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1971-01-28 Regular Meeting January 28 , 1971 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John D. Austin, Jr. Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold Katz was not present. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Kathe Guyett, LOWV Eileen Casamo, LOWV Pliney Tucker Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintedent Robert Peterson, Smith Machinery of Albany James Ogden The meeting was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. with a salute to the flag. Proof of publication was shown by the Clerk for bid opening to be held on January 28 , 1971 for a Police Patrol Car. The following bid was opened and read by the Clerk: PRIDE MOTORS, INC. 40-52 Dix Avenue Glens Falls, N.Y. January 28, 1971 Town Board Town of Queensbury Gentlemen: We are pleased to submit our quotation to furnish the Town of Queensbury with a 1971 Plymouth Fury I equipped as follows: 383 Cu. In Engine - 4 Bbl Ca.rbureator Automatic Transmission Power Steering Power Brakes Heavy Duty Shocks Heavy Duty Battery 60 AMP Heavy Duty Alternator Heavy Duty Front Seat Oil Filter 15" Wheels Full 4 Ply Tires 825x15 Nylon Tubeless Electric Trunk Opener Spotlight on Left Side 2 Tone Paint (White over Brown) Total Delivered Price $2848.02 Less: Allowance for 1970 Ford 500.00 Net Price $2348.02 Sincerely, Pride Motors, Inc. Harold L. Lebowitz Non-Collusion Certificate was attached. The police car bid was tabled until the February 4, 1971, in order to consult with Police Chief Schlierer. Proof of publication was shown by the Clerk for bid opening to be held on January 28, 1971 for a Used Four Wheel Drive Front End Loader. The following two bids were opened and read by the Clerk: GRAY TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES Glens Falls, New York 12801 January 19, 1971 Mr. Donald A. Chase Town Clerk Town of Queensbury, N.Y. Dear Sir: We wish to submit a bid on a used Hough 1 yard bucket, 4 wheel drive front end loader with cab and forks as per specifications , for the delivered price of $2000.00. Yours truly, Gray Truck & Equipment Sales Edward S. Gray Non-Collusion Certificate was attached. KEN SMITH MACHINERY CO. INC. 25 Sand Creek Road Albany, N.Y. 12205 January 27, 1971, Honorable Board Members Town of Queensbury Bay & Haviland Roads Queensbury, New York Gentlemen: We are submitting for your consideration in accordance with your Bid request as follows : 1. Used Michigan 4 wheel drive Loader. Model 35 A.W. S. Michigan. Year 1969 - Horsepower 77 Engine - Gas - Waukesha - Model 190 G.L.B. Bucket 1-1/4 yard capacity - 84 inches width. Cab - Wiper - Lights - Engine Hood sides. Fork Lifts - interchangeable with bucket. Automatic Transmission and Converter. 4 Speeds forward - 4 reverse. 4 Wheel Hydraulic Brakes Tires 14:00 x 24 For your information, Gentlemen, this same model Loader new at current price delivers F.O.B. Albany, New York at $19 ,700.00 We will deliver to your Water Department in Queensbury, New York this same described Loader for $149100.00 Attached spec sheets are for your purpose. Thank you Honorable Board Members. Very truly yours, KEN SMITH MACHINERY CO. INC. Robert C. Peterson Treasurer Non-Collusion Certificate was attached. These bids were turned over to Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent, for study. A request was received from Karen E. Giamis of 58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls for a three month extension of their Mobile Home Permit which expires in February. She explained that her husband would be home from Okinawa in early March and this would give- them time to move their Mobile Home. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION No. 37 , introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, Anthony & Karen Giamis of 58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls, N.Y. have made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (a) 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 58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls, N.Y. , and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application 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, temporary permission is hereby given to Anthony and Karen Giamis of 58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls , N.Y. to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court for a period of three months at property situated at 58 Cronin Road, Glens Falls, N.Y. in the Town of Queensbury, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None Resolution No. 38 for the emergency purchase of a V-Box Spreader from Tarrant Manufacturing Company of Saratoga Springs is not available at this time but will be forth coming from Attorney Harold Katz and will be found on page 87 Supervisor Solomon explained that the sand spreader was needed because of the weather conditions. He said salt is of little use at the low temperatures of recent weeks and light sand blows off the roads. The department has only two V-box spreaders capable of handling heavier material and one of those is scheduled for replace- ment next year. The cost of the V-Box Spreader from Tarrant Manufactur- ing Company is $3 ,200. s ESOLUTION ALLOWI G THE ALLEN ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY UF PRESENT AND FUTURE RECREATION NEEDS RESOLUTION No. 39, introduced by r, emboski, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the Queensbury Recreation has recommended that the Town of Queensbury undertake a feasibility study of present and future recreational needs in the town and WHEREAS, the Allen Organization of Bennington, Vermont have submitted a proposal to study various sites within the town for an amount not to 85 exceed $1,600.00 therefore be it RESOLVED, that Supervisor Solomon be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Allen Organization for this study. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None Councilman Demboski commented that the action was long overdue and the cost was provided for in the current budget and that the Town Recreation Commission had been urging the study. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING SCHOOL RESOLUTION No. 40, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, the Adult Education Department of the Queensbury School is offering a course in welding, and WHEREAS, the Water Department feels they would benefit by one of their men taking such a course, therefore be it RESOLVED, that one man be allowed to attend this evening school, and be reimbursed for the $15 fee upon completion of the course. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PETTY CASH FUND FOR BUILDING & ZONING DEPT. RESOLUTION No. 41, introduced by Mr. Demboski, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the Building and Zoning Department has requested a Petty Cash Fund for the purpose of making change only, and WHEREAS, such a fund may be granted by the Town Board under Town Law Section 64 (a) , therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $25.00 'be. granted to the Building and Zoning Department for the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Building and Zoning Inspector shall account for said fund as provided for in Town Law Section 64 (a) . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF COPY MACHINE RESOLUTION No. 42, introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, the Town Board has deemed it necessary to purchase a new copy machine for the use of all departments and WHEREAS, a trial was given to some various copy machines and WHEREAS, it was found more economical to own our own machine rather than to rent and the A. B. Dick model seemed to be the more efficient and speedier and WHEREAS, the A.B. Dick model can be purchased under State Contract, therefore be it RESOLVED, that we purchase from the Glens Falls Business Machines One Model A. B. Dick Copy Machine at the State Contract Price of $1,272. 35. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard , Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes : None Resolution No. 43 authorizing a $7 ,060 contract with R. A. Chapman Company for the cleaning of the Town Water Wells is not available at this time but will be forth coming from Attorney Harold Katz and will be found on page 87 Supervisor Solomon said one well had been revitalized so successfully that it is now operating at almost its original capacity. He said conferences with Joseph Kestner, consulting engineer, and Thomas K. Flaherty, Water Superintendent, had led to the recommendation for cleaning the other wells. Supervisor Solomon commented that although plans are proceeding for a filtration plant on the Hudson River we will be in our third summer before that water source is available. Councilman Robertson said he felt the revitalization program was the only feasible way to provide adequate water to the Town. The meeting was opened to the public. No one wished to speak. The meeting was closed to the public. Supervisor Solomon announced that a workshop session would be held following this meeting to meet with Cyrus Woodbury, sanitary inspector of the Lake George Park Commission, to discuss problems relating to the park area of the Town. Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent, asked that the bids on the Used Four Wheel Drive Front End Loader be tabled for further study. RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION No. 44, introduced by Mr. Austin, who moved its adoption, seconded by the entire Town Board. WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened by the passing of the Reverend F. Divoux Licht and WHEREAS, Reverend Licht was active in town affairs and the Town of Queensbury has suffered a loss by his passing, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record their profound sorrow on the passing of Reverend F. Divoux Licht, and extend to his 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 his family. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None RESOLUTION OF SORROW RESOLUTION No. 45 , introduced by Mr. Austin, who moved its adoption, seconded by the entire Town Board. WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened by the passing of Charles H. Tuttle and WHEREAS, Mr. Tuttle was active throughout his long life in local, regional and state affairs including valuable efforts on behalf of preserving the beauty and character of Lake George and WHEREAS, the citizens of this region have suffered a loss by his passing, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record their profound sorrow on the passing of the Honorable Charles H. Tuttle and extend to his family our 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 his family. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard , Mr. Robertson, and Mr. Solomon Noes: None On''motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase Town Clerk RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SAND AND SALT SPREADER RESOLUTION NO 38 , introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr, Robillard. WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent, Carl Garb, and Chairman of the Queensbury Town Board Highway Committee, Hammond Robertson, Jr. , have advised the Town Board that snow conditions require the purchase of a sand and salt spreader without delay, and WHEREAS, there is a serious need for such a spreader at this time and this Town Board deems an emergency situation to exist, and WHEREAS, Tarrant Mfg. Company of Saratoga Springs, New York have available for immediate delivery a "V" Box Spreader mounted on a 10 foot Tarco Highlander Hopper Body for the sum of $3200.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to purchase said "V" Box Spreader mounted on a 10 foot Tarco Highlander Hopper Body from Tarrant Mfg. Company of Saratoga Springs, New York for the sum of $3200.00 to be paid from the Town Highway Department funds upon delivery of said equipment and the submission of a proper voucher therefor. Duly adopted this 28th day of January, 1971 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr: Robillard, Mr. Robertson, and Mr. Solomon. NOES: None. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR, TREATING AND REDEVELOPING OF TOWN WELLS. RESOLUTION NO. 43 , , introduced by Mr. Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, the Town Water Department Superintendent has advised the Town Board of the immediate necessity for the cleaning, repair and rehabilitation of the three (3) wells which supply water for the municipal water system, and WHEREAS, said Water Department Superintendent does not have equipment and personnel to perform the necessary services , and WHEREAS, such services :,are of a specialized nature, and performed by a limited number of companies or individuals, and WHEREAS, the Water Department Superintendent has consulted with the most readily available specialists who have advised him that the said rehabilitation of said wells is of immediate necessity in order to avoid a more serious condition, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town Supervisor is authorized and empowered to enter into a contract with R. E. Chapman and Company for the cleaning, repair and rehabilitation of three (3) wells at the Queensbury Town Well Site. 2. That the total cost for said services shall not exceed $7,060.00. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted this 28th day of January, 1971 by the following vote: