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1963-10-24 Supervisor Webster, proceeded to explain to the members of the Town Board, that the future Water Superintendent should be em- ployed first as an inspector ou .the project.- With the training that will be afforded the appointee it is the hopes that when time comes for the Civil Service appointments the previously appointed inspector will be qualified for the position as Superintendent. Mr. Thorne, was granted time with the Town Board and Mr. Kestner with the thought in mind that all future plans were agreeable to both the appointee and the Town Board. With an understanding arrived at, it was expected that Mr. Thorne would become an inspector in the employ of the Engineer Mr. Kestner on Monday October 219 1963. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell . Town -01.ark Regular Meeting October 24, 1963. Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood_ Bea�ty Councilman Taeodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampoon Councilmaa Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7;30 p. m. Visitors welcomed at the meetimg were as followst Martin &ins* Member of Jaycees, Town of queensbury Janes Pbrter Member of Jaycees, Town of yLteenabury `Bernard Rugge - Member of Jaycees, Town of Queensbury Warren,McKinney - Chairman of the Jaycees , Town of Queensbury Bernard Codner -- Superintendent of Highways, Town of Queensbury "Bucky"' Corl!Nl - Highway Employee LeRoy Phillips Chief of Police;, Town of Queensbury Mr. Codner was granted the floor at this time and suggested the advertising .for salt for use on the highways this winter.. - Action will be taken at a later date. Mr. Coduer also stated the garage at the dump site is progressing. faverabely. N 158 introduced b Mr. Turner, seconded b Mr. Beaty. RESOLUTION 0. y , y y RESOLVED, that the contract with Abalene Pest Control, for extermination of rats and rodents at the Town Dump, for a stipulated fee of $240.00 per year, payable pt $20.00 per month, for a period commencing December It 1963 and ending November 30, 1964 be and the same is hereby approved, and be it further. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be. andthereby is authorised and directed to sign such contract on behalf of the Town. Duly adopted by the following voter Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr., Tuner,, Wre Lampoon, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Aloes - None Mr. LeRoy Phillip , was granted the floor at this time with a request for clarification of the Ordinance on Junk Yards within the Town. The board in general agreed. tO,..:i V*ftt1*%tiwa1YJ'M 80 t1chr.of-4, "I Recr li o , iii the Town of Queensbury, $nsweirii iti It is understood that when the time is reached the Town Board will be anxious to help. Councilman Beaty was requested to look into the legal aspects of the matter at present. W. Warren McKinney of the Queensbury Jaycees explained the feeling of the newly formed group which is that the men will be more than anxious to afford the-Town of Queensbury any assistance on matters of progress within the community. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Special Meeting. October 299 1963 r Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty C'Qufiaixnat: Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. Visitors .atten4ing the meeting were as follows: Bernard Codner - Superintendent of Highways "Bucky"Corlew" - Highway Employee RESOLUTION NO.. 159 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Turner WHEREAS, Western Avenue is situated on the western boundry between the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury, but is located entirely within the City of Glens Falls , and WHEREAS, the City of Glens Falls has already determined that Western Avenue should be generally cond idered a through street, by requiring vehicle traffic traveling west on side or cross streets, such as Grant Avenue, to stop before entering or crossing -Western Avenue, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the Town of Queensbury should also regulate- eastbound traffic on side or cross -streets in the Town of Queensbury intersecting with Western Avenus, by requiring traffic to stop before entering or crossing. Western Avenue, therefore be it RESOLVED., that "Through Traffic Stop" signs are hereby authorized to be erected at-the place's where the following streets or avenues intersect with Western. Avenue, Barber Avenue, .Grant Avenue Extension, Nathan Street, Columbia Avenue, and any others so- intersecting, and be it Vurther . RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized andtdirected to cause the proper signs to be erected in accordance with this resolution, and be it further t RESOLVED, that this resolution takes effect immediately. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - None . Superintendent of Highways, Codner, recommended that the Town Board request bids for the salt to be used on the highways during coining winter. RESOLUTION NO. 160 introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Lampson RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for highway salt and that the following notice be published once in the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star on or before November 1, 1963.