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1975-12-09 departmental maps of the Town: of Queensbury so as to indicate the location of the premises being rezoned to a C-3 classification as defined in regulated pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and map of the Town of Queensbury, as amended, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that ' ben Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to give the necessary notice of such change rezoning todthe departments and agencies having 3urisdie-tion in the matter. SCHEDULE "A" 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, 250. 00 feet; thence South 51 degrees and 58 minutes West, a paction of the way along the northwesterly bounds of the said. premises con- veyed to the Sun Oil Company, 300.00 ;feat 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: My,:, Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noss: None Absent : None REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1975 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gordon S . Streeter-Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Robert Barber-Councilman Harold Robillard-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman t; J. David Little-Town Counsel PRESS : Ms. Marr, Lee Coleman, Norman M,jaatvedt GUESTS : Representatives of Hercules Inc. , Mr . Don Corliss of DEC. Residents of Jenkinsville and surrounding areas. . . TOWN OFFICIALS: Thomas: Flaherty, .Rand Buckley, George Liapes, Harold 'Boynton-Mr. Robert Jones and members of the Queensbury Conservation Advisory Counsel Meeting Opened 7:30 P.M. Salute to the Flag BID OPENING 3 Police Cars Notice Shown-bids opened by Town Clerk Weinlein' s of Warrensburg, Inc. ( 3-Plymouth Fury) 16 Main .Street Warrensburg, New York 12885 non collusive attached $12,854.00 Whiteman Chevrolet Inc. (Chevrolet (3)) 79-89 Dix Ave. Glens Falls , New York 12801 non-collusive attached $11, 758.00 Maltbie" s Garage Co. , Inc. (Chevrolet Nova -3) Rt. 9 Lake George, -New York 12845 non collus.iv& attached $12,,063.00 Glen Ford (Torino (3) ) 4,033.00 each 116 Saratoga Ave. (Alternatate bid-(3) Maverick 3773.00 each So. Glens Falls , N.Y, non collusive attached i Ford Garage Company .Inc. 109 Warren St. C 3-Dodge Darts) Glens Falls, New York 12801 Non-collusive attached $12 ,097.41 The above bids were turned over to the Police Chief for his ,evaluation. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT GIFT OF LAND RESOLUTION NO 235, Introduced by Mr. Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Barber: WHEREAS, Barry Converse and .Roberta Converse, have offered a deed to certain premises known as Warren Lane in the Town of Queensbury, to the Town of Queensbury in an unrestricted form, to be utilized by the Town in such a manner as the Town may deem beneficial for Town purposes, and WHEREAS , the Town Board deems it in the interest of the Town to accept such deed, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury accept the gift of the premises described in Schedule A annexed hereto, and that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury is hereby directed to record said deed in -the Warren County Clerk's Office and to add said -lands to the official UD inventories of Town properties. "4 CU Duly adopted by the following vote: C Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes : None Absent: None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION-Daniel James Brooks of Burch Road to locate a mobile home on Burch Read-tabled from previous meeting-Building and Zoning report-"This trailer is situated on an undeveloped road, It is part of a former plot that Mr. Converse applied for a mobile home park which w,as 'never approvdd by the Board ' Mr. Brooks was present—noted that due to problems stated in his `-" application this was the only place I can afford to live. . . Councilman Olson-You have the mobile home parked there presently? Mr. Brooks-Yes I do. Councilman Olson-But you are not occupying it? Mr. Brooks-Yes I am. . . Councilman Barber-How long have you occupied the present mobile home? Mr. Brooks-December 4th. . . Councilman Robillard- You have a septic system and a well? Mr. Brooks-Yes sir I do-I have been trying to get an application there for two years. . . Councilman Olson: I believe this mobile home is in violation. . Councilman Robillard-I believe that you knew you were in violation and I can not t61ArA1jettbALt- RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 236, Introduced by Mr. Olson who moved for .i"ts adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson: WHEREAS, Daniel James Brooks 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 outside at property situated at Burch Road, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that. the fiacts 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 December 23rd. , 1975 :,at 7: 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing 128 in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olsnn, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard Absent: None MOBILE HOME APPLICATION- Gwendolyn Hamelin u6 locate a mobile home on Ohio Avenue. . .Miss Hamelin was present. . . Tabled for two weeks for further study. . . -Ltr. from N.Y. St. Dept. of Environmental Conservation re: SEQR- noting that the public hearings have been postponed. .will extend the period for public comment. . . -Municipal Reviews: re: Fresh Water Wet Lands Act-passed by the legislature. . . -A.P.A. notification of Arthur Brown -Plum point re: replacement and enlargement of structures. . . -Ltr. November 24th, 1975 Mr. Gordon Streeter Queansbury Town Office Building Bay and Haviland Rd. Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Dear Mr. Streeter; I'm a foreign exchange student in Glens Falls HighwSchool, and I'm writing to show you my concern about the eventual acquisition of the place known as Coles Woods by the parties interested in an extended urbanisation of this area. These woods are very important: they are used by both Glens Falls and Queensbury inhabitants for many activities like cross country sking and running, fishing, field trips. In our High School, the students of the eleventh grade social studies class cleared up the litter in the Coles Woods. 1ast week, and we try . to have the Imblic approval. We wondered, if you would try to help us to preserve the Coles Woods. Thank you.. . Sincerely s/s/ Isabelle Robley Supervisor Streeter-Thank Mfss Robley for her concern and the other students and noted that the Board was concerned over the aspects of this area. . . -The Town has on file the A.P.A. Handbook on Local Land Use Controls. . . -Mr. James Conklin has made application for a change of zoning from R-3 to C-3 turned over to Mr. Liapes to bring before the proper boards. .. ANNOUNCEMENTS : -Thanked all who work so hard on the Open Houses at the Police Highway Bldg. and the Water Plant. . . -Knox Trail-December 16 thru the 18th. . . -RESOLUTION NUMBER 237, ACCEPTANCE OF POLICE CAR BID -found on page 133. REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD: -Town Clerk's monthly report-November 1975 -Dog Warden's monthly report-November 1975 . -Building & Zoning report November 1975 -Highway Report 1 19 -Supervisor's Report -Budget Control -Ltr. Mrs. Eggleston-appointing Mrs. VanDerwalker as Deputy. . . All placed on file. . . PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING-QUEENSBURY LANDFILL-HERCULES PIT 8:00 P.M. Opening remarkds Councilman Robertson: I would like to put the proposal into pewspective. which has been presented to this board. We have worked for a period of some 15 months, we have reviewed all of the known methods of disposing of material of this nature, I believe with the help affid assistance of DEC, with the help and assistance of the Queensbury Advisory Counatl and most of all by the cooperatinn of Hercules itself that we have probably the finest , I know it is the finest, the finest method, the safeat � method that can be devised that is known in todays technologyl- - to dispose of this type of material. We hope that through-° hia-�preseiltstion that this is brought out to the residents of Queensbury. It is duly a credit to all the people involved especially to the industrial people themselves who have worked very long, very hard and very faithfully with all the agencies involved to make this what I would say is the finest disposal area the safest, they have taken in everything they could possibly account for, every eventuality that you can account for, there is some that obviously you can not account for, we can if forever. I just want to set the stage by saying, in my opinion, this is where were at, we hope that we can present that in our presentation to the public as we go through this meeting. Mr. Basil Burns gave a short illustration by using overhead projection of the proposed pit. (pictures of slides shown are at the end of Mr. Robert Jones speech) . The following is a transcript of Mr. Robert Jones speech. Mr. Jones is Chairman of the Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council: r I 4 136 y QUEENSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 4 BAY AND HAVILAND ROADS. R. D. 1 GLENS FALLS. NEW YORK. 12801 TELEPHONE: (518) 793-2555 An Environmental Review of the Proposed Industrial Sludge Lagoon to be Located at the Town Landfill Presented by: Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council MEMBERS Robert H. Jones, M.S. , Chairman Robert Guyett, M. S. Peter Tarana, ' M. S. Ralph Van. Dusen, B.S. Elizabeth L. Renner, M. S. Hilda Mann Theodore Turner Stephen L. Kingsley December 8, 1975 SETTLED 1763 . . . HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY . . . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE 130 X TABLE OF CONTENTS Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council Decision on the Proposed Industrial Sludge Lagoon to be located at the town landfill . . . . . . . . 1 Letter of Conditional Approval to .Queensbury Con- servation Advisory Council from DEC 11/26/75. . . . . . . . 4 Sludge Disposal Area Operating Plan and Contingency: Hercules , Inc. . . . . . . . . 6 Maps and Illustrations: Simplified #1 - General Site Location via U.S. GS Map. . . . . . . .10 #2 - Elementary Sketch of Proposed Sludge Lagoon. . 11 #3 - Cross Sectional View of Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 #4 - Cross Section of Lagoon Looking North. . . . . . . . 13 #5 - Procedural Sketch . . . . . . . . 14 Letter of Inquiry to DEC from QCAC dated March 3, 1975 . . . 15 DEC letter to: QCAC in response to Inquiry dated March 3, 1975 . . . . . . . . 18 4 I � /399 own o IQ aeen_l ttNv Mw 71- 4i ,:2-.!r QUEENSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING r , --=•lire. BAY AND HAVILAND ROADS. R. D. 1 GLENS FALLS. NEW YORK. 12801 TELEPHONE: (518) 793-2555 Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council (QCOC) Decision on the Proposed Industrial Sludge Lagoon to be Located at the Town Landfill December 7, 1975 The conditional approval, of the Hercules Sludge Lagoon to be constructed at the town landfill, by the QCAC is based upon fifteen (15) months of field study and the investigation of alternative disposal techniques utilized for industrial sludges containing heavy metals . The council generally concurs with the current de- sign and operating plans presented by Hercules , Inc. and view them as acceptable relative to the local environmental and economic °- concerns. However, at this time the council's approval is based upon the resolution of the following six operational problems and the council further advise-d that operations be deferred until these conditions are met: 1. Protection of well heads to prevent tampering and vandalism. 2. Development. of a mechanism to notify appropriate agencies of water tests that suggest a significant degradation of water quality. 3. Annual water sampling of test wells #1, 2 , 3 , 4 by an independent agency and that these reports be conveyed to DEC and QCAC. 4. Quarterly evaluation of the static head of wells #1-4 to determine if any significant changes have occurred in the flow of the underground water. 5. The testing of monitering wells (#1-4) and the wells of adjacent private residences for the following heavy metals not tested for or evaluated nor reported -by DEC : zinc, cadmium, molybdenum and barium. In addition a sufficiently sensitive test must be made for lead. These tests should be based on multiple samples from each well. (This information is needed to form a com- plete data base for future evaluation of the project. ) -1- SETTLED 1763 . . HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY . . . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE /3®,, 6. The question of liability needs to be more clearly defined than it currently exists. In the development of this decision the council has ex- perienced problems with both the Town Board and DEC. They are: a. The absence of a written report from DEC in response to our multi-page letter dated March 3, 1975 in which the council set forth many critical questions regard- ing the initial proposals for an industrial sludge lagoon. We recognize that many of the aforementioned questions were answered verbally by DEC at our meetings, but owing to the importance of the data the council feels that it is imperative that the answers be sub- stantiated for the public record. This is particularly relevant since it appears that the methodology used in the disposal of industrial sludged containing heavy metals is relatively new and that this facility can be regarded as a prototype. b. The QCAC further believes that there was not sufficient consultation between the Town Board relative to the scheduling of the public meeting because the Council still does not have final documentation from DEC. However, the council has made every effort to synthesize the voluminous data pertinant to the proposal and to render a__meaningful decision. In closing the QCAC emphasizes that the project currently recommended differs significantly in both design and operating procedures , from the initial proposal submitted to the council fifteen (15) months ago. The modifications contained in the the revised plans have resulted, in what the Council views as a much safer and more environmentally acceptable disposal system. These improvements reflect significant investments of time and energy by Hercules, Inc. , DEC and the QCQC. Finally, a 4 +� —2— A IAD this project fully demonstrates what can be accomplished through the cooperation of private enterprise, government and citizen groups. Adopted: December 7, 1975 _Vote: 5 yes, 1 abstention, 2 absent and not voting Robert H. Jones , M.S. Chairman -3- 13,8F, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Ray Brook, New York 12977 November 26, 1975 Ogden Reid, Commissioner Wm. E. Petty Mr. Robert Jones, Chairman Regional Director Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council Glens Falls, New York 12801 Re: (4720) Update/Proposed Refuse Disposal Area Hercules, Inc. Queensbury (T) , Warren (Co) Dear Mr. Jones: In response to your request of 20 November 1975 I will endeavor to bring you and your organization up-to-date relative to the current status of' this project and to include any activities which have transpired since I attended your last meeting in Queensbury. First, the water sampling results are still not complete, i.e. , the Department has not received final laboratory results on samples taken from Mud Pond near outlet, Coomb's house kitchen sink water tap, nor the final report pertaining to the field analyses conducted recently specifically for hexavalent chromium. Just today I have been in communication with the appropriate Health Department official and have requested a follow-up on these items. Insofar as we have received the bulk of the laboratory results the hold up on the above-referenced items may solely be administrative. We will do everything we can to get this information at the earliest possible date. A cursory review of the sampling results received to date has not revealed any contaminant levels that are alarming. It is and has been my intention to provide a copy of the water analyses data to the Town once complete results have been received and reviewed by both this Department and the New York State Department of Health. Since my last meeting I have met with Hercules officials twice to review the engineering plans (revisions) that had been submitted in support of this project. I am pleased to advise that the engineering plans are now in approvable form. I would also point out that the revised engineering plans submission included a revised Sludge Disposal Area Operating Plan, a Contingency Plan, a statement concerning runoff collection and handling, in addition to responding to all of the many questions which have been elicited during our review of. this project. Thus, with the exception of the final review of the ground water sampling data, an agreement for long-term site maintenance and monitoring, and a determination from our Office of Counsel concerning long-term legal liability for this sludge, Hercules' application for a "Certificate to Establish" a refuse disposal area is approvable. i 1301 Mr. Robert Jones, Chairman Page 2 November 26, 1975 Re: (4720) Update/Proposed Refuse Disposal Area I trust the above adequately brings you up-to-date relative to where we are on this project, however, should it not and/or- should you have additional questions please get back to me. Thank you. Sincerely, D. A. Corliss, P.E. Regional Engineer DAC:mmd Enclosures cc: Supervisor and Town Board Town of Queensbury Robert Davis, P.E. P.S. Attached please find the latest revision of Hercules, Inc. drawing 051-8565-21003-5GF (2 Rev.) entitled, "Sludge Disposal- Landfill/Site Plan. September 26, 1975 Lerised October 17, 1975 SLUDGE DISPOSAL AREA OPERATING PLAN by K�eelil�s,l.u�, 1. Collection, transportation; spreading and compaction of sludge will be performed by approved contr4ctors. Contractors .will -be selected on a competitive bidding basis. 2. Supervision of the maintenance and operation of the landfill operation will be the responsibility of Hercules Incorporated. . 3. The entire landfill area will be enclosed with a 7' high .cyclone fence and entry into the area will be limited to- the following authorized personnel: a. Hercules representatives responsible for supervising - the sludge disposal operation. b. Contractor' s personnel engaged in transporting sludge from the Hercules Waste Treatment Plant. to the Queensbury disposal site. c. Contractor' s personnel engaged in disposal operation at the site. d. Town of Queensbury officials. e. Department of Environmental Conservation officials: f. Niagara Mohawk personnel for reading the electric meter. 4. The contractor will transport the sludge to the landfill area on a demand basis and deposit it in the following manner: a. The first three foot thick layer will be started by the sludge haulage trucks depositing sludge near the southwest corner of the bottom of the site. After several loads have been deposited, a bulldozer will be used to form, level and compact the sludge in a three fopt thick layer. This method of handling will be continued until the first layer covers a sufficient area that trucks can be maneuvered on top of the three foot layer. At that time an access ramp will be built to the top of the three foot layer. Surfaces will be covered with bank run gravel if required to provide traction for trucks and equipment or to control dusting. b. At this point truck loads of sludge will be deposited on top of the three foot layer and the• bulldozer will push the sludge to extend the fill northerly and westerly maintaining an approximate three foot depth, with the top surface sloping SLUDGE DISPOSAL AREA OPERATING. PLAN - Page 2 Revised 10/,17/75 easterly. During this time, runoff will accummulate in the east end of the disposal site to form an evaporation pond as the grade of the bottom slopes easterly. The elevation of the pond will be maintained below the toe of the slope of the three foot layer of sludge as it advances. c. After the first three foot layer covers about two-thirds of the bottom, the second three foot layer will be started at the northwest corner in the same manner as the first three foot layer was started. The easterly one-third of the bottom will be maintained as an evaporation pond. The second layer will .be built easterly .in the same manner. as the first layer. d. After the second layer has been extended easterly the same distance as the first layer, the evaporation pond will be pumped dry and sludge from the second layer will be bulldozed to extpnd. the first three foot layer to the easterly limit of the basin.- After this, the second three foot layer will' be rebuilt to cover approximately the western two thirds of the basin and runoff will accummulate in. the eastern one-third as an evaporation pond on top of the first three foot layer. e. The. concrete sump and concrete walkway. supporting piers will be extended as required as successive layers of sludge are deposited. f. The same method will be used to deposit successive layers until the limits of the capacity of the sludge disposal site are reached. 5. The sludge hauling vehicles will be washed at the landfill area as required to prevent any sludge which adheres to the exterior surfaces of the truck during dumping operations from falling onto the highway after the truck leaves the site. Wash water will be collected in the collection and evaporation pond. 6. The concrete sump will be inspected monthly for leachate from drainage system between bentonite layers. The inspector will climb down the ladder to the bottom of the sump for close visual inspection. Proper safety precautions will be observed. If leachate is observed being discharged from one or more of the drain pipes, separate samples will be obtained and will be analyzed for all parameters currently being reported on the current waste treat- ment plant effluent analyses report. 7. The Hercules well with the lowest water level will be sampled monthly and the remaining three Hercules wells around the disposal site will be sampled quarterly. The samples will be analyzed for all parameters currently being reported on the monthly primary plant effluent analyses report. SLUDGE DISPOSAL AR.=AREA OPERATING PLAN = Page 3. - - Revised 10/i7/75 I3�� ' 8. The reason for individual outlets of the drain lines to - the concrete sump is to determine the general area of leakage should leachate appear in the sump. 9. The perimeter berm and drainage ditches, and the side slopes of the disposal area will be inspected monthly for erosion damage and necessary repairs will be made' within 7 days. 10. The on-plant north sludge storage lagoon. will continue to be used for emergency storage of sludge. Sufficient storage capacity will be -maintained to handle the amount of sludge normally-produced in a two week period. If necessary .to provide storage capacity, sludge will be washed from the north lagoon into the plant industrial sewer system using a high pressure water source. The sludge will- ' . .'be recirculated through the waste treatment plant and disposed of at the Queensbury landfill site. This' operation- would be scheduled during periods of low flow when the waste treatment plant would be capable of handling this additional loading. . BSBurns:pap Glens Falls, ATew York October 15, 1975 (Revised. October 17, 1975) CONTINGENCY .PL AN ' In the event of a temporary interruption due to the appear- . ante of leachate at the concrete sump, the depositing of ' sludge will be discontinued until the cause has been deter- mined and corrected. Sludge will be deposited in the existing, area at the P disposal e Hercules. lant during P ruption .periods. The location -and the sour inter ce of the trouble Will be determined via the -soil -pipe that the leachate em i from. The corrective action will depend upon the l is evel of sludge in the pit at the time. However, as Ion i �- g as the sludge level is low enough, it will be removed to another Part of the pit and a repair will be made to the problem area. When, in our judgement , the sludge level exceeds a practical removal point, the entire pit will be sealed in -a manner identical to the original pit bottom seal. 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NEW YORK. 12801 March 3, 19]5 TELEPHONE: (518) 793-2555 Mr. Donald Corliss Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Quality Ray Brook, New York 12977 Dear Sir: ' As you undoubtedly realize, since we last met with you our Advisory Council has continued to seek information concerning the proposed method of disposal and containment of Hercules' toxic sludge. Discussions with Nolan Curry of DEC and representatives of the American Colloid Company have made it quite clear that many of our questions can and indeed should be answered before we advise the Town Board of our evaluation of this project. Since DEC, through your office, has approved the Hercules project, we feel certain that you have access to the information we desire or - failing that - you will be able to rationalize - the lack of such information. Thus, recognizing the privilege granted under Article 12F, section 239x-6d of the General Municipal Law, our Council would like you to send us in- formation in reply to the following questions: I) We have been told by Nolan Curry that one of the more crucial aspects of this project design is the characterization and treatment of the leachate produced by the sludge. A) What is the approximate composition of the anticipated leachate? If it is not known, will it be determined before the disposal of wastes commences? (Sludge leaching tests were begun on• 8/6/73 by J. T. Whalen of Hercules, but we have been unable to obtain the results.) B) What will be the method dog treatment ofr-anticipated leachate? If no method has been determined, what plans are there for the selection of a treatment method for actual leachate after the project begins? C) Considering the precipitation rate for this area: 1) - What is the estimated.volume of rain contributed to the pit in one year? 2) What will be the annual net gain of water in the pit? 3) Will this annual gain in water cause a problem in leachate disposal or rate of flow through the saline seal? D) If the leachate conforms with effluent standards, what will be the method and location of disposal? We regard this as all the more important consid- ering the proximity of a human sewage disposal site. SETTLED 1763 HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY . . . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE /30 2 ' March 3, 1975 E) Will there be on site periodic tests of leachate composition to determine if it conforms with effluent standards? How often will these tests be conducted and who will perform them? II) The American Colloid Company has informed us that since the leachate in contact with the sealant membrane will contain some, as yet unspecified, amounts of ionic chemicals, it will be necessary to use the "Saline Seal" form of bentonite to produce the desired containment. We have been given data specifying the permeability ratings -of Saline Seal and various soil types and estimates of total leakage through the barrier. However, we recognize that we might better rely upon DEC' s objective assessment of permeability parameters, rather than an evaluation given by a representative of a firm or industry selling this material. A) Considering the amount of water in the sludge, possible dewatering of it under pressure, the amount of sludge contained and the permeability rating of Saline Seal, what is the expected leakage rate from the Saline Seal layer? B) What is known about the "special additive" that converts bentonite (which fails after seven days to contain a solution of only 3.1% NaCl and 3.6% Na2SO4) to Saline Seal in terms of its long range reliability and possible bacterial or chemical degradation? C) A representative from American Colloid Company has recommended a 3:1 slope for the wall of the pit, indicating that any more than a 2:1 slope would be unacceptable. He further advocated covering the Saline Seal layer uniformly with- one foot of same to prevent accidental puncture of the membrane' by equipment or personnel. What are the plans for modifying our design to acknowledge these recommendations? D) Who will supervise the applications of the Saline Seal membrane? E) What precautions will be taken to prevent frost from fracturing the Saline Seal barrier and thus allowing seepage of the leachable (the latter having a lower freezing point)? F) Would structural damage to the Saline Seal membrane arise from small earth- quake tremors or nearby blasting operations? G) Considering the seepage rate through the Saline Seal membrane and the permeability of the underlying soils, what would be the anticipated maximum concentrations of toxic chemicals in the ground water? Would these concentra- tions be a threat of contamination to nearby water wells (1,000 feet distant)? III) With respect to the design of the containment structure: A) Would an easterly slope of the floor facilitate collection of the leachate and/or reduce leachate seepage through the membrane? B). Would a double floor consisting of two applications of Saline Seal provide a significant reduction -in seepage? C) Would covering "each ten foot stratum of sludge with Saline Seal produce a significant increase in containment effectiveness? •` 36 F March 3, 1975 D) Does the current design provide for the location of a leachate collection basin within the pit and a method for leachate removal? E) Will the collection basin be so constructed so that leachate from accumulated sludge will flow unobstructed therein? F) What measures are to be utilized to contain the sludge and leachate deposited on the eastern side of the pit? This is especially pertinent considering the apparent plan to store sludge above an elevation of 100 ft. G) Should one or more shallow wells be constructed on the easterly side of the pit to monitor ground water for possible contamination? H) Please compare the merit of the proposed disposal method with the current procedures being utilized by Hercules? I) What alternatives are there to the proposal containment method and current disposal practices? J) Will water wells of nearby residents be tested to determine a data base against which future water quality may be measured? R) If the proposed containment method ultimately proves to be ineffective as reflected by unacceptably high concentrations of toxic chemicals in nearby test wells - what will be done to stop further seepage and remove underlying soils saturated with these chemicals? Who will supervise and pay for such operations? i In light of the fact that this project was initiated in the fall of 1972 and is still pending, our Council is concerted that it does not excessively delay an informed evalua- tion. Indeed, we have been advised by Hercules officials that their current disposal' operation.will only last approximately three more months. Consequently we urgently request that a reply to the above guestions be given your highest priority. Our Council would like to meet with you after receiving your reply to this letter. Hopefully,at .that time we can review the entire problem. Since ly, Robert Jones, Chairman Queensbury Conservation Advisory Council r Mr. Corliss-DEC In his statement he stated the function of DEC. There are three things relevant to the establishment of the site: No. l.A new refuse disposal area shall not be established until the site and the operation has been approved by the commission. No. 2. The commission may approve a new refuse disposal site once it is demonstrated that it can be operated. . .not a detriment to the environment. No. 3.In undertaking the review the commissioner can request information 1. , whether the site is approvable and whether the operation is approvable. These are the guidelines as a regulatory agency that we use. The Supervisor requested any other group that wished to speak-No one spoke. Mr. Robert S`ehultz of Summit Lane-Asked if there was tests made of the ground water and�did they show contamination. Mr. Corliss-with the results that we have seen, it did not show any contamination. Mr. Schultz-Has the double bekonite seal been approved by American Colite? Mr. Corliss-One part of the information that we do not have is how this particular material will stand up under an extended period with +-� this type of waste. . .that is why the additional safeguard. . .a dual layer with an underground system, if the uppx layer was breached we should have ample time to take appropriate action. . . Mr. Schultz-Have samples of the sludge been sent to American Colite? Mr. Corliss-Yes. . . Mr. Schultz-I have worked with bet6nite for about twelve _years now it has always been 100% containable. . . Pete Cattier-= Ridge Road-Queansbury, . . . it sounds to me like you are. trying something brand new, one of the areas which seems to be not resolved is liability on the part of Hercules . . . Mrs. Pauline Tougas-Jenkinsville. . .noted that test that we took had high content of lead-samples from Mud Pond. . . in regard to liability. . . if we try to sell our house and can not because of the pit where do we go from there? . . there are no safe guards if it goes through the first layer what do you do? what is to stop it from penetrating the second layer and polluting our wells? Mr. Schultz-noted that bentonite can be repaired. . . Mr. Cartier-I was at a meeting where a representative from American Colite and it was stated I believe that a 4" layer of Bentonite could be pen&trated in 10 to 15 years . . . Mr. Taranp4-Qsby. Adv. Councul . . .this is not a cut and dry problem regarding permability. . .bentonite can be penktrated. . .but with as sealer is pretty impermeable. . .,. two 4" layers and pipe should prouide reasonable protection. . . Mr. Berman of Hercules-passed out samples of Sludge. . .the idea of two layers was that if anything got through the first layer we would have pipes laved to draw out any material so that it would not get through the second layer, if anything does come through we will test and pump out and repair the fault. Mrs. Collier-22 Main St.-fs the collected sump going into an auxiliary bowl? Mr. Berman-They will extract the smp, and return it to the plant to take out the minerals. Mrs. Collier-How many years will the bowl be able to collect sump? Mr. Burns-Approximately 12 years. Mr Kenneth Tougas-if the liner is damaged, how will it be repaired? Mrs. Mann-stated that it should be known that when it is finished dirt will be placed and it will be seeded. . p Mr.Burns-depending on how much sludge there is , it it not filled, the material will be pushed to one side and the repair work will be done. If we can not we will cap the sludge pit in two layers. M Banta of Ridge Rd. -What control is there going to be on what is going i�he pit? Mr. Corliss-D.E.C. will have samples of what is going in the pit and if there any other new materials an application will have to be submitted to us. Mr. Banta-What if we get excessive rains. i Mr. Corliss-The pit has been designed to prevent runoffs. Mr. Berman-If there was excessive amounts of rain it could be pumped into trucks and put through the plants. Mr. Banta-Why didn' t Hercules buy some land instead of using the Town Landfill? Mr. Robertson-.. . . I believe the town should provide services to industries that they can not provide for themselves. . . this does give the town some control. . . this industry provides some taxes to the town and is entitled to some services. Mr. Buckley, Town. Engineer-mentioned safeguards that were not stated before No. lithe approval of the state is given in stages , the approval they have now is to operate for twelve months. The sump is also a precaution and should remain dry if it is working properly. Another safeguard is the four wells that are surrounding the pit, which Hercules will supply analyses of to the State and Town. Mr. Tougas-Inquired about the bonding quality of Bentonite. Mr. Corliss-According to their literature it reseals to itself. s Margaret Lucas-Is there any other communities with such a project? Mr. Robertson-There are other disposal. areas but not one so sophisticated as the one that is designed here. Mr. Brandt-Complimented the Board, the Committees and Hercules for the fine job that they have done on this matter. Meeting closed at 9: 16 P.M. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF INTENT WITH HERCULES INCORPORATED RESOLUTION NO. 238, Introduced by Mr. Hammond 'obertson who moved its adoption, secnzided by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS , the Town of Queensbury has heretofore entered into a letter of intent with Hercules Incorporated for the purpose of permitting Hercules Incorporated to construct and maintain a lagoon at the Town . landfill site on Ridge Road in the Town of Oueensbury, for the disposal of certain industrial wastep , and WHEREAS, studies with respect to the development of such lagoon, and as to the materials to be deposited therein, and the manner of such deposit and control thereof have been made by Hercules Incorporated, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Town of Queens bury, which have been reviewed and considered by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, deems it in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury to enter into a formal agreement with Hercules Incorporated to permit the utilization a specific portion of said landfill for the deposit of Hercules Incorporated industrial sludge and waste, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the , Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, be, and hereby is authorized to make a joint application with Hercules Incorporated to the Department of Environmental Conservation for the operation and utilization of a lagoon to accept industrial waste material from Hercules Incorporated, and to enter into a contract subject to the i 133 approval of the Town Counsel for such purposes. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olsn4, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Mr. Barber Councilman Barber: because of business I was requested by the Town Counsel to abstain. . . RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION RESOLUTION NO. 239 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olsnn: WHEREAS, the Aueensbury .1'olibe Depart tent has °had - .-i ettigat eni ,- which led to-.fihe.vaurest .of fight--p�;.sons, And-all . solved= numerous. buvgls�J and nualee<s' cases.^of-arson: in 'b e- 'ea'w mnow therefore--be it - RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to v go on record and commend the nueensbury Police Department and Chief Gilbert Schlierer for a job well done. 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 N0. 240, inttoduced by Mr. Olson who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills in Abstract No. 75-12 numbered 1656 through 1808 be accepted with the exception of a change in Audit No. 1737 where $9,533. 70 was witheld. The new total of the Audit with this change is $ 100,955.09. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Streeter. Noes : N one. Absent: None. ,RESOLUTION TO s A=PT BID,4N-POLICE--CARS RESOLUTION NO. 237, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barbees , ^ = • °_� WHEREAS, Chief of Police Gilbert A. Schlierer has requested that the Town Board of the Town of Quennsbury zti�se- fox:b�da•-forr three new police cars and WHEREAS, the Town Board of The Town' of Queensbury did advertise in the official newspapers for three new police cars and WHEREAS, Five bids were received and opened for three Police cars at the advertised time and place, eyW therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Chief Gilbert A. Schlierer the bid of Whiteman' s Cheverlat in the amount of $11, 758.00 is hereby accepted by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: '