1972-12-14 Regular Meeting December 14, 1972
Members Present:
Lloyd Demboski Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Gordon Streeter Councilman
Harold Katz Town Counsel
Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor and Robert Barber, Councilman were absent.
_ Councilman Demboski opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M. with a salute to the
flag
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Councilman Demboski greeted the following visitors :
Tom Flaherty Ed Waters Floyd Martindale
Paul Bishop Ronald Stewart Robert By ers
Residents of the Fuller Road, Peggy Ann Road and Bronk Drive area.
Mary Lou Quinn Kip Grant Lee Coleman
The following letter from the Dept. of Transportation was read by the
Clerk: T
Re: Traffic Conditions
Route 9
Town of Queensbury
Warren County
Dear Mr. Chase:
We have completed our investigation of traffic conditions on Route 9
including the intersections with Storytown and Gurney Lane as requested in
Town of Queensbury Resolution # 171. The delay in finalizing our
recommendations is due to the fact that we had to wait nearly a year in order
to collect the proper data during peak summer traffic. This data then had to
te summarized and analyzed.
e agree :;that conditions at Storytown are somewhat less than desirable
wring peak summer traffic. This problem is not one that can be attributed
solely to the operation of the signal. The proper solution to this problem
would involve a substantial modification to increase the the-,traffic
carrying capability of Route 9 in this area. The Glens Falls Transportation
study is studying transportation facilities in an area which includes this
section of Route 9.
We plan to do all we can to ease the situation by keeping close watch on
the timing and operation of this signal.
When the Storytown permit was issued our requirements did not include
improvements to state highways. It has now become part of our policy to
require permitees to provide whatever improvements are necessary to maintain
the level of service which existed before their particular installation.
Of course, we don't intend to attempt to enforce these regulations on a
permit that was issued in 1967. We would, however, be more than happy to
discuss any improvements that Storytown would like to provide should they
see fit.
Resolution # 171 also requested a traffic signal at the intersection of
Gurney (Route 149) and the drive to thw Warren County Municipal Bldg with
Route 9. Our data indicates that such a signal is justified. We will make
_every effort to install this signal before next summer' s peak traffic.
While we were investigating these two locations, we also discovered that a
traffic signal is also justified at the northerly intersection of Route 9
—with Route 149. This signal will also be placed on next year' s work program.
The Division of State Police woncur with our recommendations.
These recommendations should result in substantial benefits to the traveling
public in Queensbury. If we may be of assistance in the future, please
contact us.
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Carlson
Regional Director
of Transportation
The next letter was read also by the Clerk:
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Sr)uth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co. Inc.
Lower Dix Ave.
Glens Falls, New York, 12801
Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor.
South Queensbury Vol. Fire Co. requests that the Town of Queensbury Water
Dept. pressurize the new fire hydrants that have been installed on Lower
Warren Street. The recent fatal fire has prompted the residents and also
members of this fire company to make this request. We feel that this is a
reasonable request and that^ the Water Board and also the Town Board take j
immediate action on this matter.
Yours truly,
Richard Austin, President
Allen Dufour, Chief
The following letter was read:
Joseph A Kestner, Jr. South Queensbury Water Dist No. 2
Consulting Engineer Contract No. 10,- Water Mains
One Kestner Lane and Appurtenances
Troy, N.Y. , 12180
Mr. Gerald B. Solomon:
During the month of November John Kubricky and Sons, Contractor for the
subject project, completed a major portion of Contract No. 10. The net
value of the monthly estimate for work completed is $217,000 and this amount
should be borrowed to pay the Contractor during December.
Weather permitting, all work under this contract may be completed during
December except for permanent pavement restorations and the witholding
for the one year guaranty contract period.
We are presently preparing an estimate of the monthly funds required for
the entire water improvement program and will submit this to you as soon
as it is completed.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Kestner, Jr.
Consulting Engineer
The following letter was read :
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Resource Management Services
Bureau of Water Regulation Re: Water Supply Application No. 6103
Albany, New York, 12201 South Queensbury Water Dist. K0. 2.
Dear Mr. Solomon:
The plans and specifications submitted to thie Department, by your engineer,
in connection with the subject application have been reviewed by and are
satisfactory to this Department.
Very truly yours,
Fiero F. DeMa.si
Senior Engineer
The followin g letter was read:
Town of Queensbury
Town Office Building
Bay and Haviland Roads
Glens Falls, New York
Town Board Members :
This is to inform you that at a meeting of the Republican Committee last
Tuesday evening, December 12th, Lloyd Demboski is being recommended to fill
the vacancy of County Supervisor.
Respectfully
Joyce K. Garb, Secretary
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A decision on the Mobile Home application of Kenneth Wilson and Winston
Tucker were tabled until the December 28th meeting.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 215, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Streeter.
WHEREAS, Carl and Rebecca Caprood have made application in accordance with
paragraph 2 (c) 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
at property situated at Ohio Ave. and
!WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the
,requirements of said ordinance, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application
are sufficient to 'justify further consideration by this board, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance,
the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said applica=tion on January
11th, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road,
and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice
of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski.
Noes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
The mobile home application of Morgan Combs was tabled until the December
28th meeting.
RESOLUTION OF SORROW
RESOLUTION NO. 216, introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Robillard.
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened by the passing
of Mary St. John, and
L„)WHEREAS, Mary St. John had served as Historian for the Town since 1958, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has suffered a loss by her passing, be it
RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record
their profound sorrow on the passing of Mary St. John, and extend to her
husband and family their sincere sympathy and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the minutes of this meeting
and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to transmit- copies
thereof to the members of her family.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski.
Noes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SALARY
RESOLUTION NO. 217, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Demboski.
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to pay
to the Estate of Mary St. John, deceased, the sum of $9.11 the salary
due to said Mary St. John at the time of her death, less the necessary
and proper deductions therefrom.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski
-toes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
The following letter was read:
Joseph A Kestner, Jr.
Consulting Engineer Subject :Engineering Services for
One Kestner Lane Queensbury Water Supply and
Troy, N.Y. , 12180 Distribution District
Dear Mr. Solomon:
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Enclosed are seven copies each of our Engineering Services Proposals for
the following contracts :
Contract No. 11 - West Queensbury Water District,
Water Mains and Appurtenances
Contract No. 12 - Queensbury Water Storage and Distribution
District - Transmission Main and Appurtenances
Contract No. 15 - Water Department Maintenance Building
Contract No. 16 - Water Filtration Plant
I am also forwarding two copies of each proposal to Mr. Harold Katz for his
review. Please let me know if you wish to discuss these contracts and I will
be pleased to meet with you at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Mar# L. Kestner, P .E.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF CONTRACTS
RESOLUTION NO. 218, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Streeter.
WHEREAS, the engineering study for the Queensbury Water expansion program
has been completed, be it
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign
contracts with Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , for the following contracts:
Contract No. 11 - West Queensbury Water District, Water Mains and Appurtenances
Contract No. 12 - Queensbury. Water Storage and Distribution District
Tranamission Main and Appurtenances
. Contract No. 15 - Water Department Maintenance Building
Contract No. 16 - Water Filtration Plant
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski.
Noes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ABALENE PEST CONTROL, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.. 219, introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Robillard.
WHEREAS, the present contract between the Abalene Pest Control Service Inc. ,
and the Town of Queensbury for extermination of rats and rodents at the
town Refuse Disposal Area on Ridge Road expires December 3, 1972,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control, for extermination
of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area for a stipulated
fee of $240.00 per year, payable at $20.00 per month, for a period
commencing December 3rd, 1972 and ending December 3rd, 1973 be and the
same is hereby approved and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and directed to
sign such contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski.
Noes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
SOUTH QUEENSBURI WATER DISTRICT NO', 2 BOND RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 220
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury, Warren County, New York, held at the Town Office
Building in the Town of Queensbury, Warren Ccu nty, New York, on
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the 14th day of December, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. the
following were. present:
Harold Robilla rd 'Member
Lloyd Demboski Member
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Gordon .Streeter Member
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Robillard
who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. STREETER
BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 14, 1972.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRU CTICR OF IMPROVE-
MENTS TO SERVE THE SOUTH QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 .IN THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $380,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL
BONDS NOT EXCEEDING $380,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
WHEREAS , ; the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, War-
ren County, New York , by proceedings duly had and taken pursuant
to Article 12-A of the Town Law, has duly established the South
Queensbury Water District No. 2 in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS , it is now desired to provide for the financing
of the cost of construction of improvements in said South Queens-
bury Water District No. 2, be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury,
Warren County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The construction of improvements to serve the
South Queensbury .Water District No. 2 in the Town of Queensbury,
Warren County, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum
estimated cost of $380 ,000. Such improvements shall consist of
the construction and installation of mains , the installation of
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pipes , hydrants , valves and other appurtenances and equipment,
substantially in accordance with the map, plan and report prepared
by Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , a licensed engineer.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum
estimated cost is by the issuance of not exceeding $380,000
serial bonds of the Town of Queensbury, hereby authorized to be
issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. Subject to the provisions of the Local
Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell
bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale
of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of
such notes , is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town,
the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms ,
form and contents , and shall be sold in such manner, as may be
prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of
the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid object or purpose is forty
years , pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00
of the Local Finance Law, provided, however, that such bonds
shall mature over a period not in excess of thirty years . It is
hereby further determined that such bonds will mature over a
F period in excess of five years .
Section 5. It is hereby further determined that no
E downpayment is required in connection with the aforesaid object
or ur ose pursuant to the
p p , p provisions of Section 107.00 of the
Local Finance Lawn
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Section 6. The faith and credit of said Town of
Queensbury, Warren County, New York, are hereby irrevocably
pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same become due and payable . There shall annually
be assessed upon the taxable real property in said Water District
at the same time and in the same manner as other Town charges ,
an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest as the
same become due and payable , but if not paid from such source ,
all the taxable real property within said Town shall be subject
to the levy of ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or
amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said
bonds .
Section 7. The validity of such bonds may be contested
only if:
1. Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose
for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2. The provisions of law which should be complied with
at the date of publication of this resolution are not sub-
stantially complied with ,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication,
or
3 . Such bonds are authorized in violation of the pro-
visions of the Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immedi-
ately, shall be published in full in the Glens Falls Post Star
and Times , together with a Clerk's certificate in substantial
conformity with Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows :
Member Lloyd Demboski voting Yes
Member Harold Robillard votirg Yes
Member Gordon Streeter voting Yes
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon,
The resolution wa,s: thereupon declared duly adopted .
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This resolution to be superceded by Resolution No. 222.
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The Supervisor' s Report, Water Dept. , Building and Zoning Dept, and
Town Clerk' s report fear November were read and placed on file.
Mr. Demboski reported that the Larffill will be closed December 24th and 25th
and also on December 31st and January 1, 1973.
The meeting was declared open to the public.
Paul Bishop of Bronk Drive spoke on the snowbile problem in their area
and told the Board that if they were thinking of opening streets in their
area they would only be compounding the problem.
Robert Byers of Fuller Road said that they travelled at great speeds and
'—create a hazard not only to the motoring public but also to. children
playing in the area.
Ronald Stewart of Fuller Road stated that they are out as late as 1:30 in
the morning hindering people from sleeping who are trying to sleep.
Concern was also expressed that if we open the roads to snowmobilers that
we will be invaded from clubs from other counties
Mr. Stewart stated that the State Police told him that if he could get the
license numbers on some of the ones who were trespassing,they could be
located and reprimanded in that manner.
Mr. Demboski stated his feelings were that no roads would be opened in the
town but that he was only. speaking for himseld and not the rest of the board
of which there were two missing for this meeting.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 221 , introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption
__seconded by Mr. Streeter.
' ESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 72-12 numbered
1529 through 1613 totaling $243,603.37 is hereby approved.
L_1;�ly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski.
Noes: None.
Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk