1976-12-28 7Q
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
`T MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Robert Barber-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 Liapeg
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.—Zhase 7: 37 P.M.
OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
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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
186
DUMP TRUCK
Glen Ford Trucks
Lower Dix Avenue
Hudson Falls , N.Y. 12839 Non-collusive attached
1. (1) 1977 Ford Model L8000 186 in wheelbase 108 in ca.
v8 diesel engine bY° Cat. 210 HP @2800 rpm.
31,944.45
NOTE: One truck which exceeds these specs by addition of no-spin
rear axle add other minor changes is available with body
on it in 45 to 60 days. Additional cost od $495 . 00!'
date of delivery 9 0-120 days
PICKUP
Glen Ford Trucks
Lower Dix Avenue
Glens Falls , N.Y. 12839 Non-collusive attached
1. 1977 Ford model F250 4x4 133 in wheelbase
$6 ,969.16
date of delivery 60 days
PICKUP
Ford Garage Co. Inc.
109 Warren Street
Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Non-collusive attached
1. 1977 Dodge Model Ta200 four wheel drive pickup
$7 ,412.00
date of delivery 90 - 120 days
PICKUP
Eichler Ford
22 Main St. --
Warrensburg, New York 12801 Non-collusive attached
1. 1977 F250 3/4 ton pickup four wheel drive 133"
wheel base 8' body
$7090.00
date of delivery -8 weeks
DUMP TRUCKS
Carswell Truck Center
685 Glen Street
P.O. Box 31
Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Non-collusive attached
Two New Iitternarional Dump Truck with Plow equipment
(1) 1976 Model Year Vehicle as specified
currently in stock-Del. 45 Days $31,688.00
(1) 1977 Model Year Vehicle as specified
Del 150 days $33, 329.00
Total Net Bid $65,017.00
* Alternate * -"
(2) 1977 Model Year Vehicles as specified $66 ,658.00
Del 150 days
PICKUP
Carswell Truck Center
685 Glen Street
P.O. Box 31
Glens Falls, New York 12801 Non-collusive attached
1. 1977 GMC all wheel drive pickup truck
According to Mr. Faubel- 45 day delivery. $7 ,131.00
Councilman Barber-Mr. Petrush is your bid only for one truck?
Mr. Petrush- They asked for individual, if you ordered more than one
truck it would be the same, with the exception of the notation I only .
have one truck available, that will be available within 30 days. The
actual bid is a unit quotation, if you ordered a hundred it would be the
same price.
Councilman Barber- You have not specified that you have thirty day delivery
here, you have 90-120 day delivery.
Mr. Petrush- I think, if I am not mistaken in the notation there is a.
delivery on the completed truck less plow which I did not have the delivery
date on.
Councilman Olson- requested that Mr. Garb review the bids during the meeting
to see if he could come up with a determination.
jlouncilman Barber- Mr. Petrush, what type of perfection hoist and body
have you specified?
Mr. Petrush-354C Perfection body 825 . . .
Councilman Barber- I take it that the 210 caterpillar is not the sleeve-
less engine it is the one with sleeves.
Mr. Petrush-It does not have sleeves as of yet, they are rebuildable. . .
the engine itself does not have sleeves.
Councilman Barber- You can put sleeves on it.
Mr. Petrush- . . .you can put sleeves kits in them, they do not have sleeves
as built from the factory.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
BAY RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
RESOLUTION N0. . 274, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached by the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc. and the Queensbury Central Volunteer. F¢re Company, Inc.
altering the boundary line between the areas where. fire protection
coverage will be provided by the respective.- fire companies and
WHEREAS, the approval of the Tnwn Board of, the Taws of Queensbury is
necessary for the amendment of the certificate of incorporation of the
Bay-Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. to refleet the change in said
boundary line and
WHEREAS , it appears that the effectiveness of fire protection will not
be diminished or impaired in the Town of Queensbury by the alteration
of the aforementioned boundary line and
WHEREAS, such would appear to be in the best interests of the Town of
Queensbury, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the amendment of the certificate of incorporation of the
Bay-Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. be approved and that the approval
and consent of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to the amendment
j of said certificate of incorporation be given in writing by execution
of a written instrument to that effect by the individual members of the
Town Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
BID DISCUSSION
Councilman Barber- What warrantee do you have Mr. Petrush in respect to
the Catepiller engine? Do you have replacement parts and service at
your facility to readily take care of our problems?
Mr. Petrush, For some parts yes-for some parts no, . . .
Councilman Barber- What I am getting at, does that particular engine have
to go down to Southworth for warrantee work?
( Councilman Barber)
Mr. Petrush- No it does not. You are an authorized factory dealer for
catgpiller?
Mr. Petrush-By the time your truck is delivered we will be.
Councilman Barber- That is not my question Sir, are you now?
Mr. Petrush- today, no.
Councilman Barber- Mr. Faubel the same question.
Mr. Faubel- We do service and we are an authorized parts and service dealer.
Councilman Barber- That is an international?
Mr. Faubel-Yes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION N0, 275 , Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, certain inter-account transfers are necessary to meet
appropriation expenses in the Highway Department for the balance
of fiscal year 1976, therefore be it ,
RESOLVED, to transfer:
$1, 349. 15 from DS5140. 4 (Brush Cont. ) to DS5142 .4 (Snow Cont.)
2 ,563. 00 from DS9010. 9 (Snow Ret. ) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
2 .85 from DS9030. 8 (Snow Soc. Sec.) to DS5149244(Snow Cont. )
360. 00 from DS9040. 8 (Snow Comp.) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont.)
389. 52 from DS9060. 8 (Snow Hosp. ) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
101. 00 from DM9010.8 (Mach. Ret. ) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
757. 76 from DM9030.8' (Mach. Soc. Sec. ) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
500. 00 from DM9040. 8 (Mach. Comp.) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
859. 35 from DM9060. 8 (Mach. Hosp.'- to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
. 59 from DM9720. 7 (Mach. Indebtedness) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont.)
8. 00 from DM9730. 7 (Mach. Indebtedness) to DS5142. 4 (Snow Cont. )
2 ,079. 11 from DM5130. 1 (Mach. Salaries) to DS5142.4 (Snow Cont. )
2,500. 00 from DM5130. 1 (Mach. Salaries) to DM5130.4 (Mach. Cont. )
5,839.00 from DR5110. 1 (Repairs Salaries) to DR5110.4 (Rep. Cont. )
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, .Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
t
RESOLUTION TO AMEND GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS --'�
• RESOLUTION NO, 276 . Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard:
WHEREAS, funds are needed in A8030. 1 (Research, Personal Services) for
the purpose of testing Storm Drainage Systems for possible contamination,
WHEREAS, there are funds availab1b in A8030. 4 (Research Contractual) ,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $3,000. 00 from A8030.4 to A8030. 1 and be it further
a �n
RESOLVED, to transfer $6 ,000. 00 from General Fund Surplus to A1620.4
(Buildings, Contractual Account) to cover outstandings bills in that
account.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS IN PINEVIEW CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO 277 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption,—seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertsnn:
WHEREAS, there is a necessity to meet hospitalization expenses in C9060. 8
(Pineview Employee Benefits, Therefore be it
RESOLVED to transfer $300. from the Surplus Revenue Fund to C 9060. 8.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Rob-illard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR A HIGHWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 278 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHERAS, HENRY J. SLEIGHT 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,
NOW THEREFORE BE TT
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. 360
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DESCRIPTION: Beg. at Heinrich Street southerly loop ending at Dixon Road
NAME: Helen Street
MILEAGE: . 63
Vote to be found on page 192.
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE QUEENSBURY CONSERVATION ADVISORY CONSER-
VATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 279 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
WHEREAS, there exists several vacancies on the Queensbury Conservation
Advisory Council, and
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WHEREAS , John Silva of 5 Moorwood Drive wishes to be appinted a member
of this board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints
Mr. John Silva of 5 Moorwood Drive to the Queensbury Conservation
Advisory Council for a term to begin immediately and to expire on
December 28th, 1978.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent : None
Supervisor Brandt-We are looking again into an agreement to bus
senior citizens with Mr. Fisher and Audit and Control suggests that
we place that service out to bid.
RESOLUTION T OTADVERYMBEIEOItT,MSGREGARDING TRANSPORTATION OF THE ELDERLY
IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO. 280, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconaea by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to advertise
for bids for the transportation of the elderly in the Town of Queensbury_ ,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for transportation
of the elderly in the town of Queensbury, and that the following notice
be published in the official newspapers to read in the following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will
receive sealed proposals from persons wishing to provide transportation
for the elderly in the Town of Queensbury.
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 25th day of January, 1977 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 iiarked "Transportation
for the elderly bid" , and thereshall be included with such bid the
Certificate of Non-Collusion as 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 25th day of January, 1977 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
Town Clerk-Donald A. Chase- requested the Town Counsel draw up the
specifications for the bidding.
Supervisor Brandt- notified the attorney. . .
Councilman Olson- noted the receiving of b letter from D.O.T. in regard
to the speed limit in front of Queensbury-questioned what it the next step. . .
Supervisor Brandt- req►ested Town Counsel to formulate a resolution that
could be presented to the County Board of Supervisors, noting that requests
from both the Town and the County will have to go before D.O.T. before they
will study the problem. . .
Supervisor Brandt- waived the reading of the Police Report for the month
of November 1976.
Councilman Robillard- questioned what the status of the Over Sixtv five
exemption in the amount of 6500.00 is on the county level?
Supervisor Brandt- I do not. know the stat*s of that.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
RESOLUTION NO. 281, Introduced by Mr. Harold.Robillard who moved for its
adoption, secon a < by.Mr. Robert Barber:
WHEREAS, Section 476 of the Real Property Tax Law has been amended to
increase the limitation of income the owner or the combined income of
the owners of real property may earn and remain eligible to apply for said
partial exemption; and
WHEREAS, the CouneUms RoMlhard of the Town Board has recommended that the
income limitation be increased from $5,000. 00 to $6,500, be it
RESOLVED, that a public hearing-be held at the Town Hall on the 25th day
of January at 7: 30 P.M. O' clock in the evening, on that day to consider
the adoption of a resolution to provide the partial exemption from county
taxes of real property owned by persons qualified undex..the provisions
of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, provided the combined income
tax year immediately does not exceed the sum of $6,500. 00 for the income
tax year immediately preceeding the date of making application for exemption,
and that all preceeding the date of making application for exemption, and
that all persead::.*Ittenested will be heard at such time and place, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury be and he hereby
authorized and directed to give at least five days notice of such public
hearing by publication in the Post Star and Times and the Tri County
News.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Robertson-ltr. from West Mountain Corp.- stating the possibility
of selling water to West Mountain Corp. . . . evaluate off peak service,
and other types of rates. . .will study that request
Councilman Robillard- West Mountain is outside the water district?
Councilman Robertson- part in and part out.
Councilman Robillard- How far does that pipe go?
Supervisor Brandt-The pipe goes in front of the existing ski area and
the frontage of the ski area is in the water district . . .West Mountain
is looking at its current needs and can anticipate that there will be
future needs for water for snow making and we would like to have the Town
review its bulk water rates in hopes that they can be more competitive
to enable us to buy water for, in quantity for snow making purposes. We
are buying right now for snow making purposes but it is very expensive
and to gear up to use a lot of it, they are in effect asking for a review of
those rates to see if they can be more competitive.
Councilman Olson- What is your plan Ham?
Councilman Robertson- It is a three fold thing we have to review the operation
I think we had a committee set up in April or May of this year to study
water tates and I think we should refer this matter to them for comment and
then the Board will have to sit down and after we get all those comments
and make some decisions .
Councilman Barber-commented on an article, Editorial in the Glens Falls
Post Star that gage credit to Supervisor Brandt for the joint landfill
project. . .
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Supervisor Brandt- listed numerous individualswho helped in the formulation
of the joint landfill and commented that there will soon be an editorial
to that effect in the Glens Falls News Paper.
Open Forum
Councilman Barber- requested from Mr. Petrush and Mr. Faubel written
specifications on a 210 Cat. , International . . .warrantees of the equipment
we have no knowledge of what the warrantees are . . . . Thank you. .
Supervisor Brandt- Thanked all the bidders for their time and efforts
in formulating the bids.
Mr. Petrush-commented that on the bid specifications that his firm
could not come into contention with specifications— in certain areas.
Supervisor Brandt-noted that a paragraph in the specifications
noted that the specs were only melt as a guideline and that we would
entertain any bids that came close to it. . . .
Councilman Barber- It was the intent of the Town Board to make sure
that these specs were only guidelines. .
Councilman Olson- - in speaking with Carl Garb the Highway Supt. we have
decided that it would be in the best interests of the Town to further
study the bids and award the bids at the next meeting.
Supervisor Brandt- Fine. . . .Announced that the Organizational Meeting will
be held at 7: 00 P.M. on January 4th, 1977.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 282 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its
a opt on, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
RESOLVED, that Atditaef- Biild af .11at&?dwnnoAbg1ftEantbiioy MrHp nppbered
U86 through. 2047 deleating 2047B and totaling $23,561. 54 be accepted.
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 adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
RESOLUTION NO. 278 Vote.
Ayes: `Mr. Olson', Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, r. Brandt
Noes : None,,
Absent: None