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1978-09-26 RESOLUTION TO REOPEN MEETING RFgQT,UTTnN Nn 1)69 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: jRESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reopens the Town Board Meeting from Executive Session. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION .AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO CONTINUE ACQUISITION OF LAND AT THE LANDFILL BASED ON THE ADVICE OF THE TOWN COUNSEL RESOLUTION N0. 263, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, se'-'"co re'T by Dr. Charles Eisenhart : (Resolution forthcoming from Town Counsel and to be found on page ,/,3 . ) On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1978 f r MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor j Daniel Olson-Councilman I Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mrs . Frances Walter-Councilman MEMBERS ABSENT: Hammond Robertson-Councilman Joseph R. Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WUSC, T4BZA TOWN OFFICIALS: Steven Lynn, Mrs. Shenk, James Howe GUESTS: League of Women Voters , Mr. Turnbull, Residents of Jenkinsville and E. Sunnyside Roads , Joseph Daire Meeting Opened with a Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Eisenhart, 7: 31 P.M. BID OPENING SLEEVE UNDER NORTHWAY Supervisor Brandt- we were notified by the State of New York not to open the bids because of some miscommunication apparent1v between the State- of New York and the people who handle the Federal portion of the monies that are to be used for this. They have asked because of this hitch not to open any bids,.. have spoken to an attorney and he has stated that he would honor the state' s request ( our attmn.ey because of a previous committment could not be present and another attorney was contacted on this matter ) RESOLUTION TO RETURN BIDS i ... RESOLUTION NO. 264 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, secon e by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that all bids received for the sleeve under the Northway,be returned unopened and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter of explanation and a copy of the State ' s letter be enclosed. Duly adopted by the following vote: i Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes: None 1 124 Absent : Mr. Robertson I I PUBLIC HEARING-Roland E. Bardin Sr. and Ora L. Bardin Rezoning premises 1 situate on the westerly side of Big Boom Road from 14-1 to R-3. Both the Oueensbury Planning, Board and the Warren Co. Planning Board recommended approval. . . Hearing Opened 7: 40 P.M. Notice Shown Steven Lynn- placed laced a map on the board for review by the Town Board of the { i proposed rezoning Max Schenk- asked how many lots were being proposed for this property? Mr. Bardin- Four Lots Max Schenk- noted that he felt that the Road was in no condition to have any more development on it. . .noted poor plowing in the winter. . . asked for road maintenance for the taxes we are paying. . .noted that he had complained to Mr. Olson about the situation. . . i Councilman Olson- noted that he had referred the complaints to the Fighway Supt. Supervisor Brandt- reviewed the paving program of the Town of Oueensbury. . . Max Schenk- asked if the development would be one family houses? Mr. Bardin- yes a Councilman ?Walter- questioned if the land adjacent was Residential? Mr. Bardin- yes Councilman Olson- you are in the water district? i Mr. Bardin-yes _ Councilman Eisenhart- questioned who owned the property between the proposed rezoning and the Northway. . . i i Mr. Bardin- The State of New York Supervisor Brandt- asked if anyone else would like to sneak either in favor of or against the proposed rezoning? No one spoke, the hearing was closed. 7 :53 P.M. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MINUTES j RESOLUTION N0, 265 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its j adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 13, 1Q78 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robertson RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ROLAND BARDIN REZONING RESOLUTION NO. 266, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its a option, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: (Resolution forth-coming from Town Counsel , to be found on page_. ) Duly adopted by the following vote : Aves : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent : Mr. Robertson RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE RESOLUTION NO. 267, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, secon e by Mr. Daniel Olson: I j RESOLVED, that Bingo License No. 16981 be and hereby is approved allowing VFW Post 6196 Inc. to hold games of Bingo from October 3rd. 1978 through December 19th, 1978. i Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt ' Noes : None _ Absent: Mr. Robertson Councilman Eisenhart- questioned if this was a new organization . . . Town Clerk- noted that this is the First Bingo License for the VFW. . . reviewed the procedure for applying for Bingo licenses. . . RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A NEW DUMP TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH Di1AL WHEELS, DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW j RESOLUTION 'NO. 268, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, secon e by Mrs . Frances Walter: WHEREAS, John Dunn, Cemetery Supt. for the Town of Queensbury has recommended that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury advertise for bids for a new I BE dump equipped with dual wheels, dump body and snow plow, NOW,THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for a new dump truck equipped with dual wheels, dump body and snow plow, and that the following notice be published in the newspaper to redd 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 a new dump truck equipped with dual wheels, dump body and snow plow. Specifications are available in the Office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 10th day of October, 1978 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads , G1ensFalls , New York 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes and the envelopes must be marked "BID FOR DUMP TRUCK". There shall be included with such bid the certificate of non- collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law. The Town Board will meet at the Oueensbury Town Office Building on the 10th day of October, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M. 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. Brandt Noes : None , Absent: Mr. Robertson Councilman Olson- noted that this will replace a nine year old truck. . . Supervisor Brandt- held a discussion with Mrs. Dougher, Chairman of the Cemetery Commission, the truck will be placed in the budget as a five year bond anticipation note. . . Councilman Olson- reviewed the cover letter to the speci.fication,noting that "specifications -iaould be used as a guide; deviation from the specifications will be given full consideration." 126 RESOLUTION TO ATTEND SEMINAR RESOLUTION NO. 269 Introduced by Mfr. Michel Brandt , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS , a seminar for Law Enforcement Personnel relative to GRANT WRITING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL is being sponsored by the Township of Union Police Department on October 23-25 , at the Town and Campus , in Union, New Jersey, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Police Chief would like to attend this seminar, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury authorizes tuition of $75. 00, and ! j all other reasonable and necessary expenses . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: Mr. Robertson Discussion on Resolution No. 269 was held before the final vote. . . Councilman Walter- requested that a more detailed amount for expenses be listed before approval ig given by the Board. . . in regard to seminars . . . j Councilman Olson- .asked that the requests for attendance at conferences be given to the Board a month in advance. . . Supervisor Brandt- requested that Town Clerk, Donald A. Chase advise all department heads of the Boards wishes in regard to detailed expenses and advance notice for seminars . . . RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNNDS RESOLUTION NO. 270 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, secon e Ll WHEREAS , Charges from Warren County D.P.W. in connection with installation of Traffic signs on Luzerne Road have caused Traffic Control Contractual Account A3310.440 to be overspent by $328. 71, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT i RESOLVED, to appropriate this amount ($328. 71) from Contingency Account A1940.440 to A3310.440, Traffic Control Contractual. Duly adopted by the following; vote: Aves : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robertson RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 271, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: taHEREAS, there are funds available in Contingency Account A1940.440 and WHEREAS , there is a need for additional funds in Preliminary Sewer Expenses A1989.440, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $3,977. 57 from A1940.440 to A1989.440, to cover the balance due Rist Frost Associates for services rendered. Duly adopted by the following vote: � Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robertson 120 Discussion held on Resolution no. 271. , . Councilman Eisenhart- questioned if there will be any more before the end of the year? Supervisor Brandt- we may have to address that in a seperate resolution later. . . we have to sit down with Rist Frost and review the work torate. . . ANNOUNCEMENTS -Special Town Board Meeting October 3rd, at the Oueensbury Town Office Building. . . 7: 30 P.M. The Tenative Budget must be presented to the Tnwn Board. . . -Ltr. Carl Garb. . .requesting the low ;bid of Glen Ford for two trucks accepted. . . c be RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR TWO NEW DUMP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW RESOLUTION NO. 272 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Highway Supt. for the Town of Oueensbury did recommend that we advertise for bids for two new Dump Trucks equipped with Dump Body and Snow Plow, and WHEREAS, two bids were submitted and were received and turned over to Mr. Garb for his recommendation, and WHEREAS , Mr. Garb has requested that the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury accep tgthe low bid of Glen Ford Trucks for two 1979 Ford Model L-8000 Dump Trucks equipped with Dump Body and snow plows at a cost of $37,961. 95 each, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT i RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury hereby accepts and awards the bid to Glen Ford Trucks for two new 1978 Ford Model L-8000 i Dump Trucks equipped with Dump Body and Snow plows at a coot of $37,961. 85 i and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing of the two new Dump Trucks is included in the 1978 Highway Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: Mr. Robertson Ltr. Warren Co. Planning Board.- approving the ?Mancini F; ?'Morrissey Rezoning request for Route 9L and Route 144) . . . (Letter on File) RESOLUTION TO SET__ PUBLIC HEARING ON MANCINI & MORRISSEY REZONING RESOLUTION NO. 273, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart : (Resolution forthcoming from Town Attorney, to be found on page /j.2 ) Duly adopted by the .following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent : Mr. Robertson Supervisor Brandt- signed a Fire Awareness Proclamation. . .proclaiming C October as Fire Awarness month. . . ` -Petition f I hereby request that the Oueensbury Town Board establish a posted speed limit of 30 M.P. M. on Jenkinsville Road between the intersections of Mud Pond Road and Fast Sunnyside Road. i The road is narrow with no shoulders making it a dangerous situation for the large number of children living and playing in this area. 1 There have been too many "close calls" on this road to let this situation exist any longer. The latest incident involved a child nearly being hit by a car that left over 50 feet of skid marks in front of a designated school bus stop. I feel it is extremely important that you impose the 30 M.P.H. j speed limit in this area before someone is seriously injured or killed. (Petition signed by over 30 residents. . .placed on file. . . ) PETITION Ile the undersigned people of Sunnyside East Road and friends i ii request the change of the speed limit of 55 mph to 40 mph. This 1 1/8 mile stretch of road is all hills , curves and has two narrow bridges. There are no shoulders in many spots , so there is no room to walk of for children to ride bicycles , Recently the County painted passing lines on this road, which is unbelievable, 10 years ago there was approximately five children under 12 yr. old on this road, today there are more than 30. We +teBbr the safety of these children. (petition signed by approximately 73. . .on file) ! Unknown- noted that there are passing lines going up the hill—noted the danger. . . Supervisor Brandt- requested that the Police Dept. be notified of the requests for speed limit changes and make their recommendations to the Town Board, before further action it taken. . Councilman Olson- noted that the County would be informed about the passing lines on East Sunnyside Road. . . j t Councilman Eisenhart- noted that he had received a letter complaining about the 30 mph zone on Blind Rock Road noted that people passed him , . , should be enforced or a higher speed limit on the road. . . -Ltr.. from William Fox to rezone his property on Dix Ave. from R-4 to C-3. . . .turned over to Mr. Liapes to be brought before the proper boards . . . Councilman Walter- noted that a mini meeting will be held on 9-28-78 at the So. Qsby. Fire House to discuss the zoning in the area. .other topics will also be brought up. . .Mr. Howe and Mr. Hansen will be there to answer questions- on assessments and recreation. . .members of the Town Boatd and Planning Board will attend the mini meeting. . . OPEN FORUM Mr. Turnbull-asked when the realistic landfill budget will be ready. . . Supervisor Brandt- will be working on the landfill budget tomorrow. . . noted that there are negotiations with landowners at the Ridge Road site. . . Mr. Turnbull- questioned the status of the gates . . . Supervisor Brandt-. the gates will be placed on the property which was condemned. . . Councilman Walter- noted that this land1where the gate will be placed, catiea; better ingress and egress to the landfill. . . Mr. Turnbull- are we acquiring any land from Finch Pruyn? Supervisor Brandt- yes. . .a portion of the option, 8 or 9 acres . . . noted that there are many areasin dealing with part 360 that we do not know what we are going to run into as far as requirements —all affect the budget. . . ! Joe Daire- voiced a complaint about those that dump their garbage outside the gate at the landfill. . .asked if there will be a transfer station in the So. Qsby. Area. . . i Supervisor Brandt- noted that Mr. Coughlin- has some more sites in mind for a transfer station but they have not been completetichecked out. . . i landfill personnel have been used for going up and down Ridge Road to clean up the debris on the roadside. . . Unknown- asked the status of Colby Drive (previous name Wetwood Drive) Supervisor Brandt- the deed had to be signed and then the proper resolutions will be brought forth. . . Unknown- questioned if the drainage system was finished. . .the survev stakes had been removed. . .would like them replaced. . . Supervisor Brandt-we will contact them on that. . . Unknown- what are the plans for replacing the bridge on Meadowbrook Road by the Girl Scout Camp? I Supervisor Brandt- The material for the project is in. . .have talked with ` Mr. Garb. . .hope to get to that project this fall. . . I � Unknown-what about extending the water line on Meadowbrook Road. . Supervisor Brandt- I do not know the next step on that. . . Mr. Turnbull- voiced his objections to the absence of Mr. Robertson RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 274 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconde by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 78-9c and numbered 1229 and 1230 and totaling $6, 619. 07 be and hereby are approved. iDuly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent : Mr. Robertson On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk SPECIAL T014N BOARD MEETING OCTOBFR 3, 1978 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt- Supervisor Daniel Olson- Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart- Councilman Mrs . Frances halter- Councilman Joseph Brennan- Town Counsel MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Hammond Robertson PRESS : WT4SC, Glens Falls post Star GUESTS: Mr. Kilburn i Meeting Opened 7 : 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Supervisor Brandt Town Clerk Donald A. Chase, passed out to the Board copies of the Supervisor' s tentative Budget Supervisor Brandt- reviewed the tenative budget for the Town Board members . . . This will he the second year that we will run the Town without a property tax, totally on sales tax. . .A most significant thing_, is that there will be C no surplus predicted at this time to be applied to next years taxes. . . $99,492. 00 (sales tax monies) will be allocated to the County Treasurer j to reduce taxes . . . in discussing the paving schedule it was noted that an effort was made in this tenative budget to allow for the same rate of having Ias was done this year. . . approximately 16 miles . . .