1978-02-14 REGULAR T014N BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1978
MEMBERS. PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor Daniel Olson, Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart, Councilman Frances Walter, Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Councilman Joseph R. Brennan, Town Counsel
PRESS: Glens Falls Post Star, WWSC
TOWN OFFICIALS: Carl Garb, Highway Supt. Chief Judkins, Mr. Townley
Mrs. Shenk, Mr. Boynton
GUESTS: Joseph Daire, Mr. Arthur Turnbull, Mr. Kilmartin
Meeting opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Olson
BID OPENING FUEL OIL NOTICE SHOWN
Supervisor Brandt- requested the opening of the bids received.
Town Clerk Donald A. Chase- read 'the following:
Oak Street Oil Co. , Inc.
9 Horicon Avenue
Warrensburg, New York 12885 Bid . 429 per gallon non-collusive
attached.
Councilman Olson- requested that the bids be tabled for review.
MOBILE HOME APPLICATION
John Kilmartin, Haviland Road property owned by Carl A. Covell-
request 1 year permit farm help.
Discussion:
Hammond Robertson-'suggested that next year the applicant should apply
for a perm�*ent permit for the mobile home.
Councilman Olson-asked Mr. Boynton if there has been any problems with
the sewage system or water system.
Mr. Boynton- no. suggested that when a permanent permit is sought
that the applicants install a smoke detector ' Covells have agreed.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOD �. 46, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
Adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, John Kilmartin of Haviland Road has made application in
accordance with paragraph 2 (b) 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 Haviland Road, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
application, are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit
requested by said application, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
j ordinance, temporary permission is hereby given to John Kilmartin
of Haviland Road to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile
home court for a period of one year' at property situated at Haviland
Road, Town of Queensbury, and that the Building Inspector is hereby
authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms
and conditions .of said ordinance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs.Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MINUTES
47, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of January 24, 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
(Ltr. Stephen Borgos-request reappointment on file)
RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 48 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, the term of Stephen Borgos of Butler Pond 'Road, Town of
Queensbury has expired on December 30, 1977 and
WHEREAS, Mr. Borgos has expressed a desire for reappointment, Now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Stephen Borgos of Butler Pond Road in the Town of
Queensbury be and he hereby is reappointed to the Board of Assessment
Review for the Town of Queensbury, term to expire on December 30, 1980.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE
SOLUTION NO. 49, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
seconded y Mrs. Frances Walter:
RESOLVED, that approval be given to the West Glens Falls Fire Co. to
conduct Bingo under License No. 16977.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: Done
Absent: None,
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT POLICE CAR BID
SON NO, ?.Q. Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, Chief Judkins of the Queensbury Police Department did
recommend that we advertise for bids for two new patrol cars of Amer-
ican make and j
WHEREAS, bids were advertised for and received on January 24, 1978, and
WHEREAS, two bids were received and 'turned over to Chief Charles Judkins
for his recommendation, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that upon Chief Judkins request the Town Board accept the bid
of Glen Ford Inc. of South Glens Falls, New York in the amount of
$9, 302. 00 and be it further
RESOLVED, that the payment for this equipment will be from the Police
Budget.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PATROLMEN
RESOLUTION NO. Introduced by Mrs . Frances Walter who moved its
a opt on, secon ed by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, there are openings for Patrolmen in the Queensbury Police Dept. ,
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and
WHEREAS, Chief Charles Judkins has made known to this Board that Michael
R. Greene and Richard A. Combs are both qualified to fill such positions,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby appoint Michael R. Greene and
Richard A. Combs at the initial base salary of $9,264,00 per annum,,
appointments effective February 16, 1978.
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 A NEW 1978 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE
QUEENSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 5 Introduced by fir. Hammond Robertson who moved its
ad-option, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: .
WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Water Supt. for the Town of Queensbury has
requested that the Town Board advertise for bids for a new 1978 Pickup
truck,. NOW, THEREFORE .BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed
bids for the purchase of the above listed item and that the following
notice be published -once in the official newspaper of the town in the
following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will
receive sealed proposals on a new 1978 Pickup truck for the Water Dept.
A complete copy of the 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 March, 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 "Pickup Truck
Bid" and there shall be submitted with such bid a certificate of Non-
Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and
the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery.
The Town Board will meet at 7: 30 P.M. on the 14th day of March 1978 at
which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. .
f The Town Board reserves the right to reject .any or all bids .
Dated: February 14, 1978
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
Councilman Robertson- noted that the specifications were drawn around
the State Contract Spec.
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RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PURIFICATION MATERIALS FOR THE
WATER DEPARTMENT FOR 1978
RMOT.TTTTON NO. 53., Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent of the Town of Queensbury
has asked the Director of Purchasing to advertise for bids for purifica-
tion chemicals for 1978, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Director of Purchasing solicit sealed bids for
purification materials for the Water Department for 1978 and that the
following notice be published once in the official town newspaper:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
will receive sealed proposals on the following materials for the
Water Treatment Plant for the year 1978:
1. Liquid Chlorine, approximately 7 tons, Specification 78-1
2. Liquid Caustic Soda, approximately 20 dry tons, Specification 78-2
3. Liquid Alum, approximately 87 dry tons, Specification 78-3
A complete copy of the 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 March 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 insealed opaque envelopes marked with which
specification that they are bidding and there shall be submitted with
such bid a certificate of Non-Collusion as required by .Section 103D of the
General Municipal Law.
Bidders may bid on any one item .or all items if they so chose.
The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building at 7 : 30 P.M. on the
14th day of March, 1978 at which time the bids will be opened and
read aloud.
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Dated: February 14, 1978
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
Supervisor Brandt- brought forth the next resolution that was tabled
from the January 24th meeting.
RESOLUTION TO .TRANSFER FUNDS
RM91-TTTTnu Nn Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption,- se con ed by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, .a 1976 Chevrolet Nova Car, Serial # lx69L6T139034 is not
presently being used in the Queensbury Police Department, and
WHEREAS, there is a need for this vehicle in the Queensbury Building
and Zoning Department, and
WHEREAS, an estimated value of $1, 000. has been placed as the value
of this vehicle, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $1000. from A8010.2 (Zoning Equipment)to A 3120.2
(Police Equipment) .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson `7"70
Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Olson- noted that the car in question is to replace an older
car An the Building & Zoning Dept.
(Lt}r. John E. Fitzgerald-resignation from the -Zoning Board. . .on file)
Supervisor Brandt-noted that Mr. Fitzgerald was active as Chairman
of the Zoning Board since its inception. . .the Town is indebted to him
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for his years of service. his aid in the developing of the Zoning
Ordinance in the Town of Queensbury.
°- - RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 55 - Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
adoption, secon ed by Mr. Charles Eisenhart:
WHEREAS, Mr. John E. Fitzgerald of Blind Rock Road, Queensbury has
resigned as a member and chairman of the Queensbury Zoning Board of
Appeals, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 267 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, that Mr. A. Mather Reed of West Mountain Road, Queensbury
be and he ,hereby is appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a term of five years, from February 14, 1978 to
February 14, 1983. .
Duly adopted by the following voter
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson
Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
REgQT_jjjjQj . .- 56 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved its
a option, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, Mr. John E. Fitzgerald of Blind Rock Road, Queensbury has
resigned as a member and chairman of the Queensbury Zoning Board
of Appeals, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, ,thatA the Town Board of -the -Town of -Queensbury :hereby
appoints Mr. .Kirkham Cornwell of 15 Northup Drive;-rQueensbury, as
Chairman of said Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RESOLUTION N0. 57 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its .
adoption, seed by Mrs. Frances Walter:
�- WHEREAS, the Town Justice Equipment Account, A1110.200 will have
a deficit balance of $135.00 after placing Purchase Order to
A. C. Johnson Business Machines for new equipment- in the amount of
$730.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Justice Contractual Account A 1110.440 has an
unencumbered balance of $3,265 .08, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $135 . 00 from Contractual Account A1110.440
. to Equipment Account, A1110.200.
Duly adopted by the- following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE ELDERLY
RESOLUTION NO. 58.. Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, a distinct need has been demonstrated to the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury for transportation for -the elderly residents of
said Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury deems it to be in the
best interests of the Senior Citizens of its community to engage the
services of an independent contractor for the purpose of providing J
transportation for such persons, and
WHEREAS, by virture of federal funding available .to municipalities to
assist in providing services for the elderly, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board requested that b ids be solicited, and bids were
submitted on January- 24, 1979, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be, and hereby
is, authorized and empowered to enter into and execute an agreement
by and between the Town of Queensbury and Louis T. .Fisher, to provide
transportation for the elderly citizens of the Town of Queensbury at
a total cost not to exceed Six Thousand seven hundred and sixty Dollars
($6, 760. 00) for the fiscal year 1978, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury is hereby
delegated with the power and authority to negotiate such terms and
benefits as would be to the advantage of the elderly citizens of the
Town of Queensbury consistent with the services generally provided in
other municipalities for the benefit of its elderly citizens .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Olson- requested that Mr. Fisher provide the Board with
the amount of persons he serves for the Town each month. .. .
COMMUNICATIONS
Ltr. Dept. of Transportation re: stop sign Clark' s Discount at Route 9
-repeal .yeild control at Route .9 Lafayette St.. install stop sign
on Lafayette Street. on file. . .
Ltr. Central N.Y. Water Works Conference-commendation "Award of Merit"
on file. . .
Ltr. Qsby. Central Active List on file J
Ltr. League of Women Voters-noted a portion of the Qsby.. Sign
Ordinance "Off Premises Directional Signs" .page 14 needs to be
reworked. . . asked that the Sign Committee and Town Board
work together to rectify the situation. . . . letter on file.
Supervisor Brandt- noted that Town Counsel has notified him that
the Planning Board and Sign Committee have been intouch with C6uneel
in regard to modification of the sign ordinance.
REPORTS:
The following monthly reports were placed .on file. . .Building & Zoning
Dept. Town Clerk, Dog, Warden, Police Dept.
Councilman Olson- requested that Mr. Garb speak to the Board in regard
to the Grader.
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Carl Garb- The grader has been repaired by the factoryand Burley and
will be on the road tomorrow.
Councilman Olson- requested that records be kept on any future problems
that may arise on this equipment.
OPEN FORUM
8: 00 P.M.
Joseph Daire- praised the Qsby. Highway Dept. on removal of snow from
the So. Qsby. Area. questioned the board if a no parking on one side
of New Pine Street could be considered. . .very narrow. . .
Councilman Robertson- noted that this is a problem in several area in
the town. . .requested that the Town Board, Highway Committee and Police
Dept. study the problem, .i. .possible temporary signing. . .
Arthur Turnbull-questioned if the Town had a responsibility in the cost
of closing the Corinth Road Landfill?
Supervisor Brandt-No. Noted that he had attended a meeting with ENCON
and City Officials on the Closing of the Landfill. . .
Arthur Turnbull- questioned if there was still an agreement between the
Town and City in regard to the exchange of bulldozer time for land for
a road way?
Supervisor Brandt- There is an agreement but weather closed in before
work commenced.
Mr. Kilmartin- asked if the Board had heard anything in regard to his
receiving town water?
Supervisor Brandt- Mr. Flaherty has not gotten the figures to us yet. . .
Discussion on Sale of Water Dept. Property
Councilman Robertson—announced that the Town Board will soon place
to bid a parcel of property known as the old pumping station on Route
9 approximately 10 acres. . .
Town Counsel- briefly read an outline of a proposed resolution to place
the property out to bid— suggested that the Town would receive a better
bid if the property was zoned Commercial also suggested that an- appraiaal
be made on the buildings and equipment �on this parcel.
A decision was made to await the appraisal of the property acid equipment
before placing the property out to bid.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 78-2A. and
numbered 101 through 214 and totaling $99, be approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
Supervisor Brandt- announced that following this meeting there will
be an executive session to discuss CSEA Neogiations and the possible
sale of Wetlands to N.Y. State.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk