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August 12, 2020

This 133-minute monthly zoom meeting had poor sound, due to the distance of the sole microphone from the Board members. Requests were made to fix the problem next month by feeding the several microphones of the unused new PA system into the zoom computer.

Assemblyman Robert Smullen discussed the COVID-19 crisis and downward budget pressure.

Resolutions/Local Laws:

Water Well Law — After public hearing, the Town Board adopted local law #2 of 2020 as part of Building Code. New water wells must be registered with Code Enforcement, with site map, driller name/address, total depth, casing depth, and recovery rate. (5 to 0 vote)
Zoning Amendment — After public hearing, zoning was changed from Conservation to Hamlet for Town-owned parcel SBL 68.9-3-2.5. This allows use flexibility. (5 to 0 vote)
Code Violation — Approved Maddalone agreement (5 to 0 vote) During public speaking, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Chair expressed frustration with the circumstances that led to the need for this agreement.
Innovative Energy Solutions — Approved contract with Municipal Leasing Consultants to poll lenders for the project to convert to high-efficiency LED street lighting (5 to 0 vote)
Fish Stocking — Approved $500.00 for Caroga Lake Fish and Game Club (5 to 0 vote)
Meeting Minutes —
- Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes for 5/13/20 and 6/17/20 (4 to 1 vote)
- Note that all minutes for Planning Board, ZBA, and BAR are digitally posted and publicly available (see Departments Page at TownOfCaroga.com).
Tax Records — Approved 2020 Tax Collector records (4 to 0 vote, 1 abstention)
Bill Payment — Approved payments as presented for audit (4 to 0 vote, 1 abstention)

Announcements:

Thank you to all who are helping with the Wheelerville Bike Trails Smart Growth Project.
- The team is on-target to complete phase 1 trail construction at the end of 2020.
- Checkout the plan for the new mountain bike park (see TownOfCaroga.com/bike).
- Join the experience on August 29, 2020 at the Wheelerville Trails Volunteer Day.
Shape your future. Do the Census today. Mail, call, or go online (see 2020census.gov).

Next Town Board Meeting: September 9, 2020 7:00pm with zoom web teleconference

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