Town of Volney

This document outlines the necessity of updating a comprehensive plan for the Town of Volney to effectively address current and future needs. The plan aims to reassess and realign community goals, reflect demographic and economic changes, promote sustainable development, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life. Key objectives include incorporating modern planning practices, integrating community feedback, attracting investments, and securing grants. The Town of Volney is collaborating with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) for this endeavor, emphasizing the critical role of community input.

The board reviewed a packet submitted by Alan and Marilyn French regarding their property on State Route 3, discussing the assessment after the demolition of a house and the addition of a pole barn. The board agreed to reduce the assessed value of the property. Additionally, the board reviewed a packet from Seneca Hill Manor, a tax-exempt property, discussing their assessed value based on recent nursing home sales. The board agreed to reduce the assessed value, with one member dissenting due to concerns about the impact on fire department funding. The discussion included comparisons to other properties and the appropriateness of the assessment.