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RESOLUTION NO. 73 introduced by i4r. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty.
WHEREAS, a dangerous highway condition now exists at the
intersection of Meadow Drive and Ridge Road (Route 9L),
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a 175 watt mercury corrected
white highway light be authorized for installation at this
intersection, and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to contact the Niagara Mohawk Power
Corp. and make all necessary arrangements so that this
authorized highway light may be installed.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson,.Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
An announcement was made to the board to do with the next meeting
of the Planning Board, which will be held in conjunction with
the Town Board at a special meeting on May 2nd, 1963.
A general discussion ensued at this time on the planning of
advance preparation of resolutions etc, to ultimately result
in better coordination in conducting the weekly meetings of
the Town Board. T
A lengthlyy airing of all difficulties with the present operation
of the town dump took place at this time.
With no further business on hand, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
George C. Crannell
Town Clerk
Regular Meeting April 25, 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 7:30 p. m.
Visitors were welcomed at the meeting as follows:
Rudy Tramposh - Boris N. GreenbbergQ. _: x• - Ralph Nestle.
Mr. Tramposh,- owner of the "Wishing Well Motel" on Route 9,
Lake George Road, stated that his message to the Town Board
would be presented by Mr. Greenberg-.
Mr. Greenberg, explained at length the ordinance which is in
effect for the Lake George area to do with displaying signs
depicting rates being charged for lodging. The size of the
sign is the main issue involved in the ordinance.
A copy of the ordinance` was presented to the Town Board of
Queensbury with the thought in mind that the Town of Queensbury
may adopt the same at a later date.
Mr. Joseph Kestner the engineer for the Queensbury Water District
visited the meeting at this time.
Mr. Kestner, presented the details to be involved in advertising
for bids for installation of the two steel storage tanks which
will become part of the Queensbury Water District.
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The clerk read the proposed advertisement for bids as follows:
CFA-238-A
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (V-62)
Project No. APW-NY-52G
Town of Queensbury, Warren County, Nkw York (Owner)
Separate sealed bids for Queensbury Water District -' Contract No. 1:
Furnishing and Erecting Two 5000000-Gallon Steel Water Storage Tanks
will be received by the. Town Board of the Town of Queensbury at the
Queensbury High School on Aviation Road, Glens Falls , New York .
until. 7:30 o'clock E.D.$.T. May 13, x.963, and then at said high
school publicly and read aloud.
The information for Bidders , Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans,
Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond and Performance Bond may be
examined at the following:
Office of the Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
95 Dixon Road
Glens Falls, New York .
Office of Joseph A. Kestner Jr.
.Consulting Engineer
1 Kestner Lane
Troy, New York
Copies may be obtained at either of these addresses upon payment of
$25 for each set. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set
promptly and in good condition, will be refunded his payment, and
any non-bidder upon so returning such a set will be refunded $10.
The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject
any or all bids. `
Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form
and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to
conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be
paid under the contract.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date
of the opening thereof.
April 25 1963 Signed:
(Date) C. Crannell,Town Clerk
An extensive discussion followed with all members of the board taking
part. '
Following receipt of a quotation from A. C. Johnson Business Machine's
on the supplying of a new check writing machine for the office of the
Supervisor, the board gave unanimous approval of same.
RESOLUTION NO. 74 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Lampson
WHEREAS, this board has received the specifications of Contract #1,
to furnish and erect two 500,("00 gallon steel storage reservoirs,
concerning Project No. APW-NY-52G, and has found the specifications
in all ways satisfactory, therefore be it '
RESOLVED, that these specifications are hereby approved, and the
Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to place an advertise-
ment in the Post Star and the Glens Falls Times , to advertise for
bids on Contract #1, said bids to be received and opened on May 13,
1963, at 7 :30 p. m. in the library of Queensbury Public School.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr, Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
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RESOLUTION N0. 75 introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Robert Weaver of
2 Edgewood Drive, South Glens Falls , the builder to mare
application to the City of Glens Falls for water service, to a
new home at the corner of Westmore Avenue and Sunset Drive,
thereby becoming a water customer of the City of Glens Falls
and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the City of
Glens Falls , Water Board and to Robert Weaver.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster.
Noes - None _
RESOLUTION NO. 76 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty
RESOLVED, that Resolution #69, adopted by this board on April 11, 1963
is hereby rescinded.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
RESOLUTION NO. 77 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Beaty.
WHEREAS, a map of a portion of the lands of Frank Morgan. on the
east side of the West Mountain Road, said map showing a section
of a proposed subdivision to be known as "Land of Pines", has
been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, said map complies with all the provisions of the Town
Ordinance relating to the development of subdivisions therefore
be it,
RESOLVED, that the Map of the, first section of "Land of Pines",
subdivision be and the same is hereby approved.
Duly adopte3 by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr, Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster.
Noes ' None
RESOLUTION NO. 78 introduced by Mr. Lampson, seconded by Mr. Turner.
WHEREAS, Herbert Anderson has made application for a license to
operate a Junk Yard for the year 1963 at the Sanders Road location,
and
WHEREAS, this application has been aocompanied by the proper license
fee of $10.00, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the junk yard license of Herbert Anderson, for the
year 1963, be and the same is hereby approved,and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby directed to issue such
license and deposit the fee of $10.00 in the General Town Fund.
Dult adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster
Noes - None
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
-George C. Crannell
Town Clerk