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Absent: None
On motion by Supervisor Brandt and seconded by Councilman Walter
the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk
—; REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 24, 1978
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor Daniel Olson, Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart, Councilman Mrs. Frances Walter, Councilman
Mr. Hammond Robertson, Councilman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel
PRESS: G. F. Post Star, WWSC
GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Wadkins, Raymond Wolfe
TOWN OFFICIALS, Mrs . Shirley Shenk; Mr. Townley
Meeting Opened , 7:30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Supervisor Brandt
BID OPENINGS
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY
NOTICE SHOWN BIDS OPENED 7: 31 P.M.
Supervisor Brandt- requested the reading of the bids.
Town Clerk, Donald A. Chase-
Louis T. Fisher
Ashe Drive
Warrensburg, N.Y. 12885 $6, 760. 00 Tuesday & Thursday
Insurange coverage shown
Non-Collusive attached
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POLICE CAR BID
NOTICE SHOWN BIDS OPENED 7: 33 P.M.
Supervisor Brandt- requested the reading of the bids.
Town Clerk, Donald A. Chase-
Ford Garage Co: , Inc.
109 Warren Street 1978 Dodge Monaco
Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 $4, 825. 00 ea. two cars $9,650.00
Non Collusive attached.
Glen Ford Inc.
116 Saratoga Avenue 1978 LTD II
So. Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 $9258. 00 two cars
-� Non collusive attached
Councilman Water- requested that the bids be turned over to the Police
--°= Chtef;for his recommendation . . . seconded by Supervisor Brandt
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
RESOIUTIQfi.XO. 36 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of January 10, 1978 be and hereby
are approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Olson
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CRANDALL LIBRARY
24SOLUTION NO. 37, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adopti.off, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the 1978 budget of the Town of Queensbury provides for an item of
$29,250.00 to be paid to the trustees of Crandall Library in return for �---
which said trustees will furnish library services to the residents of
said town, Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that a contract between said town and said trustees for furnish-
ing such service during the year 1978 is hereby approved and be it
further
ther
RESOLVED, that the town supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the contract on behalf of the town, and that a copy of such
contract duly executed, shall be filed with the .Town Clerk.
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Olson
Ltr. - The resignation of Mr. Donald J. Krebs was read- and placed on file
in the Town Clerk' s Office. (Recreation Commission)
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
BFRMITTTON NO. 38. Introduced by Mrs . Frances Walter, who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
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WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the Queensbury Zoning Board of
Appeals due to the passing of 'Mr. John Silva, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to fill this vacancy,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mr. Alfred Franco of Ridge Knolls, Queensbury, is hereby
appointed as a member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals to
fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Silva, date of expiration, May
17th 1979.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Olson
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION Nn. 39, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, Mr. Donald Krebs of 38 Twicwood Lane, Queensbury, has- resigned ...,
from the Queensbury Recreation Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints
Mr. George Roop of Moorwood Drive, Queensbury to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. Donald Krebs, term to expire on February 27, 1979.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: Mr. Olson
Councilman Olson arrived at the meeting.
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
ELSOLUTT04 N0, 40, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved
its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
WHEREAS, Mr. J. Arthur Norton of Country Colony Drive has resigned from
the QueensburyPlanning Board, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mr. Joseph Dybas of Owen Avenue, Queensbury, New York,
is hereby appointed as a member of the Queensbury Planning Berard to
� ! fill the unexpired term of J. Arthur Norton, date of expiration
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September 30, 1980.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eishenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robert®en, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION N0. 41. Introduced by_ Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
sec onae3Ty'Z�r—Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Webster of Regency Park, Queensbury term has expired
as of January 1, 1978, on the Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Webster does not wish to be. reappointed to the
Queensbury Conservation Adftsory Council, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints
Marilyn VanDyke of Bay Road, Queensbury, to. fill the vaeQn�qy on this
Board, term to expire on January 1, 1979.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR NO. 2 FUEL OIL
RESOLUTION N0. 42_ 1 Introduced by Mr, Daniel Olson who moved its
a option, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has recommended that we
advertise for bids for Number 2 Fuel Oil for the Town Office Building,
Maintenance Bldg. and Filtration Bldg. of the Water Dept. , the Police
Highway Building, and Pineview Cemetery, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the purchase
of No. 2 Fuel Oil and that thefollowing notice be published once in the
Official Town Newspapers in the following form:
NOTICE 70 BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given .that the Town Board of the Town .of_ Queensbury will
receive sealed proposals on #2 Fuel '011, specifications will be available
in the Office of the Town Clerk, bids will be received up to 5: 00 P.M. on
the 14th day of February, 1978 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Queensbury
Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls , New York 12801.
Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes marked"#2 Fuel Oil Bid"
and there shall be included with such bid the certificate of Non-Collusion
required by section 103D of the General Municipal Law.
The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M.
on the 14th. dayof February, 1978 at which- time the bids will be opened and
read aloud.
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The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Dated:
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None �?
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
grSOLUTTON NO. 4.1. Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS , J. Arthur Norton has served sixteen years on the Queensbury
Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, J. Arthur Norton has dedicated these past sixteen years to
the betterment of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, through his direction, wisdom and expertise he has helped
his fellow Planning Board members " through many difficult decisions
over a period of great Town growth,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board upon J. Arthur Norton' s resignation
from the Queensbury Planning Board wish to express to him and his
family the very best in all their future endeavors .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brand*
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Brandt- commented that sixteen years is a long time for
voluntary service. . . Mr. Norton deserves a lot of credit.
Councilman Olson- requested that a proposed resolution regarding
a transfer of 1,000 dollars from the Building & Zoning Dept. to
the Police Dept. for purchase of a used Patrol car be tabled. .
requested that he be allowed to view the vehicle. . .
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MEMBERSHIP OF NON-RESIDENT IN QUEENSBURY CENTRAL
VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. , INC.
RE50LUTT ON N0, 44. Introduced by Mrs . Frances Walter who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approved
continuation as a member of the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co.
Inc. , Robert Whitmore, even though said member is not a resident 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 ACCEPT DEED FOR HIGHWAY
REgOL TON Nn_ 45 . 1978, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, Kingswood Properties , Inc. has offered to execute a deed
for a Town roadway not less than fifty (50) feet in width- which is
described in Schedule "A" annexed hereto and made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways of the Town '2j73
of Queensbury, has advised that he recommends that this Board
accept this land for highway purposes into the Town Highway
system, and
. WHEREAS, Thomas K. Flaherty, Water Superintendent of the Town
of Queensbury has advised that he recommends that this Board
accept this land for highway purposes which land is situate
within the Queensbury Water District, and
WHEREAS, the form of the deed has been approved by Joseph R.
Brennan, Esq. , Counsel to the Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ti RESOLVED that the aforementioned deed be d
acce t e a.
nd approved
and that the Town Clerk be authorized and directed to cause
said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office
after which said deed shall be properly filed in the Office of
the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this new road be added to the official invent-
ory of the Town Highways described as follows : Road No. 368,
Description: Beginning at Weeks Road continuing northerly . 075
miles to Dead End.
Name: Queens Way.
Mileage: . 075
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Brandt indicated that the deed had been corrected. .In discussions
with Mr. Garb and Mr. Flaherty, they indicated that the road could be
accepted.
Mr. Robertson indicated that he would like the deed for these road
dedications to be in his hands somewhat earlier than they have been in
the past. The water dept and the Highway dept have to have time to
look at these new roads so they may inform us of their decisions.
Mr. Olson stated that he would like the Town Attorney to present these
new deeds to the board at least two weeks before they are passed on.
Communications: Letter from Niagara Mohawk listing numbers to contact
in case 'of emergency, placed on file in the clerk' s office.
Letter from Chief Judkins asking the Board to consider establishing a
"No Parking Zone on Big Boom Rd 'for a distance of 500 feet from the
intersection of Big Boom Rd and the Corinth Rd was referred to the
Highway Committee.
The annual reports of the Justice Dept. , Mountainside Library and
the Health Officer were placed on file.
The December report of the Police Dept was placed on file.
Councilman Walter called the boards attention to a recent article in
National Geographic magazine regarding the Water Plant in its relation
to the Hudson River, and also a comment was in there from Water Supt.
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Thomas Flaherty.
Open Forum:
Arthur Turnbull '-asked how many Warren County employees were employed
by the Refuse Agency? Who is the Superintendent? Is he a resident of
Queensbury .of Glens Falls? What change in personnel will there be if
the town and the city take over the landfill?
Mr Brandt-The Town and the City are considering taking over the landfill
and the employees that are there will probably be transferred over to
the city and the town. It is in the hands of the attornies at this point.
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Mr. Turnbull asked if the Supt, of the landfill would remain on the
job if the landfill changed hands?
Mr. Brandt replied that he hoped he would stay, he is doing a fine job.
Mr. Turnbull asked about the equipment transfer at the landfill.
Mr. Brandt stated that the equipment was purchased by the county for the
town and city landfill. The town and city are paying for the equipment by
contract with the county. Paying for the equipment will still be our
responsibility.
Mr. Turnbull-I also am concerned with other people from the county
using the landfill.
Mr. Brandt-For the record, there is a contract between the city, the
town and the county for the operation of a landfill and part of the J
contract was that only the city and town residents could use that
landfill and people from the rest of the county could not. It was
illegal for any one else to use it in the past. However, it is known
that haulers go from one town to another, in fact it is very well
documented that some of our refuse is being dumped in South Glens
Falls . This is a problem we are going to have since we implement
charges. All areas are going to have to work together.
Gary Wadkins-Thanked for the board for their action on the new road
in his development and assured he would get the information to the
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board a lot faster in the future.
Raymond Wolfe-asked about the county giving money to the city of Glens
Falls for the new Civic Center.
Mr. Brandt-The big question is whether it can legally be .done. Queensbury
does benefit from facilities that the city is subsidising. The hospital
is one of them. Residents of Queensbury have just as much use of that
hospital as do city residents. If the center is built there are potential
economic benefits for the Town of Queensbury. I am going to look at
both sides of the question.
Mr. Wolfe-also complained about county advertising for hotels etac
I can see being taxed to run the government.
Mr. Brandt-I have been outspoken on that issue also.I do not think
small taxpayers should pay for one industry, basically the recreation
industry. The town would benefit more if some of that money were used
to solicit new industry.
Dr. Eisenhart-added that we just voted some money to the Crandall library
in which Queensbury residents benefit from also.
Mr. Turnbull-asked about the Industrial Park-he heard that a Canadian
outfit was coming in.
Mr. Brandt-There has been interests by various companies, I have been
told. There are solid committments , but I do not know of them.
Mr. Robertson-there are never solid committments until something is
signed. I have heard of more people interested than I ever expected.
There are people looking. The park is a reality now and not a pie in
the sky.
Mr. Brandt-I would like to adjourn the meeting to a workshop session
to discuss CSEA negotiations, community development funds.
On motion the meeting was- adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk