1963-08-15 SP 483
Special. Meeting August- 15, 1963.
Present
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty (absent) Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Harold Akins (absent) Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m.
Visitors at the meeting were as follows:
LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police
H. Bruce Wilson-- Visitor -
Bernard Codner - Superintendent of Highways -
"Bucky" Corlew - Visitor
A thank you note was received and read by the clerk from
Mrs. Charlotte Codner.
The following resolution and letter were read by the Clerk:
ANDREW R. BUTZ
Justice of Peace, Town of
Queensbury
August 12, 1963.
Members of the Town Board
Town of Queensbury
Supervisor
Gentlemen:
I would like to attend the Conference of Magistrates
to be held at Lake Placid, September 15, 160 17, and 18.
I would like to request of the Board if they would
pass a resolution to reimburse me for expenses. This comes
under section 102 sub 1 of Town Law.
Thanking you,
Andrew R. Butz
RESOLUTION NO. 126 introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner
RESOLVED, that Andrew R. Butz, a Justice of Peace of the Town of
Queensbury, is hereby authorized to attend the "Conference of
Magistrates", to be held at Lake Placid on September 15, 16, 17
18th , and that the actual expenses incurred by Mr. Butz in
attendance be a proper town charge.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
RESOLUTION NO. 127 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by I�Ir. Lampson.
14HEREAS, Mr. D. Frank Sullivan, the Chairman of the Democratic
Committee did appoint Florence Hoague as inspector of elections
for District #4 of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS Florence Hoague will not be able to serve, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, that Barbara G. Bell of 7 June Drive, be appointed -as
election inspector for District #4 of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
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RESOLUTION NO. 128 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson
WHEREAS, in the Audit of August 8, 1963 there was included voucher
#574 for the amount of $233.42, which was approved for payment
by resolution #125, and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that there was an error in total
of voucher #574 which should have been in the amount or $223.42
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Item #574 be corrected to read $223.42 and total
of approved claim be amended under resolution $125 to read $101,926.68.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
Attorney Donald Borth representing the Lake George Park Commission
and Mr. Phillip E. Tobias of the Pershing, Ashley, Collidge Sewer
District were greeted by the board at this time.
Lengthy discussion on the proposed purchase of the tractor loader
to be used by the town dump and the highway department took place
at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 129 introduced by Mr. Turner, and seconded by Mr. Lampson
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Queensbury
has recommended the purchase of a new crawler type bucket loader for
the use of the highway department to meet the specifications set
forth in such recommendations#
RESOLVED, that the town clerk be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times
and the Post Star, ,on or before August 19, 1963, a notice to read
in substantially the following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury will receive sealed proposals up to 7:00 p. m on the
29th day of August, 1963, at the Town Clerks Office at 95 Dixon
Road, Town of Queensbury, qr the Town Highway Department,
2 Aviation Road, to supply the Town of Queensbury with one new
crawler type bucket loader.
A copyeof the detailed specifications of the equipment to be
purchased m4y be obtained during business hours from the office of
the Queensbury Highway Fepartment, 2 Aviation Road, Glens Falls, N.Y.
The Town Board will meet _in the library of the Queensbury Public
School, 75 Aviation Road, Town of Queensbury, on August 28, 19639
at 7:30 p. m. at which time the sealed bids will be publicly opened
and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of the 'down ,Board
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
SPE-CIFIGATI04S REGARDING CRAWLER TYPE BUCKET LOADER PROPOSED TO
BE PURCHASED BY THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AT BID OPENING8/29/63
1. QUALIFICATIONS FOR BIDDERS: _
. That the bidder has had in operation for at least 12 months
prior to the time of the bid opening a service station equiped
with spare parts and staffed with adequately trained service and
parts men.
2. GUARANTEE WITH BID.
The bidder guarantees that the equipment offered is standard
new equipment, latest model of regular stock product, with parts
regularly used for the type of equipment offered: also that no
attachment or parts have been substituted or applied contrary to
manufacturers recommendations and standard practices. Equipment
must carry a standard one year warranty.
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3. INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS:
ach bidder must submit with his bid a .detailed specification
of the equipment bid on. If the equipment offered differs from
the provisions in the specifications, such difference must be
ex lained in detail in the bidder's letter. Such `bids will receive
careful consideration if the Ueviations do not depart -from the
intent of the specifications and are in the best interest of the
user. Detailed specifications are the minimum acceptable. The town
reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Delivery to be made
within 30 days of the award to the successful bidder.
Engine: Direct start, Minimum of 12 Volts - engine shall have
a minimum of four cylinders and diesel powered, with a minimum
of 75 horse power at a minimum speed of 1800 rpm. It shall have
a minimum displacement of 282 cu. in. '
Bucket ca acity: Multiple purpose S.A.E. Rated 11 cu. yd.
minimum width 78 in., A dumping clearance at 45 degree angle of
8 ft. 6 in.
Tracks : Gauge, center to center of tracks 60 inches - number of
track shoes 39 each side -- type of shoe: Overlapping flat, low
profile, triple grouser - Area of ground contact 2100 square
inches. Minimum width of standard track shoe 15 inches.
Weight: A minimum of not less than 19,725 lbs.
Equipment: Tractor shovel shall be equiped with a safety type
canopy cab - A set of a minimum of 8 bolt on type teeth with
replaceable tips.
The bid price shall include all delivery charges.
Mr. Tobias of Luzerne Place, was heard -by the board at this
time. A statement was forthcoming that upon making the
excavation for Extension #3 of the Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge
Sewer system it was discovered that the pipe line is of 8"
size instead of the 6" pipe as was anticipated.
Mr. Charles Cross and Mr. Bitner of the Lake George Park
Commission visited the meeting at this time.
Mr. Leslie Hillis the Mut�iple Dwelling Inspector of the
Town of Queensbury and Mr. Percy Denton, Chief of the
North Queensbury Fire Department , were also greeted to be
heard. A report was submitted and placed on file of a recent
inspection which was made at Lockhart Nursing home in the
Town of Queensbury. The report was submitted by Mr. Francis
A. Bourassa, a safety field fire inspector. The results of
the inspection was discussed at length by all members of the
Town Board.
Mr. Borth proceeded to discuss the legal aspects of the aims
of the Lake George Park Commission, which have been enacted up
to this time.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk