065.2011 Agreement Energy Conservation Program
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY & NATIONAL GRID
RESOLUTION NO.: 65, 2011
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, as part of its Energy Conservation Program (Program), National Grid has
reviewed the Town of Queensbury’s lighting at its Town Hall, Highway Garage and Activities Center,
and
WHEREAS, such Program is designed to reduce energy use, thereby cutting down on energy
bills as well as reducing CO2 (greenhouse gas) emissions, and
WHEREAS, by such Program, National Grid pays a share of the expense of installing new
lighting up to 70%, as well as a 15% discount if the Town pays its share in a lump sum rather than
paying it off interest free over up to 24 months, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into three (3) Energy Savings Plan Agreements
with National Grid (one for the Town Hall, one for the Highway Garage and one for the Activities
Center), such proposed Agreements having been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Energy
Savings Plan Agreements with National Grid substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with
the Town Board electing the Lump Sum Payments on each of the Agreements as follows:
1.Town Hall Agreement (Application No.: 724644) - $5,557.76;
2.Highway Garage Agreement (Application No.: 724646) - $6,561.44; plus an additional
$425 to RISE Engineering for Lift Rental Fee; and
3.Activities Center (Application No.: 724643) - $3,781.25
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Budget Officer to arrange for
payment of such sums from Capital Reserve #064 and amend the 2011 Town Budget as needed to
allow for payment of expenses to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreements with National Grid and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance
with the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by
law.
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Duly adopted this 24 day of January, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None