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Regular Meeting July 24, 1969
Present:
Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor
Lloyd Demboski Councilman
John Asutin Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The _meeting was cilled to order at 8:00 p.m.
Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors:
Pliney Tucker - Visitor
Edward Waters - Visitor
Carl Garb - Superintendent of Highways
Irving Dean - Reporter, The Post Star
Mrs. William Richardson - League of Women Voters
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Latham - Mobile Home Applicant
Mrs. Juliette Ellingsworth - League of Women Voters
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Dietze - Mobile Home Applicant
Toney Daggett - Radio Station WWSC
Harold Rathbun - Visitor
Donald Chase - Visitor
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Gunther - Visitors
Earl Kilmartin - Visitor
The public hearing was declared open on the application of William H.
and Patricia Dietze for a permit to locate a mobile home on Lots #11 & 12
Pinello Road, Town of Queensbury.
Proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
Supervisor Solomon requested a voice from any persons present
either in favor or in opposition to the granting of the permit.
Mr. Dietze stated that to do continuous illness of his wife, he cannot -
afford the rental in the mobile home court where he is located at
present. a
Mr. Harold Rathbun spoke in favor of the granting of the permit.
Mr. Rathbun stated that he is aware of the hardship on the part of
the applicants.
Public hearing closed at 8:08 p.m.
The public hearing was declared open nn the application of Milton Latham
for a permit to continue occupancy of a mobile home at the corner of
Glen Lake Road and Route 9. The mobile home has been located at this
location since 1954.
Proof of publication was presented by the clerk.
Supervisor Solomon requested any opinions from persons present
regarding the issuance of a permit.
Mr. Milton Latham stated that the mobile home is a permanent installation
which has been at the location for some time past.
The public hearing closed at 8:11 p.m.
Councilman Austin stated, that due to the fact that the Building
Inspector has approved the application, the permit should be granted.
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 161, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr.
Solomon.
WHEREAS, William H. & Patricia A. Dietze of 93 Gregwood Circle,
West 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, WARREN COUNTY,
NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside of a duly licensed
mobile home court at property situated Pinello Road - Lot #11 - 12
Block 3, and --�
WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in
connection with said application and has heard all persons desiri*g .
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. 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 William H. & Patricia A.
Dietze of 93 Gregwood Circle, West Glens Falls, New York to locate
a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court, at property
situated at Pinello Road - Lot #11 & 12 - Block 7, 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 and Mr. Solomon.
Noes - Mr. Robillard and Mr. Robertson.
Councilman Dembroski questioned the fact that the original
application of Milton Latham stated that the mobile home would be
occupied by the applicant.
Mr. Latham stated that the mobile -home may be rented if the permit
is granted.
Mr. Clifford Gunther spoke in oppostion to the granting of the permit.
Following lengthy discussion the application was tabled at this time.
The clerk reported that he had received the list of firemen from the
West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company, as follows:
WEST GLENS FALLS FIRE CO. No. 1
West Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801
Line Officers for the year 1969
Chief-Leon Richardson -
First Assistant Chief-Robert Havens
Second Assistant Chief-Victor Miner
Third Assistant Chief-Bruce Crannell
Captain-James Canavan
First Lieutenant-Richard Threw
Second Lieutenant-Leon Bennett
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WEST GLENS FALLS COLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY # 1 (Active List)
Bell, Ivan *Harris, Frank Richardson, John
Bell, Ivan Jr. Havens, Robert Skellie, Ernest
Berry, Joseph *Hillis, Leslie Trackey, Lawrence
Bly, Francis *Hopkins, Scott Trombley, Charles
Bolster, Richard Johnson, Francis Trombley, Thomas
*Brothers, Harold Johnson, John Threw, Richardson
Bennett, Leon *Lattimore, Robert Threw, William
Chase, Donald Leroux, Luc;L6n Traver, Paul
*Clark, Alonzo Morgan, Robert Webb, George
Clark, George Maille, Harvey Webb, James
Crannell, Bruce McFarren Harold Wolfe, Raymond
Coffey, Jeremiah Miller, John Winchell, Ed.
Canavan, James Miner, Victor
Daly, John Monroe, David
Delaire, James Mosher, Howard
*Denton, Kenneth Norton, Edwin
Denton, William *Phillips, Stanley
DiDio, Angelo Powers, James
DiDio, Chauncey Palmer, Francis
Deihl, Kenneth Palmer, Gary
Elms, Arthur *Richardson, Herbert
*Finch, George *Richardson, Leon
Fisher, Gary Richardson, James
Flint, Morton Rozell, James
Flemming, George Rozell, Percy
Gregory, Glenn Robillard, Harold
Harrington, David Ramsey, Joseph (* Twenty-year members)
The clerk presented the application of William Welch for a permit
to continue with a (7) Seven stall mobile home court on Corinth Road.
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The clerk also presented an application from Dr. & Mrs. Franklin M.
Barber for a temporary permit to house a camp trailer on Dunhams Bay.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 162 , introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robillard.
WHEREAS, Dr. & Mrs. Franklin M. Barber of New Hartford, New York has
made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (a) 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 Shore of Dunhams Bay, Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
application are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit
requested by said application, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, temporary permission is hereby given to Dr.&Mrs. Franklin
Barber of New Hartford, New York to locate a mobile home outside of
a licensed mobile home court, for a period of three months from
7/25/69, at property situated at East Shore of Dunhams Bay, 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. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
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Supervisor Solomon read a letter from Senator Louis Lefkowitz
which stated that the check will be forthcoming for the sale of
property of Pine View Cemetery.
Mr. Pliney Tucker questioned the Town Board as to the recent
report which was submitted by the Chief of Police following
his inspection of the junk yards within the town.
Supervisor Solomon stated that certain conditions have been laid
down when the permits were issued for the several junk yards in
the town.
Mr. Dietze complimented the Highway Superintendent, Carl Garb
for the work of repairing Pinello Road.
Mr. Clifford Gunther raised a question as to the repair and
widening of Glen Lake Road.
Supervisor Solomon explained that Glen Lake Road is a County
Highway. The County Highway Department will be contacted.
The Highway Report for the month of June was received and placed
on file.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR (MOBILE HOME COURT)
RESOLUTION NO. 163, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by
Mr. Demboski.
WHEREAS, William Welch of 10 Newcomb Street, Town of Queensbury
has made application for a permit to operate an existing
Mobile Home court containing 7 lots for mobile homes on property
situated at Southeast corner of Corinth Roadr, and Pinello Road,
and
WHEREAS, (the Town Board)
(the Town Building Inspector) has, after investigation,
given approval of this application and plans, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the application -of William Welch of 10 Newcomb
Street, Glens Falls, New York, for a permit to operate an
existing Mobile Home Court containing 7 lots for mobile homes,
on property situated at corner of Corinth Road and Pinello Road
be and the same is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to notify the applicant of the
decision of this Board, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the
permit to operate a Mobile Home Court upon receipt of the fee, in
accordance with Section 2, paragraph 4 of the Mobile Home Ordinance
of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
Water June 24, 1969
Department
Queensbury Town Board, Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor
Gentlemen:
This department has reviewed the bids received for the
supplying of 4500 feet of 12 inch cast iron pipe as set forth in
Queensbury Water Department specifications 69-3. This material
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to be used in the reconstruction and relocation of Route 9.
The bid of Warren Pipe & Foundry appears to be the lowest
responsible bid received and meets the specifications in all
respects.
Therefore it is my recommendation the bid be awarded to
the Warren Pipe & Foundry Company.
Respectfully submitted
Thomas K. Flaherty
Superintendent
RESOLUTION NO. 164, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by
Mr. Austin.
WHEREAS, Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of Queensbury Water
Department, did on June 26, 1969 recommend the advertising of
"Bids" for supplying the Water Department with 12" cast iron pipe
to be used in the re-construction of Route 9, and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened and read aloud on July 10,
1969, and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Water Superintendent, the bid of
Warren Pipe and Foundry Company meets all of the requirements
and is the lowest of (2) bidders, therefore be it.
RESOLVED, that the bid of Warren Pipe and Foundry Company is
hereby accepted and delivery will be made at the proper location
selected by the Water Superintendent, Thomas K. Flaherty.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO NAME MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION N0. 165, introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robillard.
WHEREAS, Chapter 814, of the laws of 1948 provides that there shall be
a Board of Cemetery Commissions of the Town of Queensbury to consist
of three members appointed by the Town Board for three year terms to
expire on June 30th of each year, and
WHEREAS, the term of Charles K. Denny, deceased, would have expired
on June 30, 1969 , therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Joseph F. Regan, Jr. , be and he hereby is appointed
a member of the Board of Cemetery Commissions of the Town of Queensbury
for a term commencing as of July 1, 1969 and to expire on June 30, 1972.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Solomon.
Noes - None
Councilman Austin reported that the New York State Traffic Commission
have been approached to conduct a study of possible speed zones in
17 different areas of the Town of Queensbury.
A study of"STOP SIGNS"within the Town will take place at an early
date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 166, introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by
Mr. Robertson.
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #69-7A
numbered 4856 through #863 inclusive and totaling $11,998.45 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 adjourned:
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
Regular Meeting August 14, 1969
Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor
Lloyd Demboski Councilman
John D. Austin, Jr. Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
Attorney Harold W. Katz was also present.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors:
Mr. & Mrs. Elliot Granger, Sr. - Mobile Home Application.
Jerry Greenberg - Visitor
Eugene Lucia - Visitor
Edward Waters - Visitor
Jan Norman - League of Women Voters
Tony Daggett - Radio Station WWSC
Pliney Tucker - Visitor
Don Chase - Visitor
Florence McIlvaine - Reporter, The Post Star
Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water
The clerk presented the following applications for permits to locate
a Mobile Home in the Town of Queensbury.
APPLICANT SECTION OF ORDINANCE
Joyce & Elliot Granger 4 - 7B
Martin G. Gallagher 4 - 7B
Elliot D. Granger, Jr. 4 - 2C
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 167, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by
Mr. Austin
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WHEREAS, Elliot D. & Joyce M. Granger of 24 Luzerne Road, Queensbury
has made application to this board for a permit to:
Replace present Mobile Home with one 1970 - 12' x 60' mobile home
at property situated at 24 Luzerne Road, and owned by Elliot D. &
Joyce M. Granger, and