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1962-09-13 206 The -zlerk reported that he has received and filed the neeessary Insurance for the contract with Kenneth Nassivera to install. u traffic light at the corner of Richardson and Main Streets in West Glens Falls. A report was also submitted on ,the proposal to purchase a filing cabinet and obtain space, to store 'game .in the vault of the Glens Falla National Bank Branch on upper GIan Street. Action on this matter was deferred at this titre., The clerk also reported on the `filing . of a map to do with the claim of the Town of ,Queensbury against the State of New York. This claim results from the lands used fajr csnstrugtion of the Glenn Fall] By-Pass:. At the . regnest 4Rf . thetbeard the map was presented to Mr., Albert E. Beswick the County Attorney. -- ; The Supervisor presented each member of the .board with the Highway Report for August., 1962. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 9 peatf t rmitte��d George . rannell Town Clerk Regular Meeting September 13 , 1962 P eseutr John. 4. Webster 'Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Cvuncilum Theodore. Tukmer Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilmam Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Visitors greeted were as followed: Mr. Keanath Morehouse Mr, George Winters, With petition for water supp y' on Monataia- Mr. Henry J. Sleight,i the successful bidder on Water Ext` '"iong W. Otto Kuhl, representative-of the office. of Joseph A,, staer iv. Consulting. Engineer. Mr. Robert Nolan, interested in purchase of Pineview Cenat cry property. ` Mr. Bernard Codner, Superintenddnt . of Highways, W. Morehouse, presented a petition which was signed by 32 people residents. of Mountain View Lane. The petition was read;.amp, placed on file in the clerks office. Members of the Town. Board. explained to Mr. Morehouse, that the extension of water mains; in the section in question hinges an securing permission from the City of Glens Falls, to instill .this .extension. Thi . ram liminaary planning to alteady accomplished. 1&. Akins ex cised that the. actual installation would be accomplished as soon a8- all obstructions are eliminated, Attorney, Robert Nolan was greeted by the board. Mr, Nolan stated that hik mission at .the meeting was to re-new the offer of Mr. Gehrity, and himself to do with the purchase of the frontage on Route 9 which is part of the present Pineview Cemetery property. Mr. Webster, explained that. the .feeling of the board is toren.• courkge written off a ers from all' interested parties at un early date. Nr. Otto E. Kuhl., professional engineer from the office of the townts engineer Mr. Joseph A. Kestner Jr., proceeded to conduct the signing of the contract for the installations of the water extensions on Contract pl of numbers 1,7, and 8 of North Glens Falls Water District. 207 Mr. Henry J. Sleight, of 121 Aviation head, the successful bidder, presented the necessary Bead _and tith all in order, the signing was completed in supervised fashion. Mr. Sleight, questioned the engineer as to whether the footage Of pipe as estimated by his office would be near the actual amount necessary to complete the installations. This request ' was ...explained by Mr. Sleight as an aim in ordering the required materials for the ultimate completion. The fell owing groups were welcomed at the meeting at this time. Thomas Lawson, attorney in the interest of a lighting district for ]Pinewood Avenue. A group of people appeared in the request for read crossipg patrolahn for the Meaaowbrook Quaker` Road crasaing as follows: John Rozell, Marion Rockwell, Al Ouderkerk Jr., Al Ouderkerk SR.,, Oscar Sundberg, Henry PiFer, Jam*.& Ploof and Herten Lpshway. The. group was betug guided by Mr. John Glass and W, William Cohn of the' Gleus Falls School. Hoard. Mr, John Roaell of Cronin Road, Town of Queensbury, was the spokesman for the group to do. with supervision for school crossing protection on Quaker Road. The danger was stressed at this location due to the fact that it was stated that 30 children are crossing the intersection daily. The Quaker Road is, a County road with 50 M.F.H. speed zone. W. John Glass, of the City of Glens Failq School Board, explained his mission at the meeting, was to encourage the request of the oftk-all group. Acrossing watchman was requested as the answer to the problem as it stands at present. W. Cohn, stated that his aim is being at the meeting was to elaborate on the recent decisions of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. This group of Supervisors have ruled that the problem of school crossing protection is .a matter for the Town of Queensbury to cope with. W. Thomas Lawson, and .attorney approached the beard with-a lighting petition for the establishing of a lighting district for Pinewood goad, a: recently developed section joining the Aviation Rdad. gections 2 and 3 of Westland are the properties involved. Wo Lawson presented the petition signed by all residents in the location' which was placed. on file..: A statement was incorporated in the' patition shooing the assessed valuation involved in the improvemelm at over $90,004.00. Action cn. this proposal was deferre!V-for study. A general discussion developed on the erection of traffic lights at the intersections of Town Road's with the Quakaer Read. The problem oT controlling 'the movement of traffic at these intersections is very evident at this time. Thla board' agreed that the' chief if Police should be requested to contact persons to carry out the. dutes of a crossing watchmen at the locations in question at present, `-" RES2jj! i0N HO. 126 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampson. WHERisAS, 'hazardous intersections noon exist at Quaker Road and Lafayette Street and Quaker Road. and Country Club Road, be it -RESOLVED; that it is hereby authorised that a mercury contro]led amber light be installed at each of these intersections. Duly adopted by the following votst Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes None 208 RESOLUTION NO. 127 introduced._by_ Mr. Akins,, seconded by Mr. Turner WHEREAS,, a petition has been filed with this board requesting protection for school children crossing Quaker Road at Meadowbrook Road and WHEREAS, this board recognises that it is imperative to adequately protect school children in heavily traveled high speed interections, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be and he hereby is. authorized and directed to provide a special crossing policeman for Quaker Road and Meadowbrook Road,, for such school periods as indicated by advise from the school boards, at the' earliost possible dates. Daly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr, Lampson, Mr. Akins and W. Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO.. 128 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded` by W. Lampsou. WHEREAS,, THE Town Board by resolution AM dated June 28,, 1962 did authorize the installation of a traffic control light in West Glens Falls at the intersection of Main and Richardson Streets, and WHEREAS, this light has been installed and in presently in `operation as a ,full traffic control device-which however may at ' anytime . that traffic conditions seen to warrent, be switched to a flashier type of control,, and WHEREAS„ the original resolution refe?d to this device as a flash- iag traffic ,control light, thereby causing the possibility.®f 'so�A' question as to legality when used as a full traffic control °tight, now therefor: . BE IT RESOLVED, that this traffic light be and hereby is authorized � for operation in whatever combination or sequence of poerati®:c ai ; may be determined by the Town Board or any duly authotimed polli�c& officer with penalities for violation as set forth in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr, Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mrg,�. Webster. Noes - None � _. RESOLUTION NO. 129 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr« Beaty. RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Frank Butler.,, builder for Joseph De fto, 18 Sargent Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. to make application to the Water Board of the City of Glens F4118, for water service for a new residence at the above address, thereby becoming a water customer of the City of Glens Falls, ,and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the City hater Board and Mr. Joseph DkMeo. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Mr, Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and W'."' Webster. Noes - None RESOLUTION NO. 130 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Beaty. RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Melvin Slopey of of 2 Vista Court, Glens Falls, New York, to make application to the City of Glens Falls for water service to a lot situated �t . 29.June Drive, thereby becoming a water customer of tht City'-of Glens Falls, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the City Water Board and to Mr. Melvin Slopey. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr, Turner, Mr.-Lampsou, Mc« Akins and W. Webster„ Noes - None Discussion on the Reservoir Park Sewer District problem was aired at this time. Agreement of all board members was reached that the rebuilding of the complete system must _be. completed at an early date. The decision on the sale of the frontage of Pineview Cemetery, on_ Route 9 was discussed at length. It is _evident that a decision on this problem. will _be necessary at an early date. A,report was offered on the sites -which are being investigated for the location of the. proposed Towm Hall.. Several acceptable ipeations were sivalied by the board in general. Agrea ent was �— rfached with. alla meimbers of tha board .thst the saperwiaer is apt-horized to secure* an� option on a pitreel of land` on the Aviation Road owned by W. Dewey Miller* R SOLUTION NO. 131 introduced by Mr. Beaty, seconded by Mr. Turner. WHEREAS,, R. Arthiur Stewart, and Mande .M. Stewart, West, Mountain Rpad, R.F.D, #29 Glens Falls, NY., have offered to convey by deed a Sir*. parcel of land fsr town highways to� serve a new subdivision ag the south aide. of Went, Mountain Road, said roads to be named '*!Stewart Road'*,"B'ake toad", '*Sawn Road", and "Little Road", as hown on a map prepared and presented fe the town board and approved, U*ZREAS, Superintendent of Highways, Bernard J. Codrftr has indicated his a proval of the acceptance of these roads, and fha't they have been `brought to aX oper ,.grade in accordance with the Town Ordinance relating to the lopm ent of ubdivia:ions, THE FORE BE IT RESOLVED, .that the deed from R. Arthur Stewart, and Mazda M. Stewart, to the Town of juaensbury, dated 9AlA962, Conveying lands for these above mentioned roads be accepted and approved, subject and contingent. upon .the approval of Attorney Albert E. Beswick, and after such approval is given, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by" the Town Clerk to the foiloving. named- personst BJ. Codner, Superintendent of Highways Z Arfthur Stewart, R.F.D. #29 Glens Falls, N. Y. Leon fNas s ivera. John fB. ganDusen C. Powell South . VArren County Dept. of Local Assessments ` 161y adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampoon, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - None 'fhe supervisor presented the report Sf new construction fdr the month of August, 1962. The report covered l6 new atartings. The report was placed on file by the clerk. Plans were dia,mqsed .on the creating of planning board to be of assistance in. he revision and changes of ordinances, also td suggest adoption oaf, maw ordinances. It is the feeling of the board that following"the appointment of a progressive planning board, a. sucgeaag4.4 in*wi ,fqr the Town of Qaeensbury, could result. Action on appotments to thin hoard will result at a M later date. ( Mr. Wahster, presented the or inal1ratent for the Town of Queens- bury dsie'4 in 1761. The- "Patemt'* is a gift to the Town of Queens- bury from one of 'the decendents' `Abrahan, Wing. 210 The supervisor presented the following report for the month of August 19620 . MONTHLY STATEMENT OF SUPERVISOR August 1961 Date. Receipt' Amount Received Source Received Aug. 8 From George Crannell--Town Clerks Fees to Geen.Pand 91,50 9 From Forrest Crannell--Water rents--to N.G.F. Water 136.39 ' 9 From.Forreat Crannell--Water rents--to N.G.F. Water Lxt.776,78 9 From Forrest Crannell-'-Water rents--to WC.F. Water 7,70 14 From Frank Cowles--CemQttry fees to Pimeview 402.34 1.5 From Robert Lilly--Jubtice fees--to' General Fund 10.00 1,5 From pineView- Payroll #15--to Payroll. Account 457,83 16 Fr®m Highway--Payroll #16--to Payroll Account 21,544,73 26 Frew Forrest Crannell--Water rents--to W.G.F. Water 15.40 20 From Forrest` Crannell=-Water rents--t®1i.*F.Water East,, 11.8.70 20 From Forrest Crannell--Water rents--to X.G.F., Water - ' 42.73 20 From State of New- York--per .capita assist.--toGen,Fad89878.55 20 From Forrest Crannell`:-Water rents--toM.G.F.Wster Fact;, ' 15U,18 h8 20 Aron Forrest Crsnnelh--Water rents--N.G.F. dater 4.50 27 From Shore Colduy--Payroll #8--to Payroll Account 50.00 27 From Ridge Road Water---Payroll #8--to Payroll Account 8,33 27 From. W.GF._ Water--Payroll #8--to Payroll Account 40.00 27 From NoZoYo Water--Payrol2. #8--to Payroll Account 83.33 27 From. Gieueral-- yrd11 #8--to Payroll Account 3s073.30 27 From Forrest Craninelk-Water rents--to N.C.F.WaterExt 93.41 27 From Forrest Cramhell"Water rents--to N.C.F. Water 21.25 3L From Itghway--Payroll_#17-•-to Payroll Account 29999.93 31` 'From .ineview Payroll #16--to Payroll Account S86A3 Total. Receipts •2�i,588,77 DISBURSEMENT Date Amount Paid Fund or Account Paid Aug. Highway 89944.82' General 41426.14 Pineview L,054,42' W. G. F. Water 40`.00 N. G. F. Water 225.86 N. G. F. Water Ext, 194.95 Ridge Road Water 22.73 Shore Colony ' t t ' t 33.22 Cleverdale Light - 41.08 Ft. Amherst-Garrison Rd. Light 336.92 Reservoir Park Sewer 5,50 Payroll r 9 475.26 Total Disbursements 2: , August 6, 1962 John O. Webster i Supervisor Town of Queensbury RESOLUTION NO. 132 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by -Mr Beaty. RESOLVED, that the supervisor is hereby authorised to make application for state aid in securing & .grant under Section 1263-A under article 12 ftblic Health -Law to finance cost of Comprehensive study and report for collection,, treatment and disposal of sewage in the Town of Qaetnsbmry, be it further RESOLVED, that Joseph A. Restner Jr. ,, of 189 No. Lake Ave., Troy, N.Y. be designated to be employed to make such comprehensive study and report. Daly adopted by the following. vote: Ayes- Mc, Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr, Lampson, M`r. Akins and 1&,, Webster. Noes None `211 RESOLUTION -ISO. 133 introduced by W. Akins. seconded by W. Turner. RESOLVED, that the September 13, 1962 Audit of Claims, as ]listed in Abstract M-9 containing claims numbered 531 through 622 inclusive and totaling. $15,,749.35 is hereby approved. Duly adopted by the following_votet ' Ayes. ;- Mr,,, Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and W. Webster. Noes - None On m 'tion the meeting was adjourned, 7 spectfull y s fitted Ge rge Crannell Town Clerk Special Meeting September 16, L962 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampoon Councilman Harold Akins Councilman The Towa Board in its entirety net at the site of the Town of i Qlteensbury du W to discuss operation of the dump., in general. Ir. Bernard Coduer, Superintendent of Highways was also present. The control of fires at this location was the main topic of discussion. The continual. abuse of the dumping privileges by the public was aired by- the caretaker. RESOLUTION NO. 1134 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Akins. WHEREAS, the fact is evident that in order to property control. the maintenance of the Town of Queensbury Dump located on Ridge Road. The hours of opening and closeing said dump should be revised„ therefore be it, RESOLVED, that said dump in the Town of Queenjtbury will: be open at 8r00 A.M. and will be closed to the publ604 P. M. Duly adopted by the following votet Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr, Turner, M ` Lampsmn, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - None Agreement was reached with all ambers of the board 'and the Super- intendant of Highways that installation of a fence of proper height is necessary to curb the improper dempinga procedures. With the' fact in mind that a fence has been removed recently at the location of the Salvation Army headquarters on Chester Street, in the City of Glens Falls. The board requested the help of Councilman Turner in investigating the possibility of- purchaseing this fence with gate from the present owner. Mr. Codner, agreed that the Highway Department employees could install same,. A generous supply of signs depectimg the rules of operation at the dumpr, will be furnished and installed by the Town 'of' Queensbury, Highway Department. t At this time the group dispersed to the Supervisors Office on Chestnut Ridge Road. In open discussion Mr. Bernard Codner, approached the board with a request to consider the purchase of a truck which would- be suitable to transport the town owned shovel. At the suggestion of the Town Board the Superintendent of Highways was requested to investigate the mechanical condition of one used machine with the thought that the purchase of same could be consummated.