David J. Kyle

The board conducted a public hearing regarding an area variance application for the construction of a three-car garage at a residential property. The board determined the project was a Type II action exempt from SEQRA review and subsequently approved the requested area variance, subject to specific conditions regarding setback distances and verification of county geodetic monuments at the site.

The Board discussed various operational updates, including facility closures and event cancellations. Key topics included a presentation on the Horseshoe Solar Project and its state-level filing process. The Board reviewed financial items, including fund transfers and claims. Reports were provided regarding recent planning and zoning activities, library operations, and town clerk updates. Deliberations occurred regarding the procurement and design approach for the Library Roof repair project. Other business included addressing electrical service for town buildings, potential utilization of the Rush Riverside Refuge property by a youth sports organization, and the scheduling of a public hearing for the Forefront Solar Overlay project, alongside ongoing concerns regarding technology for conducting hybrid public meetings.

The board approved multiple budget transfers for the Highway Department and processed financial abstracts for payment. Reports from various officers and committees were delivered, including updates on Town Hall energy-saving upgrades and upcoming training for town officials. The board discussed the potential adoption of a local law regarding the taxation of solar, wind, or farm waste energy systems, specifically addressing the Real Property Tax Law Section 487 exemption, and scheduled a public hearing. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of a part-time finance director and budget officer, authorized funds for staff training, and approved Justice Court Assistance Program grant expenditures for facility improvements.

The board meeting covered several administrative and operational items. Key actions included the transfer of funds for highway and general accounts, the audit and payment of claims, and reports from officers on building maintenance, departmental reporting, and licensing activities. Additionally, the board approved a surety bond for the Town Clerk, adopted the 2017 Town Budget, authorized advertisements for a Finance Director and Board of Assessment Review members, entered into generator maintenance contracts for the Town Hall and Highway Department, approved repairs for the bulldozer, authorized the purchase of audio system upgrades, and scheduled the 2017 Organizational Meeting.

The board reviewed a Site Plan Application for a residential property rebuild at 600 Rush West Rush Road, specifically discussing setback requirements, septic placement, and structural orientation. Under old business, the board addressed operational procedures, including member education requirements, protocols for legal and engineering attendance at meetings, applicant billing processes, and procedures for the preparation of resolutions. The board also planned to schedule a future public hearing for the mentioned property application.