Town of Walworth

The meeting commenced with the approval of minutes from the January 12th Planning Board meeting and the January 22nd Special meeting. The first agenda item involved a public hearing for Michael Callarama's application for recertification of a Subdivision and Site Plan for three single-family dwellings on Vacant Lot Mildahn Road, which was subsequently approved with several conditions related to addressing outstanding comments, approving driveway connections, securing necessary easements, and completing utility districting. The second item was a public hearing for Donna Salatino's application for a Special Use Permit for the keeping/boarding of horses at 3816 West Walworth Road, which was approved with conditions limiting the number of horses to ten and prohibiting lessons or public events. The third application, from WO Walworth Solar, LLC, was postponed until the next meeting due to untimely submission to the County. The fourth application, from Windward Lake Homes, LLC, was tabled at the applicant's request.

The meeting involved several public hearings related to subdivision and site plan applications. Key actions included the approval of a 3-lot subdivision application for 4090 Walworth-Ontario Road, including a waiver from depth and ratio requirements, and the approval of a 2-lot subdivision application for 4309 & 4311 Ontario Center Road, permitting development as a flag lot. A third subdivision and site plan application for 5424 Swadling Road, proposing three new lots and site plans for new houses, was also approved with conditions, including waivers for depth and ratio requirements. The public hearing for a Special Use Permit application for boarding horses at 3816 West Walworth Rd was adjourned to the next month, pending review by the County Planning Board because the property is near a county road. Another application for a Subdivision and Site Plan at 1 Country Club Drive was tabled at the applicant's request. The final item concerned a Site Plan application for town house style apartments at the Vacant Lot at Gananda Parkway and Eagles Roost Lane; this hearing was adjourned after concerns were raised by the Board and local residents regarding traffic safety, density, and drainage, despite applicant assertions that density was below code requirements.

The meeting was called to order by the Deputy Supervisor. The primary discussion point noted by the Chair was the lack of a quorum due to illness and newly elected officials training among key members. Consequently, the agenda was limited to announcing that a Special Meeting would be held on Tuesday, January 27. Public participation was noted as none. The meeting concluded shortly after convening.

The meeting included discussions and determinations on several subdivision and site plan applications. For the Gary McKee subdivision application, the Board opened and closed a public hearing before granting Final Subdivision Approval and SEQR Determination, including a waiver for depth and ratio requirements. The Joseph Villnave subdivision application was also approved, granting a flag lot development approval. For the KT Property Holdings LLC subdivision and site plan, the Board addressed concerns regarding lot depth waivers, drainage, and setbacks, ultimately granting preliminary and final approval. The application for Donna Salatino's Special Use Permit to board horses was discussed; the application requires County Planning Board approval due to the property's proximity to a county road, and the public hearing was adjourned. The public hearing for the Windward Lake Homes, LLC subdivision and site plan was tabled at the applicant's request. For the Verschage Construction site plan application, public hearings were opened and reopened to address concerns from residents regarding increased traffic volume and density, as well as snow storage and drainage, while the Board reviewed the submitted traffic study and revised plans.

The Town Board meeting included a presentation from the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority regarding the necessity of Addendum No. 3 to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Lease, which concerns the purchase of a solids dryer expected to save residents money long-term. The Town Clerk provided an update on tax collections, noting payment deadlines and drop-box availability, and recognized an employee for dedication to various departments. Several resolutions were adopted, including approving Addendum No. 3 to the Lease with the Authority, authorizing the renewal of a mobile home park license for Galvin's Mobile Home Park, authorizing advertising to fill vacancies on the Ethics Board and the Parks and Recreation Committee, authorizing the renewal of the professional support contract with Brisbane Consulting Group, LLC, amending the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for manufactured home private lots, changing an employee's title and rate of pay, authorizing the creation and filling of an MS4 Officer position, approving the adjustment worksheet for the NYS Snow and Ice Contract for the 2025-26 season, and authorizing the Supervisor to sign an agreement with Local Government Support Service (LGSS) for accounting and bookkeeping services following the Comptroller position vacancy. Resolutions concerning the NYS Retirement Standard Workday and the Annual Review of the Town of Walworth Comprehensive Plan were taken from the table and ultimately adopted after discussion. Furthermore, the Board authorized the hire of a full-time Clerk Typist, effective January 26, 2026.