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1975-08-12 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 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, Norman Mjaatvedt, Mark Behan, Chad Blackman GUESTS: Mr. Dutcher, Mr. Arthur Turnbull TOWN OFFICIALS: Carl Garb , Floyd Martindale, Thomas Flaherty, Ray Buckley George Liapes , Harold Boynton Meeting Opened: 7 : 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag. BID OPENING-NOTICE SHOWN-HIGHWAY PROPERTY First Bid- Mr. Hagop. Poladian 10 Vista Court .•.t Glens Falls , N.y. 12801 $ 76, 100.00 non-collusive �2 Second Bidr Charles R. Wood Enterprises Box 511 Q Lake George, New York 12845 72,600.00 non-collusive Third Bid- I. Charles Lebowitz 119 Warren Street Glens Falls, New York 12801 63 ,560. 00 non-collusive Councilman Olson-requested a short recess to review the bids. . . Recess-7: 37 P.M. Opened 7 :41 P.M. Councilman Robertson- We accept the bid of Mr. Hagop Poladian and instruct `-" the Town Counsel to take the necessary legal steps for the transfer. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON HIGHWAY PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. 17.0, Introduced by Mr.Hammbnd'Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson`:' WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury did advertise for bids on the Highway Garage Property, and WHEREAS, three bids were received, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury accept the high bid of Mr. Hagop Poladian, 10 Vista Court, Glens-Falls , N.Y, in the amount of Seventy-six Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($76,100.00) and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Counsel take the necessary steps for the proper transfer. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr-z` Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Roes: None Absent: None Supervisor Streeter-noted that in accepting a new road the Town Board must have all material from Town Employees at least by the friday before a Town Board Meeting-also noting anyone who wishes to deed a road to the town must allow at-least two weeks for the Town Counsel to study the deed and then it will go to the HiAh*ay Dept. and Town Engineer and then to the Town Board. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DEED FOR A HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 171, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, f� 61 seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS , DEAN H. HOWLAND has executed and offered a Deed for Town roadways not less than fifty (50) feet in width, which is described in Schedule "A attached hereto and made 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 the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County j 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: 333 DESCRIPTION: From Ridge Road westerly to Dead End. NAME: Knolls Road North MILEAGE: extension only 0. 07 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent : None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DEED FOR A HIGH[dAY RESOLUTION NO. 172 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by r. ammond Robertson: WHEREAS, West Mountain Corporation has executed and offered a Deed for Town roadways , not less than fifty (50') feet in width, which is described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and made part hereof, and WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways, has advised that he recommends to this Board that it accept thij 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 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: 347, 348, 349 Northwest Road Southerly to Dead End-Stonebridge Road -_ DESCRIPTIONS : Stonebridge Road Westerly to Dead End-Woodridge Drive West Mountain Road Westerly to Dead End-Northwest Road NAMES: Stonebridge Road, Woodridge Drive, Northwest Rd. MILEAGES : 0. 17 0. 06 0. 54 Duly Adopted by the following vote: K . Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT CIRCUS RESOLUTION N0. 173 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to conduct a circus as follows : Sponsor: Zayres Department Store Circus : George Matthew' s Great London Circus Place: Zayres Shopping Center Date: August 17, 1975 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hbrehy' 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 : C Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent: None Councilman Robertson-requested that this application be reviewed by the Police Dept. RESOLUTION TO AUTWORIZE BAY ROAD EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RESOLUTION NO. 174, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, Resolution number 135 dated June 10, 1975 duly authorized that it be in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of the Queensbury Water District, in the Bay Road reconstruction area, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York at a maximum estimated cost of $70, 000.00; and WHEREAS, it was proposed that said project would be accomplished jointly by the Town of Queensbury Water Department and Warren County Highway Depart- ment; and WHEREAS an existing emergency condition required additional outside commercial assistance and in as much as the estimate of John Kubricky and `Sons.do:;Glens F$llsr N ,Y. rwas -the .-lowest of two (2) estimates available at the time of the emergency, and WHEREAS the cost of this emergency action will not be in excess of the maximum cost of the project; now therefore be it RESOLVED, thaHhe. Thwn Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes this emergency action. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent: None COMMUNICATIONS : -Ltr. State Board of Equilization and Assessment re: revised listing of the 1975 Preliminary Assessments on Taxable State Owned Land for the Town of Queensbury. -Ltr. from Oriental Temple-thanking the Town and the Police Department for our help in the Annual Circus at West Glens Falls . 8 -Notice from the Dept. of Transportation-lights will be installed will allow right turns by traffic from the south on Route US9, SH 417 at its intersection with Route 149, SH 9359 (Signal 21) -CC. via Fred Austin from Department of Transportation re : Donavan Plan restored. . . -Notice of Hearing-N.Y. State Public Service Commission re : Beep Tone used when telephone conversations are recorded. . . turned over to the Chief of Police and Police Committee- . . . -Ltr. from Robert A. Reid , M.D. re : 28 Lupine Lane no violation in Sanitary Code or Public Health Laws. . . -Ltr. from Department of Transporation• re: Urban Boundary Federal Aij. . . ANNOUNCEMENTS : Ltrs. to Honorable Jacob K. Javits and Honorable Edward W. Pattison Dear Senator Javits , It is my understanding that both Senate and House subcommittees have reviewed revenue sharing in oversight hearings this year. However, neigher legislative committee has definitely scheduled hearings on renewal of this vital program, revenue sharing. If Congress doesn' t act before January, 1976, it appears that provisions of the congressional budget reform act could delay action on revenue sharing until after May, 1976. Congress must act during 1975 in order to avoid serious disruption in municipal budgets resulting in program cut-backs , lay-offs or increased local taxes. It is imperative that action be taken as soon as possible in getting the House and Senate Committees to begin legislative hearings on reenactment after the August recess . Your assistnace in bringing this important program to debate and resmlution is anticipated and appreciated. Revenue sharing is a vital program and a budgetary necessity to our municipality. Very truly _yours , Gordon S. Streeter Supervisor -Public Information Meeting on the Proposed Sign regulation-Wednesday August 27, 1975 -The preliminary report regarding the Lanfdill analysis is completed but the Town has not received a copy of this report. . .D.E. C. reports as of any analysis completed that they have not shown any chemicals or materials which would in point be obnoxious in the operation of our landfill. . . -Town Attorney- reported that as of yet the Town has not received Judge Crangle deci.si6n- further action by the Town will not start until the Town receives this judgement. . . Councilman Robillard-1965 Highway Beautification Act notes-possible violation on the part of the City of glens Falls in regard to this Federal Law'.'•: •.I would like to instruct the Town Attorney to look into this matter and in two weeks give us his decision. . . -The Warren County Solid Waste Committee has visited the compaction landfill in Poughkeepsie and also the Queensbury Landfill on August 5, 1975. . . -Town Engineer Raymond Buckley stated that applications are being prepared in regard to possiblefunding of the Jadamada property. . . further information is forth coming to complete the application from the Soil Conservation Service, County Agencies-then it will be filed with the Capital District Park Commission, OPEN FORUM: 5 Mr. Dutchery again ask the Town to give a decision on the Burch Property. . . Councilman Robillard- stated that the Building & Zoning Department noted that there are no violations if.-Mr. Dutcher feels there is he must contact his own attorney for possible action. . . Unknown-Asked if the Town could put a water line in on the Sherman Island Road. . . Supervisor Streeter-The Town Board has decided to proceed with such a project— Mr. Arthus Turnbull-Has there been any Tax consideration what-so-ever been made to the Pyramid Co. ? Supervisor Streeter-none Councilman Robertson-noted that School Taxes are not controlled by the Town Board. . .The Town has bean holding the line for quite some time but the residents must realize to provide the services they request the tax rate must raise. . . Councilman Barber-noted that the PyraEdid Co. has been very cooperative with the different agencies. . . Councilman Olson-Welcomed the Pyramid-asset regarding more employment- more tax basis . . it will not be flooding our schools with more children. . . C9 Supervisor Streeter-noted with the increase in roads someday someone has to become the martf and raise the taxes to improve the roads in the Town. . . REPORTS: -The Town Clerk' s Report for the month of July, 1975 was read and placed on file. . . -The Highway Report was placed on file. . . June 1975 -The Building& Zoning Report for the month of July, 1975 was read and placed on file. . . -The Dog Warden' s monthly report for July, 1975 was read and placed on file. . . -The Police Reports for May and June were read and placed on file. . . (1975) -The Justice Court Fund report i7as placed on file. . . -The Budget control-on file. . . The Fire Marshal report as of July 14 was read and placed on file. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION ,"NO. 175., Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 75-8 numbered 940 through 1182 and totaling $130,424.41 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 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 13 , 1975 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gordon S . Streeter-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Coundilman Robert Barber-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman J. David Little-Town Counsel Meeting Opened: 4: 00 P.M.