1973-10-16 SP 3 9 Q
SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 16 , 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Austin Supervisor
Daniel Olson Councilman
Robert Barber Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Gordon Streeter Councilman
Meeting Opened 7 :15 P.M. Slaute to the Flag.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 299, Introduced by Mr. Gordon Streeter who movedd.is
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abbtract 73-10B numbered
1396-1410 totaling $41, 572. 62.
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 OCTOBER 23-, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Austin Supervisor
Daniel Olson Councilman
Harold Robillard Councilman
Gordon Streeter Councilman
Robert Barber Councilman - Absent
J. David Little - Absent
Guests : Mr. Garb, Mr. Buckley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Collins
Meeting Opened 7 :30 P.M. Salute to the Flag.
Supervieor Austin: A Public Hearing will be held on November 81,,. 1973
in regard to the budget being presented tonight. . .
a. The General and Highway appropriations will be reduced this year
to $10. 17 we have an unexpended balance to applj, to the tax rate this
year of $150,000 dollars thus reducing the appropriations. . .
b. The Fire Protection District Tax to be raised. $2, 000 for each
volunteer fire company and $500 to each emergency squad. . .
c. The Queensbury Water District Consolidated. . . increased. .construction
of the new water filtration plant and appurtenant improvements called for the
Consolidation and results in the overall rate. West Queensbury Water District
will be taxed for the first time in 1974. . . . . .
d. The Queensbury Lighting Distinct. . , will be reduced. . . an over-estimation
of anticipated needs caused the reduction. . .
e. Other Districts. . .no substantial changes
Budget Increases : --�+
Accelerated road repaving program
Increase in road crew personnel
Increase in police patrol personnel and addition of one patrol car (2) men
Increased recreational staffing
Appointment of full-time court clerk, full-time assessor' s clerk, and full
time Town Hall receptionist
Increased support for libraries
Pick-up of support for Senior Citizens Center-Revenue Sharing
Assistance of Chamber of Commerce
Funding of comprehensive rezoning program
Establishment of reserve fund for landfill equipment
Cost-of-living wage increase for town employees