Kimberly Reitz

The board approved various claims and discussed property zoning requests, specifically regarding a lot at 2576 Telephone Road. Highway department updates included parking lot usage for the Little Italy Trail, equipment procurement, and a scheduled brush clean-up day. The Water and Sewer department reported on system repairs. Key actions included approving the River Road Water Extension project for bid, accepting a retirement letter from James Hodges, and advancing Local Law No. 2 of 2026 to amend zoning ordinances regarding lot sizes and dwelling unit square footage, with a public hearing scheduled. Additionally, the board moved to submit a Bond Resolution for sidewalk reconstruction and approved a contract with Municipal Solutions Inc., as well as a water and sewer tap application.

The board conducted a public hearing and approved an area variance for a shed placement. Additionally, the board discussed a housing development proposal, focusing on parking plans, pedestrian safety, and apartment unit requirements. The board ultimately decided to table the housing proposal to conduct further fact-finding. The board also handled internal administrative business regarding the reappointment of the chair and deputy chair.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding an area variance request for a lot split at 4185 Main Street, which was subsequently approved. Discussions also occurred concerning a residential building project's area variance request, resulting in a decision to refer the matter to the county and schedule a future public hearing. Additionally, the board approved the official meeting dates for the upcoming year.

The board conducted an election of officers, appointing a chairman, co-chair, and secretary. Key discussions included the Town Board's investigation into building lot sizes in the agricultural district and apartment square footage requirements, including septic plan considerations for conversions. Additionally, the board reviewed regulations regarding accessory building size relative to principal buildings and discussed property access issues related to a specific lot on Dow Road.

The Board discussed the Apple Country Storage project, deciding to forgo an additional public hearing and reviewing comments from the County regarding landscaping, lighting, signage, and traffic impacts. The Board completed the SEQRA review, accepted findings for a negative declaration, and signed the associated documents. Preliminary and Final Site Plans for the project were approved, contingent on reimbursement of professional services and completion of the drainage plan. Additionally, the Board approved the schedule for meeting and submission dates for the upcoming year.