361.2007
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW NO. ___ OF 2007 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 94 “FRESHWATER WETLANDS” CONCERNING
DEVELOPMENT IN AND ADJACENT TO WETLANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 361, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: ___
of 2007 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 94 “Freshwater Wetlands,” to regulate
development in and adjacent to wetlands, which wetlands may not be currently regulated under
State or local laws or regulations, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10, Town Law Article 16 and Environmental Conservation Law Article 24, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a public hearing concerning adoption of this Local
Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2007
to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning proposed
Local Law No.: ___ of 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Town Counsel to provide
additional amendments in the proposed Local Law to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 94
“Freshwater Wetlands,” such that wherever there are references to “Planning Board,” the
language shall be amended to read, “Planning Board or any other Town Lead Agency,” and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the proposed Local Law to the
Adirondack Park Agency and Warren County Planning Board for their review, approval and/or
recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2007 in the
manner provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of August, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES : None
ABSENT:None