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1960-03-24 10 102 Duers Oil Corp. 48 gals. Kerosene PVC Fd. 7.92 7.92- 103 Nat.Welding Co. Thaw water pipe NGFWD Fd. 8.50 8.50 104 City of G.Fe W.F. Mise.NGFWD Ext. Fund 78.29 78.29 105 City of G.F. n n rr n n 134- 134 hi 106 City of G-F. " „ " Orig.NGFWD Fde 79-el 79.61 107 City of G.Fe " Thawing out frozen hyd. WGFWD Fund 11.55 11.55 61 Cool Insuring Agey. (presented 2/11/60) N.A. 10000 $3610-40 .1 ' On motion the meeting adjourned. Town Clerk Regular Meeting_ , March 24, 1960 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor Meredith Bentley - Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Curtis Lampson Councilman Stanley B, -Miller Councilman The meeting was called to order- at 7:30 by Mr. Webster. A discussion was had respecting the size of pipe to be used in the Reservoir Park Sewer District. The Supervisor read a copy of a letter to•Mr. Coulter. The Supervisor retained the copy- He also read a letter retained by-him to Mr. Fred- erick Hay in reference to compliance with-the Town ordinance respect- ing the laying of pipe in developments. Frederick Hay was present and David White, attorney, was also present representing Mr. Hay. The Board generally discussed the matter of compliance with the Town ordinance respecting the laying of water mains in proposed developments in the Town of Queensbury. Resolution No. 49 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Miller. RESOLVIM that Resolution No- 40- adopted February 11, 1960, be and the same is hereby rescinded. Duly adopted by the following vote:- Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none Resolution-No.--5-0 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Bentley. RESOLVED that Frederick Hay be and is hereby granted permission to lay a water main along E. Clark Street for a distance of approxi- mately 19000 feet and make the necessary connections to the existing mains and make not to exceed 18 taps thereon for use of individual ebnsumers bf water, all- to conform with- provisions of the ordinance regulating the development of sub-divisions in the Town of Queensbury which was adopted by Resolution #35 on May 24s 1952• Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr.' Miller, Mr. Bentley, Ml-. Lampson,< Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none John Van Dusen, Town Surveyor, was present and discussed with the Board the problem of the proposed laying of �a water main along Ridge Road under the east and west By-Pass of Glens Falls. The matter was referred -to the Supervisor to examine into legal aspects df the matter. The following application was received: ii Marcri 11, 1900 Box 12 Lake George, N. Y. Queensbury Water Dept, Mr. George Liapes Dear Sir: I have purchased lots #65 and 66 on Montray Road in the Town of Queensbury. I am going to build this summer and would like to request if I could get a water tap for this location by spring or early summer. Hoping to hear from you, Yours truly, Gustave Dell The matter of the application was tabled until the next meeting. Further discussion -was had respecting the matter of extending the water district. George Liapes, Superintendent of the North Glens Falls Water District, was present and discussed water district matters with the Board. ° ' Resolution No. 51 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Councilman Miller: RESOLVED that the bond of Theodore Turner as collector of the Ridge Road Water District be and the same is hereby approved as to form; amount, sufficiency of surety and manner of execution. FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Board sign a certificate to that effect on the bond. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none. The members of the Town Board signed the certificate -on the bond called for in the preceding resolution. Bernard Codner, Town Superintendent of Highways)j reported that there were 112.03 miles of Town highways. in the Town of Queensbury. Resolution No. 52 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Bentley: WHEREAS this Board did appropriate the sum of $80,000 for general repairs of Town highways and the sum of 620,000 for permanent improve- ment; therefore be it RESOLVED that this Board enter into an-agreement with the Town Superintendent of Highways for the expenditure of $80,000 for general repairs of 112.03 miles of Town highways and the sum of $19,925 for permanent improvements of Town highways as set forth in Resolution #45 adopted March 11, 1960. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none Ralph Shapiro was present and discussed with the Board the proposed purchase of chairs for the use, of the members of the Town Board and Town. Clerk. The Town Board also discussed the purchase of a typewriter for the use of the Town Clerk's office. Resolution No. 53 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Miller: RESOLVED that the Town purchase for use in the Town Clerk' s Office from Wagner Business Equipment one Royal typewriter with 16" carriage at a cost of $211.50. 1 Further Resolved that the Town Clerk be and is hereby author- ized and directed to order the said typewriter. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, `Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none Resolution No. 54 introduced by Councilman Lampson, seconded by Jus- tice Bentley: RESOLVED that there shall be transferrgd from the Contingent Fund the sum of $200 to the purchase of Furniture and Equipment Fund of the General Town Fund. Duiy adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none Resolution No. 55 introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Akins: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to purchase for use in the Town Board rooms 'six steel case chairs at a cost of $441.60 from Ralph Shapiro. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - .Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none The Supervisor at this point in the meeting brought up the matter of the Town numbered streets, etc. , for future consideration of the Board. There was discussion had respecting the Town purchase of a nylon col- lapsible water tank of the capacity of 3,000 gallons at a price of $15.26 which had previously been. ordered. Resolution No. 56 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Bentley: RESOLVED that the Town acquire from the University of the State of New York, State Education Department, State Educational Agency for Surplus Property, one tank - fabric collapsible, 3,000 gallons capacity, 111 3" diameter x 4t 6" deep. Nylon Fabric designed for water at. a cost -of 615.26. FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of 415.26 be and is hereby appro- priated from the Contingent Fund for that purpose. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster. Noes - none A discussion was had in view of the fact that there' were considerable balances in the water district funds and moneys not presently needed in other Town funds, that such sum be invested in certificates of deposit. A discussion was had respecting the welcoming and encouraging• of bus- iness to locate in the Town of Queensbury. A copy of a letter from the Supervisor to Mr. Mead of the Glens Falls Insurance Company was read and retained by . the Supervisor. The Board further discussed the appointment of a special committee respecting this matter and no objections were voiced to the appointment of such a committee. On motion the meeting adjourned. -- <i5b L 40 ?_tlu. ner Town Clerk