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1966-06-02 SP 3 Special Meeting June 2, 1966 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson (absent) Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following visitors were greeted by Supervisor Webster: Alfred Green - Interested in Junk Yard Ordinance George Mabb - If " if if if — Charles Trombley - West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co. Barbara McFarland - League of Women Voters Juliette Ellingsworth - Visitor Mr. & Mrs Harold Rathbun - Visitors Mr. John Cashion - Visitor Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways Supervisor Webster declared the public hearing open on the application of William Durham to locate a mobile home on Pinello Road. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. Reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time. The clerk summarized the original application, Supervisor Webster requested a voice from any persons in opposition or in favor of the granting of the permit. There were none; The public hearing was declared closed at 7:40 p.m. — Action on the granting of the permit will take place after discussion on location of the mobile home is accomplished with Mr. Durham, Mr. Alfred Green was granted the floor. Mr. Green requested an opinion from the Town Board as to when he could expect the Junk Yard license which was applied for some time ago. Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine representing the Post Star visited the meeting at this time. Mr. Green advanced the statement that he has started construction of the -required fence for his Junk Yard and that he intends to comply with the rules of the ordinance after his license is issued. Councilman Robertson stated thatit is the intent of the Town Board to eventually force compliance with the Junk Yard Ordinance when adopted. Supervisor Webster discussed the present status of all Junk Yards within the Town of Queensbury. Mr. John Cashion was heard at this time. Mr. Cashion registered objections to saddle horses continually traveling in the highway near his residence on 2nd Street, West Glens Falls. 9 Mr. Clifford Witham was greeted at the meeting at this time. Mr. Witham was granted the floor. A discussion ensued on the Wemple Bill which has been discussed in the past by Mr. Witham and the Town Board. State of New York Department of Public Works Albany, N. Y. May 31, 1966 John Penney 4 Pennsylvania Avenue Albany, New York 12206 Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find copy of Form C-230c, Designation of Restricted Highway, which restrict all traffic pursuant to Section 104A of the Highway Law. All of Glens Falls-East Lake George, Pt. 19 S.H. 1666 between Station 0+00 and 208+90, 3.94 mi. and a portion of Glens Falls- East Lake George, Pt. 2, S.H. 1813 between Station 0+19 and 87+50, 1.64 mi. , Town of Queensbury, RC 66-43, Warren County, is hereby designated as a restricted highway. The number and location of signs as shown on Standard Sheets No. 64-43A and 64-43B are to be erected by the ,Contractor in accordance with instructions issued by the District Office Con- struction Supervisor. Very truly yours, FRANK J. FULLER DISTRICT ENGINEER By C. A. Vag, Dervoort Contractors & Agreements The following applications to locate a Mobile Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court were presented by the clerk; Mrs. Alfred H. Pelkey - Big Bay Road Joseph & Brenda Wells - Indiana Avenue Bernard Counter - Bennett Road Norman H. Wimmett - Cookes Road, Glen Lake The Supervisor presented the New Construction Report for the month of May, 1966. There were 37 reports received for the month of May. TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Warren County, New York Water Department REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 1966 Queensbury Town Board, Mr. John 0. Webster, Supervisor. Gentlemen: Tapping Fees Collected: Queensbury. - A $350.00 West G1ens.Falls 50.00 'dotal $400.00 440 (Water Department Report - continued) Taps Made: Queensbury 7 a West Glens Falls . 1 Hydrants Repaired: Queensbury 3 West Glens Falls 1 Meters Installed: Queensbury 3 Worked Completed Queensbury All water mains in the Twicwood Sub-Division were activated and re- checked. This involved -some 2710 + feet of 8 inch and 1720 + feet of inch cement lined cast iron pipe, 6 hydrants -and 16 valves in- stalled by the developer. This department •installed -extensions on the hydrants at the North end of the Bay Road Main to bring .them up the grade. During the month a consumption -report -for 1965-65-66 was prepared . and along with other engineering data was presented to Camp,Dresser and McKee, Engineers for the intermunicipal water study. We also met with Mr. Kestner to go over the clean- up on the Bay , Road- water project. At the same time we discussed our testing program for additional sources of supply and miscellaneous problems at the plant. The New York State Health Department completed their annual in- spection of the treatment plant and we expect to receive their report in the near future. Brown Brothers and Henry Sleight performed additional work on well number 4. The firm of Brown Brothers still has some additional work to be dompleted. Their was one water main break during the month. This was in the 8 inch main at the Adirondack Community College site on Bay Road. This main was broken by the contractor installing the ,sewer line and was repaired by Hollisters. -We have developed a operations schedule and treatment .progr4m where by we can maintain the iron content of our wells at a minimum. As a part of developing this program I had the results checked thru the office of Dr. Aullenbeck, our consulting chemist in Troy. This had not been done since last year and I felt that it was necessary at this time. Mr. Kestner was aware of this step. SHORE COLONY This system has been activated for the season. CONSUMPTION May 1965 May 1965 May 1966 April 1966 Monthly Total 20,877,600 gal. 1420242000gal. 8,902,000 gal. Daily Average 673,471 gal. 452,387gal. 296,733 gal. Weekly Average- 4,175,520 gal. 2,804,800gal. 2,225,400 gal. Public Tap 5,280 gal. 2,640gal. 10,110 gal. Respectfully submitted, Thomas K. Flaherty Supt. Councilman Robertson reported that he has requested assistance in the planning of the proposed street traffic lights on Aviation Road, in the vicinity of the Queensbury Schools. Bernard J. Codner- Superintendent of Highways reported on the status of the delivery of the new street sweeper which was purchased some time ago. Mr. Codner stated that changes of an improvement nature will be included in the sweeper when same is received. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BID OPENING FOR WATER MAIN CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 125, --Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, this board has reviewed the contract documents prepared by, Joseph A. Kestner, pertaining to the installation of Water Mains in the Route 9 Water District - RESOLVED that these documents are hereby approved and that the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice to water main contractors announceing A bidopening at 7:30 p.m. an June 23, 1966 at the usual meeting place of this board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes , None - RESOLUTION TOACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 126, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Beaty. WHEREAS, Kenneth C. Morehouse and Evelyn F. Morehouse, of Mountainview Lane, Town of Queensbury, have executed and offered a deed ,-to convey to the Town of Queensbury .a street, 50 feet in width, to be known as John Clendon Road as shown on a map entitled "Map of John Clendon Road" dated April 14, 1965 by Earl D. Armstrong, revised 9/2/1965 and 11/8/1965 and WHEREAS, Curtis Smith and Laois Smith, of John Clendon Road, Town of Queensbury, have executed and offered a deed to convey a temporary easement and right to use -a driveway _for .the purposes of turning around highway equipment near the present terminus of ,John Clendon Road, and WHEREAS, Bernard J. Codner, Superintendent of Highways, has advised this board that he ,recommends the acceptance of this street and temporary easement into the town highway system, ,and WHEREAS, Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of the Queensbury Water - Department, has advised this board that the water mains have been completely installed, with hydrants, in this proposed road,. now there- fore be it RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of County Attorney Albert E. Beswick, the deeds as above described, are hereby accepted and approved, and that the Town,Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deeds to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office, and then filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that the following town road is hereby added to the official inventory of town highways, and described as follows: 442 (Resolution No. 126 - continued) Road # 286 Description: T.R. 128E. to D.E. Name: JOHN CLENDON ROAD , Mileage: 0.23 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None Supervisor Webster discussed the plans to re-Locate the path of the highway on Pinecrest Drive. Mr. Webster reported on receipt of a summons which has been served on the Town of Queensbury to cause a settlement of the question of changing -the highway at this time. Supervisor Webster reported that he has received the purchase contract for the 4 new voting machines which will be ordered to supply the new voting districts which will result from the -. redistricting which is in progress at this time. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 127, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, this board is proceeding with plans to re-district the town from the present 9 election districts to 13 election districts, and WHEREAS, it appears that the redistricting will become effective on 10-1-1966 and that 4 additional voting machines will be re- quired for the November 1966 elections, and WHEREAS, the 1966 town -budget did ,not make any provisions for the — purchase of additional voting machines, be it RESOLVED, that the purchase .of 4 additional voting machines, New York type, equipped with Printed Mechanism, at a price of $1,726.00 per machine F.O.B. Jamestown, New York, is hereby authorized, and be it further RESOLVED, that the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a purchase contract for said machines, between the town and the Automatic Voting Machine Company, payable on or before 3/1/1967. - Duly adopted by the following vote: _ Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION FOR YOUTH,, FOR APPROVAL OF RECREATION PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. 128, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, the 1966 Town Budget has made provisions for a cQntinuation of the Town Recreation Program, and WHEREAS, IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE TOWN IS eligible to receive state aid under the State of New York Division for Youth, therefore be it 442A 1 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION FOR YOUTH FOR HOMETOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 128A, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED, that application to the New York State Division for Youth for a Hometown Beautification Project is hereby authorized and that the Supervisor of the town is hereby authorized and directed to execute such application on behalf of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None i (Resolution No. 128 - continued) RESOLVED, that application to the New York State Division for Youth for approval of the Recreation Project is hereby authorized, and that the Supervisor of the town is hereby authorized and directed to execute such application on behalf of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None The Directors report of the Queensbury Recreation Commission was received and placed on file. The report constituted the summer program of activity, which will be carried out by the commission. RESOLUTION NO. 129, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED, that the following Town Officer' s be and are hereby authorized to attend the meeting of the Town and Officer' s Training School of the State of New York, to be held at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, on July 11th - 12th and 13th, 1.966. Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk. Superintendent of Highways Further RESOLVED, that the actual and necessary expenses of these Town Officer' s attending such meeting, be and the same are a town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None — RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 130, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Mrs. Alfred H. Pelkey of Marion Avenue, Warrensburg, New York, 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 of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated outside ofa duly licensed mobile home court at property situated Big Bay Road, West Glens Falls, New York, 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 June 6, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. in the _library of Queensbury Junior High School, Aviation 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. -Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None T 444 RESOLUTION NO. 131, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded- by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED that, the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #66-65 numbered #572 and totaling $9,945.00 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMUSEMENT RIDES AT FIREMANS1° FIELD DAYS RESOLUTION NO. 132, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED that, permission is hereby granted to the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company, to sponsor Kelloggs Amusement Rides at Fireman' s Field, Luzerne Road, •West Glens Falls, -New York, on June 2nd through June 5th in connection with Firemans' Field Day exercises, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue the requested permit provided that a certificate of insurance is filed with the Town Clerk verifying Public LiabOlity Coverage with limits of at least$100,000/300,00 for the period covered by said permit. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. -Crannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting June 9, 1966 — Present-: John 0. Webster- Siipervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Supervisor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Karl Lashway - Visitor Florence Mcllvaine - The Post Star Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Lowell Hill - Special Policeman Mr. Lowell Hill, Special Policeman advised the Town Board, that the efforts to clean up refuse in locations where complaints have been received, is progressing in a. normal manner. The minutes of the meetings of May 26th and June 2, 1966 were approved. Carried unanimously. The clerk presented applications for Mobile Home permits from the following persons: James H. Collier Under section 2B - tabled for study. Miss.noris Suprenant under Section ,2C - tabled ,for _study. Ida Mae . Sprague under Section 2C - Public hearing will be arranged.