247.2003
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 2 OF 2003 TO AMEND
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 55 “BOATS” REGULATING
SPEED OF VESSELS IN A PORTION OF LAKE GEORGE
RESOLUTION NO. 247, 2003
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 2 of 2003 to
amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 55 entitled “Boats,” to restrict the speed of vessels in an
unnamed bay lying east of Warner Bay in Lake George, and
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WHEREAS, Town Law 130(17) authorizes Towns to regulate the speed of vessels while
being operated or driven upon any waters within or bordering the Town to a distance of fifteen
hundred feet (1,500’) from shore, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10(2) and Town Law Article 16, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on May 19, 2003 and heard all
interested persons, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting and is in
form approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 2 of 2003 to
amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 55 entitled “Boats,” to restrict the speed of vessels in an
unnamed bay lying east of Warner Bay in Lake George as presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Duly adopted this 19 day of May, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None