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of the said lands of Cale Development Corporation;
thence running north '05 degrees, 20 minutes and 30
second west along the said easterly bounds of the
lands of Cale Development Corporation, 762.48 feet
to the point and place of beginning, containing
0.525 acre of land, be the same mor or less. Bear-
ings given in the above description refer to the
magnetic meridian as of September 18, 1962"
By order of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren
County, New York.
Dated: March 12, 1964.
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
RESOLUTION N0. 52 Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Lampson
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #613
numbered 205 to 287 and totaling $18,933.56 is hereby approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote: .
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
teectfully s it tk5
eorge Cranne 1
Town lerk
Special Meeting March 19,, -1964
Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman :-
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. '
Visitors greeted at the meeting were as follows:
Barbara Bell - League of Women Voters
Harriet Patrick League of Women Voters
Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace
Leon Nassivera - Chairman of Assessors
Jerome Thorne- Queensbury Water Superintendent
James Tucker - Dog Warden '
LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police
John Van Dusen - Town Surveyor
George Kushner - Chairman of Plann ag Board
Robert Norton - Member of Planning Board, Representing the firm of
Milton L. Crandall who will be the architect on the
proposed new Town Office Building.
Andrew R. Butz - Justice of Peace
Forrest J. Crannell - Receiver of Taxes and Assessments"
Bernie Zovistoski - The Post Star
Justice of the Peace, Meredith Bentley suggested to the board that a
full-action stop light should be installed at the intersection of
Quaker Road and Dix Avenue. The Supervisor explained to Mr. Bentley,
that the board had tentatively approved a blinker type light at this
location. Action will be taken at a later time.
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A motion was .i.ntroduced by Mr. Beaty and seconded by Mr. Lampson,
that the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1964 be approved.
A change will be made by the clerk.
Carried unanimously.
March 6, 1964
Queensbury Town Board
Town of Queensbury
Gentlemen:
As a long time Republican resident of the Town of Queensbury
and one who is deeply concerned over our town government, I '
ask for .your -consideration in - the appointment to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Harold Akins.
Certainly you all know of me and my interest in our town,
but for the record:
1. I am 44 years of age and a graduate of Union College
with a major in Government plus one year of law at
the Albany Law School;
2. I am married with three children attending Queensbury
School;
3. I own a home in a new .residential development in a
section of our town that is not presently represented
on our town board.
In looking forward to your favorable consideration, I am
respectfully,
Ralph M. Nestle
j
3 June Drive
Glens Falls, N. Y.
March 19, 1964
Queensbury Town Board,
jQueensbury, N. Y.
Gentlemen:
I will appreciate your support of my application to the
post of Councilman in the Town of Queensbury.
In the 1959, General Election I received the support of
2,742 enrolled iaoters and -was elected to serve a two-year term
as a member of the Board of Assessors.
Having previously served the town in that capacity from
January 1960 to December.- 1961, I believe that experience in
addition to other qualifications will enable me to properly
serve as a member of the Town Board.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Donald H. Winchell
8 Greenway Drive,
Town of Queensbury
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A resolution was presented to the board which has been adopted
by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, to sell a machine to
the 'Town of Queensbury which will be used in machine type billing
for different departments within the town.
A letter which was received from the New York State Department of
Public Works; to do with the final survey of the Warren-Washington
County lines was discussed at length.
A letter was received to do with the work being carried out at the
town dump at present.
A form of notice of application pursuant to provisions of Section 7#3 ,
SubdivisioA #2 of the Public L'ands •Law was received in the matter
of the application of: John J. Abele and Gertrude M. Abele.
A study of local Sales .and Assessments of residences and seasonal
properties was presented by Mr. Leon Nassivera for interesting
study by all members of the Town Board.
The plans for the proposed new Town Office Building, which have
been prepared by the office of Milton L. Crandall - Architect's
were presented to the board and the town officials who were present.
Mr. Norton was granted the floor to answer any questions to do
with the lay-out of the proposed' Town Office. Building.
Several interested officials voiced opinions as to changes p g s which �
could be made to the advantage of each official. The cost of the
construction was also discussed.;
Mr. Sidney Van Dusen the Warren County' Clerk and also a member of
the Pineview Cemetery Commission, in company of his son Ralph
visited the meeting at this time.
The approved map of West Mountain Park was presented, following
the approval of the Planning Board.
Mr. James Tucker the Dog Warden for the Town of Queensbury was
present to announce that he intends to enforce a County Law
governing confinement of dogs from Sun-down to Sun-up in the
near future. '
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Mr. Bernard Codner, recommended to the Town Board that they should
enter into an option agreement to purchase two sections of land near
the present Town Dump on the Ridge Road, which become an extensive
asset toward the operation of the dump.
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A motion was made that all reports be accepted and placed on file.
Carried unanimously.
A vacancy now exists on the Town Board due to the resignation of
Councilman Harold C. Akins, and it now appears that the vacancy
will not be immediately skilled. It seems adviseable for the proper
conduct of Town business to revise the Town Board Committee
appointments until such time as Mr. Akins' successor is named.
The Supervisor presented the following changes of Committee' s for 1964.
The following committee changes are hereby made. �{
HIGHWAYS Lampson Beaty Turner l
FIRE COMPANIES Turner Lampson Beaty
Water District Lampson Beaty Turner
Town. Office
Buildin- Turner Lampson Beaty
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Chairman--first named
I wish to further advise that the standing committee here-to -for
entitled Speed is now changed to the Traffic Safety Committee with
the following named to be members of the committee Turner, Lampson,
Beaty. First named to be chairman.
RESOLUTI0N- NO. 53 introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Beaty.
�TFiEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has recommended to the
Town Board the purchase of a gravel pit in the northerly end of the
town, and
14HEREAS, Kenneth McKinney, of R.D. 1, Glens Falls, N.- Y. , is
the owner of a. parcel of land adjacent to the present town dump
on Ridge Road -containing approximately 14 acres on which there
appears to be a considerable quantity of good quality gavel and
has offered to sell the property to the Town of Queensbury for the
sum of $ 1,500.00, be it
RESOLVED the Town of Queensbury enter into an option agreement
with said Kenneth McKinney for the purchase of said property
for the sum of $1,500.00, such option to be for 90 days during
which a survey of the property can be made, and that the Town pay
the sum of $150.00 for such option, the same to be applied on the
purchase price, and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to execute such option agreement on behalf of the Town
of Queensbury and to pay the sum of $150.00 therefor from the
general fund.
Duly adopted by the following vote:,
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
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Noes - None '
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RESOLUTION NO. 54 introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr.
Turner.
RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury purchase from Howard Mason,
Cleverdale, N.Y. , for a price of $100.00 a parcel of land
containing approximately one acre- of land situated on the easterly
side of the Jenkinsville Road in the Town of Queensbury and lying
between said road and the property of Kenneth McKinney, and be
it further
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RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to pay '
to Howard Mason the sum of $100.00 from the general fund upon
delivery of a deed conveying the same to the Town of Queensbury
in form approved by the County Attorney,
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ON QUAKER
ROAD AND GLENWOOD AVENUE IN THE TOWN IOF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO. 55 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty
WHEREAS, a large volume of high speed traffic is now being carried
on Quaker Road, and
WHEREAS, this board believes that the present stop signs 'on Glenwood
Avenue do not furnish adaquate warning at its intersection with Quaker
Road, thereby making this intersection dangerous and
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(Resolution Igo. 55 Continued)
WHEREAS, both Quaker Road and Glenwood Avenue are County Roads,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby
authorizes that there be installed a blinking traffic" control
light at the intersection of Quaker Road and Glenwood Avenue which
will show red on Glenwood Avenue and yellow on Quaker Road, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Safety Committee of this Board is
authorized to make the proper arrangements for the installation of
this traffic control light.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster
Noes —None
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ON QUAKER
ROAD AND DIX AVENUE IN'THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY-
RESOLUTION NO. 56 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson.
WHEREAS, a large volume of high speed traffic is now being carried
on Quaker Road, ,and
WHEREAS, this board believes that the present stop signs on Dix
Avenue do not furnish adaquate warning at its intersection with Quaker
Road, thereby making .,this intersection dangerous and
WHEREAS, both Quaker Road and Dix Avenue are County Roads, therefore
be it '
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Weensbury hereby
authorizes that there be installed a blinking traffic control light
at the intersection of Quaker Road and Dix Avenue which will show
red on Dix Avenue and yellow on 'Quaker Road, and be it further
RESOLVED, THAT the Traffic Safety Committee of this Board is authorizer
to make the proper arrangements for the installation of this traffic
control light. '
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY LIGHTING
RESOLUTION NO. 57 introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner.
WHEREAS, a dangerous highway condition now exists at the intersection
of the entrance of the Glens Falls Country Club with the Sound Pond
Road, and
WHEREAS, a dangerous highway condition now exists on Dix Avenue at
the intersection of the entrance of the South Queensbury Fire Company
and,
WHEREAS, the lighting committee of this Board has inspected the conditions
at both of these locations and has recommended that the conditions be
improved by the installation of highway lighting,
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(Resolution No. 57 - continued)
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a 175 watt mercury 'corrected' white
highway light be authorized for installation at the intersection of
the entrance of the Glens Falls Country Club with the Round Pond
Road, and that a 175 watt mercury corrected white highway light be
authorized for installation at the intersection of the entrance of
the South Queensbury Fire Company on Dix Avenue, and. that the Town
Clerk be' and he hereby is authorized and directed to contact the
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. and make all necessary arrangements so
that these authorized highway lights may be installed.
Duly adopted by the' following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION NO. 58 'introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by*Mr. _
Turner.
?,IHEREAS, a dangerous highway condition now exists at the intersection
of Marnis Road, Country Club Road and Blind Rock Road, and
ITHEREAS; the lighting
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committee 'of this Board has inspected the
condition at this location and has recommended that the condition
be improved by the installation of Highway lighting,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a 1.75 watt mercury corrected white
highway light be authorized for installation at the intersection of
Mannis Road, Country Club Road and Blind Rock Road, and that the
Town Clerk be and he is authorized and directeid to contact the
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. and make-all necessary arrangements so
that this `authorized highway light may be installed.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk