2010-04-26 SP MTG.#16
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 04-26-2010 MTG. #16 807
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG. #16
APRIL 26, 2010 RES. 179-182
7:00 pm
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER
COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI
COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH
COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER
Supervisor Stec-Opened the meeting.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USA TRIATHLON TO CONDUCT
THREE (3) BIATHLON RACES AND AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF
HAVILAND ROAD FOR SUCH RACES
RESOLUTION NO. 179, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, USA Triathlon has requested permission to conduct three (3) biathlon
races as follows:
SPONSOR
: USA TRIATHLON
EVENT
: BIATHLONS
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DATE
: Three (3) Sundays: May 2, 9 and 16, 2010
TIME
: Approximately 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
PLACE
: Beginning at Adirondack Community College
(ACC), turning right on Bay Road, then another right
into and ending in the north parking lot of ACC; and
WHEREAS, USA Triathlon has also requested Town Board authorization to close a
portion of Haviland Road during each race and the Warren County Superintendant of
Public Works has advised the Town Supervisor that the Superintendent has no issue with
the Town closing this portion of Haviland Road on these dates and times,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves USA Triathlon’s
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three (3) biathlon races to be held on May 2, 9, and 16, 2010 and authorizes the closure
of a portion of Haviland Road for each race from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
subject to: 1) approval by the Town Highway Superintendent which approval may be
revoked due to concern for road conditions at any time up to the date and time of the events;
and 2) the Town’s receipt of proof of proper insurance from USA Triathlon to conduct the
three (3) biathlon races within the Town of Queensbury.
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Duly adopted this 26 day of April, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION: Town Marketing Website – Mannix Marketing
Presentation made by Sarah Mannix, Chief Executive Officer of Mannix Marketing. Ms.
Mannix recommended that the Town consider a campaign to promote staycations, which
are overnight excursions for people who live within 60 miles of the town. The firm
provides content to websites from Albany to the Adirondacks. Discussion held regarding
a town marketing campaign that could involve the Lake George Regional Chamber of
Commerce with Mannix Marketing on Internet aspect. Gary Thornquist, Treasurer of
Lake George Chamber of Commerce encouraged the Town to move forward with tourism
marketing quickly noting they need help this year. Councilman Strough we need to
create greater awareness of businesses and economic development potential in
Queensbury. Len Fosbrook, from EDC Warren County spoke to the board noting they
are conducting a tourism survey that will be used to develop an economic development
strategy; the survey is expected to be completed in about twelve weeks.
RESOLUTION ENTERING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 180, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVE FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Regular Session and moves into Executive Session for discussion of Planning Board and
Zoning Board Alternate Interviews.
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Duly adopted this 26 day of April, 2010, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 181, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns from
Executive Session and enters back into Regular Session.
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Duly adopted this 26 day of April, 2010, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
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Noes: None
Absent:None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 182, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Special
Town Board Meeting.
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Duly adopted this 26, day of April, 2010 by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
Noes: None
Absent:None
Respectfully Submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury