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1973-02-22 216 Special Meeting February 15, ' 1973 Member Present: John-.Au6:tn Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Couneel Councilman Harold Robillard was absent. Meeting was opened at 7:00 P.M. i RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS j RESOLUTION NO. 74, introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adop- tton, seconded by Mr. John Austin: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 73-2 numbered M 154 through 303, totaling $37, 745. 94 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Abs : Harold Robillard On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk Regular Meeting February 22 , 1973 Members Present : John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman `j Harold Robillard Councilm J. David Little an •Town Counsel Absent: Gordon Streeter Visitors Present: Assemblyman Gerald B. Solomon, George Liapes, Harold Boynton, James Davison, Mary Lou Quinn, Mrs. Kirkham Cornwell-League of Women Voters , Lee Coleman, Kip Grant Supervisor Austin 'opened the meeting with a salute to the flag at 7: 31P.M. First on the Agenda Mobile Home application, Carson Langworthy, Corinth Road-exchange - Supervisor Austin noted that the Assistant Building Inspector approved this application. Mr. Langworthy 18 present. Mr. Robillard noted that this would be an improvement to the neighborhood and he then moved for Its approval. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME SOLUTION NO. 75 , introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its a op'tibn`',"'econded by Mr. Daniel Olson. WHEREAS, Carlson Langworthy of Corinth Road has made application to this board for a permit tb: exchange a 50'X10' Mobile Home for a 24'X54' Module home at the property situated at Corinth Road. WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the ordinance regulations re- lating to mobile homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Carlson Langworthy as above described is hereby approved and tha'tthe Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue to Carlson Langworthy the proper permit. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent : Mr. Streeter 217 Supervisor Austin acknowledged the presence of Assemblyman Gerald B. Solomon, Mr. Solomon was asked to sign the annual report of the Super- visor. Supervisor-was pleased to announce that he received an behalf of the Town Board. a., certificate of appreciation from Queensbury Post 6196 VFW at their 3rd. anniversary dinner. Supervisor Austin praised the VFW Satellite, for assistance to Veterans who are hospit Alized. Supervisor Austin announcements : Two properties on Howard Street are in the process of being condemned. The Supervisor and Town Clerk have started a program of reviewing items in the Town Vault. The Town Board met with the Planning Board on proposed Sub-divisions regulations, more meetings are planned. The establishment of a drainage district on Seward Street - the question- airs have been sent to the residents. The information of the Ridgedale petition has been received and is being reviewed by the Soil Conservation Dept. and the Highway Department, on the site examination will be held. February 23rd. a del6gation from the Town will attilid a meeting called by thb Adirondack Park Association in respect to the changed that we proposed in the park plan for private land. Supervisor Austin complained about the lack of communication stemming from the park agency' s failure to notify the town by mail about any of its meetings. This thing is rushed unmercifully. The State has notified the Town that the spring on Ox Bow hill intersection will be repaired. The Water Department Superintendent Thomas Flaherty has sucessfully com- pleted a treatment operations_ workshop conducted by the American Water Works Association and a special program in supervision and inspection of water sewage and drainage installations. February 6, 1973 Queensbury Town Board Bay and Haviland Road Queensbury, New York 12801 Gentlemen: This is to acknowledge receipt of your Resolution #52 of the year 1973, concerning the Adirondack Park Agency. If for no other, reason (and there are many others) , you may rest assured that because of my long standing philosophy that "The Government closest to the people is Local Government", I will do everything in my power to help you protect the constitutional rsgh sl .of American citizens in your community and the State of New York. Sincerely, Gerald B. Solomon Member of Assembly GBS :LB February 6, 1973 Town Board - Town of Queensbury Warren County Glens Fall$ , New York 12801 Gentlemen: This is to acknowledge receipt of your Resolution No. 51 of the year 1973, concerning state aid to libraries. You may be sure that I will give due consideration to Assembly Bill No. 683 while deliberating over the Governor' s proposed $8. 8 billion budget. Sincerely, Gerald B. Solomon Member of Assembly GBSi LB 1 Supervisor Austin accepted the Police report for the month of January, it was then filed in the Town Clerks Office. i 218 The current list of active firemen for the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Company was placed on file. The Water Department activity report of January 1973 was placed on file. February 13, 1973 Mr. John Austin, Supervisor Queensbury Town Office Bay and Haviland Roads Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mr. Austin: It has been brought to my attention by Fred Champagne that occasionally vacancies occur on the Queensbury Recreation Board. As I have expressed interest in the past in becoming .a Board member, I am writing this letter requesting that my name be considered at such time should a vacancy occur. Recreation in it-he Town of Queensbury has come a long way since inception and I am proud to have been a part of it. As you know, or may not know, I have been a recreation employee for six years, primarily with the ski program; but as a Board member, I feel that I could contribute my services to better recreation for our community. Your consideration will be appreciated. Sincerely, Laurier J. Lavigne LJLjjb RESOLUTION TO FILL VACANCY ON THE RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 76 introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its a opt on, secon e y Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, Lydia Edwards has resigned from the Recreation" Commi,ssion and WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission has recommended Laurier J. Lavigne of 26 Mountain View Lane, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that Laurier J. Lavigne be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lydia Edwards whose term expires February 27 , 1977. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBER OF RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 77 , introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved its adoption second by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, the term of Frederick Champagne expires on February 27, 1973, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that Frederick Champagne of R.D.#1 Sunnyside North be reappointed to the Recreation Commission, term to expire of February 27, 1978. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBER OF RECREATION COMMISSION -- RESOLUTION NO. 78, introduced by Mr. Robert Barber, who moved its adoption, seconded y Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, the term of Jerry Howe expires on February 27, 1973, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that Jerry Howe of Rockwell Road R.D.#l, be reappointed to the Recreation Commission, term to expire on February 27, 1979. Duly adopted by the following vote : i Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter 2� To: Purchasing Department January 29, 1973 It is respectfully requested that bids be solicited for the purchase of a hydraulic boring machine to allow the installatioh of under road pavements. service lines At the present time it is necessary to rent a air compressor and attempt to blow under the pavement or contract this type of work out. The use of the air method will only work in some soil conditions and the use of outside contractors presents a problem of scheduling between the customer, the contractor, and the department. In addition there is the factor of passing the Cost of rented equipment on to the consumer. During 1972 the cost of rental equipment for this type work amounted to $2, 100. 16. The estimated pruchase cost of this equipment is $2 ,100. 00 and may be less under bid. This item was anticipated in the 1973 budget. Thomas K. Flaherty,C.E.T. cc.G. Streeter, Chairman Water Committee Superintendent RESOLUTION TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT HYDRAULIC BORING MACHINE RESOLUTION NO 79, introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption-, secon ed by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Queensbury Water Superintendent has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for Water Department hydraulic boring machine, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the purchase of the hydraulic boring machine and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on a hydraulic boring machine for the Water -Department. A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 22 day of March 1973 at the Town 'Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls , New York, 12801. Bids-must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked Water Dept. Hydraulic boring machine Bid and there shall be included in such bid a certificate of Non-Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and bidder must state approximate date of delivery. The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building at 7:30 P.M. on the 22nd day of March 1973 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent :Mr. Streeter To: Director of Purchasing February 15 , 1973 It is- hereby requested tliat bids be solicited for the purchase of the following items as listed, in the attached specifications to be used by the water department in the installation of service lines during 1973. Thomas K. Flaherty, C.E.T. Superintendent RESOLUTION TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS• FOR WATER -DEPARTMENT MATERIALS RESOLUTION:; 0. 80, introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption secon a by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Queensbury Water Superintendent has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for Water Dept. Materials to be used for the installation of service lines during 1973, therefore be'.ft RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the purchase of the above mentioned materials and "that the following notice be pub- lished once in the official town newspapers in the folloving form: NOTICE OT BIDDERS Notice is hereby .given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on materials- for the Water Dept. to be used in the installation of service lines during 1973. A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March 1973 at the Town Clerk' s Office in _the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls , New York, 12801. Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked Water Dept. Materials Bid and there shall be included in . such bid a certificate of Non-Collusion as required by Section 103A of the General Municipal Law and bidder must state approximate date of delivery. - The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building at 7 : 30 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March 1973 at which time the bids will be opened and j read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter February 22, 1973 Town of Queensbury Town Board Bay & Haviland Rds. Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 Gentlemen: I would like permission to advertise for bids on a new four wheel drive, 2k yard front end loader for use in the Highway Dept. The Hough Payloader would be traded in on the new machine. Thanking you for your consideration of this matter, I remain Sincerely yours, Carl A. Garb CAG/jg Highway Supt. RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A NEW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE' 2k YARD FRONT END LOADER FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLTIQO;: NO. 81, introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Highway Superintendant of the Town of Queensbury has recommended to the board that we purchase a new four wheel drive, 2k yard front end loader with a trade in of a Hough Payloader, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the pur- chase of a new front end loader and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: . NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on a new four wheel drive, 2k yard front end loader with one Hough Payloader to be turned in for trade. A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March, 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 Highway Depart- ment. Front End Loader Bid and there shall be included in such bid the Certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 103D. of the General Municipal Law and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery. The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 1:30 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March, 1973 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin 221 Noes : None Absent: Mr. Streeter Supervisor Austin noted that members of the Town Board and the Highway Superintendent met at the Landfill and viewed various types of machines. Town of Queensbury February 22 , 1973 Town Board Bay & Haviland Rds. Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 Gentlemen: I would like permission to advertise for bids on a new k ton pick up truck for use by the Highway Department. This truck will replace a 1964 Chevrolet. Thanking you for your consideration on this matter, I remain Sincerely yours , Carl A. Garb CAG/jg Highway Supt. RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A NEW k TON PICK-UP TRUCK FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION- NO. 82, introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: WHEREAS, Carl A. Garb, Highway Superintendant of the Town of Queensbury has recommended to the board that we purchase a new k ton Pick-Up Truck, therefore be it RESOLVED, -that the Town of Queensb-ury solicit sealed bids for the pur- chase of a new Z Ton Pick-Up Truck and that the following notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the following form: -- NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on a new k Ton Pick-Up Truck. A com- plete copy of the specifications will be available in the office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March, 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 Highway Depart- ment k Ton Pick-Up Truck Bid and there shall be included in such bid the Certificate of Non-Collusion required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery. The Town Board will meet at the Queensbury Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 22nd. day of March, 1973 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, MrRobillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent : Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PICK-UP TRUCK FQR WATER DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 83 , introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, secon ed by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS,:,the Water Superintendent Thomas K. Flaherty has requested the Town Board that the. Department is in need of a new truck there- fore be it RESOLVED, that the purchase of a 1973 Dodge Cab Chassis, Type A-1 be purchased under State Contract No. P45975 price to be $2 ,605. 15 and be it further RESOLVED that monies to purchase this truck were appropriated in the 1973 Budget for the Water Department. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION OUTLAYING PURCHASE OF CAR AND RADIO FOR BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.84, introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS the Building & Zoning Department has requested the Town Board to purchase a vehicle to be used by their Department and also a radio to be used in this car, therefore be it RESOLVED that the pjir.chase of a 1973 Plymouth Fury be purchased under State Contract proposal No. 1793 Group 40400, price to be $2 , 574. 00 and a radio RC56FA566 Custom Exec be purchased from Jenkins Radio, price to be $517. 50 and be it further RESOLVED that the car and radio be purchased with a capital note. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent : Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION OUTLAYING PURCHASE OF .CAR FOR PINEVIEW CEMETERY RESOLUTION NO.85 , introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS Thd Cemetery Commission has asked the Town Board to pur- chase a vehicle to be used by the Caretaker of Pineview, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the purchase of a 1973 AMC Ambassador 7388-7 Station Wagon be purchased under State Contract Proposal No. 1793 Group 40400, price to be $2,890. 47 and be it further RESOLVED, that this car be purchased with anticipated revenues of Pineview Cemetery. Duly adopted by the following vote : —% Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr.Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Streeter RESOLUTION OUTLAYING PURCHASE OF BREATHALYZER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.86, introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, because of the increased costs in obtaining Blood Alcohol Tests the Town Board has been advised by the Police Department that it would be to our advantage to have our own Breathalyzer, therefore be it RESOLVED that a Breathalyzer be purchased and be it further .,. RESOLVED, that this purchase be made from Revenue Sharing Funds and that materials furnished to be used with Breathalyzer be paid from Contractual expense of the Police budget. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent:Mr. Streeter Suggestions on how to spend Queensbury' s $60,000 in federal revenue- sharing funds surfaced at the Tevn Board Meeting. A Breathalizer and a radar unit for the Town Police Department were the first two suggestions for spending the 1972 check. Supervisor Austin explained that if these two anticipated uses for the money became a reality, it would mean only a $1,000 nip out ok the $60,000. Councilman Harold Robillard said the breath- alizer would prove its worth to the town. Presently the town pays $20 per blood-alchhol test, with a breathalizer the town would save money in the long run. Councilman Robert Barber said parts of Route 9 in Queens- bury have been the scene of traffic problems a radar unit might solve. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN GENERAL FUND RESOLUTION NO.87, introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption, secon ed by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, A1410. 2_ Town Clerk' s Equipment Fund and A5010.4 Superinten- dent of Highway's Contractual Expense Fund will exceed their appropri- ation for 1973, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $93. 00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund as follows : A1410. 2 - $39. 00 thereby increasing said appropriation from $500. 00 to $539.00. A5010. 4 - $54. 00 thereby increasing said appropriation from $200 to $254. 00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin Noes : None Abseht:Mr. Streeter Meeting opened to the Public-no one spoke On motion 'the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk Regular Meeting March 8, 1973 Members Present : John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel QUESTS : Mr. Everett Batchelder, George Liapes , Harold Boynton, Mary Lou Quinn, Lee Coleman , Mr. Kokoletsos , Mr.Phillips, Mrs. Delong-League Of Women Voters, Kip Grant Supervisor Austin opened the meeting with a salute to the flag at 7 : 38 P.M. First on the agenda is the Mobile Home Application for Everett Batchelder 5 Birwood Circle to locate at Sanders Road, owner of the land being Stanley Phillips-proof of publication was shown-Mr. Phillips and Mr. Batchelder were present. Mr. Boynton Assistant Bldg. Insp. approved this application. No one spoke for or against thig application during the public hearing. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 88, introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter, who moved its adoption.. secon ed by Mr. Robert Barber. WHEREAS, Everett Batchelder 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 Sanders 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 favor 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, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Everett Batchelder to locate a mobile home at property situated at Sanders Road and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in