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1974-04-18 87 SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 18, 1974 vIEMBER9 PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel ABSENT: Robert Barber Councilman Meeting Opened-7 : 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag: I� GURSTS : Rep. from bidders-construction of Highway-Police Bldg. , Mr. Cushing,Lee Coleman, rep. of Tri County, Carl Garb, George Liapes,Harold Boynton, Floyd Martindale, Alice Castle, Mr. & Mrs. Mattison, Mrs. Harris Mobile Home Application-Alice C. Castle of 60 Briwood Circle to locate a mobile homy6n Big Bay Road property owner Neil Gregory- Mrs . Castle was present. . . The Board has seen the site. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 109. Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Alice C. Castle 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 Big Bay 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 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 slid application on 9th of May, 1974 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 in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber Mobile Home Application-Douglas_ Paul Mattison of White-hall to locate a mobile home on Pickle Hill Road on property owned by Henry M. Harris- Farm use-Mr. Mattison and Mrs. Harris were present. . . RESQLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 110, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved 'its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, Douglas Paul Mattison 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 trpoerty aitmated at Pickle Hill 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 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 said application on the 9th, May, L974 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town 1 Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized 1 i 8� 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. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None OPENING OF BIDS- HIGHWAY POLICE BUILDING- Notice read- 7: 33 P.M. Supervisor Austin requested the reading of the bids- Mr. Paul Cushing read the bids- opened by Town Clerk Donald A. Chase GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Note: complete i tabulation is on file in the Town Clerk' s Office NAME BID BOND TOTAL BID HatToff Construction Albany, New York 5% $ `"473, 000. 00 F.T. Collins Glens Falls , New York 5% 417, 000.00 Reimher and Schmidt Schenectddy, New York 5% 467, 000. 00 Fazzone Construction Schenectady, New York 5% 511 , 000. 00 Duplex Construction Glens Falls, New York 5 0,0 409 ,000. 00 Canadian American Jonesville, New York 5% 443, 800. 00 Adirondack Construction Glens Falls, New York 5% 423, 500. 00 Decan Construction Glens Falls , New York 5% 499, 000. 00 Fisk Enterprises Hudson Falls, New York 5% 419,000. 00 HEATING - VENTILATING Farrell Plumbing Albany, New York 5% 52, 000. 00 Dwyer' s Plumbing & Heat. Greenwich, New York 5% 47 ,995. 00 W. J. Loviza Earagoga Springs, New York 5%0 44,709. 00 Hollister' s Hudson Falls , New York 5% 46,875. 00 Romanzo Plumbing Ot Heating Albany, New York 5 44, 969.00 Campita Plumbing & Heating Latham, New York 5% 56,193. 00 Monahan & Loughlin Hudson Falls 5% 49, 252 .00 Trojan H#rdware Troy, New York 5% 43, 288. 00 89 PLUMBING DAME BID: BOND TOTAL BID Mike Von Stetina Scotia, New York 5% $ 36, 843. 00 Hollister' s Hudson Falls, New York 5% 24, 677. 00 W. J. Loviza Saratoga Springs, New York 5% 23, 935. 00 Farrell Plumbing Albany, New York 5% 22, 600. 00 Trojan Hardware Troy, New York 5% 22, 263. 00 ELECTRICAL K. & J. Electric Glens Falls, New York 5% 91,400. 00 Clifford R. Gray Schenectady, New York 5% 112, 900. 00 Russell Brown Glens Falls, New York 5% 9,2, 746. 00 W.W. Gettys Plattsburg, New York $7, 000. 00 119, 240. 00 Brown Bros, Glens Falls , New York 5% 93, 930. 00 Rich Electric Shushan, New York 5% 94, 280. 00 M Liberty Electric Schenectady, New York 5% 92,430. 00 Henzel Electric Albany, New York 5% 103, 878. 00 Supervisor Austin-Thanked bidders-Short recess . . . ANNOUNCEMENTS: -The West Glens Falls Active List has been submitted and filed in the Town Clekk' s Office -Letter received from the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency, resolution to follow: RESOLUTION TO PETITION NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW IN RELATION TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 111, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, Section 801 of the General Municipal Law is interpreted by th-deNeVoYhrRtState Department of Audit and Control to prohibit membership on an Industrial Development Agency by an officer or director of a banking institution which has participated in that agenc*c s financial transactions; and WHEREAS, such interpretation places a great hardship on the municipality such as the Town of Queensbury with rather few resident banks; and WHEREAS, Senator Ronald B. Stafford has introduced a Senate Bill 5408-A which would remedy the situation in so far as small municipalities are concerned; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby petitions the New York State Legislature to amend the general municipal law in rela- tion to such situations so as to obviate the interpretation by the department of Audit and Control by passage of Senator Stafford' s Bill; be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to State Senator 90 Ronald B. Stafford, Assemblyman Gerald B. Solomon, and Governor Malcolm A. Wilson. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: Mr. Barber -Hearing May 22, 1973 7 : 30 P.M. Queensbury High School Dept. of Transportation re: comfort stations . . . Councilman Streeter: noted that these are needed for many travelers thru our community during the summer months. . . - Mr. Borth Counsel for the Lake George Park Commission acknowledged receipt of our letter concerning an amendment to our ordinance to increase to 200' anchoring from private docks or other unimproved property. . .This is under consideration by the Town Board. . . referred to Planning Board --Letter April 17 , 1974 Mr. John Austin, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Bay Road Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 Dear John: April 21-27 has been designated as National Volunteer Week, making the first time the entire nation is being en- couraged to say "thank you" to the millions of men, women and young people who give countless hours to the betterment of their community and extend a helping hand to others . . The local newspapers will be featuring volunteers in pictures and articles this week, recognizing the contribution of volunteers in the local area. We, in the Queensbury area, are lucky to have so many people who give so freely of their time in volunteer work. For instance, consider the number of volunteers involved in advisory boards within the town government. We would appreciate any assistance you might give us in helping the public to be more aware of the tremendous contri- bution that volunteers make to the betterment of our life in the Town of Queensbury. Sincerely, /s/ Gertrude VanDusen Volunteer Coordinator Supervisor Austin: Thanked all volunteer groups in the town for their untiring effort-s-1.. . - Letter April 16, 1974 Honorable John Austin Supervisor, Town of Queensbury Queensbury Town Office Building Bay at Haviland Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Dear John: Many thanks for your recent letter concerning the experience of the Town of Queensbury in dealing with the Adirondack Park Agency. You are really to be commended for the concise manner in which you set forth the information, and I have taken the liberty of forwarding copies to the legislative leadership, with comments of my own, as well as to other members of the Legislature. As I indicated in Indian Lake, legislators frequently inquire 9 as to how the legislation is working--your comments will be most helfful in answering that question. Best regards. Sincerely yours , /s/ GLENN H. HARRIS Majority Whip -Letter Hudson Street Warrensburg, N.Y. 12885 April 16, 1974 i Mr. John Austin Supervisor, Town of Queensbury RD #1 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Dear Mr. Austin: This is to advise you that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Queensbury and the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York is hereby extended for an additional year, effective January 1, 1974 and terminating December 31, 1974. Your cooperation during the past year in the protection of the waters of the State under the Stream Protection Act has been appreciated and we hope that this spirit of cooperation will be continued during the present year. Sincerely, /s/ Thomas R. Monroe Regional Supervisor of Environmental Analysis I BY: /s/ William A. Muermann Alternate Local Permit WAM:gw Agent -Letter April 12 , 1974 Queensbury Town Hall Bay Road Queensbury N, Y. Att: John Austin Dear John: Re: Queensbury Fire Protection Committee At the April 11, 1974 meeting, the above mentioned commitbe voted unanimously to seek intervention of the Town Fire Protection Committee, into several problems this committee has encountered and failed to resolve. i Your prompt availability on this matter will be most appreciated. Very truly yours, /s/ RGH:DEF Roger G. Hewlett Supervisor Austin-the Board will meet seers after May 1, 1974 with the Fire Protection Committee -Letter April 15, 1974 Mr. John Austin, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Queensbury Town Hall R.D.#l, Queensbury, N.Y. 12801 Dear Mr. Austin: The Nutrition Program for the Elderly has nov been officially approved for Warren and Hamilton Counties. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss possible applica- tion in your town. If you would prefer, we would also be happy to attend your Town Board meeting to review the general func- tions and programs of our office. We are anxious to serve our older persons in any way possible, and solicit your thoughts and suggestions as to how this could best be accomplished in your area. i Sincerely, ---� /s/ Lou Spelman, Jr. Director LS : sm Office For The Aging -Joseph_ Wells-Hometown Sewer Service-has received approval to use the Town Landfil for sewage disposal -CouneilMan Streeter commented upon the meeting held April 16, 1974 at the Queensbury Town Office Building re: the State take over of 1730 acres in and surrounding the Dunhams Bay wetlands . . .The Town Board objects to the expansion of the original plan. . .not in accord with the new plan but do support the original one. . .At a meeting in Plattsburg this matter was tabled for further and more definate lines are established. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSAL OF ENCON TO INCREASE SIZE OF WETLANDS AREA REST OL 0 112, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, the New Ybrk State Department of Environrilental Conservation has prepared maps and discussed the acquisition of property within the Town of Queensbury on the fringes of what is known as the Dunham' s Bay wetlands region; and WHEREAS such new proposal of the Department of Environmental Conservation ti-kotvehetheltaking by condemnation or otherwise of residences, businesses, historical sites and other improved properties; and WHEREAS such plan vastly exceeds the original proposal of the Nature Conservancy to preserve the wetlands area itself; . now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby expresses its opposition to the proposal of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to increase the size of said preservation area, urging said department to reconsider establishment of the original area as proposed by Nature Conservancy; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to James Biggane, Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Robert Brewer, Warrensburg office, Department of Environmental Conservation; William A. Davidson, Executive Director, Lake George- Lake Champlain Regional Planning Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: t Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin. Noes : None. Absent: Mr. Barber. RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERMANENT PATROLMAN RFSt11.11TTON N0, 113, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. GordonsStreeter: WHEREAS, there exists a newly created position of patrolman in the Queensbury Police Department, and WHEREAS, Chief Gilbert Schlierer of said department has informed this board that David N. Hall is qualified to fill such position and has recommended the appointment of David N. Hall to such position; now, there- fore be it RESOLVED, that David N. Hall be and he hereby is appointed to the position of permanent patrolman effective 'Ha ch -2 1974 A e ,` 9; 93 at an annual salary of $8, 162. 00 DiAy _ad&pt&d by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber.- Councilman Streeter: recommended T&T. Equipment Sales Inc. for their bid on the Vacu SWeeptStreet Sweeper. . . I RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON VACU SWEEP STREET`='SWEEPER RF-SQUiTION Nn 114, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS , the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on the 14th day of March, 1974, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment pur- suant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, and 14HEREAS the Town of Queensbury did solicit sealed bids for a Vacu Sweep Street Sweeper to be opened on April 11, 1974 and WHEREAS, bids were received from the following companies: T & T Equipment Sales William H. Clark Municipal Sales :VOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, the following: (1) New Vacu Sweep Street Sweeper T&T Equipment Sales for a maximum of Thirty-three thousand Nine hundred and twenty Dollars ($33, 920. 00) delivered at Queensbury, New York and to be immediate delivery. A contract for the item(s) purchased shall be duly executed in triplicate between the Town Superintendent of Highways and such vendor, and when approved by the County Superintendent of Highways , it shall become effective. When the contract has been executed and approved, and upon delivery of the item (s) purchased, the supervisor shall pay the following amount of Thirty-three Thousand Nine Hundred and twenty Dollars ($33, 920. 00) which will be paid for with a Capital Note. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent : Mr. Barber.�r Superintendent of Highways Carl A. Garb announced that Clean-Up Week will be April 29th thru an undeteimined length of time. . . Supervisor Austin noted that the City of Glens Falls and the Town Board have and are still working on a joint bussing. . .and landfil Opened to Public : Lee Coleman-Post Stat and Times- introduced Miss JoAnn Pozzuli a member of the Explorers. . . . Supervisor Austin: . . .after discussing the four low bids on the Highway Police Building with the architect and town attorney it is felt that we would be doing a dis-sertice to the townspeople if we did not act as quickly as possible, and accept the low bidd. . . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR HIG174AY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 115, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, secon e by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, the Town Board advertised for sealed bids for construction of a Highway Police Department Building general construction according to plans and specifications prepared by Cushing, Choppa Associates , Architects, and approved by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, it has been determined bt; the Town Board that the bid of DUPLEX CONSTRUCTION of Glens Falls , New York in the amount of $409, 000. 00 was the lowest of the several bids received by the Town Board and Duplex Construction having executed and filed a noncollusion certificate required by Section 103-D of the General Municipal Law as amended, Now, Therefore, Bd! It RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, accept the bid of Duplex Construction in the amount of $409, 000. 00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury with Duplex Construction for the performance of work in the construction of the improvement in accordance with said plans, specifications and bid, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the costs of such improvement be financed pursuant to the provisions of the local finance law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON HEATING-VENTILATING WORK FOR HIGHWAY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 116, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS; the Town Board advertised for sealed bids for heating and ventilating; work on the Highway Police Department Building according to plans and specifications prepared by Cushing, Choppa Associates, Architects, and approved by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Board that the bid of TROJAN HARDWARE of Troy, New York in the amount of $43, 288. 00 was the lowest of the several bids received by the Town Board and Trojan Hardware having executed and filed a noncollusion certificate re- quired by Section 103-D of the General Municipal Law as amended, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, accept the bid of Trojan Hardware in the amount of $43, 288. 00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury with Trojan Hardware for the performance of the heating and ventilating work in accordance with said plans, specifications and bid, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the costs of such improvement be financed pursuant to the provisions of the local finance law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON PLUMBING WORK FOR HIGHWAY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING RE f1T?T?''T[nm mn 117, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, the Town Board advertised for sealed bids for plumbing in a Highway Police Department Building according to plans and i specifications prepared by Cushing, Choppa Associates, Architects, and approved by the Town Board, and -- WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Board that the bid of TROJAN HARDWARE of Troy, New York in the amount of $22, 263 . 00 was the lowest of the several bids received by the Town Board and Trojan Hardware having executed and filed a noncollusion certificate required by Section 103-D of the General Municipal Law as amended, Now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, accept the bid of Trojan Hardware in the amount of $22,263. 00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Town Baord of the Town of Queensbury with Trojan Hard- . ware for the performance of plumbing work in the construction of 95 the improvement in accordance with said plans, specifications and bid, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the costs of such improvement be financed pursuant to the provisions of the local finance law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr.Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr.Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON ELECTRICAL WORK FOR HIGHWAY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING R+PS,QT.TTTJTQN NQ 11 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded-by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, the Town Board advertised for sealed bids for electrical work in a Highway Police Department Building according to plans and specifications prepared by Cushing, Chdppa Associates, Architects, and approved by the Town Board, and WHEREAS , it has been determined by the Town Board that the bid of K & J. Electric of Glens Falls, New York in the amount of $91,400. 00 was the lowest of the several bids received by the Town Board and K & J. Electric having executed and filed a non-collusion certificate required by Section 103D of the General Municiggl Law as amended, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Beard of the Town of Queensbury, accept the bid of K & J Electric in the amount of $91,400. 00 and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury with K & J. Electric for the performance of electrical work in the construction of the improvement -, in accordance with said plans, specifications and bid, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the costs of such improvement be financed pursuant to the provisions of the local finance law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. ,Barber RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS ZS07UTION NO_ „1,19., Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by' Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract: No. 74-4A numbered 539-544 totaling $117,448. 95 Is Hrecoy gAvbuw Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: Harold Robillard Deputy Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel