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1974-08-06 SP 150 offered a deed for town roadways not less than fifty feet in width, which- s described in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes into the town highway system, and WHEREAS, the deed has been approved by J. David Little, Esq. , Counsel to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same hereby is accepted and approved, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Cle'rk's Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that these new roads are hereby added to the official in- ventory of town highways , and described as follows : ROAD NO. 338, 3,99 DESCRIPTION: NAME: Ferguson Drive and Cobblestone Drive MILEAGE: RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect only upon receipt by the Town Clerk of the approval of the Highway Superintendent in writing. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson Mr. Barber Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 186 Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption,' secon e y Mx. Ro ert Barber: RESOLVED, thattthe Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 74-7A. numbered 949 totaling $4, 106. 37, is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the followin g vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robillard On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 6 , 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman _. Gordon Streeter Councilman ABSENT: J. David Little Town Counsel GUESTS: Lee Cole4ian, Greg - Johnson, Carl Garb Meeting Opened -Salute to the Flag - 4:34 P.M. Supervisor Austin: opened the meeting stating its historical significance being the first time the Town Board has been taped for T.V. . . .Thanked Colomial Cable T.V. for their cooperation. . . 151 Mobile Home Application of John H. Rothermel of West Mt. Road to locate a mobil& Home on West Mt. Road-Reasons given-Mr. Rothermel was not present but had talked with the Town Supervisor-Building 1ndp9ot6r-r @commended approval- Councilman Robillard wished to ask Mr. Rothermel several questions of the application. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION Dg1_87, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, John H. Rothermel has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at West Mt. Road, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on sAid application on August 22, 1974 at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber Absent: None RESOLUTION CREATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO QUEENSBURY CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 188, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its a opt on, second a by Mr. Gordon Streeter: RESOLVED, pursuant to Article 12-F of the General Municipal Law, that the Town of Queenshury Conservation Advisory Council is hereby created and shall direct itself toward accomplishing the purposes set forth in said Article; and be it further RESOLVED, that such council shall consist of nine members, all of whom shall serve for terms of two-years each; and be it further RESOLVED, that the following are designated as Chairman, and other members of said Council, to serve for the term set opposite their names: Robert H. Jones of West Mountain Road, Chairman 12-31-74 Dr. William S. Finch of STaY Rom<Q 12-31-74 Robert F. Guyett of 250 Bay Road 12-31-74 Stephen L. Kingsley of Sunset Drive 12-31-74 Hilda Mann of Hicks Road 12-31-75 Daniel A. Sweet of West Drive 12-31-75 Peter Tarana of 27 Edgewood Drive 12-31-75 Theodore Turner Jr. of Meadowbrook Road 12-31-75 Ralph S. VanDusen of e R.�ye R�� c as�� 12-31-75 and be it further RESOLVED, that the following shall serve as ex-officio members of said Council: Town Supervisor, Town Councilmen, Chairman of the CommAnity Beautification Committee, Chairman of the Town Planning Board, and the Town Engineer; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk notify the State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation of the establishment of this Council within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution. 15 Duly adopted by the follo*ing vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None A14NOUNCEMENTS : -Notified the Town Board that , the Town is being sued by several individuals in regard to the Rezoning of the Albany International property. . .referred to the Town Attorney -The Town Board will be receiving applications for one month for the job of Sole Assessor-qualifications can be sought at the Town Office Building-The Town Board will review all applications and make a subsequent decision. . . - letter R.D. I Box 284B Lake George, New York 12845 July 20, 1974 Warren County Board of Supervisors Municipal Center Lake George, New York 12845 Dear Sirs, At our last monthly meeting, the subject of the proposed four lane highway acquisition on Bay Road was discussed. The Council. wishes to go on record as opposing this acquisition. We feel that a good two lane road with sufficient shoulders would be in the best interest of County residents . The four lane proposal would force the relocation of "Old Maid' s Brook and cause irreparable harm to a vital trout spawning tributary of Halfway Brook. It uld mean removing many old and beautiful trees along the present toad, and environmental damage that is both esthetic and actual. T he ruination of the rural character of this part of the Town of Queensbury, and damage to adjacent business and private properties cannot be justified. The costs, monetary, environmental, and esthetic; based on a possible need many years in the future; we feel are prohibitive. Therefore, the Warren County Conservation Council asks the Board of Supervisors to reconsider the need of this four lane acquisition. Sincerely, /s/ Stan Yurgartis President, Warren County cc: John Austin Conservation Council -Town is awaiting approval from the Office of General Services in regard to A.P.A. Agreement. . . This supplemental agreement provides for an extension of time from September 1, 1974 to December 31, 197 + for Murphy and Kren Planning Associates to work with the town. . . -Town received Petition from approximately 50 resident of the Owen Avenue area to reconsider the stop sign ordinance on Owen and Lynifield and Owen and Sunset. . . . in lieu of the signs a. lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour. . .better Police enforeement. . . the hope that parents will teach their children "respect for the road" -referred to the Police Dept. for a witten report on this problem- -letter August 1, 1974 Mr. John Austin, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Queensbury Town Office Building Bay Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Dear John: 153 Thank you very much for the Beautification Award Certificate delivered to our home yesterday. Mary and I are very grateful to you and the members of your committee for your kind and generous consideration and assure you that we are please and humbly proud to have received this lovely recognition. With kindest personal regards and every good wish, I remain, Yours cordially, /s/ A.P. Irving API :JAV -Petition received from residents of Garner Street regarding speed limit or children at play sign for the street. . . referred to Highway Supt. - Police Dept. and Highway Committee -Mr. W.J. Hopper of Hanneford Road has requested No littering signs on 9_LnsadcP1ldtaKnob Road. . .Thanked the State Dept. of Transportation for their cooperation sign is in place. . . . -letter Assembly Point R.D.#l,Box 221 B Lake George, New York 12845 August 2, 1974 Mr. John Austin Supervisor, Town of Queensbury Queensbury Town Office Building Bay Road, R.D.#1 Glens Falls, New York 12801 Dear Mr. Austin: At the annual meeting of the Assembly Point Association on July 13, 1974, several people expressed their concern and fears about the S-curve on Bay Parkway between the Lake and Honeysuckle Lane on Assembly Point. I am writing this letter on behalf of the Association to request you to take whatever action is necessary to issue the authority to Mr. Carl Garb to erect a stop-sign on Bay Parkway at the point that it reaches Honeysuckle Lane. Mr. Garb agrees that this could be a valuable step towards making this particular corner safer. Mr. Enoch Zylowski, whose property abuts the corner, also agrees that a stop-sign could help. The stop-sign is a tangible step that can be taken now to improve the situation. At the Assembly Point Association meeting, members made other suggestions which the Town might consider in an attempt to find a long-run solution: making the Bay Parkway from the Honeysuckle Lane corner to the Shore Colony docks one-way in either direction; widening all parts of the S-curve itself. Such changes , especially the "one-way" suggestion call for careful study because new traffic patterns could create hardships and dangers for people living on Bay Parkway and Honeysuckle Lane in the area affected. We shall be mest grateful for action by the Town of Queensbury. I have discussed the ideas above with both Mr. Garb and Mr. Buckley. Sincerely yours, /s/ Charles F. Adamson Carl Garb stated that one way would not work in that area. . . the stop signs would probably be the best idea. . . Councilman Robillard requested a written report from the Police Dept. in regard to this problem. . . -Received letter from Mrs . Berwyn F. Mattison thanking; the town for the erection of the Dead end sign at Brayton Lane. . . . 1.54 RESOLUTION TO RETURN TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE STATE THE RIGHT TO BUY AND SELL LAND WITHOUT CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTIONS OF A STATE, AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 189, Introduced by Mr.John Austin who moved for its adoption, secondeU by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, the rights to buy and sell land is the basic right under the Constitution of the United Stages; and WHEREAS as the latest Adirondack Park Agency ruling restricts the sale of certain land unless a permit is obtained; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Governor, together with the Legislature, return to property owners of the Stare the right to buy and sell land without contractual restrictions of a State agency. Duly adopted by the followin7 vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, i4'IIr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None -Town has received a bill from, the City of Glens Falls for annual charge: Storm sewer Connection Seward St. , Barber Ave. , Grant Ave. , There is question as to this billing-the Town will contact the City in regard to this . . . RESOLUTION REQUESTING RESTORATION OF SUBSTATIONS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND A RESTUDY OF T�19'E PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE GLENS FALLS POST OFFICE RESOLUTION NO. 190, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS the closing of two U.S . Post Office substations in the Town of Queensbury within the past month has created great hardship for the business and residential population of the Town of Queensbury; and WHEREAS the U.S. Postal Service plans to close the sectional center now providing service at the hub of the Town; and WHEREAS, the only postal outlets remaining in operation will be small or seasonal offices in the extreme northern end of the Town serving a miniscule proportion of the Queensbury population; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the U.S. Postal Service, particularly the Glens Falls Postmaster, give their attention to the following: 1. Restoring substation service to populated sections of Queensbury 2. Restudying the proposed relocation of the Glens Falls Post Office so that U.S. Postal Service plans will best serve all of the residents of the Queensbury-Glens Falls Area; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Glens Falls Postmaster and the Postmaster General. Duly adopted by the following vote: J Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absena: done Councilman Barber noted that the city postal department was not heeding the town need for better postal service. . . "We do not have a vendetta out for the postmaster. . .we just are not being treated fairly and equitably. ':' Councilman Robillard noted his dismay at the postal service. . . felt that the postmaster of Glens Falls should be requested to meet with the Town Board. . . 155 Councilman Robillard introduced a proposed resolution calling for the resignation of the President . . .noted that as a Councilman his own feeling was that President Nixon should resign. . . this resolution sh.-ould be sent to Rep. Carleton King. . . Councilman Barber added that he felt that a "watchdog" agency should be formed to keep an eye on the Presidency. . . Councilman Olson noted that we do have a watchdog situation Councilman Barber refers••~:�, to, we have that in the Congress and in the Senate. . .I believe that they have done a good job going as far as they have. . . RESOLUTION URGING RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON RESOLUTION NO. 191 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, second by Mr. Robert Barber: RESOLVED, that *ith great sorrow and humility it is hereby urged that President Richard M. Nixon resign from the Presidency of the United States and that Congress take the necessary steps to preserve the well being of this Nation; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Carleton J. King, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None,- Absent : None Meeting Opened to the Public. Councilman Streeter commented on his tour of Queensbury with the Highway Supt. Carl Garb. . . On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING AUGUST $, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel ABSENT-Harold Robillard Councilman Meeting Opened-Salute to the Flag. . . 7: 25 P.M. GUESTS : Lee Coleman, Mr. & Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs . Moypihan, Ken Parker, Phil Davies, Gary Evans, Mr. Canavan 11obile Home Application of Viola Graves of 79 Montcalm St. to locate a mobile home on Michigan Ave. Hardship reasons given-Assistant Building Inspector approved application-owner of land Lena Graves- Viola Graves was present. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION N0, 12,, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, second by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, Viola Graves has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOW1N OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property -situated at Michigan Avenue, and