Mitchel King

This School Travel Plan for Fairless Local Schools and the Village of Brewster outlines policy, program, and infrastructure recommendations to encourage K-12 students to safely walk and bike to school. The plan identifies key barriers and proposes countermeasures based on the 'E's' of Safe Routes to School (Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, Equity) to improve safety, physical and mental health, and equitable travel options for students.

This School Travel Plan for Fairless Local Schools aims to make walking and biking a safe, convenient, healthy, and accessible transportation option for all students. The plan identifies key barriers related to infrastructure, existing school policies, and educational gaps. It proposes both infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure countermeasures, guided by the Safe Routes to School 'E's' (Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, Equity), to improve safety and encourage active transportation.

The primary business of the meeting concerned Zoning Variance Request 2019-27, submitted by Sharon Knouse for the construction of a 24' X 24' detached garage at 305 Second Street SW. The applicant requested variances for a zero-foot rear setback on the alley property line and an 8-foot required rear setback reduced to zero, and a 4-foot side setback on the west property line where 8 feet is required. The Zoning Commissioner recommended maintaining the 8-foot rear setback due to concerns about sight lines for neighbors, potential impedance of emergency vehicle access on the alley, and proximity to overhead utility lines. Neighbors voiced opposition regarding sight lines onto their properties and the proximity of the proposed garage to their existing structures. A motion was made to grant both proposed variances but was denied by a unanimous 'No' voice vote. The meeting concluded with the adjournment of the board.

The Village Council convened to discuss and amend several ordinances related to water rates, charges, and fees. Modifications were made to water rates and charges, water tap fees, and purchased bulk water charges. Additionally, the council approved the creation of additional dedicated water funds to better manage the Village Water Utility's finances, including an Operating Account, an Emergency Fund, a Debt Service Fund, and a Debt Service Reserve Fund.

The Village Council discussed and approved an ordinance for supplemental appropriations and amending Ordinance #12-2018. The ordinance relates to appropriations and provides for the transfer of funds within said appropriations funds for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Specific fund transfers were approved for the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund, the State Highway Fund, the Police Car and Equipment Fund, the Fire Equipment Fund, and the Sewer Fund.