1954-09-25 RESOLVED that the polling place for District No. 3 be changed from
the W601r$19AXage to the School house Union-Free School. District NQ. 2 of
the Torn of Queensbury, Aviation Field Road. _
Duly adopted by the f ollowing vote:
Ayes - Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Harris
Noes - none
Mr. Akins presented a map containing the numbers for lots and houses in
the Dunn. & Stevenson development. It was believed a news item would .be
put in the paper informing the people that they may get the number of
-- their lot or house as shown on said map.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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'Frances L. Turner
...Town Clerk..
Regular Meeting September 25, 1954
Present::
H. Russell Harris Supervisor
Meredith Bentley Justice of the Peace
Harold Akins Justice. of the Peace
Curtis Lampson Councilman
The board convened at 7.30 P.M..
Scott Hopkins, James Rozell.,, Royal Chadwick were prevent and discussed
with the. board the- liability of the town respecting insurance on volun-
teer firemen living within the incorporated area- of the incorporated
volunteer fire company and those living outside of said area. Matter
referred to the fire committee.
Leroy Scrafford and Arthur Freelove were present in the matter of the
application filed with the board for the establishment of a lighting
district in Cleverdale.. Both Mr. Freelove and Mr. Scrafford discussed
with the board merits of the matter.
The matter was laid on the table for future consideration.
William T. Clark and Edward Sorenson of the Broadacres Association
discussed with the board the proposal of establishing speed control.
The board also discussed with Mr. Clark and Mr. Sorenson the problem
of getting authority for the location of traffic._stop: signs at inter-
sections in the Town. The matter was referred to the traffic committee..
The privilege of the floor was extended to Mr.. Nathan Proller who said
that he was a taxpayer in the Town of Queensbury and he was there for
the purpose of requesting the board to permit him to participate in
the insurance program of the Town.
At this point in the meeting, Ernest Lackey, Town Superintendent of
Highwayss entered and with him came Percy Rozell, Buell Fisher, Georges
Serandes*, Floyd Lucas, Paul Nail-or.. John Stranahan, Harry Codner, Edward
Lewis, Russell Carpenter, John Finch, Fred Sleight, 0lie Sweet,, Kenneth
Coons and Robert Engwer. _
i
Mr.. Lackey spoke briefly and said that the highway employees wanted a
-- vacation and sick leaves with pay. The board generally discussed the pro-
position of the employees, present requesting their sentiments from each
of them as to what each desired. The consensus of opinion expressed
was that the employees desired first, vacation with pay and also wanted
sick leave with pay. It was suggested that Mr. Lackey make a recommenda-
tion respecting the matter. Thereupon Mr. Lackey said orally that he j
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makes recommendation that the highway employees be allowed two weeks
vacation with pay, for permanent employees with one year of service or
Mora. Some. of the employees present also requested sick leave with
pay.
Edward Lewis suggested that the request for sick leave be changed
to all of the employees. The Supervisor referred the matter to the
highway committee to examine into the various plans for sick leave and
vacation. leave for highway employees.
The. clerk read the following:
' State of New York _
Dept. of Public Works
September 23, 1954
Mr. H. Russell Harris
Supervisor, Town of Queensbury
Glens Falls, . N.Y. _.
Re:: Town of Queensbury
Marren County
Dear Sir:.
We 'have been.advised by our district office that the town will
not participate in the Town Highway Improvement Program for the year
1955.
We are accordingly withdrawing the following project from our
records.
D..P..W.
Serial No. o JISLt
9
625 (Palmer Rd.)-Rid of Pavement, Big Boom Rd.
to River-Rd.
Very truly yours,
k. +
J. G. Heck
Acts ng. Director
In reference to the above letter, Mr. Lackey said that he was unable
with his present facilities to perform-the work this year. He said he
would have no objection to the board letting the work by contract.
The following letter was read;
State of New York.
State Traffic Commission
Albany, 1.9 .N.Y.
September 229 1954
Town Board -
Town of Queensbury
Route 1
Glens Falls, New York
]Gentlemen::
This will acknowledge receipt of the joint application completed
Count
d the Warren P
Town
.Board an Y Superintendent of
by the Que ensbu i'Y
Highways, requesting Commission action for the restriction of speed
on Cleverdale Road from Route 9-L to the end of Cleverdale Road in the
Town of Queensbury.
Please be advised that arrangements have been made to check on
ditions at the above location, as a result of Mr. Turner's visit to
this office .
You will be notified, at a later date, ,of the Commission's
conclusions.
Very truly yours,,
- . STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Lloyd A.._Baeder-
DJrectQr .
The clerk also reported the injury of Don M.Trombley as a volunteer
fireman on August 179, 1954.
In reference to the Chapman matter relating to the abandoned road near
the Plug Mill, Mr. Bentley said he looked over the situation and Mr.
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Akins said that he believed they were waiting for a map from John Van
Dusen.
The clerk reported a legal action instituted by Fred Bascom et al against
the Team. of Queensbury et al. The matter was referred- to the County
Attorney for attention,
r . ins introduced: the following reoution:
WHEREAS there: is a vacancy in the office of Town Councilman caused
by the resignation of Richard; Davis,.
Resolved that Raymond Walkup, Councilman, be and is hereby appoint-
ed Town Councilman to serve until. December 31, 1954. ,
It was stated that Mr. Walkup expressed a desire that he not be appointed
at this time.
Mr. Akins withdrew the resolution.
Mr_°. Harris stated that he was in favor of the appointing of Mr. Walkup
The board audited claims as follows :.
Schedule of Audits for
the Town of Queensbury
Warren Count y, N.Y.
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Amt. Amt
No.. Name of Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed.
232, Niagara-Mohawk Power Str.ltng & traf.signls 130.90 _130.9Q
233 Niagara-Mahawk Power It " It " 142.38, 142.38
234 Mabel N. Sawn Insp.Elect.Di st.#4_ 12.00 12000
235 Hammond Signs 6 Posters Foll.Places 6.00 6.00'
236 G.F. Post Co. PUb.Not.bids stone dust 4,32 4,32
237 Dennis & Co.Inc. #3 Budget Est.forms .87 .87
238 Dennis & C:o.Inc 54 Gilbert Criminal Code
(M.S.Bentley,.J.P.) 27.50 2.7.50,
239 Carson-Duffy Agcy„Ine.P neview Cem.Com ns. 109.44
240 Carson-Duffy Agey,Ine.L lITtyvPa,yrroApd..
Extra-Gen,Twn.Fd, _ 122.10, 122,10
241 Carson-Duffy Agcyjnc.Comp.Twn.Queensbury 3203.27 3203.2:7
242 Frances-L.Turner Postage stamps 3.00 3.00
243 Leon M.Stevens Twn,Surv.ls helper O.K.
John B.VanDusen 42:,90 42.90
244 Natibnsl Welding Co. Weld hydrant Dixon Rd.
4 mat. - ( " 25
245, National Welding Co. Weld,PV Cem.Fund 127',15 127.15
246' National Welding Co,. a straps on -pipe NGFffd
Fund _ 20,.25 20.25
247 El-mer C.orlew- Set up, elect.booth & take
t cwn;.laundered booth
curtains 37,00. 37.00
248 E.J. Johnson Inst.catch basin B*Acres 9.60 9160
249 Irvin H.Cnnaey Clerical wk.Supr.ofo. 56.25 56.25
250 Henry J. "Sleight Fll,:P.ineview Fd. 123.00 123.00
251 Hoag"s Tire Serv. 5-gal.oli-Pinevie-w 5.05 5.05
252: Carswell T &_T Co. Supplies &, labor,PV 14.57 14.57
253' National Welding Co. Welding Pineview Fd, 9100 9100
254 Prentice-Hall,Inc. McMichael-1;s Manual 5.94 5.94
255 Matt-Manbeck: Mch.C:o. Reflective signs 349,79 349,79
256 Mott-Manbeck. Mch.Co. " " 151,30 151.30
257 F rank. R. Ricketts, Strg.Twn.Voting equip. 30.00, 20.00
258: Russell. & Wait 6 add,mch,�rmlls 1180 1180
259 R.E.Chapman Co, Cont.amt.due on well 1900000
154 R.D.Wond & Co,, NGF W.ext.pipe
- (frog. June audit) 2305,91 2305.91
8962.54 ;6931.85
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Frances L. Turner
Town Glerk