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1977-07-26 90 REGULAR14EETING JULY 26, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Frances Walter-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman P.ESS: Tri Co. News, WWSC, Glens Falls Post Star TOWN OFFICIALS: Harold Boynton ,,- STATE OFFICIALS: Assemblyman Gerald Solomon GUESTS : Charles Lashway, Dick Chadwick, Jim Fenimore, Benjamin LaPort Stanley Wood, Donald Maynard, Les Baird, Glen Greeno, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Turnbull, Mrs . Chrostowski --�' Meeting Opened 7: 31 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Town Clerk Donald A. Chase BID OPENING 7 : 32 P.M. Notice Shown. Off Line Data Station Supervisor Brandt-requested the Town Clerk to open and read the bids . . . Town Clerk, Donald A. Chase- IBM 121 State Street Albany, N.Y. 12207 Rental Lease* Purchase MMMC* 3741 Data Station +, - $ 4002 Feature Group A 19. 16. 503. 1. 00 6123 REcord Insert 6. 5. 164. .50 'Total $207. $176. $5 , 347. $43. 50 *If you agree to lease this equipment for a minimum of 24 months, --' you will receive the indicated reduction in monthly rental. Non Collusive attached. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON IBM OFF LINE DATA STATION RESOLUTION NO. 166 Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, the Town Board did recommend that we advertise for bids for a Off Line Data Station and k WHEREAS, one bid was received from the IBM Corp. NO7, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid from the IBM Corp. amounting to $5 , 347. 00 be accepted and be it further RESOLVED, that the maintenance contract be included with this purchase and that the cost be taken from the contingency fund. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter;; ,14r. Robertson, Mr. Brandt l Noes : None ? Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING'= 7 : 36 P.M. Notice shoUm Amendment to Ordinance #28 to create a three way stop at Kiley Lane and Centennial Drive Supervisor Brandt- Opened the hearing. . . DICK CHADWICK- In favor of proposition. . .noted problem 13 Kiley Lane of excessive rate of speed on the street. . . CHARLES LASHWAY- In favor of proposition. . . commented on a recent accident at the intersection of Kilev land and Baetagiith Drive. . . JIM FENIMORE- In favor of g.;roposition. . .Stop signs needed Kiley Lane to protect childeen. BERNIE LAPBRT- In favor of stop signs. Sweet Briar Lane LSTANLEY WOOD- Requested that the speed limit be lowered 9 Kiley Lane to 25 mi per hr. from 30 in this area. . . commented- on a problem with motorcycles in the area. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- Commented that he felt that to lower the speed limit, lower than 30 mi per hr., would be almost impossible. . .would notify the chief of the problems in the area. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Difficult to lower speed limit. . . can't interrupt the traffic patterns . . . the town is in need of a traffic plan. . . DON MAYNARD- In favor of the proposition. . .voiced complaint of motorcycles in area. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- Thanked the residents of the area for coming to the meeting and expressing their problems. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Have to give a place where the Children can go and ride. . . can not tollerate them in the j neighbo®hoods. . . Noted that he has stopgddseveral motorcycles and asked them if they are licensed or insured and they say the;t are not. . . solve the problem by paving road. . . Asked how to get the road paved. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- The problem is money. . .we are on an active cempa*gn to upgrade our roads. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- Introduced the Chief of Police', Judkins to the residents and asked them to retire to another room and discuss their area problem with the Chief. . . DICK CHADWICK- Asked if oil could be placed on the road to keep the dust down. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- I will speak with Carl Garb on that . . . Asked for anyone else to speak. . .no one spoke. . . Declat9d the hearing closed. . . RESOLUTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 28 OF THE TOWN OF OUEENSBURY ;RESOLUTION NO. 167 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, --seconded y Mr. D aniel Olson: WHEREAS , a proposed amendment of Ordinance Number 28 of the Town of Queensbury was presented to the Town Board, pursuant to Section 1660 (a) (1) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law and after due notice a public hearing was held thereon by the Town Board on the 26th day of July, 1977 at the Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads , Glens Falls , New York12801 and that the Town Clerk gave notice of such hearing by publication thereof in the official town newspapers at least once prior to the date specified for such hearing, specifying the time when and the place where such hearing will be held and in general terms describing said proposed amendment and 92 WHEREAS, all persons were heard both in favor of and opposed to , Now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that Ordinance Number 28 of the Town of Queensbury establishing through highways and stop intersections in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York be amended as follows : Section 3. Stop Intersections , is amended to include : A Three way Ston at Kiley Lane and Centennial Drive All ordinances ar parts thereof of the Town of Queensbury, inconsistant with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; 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. The ordinance shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote. Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent :None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION Mrs. Anna E. Bernard of Feld Ave . to locate a mobile home on Feld Ave. 1977 Buddy by Skyline . . . Certificate from Dr. James F. Morrissey M.D. . . . Harold Boynton- Reviewed the application noting; his approval of the application. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- asked Mr. Bernard *Een the existing dwelling would be removed. . . MR. BERNARD- The btailding will be removed when the l application is approved. . . Requested that the hearing be held as soon as possible because of a down payment that was place on the trailer. SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Noted that he was sympathetic with the applica" tion. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION N0, 168. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for it adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, Mrs . Anna E. Bernard has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4,of an ordinance of the Town QQ�f Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES A- MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at Feld Avenue, 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 slid application on August 16th, 1977 at 7: 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by hhe following vote: *yes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None 93 MOBILE HOME - Tracy Stevenson HAROLD BOYNTON- RBported to the Board on his inspection of a 1971 Parkwood Homes Trailer as to its eligibility to be brought into the town of Queensbury. . . Noted that no application for a mobile home permit had been given to the Stevenson until the Town Board decides if one-.should be ,due to the fact that this is not a trailer with with a N.Y. State Seal of Approval. . . COUNDILMAN BARBER- Noted that this was a very good report and was pleased with the inspection that was made. . . Asked if Mr. Boynton was 'underwriting this mobile home? HAROLD BOYNTON- Yes. . . noted that a seal was found that stated that the roof was made for the northern area. . . noted that the electrical wiring was hard to inspect. . . COUNCILMAN WALTER- Commented on the frustrations 6f the Stevensons noting the number of times that they have pppeared Before the Town Board. SUPERVISOR BRANDT- I suggest that we accept the papers that are presented and set the public hearing with the idea that further papers will be made out. . . COLFNCII24AN BARBER- I will second the resolution with the stinulatior that this precedent that we are setting; this evening will continue. . .requested that inspect- ions be made on each pre 1974 mobile home. . . HAROLD BOYNTON- There will be no application given to the Board unftl'� the Board has received a written inspection regarding the mobile home. . . or the mobile home is N.Y. St. approved. . . COUNCILMA1 OLS011- Reveiwed the application proeess of a mobile home. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO 169 Introduced by Tor. Michel Brandt who moved its adoption, seconded-by Mr. Robert Barber: TeJHE'REAS , Carol & .Tracy Stevenson 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 HOMF;S AND MOBILE HOT3rr, COURTS IN THE TOINNI OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO locate a mobile home outside at property situated at Ellsworth Road off BiA Road, and WHEREAS , it is hereby determined that -said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS , it is hereby determined fhat 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 August '-- 16, 1977 at 7: 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the followigg vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. WAlter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ESTABLISHMENT OF MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR VEHICULAR 94 TRAFFIC ON MIDNIGHT DRIVE SOUTH, HEINRICK STREET AND HEINRICK CIRCLE AREA RESOLUTION 170 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who movdd its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: 7HEREAS , Midnight Drive South , Heinrick Street and Heinrick Circaa area of the Town of Queensbury. has continued to experience growth in both residential population and motor vehicle traffic, and WHEREAS, area speed restrictions limiting vehicular traffic have been established in the past on Town Highways in the interest of public safety pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1622 (2) , and WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined the need in the interest of public safety to establish a maximum speed limit of Twenty Five Miles per hour (25mph) for vehicular traffic on *lidaight Drive Sout#, Heinrick Street and Heinrick Circle Area and WHEREAS, said maximum speed limit on said town highways may nnly be established pursuant to vehicle and traffic law Section 1622 by the New York State Department of Transportation upon the request of the Warren Co. Supt. of Highways and the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, NO7, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury together with the Warren Co. Supt. of Highways requests said New York State Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 1622 (1) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, to establish said Twenty Five Miles per hour maximum speed limits on Midnight Drive South, Heinrick Street and Heinrick Circle Area and be it further RESOLVED, that if notice that the regulation herein requested has been established by the New York State Dept. of Transportation is received, the Town of Queensbury will forthwith provide, install and maintain signs as to the establishment of said speed limits in accordance with the vehicle and traffic law and conforming; to the manual to uniform traffic law devises of said Dept. of Transportation, and be it further RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials of the Town of Oueensbury execute any and all appropriate forms of the N.Y. St. Dept. of Transportation necessary to request the establishment of said maximum speed limits of 25 miles per hour on Midnight Drive Sothth, Heinrick Street and Heinrick Circle Area. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None COUNCILMAN WALTER- Ouestioned why the •resoltitiion stated 25 mi per hour? TOWN CLERK DONALD CHASE- That was the speed limit that was requested on the petition that was received by the Town Board. . . COUNCILMAN OLSON- Announcdd that lights have been ordered for Aviat&nn Road at Town Expense. . . hope to have them instiatted by the time school opens. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ACTING ASSESSOR RESOLUTION NO. 171 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber wh'o moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Frances Walter: WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Gerald Sawn there is an opening for an Acting Assessor, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that James A. Howe, of 5 Oakwood Drive, Town of Queensbury, be and he hereby is appointed Acting Assessor for the Town of Queensbury effective July 27, 1977 to December 31, 1977 at an annual salary of $9,500. 00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None COUNCILMAN OLSON- Thanked Councilman Barber and Councilman Walter for their. work in selecting the acting assessor. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Noted that this will be Acting Assessor until the proper requirements are met. . . review - the salazy when the requirements are met. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- requested the acting assessor to attend courses toward the goil of becoming sole assessor. . . RESOLUTION ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOP. TREE REMOVAL RESOLTUION N0. 172 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, secon y Mr. Daniel 0lson: COUNCILMAN OLSON- requested that the proposed resolution be tabled for further study until the next meeting SUPERVISOR BRANDT- the resolution is tabled. . . RESOLUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEPT. OF STATE BUREAU OF MA14AGEMENT SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 173, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury, the Town Supervisor, and the Town Highway Superintendent are continually interested in improving service delivery by Town government , and effectively controlling the costs of Town government, and L WHEREAS, modern management information systems , which can use the computer to process data, are vital to help elected Town officials and department heads monitor complex and costly government operations, and WHEREAS , the State of New York, Department of State has established a Bureau of Management Services to help local governments improve their management. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does request the Department of State, Bureau of Management Services to assist the. Highway Superintendent, and- officials of other Departments , to examine ways of improving the quality of information gathered in Town offices , and ways in which machines , including electronic computers , can help process data. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None SUPERVISOR BRANDT- This is a request that we ask formally for hilp— they are willing to assists us including manpower to design the forms to fit the computor program they have available to us . COUNCILMAN ROBERTSON- This will be no cost to us? SUPERVISOR BRANDT- That is correct. RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT HIGHWAY BORING RESOLT ION NO Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Frances Walter: WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Queensbury Water Superintendent has requested that the Town Board solicit selled bids for a highway boring on Corinth Road, therefore be it 96 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury solicit sealed bids for the purchase of the above material and that the folly ring notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive proposals on a highway boring under Corinth Road for the Oueensbury Water Department. 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 9th day of August, 1977 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay anld Haviland Roads , Glens Falls, New York, 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked "Water Department Highway Boring" bid and there shall be submitted 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 Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 9th day of August, 1977 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent : None SUPERVISOR BRANDT- This is a proposal project to run a water line down Big Boom Road to serve the develop- ment of the State Rest Areas in the Town of Oueensbury. Thanked Assemblyman Solomon for his help in contacting DOT to interest them in purchasing water from the Town in- stead of drilling wells . COUNCILMAN OLSON- If the State does not go through with the project then we will not go ahead? COUNNCII21AN ROBERTSON- Yes. If this goes through it will be a no cost extension for the dist. payed for by the State. . . RESOLTUION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PIPE AND FITTINGS TO BE USED ON BIG BOOM ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 175 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Wafter: WHEREAS , Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent of the Town of Queensbury has recommended that the Town Board advertise for bids for the purchase of pipe and fittings to be used for installation of a project on Big Boom Road, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for Pipe and Fittings on Big Boom Road and that the. following notice be published in the official newspapers to read in the fo&lowing form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on Pipe and Fittings to be used for installation of a project on Big Boom Road, 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 9th day of August, 1977 at the Town Clerk' s office in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes marked "PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR BIG BOOM ROAD" bid and there shall be included in such bid the Certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery. 97 The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 9th dayo6f August, 1977 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, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None COUNCILMAN BARBER- Requesting bidding for two way radios for the Police Dept. . . . cited semmal instances whereby the Police on High S#aed chases needed better communications between Cars and other communities. . . RESOLUTION ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FUR FOUR MOBILE FM TT40 WAY RADIOS AMID FIVE HAND HELD PORTABLE FM TWO WAY RADIOS RESOLUTION NO. 176 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption , season e y r. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS , Charles Judkins , Acting Chief of Police for the Town of Queensbury has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for four mobile FM radios and five hand held portable FM two way radios, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the purchase of the above material and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals for four mobile FM Two Way Radios and five hand � held portable FM two way radios for the Queensbury Police Department. �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 16th day of August, 1977 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay dnd Haviland Roads , Glens Falls, New York 12$01. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes marked "Police Radio Bid" and there shall be submitted with this bid a certificate of Non- Collusion as required by. Section 103D of the General Municipal Law. The Town Board will meet at the Tvan Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 16th day of August, 1977 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr.. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None ;Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Attended meetings in Albany regarding the proposed sewer dist. meeting with EPA and and the Town Engineers. . . Attended a meeting with the State Dept. re- garding computor programs for the Town of Queensbury. . COUNCILMAN OLSON- questidnid f1ff the State will supply us with personnel. . . 98 SUPERVISOR BRANDT- They will be picking up part of the costs but it is hard to tell how much. . . COUNCILMA14 OLSOIN- requested the reappointment of Mr. Robert Edwards to the Cemetery Commission. . . RESOLUTION APPOINTEING MEMBER TO CEMETERY COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 177 Introduced by Mr.DAniel Olson who moved its adoption seconded y Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Chapter 814 of the laws of 1948 provides that there shall be a Board of Cemetery Commissioners of the Town of Queensbury to consist of three members appointed by the Town Beard for three year terms to expire on June 30th of. each year, and WHEREAS, the term of Mr. Robert L. Edwards of Cleverdale has expired as of June 30, 1977 and �. WHEREAS, Mr. Robert L. Edwards of Cleverdale has expressed the desire to be reappointed to this position, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, THAT THE Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby reappoints Mr. Robert L. Edwards of Cleverdale as a member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners to the Town of Queensbury for a term commencing immediately and to expire on June 30, 1980. The following vote was taken: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt. Noes : None. Absent: None. Councilman Barber-requested that Assemblyman Solomon forward a proposed resolution to the assembly requesting stricter penalties for those caught desecrating cemeteries . (Resolution forthcoming from Town Counsel) Assemblyman Solomon-I will look forward to receiving such. COUNCILMAN BARBER- Commented on the City of G.F. resolumion introduced by Mr. Moynihan stating the need for the Town of Queensbury to have its own zip code. Thanked the City for thiir assistance—Requested the Oueensbury Town Board toaagain submit a resolution to the proper postal authorities requesting our own postal identity. . . RESOLUTION. REOUESTING POSTAL IDENTITY RESOLUTION NO. 178, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by . r. Tlichel Brandt. Resolution forthcoming from Town. Counsel, to be found on page COUNCILMAN WALTER- Announced the first of the mini meetings for the Glen Lake Area 7 : 30 P.M. at the Queensbury Town Office Building on July 28th. OPEN FORUM j HAROLD BOYNTON- Announced that there is a possibility of ---� the Old Goamet Rest. will be renovated into offices . . . COUNCILP,SAN OLGON- Requested Mr. Boynton to check a billboard on Rt. 9 above 149. . . HAROLD BOYNTON- I will-kontact Mr. Wood. . . ARTHUR TURNBULL- questioned if the Town of nueensbury will received the sales tax monies payed in error to the City of Glans Falls? i 99, SUPERVISOR BRANDT- The Sales Tax is due the County and not the Town. . .The County will be paid back over several years the monies due them by the City. . . noted that the Supervisor' s office has done some investigative work on this problem . . educate new businesses on the sales tax problem to they will correctly place the sales tax monies. . .also notified the state of the sales tax problem and asked for an audit. . .or a check that the Town and City and County could enter into to solve the problem. ARTHUR TURNBULL- Questioned as to the resolution passed for tax exemptions to businesses. . .how many people have to be hired to receive this exemption? SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Five new jobs. . . this will be monitored by the State on a. yearly basis. . .if they qualify one year they do not necessarily have to qualffy the next. . . ARTHUR TURNBULL- I think we should police it according to the Skate mandate. . . Happy to. see the Town received some funds for the WGF Drainage System. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Noted that we are processing the application. . . LES BAIRD- Questioned if,,,.�he funds for the computor that . was purchasednin the budget? SUPERVISOR BRANDT- We made an appropriation the last meeting- and Vlkth will come from the contingency fund. LES BAIRD- If requested could items be purchased beyond the budget? SUPERVISOR BRANDT- There are some possibilities —noted a constant review of revenues and expenditures. . . LES BAIRD- Questioned how much the boring on Corinth Rd. was going to cost and how much revenue the State would be giving us? Questioned what will happen to the other side of Big Boom Rd. COUNCILMAN ROBERTSON- This will not cost the Town of Queensbury anything, the State is paying for it all, we are only going one side. . . expect the State to be a large user of water—Can not because of bidding state a guess on what the bidding on the boring will be. . . LES BAIRD- questioned the condition of the road entrance . . .Big Boom Rd. COUNCILMAN ROBERTSON- noted that at one time the State was going to change that intersection. . . I do not know now where that sta4tds . . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Noted that it was Thomas Flaherty that noted the State was going out for bids on wells . . . he then requested that the Town contact the State and see if they would be interested in using Town Water. . .Thomas Flaherty contacted Assemblyman Solomon for help in this endeavor. . . LES, BAIRD- REgarding trailors. . . I understood that a 1974 trailer or under would not Oass. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- We have modified that by our actions . . .we have set a precedent that if a trailer meets a certain criteria it in effect will be accepted. . . COUNCILMAN OLSON- Noted that the trailer has not been accepted but only the first step toward a public hearing. 100 LES BAIRD- I hope you pass it. . . SUPERVISOR BRANDT- I have no intention in turning them down. . . PEGGY CHROSTOWSKI- Presented a petition from-12 residents of Route 9 Route 9 who presently use water from a res6 voir. . .noted that they have been out of water in several instances and questioned the quality of water they are using. . . petitioned the Town for eater . . . COUNCILMAN ROBERTSON- accepted the pettttnu. . . . reviewed the process in extending the water ditt. . . I believe the Board will go the first route and see what the costs will be and hold a public hearing. , COUNCILMAN WAITER- Mr. VanDusen was to present a map on this? PEGGY CHROSTOWSKI Mr. VanDusen could not append but will prepare a map on this proposal. . . GLEN GREENO- Prior to 1974 for trailers to be State approved had to have ANSI Code Sec. 119.4 Gratified by the Board' s action on the mobile home. . . Mrs. Turnbull- Asked if the town could do anything about asking Mrs . Burnbaum to clean up the Queensbury Plaza. Either make her rent those buildings or bulldoze them down. It is a big eyesore. It is a tax write off for her. Mr. Barber- She has a very big investment there. She pays substantial taxes in this town. There is a strong effort to get new businesses in that area. If we bulldoze it down we would lose those taxes which she is now paying. Mrs. Turnbull- Do you put money ahead of what people think about the looks of that plaza? . Mr. Barber- I am saying that bulldozing it would be a travesty. I think those buildings are sound and if they are renovated they could be used by other businesses. Mr. Turnbull- Is the drainage problem why these businesses left the plaza? There is a problem with drainage along all of the Quaker Road. Has anything been done to rectify the drainage situation? Mr. Barber- Mrs. Burnbaum was cited by ENCON. It was corrected according to their standards. The state came back and made them reconstruct their system. As far as drainage, I do not have an answer for you. Mr. Turnbull- You just do not have any percolation there. Mr. Brandt- We have another problem in the Halfway brook area with a high water table. We are trying to get a new channel for that stream so that the sediment will travel with the stream. Mr. Turnbull- There is another problem with the development on Cronin Road regarding percolation. Mr. Barber- That system was approved by the State of New York Health Department and DEC. Any package plan is only as good as it is maintained. They have had their problems with it but I understand presently, it is working fine. Mrs. Chrostowski- Is there somebody in the town who could test the quality of the water in the redervoir? 1.01 Mr. Brandt- There is a new act on upgrading water that is distributed. I am not knowledgable on that fact, I suggest that you contact Thomas Flaherty of our Water Department. Les Baird- Complained about traffic conditions turning left from the Northway on to Aviation Road. Asked for assistance during peak periods. Mr. Barber- It is the intent of the Police Chief to improve p on the school crossing guards. ` Motion made to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk RESOLUTION TO REQUEST NEW YORK STATE AND WARREN COUNTY TO EXPAND MJAK?,," ROAD TO FOUR LANE HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. L62, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WfIEREAS, the normal volume of vehicular traffic on Ouaker Road in the Town of Oueensbury has incrdased to the extent that said road is insufficient in width, along its entire length, to cope with the large volume of traffic in an expeditious, reasonable and safe manner, and WHEREAS, a traffic safety problem exists as a result thereof_ , and TINEREAS, it appears that the dangerous presently existing condition may only be alleviated by the expansion of Quaker Road from a two-lane highway to a ! four-lane highway along its entire length from Upper Glen Street to Warren !Street and WHEREAS, Quaker Road is a County highway over which the Tozan of Oueensbury has no direct control with respect to the width thereof and WHEREAS, the presently existing traffic problem created requires immediate attention and action for the benefit of the Town of Queensbury NOW TTIERFFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Transportation of the Stage of New York be requested to conduct whatever surveys and to take whatever action is necessary to cause Quaker Road from Upper Glen Street to Warren Street to be expanded fo four lands and that the Town Clerk be directed to submit certified copies 06 this resolution to the Chairman of the Darren County Board of Supervisors , the Commissioner of the New `fork State Department of Transportation and to Senator Stafford and Assemblyman Solomon for appropriate action. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Woes : None — Absent : None 102 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATE POSTAL ZIP CODE IDENTITY FOR TOWNOOF QUEENSBURY FSOLUTION NO. 178, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber wi`io moved its adoption, Seconded y. Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS , various problems have been encountered recently with respect to the allocation of sales tax revenues between the City of Glens Falls in the County of Warren and WHEREAS , it appears that certain sales tax revenues have been erroneously credited by the State of New York to the City of Glens Falls rather than to i the County of Warren with respect to certain sales which have occureed with in the geographically boundaries of the Town of Queensbury and IL WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury may have been financially damaged as a result- of said erroneous allocation and WHEREAS, it appears that a portion of the problem has been created because of the fact that no if.dependent mailing address identity exists for the Town of Queensbury with all mai-ling addresses within the Town of Queensbury being either Lake George or Glens Falls , New York and WHEREAS, prior efforts for the establishment of a separate Queensbury postal identity have met with negative results and WHEREAS, it Appears that the problems created because oF the lack of a dis- tinguishing postal identity are significant and require resolution and WHEREAS , it would appear that the existing problems may well be solved by simply creating a separate zip code postal identity for the Town of Queensbury NOTJ, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the United States Postal Service be requested to establish a separate zip code for the Town of Queensbury and that the Town Clerk be directed to submit certified copies of this resolution to the Postmaster General of the United States , the Glens Falls Postmaster and Congressman Pattison for appropriate action. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, 'Tr. Barber, Mrs . T V alter, "Tr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None REGULAR ?'FETING AUGUST 9 , 1977 PTE"TBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman, Robert Barber-Councilman Frances Walter-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Joseph Brennan-Toim Counsel PRESS : Tri Co. News , T BZA, TvF-TS C TOWN OFFICIALS : Thomas Flaherty, Shirley Shenk GUESTS : Arthur Turnbull , Mr. Glen Greeno Meeting Opendd 7: 32 P.M. Salute to the Flag. PUBLIC HEARING- LOCAL LAW REQUIRING PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFECTIVE CONDITION AS CONDITION PRECEDENT TO MAINTENANCE OF CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE TOWN NOTICE OF PUBLICATION READ SUPERVISOR BRANDT- Opened the Public Hearing 7 : 34 P.M. Asked for public input both in favor of and opposed to the proposed Local Law.