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GRANTS\Apply—Climate Smart Community-Greenhouse Gas and GHG Emissions-7-1-19
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE
SMART COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS RELATING TO
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
AND FLUORINATED GHG EMISSIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2019
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2017, the Queensbury Town Board established the
Clean Energy Communities Capital Project and Town's Clean Energy Communities Committee,
by Resolution No.: 71,2019 authorized adoption of the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge and by Resolution No.: 136,2019 authorized in part the Climate Smart
Communities Capital Project and Climate Smart Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 226,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize two (2) grant applications as follows:
1. Application requesting financial assistance to finalize and continue updating the
Town of Queensbury's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and Climate Action Plan.
The Town has already begun collecting and accumulating data for the GHG Inventory
which process is divided into a minimum of three components: Municipal buildings;
Municipal Fleet (vehicles); and Residents and Businesses. The 2019 grant would be
written to include both GHG Inventory and Climate Action Plan;
2. Application to focus on in 2020 to identify whether the region/Town may need to take
additional action in the future to reduce fluorinated GHG emissions from
refrigeration, chillers and A/C equipment, etc. Identify types of systems in operation,
refrigerants used and evaluate and improve local refrigerant disposal;
and
WHEREAS, such grant applications are not binding; rather, they are applications seeking
eligibility for grant funding for potential projects in the Town of Queensbury and no further cost
match or commitments are sought or made by this Resolution at this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs submission
of the two (2) non-binding grant applications as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Senior Planner, Town Staff, Consultant and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1st day of July, 2019,by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO. 219 AND ESTABLISHING
AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN CLEAN ENERGY
COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 231, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board adopted and
established its Energy Benclunarking Policy (Project), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project that will provide
funding toward implementation of this Project and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense
Accounts for the Capital Project in a total amount of$10,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish the Clean Energy
Communities Capital Project Fund No. 219 for the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to establish and appoint members to a Town
Clean Energy Communities Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Clean Energy
Communities Capital Project and authorizes and directs the establishment of the Clean Energy
Communities Capital Project Fund #219 in the amount of$10,000 which will establish funding
for expenses associated with this Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
Capital Project shall be by a transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund
Balance to Clean Energy Communities Capital Project Fund #219, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and
revenues as necessary:
• 001-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project - $10,000
• 219-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $10,000
• 219-8030-4720 Consultant Fees - $10,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the establishment of the Town's
Clean Energy Communities Committee, such Committee to be advisory only, and appoints the
following members to such Commmittee:
• Kathy Bozony, Chair
• Harvey Noordsy
• Bernice Mennis
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• Lionel Lemery
• Lisa Adamson
• Dianne Collins
• Pema Reed
• Catherine Atherden
• Tony Krivitski
• Steve Danna
• John Braico
• Kathy Braico
• Stephen Traver
• Travis Whitehead
• David Deeb
• John Strough
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board
with their terms to begin immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward
certified copies of this Resolution to Robin M. Reynolds, Senior Planner — Capital District
Regional Planning Commission, One Park Place, Suite 102 Albany, NY 12205 and to the
members of the Clean Energy Communities Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7th day of August, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mr. Irish
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW YORK STATE
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PLEDGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 71, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (hereinafter "local government") believes that
climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments and is
primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, and
WHEREAS, the effects of climate change will endanger our infrastructure, economy and
livelihoods; harm our farms, orchards, and ecological communities, including native fish and
wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies
and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens, and
WHEREAS, we believe that our response to climate change provides us with an
unprecedented opportunity to save money, and to build livable, energy-independent and secure
communities, vibrant innovation economies, healthy and safe schools, and resilient
infrastructures, and
WHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions
required for climate stabilization will require sustained and substantial efforts, and
WHEREAS, we believe that even if emissions were dramatically reduced today,
communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate change for decades to
come,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing
climate, the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge comprised of the following ten(10) elements:
1) Build a climate-smart community.
2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
3) Decrease energy use.
4) Shift to clean, renewable energy.
5) Use climate-smart materials management.
6) Implement climate-smart land use.
7) Enhance community resilience to climate change.
8) Support a green innovation economy.
9) Inform and inspire the public.
10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town staff and/or Town Clerk to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25th day of February, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO.: 226 AND ESTABLISHING AND
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CLIMATE
SMART COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO.: 136,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 230, 2017, the Queensbury Town Board adopted and
established its Energy Benclunarking Policy (Project), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 71, 2019, the Town Board adopted the New York State
Climate Smart Communities Pledge (Pledge) comprised of the following ten (10) elements:
1) Build a climate-smart community.
2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
3) Decrease energy use.
4) Shift to clean, renewable energy.
5) Use climate-smart materials management.
6) Implement climate-smart land use.
7) Enhance community resilience to climate change.
8) Support a green innovation economy.
9) Inform and inspire the public.
10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project that will provide
funding toward implementation of this Pledge and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense
Accounts for the Capital Project in a total amount of$20,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish the Climate Smart
Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 226 for the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to establish and appoint members to a Town
Climate Smart Communities Committee (Committee) whose primary mission will be to:
• help the Town of Queensbury develop actions that would help reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and adapt to climate change in accord with New York State's Climate Smart
Communities (CSC) program (jointly sponsored by the following six New York State
agencies: Department of Environmental Conservation; Energy Research and development
Authority (NYSERDA); Department of Public Service; Department of State; Department
of Transportation; and Department of Health); and
• act as the Town's Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Climate Smart
Communities Capital Project and authorizes and directs establishment of the Climate Smart
Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 226 in the amount of $20,000 which will establish
funding for expenses associated with this Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
Capital Project shall be by a transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund
Balance No.: 001-0000-0909 to Climate Smart Communities Capital Project Fund No.: 226, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and
revenues as necessary:
• 001-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project - $20,000
• 226-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $20,000
• 226-8030-4720 Consultant Fees - $20,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the establishment of the Town of
Queensbury's Climate Smart Communities Committee, such Committee to be advisory only, and
appoints the following members to such Committee:
• Lisa Adamson
• Catherine Atherden
• John Braico
• Kathy Braico
• Kathy Bozony
• Dianne Collins
• Steve Danna
• David Deeb
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• Harrison Freer
• Lionel Lemery
• Tony Krivitski
• Bernice Mennis
• Harvey Noordsy
• Pema Reed
• John Strough
• Stephen Traver
• Travis Whitehead
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board
with their terms to begin immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Kathy Bozony as Chairperson of the
Committee and as such, the Chairperson:
• shall call and preside at all meetings of the Committee;
• with the advice of the Committee, develop an action plans in accord with the
Committee's mission;
• be the liaison between the Committee and the Town Board;
• provide periodic updates to the Town Board;
• seek Town Board approvals for actions plans and financial allocations;
• assure the planning and administration action plans; and
• following Town Board approval, apply for grants and administer awarded grants;
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to forward
a certified copy of this Resolution to Kathy Bozony, Chairperson of the Climate Smart
Communities Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of April,2019,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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