197.2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND BEAVERKILL CONSERVANCY, INC., AN
AFFILIATE
OF THE OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE
RESOLUTION NO.: 197, 2001
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. James Martin
WHEREAS, the Beaverkill Conservancy, Inc. (BCI) is an affiliate of the Open Space Institute,
both of which organizations work to conserve land for public benefit and recreation, and
WHEREAS, BCI has acquired approximately 69.22 acres previously owned by the Faith Bible
Church in the Town of Queensbury (Premises) as depicted on a Map prepared by VanDusen & Steves
Land Surveyors, LLC dated October 18, 2000 and presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Premises adjoins other undeveloped parcels owned by the Town and the
Town wishes to use the Premises for the general public’s recreation and enjoyment, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into an agreement with BCI which would provide for
the Town to manage the Premises in cooperation with BCI for recreation and other public uses, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Management Agreement between the Town and BCI has been
presented at this meeting and is in form approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Management Agreement
between the Town of Queensbury and the Beaverkill Conservancy, Inc. substantially in the form
presented at this meeting and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Management
Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any other documents and take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of May, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES : None
ABSENT: None