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1984-06-26 182 TOWN BOARD MEETING JUNE 26: 1984 TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Daniel Olson-Deputy Supervisor Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mr. Daniel Morrell-Councilman Mr. Wilson Mathias-Town Counsel Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor-Absent Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman-Absent ,p PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Led by Councilman Eisenhart PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WBZA GUESTS: Mr. Hawley, Mr. & Mrs. Larney, League of Women Voters TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Paul Naylor, Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Mr. Harold Hansen, Members of the Queensbury Recreation Dept., Mr. Ralph VanDusen, Mr. Mack Dean, Mr.Richard Bolton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MEETING OPENED 7:30 P.M. Deputy Supervisor Olson- Announced that due to illness Mrs. Walter will not be in attendance tonight and also that Mrs. Monahan is out of Town. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. 147, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded y Mr. ante orrell: RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of June 12, 1984 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 148 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has not made a revaluation of real property assessments in a ten-year period, and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to undertake a revaluation project at the same time computerizing these new data, and —� WHEREAS, the Town wishes to take advantage of New York State's Division of Equalization and Assessments consultation services, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT 4 RESOLVED, that the Town Board supports the work'and efforts of Mr. Harold LaRose, Town Assessor, to complete a revaluation by June 1987 and that the Town Board will implement an equitable roll resulting from the revaluation effort in June 1987 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the personnel involved will be hired by the Town as needed (on temporary basis) in order to complete the project as scheduled. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson 183 Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan Councilman Eisenhart-I attended a revaluation meeting, noted that once it has been revaluated the State will allow two tax rates. They have found that the residential properties have been underassessed and the non-residential have been overassessed so when you get through you shift the burden of taxes from the non-residential to the residential. In order to correct this problem they have allowed two tax rates, one for residential, one non-residential. All properties would be revaluated at the same percentage. It does not have to be 1000. The revaluation process, sounds like it can be completed by June of 1987. Councilman Morrell Once the property has been reassessed and put into the system it can be automatically updated. RESOLUTION TO RETAIN ENGINEER RESOLUTION NO. 149 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to go forward with the renovation of Gurney Lane and construction of a new swimming facility, and WHEREAS, this project has been recommended to the Town Board by the Queensbury Recreation Commission, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to retain Richard Morse, P.E. to proceed wtih the necessary engineering services required for this project for a sum not to exceed $36,500.00 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr:.. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan Councilman Olson- This is a project that has been talked about for a long time. The Town Board has met with the Recreation Commission over the years formulating this proposed project. Councilman Morrell-The background is that for many years we have been trying to find water access in the Town that could be used as a recreational facility. After many years of research, the Recreation Commission, the Town Board, Mrs. Monahan and myself realized that the land at Gurney Lane, the recreational potential, has not been tapped. We have at present an asphalt pool, one of two in the entire United States, that needs constant repair. In order to maintain it, it runs into several thousands of dollars a year. Four to Seven Thousand Dollars per year to maintain it in its bad condition. We had Mr. Morse come in and survey the area and find a suitable location, and part of our recreation overall plan is to develop Gurney Lane into a larger recreation facility. We have seen setting the funds aside for it and we are now at a point where we have to do something. We are losing our use of the School Pool, because of their problems and the cost of construction starting to go up again and we feel that now is the time, the best financial time to get into this. We are short on the funds that we have set aside to complete the project. Gurney Lane can be something that the Town can be proud of... Mrs. Betty Little-Chairman, Queensbury Recreation Commission-I would like to say as a member of the Recreation Commission, I believe that all the present members, I can speak for them unanimously approve this idea and this concept of a Gurney lane �- Family Recreation? Area. All of the past members of the Recreation Commission have also been in favor of this facility. We see the facility as a year round recreation facility, and 41t'E a beautiful Adirondack site with a swimming pool and in the wintertime, cross country ski trails. We hope to develop the pond for ice skating. We see this as an added feature to all of our residents who are living in the Jown of Queensbury. We are very much in favor of it and I think that the bonding that is needed, we have looked into that, ,and it is very minimal in what it would cost the taxpayers in the Town of Queensbury. We are also hoping that we will get some funding, but we do feel that the Town Board needs to go ahead with the project now, rather than lose another season and depend upon the pool that we have. 184 Councilman Morrell- Wasn't it figured out to six or seven dollars per property over all? Betty Little-334t per thousand of assessed evaluation. Councilman Eisenhart-I'm inclined to be hestitant to raise the tax rate, but after seeing the activity there and looking the thing over, and listening to the arguments, I feel it is desirable to the Town to spend this extra money in order to provide a recreation center for many years down the line. Councilman Olson- I would like to thank Mrs. Little, as Chairman of the Recreation Commission for speaking and also the members of the commission who have come out this evening and Mr. Hansen, our Director. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTION NO. 150 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Queensbury Planning Board due to the resignation of Planning Board member William Threw, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to fill this unexpired vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints Mrs. Susan Levandowski of 10 Haven Lane, Queensbury to the Queensbury Planning Board, term to expire September 30, 1988. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEASIBILITY STUDY TO REVIEW SPEED LIMIT RESOLUTION NO. 151 ,Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, secondE by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, residents of Twicwood have approached the Town Board over the existing speed limit in the Twicwood Area, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has also expressed their concern for an area speed limit in the Twicwood Area, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to send the proper form to the Department of Transportation through the Warren County D.P.W. requesting that the speed limit be lowered in the above mentioned area. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REGULATION REQUIRING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN ANY TOWN OF QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 152, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury Ordinance No. 30, Section 13 provides for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Town of Queensbury Building Inspector after a final inspection of the work performed and a determination by said Building Inspector that the work has been completed in accordance with all applicable building laws, ordinances, and regulations, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of 185 Queensbury recognizes the importance of the proper installation of private waterlines and the proper and lawful connection of said private waterlines to Town water mains, and WHEREAS, in the interest of the public health, welfare, and safety an inspection of the private service line from the Town water main to the private dwelling is required by the Town of Queensbury Water Department, and WHEREAS, the proper installation of gate valve, pressure reducer and water meter is required on all new service lines hereinafter installed within the Town of Queensbury Water District, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy the Building Inspector shall be furnished written proof of approval by the Town of Queensbury Water Department of satisfactory trench inspection, and satisfactory installation of gate valve, pressure reducer, and water meter on all service lines hereinafter installed within any Town of Queensbury Water District, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this regulation become effective July 1, 1984. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan Thomas Flaherty-Queensbury Water Supt.-This is in reference to a couple of problems that have come up, whereby we find that there are private contractors installing waterlines. In several instances they have failed to get trench inspection and have turned the water on, without us knowing about it. This is one method that Wilson has come up with to try and solve the situation. Discussion SEAT BELT LAW Councilman Olson-I am not happy with the new law, urged that residents write their local officials regarding their feelings about the Seat Belt Law. Councilman Morrell- I am not happy with the law. Councilman Eisenhart-I do not like the Big Brother implication. Announcements Councilman Olson- The Queensbury Town Office Building will be closed on July 4th also the Ridge Road Landfill and Luzerne Road Transfer Station will be closed. Councilman Morrell- Announced that the Town of Queensbury and the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a parade and fireworks display on July 1st at West Glens Falls Fire Dept. Communications -Mobile Home Application of Norbert and Violet Larney of Albany, New York to locate a Motor Home on Kattskill Bay...Mr. Larney was present -Mr. Larney- the motor home will be in and out of there like a passenger car... -Councilman Eisenhart- Do you plan to sleep in it? `— -Mr. Larney- Occasionally... -Councilman Eisenhart- You will not be hooking it up to .a water supply or sewage system? -Mr. Larney- No, we are self contained. -Councilman Morrell- Questioned if the Motor home has an adequate supply of water and septic system? -Mr. Dean-Under the conditions that this is an approved type of motor home and not discharging any grey water. 186 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 153 , Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, Norbert and Violet Larney have made application in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) Section 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 mobile home outside at property situated at Kattskill Bay, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that said application complies with the requirements of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application are sufficient to justify further consideration by this board, therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, the Town Board shall conduct a public hearing on said application on July 10, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Queensbury Town Office Building, Bay Road, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give proper notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan Ltr. D.O.T. regarding Speed Limit request on Big Boom Road- under evaluation -Ltr. Thomas Flaherty-reviewed the fuel oil bids. Requested that the bids be awarded to the following Brian R. Meurs for No. 2 Fuel Oil and Diesel and Ashton Fuels for Kerosene RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID ON FUEL OIL RESOLUTION NO. 154, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Water Supt. for the Town of Queensbury did recommend that we advertise for bids for Fuel Oil and WHEREAS, bids were submitted and received and opened at the specified time and place by the Director of Purchasing/Town Clerk Donald A. Chase, and such bids were then turned over to Mr. Flaherty for his recommendation, and WHEREAS, Mr. Flaherty by letter has recommended that the bid be awarded to Brian R. Meurs for No. 2 Fuel Oil and Diesel and Ashton Fuels for Kerosene NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby accepts the bid of Brian R. Meurs in the amount of .9468 and .9368 and for Diesel in the amount of .9368 and .9668 and from Ashton Fuels for Kerosene in the amount of 1.030 and be it further RESOLVED, that the financing for such material is in the 1984 budget.. Duly adopted by the following vote: -' Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan Noes:None ..r Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan Councilman Olson- Introduced Mr. Charles Hawley of the Lake George Park Commission Mr. Charles Hawley-Chairman of the Lake George Park Commission-Chairman of the 187 Steering Committee for the Lake George Park Management Plan-Spoke to the Board on the progress of the Lake George Management Plan-There are thirty people formulating the information for the plan having expertise in the Study of Lakes, Pure Waters,Fisheries, Forestry, personnel from the Dept. of Transportion, The State Dept.Health, Parks and Recreation, Adirondack Park Association,Qsby. Planning Board, all the Town Planning Boards, County Planning Boards, all of these people are working. They are taking all the studies and putting them together and saying these are the problems and these are the possible solutions. The end result of all this would be a recommendation in the form of a plan, the recommendation will be made to the Lake George Park Commission to undertake projects. Hearings will be held on the proposed plan, asked for the support of the Queensbury Town Board... I think that this is our big chance to come up with a reasonable plan for the use and not the disuse of the resources... Councilman Eisenhart-Do you have a target date for this plan? Mr. Hawley-June or July of 1985 Councilman Morrell- Mr. Hawley, these studies are Lake George only, or the surrounding bodies of water? Mr. Hawley- It is the Lake George Park, which basically is the drainage basin of the Lake. Councilman Eisenhart- Do you see this plan as a prototype for other lakes? Mr. Hawley-It has not been done before in New York State, the State hopes it will be a prototype for the other Lakes in the State, it may be more far reaching... Councilman Eisenhart- Did you have a plan from anywhere, that you started off from? Mr. Hawley- no OPEN FORUM 8:19 P.M. No one spoke... RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO. 155, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, V seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract No. 84-6C. and numbered 1175 and totaling $2,986.00 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION NO. 156, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconcled by Mr. ante lson: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby moves into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None ` Absent: Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Monahan On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk