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1969-02-27 147 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. NOES: None Absent: RESOLUTION NO. 53, Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Solomon. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Bills as listed in Abstract #69-2A numbered #85 through #225 inclusive and totaling $20,537.48 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None The Town Board meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting February 27, 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold W. Katz was also present. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Allen - Applicant for Mobile Home Permit Mrs. Harris - Visitor Edward J. Waters - Visitor Pliney Tucker - Visitor . Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Akins - Visitors Tony Daggett - Radio Station WWSC Florence Mcllvaine- Reporter, The Post Star Mrs. R. Case Prime - League of Women Voters A letter from the Department of Transportation was read in its entirety for information only. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 54, introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Allen of Upper Sherman Avenue, Town of Queensbury 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 Upper Sherman Ave. between Leo & Howard Streets, and 148 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 purusant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the town board shall conduct a public hearing on said application on March 13, 1969, 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 proviaions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT TO IMPROVE OR SUBSTITUTE MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 55 , introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, Raymond & Bessie Morris of 7 Leo Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. , has made application to this board for a permit to: Replace present Mobile Home with a newer and more modern:- one at property situated at Leo Street, and owned by Raymond & Bessie Morris, 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 the application of Raymond & Bessie Morris as above described is hereby approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue to Raymond & Bessie Morris the proper permit. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AMEND AUDIT OF CLAIMS RESOLUTION NO. 56, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, Audit #192 under Abstract 69-2A dated February 13, 1969, appears to have been paid in the month of December by Audit #1435 under Abstract 68-12, and WHEREAS, the Ford deter Box Company, Inc. has returned payment of such audit therefore be it RESOLVED, that the amount allowed under Audit 192 be deleted from the abstract, thereby decreasing the total amount of Abstract 69-2A by the sum of $79.86. t Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None The application of the following for a Mobile Home permit were tabled for study. Frank DeVizzio David T. Burch 1 4 f) Supervisor Solomon filed the Annual Report of the Town of Queensbury for the year 1968. A copy of same is on file in the Town Clerks Office for public inspection. Supervisor Solomon discussed at length the substantial increase in assessment in 1968 due to the present land values within the Town of Queensbury. Supervisor Solomon discussed the following activities within the Town during 1968-1969. The Queensbury Housing Authority was formed and an increase of water service by the Queensbury Water District. A full time police department has been formed and is in operation at this time. Substantial increase in activity in the Recreation Department. The tax exemption for persons over age 65 was endorsed and adopted by the Queensbury Town Board. The Highway System is in the process of being re-organized to full time operation. Junk cars in and around the town were removed by a crushing machine which operated for some time within the town. Mr. Solomon also discussed the present status of the expansion of the water systems within the town. The improvements of Aviation Road and Route 9 .were discussed by the Supervisor. Mr. Solomon also stated that the Annexation of Town properties to the City of Glens Falls has been blocked ..at present. The reduction of the County Tax for 1969 was also discussed by the Supervisor. RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBER OF RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 57 , Introduced by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, the term of Stephen Physioc, as a member of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Queensbury expires on February 27, 1969, be it RESOLVED, that Stephen Physioc be and hereby is reappointed a member of the Recreation Cauftission of the Town of Queensburyfor a term of five years, said term to expire on February 27, 1974. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION N0, 58 INTRODUCED BY MR. Robertson WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION. SECONDED BY MR. Demboski RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL NOTES TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, New York, after due public notice, by a resolution duly adopted on the 17th day of October, 1968, authorized the Town Superintendent of High- ways to purchase certain tools and equipment for the highway department at a total cost of $2,570.00, and provided that $2,570.00 of such cost was to be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, and 150 WHEREAS, a contract of purchase for such machinery was duly entered into by the Town Superintendent of Highways on the 17th day of October, 1968, which contract has been fuly approved by the County Superintendent of Highways. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The specific object or purpose for which obligations are to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of the purchase of tools and equipment for the highways department as itemized in voucher No. 5395 dated December 18, 1968. 2. The maximum cost of such tools and equipment is $2,570.00, and the plan of financing such cost is as follows: By.,the issuance of a capital note in the amount of $2,570.00 pursuant to this resolution. 3. The following determinations are hereby made: (a) The period of probable usefulness of such tools and equipment is five (5) years. (b) The subdivision of paragraph "a" of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law which is applicable in the circumstances is subdivision "28". (c) The proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of five (5) years. 4. That the Town of Queensbury issue its capital note in the amount of $2,570.00 to finance such cost in accordance with the financial plan set forth above. Such note shall be dated approximately as of the date of the delivery of such machinery and the power to fix and determine the exact date of such note is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. 5. Such capital note shall be numbered 1 and shall mature in the year 1970. The power to fix and determine the date upon which such note shall become due and payable is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. The note shall be issued in bearer form, shall not contain a power to convert to registered form, and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding four .and one- half (4 1/2%) percent per annum payable annually. Such note shall be in substantially the following form: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEW YORK No. 1 County of Warren $2,570.00 Town of Queensbury Capital Note of 1969 The Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren, a municipality of the State of New York, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of this note the sum of $2,570.00 on the 3rd day of March, 1970, together with interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of 4 1/2% per annum, payable annually, Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in lawful 151 money of the United States of America at the office of the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Glens Falls, New York. This note may not be converted to registered form. This note is the only note of an authorized issue in the amount of $2,570.00. This note is issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution entitled "Capital Note Resolution" duly adopted by the Town Board of such Town of Queensbury on February 27, 1969. 4" The faith and credit of such Town of Queensbury are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this note according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this note, exist, have happened and have been performed, and that this note, together with all other indebtedness of such Town of Queensbury, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of such State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Queensbury, New York has caused this note to be signed by its Supervisor, and its . corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Town Clerk and this note to be dated as of the 3rd day of March, 1969. Town of Queensbury, New York (Town Seal) by Gerald B. Solomon its Supervisor Attest: George C. Crannell - Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, New York 6. The Supervisor is hereby delegated the power to prepare such note and to sell such note at private sale at not less than par and accrued interest, and at such sale to fix the interest rate to be borne by such note within the limitations set forth in this resolution. The Supervisor shall deliver such note to the purchaser thereof only against cash or a certified check. . The proceeds of sale of the note shall be deposited in the Highway Machinery Fund account. The powers delegated to the Supervisor by this resolution shall be exercised in conformity with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately., Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 152 RESOLUTION NO. 59 INTRODUCED BY MR. Robertson WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION. SECONDED BY MR. Robillard RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL NOTES TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF HIGHWAY MACHINERY WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, New York, after due public notice, by a resolution duly adopted on the 14th day of November, 1968, authorized the Town Superintendent of Highways to purchase a used Case model 580 Tractor with Backhoe for highway consturction and maintenance at a total cost of $4,500.00, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, and provided that $4,500.00 of such cost was to be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, and WHEREAS, a contract of purchase for such machinery was duly entered into by the Town Superintendent of Highways on the 14th day of November 1968, which contract has been duly approved by the County Superintendent of Highways, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The specific object or purpose for which obligations are to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of the purchase of one (1) used Case Tractor with Backhoe, model 580, Serial No. 8301081. 2. The maximum cost of such machinery is $4,500.00 and the plan of financing such cost is as follows: $4,500.00 is to be provided by the issuance of a capital note in the amount of $4,500.00, pursuant to this resolution. 3. The following determinations are hereby made: (a) The period of probable usefulness of such machinery is five (5) years. (b) The subdivision of paragraph "a" of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law which is applicable in the circumstances is subdivision "28". (c) The proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of five (5) years. 4. That the Town of Queensbury issue its capital note in the amount of $4,500.00 to finance such cost in accordance with the financial plan set forth above. Such note shall be dated approximately as of the date .of the delivery of such machinery and the power to fix and determine the exact date of such note is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. -- 5. Such capital note shall be numbered 1 and shall mature in the year 1970. The power to fix and determine the date upon which such note shall become due and payable is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. The note shall be issued in bearer form, shall not contain a power to convert to registered form, and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding four and one-half (4 1/2%) percent per annum payable annually. Such note shall be in substantially the following form: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEW YORK No. 1 County of Warren $4,500.00 Town of Queensbury Capital Note of 1969 The Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren, a municipality of the State of New York, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of this note the sum of $4,500.00 on the 3rd day of March, 1970, together with interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of 4 1/2% per annum, payable annually. Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at the office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Glens Falls, New York. _ This note may not be converted to registered form. This note is the only note of an authorized issue in the amount of $4,500.00. This note is issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution entitled "Capital Note Resolution" duly adopted by the Town Board of such Town of Queensbury on November 14, 1968. The faith and credit of such Town of Queensbury are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the prin- cipal of and interest on this note according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this note, exist, have happened and have been performed, and that this note, together with all other indebtedness of such Town of Queensbury, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of such State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Queensbury, New York, has caused this note to be signed by its Supervisor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Town Clerk and this note to be dated as of the 3rd day of March, 1969. Town of Queensbury, New York by Gerald B. Solomon (Town Seal) its Supervisor Attest: George C. Crannell Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, New York 6. The Supervisor is hereby delegated the power to prepare such note and to sell such note at private sale at not less than par and accrued interest, and at such sale to fix the interest rate to be borne by such note within the limitations set forth in this resolution. The Supervisor shall deliver such note to the purchaser thereof only against cash or a certified check. The proceeds of sale of- the note shall be deposited in the Highway Machinery Fund account. The powers delegated to the Supervisor by this resolution shall be exercised in conformity with the provisions - of the Local Finance Law. 154 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned at 8 :30 p.m. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Special Meeting March 6, 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold W. Katz was also present. Supervisor Solomon declared the meeting open at 8:00 P.M. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Daniel Olson - Visitor Pliney Tucker - Visitor Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Akins - Visitors John D. Austin, Jr. - Visitor John Bowman - Visitor Florence Mcllvaine - Reporter, The Post Star Carl Garb - Superintendent of Highways Herbert Corlew - Deputy Superintendent of Highways Gilbert Schlierer - Chief of Police Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water Tony Daggett - Radio Station W W S C Councilman Robertson announced that following consideration of many applicants who were interested in being appointed as Town Councilman to replace Theodore Turner, the Town Board and the Queensbury Republican Committee have agreed on the appointment of John D. Austin, Jr. as Town Councilman. RESOLUTION NO. 60 INTRODUCED BY MR. ROBERTSON, who moved its adoption. SECONDED BY MR. ROBILLARD. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILMAN. WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councilman in the Town of Queensbury, County of-Warren because of the death of Councilman Theodore Turner who was elected to such office on the 2nd day of November, 1965, for a term of four years from the 1st day of January, 1966; .. BE IT RESOLVED, that NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of the power vested in us by Section 64. (5) of the Town Law, we, the members of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, do hereby appoint JOHN D. AUSTIN, JR. of said Town to fill the vacancy existing in such office of Town Councilman, Such appointment is effective immediately and the said John D. Austin Jr. shall hold office until January 1st, 1970.