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1969-03-06 SP 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 T Board and the Theodore Turner, own Councilman to replace heo , 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto- set our hands and seals at the Town Office Building in said Town on the 6th day of March, 1969. Gerald B. Solomon L.S. Supervisor Lloyd H. Demboski L. S. Councilman Harold Robillard L.S. Councilman Hammond Robertson Jr. L.S. Councilman Councilman Robertson and Councilman Robillard escorted Mr. John D. Austin Jr. to his place on the Town Board. Supervisor Solomon announced the following appointment to the Beautification Committee of the Town of Queensbury. To the Town Board: In addition to the previously appointed members to the Queensbury Committee for Community Beautification for the year 1969, I wish to appoint Mrs. Clare Noyes, 25 Sunset Drive, Glens Falls, Town of Queensbury, New York . RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DEED FOR TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO.. 61, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, Mabel C. Ellsworth has executed ndt nn rfdD a deed for a 50 foot roadway to convey an extension o i-�r w QV Beuna Vista Avenue as shown on the map of Section 11 of Westland, dated June 6, 1968, and WHEREAS, Carl Garb, Superintendent of Highways and- Thomas K. Flaherty, Superintendent of Queensbury Water District have advised this Board that they recommend the acceptance of these extensions into the Town Highway system, and WHEREAS said deed has been approved by Harold W. Katz, Counsel to the board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the aforementioned deed be and the same is hereby • accepted and approved, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Warren County Clerk' s office, after which said deed shall be properly filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, that this new road is hereby added to the official inventory of Town Highways, and described as follows: Road: #306 Centennial Drive Description: Extension of M UM and Buena Vista Avenue Name: li(b ka d Buuna Vista Avenue MileagS�ntenn a Drive Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 156 Attorney Harold W. Katz discussed the serving of the notice of legal action against the Town of Queensbury, which has been brought by Paul A. Usher and Madeline Usher. The Attorney stated that the Town has no re-course but to defend itself in the action. RESOLUTION NO. 62 INTRODUCED BY MR. ROBILLARD, who moved its adoption. SECONDED BY MR. DEMBOSKI. RESOLUTION DIRECTING DEFENSE OF LEGAL ACTIONS AGAINST THE TOWN WHEREAS, PAUL A. USHER and MADELINE USHER as Plaintiffs have commenced legal action against the Town alleging the negligent construction and maintenance of Luzerne Road, and, WHEREAS, the question of highway construction and maintenance is of great importance to the Town; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town be, and he hereby is, authorized and empowered to retain HAROLD W. KATZ, ESQ. , as legal counsel in the matter upon such terms as he deems proper and advisable and he shall authorize such counsel on behalf of the Town to take such action as may be deemed advisable to bring about a speedy determination of the rights and interestsof the Town with respect to said matter. Duly adopted the 6th day of March, 1969 by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Austin, Mr., Robertson and Mr. Solomon. RESOLUTION NO. 63 INTRODUCED BY MR. ROBERTSON, who moved it adoption. SECONDED BY MR. DEMBOSKI. RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION. WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the necessity for providing for meeting the increased demands made upon the water supply system of said Town created by the rapid residential and industrial growth within said Town, and WHEREAS, after extensive study and deliberation the Town Board has determined that it would be in the best interests of the residents of the Town to acquire a source of water supply capable of meeting the constantly increasing demands, and WHEREAS, such study has established that the reservoir maintained by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation at the .. Sherman Island Hydro-Generating Station located in the Town of Queensburycan provide a water supply to meet the present and foreseeable needs of said Town, and WHEREAS, said Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has agreed to permit said Town to withdraw water from said reservoir and to purchase land for the construction and maintenance of a filtration system and pumping station in an area adjacent to said reservoir and has signified its intention to enter into a written agreement to implement such proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the -power to enter into an agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and to fix and determine the -terms thereof is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, subject to such conditions, acts and things required by the statutes of the State of New York and the Federal Statutes to be performed precedent to, and in furtherance of, said agreement. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Austin and Mr. Solomon. RESOLUTION NO. 64, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #69-3 numbered #226 to #228 inclusive and totaling $110.30 - is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Austin and Mr. Austin. Noes - -None On motion the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell i Town Clerk I� Regular Meeting March 13, 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John Austin, Jr. Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The meeting was callled to order by the Supervisor at 8:05 p.m. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: Jackie Saxer - League of Women Voters Donald Chase - Recreation Commission LeRoy Phillips - Assistant Building Inspector Carl Garb - Superintendent of Highways Gilbert Schlierer - Chief of Police Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Eugene Allen - Applicant for Mobile Home Permit Pliney Tucker - Visitor Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Akins - Visitors Florenee Mcllvaine --Reporter, The Post Star Tony Daggett - Radio Station W W S C The public hearing was declared open :by Supervisor Solomon on the application of Mr & Mrs: Eugene Allen for a permit to locate a Mobile Home on Upper Sherman Avenue. Proof of publication was, presented -and read aloud by the clerk.