453.99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POSTING OF NO HUNTING SIGNS AT
ANY TOWN PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 453. 99
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglas Irish
WHEREAS, there are public parks (Parks) located within the Town of Queensbury (Town),
and
WHEREAS, a variety of children’s playground equipment, ball fields and boat launches are
located throughout such Parks, and
WHEREAS, public roads and private residences are found near such Parks, and
WHEREAS, the Town is concerned that public safety is endangered by persons carrying
and/or discharging firearms in Parks, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has management, custody and control of all Town lands in
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accordance with Town Law 64(3), and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Environmental Conservation Law 11-2111, lands may be
protected from unauthorized use by the posting of notices, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the posting of notices prohibiting hunting,
carrying or discharging firearms at Parks is necessary to protect the safety, health and well-being of the
public, including children who may be enjoying the Parks,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs
the Director of Parks and Recreation, in his discretion, to post notices at any town Park prohibiting
hunting, carrying or discharging firearms, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such notices shall not be less than 11 inches x 11 inches and shall bear a
conspicuous statement which shall cover a space of not less than 80 square inches, containing the word
“posted,” the name and address of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury and which shall
prohibit hunting, carrying or discharging firearms within the Park, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such notices shall be posted not more than 660 feet apart close to and along
the boundaries of the Park and that at least one sign shall be posted on each side of the Park and on
each side of each corner of the Park, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Parks and
Recreation to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution, including but not limited
to purchasing the notices described in this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT:None