367.2008
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADIRONDACK SPORTS COMPLEX’S
DESIGNATION AS CONVENTION CENTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED, “TRANSIENT
MERCHANTS, TRANSIENT MERCHANT MARKETS,
PEDDLERS/SOLICITORS”
RESOLUTION NO.: 367, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Sports Complex submitted an application to the Queensbury
Town Board for designation as a Convention Center in accordance with Section 160-6(A) of
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 160 entitled, “Transient Merchants, Transient Merchant Markets,
Peddlers/Solicitors,” and
WHEREAS, the Town Board scheduled a public hearing concerning this application which
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public hearing was duly held on Monday, August 4, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered such factors concerning the application such as
the magnitude of planned events, anticipated attendance, special services which may be required, the
maximum capacity of the forum, parking, sanitary facilities, access for persons with disabilities, security
and other relevant factors,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the Adirondack Sports
Complex’s Application for Designation as a Convention Center substantially in the form presented
at this meeting, the factors listed in the preambles of this Resolution and the requirements set forth
in Queensbury Town Code §160-6(A), hereby finds that the Adirondack Sports Complex:
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is appropriate for the following types of events consistent with events previously held at the
Complex: dog shows, fine art shows, quilt shows, living shows, and boat shows;
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is also appropriate on a one-year trial basis for other types of events consistent with the
application, Town Code, and Town approvals;
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will not cause an undue hardship to adjoining property owners and/or the public; and
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will not have undue traffic impacts;
and the Town Board therefore approves the Adirondack Sports Complex’s Application for
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Designation as a Convention Center, with the following conditions
1.For the following events (provided that operation is consistent with the application and
Town approvals): dog shows, fine art shows, quilt shows, living shows and boat
shows;
2.For events other than those listed above, solely on the condition that such approval is
granted on a one-year trial basis provided that operation is consistent with the
application, Town approvals and the Town Code, so that it will automatically expire
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one year from the date of this Resolution or August 4, 2009; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Town Code §160-6(A) the Adirondack Sports
Complex is responsible for any and all Federal, State and Town permits and/or licenses necessary for
an event and shall provide the Town Board with notice 30 days before each and every scheduled event,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk
and/or Town Zoning Administrator/Code Compliance Officer to take any actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 4 day of August, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None