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1958-12-20 SP 8 458 C.G.Woodbury & Son,Inc. Misc. material 62.20 62,20 , 459 Wm.Bronk Coal & Lumber Grout,concrete ,new material 1014.57 1014.57 460 Dennis & Co. , Inc. Marriage cert.- M. Bentley 5.23 5.23 461 G'.F. Post Co. Pub-.Not.on bids ,,tractor 7.60 7,60 462 Clarson-Duffy Agency M.&.Bentley' s bond 10.00 10.00 463 W,.F.Gubitz & Sons Print.#10 env.-Twn Clk 9.05 9.05 464 Dennis & Go.-, Inc. N-1958,Rev.Ed.-CLS Vehi- cle� & Traf.law,H.Akins 9.50 9.50 465 I7empsey's Concrete Prod. Misc.material as item, 130.76 130.76 466 N.Y.Telephone Co. Phone sere".-Twn strhs. 17.75 17,75 467 Twn of Qsby,Hwy Dept. Reservoir Park,.Broad.. B,.Codner Acres Sewer Dist.#1 (B.'Acres $172,20;Res. Park $36.40) 208.60 208.60 468 Schwartz Bros.Inc. 1W-5 gal.steel Anti- Freeze pump tank w.anti- freeze chg.PV Gem. 25.29 25.29 469 Save-.On Gal.pi.pe Twn of Qsby 434.97 434.97 470 Niagara--Mohawk Power Cleverdale Str.ltng. 41.08 41.08 471 Niagara-Mohawk Power Elect.& Gas serv.Town Storehouse 85.90 85.90 472 Niagara-Mohai�rk Power Str.ltng.Ft.Amherst«- Garrison Rd. 168,46 168.46 473 Niagara--Mohawk Power Str.ltng.& Traf.sig. 201.91 201.91 474 Russell & Wait, Inc. Supplies ,Twn Clk' s Ofe. 14.20 14,20 475 Finch Pruyn & Co, 6 bags Mason's lime X Storehouse 5.70 5.70 476 Finch Pruyn & Co. 5 bags reg.cement,PV Cem. 6.75 6.75 Total $3565.43 $3563.26 On moti o the 7ed Town Clerk Special__ Meeting December. 20,. 1958 Present: H. Russell Harris Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Curtis Lgmpson Councilman Stanley B. Miller Councilman The Board convened at 7:30 p.m. The following letter was read to the Board: ALBERT E. BEVICK Glens Falls , N.Y. • . - . December 18, 1958 Mfg. H. Russell Harris, Supervisor Star Route' ' ' ' � -. Glens Falls, New York Dear Russell: As requested by you, I have prepared and enclose herewith a deter- mination by you under the authority of the original bond resolution to iesue an additional $19000.00 of bond anticipation notes against the issue for the West Glens Falls Water District Extension. Also enclosed is the original, and copy of the resolution to be adopted by your Town Board. authorizing- the investment of $1,000.00 of Capital Reserve Fund by the purchase of this additional note. 69 Paso enclosed is bond anticipation note in the amount of $1,000.00, payable on December 1,, 1959. 1 have made the rate of interest 2-!-1/2y,, which is the same rate to be paid, on the X7,500.00 of bond anticipation notes ,. which have also been renewed to December 1, 1959. Yours very truly, /s/ Albert E. Beswick (Enclosures) County Attorney The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren Countlr., New York, havinc, adopted a resolution on December 1, 1956, entitled : "Bond Resolution Dated December 1, 1956. A Resolution !authorizing the Construction of a Water System in Extension No. 1 to the West Glens Falls Water District in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, at a, Total Estimated Cost of Not Exceeding $153,800.00 and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding. ;15,800.00 Serial Bonds of Said Town to Pay the Cost Thereof.',' wherein it was provided in Section 4 that the power to authorize the issuance and sale- of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issu- ance and sale of the serial bonds therein authorized was delegated to the Supervisor, and that such notes be of the terms, for-n and contents including renewals as prescribed by the Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. I I Now, Therefore ,, I, H. Russell Harris , Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid resolution, do hereby make the following determinations : 1. That of the total amount of 015,800.00 serial bonds authorized by said resolution, a bond anticipation note in the amount of $7,500.00 was issued on December 1, 1956, which matured on December 1, 1957,; .and wilich has been renewed to mature on December 1, 1959, 2., That the serial bonds in the amount of $15t800,00 authorized by said resolution have not been issued or sold and that no bond anticipation notes , other than said bond anticipation note of 07,,500.00 has been author- ized, issued or sold. 3. That, to pay the cost of certain improvements in Extension No. 1 to the West Glens Falls Water District as a part of the approved plan, the further sum. of $1,000.00 is required for the purpose for which said serial bonds were authorized. 4. 1 hereby determine that a bond anticipation note in the amount of $1,000.00, to be known and designated as No. 2, shall be issued by the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to mature on December 1, 1959, with interest thereon at the rate of two and one-half (2-1/20) Oer cent per annum payable at maturity. 5, That said bond anticipation note shall be sold at private sale for a price of not less than par value thereof and accrued interest, if any, to the date of such sale. 6. That said bond anticipation note shall be payable at the office of the Town Clerkof the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York. IN WITNESS ',,THEREOF 2 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Town of Queensbury on the 20th day of December, 1958. Isl H. Russell Harris Supervisor Resolution No, 146 Mr. Bentley introduced Resolution No, 146 and moved its adoption,. seconded by Mr. Lampson: 70 PIHFREAS', the Town Board. of the Town of Queensbury, Marren County, New York, on December 1, 1956 adopted. a resolution authorizing the issu- ance and sale -of serial bonds of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, for payment of the cost of improvements in Extension No., l to the , est Glens Falls Water District in the total amount of $15,800.00, and for .the issuance of bond anticipation notes prior to the issuance and sale of said serial bonds , and in which the power to authorize the issuance of said bond. anticipation notes and renewals thereof and to determine the amount, terms and contents thereof was delegated to the Supervisor, and INtHEREAS,, the Supervisor has made a determination that of the total amount of $15,800,00 authorized by said resolution a bond anticipation note in the amount of $1,,000.00 shall be issued and sold to be payable at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,; on the 1st day of December, 1959r with interest at the rate of two and one-half per cent (2-1,/2�Q per annum payable at maturity, which note is in addition to a $7,500.OQ bond anticipation renewal note hereto- fore authorized and sold , and WHEREAS, , the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has heretofore authorized. the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund. and there is at this time a surplus of funds therein, RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and direc- ted to invest $1,000.00 of the funds in the Capital Reserve Fund of the Town of Queensbury by purchasing said bond anticipation renewal note in the amount of $1,000.00. The foregoing resolution was duly put to vote ;which resulted as follows : H. Russell Harris Supervisor Yes Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Yes Harold C. Akins Justice of the Peace Yes Stanley B. Miller Councilman Yes Curtis Lampson Councilman Yes Resolution declared adopted . The Supervisor read ;a letter from Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. which is as follows : JOSEPH A. KFSTNER, JR. 189 North Lake Ave. Troy, New York December 15, 1958 Mr. H. Russell Harris , Supervisor Star Route Glens Falls, New York Sub iect: Town of Queensbury ?dater Supply Dear Russ: At our conference with -the New York State Highway Department on November 7th,, we discussed access to the proposed. well field from the Northway and the water line crossing of the Northway at Lviation Road. The Highway Department agreed, to write the Town two letters cover- ing the means for access to the well field on the westerly side of the Northway and the proposed arrangements for getting; construction equipment and maintenance equipment to the well _field. on the west side. The, Town has perhaps received correspondence on this matter already. The Department also agreed to discuss with their Bridge Design Section. provision for a 12 inch water main crossing on the bridge at -- Aviation Road . On the evening of November 26th, I met Kr. Daniel Ruddy of the Highway Department to discuss this problem. He told me that the Bridge Design_ Section did not look with favor on attaching a twelve inch main to the side of the bridge structure . Mr. Ruddy also advised that sleeves for water line crossings underneath the road would not be pro- vided. unless the owner was willing to pay for them. The Department has 71 sugfLested. that we cross Aviation Road titiTith a twelve inch main, without sleeve , north of the proposed highway bridge at this location. Under this arrangement the 'Alater District would pay for only the additional cost of twelve inch pipe over the six inch pipe which is now in place. The rel--.cation would have a total length of 780 feet. The work could be done either by a ndater District contract or as part. of the Northway contract. It has, been both_I!r. Ruddy' s and my experience that a. :,later District can do this work more cheaply than a highway contractor. Based. on the Department of Public Works cost estimate , the additional cost of 780 feet of twelve inch main_ over a six inch main would be $5,448, exclusive of two twelve inch valves worth about ` 500 installed , bring- ing the additional cost for 12 inch main to $5948. It appears that the' Northway difficulties are bei.nE resolved . This will enable me to complete my Report and prepare a definite -program for the proposed. water supply development. I will be pleased to meet with the Board. at their convenience whenever you consider it advisable to discuss these matters. Though I w.as very pleased to learn of your election as County Welfare Commissioner, I sincerely regret that you must relinquish your position_ as Supervisor. I thoroughly enjoyed. working with you and looked forward to completing the water project during your term of office. I shall leave it to your judgment as to whether it would be better to discuss the proposed work now or after the first of the year. Sincerely, /a/ Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. The Board general)y discussed the contents of the letter, and the --matter was referred to the :eater District Committee. The Supervisor presented to the Board an unsigned letter which was of the substance that he had been elected to the office of Public Welfare of the County bf Warren and would take office on January 1, 1959 , and tendered his resignation as of that date. The Supervisor withdrew the unsigned. letter. Mr. Miller _read a letter to the Board , a copy of which is as follows:. ALBERT E. B ES`t1ICK Glens Falls , N. Y. December 18, 1958 Mr. Star-ley B. 'Miller 5 Pershing Road Glens Falls, New York Dear Stanley: You have submitted to me for examination proposed contracts between the Board of 'Mater Commissioners of the City of Glens Falls and the Town Board , acting for the North Glens Falls eater District and the West Glens Falls Water District. I have examined these contracts and compared them with the prior contract. As I understand it, the rate to be paid for the water and. the limitation on quantity set forth in. these new contracts are the result of negotiation. It is my opinion that the contracts do adequately protect the water districts and I have noted my approval of each contract, which I return herewith. The Town Board has been under criticism in the past by the Water Power and Control Commission for permitting connections to be made outside of the limits of the existing districts. This was brought out at the hear- ing held by the Commission on the application for the extension of the West Glens Falls ?dater District. I am sure Garner Tripp has also had some similar indications from Water Power and Control Commission cf, their dis- approval of the practice of making connections outside of the district. If there is any particular area outside of an existing district where there - is a request for service , the district should. be extended to include such -area, with the approval , of course , of the Water Commissioners . If, for 72 some reason, it is not practical to extend the district then at least an application should be made to Water Power and Control Commission for approval of service outside of the district. I call this to your attention because it is my fear that unless we comply with the regu- lations of Water Pourer and Control Commission the Town may be subject to penalties. Yours very truly, /s/ Albert E. Beswick County Attorney Resolution No. 147 introduced by Councilman Miller,; seconded by J' stice Bentley: A �trh.ereas ,, this Board acting as representative of the North Glens Falls Water District and the West Glens Falls Water District has nego- tiated contracts with the Water Commissioners of the City of Glens Falls covering the supplying of water to said districts over the next 20 yearst and ,Ihereas , said contracts have been submitted to the County Attorney and he has approved of the same in his letter of December 18, 1958 hereto attached ; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that this Board does approve of the contracts and. directs that the Supervisor sign the same and deliver them to the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Glens Falls. Daly adopted by the follow ng vote: Ayes Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none The Supervisor signed the contracts , two of which were filed in the Town Clerk' s Office. The following; communications were read to the Board :. December 18, 1958 Star Route Glens Falls , N. Y. Town Board , Town of Queensbury -- Mrs. Frances Turner, Town Clerk 338 Ridge Street Glens Falls , New York Gentlemen: We , the Committeemen of the Town of Queensbury, wish to recommend the names of the following candidates for the appointment of ,Supervisor to fill the vacancy of H. Russell. Harris , newly elected Welfare Commissioner: Falter Baker Edwin Bell Earl T. Carswell Nine members present at the meeting. Two (2) members abstained from voting. Very truly yours, Jane M. Allen, Secretary December 17, 1958 To the Members of the Tovm Board of the Town of Queensbury and County Judge Albert E. Beswick Gentlemen: This way of expressing myself to do with a matter of utmost impor- tance which confronts you at this time is possibly abnormal but rather than visit each one of you personally, I feel that I can make 'known my feelings by letter as well as personal interview. 73 At list election time I had strong, intentions of taking time off from my present employment as manager of Harkness Brothers in South Glens Falls and run against Russell Harris for Town Supervisor. I waited to see what other petitions were being circulated . and when I heard. that the man who just passed away in a very sad manner was to run, T just automat- ically forgot the whole thing. You may or may not know that my daughter Carol was recently married to Douglas Webster' s son, Doug, Jr. The time comes now when if you have not as yet selected the choice for appointment of the Supervisor, I arm taking the liberty of expressing the fact that I believe my past business and. mechanical experience could qualify me for the position. I have been associated with the public for my whole life and I believe that, although some may call me a very strict business man, I still have the quality of fair dealings. I have the faculty of making up my-mind and sticking to it although it may hurt someone at times . During the past years , with eight years as agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, I had continuous contact with the public in their homes , and this contact led me to be sharing their troubles as well as their good times . Later I managed the plumbing and heating department for the Glens Falls Sears & Roebuck Store. In this capacity it was my aim at all times to be a good will man with thousands of families in our community. All these years of dealing with the public should qualify me to meet the needs of a public servant. I have had contact with several men who could do our town worlds of good in Albany. This contact results from having been in their office representing a company in a sales field . With the fact in mind that one of the most important decisions which confronts our town is-what to do about our w►a.ter supply in the years to come , it is my opinion that a man like myself who has spent the bulk of his life in the engineering- field could do a great amount of good for our town right now. I not only am very familiar with all types of water supply but I also am acquainted. with the men who supply the necessary equipment to provide water. I have had contact with the world' s largest manufacturers of this type of equipment. I have established in my mind right now the answer to the present problem which may some day take us away from being at the mercy of the Glens Falls `dater Department. I will close now with the statement that I feel that I can do a job which will be: a credit to the town and also to you men who are trying your best to guarantee the utmost for the residents of our fast moving town. Very truly yours, /s/ George C. Crannell 95 Dixon Road Glens Falls , N. Y Park Avenue RFD #1 Glens Falls , N. Y., December 19 ,. 1958 The Town Board Town of Queen sbury RFD #1 Glens Falls,. N. Y.. Gentlemen: As you are all aware of my candidacy for the office of Supervisor of the Town to fill the unexpired ter=m of office of Mr. H. Russell Harris , I should like to bring before you the reasons why I should make a logical choice. I was born in the Town of Queensbury and have lived. here most of my 47 years. None of you gentlemen need. a detailed recital of my willingness to accept civic responsibility in the community. As you all know, over the years I 7 have freely given of my time and money to help get the jobs done that needed. doing whether it be in volunteer fire companies or other respon- sibilities . For 17 years , I was employed. by the Imperial Paper & Color Corporation in - the laboratories , and as Plant Foreman. Since 1945, I have been a route salesman for Standard. Brands, Inc . , acting, as the company' s representa- tive working out of .Glens Falls. As you may know, this is . a bonded position, requiring a. man of honesty, integrity, judgement , and. an ability to get along with other people . As Town Board , your concern is not so much why I want the position as it is how much more I might be able to contribute to the job than any other candidate in the way of ability, interest, no conflicting business interests , time available for Town business , and a sincere desire to be part of a capable Tovn. Board . k reason why I would want the job would be --� the upw-grading in responsibility that goes witb. it. You will recall that I have told each of you personally that, if I were appointed, I would resign from my present position, and. would be willing to assume the risk of giving up the security of such a job for a chance to assume a higher position. I fully realize that my chance to continue in this job would rest solely on the judgement of the voters of the Toten as to whether or not I was doing a good. job as their Supervisor. Since I would be resigning from Standard Brands , Inc. , I would be in a position. where the duties of the office of Supervisor would be my only business interest. I would be able to handle all of the work load personally, without delegating any detail to another. All of you have said that the job of Supervisor should. be a full time one. This should now enter into your consideration of an appointee. I have nothing to sell to the Town of Queensbury but my services . I expect to keep on doing what I have been doing for many years---give a day' s work for a day's pay. No one should do less. Nothing has been mentioned up to now about education. I am a graduate of Glens Falls High School, and have been taking Night School courses for more years than I can remember. Those that might apply as qualifying for the office I seek are : Law for the Layman,, Real Estate , and the Cornell Extension Courses in Personnel Relations , Labor and Management. To sum up, I am a resident of the Town; I am willing to quit my present job to assume the new one; I have had fiduciary responsibility; I have the ability to handle it, and will devote the nepessary time to it. The Republican Town Committee has expressed its faith in me by designating me as one of three choices. Sincerely yours, /s/ Walter E. Baker HENRY J. SLEIGHT 121 Aviation. Road Glens Falls , N. Y. December 15, 1958 Queensbury Town. Board Glens Falls , N. Y. Gentlemen: Please consider me a candidate for the office of SupejrviFor; on the Queens- bury Town Board which becomes vacant on December 31,; 1958. I am a life-long resident of the Town of Queensbury, an active member of the Republican Party and have previously served. on the Board as a justice of the peace. I. feel that this experience together with the . experience I have had in the operation of my own business , should enable me to successfully conduct the affairs of the Town of Queensbury. 75 If appointed , I would do all in my power to see that the affairs of the town were conducted in an orderly, businesslike and economical manner. I hope that you will find it possible to make a favorable decision in my behalf. Respectfully yours „ /s/ Henry J. Sleight Resolution No. 148 introduced by Justice Akins , seconded by Councilman Miller: RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published once each in the Glens Falls Times and the Post Star on or before the 24th day of December, 1958, a notice in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive up to 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of January, 1959 at the Town Clerk' s Office, Ridge Road , in said Tom of Queensbury, sealed Proposals to supply the Town of Queensbury with the following: One new tractor with the following equipment or acc. equivalent:- 600 x 16 6 ply front tires or larger 12 x 28 4 ply rear tires or larger Standard draw bar Horsepower at draw bar approx. 40 Integral power steering 4 cylinder gas engine 5 speed. transmission 2 valve hydraulic system 600# counterweight or more Lights and directional signal lights Hydraulic loader Load lift capacity 1350# to full height of 1211" Bucket 1/3 yard capacity with hydraulic dump or-larger Leveling and grading blade with attaching units 84" blade 2 position (rt. and lt.) -18" height Reversable and replaceable cutting edge The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals received . Dated: December 20, 1958 By Order of the Town Board FRANCES L. TURNER Town Clerk Further Resolved , that the Town Board shall meet at the Town Clerk' s Office, Ridge Road, at 7:30 p.m.. on the 3rd day of January, 1959 , to con- sider any or all proposals received.. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none Louis Stebbins discussed the cost of water taps and the laying thereof under State highways. Resolution No. 149 introduced by Councilman Miller, seconded. by Justice Akins : Whereas this Board d$! at its meeting of October 25,, 1958 did reject the following motion "That the Zoning Ordinance duly presented to the Board by the Zoning Commission be and the same is hereby adopted ", NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the above action be and the 76 same is hereby rescinded. Duly carried by the following vote Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Akins , Mr. Harris Noes - Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson Resolution No. 150 introduced. by Councilman Miller, seconded. by Justice Akins : WTHEREAS the Zoning Commission heretofore appointed by this Board having made its report and recommendations as well as a proposed Zoning Ordinance and WHEREAS, the report was placed on file and no further action taken NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Zoning Ordinance duly presented to this Board by the Zoning Commission, as well as its recom- mendationss,. be and. the same is hereby adopted. Duly carried by the following vote: Ayes w Mr. Miller, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes -- Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson Mr. Harris requested that the following be spread upon the minutes setting forth his reasons for voting in favor of the Zoning Ordinance : I am voting in favor of the resolution to establish zoning for the following reasons ,, 1. I believe that the time has come to protect the town as' for as possible. 2. I believe that mobile homes can be used in the Town of Queensbury as long as they are connected to suitable sewage disposal and water supply' and__have a foundation underneath. 3, That the resort areas and the small lot owners can and will be taken care of by the Tothm Board and Board of Appeals. 4. That the records of the Town will be much better when some form of new construction permits are recorded . 5. To protect the Town from the expanding or establishing dumps and junk yards. (nance) DV WMS EM V r. T III I t a . . * � d®E�fnitu►Cian � ` ` or te�.covr 77 The matter of the using of water pipe belonging to one district in another was discussed . The matter was referred to the `.,Titer District Committee to examine into the matter of the using of such oilpe, and to report to this Board and present bills , if any. The Board audited claims as follows:. NCH-03EU- 13 OF AUDITS FOR T.11TE T07r,N OF TIT�, 1�"L V?-_RL'SDT COUITTY, NEW YORK FOR TTIE KCYT1_ OF LECE, :BER 1958 Amt. No. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim , Claimed Allowed 477 City of Glens- Falls WGRM Fund Ext. 5,72 5.,72 478 City of Glens Falls It 11 11 603.35 603.35 479 City of Glens Falls it 18.11 18.11 480 City of Glens Falls VGFWD Ext. 2,Fund 29*64 29.64 481 City of Glens Falls 11� 0riginal D. Fund 82.94 82.94 482 City of Glens Falls ►R to 11 11 31.97 31.97 483 11TGF Vol. Fire Co. #1 Flushing hyd -WGFdD Fund 15,00 15,00 484 Matthew Bend, & Co. 158 Supp.JP,, H.Akins 7.50 7.50 485 Dennis & Co. , Inc. Supplies , JP H. Akins 13.39 7, 13.39 486 Thorne' s Pwr.Equip. Repairs, • PV Cem.Fd, 10.00 10,00 487 Carswell Motors,.Inc.Gas.&Tow.Serv.PVC 10,60 10,60 488 J.H.Sawyer 8 Co.Inc.Grass trimmers ,PVC Fd.. 111.30 111.30 Total $939.52- $939.52 On motion the meeting adjourned. r C�c e erne r Town Clerk Regular Meeting December 27, 1958 Present: H. Russell. Harris Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Curtis Lampson Councilman Stanley B. Tvliller Councilman -The Board convened at 7:30 p.m. Also present were Leslie Hillis,, inspector of multiple dwellings*, and Lee Lavery, Superintendent of the North Glens Falls Water District. Bernard Codner,, Town Superintendent of Highways ,, was also present. The privilege of the floor was extended to Leslie Hillis who reported orally. on his activities as multiple dwelling inspector in the past two months. A general discussion of the duties of the inspector was had. He also discussed with the Board the matter of an ordinance regulating eleptrical wiring in buildings of the Town. Mr. Codner discussed with the Board the noise which was being made by the heating system installed in the new Town garage, Resolution No. 151 introduced by Justice Akins, seconded by Councilman Miller: Resolved :—, Whereas the election of H. Russell Harris, supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, to the position of Commissioner of Public Welfare,, makes imminent his resignation as supervisor of the Town; and