347.2004
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
REGARDING HILAND PARK/MEADOWBROOK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 347, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 502, 2003 the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Capital Project Fund #142 to fund expenses associated with parking lot development,
design and construction of hiking trails and fishing access sites at the Hiland Park property, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to conduct a State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) review of such park improvements as well as future park improvements to include, but not
be limited to, construction of a 10 car parking area, development of approximately one mile of
hiking/cross-country ski trails, and creation of fishing access sites along Halfway Brook and a small
bridge structure, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is duly qualified to act as lead agency for compliance with the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) which requires environmental review of certain
actions undertaken by local governments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the proposed action,
reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential
environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the
environment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
complete the Environmental Assessment Form by checking the box indicating that the proposed action
will not result in any significant adverse impacts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves a SEQRA Negative Declaration and authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk's Office and/or Parks and Recreation Department to file any necessary
documents in accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of
Environmental Conservation.
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Duly adopted this 12 day of July, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None