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1972-12-14 Regular Meeting December 14, 1972 Members Present: Lloyd Demboski Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman Harold Katz Town Counsel Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor and Robert Barber, Councilman were absent. _ Councilman Demboski opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M. with a salute to the flag LJ Councilman Demboski greeted the following visitors : Tom Flaherty Ed Waters Floyd Martindale Paul Bishop Ronald Stewart Robert By ers Residents of the Fuller Road, Peggy Ann Road and Bronk Drive area. Mary Lou Quinn Kip Grant Lee Coleman The following letter from the Dept. of Transportation was read by the Clerk: T Re: Traffic Conditions Route 9 Town of Queensbury Warren County Dear Mr. Chase: We have completed our investigation of traffic conditions on Route 9 including the intersections with Storytown and Gurney Lane as requested in Town of Queensbury Resolution # 171. The delay in finalizing our recommendations is due to the fact that we had to wait nearly a year in order to collect the proper data during peak summer traffic. This data then had to te summarized and analyzed. e agree :;that conditions at Storytown are somewhat less than desirable wring peak summer traffic. This problem is not one that can be attributed solely to the operation of the signal. The proper solution to this problem would involve a substantial modification to increase the the-,traffic carrying capability of Route 9 in this area. The Glens Falls Transportation study is studying transportation facilities in an area which includes this section of Route 9. We plan to do all we can to ease the situation by keeping close watch on the timing and operation of this signal. When the Storytown permit was issued our requirements did not include improvements to state highways. It has now become part of our policy to require permitees to provide whatever improvements are necessary to maintain the level of service which existed before their particular installation. Of course, we don't intend to attempt to enforce these regulations on a permit that was issued in 1967. We would, however, be more than happy to discuss any improvements that Storytown would like to provide should they see fit. Resolution # 171 also requested a traffic signal at the intersection of Gurney (Route 149) and the drive to thw Warren County Municipal Bldg with Route 9. Our data indicates that such a signal is justified. We will make _every effort to install this signal before next summer' s peak traffic. While we were investigating these two locations, we also discovered that a traffic signal is also justified at the northerly intersection of Route 9 —with Route 149. This signal will also be placed on next year' s work program. The Division of State Police woncur with our recommendations. These recommendations should result in substantial benefits to the traveling public in Queensbury. If we may be of assistance in the future, please contact us. Very truly yours, Charles E. Carlson Regional Director of Transportation The next letter was read also by the Clerk: 156 Sr)uth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. Lower Dix Ave. Glens Falls, New York, 12801 Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor. South Queensbury Vol. Fire Co. requests that the Town of Queensbury Water Dept. pressurize the new fire hydrants that have been installed on Lower Warren Street. The recent fatal fire has prompted the residents and also members of this fire company to make this request. We feel that this is a reasonable request and that^ the Water Board and also the Town Board take j immediate action on this matter. Yours truly, Richard Austin, President Allen Dufour, Chief The following letter was read: Joseph A Kestner, Jr. South Queensbury Water Dist No. 2 Consulting Engineer Contract No. 10,- Water Mains One Kestner Lane and Appurtenances Troy, N.Y. , 12180 Mr. Gerald B. Solomon: During the month of November John Kubricky and Sons, Contractor for the subject project, completed a major portion of Contract No. 10. The net value of the monthly estimate for work completed is $217,000 and this amount should be borrowed to pay the Contractor during December. Weather permitting, all work under this contract may be completed during December except for permanent pavement restorations and the witholding for the one year guaranty contract period. We are presently preparing an estimate of the monthly funds required for the entire water improvement program and will submit this to you as soon as it is completed. Sincerely, Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. Consulting Engineer The following letter was read : New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Resource Management Services Bureau of Water Regulation Re: Water Supply Application No. 6103 Albany, New York, 12201 South Queensbury Water Dist. K0. 2. Dear Mr. Solomon: The plans and specifications submitted to thie Department, by your engineer, in connection with the subject application have been reviewed by and are satisfactory to this Department. Very truly yours, Fiero F. DeMa.si Senior Engineer The followin g letter was read: Town of Queensbury Town Office Building Bay and Haviland Roads Glens Falls, New York Town Board Members : This is to inform you that at a meeting of the Republican Committee last Tuesday evening, December 12th, Lloyd Demboski is being recommended to fill the vacancy of County Supervisor. Respectfully Joyce K. Garb, Secretary owl A decision on the Mobile Home application of Kenneth Wilson and Winston Tucker were tabled until the December 28th meeting. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 215, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Streeter. WHEREAS, Carl and Rebecca Caprood 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 QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home at property situated at Ohio Ave. 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 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 public hearing on said applica=tion on January 11th, 1973 at 8:00 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 provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. The mobile home application of Morgan Combs was tabled until the December 28th meeting. RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION NO. 216, introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened by the passing of Mary St. John, and L„)WHEREAS, Mary St. John had served as Historian for the Town since 1958, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has suffered a loss by her passing, be it RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record their profound sorrow on the passing of Mary St. John, and extend to her husband and family their sincere sympathy and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the minutes of this meeting and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to transmit- copies thereof to the members of her family. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 217, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Demboski. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to pay to the Estate of Mary St. John, deceased, the sum of $9.11 the salary due to said Mary St. John at the time of her death, less the necessary and proper deductions therefrom. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski -toes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. The following letter was read: Joseph A Kestner, Jr. Consulting Engineer Subject :Engineering Services for One Kestner Lane Queensbury Water Supply and Troy, N.Y. , 12180 Distribution District Dear Mr. Solomon: 1158 Enclosed are seven copies each of our Engineering Services Proposals for the following contracts : Contract No. 11 - West Queensbury Water District, Water Mains and Appurtenances Contract No. 12 - Queensbury Water Storage and Distribution District - Transmission Main and Appurtenances Contract No. 15 - Water Department Maintenance Building Contract No. 16 - Water Filtration Plant I am also forwarding two copies of each proposal to Mr. Harold Katz for his review. Please let me know if you wish to discuss these contracts and I will be pleased to meet with you at your convenience. Sincerely, Mar# L. Kestner, P .E. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF CONTRACTS RESOLUTION NO. 218, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Streeter. WHEREAS, the engineering study for the Queensbury Water expansion program has been completed, be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign contracts with Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , for the following contracts: Contract No. 11 - West Queensbury Water District, Water Mains and Appurtenances Contract No. 12 - Queensbury. Water Storage and Distribution District Tranamission Main and Appurtenances . Contract No. 15 - Water Department Maintenance Building Contract No. 16 - Water Filtration Plant Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ABALENE PEST CONTROL, INC. RESOLUTION NO.. 219, introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the present contract between the Abalene Pest Control Service Inc. , and the Town of Queensbury for extermination of rats and rodents at the town Refuse Disposal Area on Ridge Road expires December 3, 1972, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control, for extermination of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area for a stipulated fee of $240.00 per year, payable at $20.00 per month, for a period commencing December 3rd, 1972 and ending December 3rd, 1973 be and the same is hereby approved and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign such contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. SOUTH QUEENSBURI WATER DISTRICT NO', 2 BOND RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 220 At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, held at the Town Office Building in the Town of Queensbury, Warren Ccu nty, New York, on F the 14th day of December, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. the following were. present: Harold Robilla rd 'Member Lloyd Demboski Member r Gordon .Streeter Member The following resolution was offered by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. STREETER BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 14, 1972. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRU CTICR OF IMPROVE- MENTS TO SERVE THE SOUTH QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 .IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $380,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS NOT EXCEEDING $380,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS , ; the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, War- ren County, New York , by proceedings duly had and taken pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law, has duly established the South Queensbury Water District No. 2 in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS , it is now desired to provide for the financing of the cost of construction of improvements in said South Queens- bury Water District No. 2, be it RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The construction of improvements to serve the South Queensbury .Water District No. 2 in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $380 ,000. Such improvements shall consist of the construction and installation of mains , the installation of j pipes , hydrants , valves and other appurtenances and equipment, substantially in accordance with the map, plan and report prepared by Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , a licensed engineer. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of not exceeding $380,000 serial bonds of the Town of Queensbury, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 3. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes , is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms , form and contents , and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid object or purpose is forty years , pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, provided, however, that such bonds shall mature over a period not in excess of thirty years . It is hereby further determined that such bonds will mature over a F period in excess of five years . Section 5. It is hereby further determined that no E downpayment is required in connection with the aforesaid object or ur ose pursuant to the p p , p provisions of Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Lawn f t Section 6. The faith and credit of said Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable . There shall annually be assessed upon the taxable real property in said Water District at the same time and in the same manner as other Town charges , an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest as the same become due and payable , but if not paid from such source , all the taxable real property within said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds . Section 7. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: 1. Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2. The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not sub- stantially complied with , and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3 . Such bonds are authorized in violation of the pro- visions of the Constitution. Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immedi- ately, shall be published in full in the Glens Falls Post Star and Times , together with a Clerk's certificate in substantial conformity with Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows : Member Lloyd Demboski voting Yes Member Harold Robillard votirg Yes Member Gordon Streeter voting Yes Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon, The resolution wa,s: thereupon declared duly adopted . w This resolution to be superceded by Resolution No. 222. i The Supervisor' s Report, Water Dept. , Building and Zoning Dept, and Town Clerk' s report fear November were read and placed on file. Mr. Demboski reported that the Larffill will be closed December 24th and 25th and also on December 31st and January 1, 1973. The meeting was declared open to the public. Paul Bishop of Bronk Drive spoke on the snowbile problem in their area and told the Board that if they were thinking of opening streets in their area they would only be compounding the problem. Robert Byers of Fuller Road said that they travelled at great speeds and '—create a hazard not only to the motoring public but also to. children playing in the area. Ronald Stewart of Fuller Road stated that they are out as late as 1:30 in the morning hindering people from sleeping who are trying to sleep. Concern was also expressed that if we open the roads to snowmobilers that we will be invaded from clubs from other counties Mr. Stewart stated that the State Police told him that if he could get the license numbers on some of the ones who were trespassing,they could be located and reprimanded in that manner. Mr. Demboski stated his feelings were that no roads would be opened in the town but that he was only. speaking for himseld and not the rest of the board of which there were two missing for this meeting. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 221 , introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption __seconded by Mr. Streeter. ' ESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 72-12 numbered 1529 through 1613 totaling $243,603.37 is hereby approved. L_1;�ly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Demboski. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Barber, Mr. Solomon. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk