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Regular Meeting July 10, 1969
Present:
Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor
Lloyd Demboski Councilman
John Austin, Jr. Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors:
Charles V. Seal - Salesman, U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
Ralph Chambers - Visitor J
Edward Waters - Visitor
H. Russell Harris - Visitor
Florance Mcllvaine - Reporter, The Post Star
Geneva Elmore - Interested in Mobile Home
Irma Joiner - Interested in application for Mobile Home Permit
Mrs. Wayne Holcomb - Interested in application for Mobile Home
Carl Garb - Superintendent of Highways
Mrs. William Richardson - League of Women Voters
Pliney Tucker - Visitor
Harold Rathbun - Visitor
Fred Bennett - Applicant for Mobile Home Permit
Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water Dist.
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Dietz - Visitors
Juliette Ellingsworth
Harwood Beaty - Visitor
Jerry Greenberg - Visitor
The public opening of bids on the purchase of 12" cast iron pipe
for the Water Department was declared open at this time.
Proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
The clerk announced that he had received(2) 1jids which were
opened and presented as follows:
BIDDER QUOTED PRICE
Warren Pipe & Foundry Co. $4.72 per foot
United States Pipe & Foundry Co. $4.80 per foot
The Superintendent of Queensbury Water District announced that
the actual awarding of the bid would be consummated at a later date.
Supervisor Solomon announced a recent conference with the New York
State Traffic Commission to do with the installation of the 12"
pipe at the Aviation Road and Route 9 location.
The public hearing was declared open on the application of
Mr. Wayne Holcomb for a permit to locate a Mobile Home on the
East side of Leo Street, Bennettville, Town of Queensbury.
The clerk presented proof of publication of the notice.of the {
public hearing.
Supervisor Solomon requested a voice from any person present
who is interested in the authorization or refusal of the granting
of the permit.
Mrs. Wayne Holcomb stated that she and her husband, who is close
to retirement age, cannot pay the excessive rental in the Mobile
Court where they now reside.
The public hearing closed at 8:12 p.m.
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The public hearing on the application of Mrs. Georgia Bennett
for a permit to locate a mobile home at the corner of Luzerne Road
and Rhode Island avenue was opened at this time.
The clerk presented and read aloud the proof of publication of the
notice of the public hearing.
The Supervisor requested a voice of opinion from any person present
in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the permit.
Mr. Fred Bennett stated that his wife is ill and this time and
the cost of doctering has exhausted his finances.
The public hearing was closed at 8:14 p.m.
Councilman Austin stated that thh permits should be granted as a result
of the approval of the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Councilman Demboski questioned Mrs. Holcomb as to her present health
condition. Mrs. Holcomb stated that her health is poor.
Mrs. Geneva Elmore stated that the applicants need the,,-,help of
their family who live in the area.
Councilman Robertson stated that by granting the permits, the intent
of the Mobile Home Ordinance is being abused.
Mrs. Geneva Elmore discussed the sewage installations in certain
mobile homes in the area.
Councilman Roabertson discussed the plans of the Town Board to
investigate all areas of the town in hopes of making use of lands
for mobile homes when the land owner and the Planning Board could
agree on the locations.
Mrs. Geneva Elmore discussed the construction of low-cost housing
being conducted at this time through the efforts of Dr. Byron Howe.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 154, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Solomon.
WHEREAS, Wgyne E. Holcomb of 19 Briwood Circle, Forest Park Trailer
Court, 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 East side of Leo Street, Bennetville, 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
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WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
E 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, The application to the granting of the permit was
approved by the Zonftg Enforcement Officer.
therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, permission is hereby given to Wayne E. Holcomb of
19 Briwood Circle, Queensbury to locate a mobile home outside
of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at
East side of Leo Street, Bennetville, 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. Austin, Mr. Robillard and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - Mr. Robertson.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO 155, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Solomon.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Georgia Bennett of 61 Briwood Circle, Forest Park,
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 Luzerne Road & Rhode Island Avenue, and
WHEREAS, this town 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 granting
of the permit. The application was approved by the Zoning
Enforcement Officer.
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, permission is hereby given to Mrs. Georgia Bennett
of 61 Briwood Circle, Forest Park to locate a mobile home outside
of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at Corner
of Luzerne Road and Rhode Island Avenue, and that the Town Clerk
is hereby authooized and directed to issue such permit in accord-
ande with the terms and conditions of said ordinance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin and Mr. Solomon
Noes - Mr. Robillard and Mr. Robertson
Supervisor Solomon, at this time, appointed Councilman Austin and
Councilman Robertson as a committee of two to investigate locations
within the town for suitable mobile home placements.
Mrs. Geneva Elmore discussed a reviousl
p y granted mobile home permit
as issued by the Town Board edir Mr. Harold Balfour. Mrs. Elmore
statedthat the mobile home is not being cared for in respect to
water and sewage.
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The public hearing was opened on the proposal to adopt an ordinance
which would restrict parking in a section of Sunnyside Road.
Proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
On invitation from the Supervisor for any comments to do with the
adoption of the ordinance from any persons present the following
person spoke.
Mr. Ralph Chambers explained the need for the No-Parking restriction
to be of assistance for entry and exit from the Bay-Ridge Fire Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 156, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Robillard.
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,
pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of Section 130 of the Town Law,
does hereby enact and ordain the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE TO REGULATE PARKING ON
SUNNYSIDE ROAD IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY.
BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY,
NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited
in the following location:
(a) On the south side of Sunnyside Road
(County Road No. 54) from a point commencing seventy=
five (75) feet east of the intersection of Sunnyside
Road and Route 9L and for a distance of two hundred
seventy-five (275) feet along the south side of said
Sunnyside Road.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the
Town of Queensbury inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that
such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency
and in all other respects this ordinance shall be in addition
to the other ordinances regulating and governing the subject
matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 3. Any person violating any provision of Section 1
of this ordinance shall upon conviction be punishable for
a first offence by a fine not to exceed Ten ($10 .00) dollars
and for asecond offence by a fine not less than Ten ($10.00)
Dollars or more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or by
imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten days.
The third or any subsequent offence within one year shall
be punishable by a fine not to exceed one Hundred ($100.00)
or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty days or by both
such fine and imprisonment. In addition to the aforesaid
penalties, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury may
institute any proper action, suit or proceeding to prevent,
restrain, correct or abate any violation of this ordinance.
Section 4.This ordinance shall take effect on the date of
its publication and posting as required by Town Law.
Duly adopted this 10th day of July, 1969 , by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson
and Mr. Solomon
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 156A Introduced by M. Solomon seconded by
Mr. Austin
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to conduct a circus ,
as follows:
SPONSOR- Queensbury Kiwanis Club
Circus - King Brothers
Place - Firemans Field- West Glens Falls
Date - August 7th, 1969
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to issue a permit to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of proof
of Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $100. 000/
$A300.000 Bodily injuryy and $25,000 Property Damage Insurance.
Courr�Cei�.man RoWMA'p ers �1th%-r% 3kbkrnJ� peti (4ej6 i&th§plomon
signatures of(15) fifteen residents of the area of "Takundewide"
28 June 1969
To the Queensbury Town Council:
The undersigned propose that the
road now designated as the Hillman Road be changed to -"TAKUNDEWIDE
LANE".
This name was suggested by Mr. Alger
Mason who gave the land for said road. "Takundewide" is the
original Indian name for Harris Bay.
Lt. Col. Robert A. Salvador, AUS,"retired"
Mrs. Robert Salvador
Charles T. Locke 3
Mary K. Locke
Wm. E. Gazeley M.D.
Myrtle L. Gazeley
John Montefenario
Nancy Montefenario
A. Stanley Goodwin
Louise G. Goodwin
Katherine F. Phillips
Rose Schuttenhelm
James W. Ingalls, Jr.
Arthur J. Buckley
Joyce M. Buckley
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 157, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by
Mr. Solomon.
WHEREAS, Milton J. Latham of R.F.D. #1 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury
has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4,
of an ordinance of the Town of Queensrtt'y 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
Glen Lake Road intersection of Route 1, 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 condideration by
this board, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said
application on July 24, 1969, at 8:00 p.p. 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. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING
RESOTTTTION NO. 158, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Solomon.
WHEREAS, William H. & Patricia Dietz of 93 Gregwood Circle 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
Lots #11 and #12 Pinello Road, Town of Queensbury, 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 July 24, 1969, 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. Austin, and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - Mr. Robillard and Mr. Robertson
The clerk presented the application of Mrs. Duell for a permit to
replace a mobile home on her property in West Glens Falls.
The application will be referred to the Building & Zoning Inspector
for clarification as to the removal of the present owned trailer on
the property.
RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE
HOME IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO. 159, introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr.Robertson.
WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Miner of 20 Briwood Circle, Forest Park
Mobile Home Court has made application to this Board for a permit
to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at Luzerne Road - 100 yds.
west of VanDusen Road and owned by Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy 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
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RESOLVED, that there was no hardship shown on the original
application, therefore be it further
RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. & Mrs. Gary Miner be and
is hereby disapproved and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed
to notify Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Miner of the decision of this Board.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard and Mr. Robertson
Noes - Mr. Austin and Mr. Solomon.
The Police Report for the month of June, 1969 was received and
placed on file.
Councilman Robertson and Supervisor Solomon discussed- the
activity of the police department to date.
Supervisor Solomon read the report as presented by the Chief of
Police on the results of his investigation of all Junk Yards
within the town in operation at this time.
The report of the Zoning and Building Inspector was received and
placed on file.
The Supervisor' s Monthly Report for the month of June was received
and placed on file. The total receipts for the month were $54,671.50,
the total disbursements for the month were $148,447.42.
Mr. Pliney Tucker questioned the Town Board as to the towns share
in the cost of the proposed study to be conducted by Allen Associates.
Mr. Tucker stated further that in his opinion all of the Junk Yards
within the town are being neglected at present.
Councilman Austin reported on the result of a recent meeting with
the State Traffic Department, which will result in a traffic
safety study within the town. The department will present re-
commendations to the Town Board in the near futhre. It is under-
stood that all areas of the town will be investigated.
RESOLUTION NO. 160, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr.
Robillard.
RESOLVED that, the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #69-7
numbered #745 through #855 inclusive and totaling $30,147. 19 is
hereby approved.
Dulyaadopted by the following vote:
Ayes Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk