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1977-01-11 Unknown-asked how the town could be off_ by 70%. Figures are available. Mr. Brandt-Those figures are not available to my office. The County cant" get the figures either. The county informed us that their best sales tax estimate for this town would be $152 ,000. We based our budget on that. If you want to talk to the county treasurer, .I am sure he will explain it to you. It is very involved. Mr. Hermance-We started talking to the other haulers today, we are going to start an association. We want to be informed as to when these meetings on the landfill are going to be held. Mr. Brandt-I will do my best to have the county group notify you of any future meetings. Mr. Wolfe-Feels sorry for the haulers who have to be in the landfill by 3 P.M. It is difficult for them to get there if they are on the other side .of town. Mr. Barber- I hope the haulers do get to the county and tell them what our problems are. The hours should be changed. I would appreciate it if you would direct your comments to the Warren County Board. Mr. Wolfe asked Mr. Murphy what .he meant uhatL hheseid that the cost would be in the area of $400, 000. He asked that a meeting be held on the landfill at Queensbury School where the people could here better what was going on. Suggested .that the City, Town and County have a joint meeting. Mr. Tarana-asked how long are we committed to this Joint landfill? Mr. Robertson-stated that we can probably back out tomorrow if we go six months, the contract is for five years but realisticly we are married to it forever. On motion the meeting was . adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase , Town Clerk..,_, REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt- Supervisor Daniel Olson- Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: Tri Co. News, Glens Falls Post Star TOWN OFFICIALS: F1oyd. Martindale, Shirley Shenk GUESTS: League of Women Voters , Arthur Turnbull, Mr. Kilmartin, Mr 1*4-foie . . . Meeting 4penod: 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag, led by Donald A. Chase Town,.'Clerk. . . RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT . . . RESOLUTION NO. 25, Introduced by Mr.' Robert Barber who moved its adoption, secon ed by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Highway Supt. of the Town of Queensbury did recommend that we advertise for bid the sale of several pieces of obsolete equipment, and WHEREAS, two bids were received and turned over to Mr. garb for his recommendation, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that Mr. Garb has requested the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to accept the following bids: 1973 Plymouth Sedan - $222.00 . 1970 Plymouth -Sedan $111.00 George E. Kouba of 12 Wincrest Drive, Glens Falls, New York 1969 Dodge Pickup - $100.00 Maille's Used Cars of Connecticut Avenue, W. Glens Falls, New York 12801 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury accept the above bids. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson,' Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Ifr. 'Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON THREE QUARTER TON, 4x4 PICKUP WITH FULL FOUR WAY-HYDRAULIC SNOT PLOW RESOLUTION NO. 26 Introduced by Mr: `Daniel Olson who moved its option, seconded-by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Carl Garb, Highway apt. did recommend that we advertise for bids on one three quarter ton °4x4 pickup with full four way hydraulic snow plow, and WHEREAS , four companies bid on the above pickup and the bids were opened on December 28th, '1976 and read aloud and-then turned over to Mr. Garb for his recommendation, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon Mr. Garb's request the Town Board accept the bid of Glen Ford for the bid of $6 ,969.16 and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing 'Of the pickup truck is encumbered from the 1976 Queensbury Highway Dept. Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, b ,, , ii,,rire Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : ftpeBarber Absent:Nnne DISCUSSION A discussion regarding the Carswell bid vs. the Ford bid on a 1977 Dump truck. . . . the main discussion centered on wheel size, sleeve and sleeveless engine ind° double .frame size. . . „x Councilman Barber- questioned Mr. Faubel on the Warr- ate questioning if the Warrent a would be the same on,-the 76 as for 77 IMr. Faubel- Yes -- Supervisor Brandt -asked that the bid on'the 1977 Dump .truck be held for further study. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT $ID ON `t,40 NEW DUMP TRUCKS. EQUIPPLD WITH DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW WO ►UT 0�1. ,.., 7,. Yltroduced by Mr. Robt�t Brber who moved its adoption l econ Led by Mr. DAxie1 Olson: WHEREAS', Carl A. Garb, Highway Supt. did. recommend that we advert�,'ge. I y for bids on two. new dump trucks equipped with dump body and snow jid*,: d WHEREAS, -two bompt*06 °bid on the above dump truck and the bids were opened on December 28, 1976 and read aloud and then turned over to Mr. Garb for his recommendation, Now, Therefore be ,it RESOLVED, that upon Mr. Garb's request the Town Board accept the bid of Carswell Truck Center for one .new 1976 International dump truck with snow plow for $31,688.00 and 'ohe tewfurther RESOLVED, that the financing for the dump truck is included in the 1977 Queensbury Highway Dept. Budget. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH .GLENS FALLS .SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 28, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption seconded y Mr. Olson. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has heretofore contracted with the Glens Falls Senior Citizens Center, Inc. to provide for the services for the elderly, and WHEREAS, New York State Aid is available for the establishment, maintenance and expansion of senior citizens center programs,-which aid was expanded by the provision of chapter 1001 of the laws of New York, °1974, :providing among other thtags that state aid 'will .be available to pay up to one-half of the entire amount of approved expenditures for a municipal program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury desires to continue its support of the Glens Falls Senior Citizens center, Inc. under provisions of , law so as to be eligible -for state aid as a co-sponsoring municipality, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and hereby is empowered to contract with the Glens Falls-Senior Citizens Center, Inc. for the furnishing of services to the elderly residents of the Town of Queensbury for the year 1977 and the payment of $2400.00 therefor is hereby approved, and the Supervisor� is hereby directed to execute the contract on behalf of the town and a copy of such contract, duly executed, shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, and Mr. Brandt. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FORA HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 29 introduced by .Mr. Brandt, who moved its adoption, secon e y Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Cleverdale Real Estate, Inc. has executed, 'obtaine& and offered a deed for a Town roadway, not less than fifty feet in width, which is described in schedule A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of highways, has advised that he recommends to.:this b oaird' that it accept this land for highway purposes, into the Town highway system, and WHEREAS-.the form of the deed has been approved by Joseph R. Brennan, Esq. , counsel to the Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that.,,the aforementioned deed, by and .the ..satme is hereby accepted and approved and that, the Town Clerk is hereby .authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office,; meter which said deed shall be properly filed ,in the office of the T ` .jr4, and be it further RESOI: , that this new road is hereby added to the official inventory of Town highways, described as follows : ROAD NO. 327 DESCRIPTION- Hunter Lane from its easterly intersection with Knolls Road north in a northerly and then westerly direction to westerly boundary of a lot 35 on subdivision map referred to in deed. NAME - Hunter Lane MILEAGE - 0.21 miles Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, and Mr. Brandt. Noes : None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CRANDALL LIBRARY RESOLUTION NO. 30 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption seconded y Mr. ammond Robertson: WHEREAS , the 1977 budget of the Town of Queensbury provides for an item of $28,250. 00 to be paid to the trustees of Crandall Library in return for which said trustees will! furnish library services to the residents of said town; Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that a contract between said town and said trustees for furnishing such service during the year 1977 is hereby approved, and be it further RESOLVED, that the town supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the town, and that a copy of such contract duly 'executed, shall be filed with the town clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None COMMUNICATIONS West Glens Falls active list for 1977 on file in the Town Clerk' s Office Ltr. January 5, 1977 Dear Supervisor Brandt and Members of the Queensbury Town Board: It is with deep regret that I must submit my immediate resign&- tion as Chairman of the Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council. .In- creased-professional and personal responsibilities necessitate this move. I certainly hope that my departure from the council will not be viewed as a retreat from the town's environmental problems. I simply need to reassess my priorities and specifically, the alloca- tion of my time and resources. During my tenure as Chairman, I 've had the opportunity to work with many, leading citizens and for that I am grateful. I found working with Supervisors John Austin and Gordon Streeter extremely beneficial. Councilman Dan Olson's candor and cooperative spirit were essential to the council's success. A special thanks to 'all! I will be forwarding council materials to Peter Tarana, a dedicated environmentalist and efficient administrator, who would serve well as the council' s next chairman. Rer#a#s, &u t§e future, I'll be able to serve the town in a less demanding role. Sincerely, /s/ RHJ:mvt Robert H. Jones, MS RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION RESOLUTION NO. 31, by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its a op , C'c(c ed by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Jones has served the Town of Queensbury as the First Chairman of the Queensbury Conservation QVIggff Council and has now chosen to resign from the council, and WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Jones has shown devotion to his duties and has received no compensation other than the esteem of his fellow citizens, Now, Therefore be it i RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of the citizens of the Town of Queensbury hereby convey to Mr. Jones their sincere appreciation for his service. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr.: Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Town Clerk- because of Mr. Robillard'-s resignation the Supervisor. has submitted the following list of committees : Ltr. Supervisor January 1 1977 TO: Town Board Town of Queensbury Bay at Haviland Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Gentlemen: .._..+ Persuant to Section 63 of the Town Law of the State of New York, I hereby appoint the following committees to aid and assist the Town Board in the Performance of its duties during the year 1977, with the -first person named to serve as chairman in each case : Highway (Including Drainage) Brandt Olson Water Suoply Robertson Solid Waste Disposal Robertson Brandt Sewerage ., ' - Olson 'Barber Fire Protection Barber Robertson Poliae (Including Traffic Safety) Barber Brandt Cemeteries Olson 'Robertson Town Development (Including Planning) Brandt Robertson Zoning Promotion Assessments, - _ ' Barber Olson Recreation Olson Brandt Beautification Olson , Town Buildings _Robertson Olson Lighting Olson Barber Libraries Barber 'Robertson Elections Olson Health & Conservation Advisory Council Olson Barber Insurance Brandt Personnel Robertson Brandt Leg is littive Brandt Senior Citizens Barber S inceraily, /s/ Michel R. Brandt Supervisor MRB/sbs Ltr. January 4, 1977 Queensbury Town Board'- Town of Queensbury Cor. Bay & Haviland Roads Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 Att: Mr: Mike Brandt, Supervisor Dear Mr. Brandt: Please accept my resignation as a member of the Recreation Commission effective immediately. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a small part of Town government, but do not feel that I have enough time to devote at this time. Sincerely, /s/ Joan M. Kubricky JMK1 j op RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION RE�OLU?TON NO. 321 Introduced by Mr. Rxobert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded q Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, Mrs. 'Joan Kubricky has served theaTown of Queensbury as a 'ffiember of the Queensbury Recreation Commission and has now chosen to resign from this commission, and WHEREAS, Mrs. Joan Kubricky has shown devotion to hers= duties and .has received no compensation other than the esteem and gratitude of her, fellow citizens, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of all the citizens and friends of the Town of Queensbury hereby convey to Mrs. Joan Kubricky their sincere appreciation for her service to the youth of the town. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr. January 10, 1977 Mr. Michael Brandt, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Bay Road Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mike: On numerous occasions I have called the Town regarding the possibility of cable television in Glen Lake. I think the people in the Glen Lake area should be given some consider- ation. ' I would appreciate you and your Board finding out why Colonial cou#tn't service this area. Five years is a long while to waitt Sincerely, /s/ W. Joseph McPhillips 222 DISCUSSION CABLE T.V. Councilman Barber- commented on the letter from Mr. McPhillips and questioned Supervisor Brandt on where the situation now stands? Supervisor Brandt-noted that he had not heard from Mr. Nolan since the last meeting. . .at which time he was going to get back to us with a proposal Councilman Barber- requested that a letter be sent from the Supervisor's office asking where Mr. Nolans proposal is and what he intends to. do,if he intends to do nothing then we should seek other channels, we have to provide some service to these people that have been asking -for. more than five years. . . Supervisor Brandt- I will gladly write such a lettex but again its delays and delays. . . Councilman Olson recalled during a meeting with Mr. Nolan that in the Spring he was going to survey the Glen Lake Area. . . Councilman Robertson- concurred. . . Councilman Barber- requested a deadline. . .that if Mr. Nolan,,after a survey cannot provide the service, the Board then has the alternative to go else- where. . . Supervisor Brandt- We can make a request to the regulating agency on a State Level for the competitor in the town to, service stoma of these areas. . . Councilman Olson- requested that an informational meeting be set hp with Colonial and have residents in the Town come in �an speak with the Cable'T.V. people.'.- . Supervisor Brandt-First see if he will respond to the letter and then set a date..; Letters January 10, .1977 R.D 2 `Northwest Vill. West Mtn. Rd. Glens Falls , N.Y. Town Supervisor Town Office Bldg. Bay Rd. Glens Falls , N.Y. Mr. Brandt, In reply to your recent Town Councilmen vacancy, I would be most interested in being considered for the vacant Job and representiig� th* residents of the Town of Queensbury. Sincerely, /s/ Jerry W. Caruso, Jr; Ltr. January 7, 1977 Mr. Michel Brandt,` Supervisor Queensbury Town Office Building Bay Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Dear Mr. Brandt: This is to advise you that I am interested in being appointed to the vacancy on the Queensbury Town Board. Please address yourself to the enclosed information. Thank you. Sincerely yours, /s/ Susan Goetz 19 Wincrest Dr. Glens Falls New York 12801 SG/sc ENC: (enclosed information is on file in the Town Clerk' s Office) . Ltr. January 7, 1977 Mr. Michael Brandt Queensbury Town Supervisor Queensbuty Town Office Building Bey Street Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mr, Brandt: I commend you on your recent comments regarding the manner in which a replacement for a councilman should be made. As you are probably aware, I have sold my travel business. After hearing about Harold Robillard' s resignation, I gave much thought to my qualifications in filling his position. My education is Industrial management with twenty years experience in both that and sales/sales management. This parallels many of the criteria of the position of Councilman. Please put my name before the council. If appointdd I will make decisions and vote in a non-partisan way, doing what I feel is best for the Town and its Citizens. I believe in this part of the world; and, having the opportunity to move to another area, there is no doubt that my family will remain` hare as we have for the last ten years. If there is a formal application, or further information required, Please contact me for same. With best wishes for a Happy New Year. . . Sincerely, Michael .I. Brody Ler. 11 Lynnfield Drive Glens Falls, NY 12801 January 10, 1977 Mr. Mike Brandt R.D.#2 West Mountain Road Glens Falls, New York Dear Mr. Brandt: I would like to be considered to fill the vacancy on the Queensbury Town Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Harold Robillard on Wednesday, January 5 , 1977. I feel that I can serve the people of Queensbury, with ability, dedica- tion and efficiency. As a committeeman in the 9th el Rion district, I have always worked for good government in my district, and have lived in this area since 1943 I am a graduate of Queensbury High-Schbol and SUC Plattsburgh with a 224 Master Degree in Education and a major in history, and have been teaching Social Studies in the Queensbury School system for the past eight years. I will be retiring from the Naval Reserve next year with 23 year ' s service, and am past president of the Glens Falls Chapter of the Navy League. My wife and I have operated summer tourist businesses for the past 13 years which would aid me in dealing with fiscal town government. My community involvements are or have been: 1. Delegate to N.Y.S. Teachers' Conventions. - 3 years 2. N.Y.S. Teachers' Retirement System - 3 years 3. Treasurer of Glens Falls Teachers' Association 4. Member of Queensbury Faculty Association 5. Current, President, Tri-County Teachers' Bowling League 6. Past "member - Board of Directors - Coquin Swim Club 7. Basket ball coach - Queensbury Junior High School 8. Member - Navy League - Past President 9. Member - Reserve Officers' Association 10. Member U.S. Naval Reserve 11. Board of Directors - Queensbury P.T.A. Queensbury needs good government, and if I am a membel(of the Town Board, I will strive to see that the needs of the people are net with, efficiency and economy. Sincerely, /s/ Dan Morrell ltr. January '11+, 1977 Queensbury Town Boar Att. Michael Brandt.' Supervisor Town of Queensbury Town Office Building Bay Road Queensbury, New York 12801 Re: Cotmcilperson vacancy Town of Queensbury Dear Sir:- Pursuant to your request I enclose herewith a personal Resume and you may consider this an application for appointment to the vacancy created by the resignation of MZ -Robillard: I am registered in the Conservative Party--having been a Reganite Republican. Prior to this I wa$ .a registered-Republican for over 20 years and served under both Democratic and Republican Administrations in the City of Glens Falls from 1955 thru 1960. My record as an Independant representing the people of Queensbury is well known having lived in Queensbury for over 16 years and having been an advocate for them individually and in my profession. Both my oldegt son and daughter are 'graduates of Queensbury Highway School and my youngest son is a Junior. I ' feel,my `appointment would add balance to the Town-Board. Sincerely yours, /s/ DBT/rt Daniel B. Tallon, ESQ. (Enclosure is on file in the Town Clerk' s Office) --r Couincllman Olson- requested that copies- be made for .the Town Board of the letters. of application,. Councilman Robertson- Let me say this , I do not' know if there is any great rush.,. .again to' let people-have an opportunity to consider whether they want -want to app ly -. Supervisor Brandt- To me it is aemaffi.t tythateVeenethatn*V neraught to be able handle by the next meeting. Welhave plenty of chance to review the qualifications of anyone interested and if any of the letter come in in the interim copies should be made available to the board. YEARLY REPORTS TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Receiver of Taxes and Assessments January 1, 1976 to December 31, 1976 RECEIPTS: Water Districts Queensbury $264,802.25 Shore Colony 1,587.00 West Glens Falls 10,649.29 $277,038.54 TAXES Town & County 1,560,837.89 School-Lake Geo. 636,046.64 Queensbury 2,549,849.82 Hudson Falls 3, 370.29 4,750,104. 74 PENALTIFS Water 1,511. 71 Town & County 1,585. 90 School 2 ,327.12 5,424. 73 . PAYMENTS Supervisor 1,596,851:43 County Treasurer 246,449.83 Lake Geo. School 636,046.64 Queens. School 2 ,549.849.82 Hudson Falls School 3,370.29 Total payments $5,032,568.01 respectfully submitted, Betty Eggleston Jan. 11, 1977 Receiver of Taxes UNION FREE AND CENTRAL SCHOOLS Sept. 1, 1976 to Oct. 31, 1976 Amt of Total Taxes Taxes Tax Levy Collected Returned Lake George Central $ 709,582.78 $ 636,046. 64 $ 73,536.14 Queensbury Union Free 2,913,671.38 2 ,549,849. 82 363,821.56 Hudson Falls Central ' 3,370.29 3,370.29 TOWN & COUNTY TAXES Tax Levy of 1975 for tax year 1976 Amount of warrant $ 2,014,091. 71 Franchise taxes collected by treasurer 95,067. 74 Collector' s payments 'to Supervisor 1,314,388.16 Collector's payments -to treasurer 246,449.83 $1,655,905. 73 Total returned taxes , 358 185.98 Wt'f14'"U91.7T Respectfully submitted, /s/ • Betty Eggleston Rec. of Taxes Police Dept. 226 To Iron. Town Board: POLICE DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE YEAR OF 1976 Complaints Received--------------------------------------- 4914 Accidents Investigated: Property Damage---------- 399 Personal Injury 54 Fires-------------------------- -- ,-------------- 82 Escorts------------------------------------------ 755 Assists to other Dept---------------.-------------- 78 Missing .Persons---------------------------------- 18 Burglar Alarms---------------------------------- 47 Vehicle and Traffic Summons Issued,--- ------ 398 Parking Tickets Issued------=-------------------- 351 Driving While Intoxicated Arrests---------------- 35 Criminal Arrests :' Assault ------------ 19 Attempt to Commit a Crime --- 1 Burglary------------ 19 Bench Warrants--------- ----- 3 Petit Larceny-------153 Theft of Service---------- 3 Harassment----- ---- 33 Forgery---------------------- 2 Bad Checks----'--:­-- 40 Endangering Welfare of Child- 2 Controlled Substance-13 Warrants for other Dept. ---- 1 Criminal Trespass--- 6 Town Ordinances-------------- 11 Criminal Mischief--- 10 Aggravated Harassment-------- 3 Auto Theft---------- 3 Disorderly Conduct------- -- 14 Poss. Stolen Property 9 Obstructing Govt. Process---- 2 Violation of Probationl Perjury-- ------- --- --- 1 Filing False 'Repo rt- 2 Resisting Arreet-=--- -______ 2 Conspiracy-___7___..!_ 2 Mensc4ng----------------- -- 1 V&T Misdemeanors---- 6 Loitering­;­­__-------- 1 Family Court-------- 1 Child Abuse------------------ 1 .Reckless Endangerment 2 Sexual Abuse-------- 1 Public Lewdness----- 2 Total Criminal.Arrests--.------------------------------------------ 427 Total Mileage Travelled----------------------------------------- 151775 FeesCollected--------------------------------------------------$615.00 Value of Recovered Property------------------------------------$72618. 00 Respectfully Submitted, Chief of Police /s/ . Mountainside .Free Library R.D.#1 Lake George, N.Y. 12845 Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1976 Receipts Unexpended Balance 121. 73 State Grant (SALS) 300.00 Special Grant for Children's Books (SALS) - 100. 00 Town Grant 325.00 Gifts 322. 15 1,168. 88 Expenditures Baker & Taylor 83. 62 Doubleday Co: 3. 61 Other Books 43.25 Literary Guild Club 48.07 Doubleday Bakgain Club 42. 08 Readers' Digest Cond. Bks . 24.70 (Nr. 33) Insuramge Saratoga Co. Mutual Fire Ins. 61.00 Bank°Urvice."Charge 4.64 Maintenance, Petrolane Gas 22. 36 Niagara Mohawk 75.00 Crandall Snow Removal 10.00 Vaughn Cleaning 35.00 Supplies 3�2. 85 486. 18 Balance -on hand 682. 70 (Fall gas bill not in several book bills) We are trying to save money to paint inside of library but must open SALS grant on books .each year. Alfaretta Durham, Treas . Dog Warden January 11, 1977 Town Board Town of Queensbury Dear Sirs: I submit this report for the year 1976 of amy activities as Dog Warden. There was a total of 866 complaints answered compared with a total of 809 in 1975. A total of 295 dogs were picked up in comparison to a total of 256 for the year 1975. Miles traveled in 1976 were 16, 301, a decrease of 991 miles in 1975. There were 23 persons brought before Justice Court. This reflects an increase of 16 cases over the year 1975. The year 1976 showed a total of 3,204 dogs enumerated in the town which is an increase of 409 over 1975. There were 296 summons issued to delinquent owners compared `— to 397 in the year 1975. I wish to thank the board for my appointment for the coming year. Respectfully submitted, /s/ J.F. Davison BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL REPORT 1976 INCOME 12 MONTHS OF 1976 CODE ,A 2110 Zoning Fees 1,225. 00 A 2555 Building Permits 15, 725.00 A 2655 Maps, .Books, etc. 78.42 A 1570 Demolition Permits 150.00 Total Receipts 1976 '17, 178.42 Fees Returned CODE A 2110 Zoning Fees 50.00 A 2555 Building Permits 52.00 Total returned 1976 102 .00 TOTAL FEES RECEIVED 1976 17,076.42 PAID TO SUPERVISOR IN 1976 (this° represents receipts for 12 months ­ Dec. 1975 thru November 1976Y 17, 323. 86 "9 28 Balance in Checking Account as of Dec. 31, 1976 595.56 17, TE 7f Less December 1975 Fees 843.00 17,076.42 Respectfully submitted, /s/ George P. Liapes Building Inspector Town of Queensbury BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR'S REPORT MONTH December 1976 Twelfth Month NUMBER NUMBER OF OF PERMITS AMOUNT PERMITS AMOUNT ONE FAMILY 5 188,000. 00 112 4,068,000.00- MULTIPLE FAMILY ` 137,000. 00 OTHER: APARTMENTS AND OFFICE 1 60 000. 00 CO NO - SEASONAL D MOTELS PIYIILTC WORKS MOVED BUILDINGS 4 7,700. 00 GARAGES 3.3 84,400. 00 SIGNS 10 115 ALTERATIONS-ADDITIONS 2 3,050.00 129 2,124,047.00 SEWAGE SYSTEMS 105 MOBILE HOMES 19 _..+ DEMOLITION 15 SWIMMING POOLS 27 DOCKS 1 4 1,000. 00 TOTALS 22 194, 850. 00 618 7,289.251. 00 MONTH December 1976 Twelfth MONTH 99 Field Inspections 1448 Field Inspections 12 Violations Cited 221 Violations Cited 8 Violations Abated 188 Violations Abated None Court Actions 3 Court Actions $ 541. 00 Total Fees for Month $15,914.0.0 Total Fees for Year Mileage: Respectfully submitted, Reading Dec. 30, 1976 61,049.9 Reading Nov. 30, 1976 59,784. 1 Mileage Dec. 1976 1,265. 8 George P. Liapes Building Inspector Town of Queensbury —' TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE January 3, 1977 The following is a list- of activities in the Office of the Town Clerk for the year of 1976 Licenses sold: 2427 Male and_ Apayed Female Dogs 256 Female Dogs 1 - Seeing Eye Dog: 37 Kennel Dogs 7 Kennel Licenses 36 Lost and Transfer Licenses 4 Transfer to New Owners 3 Void Licenses (Dog) 835 Resident Fishing Licenses 233 Resident Hunting Licenses 343 Res. Hunting & Fishing Licenses 858 Res.' Big Game Licenses 90 Archery Licenses 9 Lost License Certificates 13 Trapping Licenses 22 Non Res. Fishing Licenses 28 Non Res. 7 Day Fishing Licenses 2 Non Res. Hunting Licenses 3 Non Res. Big Game Licenses 49 Free Fishing Licenses 73 Free Hunting Licenses 72 Free Big Game Licenses 75 Marriage Licenses 197 License and Ordinance Permits 13 Certified Copies 1 Delinquent Dog Report Fees paid to the Supervisor as a result of the sale of Conservation Licenses: $619. 75 Dog Licenses: 690.00 Marriage Licenses: 187.50 Certified copies:` 26.00 License and Ordinance Permits: 5103.97 Delinquent Dog Report 37.00 Paid to the County Clerk for Conservation Licenses : $ 15,635.50 County Treasurer for Dog Licenses: 6 ,513.40 N.Y. St. Dept. of Health for Marriage Licenses: 37.50 Parks and Recreation: 955000 Received from Warren Co. Treas. for 1975 Dog Licenses 3,772. 35 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk TOWN COURT January 11, 1977 1976 ANNUAL REPORT TOWN COURT COMBINED FINES, FORFIETURES, ETC. PAID TO AUDIT AND CONTROL Jan-Dec. 1976 BY JAMES A. DAVIDSON AND JOHN S. CARUSONE, TOWN JUSTICES , TOWN OF QUEENSBURY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 76,042. 75 COMBINES CASES HEARD JAN.-DEC. 1976 BY JAMES A. DAVIDSON, .AND JOHN S. 'CARUSONE TOWN JUSTICES, TOWN OF QUEENSBURY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,774 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Phyllis E. - Joslyn, Court Clerk- QUEENSBURY TOWN COURT TOWN COURT JANUARY 11, 1977 1976 ANNUAL+ REPORT TOWN JUSTICE JAMES A. DAVIDSON 230 MONTH NUMBER CASES FINES, CIVIL FEES, BAIL FORFIETURES FORWARD TO A.& C. JANUARY 386 $ 3, 117. 00 February 113 1 ,380.00 March 204 2 ,525.00 April 209 3,024. 00 May 147 2,003.00 June 163 2,109.00 July 311 fit,856. 50 August 232 3,837. 00 September 326 5,474. 50 October 257 3, 769.00 November 183 2 ,522. 75 December 200 3 091.25 Totals 2; 7, Ci $ 37,709.00 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Phyllis E. Joslyn, Court Clerk Queensbury Town Court TOWN COURT - - January 11, 1977 1976 ANNUAL REPORT TOWN JUSTICE, .JOHN S. CARUSONE MONTH NUMBER CASES FINES, CIVIL ,FEES, BAIL FORFIETURES FORWABj) •T0 A.&C. January 159 $ 2,287. 00 February . 133 2,138. 00 March 123 2,913.00 April 186 3,252.00 May 128 1,542. 00 June 151 2 ,864.00 July 191 3,223. 50 August 281 5,001. 50 September 202 3,989. 75 October 203 3, 354. 50 November 263 3,549.50 December 223 4 219.00 Totals - $ 38"333. 75 �sespectfully submitted, Phyllis E. Joslyn, Court Clerk Queensbury Town Court ACCOUNTING OFFICE January 11, 1977 SUMMARY OF 1976 YEAR-END ACCOUNT BALANCES GENERAL TOWN FUND: Balance 314,498. 77 Encumbered 13 ,101.17 ✓ 1977 Budget Encumbrance 100 000. 00 Cash Surplus �11397T0 Outstanding Note - Water Dept.. 30:�00.00 Total Surplus BSI,397.-60 HIGHWAY FUND: Balance 68,866. 86 Encumbered 30 489.46 Surplus 3$�TT-5+0 PINE VIEW CEMETERY: Balance 29,691. 86 Encumbered 381. 55 A" 1977 Budget Encumbrance 6,913. 00 Surplus 22,397. 31 PAYROLL ACCOUNT: Balance 172. 78 Encumbered 172. 78 Surplus AGENCY & TRUST ACCOUNT: Balance 11,011.20 QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT: I Balance 9;749.53 Encumbered 6 022. 27 . . . Surplus 3,727-.76 Loan Balance to General Fund 50, 000. 00 Net Balance (- W.G.F. WATER DISTRICT: Balance 2,288.10 COUPON ACCOUNT: Balance 5,378.16 SHORE COLONY WATER DISTRICTt a ance 1,261.58 1977 Budget Encumbrance 800.00 Surplus 451. 58 WATER BOND - W.G.F.• EXT. #1 Balance 11. 31 WATER BOND ACCOUNT: Balance -0- LIGHTING DISTRICTS: Balance 12 ,491.20 1977 Budget Encumbrance 3,540. 00 Surplus 8,951.ZU SEWER DISTRICTS: Balance 1,359.41 1977 Budget Encumbrance 10275 1 00 Surplus F. + DRAINAGE DISTRICTS: Balance 296. 76 QUEENSBURY FIRE PRDTECTION: ---Balance -0- CAPITAL FUND: i Balance 36.108. 58 POLICE/HIOTMAY BUILDING ACCOUNT: Balance 0- LANDFILL EQUIPMENT RESERVE: Balance 30,263.43 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING: Balance 9 ,055.49 LAND FOR AEC. USE RESERVE: Balance 40,832.54 232 The following monthly reports were placed on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Police Dept. Month of December 1976 Dog Warden Month 'of December 1976 Cemetery Commission-minutes Jan. 5, 1977 Town Clerk Month of December 1976 Councilman Olson-noted that the Highway Supt, had notified the councilman that his report would ,be in this week but could not be ready for tonight due to the snow storm. . . Councilman Barber- reviewed tke process of the Annual Reports due from each department and Commended the Town Clerk for always havt*gg his done on time. . . Councilman Olson- .requested the reading of the next two letters into the minutes. . . `regarding 'landfill. . . ltr. January 5, 1977 Councilman Olson, Dear Sir: Having lived on Carlton Drive for 22 years paid taxes and each week garbage collected, I feel Mr. Brandt and others are rubbing it in on the Queensbury residents. To pay to use our own landfill which we have supported for years, and will now be required to pay, is a little too .much., On Social Security, we love our home. But I shall pile the bags even if disgraceful, for pick up, when we begin to rake in April. A month of That is not too good, but to pay to take tken up as we will is out of the question as taxes raise and food, we can riot do anything else. Please read this at our next council meeting. Respectfully, Mildred E. Pepin 8 Carlton Drive Bad enough to sit five minutes to get out to Aviation Rd. , since the Mall has come and is expanding. Am sending a letter to Bd.of Supervisors also. Ltr. 396 Ridge Rd. Glens Falls , N.Y. Jan. 6, 1977 Dear Mr. Olson, I am so glad that you are against the landfill fees planned. Here I am one person in a home, and usually I take my own refuse to the landfill about three times a year in a bushel basket or two. I have my own garden, and I collect few cans which I flatten. I have a fire- place and use papers to start the fire. I Vass along my magazines. My leaves I use for mulch, even my neighbor s leaves. I have a dog to feed and wildlife ffalore and that means less waste to go to the landfill. So with *hat refuse I have, I should pay $20.00? And with taxes rising at the present rate? That to me is ridiculous. We tax payers are becoming more and more disillusioned. Of course, we have known that city refuse went to our landfill via Bay Road. Please, Mr. Olson, Hold on to what is good for Queensbury anti its taxpayers. Sincerely, /s/ Elisabeth Renner PS. I am so glad that the Conservation Council will'-,be able to carry on. I resigned because I !do not 'care to drive at night, but principally because I felt a younger person could do more however, I enjoyed very much-working with the group, Some of whom I had known or heard about way back .in their high school years. /s/ OPEN FORUM Arthur Turnbull- questione4the Town Counsel on the defingtion of conflict of interest. . . Town Counsel-general defin.S on- „anyone who personally in any way would receive any benefit from acting do something that is before them to consider in their 'capacity. Arthur Turnbull=What ,was..your affiliation with Sperry '!rucking Co. ? Councilman Barber- I am President and still am of Sperry Trucks Inc. Arthur Turnbull Were you not doing the same type of business as you do now? Councilman Barber-Some what-. Arthur Turnbull- Were you not a Councilman on .the Boatrd and also on the landfill? Councilman Barber- I do not believe 3 have been a member of the landfill committee for the last three maybe four year-s.' Arthur Turnbull- Were you not on the Council when you were affiliated . with Sperry Trucking Co.? Councilman Barber- yes Arthur Turnbull-Were they not +en gaged in the sr 'endaeavors as North American Recycling is in? Councilman Barber-Somewhat, they a not involved in the same thin, they are both two .on--going corporations? Arthur Turnbull- questioned, -the -Town Counsel if this was not a conflict of interest? Town Counsel-was not familiar' with Councilman Barber's ,businesses. . . Councilman Barber- .questioned Mr. Turnbull if he- was -not trying to find out if there was a conflict of interest. . . Mr. Turnbull- yes. Councilman Barber-You have already come here with an established thought in yow mind, that there is a conflict of interest even though the county attorney and other public officials of the county say it is not a conflict of interest. Mr. Turnbull-That was concerning you with your bid with the Warren Co. Refuse Agency. Mr. Barber- My involvment with the landfill, as my fellow board members will attest, that I havenubsiehAitbd tbaf'fa*lft&fit-ic6t=iEtfee fon�.oWjntzmb+i<r of years and when`I did we were trying7 to reorganize "the landfill to make it more beneficial to the., residents of our community. If you are trying to associated my ,preasn.t capacity -with the recent negotiations that are being conducted with, the city and the town, `the only involvment that I had was acquainting them with the knowledge of the wast4*ndustry as far as the . . .. techniques or- tschnology of rates and charges or the legal mechanism of establishing a joint landfill, I withdrew and refused to have any involvment because I made it known, If at any time that it went to public bid that my corporation, -if,-it was 'not a 1 l 'ct of interest,° would bid. Mr. Brandt-To back that up, that is my observations also In every discussion and negotiations, Mr. Barber was very generous in educating us as to how this recycling industry works. He has gone way out of his way to help us. Whenever there was a -decision to be made, he stepped -out of it. Mr. Turnbull-The people-.rof this town are wetting this conception of- the idea that he has not been and is itivolved. I am trying to get this thing aired out. I am not after Mr. Barber' s head, he is very knowledgeable. Mr. Barber-I did nothing with the landfill committee other than inform them of my knowledge and background on this subject of landfills. I have worked with various engineering firms around the country. I maintain my position, it was regretful that this editorial was written in the manner that it was, I am a business man in this community, I am a taxpayer and I am aldo* a councilman on this town board. Because I am a councilman and a business- man there-are sometimes-occassions which arise then we have to ,decline _ where your involvment comes and goes. After-ra strict interpretation of the law by the county attorney, that it was not a 'conflict of interest that I entered my bid. Vhav-e cooperated since the awarding of the bid with the Advisory Council making theta aware what -t°be -volume and traffic is, and I think my input is going to reduce the rates hopefully. Mr. Turnbull-I am glad you answered the question. This was not projected to you as an •indivtdual. I wanted it aired so the people would know that somebody had some gumption to say to you that you were affiliated with Sperry Trucking Co, you were a councilman at the time that had charge of the landfill, you had your opportunity to answer my question, the attorney had his opportunity too, and he gave me his opinion as to what he thought was-a conflict of interest. Questioned if some of the sales tax monies could be used for the landfill costs? Supervisor Brandt- It can be. Mr. Turnbull- Can we get aid from CDA or EDA for -this project'? Councilman Robertson- To the best of our knowledge no, but we are exploring every avenue. Councilmman Barber- conaeeted ,atr some monies frost the State and Federal Governments for certain landfill project such as transfer stations etc. —' Supervisor Brandt- The basics are this, the State Government does not asst to encourage landfills they want -to encourage resource recovery sa the bulke of the monies are for resource recovery. . .we are trying to design to fit -an over all goal.of `a resource recovery plant, it may be that we can get help because we are taking that first step. . . Councilman Barber- reviewed theppaddle wheel coticept of mixing solid waste with siudge 'Sdge. . .being done in Europe. . .and in two states in this country. . also possible engineering 'studies can be reimbursed: . . Supervisor Brandt- commented on Norm Barnes who is working on this project. . . possible federal funding of a pilbetprogram . . . Arthur Turnbull- Have we"-had any monies from CDA? Covncilman>-Barber� We -are not eligible. Arthur Turnbull- noted that he would like to see the Councilman's vacancy filled wi:th someone Prow Labor. Mr. William Thorne-Chestnut Ridge Road-questioned why we have to pay the j proposed $20.00 fee'? Councilman Robertson-reviewed -the past and the proposed futu� of the joint -landfill. : gated. that 1no matter what war did.-one snide- oe'the other would ,have- a problem justifying what we did. ..usRe they approach if you use it, you pay for< U. .the one fairway to apportion -the' cost-of the landfill. Councilman Barber reviewed ENCON law 360 and its effect on. the landfill. . . and the closure standards on the Luzerne Road 'site.'. . Supervisor Brandt. reviewed. the states mandates 4s to a properly run landfill, and engineering study on how the landfill is to be operated. .. Mr. William- Thorne- What is the State going to' do if.we do not follow the mandates? j Councilman Barber-commented on a meeting with Mr. Peter Burley of ENCON- noting that part 360 will become effective on the 15th of the month. . . commented that ENCON law does not hgve 'to go before the legislature for passage. . .I understand Assemblyman Solomon will chafe ENCON ability to form rules at will..'.'i;f the bill is passed all rules and regulation will have to go before the legislature for passagge. . .. There will be more meeting on the Counry 'Refuse Committee regarding the rate structure. . . Supervisor Brandt-we have to 'be responsible to the residents of Queensbury. . . if the law is explicit in trying to prevent a deterioration of that envir- onment and try and do a reasonable ,job of 'running a landfill, personally, I ` honor that. . .for 38G. a week to�.handle the garbage from my home if that is what is established, $20.00 a gear, I think that is very little to ask. . . if we establish a fee system that generates more revenue than what it costs to run the landfill we are not going to throw that revenue in the landfill, that revenue belongs to the people if there is a surplus it belongs to the two communities , that means the next year we can lower it or we can use it to buy lands that we know-In time we are going to have to buy more lands, or we. can use it to buy more equipment or we can use it to provide things we need to provide, we are not adding blk$ngalaries we are not adding any new jobs, we are not creating a new boondoggle. , .we are trying to do a good job of running a .landfill we are ,using ,the umbrella provided under county law, this landfill is not going to be run'by the County Supervisors,persay, it is really the refuse agency and Ham and I are your representatives on the Refuse Agancy: . . � there are two from the City. and one from up county supervisor to provide direction: . .everyone is' trying. to do one thing to do a quality job and be conscious of costs to run a good landfill. . .and not to destroy a neighborhood. . . noted that we must mine out the gravel that is in the landfill and make more room. . .sell the gravel to :the county. . . Councilman Robertson- reviewed the years since 1964 when the City and the Town started negotiations toward a joint landfill. . Mrs. Turnbull- questioned why funds were not placed in the budget for landfills. . . Councilman Barber- There were funds allocated in a special fund the reserve fund for the Queensbury landfill, at least three years ago for this eventuality. . . Councilman Olson- we got to a point .where we could see that we could not run a joint fiaridfill and the City couldn' t so we had to go to the County. Supervisor Brandt-There was. no way to do it other than to go to the County. . . Richard Kilmartin-Bay Road-questioned where the dog warden is five days a week. . .there are dogs running all over., . .auestioned by the dogs are not contained. . . Councilman Olson- With the type of law that we have a Dog In the Town can run free as long as it is not a nu*lance, if a formal complaint is issued then the Dog Warden picks up the dog, takes it to the owner and the dog bas to be restrained. . . Richard Kilmartin- questioned the enumeration of dogs in the town and the fines on unlicensed dogs. . . Councilman Barber- read the/yearly report of the Dog Warden. . . Councilman Olson- requested the Tnwn Clerk to ask the Town Dog Warden to visit Mr. Kilmartin. . . Richard Kilmartin- complained about the County Trucks kbcking down his mail box. . .requested that it be replaced. . . requested that .Mr. Brandt contact the county for this. -. noted his concern over his fence also that it might be knocked down. . . Questioned the paying of a water tax checked out . . .notiin the district. . . on the Glen Lake Road. . . Councilman Barber- noted that. he had contacted the Town Assessor on this problem-, he will contact the Town Counsel and Water Supt. and the matter will be ree3dft". . . questioned will their 236 Mr. Kilmartin- questioned ,if ,'he :could receive interest on the monies that he has been paying for water. . ... Town Counsel- reviewed the question of intere,st. . . there are ,l irdtation as to interest. . .that can be paid by a municipality. . .below what you would pay if you are delinquent. . . Mr. Kilmartin- questioned if the owner of Court house estates is paying „tax on the foot of property along the road. . . Councilman Olson- he should. . . Councilman Barber- noted that Mr. Kilmartin should see the Td-tn, Assessor 'to solve this problem. . . Mr. Gealt- inquired- if part -360 of the law was to make the landfill more safe environmentally. Councilman .Barber- I would, not say that, but if ENCO.N was here they would say }yes, yes, yes.. Mariy;of the .parts .of 360 are for the betterment of the environment, but there are various aspects of . 360 that t"think, are over stepping the boundaries .'iA the respect that they mandate the _kind of equipment you, will have for. a landfill.. . .noted many aspects that are very costly. . . there are many. aspeots., _that are good we are looking at. the absurdities. . . Mr.- Gealt; questioned the proposed, rate schedule. . .unfait�for flat fee. . . suggested that the cost of- running the landfifl` COme­from the General Fund or persons be charged by the pound. . . ' Councilman Robertson-noted that by charging by the pound you have small transactions which increase the cost of doing business. . . noted that it is a ,worth while idea. . . Mr. Gealt- questioned *Supervisor Brandt-has the Board conAidered' any"more members for- the Conservation .Advisory Council? Councilman Olson- noted that he mistakenly thought there were more members on the Council than there.were. . .presently three members on the council. . . Councilman Robertosn- noted that he made the same error on the number,`-' of members. . . to, Councilman Plson- asked the rbst of the Town Board memberso%be thinking for the next meeting and try and appoint two people to the council. . . Mr. Walter Guys- questioned paying a tax plus a fee to use the -landfill and will G.F. be. going scott free in not flaying taxes? Councilman Robertson- the answer to the last question is" no. Reviewed the agreement between the City and the Town., . Councilman Barber- coammented on the sunshine law and the changes in the Police Dept, Mr. Turnbull- question the use of Glens Falls Animal Hosp. for the housing of dogs for the town. Councilman Robertson noted that the town must- follow'�aPCA laws and us4Ag;= the Glens Falls Animal Hopp. at this time was the best means. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 11. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved* 6dr its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: 188MUM, that Abstract. No. 77-1A Numbpped%rge 70 and totaling' $16,070. 61 is hereby approved, noting that Audit number 48 is . decreased by $62.50. • • • Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, , Mr. `Brandt Noes : None Absent: None