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1976-12-14 177 up to 5: 00 P.M. on the 28th day of December, 1976 at the Town Clerk's Office in the Queensbury TownOffice Building, Bay and Haviland Roads Glens Falls, New York 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes marked THREE QUARTER TON' PICKUP BID and there shall be included in such bid the Certificate of Non-collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery. The TownBoard will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 28th day of December, 1976, 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, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjoured. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Town of Queensbury REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Harold Robillard- Councilman-Absent Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: Tri Co. News, WBZA, Glens Falls Post Star TOWN OFFICIALS: Floyd Martindale GUESTS: Mr. & Mrs. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Turnbull, Mr. Borrowman Meeting Opened7: 38 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #2 Notice Shown and Read Hearing Opened: 7: 39P.M. Mr. Ward-questioned if this law was to give business free taxes? Mr. Brandt-The local law as proposed here is to not give new businesses free taxes. Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel-reviewed the purpose of the law as the State Legislature passed it and stated the content of the proposed local law number 2 as presented to the Board. Supervisor Brandt- asked for further comments from the public-none was re- ceived. . .Hearing Closed. Councilman Barber-noted that he would vote against Local Law number 2, a . noted that he reviewed the Town's Budget and noting that business were not being attracted to the community and the decline of building and a decline in the taxable base which-will effect the residents, I support the Law. Supervisor Brandt-noted,that he felt that it was unfair for existing business for new business or new construction to have a tax break. .. Councilman Barber-Noted that he felt that there is no incentive for business to come into New York State. . . RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW NUMBER TWO OF 1976` OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO. 263 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its 178 adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law has been prepared and has been .presented to the Town Board for adoption in accordance with law, and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been scheduled and held concerning the desirability of the adoption of said local law and WHEREAS , recommendations have . been made to the Town Board favoring the adoption of this local law and WHEREAS, it appears that the Local Law in its present form is in compliance with local law, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury .adopt local .law number .2 of 1976 entitled A LOCAL LAW TO ELIMINATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS PARTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS ;:and that all action be taken in accordance with law to render the adoption of said local law including filing of appropriate copies with the Office of the Secretary of State and the State Comptroller, and be it further RESOLVED, that a complete text of the Local Law Number 2 is as follows: TOWN OF QUEENSBURY WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK LOCAL LAW NO.2 OF 1976 A LOCAL LAW of the Town of Queensbury pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 485-b (7) to eliminate the partial real property :tax exemption for certain business improvements outside the City of New York created by the enactment of Chapter 278 of the Laws of 1976. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as follows: Section 1. This law shall be known as "A LOCAL LAW TO ELIMINATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS PARTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS". Section 2. No real property constructed, altered, installed or improved subsequent to the 1st. day of July, 1976 in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York for the purpose of commercial, business or industrial activity shall be exempt to any degree or percent at any time from taxation, special ad valorem levies and service charges by the Town of Queensbury. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury and: its filing with the Secretary of State as required by law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : Mr. Barber Absent: Mr. Robillard Councilman Olson- announced that Mr. Robillard, because of a family commitment could not attend tonights meeting. . . To ,Counsel-Joseph Brennan-reviewed that map of. Bedford Close noting the proposed changes in the road. . . RESOLUTION TO CONVEY PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO, 264. Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt- WHEREAS, by deed dated June 7 , 1974 and recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office• on July 29, 1974 in Book 582 of Deeds at Page 1013, Northern Homes, Inc conveyed certain premises to the Town of Queensbury for Town Highway purposes, those certain premises being roadways designated as North Church Lane, Lantern Hill Road and Revere Road, as shown. on a map of Section One of Bedford Close, as prepared by Coulter and McCormack, Licensed Land Surveyors, and as filed in the Warren County Clerk' s Office on May 30, 1972, and f WHEREAS , said deed conveyed certain premises to the Town of Queensbury for the then planned future development of a roadway intersecting North Church Lane and Lahtern Hill Road, and WHEREAS, Northern -Homes , Inca subsequently revised its su'lidivision develop- ment plans as shown on a revised map of Section One of Bedford Close, which map is dated July 1, 1974, and filed in the Warren County Clerk' s Office on October 3, 1974, which revision eliminated this proposed roadway and WHEREAS, it appears that there is no necessity for the retention of ownership by the Town <of Queensbury of a certain portion of the lands conveyed by Northern Homes, Inc. to the Town of Queensbury as aforesaid in view of the elimination for the plans for development of said roadway and WHEREAS, Northern Homes, Inc. has requested the Town of Q Queensbury to reconvey to Northern Homes, Inc. those premises as described in the proposed deed, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A" ,and WHEREAS, there appears no reason why the premises described in said deed should not be conveyed by the Town of Queensbury by Northern Homes, Inc. at this time and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Beard that it convey this land to Northern Homes , Inc. , and WHEREAS, the-,form of the deed as been approved by Joseph R. Brennan, Esq. , Counsel to the Board, NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed conveying the premises described therein be executed by Michel R. Brandt, in his capacity as Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, and that the same be delivered to Northern Homes, Inc. , and be it further RESOLVED, that the official inventory of Town Highways, insofar as necessary, be amended to reflect . the conveyance of the premises described in said deed by the Town of Queensbury to Northern Homes, Inc. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. -Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF HELEN STREET DISCUSSION Councilman Barber- requested that the acceptance of Helen Street be tabled until the next meeting, noting that he felt that the Street needed more repair and upgrading before the Town accepted the street. Supervisor Brandt- noted that there were no objections and the resolution was tabled. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR A HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 265 . Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Northern Homes, Inc. has executed and offered a deed for a Town roadway, not less than fifty feet in width, which is described in schedule A,attached hereto and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this board that it accept this land for highway purposes, into the Town highway system, and WHEREAS, Thomas K', Flaherty, Water Department Superintendent, has approved the acceptance of this land for highway purposes which land lies within the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, and WHEREAS, the form of the deed has been approved by Joseph R. Brennan, Esq. , Counsel to the Board, ISO NO% THEREFORE, BE IT . RESOLVED that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby accepted and approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby 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, and be it further RESOLVED, that this new road is hereby added to the official inventory of Town highways, described as follows: ROAD NO. 329 DESCRIPTION - Revere Road from intersection with Lantern Hill Road east to Corinth Road NAME - Revere Road MILEAGE - 0. 37 miles Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr.Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION REGARDING HUNTER LANE DISCUSSION Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel- notified the Board that the School Tax had not been paid on a portion of property which includes this proposed road. . . the Tax cannot be paid until the first of the year. . . Councilman Robertson- question the cour@Al as to the urgency of accepting the road. . . Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel- There appears to be no urgency. . Councilman Olson- questioned the Counsel in regard to the towns liability if the road was accepted an#he taxes were not paid. Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel-The Town would not be liable there would be a ledPn placed on the property. Councilman Robertson- requested that the acceptance of the road be held until the taxes are paid. Councilman Olson- requested that the Town Counsel notify the owners attorney of the boards_ decision. RESOLUTION REGARDING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS Councilman Barber- recommended that a portion of the resolution be withdrawn . . .questioning the reason why funds had to be transferred to A 1620.4. . . RESOLUTION TO AMEND GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 266 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: J WHEREAS, funds are needed in A $090. 1, Personal Services and, --' WHEREAS, there are funds available in A 8090.4 Contractual, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $3,000. from A 8090.4 to A 8090. 1 for the purpose of testing Storm Drainage Systems for possible contamination. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. . Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROPRIATIONS IN PINEVIEW CEMETERY DISCUSSION Councilman Barber-questioned the need for a transfer when the November figures showed a surplus. Councilman Olson- requested that this transfer be tabled for further investigation. . . RESOLUTION AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 267 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, there is currently a deficit in SW8310.4, and WHEREAS, there is currently a surplus in SW8310. 1, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $1400 from 8310.1 to 8310.4 and, WHEREAS, there is a deficit in 8340. 1 Distribution Personal Services, and WHEREAS, there is currently a surplus in 8320. 1, Power and Pumping, and in 8330. 1, Purification, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $6, 000 from 8320. 1 Power and Pumping to 8340. 1 Distribution, and $2 ,200 from 8330. 1 Purification to 8340.1, Distribution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to transfer $3,000 from SW8340.2 to SW8340.4, for the purpose of modification of remote valve installation. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION TO AMEND BUDGET TOTALS IN 1977 BUDGET -FOR ASSESSORS .440 CONTRACTUAL RE_ SOLU, ON NO. 268, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its a option, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, the total contractual figure in A 1355. 440, Assessors contractual is presently indicated as 6,070, and WHEREAS , this has been found to be in error, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to amend this figure to $6,100. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION TO AMEND BUDGET GRAND TOTALS ON 1977 SUMMARY SHEET _RESOLTUION NO. 269, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond- Robertson: WHEREAS, the grand totals have been found to be in error in two columns, namely "Less Estimated Revenues presently indicated 1,096,253. , and Less Unexpended Balance, which is presently indicated as 111,728, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to correctly amend these two columns to read, 1,095 ,453 for Less Estimated Revenues, and 112 ,528, for less Unexpended Balance. 182 DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard COMMUNICATIONS Ltr. November 29, 1976 Queensbury Town Boatd _. RD1 Bay at Haviland Roads Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen: I request your authorization to attend tLe New York State Assessor's Conference, January 9 - 12, 1977, at Grossinger, New York; and to be reimbursed by the Town of Queensbury for expenses incurred while attending the conference. I feel it would be beneficial to the town if I attend the Assessor' s Conference to learn of changes in assessment procedures. Respectfully yours, /s/ Gerald Sawn Acting Assessor RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE AT NEW YORK STATE ASSESSOR'S CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO. 270. Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded .by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Gerald Sawn to attend the New York State Assessor' s Conference to be held at Grossinger, New York on January 9 through 12th, 1977 and that the actual and necessary expenses incurred in such attendance is a proper town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard REPORTS: Annual Report 1975 Cemetery Commission Town of Queensbury Balance January 2 , 1975 $4,745. 84 Receipts: Sale of Lots $ 6825.00 Interments 7365.00 Foundations 1653. 75 Vault Rent 175.00 Investment income-interest 5109. 83 Interest income-savings 1765.52 Insurance refund 150.00 Redemption: GMAC 2000. 00 Central N.Y. Power 1000.00 Sale of logs 837. 29 Estate Perpetual Care 2000.00 $28, 881. 39 Disbursements: Supervisor Town of Queensbury 66 2/3 Sale of Lots $ 4549. 70 Interments 7365. 00 Foundations 1653. 75 Box rent 6. 00 Vault 175. 00 Insurance refund 150. 00 Sale of logs 612. 96 Transfer to Super Savings 14, 000. 00 Transfer to savings 1 , 765.52 $30,277. 93 Balance in Bank 1/2/76 $ 3,349. 30 Investments as of January 1 1976 Cost etro t son Co. Mftg. Bonin "$ 1Zf;6�0. 00 10,000. 00 Philadelphia Elet. Co. Mrtg. Bond 10,000. 00 5,000.00 Philadelphia Elet. Co. Mrtg. Bond 5,000.00 10,000. 00 Pacific Tel & Tel Bond - 9,975.00 25,000. 00 Federal Land Bank Bond 25,015.63 1/1/75 $13, 812.41 Premium Savings Acct. 1st Natl Bank 1/1/75 11,499.93 Super Savings Glens Falls Natl. Bank 12/31/75 $14,593. 31 Premium Savings Acct. 1st Natl. Bank 26,484. 55 Super Savings -Glens Falls Natl. Bank $780. 90 Interest earned 1st natl. Bank 984. 62 Interest earned Glens Falls Natl Bank 14,000. 00 Transferred to Glens Falls -Natl. Bank REPORTS Supervisor Brandt- waived the reading of the reports and requested that the following be placed on file. . . Highway Report-November 1976 Supervisor' s Monthly report-November 1976 Town Clerk' s Monthly report-November 1976 Dog Warden's Monthly report-November 1976 Fire Marshal' s report Building & Zoning report-November 1976 Councilman Barber- noted that it was very nice fore the cemetery commission to honor the wishes of the Town Board. OPEN FORUM Arthur Turnbull-No. Sunnyside Road, Queensbury-asked what the cost to the residents of Queensbury will be when the landfill is also used by the City of Glens Falls? Supervisor Brandt-The cost of running the landfill will increase but- this is 'not solely due to the possible union with Glens Falls. The landfill will have to be run under State laws and new regulations will be forth coming. . . Councilman Barber-commented on new regulations that will have to be upheld in regard to part 360 of State Law DEC. will add more stringent requiremants . . .effective in January . . . the impact whether the City Joins the Town or not will .be approximately $150,000 dollars. . . Councilman Robertson- noted that user fees are being considered. . . Arthur Turnbull- questioned if the position of landfill overseer--. will be filled at the salary of 14, 000? Councilman Robertson- noted that this position was in ,the last two budgets C1 a Aftthur Turnbull- noted that it is going to cost the taxpayers money to have the City use the Town' s landfill::.. . Supervisor Brandt- noted that it was going to cost the residents of Queensbury money whether the City .joins us or not. . . Arthur Turnbull-asked if the user fee:.will cover the cost of the landfill? 184 Councilman Barber- noting the duplication of equipment and men used at the two landfills and with better management and user fees and complying with State regulations there should be no increase in taxes. Arthur Turnbull- questioned if haulers picked up waste in other areas and bring it into the Queensbury landfill. . . Councilman Robertson-noted .that the haulers are not to pick up materials outside of Queensbury to be placed in the landfill but this is very hard to control. . . Supervisor Brandt- noted that on a long run the problems with landfills will have to be solved on a regional basis. Mr. Thomas Borrowman-complained about the condition of Luzerne Road ext.and West Mountain Road regarding sanding and snow plowing. Councilman Robertson—noted that the Board will speak to 'the Highway Dept. and noting that Mr. IMartindale is present tonight will note the problem. Supervisor Brandt— noted that he received a letter in regard to the same problem, Councilman Barber- questioned Mr. Martindale on the stones that are in the sand being used on the roads. . .noted his concern over liability. . . asked that Mr. Martindale ask Mr. Garb to take more care in choosing better sand deposits. Recess five minutes. . . Reopened 8: 50 P.M. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE RESOLUTION NO. 271, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: RESOLVER, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves the leave of absence for Rene Hammell of the Queensbury Water Dept, star-4ng time January 13, 1977 for a period of six weeks . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robillard RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 27Z. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No, 76-12A, numbered 1886 through 1985 and totaling $ 64,514.97 be accepted, and be it further RESOLVED, that Audit Number , 1939 was abstained on by Mr. Michel Brandt. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : - -Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : - - None Absent: Mr. Robillard The meeting was temporarily adjourned and is to reconvene December 17th at 4: 00 P.M. Meeting reppened 4: 00 P.M. at the Warren County Municipal Center RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WARREN AND. THE CITY OF GLENS FALLS IN THE OPERATION OF A JOINT LANDFILL RESOLUTION NO. 273: •Introduced by Mr.Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: TRH WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisor's created the Warren County Refuse Agency to deal with problems relating to solid waste disposal in Warren County and particularly in the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, numerous negotiations have been held with respect to rendering the refuse agency operational in the form of a joint landfill venture to be operated by the County of Warren, and WHEREAS , .a proposed agreement has in fact been formulated between the City and the Town and a copy of which is annexed to this resolution, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Queensbury, Michel R. Brandt, Town Supervisor, be authorized by the Town Board in the passage of this resolution to enter into an agreement with the County of Warren and the City of Glens Falls by execution of the attached agreement to render the joint landfill operation a reality. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robillard On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town -Clerk Town of Queensbury REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Harber-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: Glens Falls Post Star, Tri Co. News, WBZA GUESTS : League of Women Voters TOWN OFFICIALS : Carl Garb, Harold Boynton, George Liapes GUESTS: Local Bidders on Equipment. Meeting Opened: 7: 36 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Robillard. BID OPENING Notices on Bidding shown. . . Bids opened by Town Clerk �- Donald A.—Chase 7: 37 P.M. OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT t George E. Kouba 12 Wincrest Drive Glens Falls , N.Y, non-collusive attached. 1. 1973 Plymouth $222.00 2 . 1970 Plymouth $111.00 Earl Maille Connecticut Avenue West Glens Falls, N.Y, non-collusive attached. 1. 1973 Plymouth Sedan $ 65.00 2. 1970 Plymouth Sedan $ 35.00 3. Dodge 4WD 3/4 ton pick up $ 100.00