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1963-07-25 468 Mr. Beaty, reported on the effort to develop the cards, which will be distributed as an advertisement of the activities within the Town of Queensbury. The order has been placed for 12,500 cards to be available for distribution at an early date. WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. NO. 1 West Glens Falls, N. Y. July 11, 1963. Dear Mr. Crannell: We have three new active members in our company, would you please add them to your list, their names are Francis Johnson, Terry LaLonde, and Lawerence Trackey, thank you. Sincerely, David Harrington RESOLUTION NO. 121 introduced by Mr. Beaty, s econded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS, Mr. LeRoy Phillips , Chairman of the Repubhican Committee did apoint Hulda Ellingsworth as .Election Inspector for District #4 of the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, Hulda Ellingsworth will not beable to s erveg therefore be it RESOLVED, that Marilyn Gates of 7 Greenway North be appointed as Election Inspector for District No. 4 of the Town of Queensbury. Duly 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 Regular Meeting July 25, 1963. Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Harold Akins Councilman o The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. With the public hearing on the subject of an extension for the Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge Sewer District; the main topic of the meeting. The following interested persons were greeted by the Supervisor. Dr. Alexander Avrin James B. Tidman Stanley B. Miller ' Mr. & Mrs. William C. Prescott John Dillon Philip E. Tobias Atty. Albert E. Beswick - Attorney for the Town of Queensbury Joseph A Kestner, Jr. - Engineer on water and sewer problems Bernard J. Codner - Superintendent of Highways LeRoy Phillips - Chief of Police of the Tow n of Queensbury The proof of publication of the notice of thei.hearing was pre- sented by the Clerk. The reading of the notice was waived follow ing approval of all interested parties. 4+69 Upon the invitation 'of the Supervisor, Mr. John Dillon was granted the floor to explain his request for the extension. A general resumee of the present need for the approval of the sewer connection in order that his new home might be completed, was aired by Mr. Dillon. Mr. Stanley B. Miller, was heard at length with objections dating from the original adoption of the sewer district, up to the present day problem, ' It was evident that the capacity of the sewer system was not the basis for Mr. Miller*s objections. The main objection `being that the objector is afraid of future difficulties with his own personal system to his residence. Mr. Phillip E. Tobias spoke briefly on the subject of the extension. It was evident that Mr. Tobias would consider tapping on-to the system if he were given the opportunity. Mr. William C. Prescott spoke on the subject of the system in general. It was also evident that Mr. Prescott would be-anxious to become a part of the sewer system, s hould the permission be made available. Mr. Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , the engineer for the Town of Queensbury discussed his opinion as well as that of Mr. Earl'Reardon, the engineer for the City of Glens Falls, on the overall condition of the sewer system, as well as the capacity of same as it stands today. Questions and answers of the visitors was forthcoming at this time. The report of Mr. Kestner was as follows: Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. Consulting Engineer 1 Kestner Lane ° Troy, New York July 19, 1963. Mr. John 0. Webster, Supervisor Town of Queensbury P. 0. Box 86 Glens Falls , New York Subject: Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge Sewer District Dear Mr. Webster: ' I have studied the sewerage facilities for,, the subject district and take this opportunity to report our findings and conclusions. The existing sewer- on Pershing Road between Ashley Place and Roosevelt Avenue was installed about 1929. It is laid on a slope of 2.9 feet per thousand and has a capacity when' flowing full of 400,000 gallons per day. The standards of the State Health Department for eight-inch sewers specifies a minimum grade of four feet ppr thousand, but I consider the grade of the sewer to be adequate for satisfactory service to the 20 homes which it serves. The usual design basis for lateral sewers such as this is to provide a capacity of 400 gallons per person per day. The capacity of this sewer line, therefore, is adequate to serve a total of 1,000 persons. There are approximately 15' residences now by the sewer on Pershing Road and the tributary sewers on Ashley Place and Luzern Place in the Town of Queensbury. There are five additional lots which might be served by this sewer, making a total of 20 potential customers and a connected population of 80 persons. This sewer therefore is adequat e to serve both present and proposed user s, when maintained properly. On July 9 Mr. Earl Reardon and Mr. Bernard Codner and I made an in- spection of the manholes along Pershing Road in the Town of Queensbury and the portion of Pershing Road in the City of Glens Falls. From this inspection I conclude that improved service can be rendered by improving the flow channels in manholes and by periodic inspection and cleaning of this sewer line. The following are- the conditions observed at in- dividual manholes: 40 Manhole No. 1 at Pershing Road and Ashley Place. There was an accumi- lation of sewage _in this Tnanhole due to an ob struction in Manhole NO.IA, which caused an accumulation of solids. This manhole should be cleaned and the floor should be sloped with mortar to form a half-pipe channel for proper flow of sewage. Manhole No. IA at Pershing Road and Ashley Place. This manhole is about feet east of Manhole No. 1 in the same intersection. A 12-inch cast iron pipe crosses the eight-inch sewer at right angles near the flow line. There appeared to be broken pieces of pipe -under the cast iron pipe, causing a stoppage and build-up of sewage solids. This manhole should be cleaned and the invert improved with a mortar cha nnel to prevent clogging. Manhole No. 2 on Pershing Road between Ashley Place and Luzern Place. This mnhole was in satisfactory condition, although it could be improved by constructing a mortar floor which would slope toward the sewer channels. Manhole No. 3 at Pershing Road and Luzerne Place. The-eight-inch-sewer passes through this manhole in a satisfactory manner. The six-inch line from Luzern Place, however, terminates at the wall of the manhole and there is no channel from the inlet of the six-inch line to the eight-inch sewer. This permits a build-up of solids on the floor of the manhole from the six-inch line. Half-pipe channel construction of mortar from-the end of the six-inch sewer to the ei'%ht-inch sewer channel would correct this condition. Manhole No. 4 at Pershing Road and Roosevelt Avenue is a shallow manhole within the City limits. It was operating satisfactorily at the time of our inspection. There is evidence of tree roots around the walls, however, which shows need for periodic inspection and cleaning to prevent clogging by this cause. Manhole No. S at Pershing Road between Broad-acres Road and Roosevelt Avenue was surcharged with sewage,, indicating a clogging condition down-- stream: There was evidence of roots on the wall, which may mean that roots are growing inside the sewer line. ' Manhole No. 6 at Broad-acres Road and Horicon Place, also was surcharged with sewage at the time of our inspection. There are three storm water inlets to this manhole which Mr. Reardon said would be eliminated by sewer construction. These storm water connect ions are undesirable and should be eliminated. Mr. Reardon told me, however, that the City does not have a back-up in this line during heavy storms. ' Manhole No. 7 downstream from Manhole No. 6, has two storm water inlet connections which likewise are scheduled for elimination. This manhole was surcharged with sewage during our inspection. Following the inspection of July 9,: Mr. Reardon indicated that immediate arrangements would be made to clean the sewer within the City, The recommended improvements, with periodic inspections , should render this line capable of" providing satisfactory service for the users within the Town of Queensbury. On July 8 I discussed the problem of sewerage along Pershing Road in the Town of Queensbury with Mr. Stanley B. Miller, who was instrumental in forming the sewer district and was one of the first customers to use the sewer following its construction in 1929. He repor ted that he has experienced some difficulty with the backing of sewage in his household sewer, and has installed a back-water valve t o prevent the backing of sewage when the residence is unoccupied. The difficulty which Mr. Miller experiences does not occur with any regular frequency and does not appear to be related to periods of heavy rainfall. I conclude theregore that with proper maintanance this sewer will provide satisfactory service for all users in the Town of Queensbury. During the inspection. Mr. Reardon indicated that there would be no objection to serving the proposed additional users in the Town. I should be pleased to discuss this inspection in further detail. at the convenience of the Town Board. Sincerely, Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. 4?1 At the close of the hearing Mr. Miller presented a petition which he had prepared and circulated. Petition TO THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF .QUEENSBURY. We, the undersigned property owners , a nd whose properties are connected .to the Sewer lines of the Pershing-Ashley-Coolidge Sewer District of the Town of Queensbury, do hereby protest ank consideration of any extension of iti present boundaries. 1. In 1959, after many years .of arguments, threats _and other form s of harassment, we negotiated an agreement with the City of Glens Falls, governing the use of these sewer lines. The formation of this District was one of the conditions. Article 4 of this agreement provides "That the DISTRICT covenants and agrees that the use of the city sanitary facilities shall ,be restricted to and shall i nclude only those residences which are now included within said District's. lie believe it to be the obligation of the District to enforce the terms of the agreement. 2. More seriously is the limited capacity og the, lines. This applies particularly to the line in Ashley Place and Pershing Road. There are 13 properties connected to this line serving 36 adults and children. Stoppages and back-up occur indicating that the line is overloaded. To add another connection will worsen the condition. Property Owner Address Stanley B. Miller 5 Pershing Road Evie L. Miller It tt tt Cecelia B. Marks 6 Pershing Road Geo. N. Doty 8 Pershing Road Berdie Yafa 23 Ashley Place Gertrude Rosenbaum 10 Pershing Road Edward Rosembaum tt tt tt Thomas E. Meath 9 Pershing Road R. Fay Marrs 92 Coolidge Avenue Raymond L Rhodes MD & Ruth L. Rhodes 10 Ashley Place J. H. Derby, Jr. 1 Ashley Place Edwin A. Willis 17 Ashley Place Martha M. Willis It tt tt Gilbert H. Lange 16 It tt Emilie W. Lange tt it rt John Alden Beals . 20 tt Barbara L. Bobst 7 Pershing Road Submitted _ July 25, 1963. Following the close of the public hearing; Mr. Webster presented a certified copy of a resolution which was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Glens Falls, to do with requesting a delay of one week on a decision to extend the Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge, sewer district. Mr. Beswick, reported to .the Town Board on the results of .a discussion with the trustees of the Adirondack Community Colle ge. It was stated that a site has been proposed within the Town of Queensbury which may be considered at a later date. An option on the property will be signed at an early date. X72 Mr. Kestner presented for discussion a letter to Mayor Helm on the points of inter-connection with the water supply system of the City of Glens Falls. A discussion was brought up by the clerk to do with the ownership of the water main in Fort Amherst Road. A study will be made at a later date. A possible future appointment of a Water Superintendent, for the Queensbury Water District was discussed at length by the members of the Town Board. RESOLUTION NO. 122 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded .by Mr. Lampson. WHEREAS, Nelson Harrington has made application for a license to -- operate a Junk Yard for the year 1963 at Upper< Sherman Avenue location, and WHEREAS, this application has been accompanied by the proper license fee of $10.00, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the junk yard license of Nelson; Harrington, 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. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes None A letter from the Lake George Park Commissioiowas received and placed on file. A joint meeting -.will be arranged for a later date with the commission and the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell , To wn Clerk Special Meeting July 29, 1963. Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner (absent) Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. The subject of discussion had to do with the color of the water supply storage tanks in the Queensbury Water System. The suggested color was gray. The board agreed that the established color would be gray. A A lengthy discussion ensued on the authority of the highway super- intendent to remove the caretaker of the dump grom. his appointment. Following a deceision of the County Attorney, it was agreed that the caretaker could only be releived on an order of the Town Board, Mr. Turner visited the meeting at this time. A discussion took place at this time on the present status of the Extension of the Pershing, Ashley, Coolidge Sewer District. Mr. Doyle of the Department of Audit and Control, proceeded to discuss the results of the recent Audit of all departments of the Town of Queensbury. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 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