1966-05-26 R
Regular Meeting May 26, 1966
Present:
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson (absent) Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Supervisor.
Supervisor Webster greeted the following visitors:
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Palmer - Visitor
Mrs. Calista Conley - Visitor
Mr. James Dempsey - Visitor
Mr. Robert Sanders - Visitor
Mr. Charles Sanders - Visitor
Mr o Floyd Bombard - Visitor
Mr. Gordon Stockman - Visitor
Mr. Donald Stockman - Visitor
Thomas K. Flaherty- Superintendent of Queensbury Water District
Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways
Mrs. Albert Palmer was granted the floor. Mrs. Palmer questioned
the Town Board as to the plans of the Town of Queensbury to control
the -expansion of Junk Yards within the town. The depositing of
obsolete cars, trucks and applicances on Rhode Island Avenue was the
nature of the complaint as presented.
Supervisor Webster stated that at a later time this meeting there
will be a -public hearing on the proposed ordinance which will
ultimatly control the operation of all types of junk yards.
Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine reporter for the Post Star visited the
meeting at this time.
The Public Hearing on the proposed revised "Junk Yard Ordinance"
was declared open by Supervisor Webster at 7:35 p.m.
The clerk presented proof of publication of the notice.
The reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time.
Upon the request of the Supervisor, the clerk read the ordinance
which has been prepared up to this date.
Mr. James Dempsey questioned the Town Board on the fact as to whether
the junk yards in operation at present will be controlled by the
by the proposed ordinance.
Mrs. Calista Conley inquired as to what action will be taken against
yunk yard operators who are operating at present.
A letter7of comment from Attorney Glen A. Caffrywas read by the clerk.
The nature of the letter was to suggest changes in the wording of
the ordinance as to distance from buildings, color of paint to be
used on the fence, offense for failure to comply and restrictions on
burning within the junk yards.
Mr. Robert Sanders was granted the floor. Mr. Sanders discussed the
control of burning at junk yards. A statement was advanced that the
ordinance should spell out when burning should take place.
Mr. LeRoy Phillips, Chief of Police visited the meeting at this time.
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Supervisor Webster discussed the necessary changes within the
Town of Queensbury which result from the expansion of residential
areas as the years progress. The Supervisor stated that du e to
the extensive growth within the town; the residents must care for
the up keep of their property to comply with the natural growth
of the Town of Queensbury.
Members of the Town Board advanced the question as to the height
of the proposed fence to enclose junk yards. Opinions were
advanced, that the height. of & feet would not hide stacked cars
within a junk yard.
Mr. Donald Stockman questioned the color -of paint to be used on
fences for junk yards. A statement was advanced by members of the
Town Board that a proper color will be arrived at to conform with
surroundings of the junk yards.
Mrs. Calista Conley questioned the Town Board as to what possibility
a junk yard operator would have in the neighborhood of a residence
to secure a junk yard license under the proposed new junk yard
ordinance.
The Public Hearing was declared closed by Supervisor Webster at
8:30 p.m.
Supervisor Webster summed up the results of the public hearing.
Mr. Webster stated that all questions and suggestions of the
visitors will be considered when the final ordinance `is readied
for adoption.
The minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1966 were approved.
Carried ,unanimou sly.
Supervisor Webster reported that an agreement has been reached by
Mr. Fred Alexy and Mr. Donald Pensel on the question of relocating
the highway at Dunhams Bay.
The clerk read ,the following resolution as received by him.
Whereas: It has come to the attention of the Warren County Pomona
Grange that the individual rights of the property owners and
citizens of the Town of Queensbury are in jeopardy and likely to
be violated by the proposed zoning ordinance now in the process of
being studied and prepared ,by a committee on zoning for adoption
by the Honorable Town Board of the Town of Queensbury:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that Warren County Pomona Grange
meeting in regular session this 20th day^of May, 1966; do support
the announced purposes of the North Queensbury Council against
extremism in zoning for the Town of Queensbury;
Furthermore, we know that sections of the zoning ordinance or law
such as the requirement of two acre plots for home owners, the
prohibition against rebuilding in certain instances, the probition
against commercial and, light industry in certain areas where it
appears to be restricted under plans; are now, and will in future
be to the detriment of the town and it' s citizens;
We, therefore, urge the committee on zoning to hold many public
hearings and request the Town Board of Queensbury to hold up the
adoption° of any zoning ordinance or law until they are sure that it
is understood by the citizens of the Town and acceptable to the
majority of the residents.
Warren County Pomona Grange #53
Legislative Committee
H. Russell Harris
George Smyth
Curtis Harris
A letter was read by the clerk which explained pertinent facts to do
with the application of Joyce Baker Perry to locate a mobile home
in the Town of Queensbury.
Councilman Robertson reported on the activity at present of the
Inter-municipal Joint Public Water Survey up to this date.
Superintendent of Highways, Bernard J. Codner recommended the
acceptance of the highways within the Twicwood Subdivision pending the
receipt of the proof that Montray Place is a town ,highway. Mr. Codner
also recommended the acceptance of an easement for a turn-around on
John Clendon Road. -
Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of Queensbury Water also approved
the acceptance of Twicwood and Clendon Road from the standpoint of
water service.
RESOLUTION -TO AMEND AUDIT OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION NO. 124, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty.
WHEREAS, Audit #483 as approved under abstract # 66-5 dated May 12, 1966
in the amount of $40.37 appears to be a duplicate of an item already
paid under audit # 378 dated April 14, 1966, and therefore should not
be allowed,
RESOLVED, that payment of Audit # 483 is not allowed, and that the total
amount of abstract # 66-5 is hereby reduced by the amount of $40.37.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster
Noes = None
Supervisor Webster discussed the purchase of a poloroid camera for use
of the several departments within the town. Following a report of
the quotation of the cost of the item, the town board members agreed
that the purchase should be made. A discussion to do with the purchase
of a postage meter for use in the new town office building took place
at this time. M
Supervisor Webster advised the Town Board that the application as
received to locate a mobile home on Bay Road has been cancelled.
Mr. William Stephenson was the applicant of record.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury