Town Board Special Meeting – September 2021

The Town of Rochester Town Board held the Regular Meeting on September2,2021 at6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ

Supervisor Baden called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

PRESENT:

Councilwoman Erin Enouen Councilwoman Bea Haugen-Depuy
Councilman Chris Hewitt Councilman Adam Paddock
Supervisor Michael Baden Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
Town Attorney Marylou Christiana

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT:

Town Attorney Christiana stated that legislation has passed that the Town can go back to remote meetings now till January 15, 2022.

TOWN CLERK/ TAX COLLECTOR REPORT:

RESIGNATION:

A resignation has been filed for Anthony Mattola, Town Constable

Town Clerk Gundberg gave recognition to Charles “ Chick” Logan, resident of the Town of Rochester who passed away on the 28th. Mr Logan served as a Town Board member in 1970-1974 and was monumental in the restoration of the Palentown school. In 2013 he was the recipient of the Pride of Ulster County Award for the Palentown school. He will be greatly missed.

Heritage Day is a month away! We have lots of great things planned for the day!

HIGHWAY SUPT. REPORT:

Thank you to the Town of Marbletown for their assistance with paving the courthouse. We faired well with the rain storm only some minor flooding.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
August 2021 report – Filed with the Town Clerk

July2021 Financials
Total Revenue August 2021
General Fund $ 299,690.00
Highway Fund $ 1574.81

Expenditures
Abstract 8-2021
General Fund $59,466.19
Highway Fund $160,672.10
Street Lighting Fund $406.28
Escrow Fund $5,226.44
Grant Fund $4,000.00

Total Expenditures August 2021
General Fund $ 149,167.80
Highway Fund $208, 347.16
Street Lighting Fund $406.28
Escrow Fund $5,226.44
Grant Fund $4,000.00

SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE/CORRESPONDENCE REPORT:
Monthly Correspondence:
UCRRA: 2022 budget pricing looks the same. A written request will be sent to extend our contract.
Complaints: there are two code complaints for the Board to review
Association of Towns dues for 2022 are due in the amount of $ 1,100.00
Mike Dunham: reminded the Board that Marge Bonner’s term will expire the end of this month. Mike also retired on August 27th but is going to continue to work part-time to fill the assessor aide role. Our new assessor will start on Monday 9/13/2021.
Local Highway update: a certified letter was received regarding the possible sale of the Town gravel bank on Krum road. Last spring the Town received a inquiry from a resident to see if the Town would like to sell the land but the Town wasn’t interested.
COVID-19 report: 561 cases in Ulster County. Since March 2020 there have been 16,855 cases in Ulster County, 424 total in the Town of Rochester with 16 new cases.
BAN updates: the $110,000 Highway BAN has been paid off.
2022 Budget: forms have been sent out to Departments and are due back by the 15th.
NY Rising – Alligerville Firehouse update: everything is moving along smoothly.
LGRMIF Grant update: We can’t spend the money until we receive the final notice, we get half up front now and the other half at the end.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES/ LIASON REPORTS:

Councilman Paddock:
Constabulary:
Court is mostly open. The Constabulary answered 20 direct calls for service and other duties in August of
2021. These included:
• 12 Neighbor to Neighbor and Quality of Life Complaints
• 5 Resident Traffic Complaints (Cherrytown Rd, Clay Hill Rd., Samsonville Rd., Towpath Rd. and
Whitfield Rd.)
• 3 Environmental Complaints, (Rochester Center Rd., Kyserike Rd., Old Kings Hwy)
• 6 New Building Department Violations
• 0 New Court Cases Opened
• 16 Court Proceedings Remain Open
• 0 Court Proceedings Closed Interesting Occurrences: It has been another busy month. During this month, traffic and parking condition complaints from
residents have remained constant. One of our officers was able to identify and confirm a warrant was
active on a Level 2 Sex Offender. Working with the Port Jervis Police Department and the Ulster County
Sheriff’s Office we arranged for the individual to be picked up and remanded into custody with no force
used. Again, trespasses onto residents’ properties in many areas of the Town is still an ongoing issue.
Complaints regarding garbage being dumped on residents’ properties, vacant lands and on several local
roads have been steady for the month. Neighbor to neighbor complaints have decreased somewhat this
month with the notable exception of an increase in noise complaints. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
the rise of its’ variants, we continue to have limited direct contact with complainants with a proportional
increase in direct phone calls
Recreation Dept: the summer program was a great success for summer camp.
Councilwoman Enouen:
Transfer Station:the new Transfer Station employee started this week.
ZBA: last month there were two agenda items & 1 open application
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy: The Court is holding court this evening, they are doing a great job catching up. The Fines are on track with the numbers.
Councilman Hewitt:
We received the local champion certification. Thank you Madeline who attended the 27 sessions spread out over the course of 6 months.
We have volunteers for the 34 acre parcel to remove invasive species.
Supervisor Baden:thePlanning Board has been very busy.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Manuela Michaelescu:
I don’t want to sound like a broken record but I will, if necessary…So… this is regarding — again — the Fire Inspection fee, about which we submitted a letter on June 28, 2021 asking the Town Board to grandfather-in the old frequency (once every two years) and old fee of $50 for our residential/commercial building. As it’s September and we had our fire inspection in September last year, according to the Notice received at the end of May from the CEO’s office… soon we’d be already in violation of what they require.
The Town Board decision from the Organizational meeting of January 4th this year clearly indicates that establishments “MEANT for public assembly for less than 50 persons,” as ours, should have the fire inspection every two years. The Notice also completely disregards the fact that our building is residential/commercial for more than 10 years, after the Special Use Permit for Mixed Use was approved in December 2010. Not to mention that because of the pandemic our building was ONLY residential for 2 years and a Fire Inspecton fee increased 5 times is extremely unfair.Please consider our request and approve that the old fee of $50 and frequency of fire inspections (every 2 years) are grandfathered-in for our building.

BOARD MEMBER TIME:

Supervisor Baden stated that several months ago he was approached by the owners of skate time to see if the Town Board would be interested in purchasing the building. The Board agreed to have the appraisal completed and discussed the proposition. The Board agreed to have a referendum vote and hear what the public thinks.
The Town wide election will take place on December 7, 2021 from 12-9pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center. The Board plans on having multiple meetings to get public imput and discuss the project.

RESOLUTIONS:

The Town of Rochester Town Board desires to purchase a parcel of improved land, together with a 30,000+/- square foot indoor roller skating building, related structures and appurtenances thereon and consisting of approximately 5.96 acres situate at 5164 Route 209 Accord, new York 12404 and being located in the Town of Rochester, County of Ulster and State of New York, said parcel being further identified as tax map 76.2-2-20.200 and being further known as “ skate time Premises”. The Town Board agrees to purchase the said premises, subject as stated herein, and to pay the sum of $2,060,000.00 in the manner following; A. the total sum of $ 2,060,000.00, shall be paid at the time of closing and delivery of the deed and B. The purchase price includes the items of personal property annexed hereto as exhibit B. This transaction is expressly contingent upon the certification of the Ulster County Board of elections of a successful passage of the Town of Rochester Proposition/ Public Referendum and attendant vote by the Town of Rochester voting residents approving said transaction, and bonding for same, at a special election to be held within the period of 90 to 105 days after the full execution of this agreement by all parties hereto.

REVIEW OF SEQRA PART 1- SHORT FORM:
Resolution # 264-2021:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen upon review of part one SEQRA the Town board deems this an an unlisted action under SEQRA.
Second: Councilman Paddock

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt aye
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye 5-0 aye, motion carried

SEQRA PART 2:
Resolution # 265 -2021:

A Motion was made by Councilman Paddock that based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environment impacts and proposed action be a negative declaration.
Second: Councilman Hewitt

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt aye
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye 5-0 aye, motion carried

BOND RESOLUTION:
Resolution # 266-2021:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouenthat Bond resolution dated September 2, 2021 authorizing, subject to mandatory referendum, the Acquisition of an approximately 5.96 acre parcel of land and the building thereon in and for the Town of Rochester, Ulster County NY at a maximum estimated cost of $ 2,060,000.00 and authorizing the issuance of $ 2,060,000.00 bonds of said Town to pay the cost thereof.
Second: Councilman Paddock
DISCUSSION:
Councilman Paddock: the Town Board had a Building condition survey with a result of 5 million dollar price tag to make appropriate updates. Town government is growing and we need to make decisions moving forward. The Route 209 purchase is interesting because there is potential for several options; Town space is an issue, if it is sold to someone else we may loose the recreational proposition that comes with it.
Councilwoman Enouen: This is an option to solve a problem we have. Working with a 5.3 million price tag to repair buildings we’ve out grown is an issue. I support hearing from the public and let them decide. I support putting it to a vote directly and the Town of Rochester can decide if we will embark or explore other options. I’m committed to publicizing the election broadly as possible and want a high turn out, we want people to show up.
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy: I have been pushing from the beginning to go to a referendum vote. I want everyone to understand the costs associated with the building. If the vote fails the bond doesn’t continue, if it passes we will have to vote again to have the upgrades completed. I believe with the 5.3 million dollar study we can bring buildings up to use.
Councilman Hewitt: this is a exciting time for the Town of Rochester we have a lot of changes going on. This process is exciting and remember we took 4 years to approve the Short-term rental law because we wanted to hear from the people. I believe having the referendum is the right solution.
Supervisor Baden: We need space and the recreational end gives us the opportunity to use it immediately. We have paid $ 4,000.00 for the appraisal and attorney fees to negotiate costs with the seller. It’s an opportunity and we want to hear from the voters. We have the potential to lease the courthouse building and Town hall which can bring in a revenue stream.
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy stated that she would like to go back to public comment and hear what the audience thinks.

The Town Board tabled the resolution and reopened the public comment:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

One resident asked what the apprasial value came back as?
Supervisor Baden: $ 2,125,000.00

Manuela Michaelescu: whats the cost to the taxpayer? Will the final expenses be included? This will take revenue off the tax roll why would we do it? Can’t we build an addition?

Councilman Paddock: we have no numbers at the moment. We can build out office space but we loose the recreational space opportunity.
Councilman Hewitt: we will incorporate as much as we can in the public sessions.

Malena Callan: it is going to cost a lot in upkeep and maintenance over time and I hope the Board considers all of that during the sessions.

Larry Dewitt: there are going to be a lot of questions when referring to alternatives like rental leases, I think it would help tremendously having some of those possible figures.

Councilwoman Enouen: this discussion is exactly what we need regardless of how the referendum goes, we will know how the public feels.There are no guarantees but there are a lot of state grant funding that can help with some of the cost.

Brian Hoornbeek: State grants are well and fine however taxes keep going up, seniors are on fixed incomes and as a young guy here trying to start a family, it’s getting tougher and tougher.

Councilman Paddock: we have the lowest taxes in the County because we are bringing in contracts that other towns don’t, we have the two cell towers, the two solar farms we havean opportunity to reap the benefits.

MOTION TO VOTE ON RESOLUTION :
Resolution # 266A-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Enouen to vote on Resolution # 266-2021 as presented.
Second: Councilman Paddock

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt aye
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye 5-0 aye, motion carried

WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, the capital project described herein has been determined to constitute an Unlisted Action as defined under regulations of the State of New York promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act which, it has been determined, will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize such capital project and its financing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The acquisition of an approximately 5.96 acre parcel of land and the building thereon,including appurtenances thereto, located at 5164 Route 209 in Accord, New York for use as a Town recreational and administrative facility in and for the Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $2,060,000, is hereby authorized, subject to mandatory referendum.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $2,060,000 serial bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 94 based on subdivisions 11(a) and 21 (a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper of said Town designated for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. This resolution is adopted subject to referendum and pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Town Law, the Town Board hereby determines on its own motion to cause a proposition with respect to this resolution to be submitted for the approval of the qualified electors of the Town at a special Town election hereby called to be held December 7, 2021, and the following proposition is hereby authorized to be submitted at said special Town election to be held December 7, 2021:

PROPOSITION
Shall the bond resolution dated September 2, 2021 authorizing the issuance of $2,060,000 bonds of the Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York to pay the cost of the acquisition of an approximately 5.96 acre parcel of land and the building thereon, including appurtenances thereto, located at 5164 Route 209 in Accord, New York for use as a Town recreational and administrative facility in and for said Town, at a maximum estimated cost of $2,060,000, providing that the period of probable usefulness of said class of objects or purposes is 30 years, and that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will exceed five years, delegating to the Supervisor the power to sell and issue such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of and sale of such serial bonds, pledging the faith and credit of said Town to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations and providing for an estoppel provision, be approved?

Section 11. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish in the official newspaper(s) in general circulation in the Town and to post on the Town Clerk’s signboard at least ten (10) days prior to December 7, 2021, and to further publish and post as the Town Clerk shall determine to be appropriate, with reference to the submission of said proposition at the special Town election to be held December 7, 2021, notice substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof:
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL REFERENDUM
UPON A BOND RESOLUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a special Town election will be held on December 7, 2021, the following proposition will be submitted:
PROPOSITION
Shall the bond resolution dated September 2, 2021 authorizing the issuance of $2,060,000 bonds of the Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York to pay the cost of the acquisition of an approximately 5.96 acre parcel of land and the building thereon, including appurtenances thereto located at 5164 Route 209 in Accord, New York for use as a Town recreational and administrative facility in and for said Town, at a maximum estimated cost of $2,060,000, providing that the period of probable usefulness of said class of objects or purposes is 30 years, and that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will exceed five years, delegating to the Supervisor the power to sell and issue such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of and sale of such serial bonds, pledging the faith and credit of said Town to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations and providing for an estoppel provision, be approved?

SEQRA Status: This project has been determined to constitute an Unlisted Action as defined under regulations of the State of New York promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act which, it has been determined will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment.
Who May Vote: All registered voters whose names are certified by the County Board of Elections as of November 8, 2021, the date thirty days next preceding the election (November 7, 2021 being a Sunday), as resident in the County at least thirty (30) days prior to the election and resident in the Town.
Voting Method: Voting machine.
Site of Special Election: Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road in Accord, New York.
Time of Special Election: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.

AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT:
Resolution # 267-2021:

A Motion was made by Councilman Paddock that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the contract with Accordion Ventures, LLC for purchase of 5164 US Highway Route 209, Accord, New York for
$2,060,000.00 as presented subject to referendum pursuant to NYS Town Law section 94.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt aye
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye 5-0 aye, motion carried

ACTION ON MINUTES:
Resolution # 268 -2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy that theTown Board accepts the minutes of the August 5, 2021Special Meeting, August 5, 2021 Regular Meeting, August 12, 2021 Public Hearing, August 12, 2021 Special Meeting, and August 26, 2021 Audit/Workshop meeting.
Second: Councilman Hewitt
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION:
Resolution # 269-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town Board accepts a donation of $50.22 from St. Pauly’s Textile, Inc. and $ 50.00 from Roxanne Weigert who donated her park deposit.
Second: Councilman Hewitt
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT:
Resolution # 270-2021:

A Motion was made by Councilman Hewitt that the Town Board accepts a grant of $460.00 from The Rondout Valley Education Foundation for a Summer Youth Recreation Program trip on the Rip Van Winkle.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

AUTHORIZING SPONSORING HERITAGE DAY FIREWORKS:
Resolution # 271-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy that the Town Board agrees to fund a fireworks show with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, LLC at a cost not to exceed $3500.00 for the Friends of Historic Rochester Heritage Day to be held October 2, 2021. Santore’s to provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Rochester as additionally insured and Site Plan. Such budget appropriation to be from General Fund A7550.470, Celebrations.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO RENEW A CONTRACT- PHONE SERVICE:
Resolution #272-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to renew the contract with CrossPoint Connect, Inc., 9 Marlons Way, Woodstock, NY for ESI Digital Telephone and Voicemail at Town Hall for the period of Sept. 15, 2021 through September 15, 2022 at a yearly contract price of $650.00.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO INITIATE A CONTRACT-Phone Service:

The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a contract with CrossPoint Connect, Inc., 9 Marlons Way, Woodstock, NY for ESI Digital Telephone and Voicemail at Harold Lipton Community Center for the period of Sept. 15, 2021 through September 15, 2022 at a yearly contract price of $ 400 + $ 2.25 per phone, and $ 250 install fee.

The Board agreed to table the discussion until they receive a contract.

AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND FEES:
Resolution # 274 -2021:

A Motion was made by Councilman Hewitt upon request of the Building Inspector, the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to refund $339.90 paid to the Town of Rochester July 23, 2021 for fees associated with building permit application 21/405, to Antonino Faso 18 Sheldon Dr.Kerhonkson, NY 12446. The building permit has been withdrawn.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS:
Resolution # 275-2021:

A Motionwas made by Supervisor Badenthatthe Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to remit to the General Fund the amount of $52,055.29 from the American Rescue Plan for reimbursement for Town Park playground equipment and mulch. This is to be classified as a Public Health expenditure (EC1) for recreational purposes.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

REQUEST FOR ZONING DESIGNATION CHANGE FROM R-2 TO AR3:
1819 Berme Road,SBL 76-4-4.1 and 76-4-4.2, 43 acres
The Board discussed the proposed zoning change and it was stated that the sole purpose for this designation is for agricultural use. Special events, agricultural schooling and anything that may cause congestion to Berme Road was removed from the proposal.

REFERAL OF CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION (Local Law 4-2021):
Resolution # 276-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to refer Local Law 4 of 2021, an amendment to the Town of Rochester Zoning Map, to the Town of Rochester Planning Board and to the Ulster County Planning Board for comment.
Second: Councilman Hewitt
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 277-2021:

A Motionwas made by Councilman Hewitt that the Town Board sets public hearing for Local Law 4-2021, an amendment to the Town of Rochester Zoning Map, to be held on Thursday October 7, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord, NY 12404, and requesting the Town Clerk advertise and circulate legal notice.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

LOCAL LAW 5-2021: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 118, SOLID WASTE:

The Board reviewed sample laws and Supervisor Baden stated based on recommendations he will put a draft together for the Board to review.

MANUFACTURED HOUSING PERMIT HEARING-Hidden Forest:

The Board discussed how they want to proceed with the hearing.

ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODES RECOMMENDATIONS:

It was agreed by the Board to go through the recommendations in sections, working on top priorities first. The Board is proud of the work the ZRC delivered and look forward to process of solving some of the problems.

WATERSHED EDUCATION PARK:

The Board discussed the presentation for phase 2 received from Councilman Hewitt and made appropriate changes to the proposal.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A Motion was made by Councilman Hewitt to enter into executive session at 9:39pm.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy motion carried

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to reconvene the meeting at 10:32pm with no action taken nor monies expended.
Second: Councilman Hewitt motion carried

ADJOURNMENT:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen at 10:33pm in the memory of
Danielle Kearney
George DePuy
Charles Logan
Herb Heckler
The Troops who Died in Afghanistan
All suffering worldwide from the COVID-19 virus
Second: Councilman Hewitt motion carried

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK