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WHEREAS, it appears that Highway Law Section 212-a authorizes the
abandonment of the premises described in said Deed annexed hereto upon the
recommendation of the Town Superintendent of Highways and with the consent
of the County Superintendent of Highways , and
WHEREAS , it appears that no useful purpose would be served by retaining
ownership of the lands .described in said Deed by the TOWN OF nUEENSBTTP.Y,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the premises described in the Deed, copy of which is
annexed hereto, be abandoned by the TOT-STN OF QUEENSBURY to NORTHERN HOMES,
INC. , ANN Michel R. Brandt, Town Supervisor, is hereby authorized to
execute and acknowledge in the name of the TOWN OF QUEENSBURY and affix
the seal of the TOWN OF QUEENSBURY to a Quit Claim Deed of the lands
so abandoned and to deliver the same to the abutting owner, NORTHERN
HOMES, INC. , for the consideration of ONE ($1. 00) DOLLAR.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Barber
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1977
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Frances Walter-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
ABSENT: Robert Barber-Councilman
PRESS: Tri County News, G.F. Post Star, WBZA !
GUESTS : Mr. Turnbull , Mr. Lashway,
Meeting Opendd 7: 3n P.M. Salute to the Fk&g led by Councilman Walter
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 147 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS , the appropriation A3410.44, Fire Marshal Contractual , was
depleted to purchase a car (Resolution #132) and,
WHEREAS, these funds were anticipated for the operation of the office
of the Fire Marshal, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, to appropriate $250 from Anti-Recession funds to A1-3410.44.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None 1
Absent: Mr. Barber
Councilman Olson- these monies will take care of the Fire Marshal ' s
13as and insurance expenses for the rest of the year.
RESOLUTION TO ROLICIT BIDS FOR A OFF-LINE DATA STATION
RESOLTUION NO. 148 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertsnn:
WHEREAS , page 4 of Information on Anti-Recession/Countercylical
Fiscal Assistance to State and Local Governments , issue in ecember
1976 by the N.Y.S . Department of Audit and Control, states that it
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is "permissible" to use Anti-Recession funds to expand basic services,
therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed
bids for the purchase of an Off-Line Data Station and that the followin
notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the
following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Boad.d of the Town of Queensbury
will receive sealed bids for an Off-Line. Data Station., A complete copy
i� of the specifications will be available in the office of the ToT-.,m Clerk.
Bids will be received up to 5 : 00 P.M. on the 26th day of July, 1977
`— at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building,
Bay at Haviland Roads , Glens Falls , New York 12801 and a certificate of
Non-Collusion as required by section 103D of the General Municipal
Law shall be attached.
The Town Board will meet at 7 : 30 P.M. on the. 26th day of July at which
time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Duly adopted by the .following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Babber
Councilman Olson- The system will operate along with the County
computer?
Supervisor Brandt- That is right. The equipment has to be compatible
with the County System.
Town Clerk.-Chase- I will try for the 12th but if this is not possible
will the 26th be all right?
Supervisor Brandt- What ever fits the legal requirements .
Teen Clerk-Chase- I have not seen the spec' s yet.
Supervisor Brandt- The spec' s are written around the county computer.
Town C&erk-Chase- The day werpublish this, the spec' s should be in my
office.
CouncilmanOOlson- Requested that the spec' s say any machine that is
ccm compatible with the County machine.
Ltr. from Highway Supt. on acceptance of bids on file in Town Clerk's Office.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 149 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
a option, seconded by MR. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, Cart A. Garb, Highway Supt. of the Town of Queensbury did
recommend that we advertise for bid the sale of several pieces of
obsolete equipment, and
WHEREAS, two sealed bids were received and turned over to the Highway
Supt. Carl Garb fee his recommendation, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Mr. Garb has requested the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury accept the following %Ids :
Heil Auto Machine & Parts Co.
1 Huber Warco road grader $325.00
1 Broken Dump box 40.00
1 Cat. D8 cab 30.00
Morgan K. Combs
1 1950 Ford Van 51.50
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1 1966 Ford F800 canniblized
chasSLs with dump box $ 76.00
1 Home made trailer 41. 00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury accept the above
bids .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
NBes: None
Absent:Mr. Barber
RESOLUTION TOACONDUCT CARNIVAL OPERATION '
RESOLUTION NO. 150 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved
its adoption, seconded by Mrs. F'a3.tiees Walter:
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to conduct a carnival
as follows:
Sponsor: Queensbury Plaza Shopping Center
Carnival: Robert D. Kellogg Amusements , Inc.
Place: Queensbury Plaza
Date: July 15-23, 1977
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
issue a permit, to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt 66 proof_ of
liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500,000/$1 ,000, 000
HoUlly injury liability and $50,000 property damage liability insurance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Barber
Councilman Robertson- Requested that the Chief of Police be given a copy
of the above resolution in regard to carnival
operations
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 209-b TO EMPLOY ENGINEERING SERVICES
OF RIST-FROST ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE A MAP, PLAN, AND REPORT FOR PROVIDING
FACILITZES, IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES FOR LOCAL SEWER SYSTEMS IN T014N OF
QUEENSBURY AND APPROPRIATION FOR PAYMENT OF SAID SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 161 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, a referendum was recently held to determine whether a Warren
County Sewer District system should be created and
WHEREAS, a majority of the votes cast at said referendum favored the
creation and construction of a Warren County Sewer System in accordance
with certain specified prepared plans and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Town of Queensbury is intended for inclusion
in said County Sewer System and
WHEREAS , it must be determined whether a local sewer district within
the Town of Queensbury should be established to become part of said county
system and
WHEREAS , Town Law Section 209-b required the preparation of a map, plan and
report for providing said sewer facilities , improvements -or services to any
portion of the Town of Oueensbury in order that there might be consideration
whether a local. sewer district should be created in accordance with said
general map, plan and report and
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WHEREAS , it is the determination of the Town of Queensbury that engineering;
services are necessary for the preparation of said map, plan and report and
WHEREAS, Rist-Frost Associates has submitted 4proposal for the performance of
said engineering services. NOW, THEREBURE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that subject to a permissive referendum the Town Board of Town
of Queensbury authorized the Supervisor to enter into a contract with
Rist-Frost Associates for engineering services required pursuant to Article
12-A of the Town Law at a contract price of up to but not exceeding $22 ,500
of which 75% is expected to be reimbursed by the United States of America
and 12 % by New York State, and be it further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sections 82 and 90 of the Town Law that within
10 days from the date of this resoltYtsion the Town Clerk shall post and
publish a notice which shall set forth the date of the adoption of the
resolution, shall contain an abstract of such resolution concisely setting
forth the purpose and effect thereof, shall specify that this resoltuion
was adopted subject to a permissive referendum; and shall publish such
notice in a newspaper in accordance with law, and in addition thereto that
the Town Clerk shall pett or cause to be posted on the signboard of the
Town of Queensbury, a copy of such notice *ithin 10 days after the date of
the adoption of this resoltuion, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution supersedes Resolution No. 124 of 1977, which
Resolution No. 124 is hereby rescinddd.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : Hone
Absent: Mr. Barber
OPEN FORUM 7: 40 P.M.
Supervisor Brandt- Commented on the problems with the landfill-
Noted the odor from the materials was from
_ Finch Pruyn. . .noted that they are now using
a new process to meet EPA Law which creates
an oodor. . .Finch Pruyn has hired a machine to
help cover the material and lime to cover up
the odor.
Arthur Turnbull- spoke to the Board in regard to a possible
liability problem. . . commented on the steps with
no rail that has to be used by the residents
to walk up and dump their trash. . .noted the
possible dangers involved in this tape of operation.
Supervisor Brandt- reviewed the possible installation of a transfer
station such as the one on Luzerne Road— the
engineers are to design a location for this operation. . .
Arthur Turnbull- questioned the absence of Councilman Barber for the
second time?
Supervisor Brandt- Councilman Barber told me he would be late he had
to go to the airport. . .
Mr. Lashway- presented a petition from residents of Kiley and
5 Kiley Lane Westland and Centennial Drives—requesting a stop
sign on the corner of Kiley Lane and Centennial Drive. .
noted several instances 6f speeders and a resident
almost being hit. . .
Councilman Olson- Revieded the processes of establishing a stop sign. . .
Councilman Robertson- suggested that this be referred to the Highway Committee
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 28, OF THE TOWN
OF OUEENSBURY ESTABLISHING THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS IN THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF 14ARREN AND STATE OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 152, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
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seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury has receivdd a petition
from several residents of the Kiley Lane, Centennial Drive, Westland
Avenue area in the Town of Queensbury requesting stop signs be placed
at the intersection of Kiley Lane and Centennial Drive to create a three
way stop at this intersection, and
WHEREAS , it is provided by Sections 1660 (a) (1) of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York, that a Town may create stop intersections and
establish the same within such Town, and
WHEREAS, Section 130 of the Town Law provides that a Public Hearing be -
hild upon all proposed ordinances and amendments thereof to be held upon
the notice as provided for therein, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the following proposed amendment to
Ordinance No. 28 of the Town of Queensbury be held on the 26th day of
July, 1977 at 7: 30 P.M. at .the Queensbury Torn' Office ,Building, Bay and
Haviland Roads , Glens Falls, N.Y, and that the Town Clerk give notice of
such hearing by publication of notice thereof in the official Town Newspapers ,
once at least 10 days prior to the date specified for such hearing, specifying
the time when and the place where such hearing will be held and in general
the terms describing the amendment to said Ordinance:
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 23, OF T?TE TOWN OF OUEENSBURY TO CPFATE
A THREE WAY STOP AT KILEY LAN. 9- AND CENTENNIAL DRIVE -IN THE TOWN OF OUEENSBURY
BE IT ENATED AND ORDAINED
BY THE TO[ . BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN
COUNTY, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:
Section NO. 1 - Ordinance No. 23 of the Town of Queensbury, establishing
through highways and stop intersections in the Town of Queensbury, County
of Warren and State of New York is hereby amended to include as a stop
intersection Kiley Lane and Centennial Drive which is hereby designeded
as a stop intersection and stop signs shall be erected on Kiley Lane
and Centennial Drive.
Section No. 2 - All Ordinances or parts thereof 06 the Town of Queensbury
inconsistant with the provisions of this. Ordinance are hereby repealed
provided, however, that such repeal shall ire only to the extent of such
inconsistancy and in all other respects this Ordinance shall be in addition
to the other Ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter
covered by this Ordinance.
Section No. 3. - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Barber
Councilman Olson- announced the opelhmggodf Gurney Lane. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 153 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved
its a option, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 77-6C, numbered
749 through 815 and totaling $3,160. 00 be approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Agres: Mr. Olson, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Barber
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk