1963-04-04 SP 481
Special Meeting April 4, 1963.
Present:
John 0. Webster Supervisor
N. Harwood Beaty Councilman.
Theodore Turner Councilman
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Harold Akins Councilman
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p. m.
The Board of Assessors of the Town of Queensbury, were present
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as follows:
Mr. Leon Nassivera - Chairman
Mr. Ernest Hillis - Assessor
Mr. Warren Varney - Assessor
With the problem of assessing of property, the main topic of
interest at present; the board proceeded with a joint discussion.
The data which was incorporated in a report received from the
department of Equalization and Assessments was studied at length.
Mr. Nassivera made a suggestion of creatibg a reappraisal of the
town in its entirety at a later date. Action on this suggestion
was deferred.
Mr. Bernard Codner, Superintendent of Highways visited the meeting
at this time.
The assessors were questioned as to their opinion on the value of
the reports of new construction as they are being submitted.
Mr. Nassivera, stated that the reports are of the greatest im-
portance in arriving at complete assessment data.
A map was presented by the Supervisor to do with the boundary line
between Warren and Washington counties from the point of the
Hudson River to Lake George. A request has been submitted to the
State of New York for financial assistance in ordering an up to
date survey of. this boundary line.
Mr. Akins, reported on the petition to Water Resources Department
of New York State to do with the construction of the-Queensbury
Water District. On a statement from the engineer Mr. Kestner,
it is understood that the petition will be filed at an early
date and subsequently the bid opening for the construction can
be scheduled. Following receiving reports from- the recent
pumping tests, Mr. Kestner will report to the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury to do with which well site will be made use of.
The following letter was read by the Clerk:
West Mountain Ski Area
Route 2 Westmountain Road
Glens Falls, N. Y.
April 4, 1963
To the Queensbury Town Board
Dear Sirs:
The West Mountain Corporation is in the process of seeking
additional funds to extend its ski facilities to the top of the
Mountain at its present location.
This additional expansion would lengthen the chair lift
from 1500 feet to 4000 feet and increase the length of ski trails
from 1700 feet to better than a mile per trail.
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This expansion should result in excellent ski facilities
located in the Town of Queensbury fdr use of local and out of
town people.
We desire to have the support of the Town Board of Queens-
bury iu7expressing its belief that these facilities will be an
asset to the Town development as a whole and are consistant with
the desire for additional industry in the Town of Queensbury.
Sincerely,
Mike Brandt
MB/lb Mike Brandt, Treasurer
The board gave unanimous approval of the contents of the above
letter. The Supervisor was requested to contact Mr. Brandt --�
by letter to voice the approval of the Town Board of the Town
of Queensbury.
A letter was read by the Supervisor to do with a request for
water service from Louis DiAngelus and Abraham Rudnick for an
apartment house being constructed at the extension of Foster
Avenue.
Mr. Codner, questioned the board as to a special improvement
program to be considered for the 1963 season. Following in-
spection by the Highway. Committee recommendations will be
presented to the board for agtion during the following months.
Mr. Beaty, reported on the activity which has been started in
quest of encouraging industrial development within the Town of
Queensbury. A suggestion was presented to contact local real .
estate representatives in hopes of securing information on
vacant lands, which could be offered to developers.
The Clerk,. read the following letter to do with the approval .
of the Comptroller of New York .State for the construction of
the Queensbury Water District.
State of New York
Department of Audit and Control
Albany
March 29, 1963
Mr. George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
95 Dixon Road
Glens Falls, N.Y.
Re: Queensbury Water District
Dear Sir:
There is herewith sent to you for filing a duplicate copy
of the order of the State Comptroller granting the application
of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for permission
to establish the Queensbury Water District in such town.
Pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 4 of section 209-f
of the Town Law, it is your duty to present such order to the
Town Board at its next meeting. The attention of the board is
hereby directed to subdivision 5 of section 209-f of the
Town Law. '
Will you kindly sign and return to this Department of Audit --�
and Control the enclosed receipt.
By Timothy F. Cohen Very truly yours,
Associate Attorney ARTHUR LEVITT
State Comptroller
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
George C. Crannell
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