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1961-05-25 229 151 Nora McLaughlin Editing & ordering bills plate change etc. writing bills&Postage (RRWD) 9.60 9.60 152 Nora McLaughlin Miscel, serv. .in connect- ion with editing&ordering bills(NGFWD.16.50;&Ext.16.50) 33.00 33.00 ' 153 Bullard-Glencraft 1000#8 govt envelipes Printing Inc. c/c for J.O.Webster 58.70 58.70 154 W.F. Gubitz & Son 1_No.1210L Steel Front 4.90 4.90 s Transfer File-J.O.Webster 155 John 0. Webster Reimbursement for .300-40 12.00 12.00 postage stamps-Superv..Off. 156 John 0. Webster Reimbursement for purcha- 1.66 1.66 se of 2 ring binders & indexes, for- f Ming, reports y of new �ecltructioto•Superv, 157 Norman -A. Harvey, Well Baby�.C1in;ics(3,4,5, 180.00 180,00 ILI. 1961.) 158 ,?amQS E. Tucker Supplies & services rend- 20,60 20.60 erect as Do* Warden 159 Mullen Welding Thawing Pipe-NGFWD 634,00 634.00 rks 1 On motion the meeting adjourned, t Town Clerk Regular Meeting; May 25, 1961 it �...�..�.... ,_r��...�..,.�.. Present; John 0. Webster Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace - Harold Akins Justice of the Peace - Curtis Lampoon Councilman Stanley B. Miller Councilman The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM Clifford Witham was present and discussed with the Board the signs along the Farm To Market Road. The following communication was read to the Board_ - 6 Park Ave. RFD #1 �I Glens Falls, N.Y. May 179 1961 The To4n Board _ Town of Queensbury �. Glena Polls N.Y. ~ Gentlemen;. _ At the last quarterly meet-ing of the' Queensbury Republican Club, a resolution was passed that the Club go on record as being in favor of. re-districting our Town, We feel that such action will ben. efit -the Town, and make voting easier for more people. We were honored by the presence and programs of several of -- you, at that meeting. May I thank you on behalf of the Club? Sincerely Walter E. Baker, Secretary (signed) Queensbury Republican Club. STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FISH 61-3 Warren County _ Albany, N.Y. May 15, 1961 J.W.Reynolds _ w 38 Ten Eyek Avenue _ Albany, New York Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find copy of Form C-230', Designation of Re- stricted Highway, whioh restricts all traffic pursuant to Section 104A, of .the Highway Law. - Interstate Route 502 (Gurney Lane to Luzerne Road) 1.21 miles between Sta. 166 / 00 to 230 00, Town of Queensbury, together with j 2.36 miles between Sta. 230 �00= to 344 � 00, and Sta. 364 00 to 382 00 .Town of Caldwell,, also 1.43 miles between Sta. 9 4 50 'to 84 76 Norton Road and 0.38 miles between Eta. 0 y ' 50 to 20 / 30 Luzern Road, Town -of Caldwell, Warren County, which is being `con- structed under Contract No. FISH 61-3`4 Warren County, is hereby, designated as a Restricted Highway The number and location of signs shown on Standard Sheetd''#b's. 60-43A and 60"43B, are to be erected by the Contractor in accordance with instruction issued by the District Office Construction Supervisor. Very truly yours, FFR: FRANK J. FULLER DISTRICT ENGINEER i C. A. VanDervoort .Caigned) G.A* VadDe oort Contracts g Agreements CAV;gw _ I Encl, c. c. B.A.Lefeve Sidney Van Dusen Francis L. Turner Elmer R. Varnum State Traffic Commission State Police R. J. Hardy Yonkers Contracting Corporation (enclosure) DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED HIGHWAY Pursuant to Section .104a of the Highway Law the following des., cribed highway: Interstate Route ,502 _(Gurney Lane to Luzern Road) 1.21 miles between Sta. 166 / 00 to 230 / 00 Town of Queensbur ys together with 2.36 miles between Sta. 230 00 to 344 j 00 and Sta, 364 00 to 382'. 4 00 Town of Caldwell also 1.43 miles between Sta. 9 ¢ 50 to 84 / 76 Norton Road and 0.38 miles between 0 50 to 20 „ 50 Luzern Road, Town of Caldwell, Warren County which is being reconstructed under Contract No. FISH 61-3 is hereby designated as a Restricted Highway. Pursuant to Section 1652 of the VAhicle and Traffic Law- all move- ment of vehicles, persons or animals on such highway is hereby re- stricted and regulated in accordance with the determination of the Superintendent of Public Works as evidenced by posted signs, signals or barriers placed along said highway and/or by directions by an author orized representative of the Superintendent of Public Works. Any action taken by the Superintendent of Public Works pursuant to 1 r� 231 Section 1652 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law shall supersede any other provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic Lac. where inconsistent or in conflict with respect to the following enumerated subjects: 1. Establishment of aaLiimum and n%inimum speed limits at, which vehicles may proceed along any such Restricted Highway 2. Weights and dimensions o vehicles 3o Traffic control device; o 4. Erection of signs, signals and barriers - 5. Use of such Restricted Righway. by pedestrians, equestrians, and animals "6.` Parking, standing, stopping and backing, of vehicles — 7. Control of persons and equipment engaged in work on such ,highway 4 Dated_ 196 J. BURCH McMI)RRAN Superintendent of Public Works Frank_J. Fuller (signed) w By. District Engineer cc Deputy Chiefrineer (2) County Clerk- en Queensbury ) Sidney Van Dusen -Lake George, N.Y. Town Clerk Caldwell Francis L. Turner-338 Ridge Rd Glens 3 Elmer R. Varnum-L.George i Faits, N.Y. State Traffic Commission ) - --ttete•Pblice,,Albany N.Y. ) ' Contractor ) R41 J,Rsrd.- Jo, Reynolds The Supervisor read the following communication: THE COMMUNITY MML OF WZST GLENS FALLS 55 Main Streit Glens Falls 40, New York May 159 1961 - Members of Town Board Mr, John 0. Webster, Supervisor Gentleman: Members of Chapel Guild of Community Chapel West Glens Falls recommend a housing code be adopted for Town of Queensbury. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Milieent Holland (signed)! President The following communication was read by the Supervisor: r Mrs. James C. Sullivan 202 Broadw8Y FcWt Edward,, N. Y. May 16, 1961 Jobn 4. Webster, Supervisor _Y Chestn tt -Ridge Rd. Glens Falls, N. Y. Dear Mr. Webster: e I am appealing to you as Supervisor and to the gentlemen on the Town. Board, to remove the Oak tree partially removed by Mr. Lackey,, 232 when he was supervisor. It is a public menance and a menance, especially to the many children who play near the tree. We are located right next to Sullivan's Pavillior_ and the tree is near the road. M t t As I stated previously, Mr. Lackey removed one half and prbtwo ised to finish the project the next year. I think, truthfully, he would have done so but, he was killed. So, I am respectfully requesting that the remainder of the tree be removed before someone is injured or worse, fatally injured. Thank you, in advance, for your interest and cooperation. Sincerely, Frances SullIvan (Mrs. James C. ) The matter was referred to the Highway Superintendent. An application for a Bingo License was presented to the Board. The required $40.00 was received with the application. RESOLUTION NO. 71 introduced by Mr. Akins and seconded by Mr. Miller.. WHEREAS an application has been made to this Board by the Q�ieens- bury Central Volunteer Fire Co. , Inc. for license to conduct Binp, games, and WHEREAS an investigation has been made by this Board, and after} , such investigation the Board makes the following findings and deter- minations: 1. That the applicant is a qualif ie4 organization as defined by law; 2. That all of 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; S. That the games are to be held according to the Bingo Lic- ense Law, and rules -and regulations of the State Lottery Control Commission and local ordinances; 6. That the entire net proceeds are to be used solely for the purposes permitted by the 4ingo License Law; 7. That there is satisfactory proof that no commission, salary, compensation, reward or recompense will be paid or given to any person for the conducting of games or assistance thereon except to the extent allowed by law; 8. There is. satisfactory proof that the type and value of prizes will conform to law; 9. That no rent for the premises is being paid, and as a result of the findings and determinations stated above, license is granted. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized - and directed to sign the necessary findings and detq�rminatious and lathe a license to conduct Bingo games in accordance with the application _ received. F Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes «. Mr.. Miller, Mr, Bentley, Mr, Lampson, Mr. Akins and Nor. Webster. Noes - None t 238 The following communication was read: QUEENSBURY CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. INC. 1 Foster Avenue Gle,,n.s Falls, New York 10 May, 1961 Town Board - Town of Queensbury Warren County New York - i Dear Sirs: Will you please add to the Roster of the Queensbury Central . Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. the following new member: r Thomas Fredericks 667 Glens Street - Glens Falls , N. Y. This will give the company a total of 34 active members. Yours Truly: C. Fowel South, j Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 72 introduced by Mr,. A14ns and socon4ed by Mr. Miller RESOLVE that Thomas Fredericks be and is hereby confirmed as an .#ctive volunteer fireman of the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire _ Company Inc, , Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mir..Miller, Mr, Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None On the matter of the DeLong'sDairy claim it was referred to the County Attorney and a discussion was had respecting Blind Rock and acquisition thereof for park purposes, Bernard Codner, Town Superintendent of Highways, was present and &s- cussed with the Board the removal of a tree on the Sullivan property. The Town Superintendent of Highways also reported that the special improvements were practically completed. A discussion was had respecting a drainage ditch along"Spruce Court. RESOLUTION NO. 73 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lampson. RESOLVE that °the Town°Superintendent of`Highways be and is hereby authorized and directed to acquire by Purchase three lengths of 6" gal- vanized, corrugated, perforated drainage pipe together`with the necess- ary fittings for use in the drainage district. FURTHER RESOLVE that the Town Superintendent be and is hereby authorized to cause said pipe to be installed in said•drainage district. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes -� 11r. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, I4r. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - None Supervisor Webster reported that he had 'again written to the State Board of Equalization and assessments in relation td tax rates in that por• tion of' the Town of Queensbury within Union Free School District #1 of the Town of Queensbury. 2134 A discussion was had on a Retirement Bill relating to New York State Employees Retirement System. In connection with the re- port that he had -written to the System in regard to the rate, Mr. Webster also reported that he had received the 2nd quarterly local per capita assistance amounting to $8,878.55. Mr. Webster also reported that the Glens Falls By-Pass Celebration would be officially open at 10 PM near the inter-change on the Aviation Road and that the East and West By-Pass would be official. ly open at 10:30 AM. Mr. Codner reported that the American Legion Parade would occur on May 28th and that the members of the Board were invited. _ A discussion was had relating to the Westland Road and develop- ment, RESOLUTION NO. 74 introduced by Mr. Akins and seconded by Mr. Miller. RESOLVE that the sub-division or development of lands known as Westland, Section 5, as shown and laid -out- on a map of Section 5 of Westland owned by Mabel C. Ellsworth in the Town of Queensburyr be and is. hereby approved, FURTHER RESOLVE that the Town Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Water Commissioner of the City of Glens Falls and to Mabel C. Ellsworth. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr,, Lampson, Mr, Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - None Mr. Miller introduced a resolution in connection with the re.•d strict• ing of the Town of Quednsbury and after discussion Mr. Miller withdrew the resolution. A. further discussion was had on street lighting for Route 9.- ` Tht ; members of the Board were to meet as a committee of the whole on- June 5th in connection with water supply. On motion the meeting adjourned, p`Faf� s 'Z urne Town Clerk Regular Meeting June 8, 1961 Present: John O. Webster Supervisor Curtis Lampson Councilman Stanley B. Miller Councilman The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM Also presentwere Harold M. Long, Lawrence C. Newcomb, James R. Cronkhite, Polly Beeman, Grace M. Van Wert, James G. Schaefer, Jack W. Bryant, -and Glen Caffry, The Supervisor extended greetings to the delegation present in connect- ion with financial assistance from the Town of Queensbury for the Crandell Library. Glen Caffry, Attorney, discussed to some length the needs of the library for financial assistance. Mr. Jack Bryant explained to the Boar4 the -facilities which were available at the library acid also the need for. more facilities to properly service the area. Grace Van Wert also spoke in connection with the library. Others who spoke in connection with the problem were Harold Long, Lawrence Newcomb. The delegation was informed that the matter would receive serious and careful attention at budget time.