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1978-01-10 264 Assessments "isenhart Olson Recreation ?Brandt Olson Beautification Olson TTalter Tom Buildings Robertson Olson Lighting Olson Eisenhart Libraries Eisenhart Robertson Elections Eisenhart Walter Health : Conservation Advisory Council Olson "isenhart Insurance 7isenhart Walter Personnel Robertson Brandt Legislative , TJaIter Eisenhart Senior Citizens Olson Risenhart Sincerely, /s/ Michel R. Brandt i Supervisor Councilman Walter- noted that there now exists vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Board and Recreation Board... ..wished to encourage any person interested in these positions to come forth. . .hope to fill the vacancies by the end of this month. . . A discussion was held by the Town Board in regard to queenway Drive it was decided that the Board would not make a decision on accepting this highway until the water dept. had completed its study. . . OPEN FORLPIT Mr. Turnbull- requested that his .name be placed in contention for the Zoning Board.. . . Supervisor Brandt- asked if he would be interested in the Planning Board? Pair. Turnbull-yes . Former Councilman Barber. - addressed. the Town Board- reviewed his 6 years on the Hoard as happy years . . . wished all the Board members an(!. the employees of the Town a Happy New Vear. Joseph Daire- requested that everyone in the Town work together. On motion by 'fir. Eisenhart, seconded by T1r. Robertson the meeting* was adjourned. Respectfully, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Town o4 nueensblir-,7 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1978 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor Daniel Olson, Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart, Councilman . Frances Walter, Councilman Hammond Robertson, Councilman ABSENT: Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WWSC GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Kilmartin ? OFFICIALS: Mr. Wm. Barton, Mr. Thomas Murphy, Mrs. Shenk Mr. Townley Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Town Clerk Donald A. Chase RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TOWN BOARD MINUTES RESOLUTION N0, 29, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: 265 RESOLVED that the Town Board Minutes of January 3rd. 1978 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart,, Mrs. Walter, Mr. .Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MEMBERSHIP OF NON-RESIDENT IN QUEENSBURY CENTRAL — ; VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. INC. RESOLUTION NO. 30 Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved its a opt on, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approves continuation as a member of the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co. , Inc. , Robert Bruce, Robert Suckman, Richard Bolster, even though said memberf are not residents of the territory defined within the corporation charter of the company. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREETLIGHT RESOLtMON NO.-Al. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that a streetlight be installed on Pole No. 170 at the intersection of Route 9L and Alexy Road and be it further RESOLVED, that Niagara Mohawk be sent a certified copy of this resolution. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. _Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Robertson-commented on the need for a streetlight on this intersection due to the heavy traffic in the summer months . . . Ltr. County Clerk Department January 10, 1978 Hon. Hugh L. Carey, Governor State of New York The Capitol, Albany, N.Y: Honorable Sir; Pursuant to Section 400 (b) of the County Law, please be advised of the resignation of N.' Harwood Beaty, County Supervisor from the . Town of Queensbury effective this date. Copy of resignation enclosed. Very truly yours , John L. Bowman County Clerk JLB/s ENCL. 266 (letter of resignation of N. Harwood Beaty on file in the Town Clerk' s Office) RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, secondejd by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, N. Harwood Beaty, County Supervisor for the Town of Queensbury has resigned as of January 10th 1978, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. William Barton of 7 .Meadowview Road as a Warren County Supervisor to fullfill the unexpired term of N. Harwood Beaty until the next General Election. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson Noes: Mr. Brandt Absent: None The following discussion was held before the vote on Resolution no. 32 . MR. BRANDT - I am strictly opposed to people resigning from office in the Town of Queensbury and the Town Board appointing somebody to fill the vacancy. I think the Town of Queensbury should go through the normal process of election. DR. EISENHART -That way would be highly desirable but as I understood it this is the only way this could possible be done. MR BRANDT- It depends on your political viewpoint. MRS. WALTER - I think it would be an expense to the people of Queensbury to go through a Special Election for a matter of a couple of months. J, MR. BRANDT- It would be nice to know who the people voted for in an election. MR. OLSON - In the last campaign it was announced to the people that if they did vote for Mr. Beaty, he would resign if elected and they would know who would be taking his place. I think they had an opportunity then because they knew who was going to take Mr. Beaty' s place. MR. BRANDT - I think there is confusion as to who the people voted in. I think Mr. Barton is a fine man and he can do a good job. There has to be more respect for elections, the practice of resigning before the term of office has to be discontinued at some point. MRS. WALTER- Are you questioning the intelligence of the voters in Queensbury? MR. BRANDT -I am questioning the practice of having one name on the ballot and another name. that it stands for. If Mr. Beaty had not chosen to resign you would not have known what it stood for. He did resign, that was a pledge he made. I do not think that it is a straightforward situation and I do not like it. - DR. EISENHART- I thought it was very straightforward. MR. BRANDT- Then we disagree. MR. BRANDT - My vote is not to reflect on Mr. Barton, I think he will do a fine job. It is Just the procedure. RESOLUTION FO AMEND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 1978 ESOLUTION NO. 33, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. andt. i WHEREAS, the 1978 salary schedule was adopted on January 3, 1978, and WHEREAS, there are certain corrections to be made' to this salary schedule, therefore be it RESOLVED, to amend salary schedule with the following changes : Reid, Robert - Health Officer $3150.00 Chase, Lois, Title to Read: Second Deputy Town Clerk Eggleston, Betty, Title to Read: Deputy Receiver of Taxes Fish, Judith, Title -to Read: Account-Clerk/Second Deputy Receiver of Taxes Bombard, James, Title to Read: M.E.0.. Engwer, Robert, Title to Read: H.E.O. DELETE: Allen, Steven, W.M.S.M. 3.86/hr. Coon, David, Ass',t Foreman 4.27/hr. ADD: Reese, John W.M. S.M. 3.86/hr. Little, J. David, Justice, Salary $5 ,750.00 CHANGE: Bennett, Edward: Title should read: H.E.O. Salary 4.11/hr. Duly adapted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt. Noes: None. Absent None. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO 4, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Brandt. RESOLVED, that -Michel -Brandt; Supervisor of the Town of' Queensbury be and he hereby is given approval to enter into contract with Rist-Frost Associates for Engineering services on Local Sewer System, Warren County Sewer District numbered C-36-970, RFA #12573, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt. Noes: None. Absent: None. MR ROBERTSON- explained the changing requirements put on the town by the state, and federal government regarding the financing the Queensbury portion of the Sewer Dis—trict.' If we are going to promote the sewers we must have a referendum by August. I urge the council to get off dead center and ;approve this contract. MRS. WALTER- The first time that I saw this contract was this afternoon, The letter and contract are dated back in December. I think the board -- should be knowledgeabl4s to what we are authorizing Mr. Brandt to sign. I do not understand how I can get a copy of this contract this afternoon and we are being asked to ,vote on .it this evening.' MR. BRANDT - Mr. Brandt explained the contract and events leading up to the amended- contract. Told of all ,_the :mee.t ugs ' that iwere held with Rist- Frost Assoc. It.mar not cost $50.000.` We -are-hiring a competent engineering firm as our representative who w411 charge the very least possible. MRS. WALTER - I know we need sewers, that is not my argument. If we are going to give Mr. Brandt authority to sign this contract I believe the Town Board members should be aware ,of what this contract says. MR. OLSON - Does this .contract -void -all other contracts with .the town. MR. BRANDT - It is a supplement. 268 MR. OLSON - In a sense it voids any other financial obligation and sets a maximum of $50,000. MR. BRANDT - We are basically pledging the finances to hire this firm to handle this technical problem. - MRS. WALTER- Are we aware of all the services that Rist-Frost is offering the town?" MR. BRANDT- the contract is set up according to the rules of the Federal government. MR. OLSON- Every step they do, every program,has to go through Audit' and Control before it comes to us.. MR. BRANDT - EPA also. MR. OLSON - I am in favor of this. resolution,' based on the fact that we are dealing with a responsible reliable firm. We discussed many of these points with Rist Frost, Fran, and you were. a. part of those meetings . MR. ROBERTSON- Who are you trying to embavass, Fran? Let us get it out on the table. MRS. WALTER - I am not trying to embavass anybody. I think we should be aware of low we are spending the taxpayers money. The monthly. reports of the Town Clerk, Building and Zoning and the Dog Warden for the month of December were place on file with the Town Clerk. The annual reports of the Town Clerk, Building and Zoning, Receiver of Taxes and Dog Warden were place on file with the Town Clerk. The Cemetery Commission annual report was placed on file with the Town Clerk. Mr. Brandt announced that Tuesday January 17, would be a workshop session with the Board to look at appointments to the various boards and other items of business. Time 7: 00 P.M. Thursday afternoon there will be a meeting with City Council and the Mayor, correction, 7: 30 P.M. in the eveningjto discuss the landfill and any other questions that come up. OPEN FORUM: MR TURNBULL- questioned if any other engineering services were sought on the sewer project? MR. BRANDT- There were interviews with three or four other engineering firms. The conclusion was they wanted to work with Rist-Frost. The same thing happened with Refuse. MR. KILMARTIN- Asked about water for his residence on Glen Lake, MR. BRANDT .- I am working with Mr. Flaherty on this. We are getting prices on water lines extensions. He gave me a partial report, he did not have all the figures. RESOLUTION TO -APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS - RESOLUTIQN NO. 35 introduced by Mr. Brandt, who moved its adoption seconded by�r. Eisenhart. RESOLVED, that audit of- bills as listed on Abstract No. 78-1A and numbered 4 through 81, and totaling $18,631. 68 be approved, and be it further RESOLVED,. that Audit No. 38 be withdrawn from this abstract. Duly adopted by the following vote : -Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt. Noes: None