236.2013 Signage for Feeder Canal Heritage Trail RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF
SIGNAGE ALONG WARREN COUNTY BIKEWAY
AND FEEDER CANAL HERITAGE TRAIL
RESOLUTION NO.: 236,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Warren County Safe & Quality Bicycling Organization (WCSQBO) has
proposed adding signage along the Warren County Bikeway and Feeder Canal Heritage Trail to
assist people in finding nearby services and attractions, as well as enhance the Bikeway and Trail's
value as part of the area's local transportation system, and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC) has provided
technical assistance with associated outreach and mapping, and
WHEREAS, this effort is also supported by Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and
Play (CHPLWP) of the Health Promotion Center at Glens Falls Hospital, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Department of Public Works has advised that grant
monies will pay for the signs and posts and the Warren County DPW will install all signs along the
County's Bikeway, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to support and authorize the installation of such
signage,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports and authorizes the Bikeway
"exit" or "destination" signs to be installed along the Warren County Bikeway and Feeder Canal
Heritage Trail to help people find nearby services and attractions and enhance the Bikeway and
Trail's value as part of the area's local transportation system, with such Bike "exit" or
"destination" signs to be posted at the following location:
Warren County Bikeway:
• State Route 149 —Factory Outlet Stores - .1 mi./2 min.
• Glen Lake Road—Warren County Municipal Center - .90 mi./9 min.
• Birdsall Road—Great Escape Fun Park- .50 mi./4 min.
• Blind Rock Road— SUNY Adirondack- 1.4 mi./12 min.
• Blind Rock Road—Queensbury Town Hall - .80 mi./7 min.
• Sweet Road—Route 9 Commercial Center - .50 mi./5 min.
*Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail:
• Lower Warren Street—Dix Avenue/Quaker Road Commercial Center - .50
mi./6 min.
The Feeder Dam sign is the only sign that the Town would have to install.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Highway Superintendent
to install the sign along the Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail as set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Councilman John Strough to
send a letter, along with a certified copy of this Resolution, to the Warren County Safe & Quality
Bicycling Organization (WCSQBO), Warren County Department of Public Works and/or
Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Councilman Strough, Town Highway Superintendent and/or Town Clerk to take such other and
further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of May, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr.Brewer,Mr.Montesi,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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