237.2013 Memo of Understanding Invasive Species RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS BORDERING LAKE GEORGE
REGARDING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION
AND MANDATORY BOAT INSPECTION AND
DECONTAMINATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 237,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Towns of Bolton, Lake George, Fort Ann and Queensbury and the
Village of Lake George are some of the municipalities bordering Lake George (Municipalities),
and
WHEREAS, these Municipalities wish to work together in good faith to create an
effective Program to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species in Lake George,
including a mandatory boat inspection and decontamination program, and
WHEREAS, the Municipalities wish to accordingly enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding concerning such a Program, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Memorandum of Understanding is presented at this meeting and
is in form acceptable to Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the "Memorandum of
Understanding of Municipal Governments Bordering Lake George Regarding Aquatic Invasive
Species Prevention" and the creation of a new mandatory boat inspection and decontamination
program, substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Memorandum of Understanding and any other needed documentation, and take any
other needed actions to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of May, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None