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1978-04-11 T014N BOARD MEETING APRIL 11, 1978 i MEMBERS PRESENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor i Daniel Olson-Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Mrs. Frances Walter-Councilman Hammond Robertson-Councilman Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel PRESS: G.F. Post Star, [JWSC GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Susan Goetz, Mrs. Barber, Residents of Lake George TOWN OFFICIALS: Mr. Townley, Mr. Boynton, Mr. Liapes, Mrs. Shenk Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M. Salute to the Flag led by Councilman Robertson. BID OPENING Scrap Metal Bids-Notice Shown- Supervisor Brandt- requested the reading of the bids received. Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk- read the following bids. Northern Car Crushers Division of Geroge Moore Truck & Equipment Non-Collusive attached North Sable Street P.O. Box 0 Keeseville, New York 12944 Bid Price $3. 12 per ton James L. Sweet Non-Collusive attached ID.0. Box 181 GAnsevoort, New York 12831 Bid Price $7. 00 per ton -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Francis Herrington Non-Collusive attached Box 33 Warrensburg, New York 12885 Bid Price $4. 00 per ton -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald A. Chase- announced that no bids were received on the removal of waste paper at the landfill site. Supervisor Brandt- noted that there are members of the landfill committee present at this meeting. . . they will study the bids and bring forth a decision on the bids. . . Councilman Robertson-suggested that the purchasing Agent be requested to seek out prices on the removal of the waste paper. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MINUTES RESOLUTION NO_. 87, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, secon e y Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of March 28th, 1978 be and hereby are approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION OF DISPOSITION OF RECORDS RESOLUTION NO. 88. Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its a�cdoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that Donald A. Chase, Town Clerk, be and hereby is authorized to dispose of record item number, Dog Licensing - 138 through 154 on Local Records Disposition Request List Number 272-TC-14 issued pursuant to Part 185 , Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Regulations of the Commissioners of Education, and be it further i RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and hereby is directed to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Education. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None l Absent: None Town Clerk- reviewed the process of disposing of records. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY TOWN CLERK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING CONSERVATION LICENSES ONLY. RESOLUTION-NO, 89, Intcoduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: RESOLVED, that Mrs. Phoebie Tracy of Bay Road, Lake George, New York be and she hereby is appointed as a Deputy Town Clerk for the purpose of selling Conservation Licenses only for the Town Clerk for the Town of Queensbury, without compensation. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Discussion held before vote. . . Dr. Eisenhart- requested that the resolution state without compensation. . . Town Clerk- reviewed the feelings of the Tracy` s,they did not want any compensation for their work. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WARREN RESOLUTION N_0,90 Introduced by Dr. Charles Eisenhart who moved its i adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: i WHEREAS, the 1977 Housing and Community Development Act provides for a program of community development block grants,and WHEREAS, Warren County, New York proposes to submit a Preapplication for Federal Assistance in accordance with the requirements contained in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal Regulations in behalf of Warren County municipalities, and WHEREAS , [,Marren County, New York, has , pursuant to the 1977 Housing and Community Development Act, afforded the citizens an opportunity to participate in the development of the program and has held public hearings which were open to the public, and I WHEREAS, said public hearings were for the purpose of considering and �j obtaining the views of the citizens of Warren County on community develop- ment, economic and housing needs, and for the purpose of providing the I citizens with an opportunity to participate in the development of the preapplication, and WHEREAS, the preapplication for said grant conforms to the requirements contained in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal Regulations , and WHEREAS, said preapplication requires certain certifications to be , submitted along with and as part of said application, NOTI, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury; 1 1 I 3 1. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury enter into a cooperation agreement with the County of Warren and act on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury for the submission of the aforesaid preapplication and subsequent full application. 2. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury hereby is authorized and directed as the authorized representative of the Town of Queensbury to enter into an agreement with Warren County on its behalf. i 3. That the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury and such other appropriate and responsible officials be, and they are hereby authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury such certification or certifications as may be required under the Rules and Regulations as published in 24 CFR, Part 570 Subpart F of the Federal Regulations . r j Duly adopted by the following vote: jAyes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None I Absent: None i Councilman Olson- You, (Supervisor Brandt) will act on behalf of the Town subject to the resolution we approved? Supervisor Brandt- absolutely ` RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS RE�OLUTION 91 Introduced b y Mr.Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, secon ed by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, Funds presently exist in Contingency Account, A1940. and WHEREAS, funds are needed in Preliminary Expenses for Establishment L. of Town Sewer District, A1989.440, therefore be it IRE8OLVED, to transfer $12, 015.41 from A1940, Contingency Account to A 1989 .440, Preliminary Expenses for Establishment of Town Sewer District, for the purpose of reimbursing Rist Frost Associates, for Preliminary engineering work. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Ltr. Tor.- Michael Brandt Supervisor, Town of Queensbury Queensbury Town Office Building; Bay Road Glens Falls , New York 12801 Dear Mr. Brandt : j ` At the March 27th meeting of the Recreation Commission, it was resolved i to appoint a full-time director of Recreation for the Town of Queensbury. As L you and the town council are well aware, this appointment has been under con- sideration for several years. Thank you for supporting this progressive move on behalf of the Recrea- tion Commission. Attached find copy of job description td-^' this position prepared by the Commission. Sincerely, /s/ John D. Lyon Recreation Commission Chairman (Job Description on file in Town Clerk' s Office) RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF FULL TIME RECREATION DIRECTOR FOR THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 1 ERSOLUTTON NO. 92 Introduced by Mr.Michel Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: WHEREAS, the Queensbury Recreation Commission has requested that the j position of Recreation Director be expanded to a full time position, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, to create the position of Recreation Director, for the Town of Oueensbury on a full time basis , with the salary to be left open. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Supervisor Brandt- spoke on the loss of revenue for the town in the field of recreation, State Funds approximate $7, 000 per year. . .due to the fact that we are not on top of such possible funding. . .the recreation commission is in need of help to create a long time recreation plan for the Town, as well as the need for help in the administration of day to day projects. . . this would be a reasonable answer in the long run the monies that are put forth to establish such a position can easily be brought back with existing state programs. . . Councilman Walter- praised the recreation commissioners in establishing the requirements for recreation director. . . . . . . Councilman Olson- complimented the present recreation commission and those of the past for brings recreation along in the Town of Queensbury. . .also thanked the present director Mr. Paul Cederstrom. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RF. nT.TiTTf1N Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved for its adoption, secon ed by Mr. Hammond Robertson: WHEREAS, it is required by law that Anti-recession funds be spent or appropirated within 6 months after receipt of same, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that employees retirement account will be in need of funds, therefore be it RESOLVED, to transfer $5 ,200. 00 from A4720, Anti-Recession to A 9010. 8 Employees Retirement Account. i Duly adopted by the following; vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. T4alter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None i RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 94. Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its 1 adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: - WHEREAS , money was budgeted for a Joint Celebration with the City of I { Glens Falls, and s WHEREAS, additional money is required to finance a Joint 4th of July Celebration in Crandall Park, on July 3rd, with the City of Glens Falls , and the Town of Queensbury, Therefore be it RESOLVED, to transfer $550. 00 from Contingency Account to A 7550.440, Celebrations . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt j Noes: None 1, I i i� Absent: None j i Supervisor Brandt- explained the joint project on July 3rd. -Band Concert with FireWorks. . . stated that the Town would also be helping in the cleanup operation after the event. . .with the City. . . the total support will be $1750. 00 this represents one half of the expense of the fireworks . . . Councilman Eisenhart- who will administer the project and will we receive an accounting of it. . . i Supervisor Brandt-The City and the Recreation Commission—we will receive an accounting. . . ^ j Councilman Olson-we will provide police protection along with the City and I the County. RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE ANTI-RECESSION FUNDS L RESOLUTION NO 95 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson: i WHEREAS, it is required by law that Anti-recession funds be spent or appropriated within 6 months after receipt of same, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the 0,ueensbury Recreation Department is in need of additional funds for personal services for maintenance work on facilities and administrative services , therefore be it RESOLVED, to transfer $12, 259.26 from A4720. Anti-recession to A7310. 100 Recreation Personal Services. i Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None �I Absent: None RESOLUTION TO DECLARING SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK RESOLUTION NO. 96 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its i adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson: i i WHEREAS, the Joint Oueensbury, Glens Falls Landfill Committee has recommended that the Ridge Road Landfill and the Luzerne Road Transfer station be open free of charge to residents of_ the City of Glens Falls and the residents of Oueensbury. (exclusive of Commercial Hraulers) , and WHEREAS, the Highway Department has been burdened with an annual ",Spring Cle-anUp" week which has grown into a four week project with a resulting loss of paving and drainage work, therefore be it, RESOLVED, to declare the Landfill and the transfer station open to the residents of the City of Glens Falls and Oueensbury, free of charge, (exclusive of commercial haulers) from May 6, 1978, through May 14, 1978. Duly adopted by the following vote: C Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes None i Absent: None Councilman Olson and Councilman Robertson-noted the problems for the town in regard to clean up week. . .also urged the press to inform the public [ of the free use of the landfill from May 6 , to May 14th. . . Councilman Walter- noted that the landfill will be opened on Sundays starting on May 7th 9 to 3 for the summer. . . Mrs . Barber- commended the Board and committee on the Clean Up free of charge week. . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE HIRING OF AN APPRAISER BY THE OUEENSBURY, GLENS 'f FALLS JOINT LANDFILL COM11ITmEE I RESOLUTION N0, 97, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt. 1,7HEREAS, the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee at their j meeting of April 10, 1978, passed a resolution to hire an appraiser for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for its operation of the landfill project, therefore be it 1 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee to hire an appraiser for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for their operation. Duly adopted by the following vote: - Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt 1 Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Eisenhart- questioned the cost of the appraisal? Supervisor Brandt- five to six hundred per appraisal a total of 1500. 00 this is provided for in the budget. . . Councilman Olson- lets leave it to the discretion of the two Board members who are on the commission to hold the negotiations if the price is too high and bring it back to the Board. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NEGOTIATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE JOINT LANDFILL COMMITTEE RF-qQT-U1TQN NO. 9�L, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: ?,WHEREAS, the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee at their meeting of April 10, 1978, passed a resolution to begin negotiations with realtors_ or property owners for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for their operation of the landfill project, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury authorizes the Queensbury, Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee to begin negotiations ' for certain parcels of land deemed necessary for their operation. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olsen, 11r. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT MATERIALS R^FFOOT.i� 1TION No - 99, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs, Frances Walter: WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Qsby. Water Superintendent has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for Water Department materials to be used for the installation of service lines during 1978, therefore be it ' RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed bids for the ; � { purchase of the above mentioned material and that the following notice be published once in the official Town Newspaper in the following form: NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury will receive sealed proposals on materials for the Water Dept. to be used in the installation of service lines during 1978. A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the Office of the Town Clerk. Bids will be received up to 5 : 00 P.M. on the 25th day of April 1978 at the Town Clerk' s Office in the Town of Queensbury Office Building, Bay and Haviland Roads , Glens Falls , New York 12801. i 7 Bids must be submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked "Water Department Materials" bids , and there shall be submitted with such bid a certificate of Non-Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and bidder must state approximate date of delivery. The Town Board will meet at the Town Office Building at 7: 30 P.M. on the 25th day of April, 1973 at which time the bids will be opened-and read aloud. E The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids . Duly adopted by the following vote: I � Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs . Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt I Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING REQUESTED EXTENSION OF WATER DISTRICT RRCnT.TTTTnN Nn_ 100_ Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mrs . Frances Walter: I WHEREAS, a written petition dated April 5, 1978 in due form and containing j the required signatures has been presented to and filed with the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury, Warren County, New York for the extension of the Queensbury Water District in said Town and which proposed extension is bounded and described as follows: "Beginning at an iron pipe found being the sout}least corner of the lands of Vincenzo Ruggiero and the northeast corner of the lands of Hawkeye Restaurant running thence N 85° 56' W a distance of 306. 71 feet to a point being a cross on a boulder, thence r running N 21° 37" E a distance of 69 .30 feet to an iron pipe set, thence running S 87. 18' E a distance of 231. 28 feet to an iron pipe set, thence running S 69° 58' 30" E a dis- tance of 86.13 feet to an iron pipe set, thence running S 34° 37' W a distance of 55. 50 feet to an iron pipe found, being the point of beginning." and WHEREAS, the proposed extension of the water district is an area that can be serviced by the existing transmission mains along U. S. Route and e WHEREAS , the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the said improve- ment, as stated is said petition is ZERO ($0. 00) DOLLARS, and it is hereby RESOLVED that a meeting of the Town Board of the said Town of Queensbury shall be held at the Town Office Building, Town of Queensbury, Bay & Havi- land Roads, Glens Falls, New York, on the 25th day of April, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M. of that day to consider the said petition and to hear all persons interested in hhe subject thereof concerning the same and for such other action on the vote of said Town Board with relation to the petition as may be required by law or as may be proper in the premises . Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Robertson- explained that before services can be connected to this person' s property he has to be brought into the district. . . 8 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID �SOLUT N ntn_ 1 ()I_, Introduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved its ti.on, seconded by Mrs. Frances Walter: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of- Queensbury did advertise for bids for the sale and removal of Scrap Metal from the Queensbury-Glens Falls Landfill, and WHEREAS, three bids were received and turned over to the queensbury-Glens Falls Joint Landfill Committee for their recommendation, Now, therefore be it i RESOLVED, that upon the Committee' s recommendation the Town Board hereby accepts the bid of James L. Sweet of P.O. Box 181, Gansevoort, N.Y. in the amount of $. 7: 00 per ton for the sale of scrap metal, from the .,. Oueensbury-Glens Falls Landfill. Duly adopted by the following; vote : Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None RESOLUTION TO DIRECT PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT FOR WASTE PAPER PRICES RESOLUTION N0. 102, Introduced by Mrs. Frances Walter who moved for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt: WHEREAS, no bids were received for the sale of waste paper at the Oueensburv- Glens Falls Landfill, Now, Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Oueensbury hereby directe-" the Town' s Purchasing Agent to find the best possible vendor or avenue to dispose of the waste paper, subject to the approval of the Quennsbury- Glens Falls Landfill, Committee. Duly adopted by the following, vote: Ayes: Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs. Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes: None Absent: None COMMUNICATIONS Ltr- Osby. Veterans of Foreign Wars , Inc. re: Memorial Day Parade Sunday May 28th 1978 at 1: 00 P.M. (on file) MOBILE HOME APPLICATION Clifford and Lucy Reed of Pinello Road locattonL of Mobile Home Pinello Road- owner of the property Harris Dunbar. . .reasons stated for request-Building & Zoning reported-The Queensbury Building Dept. has never received a complaint in regard to the Reed or Dunbar Mobile Homes. The Reed permit was issued in March of 1970 and the Dunbar Widrick permit ,gin December of 1971. Applicants wish to buy and move inde the Dunbar Mobile Home and rent the mobile home they now live in wraich is next to the Dunbar Mobile Home. . . Mr. Reed was present and spoke on the application. . . Councilman Robertson- reviewed the mobile home ordinance-D:reqnot feel that there is a hardship or extenuating circumstances in this application. . : questioned the rental aspect of the application. . .very serious reservations on this . . . Tonn Counsel-there is nothing in the ordinance that says that a permit is personaa to the individual who receives it and that it can not be transferred. . . I do not see anything in the ordinance that says chnne in ownership, the Board if it see e.it can not grant a permit an why the permit cannot run to a suczessor who purchases it. . . I Councilman Eisenhart- are the two mobile homes presently there? { 1 i � I I Councilman Eisenhart- As I look at it the only thin gg I see is a development of another Mobile Nome Park, in the sense that somebody owns one and rents the .othhrx , . Councilman Walter- questdned if a time limit could be used? Councilman Olson- reviewed other problems with the use of time limits . . . Supervisor Brandt- asked for an opinionfli t the Councilmen. . . Councilman Eisenhart- I do not want to vote for- this. . . .if we do this we are establishing a mobile home court. . . . I 4 Supervisor Brandt-My own feeling is that if someone were coming in and were buying this mobile home because of a personal position, I would --- be willing to vote for this, but as rental property, that is not what the ordinance was attempting to establish at all, it does not fall in my definition of hardship. . . to create rental property. Mr. Reed- I want to rent to pay for the one that I am buying. Supervisor Brandt- To buy another one (mobile home) as rental property I am not for it personally. Mr. Reed- ghat if the renter comes before the board to rent the mobile home? Supervisor Brandt-I would not go along with that in a rental situation. . . i Councilman Robertson-Supervisor Brandt- both noted that they would look at an application from the Reed' s to buy and live. �n the mobile home, but if you sell the other mobile home it would have to be someone that qualifies under the law, it would have to be a sale not a rental. . . Asked Mr. Reed if he would like to withdraw as it stands right now? Mr. :Reed- I cannot own two mobile homes but I can own two houses, this is discrimination. . . Supervisor Brandt- That is the ordinance as it now stands. Mr. Reed- I withdraw my application. G 'Ltr. i i March 29; 1973 Townoof Oueensbury Queensbury Municipal Building Bay Road Glens Falls, N.Y. 1­2801 i Gentlemen: i The natural and expected spring run-off has brogkgt to view the necessity for some sort of pavement for Hickory Hollow Road in the Rolling Ridge section of the Town. Both Mr. Michael Yaffee and myself are most hopeful that this work can be done during; this coming season as the run-off and rains have produced a considerable degree of wash. Sincerely yours, /s/ Richard G. I7ay Jr. , M.D. plv cc Michael Yaffee Ltr. -turned over to the Highway Dept. Ltr. Big Bay Road RD#2 k Glens Falls , N.Y. 12801 I March 31, 1978 A Queensbury Office Building Highway Department Bay Road, G1ensFalls, N.Y. 1 2,801 To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter to complain about Big Boom Road. Every 10 morning and every afternoon my school bus goes on it. The bumps are terrible! I have fallen out of my seat when the bus goes over them! I was wondering if you could have someone patch up the holes in the road. They have been there for a long time. Enclosed is a petition. Sincerely yours, /s/ Dawn Harrington (Petition enclosed--placed on file in the Town Clerk' s Office) Supervisor Brandt- I have talked with Mr. Garb, he said most of it was frost heaves, they are now working on the pot holes. . . The Town Board was furnished with notices from the Planning Board in regard to the Texaco Rogge Rezoning, Hess-Rezoning and Meadow Rua Development Rezoning I The following reports were placed on file: Dog Warden-March 1978 Building & Zoning-March 1978 Town Clerk' s-March 1978 OPEN FORUM- 8: 38 P.M. Sue Goetz- requested the date of the next landfill committee meeting. I Supervisor Brandt- It has not been set. When we do. we will publish it. Sue Goetz- what is the status of the off premise directional sign portion of the sign ordinance. Supervisor Brandt- It is in the hands of the sign committee—noted that he had been contacted by the committee on his views . . . also told the committee to eantact the Town Counsel if they need assistance. . . Shirley Curran-Cleverdale- What is the stativs of Ordinance #33 I Supervisor Brandt- Reviewed Ordinance #33 Town Counsel has been in contact with ENCON on the problems of the ordinance as it now stands. . . if Town Counsel can receive input in regard to the number of moorings and footage from shore, a resolution correcting the ordinance can be ready for the next meeting. . . Shirley urran- When an ordinance of this type is y yp passed by the Town Board it then must go before the commissioner of ENCON before it can be implemented? l Supervisor Brandt- yes. 1 Town Counsel- reviewed the problems with the ordinance. . . the primary concern id over the definition of "Improved property" . . . the problem has been solved with encon on this but the problem now is to define the number of moorings to be allowed. Willinm Hall- representing Jim Ayers and Dr.Nagamatsu reviewed the geographical area of the Bays. . .noted that the men that I represent would prefer the 200' limit. . . Councilman Robertson- stated to the public that what-ever is restricted in Sandy Bay also applied to Warner Bay, etc. the moorings will apply also to private property owners and businesses do the Lake. 1 i Shirley Curran- Can the ordinance be written to exclude the commercial ,..� business and private landowner? Town Counsel- commented on the complaints that wereissued to him in re.gard to moorings. . . the complaints were not only from marina's but private business where the private landowners could not get from their lot to the main Lake. . . i Shirley Curran- We mould like the ordinance written so that we could have the tourift at a distance. . . 1 i Town Counsel- We have to strikeA happy medium in regard to the distance` 1 ENCON has in a way stated that they will not accept anything that extends 1 i I more than 200' into the Lake from the Shore. . . Mr. Hall- stated that the 200' would be more workable and enforceable. . . i Councilman Robertson- noted that he would contact the Town Counsel in regard to the number of moorings . Mr. Arthur Turnbull- questioned Counsel- does not the owners of property on Lake George only own to the high water mark, the State owns the lake. . . Town Counsel- noted that the State' s position is that the owner of property owns- to the high water mark. . .there are deeds recorded that state that they are not limited to the high water mark. . . Per. Arthur Turnbull- questioned if the option with Finch Pruyn property is still open. . .what other lands are to be acquired? i Councilman Walter- We still do have an option. . .lands for a transfer station, we may have to acquire some land in the landfill who' s ownership is right now questionable, this is in the heart of the landfill. . . Supervisor Brandt- noted that we are looking at approximately 7 to 8 acres:, of land fo urchase from Finch Pru p yn. . . Mr. Arthur Turnbull- questioned Supervisor Brandt on the Budget of the Landfill. . . Supervisor Brandt- reviewed the fundamental aspects of the budget, noted jthat the Councilman have a breakdown of the budget but it has not been k released due to on-going negotiations in land acquisitions. . . Mr. Kilmartin- inquired as-to the use of the scales at the landfill? Supervisor Brandt- At this point we do not weigh the trucks . . .the trucks are judged asoer loads. . .would like to see scales used. . . we are now in negotiations for the use of Zoli' s scales . . . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AUDIT OF BILLS REgnT.TTTT[1N rm_ 101, Introduced by ?`fir. Brandt who moved for its adoption, seconded by Dr. Charles Eisenhart: j RESOLVED, that Audit of Bills as listed on Abstract,-- No. 78-4A numbered 358 through 477 and totaling $32 ,988. 46 be and 'hereby is approved. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Mr. Olson, Dr. Eisenhart, Mrs_: Walter, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt Noes : None Absent: None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, I Donald A. Chase Town Clerk. i REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 1978 MEMBERS PRESENT: Hammond Robertson-Deputy Supervisor Daniel Olson-Councilman Dr. Charles Eisenhart-Councilman Frances Walter-Councilman f ABSENT: Michel Brandt-Supervisor Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel ' PRESS: G.F. Post Star WWSC TOWTN OFFICIALS: George Liapes , Thomas Flaherty, Shirley Shenk, Mr. Bodenazise: C GUESTS: Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Daire, Mr. Morehouse, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Springer