1985-07-09 TOWN BOARD MF..ETING
JULY 9, 1915
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Frances Walter-'_,upervisor
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman
Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman
ABSENT
Mr. Daniel Olson-Councilman
Mr. Daniel Ivlorrell-Councilman
Mr. Wilson Mathias-Town Counsel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN MONAHAN
PRESS: WB7.,A, G.F. Post Star
GUESTS: Mr. Scully
TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Paul Naylor
MEETING OPENED 7:36 P.M.
RFSOLUTION S
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO. 169, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisr Lhart who moved for its
adoption, sewn lecl by M.rs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of ,Tune 25, 1.985 be and hereby are
approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes- None
Absent: Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
RESOLUTION FOR STATIC' AIID FOR A;SZSTANICE IN DFVI LOPING A LOCAL
LAND USE PROGRAM
RESOLL_TyOI`i_NO._170, introduced. h)v Mrs. Betty Monahan w1io moved for its
adoption, se ,_ondt_(t b-y __)r.
WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of the Laws of New York of 1985 authorizes State financial
assistance to Adirondack Park towns and villages for the imr)lementation of local
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and use program developed pursuant to Article 2.7 of the Executive Law.
WHEREAS, development of a loca' land use program typically includes the following
general elements tailored to a community's needs: community survey, natural
resource studios, socio-economic stucl'.f s, c'om-inunity issues and goa.'.,s, land t"se
plan and rej?ulatory devices,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the '."own Board of the "'own of Queensbury hereby designates
the Queens',ury Planning gr. 7onirg A(rministration O?t'ic e and the W Lrrel: Coutty
Planning Department for the p121!le;,S(' of )i-r?.C).rnjl nv Vie tollowiq! , Spf cilic plann.11Q
tasks:
As Per At:tac'liment "A"
RESOLVED, that 0e Town may enter into an agreement with the Warren Co--,.,.
!".,tinning Department to Undertake the -asks above, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the "own of Queensbury be and hereby is
authorized and empowered to execute in the narney oi' the 'l'own: 1) a Memorandum
of Understanding
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with the Adirondack Park Agency providing for the proposed use of local planning
assistance funds, 2) an agreement with such provisions as the Supervisor may deem
acceptable and all necessary applications, and other agreements which she deems
necessary or appropriate to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this
resolution.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
— ATTACHMENT A
1985-86
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The following activities are the elements of the work program that the Town
of Queensbury wishes to submit for funding under the Local Planning Assistance
Program for 1985-86.
1)Development Administration Cost
Land Use Administration in the review and
processing of regional projects, variances,
subdivisions and site plan review, including
the site analysis, application review and
coordination, planning and zoning board
coordination and record keeping activities. $3,000 ($3000 Town)
2)Land Use Survey
A resident survey to be used as a resource
for the redevelopment of the Land Use
Plan and as a barometer for community
issues related to land use, development
adjacent to Lake George, recreation and
other community facilities and services. 6,500
9,500 TOTAL
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT FIREWORKS DISPLAY
RESOLUTION NO. 171, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart:
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to The Great Escape Park to conduct
a fire works display:
SPONSOR: The Great Escape (The Norton Company)
PLACE: The Great Escape Park-Route 9
DATE: August 11, 1985
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit
to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of proof of insurance and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury is an additional named insured.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
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Absent:Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT CIRCUS
RESOLUTION NO. 172, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to the Kiwanis Club of Lake George
to conduct a Circus:
SPONSOR: The Kiwanis Club of Lake George
PLACE: West Glens Falls Firemen's Field
DATE: July 20, 1985 �.
and be it further
R : OLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a permit
to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of proof of insurance and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury is an additional named insured.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
RESOLUTION TO RETURN BUILDING FEE
RESOLUTION NO. 173, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the Building Permit fee of Prospect Resources Inc. for a new
Cerebral Palsy Center on Aviation Road, in the amount of $1,000.00 be refunded
to Adirondack Construction Inc.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
COMMUNICATIONS
-Application of Community Workshop Inc. 36 Everts Avenue to renew their permit
for a mobile home (work/study class room) ...
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY PERMIT"gOR MOBILE HOME
RESOLUTION NO. 174, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan: -�
WHEREAS, Community Workshop, Inc. of 36 Everts Avenue, has made application
in accordance with paragraph 2 (B) Sec ion 4, of an ordinance of the Town of
Queensbury entitled ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES —'
AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN
COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobiles Dome outside of a duly licensed mobile
home court at property situated at 36 Everts Avenue, wid
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined tbat the facts presented in said application
are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application,
therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance,
temporary permission is hereby given to The Community Workshop, Inc. of 36 Everts
Avenue to locate a mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home court for a
period of one year at property situated at 36 Everts Avenue, Town of Queensbury,
and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such
permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the fee for such mobile home application be returned to the
Community Workshop.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
Absent: Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
-Town Clerk Donald A. Chase-notified the Board that no bids were received on
the 1985 DCO Van, requested permission to rebid for a 1986 Van...
The Town Board agreed to rebid for the Van...
-SUPERVISOR WALTER-Received a communication from Mr. Steven Holmes, Assoc.
for Retarded Children—request for Sidewalks on Everts Avenue...noted that the
City will use Chips funds for Sidewalks...asking the Town to cover its share...
Spoke to Highway Supt. and there are no funds available in this years budget for
such a project...
DISCUSSION HELD-Councilman Eisenhart noted that there is a problem with
maintenance of sidewalks during the winter with snow removal...the Town does
not own the equipment to do such work...A Representative from the Community
Workshop noted that they would contract for snow removal...Councilman Monahan,
we will look at the project during the Budget Workshops for next year and take
it under advisement...
-SUPERVISOR WALTER-Accepted the resignation of Mr. Rick Bolton Assistant
Building Inspector. He has accepted a position with the Warren County Planning
Dept.
REPORTS
-Town Clerk's Monthly Report-June 1985
-Building & Zoning Monthly Report-June 1985
OPEN FORUM
7:54 P.M.
-Mr. Charles Scully-Bedford Close-Honey Hollow Lane-Requested help from the
Town...after the Road Honey Hollow Lane was built dirt, tree roots were left
exposed and the property was cut with a four foot bank. Would like the problem
corrected...the developer Mr. Carusone said it was the responsibility of Mr. Threw
who put the road through. Mr. Threw said it was the builders responsibility. Mr.
Catone who in turn said it is the Town's problem...
-Mr. Naylor Highway Supt.-the situation is on private property not in the right
of way of the Town..it was measured by the Highway Dept...
-Supervisor Walter-Noted that she would write to Mr. Carusone to see if the problem
could be corrected...
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO 175, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract No. 85-7B and numbered
1188 through 1371 and totaling $228,985.06 be and hereby is approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
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Noes: None
Absent:Mr. Olson, Mr. Morrell
The Town Board wishes Mr. Olson a speedy recovery.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk
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