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Regular Meeting October 14, 1965
Present:
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m.
Supervisor Webster greeted the following visitors:
SMrs. Edwin Willis - League of Women Voters
Mrs. Juliette Ellingsworth - League of Women Voters
Mr. Ralph Nicholson - Visitor
Mr. Russell Harris - Visitor
Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of ,Queensbury Water District
Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways
Attorney Albert E. Beswick - Town Attorney
' The public hearing was declared open at 7:30 p. m. on the application
of Paul A. Rowland for a permit to locate a Mobile Home outside of a
duly licensed Mobile Home Court.
Proof of publication was presented by the clerk.
Reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time.
The Clerk summarized the original application as same was received.
The following persons appeared in opposition to the granting of the
permit. None
The following persons appeared in favor of the granting of the permit.
None. °
The public hearing was declared closed at 7:38 p. m.
The public hearing was declared open at 7:40 p. m. on the application
of Daniel A. and Sandra J. Corentto for a permit to locate a Mobile
Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court. °
Proof of publication was presented by the Clerk.
Reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time.
The clerk summarized the original application as same was received.
The following persons appeared in opposition to the granting of the
permit. None
The following persons appeared in favor of the granting of the permit.
None
The minutes of all meetings prior to October 10th, 1965, were approved
by the Town Board. t
Carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 OF 1965
RESOLUTION NO. 239, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson.
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(Resolution No. 239 - continued)
WHEREAS, an ample supply of pure water is of vital importance to
every resident of our town, and
WHEREAS, this town board recognizes, the needs for municipal
collection and treatment of sewage in many areas of the town, and
WHEREAS, this town board considers the proposed "Pure Watergo.Bond Act"
to be of great value to the Town of Queensbury at this time,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board favor Proposition Number One
to be voted on by the People of the State of New York on November 2, —
1965, and urges a "Yes" vote on this proposal.
Duly adopted by the following vote: '
Ayes Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr_. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
Mrs. Paul Rowland •appeared at the meeting at this time. Mrs. Rowland
stated that she has no way to make contact with any persons to
secure help in any way. Mrs. Rowland explained the amount of help
that she will beable to give to her father-in-law who is the owner
of the land where the mobile home will be placed.
The clerk presented applications to locate Mobile Homes outside of
Mobile home Courts from the following:
Clifton DeMarsh
Gary L. Wickes
George and Evelyn LaMora
The meeting was moved to a larger location and resumed to order
at 8:00 P. M.
The group representing the West Mountain Road section were greeted
by Supervisor Webster at this time. There were from 60 to 70
persons in the group.
Mr. Paul Bishop was granted the floor at this time. A petition was
presented to the Town Board which in content stated the opposition
to the locating a concrete manufacturing plant on West Mountain Road.
The petition which contained approximately 250 signatures was
presented as follows:
TO THE TOWN BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
NEW YORK
WHEREAS it has become known to the undersigned residents and
taxpayers of the West Mountain area in the Town of Queensbury that
Ashton Readily Mix Concrete has purchased property on the westerly
side of West Mountain Road; and, '
WHEREAS said company is about to build a ready mix concrete
plant, storage facilities ,and other necessary buildings on said
West Mountain Road; and,
WHEREAS we have made a lifelong investment in *our homes - in
the now residential area where said plant is to be located; and,
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(Petition West Mountain Road - continued)
WHEREAS the construction, erection and operation of said plant is
deemed most objectionable to the undersigned, as said plant will
seriously depreciate the value of our properties, pollute the air,
disturb the peace and quiet, cause offensivenoise and odor, and the
trucks of said plant ruin our roadways, endanger our children, and
cause a public nuisance in said town; and,
WHEREAS the general area in which said plant is to be located is to
continue residential under the new proposed 701 zoning law of said
town; and,
WHEREAS said Ashton Ready Mix Company is endeavoring to frustrate
said zoning proposals and defy your Town Board and Planning Board,
We, the uiidersigned hereby sign this petition requesting the
Town Board and Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury to do every-
thing necessary to stop the construction, erection and operation of
said Ready'Mix 'Concrete plant, or any other plant, mill or business,
or commercial or industrial enterprise on the said premises purchased
by Ashton.
Supervisor Webster discussed the result of any questions being studied
as to the future plans of the concern who will construct the cement
plant in question.
Mr. Charles Atwell spoke in objection-to the construction.
Mr. Dale Taylor questioned the fact as to whether or not the plant
will be operated on a dust free basis.
Mrs. Donald Tabor sopke in objection, with a statement that in
comparison to the present plant operation, she feels sure that the
proposed new construction will be of the same nature as the present
site has been.
Attorney Albert E. Beswick discussed sections of the Town Law as to
the restrictions which could be enforced in other sections. The
subject of closing roads to trucks was discussed by Mr. Beswick by
quoting town highway law, also the vehicle and traffic law.
Mrs. Tabor questioned the S-gpervisor as to whether the zoning which
will be proposed at a later date will be understandable by the public
in large.
Attorney Beswick discussed the ultimate adoption of zoning in the
Town of Queensbury, when same is ready to be presented.
Mr. Paul Bishop questioned the Supervisor as to what the feeling of
the Town Board in its entirety on the subject of allowing the con-
struction or not. A suggestion was advanced by members of the group
that the Town Board should adopt a resolution stating the feelings of
the board in the matter. e
RESOLUTION NO. 240 Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Webster.
WHEREAS, a petition has been presented to the Town Board signed by
approximately 250 persons residing in the Town of Queensbury opposing
the establishment of a concrete plant` by Ashton Ready Mix Concrete
Company onoWes�t Mountain Road, and
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(Resolution No. 240 - continued)
WHEREAS$!._the establishment of a concrete ple.nt in this location is
not consistent with the master plan being developed by the
Planning Board, be it
RESOLVED that, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby
record its opposition to the extablishment and operation of a
concrete plant in any location on West Mountain Road.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and
Mr. Webster.
Noes - None --
RESOLUTION NO. 241, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner
RESOLVED that, the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #65-10
numbered #900 through #1028 inclusive and totaling $21,656.68 is
hereby approved.
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
Special Meeting October 21, 1965
Present: 4
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m.
The following visitors were present:
Carl Garb - State Equipment Company
Arthur Dawes - Mott Manbeck Machinery Company
Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District
Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways
Herbert Corlew - Deputy Superintendent of Highways
Supervisor announced the Bid open for the purchase of a New Hydraulic
Operated V Box Hopper Material Spreader for the use of the Highway
Department.
Proof of Publication was presented by the clerk.
Reading of the Notice was dispensed with. ---
The clerk opened and read aloud the following bids:
State Equipment Company, Albany, New York
Swenson Model EVP - 100 $2,491.00