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1965-08-19 SP 158 Special Meeting August 19, 1965 Present: ` John 0. Webster Supervisor Theodore `Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman N. Harwood Beaty (absent) Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. m. Supervisor Webster, greeted the following visitors: George Wein - Attorneyofor Milton F. Klein Milton F. Klein Assembly Point Michael Klein - Assembly Point Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cipollo - Assembly Point Lysle Morton - Assembly Point - Charles Adamson - Assembly Point Charles J. Astroski - Applicant for Mobile Home Thomas K, Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Barbara Houghton - League of Women Voters Donald A. McKinney - Applicant for Mobile Home "Bucky"Corlew = Deputy Superintendent of Highways Bernard Zovistoski - Reporter for The Post Star Leonard Stimpson - Representing the office of Joseph A. Kest*er The public hearing was declared open at 7:35 p. m. , on the application of Charles J. Astroski for a permit to locate a Mobile Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court. Proof of publication was presented by the Clerk. The reading of the notice wasadispensed with at this time. The Clerk summarized the original application as same was received. The following persons appeared in opposition to the granting of the permit. Attorney George Wein - Representing Milton F. Klein Milton .F. Klein - Assembly Point Michael Klein - Assembly Point Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cippolo - Assembly Point The following persons were present who voiced opinions in favor of allowing the trailer to be registered in the manner which was created by the Ordinance. Mr. Charles J. Astroski - Assembly Point Mr. Lysle Morton - Assembly Point Mr. Charles Adamson - Assembly Point Councilman Robertson Questioned Mr. Astroski as to the length of time which the trailer has been located at the location in question. Councilman Robertson further stated in summation that the Town Board of Queensbury have practised consistency in making decisions on all matters. Mr. Robertson stated that, in his opinion, justice in the matter should be the deciding factor. The public hearing was declared closed at 8:27 p. m. Supervisor Webster issued a statement that assured everyone that careful consideration in the matter of granting the permit would be forthcoming at an early date. 159 The public hearing on the application of Donald McKinney , to locate a Mobile Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court was declared open at 8:30 p. m. Proof of publication was presented by the Clerk. The reading of the notice ,was. dispensed with at this time. The clerk summarized the original application as received. The following persons were present who voiced opposition to the granting oftthe permit as applied for: Mr. Charles Adamson - Property owner in area. The following persons were present who were in favor of the granting of the permit: Mr. Donald McKinney - Answered questions as asked by members of the Town Board. Mr. McKinney voiced a hope that the permit would be granted., The public hearing was declared closed at 8:55 p. m. Action will be taken following investigation by the Town Board. Mr.-­4obert Ruggles visited the meeting at this time. Mr. Leonard Stimpson, the representative of the office of Joseph A. Kestner, the engineer for the Queensbury and Bay Road Water Districts was granted the .floor at this time. Mr. Stimpson presented the"Specs" for the construction of the Bay Road Water District. Lengthy study and discussion ensued with all Town Board members taking part. Mr. Robert Ruggles questioned the Town Board on the -matter of extensions to Queensbury Water District, which is outside of the District. A letter was received and placed on file from the United States Department of Commerce, Which had to do with the special census taken in the Town of Queensbury on April 7, 1965. The result of the census count was as follows: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF CENSUS WASHINGTON, 'D. C. April 10, 1965 I HEREBY CERTIFY, That according to the official count of the returns of the Special Census, taken as of April 7, 1965, the population of the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New York, was 12,102 The population was distributed as follows: Both Sexes Male Female Total population.. ... .. .. .... .. . 129102 62062 . 61,040 White. .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . 12,074 69048 69026 Nonwhite. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 28 14 14 A. Ross Eckler Director Bureau of Census 160 RESOLUTION JO AUTHORIZE PUBZIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE. RESOLUTION NO. 190, introduced by Mr. Turnerr seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, after careful consideration, this board feels that it is in the public interest to regulate hawkers, peddlers and solicitors in the Town of Queensbury, and after study believes that the general provisions •of the ordinance suggested by the New York State Associat- ion of Towns is best suited to the needs of this town, and WHEREAS, for purposes of uniformity, the provisions of this ordinance would be similar to those now in effect in many -other communities . in this area, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held in the library of Queensbury Junior High School, 75 Aviation Road; Town of Queensbury, on Thursday, September 2, 1965, at 8:00 p. m. on the -matter of the adoption of an ordinance to regulate and license the Hawking.. Peddling, Vending, and Selling of Goods, Wares and Merchandise and Soliciting Orders therefor in the Town of Queensbury, New York, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of such public hearing in the manner prescribed by the Town Law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None The clerk presented the following notice to the press to advertise a Public Hearing; Notice is Hereby Given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, is considering the adoption of an ordinance which will regulate hawkers, peddlers and solicitors in the Town of Queensbury -and provide penalties for violation thereof, and that such proposed ordinance will generally conform to the form of ordinance suggested by the Association of Towns of the State of New York. The Town Board will meet in the library of the Queensbury Junior High School, 75 Aviation Road, in said Town on the 2nd day of September, 1965, at 8 o'clock, P.M. (DST) at which time and place all persons interested in the subject matter of such-proposed ordinance will be heard. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. Dated: August 20, 1965 GEORGE C. CRANNELL Town Clerk Supervisor Webster discussed the ultimate effect of the population increase as a result of the. Special Census. It is estimated that the overall benefit on a dollar basis; •will •be .$92,000.00 over a period,of years. • . • - . - . - • . , . • -- 161 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST IMPROVEMENT OF POSTAL SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. 191, Introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, the residents of Main Street, West Glens Falls, have presented a petitiow to the Post Office Department for house to house delivery of ma .l ' rivice, the same as is currently being provided for residents of the city of Glens Falls, and i WHEREAS, this Board believes that this densely populated residential area' 'should be prodded with this improved postal service for quite a number of important reasons, including matters of highway safety, _ therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby requests t�ie _ uited States Govern- ment Post Office Department to initiate housetae Ify of mail in the West Glens Falls area of the Town of Queensbury (Glens Falls 40) as soon' as possible formerly Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster.' Noes - None Supervisor Webster, reported, on the activity of A joint effort with the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury to preserve the present bus service in neighboring towns and the City of Glens Falls. The proposed extension to the Town of Queensbury was also discussed at this time. R.D.#1 Glen Lake Glens Falls, N.Y. August 16, 1965 Members of the Town Board Town of Queensbury Glens Falls, New York Gentlemen: This letter -is being written to thank every member of the Town-Board for their quick action in connection with the cleaning up of the newly created garbage disposal place in front of our home. The $50 ,Fine For Littering" sign ; seems to be quite effective-as there has been no evidence of litter or garbage since the erection of the sign. Many thanks, not only from us, but from the neighborhood as a whole. Incidentally, the horseflies have vanished and presumably the rats have also gone too. Again, thank you, members of the Town Board, and especially Mr. Beaty for your splendid cooperation. Very truly yours, The Edmund Rainvilles 162 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 192, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded. by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Theodore and Peggy McClouth of 14 Sarella Street, Glens Falls, 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 locaep a mobile home outside of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated on West Side of Leo Street - 100' notth of property of Maurice Paddock, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application comp� ies 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 Sept. 2, 1965, at 7:45 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. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 193, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Raymond and Rosemary Potter of R.F.D.#3 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 on Burch Road 200 feet South of Stanley Robinsons trailer, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that -said application gomplies 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 - t RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said + application on Sept. 2, 1965, at 7:35 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. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None 167 RESOLUTION NO. 194, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, this board has received the specifications of Contract No. 6 .to furnish and install water mains and apurtancesein the BAY ROAD WATER DISTRICT in the Town of Queensbury and has found the specifications in-all ways satisfactory, therefore be it RESOLVED, that these specifications are hereby approved, and the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to place an advertisement in-the Post Star and the Glens Falls Times to advertise for bids on Contract No. 6 said bids to be received by the Town Clerk, 95 Dixon Road, Town of Queensbury until 7:00 P.M. - (DST) on September 9, 1965. The Town Board will meet in the Library of the Queensbury Junior High School,- 75 Aviation Road, Town of Queensbury at 7:30 p. m. on September 9, 1965 at which time the bids will be publically opened and.read aloud. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Turner, Mr. -Lampson, Mr. -Robertson and Mr. Webster. -- Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting August 26, 1965 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman -- Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman , The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p. m. Supervisor Webster greeted the following visitors: Juliette Ellingsworth - League of Women Voters Bernard Zovistooki - Reporter for the Post Star Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Supervisor Webster, declared the Public Bid opening for the purchase of pipe for Queensbury Water District at this time. Proof of publication was presented by the Clerk. Reading of the Notice to bidders was dispensed with at this time. Bids were opened and read allowed by the clerk as follows: LeValley McLeod, Inc. , - 990' - 6' - $2.08 ft. Schenectady, N. Y. - 486' - 8" - $2.95 ft. Lee Hydraulic Co. , Inc. 990' - 6" - $2.00 ft. Troy, N. Y. 486' - 8" - 2.84 ft. Bids were presented to Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of Queensbury Water District for study. Superintendent of Queensbury Water District, Thomas K. Flaherty recommended the acceptance of the bid of Lee Hydraulic Co. , Inc. to supply the pipe according to their bid.