537.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROAD SALT ALTERNATIVES AND
BEST MANAGEMENT PILOT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 537, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury, herein called the “Municipality”, after thorough
consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study available data, has hereby
determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the
“Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project;
and
WHEREAS, the attachments to the application specified the objective and intent to
examine alternatives to the current practices of using road salts to achieve winter road
maintenance and to also identify best management practices that should also be considered to
minimize the application rates of salt and sand to roads throughout the Lake George Watershed,
and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has enacted Aid to Localities providing
financial assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement projects by means of a
contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to
enter into a contract therewith,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to:
1.act on behalf of the Queensbury Town Board in all matters related to State
assistance under the Laws of 2008;
2.make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project
documentation, and otherwise act for the Town Board in all matters related to the
Project and to State assistance;
3.send one (1) certified copy of this Resolution to:
Dianne Dio Jones
Division of Management & Budget Services
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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625 Broadway, 10 Floor
Albany, New York 12233-1080
and
4.sign any documentation and take any other action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of November, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None