288.2023 Res. Enacting LL10 of 2023 to Amend Qby Town Code Chapter 137 Septic Systems RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 10 OF 2023 TO AMEND
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 137 "SEPTIC SYSTEMS"
RESOLUTION NO.: 288,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 10
of 2023 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 137 entitled "Septic Systems" to clarify certain
inspection reporting requirements and to help harmonize the Town's "Septic Inspection Upon Property
Transfer Law"with new Regulations promulgated by the Lake George Park Commission, and
WHEREAS, if adopted, the Local Law would exempt properties conveyed within five years of
a satisfactory septic inspection from otherwise applicable requirements; 2) expand such exemption to
include satisfactory inspection performed by the Lake George Park Commission; 3) include a new
exemption for property conveyances occurring within five years of the installation of a new onsite
wastewater treatment system; and 4) clarify the necessary content of inspection reports submitted to
the Town in reference to inspections performed on enhanced treatment units, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10, Town Law Article 16 and the Town's inherent police powers; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, August 21s, 2023 and
heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting and is in
form acceptable to Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 10 of 2023, "A
Local Law Amending Chapter 137 of the Queensbury Town Code Titled `Septic Systems"' in
substantially the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Duly adopted this 2V day of August, 2023,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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