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1960-04-28 23 Regular Meeting April 28, 1960 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Stanley B. Miller Councilman Absents Curtis Lampson Councilman The meeting was called to order by the- Supervisor at 7:30 p.m. The following report was submitted by Mr. Akins: April 18, 1960 - -Subject: Report on North Glens Falls Booster Pump Installation To: Town Board - Town of Queensbury Historical. Early in 1955 I recommended to the Town Board that a booster pump be installed to improve water pressure conditions in the N. Glens Falls water district. My recommendation was to install a 500 GPM pump. -This was based ontthe nominal 500 GPM rating of most fire pumpers; peak load district requirements and allowance for future growth. After an engineering study by Mr. Tripp and his recommendation that a 300 GPM pump be installed, a purchase order for a 300 GPM pump was placed on Sager Spuck with delivery in August, 1955. A spare pump which has never been installed was purchased in 1957. At first the pump was oper- ated only during peak load periods in the summer. Increased demand now makes it necessary to operate the pump 24 hours per day throughout -the entire year. Recent underwriters* tests indicate that hydrant flows are too low to warrant any insurance rate allowance because of the pump installation. Inspections On April ,18, 19609 I inspected the pump installation with water superinten- dent George Liapes. 1. There was approximately 4" of water on the manhole floor. 2. Water had been leaking into the entrance switch box from the conduit. - 3. The sump pump has never been permanently installed and its discharge is through a rubber hose out of the manhole at surface elevation. Recommendations: 1. Permanently install the sump pump for full time operation float switch controlled. Cut floor drain trench into the sump. Connect the pump discharge into the storm sewer. 2. Waterproof the electrical conduit to prevent water from leaking into the conduit. 3. Check on the return for credit of the 300 GPM pump and purchase in its place a 500 GPM pump with motor. 4. Install the second pump in parallel with the existing pump and valve the combination so that either one or both pumps may be used. This will provide the additional capacity required by underwriters for fire protection. It will also provide a ready auxiliary in case -of failure of one unit or for removal- from service for maintenance. 24 5. Investigate the feasibility of a tie line from the city 12t' main on Aviation Road into the N. Glens Falls system in the vicinity of "Milfranks," for the purpose of supplying suf- ficient static pressure without the necessity of running the booster pump all of the time. If this could be done, the cost saving would probably justify the installation. 6. In view of the water requirements for the new county building and the proposal to increase the water district size, we whould take another look at installation of our own water supply. I believe it could be justified at this time, at least in part of the over-all plan, and this could possibly eliminate the need for booster pump service. I believe also that we might be able to pick up the water service for the County Hospital Building, C In conclusion, I would call attention to the fact that oper- ation of the booster pump is now costing the District $_ per year in direct operating cost plus intangible items of maintenance and insur- ance penalties. H. C. AKINS Mr. Akins also requested that the following copy of a letter to Mr. Arthur W. Monthie, grating engineer, dated April 7, 1960, from Stuart M. Dean, `District Sngineer, be spread upon the minutes: COPY New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization 55 Grant Avenue Albany 6, New York April 7, 1960 Mr. Arthur W. Monthie, Rating Engineer Glens Falls Insurance Company 291 Glen Street Glens Falls, New York Queensbury Central Fire District Dear Mr. Monthie: In passing through Glens Falls on Wednesday, April 6th, we man- aged to make arrangements on short notice for a flow test in the Montray Heights area. Unfortunately, the results of this test indicate that fire pro- tection in the area is still not satisf actory. With a static pressure of 86 lbs. , which dropped to a residua "*of 26 lbs., we were able to flow only 350 GPM. This is equivalent to 370 GPM at 20 lbs. residual. Further more, although we have been told that the pump would dew liver 558 GPM, we noticed that the name plate specified the pump rating as 300 GPM at a head of 116 feet. We do not feel that we can give further consideration to protected status in this area, until such time as a fire flow of 500 GPM at 20 P. S. I. residual can be provided. Yours very truly, Stuart M. Dean, P.E. Dist.Engr. Public Protection Department Albany District The Board discussed the matter referred to and recommendations made in the report. The report was received and filed. The Supervisor read a letter from the Board of Supervisors of Warren County relating to the supplying of water to the proposed County build- ings. The Supervisor retained the letter. There was further discussion of the various aspects of supplying water to the District and the new County buildings. It was felt that the G5' Board, prior to taking any definite action thereon, should consult with Mr. Kessner in reference to the Town water supply. The matter of arr- anging a meeting with Mr. Kessner was referred to W. Miller. Bernard Codner, Superintendent of Highways, and James Baker entered the meeting at this point. ResolutionNo. 61 introduced by Justice Akins , seconded by Councilman Miller: RESOLVED that Mr. Akins be and hereby is authorized to cause to be installed a 500 GPM Impeller and cause to be installed a 20 h.p. motor to replace the existing 15 h.p. motor; the 500 GPM Impeller replaces the existing 300 GPM; in the North Glens Falls Water District Booster Pump system. FURTHER RESOLVED that, Mr. Akins be and is hereby authorized and directed to order the necessary motor and impeller, and ma-terials to carry into effect the aforesaid change-over. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Superintendent of Highways be and is hereby authorized and directed to make a permanent installation of the man-hole sump pump and to waterproof the existing electrical conduit. Duly adopted by the following vote: f Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins, and Mr. Webster Noes - none The Supervisor expressed his appreciation to Mr. Akins for his efforts in the foregoing matter. Jack Crannell, collector and superintendent of the West Glens Falls Water District and its Extension, was present and further discussed the instal- lation of meters and the rate of charges which should be made.to Didiots greenhouse for water supplied therein. Mr. Crannell also requested the Board to purchase an electrical adding machine for use in connection with his duties as collector in the West T Glens Falls Water District, George Liapes, superintendent and collector of the North Glens Falls Water District, was also present and discussed water charges and services on taps to be made therein and the installation of meters. Resolution No. 62 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Miller: RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to turn over to Donald Winchell, assessor, one R. C. Allen typewriter formerly used in the Town Clerkts office for use in connection with the assessors' office. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. -Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none Supervisor Webster announced the following members of this Board to be a special committee on Industrial -Promotion: Stanley B. Miller, chair- man, Harold Akins and Curtis Lampsoni The following junkyard applications were received. A $10 fee accompanied each of said applications. — WEST SIDE AUTO PARTS 173 Broad Street Glens Falls, New York March 30, 1960 Town Clerk, Town of Queensbury Ridge Street Glens Falls, New York Dear Sir: Enclosed ypu will find a check for the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). This is to cover the fee of junk dealers' license, for the year of 1960. This is for the junk yard located on the Corinth' Road, Town of Queensbury. Very truly yours, WEST SIDE AUTO PARTS, Maurice Lebowitz r TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ¢ Application for "Junk Yards' license I/we Robert Roy Sanders hereby make application for a license to operate a Junk Yard, as defined in the Town of Queensbury Ordinance, Sec. #2, adopted December 21st, 1957. The proposed location of this Junk Yard is as follows: 8th house in on the Van Dusen Rd. from Corinth Rd. on right hand side. A map, as required, is attached hereto. I have read the ordinance in its entirety and agree to comply with all of its provisions. (Signed) Robert Sanders Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of March, 1960. Theodore Turner Notary Public Resolution No. 63 (03) introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. "gent ley: RESOLVED that renewal junk yard licenses be issued to Robert Sanders for a junk yard located on the Van Dusen Road and to the West --- Side Auto Parts for junk yard located off the Corinth Road for the year 1960. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none The fee of $10 each which accompanied the above applications amounting in all to $20 was turned over to the Supervisor. Resolution No. 64 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Webster: RESOLVED that the following be and are hereby confirmed as active members of the Queensbury Central .Volunteer Fire Co. , Inc.: _ Earl Anderson R. D. #1, Lake George Andrew Butz 1 Glendale Dr. , City Earl CI}adwick R. D. #1, Lake George Bernard Codner R. D. #2, Glens Falls, N. Y. George Daley R. D. #1, Glens Falls , N. Y. Robert Dickenson 21A Lafayette St. , City Kenneth Gage R. D. #1, Glens Falls LeRoy Gordon 14 Foster Ave. , City Robert M. Griffin R.D. #2, Glens Falls Charles Howe $8 Glenwood Ave., City Owen Kane 297 Bay St., City Charles Ong 33 Aviation Rd. , City Gerald LeClair 51 Aviation Rd. 27 Malcolm Lester R. D.#2, Glens Falls Frederick Leuenberger R. ,D. #2, Lake George George Liapes 3 Foster Ave. , City Bertram Martin R. D. #2, Glens Falls Ernest Miller 144 Ridge St. , City Clayton Ramsey 690 Glen St. ; City John Schoelermann 54 Aviation Rd., City Frank Shortall 11 Vista Court, City J. Floyd Sleight 111 Aviation Rd. , City Jesse Smith 121 Dixon Rd. , City Stanley Smith 121 Dixon Rd., City C. Towel South 29 Parkview Ave. , City Paul Sperry 171 Dixon Rd. , City David Sperry R. D. #1, Lake George _._ Arthur Stewart R. D. #2, Glens Falls Harry Stewart R. D. #2, Glens Falls Robert Stott 257 Bay St. , City Francis Robillard R. D. #10 Glens Falls George Reese 1 Glendale Drive, City Gordon Webster . 14 Homer Ave. , City Frederick Howard 8 Hillcrest Ave. , City Lewis DeLillo 104 Dixon Road, City James Robison, Jr. 56 Western Ave. , City Reginald LaFountain Duly adopted by the -following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none The Clerk reported that a notice of injury had been received from the West Glens Falls Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. , reporting injury' to Frederick : rma*pea volunteer fireman. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Workmen's Compensation Board and the carrier respecting such injury. The Clerk-read the following communication: 23 Aviation Road To whom it may concern: Glens Falls, N. Y. I am seeking help. On 1 Creenway North, ' off Aviation Road, there is an overflow of a septic tank. It is on the side where 18 senior students and 27 elementary children wait for the school bus. The odor is very offensive. The dogs are wallowing in it and carrying the wet moisture home. Can the Board of Health do something to help our neigh- borhood? Thank you. Sincerely, Thelma Gilhaney The matter was referred to the Health Officer,, The Town Board discussed the matter of the appointment of a superinten- dent and collector for the Shore Colony Water District, Mr. Codner called William Ireland, a resident in the vicinity of the water district, and reported that Mr. Ireland would undertake to activate the system. The Board discussed the development ordinance existing in the Town- of Queensbury in connection with developments of Braydon and Bronk which were advertised in the Glens Falls papers. Resolution No. 65 introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Akins: RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed _ to notify Messrs. Braydon and Bronk of a town ordinance regulating developments in the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted by the following vote-: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none The Town Board discussed further the .matter of water pressure on Montray Heights with John Van Dusen, eTown Surveyor. 4 discussion was had respecting the drainage on Grant Avenue Extension. of Ft. Amherst Road; also fP®M Elsie Avery/relating to water backing up from the sewer into her cellar, also a claim for water damages. The matter of the claini'was referred to the County Attorney; also an inquiry in reference to the possibility of setting up a storm drainage +��rst�mct, Supervisor Webster brought up the matter of the installation .of a sodium vapor street light at the junction of the Farm to Market Road with Route 9. Resolution No. 66 introduced by Mr. Aikins, seconded by Mr. Bentley: RESOLVED that there be installed a sodium vapor street light at the junction of the Farm to` Market Road and Route 99 (Glens Falls Lake George Highway) in the Town of Queensbury. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to mail a copy of this resolutiop to, the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation with the request that such sodium vapor light be installed. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster; noes - none. The Supervisor brought up the matter of the Town purchasing. an -adver- tisement in the "Supervisors ' News" in connection with the meeting of the State Supervisors in the City of Glens Falls in the near future. Resolution No. 61 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Webster: _ r RESOLVED that there be placed in the "Supervisors ' News" an advertisement setting forth the merits of the Town of Queensbury and its availability for industrial and residential development, FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $150 be appropriated from the contingent fund for such purpose. FURTHER RESOLVED that Stanley B. Miller, chairman of the commit- — tee on Industrial promotion be and is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and cause such advertisement to be published as aforesaid. Duly adopted by the following vote: , Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none ' Resolution No, 68 introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Akins: RESOLVED that thefCollector of Taxes be and is hereby authorized to expend the sum of not in excess of $50.00 for printing and postage for the purpose of notifying delinquent taxpayers that the tax roll will be turned 'over to the County Treasurer according ,to law. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none Resolution No. 69 introduced by Mr. Akins, seconded by Mr. Miller: WHEREAS, through inadvertence and oversight, claim #143 of the New York Telephone Company was audited and allowed, Therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the allowance and the audit of such claim #143 be and the same is hereby set aside. Duly adopted by the following vote:^ Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - none 29 The Supervisor advised the Board that a tentative -equalization rate of 4576 has been established. The meeting adjourned at '12 Aid-n Zip 64; 3r' Town Clerk Regular Meeting May 127 1960 ]Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Stanley B. Miller Councilman Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Absent:' Curtis Lampson Coil The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by the Supervisor. The following communication was presented for the record: Board of Supervisors h _ Lake George, N. Y. April 27, 1960 John 0. Webster Town of Queensbury P.O. Box 86 Glens Falls; N. Y. Dear John: As you are well aware the County plans to 'eteetFa °new office building at Gurney Lane, Town'of Queensbury. Present -plans-call for occupancy approximately January, 1963, The chairman of the board has requested mO. to-Wite`you°regarding the water supply. They would like to know whAt 's*UpPIYY is 'available from the Town of Queensbury and whether or not'the-town is `interested or able to serve the needs of the new county'building. - Would you at your earliest convenience discuss this with your Town Board and in turn advise me when you would like to meet with the committee to go into the finer details of the proposal. At such a meeting we could discuss the complete requirements of the building, , pipe lines, cost and etc. Sincerely, Les Leslie Hayes, it. Clerk Warren Cty Board of Supervisors Frank Bronk was present and discussed with the Board the development known as the West Mountain Park. A map of the development was received and filed. Mr. Miller orally reported in connection with the Kestner matter, and it was decided that the Board as a committee of the whole would meet with Mr. Kestner at the Queensbury School. The Board further discussed the possibility of obtaining Federal aid or assistance in connection with the Town water supply. C Resolution No. 70 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Councilman Miller: RESOLVED that the following be confirmed as active volunteer fire. men of the South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company: