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1953-02-28 t 1 I Resolved thtit the Town Board defer acting on granting of the permit fon bus franchise,. r - Duly adopted by the following ,vote:: ` i Ayes -• Mr. Walkup. Mr. Bentley,, Mr. Ltampson, Mr. Sleight and Mrs. Harris Noes - none. On motion the meeting adjourned. ` 416c—ese-L, 'Turner Town Clerk Regular MJ6et*. y '�, '�:' R February 28, 1953 At$a regu Meeting of thb Town Board of the Town of Queensbury held f on the above date at 7:30 P.M, at the Clerk's office, the following members were present: , He. Russell Harris Supervisor Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace Henry Sleight , Justice of the Peace Raymond Walkup- Councilman ' Curtis Lampson Councilman Also present Ernest Lackey and Beecher Clother. Mr. Clother was present in the matter of the financing of the cost of .installation for Drainage District No, 1.. The following resolution Nm_ 30 was offered by Mr. ;,ampson who moved its adoption, seconded by 'Mr. Bentley,. to_ wit : WHEREAS, in anticipation of the sale of $120,000 Drainage District No. l (Serial) Bonds , 1953, of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York, this Town Board has heretofore authorized and issued $60,DOO Bond ,Anticipation Note, 1952, numbered 1, dated j October 30, 1952 and maturing March 1, 1953, and $40,000 Bond Anticipation Note, 1952, numbered 2, . dated December 22, 1952 and maturing March 1, 1353,. and �WHERPSAS, it is' now necessary to provide for the renewal thereof, by the issuance of one renewal note; -NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York `as =follows : " ec'tiori` 1s The abject or purpose for which the "obligation authorized herein- iq,, tb ;renew the outstanding bond antic tdim notes;, more fully described' in't'he preambles hereof, issued to pay part of the costs of the construction of a drainage system for Drainage District No. l ih said .:down of Queensbury, New York.--,, t' Se"ctior `' Speeitic reference is hereby made to "BOLD RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 6th, 1952. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $1202p00 SERIAL. BONDS OF;THE TOWN OF QIDE13NSBVEYi,_,9NEW,.XORK, .TO PAY THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR DRAINAGE :fSTRICT NC3 lif0 ,-6AIR`!tDUi4",v .j,:,,whieh. r¢solut ion.autl.grtzee tba bonds in anticipation of the sale of which the note hereby authorized is. to be issued, °Y .. f . SebtioK B, The=diabulA _.of ,1 on" ,to be, is-oued for, tJAe gLRgrq at4' cje�t� i�. 'the.�principaL.: �,rnou� t �.of �14Q,40;4�• �u�� ���dd��� + are to be serial bonds. Sactiont4. ' The amount of the bond anticipation npte hereby authorized which is to be issued in anticipation of such bondpr,1s- , ,1 $100,000. Its` purpose, as aforesaid, is to renew two bond anticipation notes aggregating ;,,100,000, which are the only notes outstanding in anticipation of such bonds. The note hereby authorized is a renewal note, and it is authorized in anticipation of bonds for an assessable improvement,.. ; Section 5,. Such bond anticipation note shall be dated March 1,, 1953m shall be numbered 3,. shall be in the denomination of $100,000, shall bear interest at the rate of two and one-half per centum (2-1/2;) per annum, payable at maturity, shall matureion May 1, 19530 with prepayment reserved, and shall be payable as to both principal and interest in lawful money of the United States of America at the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company, in Glens Falls, New York. Such` bond anticipation note shall be executed in the name of said Town of Queensbury,, New York by its Supervisor sealed with its e,or- porate seal, and attested by its Tbwn Clerk. Such note shall the in substantially the following form, to wit:: UNITED STATES OF A1,713RICA STATE OF IRTEN YORK COUNTY OF WARREN. T O7JTT OF QUEENSBURY BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE 1953 (RE111MIAL) No, 3 $1008,000 The Town of Queensbury, in the County of Warren, a municipality of the State of New York, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of this note the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) on the 1st day of May, 1953, together with interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of two and one-half per centum ' (2-1/2 IdQ per annum, payable at maturity. Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at the Glens FallsNational Bank and Trust Company, in Glens Falls , New York. This note may be redeemed at any time prior to maturity by said Town of Q upon u on giving written notice to the holder, and int- erest shall cease after the date fixed for redemption. This note is the only one of a total authorized issue of $100,000 issued pursuant to the provisions of a bond anticipation note reso- lution duly adopted by the Town Board of said Town of Queensberry, New York on the day of February, 1953, to renew two outstanding - bond anticipation notes aggregating $100,0009 maturing March 1, 1953. Said note is issued to pay part of the cost, of the construction of a drainage system for Drainage District No. ` l in the Town of Queensbury, New York,. The faith and credit of said Town of Queensbury, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the,principal of and interest on this note according to its terms, Itµ is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this note, exist, have happened and have been performed; and that this note, together With all other indebted- ness of such Town of Queensbury is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and Laws of such State. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Queensbury, New York, has paused this note to be signed by its Supervisor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Town Clerk, and this note to be dated as of the 1st day of March, 1953. t v. i ZY TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, . NEW YORK (CORPORATE SEAL) By PERVISOR I,TTEST Town Clerk SQction 66.. The Supervisor of said Town of Queensbury, New York, is �'iereby authorized to sell said note at private sale at not less than par and accrued interest, if any. ` Spcti`on 7,.. The faith` and credit of the Town of Queensbury, New York,; are hereby pledged for the payment of such note and interest .!thereon, and unless otherwise paid, the same shallt be paid -from the proceeds derived from the` sale of said bonds. ` Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately,. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows : A. Russell Harris �w;ing Aye Meredith Bentley Henry E. Sleight " Aye Raymond Walkup �` Aye Curtis Lampson Aye. The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted,, the following people were presentftn reference to the ,Meadowbrook Road and the Cronin Road: Messrs . Thomas O'Brien, Dennis Cronin, Willard Durham, Hollis Cross, Mrs . Mildred Durham. A petition was presented by them containing approximately 65 signers requesting the Board's consideratidn of the condition of thetMeadow- brook Road from the Cronin Road north and the Cronin Road. They re- . quested that the Cronin Road be hard-surfaced From the intersection thereto frith the Meadowbrook Road to the Ridge Road. The board generally discussed the matter with the interested parties and referred it to the Town Superintendent of Highways for proper action. f Mr. Sidney Van Dusen was present and presented a map of the development of the Cottage Hill area;inlreference thereto the Board generally dis- cusse.d the matter with him.. Resolution No. 31 introduced by Justice Sleight, seconded by Justice Bentley: RESOLVED that the Town Board approves map showing size and loca- tion of lots of 'sections 1-2-3-4 of map of the area known as Cottage Hill and filed in the Town Clerk' s office February 28, 1953. C Duly adopted by the following vote: __ Ayes Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr.Sleight and' Mr. Harris Noes - none - Mr. Van Dusen also presented a deed conveying certain streets to the I Town of Queensbury. Resolution No. 32 introduced by Councilman Walkup, seconded by Justice Bentley: RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts deed of Sidney Van Dusen dated February 28, 1953 conveying certain lands therein to the .Town. of Queensbury for highway purposes ;, such land is a continuation. of the present Hillcrest Avenue and the same is designated as Hillcrest Avenue,- Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Pair. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes - none ` Alger Mason,, president of the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company was present and presented a request which read as -follows : Feb. 27, 1953 Town Board ' Town of Queensbury. Sirs : At -the last, regular meeting� of the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company, a equest was made and duly recorded in the minutes that the Town Board of said Town of Queensbury be asked to install a caution light at the intersection of Route 9 L and the Cleverdale Road.- Sincerely,; (Sig4ed) A.C... Mason - Resolution No. 33 introduced by Justi Pres. Bentley: ce Sleight, seconded by Justice RESOLVED that the Town Board cause to be purchased and installed a caution light at the intersection of Route 9L with the Cleverdale Road.. Duly adopted by the following vote: L! Ayes - Mr. Walkup,, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes - none Eugene Johnson, Superintendent of the Town Dump in the Town of Queens- bury, requested an increase in his pay. for the months of Marah frnd December.. Resolution No. 34 introduced b Councilman Walku man Lampson: Y p,, seconded by Council- RESOLVED that the salary of the caretaker for the Town Dump be , and the same is hereby fixed at $45 per mgnth for toe months of March and December. a Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Air. Harris Noes - none In connection with the installation of a traffic light at the junction of Richardson St. and Luzerne Load in West Glens Falls,, the following bids were received: Glens Falls , N;,Y.,, Feb. 27, 1953 I will install the traffic light in West Glens Falls for the fire company for_1275 dollars. This will include labor and material. I will use their jail traffic light and control but all the rest of the material I will furnish„ The installation will be in accordance with the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, : Sincerely yours,, W.F:. Witherell Town of Queensbury February 27, 1953 To install traffic blinker light (to be furnished by town) at the West Glens Falls Fire Station for the sum of .$376691. This includes power ,supply,. a 35 foot pole installed, guys, .etc. This installation will be ready for any control. switch to be installed by the Fire Dept. r (Signed) Harold F. Dean Harold Dean Son. resolution No. 35 introduced by Justice Sleight, seconded ,by Council- man Lampson:. RESOLVED that Wilbur Witherell be and is hereby authorized to install a traffic light at the junction of Richardson St, with 'the Luzerne Road for the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-five ($275. ) Dollars. The contractor Is to furnish. labor, material, pole, wires and neces- sary supplies to properly install the same; all in accordance with the rules and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters,,, i Duly adopted by the following vote : I Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr.. Bentley, Mr. Larapson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes - none . C In the matter of Town Insurance the following resolution was adopted: I Resolution No. 36 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice le g : RESOLVED that Carson & Duffy be and they are hereby designated agents for the purchase pf requested insurance- coverage of-the-Town of Queensbury for the year 1953,. Duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes-Mr. Walkup, Mr, Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Farris w Noes - none The Clerk called the Boards attention to an action commenced by a service of a Summons and Complaint upon her. The title of the action Is "Ellen F. Curtin, plaintiff - against - Town of Queensbury in the County of Warren, New York, and Ernest Lackey as Superintendent of Highways, Resolution No. 37 introduced by Justice Sleight, seconded by Justice Bentley: Whereas an action has been Instituted by Ellen F. Curtin against- the Town of Queensbury, . - RESOLVED that the matter be and the same is hereby referred to the County Attorney for proper action. i Further Resolved, that the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to notify ,the. Glens Falls Insurance Company In writing of the service of the summons and complaint on the 'Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote : , Ayes - Mr. dalkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lampson, 11r. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes. - none The Town Board generally discussed with the Superintendent of Highways the highway equipment and and highway financing. The following recommendation was read by the Clerk: { To the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury Ll Pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law of the State of New York, I, the undersigned Town Superintendent, hereby recommends to the Town Board of the Town of. Queensbury, the purchase of One truck mounted shovel oftnot less than 4/10 yds.. to be paid for according to the direction of the Town Board. (Signed) Ernest B. Lackey .. : Dated: Feb., 28, 1953 Supt. Rrm�olui'ion No. 38 introduced by Justice Sleight, seconded by Justice Bentley-.- e _ IT IS RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published the following notice: NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with Section 142- of the Highway Law that Ernest Lackey, Superintendent of Highways- of the Town of Queensbury has recommended to the Town Board of such Town as follows: E 1 I,, Ernest B. Lackey, Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Queensbury, ' do respectfully recommend to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that one truck mounted shovel of not less than 4/10 yds. capacity--be purchased. The purchase of one truck mounted shovel of not less than 4/10 yds. to be paid for according to the direction of the Town Board, Dated February 28, 1953 , nester Lackey, Supt. The maximum estimated cost of such equipment is $159000. Further notice is hereby given that the Town Board will meet -on the 14th day of March, 1953 at 7:30 P.11.. at the Town Clerk's office on Ridge Road in said Town to consider such recommendation and purchase of such equipment. Dated: February 28, 1953 Frances L. Turner Town Clerk Town of Queensbury FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will meet on the 14th day of March, 1963 at 7:30 P.M.. at the Town Clerk's office in accordance with said. notice to consider the purchase of such equipment. Duly adopted by the following vote : i Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr4 Bentley, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris N-o e s - none In the matter of granting bus rights upon certain highways in the Town f. of Queensbury,, the Board generally discussed the matter and Mr. Bentley introduced the following resolution which was read and thereafter seconded by TvZr.. Lamp so n: C 3esolution No. 39 introduced by Justice Bentley seconded by Councilman :Lampson: WHEREAS petitions have been flied with the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,, by Jesse Burger and the ,.Adirondack Transit; Lines , Inc. , for permission to use certain streets, :roads,, avenues and public places in the Town of Queensbury for the purpose of the transportation for compensation of persons and property over said streets, roads, avenues and places , and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, has , pursuant to law,` held public hearings on the aforesaid petitions and interested persons )iave been heard thereon, RESOLVED that permission is hereby granted to Jesse Burger to operate vehicles for compensation for the purpose of transporting persons and property over the following streets , roads , avenues and places, and in both directions , In the Town of Qu.eensb�iry,, as follows : Coolidge Avenue from Western Avenue to Ashley Place; Ashley Place from Coolidge Avenue to Dixon Road; Dixon Road to the Mpuntain, Road, so-called; Aviation Road -to Route No. 1, Cottage Hill Road, Prospect i Drive and Hillcrest Avenue. BE IT FURTi-1ER RESOLVED: (1) That the permit granted to Jesse Burger as aforesaid shall n be for the term of five years from the date. of the adoption, of ` this resolution. (2) That the minimum number of daily round trips shall be six and that further trips may be operated should traffic warrant, (3) That the exact route or routes and running tune= of omnibuses . or motor vehicles operating over the aforesaid streets , roads,; avenues and public places in the Town of Queensbury maybe changed from- time to time as the passenger traffic may warrant.. (4) That, subject to the approval of the Public Service Com -- mission, of the State of New York, the tasfffs shall be as Bet forth i in the last petition filed by the said Jesse Burger. (5) That the grantee of this permit shall not sell, lease or in any manner transfer this permit without the consent of the Town Board. (6) That the transportation services set forth herein shall be provided-within ninety days from the date hereof. (7) That, except by and with the consent of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, the failure of the grantee to perform the services hereinbefore mentioned shall render this permit null and void. In a discussion of the ppoposition,. Mr, Sleight made a statement in reference to a meeting had in which Mr. Harris, the Supervisor and he were present with her. . McPhillips and Mr. Van Gro- sick. Mr. Bentley stated that all things being equal,, that if the Adirondack Transit Company would have met the proposition of Mr. Burger, he would have. favored the Transit Lines,, but inasmuch as the proposition submitted by Mr. Burger would give service to areas in addition to those proposed by the Transit Lines , he felt that a.-. def- inite proposition was best for the. interests of the Town. He also stated that he w as not in favor of granting rights upon roads which ` would not be exercised by the licensees. Thereupon, a vote was taken upon`Resolution No. 39 which resulted in the following vote : . ` Ayes - Mr. Nalkup, 112x; Bentley, 1,1r, Lampson and Mr. Sleight. Noes - Mr. Harris Mr. Harris presented another proposition from the Adirondack Transit Lines , Inc. The .Board took no action thereon. The Clerk read the following communication: �i 7UEST GLENS FALLS FIRE COMPANY N0.1, INC. G1ens_Falls, New York ' February l0, 1953 Town Board Town_ of Queensbury RFD #1 Glens Falls , IT.Y. Dear Sirs : . This is to inform you that on February 9, 1953 at a barn fire at Feeder Dam owned by Niagara Power & Light Company, one of our active firemen was overcome by smoke poisoning. He was working in the line of volunteer duty when he was stricken. He was taken to a nearby home where he` was treated by ' a doctor and than removed to the hospital where he still is. He will be laid up for sometime. His name is Forrest Lilly., RFD#2, Glens Falls , 17,.Y. Yours truly, . (Signed) Leon S. Richardson Chief The Clerk also read the statement of moneys received and disbursed b- the Supervisor during the month of January. L The Board audited claims as follows : SCHEDULE OF AUDITS FOR THE T01,1v'N OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1953 Amt. Amt.. Yo.. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed 44 G.F. Post Co. PublNot.on bus hearing 9.76 Disallowed 45 .Kathryn E. O'Brien Type.min.Town Board 31.00 3.00 46 Williamson Law Bk.Co.l indvd,payrool record bk 5.21 421 47 Russell & Wait Supplies-Sup,H.R.H. 10,.47 10,47 48 Dennis & Co..Inc. 2 Assmnt cools for Superv. 90.74 90.74 49 G.F,Post Co„ Pub,Supv,Financial Dept. 37,40 37.40 50 Hoag's Tire Serv. Rental off.space for toll. 35,00 35,.00 51 Dennis & Co.Inc.. - 1 #30 Bond Reg.for Superv. 12.24 12.24 52 Frances L. Turner Postage TwnClk.off. , 12000 12,.00 53 Meredith Bentley Posta e M.S.Bentle Y JP 3,96 3.96 54 Russell & Wait 1 bx onion-skin paper-T.C.. %15 3.15 55 June V. Du Four Type.& Rile assessment. cds 120,00 120„00 56 Carswell T & T Co. Gasolene-PV-Scoville 8,.58 8.58 57 Franklin Scoville Mileage tray.Aug..4 to Dec.- 31,1952-PV ,Cem.. 32,56 32,56 58 Garner C.Tri Jr,. Prof,.serv.Ft.Amherst Rd, 7500 75,00 59 -George Kilmer Shoveling hyd„NGFWD 6,00 6,.00 60 West G.F.Chapel For use as Co,Dental Clinic 24,.00 24,..00 61 G.F .,Elect,Supply.Inc.1-A644OA1 Honeywell 3ORY15 Fuses,LCh TSS20 motor flash- ing switch.w,.radio filter Awrip Timing relay w,push Amt. Amt.. No. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed button and transfor.. relay1 mount in size 16, cabinet for wood pole mounting 296 less 45 166,.30- 166„30 62 Kathryn E.O'Brien Type min.Twn.Bd. 1.50 1.50 63 Curtis Lanpson Attend.Assn.Twn.Meet.. 66.53 66;,53 64 Raymond. Walkup Attend.assn.Twn.Meet. 66,31 66.31 65 Emma Wilson Off.wk/-Superv.off. 26.50 28..50 66 City G.F.Water Fd. Water rent-Ridge Rd.WD 61,,13 61,,.13 67 City G.F.Water Fd. Water rent-NGFIID-93 A- 144.61 144.61 68 City G.F.Water Fd,„ Water rent-NGFWD-93 ,,. 206,.99 206.99 � 69 City G.F.Water Fd„ Water rent-V1GYND-95 3876.54 387,.54 , $1610.48 $1600.12` On motion the meeting adjourned fiances Town Clerk Special Meeting March 2, 1953' At a special meeting of the Tow.-a Board of the Town of Queensbury .held on the above date at 7:30 P. 12.. at the Clerk's office the following members were present:: j H. Russell Harris Supervisor Henry Sleight Justice of the Peace Curtis Lanpson Councilman Raymond..Walkup Councilman Absent: Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace John B, Van Dusen was also present the board discussed with Mr. Van Dusen the proposal of engaging him to perform engineering services.. i Resolution No. 40_ introduced by Councilman Walkup,, seconded by Justice Sleight: RESOLVED that John B. Van Dusen,, a duly licensed land surveyor, be and is hereby engaged to perform the necessary engineering services for the ensuing ten months ;; Further resolved that his compensation be and is hereby fixed at $2,500 fork such period payable _$250 monthly; Furthest resolved that the Supervisor be and i`s hereby authorized to execute an behalf of the Town a contract in detail with the said Jahn B. Van Dusen relating to such services. ` Duly adopted by the following vote:- Ayes -- Mr. Walkup, Mr. Lanpson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris Noes - none . A.delegation from the Cottage Hill and Glenacres areas of the Town • appeared be.�ore the board and discussed the prol5osed operation of bus lines irk such areas. The spokesman of the group directed his inquiries to Mr. Sleight and asked the reason for the `granting of the right to Jesse Burger. Mr. Sleight related in detail 't-he -nego-» tiations had with the Adirondack Trahsit Lines , Inc. in an effort to have tl4em service areas beyond the junction of the Dixon Road with the Aviation Road .and the Dixon Road and stated that