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1966-04-21 SP Special Meeting April 21, 1966 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty - Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman • Supervisor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:30 p. m. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor; _ Appearances in the interest of the Dunhams Bay Road re-alignment were as follows: Allison Ellsworth Norman Ferguson Virginia Allen -Donald D. Pensel Sally Chenier Harold Woodruff Mrs'. _Allison Ellsworth • Mary K. Pensel George E. Woodin• F.S. Bascom Earl Shortsleeves Robert Ellsworth Mr. Rene Chapuis Robert A. Leeret Mrs. Rene Chapuis Horace Squires William C. Belden Mr. & Mrs. Alger Mason Henry Chenier Mrsi Sally lUckinson James D. Griffin Mr. Fred Alexy, Sr. Atty. Robert Stewart Mr:-Fred Alexy, Jr. Merwin Pasco Mrs. Jane Alexy Charles Bridenbacher Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine Representing the Post Star Mr. & Mrs. Francis Rajkowski ­Applicants Mobile Home Permit Mr. & Mrs. James Webb, Jr. _ Applicants Mobile Home Permit Mr. Harold Rathbun - Visitor Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways Herbert Corlew - Deputy Superintendent of Highways Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Mrs. Helen Kurzmack - League of Women Voters Attorney Albert E. Beswiek---Town Attorney - LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police Robert S. Maldoon - Representing the Jaycee' s Donald E. Branchaud - Representing the Jaycee' s Glen Gregory - Visitor Supervisor Webster declared the public hearing open on the application of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Rajkowski, to locate a Mobile Home out side of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court. The clerk presented proof of publication. The reading of the Notice was dispensed with. The clerk summarized the original application as received. Supervisor Webster requested a voice from any persons in opposition to the granting of the permit. There were none. The Supervisor invited any statements in favor of the issuance of the permit. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed at 7:42 p. m. The application will be given further study and decision will take - place at an early date. 402 The minutes-of the meeting of April 14, 1966 were approved. Carried unanimously. Supervisor Webster declared the public hearing open on the application of James Webb, Jr. , to locate a Mobile Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court at 7:45 p.m.- Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. The reading of the notice was deferred. The clerk summarized the original application as same was presented. Supervisor Webster requested a voice of opposition -from any person present. There were none. Supervisor Webster requested any statement in favor of the granting of the permit. There were none. Supervisor Webster questioned Mr. Webb as to the type of purchase being made by him for the property involved. Mr. Webb stated that the property was being purchased on a contract with' Mrs. Leah Hartman, With no further statement being introduced the public hearing'was declared closed at 7:55 p.m* ' TO: QUEENSBVRY TOWN BOARD ---- JOHN 0. WEBSTER, SUPERVISBR The 1957 Chevrolet Pick-Up Truck which was purchased used - three years ago now has in excess of 100,0.00 miles on it and is in need of major repairs. - ` Therefore, after studying the specifications of several ' pieces of equipment I would like to recommend that the following equipment be purchased under State Contract to• replace the 1957 Chevrolet truck. 1 - 1966 Ford F100 4x4 to meet N.Y.S. specifications for-- ' type A 3 Equipped as Follows: Heavy duty clutch 70 ampere hour battery 60 ampere alternator with dual drive belts Cab rood mounted revolving amber warning light -- Dietx- Model 240 Undercoat 7 foot power reversible snow plow ` Hydraulic belt driven pump Respecffully submitted Thomas K. Flaherty, Water Superintendent The pre-arranged Public Hearing to allow interested persons to discuss the re-location of the Town Road near the Alexy property at Dunhams Bay was declared open by Supervisor Webster at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Webster presented a map of the proposed change and in turn discussed the proposatin its entirety. Mr. Charles Bridenbacher questioned the path of the proposed change in the, highway. Mrs. Donald Pensel of the Dunhams Bay Boat Company, stated that many residents are opposed to there-location of -the ,road. Mrs. Pensel stated that it would not be possible for trucks to enter and unload equipment on the road as planned. 0 Mr. Earl Shortsleeves stated that the turn off as it is at present has been an attractive shopping place to view'Lake George for many years. Mr. Shortsleeves explained that the point was sold to a Mr. Pearly in,the year of 1944. A deed was presented for study to do with an easement which Mr. Pearly was granted with a deed in' 1944. Mrs. Virginia Allen questioned as to how much width can be claimed as a town road. Mr. Robert Leeret stated that he was one of the many persons who have been ordered to vat*te thepremises by Mr. Fred Alexy ., -- Mr. Leeret also stated that the proposed change in the lay out of the highway would create a dangerous exit and entrance to Route 9-L. Attorney Frederick Bascom spoke in the behalf of many residents who were objecting to the change in the roadway in question. Mr. Bascom repeated the statement that a dangerous traffic situation would develop. Mr. Norman Ferguson mentioned the fact that the map as presented by the Town Board was not correct in its lay-out. Mr. Donald Pensel of the Dunhams Bay Boat Company, stated that he had discussed the plan to 're-locate the road with Mr. Alexy eome time hepceg and that the plan as being presented tonight is not as he had expected. Mrs. Jane Alexy stated that if the course of the road was changed, she feels that the point of entry was better suited to the carrying on of business in the area. Mr. Robert Leeret stated that Mr. Alexy knew the lay-out of the Town Road when he purchased the property. Mr. Leeret explained that he doesnot feel that changes at this time are justified. Attorney Albert E. Beswick discussed the history of the proposal in question at this time. Attorney Fred B3lecom stated again that the present road should -not be -abandoned. Attorney Robert Stewart stated the he would be in agreement, that Mr. Alexy would benefit by the change in the `highway as proposed. Attorney Stewart explained that Jollowing investigation at the site he is of the opinion that the proposed change would create an intersection with Route 9L which would be safer for traffic than at' present. Attorney Stewart discussed the pieceeding statements of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pensel. Mr. Robert Leeret- and Mrs. Sally Chenier voiced direct opposition to the granting of the change as proposed. Mr. Mervyn Pasco stated that in his opinion, the abandoning of the present road would not be justified. Mrs. Virginia Allen questioned the board as to how much width of -land is owned by. the State of New York or the County of Warren to create Route 9L. 4® Mr. William Belden questioned as to the original creation of the road to be abandoned. Attorney Beswick explained that the highway is a highway by use. Mr. George Woodin stated that the previous owner, Dr. Fielding sold all properly from the South Side of the road to the lake. Mrs. Jane Alexy stated that the property where the beach is now located is no different than many other beaches on lake front property on all lakes. Attorney Robert Stewart again stated that the proposed change would be a safe exit or entrance. y1 Mr. Earl Shortsleeves explained that a substantial amount of parking area would be eliminated by the change. Mrs. Mabel' Ellsworth questioned the fact that if the road is not deeded to the town shaould same be allowed to be abandoned. Mr. Horace Squires discussed the entrance on the proposed highway change. Mr. Allison Ellsworth stated that the road should be left as it is for the benefit of all persons involved. Mr. Fred Alexy, Jr. , stated that his father Fred Alexy Sr. , has improved the property which he owns to such an extent that same is far more beautiful than same, was in the years past. During the hearing the statements as listed above were received and on proper occasion Supervisor Webster commented on points of interest as they were advanced by the group. The hearing was declared closed by Supervisor Webster at 9:40 p.m. — Councilman Robertson and Councilman Beaty clarified the position of the Town Board on the matter of the re-location of the road, Mr. Glen Gregory approached the Town Board to discuss the possibility of a town hgihway in a section of the Town of Queensbury where Mr. Gregory owns land and a home. Lengthy discussion ensued with Supervisor Webster and Mr. Bernard J. Codner, Superintendent of Highways taking part. Mr. Robert Maldoon of the Queensbury Jaysee' s presented a resumee of the result of a recent project known as a "Community Development Survey Report". Mr. Maldoon stated that a public hearing has been arranged to acquaint the public with the land use program as pre- pared by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury. Mr. Donald Branchaud discussed the "Survey Report" as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 90, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr Turner. WHEREAS, it is provided by subdivision- 14 of Section 64 of the Town Law that a town board may adopt a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to appropriate not more than $10,000.00 as a publicity fund to be expended for the purpose of advertising the advantage and attraction of the town as a resort and for programs to promote the general, commercial and industrial welfare of the town, and (Resolution No.-90 - continued) WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has many summer attractions, including the Lake George Opera Festival, and it is deemed advisable to undertake programs to promote these attractions . and to secure the establishment of additional commercial businesses-and--industrial-plants in-the town, be it RESOLVED that, subject to permissive referdudum, there be and hereby is established in the Town of Queensbury a publicity fund in the amount of $10,000.00 for the aforesaid purposes, and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed. to give public notice of the adoption of this resolution in the manner provided by law, and be it further RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect thirty days after the date of its adoption. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 91y introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded. by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, a 1965 Dodge pick up truck used by the Queensbury Water District was damaged on December 22, 1965, when it was struck by an automobile owned by Joanna O'Brien and oeprated, by Margaret O'Brien- at the intersection of Quaker Road and Bay Road and an estimate of the cost. of repairs in the amount of $33.66 was made by Suburban Auto Finishers, West Mountain Road, and WHEREAS, Albert E. Beswick has arranged a settlement in the amount of $33.66 with the insurance company covering the O'Brien car, be it RESOLVED, that the claim of the Town of Queensbury .against Joanna O'Brien and Margaret O'Brien be settled for $33.66 and that the Supervisor be and -he hereby is authorized to execute a general release of said claim. Duly -adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster, Noes - None ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON AVIATION ROAD IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, pursuant to Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, does hereby enact and ordain the following ordinance: Section 1. For the purpose of this ordinance, the words "vehicle", "owner", "parked", and "standing" shall have the meaning defined in the Vehicle and Traffic Law-of the State of New York Section 2. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing at any time on the southerly side of the highway known and designated as Aviation Road in the Town of Queensbury between the easterly side of the junction of Cottage Hill Road with Aviation Road and the westerly side of the south bound entrance to the Northway from Aviation Road. Section 3. A violation of this ordinance shall constitute an offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10.00. ®6 (Ordinance Relating to Parking on Aviation Road -- Continued) Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after its adoption and the posting and publication thereof. �a�y-adep�ed-hy-the-�e��ew�ag-ve�e� RESOLUTION NO. L2, introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner WHEREAS, an ordinance has been proposed which would prohibit the parking or standing of vehicles on the southerly side of Aviation Road between Cottage Hill Road and the south bound entrance to the Northway, be it public RESOLVED, that the Town Board hold a heh*Augng on said proposed ordinance at the Queensbury Junior High School, Aviation Road, in said town on the 5th day of May, 1966, at 7:30 o'clock (DST) and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to give , notice of said public- hearing as required by the Town Law, Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mrs Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None Chief of Police, LeRoy Phillips reported on the investigation of the Mobile Homes as had been requested by the Town Board. Investigation of dumping refuse along town highways has also been conducted by the Chief of Police. To: The Town Board 4/21/1966 In accordance with the agreement reached previously concerning this matter, I wish to officially appoint the following persons to a special committee i wr to be known &s the "QUEENSBURY COMMITTEE FO ICATION". I expect that the committee will meet shortly and will carry out its own organ- ization as to chairman, Secretary, etc. It is also expected- that the committee will be enlarged somewhat in the Aext .few weeks in addition to those persons appointed herewith. Miss. Elizabeth Renner Mrs. Leonard J. Mcllvaine Bernard J. Codner Mrs. Robert -Mahoney Mrs. Loretta Anderson Richard VanDusen Mrs. H. Glen Caffry Mrs. Frank X. Gilheany Harold G. Woodruff John O. -Webster John 0. Webster RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR STORAGE BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 93, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner RESOLVED, that the town board hereby approves the final plans and specifications for a storage building at the town refuse disposal area, as prepared by Councilman Robertson and does hereby authorize that advertisement for bids be inserted in the official newspapers of the town in a manner according to law, and be it further 4 0 r7 (Resolution No. 93 - continued) RESOLVED, that bids will be received until 7:00 p.m. E.D.S.T. May 5, 1966 at the office of the Tpwp Clerk. Bids will be opened but not received at 8:00 p.m. E.D.S.T. on the same day at the library --of the Queensbury Junior High School, 75 Aviation Road, Glens Falls, New York, Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE UNDER STATE CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 94, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that purchase under State Contract of a new 1966 Ford F100, type A3-V8 together with equipment recommended by the Superintendent of the-Queensbury Water Department is, hereby authorized and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all papers necessary to consumate said purchase by the Queensbury Water Department. Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - Mr. Turner I I Councilman Turner stated that, in his opinion, the purchase should be delayed until such time as water rent revenue is received to pay for the truck being purchased, STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION NOTICE OF ACTION File 656 G-1313 ` Warren County March 2, 1966 The State Traffic Commission has filed an order with the Sectetary of State whereby Section 2052.10 Subdivision (k) Paragraph of the regulations of the State Traffic Commission is X Added To read as follows: (k) Route 2549 SH 656, at its intersection with Quaker Road, Route 254 (CR 42) (Signal 26) (1) A right green arrow facing east on`Route 254 shall be dispalyed during appropriate interval: of the signal cycle. The above action is to be effective, XrUpon Completion This action provides for the installation, operation and maintenance of Signal 26 in accordance with the attached pages. The N.Y.S. D.P.W. is to install, operate and maintain, or remove, Traffic-control devices- in conformance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the State Traffic Commission" to complete tht action. It is essential that this office be promptly advised of the date of completion. Copies of a completion notice have been enclosed for this purpose. One copy should be properly executed, showing date of completion, and returned to this officState Traffic Commission William S. %Its By: Lloyd A. Meader Chief Traffic Engineer 4408 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 95, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, John Purinton- of R,F.D.#l, Fort Edward, New York\ has .made application in accordance with- paragraph 2 (B) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REG- ULATION 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 15 Columbia Avenue, 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 John Purinton R,F.D,#1 Fort Edward, New York to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court, for a period of one year at property situated at 15 Columbia Avenue, 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. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson. and- Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 96, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Eugene Arthur Campbell of 3 Berry Street, 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 DOME 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 #480 and #481, Ohio Avenue, West Glens Falls, 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 May 5, 1966, at 7:45 p.m. in the library of Queensbury Junior High School, Aviation Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorised 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. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr, Webster. Noes - None 409 RESOLUTION TO, AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 97, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr; Robertson WHEREAS, Laurence H. Smith of Upper Sherman Avenue, 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 SDME 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 Upper Sherman Avenue, West 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 pursuantn to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance,. -the town, board shall conduct a public hea#ng on said application on May 51 1966, at 7:55 p.m. in the library of Queensbury Junior High School, Aviation 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. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None _ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION N0. 98, introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Jack S. Dumas of R.F.D. 2 Aviation Road, Town of Queensbury, has made application 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 'West Side of Mountain View Lane, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ,ordinance, and , I -- 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 May 5, 1966, at 8:05 .p.m. in the library of -Queensbury Junior High School, ,Aviation 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. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, _Mr* Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk