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1977-12-13 233 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor Daniel Olson, Councilman Robert Barber, Councilman Frances Walter, Councilman Hammond Robertson, Councilman Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel i -= PRESS : O.F. Post Star WGJSC GUESTS: Mr. Arthur Turnbull , Dr. Eisenhart Olen Oreeno Meeting Opened 7: 31 P.M. Salute to `the Flag led by Councilman Olson RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREETLIGHTS RESOLUTION NO. 280. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that one (1) WM/V streetlight be installed on Pole #59 at the intersection of Dixon Rd. and Midnight Drive and be it further RESOLVED, that one (1) 400 WM/V underground ornamental street light be installed at the intersection of Midnight South and Heinrick Circle and that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Niagara Mohwwk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, T4!r. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RESOLUTION N0, 281. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its a option, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, a surplus exists in various accounts. and TMEREAS , deficits exists wr will exist in other accounts therefore be it RESOLVED, to transfer: $ 400. 00 from A1355. 1 Assessor-Personal Services to A1450.44 Elections-Contractual $ 700. 00 from A1355. 1 Assessor-Personal Services to A1450. 1 Elections-Personal Services $ 100. 00 from A1355. 1 Assessor-Personal Services to A1620:41 Buildings-Telephone $ 200. 00 from A1355. 1 Assessor-Personal Services i to A3310. 44 Traffic Control-Contractual i $ 1,400.00 from A1440:44 Engineer-Contractual to A1420:44 Attorney-Contractual $ 200. 00 from A1440. 44 Engineer-Contractual to A3410.44 Fire Marshal-Contractual $ 2. 500. 000 from A9060. 8 Hospitalization to A1620.44 Buildings-Contractual $ 4,000. 00 from A9060. 8 Hospitalization to A3120.44 Police-Contractual $ 200. 00 from C8810. 1 PineView - Personal Services 234 to C8810.44 PineView-Contractual Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr.Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A $27 , 840.00 BOND ANTICIPATION RENEWAL NOTE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW YORK TO RENEW IN PART A $34, 800. 00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF SAID _j TOWN TO PAY PART OF TFE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMpORVEMFNT OF TF?F FACILITIES OF THE BAY ROAD WATER DISTRICT IN SAID TOM. RESOLUTION NO. 282 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on November 23, 1976 adopted a bond anticipation note resolution in the amount of $34,800. 00; and WHEREAS , such a bond anticipation note was subsequently sold by the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury to the First National Bank of Glens Falls , Glens Falls, New York; and WHEREAS , said bond anticipation note is due and payable as of December 22 , 1977; NOT?, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of O..ueensbury be and he hereby is authorized to (a) pay toward said renewal bond anticipation note the sum of $6, 960. 00 and i (b) to partially renew said bond anticipation note with the balance of $27, 840. 00 with the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust, Glens Falls , New York for a period running from December 22 , 1977 to December 21, 1978 with interest at the rate of .4125 percent per annum. (A copy 6f the renewal bond anticipation note is on file) Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $24, 400. 00 BOND ANTICIPATIONd RENEWAL NOTE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW YORK, TO RENEW IN PART A $30, 500.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IN SAID TOWN. RESOLUTION N0. 283 Introduced by Mr.Iiammond Robertson who moved its adoption, secondWd by Mrs . Frances Walter: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on November 9 , 1976 adopted a bond anticipation note resolution in the amount of $30,500. 00; and WHEREAS, such a bond anticipation note was subsequently sold by the Super- visor of the Town of Queensbury to the First National Bank of Glens Falls , Glens Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, said renewal bond anticipation note is due and payable as of December 14, 1977; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Oueensbury be and he hereby is authorized to (a) pay toward said renewal bond anticipation note the sum of $6, 100.00 and. (b) to partially renew said bond anticipation note with the balance of $24,400. 00 with the glens Falls National Bank, Glens Falls , New York for a period running from December 14, 1977 to December 13, 1978 with interest at the rate of .4125 percent per annum. 1 (A copy of the renewal bond anticipation note is on file) a Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Robertson Noes : None Absent: None Ltr. Oueensbury Town Board Queensbury Town Office Bay & Haviland Roads Dear Town Board: I am requesting permission for the purchasing agent to advertise for a new loader babkhow as per attached specifications. Respectfully yours, /s/ } Carl A. Garb Highway Superintendent CAr/bjb ENc. COUNCILMAN BARBER- questioned Mr. Garb on the following : what is the purpose of the 4 in 1 bucket. . . . are the spec' s written around any one manufacturer? CARL GARB- explained the various uses of a 4 in 1 bucket noting; cleanup work etc. . . . . in regard to the specifications they are as open as possible. . . RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A NEW BACKHOF LOADER Tr1IT7. 4 IN 1 BUCKET AND HYDRAULIC EXTENDABLE DIPPERSTICK RESOLUTION N0, 284. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS , Carl A. Garb, Highway Supt. for the Town of Queensbury has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for a new Backhoe Loader with 4 in 1 bucket and hydraulic extendable dipperstick, Now, Therefore be it i RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed I bids for the purchase of the above listed item 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 Oueensbury will receive sealed bids on a new Backhoe Loader with 4 in 1 bucket and hydraulic extendable dipperstick, diesel powered. 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 27th day of. December, 1977 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, C1ensFalls, New York, 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked "Backhoe Loader Bid" and there shall be submitted with such bid a certificate of Non- Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery. The Town Board will meet at 7: 30 P.M. on the 27th .day of December, 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, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mrr Brandt Noes : Mr. Barber Absent: None League of Women Voters December 6, 1977 Mr. Michel Brandt, Supervisor Queensbury Town Office Building Cor. Bay and Haviland Roads Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mr. Brandt: It has home to our attention that both the Queensbury Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals have one person each serving beyond the expiration of their terms . Both terms expired in September of this year. In addition, there is one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals . It is hoped that the town's policy will be to consider each p6sition carefully. This would mean opening these board seats to all interested Queensbury residents who would represent different sections of the town geographically, economically and in age. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, /s/ Katharine Cornwell , President Susan Goetz Betty Monahan Queensbury Land Use Directors COUNCILMAN BARBER- questioned the status of the Austin Western Grader. . . requested that the warntee be looked into byn Town Counsel. and. that he in turn advise Mr. Garb on the Town' s liabilitv. . . also requested that the rear end assembly not be put in by the Town but by the factory so that if any damage occures the Town will not be libble. . CARL GAT1B- reviewed the history of the A&jT noting that this will be the fourth rear end. . . noted the company has agreed to replace all parts but that the Town was to supply the labor.. . agreed that all work be done under written contract, under attornies advice. . . COUNCILMAN ROBERTSON- noted that he felt that the Highway Committee be given the authority to make the best committment on the part of the Town in regard to the A&T-1. OPEN FORUM 8: 00 P.M. { ARTHUR TURNBULL- asked about the Warren Washington Industrial Develotment Agency and where they receive their .funds? COUNCILMAN BARBER- reviewed the municipal law reviewing the structure and powers of the agency. . . SUPERVISOR BRAI'dDT- commented on the purpose of the bonding through the agency. . . COUNCILMAN BARBER- questioned Mr. Garb in regard to the painting of a County Vehicle. . . CARL GARB- noted that the vehicle was painted by the Town 2J r3? as requested by the Warren Co. Refuse Ag acy. . . the County will be billed for the work. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 285 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, secon a by Mr. Robert Barber: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. '77-12C and numbered 1548 through 1668 and totaling $93,520.13 be approved and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Brandt abstained on Audit Number 1619. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None SUPERVISOR BRANDT- requested a workshop session after this meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Town of Queensbury RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CITY OF GLENS FALLS CONCERNING ROADWAY CONNECTING LUZERNE ROAD AND S? ERMAN AVENUE RESOLUTION N0, 254. Introduced by Mr. Michel R. Brandt, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is desirous of creating a Town Road connecting Luzerne Road and Sherman Avenue in the Town of Queensbury in order to improve fire protection for the Sherman Avenue area of the Town by providing a more direct access route for fire protection equipment to that area; and L,)HEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Glens Falls has adopted a resolution to allow the development of such a Town Road upon lands owned by the City of Glens Falls in the Town of Queensbury situate in proximity to the firehouse located on Luzerne Road; and WHEREAS, the use of a bulldozer for a period of approximately one week is anticipated for the development of such a Town Roadway; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town of Queensbury to rent or lease a bulldozer for a period of one month to accomplish the construc- tion of said roadway; and WHEREAS, as consideration for the authorization by the City of Glens Falls for the construction of said roadway, the Town of Queensbury has offered to make said bulldozer available to the City of Glens Falls for the balance of the month' s rental for the purpose of commencing work to reduce the level of the former landfill operated by the City of Glens Falls in the Town of Queensbury; and { 4 I t,)HEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has further offered to the City of �-- Glens Falls authorization to fill in the ravine located on the so-called "Ricciardelli property" in order to reduce the height of the City' s former landfill with the conditions to be included in a formal agreement (1) that the ravine may not be filled to an extent higher than the grade level of the terrain immediately surrounding the ravine, being an elevation to be specified in a formal agreement between the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury and (2) that the City of Glens Falls agree in said formal agreement to cover the landfill material moved, that there be mulching and that there be preparation for seeding or seeding immediately upon the movement of material from the landfill into the ravine in a fashion as approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and; 238 WHEREAS , the City of Glens Falls has accepted said offer of the Town of Oueensbury in principle and WHEREAS, said agreement appears to be in the best interest of the Town of Oueensbury. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor of the Town of Oueensbury be authorized to enter into a formal agreement with the City of Glens Falls containing terms and conditions complying with the foregoing along with any additional or further terms and conditions determined by the Town Counsel to be legally appropriate and that the Supervisor for the Town of Oueensbury be authorized to lease or rent a bulldozer for a period-- of one month for the aforesaid purpose and to accept a perpetual easement to the premises owned by the City of Glens Falls upon which the aforesaid , roadway will be constructed. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrs . T-Talter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent : None REGULAR TOIN BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 27, l977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt, Supervisor Daniel Olson, Councilman Robert Barber, Councilman Frances Walter, Councilman Hammond Robertson, Councilman Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel PRESS: Glens Falls -Post Star GUESTS: Mrs. Phillips , Mr. Turnbull T07N OFFICIALS: Carl Garb , Floyd Martindale, Acting Chief Judkins, Mrs. Shenk, Mr. Tjinne Meeting Opened 7: 38 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Barber BID OPENING BACKHOE LOADER WITH 4 in 1 BUCKET HIGHWAY DEPT. Notice Shown Supervisor Brandt- Requested the opening of the bids received by the Town Clerk Town Clerk Donald Chase- read the following bids Schroon Lake Tractors , Inc. Schroon Lake, N.Y. new current model John Deere Wheel Loader Backhoe model JD310A. List Price $32 ,480. 85 Allowance on Case 580 wheel loader hackhoe s/n 8301081 Delivery 21 days Non Collusive attached. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bebout Ford Tractor, Inc. 978 Albany Shaker Rd. Latham, N.Y. 12110 new Ford Tractor Loader, Backhoe 1 New Ford Tractor, Loader, Backhoe Model 550 534, 461. 00 Less Municipal Discount & Trade Delivery 60 days Allowance 14 470. 00 Non Collusive attached Net Delivered 19,E -----------------------------------------------------------------------------