097.2016 Authoirze LGPark Commission Lead Agency Aquatic Invasive Species RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO LAKE GEORGE
PARK COMMISSION BEING DESIGNATED AS LEAD AGENCY
FOR SEQRA REVIEW OF LAKE GEORGE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
PREVENTION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 97,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the
Lake George Park Commission (Park Commission) has notified the Queensbury Town Board that the
Park Commission is seeking Lead Agency status for the purposes of fulfilling the SEQRA requirements
relative to its proposed enactment of regulations to make permanent its mandatory boat inspection
program to limit introduction of additional aquatic invasive species to Lake George (the "Project") as
set forth in the Park Commission's February 2, 2016 letter to the Town of Queensbury presented at
this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Park Commission has requested that the Town Board consent to the Park
Commission being designated as Lead Agency, and the Town Board has concluded that the Park
Commission is the most involved agency and should be Lead Agency for the purposes of SEQRA
review relating to the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore provide such consent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and consents to the
Lake George Park Commission acting as Lead Agency for SEQRA review relative to the Park
Commission's proposed enactment of regulations to make permanent its mandatory boat inspection
program to limit introduction of additional aquatic invasive species to Lake George and authorizes and
directs the Town Supervisor to execute such consent and take any other necessary actions to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 22nd day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish