345.2021 Res of Determination Meadowbrook Pump Station Replacement Project - SEQRA Type II Action
RESOLUTION OF DETERMINATION THAT MEADOWBROOK PUMP
STATION FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT IS A
SEQRA TYPE II ACTION
RESOLUTION NO.: 345, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and
Regulations) under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) provides that certain
actions identified in subdivision (c) of that section are not subject to environmental review under
the Environmental Conservation Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has reviewed the criteria contained in 6NYCRR
Section 617.5(c) which describes activities qualifying as Type II actions including sub paragraphs:
(1) maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing structure or facility;
and
(5) street openings and right-of-way openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of
existing utility facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has caused the preparation of an engineering report
dated July 16, 2021 describing the replacement of the Meadowbrook Pump Station Force Main
(“Meadowbrook Pump Station Force Main Replacement Project”) and such Project is an update
to an earlier similarly titled Project and generally is a direct replacement of the existing facilities
to address deficiencies in the existing system and does not provide additional capacity,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed
construction of the Meadowbrook Pump Station Force Main Replacement Project is a Type II
action in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c) subparagraphs (1) and (5) and is therefore
not subject to review under 6 NYCRR Part 617, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Wastewater Director to sign any documentation and take any other necessary actions to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 18 day of October, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None