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1958-01-01 ORG 382; M!r. Bentley submitted a repert of fees 'and,fines remitted to the` State Comptroller for the year 1957. The same was received .and placed on file:. Report of Fees and Fines for - year of 1957 - j Remitted to State Comb troller • Jan. $343*00. r July SW0,00 Feb. .111..50 , Aug. 192.50 ` March 243000 Sept. 201.50 ` April. 277.0); Oct. 237650 Ifty 191.00 101V O 53.600 ,Tune 270.00. TOTAL ,,3702.50 To be 'remitted before Jan. 10, -19,58 . •. x.4.50 i t Fines imposed and Defendant committed for failure to pay 5340*00. - ls/ Meredith S. Bentley Justice of the Peace Dated:; Dec. 31, 1957 -On motion the meeting ad- journed L_aln::� ce�_ Ifla Teton Clerk 1 9 5 8 i organization Meeting January 1,. 196a Present:: H. Russell Harris aipervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace 1 Harold Akins Justice of the Peace Curtis Lampson Councibman 1 Stanley-B. Miller Councilman. The Bow)d convened at 9 WO a.m. Resolution Ito. 1 introduced by Justice Akins seconded. by Councilman Lampsc� : It was resolved that the regular meeti.rig of the Texan Board. of the Town of Quegnsbury :shall be. bbld on the fourth Saturday- of each month hereafter at 7::30. p x. at the Clerkt s _offive 'in the year 1958. Duly adopted .by the following vote: , Ayes ► Mr.: Miller, Mr. Be ntley= Mr. Lampson, Mr. Wns and Mr. Harris Hoes - none - sol ation No. 2 intr9duced by Justice Bentley seconded. by Copncilman Miller:: It Was resolved that_ th4p Glans Falls National. Bank and: Trust r� I Company -be and is hereby designated depository for town abneys for the year 1958.. y Duly adapted by the following vote Ayes Mr. biller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Wr. Harris i .t 383 Noes - none Resolution No. 3 introduced by Councilman Lampson seconded by Justice It was resolved that the Glens Falls Times be and is hereby desig- nated as the official newspaper-for publishing legal notices of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adapted by the following vote Ayes,­ Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none The following applications for constable were received:: 59 Main Street Glens Falls 40, N.Y F Town Board Town of Queensbury, New York: Gentlemen ' I would appreciate very much if you would accept this letter as my application for appointment as con .. stable of the Town of Queensbury for the year of Our Lord 1958. Sincerely, /s,/ Forrest R. Lilly - Tar TCWN BOARD TOWN CF SSM WARREN-COUNTY N.Y. Vron: JOHN A. BEALS `2Q ASHLEY PLACE GLENS FALLS, N.Y.. Sub j1ects' APPOINTM&'#NT TO OFFICE. OF CONSTABLE ► - M F «► 4► 4► w w F1► �► r_.r r �_ M. M i 1. It is herein requested that the writer be appointed by said TC N BOARD to the position of CONSTABLZ whose I duties`will be-eaercfaed within the Town limits sub- ject to the regulations of said BOARD and the duly elected Justices of Peace:.. - 2. The writer has•been both a summer resident and permanent mxUsnt in the Tim for a period of 31 years and is per sonilly acquainted with numerous residents, birth an Lake George property and throughout all sections of the Town. 3. As a resident in this Tam, I have offered my services to help bettet the County- conditions and feel, were this appointment made, I could do much to reduce abuses of Town property such.'as littering, destruction of signs and virolatioms of Town ordinances, etc. 4. It is evident that the Town has grown rapidly and request- ing county or state police aid especially durir4r the sir months, except in extreme cases, is almost out of the' question, as they are exceedingly-busty during these periods ga#,troling and enforcing the law in heavily pep► ulated and traveled sections.. 384 i Your consideration of this appointment will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted; /s/ John d, Beals Star R6ute Glens Yal.ls,N.Y« Dec. 10, 1957 Town Beard Town of Queensburyy, Mr. Chairman Dear Sir:: Herewith is my bond for 1958 with my application for appointment as constable for the Town of Queensbury.. Sincerely yours, la/ Ralph F Hill glans Falls, N.Y. j November 14, 1957 Town Board Town of Queensbury . Gentlemen::. ` T ,Woul'd appreciate very much if you would consider this letter as my application for the reappointmeAt as con- i stable for the Town of Queensbury for the year 1958. � Very truly yours, /s/ Ray'mond J IToague Glens halls, N.Y.. Dec. 26, 3LS57 To the Team I wish to thank you all for your past e.ourtesies and would appreciate the appointment main for the coming year. Sincerely, I /s/ Bernard Codner Resolution s introduced by Justice Bentley seconded by Councilman - psons: RESOLVED that Raymond Hoague and Ralph dill be appointed consta- bles to serve-at the ,pleasdre of the Board, Illy adopted by the fallowing vote,: Ayes - Mr. Miller. , Ur, .Illentley, Mr., Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris - Noe s - none _ Bea olut gn. Ngt '8 introduced by Supervisor Harris seconded by Justice - RESOLVED that Bernard. Codner be and is hereby appointed constable r to serve- at the: pleasure of the Board. i - s. 385 Duly adopted by the following vote Ayes - Mr. Millar, Mr. Akins, Mr. Harris Does .. Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson Resolution No introduced by Justice Akins seconded by Justice ` Bent ey I RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorised to cast the vote for the Tam a _-laee�n burry at the anm al meeting of the Asso.- ciation of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City - fermi the year of 1958, and in his absence Curtis Lempson is auttroriaed C to cast such vote: _ i Doly adopted by the following voter Ayes -- Mr. Miller, Mr, Bentley, Mr. Lempson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris No" - none The following application was received-,: t 33 Main Street t _ West Glens Falls, N.Y. December S.?, 195' Tom Bard Town at Queensbury t tr2AMM accept this letter as my application for the ap- rAntment of "Collector of Water Rents", for the following water districts in the Town 'of Qieensbury for the year of 195ar Hest Oilers Falls Water District #1 _ Fifth Street Extension Water District. r Respectfully yours, /s/ Ilarl.E. Jones Aasolu&jon la,7 introduced by Justice Bentley seconded by Justice It tvaa swse lvod that the following be and are hereby appointed collectors and caretakers for the hater Districts as follows:: Loe _.Lavery North Glens Falls Water District and - - � its Extensions ,Burl- Jones Wbst Edens Falls Water District and its Extensions Theodore Tamer •► Ridge Road Water District. Such collectors °mod daretaskers shall serve at the pleasure of this Hoard. Farther resolved that the congmsation of Lee Lavery for his services as a4lector for the North Glens Falls dater District be and j tha saner is y fixsA at #600*00, annually for services to the North Glens ' ' ester 'Diatrsct and: $600000 annually- for services in any and all extensions thereof, each payable in equal monthly in.. stallments. Parthet ms0rod that the comsensation of Earl Jones for serv. ices In the'Vest Gifts Phns, Water District and its extension be and fis heraloy fI ,;at *00 wally-payable in equal momthly install- �.1 ments. 4 t '' . t Duly adopted by the following vente t: Ayes -• 1 .. hvr Mr Bentley,. `Mr Lampsan, Mr. AIkIns and Me. Harris Noes - none _ 38fi Resolution No, a introduced by Justice Bentley seconded by Councilman. Lampson.:: . i I It was resolved that the office of Town 'Seriice Officer be dis - 1 continued in the Town. of Queensbury. w Duly adopted by the following voter. Ayes - Mr... Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr.. Lampson, Mr. Akins and--Mr. Harris Noes -- none t &_salutian No. 9 introduced by Justice Bentley seconded by Councilman Lampson.- It was resolved that the amounts of the undertakings of the Super- visors .Town Clem, Collector, Justices of the peace , Torn 8uperintendent of Highways, and Caretaker of Pineview Cemetery be and the-same are here- by fixed as follows:: Supervisor -► General Town $109000'.00 j Oipervisorr •- Highway .101,000.0€L Town Clerk 1,00R.0E3 Justices of the Peace 11,000*0a Collector 169'OW*0G' Town Superintendent of Highways 49000.00 Caretaker - Pilneview Cemetery 40000.00: Duly adopted by the following vote:: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Aki and Mr, Harris Noes - none The members of the Town Board approved the following special bonds and signed a certificate to that effect on each of such bonds:: Ernest Lackey, Superintendent of F ighways s, Band No. 76.-02-47,. Surety Gleam Falls Insurance Company, j amount. $4'V000,00 Harold Akins, Justice of the Peace, { Bond No, 7*-02•430 Surety Glens Fa .s Insurance Company, amou ntt. $4,000.00 John 0. Webster ,Co lector Bond Ne, m75-46-•15 Surety, Glens Falls Insurance Company, amount-$1.0,000.00 i Resolution N o. introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Councilman lAmpson RESOLVED that the following Town Officers be and are hereby auth- ariseei to attend the annua;il meeting of they Association of Towns of the State of New Y'a-rk to be held for the year 1958 in New York. City:: Supervisor, Justices of the Peace; Councilman, , Superintendent of Highways , Assessors, Collector, Town Clerk and Constables ] iUrther resolved that the actual and necessary expenses qf any Tomn 0€ficers attending such meeting b`e and the same are a Town charge. Duly adopted by the following voter. F Ayes - Mr. Miller, ,Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none., Resolution. No. 11 .introduced by Councilman Lampson seconded by Justice gent ey: RESOLVED that Ernest Hillis be and is hereby appointed chairman of the Board of Assessors for the year 1958. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none - Resolution No. 1Z introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice Akins RESOLVED that Laurence Pegs be and is hereby appointed Dog War. den to serve at the pleasure of this Board. Duly adopted by the following vote-, . Ayes -► Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr, Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes = none The following application was received.: . W. DOUGLAS WEBSTER Glens-Falls-, -N.Y. December 31, 1957 Queensbury Town Board - Dear Sirs:. .1 hereby apply for the= position of Building In- spectoor in the Tern of Queenabury. I feel that I am qualified to do the job properly and theroughly and,. if I receive, the appointment, will, do my best to perform the duties of the office. Thanking you for your courtesy. Respectfully yours, Is/ Douglas Webster Resolution No.No. 13 introduced by Justice Akins , seconded by Councilman Mille RESOLVED that W. Douglas Webster be and is hereby appointed Building Inspector to serve at the. pleasure of this Board. Duly adopted by the follcwimg vote*- Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none - Resolution No. 14 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice -Akins SOLVED that John Van Dusen be retained as Tcwn Surveyor and that the Supervisor,be and is -hereby authorized to. renew and execute a contract with Mr. Van Dusen under the same conditions and terms which were in effect for-the year 1956. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr-. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris f Noes none The following recommendation was presented by Mr. lackey to the Board: Jar:. 19 1958- Recommendation for Queensbury Town. Board I wish to recommend an increase of fifteen cents per hour for all employees of the Queensbury Highway Department. Laborers from $1.25 to $1 .40 :a Motorized equipment pperators. $ .35 to $1.50 - Shovel and grader operators $1,50 to $1.65 - h !sl Ernest B. Lackey Supt., , The following recommendation was also presented by Mr. Van Dusan: .CEMKTEAY COMMISSION _ Town of Queensbury Glens Falls, N.:Y. January 1, 1955 To the Queensbury Town Board: The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Queensbury recommends that the salary of Franklin Scoville, caretaker of Fineview Cemetery, be increased $20000 and '-further that the hourly rate for labor of cemetery employees be increased 10 cents per hour. ;l.sl, Sidney Van Dusan . - Secretary r Resolution No. 15 introduced by Councilman Lampson, seconded by Justice Bentley" { It was RESOLVED that ,the hourly rates of pay for Town employees be and .are bereby. fixed as follows : Shovel operators $1.65 per hour Grader operators $1.65 per ,hour Motorized equipment operators - $1.50 per hour Laborers $1040 per hour. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson,, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none _ The following notice of appointment of Deputy Town Clerk was presented to the Poard.- _ Town Board Town of Queensbury Gentlemen: Pursuant to Subd. 10 of Sec. 30, of the Town Law, I hereby appoint George H. Turner, Deputy Town Clerk, and: Theodore Turner Deputy Town Clerk. Very truly yours lsl Frances L. Turner -Town Clark. Resolution Nom introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Council Lampson WHEREAS, due to the increase of business being conducted in the Town Clerks . office, it is deemed advisable to employ a paid deputy, � RESOLVED that the compensation of George H. Turner, Deputy Town Clerk, be and-the same is hereby fixed at $400.00 for the year 1958, payable as follows i 1 I i 389 - t *33 for 11 months� and FW.37` fior- one month. ETHER RESOLVED that the Deputy Town. Clarks appointed by the Town Clerk. shall,_have-thee power to pe rf orm all of the duties of the Tvom. Clerk.- Duly adopted by the following vote*r Ayes Mr, Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson., Mr. W s and Mr. Harris Noss - none ' Res al .en Ito. 17 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice Akins• . M RZOOLVED that prances L. Turner be and is hereby appointed Registrar ,of Vital Statistics for a term ending December 31, 1959, Duly adopted by the following vote: _ Ayes - Mr. Miller,, Me. ,Bentley, Mi. Lamps on, W. Ald and Mr. Harris Noes - non The following application fpr the position of caretaker of the Tern dump was received I hereby maw application for caretaker of the Town of Queensbury dump #1 for the year 19:55, very truly yours$, fa/ Eugene Johnson off,.is 18 introduced by Justice Akins, seconded by Council- RLV3D that Eugene Johnson be and is hereby aa: pointed care- taker of,the Toren dump to serve at the pleasure of this B&rd. Further Resolved that be and is hereby fixed as the sal- ary for such caretaker for the year P51,, payjablei in equal amthly ins tallment s. Duly adopted by the following vote I Ayes - Mr. Miller. Mr. Bentley, Mr. Laampson, Mr. Aki and Mr. Harris Noes - now Reses4U n N* *, introduced by Stipervisor Harris,, seconded by Just- i-e s ftt I e «. WHEREAS Atthur Hillis has retired- frbm the office of collector of the -TOVIi-4t Quewi4ftry after many years of faithful and loyal..ser- -viee to tbs� peogle and to the: Teen of Queensbury, QR$, B �T RESOLVED X that the Town. Board of the Town of .Queenz • . . daers h W , y extend to *Art"; sincere thanks for a job .vell done and ourlhaqw that he will have heaa3-th and prosperity for <many years.=to coati., •pL. RWOMB that the Team Clerk be and is hereby authorised and dieted .to forwavd a copy of .mss resolution to Mr.. Hillis. •Duly adopted by. the following vote-«. •Ayes -- Mr. NVaer, Mr. Bentley, Mr, Lampsoan, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes none s' 390 t i Resolution No. 24 introduccedtby Councilman Laapson, seconded by Just- lee en Y. « i WHEREAS Fred Ricketts has retired from the office of assessor j of the _Town of-Queensbury after many years of continued faithful and loyal. service, j THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Qgeensbury does hereby extend-to '"Fred"° its sincere thanks for a job V411 done and its hopes =that he shall have health,and prosperity for i many years to come. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Ricketts.. Duly adopted by the following vote:: Ayes Mr. Miller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris Noes - none Resolution No. 21 introduced by Supervisor Haarris q seconded by Justice WHEREAS the office of Service Officer of the Town of Queensbury has been discontimed as of },December 31,, 1937, and WHEREAS Ahm McCaghey has served in such office for a period of 20 years and:_has faithfully and loyally performed and discharged the duties 'thereaf g, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town. Board of the Town of Queens- bury hereby-expresses its appreciation to Mrs-. McCaghey for her loyal and faithful service to the Town and public as such .Service Officer, FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tovin Clerk be and is hereby authorized i and directed to forward a copy of the foregoing resolution to Mrs. 14cCighey Duly adopted by the following voter. Ayes Mr. Millen, Mr. Bentley, 1r. Lampsori, Mr. Jadns and Mr. Harris Noes •- none Ra olut .on No_. 22 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded. by Council man- mpson:: - RESOLVED that the salary of each Town officer as set forth in the following -seheduler- be and are hereby fixed at the amounts and pays- able- at the times here n spec fied: Armal Of CI Rate mtb_ly_ H, Russell. Harris Supervisor 40000: 11- nos« $333,33 Prances Turner Town Clerk 31, 11 nos. '31G.GG 3L » 31G,74 Aeredith Bentley Justice of Peace 3:0= 12 nes. #M.00 Harald -des justice .of Peace ,, 1:1 nova 83-,33 « 1 me*, 13037 Wrtis Lampsoir, Councilman 10200 12, mos, $x`100,00 ey-; r Councilman � mc�r, X00.00 ] oat a Cbai:rm , Board of Assessors 3,100 11.. moss 1G,GG IL; >r S.74 AtIph, M._Nettle Assessor 1 I'm 11 nos, #141..66 141.74 Jobn Webster Collector 2,0600 11 sue. #*66 I mo. .216.74 Stephen Duell Assessor 1,200 12 nos.. 100.00 George Turner Depty.Twn.Clk. 4001 11 mos. 53..33 1 mo. 33.37 391 Ernest Lackey- Town Superintendent ' $5,100 12, mos, $425.0 Franklin Scoville Caret r,Pineview Cemetery 3,300 12, mos. $27540 Bernard. Sillinger,MDZHe4lth Officer 1.750 11 mos. $145.83 I no., .146.&,t' Douglas Webster �Building�Inspector ' 3W 1.2 mos. $ 26.00, Lawrence Powers Dog Warden ' 550 11 mQS. $ 45.8' 1 me,. 45.57 tR�y Jwag Qemstable 25Z 12 mos. $ 21.OQ Ral]jh RH Constable 25Z 12, mos. $ 21.0 . B r t Constable 25P., 12 mos. $ 21.Oa FURIH M EUMMM ttmt the above compensation fixed for constables is far -c3riminal ,matters and that the constables shall retain and are en.- titled to retaim aivil fees.. Duly adapted by the following votev Ayes Mr.. Mller, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson:, Mr. Ald and Mr. Harris Noes - none Mr. Harris oxvIly- reported that he had received a teleph.o4e call front. William To, Clark:, ChTairmen of the Assessment Gcum ttee..Mr. Harris stated that Mr.> 'Clark recommends that something be done in the case of Stephen Dwell at` aesesser., Mr. Harris also stated that Mr. Clark said that thar committee falt that Mr. Ewell should perform more services as assessor or have his salary reduced, comparable to the services per -► formed by him. The fallowing comwmication was ream• to the Board t Em BLM.- SNBURANQE Glens.Falls, N'.M-:.. December, 319, 195 ' Queensbury Tom Board Tema. "Ott 4neensbury VarxIA: Cpunty, Now York Gen' r mr- mryace].f,, having been residents and taxpayers irk at queensbury for many years and bath being l end insurance agents and brokers, feel, that inas-- ob, as,. we have net as yet shared in the Town insurance tftt we should be considered in this eapacity for the coaling year. '( , bra very nappy to as a survey of the entire eta a aid make recommendations to you ac ccr 'eat would be happy to participate in a portion thereof* Your area do n would be very greatly appreciated.. Sincerely- /s/ Edward Blinn The a ap Bated the f .ewiarg-standing committees for Vie year, f C ntley .» Laetpson «► Mfller SAM ' e Akins w Miller Lampson on Bentley M� a Lampson � �,w�- �' itki +•. tiey «► Lamps c>n. ler Lampson �- M fps �.�er x'18«.. ■► On r � 1 392 SPEED Messrs. Bentley - Le peen Akiw �C�rHTING a` AkInt3 •• Lampson .► :Bentley r #; Lampson. •• Kner �► Bentley . Lampsoa DtAINAGE ins IkSURANCT "'' Miller - Bentley` -► €ns BUILDING ,_ . Town Board WkTES. Town Board ' The t J # t a pVAWJ s1�958 On t tM&1N. Wft adjou=edo m Cler Trines • -Town Clark. 1 Special Meeting January ,11V 1954 Present.. , • H:.•Russell Harris Supervisor Meredith Bentley justice of,the Peace • Curtis Lamps on ,Gounci l.man. Stanley-B. Miller Councilman Absent Harold .Akins Councilman The board convened at 7:30 p.gt.. The following bonds were approved :: ame and Officer, Gcsm amount Francess. Urner, Fid ty and j - Town. Clerk 9eexkt celppak$ Co. $111000 Raymond Hoadle Glens Falls Casualty Constable Company 1-2,000 Ralph Hill Glens Falls Casualty Constable Company 11,000 Bernard Codner U.S. Casualty Company I oOOO Constable The members of the Town Board pre=sent- signed a certificate approving each- of the aforesaid bonds.. Res lotion NO'S 23 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Coun- eilmman Lampson: , SOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times on the 14th day of January, 195&9, a notice in substantially, the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS ' Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of QueensbuI NWY,, willL receive sealed proposals to supply the &Keensbury Town of with the f ollowi ng equipment 2; 3 000 gal* gasoline tanks 2 electric~ gasoline pumps completely equipped for servicing of automotive equipment. Prie�es on each .of-the foregoing shall be stated separetly anal-f.o.b. storehouse, Tam of oueensbury„ N.Y. Such proposals will be received by the Town Board of the 'said Town up to. 7:30 p c... at the Town Clark's Office, Ridge Road in said Town on the 25th day• of Jarmary, 1958. The said .Town Board reserved the right to reject any part of or all of any proposals received,. Dated January 110 1958, By Girder of the Town. Board Frances L. Turner, Town Clerk