213.2009
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALL TOWN PROPERTY
AS NON-SMOKING AREAS
RESOLUTION NO.: 213, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the American Lung Association in New York State has issued a Memorandum in
support of tobacco free parks, playgrounds and beaches, with the purpose of promoting public health and
well-being through the passage of legislation which restricts the locations in which individuals subject
others to the deadly effects of secondhand smoke, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that tobacco is a known asthma trigger and that children are
particularly susceptible to the dangers associated with tobacco smoke even if out of doors, and
WHEREAS, according to the American Lung Association in New York State, secondhand
smoke is responsible for 54,000 deaths each year in the United States, and
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law §64(3) gives the Town Board authority to manage and
control Town property, and
WHEREAS, New York State Public Health Law §1399-r reaffirms the right of a property owner,
including the government of any political subdivision of the State, to designate its entire property or any
part thereof as a non-smoking area, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to safeguard the health of its citizens,
particularly children, from the dangers of secondhand smoke on all Town property, including Town Park
property, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Recreation Commission has indicated its support for
a ban on smoking on all Town property, including Town Park property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates all Town Property, including
but not limited to, all Town Parks, as non-smoking areas, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town’s Facilities
Manager and/or the Department of Building and Grounds to erect such signs as reasonably
necessary to inform the public of the prohibition against smoking, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Town Facilities Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of June, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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