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1971-02-25 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION No. 52, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 71-2 numbered 143 through 28IA2 totaling $29;394,14 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION No. 53, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 71-2A numbered 282 through 313, totaling $6202254. 16 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Regular Meeting February 25 , 1971 Present : Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John D. Austin Jr. Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold Katz was present. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Guyett Edward Waters Thomas Flaherty Florence McIlvaine Mary Lou Quinn Robert Barber The meeting was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. with a salute to the flag. The following letter was read by the Clerk: February 22, 1971 Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk Town of Queensbury Glens Falls, New York Dear Mr. Chase: Please convey to the Town Board my gratitude for the receipt of a copy of the Resolution of Sorrow recorded by the Board con- cerning their appreciation of my Father, Charles H. Tuttle, and their sadness in his passing. The Resolution is a splendid tribute 9 to Father' s efforts, in which he so much rejoiced, to preserve the beauty and character of Lake George and its surrounding mountains and towns. We will treasure the Resolution and try to continue his efforts. Sincerely, Charlotte Tuttle Walkup 2501 Ridge Road Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22302 The following letter was read by the Clerk: February 18 , 1971 Gerald Solomon, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Town Hall - Bay Road Glens Falls , New York Dear Jerry: Queensbury Planning Board It is with regret that I tender my resignation as a member of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board. I have accepted a new position away from this area which will occasion me to relocate in the near future. I have greatly enjoyed my brief membership on the Board and wish you and its members every success for the future of our community. Very truly yours , William S. Yale CC: George Cushner, Chairman - Planning Board Councilman Demboski expressed the Board' s appreciation of Mr. Yale' s efforts in connection with the Queensbury Planning Board. The following memorandum was read by the Clerk: Memorandum To: Gerald B. Solomon From: T.K. Flaherty Date: 2-25-71 Dept. :Water Ref.to: Colonie Tour Because of a conflict with other tours at the Colonie Water Dept. treatment plant our tour has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 10th as near 2 PM as possible. The Water Department' s Monthly Report for January was placed on file. The Supervisor' s Annual Report for 1970 was placed on file in the Town Clerk' s Office. The meeting was opened to the public. Mr. Robert Guyett brought up the problem of snowmobiles. Their was general discussion of the question and Councilman Austin said the matter had been explored at the recent meeting of the Association of Towns and the prevailing opinion there was that there would be amendments to state law this year. The meeting was closed to the public. Councilman Austin commented that he had attended the Queensbury Post, ,Veterans of Foreign Wars first anniversary celebration held last Sunday and that it was a very enjoyable affair and that the Post had awarded the Queensbury Town Board with a Certificate of Appreciation. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CRANDALL LIBRARY RESOLUTION No. 54, introduced by Mr. Demboski, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the 1971 budget of the Town of Queensbury provided for an item of $17 ,000.00 to be paid to the Trustees of Crandall Library --� for library services furnished to the residents of the Township , and WHEREAS, Town Counsel, Harold W. Katz, has approved such a contract between the Town of Queensbury and Crandall Library, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that this contract between the Town of Queensbury and Cran- dall Library for furnishing library service to the residents of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1971 is hereby approved, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the Town, and that a copy of such contract duly signed shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION No. 55 , introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Harold L. Hermance Jr. of Warren Lane, has made application to this Board for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at Warren Lane and owned by Una Burch, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has placed the trailer upon this property in violation of the Mobile Home Ordinance relating to Mobile Homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Harold L. Hermance Jr. be and is hereby disapproved with the added instruction that the trailer be moved when the snow leaves and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to notify Harold L. Hermance Jr. of the decision of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None Supervisor Solomon explained about the proposed new lighting district for the western section of the town which will be known as Western Queensbury Lighting District. Estimates submitted by Niagara Mohawk place the annual cost at about $3,720 which would mean $2.02 per thousand of assessed valuation for property owners in the district. Two streets overlooked in the preliminary schedule are to be added which will raise the cost a few pennies. Final figures will be ready before the public hearing and the list of streets will be advertised in advance. The plan calls for installation of approximately 100 lights. Councilman Robillard commented that as a resident of the western part of the town he was glad to see the district taking shape. im RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WESTERN QUEENSBURY LIGHTING DISTRICT RESOLUTION No. 56, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, certain residents of the Town have requested the establishment of a lighting district; and WHEREAS, the streets to be included in the district are listed as follows : Barber Avenue Nathan Street New Hampshire Avenue Grant Avenue Western Avenue Vermont Avenue Ames Place Holden Avenue Rhode Island Avenue Seward Street Mallory Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Sherman Avenue Columbia Avenue Connecticut Avenue Ryan Avenue Feld Avenue Ohio Avenue Rozelle Street Alta Avenue Indiana Avenue Pine Street Merritt Road Central Avenue Fifth Street Stevens Road Illinois Avenue Fourth Street Division Road Harris Street Caroline Street Ogden Road Pinewood Road Garner Street Pinella Road Minnesota Avenue River Street East Avenue Luzerne Road Second Street Maine Avenue Corinth Road Richardson Street Wisconsin Avenue Michigan Avenue South Avenue , and WHEREAS, it is not proposed or required that the cost of such improve- ment be financed by bonds , notes or other evidence of indebtedness; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury meet and hold a public hearing at the Town Office Building located at Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, New York on the 11th day of March, 1971, at 8 :00 o'clock P.M. Eastern Standard Time, to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law; and it is further RESOLVED AND ORDERED that a copy of this order certified by the Town Clerk shall be published at least once in the official newspaper of the Town not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the day set for the hearing as aforesaid and that a copy thereof shall be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to Sub- division 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law, not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date designated for the hearing as aforesaid; and it is further RESOLVED AND ORDERED that this order be entered in the minutes of the proceeding of the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None Supervisor Solomon explained about the Phase A engineering studies for a water filtration plant which would be located at the Parklap dam on a site to be acquired from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. He said completion is to be expected within two years. The project would consist of a filtration plant and a distribution system to bring the filtered water to existing mains and to new areas of the town. The filtration plant would replace the present well system at Rush Pond and would connect to existing lines at two points: One main would follow West Mountain Road to the intersection of Aviation and West Mountain Roads, and the other would come down the Corinth Road to the neighborhood of Rhode Island Avenue, go across the Northway and through Broadacres and connect in the area of the Northway and Aviation Road. He said a temporary map has already been drawn of the new water district in western Queensbury that would be served when the filtration plant is in operation. The first phase commitment of $15 ,000 is provided for in the current budget. The $15 ,000 contract was given to Joseph L. Kestner Jr. Resolution No. 57 to enter into a $15 ,000 contract with Joseph L. Kestner Jr. , engineer, for Phase A engineering studies for a water filtration plant and distribution system is not available at this time but will be forth coming from Attorney Harold Katz in the near future and will be found on page ,96 On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk -- RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO PHASE A ENGINEERING STUDIES FOR A WATER FILTRATION PLANT RESOLUTION NO. 57, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, this Town Board has undertaken a project to be known as the "Hudson River Filtration Plant and Transmission Main" in order to meet the increasing demands for water supply within the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the services of a licensed professional engineer are required to prepare the design report, contract plans and specifications and related services in connection therewith, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be , and he hereby is, authorized to enter into a contract with Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , licensed professional engineer, to prepare preliminary design documents consisting of final design report , design criteria, drawings and outline specifications and to prepare a revised cost estimate for the Hudson River Filtration Plant and Transmission Main, Master Water Supply District, Western Queensbury Water District and for such services to pay a sum not to exceed $15,OOOand upon such terms and conditions as said S.U-Vervisor deems to be in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 25th day of February, 1971 by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. Regular Meeting March 11, 1971 Present : Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John D. Austin, Jr. Councilman . Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold Katz was present. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Mr. & Mrs. Howard R. O' Sick John Einzig Mrs. Harold Murano, LWV George Liapes --� Edward Waters , Dog Warden Thomas Flaherty Milton Lounsbury Florence McIlvaine The public hearing on the Western Queensbury Lighting District was opened at 8 :10 P.A. Supervisor Solomon described the area that it covered and explained that the yearly cost of the project would be $4,020 and will require an ad valorem tax of $2.02 per thousand on assessed valuation. No one stoke in favor of or against the project. The hearing was closed at 8 :2D P.M.