194.2016 Res Support of Qsby School Board Decision
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF QUEENSBURY
SCHOOL BOARD DECISION
RESOLUTION NO. 194, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury School Board is a duly elected body by the registered voters
within the Queensbury School District, and
WHEREAS, the School Board and the administration has made the decision to “opt out” of
the municipal tax exemption for a project proposed by the City of Glens Falls and Solar City, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes the impact to the Queensbury School
District’s revenue from taxes is much greater than the impact to Town revenues,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board supports the decision of the duly elected
representatives to the Queensbury School Board to “opt out” of the municipal tax exemption for the
City of Glens Falls proposed property improvements for a solar farm and any other future solar and
wind energy projects within the School District boundaries.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of May, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. VanNess, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES : Mr. Strough
ABSENT: None