284.2014 Engineering Study Rockhurst Area RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING ONSITE
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS IN ROCKHURST AREA
RESOLUTION NO.: 284, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and
clustered wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state
initiatives to protect and preserve the water quality and natural resources of the Lake George
Basin, and
WHEREAS, there are recognized benefits to be accrued by communities at large, as well
as individual property owners through the establishment of effective onsite or off site wastewater
treatment management programs; that include:
o Protection of public health and local water resources;
o Protection of property values;
o Ground water conservation and protection;
o Preservation of local tax base;
o Onsite system life-cycle cost savings; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, reacting to public input from the residents of the
Rockhurst area of the Town, has determined there exists a significant level of public interest in
progressing the concept of ensuring the effective management of onsite wastewater disposal
systems in the Rockhurst area, by establishing a centralized collection and offsite treatment
facility, and/or other suitable solutions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
preparation of an Engineering Feasibility Study with the financial and technical assistance of the
Lake George Watershed Coalition, for the purpose of examining technical and financial options
which could best relate to, and ensure the benefits as delineated in the preambles of this
Resolution, with the understanding that this is a "no cost" event to the Town as it will be covered
by an Environmental Protection Fund Grant already in place, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 4th day of August, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: None