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1975-10-14 v , c,) The ,Annual Budget is 4o be, Adopted on ox befoa;e, November 20th . d.) Copies of the preliminary budget will be presented at a reasonable time after October 28th. d.) Tax Rate increases will not be available until the preliminary budget work is completed. Such increases will depend on a large extent upon negotiations with our CSEA Employees, our Police Dept. , and whether we add substantial funds for dably needed Highway Improvements, Senior Citizens Programs, Recreation, Fire and Amb*lance Services, and any other service areas to the public. to the Public: -Chad Blakeman-Who drew up the tenative budget- -Supervisor Streeter-The Budget Officer-(Supery&r)with input from Dept. heads. . . The meeting was closed: Respeetfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1975 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gordon S. Streeter-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman J. David Little-Town Counsel -- Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag. Supervisor Streeter - opened the meeting by introducing Mr. Joseph Kestner Mr. Joseph Kestner-Bid will be opened tonight for Contract #19 Bressure egu at ng Valves and Vault for South Queensbury- this will regulate the water pressure so to fill the stand pipe on County Line. . .the valve will be installed on Dix and Quaker Roads. . . BID OPENING-Notice Shown CONTRACT #19 Barsons Construction Co. , Inc. P.O. Box 37 Bid Bond Mohawk, New York 13407 5% $16,189.00 Gamco Development, Inc. 16 Whispering Hills Elnora, New York 12065 5% 12,500.00 M. Kramer & Sons, Inc. 77-91 Colvin Avenue Albany, New York 12206 5% 31,433.00 John Kubricky and Sons, Inc. 237 Bay Street Glens Falls, New York 12801 5% 17,500.00 Laquidara, Inc. P.O. Box 264 Ballston Spa, New York 12020 5% " ' 15,982.00 Howard A. LaRose 267 Warren Street Glens Falls, New York -12801 5% 14,170.00 Martin Rogers Cambridge, New York 12816 5% 14,600.00 R T Joseph C. Roraback, Inc. 3026 Sunset Lane Schenectady, New York 12303 5% 14,170.00 An,jo Construction Limited P.O. Box 244 Lathan, New York 12110 5% 13,940.00 Bids were turned over to Mr. Hammond Robertson and Mr. Joseph Kestner for their recommendation. . . PUBLIC HEARING-MOBILE HOME GLENN G. GREENO- Luzerne Road to have a permAnent mobile home permit for Luzerne Road-Donald W. Clements vrner of the property. . .Approved by -the Building & Zoning Department-Mr. Greeno was present. . . Mr.oBeor_ eg icHumphy-neighbor adjacent to the property questioned the board as to the asselsment of this mobile home . . .as to when you built on it when was it cohered a mobile home` and when a house. .. Councilman Robertson- in general it is my understanding basically property is assessed ase on market value of the property and some fraction thereof. . . Mr. Clements-spoke for the mobile home . . . Mr. reeno-noted that if his means allows he will add on to the mobile home as soon as possible. . . ut7 Hearing Closed. . . G11 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 195, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its Q adoption, seconded by Mr. -Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Glenn G. Greeno 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 COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home at property situated on Luzerne Road, and WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all person desiring to be .heard in favor of or againstlsaid 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 i's hereby given to Glenn G. Greeno to locate - a mobile home at property situated at Luzern Road, and that the Building Inspector-ishereby 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. Olson-, Mm. Barber, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: Mr. Robillard Absent: None Supervisor Streeter-spokeon the ned(f-for new policecears noting the raising cost of maintenance on the older vehicles.-. .it was the decision of the board to solicit bids on a smaller model car thus having less up keep and using less gas. . . RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THREE POLICE CARS RESOLUTION N0. - 196 -Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, secon a by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS; Mr., Gilbert Snhlierer, the Chief of Police of the Town of Queensbury has recc ended that the Towir Board advertise for bids for the purchase of` three new patrol cars 66 the Ford, Plymouth, Chevrolet variety, ,therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for three new patrol cars of the Ford, Plymouth, Chevrolet variety and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers . in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on three new patrol cars 66 the Ford, Pvc- Plymouth, Chevrolet variety up to 5:oo P.M. on the 6th day of November, 1975 at the Town Clerk's Office in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Rdads, Glens Falls, New York. Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes plainly marked POLICE CAR BID and there shall be included with such bid the certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law, and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery of the equipment to be 'supplied. --� Thb Town Board will meet at the .Queensbury Town Office Building at 7:30 P.M. on the 6th day of November, 1975 at which time the bids will be opendd and read aloud. A copy of the detailed specifications of the equipment to be purchased may be obtained during the office hours at the office of the Town Clerk in the Queensbury Town Building. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. .Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY OF KREBS IMPERIAL FURNITURE FROM M-1 TO C-3 -RESOLUTION Introduced r y . Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, an application has been made by Krebs Imperial Furniture for rezoning of properties in the Town of Queensbury, Warren Co. , New York, hereinafter described in Sehhdule A, from an M-1 classification to a C-3 and WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance of the Tow+f Queen bury, -section 11.100 and the Town Law of� the State of New York„ sections 264 and 265 provide that a proposed amendment or change in the zoning ordinance of the Town be referred to the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury and the Warren Co. Planning Board and a public hearing be held therein and WHEREAS the within application has been referred to the respectifre planning boards, each of whom has issued there report to the Town of Queensbury, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that a public hearing on such application be held by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on Thursday November 6th, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. E. S.T. at the Town Office Building Bay and Haviland Roads in said Town, and that notice -thereof be published at least ten days in advance thered6 in the official ,town newspapers and it is further RESOLVED, that property owners within 500 feet of the subject property be notified of the hearing in writing as required by law. SCHEDULE A. Be that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, N.Y. , more particularly ?,-: bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at a point in the northeasterly bounds of Quaker Road at the westerly corner of premises conveyed by the parties of the first part herein to the Sun Oil Company, Inc.. by deed dated May 1, 1971, recorded May 6, 1971 in Book 534 of Deeds- at Page 501 in the Warren County Clerk's Office, running from thence North 42 degrees and 52 minutes West along the northeasterly bounds of Quaker Road, 250.00 feet; thence North 51 degrees and 58 minutes East, 300.00 feet; thence South 42 degrees and 52 minutes East, 25.0.00 feet; thence South 51 degrees and 58 minutes West, a portion of the way' along the northwesterly bounds of the 89 said premises conveyed to the Sun Oil Company, 300.00 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 1.715 acres of land, be the same more or less. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None Resolution regarding street lights on Bay Road from A.C.C. to Quaker Road was tabled. . .for further investigation.. . -RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS RESOLUTION N0, 198_ Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, there has been a request for street lights at the following locations: Corner of Wisconsin and Luzerne, Pole No. 335 (one light) In .-4 The Glen Acres section which includes Greenway North, C11 Greenway Drive, Carlton Drive, June Drive, Schoolhouse Rd. (nine lights) Q RESOLVED, that ten (10) 175 Watt Mercury Street lights be installed at the above listed places, and be it further RESOLVED, that Niagara 'Mohawk be notified by sending them a certified copy of this resolution. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER, REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TO THE POLICE-HIGHWAY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT RESOLUTION N0. 121, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mid. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, a Revenue Sharing payment of $20,117.00 has been received and such funds are allocated in the Plannid Use Report for the Police- Highway Building Construction Account, therefore be it RESOLVED, the $20,117.00 be transferred from the Revenue Sharing Account to the Police-Highway Building Account. Duly adopted by hhe following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barb®r, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: Nbnec Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPROVEAAPPLICATION FOR MOBILE HOME COURT RESOLUTION NO. 200 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, secon a by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Ruith Rouba of 12 Wincrest Drive, GlensFEAlls, New York has made application for a permit to operate an existing Mobile Home Court containing 8 lots for mobile homes on»property situated at Montray Road and WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town Building Inspector has, after investigation, given approval of this application and plans, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Ruth Kouba of 12 Wincrest Drive, Glens Falls, N.Y, for a permit to operate an existing mobile home court containing 8 lots for mobile homes, on property situated at Montray Road be and the same is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the applicant of the decision of this Board, and be it . further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the permit to operate a mobile home court upon receipt of the fee, in accordance with Section 2, paragraph 4 of the Mobile Home Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following .vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrr Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter --J Noes: None Absent: None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION-Nancy! L. Cutter of Big Boom Road to locate a mobile home on Howard Street on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Elmore RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 201, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Nancy L. Cutter has made application in, accordance with paragraph 2 (c Queensbury entitled Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of- ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at Howard Street, grid WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on skid application on October 28th, 1975 at 7: 30 P, in the Queensbury Town Office Building, B'Ay Road, and that the Town Jerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olsnn, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION-Kenneth Varnum of 5 RO n Avenue to replace existing mobile home with a new 1976 moHel. . .Building and Zoning office recommended approval. . .Councilman Robillard-noted that he visited the site and talked with several neighbors and found no objection. . .he moved that the application be approved and the fee of $20.00 be returned because there was no advertising done. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 202, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved for is adoption, seconded by Mid. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, Kenneth Varnum of 5 Ryan Avenue has made application to this board for a permit to replace a 10x55 1963 mobile home with anew 1976 14x60 mobile home at property situated at Ryan Avenue, and owned by Kenneth Varnum, and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the ordinance regulations 9 ° relating to mobile homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Kenneth Varnum as above described is hereby approved and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue to Kenneth Varnum. the proper permit. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robilserd, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION- James J. Coffey-42 Homestead Vil. to locate ~—a mobil. home at Pinello Road on ppoplAMty owned by Donald Frasier. . Building & Zoniu*ng Department recommended approval. Mr. Coffey was present. . . Tabled until October 28th for review by the Board.. . COMMUNICATIONS : -Ltr. from Adirondack Media Mr. Messick offering his services as tbethe in planning of the Sign Ordinance. . .turned over to J. Arthur Norton. . . .-r N -ENCON-Notification of availability for review - Hercules Inc. applicant for approval to construct a solid waste management facility six hundred feet south of the intereection of Jenkinsville Road and Ridge Road. . .date of issue Sept. 29, 1975 -Ltr. Louis Lefkowitz Attorney General State of New York- re: new environmental impact study legislation. . . turned over to Town Attorney. . . to determine what we have to do . . . -Etv,erftpXrtment of Labor urging the employment of the handicap persons. . . -Several Ltrs. supporting the action of Sign Ordinance (proposed) Susan Goetz, Kirl4rlsu Cornwell, Mary Gray, Glens Falls Area League of Women Voters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hod ins. . . -Ltr. from Lake George Opera Festival fer financial report -Mr. Charles Ka*er-re: the repair of Bayberry Drive and Court-turned over to Highway Supt. -Ltr. from Hud-will review requests for changing of map re: flood Ins. -Ltr. Dept. of Labor-handbook- re: 'economic profile of Warren County. . . -Ltr. from Manpower- extended thru June 1976 -Ltr. Supreme Cout Appellate Div. - local courts will now handle small claims. . . ANNOUNCEMENTS -noted news article on Revenue Sharing. . . -Sales Tax Revenues-noted not getting just share of revenue because of postal ideAty. . . -Eng. met with Planners Diversified re: possible grant feumseveral areas. . . recreation-sewers ect. -The Queensbury Town Board met with Mr. John Collins and Mr. DeFeori re: Postal • Idetity. . . still in working stage. . . -October 15, the Warren Co. Sewer Agency Mill meet. . . -UMTA met Sept. 9th discussed the boundary area for mas ransit. . . -The regular Town Board Meeting on November 11 will be c anged to Nov. 6th. -the Town now has a list of Engineers with experiffnce in the Solid Waste Field. . . -The Town Board is still working on the 'Town Budget. . . OPEN FORUM: No one spoke REPORTS: -Town Clerk' s Monthly report foraSeptember read and din file. . . -Building & Zoning Monthly report for September read and on file. . . -Water Dept. feport on file 9 -Highway report on file. . . Councilman Barber-requested the Board members to review the proposed legislation that was brought before the board tonight re: enviromental impact study. . .noted his opposition. . . -Ltr. from Hud. .believed the town approved the flood ins. with the stipulation that the boundaries would be changed, . .Hud does not seem to have this understanding. . . Supervisor Streeter-recalled that we,:complied with the making of the application but added a section in which we indicated the area in which we disagreed with them. . . Councilman Barber-questioned the Supervisor as tbethe engineering report on the landfill- disagreed with this intention to hire another engineer felt that our resident engineer could give the report. . . --� RESOLUTION TO ACC M,4 R"1ON1 C*&CT NUMBEK-49:3PRES LATING VALVES AND VAULT FOR SOUTH QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO. 203, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its a opt on, second a by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, the Town B"rd advertised for sealed bids on Contract No. 19 Pressure regulating valves and vault for South Queensbury, according to plans. and specifications proposed by Joseph A. Kestner Jr. professional Engineer and approved by the Town Board and WHEREAS, nine bids were received from the following: Barsons Construction Co. , Inc. Anjo Construction Limited Gamco Development, Inc. M. Kramer & Sons, Inc. John Kubricky and Sons, Inc. Laquidara, Inc. Howard A. LaRose Martin Rogers Joseph C. Roraback, Inc. m and, WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town. Roar$ that the Bid of Gamco Development Inc. was the lowest of the bids received by the Town Board and they have executed and filed the non-collusion certi- ficates required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law as amended therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury acting for and in behalf of Queensbury Water Storage and Distribution District accept the bid of Gamco Development Inc. in the amount of $12,500.00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Town Board of the Townoof Queensbury with Gamco Development Inc. for the performance of work and the construction of the improvement in accordance with said plans, specifications and bird and be it further RESOLVED, that the cost of such improvement in the Queensbury Water Storage and Distribution District be financed pursuant to the provisions of the local finance law by the issuance of several bonds and capital notes of the Town of Queensbury in . the total amount of. $4, 175,000.00 and that the proceeds of the sale of such -serial bonds and capital notes when issued be appropriated to pay the cost of said improvement:t Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, .Mrr Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE AT WATERWORKS CONFERNECE RESOLUTION NO. 204 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: RESOLVED, that .permission is hereby granted to Thomas Flaherty, Supt. of Water, .Rhlph VAnDusen and Robert Lilly to attend the Adirondack WaterwokksCBnnferance to be h&ld at Albany, New York on October 23rd 1975 and that the actual and necessary expenses incurred in 9 such attendance is a proper town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 205 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, secon a by Mr. Gordon Streeter: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 75-10 numbered --1294-1421 and totaling $88,482. 81 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, MrI Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None kn rl - C9 On motion the meeting was adjourned. Q Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town .Clerk SPECIAL MEETING October 21, 1975 Member Present: Gordon S. Streeter-Supervisor Daniel Olsnn-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Robert Barber-Absent J. David" Little-Town Counsel Meeting Opened-7:00 P.M. Salute to the Flag. RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO, 206 Introducdd by Mr.Harold Robillard who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that resolution number 196 of October 14, 1975 entitled Resolution to advertise for bids for three police cars be and is hereby rescinded. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Robertson RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THREE POLICE CARS RESOLUTION NO. 207, Inteoduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, Mr. Gilbert Schlierer, the Chief of Police of the Town of Queensbury has recommended that the Town Board advertise for bids for the purchase of three new patrol cars of the intermediate American make, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for three new patrol cars of the intermediate American make and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form