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1972-02-17 Postponed 'Regular Meeting February 17, 1972 57 Members Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman Robert Barber Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Gordon Streeter Councilman . Harold Katz Town Counsel The meeting was opened with a salute to the flag at 8:22 P.M. The Supervisor greeted the following visitors: Hr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts Kip Grant Mary Lou Quinn '`Carl Garb Ed Waters J. David Little Florence Mcllvaine Mr. and Mrs. Guglielmo Carl Covell Mrs. Case Prime A letter from the V.F.W. Post 6196 was read by the Clerk. The letter in brief thanked the members of the Town Board and their wives for attending their second anniversary celebration and was signed by George Daley, Post Quartermaster. Next on the agenda was a Mobile home application from William Freebern Sr. wishing to place a Mobile home on New Hampshire Ave. RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 46,. introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Streeter. WHEREAS, William Freebern of Gansevoort, New York has made application to this board . for a permit to locate a Mobile Home at property situated at New Hampshire Ave. and WHEREAS, upon proper investigation it appears that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements of the Ordinance regulations relating to Mobile Homes in the Town of Queensbury, therefore be it RESOLVED, that there was no hardship shown on the original application therefore be it further RESOLVED, that the application of William Freebern Sr. be and is hereby disapproved and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to notify him of the decision of this board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. Next was the Mobile home application of Carl Covell of Haviland Road. Mr. Covell applied for a one year extension but J. David Little who was representing Mr. Covell asked that the application be changed to read "Application for a Revocable Permit". Mr. Little stated that he was appearing as a friend and without fee. He presented a petition signed by neighbors supporting the application. Mr. Little argued that a hardship exists because of the nature of the farming industry. Mr. Little explained how difficult it is to obtain farm help withour providing an area for them to live. Mrs. R. Case Prime recalling that when the 90 day extension was granted the board had given assurance that there would be no further extension. She said r "I'm startled to be back here again". She said that she did not believe that the mobile home was crucial to the continuance of Covell' s farming operation. 1 -She.. also stated that the trailer is in the wrong place for this town' s development. Mrs. Virginia Guglielmo spoke out and said that she did not see why Mrs.Prime objected to the trailer. "I'm right across the road and it doesn't bother me at all". Richard Roberts a neighboring farmer who opposed the petition for a permanent permit told the board he wished to retract that position and go on record as being in favor of the trailer. At Mr. Solomom's request Harold Katz, Town Counsel explained the procedure in regard to a 'revocable permit: If the board sees hardship or extenuating circumstance, it may set a public hearing on the application. If it then grants a permit it may revoke the permit on ten days notice if the circumstances no longer exist. The owner has 60 days from the receipt of the notice to remove the mobile home from the site. Mr. Solomon stated that he felt strongly that a hardship exists not only ror Covell personally but for all the farming industry. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 47 , introduced by Mr. Solomon who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Streeter. WHEREAS, Carl Covell of Haviland 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 at Haviland Road, 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 application on March 9, 1972 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. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: Mr. Robillard. The Highway report for January was received and placed on file. The Town Clerk, Building Inspector and Water Dept reports for January were read and placed on file. RESOLUTION REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 48, introduced by Mr. Demboski who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that bonds of the following town officers of the Town of Queensbury are hereby approved as to form, amount, sufficiency of surety and manner of execution, as follows: NUMBER SURETY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BND 188 69 76 Continental Ins. Joseph V. Berry $4,000.00 BND 188 69 77 of it David- C. Hull 4.000.00 RESOLVED , that the members of the Town Board sign a certificate to that effect upon each public official bond described. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. RESOLUTION TO AMEND AUDIT OF CLAIMS RESOLUTION NO. 49, introduced by Mr. Barber who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, Audit #48 as approved under abstract number 72-1 dated January 13, 1972 in the amount of $1,448. 76 to Canavan' s Warren Tires was in error, therefore be it RESOLVED, that abstract 72-1 be decreased in the amount of $1,448. 76. - Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF JURORS RESOLUTION NO. 50, introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Streeter. WHEREAS, Juror expenses are a proper town charge from the Justice Contractual appropriation to reimburse jurors for their services, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the rate per day per juror be set at $6.00 with mileage at the rate of 8� per mile both ways and be it further RESOLVED, that the meals for the jurors while on duty shall be a proper town charge. LACY Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. RESOLUTION TO REVISE WATER RATES AND CHANGE BILLING RESOLUTION NO. 51 , introduced by Mr. Streeter who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury in order to render more efficient service does hereby RESOLVE, that all water billing periods will be on a quarterly basis and be it further RESOLVED, that rates for water service be revised as follows: i PRESENT (Semi Annual) REVISED (Quarterly) Family use $ 6.30 $ 3.45 Bath of Shower 6. 30 3.45 Additional Bath of Shower 2.50 1.35 Toilet 6.30 3.45 Additional Toilet 5. 10 2.80 Hose (Summer Quarters only) 10.00 5.50 Pool It it it 5.50 3.00 Shop 6.30 3.45 Garage 10.00 5.50 Office 11.40 6.25 Store 12. 70 6.95 Restaurant 20.30 11.15 Bar 30.40 16.45 Dental Fountain 10.00 5.50 Mobile Home 18.90 10.40 Metered Rate .28 per 1000 gal. .31 per 1000 gal. Minimum Billing 6.00 Quarterly 6.50 per quarter. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: Mr. Barber. The meeting was declared open to the public and after no one chose to speak the Town Board took a ten minute recess. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 52 , introduced by Mr. Robillard who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Barber. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract 72-2 numbered 103 through 268 is hereby approved with the exception of Audits No. 224 and 248 totaling $173.63 thereby changing the total from $25,531.77 to $25 ,358. 14. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Solomon. Noes: None. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk