079.2018 Solitude Lake Management 2018 Glen Lake Aquatic Plant Control RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF SOLITUDE LAKE
MANAGEMENT FOR 2018 LAKE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
IN CONNECTION WITH GLEN LAKE AQUATIC PLANT
GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO.: 79,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
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.: 277,2017, the Town Board adopted the Glen Lake Aquatic
Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 85,2017, the Town Board authorized engagement of Solitude
Lake Management for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Glen Lake in 2017, which
Program provided for Solitude Lake Management's herbicide treatment for control of Eurasian water
milfoil and Illinois pondweed within portions of Glen Lake, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 3(C)(2)(0 of the Town Purchasing Procedures,upon the Town Board
considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was previously
used with the Project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to engage the services of Solitude Lake
Management for an Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management program for Glen Lake for the amount of
$40,240, and for a "Curtain Installation" to reduce non-target impacts to aquatic vegetation for the
additional sum of$2,800, in accordance with Solitude Lake Management's January 1, 2018 through
December 31, 2018 Contract presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board reviewed SEQRA and determines that there shall be a
Negative Declaration, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Solitude Lake
Management for an Aquatic Vegetation Lake Management program for Glen Lake for the amount of
$40,240, plus an additional amount of$2,800 for "Curtain Installation" in accordance with Solitude
Lake Management's January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, contingent upon the Town's receipt of a proper 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 $43,040 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
the Contract with Solitude Lake Management, Permit Applications with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation and/or any other needed documentation and 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 12ffi day of February, 2018,by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None