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1973-01-11 Regular Meeting January 11, 1973 Members Present: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman Supervisor Austin opened the meeting at 7: 31 P.M. with a salute to the flag. Guests Present: All Fire Companies and Emergency Squads of the Town of Queensbury were represented �--- Troup 16 of Queensbury Boy Scouts Department_ Heads - Town of Queensbury Sidney VanDusen Harold Katz First on the Agenda Supervisor Austin called for the Annual Audit of the Town Books . Next on the agenda: The Building & Zoning Monthly Report was placed on file with the Town Clerk. The Building & Zoning Yearly Report is as follows: BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR'S REPORT 12th Month Number of Permits AMOUNT ONE FAMILY , 159 $3,6 FM.00 MULTIPLE FAMILY' 2 80,000.00 OTHER: APARTMENTS 4 670,000.00 COMMERCIAL 13 833,500.00 NON-RESIDENTIAL 18 269,620.00 SEASONAL DWELLINGS 4 21 000.00 MOTELS 1 750,000.00 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGES 59 144,360.00 SIGNS 110 ALTERATIONS ,; 142 420, 940.00 SEWAGE SYSTEHIS' 134 MOBILE HOMES­ 22 DEMOLITION 5 POOLS 27 700 $6,87,790.-OU- Month* llthri�j 1269 Field Inspections — rZ�-Violations Cited —'lZ5 -'Violations Abated r`Court Actions Total Fees for Year $17,623. 73 Respectfully submitted, George P. Liapes Building Inspector 'gown Clerks Monthly report was placed on file with the Town Clerk. .The Town Clerks Yearly Report is as follows: TOWN CLERK January 1, 1973 The follotfing is, a list. of the activity in the Y'office of the Town Clerk for the ye= 1972. Licenses so44: 1848 Male and Spayed Female Dogs 166 Female Dogs `t 52 Kennel Dogs 10 Kennel Licenses 22 Lost-' and Transfers 4 Transfer-new owner 1058 Resident Fishing 368 Residant Hunting 536 Resident Hunting & Fishing 964 Resident Big Game 45 Archery Stamps 11 Lost License Certificates 8 Trapping 14 Non Resident Fishing 22 Non Resident 6 day Fishing 2 Non Resident Hunting 8 Non Resident Big Game 40 Free Fishing 48 Free Hunting 47 Free Big Game ' 66 Marriage Licenses 100 License and Ordinance Permits 16 Search and Certified Copies 1 Delinquent Dog Report Fees paid to the Supervisor as a result of the sale of all Conservation licenses: $ 770.50 Dog Licenses: 523.00 Marriage Licenses: 165.00 Search and Certified Copies 32.00 License and Ordinance Permits : 4,256.40 Delinquent Dog Report: 3.80 We paid to the County Clerk for Conservation licenses sold: $ 14, 342. 50 County Treasurer for Dog Licenses sold: 4, 885.00 Dept. of Health for Marriage Licenses : 33.00 We received ftgm the Warren County Treasurer's Office $2649.29 which is our share of Dog Licenses sold during the year 1971. Respectfully, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Cemetery Commission Annual Report as follows: ANNUAL REPORT 1972 9 CEMETERY COMMISSION TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Balance January 6, 1972 $ 10,054.29 Receipts Sale of Lots 8,060.00 Interments 6,965.00 -, Vault Rents 215.00 Foundations 1,557.00 Miscellaneous (Moving babies Uody) 40.00 Investment Income - Coupons & Bond Interest $ _ 20 ' Disbursements Supervisor, Town of Queensbury 75% Sale of Lots $ 6,045.00 Interments 6,965 00 Vault Rents 215.00 Foundations 1,557.00 Miscellaneous (moving babies body) 40:40 Receipts $18,989.50 Disbursements 14 822.00 +4, 167. Balance Jan. 6, 1972 10 054.29 14,221. 79 Balance as per Bank Account December 31, 1972 $ 14,221. 79 Investments as of January 1, 1973 $ 1000.00 Central New York Power Corp. Bond Due 1974` 1000.00 General Motors Acceptance Corp. Bond •" 1975' 1000.00 General Motors Accemptance Corp Bond 1975 4IN000.00 Detroit Edison Co. Mrtg. Bond 2001 10,000.00 Philadelphia Electric Co. Mrtg. Bond 1996 5,000.00 Philadelphia Electric Co. Mrtg. Bond 1996 10,241.91 Super Saving Acct. Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co. 12,406.08 Premium Savings Acct. , First. National Bank of Glens Falls Respectfully Submitted F.L. Cowles, Treasurer Queensbury Committee for Community Beautification submitted their Yearly report as follows: Queensbury "Committee for Commuhity' Beautification January ll, 1973 Report to Town Board: - 1. Budget: $300.00 - Expended less, but nearly all of amount appropriated. Most of the money for ' 71 and '72 used to ?urchase Town Entrance signs . 2. - Tawn�Entrance Signs: - Two signs were purchased and put in place by the Highway Dept. _ in ' 71 and three more ordered in ' 72. Request for `an additional $250.00 was made at the time of preparing '73 'budget, but I have been informed only the usual $300.00 was placed in the budget. It was hoped the important entrances would be cared- for by this addition- al request. Reasoning on placement of signs at other locations - see minutes of 1/18/72 and 8/15/72. 3. Zoning Ordinance char es:- Following a subcommittee study, report and further study was conducted at the following meetings: 1/18/72, 4/18/72 (special study of zoning wetlands and high rise areas) , 10/17/72 (Updated Land Use'Plan studied) , 11/21/72 (Complete review of Consultants ' .recommendations and Committee conclusions at 10/17/72 meeting) . See min- utes of these meetings for Committee conclusions and recommendations . The Committee has expressed great con- cern over inaction on this important subject. 4. Zoz Board of A eels S ecial Use Permit beautification referrals :- Three of these were acted upon during We have a backlog of six to be acted upon early in ' 73. 5.--Beautification uestionaires:- Merchants along newly constructed highways in ueens ury' s central business district were sent questionaires to determine their plans and to encour- age them to take some action now that construction was completed. -6. Commercial Beautification Awards : - Framed certificates signed by the Town Supervisor and the Committee Chairman were -awarded to four merchants along the newly constructed highways in addition to one awarded in ' 71. 7. Yard Beautiful of the Fortnight: - Eight awards were given to residential property ovnetd in one half of the Town's Election Districts. This completes the first half of the second time around. The program was started in ' 71. Respectfully submitted, Robert L. Eddy, Chairman The Beautification report was presented by Robert L. Eddy. The Tow& of "Queensbury Highway Report for the Month of December, 1972 was accepted and given to the Town Clerk, The Supervisor's Yearly report was as follows: REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR TO THE TOWN BOARD REGARDING INTEREST )t EARNED FOR THE YEAR 1972 General Town Fund $ 14, 755. 76 Pineview Cemetery F*nd 653.88 Queensbury Water District 297.40 South Queensbury Water District 840.68 West Glens Falls Water District 94.51 Queenebury Drainage District 22.50 South Queensbury Water District Bond Acc't 4, 788. 95 Queensbury Fire Protection District 655.66 Reservoir Park Sewer District 57.48 South Queensbury Lighting Distirct 59.49 West;,Qgeensbury. Lighting Distirct 57.61 Pershing Ashleyy Coolidge Sewer 23.3Q Capital Fund (PineView Roads) 886.03 TOTAL $23,193.25 1,86 This re#ort represents an increase over 1971 of $7,142.24 and is also $18, 393.25 more than anticipated for budget purposes 66r 1972. The Monthly Statement of the Supervisor was submitted to the.:Town Clerk .including the Total Receipts of $599,453.08 Total Disbursements 525, 338.07 The Bank Accounts balances were submitted as follows : REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR TO THE TOWN BOARD AUDIT MEETING January 11, 1973 Balances in all Bank Accounts as of 12/31/72 MM OR ACCOUNT Balance Balance AnticipiM 1 1/72 MU M 1973 Budget jaz way un General own Fund Pine ew Cemeter Pavroll Acount - - - -Queens bury Water District Account 1,918.56 3,075.63 - West Glens a s Water District 4,939.88 2, 718. 74 1000.00 ore Colony Water Disttict 1,811.42 1,683.58 1,000.00 g—outh Queensbury Water District 5, 367.95 5,767.37 - - - ort erst Garrison Road Lighting District 83.58 256.00 - - - ever a e Lighting 36.73 80.51 - - - Pinewood Ughting . South ueens ury Lighting District 119.22 625.86 - - - est Glens Falls Ext. #2 Bond Acc' t 1.38 2.23 - - - go—uth Queensbury Water District Bond Account 113 375 .74 118, 164.69*** - - - Pershing Ashley Coolidgge Sewer Ext. 4 85.76 93.40 - - Teirshing Ashley Coolidge Sewer 639.41 331.44 - - eservo r Park Sewer District 1,506.92 695.33 576.00 Queens bury Drainige 638.33 581.77 - - ueensTury Fire Protection District - - - 870.98 - - Agency ust - - - Town Highway Garage 'Account 73.20 73200 - - - Capital Fund - - - ueens ury Water Storage & Distri- bution District - - - - - - - - West Queendbury Lighting - - - 319.31 - - - 3 , * General Fund held in Certificates of Deposit $100,000 to go into Capital Reserve Fund 30,910 Revenue Sharing 100,000 Certificate of Deposit Surplue ** Includes $13,000 Certificate of Deposit Pineview Cemetery , *** Includes $113,000 Certificate of Deposit So. Queensbury WaterBond Account f" **** Includes $12,500 Certificate of Deposit for Pineview Roads Capital Fund Next on the agenda Public Hearing on Car1 & Rebecca gaprod mobil Dome Supervisor Austin opened the hearing-no, one appeared for or against this application-the Public Hearing was closed. Pro6f of publication was read by the Town Clerk. Public Hearing on the Fire Company and Emergency Squad Contracts was Opened-Proof of Publication was read by the Town Clerk. The Emergency Squad Contract was read. Chaties: Ogden, Bay Ridge Fire Company questioned the wording on page,.:,2 ofithe contract. Supervisor Austin noted there would be a correction. The thteeyear contracts for the emergency squads were signed and notarized putting into effect an overall total of $7,000 to be paid ofiertt° three year term to the North Queensbury- Rescue Sqquad, the Bay Ridge Squad, and the West Glens Falls Squad. Signing of the contracts was done by Mrs. Marie Hillman, director, and Dean Holland for North Queensbury, Charles Ogden and John Flower for Bay Ridge and Glenn Gregory of the West Glens Falls Squad. Next on the Agenda the Town Clerk read. the Fire Company Contract. - The reading was stoppdd because of a clerical error. The Hearing was opened to the Public: Mr. Paul Pontiff, Queensbury Central-I think there will have to be some corrections made on the second page as to year 1974 and'75 as Don caught as herwas reading through. I think ' 74 is to be 13,500 at 6,750 per payment and '75 is to be 15,000 at 7,500 per payment and based upon look- ing at therlater. part of the contract I might suggest that it might be helpful to all concerned if we were to add that the Town Board wougg affix the. necessary required consent to charter of arty newly formed fire company pursuant to the contract - as it was presently written. I believe does it not that the .corporation Law, indicates that the Town Board must approve the , as well as the Justice of the Supreme Court and I think this might elp to clarigy the provisions of the later part of the contract, cif this is not objectionable to the Town Board. Mr. Glenn Gregory, President of the West Glens Falls Find Company, I don't see: anpthing in the contract about 6 dompanies, all its says is something ;about boundary change _lines, boundary line changes? Supervsot Austin noted there is at this time a study being made on the number of: Fire Companies needed and their boundary lines. Mr: Glenn Gregory: If you have a sixth company incorporated would that be a seperate charter? Suptrviso-6 Austin, That's right. Mr. Glenn Gregory: Will the individual companies have anything to say aboutta:hi►s or will this be a Town Board----- Superfvisor Austin: Noted that the Companies will have a say. . . Mr. s, Ogden, Bay Ridge: . . .are you anticipating the six companies? Supervi-dr.Austin: Yes Mr;,_ aharles=,Ogden: What about the result of the Study of the State. . ? 'Stipery rsdt Austin: It will be the recommendation, of the study, will be implemented with the idea that its looking toward 6 stations , 6 fire companies.� Mr. Charles Ogden: What if the survey shows it could be done without that . ? Supervisor Austin: The Survey will begin with the premise that there will be 6 fire companies. The Town Council has informed me that there are enough changes to be made to require several minutes of changing so it would probably be impossible to execute these tonight. The Town Board will take into consideration Mr. :Pontiffs request I don't think we are in,,a possition at this minute to, we just received these, actually rigght now and we havent had a chance to discuss tha0artta aaspapec�tfottit and we will have a comment on that certainly before execution of the contracts. Daniel Thompson asked the :Supervisor if a study was necessary if the board was definitely recommending a formation of a sixth company, and Supexviaw Austin: assured him that the study would be made to ascertain the changes in boundary lines, even though a sixth company recommended at the E Dutset. Supervisor. Austin: Closed the Public Hearing j Supervis .Austin-asmounced that an agreement has been made with the CSEA The 'nev contract calls for 6 per cent pay increase across the board — for all hourly employees, with a cdl out time of 2 hours '%ainimum on off time, hospital. insuTance,will be paid for dependents of employees on the basis of 75% by the minicipalities, adopting retirement plan 75C, a griev- ance-procedure has been established as to persons suspended or terminated employment, the Town has reserved right implement rules and regulations conce=Ing employees and the present Town Salaries and Compensation schedule with these changes included will continue,- in addition new positions and j-ob advancements shall be posted and the opportunity given to current employees to apply for thejob it being understood the qualifications and merits of the employee are considerations to be made in selecting .the person to be hired, not with standing all else being equal the man with the longest continuous service shall receive the job. This is a two year contract, will be reopened in one year for wages only. ,x.88 The Town Board will be meetingg with the Planning Board on January 17, 1973 to further discuss the updating of the Zoning Ordinance. Supervisor Austin also announced the second revenue-sharing: check has been received in the amount of $29,660.00 bring the total to $60,000.00. This is considerably lower than we had hoped for., and below the figure the government estimate—these funds cannot- be used for special water or sewage districts they must be- dtrected- to capital projects. Mr. Chase has implemented rules for purchasing for the Town, similar to Warren County system, this system will go into effect February 1, 1973. Supervisor Austin-opened meeting to the Public- Mr. . Lyn Chase, Building Contractor-At this time I would like to ask 1 the Board to consider me, to fill the unexpired- term of Judge Little. Supervisor Austin-Thank you very much Mr. Chase. Supervisor Austin-called for a Recess- Meeting reopened - .9:58 The Mobile Home Application of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Corlew, VanDusen Road-next on the agenda-this was formerly the Morgan-K.- Combs applica- tion-Supervisor Austin asked for comments from the public but no one spoke. Mr. Rbbt&lard asked the Board to table this application until a deed was produce for the property. Mr. George Liapes presented the Board with a lease from Mr. Combs to Mr. Corlew. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO, 30 introduced by Mr.Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, sec e oi -by Mr. Harold Robillard. WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Corlew of VanDusen Road 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 of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated VanDusen Road, and WHEREAS, it is heaby determined that . said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said appli- cation are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordin- ance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said. application on February 8, 1973 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 pro- visions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Next on the agenda-Supervisor Austin, reopened the application of Dana S. Bray for rezoning of the property located on the East side of Route 9 approximately 700 feet southerly from the intersection of Route 9 with the; Farm-To-Market Road, from an R-3 to R-5 classification. It ,was noted that the Notice of Public Hearing was previously read. Supervisor Austin opened the meeting to those who wished to speakkon the Dana S. Bray application. Mr. Case Prime-described the Zoning of the property and -noted they are asking for a change of zoning from R-3 to R-5 to permit Garden Apartments . A map was presented before the Board showing the general layout of the Apartments, it was noted at this time that the road would be changed to the South from the previous Northern access. The Apartments would be placed in the middle of the preperty and recreational €eilities would also be centralized. A mini shopping center will `be placed near the complex. Mr. Prime introduced Mr. Feelye from the Eastern Equities Inc. also a developed along with Mr. Bray in this ;proje.ct. Mr. Feelye (William) - Noted that their complex will have ll�Living Units per acre-the Zoning Ordinance alrlows 15 per acre. Mr. Barber inquired as to the location of Eastern Equities .Inic:- Mr. William Feelye-Eastern Equities is located in Burlington .Masst. . Mr. Robillard inquired as to the two story buildings._. Mr. Feelye showed the floor plans and noted the contemporary design of the Buildings. Supervisoo Austin-questioned the .rent for the dwellings. . Mr. Feelye- One Bedroom Dwellings $190. 00 Two Bedroom Dwellings 230.00 approximate figures. 18-9 Supervisor Austin closed the meeting noting that Mr. Thompson and -his ,y,WMger -citizensare in attendance and a belated welcome was extended to this group, Troup 16 of the Queensbury Boy Scouts. Superviisor -Austin reopened the hearing Mr. Feelye ,noted that the plans were filed mith the Planning Board. SdIvervisor =Austin asked for further discussion-norienvi,,spoke- The Hearing was closed. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 31 , introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption,on, seconde y Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury; now, therefore, be it �- RESOLVED, that Raymond J. Buckley of Ridge Road, Queensbury, be and he hereby is appointed to such vacancy for a term expiring September 30, 1979, pursuant to Section 271 of the Town Law of the State of New York. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Der. Olson-, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: Noue , RESOLUTION -TO APPOINT RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 32 introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its adoption, secon e y Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, there exist a vacancy on the Recreation Commission of the Uft of-Queensbury because of the resignation of Daniel C. .Olson; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Sandman of 14 Owen Avenue, Queensbury, be and she hereby is appointed to such vacancy for a term expiring Feb- ruary 27, `-1976, pursuant to Section 243 of the General -Municipal Law of the State of New York. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Supervisor January 8, 1973 Town', Board, Town of Queensbury Bay 146ad, Rr D.#1 Glens ,lalls, N.Y. 12801 Gentlemen, I hereby announce appointment of, the following to the Queensbury Committee for Community Beautification for the year 1973: Walter Baker 6 Park Ave. Mrs. Thomas C. Curran 8 Pershing Rd. ' Robert L. Eddy 17 Owen Ave. Charles Houghton Rolling Ridge Daniel Olson 29 Carleton Drive Mrs. William Richardson 16 Greenway Drive Richard VanDusen West Mountain Rd. Very truly yours, JAfdg John Austin Supervisor ' January 10, 1973 To: Town Board Members: This is to inform you that at a meeting of the Republican Committee, Wed. evening, John Carusone is being recommended to fill the vacancy of Town Justice. Respectfully, Joyce K. Garb Secretary RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TOWN JUSTICE RESOLUTION NO. introduced by Mr. Robert Barber, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Town Justice of- the Town of Queensbury because of the resignation of J. David Little, -*ho was elected to such office on the 2nd day of November, 1971, for a term of four years from the first day of January, 1972; now therefore in pursuance of Sec- tion 64, Subdivision 5 of the Town Law of the State of New-;York, we do hereby appoint John S. Carusone of said Town to fill the vacancy existing in said office of Town Justice. Such appointment l ie. effec- tive immediately, and the said John Carusone shall hold office until the next annual election. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. .Austin Noes: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A ZONING BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 34 introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: f RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 267 of the Town Law of the State of New York, that John E. Fitzgerald of Blind Rock Road, Town::=of Queens- bury be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Zoning Isoard of Appeals for a term of five years from September 14, 1972, to Sept- ember 14, 1977; and be it further RESOLVED, that said John E. Fitzgerald be and he hereby is designa- ted as Chairman of said Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. -Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, .Mr. Anstdn Noes : None RESOLUTION TO SET SALARY OF ASSESSOR' S CLERK RESOLUTION NO, 35 introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption, secon ed by Mr. Daniel Olson: . a RESOLVED, that the salary of Peter J. Merlow, Assessor' s Clerk, be and hereby fixed at the annual amount of $2100. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SALARY OF SENIOR CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 36 introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: RESOLVED, that the annual salary of Gerald Sawn, Senior Clerkj,Jn the Town Assessor' s Office, em W616. 00 yed pursuant to EEA, be end horeby; is established at the sum of for the fiscal year 1973. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr., Austin Noes: None , WATER January 2, 1973 Queensbury Town Board, Mr. John Austin, Supervisor: Gentlemen: Authorization is hereby requested for two members of the water department to attend a training program to be held at Ithaca, New York on February 6, 7 & 8, 1973. The subject of said program is "Supervision and Inspection of Water, Sewer and Drainage Installations". Sincerely, Thomas K. Flaherty, CET Water Superintendent r RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE TO TRAINING SCHOOL USOLUTION N0; 37 introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, se—wed by Mr. Harold Robillard: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted for two members of the Water Department to attend a training program to be held at Ithaca, New York on February 6, 7 & 8, 1973. The subject of said program is "'Supervision and Inspection of Water, Sewer and Drainage Installa- tions", and that the actual and necessary expenses incurred in such 91 attendance is a proper town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: * Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CIVIL SERVICE POLICY- RESOLUTION NO. 38 introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, secon e y Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, the Warren County Personnel Department conducts, from time to time, open competitive examinations for positions of employment by the Town of Queensbury; now, therefore, - be it RESOLVED, that it is the policy of said Town of Queensbury that pre- ference in appointment to such positions be given to successful can- didates who have been legal residents of the Town of Queensbury for at least four months preceding the date of the written test. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : Mr. Barber RESOLUTION GIVING TOWN- PLANNING BOARD SUBDIVISION CONTROL POWERS OVER PRELIMINARY PLATS ESOLUTION NO. 39 introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved is adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: WHEREAS, because of an amendment to Section 276 of Town Law, of the State of New York, effective January 2, 1973, the Town of Queens- bury P*linning Board requires specific authority to approve pre- liminity"'plats, and WHEREAS, giving the Planning Board an option to require a subdivider to submits preliminary plat is desirable for protection of the public interest in land subdivision; now therefore be it RESQLVEH, that the Town of Queensbury Planning Board shall have the power to approve preliminary plats within said Town, in accordance with" the requirements of Sections 276', 277 and 278, Article 16 of the Town Law as amended; and be it further RESOLVEP, Nthat the Town Clerk shall file with the Clerk of the County of Wartem; 192 BANK SERVICE First Nat. Bk of Glens Falls 6,37 6.37 MAINTENANCE Petrolane N.E Gas Ser. 59. 28 Niagara Mohawk Power Co. 25.62 Crandall-Snow Rem. 10.00 Vaughn-Cleaning 33. 00 127.28 REPAIR Vaughn-Roof Repair 45. 00 Petrolane N.E. Gas Ser.- Furnace 69. 39 1 114. 39 TOTAL EXPENDITURES §77375 Respectfully, Irma E. Fuchslocher, Treas. R.D.1 Lake George NvY. 12845 PRES. Mrs. Joyce Henry R.D.#1 Assembly Pt. Lake George N.Y. 12845 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MOUNTAINSIDE FREE LIBRARY RESOLUTIOU NO. 40 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter ,who moved t$ a opt on,secc ded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, the 1973 budget of the Town of Queensbury provides for an item of $200. 00 to be paid to the trustees of Mountainside Free Library in return for which said trustees will furnish lib- rary services to the residents of said town; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that a contract between said town and said trustees for furnishing such service diiring the year 1973 is hereby approved, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and, dir- ected to execute the contract on behalf of the Town, and thet':a copy of such contract duly executed, shall be- filed with the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Rob Ilard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR NUMBER 2 FUEL OIL "SQLUTION NO 41 , introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its'' adoption, secondee j Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, has recommended that we advertise for bids for number 2 fuel oil, for the Town Office Building, the Water Department, Highway Department, and Pineview Cemetery, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury, solicit for sealed lids for the purchase of number 2 fuel oil and that the following notice be pub- lished once in the official Town Newspaper in the following form; NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is herby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on #2 Fuel Oil, specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk, Bids ` will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 8th day of February, 1973 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes marked #2 Fuel Oil Bid and there shall be included in such bid the certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 1O3D of the General Municipal Law. The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7:30 P.M. on the 8th day of February, 1973 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. 3 The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: January 11, 1973 Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Duly -adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr:- 'Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes .-- --None Mr. Barber-question =Resolution number 39-Planning Board Subdivision Control Power Supe -aft Austin-The Planning Board pursuant to Town Law until Jan- `— uavy ls•t. of this year automatically had subdivision control powers over preliminary plot in other words if a developer came in with a preliminary plot the Planning Board had the power of approval. Because of a change in the Town Law the Planning Board does not auto- matically -have that until so authorized by resolution oU the Town Board effective January 2, 1973, pursuant to that change in the Town Law it is necessary, unless there is some move to place the approval function else where, it is necesaary to pass this resolution. 'Mr. 'Ba r-What change in Town Law necessitated this, was it a recent changeR Supervisor Austin-It was a change effective January 1st of this year, t %was ,bronght to -our attention by the Warren County Planning Department. It means no change in procedure, it just means merely complying with Town Law. Supervisor Austin noted receiving the fol&owing: STATE OF NEW YORK--DEPARTMENT OF TRUSPORTATION TRAFFIC AND SAFETY DIVISION December 13, 1972 The Department of Transportation filed an order with the Secretary of State Whereby: Section 3052. 10 Subdivision (c) Paragraph (4). Of the Department' s Regulations is Added to read as follows: (4) On thy, east side of Route US 9, SH417, between Station " '68850- (north curb line of Weeks Road) and Station 70+ 30- (south curb line of Sweet Road) , a distance of 180"1 feet. The above order is to be Offective upon completion County Warren Locality-Town of Queensbury . Completion Notice sent to and required form -Regional Prohibited parking on the east side of Route US 9 for 180 feet between Weeks and Sweet Roads. Other related actions None cc: Town Sheriff State Police Region Director .Region Traffic Engineer CMW:kp William G. Galloway The Queensbury Police Department Monthly Report was placed on file with the Town Clerk. POLICE DEPT. TO. HON. TOWN BOARD: POLICE DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT FOR YEAR 1972 . Complaints Received--------------------------------------------2294 ._ Accidents Investigated: Property Damage----------------212 Personal Injury---------------- 73 Fatal-------------------------- 2 Fires------------------------------------------------- 35 . Escourts----------------------------------------------143 ---- -J---------------------- Missing Persuit�s--------- � 15 Criminal Arrests--------------------------------------256 Vehicle & Traffic Trickets .Issued---------------------429 Arrest Breakdown: ) Y 194 Public Intoxication--------------- 11 Deserters---------------- 2 Driving While Intoxicated--------- 41 Petit Larceny------------ 28 Unlawful Dealing with a Child----- 2 Poss. Stolen,Property---- 5 Violation of Conditional Discharge 3 Loitering---------------- 2 Disorderly Conduct---------------- 1 Leaving Scene of Accident 1 Attempt to Commit a Crime--------- 2 Burglary----------------- 15 Reckless Endangerment------------- 9 Local Ordinance---------- 73 Grand Larceny--------------------- 4 Harassment----------- -- 11 Poss . of Dangerous Drugs---------- 15 Criminal Facilitation --- 1 V & T Misdemeanors---------------- 4 Criminal Trespass----.r*--- 7 Assault--------------------------- 10 Attempted Burglary------- 1 Obstructing Govt. Process--------- 1 Poss. Of Burglar Toole ." .1. Public Lewdness------------------- 1 Resisting Arrest---"-T -1.T-, 2 Aggravated Harassment------------- 2 Bench Warrants--- fy' ------- -,__.�. _ '4 Theft of Service----------- 2 Criminal Mischief- . Sexual Abuse---------------------- 1 Fraud Checks--------."-4--- 3 Forgery -------------------------- 1 Mileage Traitelled-------------------------------123814 miles ; . Fees Collected--------------------------------- $381 50 VAlue of Re-covered Property---------------------$8467.00: Respectfully Submitted G.A. Schlierer, Chief of Police The Receiver of Taxes and Assessments Annual report is as follows : TOWN OF QUEENSBURY . Receiver of Taxes and Assessments January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972 RECEIPTS: Water Districts Queensbury $ 76,454. 61 Shore Colony 690000 West Glens Falls 4,072. 86 .South Queensbury 43, 180.59 $ 124, 398. 06 Taxes Town & County 782,528.51 School-Lake Geo. 497,076.69 Queens. 1,530,429.49 Hudson Falls 1, 909. 79 2,811,944. 48 Penalties Water 589. 06 Town & County 573.23 School 1,766.00 2;928. 29 TOTAL RECEIPTS $2,939,270.83 PAYMENTS: Supervisor 716,889. 65 Co. Treasurer 192,965. 21 Lake Geo. School 497,076. 69 Queens. School 1,530,429.49 a Hudson Falls School 1,909. 79 TOTAL PAYMENTS $2,9391270.83 Betty Eggleston Rec. of Taxes & Assessments Dated: Dec. 31, 1972 Town and County Taxes Tax Levy of 1971 for Tax Year 1972 Amount of Warrant $980,358.89, Less: Collector's payments. to Supervisor $589,563.30 CollectorAepp At to Treasurer 192, 965. 21 Texas collected by Treasurer 125,612. 52 908 . 143 Total'yReturned Taxes Union Free and Central Schools 1972-1973 Total Taxes Taxes T"`be" Collected Returned Lake George Central $ 532,612.95 $ 497,076. 69 $ 35,536.26 Union Free School 1,633,814.20 1,530,429.49 103,384.71 Hudson Falls Central 1,909. 79 1,909. 79 68, 336.94 Z,U29,415. 97 � 138,920. 97 Respectfully submitted: Betty Eggleston Dated: Dec. 31, 1972 Rec. of Taxes & Assessments The Town Justice Annual Report is as follows : Total Rees collected and turned over to Audit and Control for 1972 For J. David Little and James A. Davidson Dombined were $29,219. 00 . 1972 ANNUAL REPORT JAMES A. DAVIDSONf TOWN JUSTICE TOTAL NUMBISK Ur TOTAL FINES & FEES PAI15 TO MONTH CASES CWSED AUDIT AND CONTROL aiivatr 1 February 70 855.00 March 78 1,034.00 April 87 1,469.00 May 11Y 1,297.50 June -86 1, 300.00 July 72 1,040.00 August 83 835. 00 September . 79 778. 00 October 107 1,415. 00 November 79 765,00 December,'- 770. 00 992 -$12,296.00 k '19z ' ANNUAL REPORT J. DAVID LITTLE, TOWN JUSTICE FINES TOTAL NUMBER OF TOTAL E D TO MONTH CASES CLOSED AUDIT AND CONTROL January 124 1,220.00, February 82 1,043.00 March 122 1,207.00 April 133 1,804. 00 May 124 2,247.50 June 106 1,127.50 July 108 1,575.00 Auguat 89 1,430.00 September 125 1,68:7.00 �.-- 4dtgber 98 1,632.00 , November 83 1,070.00 December 90 880. 00 1284 $16,923.00 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 42 _, intooducdd by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, seconded ixy Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS, Carl & Rebecca Caprood, has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queens- bury entitled; ORDINANCE NOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES and MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to TOW locate a mobile home at property situated on Ohio Avenue, and WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in con- nection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application,_4nd WHEREAS, Lt is hereby determined that the facts presentee-lin said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of .thh above ,saffibAnned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Carl & Rebecca Caprood to locate a mobile home at property situatdd at Ohio Avenue, 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 Supervisor Austin-Opened Meeting to the Public-no one spoke RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION ELUTION NO 43 introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption, seconded by Robert Barber: WHEREAS, George J. Kushner of 6 Meadowview Road, Queensbury, .has served for many years as Chairman of the Planning Board of the Town of Queens- bury; and WHEREAS, Queensbury has grown in quality as a result of Planning Board effort under the leadership of Mr. Kushner; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kushner is no longer able to contribute his talents and energy to the duties of community planning because of thh pressures of his business; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that George J. Kushner be and he hereby is commended by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for his untiring efforts in behalf of his community and his fellow citizens . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION RE§OLUTION NO introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin:. WHEREAS, Raymond Hoague has served for nearly a decade as a school crossing guard at the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation- on Aviation Road; and WHEREAS, he has carried out his duties there in a commendable fashion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of all the people of the Town and particularly the students, pedestrians and drivers whom he has served these many years, .extends its sincere appreciation to Ray Hoague for a job well done. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin None: None RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 45 , intooduced by Mr. Robert Barber, who moved its adoption secon e y Mr. Harold Robillard: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 73-1 number 1-through 151, totaling 24,21.E is hereby approved. 11,5- ,07 % 1 Duly adopted.by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Aestinnn On motion the meeting was adjourned. Reppectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk Oil. RESOLUTION TO REZONE ARONSON PROPERTIES ,QT��,�, introduced by Mr. 8eteld B. Solomon, who moved is a pt on, seona ed by Harold Robillard. WHEREAS, application has been made by William Aronson and Clara Aronson, his wife, for the rezoning of a certain parcel of property located on the east side of Bay Road in the Town of Queensbury, said parcel being 82. 5 acres in stxe, more or .less, bounded on the west by .Bay Road; on the south by Bay Meadow Golf Club; on the east by Meadowbrook Road; and on the north by lands of John Hughes and wife, as said parcel is more particularly des- cribed in Schedule A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, from R-4 residential classification to an R-5 residential classification, and WHEREAS , the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury, Section 11:00 and Sections 264 and 265 , Article 16, Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York provide that any proposed amendment or change in the Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Planning Board for a report thereon and a public hearing beheld thereon, and WHEREAS, the said application has been referred to the Town Planning Board and said Town Planning Board has rendered its report to the Town Board recommending disapproval of the application, and said application has also been referred to the Warren County Planning Board and said County Planning Board has recommended approval of the application, and WHEN, the Town Board has made an extensive study of the suitability of the said property for residential use under the existing zoning, and has the benefit of the advice of 'the engineering services available to the To Whish demonstrate the unsuitability of said property for one family, dwellings because of drainage and water problems, and, WHEREASa hearing was held pursuant to notice duly given, at a meeting of the Town Board in the Town Office Building, Queensbury, New York on Thursday, ,December 28, 1972 , at which all persons desiring to be. heard in favor of said rezoning and also those desiring to be heard in opposi- tion thererto were given an opportunity and were heard, and thereafter the pub];f� 'hearing was closed,; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,, that the aforementioned property be and the same is . hereby re- zoned from an R-4 residential district to an R-5 residential district, and be it further RESOLVED, that the necessary changes be made upon the Zoning and Depart- mental maps of the Town of Queensbury so as to indicate the. said property as being located in an R-5 residential district as defined and regulated �—' pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queens- bury, as amended, and be it further RESOLVED, that said rezoning is subject to the following conditions : 1. A buffer zone no less than 150 .feet in width shall be established along the entire length of the northerly boundary of said parcel, running from Bay Road to Meadowbrook Road. 2. Said buffer zone shall have substantial planting of trees and shrubs suitable for screening pruposes, which shall be no less than 10 feet in height at planting and no less-than 30 feet in height at full growth. 3. The initial planting must be performed before any construction is permitted on the property, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to give the necessary notice of such change in zoning to the departments and agencies having jurisdiction in the matter. SCHEDULE A All the—premises which were conveyed to William E. Spier by S. Joseph Birdsall, by deed bearing date the 7th day of February, 1899, and re- corded in Warren County Clerk' s office on the 20th day of February, 1899 in book No. 82 ' of Deeds at page 434, and therein described as follows ; ALL that certain piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, hereinafter mentioned and des- cribed, to-wit: Part of Lot No. 32 of the first division of said Town,being the home farm of Benjamin Sisson in the year 1824, where he then lived, containing about 119 acres are known as the Ogden Farm. Being the-'isame premise§ secondly described in 8#eed from Joseph Haviland and wife to Daniel S. Haviland; dated April 18th, 1876 and recorded in Warren County Clerk's office May 27th, 1876 , in Book 32 of Deeds at page 147; excepting and reserving therefrom the portion thereof described in a deed from Dan- el S. Haviland and wife to Electra and Maria Ogden, dated April 27, 1876, and recorded in said Clerk' s office in Book 38 of Deeds page 399, as follows: Al .' that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, and' is bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Begiiining: on' the westerly side of the road leading from the Jonathan Brown Place north, and the southeasterly corner of a lot of land of said John G. Havil nd and running north 86° west along the land of said John G. Havi- lan `'nndnthe land of Warren Potter forty-one chains and twenty-five links to the center of the raed leading from Glens Falls to Dunhams Bay; thence south 3° west along the center of said road nine chains and 8dV=tyAikKsv, ttzeace,, .4ou%ht86 ; ease: foftyt.Qne chains and twenty- five links to the westerly side of the rand leading from the Ionathan Brown Place north; thence north 3° east along the westerly side of said road nine chains and seventy links to the place of beginning. .Being the same premises secondly described in aLdeed from Ida M. Spier and Louis M. Brown, executors , and Ida M. Spier and tester Spier to Sarah Potter Paine dated January 23, 1906, and reeorded in Warren County Clerk' s Office January 29, 1906, in Book 106 of Deeds at page 186. This conveyance is subject to an easement from Arthur J. Hillis and Elhn J. Hillis to New York Power and Light Corporation, dated Jan- uary 28, 1929 and recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office on November 15 , 1929 in Book 181 ,of Deeds at page 458. Also, All that said lot or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York, which is bounded and described as follows : BEGINNING at a point where the center line of the Farm .road leading westerly from Bay Road intersects the westerly line of Bay Road and running thence westerly along the center line of said Farm Road to a point where the Brook crosses `,under -said- road and running thence southerly and along the center of said brook` 744 ,feet . to a wire fence; thence easterly and along said wire fence to the westerly side of Bay Road, and thence northerly along the westerly side of Bay Road 785 feet to the place of beginning, together = with the right, in common with the party .of the first part, his heirs and assigns and others to use said farm rend. This conveyance is made subject to the right in the party of the first part, his heirs and assigns and others to use said road. The Farm Road herein referred to is the road leading westerly from Bay Road to the Farm. buildings of the party of the first part. Being the same premises conveyed by Arthur J. Hillis and Ellen J. Hillis to William Aronson and Clara A�.onson by deed dated May 25, 1956 "and re- corded in the Warren County Clerk' s Office May 28, 1956 in Book -354 of Deeds at page 293. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 1,973 Members Present: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Council Supervisor Austin opened the meeting at 7:38 P.M. with a salute to the flag. Guests Present: Winston Tucker, C. Richard Lipps , Carolyn Lipps, Representatives from North Queensbury, Bay Ridge, West Glens Falls, South Queensbury Fire Companies , Carl Garb, Harold Boynton, George Liapes, Residents of Ridge-Dale, Robert Willets. First on the Agenda-Public Hearing on Winston V. Tucker, to place a Mobile Home on the Corner of Luzerne Road: and New Hampshire Avenue. Proof of publication was read. Supervisor Austin opened the meeting to the Public no one spoke for or against thti:_.application. Mt. Tucker was present. The Public Hearing was closed. Next on the agenda-C. Richard Lipps-Public Hearing, to plage .a Mobile Home on Ohio Avenue, Mr. Lipps and Carolyn Lipps the owner 'of the pro- perty was present, Supervisov Austin opened thh meeting to` the public no one spoke for or against the application. The Public herring was closed. Proof of publication was read. Supervisor Austin asked Mi. Lipps to come foreward. A discussion was held between Mr. Lipps and the Board the following are points brought out during this 'discussion: On the subject property there is a cellar, Mr. Lipps assured the Board that the cellar would only be used for storage and it would: be closed off, During the conversation the fact that Mrs. Carolyn Lipps had tenants