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2014-07-07 - Mtg 27 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 120 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 POST STAR, LOOK TV 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 121 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 122 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 123 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 124 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 125 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 126 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 127 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 128 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 129 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 130 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 131 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 132 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; REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 133 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 134 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 135 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 136 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 137 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 138 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 139 (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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 140 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 141 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 142 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 143 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 144 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 145 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 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 146 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 147 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 148 • 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. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-07-2014 MTG 427 149 • 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