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j Mr. Bob Anderson- Big Bay Road- asked when Town Water would be made available to
his area. . .
Supervisor Walter- Our engineer is working on the plans for that at present, within
the next few months we will come to the pubtic with some figures regarding the cost
of the project. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS
Rllg=rQN Nn 9.9 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its adoptionyt
seconded by Mr. Daniel GIs-on:
RESOLVED, that Audit of BiZZs as listed on Abstract No. 82-4B and numbered 517 through
715 and totaling $99,207.91 be crud hereby is approved, and be it frther
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RESOLVED, that Boucher number 627 was pulled from the Audit.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Sorrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Walter
Noes: None
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Absent: Nome
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 27, 1982
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Daniel Olson-Deputy Supervisor
Dr. Charles Eisenhart-CouneiZman
Mr. Daniel MorreZZ-Councilman
irs. Betty Monahan, Councilman
ABSENT: Mrs. Frances Walter, Supervisor
Mr. Joseph Brennan, Town Counsel
Pledge of Allegiance Zed by Councilman Monahan
PRESS: G.F. Post Star, WBZA
GUESTS: Mr. Batchelder,' Mr. and Mrs. ENore, Mr. H. Russell Harris, Mr. Turnbull
TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Naylor
Meeting Opened 7:38 P.M.
Deputy Supervisor Daniel Olson- opened the meeting announcing that Mrs. Walter will
not be at the meeting tonight she is on vacation. . .
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
TIIT TnN Nn 9
FE n . 7n n. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
RESOLVED, that the 'Town Board Minutes of April 13, 1982 be and hereby are approved.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr'. Eisenhart, Mr :MorrGZZ,_: ?ors. Monahan, Mr. Olson
Noes: None
Absent: Walter
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE-'BINGO LICENSE
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RESOLUTION NO. 7n1_ Introduced by Mr. .DanieZ Olson who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. 17anieZ Morrell:
RESOLVED,, that Bingo License No. 17019 be and hereby is approved allowing
Queensbury 7.F.W. Post 6196,to hold games of Bingo from May 18th through
August 3rd. 1982 and be it further
RESOLVED, that includes one Sunday Bingo Date.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes; Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson ' k
Noes: Dr. Eisenhart
Absent: Mrs. Walter
RESOLUT9 TO APPROVE BINGO LICENSE
RES0LUTIONP%N0 . 102_ Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson
RESOLVED, that Bingo License No.17020 be and hereby is approved allowing West
Glens Falls Fire Co. No. 1 to hold games of Bingo from May 1, 1982 through
July 31, 1982 and be it further
RESOLVED, that includes one Sunday Bingo Date.
Duly adopted by the following vote
Ayes: Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr:;.. OZson
Noes: Dr. Eisenhart
Absent: Mrs. Walter
Discussion held in regard to transfer of funds for the Fire Marshal
Councilman Eisenhart- noted that he had spoken with Mr. Bodenweiser and
he has requested that Three hundred ninety nine dollars be transferred
from his .400 code to .200 code to purchase a soi%nd slide recorder— this
wi U be used primarily in his lectures at the local fire companies. . .
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
BHT„QN, Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, secoby Mr. Daniel Olson:
RESOLVED, to transfer Three Hundred Ninety nine Dollars ($399.00) from A
3410.440 to A3410.200 for the purchase of one new Audio Unit 162 S-z
sound slide recorder.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. . OZson
Noes: None
Absent: Mrs.' Walter
Councilman MorreZZ-Mrs. Monahan and myself met with the Recreation Commission
recently it was noted that the name of Joseph Teti--,t was recommended for the
commission. . .
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT
RF.'.4nrr7TTnN Nn 7n4 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Betty Monahan:
WHEREAS, the term of Mr. Laurier Lavigne expired as of March 22, 1982 and he
has informed the Board that he does not wish reappointment, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mr. Joseph Teti of Roberts Gardens Apts. be and hereby is appointed
a member of the Queensbury Recreation Commission term to commence immediately
running through April 27, 1987.
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Duty adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson
Noes: None
Absent: Mme Walter
j CounciZman Morrell I wour-d Like to introduce, a resolution of appreciation to
Mr. Lavigne for over fourteen years of dedicated service. . .
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
RE OLTITTDN Nn_ 105. Introduced by Mr. Daniel Morrell who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Mr. DanieZ Olson
WHEREAS, Mr. Laurier Lavigne has tendered his resignation from the Queensbury
Recreation Commission, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury wishes to express their
sincere appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the Town, and
be it further
I RESOLVED, that the Town Board wishes to express to him and his family the very
best in all his future endeavors.
Duty adopted by the following vote:
Ayes Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. Morrell, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson
Noes: None
Absent: Mrs. Walter
COMMUNICATIONS
-Petition on file We the residents of Stephanie Lane, Queensbury, wish to have
s the name Stephanie Lane changed back. It has proven an inconvenience and hazzard
using the name Stevens Road in the past. . .19 signatures. . .
Unknown-- noted that he had a fire and the Fire company was confused as to the 'Zocation
of his street. . .wished to have the street namegi Stephanie Lane. . .
Councilman Olson- we will turn:,thi:3 over to the Highway Dept. for his recommendation. . .
and also the Chief of PoUce. . .this will be on the agenda next board meeting. . .
Unknown- requested speed signs be placed on the street. . .
Councilman Olson- we will refer that request to the Police Dept. for his recommendation,
it will then go back to the Town Board, we in turn,w ll upon the Chief's recommendation
request the State to study the situation and notify the Board in regard to their
speed Limit decision. . .
-Ltr. Mohigan Grange No. 1300 (and from the Glens Falls Grange #1175 presented to
Clerk after the Town Board Meeting) requesting an ordinance to prohibit the
parking of automobiles and trucks on highways during the time requiring snow
removal by the Town Highway Equipment.
I Mr. H. Russell Harris- our intent was that .y= radio announcemenbt ,would be made and
cars would not be allowed to park on highways for a certain number of hours to allow
for snow removal. . .
Mr. Naylor- in favor of the proposal. . .
Councilman Olson- this will be referred to the Town CounseZ, Police and Hig7vay
Depts. for their recommendations. . .
-Ltr. Mohigan Grange No. 1300 (and from the Glens Falls Grange #1175 presented to
Clerk after the Town Board Meeting) requesting an ordinance to prohibit the Leaving
of snow on'the Town Highways in such a manner as to create a dangerous condition
for motorists or make the removal of snow from the highway more time consuming
and therefore more expensive.
Councilman Morrell- isn't that a State Lazo?
{ 1�. it is a lave you have to catch them in the act of plowing it into the
street. . .
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Councilman Olson- we will refer that to the Police, Highway and Town Counsel for
the ' recommendation. .
Discussion held in regard to Election Dist. No. 2 at the Mohigan Grange Hall. . .
Councilman Eisenhart- noted that due to state Latta we must have access to voting
for the handicapped. . .Mr. Harris noted that the Grange Has been a voting area
for over fifty years. . .the Grange has a ramp into the basement for handicapped
..Councilman Eisenhart- I have tentative arrangements for the use of Bay Ridge
Fire House—noted that it is a hard job to put the heavy voting machines in the
basement and then haul them, out�where at the Fire Co. it would be on ground
Level. . .Councilman Morrell- Mr. Harris brought out a good point it is tradition,
it is not a new neighborhood. . . Councilman Eisenhart- requested Mr. Naylor to
look over the situation at the Grange and report back to him. . . - s
Councilman Morrell- The recreation master pl6n is 99% done and should be completed
for the next Town Board meeting. . .
Councilman Eisenhart- I was pleased to represent the Town at the Ciba Geigy-GZens
Falls Event. . . last week it was very nice. . .
Councilman Olson- Thanked the .Dr. for attending the event for the Town. . .
we have passed the dead line for the filing of a petition against the Broad Acres
Water Dist. . . .we are now awaiting the approval from the State Comptrollers office. . .
Mr. Morrell- now that the dist. has been approved, even though we do not stat+t construction
until 1983 if a.".break occurs, are we Legal in going into fix it?
Mr. VanDusen- As I understand it right now, if there is a break in the dist.,we will
go in a fix it, it will be charged to the district. . .
Discussion held in regard to areas for a new stump dump, Councilman Olson we are
Looking at two or three different areas. . .the Area on Route 9 is shut down. ..
Councilman Olson- I am pleased with the way Paul and his crew was able to correct
the drainage problem on Garrison road . . .
Councilman Monahan- What is now being dumped at the stump dump site?
Councilman Olson- they are cutting the brush along Rt 9, when thed grade the
roadlthe dirt . . . will be placed there. LI
Councilman Monahan-vW t. there be may asphaZt products. . .voiced concern due to
the fact that this is close to Glen Lake. . .
Councilman Olson- not that I am aware of. . .we will Zook into this. . .the State and
ENCON is on the Location. . .
OPEN FORUM 8:22 P.M.
Joe Daire- asked why the State was not cleaning up Ridge Road being that it is a State
road. . .also noted that he followed a City dump truck that did not have a secured
cover on it on Ridge Road. . .noted that the water dept. was doing an excellent job
of flushing the hydrants. . .Thanked the Supt. of Highway for sweeping his sheet. . .
liked Mr. NayZors suggestion of covering the sand and salt. . .asked that residents
start helping themselves instead of calling on government. . .
Everett Batchelder-asked when Stephanie Lane would be paved? Asked when the water
quality would be improved obi Stephanie Lane.
Mr. VanDusen-. we have had problems as we do in dead end areas, even though the
ph is high this poses no health hazard—the answer is to tie this line into
the next street stem- this is on the construction schedule and will be done
this summer.
Councilman Olson- the paving List is now being considered, the Town Board will
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be reviewing the schedule with Mr. Naylor very soon, you may call Mr. Naylor
for his ideas. . .
Everett Batchelder- is there still a Town Pickup?
Councilman Olson- no. . .noted that there will be a free week at the landfill and
substation from May 1st through May 8th 1982
Mr. Turnbull- spoke to the Town Board on the Activities of the Qsby. Senior Citizens
during the month of May 1982. . .
asked the Board how they felt about the recent article in the Post Star regarding
a proposed new ZandfiZZ in the Town for Ciba Geigy and sludge from the City treatment
plant. . .
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Councilman-BZson- Reviewed the history of the Finch Pruyn Sludge which is now
dumped in Fort Ann with some being used at the Qsby.-G.F. Landfill site as liner
material. . .in regard to Ciba Geigy sludge it does have a pit ht the landfill, asked
that Mr. Turnbull Zook at the site and its maintenance. . . Ciba Geigy is looking to
enlarge this area. . .sZudge from the new sewage treatment plant it has been suggested
that it would be burnt in a burner. . .this Town Board went on record when Mike Brandt
was Supervisor and agdin since Mrs. Walter has been Supervisor, we notified the State
and ENCON that when and if a new sewer plant was built in the City of Glens Falls
the Town of Queensbury landfill could not take that sludge. . .we do not have the
Jroom for it. . .
Councilman Monahan- I believe Art's concern is ghat they will buy private property
and do this, I believe under our present zoning and ono the proposed master plan
this would not be possible without the Town Board passing a rezoning change. . .
Mr. Mike Elmore-Howard St.- A neighbor is harboring livestock on less than ten
acres of land, he would like to see the pigs removed. . .requested that the Building
., acid Zoning Dept. investigate this. . .
Councilman Olson- I will contact the Building & Zoning Office tomorrow morning
welcomed former Councilman Bob Barber to the meeting. . .
Mr. Elmore- noted that he would be cleaning up his area soon and wiihed that
something could be done to the rest of the area. . .
Mr. Turnbull- does the Beautification committee have any teeth. . .
Councilman Olson- no . . .
asked for further comments,hearing none, the open forum was closed. . .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL AUDIT OF BILLS
RF.'.SnT.=QN Nn fns Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel MorreZZ:
RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills dk-Us ted on Abstract No. 82-4E and numbered
728 through 729 and.-tdtaH-ng$3066.00 be and hereby is approved.
DuZy adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Dr. Eisenhart, Mr. MorreZZ, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Olson
Noes: None
Absent: Mrs. Walter
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
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