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1975-07-22 49 Councilman Robillard- will investigate the placing of a water main. . . Mr. Barry White-requsted that Sherman Island Road be resurfaced and repaired. . . . Supervisor Streeter-this will be turned over to Mr. Garb, our Highway Superi tendeut. . . Mr. Ernest Dutcher-asked for further information on Mr. Gerald Burch re: his living conditions. . . Mr. Boynton- we will look over the situation. . . REPORTS : The Town Clerk' s monthly report for the month of June was read and placed on file. . . The Building & Zoning Report for the month of June was read and placed on file. . . The Highway Report was filed. . . +' +r-4 The Dog Warden' s monthly report for June was read and placed on file. . . �2 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS Q RESOLUTION NO. 161, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 75-7 numbered 323 through 933 and totaling $31 , 391, 62 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING JULY 22 , 1975 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gordon S. Streeter-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman J. David Little-Town Counsel PRESS : Lee Coleman, Mark Behan, Norman Mjaatvedt TOWN OFFICIALS : Thomas Flaherty, Raymond Buckley, Harold Boynton, George Liapes GUESTS : Rodney Hill , Mr. Viele, 'sir. Dutcher, Mr. Ezzo, Dick Lee MOBILE HOME APPLICATION - PUBLIC HEARING Samuel T. Fzzo Jr. of 89 Gregwood Circle to locate a mobile home on Pinello Road on property owned by Leah M. Hartman-Assistant Building; Inspector' s report-(I approve this application. Pinello Road is all trailers. I am sure there will be no objections . This man has a definite hardship. I will expect that if this permit is "ranted that the premises will be kept clean and in good order ) 50 (Notice Shown.) 'Mr. Ezzo was present. . . Hardship shown. . . Councilman Robillard-Noted that his objection to mobile homes is that they go up in smoke instantly and I have seen them become tombs. . . I will not vote against this mobile home bnt I will not introduce it. . . Councilman Olson-concured and added that moving onto a lot will not reduce their hardship. . . such as financial. .. Councilman Robertson-I would like to ask this board to make a commitment that from here on iti we are going to look very seriously at the qualifications of the mobile home to meet the building code of the Tom of Oueensbury. . . Councilman Robillard-they slould also meet them inside the parks . . . Councilman Barber- Mr. Ezzo are you still in the same situation, are you working. . . Mr, Ezzo-no Councilman Robillard-How many children will li'vb in this trailer Mr. Ezzo- Four. . . Mr. Viele-questioned the board as to how to make the trailers safer. . . Councilman Robertson- this is why we will go to the building code. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 162 , Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Samuel T. Ezzo, Jr, has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of nueensbury entitled; ORDINANCE FOR THE RECULATION OF MOBILE DOMES and MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home at property situated at Pinello Road, and WHEREAS , this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Samuel T. Ezzo , Jr, to locate a mobile home at property situated at Pinello Road, and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : Mr. Olson, 'Mr. Barber Absent: None MOBILE ROME APPLICATION-PUBLIC HEARING-Notice Shown i Mrs. Melbeta Hill of Tuckaway Trailer Park to locate a mobile home on Wisconsin Avenue on property owned by Rodney & Gloria Hill-petition of approval from residents of the area was filed. . .hardship shown. . . Mr. Rodney Hill was present. . .he noted that several residents of the area were present and in favor of the application. . .no one spoke against the application. . . nearly Councilman Robillard noted that xxxx 1n0 residents signed fair the mobile home. . . if they are not opposed to it I do not feel that I should be. . . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME t RESOLUTION NO, 163. Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adopt on, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Mrs . Melbeta Hill has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled; ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES and MOBILE HOME COURT IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, TIET,T YORK, to locate a mobile home at property situated at Wisconsin Avenue, and WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS , it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Mrs. Melbeta Hill to locate a mobile home at property situated at Wisconsin Avenue and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such oermit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: r� N Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, '�Ir. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Q Absent: None ,4r. Veile-question the board if they could put out a pamphlet on making a mobile home safer? Councilman Robertson-Unfortunately this is not. a local problem but a national one it is being noticed slowly nationally it is really beyond our scope to correct a lot of the deficiency. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 164 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, Mabel C. Ellsworth has executed and offered a deed for Town roadways, not less thatrAfifty (50) feet in width, which is described in Schedule "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb„Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes into the Town Highway System, and WHEREAS, the deed has been approved by J. David Little, Esq. , Counsel to the Board., Now Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the aforesaid be and the same 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, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that these new roads are hereby added to the official inventory of Town highways, and described as follows : Road No. 346, 300,279 Potter Rd. Northerly to Kiley Lane- Sweetbriar Lane Description Sweetbriar Lane Easterly to Westland Avenue-Haven Lane Sweetbriar Lane Easterly to West land Road -Kiley Lane Name - Sweet Briar Lane and portions of Haven Lane and Kiley Lane Mileage; 0. 28, 0.07 , 0.11 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber , Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr:: Streeter None Noes: 52 Absent: None RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT CARNIVAL OPERATION RESOLUTION N_0.165 , Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to conduct a carnival as follows : Sponsor: Zayres Department Store Carnival: Robert D. Kellogg, Amusements, Inc. Place: Zayres Shopping Center Date: August 6th through the 9th, 1975 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of proof of liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500, 000/$1, 000, 000 bodily injury liability and $50, 000 property damage liability insurance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Robertson-asked that the Police Department be notified of permits to conduct special events in the Town of Queensbury. . .and that the Chief make recommendations in each case. . . RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT CARNIVAL OPERATION RESOLUTION NO. 166 introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded-'by Mr. Harold Robillard: RESOLVEDQ gist permission is hereby granted to conduct a carnival as follows : Sponsor: West Glens Falls Fire Co. Carnival: Coleman'.Bros . Carnival Place : Firemen' s Field Date: August 5th through the 9th, 1975 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit to the aforesaid ,sponsor upon receipt of proof of liability insurance in the amount of not less than ,0500,000/$1, 000,000 bodily injury liability and $50,000 property damage liability insurance. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Barber: requested that the application be reviewed by the Police Department A RESOLUTION CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR APPEARING IN SECTION 2 OF A BOND RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, ON JUNE 17 , 1975 , ENTITLED: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 27, 1975. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6, 322 ,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THTF, TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 17ATER Ar?D WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE AREAS OF THE SOUTH QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT, SOUTH QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT ITO. 2 , WEST QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT, Alm THE QUEENSBURY WATER STORAGE AND DISTRIOUTION DISTRICT, WHICH DISTRICT, TOGETHER WITH THE FORMER QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT, HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED INTO ONE SINGLE 19TATER DISTRICT KNOWN AS QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED MATER DISTRICT. " RESOLUTION NO. 167, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury, Warren County, New Yorkas follows: Section 1 . Section 3 of the bond resolution referred to in the title hero is hereby amended so that the figure of $3,870,000 appearing in such section relating to the former Oueensbury hater Storage and Distribution District shall be deemed to read $3,970, 00 . Section 2 . This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, "fr. Streeter 4 Noes : None Absent: Ldone RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TO THE POLICE-HIGHtiJAY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT RESOLUTION NO. 168 , Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its LO adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: N WHEREAS , the final Revenue Sharing payment for the Fifth Entitlement .'� Peridd in the amount of $21 ,175 .00 has been received and T,THEREAS, such funds have been allocated in the Planned Use Report for the Police-Highway Building, Construction Account, therefore be it RESOLVED, that $2.1,175 . 00 be transferred from the Revenue Sharing Account to the Police-Highway Building Account. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent: None COMKUNICATIONS : -The Town Board has given approval to the Town Engineer to pursue applica- tion for funds from N.Y. State and or Federal agencies ,.for funding; for recreation. . . there will be no purchase of property for fecreation unless there is outside. funding. . . -on file a copy of the draft of NPDES permit to Hercules Chemical Co. re: discharge permit. . . -Ltr. from Mary Dion of the Lake George Taxpayers Association re : oppose the use of taxpayers monies for use in recreation-land-builOing- staff-director and program. . . Supervisor Streeter-noted that a survey was made through the Adirondack Community - College on recreation and it brought favorable result$ as to more recreation projects in the Town. . . -Ltr. from Pyramid Co. of Glens Falls re: -they will assume the respons- ibility for the three mobile homes there. . . . also-a' progrees report on the mall. . . -Ltr. from William J. Lennon-resident Engineer to J..W.Kelly Traffic Engineer regarding the lowering of the speed limit on Ridge Road. . . -Ltr. CC: State of N.Y. on Cable T.V. re: renewal rights of franchised CATV Co' s . -Ltr. from tate of N.Y. State Board .of Equalization and Assessment notification of the final state equalization rate-1974 80. 52 -Ltr. from Lake Champlain-Lal4ie George Regional Planning; Board Mr. Davidson- re: the Greater Glens Falls Transportation Committee first meeting to be held in August. . . 54 -Ltr. from Department of Motor Vehicles re: garage operator report- for abondon vehicles at the respective stations must file a report -Ltr. from Bob Flacke of the Town of Lahe George re: Grant Proposal to improve a specific area of study .from Route 9 from Glens Falls to Lake George Village . . .asking the Town to become Co-Sponsor in this project. . . .4NN70UNCEMENTS : -Don Corliss-will notify the Town as soon as the results re : the landfill are completed. . . i -The Town Board has inspected the new Police-Highway Building items that need finishing were noted— the Building-Highway '& Police Connittees requested that a plan for moving be made for a smooth. transition. . . -Town Attorney J. David Little-noted on June 24, Judge Crangle noted that the Town must hold a Public Hearing in regard to the application of the City of Glens Falls on the Glens Falls L'and.fill. . . final notice has not -been received by the Town Board. . . -The Town of Oueensbury will file litigation with the City Clerk of the City of Glens Falls_ re : the stgpage of use of the present City Landfill -Joint meeting of the Town Board and Planning Boards - July 2.3rd. 1975 workshop before meeting; with consultant Joe Murphy-Planning Consultant July 30th at 7: 30 P.M. Councilman Robertson-On August 4, 1975 the Water Department service will resume to normal pumping; operations pumping pressures of 165 to 170 pounds per square inch during peilods of pump operation. . . OPEN FORUM Mr. Dutcher-voiced complaint against Mr. Burch of Easy Street- no plubg. ,Ku. electrical, no foundation under house. . . George Liapew-Building Inspector-noted that he had. reviewe4the location- there are no violations . . . Richard Lee-questioned the Board as to the starts of French MountAZn Drive. . . Town Counsel J. David Little-the proper proceo-dure was not completed in the case of the road. . . the proper procedure was listed for the public. . . Counsel Little requested that the residents have their Attorney contact him..for the proper filing of the road. . . REPORTS : -Water Department Report for the month of June, 1975 was filed. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION N0. 169, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its ;doption,--seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 75-7A numbered 939 and totaling $16 , 794. 00 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the .following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent:None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk