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1971-04-08 RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE SNOW BLOWER FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 60, Introduced by Mr. Austin, who moved its adoption, Seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the above-average snowfall in the Town of Queensbury has created a problem of snow removal on town roads, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of said Town of Queensbury deems an emergency situation to exist on said town roads, and WHEREAS, the said Town of Queensbury Highway Department does not have a power driven snow blower and loader and the Superintendent of -- Highways has recommended the purchase of such equipment as necessary to remove the accumulation of snow on town roads and streets, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a snow removal emergency does exist, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement with West Mountain Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a Mercedes Benz Unimog Diesel Tractor, Type 406 , 90 hp with a Schmidt type S-3 PT0`driven blower/loader with pre-cutter for hard snow and loading chute 12' -5" with hydraulic turn for a sum not to exceed $17,008,said West Mountain Sales, Inc. being the only supplier able to provide same immediately. Duly adopted the 11th day of March, 1971 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. NOES: None. Regular Meeting April 8, 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: George Liapes, Building Inspector Carl Garb, Superintendent of Highways Edward F. Whiting, Jr. Florence Mcllvaine, Post Star Mr. & Mrs. Harold Clark Clara Clark John Dumas , WWSC Lillian Nicholson, LWV The meeting was called to order at 8 :10 P.M. with a salute to the flag. —' The following letter was read by the clerk: .115 NORMANDY TV CABLE CO. , INC. Glens Falls, New York April 1, 1971 MEMO TO: Supervisor Town of Queensbury Supervisor Town of Kingsbury Supervisor Town of Fort Edward Mayor of Hudson Falls Mayor of Fort Edward Dear Sirs: The following is a report of our progess in the various municipalities: We now have two F.A.A. approved tower sites; the one on West Mountain and the other on Dix Avenue in the Town of Queensbury. A tower is en route at the present time and will be erected on or about April 15th. A building to house head-end equipment has been completed on West Mountain. Antennnas to be attached to the tower have been delivered and are awaiting the arrival of the tower that they may be affixed thereto. The common carrier, which will provide the distance signals, has their equipment ready for install- ation and same will be installed immediately after our tower is erected so that we may receive same. Our engineering staff has completed strand mapping and make ready surveys for all the municipalities. Close contact has been maintained with the Telephone Company and Power Company. Installation will commence as soon as pole re-arrangements are made. Barring some unforeseen circumstance such as a labor strike in one or the other of the public utilities, we will have a signal this summer. We are satisfied that things are progressing in a reasonably expeditious fashion. Very truly yours, JOHN B. LYNCH, President JBh:ab Normandy TV Cable Co. , Inc. Supervisor Solomon commented that the Queensbury area is now -- receiving Channel 17 programs through Channel 4. Councilman Austin commented that the townspeople are indebted to the merchants and business firms who made the project possible. i The following memorandum was read by the clerk : MEMORANDUM To : Town Board From: G. A. Schlierer Date : April 8, 1971 Dept : Police Ref. To: Junk Yards A recent survey of the Junk Yards in the Town of Queensbury was made by the Police Dept. Due to the accumulation of snow still on the ground , we found it impossible to see any improvements that might have been made. The following have deposited their fee with the --1 Town Clerk and this Dept. can see no reason for holding up their Licenses at this time. Ariderson Ladd Mosher Sanders Mand igo G. A. Schlierer The following letter was read by the Supervisor: From: Water Department April 8, 1971 Town of Queensbury To : Queensbury Town ]Board , Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor Re: Request of Mrs. Martha Frieberger to extend water main on Route 9 to serve property on the north side of State Route 149 Gentlemen: This property is presently located outside the Route 9 water district and will require an extension of the district. Attached is our construction estimate for this project. Respectfully submitted , THOMAS K. FLAHERTY Superintendent The total estimated cost: of the above project is $8,149.70. Supervisor Solomon said no water districts can be extended until more water is available. If plans for the Hudson River filtration plant and transmission lines proceed as expected, the Hudson River supply will be tapped in June of 1973. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION No. 79, introduced by Mr. Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, Harold and Linda Clark of 7884 Reservoir Road, Fort Edward, have made application to this board for a permit to : remove an old trailer from this property and replace it with a 1971 65' x 12' Belmont Mobile Home at property situated on Illinois Avenue, Town of Queensbury and owned by Clara Clark , and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of" the requirements of the ordinance regulations relating to mobile home, in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Harold and Linda Clark, as above described is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue to Harold and Linda Clark the proper permit with .117 the stipulation that the old trailer on this property be removed before the new trailer is placed on the lot. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None The application of Hubert Brewington to locate a mobile home on Warren Lane was tabled until the next meeting. The application of Edward F. Whiting, Jr. to locate a mobile home on Minnesota Avenue was tabled until the next meeting. The Highway Report for the Month of March 1971 was placed on file. The Building & Zoning Report for the Month of March 1971 was placed on file. The Town Clerk' s Report for the Month of March 1971 was placed on file. The Supervisor' s Report for the Month of March 1971 was placed on file showing total Receipts of $51,654.81 and total Disbursements of $102,657 .96. The meeting was opened to the .public. No one wished to speak. The meeting was closed to the public. Supervisor Solomon called attention to 4 public hearings to be held next Thursday, April 15th. One on an electrical inspection ordinance, one on an amendment to the ordinance governing use of the town land- fill, and on two mobile home applications. Supervisor Solomon said the landfill site will be closed this Sunday because of Easter but will be open other Sunday afternoons for the rest of the year. He issued another reminder that identification stickers are now required for admittance. RESOLUTION TO ISSUE JUNK YARD LICENSES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1971 RESOLUTION No. 80, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, the following applicants have made application to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for the renewal of their Junk Yard Licenses for the year 1971, and said applications have been accompanied by the proper license fee of $25.00 in accordance with the Queensbury Junk Yard Ordinance as adopted on June 9, 1966. NAME ADDRESS Herbert Anderson VanDusen & Sanders Road, Glens Falls Howard Ladd VanDusen Road, Glens Falls Mosher' s - Pete Mosher Pasco Avenue, Glens Falls Robert Sanders VanDusen Road , Glens Falls Mandigo' s Auto Parts RD 3 , Luzerne Road, Glens Falls WHEREAS, the applicants have agreed to comply with all of the provisions of said Ordinance, subject to certain conditions therefore be it 116 RESOLVED, that the renewal of the Junk Yard Licenses of the above listed applicants for the calendar year 1971, be and the same are hereby ap- proved , and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to issue said renewal licenses and deposit the fees in the General Fund of the Town. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None Supervisor Solomon said the Board has been considering for some time the need for relocating, the garage of the Town Highway Department which is located near the intersection of Aviation Road and Route 9 because of traffic and space problems. He said the present site is a valuable piece of property and through advertisement and sale by sealed bids should generate funds towards purchase of additional property for the garage. He said preliminary studies are already cinder way and that this project would be discussed at the workshop session tonight following the close of this meeting. RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH. CAPITAL FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE RESOLUTION No. 81, introduced by Mr. Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the construction of a Town Highway Garage is a Capital Fund Project financed by General Government Support , and WHEREAS, this Board feels that a new Town Highway Garage will soon be needed , therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $500 be transferred from the contingent Fund to the Capital Fund Town Highway Garage Construction Fund to pay for preliminary studies now under way. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard , Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None RESOLUTION REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL BONDS RESOLUTION No. 82 , introduced by Mr. Demboski, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED, that the bond of the following town officer of the Town of Queensbury is hereby approved as to form, amount, sufficiency of surety and manner of execution, as follows: Number Surety Principal Amount 183-84-49 Glens Falls Insurance Company James Patrick Dee $4,000 and be it further RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board sign a certificate to that effect upon the public official bond described. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None ii0 RESOLUTON TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE AGREEMENT REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEY RESOLUTION No. 83., introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, the annual agreement between this board and the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized and approved, said agreement to authorize the expenditure of $124,500.00 for primary work and general repairs upon approximately 121. 7 miles of town highway° un.der Item I, Highway Funds, to be effective as of April �. 1, 1971. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None RESOLUTION APPOINTING PROVISIONAL PATROLMAN RESOLUTION No. 84, introduced by Mr. Austin, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, there is an opening for a Patrolman in the Police Department, and WHEREAS, Gilbert Schlierer, Police Chief, has made known to this Board that Jay P. Morey is qualified to fill such position, therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby appoint Jay P. Morey of 16 Baker Street, Hudson Falls, to the position of Provisional Patrolman, effec- tive April 5 , - 1971, and be it further RESOLVED, that the salary of Jay P. Morey be set at $6 ,600 yearly. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None Supervisor Solomon said a hearing date on the proposed sewerage dis- trict cannot be set until the engineering report is in the hands of the Town Board and Rist-Frost Associates expect to finish their report in the coming weep and it may be possible to announce a date next Thursday. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk