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1964-11-26 381 (Resolution No. 209 - continued) RISOL` S MIC the dnperviaex be and hereby is autberised and dirogted to sign such contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbuyy. Daly adopted by the following votes Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mr. Webster. Nose - N®ne Mr. Codner, recommended that all Highway Employee's should be paid salary for 4 Holidays in the years ahead. The Town Board -approved unanimously that Thanksgiving Day, 1964 will be a paid Holiday. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully 'submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting November 26, 1964. With the lack of a quorum the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 p. m. Friday, November 27, 1964. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Adjourned Regular Meeting November 27, 1964. Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner (absent) Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The meeting was declared open at 7:30 p. m. Visitors greeted were as follows: William Stranahan Mrs. Richard Hoague Robert Grobecker - Parsons of Glens Falls, Inc. Rodney Faubel - Carswell Motors Bernard Hutchins - Burton Equipment Co. Jack Baker - Parsons of Glens Falls, Inc. Edward Waters "Becky"Coriew Bernard Codner - Superintendent of Highways Thomas Flaherty Thomas Shea - Post Star _ Mrs. John Whalen Thomas Jenkins LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police The Public hearing was -declared open to do with the application of William Stranahan to locate a mobile home outside of a Mobile Home Court. Proof of Publication was presented by the Clerk. 382 The reading of the Public Notice was dispensed with'attthis time. The Clerk read the application of Mr. Willi4s:,F ax t as ; . The Supervisor requested statements from any persons either for or against the application as presented. Mrs. Jolin Whalen was heard at this time. Mfrs. Whalen queetiAned the Town Board as to the content of the permit which would be issued for Mr. Stranahan. Mr. William Stranahan stated that it is his intention to build a home on the site of the proposed Mobile Home location. Mrs. Richard Hoague was granted the floor. Mrs. Hoague repeated statements which she has brought up several times- in the past. The nature of her statements were to encourage acceptance of the application of Mr. Stranahan. Councilman Robertson clarified the future plans of both Mr. Stranahan and the present mobile home owner at the location in question. Both Mr. Stranahan and Mr. Winchell intend to build homes and ultimatly remove the mobile homes. Public hearing was declared closed. STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Albany- 1, N. Y. Nov. 20, 1964 File 417 - G-977 Warren Co. NOTICE OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION ACTION The State Traffic Commission takes the fallowing action with respect to traffic control on Route US9, SH 417, at its intersection With Aviation and Quaker Roads in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County. Revises the specifications of Signal 18 to provide for left green arrows facing northwest and southeast on Route US9. The order for this signal filed with 'the Secretary of State is idenified as Section 2052.10, subdivision (g) , of the regulations of the State Traffic Commission. An amendment for the above change is dated Nov. 20, 1964. To complete this action, the New York State Department of "Public Works is to operate and maintain this signal in conformance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the New York State Traffic Commission and the attached specifications. One copy of the enclosed completion notice, properly executed showing date of completion, should be returned to this office. STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION WILLIAM S. -HULTS By: LLOYD A. MAEDER Chief Traffic Engineer 383 .0.9" The executed copy of the Urban Planning Assistance Grant Agreement (contract) was received and placed on file by the town clerk. Councilman Robertson reported on a request which he has received for a study of speed control on Jenkinsville Road. Following investigation it is expected that a request for the study will -be submitted to the State Traffic Commission of the State of New York. RE3O ION ORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION N0. 0, int duced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Lampson. WHEREAS, William Stranahan of 31 LaBarge Street, Hudson Falls, 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 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 at Farm to ,Market Road between Bay and Ridge Roads, and WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, for the following reason: The applicant stated that he intends to construct a dwelling on the site within the next three to five years. The other mobile home on the property has an agreement of a similar nature, therefore fe it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to William Stranahan of 31 LaBarge Street, Hudson Falls, New York, to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed- mobile home coutt, at property situated at Farm to Market Road between -Bay and Ridge Roads 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. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None .... The opening of "Bids" for the purchase of a truck and snow plow was declared open at- 8:00 p. m. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. The reading of the notice as advertised was omitted. Supervisor Webster requested any questions which might have arisen in the specifications as prepared by the Superintendent of Highways. With no questions the clerk proceeded to open and read the bids aloud. PARSONS OF GLENS FALLS, INC. 630 Glen-, Street Glens Falls, New York November 27, 1964 Town of Queensbury Highway Dept. RFD#1 Glens Falls, Now York 384 (Parsons Truck Bid - continued) Gentlemen: We are pleased to submit the following quotation on one (1) new 1965 Ford F-800 - 158" Wheelbase - GVW 50,000 lbs. : Lettered Town of Queensbury 12,000 lb. front axle 22,000 1b. 2-speed Eaton rear axle 16" x4" x 3k" front brakes 16" x6" x 6"-rear ,brakes 1250 cubic inch vacuum reserve tank - vacuum gauge & warning light 391 HD V-8 engine _. 13"Clutch HD-Frame - 19.19 section modulus 50 gallon barrell tank 70 amp. battery 55 amp. alternator Right Hand spring build-up 25,300. 1b. rear spring at pad 10.00 x 20 12 ply standard tread 7.5 rims$$SZ 5652 5-speed Spicer transmission direct in fifth Power take-off Spare rim Full air West coast mirrors 2 Sun-visors Deluxe Fresh Air Heater N.Y. State lights & Flaps Frink plow as per specs. mounted Heil body as per specs. mounted Net Delivered Price $121216.36 Allow-1955 Ford F-800 2,300.00 �. Net Delivered Price less trade 9,916.36 Sincerely, PARSONS OF GLENS FALLS, INC. Jack Baker— Assistant Truck Manager BURTON EQUIPMENT CO. Glens Falls, N.Y. November 27, 1964 Town Board Town of Queensbury Glens Falls, New York , Gentlemen: We 'are pleased to submit for your consideration, the following bid for one 1965 White Truck Model 4200S, equipped with Frink Snow Plow and Heil Dump Box: Price-- - $139330.50 Less Allowance for one 1955 Ford Dump . 2,529.35 Net Price FOB Town Barn $10,801.15 We thknkl-,you for the opportunity of letting us present this bid and we home to be of service. Very truly yours, Bernard L. Hutchins General Manager 385 CARSWELL MOTORS, INC. Glens Falls, New York November 27, 1964 Town Board- Town of, Queensbury Glens Falls, New York Gentlemen: We are pleased to bid as follows: One new 1965 International Model R .190A, 157" Wheelbase, 1000 X .20 12 P`l.y Nylon Tires on 7.50 V.rims, -antifreeze to ­40F30 12000# front axle, 12V 55 Amp Alternator, 5 cab marker lights, - rear directional signals, dual , stop and tail lights, hazard switch, T-54 5 speed direct transmission, 23000# 2 speed rear axle, frame reinforcement^, 50 gallon side mounted safety tank, full width seat,, fresh air heater and defroster, West Coast Mirrors, Spare rim, right front spring built up to support plow equipment, 6 cylinder 406 Cu. in. displacement gasoline, engine,, 14" .clutch, front brakes 16k X3�, rear brakes 16k X 6, dual air wipers, -9 X 7 body with 6 yd, capacity - 8 yd. ends, all 8 ga. with k cab shield, heavy duty hardware - body to be set back 18" from cab, Frink Model 425A one way plow with 10' wing. To meet all of the specifications of the town.* $13,556.11 Allowance for 1955 -Ford Trade .2.969.11 Bid Price $10,587.00 Delivery can be made in 45 to, 60 days from date of-order. * Air wipers will be furnished on air brakes chassis: Very truly yours, CARSWELL MOTORS, INC. Rodney--J. Faubel Vice-President Mr. Codner questioned the bidders on certain points concerning the bids as submitted by them. The Superintendent of Highways, requested time to study the bids before making a recommendation. Mr. Edward Waters was welcomed- by- the Town Board to discuss the appointment as Dog Enumerator for the year 1965. Mr. Thomas Jenkins was granted the floor. A lengthy discussion ensued to do with the possible installation of a radio system to result in communication between vehicles of the town and the focal point - the Town of Queensbury garage. A proposal was submitted by Mr. Jenkins for further study. DONALD B. JENKINS 10 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, N. Y. November 27, 1964 — Proposed Two-Way Radio' Lquipment for Town of Queensbury: Base Station DM76LAS66 80-watt transistorized station $930. 50-footsteel tower,- installed . 300. Station Antenna 105. Transmission line & fittings . 20. Installation and checkout 200 Total base station .. $1375. 386 (Jenkins proposal - continued) Mobiles RE73JA6 80-watt TPL, Warren County bid price $509. Installation 35. Total per mobile, installed $544. Councilman Robertson was delegated to conduct a study of the aspects of the proposal. Mr. David Clenents was welcomed by the Town Board. A map was pre- sented for discussion to do with roads that to date have not been accepted by the Planning Board. The Town Board suggested study- of the matter with plans to accept Zhe roads at an early date. Mr. LeRoy Phillips, Chief of Police discussed appointments of policemen with the Town Board. The recently appointed member Mr-. Lowell Hill is off duty due to illness at this time,. Mr,. Bernard Codner, Superintendent of Highways recommended that the bid of Parsons of Glens Falls, Inc. , be accepted Npr the truck . - purchased as advertised. RESOLUTION NO. 211, introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Beaty. WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on the 12th day of November, 1964, duly- recommend the purchase of certain machinery pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 -of the Highway Law, Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, the following: One New 1965 - F-800 Ford- Truck complete with Frink Snowplow as per specification for -a maximum price of twelve thousand, two hundred sixteen and thirty-six onehundredth dollars (12,216.36), delivered at Queensbury, New York, and to be delivered-on `or about January 15, 1965. The Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender to the vendor One 1955 Ford #F-800 Cab & Chassis as part payment for the above machinery to be purchased. The terms of payment will be as follows: Trade-in allowance $2,300,00 , Check Drawn on machinery fund - 9.916.36 Total $ 12,216.36 A contract of purchase for the item purchased shall be duly executed between the Town Superintendent of Highways and such vendor, and when duly approved by the County Superintendent of Highways, it shall be- come effective. When such contract has been duly executed and approved, the Supervisor is authorized to complete such purchase upon delivery of the item purchased in accordance with the terms of such resolution and such contract, and to pay the above amount specified to be paid by check or checks (1) by a check drawn on the Machinery Fund .(Item 3) for $9,916.36; (2) by a check in the amount of $------------y drawn onthe account established from the proceeds of obligations to be issued 387 (Resolution No. 211 - continued) pursuant to the Local Finance Law to finance such purchase. Such obligations--will be authorized to be issued by this Board by a separate resolution. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. ,Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None The minutes of the previous meetings to date were -approved. - Carried unanimously. .RESOLUTION -TO AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY LIGHTING RESOLUTION NO. 212, introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the continued development of the commercial area of the Town of Que.ensbury at Route 9 and Quaker Road -has resulted in a substantial increase in vehicle traffic, and it is the opinion of this board that additional highway lighting should be provided for this area in the interest of highway safety, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that 400 watt white mercury lighting is hereby authorized as fellows: 20 lights on Route 9 (Upper Glen St.) , and 5 lights on Quaker Read, total 25 lights at a cost of $66.50 each, annually, or a total of $1,662.50 annually, said lights to be installed generally as outlined- on pole maps submitted by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. , and that the Supervisor in cooperation with the Lighting Committee of this board shall specify to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. , the exact location of each of the 25 lights hereby authorized, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None - Superintendent of Highways, Bernard Codner recommended the acceptance of a highway known as Hillman Road. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO2 213, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Lampson. WHEREAS, Alger C. Mason, President, Takundewide, Inc. , Cleverdale, New York, has executed and offered a deed to convey to the Town of Queensbury land for a 25 foot roadway known as Hillman Road, said- road having already been included in the official inventory of Town Highways and designated as Town Road X48, and WHEREAS, it seems advisable to accept this deed, although the road has — been, and presently is, maintained by the town under the section of the Town Highway Law known as "Highway by Use", and WHEREAS, Bernard J. Codner, Superintendent of Highways, has advised this board that he recommends the acceptance of the deed to this roadway, now therefore be it 388 (Resolution No. 213 - continued) RESOLVED, that the deed of Takundewide, Inc. , as above described be and the -same is hereby accepted and approved, subject to the approval of the County Attorney, Albert E. Beswick, and that after such approval the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerks Office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the Office of the .Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Xr.Lampson, Mr., Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 2149 introduced. by Mr.. Beaty, ,seconded by Mr. ,Rdbertson. WHEREAS, there was presented , to-the Town Board of the Town of Queens- 7 bury, Warren County, New York, a petition- praying for the establishment of a residential area within the Lake George Park pursuant to the provisions of Article ,.,13-C. of the-General Municipal. Law, ,which, proposed residential area as described in said petition is at;-Assembly Pgint .in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, after the filing of said petition, this Town Board adopted Resolution No. 192 on the 22nd day of October, 1964, which recited the: filing of said petition, provided for a public hearing on said petition at the Queensbury School on Aviation Road in said town on the 19th day of November, 1964, at 8 O'clock, P.M. , and directed .the Town Clerk to give notice of such hearing in the manner provided by law, and WHEREAS, proof has been-presented to the Town Board that a certified copy .of said resolution was published in the Post Star and Glens Falls Times at least ten days prior to said hearing, that a certified copy of said resolution, was posted on the Town Clerk's bulletin board at least ten days prior to said hearing, and that a, copy. of said resolution was mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, to each resident owner of real property within the proposed area who had not signed said petition and to each non-resident owner of real property within the proposed area, all at least ten days and not more than twenty days prior to the date fixed for such public hearing, and . WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a public hearing at the time and place specified therefor in. said resolution at which several persons who had signed said petition were present and several resident owners who had not signed the petition were present and at which there were also present several persons who are ,not the owners of real property in said proposed area, and all persons desiring to be heard having been heard, and all property .owners who were present having expressed them- selves as being in favor of the establishment of the proposed residential area, and -only ,one person having expressed opposition to the establish- ment of the proposed zone and it having been determined that such person is not the owner of real property in the proposed residential area and after due deliberation, be it RESOLVED that it be and hereby is determined: W1 That said petition requesting .the establishment_of a residential area within the hake George Park pursuant toArticle- 13C of the General Municipal Law, is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law and is otherwise ,sufficient, and , (2) That there is not part or portion of the real property within the proposed area which should not be included therein, and 389 (Resolution No. 214 - continued) (3) That it is in- the- overall public interest to grant the relief-sought, and be it further RESOLVED that Albert E. Beswick, acting as Town Attorney, be and he hereby -is- -requested -to prepare an ordinance which will establish a residential area as proposed in said petition. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. -Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT- DOG ENUMERATOR FOR L965 RESOLUTION NO, 215, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded. by Mr. Lampson. WHEREAS, annually in November of each year the town board of each town shall appoint a resident or residents or designate the police department to prepare a list of persons in such town owning or harboring dogs, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Edward J. Waters be and he hereby is appointed Dog Enumerator, under the provisions of Section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, for the year 1965. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mi. Webster.* Noes - None Councilman Beaty submitted a favorable report on the inspection of Barbers Trailer Court on Montray Road. Councilman Robertson madea favorable report on his inspection of a -- Mobile Home Court as applied for by Mr. & Mrs. John Miller. RESOLUTION NO. 216, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Barber of Montray Road, Glens Falls, New York, has made application for a- permit to operate an existing Mobile Home eourt containing 8 lots for mobile homes on property situated at Nontray Road, Glens Falls, New York, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has, after investigation, given approval of this application and plans, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Barber of Montray Road Glens Falls, New 'York for a permit to operate an existing Mobile Home Court containing 8 lots for mobile homes, on property situated at Montray Road, be and the same is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the applicant of the decision of this' Board. Be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the permit to operate -a Mobile Home Court upon receipt of the fee, in accordance with -_ Section 2, paragraph 4 of the Mobile Home Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None 390 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOBILE HOME COURT by RESOLUTION� NO_ 217, Introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. John A. Miller of 53 Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, New York, has made application for a permit to operate anew Mobile Home Court containing 3 lots for mobile homes on property situated at R.F.D. #3, Luzerne Road, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has, after investigation, given approval of this application and plans, therefore- be it RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Miller of 53 Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, New York fora permit to operate an new Mobile Home Court containing 3 l is for Mobile homes, on property situated at- R.F.D. #3 Luzerne Road, West Glens Falls-, New- York be and the same is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the applicant of the decision of this Board, Be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the permit to operate a Mobile Home Court upon receipt of the fee, in accordance with Section 2, paragraph 4 of the Mobile Home Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Lampson, Mr. .Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes None , On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, George, C. Crannell Town Clerk Special Meeting December 3, 1964 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor ° N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Theodore Turner (absent) Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr4 Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. The following visitors were greeted by the Town Board. Attorney Arthur Greenburg - Mohican TV Cable Martin Karig - Mohican TV Cable Attorney, Bernard McPhillips - Newhouse Broadcasting Corp. Albert Eicholzer - Newhouse Broadcasting Corp. Charles Schoeneck - Newhouse Broadcasting Corp. John Lynch - Normandy Broadcasting Ralph Romano - Normandy Broadcasting Phillip Mc Murray - Normandy. Broadcasting Supervisor Hallenbeck - Town of Kingsbury Councilman Gonnery - Town of Kingsbury Raymond Moench - Visitor Martin Bell - Sylvia Greenburg Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Tallon - Visitors Harold Rathburn - Visitor Attorney Albert E. Beswick - Town of Queensbury Bernie Zovistosky - Post Star