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SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 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: 7:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 268, Introduced by Mr.Harold Robillard who moved for
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 74-llB.
and numbered 1581 and totaling $2,080.00 is hereby approved.
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, Town Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 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 7:30 P.M.
TOWN EMPKYEES: Carl Garb, Thomas Flaherty, Gilbert .Schlierer
GUESTS: Mr. Murray, League of Women Voters
PRESS: Sue Burzynski, WWSC,
-November Activity Report of the Water Dept. of the Town was read and
filed.
-Notice of Order from Dept.of Transportation-yeild sign to be placed
on Montray Road entrance from east.
-A.P.A. Project Permit to Morris/Zoli on Cleverdale Road-Pine Rést
Hotel into a small residential subdivision...
-Permit issued to French Mt. Lumber Co. for a saw mill off Bay Road...
-ltr. from'--J.H. Kelly Regional Traffic Engineer re: speed requests
Glenwood Avenue and Wt. Mt. Road-will not lower speed limits....
-Supervisor Austin received request from residents of Country Club Road
to petition State to reduce speed limit to 35 miles per hour and -erecting
school bus stop sign,s near the Selleck',Res.
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-Monthly Report of the Dog Warden-November 1974 read and filed...
-Monthly Report of the Town Clerk-November 1974 read and filed...
-Monthly Statement of the Supervisor-November 1974-Total Receipts-
265,578.16 Total Disbursements 573,114.57
-Ltr. from resident-·ó:f"Grant Avenue re: leaf pickup-referred to
Highway Dept.
-ref. to Councilman Olson -Hanneforè Rd. light...
-ltr. from St. of N.Y. Dept. of Health re: Public Water Supply
Inspection-Qsby. Water Distict-To~m of Queensbury...read and filed...
-Supervisor Austin reported on a meeting Thursday afternoon with
Lawler, ì1atusky and Skelly environmental engineers, representatives
of the Towns ,of Lake George, Bolton and Queansbury regarding
sewage project... informal approval was given to a proposal-
sewage treatment four municipalities-from Lake George through
Queensbury to Glens Falls where sewage would be treated and then dumped
into Hudson River... once plans have been finalized the state will
place the program on its priority list for funding~..
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FROM REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 269, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution No. 170, dated May 31, 1973
planning to expend certain monies from the Third Entitlement Period
for the Gurney Lane Pool, and
WHEREAS, such improvements have been made to the pool by the
Highway Department during the summer of 1974 in the amount of
$3,179.04, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,179.04 be paid to the Queensbury Highway
Department in payment for labor, materials, and equipment, such
money to come from revenue sharing funds - third entitlement period.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH LANDFILL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
RESOLUTION NO. 270, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law,
as amended, this To,~ Board doesshereby establish a Capital Reserve
Fund to finance the cost of acquisition of landfill equipment.
The Town Supervisor is hereby directed to deposit moneys of this
reserve fund in a separate benk account to be known as the "Landfill
Equipment Reserve Fund."
The Town Supervisor is authorized to invest, from time to time, the
moneys of this fund pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal
Law.
No expenditure shall be màèe from this fund, except upon authoriza-
tion of this board pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mr. Olson, Mr.Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes:
None
Absent: ,None
Abstain: Mr. Barber
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATION OF THE TOWN OF OUEENSBURY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 271, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
RESOLVED, that the attached roles and regulations of the TO~¥D of
Quennsbury Police Department are hereby adopted.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes:
None
Absnnt: None
(The Rules and Regulat~ons as adopted will be ön file in the Town Clerk's
Office)
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER ON LOAN MONEY TO THE vŒST GLENS FALLS ~vATER
DISTRICT FROM THE GENERAL TOWN FUND
RESOLUTION NO. 272, Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
~~EREAS, the West Glens Falls Water District will lack funds to meet
increased cost of water consumption for the current year, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, tha the General Town Fund advance the sum of $630.00 to the
West Glens Falls Water Fund, such money to be repaid when funds are
available within the West Glens Falls Water District.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ABALENE PEST CONTROL INC.
~ESOLUTION NO. 273. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin:
WHEREAS, the present contract between the Abalene Pest Control Service
Inc., and the Town of Queensbury for extermination of rats and rodents
at the Town Refuse Disposal Area on Ridge Road expires December 3, 1974
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control Inc., for exter-
mination of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area for a
stupulated fee of $240.00 per year payable at $20.00 per month, for a
period commencing December 3, 1974 and ending Decmeber 3, 1975 be and the
same is hereby approved and be it further.
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and dire~ted
to sign such contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. AHstin
Noes:
None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE SF~RING
FUNDS FROM THE FOURTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD
RESOLUTION NO. 274. Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to traRsfer
the sum of $57,184.37 in Revenue Sharing Funds received for the town
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entitlement period to the Town Police/Highway Building Construction
Account.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR "YES" PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 275, Introduced by }1r. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard:
vlliEREAS, The Town has been notified that an additional sum of $650.00
is needed to fullfull Queensbury's obligation to the "Y E S Program,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the sum of $650.00 be transferred from the Contingent
Fund to A7320.4 and the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed
to pay the sum of $650.00 to the flY E S" Program.
Duly adopted by the following votE~:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS ON USED POLICE CARS
RESOLUTION NO. 276.., Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, Gilbert A. Schlierer, Chief of Police, for the To~m of
Queensbury has recommended that bids be accepted for the purchase
of certain used Police Cars and
~~EREAS, several bids were received and read aloud at the Town Board
meeting held on the 14th day of November, 1974 and
~~EREAS, the following is a list of the successful bidders:
1970 Plymouth-Northway Travel Trailer Co. $301.00
1972 Dodge James Richardson $188.56
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the' bids listed above are hereby accepted and that
upon receipt of the payment for the material and the removal of
same, the Queensbury Police Department will be rid of the used
Police Cars.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO. 277, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption. seconded by Mr. John Austin:
WHEREAS, there has been a request for street lights at the following
intersections:
Dixon Road and Cottage Hill Road Pole No. 4
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that one 175 watt Mercury Street light be installed at the
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following place:
Dixon Road and Cottage Hill Road Pole No. 4
arid be it further
RESOLVED, that Niagara Mohawk be notified by sending them a certified
copy of this resolution.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Hr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
RESOLUTION NO. 278, Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
WHEREAS, Section 476, of the R~al Property Tax La'tÿ has been amended
to increase the limitation of income the owner or the combined income of
the owners of real property may earn and remain eligible to apply for såid
partial exemption; and
HHEREAS, the Assessment Committee of the Town Board has recommended that the
income limitation be" increased from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00, be it
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held at the Town.:Ha.ll on the 14th day
of Jan~rJ 1975 at 7:30 0'C610ck in the evening, on that day to consider the
adoption of a resolution to provide the partial exemption from county taxes
of real property owned by persons qualified under the provisions of Section
467 of the Real Property Tax Law, provided the combined income of the owners
does not exceed the sum of $5,000.00 for the income tax year immediately
preceeding the date of making application for exemption, and that all
persons interested will be heard at such time and place, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Oueensbury be and he hereby
is authorized and directed to give at least five days notice of such ~
public hearing by publication intthe Post Star and Times and the Tri County
News.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION AU~IORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CHANGE ORDERS, CONTRACT No.16
RESOLUTION NO. 279, Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter:
HHEREAS, Joseph A. Kestner Jr., Consulting Engineer for Water Treat-
ment Plant, Contract No. 16, has recommended approval of certain
chan8e orders in Contract No. 16, Water Treatment Plant; now, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the attached proposals be approved in the designated
amounts and that_tQ~ necessary funds in payment thereof be appropriated
from the QueensburyWàter District Bond Account.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Aastin
Noes: Mr. Barber
Absent: None
(Attached change orders are on file in the Town Clerk's Office)
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RESOLUTION APP-OINTING FIRE MARSHAL
RESOLUTION NO. 280, Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 20, Subdivision 1 (a) and Section
130, Su~division 5, that Roger G. Hewlett of Seelye Road, Queensbury,
be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Fire Marshal as
established by the Town of Queensbury Ordinance No. l~O, "Ordinance
Adopting a Fire Prevention Code, Establishing the Position' ,of Fire
Marshal and Defining his Powers and Duties," effective December
16, 1974.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Supervisor Austin-Welcomed Mr. Hewlett and members of the Board
congratulated him on his appointment...
Meeting Opened to the Public:
-Mr. Judson ,Witham and his mother Mrs. Anita Witham asked for the
Town' 't3·help in regard to their sale of land' to the State... (Warner Bay area)
he charged that the st~ forced them to sell their land to it and
interrupted a fãtr market sàle ....
Supervisor Austin-noted that the Town would do what they could in
discussing the problem with ENCON
Councilman Streeter noted a recent article in the Tri County Néws
regarding A.P.A. regarding their staöts...
-Frank Murra1~questioned the amount in the landfill equipment fund-
how is it decided....
Supervisor Austin-the amount is decided annually in terms of the budget
review for the year....
SUPERVISOR AUSTIN - Extend on behalf of the Board a.very . Happy Holiday
Season
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR HIGHWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 281, Introduced by l1r. Gordon Streeter who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
~~IEREAS, J. David Little has duly executed and offered a deed for
Town roadways not less than 50 feet in width, which is described in
Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and
1VHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Superintendent of Highways has advised that he
recommends to this Board that it accept this land for highway purposes
and to the Town highway system, and
1VHEREAS, ther'deed has been approved by Thomas M. Lawson, Esq., Warren
County Attorney, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby
accepted and approved and that the Town Clerk has hereby authorized
and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County ~
Clerk's Office after which said deed shall be properly filed in the
office of the Town Clerk, and be it further
RESOLVED, that these new roads are hereby added to the official
inventory of Town highways, and described as follows:
ROAD NO.:
DESCRIPTION:
342
NAME: Blackberry Lane
Mileage
Duly adopted by the fo1lowi~g vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, r1r. Barber, Mr. Robillard, M~. Streeter, Mr. Austin
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Noes;: None
Absent: None
P~SOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 28~, Intorduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved for
its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract No. 74-12
and numbered 1582-1696 and totaling $488,508.88 is hereby approved.
Duly adopted by the foœlowing 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, Town Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 26, 1974
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HEHBERS PRESENT:
John Austin, Supervisor
Daniel Olson, Councilman
Robert Barber, Councilman
Harold Robillard, Councilman
Gordon Streeter, Councilman
J. David Little, Town Counsel
Meeting Opened-7:30 P.M.
TOtm E}WLOYEES: Carl Garb, Harold Boynton
GUESTS: Mr. Murray, Bob Monahan, Mr. Kubricky
PRESS: Lee Coleman, ~~~SC, Sue BurzYnski
-Letter read by Supervisor Austin from J. Arthur Norton-re: Sign
Ordinance-referred to Mr. Daniel Olson
-Letter read by Supervisor Austin from Walter F. Lamb- re: sewerage
study B-1 of Lawler, Matusky and Skelly... on ~ile
-Supervisor Austin noted the County Tax Rates for the year...
County-$1.30 Town Tax-$3.40 0sby Water Rate-$3.55 Wt. C.P. Water$1.57
0sby. Lighting-$.53 Wt. 0sby. Lighting-$.99 So. Osbv. Lighting-$.74
Ft. Amherst Garrisoq Rd. Lip,hting-$1.19 Cleverdale Lighting-SI.26
Pinewood Lighting-$.25 Osby. Fire Protection-$.90 Pershing Ashley
Sewage-$50.00 per unit Reservoir Park-$22.00 per unit Qsby. Drainage
$17.01 per ft. foot...
-Letter from Nolan & Hendley Attorneys' re: Colonial Cablevision, Inc.
rate increases....Councilman Streeter spoke briefly on meeting with
Colonial Cablevision...Mr. Nolan lisÊd incraased costs for the company
and their average rates...
-Police Activity Report for the Month of November 1974 was read and
filed.