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Regular Meeting August 24th, 1961
Present.
_ John 0. Webster Supervisor
Harold Akins Justice of the Peace
Curtis- Lampson Councilman
Stanley B. Miller Councilman
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Mr, James D. Griffin was present and expressed his appreciation for the
Boards action for what was done to slow down traffic on the Country Club
Road.
Gerald Hammond, Chairman of the Town Democratic Committee advised the
Board.that the list for the Democratic inspectors of election has not been
completed. The matter of appointing election inspectors was put over to
the next meeting,
A discussion was had respecting water samplings made by W. R. Lee.
A petition was presented requesting that signs be erected on the Montray
Road and Sweet Road to read. "Caution, Children At Play, Slow Down".
The petition was signed by 7 people residing in that area. The matter
was referred to the Highway Comm.itteeVw study.
An irder of the Public Service commission which canceled and revoked a
Certificate of Public Convenience and -Necessity held by John W, DeGraff
DBA Granville Bus Lines.
The following report was presented by Mr. Codner, County Superintendent
of Highways:
Report of work for the season of 1961 to date.
Roads that have been hard surfaced
Feeder Dam Harris Road - Cleverdale
Lynn Ave.-Ellsworth Luzern Mountain
Sunset Ave, Gunn Lane
Meadow View Road ftp Noyes Road
Lupine Lane Hall Road
Walkup Road Reardon Road.
Gurney Lane Rockwell Road
Assembly Point Carlton Drive
Twin Channels Greenway Drive
Columbia Ave.
Base on Sunset Lane, Scotty•s Road, Pinecrest Drive
The above covers approximately five miles
Roads and Streets that have been re-surfaced
Richardson Street Rolling Ridge
Stain Channel Hill Warren Street
Second Street Quarry Crossing
Lucerne Road Katherine Street
Sherman Ave Pine Street
Harris Street Park Street
Assembly Point Phillips Ave.
Cottage Hill Road Lynn Ave.-South end
_-_ Glen Lake Road Part of Highland Ave.
Nacy Road
The above covers approximately six miles
Swamped out and graded Peggy Ann Road
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Swamped out and graded Pitcher Road
The above cover three and one third miles
In addition to the regular maintenance of the highways, num-
erous trees were taken down and disposed of. Over 100 Street signs
and "Entering the Town of Queensbury" signs were erected.
Bernard F. Codner (signed)
Supt. of Highways
A discussion was had relating to docks located on the Town property it
Glen Lake. Matter referred to Mr. Miller to take up the legal aspects
relating thereto with a County Attorney.
A discussion was had relating to blacktop on Sylvan Avenue.
Superintendent Codner reported that the fence around Reservoir Park
will be completed by August 25th, 19610
A discussion was had relating t0 the Clinton-Smith Development on
Richardson Street and relating to such development that after the Super-
intendent of Highways had been satisfied respecting the drainage thereon
the Board would approve plan of development.
A discussion was had respecting the Sears Roebuck and Company plot plan
showing grading, draining and sewage respecting the shopping center.
A discussion was had respecting the proposal of gigi�ly Chapman re-
questing the Town to convey back certain property O fwel Town of Queens-
bury for road purposes for the reason that the Northway has evade it
impractical for a Town highway. The matter was referred to the County
Attorney.
At this point in the meeting Mr. Bentley entered and took part in the
proceedings.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 introduced by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Akins.
RESOLVE that the Town Board hereby consents that water taps be
made for the following: ~
A. Guersie Meadow Brook Road
Lynwood Chase - Dixon Court
FURTHER RESOLVE that the Town Clerk notify the water commissioner of the
City of Glens Falls respecting such consent.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mrs Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mrs Webster.
Noes - None
Mr. Webster reported that he had received a check for $100.00: from the
Sheriffb Department respecting "ine paid to the Sheriff's Department.
It was announced that a Special Meeting will be held August 31st, 1961.
The meeting adjourned ,ajft�, 9:34 PM. ,,
Town Clerk