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1959-11-28 256 and the same is here by rescinded. Duly adopted by the following vote :. Ayes - Mr. Lampson,. Mr. Miller, and Mr.. Gordon Noes - none- Resolution- No. 138 introduced by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Lampson: RESOLVED that the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized- and directed to install approximately 650 ft. of 61" cast iron pipe in Carleton Drive and Aviation Road,, and approximately 1300 ft., of 6" cast iron pipe on Fourth Street .Extension, and approximately 8.00 ft. 64 cast iron pipe on Montray Road with the necessary fire hy- drants,, gate valves, tees and plugs. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes - Mr.. Lampson, Mr. Miller, andMr. Gordon Noes - none Resolution No. 139 introduced by Councilman Miller, .seponded by Coun- cilman Lampson RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to purchase a 120 lb. cylinder L. P. gas with lead pot and necessary burning attach- ments for use iri the Town Water Districts. Duly adopted by the following vote:- Ayes - Mr. Lampson, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Gordon Noes - none.. Mr. Codner, Superintendent of Highways, was also present and discussed with the Board the propriety of having installed a telephone on a part- time basis at the Fisher Sand Bed. No objections were made to this proposal. On motion the ng adjourned... ne _ . Town Clerk REGULAR MEETING November 28, 1959 Present:: • LeRoy J. Gordon Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Curtis Lampson' Councilman Stanley- B. Miller Councilman The Board convened at 7:30 p. m. Also present-,, John Webster, Supervisor elect. , Leslie Hillis,, Fire Coordinator of the County of Warren and multiple dwelling inspector of the Town of Queensbury, was also present.. The following letter was read to the Board THE ASSOCIATION OF- TOWNS of the STATE OF NE7t(. YOZ November 2pd, 1959 Dear Supervisor:. You will find enclosed a voucher for your Town's dues for the year 1960. Your membership in this Association not only secures for your town j officials the many services we supply to our members, but also lends effective support to this Association's program to advance the interests of town government generally in New York State, I C 1 i 257 For the current year, we have continued our high percentage of membership,, namely over 94% of all of the towns of the state* The 'success of our efforts depends on maintaining the strength which this large mem- ,bership, gives us. OUR ANNUAL MEETING WILL AGAIN BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY at the Commodore, Roosevelt ipza ,Diltm9re._Ho_tels. , The dates,are,-February.. 8th, 9th and 10th. Reservation cards are enclosed, for your use if-you desire to stay at one of these hotels. Section 77-b of the General Municipal Law provides that the expenses of town officials attending this meeting are- legitimate general town charges. However, attendance should be approved in advance by a town board resolution. ALSO YOU WILL FIND ENCLOSED A QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE USED IN ADVISING US WHO YOUR TOWN OFFICERS ARE. -We urge you. to complete this accurately and to return it to us promptly after the November 3rd elections so as to guaran- tee that all of our services will be received by your town officials. Cordially, William K. Sanford Executive Secretary A discussion was had relating to the amount of money which was being paid to the New York State Employees' Retirement System for the Town share. The matter was generally discussed, . The matter was referred to the Supervisor to write to the Retirement System respecting the amount of the Town share. The following letter was read.- THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS . of the - • State of New York Dear Supervisor: November 12,, 1959 This Association is one of the cooperating agencies In connection with the holding of a Statewide Conference on Problems concerning Water Resources. We feel that towns with water supply problems would benefit by having a representative attend this conference.. It will be held at Syracuse University . oh December 10th and llth. We enclose a program and a registration form to be used in making. reservations. We also enclose two issues of• "Your Water Service"' compiled quarterly by the American Water Works Association, with the thought that you might find the same of interest. Very truly yours, William K. Sanford Executive Secretary A discussion was had in reference to the develbpment of the Town Water Sup- ply and more particularly in connection with a supply of water for the new County Office Building to be built in the vicinity of Gurney Lane. The matter was referred to the Supervisor. The following letter was read: DOANE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE9, INC. Box 348 62 West State Street Doylestown, Pennsylvania Mr. LeRoy J. Gordon, Supervisor November 24, 1959 Town- of Queensbury Foster Avenue Glens Falls, New York Dear Sir-. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that our organiza. � 5 S tion is in a position to assist you and your town associates in pre- paring for a tax equalization program. We are a national- organization with our home office in St. Louis , Missouri-. Our eastern office is located here at Doylestown. .. Presently we have a full crew of appraisers who are qualified and well trained for tax vevaluation work. If you feel you would like further information as t.q how we can help you organize your program for the future, we will certainly be pleased to hear from you. Very truly yours: DOANE AGRICULTURAL SrRVICE, INC. Cli Tord _L. Orbater_ Asst., Vice President The letter was received and placed on file. In reply to a letter to the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company,. Chief Neil Schoonover`,, Chief, reported that the Company had 12 Traffic bulbs on hand at the present time.: The following communications were presented t, ALBANY DISTRICT NEW YORK FIRE INSURANCE-RATING ORGANIZATION 55 Grant Avenue,. Albany 6, N. Y. . E. Leo Spain Agency, Inc. Nov. 10, 1959 21 Bay St. Glens Falls, N. Y. Att: Mr. P. Leonard V/P Dear Sir: We wish to thank you for your letter of Nov. 6, 1959 concerning the Town of Queensbury's booster pump at the foot of Miller Hill. We will at our earliest opportunity, make a r4ew inspection of this area. We would, however, like to know the size of this booster pump as well as how it is powered; the more information you can give us at this time, the more help that it will be to us. Yours truly, Robert Wadsworth cc: Mr. LeRoy J. Gordon Public Protection Dept. Supervision, Town of Queensbury STATE TRAFFIC CO1,STISSION _ 95 Washington Ave. Albany 1, New York 17 November 1959 Frances L. Turner, Clerk Targn of Queensbury 14 Foster Avenue Glens Falls, New York Dear Miss Turner: We have your letter of November 11 with attached resolution of the Town Board, Town of Queensbury, regarding traffic conditions on Route 9 at its junction with the Farm to Market Road. The resolution expres- ses the opinion that signs and markers currently in place provide inadequate warning of the junction of the two roads. The resolution requests that conditions be reviewed with the thought_of prQvi.din.g traffic signs which are suitable and adequate. Unfortunately, the resolution identifiers the side road involved only 259 as the I+Tarm to'Market= Road , and there are many roads throughout the state. which are designated in this category. We the Board's resolution. refers to the intersect-Ion pofsRoute US however, Route 1.49 north of the City of Glens, Falls.,, a, d wesjwi1,1 basis of that assumption, unless proceed on the for the use of the. various warning signs iand troute markers, Standards the signs themselves , are established by the State Traffic �Commmission and prescribed in its Manual of t7niform Traffic Control Devices. The installation and maintenance of these signs on state highways-in accordance with such 'standards Is, however, a matter under the jur diction of the State Department of Public Works. We have therefore sr referred the matter to .that -Department 7-mith a request that conditions st tie °goute US 9 y Route"149 intersectign be reviewed to assure that the signing is proper and in accordance with Commission standards. An '-- changes or additions which are Y Will be made. d to be necessarry or appropriate r Very truly yours, . 1loyd A. Maeder Director .The following application wa's reived and read to the- Board:: Connecticut Avenue ry m Glens Falls, N. Y. November 23, 1959 Town. Board Town of Queensbury, t Gentlemen'. I shall appreciate it very much if you would consider this letter as my application as Dog Enumerator� ftr the year of°1960. Yours truly, - Raymond J. Hoague Resolution No. introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice Akins and Councilman Lampson: RESOLVED that Raymond Hoag"us be- 'and is hereby appointed Dog Enumer- ator pursuant-to the prqvisions= of the Agriculture and Markets -Law. Duly_adopted by the following .vote:.,, Ayes - Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins , Mr. Miller, and Mr. Gordon Noes - none The Clerk reported ,that .there had been received from Charles G. Harvey MIA Sidney A. McDonald an application for a junk yard license; the fiaeo af *jflftatezofVrcai d with .the application., and also an application for.-a license was received from: Howard Ladd who also attached a $10 fee with the application.. • _ - - Resolution No. 141 introduced by' Justice .Akins, seconded by Councilman 1412ler: WHEREAS applications tor Gunk yard licensees have been received from Howard Ladd known as• Ladd',s Junkyard, and Charles G. Harvey and Sidney X. McDonald, for junk-- yard licenses, and WHEREAS the operation- of each of such junk yards- does not comply with the ordinance -relating to. opera'ti on of .Junk yards in the Town of QueBnsbury adopted the 21st day of.° December, 1957; Therefore be it RESOLVED that the applications of Charles G. Harvey and Sidney A. McDonald to operate a junk yard at the southwest corner of the.West Mountain Road , and Clendoh Road, and of Howard Ladd, d/b/a Ladd9s Junk Yard, to operate a junk yard on the Van Dusen. Road right side • 260 north of Keith Combs and south of Robert Sanders be and the same are hereby denied. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to return the license fees of $10 each to the applicants for suet junk yard licenses. Duly adopted by the following vote Ayes -- Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins ,. Mr. Miller, and Mr. Gordon _ Noes -- none John Van Dusen, Town Surveyor, was present and discussed with the Board the drainage on Dixon Read. Leslie Hillis. multiple dwelling inspector of the Town of Queensbury, orally reported that he had made numerous inspections of multiple dwel- lings and have made in some instances recommendations which have been carried out,, and that the Town as a whole respecting such dwellings was in good shape. Resolution No, 142 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Coun.- cilman Lampson: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to to renew bond anticipation note of the West Glens Falls Water District EFtension as follows : Due December 1, 1959 Amount .$7,50O for a period of 1 year, and - Due December 1, 1959 Amount $1000 for a period of one year. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins , Mr. Miller, and Mr. Gordon Noes - none The Board audited Claims as follows: SCHEDULE OF AUDITS OF THE TOWN OF _ QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, . NEW YORK, FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1959 Amt. Amt. No. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed 386 Queensbury Central. Vol.. Rental as Polling - Fire Co. , Inc. Place $ 40.00 40.00 387 Niagara-Mohawk Power Cleverdale St, Ltng District - 41.08 41.08 388 06phie Dunlavey In.spect.E.D. #3 46.00 46.00 389 Niagara-Mohawk Power St. Its.& traf sgnls. 208.78 208.78 390 Niagara--Mohawk Power St. Its & traf.sgnls. 168.46 168.46 391 City of G.F. Water Fund Misc.48 Garrison Rd. checking leak,NGFWD x}93 3.88 3.88 392 City of G.F.Water bland Water Rent-93A-NGFWD 1485.19 1485.29 393 City of G.F.Water Fund Water Rent-93--NGFAID-Xt . . . . .1941.92 1941.92 394 City of G.F.Water Fund. Water Rent-Ridge Rd. Water District 148.00 148.00 395 City of G.F.Water Fund Water Rent-►WGMD--95 748.34 748.34 396 Glens Falls Post Co. Pub.Not.t.o Bidders- Pipe 10.60 10.60 397 N.Y.Telephone Co. Phone sere. Twn of Q storehouse 17.85 17.85 398 Dan Dutra Removal lg.safe in Twn Clk's Office 135.00 135.00 399 Scott Hopkins Custodian Voting Machines 80.00 70.00 261 400 Stephen B. Duell Assessor-Mileage,etc. 35,26 35.26 401 Stephen B. Duell Assessor-Mileage,etc. 34.92 34.92 402 Thomas A-. Nobles,, Contr.Mise.work- as itemized Pineview 375.00 375.00 403 Henry J. Sleight 2- yds.1-2-4 concretePV 31.00 31..00 404 Joel's Sinclair Sta. Gasolene--PV Cem. 18*.00 18600 405 National Welding Ylisc.weld. as itemized Pineview 24.10 24.10 406 Doyle"s Gift & Garden 1-5# play lawn seed Center Scott turf-FV Cem. 10,70 10,70 407 Sears-Roebuck & Co. 2 Mowel-s 1109.95 less Allen 25.00 50.00 PV Cem.. 169.90 169.90 408 Harrisena Menrs Group Mowing Seeley & Harrisenh Cemeteries-PV Cem. 200.00 200,00 409, Raymond Hoague Serv. Veniremen for Just- ice Akins 18*40 18.40 410 Albert E. Beswick Serv.rendrd Twn of Q. vs City of dlens Fills etail956.55 956.55 411 Leslie Hayes, Jr. Misc.supplies as item- ized 316.63 316.63 412. Roger Hill Cutting brush for rt of way for water main,NGFF Water Dist Ext. 51,80 51.80 413 Assn. of Towns of the Annual-membership, dues 110,00 110.00 State of New York 414 R.G.Landry Bus.Mchs. Add.mach.ralls for Super- visor 3100 3100 415 G.F. Insurance Co. 3 'legal filing cabinets for Town Clerk"s Office 180.00 180,00 416 Dennis & Co., Inc., Supplies for Mr. Bentley Justice of the Peace 6,34 6,34 417 Vater Wks.Supply Corp.. 2 611� A 2380-20 Mechanical joint gate valves, open 1* 5 B Valve w/covers WD 232.32- 232.32 418 Shabmoon T-Adustries,Inc.133 60, p:Lpe ,,181 L/L, .Cl * 150,,ASA 60; B& B, Te4s,,Cl.L AWWk- 4 6-11• B&S 90c Bends, Class C.AWL-Water Dists. 0 0 0 0 - 9 * 2463,76 2463.76 419 Shahmoon Industries ,Inc.133 611 B&PE, 18t L/L Cl , 150, ASA, . 6 6"` B&B Tees, Class D, AWWAj 4 B&6 90c Bends,,-Class D, AWWA. 2413*95 241-3.95 U2,746.80 _$12;l,736.80 On motion the meeting adjourned. Town Clerk