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1969-12-11 8T F� 3 +5 Regular Meeting December 119 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John D. Austin, Jr. Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold Katz was also present. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor. Mr. & Mrs. William Miner Mr. H. Russell Harris Edward Waters - Dog Warden Carl J. Schreieck Pliney Tucker Charles Tisinger, Jr. Mrs. Margaret Prime - League of Women Voters Florence Mcllvaine - Reporter, The Post Star Tony Daggett - Radio Station WWSC Marion Wilhelm - League of Women Voters Carl A. Garb - Superintendent of Highways Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District The opening of Bids was called at this time on the purchase of salt for the Highway Department for the 1969 - 1970 winter season. Proof of Publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk. Town Clerk, George C. Crannell announced that he had received one Bid up to the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 1969. The clerk opened and read aloud the following Bid: Bidder Price Quoted Morton Salt Company , 18. 50 per ton Town Board 12/11/69 Gentlemen: I have been the dog warden for the past six years and would like to be appointed again. Thank you Ed Waters MOHICAN GRANGE No. 1300 Oneida Corners Glens Falls, N.Y. Dec. 41 1969. To the Honorable Town Board Town of Queensbury, N. Y. Gentlemen: 4 This is an urgent renuest for help from you. The intersection in front of Mohican Grange Hall has become a very busy place. Both vehicles and pedestrians use it at all hours. The one street light on Ridge Rd. 9L does a good job of lighting that side but the Sunnyside Road gets very little benefit. Our Grange is being used nearly every night by the Grange, the Later Day Saints Church, the Queensbury American Legion and its Auxillary. This means many people cross over to the Store and back. Children play on or near the corner. In addition to the above, the main exit for the Bay Ridge Fire Company, the Oneida Church and the Grange all come out on the Sunnyside Road across the Grange property. Our Grange has voted to reouest you to install a street light on the pole directly in front of the Grange Hall. This will light the intersection and make conditions much safer on the corner. Many residents and users of this area will be safer and happier because of this service. --° Respectfully yours, H. Russell Harris Ch. Legislative Comm. Mohican Grange Mr. H. Russell Harris discussed the problem of lack of street lighting and also advanced his opinion as to the location of the proposed street light. The following communications were received and read aloud by the clerk. Adirondack Girl Scout Council, Inc. Mr. Jerry Solomon: Thank you for taking us on a tour of Town Hall. The tour helped us earn the badge Active Citizen. It helped us to learn what the people in Town Hall do and helped us learn more about the Town of Queensbury. Thank you very much Girl Scout Troup 170 December 1, 1969 Gerald Solomon, Queensbury Supervisor Members of the Queensbury Town Board. Gentlemen; Please accept my application for we-appointment to the office of Assessor for two years, beginning January 1, 1970 thru December 31, 1971. Thank you. Yours truly Warren T. Varney December 10, 1969 Queensbury Town Board: I hereby submit my application for the position of Assessor in the Town of Queensbury for a two-year term from January 1, 1970 to December 31, 1971. I have served the Town in this capacity for a ten-year period ending this December elst, 1969 with approximately seven of the ten years as Board Chairman. I have attended most of the training programs offered by the State Board of Equalization and Assessments in cooperation with the New York State Assessors Association. I have been in the real estate business on a part-time basis for about six years, first as a salesman, and more recently, March 1969, as a broker. Time permitting, I have done some private appraisal work. I have been appointed to two condemnation appraisal commissions which meet periodically and at the present time I am serving the Warren County Assessors Association as its Secretary & Treasurer. I have served the Association in this capacity for five of the ten -. years that I have been a member. My membership in the State Assoc- iation covers a like period. If appointed to this position I will continue to discharge the duties of this office as I have in the past with a deep dedication to provide equal treatment to my constituents and in a manner creditable to Town Government. Your consideration in this matter will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted Leon Nassivera R. D. #1 Glens Falls, New York December 11, 1969 Queensbury Town Board Queensbury Town Office Building Bay & Haviland Road, R.D. #1 Glens Falls, New York Gentlemen: I would like to submit my application for reappointment as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the Town of Queensbury. Your consideration of my application will be appreciated. Sincerely yours (Mrs. )Betty Egglest6n. Robert A. Reid, M.D. Nov. 1969 Gerald Solomon, Supervisor c/o Queensbury Town Office Bldg. Bay and Haviland Rds. , Glens Falls, N. Y. Dear Gerry and members of the Town Board: I can' t imagine many things which must stir your imagination less than my annual report. I honestly believe that this will be an all-time low as far as arousing anyone' s interest. I can' t even liven it up with a story this year such as the one when some tenants decided to keep a horse in the basement (1967) . This doesn' t mean that there were less complaints. As expected, the numbers seem to be increasing. I started to keep track of the - number of calls I received (or letters) which had to do with c-,�overflow- ing cesspools, pipes being plugged up, garbage and sewage being scattered in a rather haphazard fashion ets. , but by the time I reached 29 in June, I rather figured most of the Town was inundated. 3.38 So, I don' t know the number. Many of these have been settled via phone, a number via an initial letter, and some by investigation, and I presume that some haven' t been settled at all. I don't work very hard on noisy automobiles or loud parties, since these are not really a threat to the health of the Public. But have you ever tried to tell anyone this? I believe I committed five people in the course of the year. I didn' t get shot at this year (I did about four years ago) . I learn rapidly, and--now won' t go out on a committal unless the police are there first -- armed. I don' t have the "final returns" from the Public Health nurse, but the last I heard was that the immunization clinics held at Queensbury Resulted in over 1000 immunizations. I have another clinic this month, and again in December. Thus, the total should approach 1500. The number of -bites suffered throughtout the year is amazing. Everything from mosquito to monkey and one lion bite(s) occurred. Whenever possible, the animals are observed for aperiod of ten dates; some of them end up at Dr. Wiswell' s there have been no reports of rabies in either animals or people. If you have any euestions, please feel free to call 7me. I extend to all of you a tour of the outhouses which present problems. The peak of the season is in July. Sincerely yours, Robert A. Reid, M. D. A report was received from the State of New York Department of Transportation to do with the results of investigation on speed limits in several section of the Town of Queensbury. i The clerk presented applications for permits to locate Mobile Homes within the Town of Queensbury, as follows: William C. Crandall - Section 4 - 2C Anthony & Karen Giamus - Section 4 - 2C RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO LOCATE MOBILE HOME IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO. 223, introduced by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, William C. Crandall of 23 McElwain Ave. , Amsterdam, N. Y. 12010 has made application to this Board for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at Upper Bay Road, Glens Falls, N. Y. and owned by William C. Crandall, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the remuirements 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 further RESOLVED, that the application of William C. Crandall be and is here- by disapproved and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to notify William C. Crandall of the decision of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 33'9 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 224, introduced by Mr. Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson. NOTICE OF .PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, Anthony & Karen Giamis of P.O. Box 308 Hubert, N. C 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 on property of Mrs. Agnes Krebs-58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls, N. Y, 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 January 8th, 1970, 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, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SALE BIDS RESOLUTION N0. 225, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, Mr. Carl Garb, the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Queensbury, did recommend the advertising for bids to supply Highway Salt to the Highway Department for the winter of 1969-1970, and WHEREAS, Biidb OdkO kdd91Vd`d on December 11th, 1969 and there was only one bid received, and WHEREAS, the bid of Morton Salt Company was opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk and the muoted price per ton was $18. 50 per ton, and WHEREAS, 'in`I.Ithe opinion of Mr. Carl Garb, the bid was declared satisfactory and the product to be supplies would meet the specifications, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Morton Salt Company is hereby awarded the contract to supply the Highway Salt and delivery will be made to the Highway Storehouse on Aviation Road as needed by the Superintendent. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 340 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. .2.2.7, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, BEATRICE A. TISINGER, JOAN C. RUSSELL, CHARLES P. TISINGER, JR. , PATRICIA A. TISINGER AND� CHARLES P. TISINGER have executed and offered a deed for a 50- foot roadway which is an extension of the present Town Road known as Whippoorwill Road, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes into the town highway system, and WHEREAS, the deed has been approved by Harold W. Katz, Esq. , Counsel to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that this new road is hereby added to the official inventory of town highways, and described as follows: ROAD NO: ') O -J DESCRIPTION: It{L �J'F- "JT4 00(LT O- -Cqµ"*cr 74 FLOOD 7 0- NAME: MILEAGE: , a21 Duly adopted this 11th day of December. , 1969 by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 22.6, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Griffin Lumber Company has executed and offered a deed for a 50-foot roadway which is shown on a Map of a Survey of Edgewood Park Subdivision prepared by John B. VanDusen, Licensed Surveyor, dated October 31, 1967, and ` WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes into the town highway system, and WHEREAS, the deed has been approved by Harold W. Katz, Es". , Counsel to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further 844 RESOLVED, that this new road is hereby added to the official inventory of town highways, and described as follows: ROAD NO: '3 0 y ,- , i tf w4 r ,� a 3 0 9 DESCRIPTION: hf� �� H v S. n NAME: Ep4€wo 00 Dr- MILEAGE: 1-36 Duly adopted this 11th day of December, 1969 by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 228, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr.Robertson. WHEREAS, R. Case Prime, Margaret A. Prime and Richard W. Roberts have executed and offered a deed° for a 50- foot roadway which is an extension of Hiland Drive as shown on a map prepared by John B. VanDusen, Licensed Surveyor, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes into the town highway system, and WHEREAS, the deed has been approved by Harold W. Katz, Ese. , Counsel to the Board, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that this new road is hereby added to official inventory if town highways, and described as follows: ROAD NO: �--7 DESCRIPTION: z-7�, —( KngvcL EA54%fa %4D EAD NAME: H 1%--hKD fDuvE, MILEAGE: 110y Duly adopted fhit_tklth day of December, 1969 by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Mr. William J. Miner was granted the floor. Mr. Miner discussed his proposal to develop a Mobile Home Court on Bay Road. Mr. Pliney Tucker was granted the floor. Mr. Tucker questioned Councilman Robertson and Councilman Austin on progress of the adoption of a revised Mobile Home Ordinance. The Police Report for November, 1969 was received and placed on file. The report of the Building & Zoning Department was received and placed on file. The Monthly Report of the Supervisor was received at this time. The total receipts reported for the month were $109,667,53. The total disbursements for the month were $102,020. 82. 342 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 22.9, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the 1969 Queensbury Water District Budget called for a transfer of funds to the Queensbury Water District Bond Account for payment of both principal and interest due on Queensbury Water indebtedness during the year 1969, and WHEREAS, the sale of some of the bonds has not yet been completed, resulting in the need for additional funds in the Bond Account, J therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $6,763. 32, being interest due, betrans- ferred from the Queensbury Water District Account to the Queens- bury Water District Bond Account. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ABALENE PEST CONTROL, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 230, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, the present contract between the Abalene Pest Control Service Inc. , and the Town of Queensbury for extermination of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area on Ridge Road expires December 31 1969, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control, for exter- mination of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area for a stipulated fee of $240. 00 per year, payable at $20.00 per month for a period commencing December 3rd, 1969 and ending December 3rd, 1970, be and the same is hereby approved, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign such contract on behalf 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 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 231, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski. WHEREAS, the term of Paul E. Cushing, Jr. , as a member of the Town Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury expired on October 1, 19699 and, WHEREAS, Mr. Cushing has advised this Board that he will be unable to serve another term on the Queensbury Planning Board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Mr. Karl VanWirt of Cleverdale be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Town Planning Board of the Town of Queens- bury for a term of seven years to expire on September 30, 1976. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 84S Councilman Robertson discussed the fact that the Town of Queensbury has been very fortunate to have services offered by types of persons who are able to accomplish the effort in a proper manner. Councilman Demboski complimented Paul Cushing on his past efforts on the Queensbury Planning Board. RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION NO. 232 , Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened by the passing of Richard C. VanDusen, and WHEREAS, Mr. VanDusen served on the Queensbury Committee for Community Beautification since its organization, and WHEREAS, Mr. VanDusen was a member of one of the old and respected families in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has suffered a loss by his passing, be it RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record their profound sorrow on the passing of Richard C. VanDusen and extend to his wife and family their sincere sympathy and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the minutes of this meeting and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to transmit copies thereof to the members of his family. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Councilman Austin discussed the extensive Civic Activity which has been accomplished by Mr. Richard C. VanDusen in the years past. RESOLUTION NO. 233, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Solomon. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #69-12 numbered #1387 through #1475 inclusive and totaling is hereby approved. J Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Soloman. Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk