358.2007
RESOLUTION APPROVING CREATION OF BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ITS MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO.:358, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, in 1966, the Queensbury Town Board created and appointed members to the
Queensbury Committee for Community Beautification (Committee), and since that time, subsequent
Town Boards have appointed and reappointed members to such Committee, and
WHEREAS, the current Town Board recognizes and approves the Committee as an
organization of resident volunteers and citizens who have interest and/or experience in landscape
development as well as the general aesthetics of the Town and wish to assist the Town Board in
promoting the attractive physical appearance of the community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to now appoint/reappoint members to such Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the creation
of the Town’s Beautification Committee (Committee), with the Committee’s objectives to include the
following:
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The Committee may recommend projects and provide advice to the Town on
beautification of the Town’s public facilities.
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The Committee will co-coordinate with the Town’s Building and Grounds Department in
offering advice and services for the holiday decoration of the Town’s public facilities, with
the consent of the Town’s Facilities Manager, and in accordance with Federal and State
laws and regulations.
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Until given further approval, the Committee’s domain will be limited to the northwest
corner of Quaker and Bay Roads where the Committee will be allowed to
enhance/decorate. The exception will be the placement of banners, which will remain the
jurisdiction of the Building and Grounds Department.
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The Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Town Board concerning
periodic Beautification Awards to be selected and presented by the Town Board to
recognize property owners in residential and commercial categories who have recently
improved the aesthetics of their property.
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The Committee will meet as often as necessary. All meetings will be noticed on the
Town’s website (www.queensbury.net) and are open to the public.
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The Committee will regularly report its discussions and recommendations to the Town Board.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints the following Committee members:
1.Karen Dougherty
2.Lise Fuller
3.Greg Greene
4.Marylee Gosline
5.Paul Lorenz
6.Drew Monthie
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such members shall serve on the Committee until such time as may be
set forth by the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Committee may present the Town Board with recommendations for
purchases of such items as seed money, decorations and awards and the Town Board shall then
decide whether or not to expend funds for such purchases in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing
Policy, to be paid from the Community Beautification Contractual Account No.: 133-8510-4400,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Clerk to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of August, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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