Town of Catskill

The meeting focused on several land use and development projects. The board held a public hearing and issued a negative declaration under SEQR, ultimately approving a minor subdivision application with conditions. The board also reviewed a major subdivision project, discussing the phasing of construction, the establishment of a homeowners' association, and parkland requirements. Furthermore, a preliminary plat was approved for a separate major subdivision pending an archaeological study. The board accepted preliminary applications for a special use permit for a nursery and retail facility and another for a cannabis dispensary, with conditions set regarding site plan updates, parking, septic requirements, and lighting compliance.

The agenda for the meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the Village of Catskill Fire Contract for 2026, valued at $195,000. Key resolutions involved the appointment of Jared Giordiano as temporary DCO and the appointment of a Budget Officer. Correspondence reviewed included a satisfactory NYS Agriculture and Markets Shelter Inspection Report, a sponsorship package from Catskill Little League, and several Greene County Resolutions concerning SEQRA, highway purchases, and village elections. Furthermore, a NYSDOT filing detailed a requested parking restriction on the southeast side of Woodstock Avenue. Continuing business involves the Ambulance Purchase and correspondence about the disability amendment for the Veterans Exemption.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing concerning the fire protection contract renewal with the Village of Catskill for 2026, stipulating a payment of $195,000.00 for services within the protection district. Following the closure of the public hearing, the regular meeting addressed several resolutions. These included affirming the fire protection contract for District No. 1, appointing Jared Giordiano as temporary Dog Control Officer, and appointing Kirsten Bulich as Budget Officer for the Town of Catskill. Continuing business involved approving the purchase of a 2027 Wheeled Coach ambulance for $295,450.00. Additionally, discussions covered the criteria for the new Veterans Exemption disability benefit and a newly implemented parking restriction on Woodstock Avenue between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The meeting involved several public hearings and actions on applications. Key discussions included the Site Plan Review for Edward J. Lattin concerning a roll-off rental storage company, where a negative SEQR declaration was issued, and the application was accepted as final with conditions, including confirmation regarding the septic system's compliance. For Reid Mower's Special Use Permit application to construct a storage yard, a negative SEQR declaration was issued, and the plat was accepted as final with amendments requiring confirmation of a Certificate of Completion. A Public Hearing was held for the Koschitski Minor Subdivision, resulting in a negative SEQR declaration and final plat approval with amended conditions. For the Schrowang minor subdivision and lot line improvement, the project was classified as an unlisted action, accepted as preliminary with conditions (including a forthcoming SHPO letter and tree-cutting restrictions), and a public hearing was scheduled for the following month. The Christopher Dickson Special Use Permit modification for automotive repair was classified as an unlisted action, accepted preliminarily with conditions (including adding overflow parking and a north arrow to the plat), and the public hearing was waived. For the Spinner subdivision and lot line improvements, conditions included obtaining an SHPO letter and adhering to tree-cutting restrictions; a public hearing was scheduled for the following month. The Malone lot line division and subdivision also resulted in preliminary acceptance with conditions regarding the 100-year floodplain delineation and a shared driveway maintenance agreement, with a public hearing scheduled for December. Other business included reminders for members to submit training certificates and preparations for the 2026 officer vote. The October 28, 2025, minutes were approved.

Key discussions during the meeting included the adoption of several resolutions: accepting a certiorari settlement for Roland RE Mgmt. LLC (Dollar Store), authorizing the Supervisor to sign an administrative services agreement with Blauer Associates for Small Cities CDBG Project #196PR1112-25, adopting the ADA Grievance Procedure, and designating Mark Blauer as the Labor Standards Officer and Section 3 Compliance Officer for the CDBG project. A public hearing was scheduled for April 7, 2026, concerning the Cementon Phase 2 CDBG grant application, and authorization was given to advertise Requests for Qualifications (RQ's) for engineering services for the same project. The committee also approved budget transfers for the A Fund and DB Fund, and authorized the Highway Superintendent to sign a Shared Services Agreement with the Greene County Highway Department. Other topics included potential local monitoring of Short Term Rentals (STRs), the status of research on STRs and the Good Cause Eviction Law, announcement of upcoming filming near Story's Corners, and interest from Greenland Trust in purchasing the town golf course for conversion into a public park.