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1966-05-12 9 Supervisor Webster requested a voice from any persons in opposition to the granting of the permit. There were none. The Supervisor invited any statements in favor of the issuance of the permit. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed with no further statements at this time. The town board in its entirety agareed that the apply cation should be studied before the permit is granted. Action will be taken at a later date. On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting May 12, 1966 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson (absent) Councilman Hammond Robertson,Jr. (absent) Councilman Supervisor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following visitors were greeted by the Supervisor: Daniel Bennett, Jr. - Appeared in the interest of Mobile Home Application Mrs, Dan Bennett - " if " '' " " " It Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bennett " If " " Mr. & Mrs. John Gray - '' '' Mr. & Mrs. William Deuel Mr. Harold Rathbun - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Baird . Mr. Frank Usher Mr. Thomas Flaherty - Superintendent of Queensbury Water District Mr. LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police Mr. Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways The public hearing on the application of Daniel Bennett to locate a .mobile home outside of a duly licensed mobile home court on Pinella Road, was declared open by Supervisor Webster at 7:30 p.m. The proof of publication was presented by the clerk. .The reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time. The clerk summarized the original appilication by reading same. The Supervisor requested any statements of persons in opposition to the granting of the permit. The following persons voiced opposition; Mr. William Deuel, Mr. Frank Usher and Mr. Paul Baird. Following a request for a voice from persons in favor of the granting of the permit; Mr. Harold Rathbun voiced an opinion that he is in favor of the granting of the permit. Mr. Clifford Witham visited the meeting at this time. 420 Councilman Beaty stated, that other permits have been granted at the some location as the one in question at present without opposition from any residents of the area. Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine representing the Post Star, visited, the, meeting at this time. Mr. John Gray stated, that he has planned to build a home on the location of the preceeding application for a mobile home permit. He is of the opinion that the granting of permits for mobile homes will be a detriment to the section where he may endeavor to construct a home. The public hearing was declared closed at 7:30 p.m. r The public hearing on the application of Kenneth G. Bennett to locate a mobile home outside of a duly licensed mobile home court on Pinella Road was declared open by Supervisor Webster. Proof of publication was presented by the clerk. The reading of the notice was dispensed with at this time. The clerk summarized the original application by reading same. The Supervisor requested any statements of persons in opposition to the granting of the permit. The following persons voiced opposition, Mr. William Deue1, Mr. Frank Usher, Mr. Paul Baird and Mr; John Cray. Following a request for a voice from persons in favor of the granting of the permit. Mr. Harold Rathbun voiced an opinion that he is in favor of granting of the permit. - The public hearing was declared closed. The minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1966 were approved as amended. Carried unanimously. Mr. Clifford Witham was granted the floor to discuss recently enacted Legislation by the State Legislature which would allow the Lake George Park Commission to prosecute individuals on points of interest to all. The Legislation is known as the "WempleBill". A suggestion was advanced by Mr. Witham that study of the impending bill be studied by the members of the Town Board. Attorney Joseph Saidel was greeted by the Town Board at this time . Mr; Saidel approached the board to discuss an easement which is being requested to allow sewage facilities to be installed on Windsor Drive. The easement would provide sewage installationfor a two family duplex home, which is to be constructed on a lot which measures 50' x 1000. WARREN COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER Lake George, N. Y. Department May 11, 1966 Law To: John 0. Webster, Supervisor Re: Ralph Woodbury Windsor Drive (Attorney Albert E. Beswick letter - continued) We had a brief discussion the other day about an apartment house which Ralph Woodbury proposes to build on Windsor Drive which involves running a sewer. line under Windsor Drive to property on the opposite side of the street where the disposal system is to be located. Today Joseph Saidel, attorney for Woodbury, called on me. Section. 149 of the Highway Law provides that a Town Superintendent of Highways may, with the consent of the Town Board, grant permission to lay and maintain drainage, sewer and water across a town highway to provide sewerage to property along the highway. Such permission shall be granted upon the condition that such pipes shall be laid so as not to interrupt or interfere with public travel on the highway and save the town harmless from all damages which may accure, As I understand it, Mr. Woodbury will not tear up the pavement and that the sewer line will- be forced through underneath. the pavement. Mr. Saidel has drafted three copies of a form of permission to install the sewer line under Windsor Drive which substantially complies with the requirements of Section 149 of the Highway Law. I understand Mr. Codner has indicated his willingness to approve the laying of this sewer line. If the Town Board agrees, I assume you should have a brief resolution in the minutes approving the application. If the Town Board approves, the three enclosed forms should be executed by you, Mr. Codner and Mr. Woodbury. One executed copy is filed in the Town Clerk' s office, one with the County Superintendent of Highways and Mr. Woodbury will have the third copy. Albert E. Beswick County Attorney The agreement as prepared was read aloud by the clerk. Supervisor Webster voiced his opposition to the construction of the duplex home on the location in question. Councilman Beaty questioned the location of the proposed sewage tank. A sketch was presented by Attorney Saidel, which explained the lay-out of the system. Mrs. Richard Johnson of the League of Women Voters and Mr. Lowell Hill, Special, policeman of the town visited the meeting at this time. The clerk presented the application of John Paul Liberty to locate a mobile home on Pinella Road, Action on this application was deferred. Discussion ensued on the purchase of additional voteing Machines at this time. Supervisor Webster was instructed to negotiate the purchase at an early date. A letter was presented and placed on file from the Skyway Construction Co. , to request reinbursement for damages of $249.74 at the site of the Town Office Building under construction. The matter will be presented to the insurance carrier for settlement. The application for the Junk Yard License of Herbert Anderson was presented the Supervisor. The fee of $10.00 was attached. 422 Water Department Report for the month of April 1966. Queensbury Town Board, Mr. John 0. Webster, Supervisor. Gentlemen; Tapping Fees Collected $200.00 Taps Made 4 Services Activated for Summer 6 Service Line Leaks. 5 Two of these leaks were repaired by the Water Department. All others were repaired by the property owners. _ Foster Avenue. A leak was found in the 6 inch cast iron line- serving Angel Lane and° Rudley Drive. This was repaired Saturday, April 30th, by John Kubricky and Sons. A 6 inch split was found in the side of the main. Due to the nature of the surrounding ground conditions it was decided not to disturb the pipe and blocking. The repair was made thru the use of a repair band. Hydrants. All hydrants in the system were flushed, including these in West Ulens Falls. The hydrants on Rt. 9 at Sears Service Center which was damaged by a car was repaired and the insurance company was billed. Miscellaneous. The contractor at the Grossman Lumber Company, Quaker Road in- stalled the 6 inch sprinkler line and valve. This has been tested and activated. The service line to the John Wood residence, Wincrest Drive has been relocated and brought up to standard. The i inch meter at Barbers Trailer Court has been replaced. Plate File Our plate file for billing has been brought up to date, with the exceptions of the name and address changes we received during the last two weeks. All meters have been read and all bills have been. sent. It is interesting to note that our system breaks down in the following manner. Districts No. of Accounts Q'Bury Flate Rate 855 Q'Bury Metered 78 W.G.F. Flate Rate 248 W.G.F. Metered 10 Shore Colony 21 Total 1212 Also of interest is the fact that the average water consumer in the Town of Queensbury pays 79 cents per week in water rent for municipal water service. -CONSUMPTION APRIL 1166 MARCH L566 Mionthly Total 8,902,000 gal. 8,292,795 gal. Weekly Average 2,225,400 gal. 2,073,199 gal. Daily Average 296,733 gal 267,509 gal. Public Tap 10,110 gal. 11,010 gal. Supervisor Webster presented the Monthly Statement for the month of April, 1966. The receipts as shown were $28,071.46. The amount of disbursements was $92,406.72. E WARREN COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER Lake George, N. Y. Department Law May 9, 1966 To: John 0. Webster, Supervisor Re: Hilda J. Finch r Some time ago you referred to me the matter of Hilda J. Finch who claimed to be entitled to a refund of a fine which she had paid to Andrew R. Butz, Justice of Peace, on a traffic violation in 1964. I have made an investigation and find that Hilda J. Finch was arrested on April 27, 1964, for a traffic violation and was fined $10.00 which Butz remitted to the State with his April, 1964, report. The fine was paid to the Town of- Queensbury by Audit and Control on July 15, 1964. On June 14, 1965, Justice of- the Peace Davidson made an order setting aside the conviction of Hilda J. Finch on the ground of lack of jurisdiction and which directed the fine to" be remitted District Attorney Nolan tells me that he has not appealed from the order. It is my opinion that this claim should be allowed and paid. Because of the circumstances, I suggest this payment should be autho- rized by resolution and I have prepared and encloseasuggested form -- of resolution. The matter has been delayed because none of the papers indicated the amount of the fine involved but it now appears that it was $10.00. Albert E. Beswick County Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 110, Mr. Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beaty. WHEREAS, a claim has been made by Hilda J. Finch for the refund of a fine of $10.00 paid by her for a traffic violation to Andrew R. Butz, Justice of the Peace, for the reason that an order was made on June 14, 1965, by James A. Davidson, Justice of the Peace, vacating the conviction of Hilda J. Finch on the traffic violation charge, and WHEREAS, an investigation has been made by Albert E. Beswick, County Attorney, who has ascertained that District Attorney Robert J. Nolan has not appealed from the order setting aside the conviction and who has recommended that the claim be allowed and paid, be it RESOLVED, that the claim of Hilda J. Finch in the amount of $10.00 be allowed and paid and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to draw a check on the General Fund in the amount of $10.00 to pay said claim. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner and Mr. Webster Noes - None 424 RESOLUTION NO. 111, Mr. Beaty introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, the Town Board adop•ted 'and ordinance on December 21, 1957, which relates to the operation of junk yards in the Town of Queens- bury and since that time the Legislature has adopted Section 136 of the General Municipal Law, effective September 1, 1965, which regulates Junk Yards in towns which have no ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the repeal of the existing town ordinance relating to junk yards and the adoption of a new ordinance which will include some portions of the existing ordinance and some portions of the new statute, be it ° RESOLVED, that the Town Board hold a public hearing at the Queens- bury Junior High School, Aviation Road, on the 26 day of May, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. , on the of repeal of the existing town ordinance re- -- lating to junk yards and the adoption of a new ordinance for the licensing and regulation of junk yards in the Town of Queensbury, and be it further ' RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and- directed to give notice of such public hearing in the manner provided by law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. B eaty, Mr. Turner and Mr. Webster Noes - None Mrs. Florence Mcllvaine reported on the progress to develop the Town of Queensbury Brochure which she is preparing. Mrs. Mcllvaine __ hopes to send the master copy to the printers by May 30, 1966. Mr. Lowell Hill, Special Policeman, reported on his investigation' of refuse complaints which he has visited. The opinion of the policeman and also from a statement from Supervisor Webster, is that the complaing will be rectified when proper grading at the site takes place at a later date. RESOLUTION NO. 112•, Introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. RESOLVED that, the Audit of Claims as listed in Abstract #66-5 numbered #470 through #570 inclusive and totaling $26,194.54 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner and Mr. Webster. Noes - None On motion the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannehl Town Clerk