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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING JUNE 13, 1978
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor
Daniel Olson, Councilman
Dr. Charles Eisenhart, Councilman
Frances Walter, Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Councilman
Joseph R. Brennan, Town Counsel
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PRESS: TTBZA, Glens Falls Post Star
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TOWN OFFICIALS: George Liapes, Mrs. Shirley Shenk
GUESTS: Mr. Kilmartin, Mrs. Belanger, Mr. Turnbull
Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Walter.
BID OPENING-Landfill-gates
NOTICE SHOWN j
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Supervisor Brandt- requested the Town Clerk to open and read the bids
, Donald A. Chase-Town Clerk- read the follmiing bids.
Stanley Magic Door, Inc.
34 Ronzo Road
Bristol, Conn. 06010 Base bid $5 , 150. 00
Alternate bid (1) addition system $2,575. 00
Non-collusive attached
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Crest Inc.
2301 Western Ave.
Guilderland, N.Y. 12084 Base Bid $7, 382.40
Alternate $3,942. 20
Addendum $3, 942. 20 i
(2) $7, 382. 40
(3)$10,475. 00
Non Collusive attached.
Councilman Robertson- moved that the bids be turned over to the landfill
committee for their recommendation—entire board by voice vote, voted
yes.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MINUTES
RF.SOT. TT N No. 144 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart, who moved for its
adoption, seconde by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of May 23rd. 1978 be and hereby are
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approved. r
Duly adopted by the )following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON 14ATER DEPARTMENT PROPERTY
RF.SnT.TTTTnN NO .14-50 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury did advertise for bids
on the Water Department Rush Pond Property, and
TrrTEREAS, two bids were received, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Torm of Oueensbury accept the high
bid of Charles R. Wood, President, Meadow Run Development corp . in the
amount of Twenty-two thousand, eight hundred dollars ($22 , 800. 00) and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Counsel take the necessary steps for the proper
transfer, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the proceeds of the sale be applied to the Debt. Service
in the Queensbury Water Dept. Code No. SWI 884, an account reserved for
Bonded Debt.
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
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MOUNTAINSIDE FREE LIBRARY
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RFSOT. TION N0, 146_ Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
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WHEREAS, the 1978 budget of the Town of Oueensbury provides for an
item of $350. 00 to be paid to the trustees of Mountainside Free Library
in return for which said trustees will furnish library services to the
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residents of said town; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that a contract between said town and said trustees for furnish-
! ing such service during; the year 1978 is hereby approved, and be it
further
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RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the contracts on behalf of the Town, and that a copy of such
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contract duly executed, shall be filed with the Town. Clerk.
I Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
Councilman Robertson and Councilman Olson- commented on the fine work
that is being performed at this small library. . .
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RESOLUTION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
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RFSOLITTION NO 147, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
RESOLVED, that Mr. Stephen Lynn, Assistant Building Inspector be given
permission to attend a builders conference at Ballston Spa on June 10th
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1978, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the necessary and reasonable expenses incurred at this
conference are a proper town charge.
E Dtiely adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND SECTION 3 ORDINANCE NUMBER
28 OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ESTABLISHING THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND STOP
INTERSECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW
YORK
RESOLUTION N0� 148, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
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WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has received a petition
from several residents of Haven Lane and Centennial Drive requesting; stop
signs and
WHEREAS, a full report was asked for and given to the Town Board by Chief
of Police Charles Judkins giving his recommendations for the Westland Area
and
WHEREAS, it is provided by Section 1660 (a) (1) of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York, that a town may create stop intersections
and establish the same within such town and
WHEREAS, Section 130 of the Town. Law provides that a public-hearin¢ be
held upon all proposed ordinances and amendments thereof, to be held upon
the notice as provided for therein, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the following proposed amendment to Sec
tion 3 of Ordinance NTUMBER 28 of the Town of Oueensbury be held. on the
27th day of June, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M. at the nueensbury Town Office Ruildin¢
Bav and TTaviland Roads, Glens Falls , New York and that the Town Clerk give
notice of such hearing; by publication of such notice thereof in the official
town newspaper once at least ten days prior to the date specified for such
hearing;, specifying the time when and the place where such hearing will be
held and in general the terms describing the amendment to said ordinance:
AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 28 SECTION 3 OF THE T014N OF QUEENSBURY TO
CREATE TWO-WAX STOP SIGNS IN THE TOWN OF OUEENSBURY
BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED
BY THE T014N BOARD OF THE
T014N OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN
COMITY, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOT7S:
Section 3 Ordinance Number 28 of the Town of Queensbury establishing
through highways and stop intersections in the Town of Queensbury, County
Of T4arren, and State of New York, is hereby amended to include two-way
stop signs at the following intersections :
Intersection of Haven Lane and Centennial Drive-North
east and southwest corners to stop tratric on 7aven Lane.
Intersection of Westland Ave. and Haven Lane-Southeast
and northwest corners to stop traffic on TSlestland Ave.
Intersection of Haven Lane and Sweetbriar Lane-northeast cor-
ner to stop traffic on Haven Lane.
Intersection of Kiley Lane and BuenaVista Ave. -Southwest
corner to stop traffic on Kiley Lane.
Intersection of Potter Road and Sweetbriar Lane-Northwest
corner to stop trat__ic on Sweetbriar Lane.
Intersection of Kiley Lane and Westland Ave. -Southeast
corner to stop traffic on Westland Ave.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the stop signs at the intersection of Haven Lane and
BuenaVista Ave. which were approved December 1, 1969 be removed and the
stop signs at the intersection of Centennial Drive and Kiley Lane which
were approved July 26, 1977 also be removed, and be it further
RESOLVED, that these amendments shall take effect immediately upon
publication.
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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Councilman Olson- requested that the Chief of Police attend this hearing.
j RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED NO PARKING ORDINANCE
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RESOLUTION NO, 149, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, the Town. Board of the Town of Queensbury has received a communica-
tion from C.A. Judkins , Chief of Police indicating the complaints received
from concerned citizens , Members of the Town Board, Highway Crews and the
West Glens Falls Fire Dept. concerning tractor trailers parking on the Big
Boom Road, and
±� + WHEREAS , it is provided by Section 130 Subdivision 7 of the Town Law that
the Town Board may make ordinances, rules and regulations regulating use
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of streets and highways , including the restricting of parking of all vehicles
thereon, and
WHEREAS, Section 130 of the Town Law requires a public hearing upon all
proposed ordinances upon due notice as provided for therein, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the following proposed NO-PARKING
ORDINANCE, be held on the 27th day of June, 1978, and that the Tow
i Clerk give notice of such hearing by publication of a notice thereof in
the official town newspaper once at least ten days prior to the date specified
for such hearing, specifying the time when and the place where such hearing
will be held and in general describing said proposed ordinance.
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ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A NO PARKING
I ZONE ON EAST AND WEST SIDE OF BIG
BOOM ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 500'
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF BIG BOOM ROAD
AND THE CORINTH ROAD
BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE TO14NI BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBUR17,
WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
! E ' Section I. For the purpose of this ordinance the word "vehicle" "park"
C and "standing" shall have the meaning defined in the Vehicle and Traffic
f Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on the East and
West Side of Big Boom Road for a distance of 500' from the intersection of
Big Boom Road and the Corinth Read, in the Town of Queensbury.
j Section 3. All ordinances or parts thereof of the Town of Oueensbury
I inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed;
E provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be in addition
to the other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered
by this ordinance.
Section 4. Any person violating any provisions of Section 2 of this
ordinance shall upon conviction be punishable for a first offense by a
fine not to exceed TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and for a second offense by a
fine not less than TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) nor more than TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS
($25 .00) or by imprisonment for not less than TWO (2) nor more than TEN (10)
days . The third or any subsequent offense within one (1) year shall be
punishable by a _fine not to exceed ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) or by
imprisonment not to exceed THIRTY (30) days or by both such _fine and
imprisonment. In addition to the aforesaid penalties , the Town. Board of
� - the Town of Queensbury may institute any proper action, suit or proceeding
j to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this ordinance.
Section 5 . This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
'Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE FURNISHING AND' INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND APPURTENANCES AT THE INTERSECTION OF QUAKER AND BAY ROADS
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SOLU 0 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its
a o tion, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
1,7HEREAS, the Town Board of the To7,m of Oueensbury has recommended that a
new traffic light be installed at the intersection of Ouaker and Bay Roads ,
NO??, THEREFORE BE IT I
RESOLVED, that the Town of Oueensbury solicit sealed bids for the furnishing
and installation of the above mentioned light and that the following notice
be published 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 the furnishing and installation of a traffic
control light and appurtenances at the intersection of Quaker and Bay
Roads.
A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the office of the i
Town Clerk. �
Bids will be received up to 9: 00 P.M. on the 11th day of July, 1978 at
the Town Clerk' s Office in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay anri
Haviland Roads , Glens Falls, New York 12801.
Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes plainly marked "Traffic
Control Bid" and there shall be included in such bid the Certificate of
Non-Collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and
bidder must state the date of installation.
The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M.
on the 11th day of July, 1978 at which time the bids will be opened and
read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS "
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RESOLUDTON No In Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, $1, 086. 38 appropriated for Celebrations was closed to Surplus
in 1977, due to bookkeeping; requirements , and
WHEREAS, additional money is required to finance a Joint 4th of July
Celebration in Crandall Park, with the City of Glens Falls, on July 3,
1978, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to reappropriate this sum from Surplus (909) to Celebrations
A7550.440.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs .Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noes : None
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Mrs . Shenk- reported to the Town Board in regard to the Celebration funds:-'1
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RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER VEHICLE
RESOLUTION NO, 152. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
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adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
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WHEREAS, there is a surplus vehicle in the Police Department, and
WHEREAS, there is a need for this vehicle in the Highway Department,
therefore be it 1
RESOLVED, to transfer this vehicle to the Highwa y Department artment at a cost
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of $1000, and be it further
RESOLVED, to transfer $1,000 from DM 5130.200 Machinery, to A3120.200 {
Police Equipment, to cover the cost of this vehicle.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION TO REAPPROPRIATE MONEY
RESOLUTION NO 153, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
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WHEREAS, Fiscal Agents Fees for Water Department Coupon Bonds were
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budgeted at $200. , and
WHEREAS, a bill has been submitted in the amount of $221. 92, therefore
be it
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RESOLVED, that $25. 00 be appropriated to SW1 9710. 440 (Fiscal Agents
Fees) from SW1 2701 (Reimbursement from prior year expenditures) .
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
ff Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noes: None
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� Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR THE CEMETERY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 154, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its
adoption, secon e by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, in 1977, the Cemetery Commission had an appropriation of
$4000. from Boychuck Land Sale funds, of which $2, 945.64 was expended
and the balance of $1, 054. 36 was closed due to bookkeeping requirements ,
j therefore be it
RESOLVED, to reappropriate $1,054. 36 from Surplus Funds (909) , and be it
{ further,
RESOLVED, to appropriate $245. 64 in interest on Boychuck Funds from
C2401 (Interest) to Account C2-8$10. 440 (Boychuck Contractual for a total
of $1300. 00 to cover the cost of new plantings by the Cemetery Commission.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
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Noss: None
Absent: None
REAPPROPRIATIONS OF LANDFILL MONEY
RESOLUTION NO 155 Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved its
adoption, secon a by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, money for the purchase of equipment was originally budgeted in
the Landfill Contractual Account (J8160 . 440) and,
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WHEREAS, there is a need to show this properly reflected for equipment
purchases, therefore be it
RESOLVED, to transfer $5000. 00 from J6160.440 (Landfill Contractual)
to Jb160.2 00 (Equipment) .
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertsor-i, Mr. Brandt
L1oes: None
Absent: None
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•:SOLUTION TO REAPPROPRIAIE MONEY FOR BIG BOOM ROAD NORI�WAY USTROOMS
BF,.EOLUTION NO` 156 , Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has a contract for $69 ,780.00 with the
State of New York, which was not completed in 1977. (1977 expenditures
were $54,754. 56) and ,
WHEREAS, the appropriation was closed due to year end bookkeeping
requirements , therefore be it
RESOLVED, to reappropriate $15 ,025.44 to complete the additional
work necessary so that we can bill the State of New York and collect
revenue due in the amount of $69,780. 00.
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONEY
RESOLUTION NO. 157, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, an additional five miles of paving of Town roads is needed at
a cost of $70,000.00 and
WHEREAS, a prior year surplus exists in Highway 909 (Surplus)
Accounts , therefore be it
RESOLVED to appropriate,
1. $ 30 ,600.00 from Highway Improvements
2. $ 14,000.00 from Highway Machinery
3. $ 15,400.00 from Highway Snow
4. $10,000.00 from Highway Repairs
$ 70,000.00 Total
to Highway Repair Account DR5110.440 for a total increase of $70,000.00.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr—Risenhart , Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent : None
Supervisor Brandt- reporting the Highway paving program. �n approximately
two weeks, monies will be depleted, the appropriation that was made will
allow the continuation of paving.
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Councilman Olson- noted that the Highway paving program has now equalled {.,
last years and this will be an additional mileage. . .
Supervisor Brandt-if that work is completed on schedule there will be
more funding fcr paving work.
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RESOLUTI(N TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING POSSIBLE AMENDMENT
OF SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 33 OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RF O .I1TT(7N NO. 158 _ Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 33 of the Town of Queensbury provided, in
Section 4 thereof, for the regulation of anchorage in the waters
within the boundaries of said Town, pursuant to Section 130 (17)
of the Town Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance limits the anchoring or mooring of any
boat within 100 feet of any private dock or other improved prop-
erty; and
WHEREAS, by Resoltion No. 206 of 1974, the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury approved and adopted a proposed amendment to
Section 4 of Ordinance No. 33 which proposed amendment would
have extended the regulation of anchorage to a distance of 200
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feet from any private dock or other improved property; and
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WHEREAS, after adoption, the proposed amendment was submitted
to the Conservation Commissioner of the State of New York for
consideration and written approval as required by Town Law Section
130 (17) (2) ; and
WHEREAS, said approval has never been given by the Conservation
Commissioner of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Commissioner of the State of New York
has raised objections to the 1974 proposed amendment of Section
4 of Ordinance No. 33; and
WHEREAS, a proposed amendment has been presented to the Town Board
of the Town of Queensbury which would amend Section 4 of Ordinance
No. 33 to read as follows :
Section 4. Regulation of anchorage. No person
shall anchor or moor any boat within 200 feet of
any private property, except in a case of emergency
or at the direction of any police officer, or at
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the invitation of the owner or lessee of said prop-
erty, and
WHEREAS, said amendment appears to be worthy of consideration; and
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WHEREAS, it has been proposed the Resolution No. 206 of 1974 be
rescinded in view of the non-approval by the Conservation Commissioner
of the State of New York of the 1974 proposed amendment; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing must be held in accordance with law
to consider the adoption of the presently proposed amendment
to Section 4 of Ordinance No. 33 ,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
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RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 206 of 1974 be and the same hereby is
— rescinded in its entirety and be it further
RESOLVED that a public hearing be held before the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury on the 27th day of June , 1978 at 7 :30 p.m. at the
Town Office Building, Bay and Havilad Roads , Glens Falls , New York
12801 to consider the presently proposed amendment to Section 4 of
Ordinance No. 33 as set forth above , and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to give
appropriate notice of such public hearing as is required by law.
Duly adopted by the folloi7i.ng vote :
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter , Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt ,
Noes : None !
Absent: None
Town Counsel Joseph Brennan- reviewed the history of Ordinance No. 33
and its amendment. . . suggested that the item of the number of moorings
allowed be a seperate issue and not tied into the 200' anchorage. . .
noted that the State has agreed to the wording as stated in the
proposed amendment. . .
CouncilMAN Wahl`- questioned who enforces this ordinance if passed?
Councilman Robertson-Any law enforcement agency can, primarily the �✓
Lake George Park Commission and the Warren Co. Sheriff' s Dept.
Mobile Home application-Cynthia L. Belanger of 12 Homestead Village
to locate a mobile home on Luzerne Road. Reasons for hardship given,
Building Inspector reported on the application.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING
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RESOLUTION N0. 15 _. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, Cynthia L. Belanger has made application in accordance with
paragraph 2 (c) Section 4 of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury
entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME
COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate
a mobile home outside at property situated at Luzerne Road, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with
the requirements of said ordinance, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said
application are sufficient to justify further consideration by this
board , therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance , the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said
application on June 27th, 1978 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town
Office Building, Bay Road, and that the-Towe Clwnk is hereby authorized
and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance 1
with the provisions of said ordinance.
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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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Petition received from the Senior Citizens residents of John P. {
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Burke Apartments-appealing for the taxes now at full taxation to
be changed to one of a payment in lieu of taxes or based on ten
per cent shelter rent basis. . .Discussion was held by the Town Board. . .
a copy was sent to the Dept. of Assessment. . .copy on file in the Town I
Clerk ' s Office. . .
Councilman Robertson waived the reading of the monthly reports , the
following reports were placed on file-Dog Warden, Torn-Clerk,
Building & Zoning, Bookkeeping.
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Councilman Olson- requested that due to some confusion as to the hours
of the landfill,, that an ad be placed in the newspaper advertising the
correct hours.
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RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE LANDFILL HOURS
g =.rrTnN NO 160, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury feels that there
has been some confusion in regard to the proper landfill hours, NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby approves
the allocation of funds to advertise the landfill hours in the local
newspaper, one ad a week for two weeks.
Duly adopted by the followin g vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart , Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
OPEN FORUM
George Liapes, Building Inspector- inquired as to the status of the
Hess Rezoning. . .
Town Counsel- requested a clarification as to the Planning Boards
r decision. . .will draft the resolution when Mr. Liapes can show
me on the map what the Planning Board has requested. . .
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RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLMON NO. 161 , Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter :
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8 : 17 P.M.
Mr. Turnbull-in reggard to the Mooring Ordinance. . .questioned if it
would violate the .fishermcn' s rights not to be able to fish -.1 thin
200' ?
Councilman Robertson- techniaallF, you are right but the owners of
property also have a right to be accessable to his property. . .
hope that the enforcement officer can distinguish between the two
problems. . .
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Mr. Kilmartin- noted that his driveway was washed out, due to run:
off from Courthouse estates. . .requested assistance. . .
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' Supervisor Brandt- this in not under our jurisdiction but under the
Highway Supt. ' s.
Mr. Kilmartin- questioned why the Town of Lake George advertised for
a Dog Warden to be a resident of the Town and the Town of Queensbur-y
did not do the same for Building Inspector Assistant?
Supervisor Brandt-noted that it is illegal to advertise for strictly
f a resident of a town.
Jean Phillips-questioned if there was any more information in regard
to the Warren Co. Develpment program?
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Supervisor Brandt- noted that he did not know of anything-btit would
have Mrs. Shenk check with Mr. Harrison and report to yau. . .
D_iniel Gealt-questioned why the paving is so far ahead of this year
from last?
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Douncilman D--niel Olson- Cleanup week was eliminated ths- year, due to
this, paving was started earlier. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS '
RESOLUTION N0, 162. by Mr. Hammond Robertson vbo moved its
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adoption , seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt :
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 78-6A -and
numbered 640 through 782 and totaling $265,131.22 be and hereby is approveda
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart , Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brand
Noes : None
Absent: None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING
RESOLUTION NO. 161, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter:
WHEREAS, the areas both immediately adjacent on both north and sout
sides of Dix Avenue between Highland Avenue and the Warren County-
Washington County line are presently zoned in the classification of R-4
and
WHEREAS, an application has been received by the Town Board from Lacinda
N. Hess and Donald E. Hess, Jr. requesting the rezoning of premises of
which they are the owners from a classification of R-4 to C-3, said
premises being situate on the southwesterly corner of the intersection
of Dix Avenue and Queensbury Place and
WHEREAS, said application was referred to the Queensbury Planning Board
and the Warren County Planning Board for recommendation and consideration
of said application and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Planning Board and the Warren County Planning
Board have each recommended as follows :
From intersection of Highland Avenue and Dix
Avenue east to the County Line, 200 feet deep
on each side of Dix Avenue be rezoned to C-3.
Also, that the R-4 remaining triangle on the
north side of Dix Avenue be rezoned to M-1
and
WHEREAS, it appears that the application and recommendations of
the Queensbury Planning Board and the Warren County Planning Board
are worthy of consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held before the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury at the Town Office Building, Town of Queensbury,
Bay & Haviland Roads , Glens Falls,NY on the 11th day of July, 1978
at 7: 30 P.M. of that day to consider the recommendation of the Queens-
bury Planning Board and the Warren County Planning Board for the afore-
said rezoning and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof con
cerning the same and for such other action on the part of said Town Board.
with relation to the application as may be required by law or as may be
proper in the premises.
Duly adopted by the following vote: