1974-01-17 SP SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Austin Supervisor
Daniel Olson Councilman
Robert Barber Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Gordon Streeter Councilman
J. David Little Town Counsel
GUESTS : Lee Coleman, Mary Lou Quinn, Ted Turner, Gordon Stockman,
j Floyd Martindale, Carl Garb, Rep. of WWSC
�-- Meeting Opened at 7 : 30 P.M. Salute to the Mg.
Held at the Town of Queensbury Highway Garage-Aviation Road
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
-The Clemenshaw Re-Appraisal Firm is useing the Town Office Building
to continue the hearings . . .
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR
A NEW POLICE-HIGHWAY GARAGE
RESOLUTION NO. 40, introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Barber.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury meet and hold
a public information meeting on Thursday January 24, 1974 at 7 : 30 P.M.
D. S. T. for the purpose of discussinggthe new Police-Highway Building.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin.
Noes. None
fAbsent: None.
�-- Mr. Austin explained that because of the expense being in excess of
$100,000 for. the Highway garage portion a referendum will have to be held.
The referendum will be held some time in February.
After the meeting the Highway Superintendent will conduct a tour of the
highway facilities with the board and the press .
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Town Board is Saddened by the Death of Warren Bennett a long time
resident of the Town-very active member of several organizations of
the Town.
RESOLUTION TO SET BUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 41, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard:
WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Queensbury a fire
protection district embracing all of the territory of said town of
Queensbury and the Town Board has provided for. fire protection therein
by contracts with five (5) volunteer fire companies and for emergency
rescue squad and ambulance service with two (2) of said volunteer fire
companies and one (1) independent rescue squad and ambulance service, and
WHEREAS, the said contracts for fire protection and emergency rescue
and ambulance service expire December 31, 1973 and the Town Board deems
it in the public interest of the residents of said Town to provide for
such fire protection service and emergency rescue and amb&-dance service, and
WHEREAS, : Section 184 of the Town Law requires a public hearing upon the
contract provisions for such fire protection service and emergency rescue
and ambulance service, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing
on said proposed contract terms will be held by the Town Board of said Town
at the Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads in siad Town, on the
7 day of February, 1974 at 7 : 30 o'clock in the evening DST, of that day,
and that then and there the said Town Board will hear all persons interested
in the matter and will then and there take action in the matter and the Town
Clerk of this Town be and hereby is directed to prepare and have published
and posted in compliance with thh law, the necessary notices of such hearing.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes : None
Absent: None
Supervisor Austin read a letter from the D & H Railwoad suggesting that
the Town join a lobby group.
RESOLUTION TO JOIN" THE ESSENTIAL RAIL SERVICE COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 42, Introduced by Mr.Robert Barber who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
WHEREAS , the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company is a taxpayer of the
Town of Queensbury; and
WHEREAS the competitive position of the Delware and Hudson is threatened
by developments pursuant to the Rail Reorganization Act of 1973; now,
therefore„be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury join the Essential Rail Service Com-
mittee in presentation of data and views regarding preservation of
railroad service before the U. S . Department of Transportation and related
tribunals as may be necessary within the means of the Regional Rail
Reorganization Act of 1973, provided that such affiliation incurs no
expense to said Town.
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes : None
Absent: None
Supervisor Austin noted that Friday January 18, 1974 will be the
last day the hearings for the re-appraisal for the Town of Queenshury
will be held. . .The firm will be holding hearings in the rest of the
county. . .
-The New York State Dept. of Encon has approved the Harris Bay Development
Corp. for work in the marina. . . filed' in Town Clerk's Office. . .
-The North Queensbury Sewage Report has been received from Rist Frost. . .
Lake George has shown interest and a meeting with Hercules etc. will
be held this weekend to explain the program.
-Sale of Bond Anticipation NBtes $2 ,450, 000 note that the amount
has been altered—under advisement. . .
-Supervisor Austin,.doted that the State wants to acquire a buffer
zone in the Bay-Ricge Roads area-wetlands- the supervisor questions
the state acquisition in terms of removal of the land from the tax rolls
and the Adirondack Park"-Agency involvement.
-Received a certificate of Insurance fayom Signs of Progress . . . filed
inttie Town Clerk's Office. . .
-Recreation Dept. has brought forth the possibility of a survey useing
A.C.C. Sokiblggy Students. . .a meeting between the City and Queensbury
Recreation >Dept. will be held soon. . .
Meeting Opened to Public :
Mr. Ted Turner: How many vhhicles does the highway department have?
Carl Garb: 34 pieces of "rolling stock” noted that the Town rents
spaae to keep equipment at 300. 00 per month for five months out of
a year. . .
Mr. Ted Turner inquired as to the the anticipated amount, the sale of
the Highway Garage would bring. . .
Supervisor Austin: an old appraisal set the value at $75 ,000
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 43 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 74-1A numbered
74-75 totaling $120, 080. 90 is hereby approved.