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1969-04-10 171 Regular Meeting April 10, 1969 Present: Gerald B. Solomon Supervisor Lloyd Demboski Councilman John Austin Councilman Harold Robillard Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Attorney Harold Katz was also present. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 8 :00 p.m. Supervisor Solomon greeted the following visitors: Pliney Tucker - Visitor Bob Ovitt - Visitor Dave Goodrich - Visitor Attorney Michael McCarthy - Visitor Mrs. Jack Haanen - League of Women Voters Harold Rathbun - Visitor Edward Waters - Visitor Irving Dean - Reporter, The Post Star Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water Dist. Carl Garb - Superintendent of Highways Gilbert Schlierer - Chief of Police Henry Sleight - Visitor LeRoy Phillips - Zoning Enforcement Officer The public hearing on the application of David Burch for a permit to locate a Mobile Home on Birch Road was declared open at this time. Proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk. I Supervisor Solomon requested a voice from any persons present in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the permit. There was none. The public hearing closed at 8:08 p.m. The public hearing on the establishment of Extension #2 to the Queensbury Water District was declared open at this time. Proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk. Councilman Robertson descussed the location of the extension and also the plans being laid by the developer. Councilman Robertson moved that the district be created,..=-Geconded by Mr. Demboski. Mr. Pliney Tucker questioned the Town Board as to the supervision of the construction of the water system in the district. Mr. Tucker was told that the construction will be supervised by the water Superintendent. _._ Councilman Robertson explained the usual procedure of development of sub-divisions. 172 At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, held at the Town Office Building on the 10th day of April, 1969. PRESENT: GERALD B. SOLOMON, Supervisor HAMMOND ROBERTSON, JR. , Councilman LLOYD H. DEMBOSKI, Councilman HAROLD E. ROBILLARD, Councilman JOHN AUSTIN, JR. , Councilman i In the Matter of the Establishment of EXTENSION NO. 2 TO THE QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT in the Town of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York, pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law. WHEREAS, a map, plan and report relating to the estab- lishment of proposed Extension No. 2 to Queensbury Water District prepared by Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , a competent engineer duly licensed by the State of New York, in the manner and in such de- tail as has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has been filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury in accordance with requirements of Article 12-A of the Town Law, and WHEREAS, an order was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on March 27, 1969, reciting the filing of such map, plan and report, the boundaries of the proposed exten- sion and a statement that no construction will be required in the proposed extension and that no expense other than the engin- eering costs and legal fees will be required, the fact that the map, plan and report describing the same are on file in the office of the Town Clerk for public inspection, and stating all other matters required by law to be stated, and specifying April 10, 1969 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. as the time and the Town Office Building on the Bay Road in said Town as the place where the Town Board will meet to consider the map, plan and report and to hear all persons interested in, subject thereof concerning same and to take such action thereon as is authorized or required by law, and WHEREAS, such order was duly published and posted as required by law, and WHEREAS, a hearing on said matter was duly held by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on this 10th day. of April, 1969, beginning at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Town Office Building in said Town and full discussion of the matter having been had and all persons desiring to be heard having been heard, RESOLUTION NO. 79 NOW, upon the evidence given on such hearing and upon a motion made by Councilman Robertson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Demboski, it is RESOLVED AND DETERMINED: 73 RESOLVED AND DETERMINED: (a) That the order containing the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law. (b) That all property and property owners within the proposed district are benefited thereby. (c) That all the property and property owners benefited are inclused within the limits of the proposed district. (d) That it is in the public interest to establish said water district, and be it further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that the establishment of Extension No. 2 to the Queensbury Water District, as set forth in said map, plan and report, be approved, and that such extension shall be known and designated as Extension No. 2 to Queensbury Water District, and shall be bounded and described as follows: "Parcel Number One Beginning at a point in the center of Potter Road at the southwesterly corner of lands of John Van Dusen, running from thence in a northerly direction along the westerly bounds of the said lands 175 feet, more or less, to a corner of the present Queensbury Water District; thence running . in an easterly direction and a northeasterly direction along the present Queensbury Water District boundary, which runs parallel to Potter Road and 175 feet, more or less, distant from the center thereof, to an angle point in the said water district boundary, said point being distant 150 feet southerly from the southerly bounds of Aviation Road; thence running in a southeasterly direction along the southwesterly bounds of the present water district boundary 175 feet, more or less, to the center of Potter Road; thence running in a south- westerly and a westerly direction in the center of Potter Road to the point and place of beginning. The above described premisee is a portion of lots 64, 71 and 78 of Queensbury. Parcel Number Two Beginning at the southeasterly corner of lot 64 of the first subdivision of Queensbury, being also the southeasterly corner of lands of Henry Sleight, running from thence in a westerly direction along the southerly bounds of a portion of the said lot 64 and the southerly bounds of the said lands of Henry Sleight to the southwesterly corner thereof; thence running in a northerly direction along the westerly bounds of the said lands of Henry Sleight .to the southerly bounds of the present Queensbury Water District, said point being distant 150.00 feet southerly from the southerly bounds of Aviation Road; thence running in a southeasterly direction along the present Queensbury Water District boundary, parallel to Aviation Road and 150.00 feet distant southerly from the southerly bounds thereof, crossing Dixon Road, to a point distant 150.00 feet northerly from the northerly bounds of Dixon Road; thence running in a southeasterly direction, still along 174 _ the present Queensbury Water District boundary, parallel to Dixon Road and distant 150.00 feet northerly from the northerly bounds thereof, to a point in the easterly bounds of the said lot 64 of the first subdivision of Queensbury, said point being in the westerly bounds of the present Queensbury Water District boundary; thence running in a southerly direction along the same to the point and place of beginning. The above described premises is in lot 64 of the first subdivision of the Town of Queensbury." and be it further RESOLVED that the expenses of the establishment of Ex- tension No. 2 to Queensbury Water District, including engineering and legal services, be paid from current funds available for such purpose and that no indebtedness be incurred for such purpose, and be it further RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in Section 209-e of the Town Law, and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to give due public notice of the adoption of this resolution in the manner provided by law. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote, and upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor Yes Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman Yes Lloyd H. Demboski, Councilman Yes Harold E. Robillard, Councilman Yes John Austin, Jr. , Councilman Yes Councilman Robertson discussed at lenght the development of a future water district in the west and south west portion of the Town. Proposed boundaries of the district were discussed by Mr. Robertson. Councilman Robertson stated that the engineering lay-out is nearly completed and that a Public Hearing will be forth coming in the near future. Supervisor Solomon stated that the work of the town surveyor and the assessors in the above mentioned project is completed at this time. The Town Clerk presented the following applications for permits to locate mobile homes within the Town of Queensbury. Mrs. Ruth Steffen Roland V. Aiken Earl G. Underhill All of the above applications were tabled for further study by the Town Board. Moved by Mr. Demboski, seconded by Mr. Austin. Mr. Pliney Tucker questioned the Town Board as to h q the plans being layed at present for further removal of Junk Cars in different locations within the town. Supervisor Solomon discussed the action being taken by town officials to relieve the junk car nuisance within the town. Mr. Dave Goodrich stated that in his belief, the Town of Queensbury has man power who are expected to control the problem. Councilman Demboski stated that the Building Inspector and the Assistant Zo*itig,.Enforpement Officer have a full schedule of work at present. Action on the matter will be taken in the near future. The reports of the Building and Zoning Department, the Police Department and the Monthly Highway Report were received and placed on file. The Monthly Statement of the Supervisor was received at this time. The total Receipts as listed were $65,530.51, the total disbursements for the month were $113,627.61. Building & Zoning Department April 7, 1969 Town Board Town of Queensbury Dear Sirs: Permission is hereby requested for .The Building Inspector and the Zoning Inforcement officer to attend -a meeting of the NEW YORK STATE BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE, to be held Friday April 11, 1969 at Albany, N. Y. For details please see letter attached hereto. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Yours LeRoy Phillips RESOLUTION N0. 80 Introduced by Mr. Solomon seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, ASSISTXk ZONING and BUILDING INSPtCTOR, LeRoy Phillips has requested permission to attend "The New York State Building Officials Conference" to be held at Albany,New York on April 11, 1969, and be it further RESOLVED that permission is hereby granted for the officials of the Zoning and Building Department to attend this meeting and that all necessary expenses will be a proper town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and ,Mr. Solomon. Noes - None April 9, 1969 Town Board Town of Queensbury Investigation Report Ref. : Clarence E. Grooms Mobile Home Court R.D. #2 Corinth Road This lot measures 150x230 feet, a total of 34,500 square feet. There are now 7 mobile homes located there giving each mobile home an average 4,928 square feet, not allowing for any drive- ways or parking area. There is only one well supplying water for 7 families. There are 4 4eptic tanks, two of which are less than 100 feet from the well serving 7 families. If 3 more mobile homes were added to this Court it would mean each mobile home would have less than 3,450 square feet of lot space. More septic tanks would be necessary and probably located less than 100 feet from the well. There would not be adequate parking for each family not counting any visitors. I found out that it is necessary for the cars to be parked beside the street at times causing some congestion. Not too long ago therewas a fire in one of the mobile homes and the fire company had to cross neighboring property to get to the burning structure. There are two very nice homes, one across the street and one adjacent to the Court with some of the mobile homes less than 2 ft. from their property line. It is my opinion that to add any more mobile homes to this site would be adding to health and safety hazards that already exist. I have talked to Mr. and Mrs. Usher who live across the street and Mr. and Mrs. Duell who live on the east side of the Court, and they all share the same opinion and voiced strong opposition to further crowding and congesting in the neighborhood. Respectfully, LeRoy Phillips Asst. Building Inspector RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF MOBILE HOME COURT RESOLUTION NO. 81, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Robillard. WHEREAS, Clarence E. Grooms of R.F.D. #2 Corinth Road had made application for a permit to enlarge and existing Mobile Home Court containing 7 lots for mobile homes on property situated at R.F.D. #2 Corinth Road and WHEREAS, the Town Building Inspector has, after investigation, given disapproval of this application and plans, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of Clarence E. Grooms of R.F.D. #2 Corinth Road for a permit to enlarge an existing Mobile Home Court containing 7 lots for mobile homes, on property situated at R.F.D.#2 Corinth Road, Town of Queensbury be and the same is hereby dis- approved and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the applicant of the decision of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon Noes - None 1'77 HiOhway Department April 10, 1969 Gentlemen: I recommend that the following vehicles be bid off to the highest bidder as they are of no more use to the Town. 1 - OSHKOSK 1950 with dump box & wing tank Bad Transmission 1 - F.W.D. 1947 with dump box- motor Stripped no Radiator - wheel knuckle missing 1 - I H C 1956 4x4 Coleman with Dump box - no motor no radiator 1 - F W D 1946 with Unit •Shovel mounted 5/8 yard Thanking you, Carl A. Garb Supt. RESOLUTION NO. 82, Introduced by Mr.�Demboski, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, Superintendent of Highways, Carl A. Garb has recommended to this Town Board that certain pieces of obsolete equipment be offered for sale to the highest bidder, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways has also recommended that the equipment be sold to the highest bidder, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star, on or before April 14th, 1969, a notice to e read in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town ,ctf Queens- bury, , will receive sealed bids up to 5. 8@-P.M. on the :#th day of Akii, 1§6-3-at the Town Clerks office at the Queensbury Town Office Building R.F.D. #1 Bay Road, Town of Queensbury for the , purchase of certain obsolete Equipment,as--fol-lvws-.-»-a,-z 1 - Oskosh 1950 with dump box & wing tank bad transmission 1 - F.W.D. 1947 with dump box-motor stripped no radiator-wheel knuckle missing 1 - H.C. 1956 4x4 Coleman with dump box-no motor no radiator 1 - F.W.D. 1946 with unit shovel mounted 5/8 yard Any bid submitted must be done so with the understanding that the equipment will besm?7e away by the bidder.. Duly adopted by the following voted, Ayes - Mr. Demboski,- Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 178 RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 83, Introduced by Mr. Robillard, seconded by Mr. Solomon. WHEREAS, it appears that there will be a surplus in the Building and Zoning Inspector's Office for the year 1969, and WHEREAS, the Police Department transferred their police car, a 1966 Plymouth Fury, to the Building and Zoning Department for the use of the Enforcement Officer, and 9 WHEREAS, the Police Department has purchased a 1969 Plymouth Fury, and additional funds are needed in the Police Budget, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,000. be transferred from the Building and Zoning Department Compensation fund to the Police Equipment fund, thereby decreasing the appropriation of the Building and Zoning DepartmentCompensation fund to $12,500. , and increasing the Police purchase of equipment fund to $1,300.00. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR CARNIVAL OPERATIONS RESOLVED that permission is hereby granted to conduct earnival operations, as follows: Sponsor: Queensbury Plaza Association X Carnival: Robert D. Kellogg Amusements, Inc. PlAce: Queensbury Plaza Date: through_ Dial, 1969 and be it further 1 -X� -x(410,, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of proof of Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000/ #300,000 Bodily Injury Liability and $25,000. Property Damage Liability Insurance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr.Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Water Department April 10, 1969 Queensbury Town Board, Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor Gentlemen: This department has reviewed the bids for water connection materials as submitted by LeValley McLeod Inc. , Schenectady, New York and J. E. Sawyers, Glens Falls, New York. The bid of LeValley McLeod Inc. appears to be the lowest reasonable bid for supplying the materials set forth in specification #69-1 of the Queensbury Water Department. 179 Therefore it is the recommendation of this department that the bid of LeValley McLeo,9 Inc. be accepted. Respectfully submitted Thomas K. Flaherty Superintendent RESOLUTION NO. 85, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Austin. WHEREAS, Superintendent of the Queensbury Water District, Thomas K. Flaherty, did on the 13th day of March, 1969 duly recommend the advertising for bids for the purchase of certain materials to be used in construction during the year 1969. WHEREAS, bids were received on the =27th day of March, 1969 from the following bidders: J . E. Sawyer & Company LeValley McLeod Inc. WHEREAS, following study of the bids by the Water Superintendent; it is apparent that LeValley McLeod Inc. of Schenectady, N. Y. are the lowest bidders, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of LeValley McLeod Inc. be and is hereby accepted. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None Water April 10, 1969 Department ._ Queensbury Town Board, Mr. Gerald B. Solomon, Supervisor. Gentlemen: This department respectfully request the purchase of the materials as set forth in the attached specificiations, Queensbury Water Department No. 69-2. This material to be used in various projects of construction and repair of mains during the year. Respectfully submitted Thomas K. Flaherty Superintendent QUEENSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT Specification No. 69-2 Item #1 600 foot of cast iron pipe 12 inch Item #2 1000 foot of case iron pipe 6 inch Detailed Specifications Cast iron pipe shall be push-on joint Class 22 ASA cement lined and bituminous seal coated. It shall be manufactured in accordance with American Standard Specification A21.6 or A21.8 by once of the well known and established manufactures such as R.D. Wood Company, United States Pipe & Foundry:{ Company, Warren Foundry & Pipe Company American Cast Iron Pipe Company and others. The pipe shall confirm to the following dimensions: Size (inches) O.D. (inches) Thickness Class 6 6.90 22 12 13.20 22 180 The cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coating shall be in accordance with the fastest American Standard Specifications for cement lining for cast iron pipe and fittings ASA A21.4. All pipe shall be bituminous coated on the outside. The cement mortar lining shall meet the following thickness: Pipe sizes 6 inch through 12 inch - 1/8 inch thick Push on joints shall meet Federal Specification WW-P-421b for Type II pipe. Manufacturer shall supply -sufficient bronz wedges to allow for the installation of 4 wedges in eachpipe joint for the quantity of pipe listed. If any of the above specifications have been superseded then the pipe, lining, coatings and/or joints shall meet the new specifications. Pipe shall be delivered to the Queensbury Water Department plant and Maintenance yard, Lake George,,Road, Town of Queensbury. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR CAST IRON PIPE RESOLUTION NO. 86, Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by -Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, the Queensbury Water Superintendent has recommended the purchase of Cast Iron Pipe under bids, to supply the needs of the water department for the year 1969 and has filed detailed specifications of the material requested with the clerk of this Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star, on or before April 14, 1969, a notice to read in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals up to 5 :00 P.M. on the 24th of April, 1969 at the Town Clerk' s Office at the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, RD #1, Glens Falls, New York, to supply the Queensbury Water Department with Cast Iron Pipe for the year 1969. - A copy of the detailed specifications of the material to be purchased may be obtained during business hours from the office of the Town Clerk, -Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, Glens Falls, New York. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes plainly marked Cast Iron Pipe Bid and there shall be included in such bid the certificate as to non-collusion as required by Section 103d of the General Municipal Law. The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building, Town of Queens- bury, on April 24th, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. at which time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read alous. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None 181 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 87, Introduced by Mr. Solomon, seconded by Mr. Robertson. WHEREAS, David Burch of Luzern Road. , Glens Falls, N.Y. , 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 out- side of a duly licensed mobile home court at property situated Burch Road, Second Street on the right going in, and 4_ WHEREAS, this town board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, for the following reasons: There were no persons present in opposition to the granting of the permit. The application was approved by the Zoning Inspector, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to David Burch of Luzerne Road, Glens Falls, N. Y. , Town of Queensbury, to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court, at property situated at Burch Road, secondedtreet on the right going in, 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 Councilman -Robillard reported that the Town- of Queensbury Police Department are in the process of checking as much as possible on the dumping being done along all highways within the town. RESOLUTION NO. 88, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Demboski. RESOLVED, that the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #69-4 numbered #306 through #426 and totaling $20,327.79 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Demboski, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Solomon. Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell, Town Clerk Town of Queensbury