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1973-09-13 8 6 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13 , 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel Salute to the Flag. Meeting Opened. GUESTS : Mrs. Wadsworth, Mr. LaCoe,Cathy Diane Sheerer, Carl Barber, George Liapes , Harold Boynton, Floyd Martindale, Ray Buckley, Residents of fticwood- Resident of the Queensbury Lighting District- Lee Coleman, e - Daniel Collins — Mobile Home-Samuel and Zena LaCoe of Gansevoort New York to locates' a mobile home on Dawn Drive on property owned by Geneva and Ralph Elmore Building Inspector: There is definitely a hardship shown here. The neighbors have no objections. There are some provisions Set forth by Mrss Elmore which I agree should be adhered to in essence; no junk or rubbish on property, only one unlicensed vehicle at one time. Sewage, lights and running water prior to occupancy. I would question appearance of trailer, which is 15 years old. -Hearing opened 7:33 P.M. no one spoke for or against the application- Hearing Closed 7: 35 (Notice shown) RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 269 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr, Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS, Samuel and Zena LaCoe have 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 QUERNSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home at property situated at Dawn Drive, und WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing ih-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 applica- tion 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 Samuel and Zena LaCoe to locate a mobile home at property situated at Dawn Drive and that the Building Inspector is here- by authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Dulyr.adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: Mr. Barber (Mr. Barber entered meeting) Public Hearing on No-Parking ordinance on the north side of Highland Avenue , 300 feet westerly from Quaker Road, and to establish No-Parking Zone on Quaker Road a distance of 100 feet from the intersection of Quaker Road and Highland Avenue. -Public Hearing Opened7:38 P.M. no one spok%.. for or aginst the dosed ordinance 7: 44 P.M. -Notice of Publicnshown- Councilman Robillard commended Mr. Seelye for his help in this proposed ordinance. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 61 ENTITLED "NO-PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, 300 FEET WESTERLY FROM QUAKER ROAD, AND TO .ESTABLISH NO-PARKING ZONE ON QUAKER ROAD A DISTANCE 100 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF QUAKER ROAD AND HIGHLAND AVENUE. RESOLUTION NO, 270 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS the Town Board deems it necessary to adopt an Ordinance Number 39 entitled "No-Parking on the Nexth side of Highland Avenue , 300 feet westerly from Quaker Road, and to establish no-parking zone on Quaker Road a distance 100 feet from the intersection of Quaker Road and 364 Highland Avenue. WHEREAS a proposed Ordinance was presented to the Board and after due notice a public hearing was held thereon by the Town Board on the 13th day of September at 7: 30 P.M. at the Town Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York, and that the Town Clerk gave notice of such hearing by publication thereof in the Official Town News- papers at least once prior to the date specified for such hearing, specifying the time when and the place where such hearing will be held and in general terms describing said proposed Ordinance and WHEREAS all persons were heard both in favor of and opposed to, there- fore be it RESOLVED that Ordinance Number 39 by the Town Board be as follows: Section 1. For the purpose of this ordinance, the words "vehicle", parked and standing shall have the meaning defined in the Vehicle and Traffic law of the State of New York. Section 2. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on the north side of Highland Avenue, for a distance of 300 feet westerly from -the intersection of Highland Avenue and Quaker Road, in the Town of Queensbury, and no vehiele shall be parked or left standing on Quaker Road for a dis- tance of 100 feet in eigher direction from the intersection of Quaker Road and Highland Avenue, in the Town of Queensbury. Section 3. All ordinances or parts thereof of the Town of Queensbury inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be in addition to the other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 4. Any person violating any provision of Section_..2 .of this ordinance shall upon conviction be punishable for a first offense by a fine not to exceed Ten ($10. 00) Dollars , and for a secondipoffense by a fine not less than Ten ($10. 00) Dollars nor, more then Twenty-five ($25. 00) Dollars , or by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten days. The third or any subsequent offense within one year shall be punishable by a fine not- to exceed One Hundred ;(.$100. 00) Dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty days or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition to the aforesaid penalties , the Town Board of the Town of Queens- bury may institute any proper action, suit or proceeding to present, restrain, correct or abate any vcbolation of this ordinance. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: -Letter from Leon Nassivera on double assessement on property owned by Robert Ruggles and others-changed assessment. -sent a check ($500. 00) to the Geriatric Inc. -Letters of appreciation to highway dept. for the paving of Meadowbrook Rd. -Memorandum of understanaing fcvom`dept. of Enivronmental Conservation re: brooks and streams - we will not have to have approval each time. -Received notification that the Governors office has received our resolution re: aid for the seweW;.:-, project. Highway Report for month of August-filed in $own Clerk' s Office Supervisor' s Monthly report (August) Total Receipts $98 ,287. 04 Total Disbursements $181,448. 24 Application for Mobile Home-Cathy Diane Sheerer-18 Cameron Avenue Glens Falls , New York to locate a mobile home on Wisconsin Avenue-- owner of the property Marion Springer-Building Inspector's report : The lot described in this application contained a building which I condemned last year. Mrs. Springer was very cooperative with this office and the building was burned shortly thereafter, the 10-t was cleaned up, fenced in and a lawn planted. This new trailer will imprive the neighborhood. Th s°parcel is the last lot on the leftrtonWiscon- sin Avenue, a Dead End. If this permit is granted, it will allow the applicant to be near her mother (lots adjoin in the rear) and afford her a place to lige. The well is presently only 65 feet from sewage system. This will be cahnged to conform. I approve this application as it will greatly 365 improve this neighborhood. I contacted several property owners newrby, they had no objections. - Applicant was present - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 271 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its adoption„ secon ed by Mr. Robert Barber: WHEREAS, Cathy Diane Sheerer has made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance of the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at Wisconsin Avenue, and WHEREAS , it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS , it _is hereby determined that the facts presented in said applica- tion are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, there- fore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said application on October 4, 1973 at 7: 30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clekk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopters by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes. .. None.. Absent: None Application for a mobile home-Lucien J. Leroux of 23 Gregwood Ciriie- to located a mobile home on Corinth Road-property owned by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. he will serve as caretaker- Building Inspectors report: I have inspected the site on Corinth Road between poles #152 & 153. If the trees along the_read-' are kept neatly as a screen and all requirements are met in accordance with Town Law. I would recommend approval. He would also be a caretaker of sorts , for Niagara Mohawk. I did notice some refuse has been dumped along the road. Possibly this situation would be stopped. - Mr. Carl Barber was present for the applicant. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 272 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Austin: WHEREAS, Lucien J. Leroux has made application in accordanee with paragraph 2 (c) Section 4, of an ordinance +6f the Town of Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE OUR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at Corinth Road Power Pole #152-153, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that saki application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS , it is hereby. determined that the facts presented in said application are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the- provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a Obblic hearing on said application on October 4, 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 slid public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SOUTH QUEENSBURY AND WEST GLENS FALLS FIREHOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 273 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption 366 seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS , the Highway Superintendent had requested bids on the installation of traffic lights at the South Queensbury and West Glens Falls firehouse and WHEREAS , the installation of the lights was put up for bid by the Town of Queensbury and WHEREAS, bids were received from Brown Bros. Electrical and Stilsing ¢ Electric on September 6, 1973 at which time the bids were opened and read aloud at a Special Town Board meeting, and WHEREAS , Brown Bros . Electric appears to be the low bidder with a bid of $3800.00 for each light installation, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury enter into contract with Brown Bros. Electric to install the Traffic Signals at the West Glens Falls and the South Queensbury firehouse at a cost of $3800. 00 each. Duly adopted by the foilwing vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DOG ENUMERATOR FOR 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 274 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: WHEREAS annually in September of each year the Town Board of each town shall appoint a resident or residents or designate the Police Department to prepare a list of persons in such town owning or harboring dogs , there- fore be it RESOLVED that James Davison be and he hereby is appointed Dog Enumerator under the provisions of Section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law for the Year 1974. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT ZONING BIRD OF APPEALS MEMBER RESOLUTION N0. 275_ Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its' ' adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS the term of Charles Sicard, Glen Lake, Town of Queensbury, as a member of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals of tke Town of Queensbury ex- pires September 14, 1973 and WHEREAS it was the intention of this Board that Mr. Sicard be reappointed, therefore be it RESOLVED that Charles Sicard be and he hereby is reappointed a Member of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of five years to expire on September 14, 1978. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 276 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS the term of J. Arthur Norton, Country Colony, Town of Queensbury, as a Member of the Town Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury expires September 30, 1973 and WHEREAS it was the intention of this Board that Mr. Norton be reappointed, therefore be it RESOLVED that J. Arthur Norton be and he hereby is reappointed a Member of the Town Planning Board for a term of seven years to expire on September 30, 1980. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Mr. Olson„Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Ndev: None Absent:None RESOLUTION TO INCREASE AND AMEND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL TOWN FUND RESOLUTION NO. 277 , Introduced by Mr. John Austin who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Harold Robillard: WHEREAS , due to increased costs or additional services some appropriations within the General Town Budget have gone over their original appropriations , therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be amended as followi: A1910. 4 Unallocated Insurance increased from $1,300. 00 to $4,177. 00 A5010.4 Supt, of Highways increased from $254. 00 to $259 .00 A9040. 8 Workmen's Compensation increased from $2,300. 00 to $2464. 00 A7550.4 Cilebrations increased from $200. 00 to $224.40. A9010. 8 State Retirement increased from $10,500.00 to $12 ,878. 00 and be it RESOLVED, that the funds for the increased appropriations shall be taken from the Contingent Fund in the amount of $2123.00 and from unappropriated surplus funds in the amount of $3325 .40 and be it further RESOLVED, that the sum of $2000. 00 be transferred from A8510. 4 to A7310. 1 thereby decreasing A8510.4 Community Beautification fuom $2300. 00 to $300.00 and increasing A7310. 1 Recreation Personal Service from $17 ,000.00 to $19,000. 00; also transferring $800. 00 from A1355. 2 Assessor's Equipment to A1355.4 Assessor' s Contractual thereby decreasing A1355. 2 from $1000. 00 to $200. 00 and increasing A1355.4 from $500.00 to $1,300.00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes: None `'— Absent: None RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF UNITED STATES SENATE BILL S-1445 RESOLUTION NO. 278 Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. John Ausiin: WHEREAS, a number of Civil Service employees who retired prior to October 29 , 1969 , presently reside in aid are taxpayers of the Town of Queensbury; and WHEREAS the base for calculation of pensions granted before October 29, 1969, is lower than that for pensions granted after that date ; and WHEREAS, such inequity coupled with the increasing cost of living spiral is economically disastrous for those senior citizens on fixed income; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby requests passage of Bill S-1445, presently in the Post Office and Civil Service Committee in the United States Senate, which bill will abolish thh afore- mentioned inequity; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Senator Galew McGee, Senator Jacob Javits , Senator James Buckley, and Rep. CaHeton J. King. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Austin Noes : None Absent : None Meeting Opened to the Public Mr. Borsch-inquired about sewer districts in the Town. . . Supervisor Austin-outlined the phases the town is engagdd in. Carl Barber-re: speed limit on Old Forge Park Supervisor Austin: the request has been made to the Mr. Kelly, State 368 Department of Transportation. Francis Fish:re: repaving of roads that the Contractor tore up placing water pipes Supervisor Austin: end of §eptember. Francis Fish: re :guard rails for Dixon Road Supervisor Austin: refetoto Highway Dept. Meeting recessed. Informal Lighting Dist. meeting held (Qsby. Lighting Dist.) Petition was received regarding Queensbury Lighting District. Meeting Reopened 9: 10 P.M. —' RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION N0, 272 Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Gordon Streeter: RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 73-9-numbered 1163-1305 totaling $40,610'3..7'4 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 Special Meeting September 20, 1973 Members Present: John Austin Supervisor Daniel Olson Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman J. David Little Town Counsel The following were also present : Raymond Buckley George Liapes Harold Boynton James Maines Thomas Flaherty Daniel Collins Lee Coleman Residents of areas in the town interested in the Queensbury Lighting District The meeting was opened at 7 :31 P.M. with a salute to the flag. First on the agenda was a public hearing on the consolidation of the Queensbury Water District, the South Queensbury Water District —' No. 2, the West Queensbury Water District and the Queensbury Water Stotage and Distribution District, into a single water district to be known as the Queensbury Water District. Proof of publication of the public hearing was shown by the Clerk The public hearing was opened at 7 :38 P.M. Mr. Austin explained that this was being done as a means to improve the bookeeping. Also this had been recommeided before and since the Queens- bury Water Treatment and Distribution Center is under construction on the Corinth Road. , this seems like a good time to make the consolidation.