065.2024 Authorizing Engagement of Ready Scout LLC Lake Consulting Serv. for Prep filing of NYSDEC Permit App for Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Growth Control Dist RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF READY SCOUT, LLC
LAKE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION/FILING OF
NYS DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PERMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT
GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 65,2024
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michael Dixon
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
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.: 323,2023, the Town Board adopted the 2024 Glen Lake
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize engagement of Ready Scout, LLC Lake
Consulting & Services (Ready Scout) for the preparation and filing of New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Applications for: 1) an Aquatic Herbicide Permit for the management of
invasive and nuisance plants in Glen Lake in 2024 for the amount of$1,900; and 2) Wetlands Permit
for the treatment of invasive plants in designated DEC wetlands, wetland check zones and wetland
buffers at Glen Lake for the amount of $2,500; for a total cost of $4,400 as delineated in Ready
Scout's December 21, 2023 letter proposal presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Ready
Scout, LLC Lake Consulting & Services for the preparation and filing of New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation Applications for: 1) an Aquatic Herbicide Permit for the management
of invasive and nuisance plants in Glen Lake in 2024 for the amount of$1,900; and 2)Wetlands Permit
for the treatment of invasive plants in designated DEC wetlands, wetland check zones and wetland
buffers at Glen Lake for the amount of $2,500; for a total cost of $4,400 as delineated in Ready
Scout's December 21, 2023 letter proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting
contingent upon Ready Scout providing a certificate of insurance in form acceptable to the Town, 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 $4,400 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
Ready Scout's December 21, 2023 letter proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Aquatic Herbicide Permit and
Wetlands Permit Applications and/or any other submission required of the Town and further authorizes
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 22nd day of January, 2024,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Dixon, Mr. McNulty
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Freer