412.2013 ACO Firearm in workplace RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY ALLOWING POSSESSION OF
FIREARMS IN THE WORKPLACE
BY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 412, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury employs a full-time Animal Control Officer(ACO)who
is a duly appointed Dog Control Officer in accordance with the New York State Agriculture and
Markets Law Article 7 and applicable Town local laws or ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the Town's ACO and the Town Clerk have requested that for reasons of safety
and effective animal control, that the ACO be authorized to carry a weapon and use non-lethal
ammunition while in the course of his duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to allow the ACO, if properly licensed to do so by
an appropriate State or Federal agency, to have a personal firearm in his possession while in a
Town vehicle or while performing his official duties, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt a Town Policy allowing and controlling
possession of firearms in the workplace by the ACO,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the "Town of Queensbury
Policy Allowing Possession of Firearms in the Workplace by Animal Control Officer" substantially
in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel, Town Clerk, Town Animal Control Officer and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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