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1966-01-01 SP 308 Councilman Beaty made a motion seconded by Councilman Robertson, that all of the reports of the evening, be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. A copy of a resolution as adopted by The Water Board of the City of Glens Falls was received and placed on file. The resolution stated an agreement to deed a strip of. land 30 feet in width along the old right of way to the 'Wilkie Intake Reservoir", owned by the City of Glens Falls. On motion the Town Board adjourned at this time. The Town Board reconvened as a Town Board of Health. Dkcissi6rri was reached that in answer to solving a groblem of eliminating house pests in a residence within the Town of Queensbury. The problem will be referred to the Health Officer. Om motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town.Clerk Special Organization Meeting January 12 1966 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 10:15 p.m. , at the home of the — Supervisor, John 0. Webster, Chestnut Ridge Road, Town of Queens- bury. Superintendent Thomas K. Flaherty of the Queensbury Water District was also present. Water Department REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1965 To the Queensbury Town Board, Mr. John 0. Webster, Supervisor Gentlemen: In this report I will try to briefly outline the projects and accomplishmentsoof the Water Department for the past year. PLANT. The office area at the treatment plant was enclosed and painted. As the districts under the charge of the department increase in number and size, so do the problems of maintenance and parts stockpiling. The time is soon approaching when we should consider a maintance and storage building. DEVELOPMENTS. During 1965 we revised our regulations pertaining to water mains, valves, and hydrants installed by developers. During the year there was 15,445+- feet of 6 inch CL cast iron water m�.in irasfis111p� 'her r�Pc�+P or�!r�. AV , eM 9 cast iron pipe. Along with this developers installed 15 fire hydrants with valves and 20 line valves. All these were installed under the supervision of the Water Department, NEW CONSTRUCTION. The Water Department under its own forces installed 150+- feet of 6 inch main and 300 +- feet of 8 inch main. There were two fire hydrants relocated. MAINTENANCE There were 11 leaks investigated in which repairs were made by the property owner. The department investigated and repaired 15 leaks of various descriptions. There were 47 curb boxes located and repaired, 8 fire hydrants repaired, cleaned and lined 2377+- feet of 6 inch main. Under this heading there is the routine maintenance work preformed daily and of which no reports are kept. ENGINEERING. Preliminary engineering studies have been made for a additional source of supply, for the installation of water softening, and the conversion to gas chlorination, Also considerable work has been done on the West Mountain - West Glens Falls project and the South Queensbury project. These projects take in approximately 30 miles of main of various sizes and two storage tanks. MISCELLANEOUS. We added one radio equipped truck to the department. In June the No. 1 pump was pulled and repairs made. We survived the repairs to the pump and the power failure by using our auxilary well and pump. CONTRACTS. Contract No. 6, The Bay Road Water District is just about complete with the exception of clean up work. Contract No. 7 is well along. The pipe has been installed and we are now waiting for delivery of the pump in order that this installation can be made and the electrical work can be finished. CONSUMPTION During the year we produced and treated 160,208,475 gallons of water. This represents a daily average of 438,927 gallon. We consumed 7;5 ton of polyphosphate and 2700 gallon of chlorine. WATER TAPS. There were 76 water taps made in the districts. 74 in Queensbury and 2 in West Glens Falls. There are also 74 taps that were made under Contract No. 6. CONCLUSION. I would like to say in closing that my first year as Superintendent of the Queensbury Water Department has presented me with a challenge which I have enjoyed. And I look forward to the coming year. As the size of the department and of the districts under its charge increase so do the responsibilities of the 310 Superintendent. I will try to meet these responsibilities to the best of my ability. At this time I would like to thank the members of the Town Board, Supervisor Webster and the members of the other Town Departments for the cooperation which I and the members of my department have received during the past year. Gentlemen it has been a pleasure. Respectfully submitted, - Thomas K. Flaherty Superintendent. A letter was received and placed on file from Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , Engineer for the Bay Road Water District. The nature of the communication had to do with the manner in which hydrants were installed in Bay Road Water District. CEMETERY COMMISSION December 30, 1965 Mr. John 0. Webster, Supervisor Town of Queensbury Dear John: The members of the Cemetery Commission wish to recommend to the- Town Board that the annual salary of Franklin Scoville be raised from its present level of $4,000 to 4,400 for the coming year. We feel that this increase is. justified at this time and ask that your board act favorably on this request. Sincerely, Sidney Van Dusen Secretary The following resolutions were adopted by the Town Board: RESOLUTION TO SET TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RESOLUTION NO. 1, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson. RESOLVED, that the -regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, shall be held on second and fourth Thursday of each month thereafter at at the Library of the Queensbury Junior High School, on the Aviation Road, Town of Queensbury, until such time as the Town Office Building shall be ready for occupancy, then such meetings will be held at the Town Office Building, corner of Haviland and Bay Road, Town of Queensbury, and be it further g _, RESOLVED, that all remaining Thursdays be reserved 'for special v. . meetings unless cancelled by proper notice. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 2, Introduced by Mr. Webster, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that the Town Board will subscribe to Roberts Rules of Order for the year 1966. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and M6. Webster: Noes - N ne RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO. 3, Introduced by Mx. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Beaty. RESOLVED, that the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star be and are hereby designated as the official newspapers for publishing legal notices 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 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE, TO MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS RESOLUTION NO. 4, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Robertson RESOLVED, that the following Town Officers be and are hereby 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. , February 7, _8 a�d 9 1966. Sdpervi6oi ° f `�� 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 Officers attending such meeting be and the same are town charges, and be it c further RESOLVED, that Supervisor Webster be and is hereby authorized to cast the vote of the Town of Queensbury, and is his absence, Mr. Lampson As -to cast the vote of the Town. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE TOWN 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: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO RETAIN THE TOWN 'SURVEYOR RESOLUTION NO. 6, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED that, John B. Van Dusen, of the Town of Qudensbury, be retained as Town Surveyor ,of the Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1966 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. VanDusen for such services, and be it further 312 _ (Resolution No. 6 - continued) RESOLVED, that in addition to the services provided by such contract, ,the Town Board employ said John B. Van Dusen 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 Dusen for such additional work and expenses in connection therewith during the fiscal year of 1966 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 audited by the Town- Board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - . None - RESOLUTION NO. 7, Introduced by 14r. Lampson, seconded. by Mr. Turner RESOLVED, that purchase of materials, supplies and tools for the highway department may be 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 - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SAND AND GRAVEL RESOLUTION NO. 8, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Webster 4 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: Aye s- Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 9 , Introduced by Mr. Meaty, seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED, that the sum of $.10 a mile be and is hereby allowed for the actual and necessary use of the automobile 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 January 1, 1961 Gentlemen: 1 - Pursuant to Sub-division 10, Section 30 of the Town Law, I hereby appoint Marion J. Crannell, Deputy Town Clerk -and Caro-]--G.,-Webster-,_--Depu-ty Town Clerk. George C. Crannell, Town Cleric RESOLUTION NO. 10, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Robertson WHEREAS, George C. Crannell, Town Clerk, has appointed Marion J. Crannell and Coral--C. °r gas Deputy Town Clerks(, therefore be it RESOLVED, that these two 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 (Resolution No. 10 - continued) i inconsistent with Law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None Gentlemen: January 1, 1966 Pursuant to Section #4122 of the Vital Statistics haw, I hereby appoint Marion J. Crannell to act as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, in myroff3.te?-at !93-Dixon R6ad' .-'Glens Falls New York. George C. Crannell Town Clerk , RESOLUTION NO. 11, Introduced by Mr. Turners seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED, that George C. Crannell be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure of this board. a Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr,r, Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster �Nqe s - None ' RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY REGISTRAR RESOLUTION NO. 12, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Webster 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 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 RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANK KESOLUTION NO. ,13; Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty. RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 64 of the Town Law, the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company and the First National Bank of Glens Falls,' be and they hereby are designated as depositories for funds of the il Town of Queensbury for the fiscal year of 1966, and that the authority' be and hereby is delegated to the- Supervisor to determine the accounts and the amounts to be deposited in each bank. _ Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayet - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None 314 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1966 RESOLUTION NO. 14, Introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury hqs established a Police Department under Section 150 of the Town Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following ,are named to positions in the Police Department for the year 1966' 'to serve at the pleasure of this boardy or until the reorganization of the Police Department is accomplished as provided for in the l' 6 Annu-Al Budget. i. Chief of Police, LeRoy Phillips-, r t,V.;Special Crossing Attendent, Albert Oudekerk Policeman, Lo_well_F. Hill Special Policeman, Raymond, J, IQae Special Policeman Donald ,E. VanVorst r r and be it further RESOLVED, that any compensation fixed for policemen is for criminal matters and that the policemen shall detain and are entitled to retain all civil fees,. T Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 15, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED that, Leon Na„____ssive�ca _,be and is hereby appointed Chairman of Assessors for the year 1966. Duly adopted by the following vote; Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 16, Introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED, that Leon Nassivera, RFD. #1 Glens Falls, N. Y. , .Warren-T. Varney., _46 Main Street, Glens Falls, N„Y. , and George .'. Liape,s, 3 Foster Avenue, Glens Falls, N. Y. , be and hereby a er appointed Assessors of the Town of Queensbury for term of two years, to serve at the pleasure of this board. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 17, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr.. Turner RESOLVED that, Edward J. Waters be and he hereby is appointed Dog Warden of the Town of Queensbury for the year 1966. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster 1 RESOLUTION NO. 18, Introduced by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Turner RESOLVED that, `Thdmdls K. Flaherty be and-hereby -is re-appointed Superintendent of the Queensbury Water District, for the year 1966. Durly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Webster Noes - None On motion the meeting adjotirned. Respectfully submitted — George C. Grannell Town Clerk Special Meeting _ January 6, -1966 - 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 7:30 p. m. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervistor: Mrs. Douglas Luke - League of Women Voters Thomas K. Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District George Smith -Visitor The public hearing was declared open at 7:30 p. m. on the application of James B. Hamblin for a permit to locate a Mobile Home outside of a duly licensed Mobile Home Court. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. The reading of the Notice was dispensed with at this time. The following persons appeared in opposition to the granting of the permit. None The following persons appeared in favor of the granting of the permit. None. - The public hearing was declared closed at 7:40 p. m. Action on the granting of the permit will take place following further investigation by members of the Town Board. The minutes of the meeting of December 30, 1965 were approved. Carried unanimously. - A letter was received and placed on file from Mr. Howard Crocker of the Department of Education of, the State of New York. The content of the letter had to do with a filing system for the Town of Queensbury. January 3, 1966 To: Memners of the Town Board of Queensbury, N. Y. Gentlemen: Reference - Appointment - Deputy Highway Supt. I herewith respectfully appoint Herbert E. Corlew as Deputy Highway Supt. of the Town of Queensbury. Very Respectfully, rer_narr .T; c'or'ner) Supt. of Highways