1966-12-01 SP 18
Special Meeting December 1, 1966
Present:
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Hammond Robertson, Jr. Councilman
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Supervisor Webster greeted the following visittors.
Martin Gallagher - Applicant for Mobile Home permit. _
Stephen & Marsha Gabriel - Applicants for Mobile Home permit
Clifford Witham - Visitor
R. Case Prime - Visitor
Neil Perglund - Visitor, _
Richard Roberts - Visitor
Jerry Howe - Visitor
Warren Bennett - Visitor
Harold Rathbun - Visitor
Mrs. Ann Laurence - League of Women Voters
Robert Grobecker - Parsonsof Glens Falls
Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways
Herbert Corlew - Deputy Superintendent of Highways
Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District
Supervisor Webster announced the opening of the Public Hearing on
the application of Stephen & Marsha Gabriel for a permit to locate
a mobile home on Glen Lake Road, Town of Queensbury.
. The clerk presented and read aloud the Notice of the hearing.
The original application was summarized by the clerk.
The Supervisor requested any voice from any person in opposition or
in favor of the granting of the permits
There was no ogle in opposition.
Mr. Stephen Gabriel discussed his position for caring for his family
at this time. The mobile home would be purchased at such time as
the permit may be granted.
The public hearing was declared closed at $:10 P.M.
Supervisor Webster discussed the effect on the neighborhood if the
permit should be granted.
The Supervisor declared the public hearing open on the application
of Martin Gallagher for a permit to locate a mobile home on Sunny-
side Road near Rockwell Road.
The proof of publication was presented and read aloud by the clerk.
Supervisor Webster requested a voice from any persons in opposoition
or in favor of the granting of the permit.
Mr. Gallagher stated that the proposed location for the mobile home
will be provided with independent electric service and sewer system.
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Mr. R. Case Prime appeared in the interest of himself and other
property owners on Rockwell Road. Mr. Prime stated that the
original `eppli`cation of Mr. Martin Gallagher did not show hardship
as a basis for requesting the permit.
Mr. Clifford Witham was granted the floor. Mr. Witham stated that he
is a member of the group who are in favor of the actions of the
Mobile Honfe Association.
The public hearing was declared closed at 8:30 p',m,
Following open discussion with the Town Board, Supervisor Webster
stated that approval of the permit will be granted to Martin Gallagher
and the granting of the permit for Stephen & Marsha Gabriel.
Supervisof Wetrster announced the bid opening for supplying the
Queensbury Highway Department with two new dump trucks.
The notice of publication was presented and read allowed by the clerk.
The Supervisor requested any comments by bidders who were present
as to any difficulties involving the "Specs" as prepared by the
Highway Superintendent. There were none.
The following "Bids" were opened and read aloud by the clerk.
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PARSONS OF GLENS FALLS
List for one $9181.00 List for one $9181.00
Allow. '58 IHC Dump 2092.00 Allow. '61 IHC 2692.00
Net Del. for one M89.00 Net Del. •for one$6489.00
Net delivery for two (2) : $133,578.00
CARSWELL MOTORS INC.
Total Delivered Price $16600.00
Allowance 58 Int. A-180 & 1961
Int B-180 Dump Trucks 2000.00
Net Trading Difference $14600.00
The Bids were presented to the Highway Superintendentfor study.
Mr. Clifford Witham questioned the Town Board as to the present
status of the appointment of a 7th member to the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board.
Mr. Bernard J. Codner, Superintendent of Highways recommended the
acceptance of the bid of Parsons of Glens Falls as the lowest
bidder to supply the Queensbury Highway Department with two new
'dump trucks.
RESOLUTION NO. 278, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Lampsor
AEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did on the 17th day of
"c3vei4iber, 1966 duly' recommended the purchase of certain machinery
pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law,
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved that pursuant to Section 142 of the
Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized
to purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the
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General Municipal Law, with the approval of the County Superintendent
of Highways, the following:
2 - New 1967 Ford F800' s from Parsons of Glens Falls, Inc. for a
maximum price of eighteen thousand threephundred sixty two and no/100
dollars ($18,362.00) delivered at the Town of Queensbury, and to be
delivered on or about January 15th, 1967.
The Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, subject to
the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender
to the Vendor one - 1958 IHC Dump Truck and also One,- 1961 IHC
Dump Truck as part payment for the above machinery to be purchased.
The terms of payment will be as follows: `-
Trade-in allowance $4,784.00
Check drawn on Machinery Fund 13.578.00
Total $182362.00
A contract of purchase for the items purchased shall be duly
executed between the Town Superintendent of Highways and such vendor,
and when approved by the County Superintendent of Highways, it shall
become effective. When such contract has been duly executed and
approved, the Supervisor is authorized to complete such purchase
upon delivery of the items purchased in accordance with the terms
of such resolution and such contract$ and to pay the above amount
specified to be paid by check drawn on the Machinery Fund.
(1) by a check drawn on the Machinery Fund (Ttem 3) for $13,578.00
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr, Webster
Noes - None `
The minutes of the meeting of November 17th and November 25th, 1966
were approved. Carried unanimously.
Reports were received and placed on file for the months of September
and October, 1966 from the Superintendent of the (�ueensbury Water
District.
A notice was received and placed on file from the State of New York
Department of Public Works which served notice of cancellation of a
Restricted Highway. The highway involved was Route 9L which was
recently re-constructed,
A note was received from Holly Martindale the Scribe for Scout
Troop #170. Miss. Martindale thanked the Supervisor for the recent
viewing of the newly constructed Queensbury Town Office Building.
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Supervisor Webster noted that the renewal application for his Junk
Yard License has been submitted by Clinton Mosher nn Pasco Avenue.
The fee of $25.00 was turned over to the Supervisor.
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE`HIGHWAY FUND ACCOUNT
RESOLUTION NO. 279, Introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by
Mr. Robertson
RESOLVED, that the following surplus funds in the highway fund be
and the same are hereby appropriated as follows:
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(Resolution No. 279 - continued)
°1. Surplus funds in Item # Al as follows:
Interest $ 75.00
State Aid 32.75
Ad.d'1 State Aid 363.79
Gas & Oil Sales 73
Net Total ----- $ 11206.50 be and the same are hereby
appropriated to Item #1, General Repair, thereby increasing" said
appropriation from $100,002.01 to $101,208.51.
2. Surplus funds in Item #3. as follows:
Machinery Rental^ $ 723.80
Labor Refuse Disposal - 188.51
Miscellaneous 87..07
Net $ 622.36 less debit in surplus funds
in Item #4 amounting to 11.5.00
Net Total $ 507.36 appropriated to Item # 4
Snow Removal, thereby increasing said appropriation from $33,000.00 to
$33,507.36
3. Transfer surplus funds in Item #4 as follows:
Weeds & Brush $1,810.00
transfer to Item #1 General Repair thereby decreasing Item #4
Appropriation Weeds & Brush from $4,000.00 to $2,190.00 and increasing
Item #1 General Repair from $101,208.51 to $103,018.51.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ABALENE PEST CONTROL INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 280, Introduced by ,Mr. ,Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson.
WHEREAS, the present contract between the Abalene Pest Control Service,
Inc. , and the Town of Queensbury, for extermination of rats and rodents
at the Town Refuse Disposal Area expires November 30, 1966, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control, for extermination
of rats and rodents at the Town Refuse Disposal Area for a stjipulated
fee of $240.00 per year, payable at $20.00 per month, for a period
commencing December 1, 1966 and ending November 309 1967 be and the same
is hereby approved, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and directed
to sign such contract on behalf of the Town of Queensbury.
Duly adopted by, the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PETTY CASH FUND
RESOLUTION NO. 281, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr.
Tamp s on
WHEREAS, it appears to this board that it would now be advisable to
provide for the creation of.a Petty Cash Fund in the office of the
Supervisor, be it
RESOLVED, that a Petty Cash.Fund of $10.-00--is hereby authorized in
the office of the Supervisor-provided that said fund is established
and maintained in accordance with the Town Law.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
RESOLUTION TO.ADOPT CHANGE IN SMARIF.S
RESOLUTION NO. 282, Introduced-by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson
WHEREAS, the 1967 annual town budget has made provisions for certain
clerical employees to staff some of the offices in the� new Town
Office Building and
WHEREAS, the opening of the building for regular hours starting
11-1-66 has required additional hours of employment for the balance
of the current year.
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RESOLVED, that full- time employment of the secretary to the Supervisor
Sylvia Dougher, is hereby authorized at an annual salary of $4,800.00;
that the annual salary of the Deputy Town Clerk is increased from
$800.00 to $1,400.00;- and an additional clerical employee in the
Town Clerk' s office at an annual amount not to exceed $600.00 per year
is hereby authorized, all to be effective 11-1-1966.
,Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - °Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, .Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
December 1, 1966.
To: The Town Board, Town of Queensbury
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to subdivision 10, Section 30 of the Town Law,
I hereby appoint Ethel Fowler, Deputy Town Clerk to serve on a part-
time basis until January lst, 1967.
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 283, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Turner.
WHEREAS, George C. Crannell, Town Clerk, has, appointed Ethel Fowler
as Deputy Town Clerk, therefore be it _ _ --
RESOLVED, that this Deputy Town Clerk 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 adopted by the following vote;
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 284, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson.
WHEREAS, Martin Gallagher of R.F.D. #1, Glens Falls, New York, 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 ROME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,
WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to- locate a mobile home outside of a duly
licensed mobile kome court at property situated Sunnyside Road East Side
of Rockwell Road, and
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 are several mobile homes in the area. Following study of the
aerial map of the location, decision was reached that property values
in the area will not be effectedo therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned
ordinance, permission is hereby given to Martin Gallaher of
R.F.D. #1 Glens Falls, New York to locate a mobile home outside of
a licensed mobile Dome court, at property situated at Sunnyside Road,
East Side of Rockwell Road and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and
conditions of -said °ordinance. ° r
Duly adopted by the following vote:
_ Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell, Town Clerk