121.2023 Authorizing Engagement of Solitude Lake Mngmnt for Preparation & Filing of NYSDEC Permit App & Pre-Treatment Survey Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control Dist RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
SOLITUDE LAKE MANAGEMENT FOR PREPARATION AND
FILING OF NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION PERMIT APPLICATION AND
PRE-TREATMENT SURVEY RELATING TO
GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 121,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 305, 2011, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control District,
and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 341, 2022, the Town Board adopted the 2023 Glen Lake
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 128, 2022, the Town Board authorized engagement of
Solitude Lake Management for the preparation and filing of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Permit applications and completion of the 2022 Aquatic Vegetation Lake
Management Contract for the Glen Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Program, which Program
provided for Solitude Lake Management's herbicide treatment for control of pondweed, milfoil and
brittle naiad using Aquathol Super K pondweed within portions of Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 3(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures,upon the Town Board
considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was previously
used with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to again engage the services of Solitude Lake
Management for preparation and filing of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Permit applications and the Pre-Treatment Survey relating to the 2023 Aquatic Vegetation Lake
Management Contract for Glen Lake for the amount of $3,675 as delineated as Tasks 1 and 2 in
Solitude Lake Management's Lake Management Contract dated February 21, 2023 presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Solitude Lake
Management for the preparation and filing of the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Permit application and Pre-Treatment Survey relating to the 2023 Aquatic Vegetation
Lake Management Contract for Glen Lake for the amount of$3,675 as delineated as Tasks 1 and 2 in
Solitude Lake Management's Lake Management Contract dated February 21, 2023 substantially in the
form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Glen Lake Misc. Contractual Account No.: 051-8790-
4400 not to exceed $3,675 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed documentation, including Permit Applications with the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Purchasing Agent to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20t'day of March, 2023,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES None
ABSENT: None