1968-11-21 SP 8
Special Meeting November 21, 1968
Present:
Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor
Absent Theodore Turner Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Hammond Robertson Councilman
Lloyd Demboski Councilman
Attorney Harold W. Katz was also present.
Supervisor Solomon announced the opening of the Town Board Meeting
at 8:00 p.m.
The Supervisor greeted the following visitors:
Martin Mosher.
Walter Chatterton
Mr. & Mrs. Pliney Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. Sterling
Ronald G. St.Germain
Mrs. Gladys W. Bradbear - League of Women Voters
John Austin,Jr. - Radio Station WWSC
The public hearing on the application of Ronald St.Germain for a
permit to locate a Mobile Home on Mountain View Lane was opened
at this time.
Proof of Publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
Supervisor Solomon requested a voice from any person present in
favor of or in opposition to the granting of the permit. There
was none.
Public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m.
The Public Hearing on the application of Donald R. Walker for a permit
to locate a Mobile Home on Foutth Street Extension was opened at
this time.
Proof of Publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
Following a request for a voice from any person present in favor of
or against the granting of the permit to which there was none, the
public hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
The Public Hearing was ceclared open on the application of Walter and
Margaret Chatterton for a permit to locate a Mobile Home on Minnesota
Avenue, West Glens Falls, New York.
Following a request for an opinion from any persons present either
for or against the granting of the permit, to which there:. -..was >uone,
the public hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Pliney Tucker, Division Road, West Glens Falls, questioned the
Town Board as to what the present status is on the problem of the
location of a refuse disposal area in the Town of Queensbury.
Mr. Tucker questioned that possibility of a recreational area on
the site, which was originally planned for a refuse disposal area.
Mr. Sterling Akins questioned as to the proposed roadway, which would
reach the area of the proposed land fill area.
Discussion ensued with Mr. Plyney Tucker and Mr. Sterling Akins as to
the possible purchase of land in the area of the present Ridge Road
Refuse Disposal Area.
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Lengthy discussion on the facts of all problems of the proposed
land fill area in any parts of the Town of Queensbury.
Mr. Martin Mosher questioned as to why the Town of Queensbury
cannot control the operation of the City of Glens Falls dumping
area.
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE JUNK YARD LICENSE
RESOLUTION NO. 247, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by
Mr. Robillard.
WHEREAS, the following applicant has made application to the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for a Renewal of his
Junk Yard License for the year 1969, and said applicant was
accompanied by the proper License Fee of $25.00 in accordance
with the Queensbury Junk Yard Ordinance as adopted June 9th, 1966:
NAME ADDRESS APPLICATION DATE
Roland Mandigo Luzerne Road 11/19/1968
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to comply with all of the
provisions of said Ordinance, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Renewal of the Junk Yard License of the above
named applicant for the year 1969, be and the same is hereby
approved, and be it further resolved that the Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to issue such Renewal License and deposit
the fees in the General Town Fund
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
Councilman Robertson stated that the area of the application of
Ronald StGermain to locate a Mobile Home on Mountain View Lane,
should be rejected.
Decision of the Town Board was to table the granting of the permit
for one week.
Councilman Robillard moved that the permit of Donald Walker and
Walter and Margaret Chatterton be approved.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 248, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by
Mr. Robertson.
WHEREAS, Donald Walker of P.O. Box 791, Glens Falls, N. Y. , has
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 out-
side of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated
Fourth Street Extension, and
WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in
connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring
to be heard in favor of or against said application, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize
the issuance of the permit requested by said application, for the
following reasons:
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There were no persons in appearance in opposition to the issuance
of the permit. There was no objections from neighbors in the area,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, permission is hereby given to Donald R. Walker of
P.O. Box 791, Glens Falls, N. Y. , to locate a mobile home outside
of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at Fourth
Street Extension, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and
conditions of said ordinance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 249, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson.
WHEREAS, Walter & Margaret Chatterton of R.D.#i2 Pitcher Road, West Glens
Falls, N. Y, , has 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 outside of a duly licensed mobile home court at property
situated Minnesota Avenue, and
WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection
with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard
in favor of or against said application, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize
the issuance of the permit requested by said application, for the
following reasons:
There were no persons in appearance in opposition to the granting
of the permit. In the opinion of the town board, the property values
in the area will not be adversly affected if the permit is granted,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, permission is hereby given to Walter & Margaret Chatterton
of R.D. #2 Pitcher Road, Town of Queensbury to locate a mobile home
outside of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at
Minnesota Avenue, Town of Queensbury, and that the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the
terms and conditions of said ordinance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
At a Special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury,
Warren County, New York, held at Town Hall in said Town, on the 21st,
day of November, 1968.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gerald Solomon,
and upon roll being called, the following were
PRESENT: Loyd Demboski - Councilman
Harold Robillard - Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. - Councilman
Gerald Solomon - Supervisor
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The following resolution was offered by Councilman Robertson,
who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Robillard, to-wit:
RESOLUTION DATED November 21, 1968 Number 250
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS ($750.00) FOR THE JOINT SURVEY
COMMITTEE OF THE HUDSON RIVER BEND MUNICIPALITIES
WHEREAS, Section 239-n, Article 12-C of the General Municipal _
Law provides for the formation of a joint municipal survey committee
to make a comprehensive study and report for the collection,
treatment and disposal of sewage, and
WHEREAS, on the 17th day of October 1963, there was duly
formed a joint municipal survey committee entitled "Joint Municipal
Survey Committee of the Hudson River Bend Municipalities" pursuant
to resolutions by the Common Council of the City of Glens Falls;
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hudson Falls, -the Board of
Trustees of Fort Edward, the Board of Trustees of South Glens Falls;
the Town Board of the Town of Moreau, the Town Board of Fort Edward,
the Town Board of Kingsbury and the Town Board of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Pure Waters Authority pursuant to
Title 12 of the Public Authorities Law is authorized to contract
with joint municipal survey committees to provide advisory and
engineering administrative services, and
WHEREAS, the Joint Municipal Survey Committee of the Hudson
River Bend Municipalities desires to contract with the New York State
Pure Waters Authority for advisory and engineering administrative
services for the sum of $6000, and
WHEREAS, said joint municipal survey committee of the Hudson
River Bend Municipalities recommends that each participating
municipality pay its equitable share in the sum of $750.00.
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED,
SECTION 1. That the Town of Queensbury, New York, hereby authorizes
a contract between the Joint Municipal Survey Committee of the
Hudson River Bend Municipalities and the New York State Pure Waters
Authority in the total amount of $6000.00.
SECTION 2. That the Town of Queensbury, New York, hereby appropriates
the sum of $750.00 as its equitable share and authorizes the
supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, New York, to pay to the Joint
Municipal Survey Committee of the Hudson River Bend Municipalities
the sum of $750.00.
SECTION 3. This Resolution is to take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: --.
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 251, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson.
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the Town of Queensbury did on'the
21st day of November, 1968 recommend the purchase of one 1969 - 4 door
Sedan - Ford, Chevrolet or Plymouth Class, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times and
the Post Star a notice to read in substantially the following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
will receive sealed proposals up to 5:00 P.M. on the 12th day of
December 1968 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Queensbury Town Office
Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York 12801, Town of
Queensbury, to supply the Police Department with the following:
One (1) 1969-4 door sedan-Ford, Chevrolet or Plymouth Class.
A copy of the detailed specifications for the car to be purchased
may be obtained during office hours at- the Queensbury Town Office
Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, Towniof
Queensbury.
Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes plainly marked
"Police Car Bid" and there shall be included in such bid the certificate
as to Non-Collusion required by Section 103d of the General Municipal
Law, and the bidder must state approximate delivery date of the truck
to be supplies.
The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building Bay
and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, Town of Queensbury at
8:00 P.M. on December 12, 1968, at which time each and all sealed bids
will be opened and read aloud.
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
By Order of the Town Board.
Dated: November 21, 1968 Geroge C. Crannell
Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 252 , introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Cemetery Commission did on the 21st day
of November, 1968, recommend the purchase of a one ton truck 4 x 4 for
use by the Cemetery Department, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times and
the Post Star a notice to read in substantially the following";,form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
will receive sealed proposals up to 5:00 P.M. on the 12th day of
December 1968 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Queensbury Town Office
Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York 12801, Town of
Queensbury, to supply the Cemetery Commission with the following:
One (1) One Ton Truck 4 x 4
A copy of the detailed specification for the truck to be purchased
may be obtained during office hours at the Queensbury Town Office
Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, Town of
Queensbury.
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Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes plainly marked
"Truck Bid" and there shall be included in such bid the certificate
as to Non-Collusion required by Section 103d of the General
Municipal Law, and the bidder must state approximately delivery date
of the truck to be supplies.
The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building
Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, Town of Queensbury
at 8:00 P.M. on 12th day of December, 1968 at which time each and
all sealed bids will be opened and read aloud.
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The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Town Board.
Dated: November 21, 1968.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS RELATING TO Y E S PROGRAM FOR 1969
RESOLUTION NO. 253, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr.
Robillard.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury continue joint participation
in the Y E S Program during 1969 with the City of Glens Falls and
the Village of South Glens Falls, and that the Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to apply for State Assistance under such
program and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute
contracts with the City of Glens Falls and the Village of South
Glens Falls, to provide for the joint municipal sponsorship of
the program, under which arrangement the City of Glens Fallswould
be the disbursing municipality for all three communities.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION NO. 254
INTRODUCED BY MR. ROBERTSON
who moved its adoption, seconded by MR. SOLOMON
TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION OF
NOVEMBER 21, 1968 FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF A NOTE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,
NEW YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $156.40
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969.
WHEREAS, by resolution duly enacted September 12, 1968, the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury duly created and established
the South Queensbury Lighting District Extension 1 in said Town,
and
WHEREAS, said South. Queensbury Lighting District Extension
1 has incurred costs and expenses for the operation thereof and
said costs and expenses are not provided for in the current town
budget, and no surplus funds are available for the payment of
same, and
WHEREAS, the cost and expenses to be incurred by said
district until the next fiscal year have been established at
$156.40, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury,
New York, as follows:
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Section 1. That the Town of Queensbury, New York, in
anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes to be
levied for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1969, and
pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York,
shall issue and sell a tax anticipation note in the amount of
$156.40 to mature on November 21, 1969, and that the date of
maturity of such note shall not and does not extend beyond the
applicable period provided by Section 24.00 of the said Local
Finance Law for the maturity of such notes, to wit, beyond one
year from date of issuance.
Section 2. That, except as herein specifically pre-
scribed, said note shall be of the date, terms, form, contents
and place of payment and at a rate of interest not exceeding
four per centum per annum, as may be determined by the Supervisor
of the Town of Queensbury, consistent, however, with the pro-
visions of the said Local Finance Law of the State of New York;
and shall be executed in the name of the said Town by its
Supervisor and the seal of the Town shall be attached thereto.
Section 3. That said note shall be sold at private
sale by the Town Supervisor at a price of not less than par
value and accrued interest, if any, and upon the due execution
and sale of said note the same shall be delivered to the
purchaser upon the payment by him of the purchase price in cash
to the Town Supervisor; and the receipt of such Supervisor shall
be a full acquittance to such purchaser who shall not be obliged
to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 4. The full faith and credit of the Town of
Queensbury, New York, are pledged to the punctual payment of
principal of and interest on said note.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1968 by the
following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
Absent - Mr. Turner
RESOLUTION NO. 255
INTRODUCED BY MR. ROBERTSON
who moved its adoption, seconded by MR. SOLOMON.
TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION OF
NOVEMBER 21, 1968 FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF A NOTE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,
NEW YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1411.52
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969.
WHEREAS, by resolution duly enacted April 11, 1968, the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury duly created and established
the South Queensbury Lighting District in said Town, and
WHEREAS, said South Queensbury Lighting District has
incurred costs and expenses for the operation thereof and said
costs and expenses are not provided for in the current town
budget, and no surplus funds are available for the payment of
same, and
WHEREAS, the cost and expenses to be incurred by said
district until the next fiscal year have been established at
$1411.52, now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. That the Town of Queensbury, New York in
anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes to be
levied for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1969, and
pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York,
shall issue and sell a tax anticipation note in the amount of
$1411.52 to mature on November 21, 1969, and that the date of
maturity of such note shall not and does not extend beyond the
applicable period provided by Section 24.00 of the said Local
Finance Law for the maturity of such notes, to wit, beyond one
year from date of issuance.
Section 2. That, except as herein specifically pre-
scribed, said note shall be of the date, terms, form, contents
and place of payment and at a rate of interest not exceeding four
per centum per annum, as may be determined by the Supervisor of
the Town of Queensbury, consistent, however, with the provisions
of the said Local Finance Law of the State of New York; and
shall be executed in the name of the said Town by its Supervisor
and the seal of the Town shall be attached thereto.
Section 3. That said note shall be sold at private sale
by the Town Supervisor at a price of not less than par value and
accrued interest, if any, and upon the due execution and sale of
said note the same shall be delivered to the purchaser upon the
payment by him of the purchase price in cash to the Town Super-
visor; and the receipt of such Supervisor shall be a full
acquittance to such purchaser who shall not be obliged to see
to the application of the purchase money.
Section 4. The full faith and credit of the Town of
Queensbury, New York, are pledged to the punctual payment of
principal of and interest on said note.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Duly adopted this 21st day of November, 1968 by the
following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr.
Solomon
Noes - None
Absent - Mr. Turner.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk