1953-03-14 i _ s-t►�
the Adirondack Transit Lines would not take care of such of the areas
`along the Dixon. Road and areas west of the Cottage Hill section, and
that he felt that voting as he did,, the proposal of Jesse Burger would
service areas beyond Glenacres and Cottage Hill areas and would be for
the best interests of the Town and the people living in that area. j
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
ances L. urn r
1
Town Clerk
i
Public Hearing March 14, 1953
At a public hearing on the proposed purchase of equipment held at 7:30
P.M.. at the Clerk' s office on the above date, pursuant to section 142
of the Highway Law, the following members were presept : j
H, Russell Harris Supervisor
Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace
Henry Sleight Justice of the Peace
• Raymond Walkup t Councilman _
Curtis Lampson Councilman
Proof of publication received and filed.
t
Ep.r1 Carswell was also present,
Supervisor Harris asked if there was anyone appeared opposing purchase
of equipment. There was no response and no one appeared objecting to
the purchase of equipment.
Supervisor Harris read a communication from Yr. and Mrs. Tatsey re-
lating to Town expenditures.
Earl Carswell discussed with the Board the shovel.
j James Van derHoughton also discussed with the board the equipment.
L_J After discussion the board felt they should advertise for bids.
Resolution No. 41 introduced by Councilman Walkup, seconded by Justice
Bentley: `
RESOLVED that the Torn of Queensbury advertise for sealed pro-
posals to furnish the Town of Queensbury with the following equipment:
One power shovel of not less than 3/8 yd, nor more than 1/2 yd'..
capacity truck mounted and in the alternate,
One power shovel of not less than 3/8 yd. nor more than 1/2 yd'.
capacity to be mounted on Town truck,
Proposals may be for reconditioned or new equipment; proposals
to be for shovel complete and ready for operation, f.o.b. Queensbury
Town store-ho-.se,
Further resolved that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized
and directed to cause to be published once in the Glens Falls Times on
tkff or before the 16th day of March, 1953, notice to read as follows :
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
will receive up to 7:30 P.M.. on the 26th day of March, 1953 at the
Town Clerk's office on Ridge Road in the Town of Queensbury, sealed
Li proposals to furnish the Town of Queensbury with the following equip-
went:
l` power shovel of not less than 3/8 yd,. nor more than 1/2 yd.
capacity truck mounted, and in the alternate,
1 power shovel of not less than 3/8 yd, nor more than 1/2 yd.
capacity to be mounted on Town truck.
Proposals may be for .reconditioned or new equipmentproposals to
be for, shovel complete and ready for operation, f.o.b.. Town store-house,
Town of Queensbury.. The .Town Board reserves the right to reject any
or all or the proposals or any part thereof. ,
By order of the Town Board
Frances L. Turner
Town Clerk,
Dated: March 14, 1953 Town. of Queensbury
Further resolved that the Town Board will meet on the 26th day
of March at: 7:30 P.M.. at the Town Clerk' s officip to consider the
proposals received.
Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes - Ur. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. . Lampson, Mr. Sleight and Mr. Harris
Noes - none
At this point in the meeting, Mr. Lampson was excused.
The Supervisor read a letter from Samuel Pruyn calling the Boardts
attention to the fact that in the laying of the service drain on Ft.
Amherst road, the contractor had cut the tile which runs from his
house into the drain.
Resolution No. 42 introduced by Justice Bentley, seconded by Justice
Sleight:.
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and
-directed to order from J.A. Glenn fifty photo prints (aerial) of the
Town of Queensbury at a cost not to exceed $45.00.
L—J
I Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Sleight and Tir. Harris
Noes - none
At this point Supervisor Harris read a proposed contract which was
prepared for the engineering services of Mr. Van Dusen for the Town
of Queensbury. The board discussed the contract and no changes or
additions were suggested..
Resolution Noy. 43 introduced.by Justice Sleight, seconded by Justice
Bentley:
WFIEREAS the claim of Garner Tripp for engineering services in
connection with the laying of the storm drain on,Ft. Amherst Road
was audited and allowed in error and the same should have been
charged against Highway Fund Item 1,
5
RESOLVED that the, SuperVisor be and is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the claim from Item l of the Highway Fund upon receipt
of a voucher therefor from the Superintendent of Highways instead of
j the General, Town Fund. .
l ,
- Duly adopted by the following vote :
Ayes - Mr. Walkup, Mr. Bentley, Mr# Sleight and Mr. Harris.
I
Noes - none
4
t
I
€ - �j
0
I
I
VIr. Harris` r6ported that Stanton Kelly had called him in reference
to water and stated that Mr. Kelly was just outside of the West Glens
Falls Water District. The matter was generally discussed,.
z
On motion the meeting adjourned.
< ances rner
...Town Clerk,
Special Meeting y March 26, 1953
i At a special meeting held at 7 :30 P.M.. at the Clerk's Office on the
above date, the following members were present
H. Russell Harris Supervisor
Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace
Henry Sleight Justice of the Peace
Raymond Walkup Councilman
Curtis hampson Councilman
The proof of publication of the notice calling for sealed proposals
respecting supplying the Town with a shovel received and filed. The
following proposals were received and read by the Clerk
Howe Brothers Troy, New York
March 25, 1953.
To Town Board, Town of Queensbury,
Glens Falls, . New York
1 -- 19'5 Model E Quick-Way 4/10 cubic yard Truck Shovel
equipped with power trip,o and look-in levers,, mounted
on Diamond T 6 Ton, 6 x 6 truck chassis rebuilt and
guaranteed. ._
_ Total delivered price $162000.00
Alternate sales condition follows
The above new 1953 shovel as listed, mounted on used I
F.W.D.. now owned by Town, with the following work done on
truck, cut down cab,, lengthen chassis, Fish plate frame,
add-, support to rear axle housing,, paint and letter chassis
to match shovel.
Total delivered price - $111510.00
F.O.B. Town of Queensbury
Approximate date of shipment - On or about May 1, 1953
HOWE BROTHERS
(Signed) By J'red_]E _ Wiley
Howe Brothers Troy,
To Town of •Queensbury r
Glens Falls , New York March 26, 1953
1 1949 Model E \Quick-Way 4/10 cubic yard truck shovel
Wheel
mounted on 1945 Autocar Cab over engine Four �Jheel
Drive Truck, both the above rebuilt and guaranteed'
90 days against defective material and workmanship.
$120600.00
Allowance on used F.W.D.. now owned by Town 1.,0000.00
I a - Total delivered price 110;600,00
Alternate sales condition follows:-
The above shovel as listed $12,,600000
Town keep used F.W.D,. listed above and we deduct 600.00
i .
Total delivered price $12,,000,x.00
F.O.B., Town of Queensbury
Approximate date of dhlbment - Immediate delivery.
HOWE BROTHERS
(signed) Fred E. Wiley