1978-04-11 T014N BOARD MEETING APRIL 11, 1978
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor i
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman
Mrs. Frances Walter-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
PRESS: G.F. Post Star, [JWSC
GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Susan Goetz, Mrs. Barber, Residents of Lake George
TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Townley, Mr. Boynton, Mr. Liapes, Mrs. Shenk
Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Robertson.
BID OPENING
Scrap Metal Bids-Notice Shown-
Supervisor Brandt- requested the reading of the bids received.
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk- read the following bids.
Northern Car Crushers
Division of Geroge Moore Truck & Equipment Non-Collusive attached
North Sable Street
P.O. Box 0
Keeseville, New York 12944 Bid Price $3. 12 per ton
James L. Sweet Non-Collusive attached
ID.0. Box 181
GAnsevoort, New York 12831 Bid Price $7. 00 per ton
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Francis Herrington Non-Collusive attached
Box 33
Warrensburg, New York 12885 Bid Price $4. 00 per ton
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Donald A. Chase- announced that no bids were received on the removal
of waste paper at the landfill site.
Supervisor Brandt- noted that there are members of the landfill committee
present at this meeting. . . they will study the bids and bring forth a
decision on the bids. . .
Councilman Robertson-suggested that the purchasing Agent be requested to
seek out prices on the removal of the waste paper. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO_. 87, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
secon e y Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of March 28th, 1978 be and hereby
are approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION OF DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
RESOLUTION NO. 88. Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
a�cdoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that Donald A.
Chase, Town Clerk, be and hereby is authorized to dispose of record
item number, Dog Licensing - 138 through 154 on Local Records Disposition
Request List Number 272-TC-14 issued pursuant to Part 185 , Title 8 of the
Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New
York, Regulations of the Commissioners of Education, and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and hereby is directed to furnish
a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Education.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
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Absent: None
Town Clerk- reviewed the process of disposing of records.
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY TOWN CLERK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING
CONSERVATION LICENSES ONLY.
RESOLUTION-NO, 89, Intcoduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Phoebie Tracy of Bay Road, Lake George, New York be
and she hereby is appointed as a Deputy Town Clerk for the purpose of
selling Conservation Licenses only for the Town Clerk for the Town of
Queensbury, without compensation.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Discussion held before vote. . .
Dr. Eisenhart- requested that the resolution state without compensation. . .
Town Clerk- reviewed the feelings of the Tracy` s,they did not want any
compensation for their work.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WARREN
RESOLUTION N_0,90 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved its
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adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
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WHEREAS, the 1977 Housing and Community Development Act provides for
a program of community development block grants,and
WHEREAS, Warren County, New York proposes to submit a Preapplication
for Federal Assistance in accordance with the requirements contained
in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal Regulations in behalf of
Warren County municipalities, and
WHEREAS , [,Marren County, New York, has , pursuant to the 1977 Housing
and Community Development Act, afforded the citizens an opportunity
to participate in the development of the program and has held public
hearings which were open to the public, and
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WHEREAS, said public hearings were for the purpose of considering and �j
obtaining the views of the citizens of Warren County on community develop-
ment, economic and housing needs, and for the purpose of providing the I
citizens with an opportunity to participate in the development of the
preapplication, and
WHEREAS, the preapplication for said grant conforms to the requirements
contained in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal Regulations , and
WHEREAS, said preapplication requires certain certifications to be ,
submitted along with and as part of said application, NOTI, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury;
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1. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury enter into a
cooperation agreement with the County of Warren and act on behalf of the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for the submission of the aforesaid
preapplication and subsequent full application.
2. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury hereby is authorized
and directed as the authorized representative of the Town of Queensbury
to enter into an agreement with Warren County on its behalf.
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3. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and such other
appropriate and responsible officials be, and they are hereby authorized,
and directed to execute on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
such certification or certifications as may be required under the Rules and
Regulations as published in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal
Regulations .
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j Duly adopted by the following vote:
jAyes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
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Absent: None
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Councilman Olson- You, (Supervisor Brandt) will act on behalf of the Town
subject to the resolution we approved?
Supervisor Brandt- absolutely
` RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
RE�OLUTION 91 Introduced b y Mr.Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, secon ed by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, Funds presently exist in Contingency Account, A1940. and
WHEREAS, funds are needed in Preliminary Expenses for Establishment
L. of Town Sewer District, A1989.440, therefore be it
IRE8OLVED, to transfer $12, 015.41 from A1940, Contingency Account
to A 1989 .440, Preliminary Expenses for Establishment of Town Sewer
District, for the purpose of reimbursing Rist Frost Associates, for
Preliminary engineering work.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Tor.- Michael Brandt
Supervisor, Town of Queensbury
Queensbury Town Office Building;
Bay Road
Glens Falls , New York 12801
Dear Mr. Brandt :
j ` At the March 27th meeting of the Recreation Commission, it was resolved
i to appoint a full-time director of Recreation for the Town of Queensbury. As
L you and the town council are well aware, this appointment has been under con-
sideration for several years.
Thank you for supporting this progressive move on behalf of the Recrea-
tion Commission. Attached find copy of job description td-^' this position
prepared by the Commission.
Sincerely,
/s/
John D. Lyon
Recreation Commission
Chairman
(Job Description on file in Town Clerk' s Office)
RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF FULL TIME RECREATION DIRECTOR
FOR THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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ERSOLUTTON NO. 92 Introduced by Mr.Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Recreation Commission has requested that the j
position of Recreation Director be expanded to a full time position,
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to create the position of Recreation Director, for the Town
of Oueensbury on a full time basis , with the salary to be left open.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Brandt- spoke on the loss of revenue for the town in the field
of recreation, State Funds approximate $7, 000 per year. . .due to the fact
that we are not on top of such possible funding. . .the recreation commission
is in need of help to create a long time recreation plan for the Town,
as well as the need for help in the administration of day to day projects. . .
this would be a reasonable answer in the long run the monies that are put
forth to establish such a position can easily be brought back with existing
state programs. . .
Councilman Walter- praised the recreation commissioners in establishing
the requirements for recreation director. . . . . . .
Councilman Olson- complimented the present recreation commission and those
of the past for brings recreation along in the Town of Queensbury. . .also
thanked the present director Mr. Paul Cederstrom. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
RF. nT.TiTTf1N Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its
adoption, secon ed by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, it is required by law that Anti-recession funds be spent or
appropirated within 6 months after receipt of same, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that employees retirement account will
be in need of funds, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $5 ,200. 00 from A4720, Anti-Recession to A 9010. 8
Employees Retirement Account.
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Duly adopted by the following; vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. T4alter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 94. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its 1
adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: -
WHEREAS , money was budgeted for a Joint Celebration with the City of I {
Glens Falls, and
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WHEREAS, additional money is required to finance a Joint 4th of July
Celebration in Crandall Park, on July 3rd, with the City of Glens Falls ,
and the Town of Queensbury, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $550. 00 from Contingency Account to A 7550.440,
Celebrations .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt j
Noes: None
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Supervisor Brandt- explained the joint project on July 3rd. -Band Concert
with FireWorks. . . stated that the Town would also be helping in the cleanup
operation after the event. . .with the City. . .
the total support will be $1750. 00 this represents one half of the
expense of the fireworks . . .
Councilman Eisenhart- who will administer the project and will we receive
an accounting of it. . .
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Supervisor Brandt-The City and the Recreation Commission—we will receive
an accounting. . .
^ j Councilman Olson-we will provide police protection along with the City and
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RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE ANTI-RECESSION FUNDS
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RESOLUTION NO 95 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
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WHEREAS, it is required by law that Anti-recession funds be spent or
appropriated within 6 months after receipt of same, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the 0,ueensbury Recreation
Department is in need of additional funds for personal services for
maintenance work on facilities and administrative services , therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $12, 259.26 from A4720. Anti-recession to A7310. 100
Recreation Personal Services.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
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Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO DECLARING SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK
RESOLUTION NO. 96 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
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adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
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WHEREAS, the Joint Oueensbury, Glens Falls Landfill Committee has
recommended that the Ridge Road Landfill and the Luzerne Road Transfer
station be open free of charge to residents of_ the City of Glens Falls
and the residents of Oueensbury. (exclusive of Commercial Hraulers) , and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has been burdened with an annual ",Spring
Cle-anUp" week which has grown into a four week project with a resulting
loss of paving and drainage work, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, to declare the Landfill and the transfer station open to the
residents of the City of Glens Falls and Oueensbury, free of charge,
(exclusive of commercial haulers) from May 6, 1978, through May 14, 1978.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes None
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Absent: None
Councilman Olson and Councilman Robertson-noted the problems for the town
in regard to clean up week. . .also urged the press to inform the public
[ of the free use of the landfill from May 6 , to May 14th. . .
Councilman Walter- noted that the landfill will be opened on Sundays
starting on May 7th 9 to 3 for the summer. . .
Mrs . Barber- commended the Board and committee on the Clean Up free
of charge week. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE HIRING OF AN APPRAISER BY THE OUEENSBURY, GLENS
'f FALLS JOINT LANDFILL COM11ITmEE
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RESOLUTION N0, 97, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt.
1,7HEREAS, the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee at their j
meeting of April 10, 1978, passed a resolution to hire an appraiser for
certain parcels of land deemed necessary for its operation of the landfill
project, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes the
Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee to hire an appraiser
for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for their operation.
Duly adopted by the following vote: -
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt 1
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Eisenhart- questioned the cost of the appraisal?
Supervisor Brandt- five to six hundred per appraisal a total of 1500. 00
this is provided for in the budget. . .
Councilman Olson- lets leave it to the discretion of the two Board members
who are on the commission to hold the negotiations if the price is too high
and bring it back to the Board.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NEGOTIATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE JOINT LANDFILL
COMMITTEE
RF-qQT-U1TQN NO. 9�L, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
?,WHEREAS, the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee at their
meeting of April 10, 1978, passed a resolution to begin negotiations
with realtors_ or property owners for certain parcels of land deemed
necessary for their operation of the landfill project, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes the
Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee to begin negotiations
' for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for their operation.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olsen, 11r. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT MATERIALS
R^FFOOT.i� 1TION No - 99, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mrs, Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Qsby. Water Superintendent has requested
that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for Water Department materials
to be used for the installation of service lines during 1978, therefore
be it '
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the ; � {
purchase of the above mentioned material and that the following notice
be published once in the official Town Newspaper in the following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will
receive sealed proposals on materials for the Water Dept. to be used in
the installation of service lines during 1978.
A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the Office of
the Town Clerk.
Bids will be received up to 5 : 00 P.M. on the 25th day of April 1978 at the
Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and
Haviland Roads , Glens Falls , New York 12801.
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Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked "Water Department
Materials" bids , and there shall be submitted with such bid a certificate
of Non-Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law
and bidder must state approximate date of delivery.
The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the
25th day of April, 1973 at which time the bids will be opened-and read
aloud.
E The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING REQUESTED EXTENSION OF
WATER DISTRICT
RRCnT.TTTTnN Nn_ 100_ Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for
its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Frances Walter:
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WHEREAS, a written petition dated April 5, 1978 in due form and containing
j the required signatures has been presented to and filed with the Town Board
of the Town of Oueensbury, Warren County, New York for the extension of the
Queensbury Water District in said Town and which proposed extension is
bounded and described as follows:
"Beginning at an iron pipe found being the
sout}least corner of the lands of Vincenzo
Ruggiero and the northeast corner of the
lands of Hawkeye Restaurant running thence
N 85° 56' W a distance of 306. 71 feet to a
point being a cross on a boulder, thence
r running N 21° 37" E a distance of 69 .30 feet
to an iron pipe set, thence running S 87. 18'
E a distance of 231. 28 feet to an iron pipe
set, thence running S 69° 58' 30" E a dis-
tance of 86.13 feet to an iron pipe set,
thence running S 34° 37' W a distance of
55. 50 feet to an iron pipe found, being the
point of beginning."
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WHEREAS, the proposed extension of the water district is an area that
can be serviced by the existing transmission mains along U. S. Route
and
e WHEREAS , the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the said improve-
ment, as stated is said petition is ZERO ($0. 00) DOLLARS, and it is hereby
RESOLVED that a meeting of the Town Board of the said Town of Queensbury
shall be held at the Town Office Building, Town of Queensbury, Bay & Havi-
land Roads, Glens Falls, New York, on the 25th day of April, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M.
of that day to consider the said petition and to hear all persons interested
in hhe subject thereof concerning the same and for such other action on the
vote of said Town Board with relation to the petition as may be required by
law or as may be proper in the premises .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Robertson- explained that before services can be connected to
this person' s property he has to be brought into the district. . .
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RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID
�SOLUT N ntn_ 1 ()I_, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
ti.on, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of- Queensbury did advertise for bids
for the sale and removal of Scrap Metal from the Queensbury-Glens Falls
Landfill, and
WHEREAS, three bids were received and turned over to the queensbury-Glens
Falls Joint Landfill Committee for their recommendation, Now, therefore
be it
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RESOLVED, that upon the Committee' s recommendation the Town Board hereby
accepts the bid of James L. Sweet of P.O. Box 181, Gansevoort, N.Y.
in the amount of $. 7: 00 per ton for the sale of scrap metal, from the .,.
Oueensbury-Glens Falls Landfill.
Duly adopted by the following; vote :
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO DIRECT PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT FOR WASTE PAPER PRICES
RESOLUTION N0. 102, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, no bids were received for the sale of waste paper at the Oueensburv-
Glens Falls Landfill, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury hereby directe-"
the Town' s Purchasing Agent to find the best possible vendor or avenue
to dispose of the waste paper, subject to the approval of the Quennsbury-
Glens Falls Landfill, Committee.
Duly adopted by the following, vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS
Ltr- Osby. Veterans of Foreign Wars , Inc. re: Memorial Day Parade
Sunday May 28th 1978 at 1: 00 P.M. (on file)
MOBILE HOME APPLICATION
Clifford and Lucy Reed of Pinello Road locattonL of Mobile Home
Pinello Road- owner of the property Harris Dunbar. . .reasons stated
for request-Building & Zoning reported-The Queensbury Building Dept.
has never received a complaint in regard to the Reed or Dunbar Mobile
Homes. The Reed permit was issued in March of 1970 and the Dunbar
Widrick permit ,gin December of 1971. Applicants wish to buy and move
inde the Dunbar Mobile Home and rent the mobile home they now live
in wraich is next to the Dunbar Mobile Home. . .
Mr. Reed was present and spoke on the application. . .
Councilman Robertson- reviewed the mobile home ordinance-D:reqnot feel
that there is a hardship or extenuating circumstances in this application. . :
questioned the rental aspect of the application. . .very serious reservations
on this . . .
Tonn Counsel-there is nothing in the ordinance that says that a permit
is personaa to the individual who receives it and that it can not be
transferred. . . I do not see anything in the ordinance that says chnne in
ownership, the Board if it see e.it can not grant a permit an why the
permit cannot run to a suczessor who purchases it. . .
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Councilman Eisenhart- are the two mobile homes presently there? {
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Councilman Eisenhart- As I look at it the only thin gg I see is a development
of another Mobile Nome Park, in the sense that somebody owns one and rents
the .othhrx , .
Councilman Walter- questdned if a time limit could be used?
Councilman Olson- reviewed other problems with the use of time limits . . .
Supervisor Brandt- asked for an opinionfli t the Councilmen. . .
Councilman Eisenhart- I do not want to vote for- this. . . .if we do this
we are establishing a mobile home court. . . .
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4 Supervisor Brandt-My own feeling is that if someone were coming in
and were buying this mobile home because of a personal position, I would
--- be willing to vote for this, but as rental property, that is not what the
ordinance was attempting to establish at all, it does not fall in my
definition of hardship. . . to create rental property.
Mr. Reed- I want to rent to pay for the one that I am buying.
Supervisor Brandt- To buy another one (mobile home) as rental property
I am not for it personally.
Mr. Reed- ghat if the renter comes before the board to rent the mobile
home?
Supervisor Brandt-I would not go along with that in a rental situation. . .
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Councilman Robertson-Supervisor Brandt- both noted that they would look
at an application from the Reed' s to buy and live. �n the mobile home, but
if you sell the other mobile home it would have to be someone that qualifies
under the law, it would have to be a sale not a rental. . .
Asked Mr. Reed if he would like to withdraw as it stands right now?
Mr. :Reed- I cannot own two mobile homes but I can own two houses, this
is discrimination. . .
Supervisor Brandt- That is the ordinance as it now stands.
Mr. Reed- I withdraw my application.
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March 29; 1973
Townoof Oueensbury
Queensbury Municipal Building
Bay Road
Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801
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Gentlemen:
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The natural and expected spring run-off has brogkgt to view the
necessity for some sort of pavement for Hickory Hollow Road in the
Rolling Ridge section of the Town. Both Mr. Michael Yaffee and myself
are most hopeful that this work can be done during; this coming season as
the run-off and rains have produced a considerable degree of wash.
Sincerely yours,
/s/
Richard G. I7ay Jr. , M.D.
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Ltr. -turned over to the Highway Dept.
Ltr. Big Bay Road RD#2
k Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801
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Queensbury Office Building
Highway Department
Bay Road, G1ensFalls, N.Y. 1 2,801
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter to complain about Big Boom Road. Every
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morning and every afternoon my school bus goes on it. The bumps are
terrible! I have fallen out of my seat when the bus goes over them!
I was wondering if you could have someone patch up the holes in the
road. They have been there for a long time. Enclosed is a petition.
Sincerely yours,
/s/
Dawn Harrington
(Petition enclosed--placed on file in the Town Clerk' s Office)
Supervisor Brandt- I have talked with Mr. Garb, he said most of it was
frost heaves, they are now working on the pot holes. . .
The Town Board was furnished with notices from the Planning Board in
regard to the Texaco Rogge Rezoning, Hess-Rezoning and Meadow Rua
Development Rezoning
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The following reports were placed on file:
Dog Warden-March 1978
Building & Zoning-March 1978
Town Clerk' s-March 1978
OPEN FORUM- 8: 38 P.M.
Sue Goetz- requested the date of the next landfill committee meeting. I
Supervisor Brandt- It has not been set. When we do. we will publish it.
Sue Goetz- what is the status of the off premise directional sign portion
of the sign ordinance.
Supervisor Brandt- It is in the hands of the sign committee—noted that he
had been contacted by the committee on his views . . . also told the committee
to eantact the Town Counsel if they need assistance. . .
Shirley Curran-Cleverdale- What is the stativs of Ordinance #33 I
Supervisor Brandt- Reviewed Ordinance #33 Town Counsel has been in
contact with ENCON on the problems of the ordinance as it now stands. . .
if Town Counsel can receive input in regard to the number of moorings
and footage from shore, a resolution correcting the ordinance can be
ready for the next meeting. . .
Shirley urran- When an ordinance of this type is
y yp passed by the Town Board
it then must go before the commissioner of ENCON before it can be implemented? l
Supervisor Brandt- yes.
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Town Counsel- reviewed the problems with the ordinance. . . the primary concern
id over the definition of "Improved property" . . . the problem has been
solved with encon on this but the problem now is to define the number of
moorings to be allowed.
Willinm Hall- representing Jim Ayers and Dr.Nagamatsu reviewed the
geographical area of the Bays. . .noted that the men that I represent would
prefer the 200' limit. . .
Councilman Robertson- stated to the public that what-ever is restricted
in Sandy Bay also applied to Warner Bay, etc. the moorings will apply
also to private property owners and businesses do the Lake. 1
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Shirley Curran- Can the ordinance be written to exclude the commercial ,..�
business and private landowner?
Town Counsel- commented on the complaints that wereissued to him in re.gard
to moorings. . . the complaints were not only from marina's but private
business where the private landowners could not get from their lot to
the main Lake. . .
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Shirley Curran- We mould like the ordinance written so that we could have
the tourift at a distance. . . 1
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Town Counsel- We have to strikeA happy medium in regard to the distance` 1
ENCON has in a way stated that they will not accept anything that extends 1
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more than 200' into the Lake from the Shore. . .
Mr. Hall- stated that the 200' would be more workable and enforceable. . .
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Councilman Robertson- noted that he would contact the Town Counsel in
regard to the number of moorings .
Mr. Arthur Turnbull- questioned Counsel- does not the owners of property
on Lake George only own to the high water mark, the State owns the
lake. . .
Town Counsel- noted that the State' s position is that the owner of property
owns- to the high water mark. . .there are deeds recorded that state that
they are not limited to the high water mark. . .
Per. Arthur Turnbull- questioned if the option with Finch Pruyn property
is still open. . .what other lands are to be acquired?
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Councilman Walter- We still do have an option. . .lands for a transfer station,
we may have to acquire some land in the landfill who' s ownership is right
now questionable, this is in the heart of the landfill. . .
Supervisor Brandt- noted that we are looking at approximately 7 to 8 acres:,
of land fo urchase from Finch Pru
p yn. . .
Mr. Arthur Turnbull- questioned Supervisor Brandt on the Budget of the
Landfill. . .
Supervisor Brandt- reviewed the fundamental aspects of the budget, noted
jthat the Councilman have a breakdown of the budget but it has not been
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released due to on-going negotiations in land acquisitions. . .
Mr. Kilmartin- inquired as-to the use of the scales at the landfill?
Supervisor Brandt- At this point we do not weigh the trucks . . .the trucks
are judged asoer loads. . .would like to see scales used. . .
we are now in negotiations for the use of Zoli' s scales . . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
REgnT.TTTT[1N rm_ 101, Introduced by ?`fir. Brandt who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
j RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract,-- No. 78-4A numbered
358 through 477 and totaling $32 ,988. 46 be and 'hereby is approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs_: Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
I Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk.
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 1978
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hammond Robertson-Deputy Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman
Frances Walter-Councilman
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ABSENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
' PRESS: G.F. Post Star WWSC
TOWTN OFFICIALS: George Liapes , Thomas Flaherty, Shirley Shenk, Mr. Bodenazise:
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GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Daire, Mr. Morehouse, Mr. Morrell,
Mr. Springer