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1961-02-23 186 No. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim Amt.Claimed Amt._A116wed_ 60 Rockwell Mfg. Co. Automatic Voting Machines Nos„106:883•• • 106885 inc.@l 53.1,00 $4593.00 $4593.00 61 Louis Corlew shoveling snow-fire hyd.NGFWD Ext: 37.50 37.50 62 -Louis Corlew NGF Water District 37.50 37.50 63 Harry S. Taylor Thawing water pipes Sweet Rd. _ _ 15.00 15100 64 ,Regan Welding 4erv. Thawing water pipes Monteray Rd.NGFWI) 10,00 10.00- 65 Leon M. Steves Twn.S4rveyor-Helper 15.00 . 15:100 66 Allen F.Towers " n 25.50 25.50 67 Nathan Proller Ins on Twn Pr ert 301,28- o . P Y 301.28 68 Ida Maurer rebateon water rent RDWD _ 84 26 not audited 6.7 _ On motion the meeting adjourned _ Town Clerk Regular Meeting • r February 23, 1961 j Present: . John 0. Webster Supeevisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace. Harold Akins Justice 'of 'the Peace - Curtis Lampson Councilmatii Stanley B. Miller 'Councilman ' The supervisor called the meeting to order at 7_3Q P.M. A discussion was heLd on the facts of .the .change from second clasa town to first class town respecting the structure of Twm Government. Ralph pestle was also. present, An application was received from Leon Dean for the renewal of a junk yard license on the, Corinth Road and, the- supervisor submitted applic- ation on behalf of Howard. Ladd. - Resolution No. 31 �introduced by Mr. Akirw and seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED that junk yard licenses for the following be and are hereby renewed for the yea, 1961 ,and that the- supervisor be and is huthorized. and directed to renew such licenses. Ike's Service Station, Leon Dean, proprietor Yard on Corinth Rd. 4 a $pward Ladd Yard on Van Dusen Rd. Duly adopted by the- following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr, Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr.- Webster Noes r None The fee of $20 received for the renewal•. of two licenses was turned over to supervisor. . r i l _ 487 C. Fowel South who was present and presented an application of the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated to amend its bingo-.; license issued for the year 1.961 to extend the occasions for holding bingo games from March 11, 1961 through April 1, 1961 together with a new date for a canceled game was received and filed.. The required fee of $40 for the four occasions was received with the application. Resolution No. 32 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. iBentley. RESOLVED that the application of the Queensbury Central Vol- unteer Fire Company Incorporated to further amend its bingo license for the year 1961 for four additional dates as requested in the ap- plication P plication to amend such license, together with a new date for a canceled occasion be accepted and WHEREAS the required fee of $40 was received with the applic- ation ;and the application is in due form and complies with the statutes in such cases made and provided and WHEREAS an investigation has been made by this Board and after such investigation the Board makes the following findings and deter- mingtionsr 1. That the applicant is a qualified organization as defined by law; t 2. That all the members designated to conduct games are bona- fide active members of the applicant organization; 3. That all the members designated to conduct games, and the assistants, are of good moral character; 4. That all the members designated to conduct games, and the assistants, have never been convicted of a crime; 5. That the games are to be held according to -the Bingo Licensing Lew, the Rules and Regulations of the State Lottery Control Commission, and local ordinances; 6, That the entire net proceeds are to be used solely for pur- poses permitted by the Bingo Licensing Law; 7. That there is satisfactory proof that no commission, salary, compensation, reward or recompense will be paid or given to any person for conducting the games or assisting therein, except to the extent allowed by Law; S. That there is satisfactory proof that the type and value of prizes will conform to Law- 9. That no rent for the remises being paid and as a result P g ltof the findings and determinations stated above an amended license is hereby granted. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town_ Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign the necessary findings and determinations and issue an amended license to conduct bingo games in aceordance with the application received. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes .. Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None The following communication was read to the Board: Glens Falls, N.Y. Feb. la, 1961 I hereby submit my resignation as Ridge Road Water Collector to effect February 10, 1961. I; hereby recommend, the appointment of Edward Larabee, a retired employee of the imperial Color Works, as Collector. Yours very truly, Theodore Turner 1 t7f7 Queensbury Town Board, Dear. Sire , " I hereby submit my application for the position of water collector for the Town of Queensbury. Edward Larabee 334 Ridge Road Resolution No. 33 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lamp- son RESOLVED that the resignation of Theodore Turner as Collector and Superintendent of the Ridge Road Water District be accepted as of February 10, 1961 FURTHER RESOLVED that Edward.Lar_ abee be and is hereby appointed Collector and Superintendent of the Ridge Road Water District for the unexpired term ending 31 December 1961. FURTHER RESOLVEED that the compensation of such Collector be and is hereby fixed at $100 annually, payable in equal monthly installments be- ginning February 23, 1961. Duly adopted by the following vote. ,.yes -• W. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None At this point in the meeting Bernard Codner, Town Superintendent of .Highways, entered. . Mr. Akins; stated that he felt the Board should express its -appreciation to Mr. Turner for the services rendered to the :Town without compensation at a personal loss to Mr. Turner. Resolution No. 34 introduced by Mr. Akins and seconded by Mr. Bentley RESOLVED that the Town Board express its appreciation to Theodore Turner for services rendered as Collector and Superintendent of the Ridge Road Water District. Duly adopted by the following vote: " Ayes' +• Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, W. Akins and Mr. Webster Nbes «• None Mr. Turner who was present expressed his appreciation to the Board for its expression of gratitude. A discussion was had respecting water consumption.At this point of the meeting,. Justice Bentley raised the subject of parking along the high- way in the Town of Queensbury known as the Nacy Road in the vicinity of the LaCabanna at Glen Lake causing a traffic hazard and blocking the ,highway. Mr. Codner took part in the discussion and with particular re- ference to the propriety of widening the road after Town had the necessary right of way. Ralpik Nestle discussed .with the .Board the matter ,of renumbering and the possibl:i-t-y of renaming of June Drive and School House Road because of the confusion created thereby of the construction of the North Way. Justice Akins reported in connection with the committee in which he and Mr. Lampson were members for the purpose of inquiring into the ap- plicants, and their facilities for caring for the duties of Dog Warden, Mr. Akins stated that they had inspected all other places of applicants except Mr. Tucker and were unable to find his place but understood that he would make arrangements for the handling of the dogs in the vicinity of the Gifford place on the West Mountain Road. The Board discussed the facilities of each of the applicants and Mr. Akins, and which Mr. Lampson concurred, that he felt that of all the applicants Mr. Tucker would probably be the best equipped to handle the position. Resolution No. 35 introduced by Mr. Akins and seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED that James Tucker be and is hereby appointed Dog Warden effective the 23rd of February, 1961 to serve at the pleasure of this Board at an annual salary of $550, payable in j I equal monthly installments. 4_ Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins, and Mr. Webster Aloes - None The supervisor discussed with the Board DeLongs Dairy Claim for reimbursement in connection with consumption of water used at the dairy ',­!!, at Bay Road. The supervisor stated that Mr. DeLong felt that a sufficient time had elapsed in order to enable a de- termination to be made as to the amount of water consumption for which a reimbursement is being claimed. A discussion was had respecting the proposed conversion of the old highway building for a Town Hall and meeting place for the Town Board. It was felt that plans and outlay should be made and that approximate cost of the change in accordance with the plans should be obtained. The supervisor advised the Board that he would-,,request the assessors to attend the next meeting of the Town Board to discuss with them basis and special ci a 1 assessments in special assessment districts. In connection with the proposed redistricting of the election districts of the Town Mr. Miller advised that the Committee on Elections would meet on March 6, 1961 to further discuss the {� matter. The supervisor reported that the assessment review cases were still active and that there had been an offer made to the assessors respecting the settlement of the cases effecting the properties in question on Assembly Point. The supervisor report- ed that there had been prepated a formal coAft of the Town of New York 'n1 he amount of 137 500. Q ueensbury against the State of 1 t $ , _ f ' 'the appropriation he ro riation of a art of the water shed properties of � r i bur in connection with the const uct n of o lie Town of Queens bury � the NorthWay. A discussion was had respecting a preliminary report of Mr. Kessiner. The supervisor reported that the site for the community college had been temporarily located in Washington County and that this in no way commits the final determination as to the exact -site for such college. The Supervisor reported the following request for a water tap: Request for water tap to be made by City of Glens Falls. Francis Baker - present address 47 Montcalm St. Glens Falls, New York Wants permission for tap on E/side of West Mountain Road to a house to be constructed on a lot purchased. from Mr. Stewart. 190 Resolution No. 36 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury hereby consents that permission be given by the Water Commissioner of the City of Glens Falls to Francis Baker for a water tap for a dwelling which is being constructed on a road on the east side of the West Mountain Road and ` FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clemto.ai£ - the Superintendent of the Witpr-Det)jtrtmment- of the of this consent. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr, La1npson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None i Jack Crann`614 Superintendent and Collector bf the West Glens Falls Water District was present and discussed with the Board and recommended the installation of water meters for all industrial and commercial places in the water district. Resolutiou .No, 37 introduced by Mr. Akins and seconded by Mr. Miller RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury purchase for use in the West Glens Falls Water District and its extension 12 Rockwell meters of suf- ficient and necessary sizes for installation on all commercial- water services in the West Glens Falls Water District at a total cost not to exceed $400. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of the West Glens Falls Water District be and is hereby authorized and directed to order said water meters. " Duly adopted by the following vote. Ayes •• Mr. Miller, Mr, Bentley, Mr. 'Lam. pson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None George: Lapes., Superintendent and Collector of the North Glens Falls - ,Water District and its extension was present and discussed with the Board the installation of water meters on commercial and industrial properties in the North Glens Falls Water District. Resolution No 38 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Bentley t RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury purchase for use in the North Glens Falls Water District l.0'3/4°' Rockwell eater.maters for` instailation on co ercial water services in the 'North Glens Falls Water District and its extensions at a total cost not to exceed $450.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of the North Glens Falls Water District be and is hereby authorized and directed to order the aforesaid meters. ' Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - .Mr. Miller, Mr, Bentley, Mr. Lampson and Mr. Akins Noes .. Mr. Webster Mr,. Webs-ter stated that in voting "no'• on the above resolution that he was not opposed to the installation of meters but felt that further plan- ning should be had respecting such installation. George Liapes also discussed with the Board and suggested as a matter of policy that water mains in future developdents be laid on the east . or the north side of highways in order that other underground services may use the other. sides of, such highways. A discussion was had respecting the Erwin Plan for the improvement of highways. On motie the $Journed. riser Town Clerk LL