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1968-01-01 ORG 359 Special Meeting January 1, 1968 (Organization) Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor (Absent) Theodore Turner Councilman Lloyd Demboski Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 10:00 ,p.m.. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: Floyd Pickett - Visitor Jack Baker - Visitor Juliette Ellingsworth - Visitor Clyde Burch - Visitor Nate Putnam - Visitor Laurence Barker - Visitor Mrs. Baker - Visitor Mrs. Gerald B. Solomon and family Leon Nassivera - Chairman of the Board of Assessors Thomas K. Flaherty- Superintendent of Queensbury Water Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways Herbert E. Corlew - Deputy Superintendent of Highways Carl Atieheb - Photographer, The Post Star , John Austin, Jr. - Radio Station WWSC Harold Rathbun - Visitor January 1, 1968 Queensbury Town Board Gentlemen, Pursuant to New York Town Law, I hereby appoint Sylvia Dougher as my bookeeper-confidential secretary to serve at the pleasure of the supervisor. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RE 0LUTION NO 1, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. _Demboski. RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, shall be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month thereafter at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, .Town of Queensbury, and be it further RESOLVED, that any special meetings on the remaining Thursdays will be subject to a 2 day notice in advance by the Supervisor. Duly adopted-by the following vote: , Ayes - Mrs.-Dgsk1': � :Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 2, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robilllard RESOLVED, that the Town Board will subscribe to Roberts Rules of Order for the year 1968. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None , 360 RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO. 3, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski RESOLVED, that the Glens Falls Times and The Post Star be and are hereby designated as the official newspaper for publishing legal notices of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE TO MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RESOLUTION NO. 4, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Solomon. RESOLVED, that the following Town Officers be and are hereby authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held at New York City, New York, on February S, 6, and 7 - 1968. Supervisor Superintendent of .Highways Juatice of the,P ace ; 'abeegsorsr Councilmen Chief of Police - Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk Receiver -of Taxes and Assessments and be it further RESOLVED, that the actual and necessary expenses of any Town Officers _ attending such meeting be and the same are town charges, and be it further RESOLVED, that Supervisor Solomon be and is hereby authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury, and in his absence, Lloyd Demboski is to cast the vote of the Town. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - -Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. i Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE TOWN HISTORIAN RESOLUTION N0. 5, Introduced by Mr. -Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski RESOLVED, that Mary StJohn be and is hereby appointed Town Historian to serve at the pleasure of the board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None - RESOLUTION TO RETAIN THE TOWN SURVEYOR RESOLUTION N0. 6 , Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED that, John B. VanDusen, of the Town of Queensbury, be retained as Town Surveyor of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1968 at an annual compensation of $3,000.00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf-of the Town a •contract with John B. VanDusen for such services, and be it further (Resolution No. 6 - continued) RESOLVED, that in addition to the services provided by such contract, the Town Board employ said John B. VanDusen to perform other services as may be required which will involve the employment by him of persons to assist in compiling of data, drafting and similar work, and that the Town reimburse John B. UnDusen for such- additional work and expenses in connection therewith during the fiscal year of 1968 but not to exceed in the aggregate the sum of $1,000.00 which reimbursement shall be made only upon itemized and certified vouchers therefore audited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 7, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. RESOLVED, that purchase of materials, supplies and tools for the highway department may be made by the Town Superintendent of Highways without the prior approval of the Town Board where- the- cost thereof does not exceed an aggregate of $500.00 during the fiscal year. Duly adopted by the- following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SAND AND GRAVEL RESOLUTION NO. 8, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Superintendent of Highways to purchase needed sand and gravel for the use on the Town Highways at a cost thereof not to exceed $.10 per yard. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION N0, 9, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED, that the sum of $:16-a-mi-le be and is hereby allowed for the actual and necessary use of the automobile of a Town Officer in the performance of his duties. Duly adopted by the following-vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None January 1, 1968 Gentlemen: - Pursuant to Sub-division, Section 30 of the Town Law, I hereby appoint Marion J. Crannell, Deputy Town Clerk. George C. Crannell, Town Clerk -RESOLUTION NO. 10, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, George C. Crannell, Town Clerk, has appointed Marion J. Crannell as Deputy Town Clerk, therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Deputy Town Clerk appointed by the Town Clerk shall have the power-to perform all duties-of the Town Clerk, and such further duties as the Town Board may-determine, not inconsistent with Law. ' Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and- Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 662 RESOLUTION NO. 11, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that George C. Crannell be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure of this board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None January 1, 1968 Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section #4122 of the Vital Statistics Law, I hereby appoint Marion J. Crannell to act as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, in my office at the Queensbury Town Office Building Bay and Haviland Road, Town of Queensbury. George C. Crannell, Town Clerk RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY REGISTRAR RESOLUTION NO. 12, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, George C. Crannell, Registrar of Vital Statistics, has appointed Marion J. Crannell as Deputy Registrar, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Marion J. Crannell shall have the power to perform ail"duties of the Registrar of Vital Statistics and such further duties as the Town Board may determine, not inconsistent with law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANK RESOLUTION NO. 13, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64 of the Town Law, the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company and the First National Bank of Glens Falls be and they hereby are designated ,as depositories for funds of the Town o£ Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1968, and that the authority be and hereby is delegated to the Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None -- RESOLUTION TO APPOINT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 14, Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Not Seconded WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Police Department under Section 150 of the Town Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following are named to positions in the Police Department for the year 1968, to serve at the pleasure-of this board, or until the reorganization of the Police Department is accomplished as provided for in the 1968 Annual Budget. Chief of Police - Robert A. Lilly Special Policeman - Lowell F. Hill Special Policeman - David L. Waters and William C. Mellon Special Policeman,= James H. Rozell and Patrick Catone Special Policeman- Raymond J. Hoague and Joseph R. Lashway and be it further (Resolution No. 14 - Continued) RESOLVED, that any compensation fixed for policgp@n is for criminal mattbft ANd tZit M P6116"dh 9NAIi k8 tii and entitled to- retain all civil fees. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Not voted On. Noes - RESOLUTION TO APPOINT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 15, Introduced by-Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Police Department under Section 150 of the Town Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following are named to positions in the Police Department for-the year 1968, to serve at the pleasure of this board, or until the reorganization of the Police Department is accomplished as provided for in the 1968 Annual Budget. Chief of Police - LeRoy Phillips Special Policeman - Lowell F. Hill Special Policeman - David L. Waters and William C. Mellon Special Policeman - James H. Rozell and Patrick Catone Special Policeman - Raymond J. Hoague and Joseph R. Lashway And be it further RESOLVED, that any compensation fixed for policemen is for criminal matters and that the policemen shall retain and are entitled to retain all civil fees. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr; Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION N0, 16, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Solomon RESOLVED, that Leon Nassivera, George Liapes, and Warren Varney be and hereby are appointed Assessors of the Town of Queensbury for the term of two years, to serve at the pleasure of this- board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. -Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 17, Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED that, Leon Nassivera ,be and is hereby appointed Chairman of Assessors for the year 1968. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - ,None - - RESOLUTION NO, 18, Introduced by Mr. Demboski.) seconded by-Mr. Robillard RESOLVED that, Edward J. Waters be and he hereby is appointed Dog Warden of the Town of Queensbury for the year 1968. Duly adopted by -the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None .3,64 RESOLUTION NO. 19, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that Thomas K. Flaherty be and hereby is re-appointed Superintendent of the Queensbury Water District, for the year 1968. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO SET COMPENSATION OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 20, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski WHEREAS, due to the increase of business being conducted in the Town Clerk' s office it is deemed adviseable to provide compensation for one deputy, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the compensation of Marion J. Crannell, Deputy Town Clerk be and the same is hereby fixed at the rate of $1400.00 per year. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH HOURLY RATE FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. 21, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Demboski RESOLVED, that the hourly rates for town employees: beginning with the first payroll period of 1968 be and are hereby fixed as follows: Shovel operators $2.30 Per hour Grader operators 2.30 Motorized Equipment Operators 2.10 Laborers - Class A 1.95 " Laborers - Class B 1.80 Clerical (excepting those on fixed salary) 1.70 " and be it further RESOLVED, tUt it ii M"by %thd8kft6 d thAt the classification "Labor Class A is intended to include full time, regular able bodied employees, and that the classification "Labor -Class B is intended to include part time, casual, temporary, or seasonal employees,, the judgement of the department head determining the proper payroll classification. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE INSURANCEAGENT FOR YEAR RESOLUTION NO. 22, Introduced 'by Mr. Cemboski, seconded by 'Mr. Solomon i WHEREAS, it has been the custom to designate a n agent to be the writing agent for the Town of Queensbury for Town Insurance for a period of three years, now therefore be it RESOLVED, tMt tM William P. Leonard Agency, be the writing agent for the insurance requirements of the town for the year 1968. Duly adopted by the following vote: ' Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None $6`5 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RECEIVER. OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS- RESOLUTION NO. 23 , Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury did, on May 25, 1967 adopt.Resolution No. 97, which provided, under Subdivision 6(e) of Section 20 of the Town Law, that the office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments will be appointive on January 1st, 1968, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Betty Eggleston of West Glens Falls be and she is hereby appointed as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to hold said office for a term of 2 (two) years. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO.APPQINTfUEBWY,,:,SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS RESOLUTION NO. 242 Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, Bernard J. Codner, Superintendent of Highways has recommended the appointment of a Deputy Superintendent of Highways, therefore be it RESOLVED that, Herbert E. Corlew is hereby appointed Deputy Superintend- ent of Highways to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson.and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO SET SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. 25, Introduced by4Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard RESOLVED, that the salary of each Town Officer set forth in the following schedule be and is hereby fixed at the amount as specified: NAME OFFICE ANNUAL SALARY Gerald B.H. Solomon .Supervisor 61000.00 George C. .Crannell Town Clerk 50700.00 Lloyd Demboski Councilman 2,400.00 Harold Robillard Councilman 29400.00 Theodore Turner Councilman 29400.00 Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman 22400.00 Meredith S. Bentley Justice of the Peace 40000.00 James A. Davidson Justice of the Peace .4,000.00 Leon Nassivera Chairman of Assessors5,400.00 Warren T. Varney Assessor 11800.00 George Liapes Assessor 10800.00 Dr. Robert A. Reid Health Officer 231400.00 Betty.Eggleston Receiver .of Taxes - & Assessments 49500.00 Bernard J. Codner Supt. of Highways 79200.00 Herbert E. Corlew, Jr. Deputy Supt. of Highways 69000.00 Mary St John Historian 200.00 Marion J. Crannell Deputy Town Clerk - 1,400.00 Sylvia Dougher Secretary to Super- visor 52200.00 Edward J. Waters Dog Warden 700.00 LeRoy Phillips Chief of Police 69000.00 Thomas K. Flaherty Water Superintendent 6,400.00 Franklin Scoville, Caretaker Pineview Cemetery 52300.00 Norman Ferguson Building Inspector Zoning (a fTESpyent 1,800.00 860 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT BUILDING & ZONING INSPECTOR (Enforcement Officer) RESOLUTION NO. 26, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski RESOLVED that, Norman Fegguson be and he is hereby appointed Building and Zoning Inspector for the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, for the year 1968. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES RESOLUTION NO. 27, Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Betty Eggleston has appointed Forrest J. Crannell as Deputy Receiver of Taxes and-Assessments and has so notified this Board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall have the power to perform all duties of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments and such further duties as the Town Board may determine, not inconsistent with Law. . Duly-adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO SET COMPENSATION OF DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES & ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 28, Introduced by-Mr. Solomon, seconded -by Mr. Demboski WHEREAS, with the conduct of business in the Town Office Building it is deemed adviseable to provide compensation for the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, be it RESOLVED, that the compensation of Forrest J. Crannell, Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is hereby fixed at $1.70 per hour, ,payable upon proper verification of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. This amount together with all other payroll expe� ukslnot to exceed $1200.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO CREATE OFFICE AND APPOINT A TOWN ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 29, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Demboski WHEREAS, with the .need for immediate advise on legal matters and also assistance is needed in preparation of Resolutions for and at Town Board meetings, and WHEREAS, the Town .Board of the Town of Queensbury has decided to seek assistance of a full time Town Attorney at this time, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Harold Katz of Town of Queensbury be and he is appointed to serve the Town -of Queensbury as Town Attorney, taking office on January 2nd, 1968; at an annual salary of $1,000.00 per year. Above appointee to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. 36 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION N0, 30, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon RESOLVED, that Dr. Robert A. Reid be and is hereby appointed Health Officer of the Town of Queensbury, for a term of four years beginning January 1, 1968. f Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None Franklyn Manor 10 Bonner Drive Queensbury, New York Town Council Town of Queensbury Gentlemen: May this letter serve to inform you that I would like to be considered for the position of Zoning Inspector. Respectfully submitted Lyn Chase The following quotation was received by the Town Board. December 30, 1967 LES HILLIS CLEANING SERVICE 17. Newcomb Street Phone RX2-7432`' Town of Queensbury Office Bldg. Bay Rd. I. Leslie A. Hillis, owner of Les Hillis Cleaning Service, = submitting a bid for Janitorial Service for the Town of Queensbury Office Building. Services to be as follows: Daily cleaning of bathrooms, emptying waste baskbts & ashtrays, dusting mopping floors weekly mopping & waxing & buffing floors removing dirty marks from walls. This includes $300,000 Liability & $50,000 Bond All Labor & materials with the exception of toilet paper, paper towels & light bulbs. $210.00 per month Leslie A. Hillis On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell, Town Clerk