282.2011 Woody Yard Waste Disposal
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR
WOODY YARD WASTE DISPOSAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 282, 2011
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury currently charges Town residents $15 per cubic yard
(hereinafter referred to as the “Fee”) for the disposal of woody yard waste at the Town’s Transfer
Stations, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the emergency situation created by the severe effects of
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Hurricane Irene on August 28, the Queensbury Town Board decided to, on an emergency basis,
facilitate the clean-up of Town properties as easily and as efficiently as possible and therefore
waived such Fee for an approximately five (5) week period, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to ratify such actions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that, due to the emergency situation caused by Hurricane Irene, the Queensbury
Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the waiver of the $15 per cubic yard Fee for the disposal
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of woody yard waste at its Transfer Stations from August 30 through October 1, 2011, for
residential use only, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Solid
Waste Facilities Operator and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 12 day of September, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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