finch from Water Maintenance Worker I to the existing position of
Water Maintenance Supervisor within the Town's Water Department as Mr. Finch has the required job
experience and has placed successfully on the Civil Service test 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 Paul
Finch from Water Maintenance Worker I to Water Maintenance Supervisor within the Town Water
Department effective on or about July 8th, 2014 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's CSEA Union
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Agreement(Agreement)for the position for the year 2014, subject to a ninety(90)day probationary period in
accordance with the Agreement and any other applicable Civil Service requirements,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2014 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.: 240,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
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 2014 Town Budget as follows:
From To
Code Appropriation Code Appropriation $
001-1990-4400 Contingency 001-1220-4400 Misc. Contractual 2,000
Undesignated Fund
001-0000-0909 Bal 001-7110-4825 Rec Programs 30,000
001-1680-1010 IT Salaries 001-1680-4720 Consultants 68,000
001-1680-1020 IT OT 001-1680-4720 Consultants 2,000
040-8320-4300 Electricitv 040-8340-4320 Service Materials 10,000
Duly adopted 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough
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NOES : None
ABSENT : None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
REGARDING LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2014 TO DELETE QUEENSBURY
TOWN CODE CHAPTER 105 "LAND USE PROCEDURES" AND AMEND
CHAPTER 179 "ZONING' AND TOWN ZONING MAP
RESOLUTION NO.: 241,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2014 to delete
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 105, entitled "Land Use Procedures," and amend Chapter 179, entitled
"Zoning" to amend language and requirements in various locations, and to make revisions to the Town
Zoning Map,and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the State's SEQRA regulations, the Town Board, on May 19th
2014 by Resolution No.: 183, 2014, declared its intent to be the Lead Agency for the required SEQRA
environmental review for the proposed zoning revisions and map changes,and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously notified the only other Involved Agency,
the Adirondack Park Agency, of the Town Board's intent to be Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of
the proposed zoning revisions, and
WHEREAS, by letter received May 30, 2014 the Adirondack Park Agency consented to the
Town Board serving as Lead Agency, and the Town Board accepted the role of Lead Agency for the
required SEQRA review, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the proposed Local Law, reviewed Part 1 of the
EAF to analyze potential environmental impacts of proposed Local Law No.: 2 of 2014, and completed Part
2 of the EAF, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the action will not result in any large or
important detrimental impacts and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant adverse impact on
the environment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the proposed changes to the
Town Code and the Town Zoning Map will not result in any large or important detrimental impacts and
will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and therefore declares a Negative
Declaration under SEQRA and authorizes the filing of the attached SEQRA Negative Declaration -
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for this action, and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Director of
Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to file any necessary documents relating to this Negative
Declaration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
PART 2—INDENIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACTS
1. Impact on Land
Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, the land surface
of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1)
If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 2. No X Yes
a. The proposed actin may involve construction on land where depth to water table
is less than 3 feet. No
b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater.
No
C. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed,
or generally within 5 feet of existing ground water. No
d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000
tons of natural material No
e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one
year or in multiple phases. No
f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical
disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). No
g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area.
No
h. Other impacts: No.
2. Impact on Geological Features
The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to,
any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, minerals, fossils, caves).
(See Part 1. E.2g)
If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", move on to Section 3. X No Yes
3. Impacts on Surface Water
The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water bodies (e.g.,
streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h)
If"Yes", answer questions a-l. If"No", move on to Section 4. X No Yes
4. Impact on groundwater
The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or may have
the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer.
(See Part 1.D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t)
If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 5. X No Yes
5. Impact on Flooding
The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding.
(See Part 1.E.2)
If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", move on to Section 6. X No Yes
6. Impacts on Air
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source.
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(See Part 1.D.2.f., D,2,h, D.2.g)
If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No", move on to Section 7. X No Yes
7. Impact on Plants and Animals
The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna.
(See Part 1.E.2 m-q.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 8. X No Yes
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources.
(See Part 1.E.3.a. and b.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 9. X No Yes
9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in sharp contrast
to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic
resource. (Part I.E.1.A, E.I.b, E.3.h).
If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", go to Section 10. X No Yes
10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources
The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource.
(Part 1.E.3.e, f. and g.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 11. X No Yes
11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation
The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a reduction of an
open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan.
(See Part 1.C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 12. X No Yes
12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas
The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical
environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1.E.3d)
If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", go to Section 13. X No Yes
13. Impact on Transportation
The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems.
(See Part 1.D.2.j)
If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", go to Section 14. X No Yes
14. Impact on Energy
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy.
(See Part 1.D.21)
If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 15. X No Yes
15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light
The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting.
(See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No", go to Section 16. X No Yes
16. Impact on Human Health
The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure
to new or existing sources of contaminant. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.I.d.f.g. and h.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-m. If"No", go to Section 17. X No Yes
17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans.
(See Part 1.C.1, C.2. and C.3.)
If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", go to Section 18. X No Yes
18. Consistency with Community Character
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The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character.
(See Part 1.C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3)
If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", proceed to Part 3. X No Yes
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF MJ ENGINEERING
AND LAND SURVEYING, P.C. FOR HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
OF BAY ROAD SEWER SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO.: 242,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Civil Engineer/Wastewater Director (Director) has
requested engineering services for a hydraulic analysis of the Bay Road Sewer System,and
WHEREAS,the Director obtained proposals for such services and has recommended that the Town
Board authorize engagement of MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., for such services for the best
price of a lump sum fee not to exceed $1 ,000 as delineated in MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.'s
June 30th,2014 Proposal and presented at this meeting,and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of MJ
Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., for the provision of a hydraulic analysis of the Bay Road Sewer
System for an amount not to exceed the lump sum fee of$1 ,000 as delineated in its June 301h,2014 proposal
presented at this meeting,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such services in
the amount of$1 ,000 shall be paid for from Account No.: 032-8120-4710,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and transfer $18,000 ($1 ,000 for engineering services plus an additional $3,000 in
contingency) from Fund Balance No.: 032 to Account No.: 032-8120-4710 and take any other needed
actions to effectuate payment for such services, and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Civil
Engineer/Wastewater Director and/or Town Budget Officer to execute any documentation and take such
other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 71h day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES : None
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ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND ADIRONDACK THEATRE FESTIVAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 243,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board,and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Theatre Festival presents numerous performances and events annually
in the Town of Queensbury and the City of Glens Falls, thereby promoting the cultural development of the
communitv,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Adirondack Theatre Festival in the
amount of$2,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into an
agreement with the Adirondack Theatre Festival for the year 2014 for the promotion of performances and
events to Town residents,and
WHEREAS,a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the Adirondack Theatre Festival substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the
sum of$2,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,to be
paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer onfirming
that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES Mr. Irish
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Clements
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
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FUNDING TO GREATER GLENS FALLS AMATEUR
ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 244,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Town Board,and
WHEREAS, the New York State High School Basketball Championships for the year 2014 which
was held in Glens Falls in March, 2014 attracts many persons to the Queensbury area and provides an
economic boon to the community,and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Greater Glens Falls Amateur Athletic
Championships Association, Inc., the Association which is organizing the New York State High School
Basketball Championships, in the amount of $4,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren
County and accordingly enter into an agreement with the Greater Glens Falls Amateur Athletic
Championships Association, Inc.,and
WHEREAS,a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the Greater Glens Falls Amateur Athletic Championships Association, Inc., substantially in the form
presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with
funding for the Agreement not exceeding the sum of$4,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues
the Town receives from Warren County,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER-
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
QUEENSBURY AND SOUTH WARREN SNOWMOBILE CLUB
RESOLUTION NO.: 245,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
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SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the South Warren Snowmobile Club in
the amount of$1,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and accordingly enter into
an Agreement with the South Warren Snowmobile Club for the year 2014 for the marking and grooming of
snowmobile trails and promotion of events to Town residents,and
WHEREAS,a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the South Warren Snowmobile Club substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes
and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding
the sum of$1,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,to
be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7th day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr.VanNess,Mr. Strough
NOES Mr. Irish
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK LP
RESOLUTION NO.: 246,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received a request for funding from the Great Escape
Theme Park LP to assist in funding its annual fall festival, Oktoberfest 2014, to be held in the Town of
Queensbury on September 20th-21St and 27th-28th,2014,and
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WHEREAS, such event is expected to draw 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
economv of the Town and all of Warren County,and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbun- Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Great Escape Theme Park LP in the
amount of$10,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County,and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town and the Great Escape Theme Park LP has
been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the Great Escape Theme Park LP substantially in the form presented at this meeting and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not exceeding the
sum of$10,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren County,to be
paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
WORLD AWARENESS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
RESOLUTION NO.248,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 484,2007, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's
receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board,and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the World Awareness Children's
Museum in the amount of $2,000 with occupancy tax revenues received from Warren County and
accordingly enter into an Agreement with the World Awareness Children's Museum for the year 2014 for the
promotion of performances and events to Town residents,and
WHEREAS,a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town
and the World Awareness Children's Museum substantially in the form presented at this meeting and
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with funding for the Agreement not
exceeding the sum of$2,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax revenues the Town receives from Warren
County,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES Mr. Irish
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE OF
GLENS FALLS/WARREN COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO.: 249,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has received a request for funding from the Sister Cities
Committee of Glens Falls/Warren County to foster its Sister Cities Relationship between four (4)
communities in Warren County, including the Town of Queensbury.and Saga City,Japan,and
WHEREAS, such program involves the visitation of students and citizens,as well as the exchange of
ideas and programs between the communities and Japan, thereby benefiting the general economy of the
Town and all of Warren County,and
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board provided for the Town's receipt of
occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance with the Local Tourism Promotion and
Convention Development Agreement(Agreement)entered into between the Town and Warren County,and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board,and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to provide funding to the Sisters Committee of Glens
Falls/Warren County in the amount of$1,000 with occupancy tax, revenues received from Warren Count`,
and
WHEREAS,a proposed Agreement has been presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes funding to the
Sisters Committee of Glens Falls/Warren County and authorizes the Agreement substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement, with
funding not to exceed the sum of$1,000 and to be provided by occupancy tax,revenues the Town receives
from Warren Count`,to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412,and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that such Agreement is contingent upon the Town Budget Officer confirming that the
Town has unallocated occupancy tax,funds available from Warren Count`.
Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. VanNess
NOES: Mr. Irish
ABSENT:None
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITS OF BILLS -
WARRANTS OF JUNE 23P-D, 2014 AND JULY 8T", 2014
RESOLUTION NO.: 250,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to approve two (2) audits of bills presented as
Warrants with run dates of June 23rd, 2014 and July 3rd, 2014 and payment dates of June 23rd, 2014 and July
8th 2014,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Warrants with run dates of June
23rd, 2014 and July 3rd, 2014 and payment dates of June 23rd, 2014 and July 8th 2014 totaling $311,120.02
and$1,640,167.63,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.
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Duly adopted this 7 t day of July,2014,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. VanNess,Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK O'BRIEN-Supervisors June 2014 Monthly Report for Community
Development and Building and Codes on file in Town Clerk's Office.
5.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS
COUNCILMAN METIVIER
NOTHING TO REPORT
COUNCILMAN CLEMENTS
• Received calls from residents regarding speed limits and Water Department issues.
Thanked everyone who has called regarding these issues, will be getting back to these
people within the next week.
• Thanked Councilman Irish for investigating the occupancy tax issue regarding the reports
that are required to be filed by each organization that receives funding through this tax. Did
not want to hurt any organizations this year that have been depending on these funds, voted
yes on all of them except one abstention. In the future I will expect that the entire Town
Board will be able to review the required reports and be able to make a more educated vote
on the distribution of these funds. Any organizations that do not file the required reports
will have a definite no vote. Thanked Supervisor Strough for his help regarding this issue.
COUNCILMAN IRISH
• Speed monitoring sign will be around Town within the next couple of weeks. We have
asked the State to lower the speed limit on Dixon Road from 40 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H., I have
received calls regarding this. Will be asking the Sheriff Department to patrol the area of
Aviation Road, Dixon, Farr Lane in the new round-a-bout construction zone. Would like to
remind people to slow down in this area, it would be appreciated.
COUNCILMAN VANNESS
• Hudson Valley Fireman's Convention Parade went fantastic this year. Thanked the
residents of Luzerne Road for opening their doors to let the people in the parade use their
homes. Thanked the Town for supporting the Fire Company.
• The Main Street Corridor, we are working on it and within the next couple of days we will
have the results of the report. Hope to get the public hearing set on July 21, 2014 to move
this forward.
• Spoke regarding the speed sign. The one that we have now records the speeds, amount of
cars, and the times so we will have a set pattern of when these vehicles are speeding and
when they are not. This will be in Ward 4.
SUPERVISOR STROUGH
• Lake George Awareness Day will be held July 12th 2014.
• Fire Marshal and Safety Officer, Mike Palmer reports on being careful when swimming.
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• Received letter from Manu and Ann Malkani regarding Director of Queensbury Senior
Citizens, Karen Bodenweiser, thanking Ms. Bodenweiser for all her help that she gives
the Senior Citizens.
• Fire Department Report had 3,593 responses and no accidents. This is something to be
commended.
• The Town has notified the EFC, they have finalized the advance funding for the South
Queensbury Sewer Bond. Refinancing the bond has saved the district $82,000.00.
• Thanked Harry Troelstra for the planting of the flowers at the corner of Bay and Quaker
they look beautiful.
• Thanked everyone who worked on putting together the Queensbury Glens Falls
Memorial Day Parade, it was a great event. Thanked Scott Severance and Connie
Freebern, Glens Falls High School Marching Band.
• Town of Queensbury will be holding a Free Tire Day for Glens Falls and Queensbury
residents on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Ridge Road Transfer Station from 7:45a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. This is also being held at the West Glens Falls Firehouse Luzerne Road at
the same time, and there is a limit of 4 tires per household only.
• Received letter from Elizabeth Holmes regarding Animal Control Officer, Jim
Fitzgerald's attendance at a conference that was held on May 7th, 2014 in Guilderland. He
gave a presentation on Protocal for Preparing and Protection During Dog Seizures. Ms.
Holmes thanked the board for his attendance and stated that he was very engaging,
entertaining, extremely knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and was rated best
speaker during the second day conference. He will speak at SUNY Adirondack this
Thursday for the Child Enrichment Program regarding Wow for Bow Wow.
• Spoke regarding 275 Bay Road, the old Mullen building. The County did a Phase I
Assessment because it was a facility that was used to make paper mill machinery. They
have floor drains; we do not know where the floor drains and catch basins went to. They
did tie into the sewer in 1980. The County will go on and do Phase II for this.
• The Aviation Road, Dixon Road, Farr Lane round-a-bout, they will be doing this in
segments. The north part will take about three weeks, then they will be shifting to the
south and this will take about three weeks. Then they will do the center, that will take
about two weeks. They hope to have the whole thing completed prior to the start of
school.
• The Rush Pond Way Trail has all of the easements for the trails and the Parks and
Recreation will usher in the completion of the trail.
• The Town Board is working on the distribution of the Occupancy Tax. The board is
working on a worksheet that we will be using in the future for a more effective
distribution of the occupancy tax.
• This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center the Town will be
hosting a presentation for Complete Streets. Additionally, the Town Board and the
public have been invited to an all-day presentation on Thursday which is being held at the
Queensbury Central Firehouse.
• The Water Department would like to remind everyone that the hydrants are used to put
out fires, not to fill swimming pools, etc.
• The Town Board held a public information meeting at North Queensbury Firehouse
regarding a possible formation of the North Queensbury On-Site Septic Disposal District
or what we call the Dunham's Bay Disposal District. It was received very well and we
are going to go onto the next phase, looking at some bylaws.
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• The Beautification Committee would like each board member to submit nominations for
both commercial and residential for beautiful landscaping in Queensbury.
• Asked Warren County to look into getting grant funding to hold a Hazardous Waste
Collection Day and Warren County has agreed to look into this.
• Thanked Look TV and sponsors for televising the Town Board Meetings.
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 251, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns their
Regular Town Board Meeting
Duly adopted this 7th day of July, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
AB SENT:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Caroline H. Barber
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury