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1974-05-09 and Kren noting, their assistance with regard to recreation program. . . Councilman Streeter noted that a meeting with an A.P.A. represenative Carl Garb and the Town. Engineer at the Town Landfil was held. . .The landfil is partly in the A.P.A. land area and therefore the town will have to make application to A.P.A. to continue the landfil. . . ANNOUNCEMENTS: -Deputy Robillard urged the public to stop dropping bottles behind the Queensbury Plaza. . . the 4 H is no longer picking; up bottles for re-cycling . . . . -Supervisor Austin is on vacatiom. . . OPENED TO PUBLIC. _ Mr. Donald Bovee. . . complained about the shout off value being in a bad location on his property. . . Councilman Barber. . .will look into his probleta.� . . also noted that he did not feel that the LaRose clean-up job was satisfactory. . . Mr. DonalddBovee. . . there are many dogs in the area and he would hope that this could be remedied. . . Deputy Supervisor. . . this will be referred to the Dog Warden. . . Mrs .-Barber and Mrs. Willis of the League of Women Voters noted their concern in regard to re-cycling and wondered if the thwn could operate some type of system as other areas do to re-cycle bottles, cans and papers. . . thus conserving the landfil area. . . Councilman Barber. noted that the Town has been working on the problem and sometime within the year a program will be started in the Town. . . Mr. Daniel Sweet-noted his dismay at the Junk Yards of the Area. . . The Board will look into the problem. . . On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel GUESTS : Floyd Martindale, Ray Buckley, George Liapes, Thomas Flaherty, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Prodoll, Mrs. Castle, Mr. Gregory Kip Grant, -Lee Coleman, Mr. Peck Meeting Opened 7: 32 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Town Clerk. Mobile Home:Douglas Paul Mattison of Whitehall to locate a mobile home on Pickle Hill on property owned by Henry M. Harris-farm labor- Notice shown-and read-Building Inspector approved application-Mrs. Harris was present. . .Opened to pubic-7:30 P.M. Mr George Liapes noted bhat Mr. Grant said he would be at the meeting and has not yet come. . . Supervisor Austin-closed the public hearing for a few uinutes. . . 99 Mobile Home-Alice C. Castle of 60 Briarwood Circle to locate a mobile home on Big - Bay Road, owner of the property Neil Gregory-Building Inspector noted that ; .:' ,"wants to buy property containing old vacant mobile home-replace with newer model. . .Mrs. Castle was present. . . Hearing opened 7:36 P.M. Notice vhown. . . Mr. Prodell-noted his concern . . . dges not want two moirile homes on the site at once. . .would like assurance that this would not happen. . . Supervisor Austin-the permit for the new mobile home would not be issued until the old mobile home was removed] a lime limit could be set on this. . . Councilman Robillard- the mobile home would have to be removed before the permit is issued. . . Mrs. Castle stated that she would remove the old mobile home before - the new mobij* home is brought in. . . RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 124, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption,: secon a by Mr. John Austin: 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 at property situated on Big Bay Road, and WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing In connection with said application and has heard . all persons desiring to be heard in factor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, and said applicatiton is hereby authorized to remove the existing mobile home before a permit is issued, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Alice C. Castle to locate a mobile home at property situated at Big Bay Road and that the `- Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mt. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: None Mobile Home-George Hack of Pasco Avenue to place a mobile home on Pasco Avenue-Building Inspectors comments noted on application- Councilman Streeter moved for hearing. . . Councilman Robillard mb*ed to table application until the site can be inspected by the Board. . . Councilman Streeter withdrew his original motion. . . (Mrs. Hack was present) Mobile Home-Dorothy Anne Hayes of 25 Woodland Path Forest Pakk Mobile Home Court to place a mobile home on Eisenhower Avenue-Building & Zoning approved application- application Tabled for viewing. . . (Mrs. Hayes was present) Councilman Robillard-asked the Buil#.inj & Zoning Dept. to view the Eisenhower Avenue area noting a mok4,le home shell and debris of the area. . . this should not : be known aft a mobile home area. . . Mobile Home Hearing Re-Opened 7:47 P.M. Douglas Paul Mattison Mobile Home: Mr. Daniel Grant-speaking for his father Edward Grant who has a development in the area. . .concerned about the appearance of a mobile home that ca�„ be seen from Pickle Hill could It be moved so that it could not eei�aen. X100 Mrs. Harris noted that if the mobile home was moved therj it could bec'!seen from Ridge Road. Mr. Grant-is this a perm4nent application? Supervisor Austin-No sit a one year application. policy of the Board that they would help farmers with housing for help on a year to year basis. . . Mr. Grant-Could the mobile home be moved to the other side of the barn so it could not be seen by people coming into the development from Glens Falls or if this is not possible could it be cleaned up and skrubs etc. be used to enhance it? Mrs. Harris; The Mobile home could not be put on the other side because of the barn yard and opening of the barn doors. . . In the future our present home will be turned into a tenant house and Vhewill build a new home. . . Mr. John Peck: I do not like to see mobile homes in the area. . .this area must be viewed from a tax dollar view point. . . Mr.Gtank-could the application come at any time of the year? Supervisor Austin: at any time. . . Mr. Grant-How many times could the one year permit be renewed. . . Supervisor Austin: indefin'1tely. . . in this case. . . Closed: 8:02 P.M. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 125, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter : WHEREAS, Douglas Paul Mattison of Whitehall has made Application in accordance with paragraph 2 (b) Section'4, of an ordiance 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 of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated atn Pickle Hill Road, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presentedlin said application are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, temporary permission is hereby given to Douglas Paul Mattison of Whitehall to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court for a period of one year at property situated at Pickle Hill Road, Town of Queensbury, and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: None Water Department Bids-Connection Materials 74-1 and 74-2 Notice Read. . . Bid opened-Town Clerk ------------------------------------- Martisco Corporation 3rd. Ave. Road REnsselaer, New York 12144 Total 74-1 3, 926.10 non. Collusion Total 74-2 1,225.90 attached Delivery 8 weeks prices will remain firm for 15 days after bid opening =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- LeValley McLeod, Inc. non-collusion attached 128-140 VanGuysling Avenue Schenectady, New York no totals reading of bids waived by Board. LeValley McLeod - bid on 74-1 only 101 priggg_Sood_for_30 da�s_from May 9, L & C. Municipal Sales, Inc. Box 446 Johnstown, New York 12095 delivery 4-6 weeks non-collusive attached Total 74 +1 $4,736.20 Total 74-2 $1, 732.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Works Supply Co. , Inc. 27 Garden Street Danvers, Mass. 01923 no totals bid on 74-1 only copper prises- firm for 10 days brass prices firm for 30 days non collusive. . . --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert D. Spence Inc. Airport Road Syracuse, New York 13209 Total for -74-1&2 $7, 626.40 non-collusive attached. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rexford Pump .& Supply Co. , Inc. Blue Barns Road Rexford, New York 12148 Total 74-1 $3, 705.30 Total 74-2 $1, 577.50 delivery dopper & curb stops & Corp. Stops immediate curb boxes 7 cauplings 8. weeks non-collusive attached Supervisor Austin requested Mr, Flaherty Water Superintendent to give totals on companied that did not supply such. . . ANNOUNCEMENTS : -The 3rd. District Convention for the VFW Sheraton Inn headquarters May 17 and 18 Parade Saturddy the 18th. . . -Thursday May 16, 1974 at 7: 30 P.M. Warren County Municipal Center- Qsby. Bi-Centennial Committee will meet with the County Committee -The Highway Supt. and Beautification has a request by a family on Ashley Place for them to plant and maintain a town circle at the Ashley Place Broadacres Road Intersection. -Sunday May 19, 1974 from 3to 5 open house at the Glens Falls Historical Society in honor of Beatrice Case -donated large doll collection to the Society. .,.. Board members invited. . . (Management) -American Water Works Association Seminar March 3-5, 1975 Thomas Flaherty local array pumnit chairman. . . -Activity report of Water Dept. April 1974. . .read and filed. . . `-" -Highway Dept. report for month of April. . . -Ref: to Carl Garb letter regarding Wincrest Drive cross-over. . . -The first extension to the Queensbury Water District is being prepared now. . .Bedford Close section, section off Vhippoorwill, section on West Mt. Road north from Clendon Brook. . . -Monthly Statement of the Supervisor-April, 1974 Total .Receipts - 171,497. 12 Total Disbursements- $352,355.70 102 -A.P.A. Wookshop-Warrensburg-May 23rd. , 1974 -Unsafe trailor on NewHampshire Avenue owned by Mrs. VanDenburg turned over to Town Attorney. . . -Letter (Bill) from Town Citizen for cleaning out culvert referred to Highway Supt. -Town Highway Still on Clean up week. . .possibility it should be changed to a clean up month at some time in the future. . . -June 1, 1974 Cable T.V. Seminar Saratoga Springs Councilman Streeter requested to attend. . . -Ekuilization Rate-26 final April 30, 1974 Mr. Donald Chase, Clerk Town of Queensbury Dear Don, The Bay Ridge Fire Co. would like to extend an invitation to you and all Town Board Members and. all Town Officials- to an oPen house to be held on May 19th from 1 to 5 PM in celebration 66 our 25th Anniversary. Would you please see that all concerned are informed for me. Thanks. Dick Sawn, Chairman -Monthly Report of the Dog Warden - April, 1974 -Supervisor Announced that the Dog Warden was among the top three in the Civil Service Test and congratulated him. . . -Plan Use for Revenuv Sharing Period 5 081 ,691.00 for the period. . . will have resolution for the next meeting in regard to use of the funds. . . -Grievance Day June 18th Dept. of Assessment Opened from June lst.Monday thru Friday 9-5 thru but not including Grievance Day June 18th also opened Monday June 3rd Wednesday June 5th Monday June 10, and Wednesday June 12th Ito 9 P.M. June 8 and June 15 from 9 to 12 noon. . . RESOLUTION TO CREATE POSITION OF ACTING ASSESSOR AND MAKE APPOINTMENT THERETO RESOLUTIO1��wN0. 12b, Int duced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its a opt on, seconded by Mr Robert Barber: RESOLVED, that the position of Acting Assessor of the Town of Queensbury is hereby established pursuant to Section 1522 of the Real Property Tax Law, such acting assessor to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the assessor, and be it further RESOLVED, that by virtue of the fact that the position of Sole Assessor is presently vacant due to the death of the incumbent, the Town Board hereby appoints Mrs. Wanda Miner of 14 Richardson Street, West Glens Falls, New York, to such position as acting assessor effective May 10, 1974, to serve at an annual salary of 7$00.00 dollars. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mrr Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:None" -John Austin, Supervisor Members of Town Board First let me join with you in expressing my profound sorrow in the loss of . our friend and -corker, Leon Nassivera. As you know, he taught me a great deal about this office and its work. I'm sure we'll all miss him greatly. 0 I'd like to thank the Board for their consideration and vonfidence in me. and express my desire and intent to do my best until Mr. Nassiver's position is filled. I am pleased to announce that the 1974 Assessment Roll has been turned in to the County for printing and' is, in my op&nion, completed as best as possible under the circumstances. Leon Nassivera deserves all the credit that it is humanly possible to give. He has done everything that can be done for the 2974 roll, the re-appraisal, and the Town of Queensbury. Thank you again. Sincerely, /s/ Wanda M. Miner RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SALARY AND EXPENSES RESOLUTION NO. 127, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, jeconded by Mt. rdon Streeter: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay to Luraine Nassivera, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1310 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act, the salary and vacation pay due Leon Nassivera as Sole Assessor in the amount of $807.60, less the necessary and proper deductions therefrom, together with unrdfahuredd expenses of em loyment due to Mr. Nassivera at the time of his death, in �43. 60. the amount of Duly adopted by the Totiotingdvote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION NO. 128, Introduced by the Entire Town Board WHEREAS, Leon Nassivera of the County Line Road, Town of Queenbbury, was elected as a Town Assessor to serve beginning in 1960 and in 1962 was appointed Chairman of the Board of Assessors of the Town of Queensbury; and WHEREAS, Leon Nassivera in August of 1971 was appointed as the first Sole Assessor of the Town of Queensbury; and WHEREAS , in the performance of his assessment duties and in his other relationships with the Town of Queensbury Mr. Nassivera continually demonstrated great diligence, the highest professionalism, and an ex- ceedingly great regard for his fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Leon Nassivera during his lifetime in the Town of Queensbury gained the esteem and respect of all those with whom he worked and lived; and; WHEREAS, the Town Board and the pile of Queensbury were shocked to learn of the untimely passing of Leon Nassivera on May 3rd, 1974, as he was completing a tremendously difficult reappraisal project for the property owners of the Town of Queensb4ry; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, thatt7the Town Boardof the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of all the people of the town, herebyr:express their deep sorrow on the death of their friend and co-worker, Leon Nassivera, and express to Mrs Luraine Nassivera and the members of Mr. Nassivera's family their sympathy at this unfortunate time. Duly adopted by a standing vote of the entire Town Board. RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION NO. 129, Introduced, by the Entire Town Board WHEREAS , D. Elmer Fowler of Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, served as Supervisor of said Town from 1,936 to 1939 and from 1942 to 1945 ; and WHEREAS, D. Elmer Fowler served his fellow townspeople in a diligent and =selfish manner, devoting his time to the betterment of the Town of Queensbury; and WHEREAS, D. Elmer Fowler during his long life in the Town of Queensbury exemplified the qualities of 4 good neighbor and a good citizen; and of WHEREAS, D. Elmer Fowler died May 8, 1974, at the age of 92 years ; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queebury, on behalf of all the citizens of Queensbury, exppess their deep regrets at the passing of P Elmer Fowler and their sympathy to his Widow, Ethel Fowler, and the members of his family. Duly adopted by a standing vote of the entire Town Board. Opened to Public: Thomas Flaherty Water Superintendent requested that the bids be tabled for consideration of the bidding on water connection materials. . . Mr. Robillard requested that the Town Attorney look into the possibility of establishing a moratorium on future placement of mobile homes outside of mobile home parks in the Town of Queensbury until the land use plan is completed. . . Recess: 8:45 R4opened 8: 50 P.M. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLVIION NO, 130. Introduced by Mr.Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 74-5 numbered 545-655 totaling $382,920.48, I.S HER6Dy prf1L0Vko Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: 'None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, I Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING MAY 15, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel Meeting Opened 12 noon with a Salute to the Flag led by Robert Barber, Councilman RESOLUTION, NO. 131, pertaining to South Queensbury Water District Number and Queensbury Water Storage and Distribution Distriction is not available at this time but will be forthcoming from Supervisor John Austin, and will be found on page 10 y14 . On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk