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1973-11-01 SP Meeting Opened to the Public. . . Councilman Olson questioroJthe Assistant Building Inspector on the investigation he had made regarding service stations that were selling cars. . . Mr. Boynton requested that he have time to consult counsel on the legality of unlicensed vehicles on the properties . . . A discussion follow6d ,regarding a sewage problem in the Queensbury Plaza. . .Mr. Liapes , Mr. Boynton, Mr. Buckley investigated the problem,.'; RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION 140 303, Introduced by Mr.Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: — RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 73-10C numbered 1411-1412 totaling; $83,573. 35 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman — Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel GUESTS; Raymond Buckley, Harold Boynton, Carl Garb, Lee Coleman, Daniel Collins , Mrs. Whiteman, Mrs . Bacas, Mr. Wolsey Meeting Opened 7 : 32 P.M. Salute to the Flag. Public Hearing on an Amendment to Ordinance No. 28 to place stop signs at the intersection of Montray Road-with Twicwood Lane and Cedarwood Drive. - . .Supervisor Austin noted the petition that was presented to the Board in favor of the stop signs Hearing Opendd 7 : 36 P.M. Mrs . Whiteman. and Mrs. Bacas of the Twicwood Area again voiced their- opinion that a stop .sign whould be placed there. Hearing Closed 7 : 38 P.M. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 28 OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ESTABLISHING THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF WARREN AND STATE OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 304 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: J WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has received a petition from several residents of the Twicwood Area in the Town of Queensbury requesting stop signs be placed at the intersection of Montray Road with Twicwood Lane and Cedarwood Drive so as to create a four-way stop at that intersection, and WHEREAS, it is provided by Sections 1660 (a) (1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York that a TuWn may create stop intersections and establish the same within such Tvwn, and WHEREAS, Section 130 of the Town Law provides that a public hearing be held upon all proposed ordinances and amendments thereof to be held upon due notice as provided for therein and 397 WHEREAS , a proposed amendment was presented to the Town Board and after due notice a public hearing was held thereon by the Town Board on the 1st day of November, 1973, at 7 : 30 P.M. E.S.T. at the Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York 12801 and that the Town Clerk gave notice of such hearing by publication thereof in the official town newspapers at least once prior to the date specified for such hearing, specifying the time when and the place where such hearing will be held and in general terms describing; said proposed amendment, and WHEREAS , all persons were heard both in favor of and opposed to, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Ordinance No. 28 of the Town of Queensbury establishing through highways and stop intersections in the Tawn of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York be amended as follows : Section No. 1 - Ordinance No. 28 of the Tmem of Queensbury, establish- ing through highways and stop intersections in the Tovn of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York is hereby amended to include as a stop intersection, the intersection of Montray Road, Twicwood Lane and Cedarwood Drive, which are hereby designated as stop intersections and stop signs shall be erected on Montray Road, Cedarwood Drive and a stop sign be placed on both the north and south side of Twicwood Lane where the same is intersected by Montray Road and Cedarwood Drive. Section No. 2 - All Ordinances or parts thereof of the Town of Queensbury inconsistant with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistancy and in all other respects this Ordinance shall be in addition to the other Ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this Ordinance. Section No. 3 - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : -Election Day November 6, 1973 note: Dist 16 will vote in the new Town of Queensbury Water Department Building on the Corinth Road- Dist 17 will vote in the Queensbury Town Office Building-Twicwood Area residents - Town Hall will be opened as far as the switch board is concerned -A request for a light on 149 -Farm to Mkt. Rd. Pole Nos. 103-1 request turned ofrer to Councilman Olson. . . -The Survey for the Qsby. Lighting Dist. has been completed but will still be opened °for suggestions. Carlton Drive 41 lights , Broad Acres 45 , Old Ordhard 28, Ridge Meadows 3 intersection lights , Twicwood Area 10 lights at intersections . Thanks goes to Niagara Mohawk and George Liapes Counif lman_,3.treeter gave a short description of the Pre-Construction Conference with the Prime and sub contractors involved in the Water Filtration plant. -The October Report of the Twwn Clerk's Office Was read. -The October Report of the Dog Warden was read. -The October Report of the Building & Zoning Dept. was read. RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO 9 FOOT "V" BOX SANDERS RESOLUTION NO. 305 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber : WHEREAS, Mr. Carl Garb, the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Queensbury, has recommended that the Town Board advertise for bids for the purchase of two 9 foot "V" Box Sanders , therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for two 9 foot "V" Box Sanders and that the following notice be published once in the official newspapers to read in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk bf the Town of Queens- bury at the Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads up until 5 :00 P.M. on November 20, 1973 for two 9 foot "V" Box Sanders . Bids must be submitted in sealed "OPAQUE" envelopes plainly marked "Bids on two 9 foot "V" Box Sanders" and there shall be included in such bid the certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law as the act and deed of such Corporation. 398 The Bids will be opened and read aloud for the Town Board at 7 : 30 P.M. on November 29, 1973 at a Town Board meeting to be h&ld at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads , Glens Falls , New York. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids . By order of the Town Board November 1, 1973 Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk Town of Queensbury Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent : None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER EEA FUNDS TO HIGHWAY ACCOUNT RESOLUTION N0, 306 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, there are accumulated funds paid to the General Fund by the County of Warren for EEA Services representing money expended by thb Highway Department, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,104.48 be appropriated from the General Town Fund to the Highway Account as follows : DM5130. 1 Personal Services $ 981. 00 DM9030. 8 Social Security 57 . 39 DM9040. 8 Compensation 19. 62 DM9060. 8 Hospitalization 46. 47 and be it further RESOLVED, that the appropriations of each account be increased by said amounts. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:None Supervisor Austin: expressed reservations as to the proposed Transportation Bond Issue noting projects listed on the work schedule are not specific- metropolitan areas are receiving the most from the bill - there seems to be a question as to the financing of the bond. . . Councilman Olson: voiced against the bond noting this would mean a jump from six to fourteen cents tax per gallon of gas. . . RESOLUTION IN.-OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSITION NO. 1 THE TRANSPORTATION BOND ISSUE RESOLUTION NO. 307 Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS Proposition No. 1, The Transportation Bond Issue, will appear on the statewide ballot on Tuesday, November 6, and WHEREAS such proposition is indefinite in scope, unrealistic in financial planning, and will favor metropolitan areas at the expense of rural areas such as Queensbury; now, therefore be it resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby expresses its opposition to said proposition No. 1 and urges voters of the Town to vote "No" on said Proposition in the General Election. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None Supervisor Austin: Amendment No. 1 w411 allow local governments to oontinue to exclude from their constitutional: U.ebt limits their share of the cost of 399 sewage facilities and projects. Councilman Barber: urged voters to support Amendment 1 RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT No. 1 THE SEWAGE DEBT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION N0. 308 Introduced by Mr.John Austin who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS Amendment No. 1, The Sewage Debt Amendment will appear on the Statewide ballot on Tuesday, November 6, and WHEREAS, it is essential to fiscal and environmental planning for the Town of Queensbury that the sewer debt exclusion be extended pursuant to said amendment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby expresses its support of said Amendment No. 1 and urges voters of the Town to vote "Yes" on said Amendment in the General Election. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barb-er, Mr.. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None Meeting Opened to the Public : Mr. Wolsey-urged the board to look closely at any sewage project that may be required in the town. Carl Garb-noted that many roads in the Town of Queensbury were being re- surfaced - .Palmer Drive, Dixon Court, Belle Mt. Road . . . Councilman Barber - question Cronin Road Carl Garb-the Roads will be dose as to priority. . . the worst roads first etc . Councilman Olson: question Meadow Brook Road T Carl Garb: some of that work will be farmed out as far as the blasting it will be a winter project. . . Daniel Sweet-asked the Board to review a problem in his neighborhood as far as out side facilities. . . On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGUL.AR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel Absent: Councilman Barber, Robert Salute to the Flag. . .Meeting Opened 7 : 30 P.M. Guests : Daniel Collins , Thomas Flaherty, Carl Garb, Kip Grant, Floyd Martindale, Victor Miner, Harold Boynton, Lee Coleman, Robert LaPann, Ken Parker, Ted Turner, Donald Frederick, Mrs. Carlaw Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget -Notice of Publication was ,shown . Supervisor Austin: gave a lengthy speech unveiling the proposed preliminary budget