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1952-10-03 SP 1 488 ReGion Nn____ 75 introduced by Councilman Lampson, seconded by Sentley: Justice RESOLVED that a meeting of this Board be held on the 6th day of October, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. at the Clerk's office for the presentation of estimates and consideration thereof, and adoption of preliminary budget unless the matter is, deferred to another meeting and such other busi - ness as may come before the meeting at such time„ Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes - none On motion the meeting adjourned. Frances L. Turner Town Clerk Special Meeting October 3, 1952 At a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on the above date at the Clerk's office in said Town at 7:30 P.M. , the following members were present: H. Russell Harris Supervisor Henry Sleight Justice of the Peace Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Curtis Lampson Councilman Raymond Walkup Councilman The following communication from Beecher S. Clother was read by the Clerk: Beecher S. Clother Attorney at Law Colvin Building - Glens Falls, New York To the Town Board . - - October 3, 1952 Town of Queensbury Town ,Clerk's Office, , Ridge Road, Glens Falls, Noy* Gentlemen: I have been -requested to write you in reference to notice dated September 12, 19529 signed by D. Frank Sullivan, Chairman -of the Warren County Democratic Committee, requesting that Bessie Brand, Inspector of Election District No. 2-, Rose Bibby, Inspector of Election of District No. 3 and Evelyn Grant, Inspector of Election of District No. 5 be re- moved, . I have examined this notice and it is my opinion that the same complies with the statute. I have also examined Section 45 of the Election Law which in part provides as follows:. n . It shall be the duty of the Board making the appointment of an election officer, to remove forthwith such officer, without preferring any charges. and without notice to such officer, upon the written request of the official of the political T party who certified the name of such election officer, -- or his successor. All such vacancies so created shall - be filed in the same manner as the original appointment was made.- , N 489 This section is very plain and it is your duty as the town board to forthwith remove the three inspectors referred to in the notice signed by the Chairman of the Democratic County Committee.. It is my opinion that there is no discretion on the part of the town board in this matter, and that you should pass a resolution removing these three inspectors without delay,, and if this is not done, no doubt, there will be a proceeding instituted against the town board. I enclose herewith a proposed resolution which I believe complies with the law and you may adopt this resolution or prepare your own reso- lution. 1 Also, it is your duty to fill the Vacancies created by the removal of the three inspectors from the list filed with you on June 20th, 1952. Yours very truly,, C (signed) Beecher S. Clother Counsel to County Attorney Warren County r - • The board generally discussed the matter. Mr. Bentley offered the following resolution, seconded by Mr. Sleight: (Re,sSl»t i on No. WF ) WHEREAS, U. Frank Sullivan, Chairman of the Warren County Demo - cratic Committee, has filed with the town board of the town of Queensbury a demand for the removal of Bessie Branch, Inspector of Election of District No. 2, Rose Bibby, Inspector of Election of District' No. 3, and Evelyn Grant, Inspector of Election of District No. 5, and WHEREAS, Section 45 of the Election Law provides that it is the duty of the town board to forthwith remove said inspectors*' r j RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 45 of the Election Law, Bessie Branch, Rose Bibby and Evelyn Grant be and hereby are removed from the office of inspector of election, and it is further RESOLVED that the clerk forthwith serve upon said inspectors a copy of this resolution. The foregoing resolution was passed by the following: H. Russell Harris Supervisor Aye Curtis Lampson ' Councilman Aye Raymond Walkup Councilman Aye Henry Sleight Justice of Peace Aye Meredith Bentley Justice of Peace Aye Resolution No. 77 introduced by Justice Sleight, seconded by Councilman ,Mmpson: T WHEREAS D. Frank� Sullivan, Chairman of the Democratic County Com - mittee, has demanded the removal of certain Democratic inspectors of election from each of the following election districts : Election Districts No. 203 and 5; and t WHEREAS it is the duty of this Board upon such demand to remove forthwith such officers, without preferring any charges and without notice to such officers under the provisions of Section 45 of the Election Law, and WHEREAS under the provision of such section and pursuant to such demand, the Town Board has removed such officers thereby creating a vacancy in the office of one Democratic inspector of election in each of the follow- 490 ing election districts:, Election Districts., 2. 3 and 5; therefore be it RESOLVED that ,the following .be and are hereby pp aointed Democratic inspector,q- of .election to fill the vacancies created in such districts as follows : Neal Schoonover Demdcratic Election District 2 Evely n Siraco Democratic Election District 3 Lester Viele Democratic Election District 5 FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation of such Inspectors ,be and the same is hereby fixed at $12*00 per day for each primary, election and registration day they shall serve. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr., Bentley, Mr*' Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Ur. Harris Noes - none The following communication from Ernest L.H. Meyer, CE-PE, was read by the Clerk to the Board: Ernest L.H. Meyer, CE-PE P.O. Box 3 Glens Falls ,, N.Y. To the September 30, 1952 Town Boa rd of Queensbury. Gentlemen: In the matter Of the determination of a water supply 'for the southern area of the Town of Queensbury, I have made exam nation of 5 potential sources , namely: Clendon Brook, Halfway Brook, Pineview Cemetery Brook,, the brook flowing past Sleight 's Mill and Rush Pond, The latter four sources are tributary to the Halfway Brook on which the Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp'n owns extensive water rights. 'The Clendon Brook source at the present time is owned by the City of Giens Fall1S1, There remains yet the examination of the Bear Pond source. The 5 examined would all necessitate Pumping while the Bear Pond source, if sufficient, would probably be a gravity supply, something to be desired if feasible of development. I have chemical, and basteriological analyses of the Halfway Brook, Pineview Cemetery Brook and Rush Pond waters. These indicate the most acceptable water as being that from Rush Pond. Analyses of the other waters X: will be forthcoming in the near future. I have decided it to be advisable at this time to place measuring weirs on the Clendon Brook, Pineview Cemetery Brook and possibly on the outlet from Bear Pond. r would estimate the cost of these installations, materials and labor, to be in the neighborhood of $300 and am asking your approval of such an expenditure at this time, . Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ernest L.H. Meyer, CE-PE The privilege of the floor was extended to Mr. Ralph Bean- who- was present and discussed with the Board the boundary line between the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County and the Town of Queensbury in Warren , County with a view of ascertaining to what extent, if any, his property lies within the Town of Fort Am in the County of Washington, On motion the meeting adjourned, Frances L. Turner' Town Clerk