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1968-12-12 9: Regular Meeting December 12, 1968 Present: Gerald B. Solomon - Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman Absent Theodore Turner Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The meeting was cglled' to'order by the' Supervisor at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: John Dunn - Pineview Cemetery Commission Barbara MacFarland - League of Women Voters Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Wtr.Dist. Jack Baker - Parson Ford Carl Garb - Visitor Leon Nassivera - Visitor Lois Johnson - League of Women Voters Juliette Ellingsworth - Visitor Tony Daggett - Radio Station WWSC Ronald St.Germain{- Visitor John Austin - Radio Station WWSC Al DuFour - Visitor Edward Waters - Visitor Florance Mcllvaine- Reporter, The Post Star Gil Schlier - Chief of Police The Supervisor announced the opening of the public hearing on the application of Mrs. Grace Whiting for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at Maine and Central Avenues. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. i Supervisor Solomon requested a voice from any persons present in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the permit. There was none. Public hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. The opening of Bids to supply a police car for the Police Department was announced at this time. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk and read aloud. Supervisor Solomon discussed the original specifications as prepared. Quality of tires to be supplied as well as candle power of signal light were discussed by the supervisor. The clerk announced that he was in receipt of three (3) bids as follows: BIDDER Net Price Alternate Parsons of Glens Falls, Inc. $2,873.73 $2,763.63 Pride Motors, Inc. $29496.57 ------- -- Whiteman Chevrolet, Inc. $330016.89 ------- The opening of bids to supply the Pineview Cemetery Commission with a (4) Wheel Drive Truck and Snow Plow was announced at this time. 9 The clerk presefted and read aloud the Notice to bidders as published in The Post Star and The Glens Falls Times. The clerk announced that he was in receipt of two bids as follows: BIDDER NET PRICE Ford Garage Co. , Inc. f 5,155.00 Carswell Trucks, Inc. $ 59389.00 The clerk read aloud the following communications: 12110/68 To the Queensbury Town Board Gentlemen I have been Dog Warden for the past 4 years and would like to be appointed again. Thank you Ed Waters ZONING REVIEW PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF QUEENSBURY George J. Kushner, Chairman J. Arthur Norton, Secretary 6 Meadowview Road Country Colony Drive Glens Falls, New York R. D.. #1, Glens Falls, N.Y. To: Town Board Town of Queensbury, N.Y. RE: Dunn for Lord Property West Glens Falls, Change from C-1 to C-3 DATE: 12/4/68 Gentlemen: We have received the request for (X) Zoning Change, ( ) Other AND have the following recommendations: ( ) Approve ( ) Approve subject to qualifications ( ) No. Comment (X) Disapprove Comments: The C-1 area as presently constituted allows sufficient leeway for business and service establishments. The creation of a C-3 Zone which would permit additional gas stations as a special permitted use is unwarrented in this area. Very truly yours PLANNING BOARD By: J. Arthur Norton The awarding of all Bids was tabled at this time. The monthly report of the Water Superintendent was received and placed on file Mr. Al DuFour, Chief of the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company questioned the Town Board as to action on a previous request to have a "Fire Hydrant" installed on Green Street in the Town of Queensbury. �6 Supervisor Solomon explained that the City of Glens Falls, who would be the installer, had not taken action to install the hydrant. Attorney Harold W. Katz visited the meeting at this time. The Monthly Highway Report and the report of the Police Department were received and placed on file. The Monthly Report of the Supervisor was received at this time. The total receipts for the month were $103,448.84. The total disbursements for the month were $148,776.38. Supervisor Solomon discussed the proposal to enact a law to allow exemption on School Taxes for persons over the age of 65 years. The Supervisor stated that a ,joint public hearing with the Queensbury School and the Town of Queensbury will be arranged for the near future. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 260, introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Linda J. Norton of 17 Kent Avenue, Glens Falls, New York 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, WARRENCOUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated; Off Burch Road, West Glens Falls, New York, 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 application on December 26, 1968, 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. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION EDR PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO. 261, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Mrs. Betty Kenny of 47 Quaker Road, Town of Queensbury,N.Y. has made application to this Board for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at 47 Quaker Road, Town of Queensbury, N.Y. and owned by: Mr. Michael Kenny, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the Ordinance Regulations relating to Mobile Homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it elk RESOLVED, that there was no hardship shown on the original application, therefore be it further RESOLVED, that the application of Mrs. Betty Kenny be and is hereby disapproved and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to notify Mrs. Betty Kenny of the decision of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 262, introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Kenneth & Mildred LaFountain of R.F.D. #3 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; corner of Luzerne Road and Massachuset' s Avenue, 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 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 application on December 26, 1968, 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. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None Councilman Robillard stated that, following investigation, the application of Ronald G. St Germain for a permit to locate a Mobile Home on Mountain View Lane should be disapproved. RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO. 263, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Ronald G. St Germain of R.F.D. #2 Mountain View Lane and Aviation Road has made application to this Board for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at R.F.D.#2 Mountain View Lane and owned by: Edward Trombley, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the Ordinance Regulations relating to Mobile Homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that there was no hardship shown on the original application, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Ronald G. St Germain be $nd is hereby disapproved and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to notify Ronald G. St Germain of the decision of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Dombroski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 264, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Grace Whiting of Maine and Central Avenue, Queensbury, 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 j Maine and Central 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. There are several Mobile Homes in the area, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Grace Whiting of Maine and Central Avenue, Town of Queensbury to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at Maine and Central Avenue, 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 Councilman Robertson discussed the decision of the Town Board to make the appointment of Carl A. Garb as Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Queensbury. Mr. Robertson stated that the decision resulted from study of the qualifications of several applicants. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RESOLUTION NO. 265, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Highway Superintendent in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, because of the death of Bernard Codner who was elected to such office on the 7th day of November, 1967, for a term of two .years from thelst day of January, 1968; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in pursuance of the power vested { in us by Section 64(5) of the Town Law, we, the members of the -- Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, do hereby appoint Carl A. Garb of said Town to fill the vacancy existing in the office of Highway Superintendent. Such appointment is effective December 23, 1968 and the said Carl A. Garb shall hold such office until January 1, 1970. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None '99 Mr. Carl A. Garb expressed his thanks to the Town Board for their confidence shown in making the appointment. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PAY OF THE POLICE CHIEF RESOLUTION NO. 266, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr.Robertson. RESOLVED, that the salary of the Chief of Police shall be at tke rate of $650.00 for the month of December, 1968 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. .Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None f RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF PROVISIONAL POLICE SARGENT RESOLUTION NO. 267, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, there is a need for Police Officers in the grade of Argent in the Police Department of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, such positions do not presently exist,. and WHEREAS, Richard Hennipg and William Mellon are qualified to fill such positions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the powers vested in the Town Board by section 64 of the town law, we do hereby create the position of provisional sargent within the Town of Queensbury Police Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT Richard Hennigg shall be appointed provisional sargent and assistant to the police chief at a salary of $7300.00 per year, such appointment to be effective December 23, 1968 and that William Mellon shall be appointed provisional sargent at a salary of $6200.00 per year, such appointment to be effective January 4, 1969. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None Absent - Theodore Turner RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE HIGHWAY FUND ACCOUNT RESOLUTION NO. 268 , introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr.Robillard RESOLVED, that surplus funds of the highway account be appropriated as follows: Item I - Year End Balance of 1967 $1,807.94, plus unappropriated surplus of 1968 $1,156.15, a total of $2,964.09 to Item I General Repair. Item III - Year End Balance of 1967 $95.02, plus unappropriated surplus of 1968 $2,354.90, a total of $2,449.92 appropriated as follows: Item III Purchase $22000.00 Item III Repair 449.92 Item IV - Year End Balance of 1967 $503.67, plus unappropriated surplus of 1968 $559.78, a total of $1,063.45 appropriated as follows: Item IV Snow Removal $563.45 Item IV Miscellaneous 500.00 100 Thereby inereasing the appropriations as follows: Item I from $115,000.00 to $117,964.09 Item III, Purchase from $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 Item III, Repair from $13,000.00 to $13,449.92 Item IV Snow Removal from $40,000.00 to $40,563.45 Item IV, Miscellaneous from $3,000.00 to $3,500.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None The meeting was recessed to an executive session at this time. The meeting was re-called to order at 9:30 P.M. As a result of the decisions of the Town Board, following the executive session, the bide. of Pride Motors, Inc. to supply the Police Department with a new 1969 police car and also the bid of Carswell Trucks, Inc, to supply the Pineview Cemetery Commission with one new 1969 - 4 wheel drive truck with snow plow were approved. RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ANEW POLICE CAR RESOLUTION NO. 269 introduced b Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Solomon. e o olice, LeRoy Phillips , did recommend on November 211, 1968 the purchase of one new 1969 police car, and WHEREAS this board has received bids to supply the Queensbury Police Department with one new 1969 police car per specifications, and WHEREAS it appears tt the bid of Pride Motors, Inc. , of 44-50 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls, New York to supply the Queensbury Police Department with a new 1969 police car is the lowest responsible bidder, therefore be it RESOLVED that, the bid of Pride Motors, Inc. , 44-50 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls, New York be and the same is hereby accepted and approved and that the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to pay the amount of $2,496.57 upon satisfactory delivery of the equipment purchased. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Councilman Robertson stated that the bid of the Ford Garage Co. , to supply the Pineview Cemetery Commission with a 4-Wheel drive truck did not meet the specifications as advertised. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE TRUCK FOR PINEVIEW CEMETERY COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 270, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by j Mr. Demboski. WHEREAS, the Pineview Cemetery Commission, did recommend on November 21, 1968, the purchase of one new 1969-4 wheel drive truck with Snow Plow per specifications, and WHEREAS, this board has received bids to supply the Pineview Cemetery Commission with one new 1969 - 4 wheel drive truck with snow plow, and i0i WHEREAS, it appears that the net bid less trade-in of Carswell Trucks, Inc. , of Upper Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York to supply the Pineview Cemetery Commission with a new 1969-4 wheel drive truck with snowplow per specifications, are the lowest bidders, therefore be it RESOLVED that, the bid of Carswell Trucks Inc. , of Upper Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York be and the same is accepted and approved and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Carswell Trucks, Inc. , the amount of $5,389.00 upon satisfactory delivery of the equipment purchased. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Councilman Robertson discussed the results of recent discussions of the Town Board in executive sessions that the ordinance on development of Subdivisions be amended to state that all new highways being developed in subdivisions shall be graded properly and paved before said highway will be accepted into the Town of Queensbury Highway system. Final decision on the matter will be made at a later date. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 271, introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, Alfred H. LaCross of Big Bay Road has made application to this board for a permit to: Replace present owned Mobile Home with a new,and better one at property situated at Big Bay Road, and owned by Alfred H. LaCross, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the ordinance regulations relating to mobile homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Alfred H. LaCross as above described is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue to Alfred H. LaCross the proper permit. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 272, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Demboski. RESOLVED that, the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract #68-12 numbered #1389 through #1477 inclusive and totaling $10,514.38 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell, Town Clerk