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1969-01-23 Regular Meeting January 23, 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman i Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson Jr. Councilman The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 P.M. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: Y Pliney Tucker Visitor Florence Mcllvaine The Post Star Tony Daggett Radio Sta. W.W.S.C. Kathe Guyette League of Women Voters Robert Guyette Visitor RESOLUTION NO. 42 , Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has agreed to undertake a transit feasibility study in the area including the City of Glens Falls, the village of South Glens Falls, the village of Hudson Falls, the village of Fort Edward, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Kingsbury, the Town of Moreau and the Town of Fort Edward, and WHEREAS, The Town of Queensbury will not be obligated to participate in the program beyond obtaining such feasibility study, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury is authorized to enter into a contract with the New York State Department of Trans- portation for participation with the aforesaid municipalities in the-:transit feasibility study, at a cost not to exceed $450.00 to be paid to such department from appropriation General Fund, and that Supervisor Gerald B. Solomon is auth- orized and empowered to execute such documents and contracts as may be required to carry out the intent of this Resolution. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Demboski, Mr.Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes: None. RESOLUTION NO. 43, Introduced by Mr. Robillard , who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Robertsnn WHEREAS, Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York provides for the enactment by Towns of an ordinance providing for a partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury desires to enact the following ordinance to implement the provisions of said Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and to hold a public hearing thereon as required by law, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing on the following proposed Ordinance be held on February 6 , 1969 at 8 :00 P.M. in the auditorium of the Senior High School on the Aviation Road, 1,34 Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York and due notice thereof be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Queensbury as required by law. j "ORDINANCE Town of Queensbury, Warren County, State of New York AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY—FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 467 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren, State of New York, under authority of Section 467 of the Real Property Law, does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. The purpose of this ordinance is to grant a partial exemption from taxation to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation of real property which is owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over meeting the requirements set forth in Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law. Section 2. Real property owned by persons sixty-five years of age or over shall be exempt from town taxes to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation subject to the following conditions: { a. The owner or all of the owners must file and appli- cation annually in the assessors' office at least ninety days before the day for filing the final assessment roll or such other time as may be hereafter fixed by law. b. The income of the owner or the combined income of the owners must not exceed three thousand dollars for the twelve consecutive months prior to the date that the appli- cation is filed. c. Title to the property must be vested in the owner or, if more than one, in all the owners for at least sixty consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. d. The property must be used exclusively for residential purposes, be occupied in whole or in part by the owners, and constitute the legal residence of the owners. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as pro- vided in Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York. " Duly adopted by the following vote the 23rd day of January, 1969. Ayes : Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes: None 133 RESOLUTION N0. ., Introduced by Mr. Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Demboski WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board were saddened- by the passing of Theodore R. Turner, and i WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was Councilman for the Town of Queensbury and has served the town faithfully for many, many years , and WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was a member of one of the old and respected families in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has suffered a loss by his passing, be it RESOLVED, that the members of the Queensbury Town Board hereby record their profound sorrow on the passing of Theodore R. Turner, and extended to his wife 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 his family. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 1969 Mr. Robert L. Eddy Mr : Charles Houghton 17 Owen Avenue RD # 1, Rolling Ridge Glens Falls , New York 12801 Glens Falls, New York 12801 Mr. Harold G. Woodruff Carl Garb Kensington Court RD # 2 , Bronk Drive Glens Falls, New York 12801 Glens Falls , New York 12801 Mrs. Frank X Gilheany 23 Aviation Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Richard VanDusen West Mountain Road, RD # 2 Glens Falls, New York 12801 Mrs. Loretta H. Anderson RD # 1 Glens Falls, New York 12801 Mrs. Robert Mahoney 11 Windsor Drive Glens Falls, New York 12801 Mrs. Leonard J. Mcllvaine RFD # 1, Chestnut Ridge Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Miss. Elizabeth Renner Upper Ridge Road Glens Falls, New York 12801 Committee named: Organization meeting March 136 The quarterly statement of results of activity by each of the Town Justices' was received and placed on file. RESOLUTION NO. 45 , Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by ► Mr. Demboski. RESOLVED that the audit of Bills as listed in Abstract #69-1B numbered #78 through #82 and totaling$813. 72 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None The meeting was adjourned at 8: 25 in momory of Councilman Theodore Turner. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk February 6, 1969 Special Meeting Present: Public Hearing on Gerald B. Solomon - Supervisor Ordinance for Partial Lloyd Demboski - Councilman Exemption for Persons Harold Robillard - Councilman over age of 65. Hammond Robertson - Councilman The following members of the Queensbury Union Free School District #2 Board of Education were also present: Mrs. Pauline Joslyn - President - Board of Education Frank Zverblis - Vice President Loren Rhodes - Clerk Dr. Ernest Higgins - Member Ralph Nestle - Member Ted Mainville - Member Attorney Harold W. Katz was present as council for the group. Supervisor Solomon greeted the visitors. There were nine persons present at the meeting. Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine was present as representative of the Glens Falls Post Company. Attorney Katz was granted the floor. Mr. Katz discussed the enactment of the law which was adopted in August, 1966. Attorney Katz discussed the requirements of the applicants who may desire to make application for this tax exemption. All types of income were discussed by the attorney. Ownership of property was discussed by Attorney Katz. He stated that all standards must be met to qualify. It was stated at this time that the --. application must be filed at least 90 days prior to completion of the assessment roll of the town. Mrs. Closson Hewitt stated that she is the owner of a sizeable farm consisting of two parcels of land. Mrs. Hewitt questioned the fact, could she sell hay from the land and still be eligible to qualify for an exemption. Mr. George Stec questioned the group as to how many persons will be eligible to qualify for the exemption.