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1984-07-24 200 TOWN BOARD MEETING JULY 24, 1984 7:31P.M. TOWN BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Daniel Olson-Deputy Supervisor Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mr. Daniel Morrell-Councilman Mrs. Betty Monahan-Councilman Mr. Wilson Mathias-Town Counsel ABSENT Mrs. Frances Walter-Supervisor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY Councilman Olson PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WBZA GUESTS: Mr. Shelly, Mr. Jeff Kelly, Mr. Michael Barber, Mr. Allen, Mr. & Mrs. Comstock, Mr. Harris TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Mack Dean, Mr. Richard Bolton, Mr. Ralph VanDusen, Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Mr. Paul Naylor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deputy Supervisor Olson- Announced that Supervisor will not preside at tonights meeting, she is out of town and that Mrs. Monahan will be a few minutes late for tonights meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS MOBILE HOME APPLICATION-Brian J. Winnie of 137 South Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. to locate a 1974 Festiva Mobile Home on 1 Michigan Avenue, West Glens Falls, —' N.Y....owner of property Mr. Brian J. Winnie...notice shown- hearing opened...7:32 P.M. Councilman Eisenhart- Mr. Olson, I went out and looked this area over and I can see no problem, it seems to be an area that is mostly mobile homes. Councilman Olson- Are the Winnie's here this evening? No one responded. Councilman Morrell- Mr. Dean, does Mr. Winnie own the property? Councilman Eisenhart- Noted that on the application, Mr. Winnie is named as the owner. Deputy Supervisor Olson- Asked if anyone from the public wished to speak either for or against the application of Brain J. Winnie...No one spoke...The Public Hearing was closed...7:35 P.M. MOBILE HOME APPLICATION - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harris of Eisenhower Avenue to locate a Mobile Home off Sherman Avenue, owner of property Geneva Elmore...Mr. Harris was present...Hearing Opened 7:35 P.M. Notice Shown.. Deputy Supervisor Olson- Asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak either for or against the proposed mobile home? No one spoke... Councilman Eisenhart-I looked at the area, it is mostly mobile homes in there and we approved one not long ago in that area. Hearing Closed 7:30P.M. MOBILE HOME APPLICATION - Mr.Roy Allen of Ballard Oaks, Gansevoort, N.Y., Location 201 of proposed mobile home Cronin Road , owner of property Mrs. Gallagher...Notice Shown...Hearing Opened 7:38 P.M. Councilman Eisenhart-The location is off Cronin Road, back from the road, Mrs. Gallagher lives there during the summer in a small house. She is not happy to be out there all alone in this isolated place. She would be happier to have someone living in the neighboring location. This is to be a temporary arrangement although, as I understand it Mr. Allen is not sure when he is going to build. Mr. Allen will sell the present Mobile Home. The septic system is in and the water is through the town system. Since a mobile home has been at this location, and it is back from the road, I have no objection. Mr. Allen- One reason for the purchase of the mobile home is to be closer to my work. Councilman Eisenhart- Where does the land sale stand right now, Mrs. Gallagher? Mrs. Gallagher-I gave them a land contract with the provision that if this goes through then the sale would be completed. Deputy Supervisor Olson- The Hearing is now closed 7:41 P.M. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. 172, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of July 10th 1984 and July 20th 1984 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter I (Councilman Monahan entered the meeting) RESOLUTION TO ALLOW CIRCUS RESOLUTION NO. 173, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Lake George Kiwanis Club to hold performances of the Hoxie's Circus on Firemen's Field, West Glens Falls on July 26th 1984, and be it further RESOLVED, that said Kiwanis Club has filed with the Town, a certificate of insurance in the amount of Three Million Dollars. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO AMEND BINGO LICENSE RESOLUTION NO. 174, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: RESOLVED, that Bingo License No. 17040 hereby is amended allowing Queensbury V.F.W. Post 6196 to hold two Sunday Bingo Occasions,October 7th and November 4th 1984. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: Dr. Eisenhart Absent: Mrs. Walter 202 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE RESOLUTION NO. 175, Introduced by Mrs. Betty Monahan, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that Bingo License No. 17041 be and hereby is approved allowing West Glens Falls Vol. Fire Company to hold Bingo occasions from August 4th through October 27th, 1984. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter DISCUSSION Mr. Paul Naylor-Highway Supt.-re: Drainage resolutions...These parcels are the key to the drainage operation on Aviation Road. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES RESOLUTION NO. 176, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, William Bakay and Eleanor Bakay, as the owners of certain real property situate in the Town of Queensbury and identified on the Warren County Tax Map as 77-1-3, have offered to convey to the Town of Queensbury an easement for drainage purposes on or over a portion of said premises, and WHEREAS, a proposed drainage agreement between William Bakay and Eleanor Bakay as "Grantors", and the Town of Queensbury, as "Grantee", has been prepared by Wilson S. Mathias, Counsel to the Town Board, a copy of which agreement is annexed hereto, and WHEREAS, said proposed easement has been executed by William Bakay and Eleanor Bakay, and i WHEREAS, Paul H. Naylor, Queensbury Superintendent of Highways, has recommended to the Town Board that it accept said drainage easement, and WHEREAS, it appears that such an easement would be beneficial to the Town of Queensbury to resolve a drainage problem existing upon the premises and on contiguous properties and Town roadways, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury accepts the drainage easement proposed to be conveyed to the Town by William Bakay and Eleanor Bakay in the form annexed hereto, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to cause the original of said easement to be recorded in the office of the Warren County Clerk and, upon recordation, to file and maintain the same in the office of the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES —' RESOLUTION NO. 177, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, Dean Bloomer and Velma Bloomer, as the owners of certain real property situate in the Town of Queensbury and identified on the Warren County Tax Map as 77-1-2, have offered to convey to the Town of Queensbury an easement for drainage purposes on or over a portion of said premises, and WHEREAS, a proposed drainage agreement between Dean Bloomer and Velma Bloomer as "Grantors", and the Town of Queensbury, as "Grantee", has been prepared by Wilson S. Mathias, Counsel to the Town Board, a copy of which agreement is annexed hereto, and X 203 1 X X WHEREAS, said proposed easement has been executed by Dean Bloomer and Velma Bloomer, and WHEREAS, Paul I. Naylor, Queensbury Superintendent of Highways, has recommended to the Town Board that it accept said drainage easement, and WHEREAS, it appears that such an easement would be beneficial to the Town of Queensbury to resolve a drainage problem existing upon the premises and on contiguous properties and Town roadways, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury accepts the drainage easement propsoed to be conveyed to the Town by Dean Bloomer and Velma Bloomer in the form annexed hereto, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to cause the original of said easement to be recorded in the office of the Warren County Clerk and, upon recordation, to file and maintain the same in the office of the Town Clerk. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter Deputy Supervisor Olson-Regarding the recent passing of Mr. George Webster I would now like to introduced Mrs. Monahan Councilman Monahan Mr. Webster and his family's place in our community is firmly established. Time permits to list only a few of his accomplishments, a few of the many ways he had served and left his mark on our community. He was the first director of the Warren County Department of Local Assessments, a position he filled from 1955 until his retirement in 1963. During his fifteen years with the Warren County Sheriff's Department he organized the Identification Bureau, he served as the delegate to the State and National Conventions of the Warren County Farm Bureau. For years the Webster's fruit and garden stand on Chestnut Ridge Road has been a fixture in our community. His son, John, our former Town Supervisor is now carrying on the family tradition. His gorgeous gladioli were something that we took to our favorite relative or friend or used to decorate our home to give them that special look. Well, we knew him as our neighbor who grew those beautiful gladiolus, his credits to membership, statewide, nationwide and internationally reads like a who's who in horticulture. To name a few, in 1972, he became the first honorary life member of the Gladiolus Breeders Association, he was a long time member of the State Fruit Testers Association and evaluated new fruit and berry varieties. He developed the blight imune potato with plant pathologists from Cornell, and developed the Adirondack Strawberry. Horticulture, was only one of Mr. Webster's varied interests. With his wife, Catherine Mason Webster, he published and printed hand bound books, several of which Mrs. Webster wrote. Half the fun of going to the fruit stand was conversing with the Websters and listening to their stories of local history and happenings. Mr. Webster was granted 87 long full years. To his family we say, we are glad he chose to spend most of it with us. RESOLUTION OF SORROW , RESOLUTION NO. 178 Introduced by the Entire Town Board: WHEREAS, Mr. George Webster of Chestnut Ridge, Town of Queensbury, served as the first Director of the Warren County Department of Local Assessments and also worked for the Warren County Sheriff's Dept. and WHEREAS, Mr. Webster was well known for his community work through the Sanford Ridge Church and the many local organizations and WHEREAS, Mr. Webster was also world renowned iq the field of horticulture, and WHEREAS, .Mr. George Webster during his lifetime in the Town of Queensbury gained the esteerp and respect of all these with whom he worked and lived, and WHEREAS, the Town Board and the People of Queensbury were saddened to learn of the untimely'passing of Mr. George Webster, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT r- , XAMX 204 X X RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of all the people of the Town, hereby express their deep sorrow on the death of Mr. Webster and express to Mr. Webster's family their sympathy at this unfortunate time. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 179, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: WHEREAS, Mr. Brian J. Winnie has 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 at property situated at Michigan Avenue, and WHEREAS, this Town Board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Mr. Brian J. Winnie to locate a mobile home at property situated at Michigan Avenue and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter Abstain: Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 180 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Harris, 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 at property situated Off Sherman Avenue, and WHEREAS, this Town Board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the -facts presented in said application y and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT 205 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Harris to locate a mobile home at property situated at Off Sherman Avenue and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter Abstain: Mrs. Monahan RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PERMIT FOR MOBILE HOME RESOLUTION NO. 181 , Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, Mr. Roy Allen has 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 at property situated at Cronin Road, and WHEREAS, this Town Board has conducted a public hearing in connection with said application and has heard all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or against said application, and WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the facts presented in said application and at said public hearing are sufficient to authorize the issuance of the permit requested by said application, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned ordinance, permission is hereby given to Mr. Roy Allen to locate a mobile home at property situated at Cronin Road and that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to issue such permit pending removal of the existing mobile home in accordance with the terms and conditions of said ordinance. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter Abstain: Mrs. Monahan COMMUNICATIONS Lts. from Bay Ridge Fire Company-adding the following names to their active list, Ms. Marcie Howe and Mr. Craig Bardin-on file. -Mobile Home Application of David & Bonnie Comstock-proposed location of Mobile Home, W. Sunset Avenue... Councilman Eisenhart-Mr. Comstock, are you buying the land from Mr. Liapes? Mr. Comstock-Yes, contingent upon approval of the Town Board. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 182, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, seconded by I, r. Charles Eisenhart: WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. David Comstock 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 HOEMS AND MOBILE HOME COURTS IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK, to locate a mobile home outside at property situated at W. Sunset Avenue, and ' # 206 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 August 14, 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, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson —' Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter -There will be a Special Town Board Meeting on July 31st. 1984 at 4:30 P.M. regarding the bid opening for renovations of the former Police Offices... -Mobile Home Application- Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barber to place a mobile home on Route 149 Mr. Barber- I would like to place the mobile home on the lot while I am building my home. Requesting a one year permit... Discussion held- it was decided by the entire Town Board that they would like to look at the location and would be making a decision on the placement of the mobile home at the August 14th meeting. -Ltr. Thomas Flaherty- requesting permission to attend the September Meeting of the AWWA in Syracuse- for Mr. VanDusen and himself... RESOLUTION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE RESOLUTION NO. 183, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Mr. Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent and Ralph VanDusen, Deputy to attend the September Meeting of the AWWA in Syracuse, New York , and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes payment of all reasonable and necessary expenses. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None R Absent: Mrs. Walter -Ltr. D.O.T. on file regarding the ordering of the installation of stop signs on Ledgeview Village Road at Route 149... Mr. Paul Naylor, Highway Supt. noted that he had spoken with DOT and informed them that, that street is not part of the Town Highway System... Deputy Supervisor Olson- Directed Mr. Naylor to notify the Department of Transportation in writing that Ledgeview Village Road is not a Town Highway. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND ... RESOLUTION NO. 184, Introduced by D.°. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by-Mr. Daniel Olson: RESOLVED, that a refund of Thirty Three Thousand eight hundred and eleven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($33,8 11.60) be hereby refunded to Ciba Geigy Inc. for the over payment of a water rent on the February Billing, 73T1464B. 207 Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter Water Supt. Thomas Flaherty-spoke to the Board in regard to the refund to Ciba Geigy noting that they had a water main break at the plant... Councilman Eisenhart- I will have a report for the Town Board in regard to the Fire Company Audits within a month. Councilman Monahan- Reported that the Recreation Program is going well and the field trips have been very popular. OPEN FORUM -Mr. Eugene South-Baker Road-Regarding the new Water District-on the itemized list, there are tapping valves are they going on the corner of Wt. Mt. and Stewart Rds.? -Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt.- There is an error on the map..-Mr. South- on the dressers, where are they going to go? -Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt.-There are no dressers indicated on the plans, these are not my plans. -Deputy Supervisor Olson- Noted that there will be a public hearing on the proposed district and the engineer will be present to explain the plans... Mr. Bennett-Stewart Rd.-Questioned the placement of the Fire Hydrants, noted that in front of his house during the winter it will be covered with snow from the plows... -Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt.-Noted that there will be changes made during construction to serve the properties in the most efficient manner... Councilman Morrell-How many days after the public hearing can we expect water? -Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt.-By the time we order materials it will be in the fall. -Councilman Monahan- How many days will this take to complete? -Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt.-A few weeks... -Councilman Morrell-Noted that in the Land O'Pines Dist., temporary lines were laid, would that be feasible? Mr. Flaherty, Water Supt,-I would not consider that in this case. We may when the time comes, be able to change the schedule of other jobs to complete this one. -Councilman Olson- Noted that the hearing will be the 14th of August, but we have to wait thirty days after approval to see if anyone files for a referendum on this district before any work can be started... Mr. Thomas Shelly-Fox Hollow- I would like to thank Mr. Paul Naylor for the road and new drainage in the area....My main reason for coming is to talk about tax assessments... noted that he had gone before the Assessment Board of Review regarding his house assessment on Fox Hollow Lane, noted that he was not satisfied with the lowered assessment and tried to get an explanation from the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Ellworth, but had not heard back from him...Noted that he felt that the assessments were too high in his area. Requested that he be given some assistance...Noted that he had looked at the cards and found some math errors. He felt that the system was too cumbersome to work with... Councilman Eisenhart- I am on the Assessment Committee, I will check on this for you... Mr Jeff Kelly-regarding the acceptance of a portion of Fox Hollow Lane- questioned if he should pave the road now or present a certified check for a performance bond... noted that he had some people who wished to purchase property and build on the street and he would like to know;which way he should go... Mr. Paul Naylor- Asked that the road be paved before acceptance by the Town Board, he noted that it will cost the Town money later on if they have to go in and repair driveways damaged by the placement of the street... 208 Councilman Monahan- Mr. Naylor, Do you feel if this road is paved now it will be in the condition you want it to be at the end of the year? Mr. Naylor, Highway Supt.-yes, if it is made to specs, it will be there just as long as the rest of them. Mr. Kelly- Asked if he could present the paper work to the attorney now, before he begins to pave the road? Town Counsel- I must remind you that you must have a letter from the Highway and Water Dept. approving the road before I review the deeds etc.... Deputy Supervisor Olson- You can turn over the paper work to the Town Counsel, but he will not spend town time on this until all the paper work is in from the Water and Highway Depts....noted that there must also be time given to the Board to look over the Highway before final approval is given. Resident of Homer Avenue- Questioned if the Town Board had received an opinion from the Planning Board on their request for rezoning? Mr. Dean- The Planning Board has not met since your request was turned in, they will be meeting on that the first Wednesday of August, and will then give their opinion to the Town Board. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS RESOLTUION NO. 184," Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Morrell: RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as appears on Abstract No. 84-7C and numbered 1360 through 1361 and totaling $3,818.50 be and hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson Noes: None Absent: Mrs. Walter On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk