439.2006
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF MAP, PLAN AND
REPORT FOR WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT TO SERVE PROPERTIES
IN ROCKHURST AREA
RESOLUTION NO.: 439, 2006
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and
clustered wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state
initiatives to protect and preserve the water quality and natural resources of the Lake George
Basin, and
WHEREAS, there are recognized benefits to be accrued by both, the community as well
as individual property owners, through the establishment of effective wastewater treatment
management programs; that include:
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Protection of public health and local water resources
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Protection of property values
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Ground water conservation
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Preservation of local tax base
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Onsite system life-cycle cost savings
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by soliciting public input has determined there exists a
significant level of public interest in progressing the concept of ensuring the effective management
of onsite wastewater disposal systems in the Rockhurst area of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the preparation of a
Map, Plan & Report and the corresponding environmental impact review required under New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) with the assistance of the Lake George
Watershed Conference for the purpose of establishing an On-Site Wastewater Management
District in the Rockhurst area of the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Wastewater
Director and/or Budget Officer to take all such actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 11 day of September, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES: None
ABSENT : None