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1967-01-02 ORG Organization Meeting January 2, 1967 Present: John 0, Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. The clerk mead the notice of the Annual Meeting of Association of Towns on February 6th, 7th and 8th, 1967 as prepared by the Association of Towns. t RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RESOLUTION N0, 1, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of, the Towp Boftrd of the Town-of -Queensbury, shall be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month thereafter at 8:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Town Office Building, on the Bay and Haviland Roads, Town of, Queensbury, and be it further ! RESOLVED, that all remaining Thursdays be reserved for special meetings unless concelled by proper notice. Duly adopted by the following vote; Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr,. Lampson, Mr... Robertson .and fir. Webster Noes - None • , . - t } RESOLUTION NO. 2, Introduced by Mr. Webster, seconded by Lampson. RESOLVED, that the Town Board will subscribe to Roberts Rules of Order for the year 1967. e Duly adopted by the following vote,: Ayes Mr. Beaty, Mr Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None , RESOLUTION NO, 3, Introduced by Mr.. Lampson, -seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star be and are hereby designated as the 6fficial newspapers for publishing legal notices of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote: Aye's - Mr._ Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noe's None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE TO MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS -- RESOLUTION N0. 4, .IntrodViced by Mr. Rgbertson, seconded by Mr. Lampson. RESOLVED, that the following Town Officers be and are herebyT authorized to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York to be held at New York City, N.Y. , on Feb. 6th, 7th and 8th, 1967. i _ _ (Resolution No. 4 - continued) Supervisor Superintendent of Highways Justice of Peace Assessors Councilmen . Chief of Police Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk Receiver of .Taxes and Assessments and be it further RESOLVED, that the actual and necessary expenses of any Town Officer attending such meeting he and the same are town charges, and .be it further RESOLVED, that Supervisor Webster be and is hereby authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury,, and in his absence, Curtis Lampson is to cast the vote of the Town.x Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr;- Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson apd Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE TpWN HISTORIAN RESOLUTION NO. 5, Introduced by Mr. Webster, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED, that Mary St John be and is hereby appointed Town. Historian to serve at the pleasure of the board. Duly adopted by the following vote» C Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr., Webster. Noes - None i RESOLUTION TO RETAIN THE TOWN SURVEYOR RESOLUTION NO. 6, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED that, John B. Van Duseii, -of- the Town of Queensbury, . be retained as"TOOK Surveyorc of the Town of Queensburry for the. ftscaal year of 1967 at an annual compensation of $3,000.00 and that -the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a contract with John B, Van Dusen for such services. RESOLVED, that inl addition to the services provided by such-contract, the Town "Board, 'employ said John B. Van Dusein to perform other services as may be required which will involve the employment by him of ,persons to assist in compiling of data, drafting and similar work, and that the Town reimburse John B. Van Duseii for such additional work and, expenses in connection -therewith during the fiscal year of 1961T.but not -to exceed in the aggregate the sum of $1,000.00 which reimbursement shall be made only upon itemized and certified vouchers therefore aduited by the Town Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes -- Mr. Beaty, Mr., Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster -- Noes - None t- A RESOLUTION NO. 7, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Lampson. RESOLVED, ;that purchase -of materials, supplies and tools for the highway -department maybe made by the Town Superintendent of Highways without the .prior approval of the Town Board where the cost thereof does not exceed an aggregate of $500.00 during the fiscal year. Duly adopted by the following vote: :Ayes t Mr. ,Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and, Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUT-ION TOUT QRIZE, URCHASE OF SAND AND GRAVEL RESOLUTION NO. 8, Introduced by- Mr. Turner, ,seconded by Mr, Robertson. RESOLVED, -that, the Town Board authorizes the Town Superintendent of Highways to purchase needed sand and gravel for use on the Town Highways at a cost thereof not to exceed $.10 per yard. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 9, Introduced by ,Mr. Lampson, seconded ,by Mr, Beaty. RESOLVED, that the sum of $.10 a mile be and is hereby allowed for the:actual -and-meeessary use ,of the,autpmobile of a Town Officer in the performance of his duties. Duly adopted by the following -vote: ; Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None -- w January 2, 1967 ._ Gentlemen: - Pursuant to Sub-division 10, Section 30 of the Town Law I hereby appoint Marion. J., Crannell, ­part.rtime Deputy Town Clerk, .. Carol C. Webster part time Deputy Town Clerk and Ethel kowler,' part time,,Deputy Town Clerk . . George C. Crannell, Town Clerk RESOLUTION N0. , 11, IntroduCea by Mr. Robertson, seconded by`Mr. Turner. WHEREAS,: George Cir Crannell, Town Clerk-has apppint,ed Marion .J. Crannell part time Deputy:,Town Clerk, Caro, C: Webster part time Deputy Town Clerk and Ethel Fowler, part time Deputy Town Clerk r therefore be it RESOLVED, that these three Deputy Town Clerks appointed by the Town Clerk shall have the power to perform all duties, of the Town Clerk, and such further duties as the Town Board may determine, not inconsistent with law. Duly.adogted by- the fojlow�ng vote: - Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr, Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 11, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED that, George C. Crannell be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure of this board. Duly adopted by the following voter . Ayes.- Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. LemPson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None 144 • Gentlemen: .Pursuant to Section #4122 of the Vital Statistics Law, I hereby appoint Marion J. Crannell _to act as -Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, in my office at the Queensbury TownaOffice Building, :Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls, New York. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY REGISTRAR RESOLUTION NO; 12, Introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by .Mr. -Robertson. WHEREAS, George C. Crannell, Registrar of Vital Statistics, has appointed Marion J, Crannell as Deputy Registrar, therefore-,.be it • RESOLVED; that Marion J. Crannell shall have the power to. perform all duties of the Registrar of Vital Statistics and such further duties as `the -Town Board ' nay 'd'eter 'ine, ' not inconsistent with law. _ Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANK RESOLUTION NO. 13, Introduced by -Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Beaty RESOLVED, that pursuant`''to Section 64 of the Town 11aw, the Glens Fa11s�, National Bank & Trust -Eompaiv and the' First NationaBank of Glens Falls be and they hereby are designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1967, and that the authority be and hereby is delegated to the Supervisor- to determine "the .a.ecounts and -the amounts' to be -deposited in .each bank, a Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes ­Mr. Beaty, Mr., Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE.-YEAR 1967 RESOLUTION NO 14, Introduced by Mr. Turner; seconded byMrj.,Robert_son. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has established a Police Department under Section 150 of,the Town 'Law, now therefore lie _it RESOLVED," that `the following are named to positions inithe ?olice Department for `the year 1967, to serve a ',the pleasuref�of this board. Chief of `Police - "teroy'Phillips - - Special Crossing Attendent - Albert Ouderkerk Policeman' Lowell F, `Hill Special Policeman - -Raymorid J. Hoague Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. :Lampson,' Mr. Robertson and •Mr. Webster. • Noes - None 4 RESOLUTION NO. 15, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED that, Leon Nassivera be and is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board' of Assessors for the year 1967. Duly adopted by the following vote Ayes— Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. LampsQn,• Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION N2._ 16, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Beaty. RESOLVED that, Edward J. Waters be and he hereby is appointer.-:,~, . Dog Warden of the Town of Queensbury for the year 1967. a Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lamp-sonk, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RES OLUTION NO., 17, Introduced by Mr, Robertson, seconded by Mr. Beaty. RESOLVED, that Thomas =K. -Flaherty be and her hereby -is re-appointed Superintendent of the Queensbury Water District, for the year 1967. Duly adopted by the following vote: r Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None t RESOLUTION NO. 18, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED, that Norman C. Ferguson be and he hereby is re-appointed Building Inspector of the Town of Queensbury, for the year 1967. Duly adopted by the following vote:- - Ayes - Mr. Beaty, -Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes None RESOLUTION 40. 19, IntroduceAj by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson. RESOLVED; 'that ilia'' Leonard Agetty,,Ln&. 6•f 41 -AtviatibTr�Rogd, Town of Queensbury, be the writing agent for the instlYA:rnoe requirements of the town -for the year 1967. Duly adopted by the following voter Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes- - I4orie 4. ,r !, 4 -Supervisor Webster reported on a request .df '.the Adironddck .Mountain Club to make use of the meeting rooms of the Queensbury Town Office Building for monthly meetings of the club. Action on the granting or refusal of the request was deferred at this tiiAe, - - - On motion tie meeting adjourned. - _ Re spee-t fully_submitted George C. Crannell, Town Clerk h c I