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1977-01-25 r The Annual Audit was conducted following the regular meeting of the Town Board, On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Doanld A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor - Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert 'Barberr-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman . . . Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: Lee .Coleman, Tri Co. News, WBZA, GUESTS: Mr. Kilmartin, Mr. Brower: JsJet' ►ahabd;d TOWN OFFICIALS: Shirley Shenk Meeting Opened Salute to the F1Ag led by .Deputy Town .Clerk 7: 30 P.M. BID OPENING Transportation for the'Elderly Notice Read Supervisor Brandt-requested the Town 01-erk .to read the bids received. w Bid Proposal To: Queensbury 'Town- Board Glens Falls N.Y. 12801 From: Louis T. Fisher DBA 'Warren County. Senior Citizens transportation Ashe Drive Warrensburg, N.Y. 12885 Date: January 18, 1977' Proposals I submit a Bid of $6,000.00 for furnishing transportation for the Senior Citizens of the Town -of Queensbury. On 'Tuesdays, and Thursdays {of each week, according to the advertisement published in the Post Star dated January 12, 1977. I have sole authority to transp''ott Senior Citizens in °Warren County, under permit issued by the Nett► YBrk State .Department `of Transportation, regulatory affairs. I furni-ash insurance� coverage of public sand auto liability in the sum of $300,000.00 and $500,000.00. Each Accident. /s/ Louis T. Fisher PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE OVER.SIXTY-FIVE .REAL PROPERTY PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION Notice Read Supervisor Brandt- opened the :hearing. . . 7: 36 P.M. C, C1 Q vvl7 Jules Blanchard-12 Cottage Dill Rd- questioned if your income had to be under $6500.00 to qualify, for this exemption? Supervisor Brandt- Yes. Councilman Olson- , questioned if Mr. Blanchard was in favor of the proposed amendment? Julesitfi -`` Benjamin Brower- Has this gone into effect yet? (281 Bay`Road) Councilman Robertson- The law is in effect at a lower limit, we are talkie about raising the limit. . . Benjamin Brower- I am in favor of having the limit raised. Mrs. Frank Winslow- questioned if an application was needed for this exemption? Supervisor Brandt- The information must be given to' the Assessor. . . Benjamin Brower- noted that he was unable to .reach Mr. Sawn. . . Councilman Barber-As Chairman of the Assessment Committee I will make sure he will make himself available. Supervisor Brandt- called for any other comments. . . . Hearing none the Hearing was closed. . . 7:38 P.M. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID AND ENTER INTO-AGREEMENT-FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY RESOLUTION NO. 34 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barberr who moved for its as ap'ptt on, s econ ed by Mr. Hammond Robert son: 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 trans- 4: portation 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 bids be solicited, and bids were ' submitted on January 25, 1977, 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 THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) -for the fiscal ,yeai 1977, 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, Mr. 'Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Olson- commented that there were matching federal funds for the transportation bid. . . AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED ,INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 467 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 23 RESOLUTION NO. 35 , Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, secon c y r. aniel Olson: WHEREAS, Section 467 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 Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires .to amend the existing ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL TAX `- EXEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED, INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE- YEARS OF -AGE OR OVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 467 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" to increase the income limitation from $5,000.00 to $6,500.00* to conform to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, as amended, with respect to the increased exemption; and WHEREAS , by Resolution No. 281 , of 1976 said Town Board of the Town of Queensbury caused the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury to publish and post notice of a public hearing to- be .held at .the Town Office Building in said Town of Queensbury on January 25th, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the adoption of the amendment to said resolution; and WHEREAS, the said public hearing was duly held and those in favor and those opposed to such resolution were duly heard, and due deliberation having been had; Now, on'motion duly made and seconded, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED .BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH- LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR OVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 467 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: SECTION 2s . (b) . The income of the owner or combined income of the owners must not exceed six thousand five hundred dollars for the income tax year immedi- ately preceeding the date of making the application for exemption. Income tax year shall-mesa the twelve month period for which the owner, or owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return if filed, the calendar year. and -be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect as provided ire Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York. Duly adopted by 'the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE QUEENSBURY CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL,''." RESOLUTION NO, 36, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, there exists-vacancies on .the Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council, and WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph Simmons of Lantern Hill Road, Queensbury and Mr. J. David O'Brien of-Glen Lake, Lake George, Queensbury have expressed .their desires to be members of this council Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. Joseph Simmons :of Lantern Hill Road, Queensbury and Mr. J. David O'Brien of Glen Lake, Queensbury for a term to begin immediately and 240 to expire on January 25th 1978. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Bamber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr- Recreation Commission stating the resignation of Stephen H. Physioc on file. . . RESOLUTION TO FILL VACANCY ON RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 37 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Queensbury Recreation Commission due to the resignation of Stephen H. Physioc, therefore be--it RESOLVED, that Mr. Donald Krebs of 38 Twicwood Lane, Town of Queensbury, be appointed to the Queensbury Recreation Commission effective immediately and to expire on February 27, 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr: Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION RESOLUTION NA, 38, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertsnn: WHEREAS, Mr. Stephen H. Physioc has served the Town of Queensbury as a member .of the Queensbury Recreation Commission for many years and has now chosen to resign from this commission, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stephen H. Physioc has donated many .hours and a great amount of devotion to his duties and has received no compensation other than the esteem and gratitude of his fellow ,citizens, °Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of all the citizens and' fraends of the Town of Queensbury hereby convey to Mr. Stephen H. Physioc their sincere appreciation for his service to the youth of the Town. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR NO. 2 FUEL OIL RESOLUTION NO. 39, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconde 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 the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will r i receive sealed proposals on #2 Fuel Oil, specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk, bids will be received up .to 5: 00 P.M. on the 24th day of February, 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 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 24th day of February, 1977 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. __. Dated: . January 25, 19.77 Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Duly adopted by the following -votes Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Olson- requested 'that ,the amount used by each-dept. be placed in the specifications. . . RESOLUTION TO RETAIN JORDAN AND HAFNER INC. AS APPRAISER TO SUBMIT AN APPRAISAL ON AVIATION MALL, NORTHWAY PLAZA AND REGENCY PARK PLUS VACANT LAND TRACT RESOLUTION NO. 40' Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adopts seconc�T�ed by Mr. Michel Brandt: ' i WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has expressed a desire to have the properties of Aviation Mall, Northway Plaza and Regency Park plus vacant land tract appraised, Now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the- Town Board of the Town of Queensbury enter into contract with Jordan and Hafner ..Inc. o€ Albany, .New York to 'reappraise. the above listed properties at a cost not to exceed $12 ,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby directed to execute the contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Councilman Barber- ` asked where the firm of Jordan and Hafner Inc. come from? Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel- solicited information regarding appraisers who had been involved in similtr-�' appraisals. . . . Jordan and Hafner Inc. came highly recommended . .notdohat their fees were reasonable. . . Councilman Olson- aaked if any other quotes were received? Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel- noted that with the magnitude of the project that the fees that were proposed were less -than I had anticipated. . . reviewed the firms experience in regard to other communities. . .noted important factors experience, ability to testify in court. Supervisor Brandt- must prepare ourselves to go to court. . . Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel- commented that there is a rule in appellate division thirdd dept. appraisal reports must be filed. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON NEW DUMP TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW 242 RESOLUTION NO. 41, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its adoption, seconded y r. aniel Olson: WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Highway Supt. did recommend that we advertise for bids on two new dump trucks equipped with dump body and snow plow, and WHEREAS , two companies bid on -the above dump truck and the bids were opened on December 28, 1976 and read aloud and then turned over to Mr,. Garb for his recommendation, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon Mr. Garb's request the TawnBoard accept the b;d of Carswell Truck Center for one new 1977 International dump truck with snow plow for $33,329.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing for the dump truck is included in the 1977 Queensbury Highway Dept. -Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None Supervisor Brandt- upon looking into the bid, Mr. Barber was quite right, the low bid was for a single unit construction and was not adequate for the type of service that we intend to use this truck therefore it was quite right there would be no economy in buying such a .truck. . . RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE QUEENSBURY WATER : DISTRICT SOLUTION NO. 42 , Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its Adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, there is an oversight in the--classific4tion of Water Department Appropriations in the 1977 budget, (see attachedamemo from T.K. Flaherty, Superintendent) i THEREFORE BE IT -- RESOLVED, : to transfer $1,600.00 from SW18320.200 (Source of Power, Pumping and Supply, Equipment) to SW18320.440 (Source.of Power, Pumping and Supply, Contractual) . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None (memo from T.K. Flaherty on file) Supervisor Brandt- an oversite in the budget preparation. . . the monies were provided but in the wrong a°lassification. . . COMMUNICATIONS ltr. 6 Park Ave. Glens Falls N.Y. 12801 January 11, 1977 Mr. Fred Austin Sup t. . Highways Warren County Daar Fred, I wish to protest the proposed $ 20.00 fee for private citizens to take their rubbish to' the Queensbury landfill. Few people would object to a reasonable $ 5.00 fee, but I am sure the larger fee would encourage enormous road side dumping. Another item in relation to the dump operation: I hope that your procedures will difer from that of the past dozen or more years. It has always seemed ridiculous to cover a bushel of rubbish with five yards of fill (admittedly an exageration, ,.but ' not by muehy. It has been my observation that the stuff was covered about as fast as it came in, which is no wonder that the site has filled so rapidly. It seems that it could all be covered in the last two hours of the day. May I wish you every sucess wtth 'this .new responsibility for I know it will be done to the bery best of your ability. Sincerely yours, /s/ Walter E. Baker CC: Queensbury Town Board Ltr. Gentlemen: I am LeRoy' Ball, Jr. , ' better known_as Roy Ball. I am applying for the opening left by Harold Robillard as Town Councilman, as I am. from the same area he is. I have lived and payed taxes on the same home for the past thirty years, since 1947 on Corinth Rd. in West Glens Falls. I am 53 yours old and self employed as an Excavating Contractor. I am a Republican and always vote. I am interested in the Town of Queensbury, and it 's laws. I have worked years ago for the Highway Dept. . and ran against Bernard .Dodner for the Supt, of Highways. Lost, but an still interested in Queensbury, I used to own and run Ball' s Gun Shop and Sport Store located on Corinth Rd. The last five years, I have gone back to excavating. I think I am known pretty well around the Town of Queensbury. I am Honest, Don't Drink and have a wonderful family and life. Yours Truly, /s/ LeRoy gall, Jr. Ltr. 11 Sherwood Drive Glens Falls , New York January 12, 1977 Mr. Michael Brandt, Supervisor Queensbury Town Board Town Office Building Bay and Haviland Roads Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mr. Brandt : I would like to formally advise ,you of my intention to seek the council seat recently vacated by Harold Robillard on the Queensbury Town Board. I have loYig 'been interested and a*tive in the affairs of the town and feel that I could offer to the residents of Queensbury a fresh outlook on the problems currently facing all of us. Attached is arresume of my personal background and experience. I would hope, after revd6w of these credentials, 'that you will recognize my qualifications as appropriate to the position. Sincerely /s/ Frances J. Walter (resume on file) Ltr. Town Boarai-Town of Queensbury Re: Filling vacancy on Municipal Building-Bay Road Town Board, Town of Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 Queensbury Attention: Mr. Michael Brandt, Supervicaar 7AA Gentlemen, I wish at this time to indicate my interest in filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Harold Robillard, on the Town Board. I am currently in my 10th day as a Member of you Town Zoning .Board of Appeals , and my second as Secretary of the Board. 1 have also acted as Chairman of the ZBA in the absence of the Regular Chairman; and an one ' of the original appointees to the board 'in 1967. During my 10 years in Town Government I have gained valuable experience in the ways & means of municipal operations , by working with the Zoning & Building_ Dept, the Planning 'Board, the Beautification Committee, the Town Board, tb ZBA, and on the Sign Ordinance Revision ad hoc Committee. In• my professional work I have directly worked for/or/with many municipalities ie; City of Glens Falls, Town & Village of Lake George, Town of Granville, Town of Day, Town of Ticonderoga, Town of Bolton, Village of Greenwich, Town of• Ballston Spa, City of Torrington, , Ct. , Warren County DPW, Washington County DPW, Rensselaer County DPW, NYS Dept. of' Transportation, Dept of Health, Environmental Conservation, Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Education, Office of Local Government, Building Codes Bureau, and State Income & Sales Tax Bureaus. I feel my experience on the ZBA, my Professional contacts, my familiarity with the Towns people having been almost a life-long resident of the County & area; could be fully utilized for the benefit of the Town of Queensbury as a whole. I enclose a brief Biographical Data sheet for your information. Prior to any consideration on my interest, I feel the Former Town Supervisor Gordon Streeter should be given consideration by all for the lst choice as his many years experience & expertise should not be wasted, but should be reappointed to the Town Board again. If there is no interest on Mr. Streeter' s part or no possiblity of his reappointment, I wish to be very seriously considered. -- I am a registered Republican, with definite "right-of-center" or slightly conservative leanings , I have always judged all cases before the ZBA on iie own individual merits, attempting to balance business-commercial-industrial interests, without which our town taxed would be prohibitively high;- and an orderly, clean safe and generally a nice environment to attract residential growth; and stay a "Nice Place to Live" . I would bring the same attitude on a non-partisan basis, looking only at what is good for the Town & its people & general welfare. Respectfully submitted, /s/ George Kurosaka Jr. , PE CC: Town Board Members, Queensbury Republican Committee (referred to date on file in town clerk's office) Ltr. January 22 , 1977 - G1en Lake, N.Y. 12845 Mr. Michael Brandt Supervisor, Town of Queensbury Town Office Building Bay Road, Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 i Dear Mike: _.. We are very much interested in getting Cable T.V. on this side of Glen Lake. Our residence is on the west side of the lake and the recep- tion is very bad. Is it possible to obtain cable T.V. on Jay Road? We would appreciate anything you could do for us . Hoping to hear from you and wishing you a good year. Sincerely, /s/ LLC:Jbc Louis Chevrier John E. Doty Henry Sander -Due to the Association of Town's Meeting the Regular Meeting on February 220 1977 will be changed to February 24th. . . . Councilman Olson- requested that Mr. Brandt contact Colonial and set up a meeting, Public Information Meeting, between the residents of the Town and Colonial to air their problems. . . Supervisor Brandt- noted that a letter has been typed to Mr. Nolan concerning this. . .reviewed the past discussions and noted that if a move was not made that the Town would have to solicit to see if we would get someone else to bring in the service. . . OPEN FORUM 8:06 P.M. Mr. Richard Kilmartin-commented on not receiving any service regarding his mail box and the dog problems in his area. . . Councilman Barber- noted that the dog warden was to be at his residence the next day—disappointed that you did not receive that courtesy from the dog warden. . . Mr. Richard Kilmartin- no one was near the place. . . Councilman Olson- commented that he left word for`him,to go and see you. . . asked the Town Blerk to leave a message for the Dog Warden on this. . . Mr. Richard Kilmartin- reviewed his problem with the mail box. . .on county right of way. . .Question the status of the Water tax on property next to Stone Gate Manor. . . Councilman Barber- reviewed the officials that had been contacted on the tax problem—noted that they were in the water district and as such were legally taxed. . . you are in the water district, therefore you are entitled to the water. -- Mr. Kilmartin-I would like to have the water put in tomorrow mording. Councilman Barber- when the water can be put injwill have to come from the Water Dept. and the Water Committee. . . . Mr. Richard Kilmartin- reviewed the costs of placing in water lines and noted unfairness of the situation. . . Mr. Kilmartin-noted that he will bring his attorney to the next meeting. . . Unknown- questioned when the Planning :Board met. . . Councilman Robertson- on the first wednesday of the month. . . Supervisor Brandt- announce4 an exgcntive meeting after reg. meeting-personnel On motion the meeting was adjourned. . Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Town of Queensbury 246