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1959-05-23 15.1 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk cause the instrument to be recorded,,- Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes - Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon.. Noes - none. _ On motion the meeting •adjourhed. J Franc ces L:�Tu�rner tt Town Clerk Regular Meeting May 259: 1959 Present: LeRoy J. Gordon; S ipervisdr Meredith Bentley - Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justide of the Peace Curtis Lampson Councilman Stanley- J. Miller Councilrm The Board convened at 7:30 p.m... A discussion was had on the effect of the dog quarantine for the County. Ralph Nestle, the assessor, was present and stated that he represented Mr. Hillis, chairman of the Board of Assessors, and requested permission from the Board to retain a lawyer and. stenographer for grievance day. The Board generally discussed the matter. Resolution No, 69 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Councilman Lampsom.:: RESOLVED that the matter of the request of the assessors be referred to the Assessment Committee. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessment Committee shall request a special meeting of this Board when it is ready to report on this matter. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon Noes - none Mr. Nestle also brought up the matter of the purchase of a camera for the use of the -assessors. The Beard generally discussed the matter. Resolution No. 70 introduced by Justice Akins, seconded by Councilman Miller: RESOLVED that Ralph Nestle, Assessor, be and is hereby authorized to order on behalf of the Town for use of the assessors in making assessments and records,; a camera and film at a cost of $92.73.. Daly adopted by the following voter. Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon Noes - none H. Russell Harris, Commissioner of Public Welfare of the County, was present and submitted the following communication which was read to the Board: WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE H. RUSSELL HARRIS, C ommi s si one r Warrensburg, N. Y. 152 May 23, 1959 Town Board Town of Queensbury Gentlemen: On behalf of the County of Warren, the employees•and-patients at Westmountt and myself, I extend my sincere thanks for the in- stallation of the street light at the intersection of Gurney Lane and Route 9. It will remove one more traffic hazard in the Town of Queens- bury and will benefit all who travel Route 9. Very sincerely, /s/ H. Russell Harris Commissioner Lee Lavery, superintendent and collector of the North Glens Falls Water District, was present and discussed the cl4im for back water bills due from Frank Arnold. There was also discussion respecting Penalties thereon. Resolution No, 71 introduced by Councilman Lampson, seconded by Jus- tice Bentley:.- WHEREAS Frank Arnold has had Water from May 11 1956, and and WHEREAS through oversight no bills were sent to Mr. Arnold,, WHEREAS the i&mount of the bill for water is $105 without I pen- alties up to May 1, 1959; therefore be it RESOLVED that Lee Lavery be and is hereby authorized to accept in full payment f6r water rents to May 19, 1959 from Frank Arnold the SUM of $105 without penalties. Duly adopted by the following vote:� Ayes Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon. Noes none Bernard Codnerl Superintendent of Highways, also was present and stated that Mr. Knox had asked that the Town Board give some certi- ficate certifying that the Town had no claim to the road known as the *Middleton Road. A discussion was had on the Babcock deal whereby a deed would be given to the Town providing the Town would provide black-topping. the Board was not receptive to the request for black--topping. The Supervisor pre-sented to the Board a summons and 'complaint in an action instituted by Dorr T. Martin against the Town of Queensbury.. Resolution No, 72, introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Bentley:. WHEREAS Dorr T. Martin has commence& an action against the Town of Queensbury for alleged unlawful taking of property and demanding the sum of U200 by the service of a Summons and Complaint on the Supervisor; ,therefore be it RESOLVED that Albert Beswick, County Attorney, be retained to represent the Board for the Town of Queensbury in this matter, aad to take the necessary legal steps to protect the interests of the Town of Queensbury; FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute_ any necessary papers on behalf of the Town of Queensbury in the matter. 253 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr.. Akins and Mr. Gordon Noes - none John Van Dusen, Town Surveyor, was present and discussed with the Board the set.-back line on the property of Donald Higgins. A discussion was had respecting the Reservoir Park Sewer District. There was discussion respecting the qrangements had with Joseph Kestner, consulting engineer, Miller submitted the following letter:. JOSEPH A. KESTNER, JR. Consulting Engineer 189 North Lake Ave., Troy, New York May 7, 1959 Mr. Stanley B. Miller, Councilman Town of Queensbury 5 Pershing Road Glens Fells, New York Dear Mr. Miller. Enclosed are two copies of my contract for Engineering Services in connection with the proposed water supply for the Team of Queensbury. This contract' is dated April 13th, 1956 and limits the extent of the Engineering Services to $1875 without further authorization by the Town Board. To date the total value of services rendered is approximately $1600. This includes approximately $500 of Engineering Services rendered in connection with the proposed Northway construction which were not anticipated at the time my proposal was prepared. The various plans for the Northway have had considerable bearing on the project cost for the development of the water supply and the proposed transmission system. I therefore considered that it would be inadvisable to complete the Report until such time as we had definite knowledge regarding the North- - way plans. Arrangements have been made at the proposed well field' for a tunnel crossing the Northway and for a transmission main adequate for future requirement under the Northway at Aviation Road. We are therefore in a position tb complete our Report. It appears that it will be possible to complete our Report including the additional services rendered in connection with the Northway and a, visit or two to the site during the construction of the water line at Aviation Road and th6-- tunnel at the well field for a total sum of about 42200 which is within $325 of the amount estimated in my contract of April 13th, 1956. I shall-be pleased to discuss the Engineering Services described above with the Town Board at their convenience. Sincerely, Isl Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. John Slack`, president of the Queensbury Taxpayers" Association,. was present and' di scussed with the Board the matter of the dumping of paper, rubbish, and junk on property on Homer Avenue. The following letter was read to the Board:. --F J. ARTHUR NORTON, A.I.A. Architect Country Colony Drive R.D. #It Glens Falls, N. Y., March 5, 1959 154 The Queensbury Town Board Glens Falls,, New York Dear Sirs : During the fall of 1958, Kip Darling purchased the development Down since the beginning as Country Colony from Dean Howland and William McDowell. This is the-parcel of land bounded on two sides by the Bay Road and the Glen Lake Road The road built by the original developers three years ago last August was at that time named Country Colony Drive.. It has been well maintained by the Town of Queensbury since September.1955. There are four families who have b6en residing on this road. It is the express desire and request of all families concerned that the name of the road remain the same. It would involve dilrficulties for all concerned if the name of the road is changed at the request of the new developer. Russell Harris informed us , when we contacted him in the fall., that since the town had maintained the road constantly, the name could not be chinged without the consent of the four families residingthere. Sincerely, J. Arthur Norton Phyllis E. Nbrton. George H. Savale Norma M. Savale Mary E. Clunis Harriet R. Sorlin The following communication was read to the Board:, THE AMERICAN LEGION - QUEENSBURY POST. 1 7 9 7 April 29, 1959 Town Board: The annual Memorial Day Service and exercises are being held this year on Sunday, May 31st at 2 p.m. It is our desire that you will take part in our Town of Queensbury tribute to those who lost their lives in service., The parade will form on the Queensbury School bus garage driveway at 1:30 p.m, , May 31it. It should move at 2:00 pat. sharp. In the event of rain, the parade will not be held, but the program will be conducted in the Queensbury High School gymnasium. Preserving the ass kles of those heroes who lay down their lives for us is one of the important aims of the American Legion and we trust that you will find it possible to work with .us in making this an im- pressive Memorial service f or our town. Please telephone Commander Howe at Glens Falls 2-5322 to indicate whether or not your organization will participate in the parade this . year, Wheeler Howe 88 Glenwood Ave. Glens Falls , N.' Y. Commander Note: Please do not fail to communicate. with Commander Howe whether you plan to participate or not, as this information is necessary so that proper arrangements can be made. A petition signed by numerous residents residing on Wyncrest Drive, Kendrick Road and Montray Road requested the Board to furnish-informa- tion for house numbe' rs so that mail delivej?y' service could be provided for the homes on the above set forth streets. The matter was referred to the Supervisor* 155 The following communications were also read to the Board: U.S. Department of Commerce $ureau of the Census Washington 25,, D.C. May 19 1959 Queensbury Town Town Supervisor Star Zoute Glens._Falls , N. Y. Dear Sir; The Constitution of the United States provides that a Census of Population shall be taken in all States every ten years. We are now preparing the mapping materials necessary for the next decennial census which will be taken in April 1950, From State sources we have obtained county maps but in many areas of dense population the county maps do not provide sufficient detail for our purposes. In order to secure this greater detail and make the enumeration as accurate as possible we need a large--scale, up-to-date map of your town. For the purpose of the census an ideal map would be on the scale of two inches to the mile or larger and would show all existing streets,, roads , railroads , streams, and similar features and the names of those features. If you could furnish us with such a map or let us know where one could be obtained it would materially help us in accurately planning for the census of your town. Your cooperation will be appreciated. A label which requires no postage is enclosed for your -convenience in mailing the map. Sincerely yours ,, Isl Robert W. Burgess Director Bureau of the Census WEST SIDE AUTO PARTS 172 Broad Street Glens Falls, New York 5-7-59 Town Board Town of Queensbury Gentlemen: Over four months ago we sent in our check for the continuation of the junkyard license as required by your ordinance, and to date we have had no information pertaining to it. We would appreciate your taking the necessary 'action. Horace L. Lebowitz TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Application for "Junk Yard"License IAe Lee's Service Station,, Leon Dean hereby make application for a-license to operate a Junk Yard, as defined in the Town of Queensbury Ordinance, See. -#2,, adopted December 21st, 1957. The proposed location of this Junk Yard is , as follows:, Corinth Rd. , R.D. #2 W.G.F. j N. Y., Operation same as last year 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) Leon Dean 156 May 23, 1957 Town Board of Queensbury Gentlemen:- Thi-s is my request for the renewal of my Junk Yard license for the year of 1959, Morgan Keith Combs Resolution No. 73 introduced by Justice Akins, seconded by Councilman Miller:. RESOLVED that the Junk Yard licensesissued to Leon Dean and Morgan Keith Combs for the year 1958 be and each of such licenses so granted be renewed for the year 1959* FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby directed to turn over to the Supervisor the sum of $10 received for each of the applications , in all the sum of 120 to the .Supervisor. Daly adopted by the .following vote: Ayes Mr. Miller, Mt. Bentley, Mr. Lamp-son, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon Noes none The Town Clerk turned over the sum of $20 to the Supervisor. In the matter of the application of the West Side Auto Parts ," it was decided that Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon should consult with Mr. Beswick respecting the- same. There was a discussion respecting the acquisition of a Motorola radio ear the various Fire Companies in the Town of Queensbury on matching funds. The following communication was read:.- Law Offices McPhillips, Fitzgerald and McCarthy Glens Falls, N. Y. May 22, 1959 Mr. LeRoy Gordon Supervisor, Town Board Town of Queensbury Foster Avenue Glens Falls, N. Y. Dear Mr. Gordon: Re: Deeds to Town of Queensbury I hand you herewith-two proposed deeds , one signed by the Glens Falls Country Club, Inc. , and the second signed by Elizabeth Mannis Swan. I would appreciate your Board adopting a resolution accepting these deeds under the conditions under which they are given, and a further resolution that the present town highway will be abandoned as soon as the new highway is constructed so that people can use it. The deed of the Glens Falls Country Club will not be complete until I obtain an order from the County Judge , authorizing the execu- tion,, as it is a membership corporation, but that, I assure you, will be forthcoming next week. Mr. Osborne did not want me to hold up too Jong on etting this matter out., so I will appreciate your passing the resolution accepting the deeds and dedication subject to the ap- proval of your Town attorney. Yours. very truly, MC PHILLIPS, FITZGERALD & MC CARTHY .Gerald T. McPhillips X Discussion was had respecting the matter. Resolution No, 74 It was moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Lampson, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee. 157 Daly adopted by the following vote : Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon does - none.., The deeds referred to in the matter were turned over to Mr. Akins,, chairman of the Highway Committee. The following communication was presented : WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS -Superintendent! s Office May 12, 1959 Mrs .. Frances L. Turner Town Clerk - I Glens Falls, N. Yo. Dear Madam: The enclosed petition was brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on May 11th. It was referred to me and I am forwarding it to you with the necessary TC-9 Form for the approval of the Town Board. If and when action is taken, you will return both copies to me , I will approve them and send them to the State Traffic Commission. Very. truly yours ,, Isl Herrick Osborne County Supt. Highways The petition which was read was signed by residents of Ridge Road re- questing that the present 30 mile zone on Ridge Road be extended to a point at the junction of the Cronin Road* Resolution No. 75 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded,by Councilman Mi_U e r: RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury request the State Traffic Gommission- to-limit speed to a maximum- of 30 miles per hour on Ridge Road from the end of the 30 mile speed zone to the Cronin Road. Daly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Gordon Noes - none The following was read to the Board: WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS .. Superintendents Office May 4, 1959 Mrs. Frances L. Turner Tawn Clerk - . Glens- Falls, New York Dear' Mrs . Turner: Pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law, approval is herewith granted to amend your Special Improvement Expend ture Schedule "All under subdivision 8 as follows : In place of paving the Potter Road from the Aviation Road souther- ly- for a distance of 2600 ft. ; substitute Potter Road beginning 1/4 mile easterly of its intersection with the Parklap-Westmountain county road and running easterly a distance of 1/2. mio. 158 Please attach this amended approval to the original "Agree- ment"._ - .. Very truly yours, Copy-to: Supv.Gordon .1s/ Herrick Osborne - Town aupt.Codner County Superintendent Highways The Town Clerk-advised the members of the Board that she had noti- fied.-the chairman of the Democratic party and the chairman of the Republican party pursuant-to Subdivision 3 Sec. 43 of the Election Law that the Board will appoint inspectors of election during the month of June, The following communications were read: STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 95 Washington Avenue - Albany 1, N. Y.. May 15, 1959 Town Board Town of Queensbury Warren County Gentlemen: This concerns traffic control at the intersection of Ridge Road, Route 9L with Fort Ann Road, Route 149, in the Town of Queensbury. A copy of an order covering the installation of a flashing signal was forwarded to you on January 29. It has been determined the STOP signs which were in place on Fort Ann Road east and west of this intersection are no longer required. We have, therefore, issued an order directing the removal of the STOP signs. A copy of the STOP sign order is enclosed for your records. Very truly yours , cc: Supt. Public Works STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Supt. State Police Lloyd A. Maeder -. Director (Enclosure) - C O- P Y STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 95 Washington Avenue Albany l., N. Y. May 15, 1959 William C. Bassette, Supt. - Div. of Operation k Maintenance Department of Public Works Albany 1, New York TRAFFIC COMMISSION ORDER Pursuant to authority conferred by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, the State Traffic Commission hereby Directs the removal of the STOP signs from French Mountain Road and Fort Ann Road at their intersection with Route 9L, S.H. 1813, in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County. French Mountain Road intersects S.H. 1813 at Station 86*50 1 from the west. Fort Ann. Road intersects S.H. 1813 at Station 86t50 from the east. STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION cc: Supt.. State Police Lloyd A. Maeder Town Board , Queensbury Director Sheriff McCoy - Resolution No. 76 Mr. Bentley moved, which was seconded by Mr. Lampson, that this meeting be adjourned to May 27, 1959 at 8 p.m. at the-Clerk's Office.