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1974-01-31 SP 33 SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 31, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT John Austin Supervisor Dandael Olson Cotinc ilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel Absent : Gordon Streeter - Councilman Meeting Opened 7 : 30 P.M. Salute to the Flig. Guests : Harold Boynton, Carl Garb, Ray Buckley, Gilbert Schlierer, Lee Coleman, Thomas Flaherty, Paul Cushing, Mr. Cartier, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Sweet, Mary Lou Quinn, Mr. Gilheny Public Information Meeting-Highway-Police Building Supervisor Austin spoke on the need for the building and questioned Mr. Cushing on further information. . . Mr. Cushing: The cost of the heating-hot water-for the repair area would be approximately 1500. 00 dollars a year. . . the storage portion- infraeeed heat-$1. 00 an hour or less. . .when in use. . . Noted that in the matter concerning oil there would be a sepg rator tank. . . Opened to public. . .no one spoke. . . Mobile Home Application-John Graves of Haviland Road to locate a mobile home on Haviland Road on property owned by Carl A. Covell, lease was shown. . .Mr. Covell was present. . . Building Inspector recommended approval. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING I RESOLUTION NO, 0, Introduced by Mr.Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Barber: �— WHEREAS, John Graves, has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FQR 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 Haviland Road, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the reguisements 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, therefoae be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said application on February 28, 1974 at 1;45 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 in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr.Streeter L Announcements: - The Supervisor was served with a notice regarding the extension of docks at the Mooring Post Marina. . . -The Society of Fretnds is in favor of the Town of Queensbuyy acquiring the land on which the Quaker burial site is located near the corner of Bay and Quaker Roads. . .Supervisor Austin referred to the burial site as possibly the oldest one in the area and a richly historical site. . .will be referred to the Beautification Committee and Town Attorney. .:. 0`11 -Supervisor Austin noted the sale of 'bonds in New York City January 29, 1974 regarding the Water Improvement program. . . -Supervisor Austin sent a letter to Robert Brewer of the Environmental Conservation Department questioning the state' s acquisition of property near Dunham' s Bay. . . -The Board will investigate the establishment of an environmental conservation commission in the town. . . -Niagara Mohawk has supplied the Town with a copy of emergency numbers to reach in case of a gas emergency. . . (Highway Dept, Water Dept. and Town Engineer also have a copy) -The Town Engineer and Councilman Olson will attend a meeting on February 14th with BOCES regarding CATV. . . --� -The town has received a completed copy of the Adirondack Park Agency' s zoning review assistance program. . . -The Police Department Activity-,report for the Meatio6 "1973 was submitted: ACTIVITY REPORT OF QUEENSBURY POLICE FOR YEAR 1973 Complaints Received -----------------------------------2691 Fires Investigated------------------------------------- 24 Escorts-------------------------------------------- --- 207 Missing Persons---------------------------------------- 16 Accidents Investigated: Property Damage-------------247 Personal Injury ------------ 72 Fatal ------------ ------ 1 Snowmobi16------------------ 2 ARRESTS: Possession of Stolen Property ----4 Petit Larceny-----------59 Fraud Checks----------------------5 Public Intoxication-----11 Possession of Fireworks-----------2 Burglary----------------14 Obstructing Govenmental Process---1 Local Ordinance---------44 Unlawful Dealing with a Child------1 Driving While Intox. ----63 Reckless Endangerment--------------1 Assault-----------------16 Resisting Arrest-------------------5 Criminal Trespass------- 6 Crim. Poss. of a Controlled Loitering--------------- 3 Substance----24 Harassment--------------12 Theft of Services----------------- 1 Arson------------------- 1 Custodial Interference------------ 1 Crim. Mischief---------- l Agriculture & Markets------------- I A.W.O.L. ---------------- 1 Unauthorized Use of A.M. V.H. ----11 Grand Larceny----------- 5 Aggravated Harrassmmnt------------ 4 Sexual Abuse------------ 1 Disorderly Conduct---------------- 2 Sodony------------------ 1 Rape------------------------------ 1 Stolen Cars----------- 2 6 2M Sub Total 63 281 Vehicle and Traffic Summons Issued---------------------------------- 574 Parking T:.ickets Issued---------------------------------------------- 313 Total 116$— Mileage Travelled---------------------------134605 Miles Fees Collected------------------------------$ 310. 00 Va&ue of Recovered--------------------------$18723 . 00 i Breathalizer Tests Made------76• Respectfully submitted, /s/ G.A. Schlierer Chief of Police -Supervisor Austin noted three letters : one regarding St. Andrews Drive Carl Garb has spoken to the individual about this. . .A heaved culvert on Rockwell Road-Carl Garb has repaired it, more will be done in the spring;. . .Bentley Place and Queensbury Place regarding snowplows referred the the Highway Superi ttendent. . . A resolution regarding the renewal of Junk yard licenses was introduced by Mr. Olson and then withdrawn-the Police and Town Board will investigate each site before they are acted on. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WIT17 :CRANDALL LIBRARY RESOLUTION NO. 51 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its adoption, seconddd by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, the 1974 budget of the Town of Queensbury provided for an item of $22, 000. 00 to be paid to the Trustees of Crandall Library for library services furnished to the residents of the Township, therefore be it RESOLVED, that this contract between the Town of Queensbury and Crandall Library for furnishing library service to the residents of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1974 is hereby approved, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized .and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the Town, and that a copy of such contract duly signed shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by thb following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : none Absent: Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION FOR THE RFr,y'T JA OF A -flA1DITAL NOTE TO _FINANCE -THE PURCHASE OF T11kEE INTERN- ATIEWAL TRUCKS FOR-HIGHWAY PURPOSES-.- RESOLUTION N0, 52, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution number 36, dated January 13 , 1972, this Board authorized the Supervisor to issue a capital note in the amount of $58, 600. 00 to finance the purchase of three (3) International trucks for use by the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor did issue a capital note in the foregoing amount, and said note matured on February 10, 1973, and WHEREAS, this Board paid accured interest in thh sum of $11, 720. 00 = principal on said note and financed the balance of principal due by the issuance of a renewal capital note in the amount of $46,880.00 to mature February 10, 1974, and WHEREAS , this Board desires to pay the accured interest and $11, 720. 00 principal of said note and finance the balance of principal due by the issuance of a renewal capital note in the amount of $35, 160. 00 to mature February 10, 1974. , now therefore, be it RESOLVED, 1. That the specific purpose or object for which said obligation is to be issued pursuatxt to this resolution is to finance the balance of the cost of the purchase price of (3) three International dump trucks, each equiped with perfection body and frink snow plow. 2. The following determinations are herby made: a) a period of probable usefulness for such machinery is five (5) years b) The subdivision of paragraph A of section 11 : 00, the local finance law, which is applicabd.b in the circum- stances is subdivision "28" . c) The proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of five (5) years. 3. That the Town of Queensbury renew its capital note in the amount of $35, 160. 00 to finance such cost in ac- cordance with the capital plan set forth above. Such note shall be dated approximately February 10, 1974, and the power to fix and determine the exact date of such note is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. 4. Such capital note shall be number 1, and shall mature one (1) year from date thereof. The power to fix and determine the dates upon which such note shall become due and payable is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. The note shall be issued in bearer form, shall not contain a power to convert to registered form, and shall bear interest rate not exceeding four and three-eights (4 3/8) percent per annum, payable annually. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA No. 1 STATE OF NEW YORK $35, 160.00 County of Warren Town of Queensbury Renewal of Capital Note of 1972 The Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren,. a municipality of the State of New York, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay the bearer of this note the sum of $35, 160. 00, on the 10th day of February, 1975, together with interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of four and three-eights (4 3/8) percent per annum, payable annually, Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at the office of the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Glens Falls, New York. ---� This note may not be converted to registered form. This note is one note of an authorized issue, the aggregate principal amount of which is $35 ,160. 00. This note is issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution entitled "Renewal of Capital Note Resolution" duly adopted by the Town Board of such Town of Queensbury on the day of January, 1974. The faith and credit of such Town of Queensbury are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of the interest on this note according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this note, exist, have happened and have been performed, and that this note, together with all other indebtedness of such Town of Queensbury, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the constitution and laws of such state. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Queensbury, New York, has catsed t4is mpte be be signed by its Supervisor, and its J corporate and seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Town Clerk and this note to be dated as of the 10th day of February, 1974. TOW OF QUEENSBURY BY Supervisor Attest: Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, New York 5. The Supervisor is hereby delegated the power to prepare such note and to sell such note at private sale at not less than par and accrued interest, and at such sale to fix the interest rate to be borne by such note within the limitations set forth in this resolution. The Supervisor shall deliver such note to the purchaser thereof. The powers delegated to the Supervisor by this resolution shall be exercised in conformity with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. a 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absetn: Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NUMBER 38 ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 53, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 38 of 1974, Resolution to accept Bid for Hydraulic Excavator, be amended to provide that the cost of such machinery be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF STATUTORY INSTALLMENT-BOND--ND. 1 : OF 1:97 + RESOLUTION NO. 54, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who,'-moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town o•€ Queensbury by a resolution duly adopted January 10, 1974 as amended authorized the Town Superintendent of Highways:.to purchase certain machinery for highway construction and maintenance at a total cost of $56, 835. 00, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, and provided that all of such cost was to be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pur- suant to the Local Finance Law. Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: 1. The specific object of purpose for which obligations are to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of one used 1973 Warner & Swasey-Model G-660 Gradall w/GMD Engine Model 4-53, mounted on G-434-66 Gradall Carrier, w/GMD Model 6V-53N Diesel Engine, one 60 inch bucket and one 36 inch bucket. 2. The maximum cost of such machinery is $56, 835 . 00 and the plan of financing such cost is as follows.: The full cost E is to be provided by the issuance of a statutory installment bond in the amount of $56, 835. 00 pursuant to this resolution. -- 3. The following determinations are hereby made: (a) the period of probable usefulness of such machinery is fifteen years. (b) The subdivision of paragraph a of section 11. 00 of the Local Finance Law which is applicable in the circumstances is subdivision "28". (c) The proposed maturity of the obligation authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of five years. 4. That the Town of Queensbury issue its statutory installment bond in the amount of $56, 835 . 00 to finance such cost in accordance with the financial plan set forth above. Such bond shall be dated approximately as of the date of the delivery of such machinery and the power to fix and determine the exact date of such bond is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. 5. Such bond shall be in the amount of $56, 835 .00 and shall mature the day of February, 1979 and shall be paid in equal annual installments of $11,367 . 00 an the day of February in the years 1975 to 1979 inclusive. The power to determine the date upon which such installmorts of principal and of interest shall be- come due and payable is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. Thh bond shall be issued in bearer form without coupons and shall not contain a power to convert to registered form. The bond shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding 4k per centum per annum, payable semi-annually. Interest will not be paid on any installment or principal, or_,of interest, after the due date thereof. Both the installmantts of principal and of the interest on the bond will be evidenced by notation on the bond at thh time of the payment. The bond shall be in substantially the following form: (Copy Attached) 6. The Supervisor is hereby delegated the power to prepare such bond and to sell such bond at private sale at not less than par and accrued interest, and at such sale to fix the interest rate to be borne by such bond within the limitations as set forth in this resolution. The Supervisor shall deliver such bond to the purchaser thereof only against cash or a certified check. The pro- ceeds of sale of the bond shall be deposited in a special bank account as required by sectiam 165 . 00 of the local Finance Law. The powers delegated to the Supervisor by this resolution shall be exercised in conformity with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. 7 . This resolutinn shall take effect immediately. Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Streeter Opened to Public: 8: 08 P.M. Daniel Sweet: suggested that the Town Board clarify the financing of the proposed highway garage��,,�� the local media. . . suggested that the Town. Boa- , issemblyman Solomon in his fight to have the tax on fuel oil abolished. . . -Mr. Sweet suggested the Board review the re-appraisal as he views it as being out of praportion. . . Supervisor Austin: Information will be made available to the media for publication. . .on the Highway Garage. . . At the next meeting the Town Board will act on several legislative topics. . . Supervisor Austin noted that on the reappraisal there are several more steps to go - the re-appraisal must be accepted htr the Sole Assessor and if there are still grie).ivances, individuals can go to the Assessment Board of review to express their problems . . . Daniel Sweet: suggested to the Board that they do not renew Junk Yard Licenses until the ordinance requirements are met. . . Lee Barton: asked if there is a seperation between the Highway and Police Offices? Paul Cushing: Yes, but it would have a door for access between the offices, the door would have a lock on each side. . . Daniel Sweet question the Board on their interest in the Monroe Landfill Councilman Barber: noted that they viewed the landfill and their method of using Finch Pruyn ware. . . 1 Mr. Cartier:- Thank the Board for the f6adn.sitidabionroad. . . voiced his approval for the Highway Garage. . . --� RESOLUTION SETTING REFERENDUM FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE , IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 55, Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson and Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS the Town Superintendent proposes to provide a suitable place for storing and housing machinery, tools , implements and equipment owned by the Town and cause the same to be stored therein, when not in use; and WHEREAS the Town Board has approved plans presented by the Highway Superintendent for the erection of a building for such purposes on real estate owned by the Town, viz. the parcel on the northeast corner of Bay add Haviland Roads in said Town upon which the Town Office Building is presently situated; and WHEREAS, it is estimated by said Superintendent that the cost of the construction of said building as it is to be used for the aforesaid purposes will be $375, 000; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, purusant to Section 142 of the Highway Law of the State of New York, that the Town Board authorize the construction of said building said cost, subject to the affirmative vote of a Town election; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law and to Article 6 of the Town Law, that a special election or referendum be held to determine whether a proposition to construct said building shall be approved by the affirmative vote by a Town election; and be it further RESOLVED, that siad referendum be held at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads in said Town, on the 28th day of February, 1974; commencing at Noon and ending at Seven O' Clock P.M. , EDST. ; and be it further RESOLVED, that the proposition to be voted upon at said referendum shall read as follows : Shall the construction of a highway building at a cost of $375, 000. 00 as authorized by resolution of the Queensbury Town Board No. 55 for 1974, be approved? and be it further 8f9 RESOLVED that Ethel Fowler, Margaret Wiles, Elva McDermott, Dorothy Barker, are hereby appointed election inspectors, and Sylvia Dougher, Edith Bowman, are hereby appointed ballot clerks for said election, and it is further RESOLVED and Ordered, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury give notice of said special election or referendum by publication of a copy of this resolution certified by the Tnwn Clerk,published at least once in the official newspaper of the Town not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date set for the election as aforesaid, and that a copy thereof shall be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to Subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law not less than (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date designated for the hearing.-aforesaid, and it is further RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that this order be entered in the minutes of the proceedings of the Town Board. The following vote was taken: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent : Mr. Streeter Councilman Robillard noted that after three years of study we are ready dor a referendum. . . Councilman Olson:noted that any questions on the building can be brought to any councilman or the Department Heads . . . Lee Barton: question the Police bring prisoners into the building. . .being in contact with other people. . . Paul Cushing: There is a side entrance. . . Councilman Robillard noted concern with the road conditions and traffic problems around the Copper Kettle. . . asked the Town Engineer to contact the County Highway Supt. and try to resolve the problem. . . also the Town Highway Supt. . . On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel ABSENT: Gordon Streeter-Councilman GUESTS : Lee Coleman, Mary-Lou Quinn, Lloyd Demboski, Gilbert Schlierer, Carl Garb, Floyd Martindale, Ray Buckley, Gordon Stockman, Ken Parker, Members of the Five Fire Companies. . . Meeting Opened: 7 :32 P.M. Salute to the Flag. Public Healing on Fire Protection Contracts-Notice of Hearing was read.. . Supervisor Austin:noted that this was a one year contract, 15,000 to each company in two_ installemtnts the first being tonight and the second on the 7th of August totaling the 15, 000. . OPENED TO PUBLIC: 7 : 34 P .M. Bifif Martin: requested the reading of the contract. . . Supervisor Austin: read the contract. . . noting that the contract is approximately the same with minor changes . . . a total amount being 15, 000 b) dates being changed c) no provisions