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Zoom Hybrid Meeting
Meeting Minutes
March 5,2025 49
Approved:April 2,2025
Committee Members Present: Chair Ann DiPetta, Roxanne Marino, Mo Klein, Elizabeth Weatherby, Karl
Klankowski,Tai Basilius,Alison Weaver, Katelin Olson
Committee Members Absent: Diane Cohen
Quorum Present
Comp Plan Consultant Present:Angelina White
Town Staff Present: Niels Tygesen, Mollie Duell
Members of the Public Present on Zoom: Kim Moore, Nancy Zahler,Alex Acuna, Cheryl Thompson
Proceedings
Chair Ann DiPetta called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm at the Town Hall.
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Klankowski motioned to approve the amended agenda; Weaver seconded.
Vote: Chair DiPetta, aye; Marino, aye; Klein,aye; Weatherby, aye; Klankowski, aye, Basilius, aye; Weaver,
aye; Olson, aye.
Motion Carried.
Approval of Past Minutes
Motion: Olson motioned to approve the February meeting minutes with the addition of a few details; Marino
seconded.
Vote: Chair DiPetta, aye; Marino, aye; Klein,aye; Weatherby, aye; Klankowski, aye, Basilius, aye; Weaver,
aye; Olson, aye.
Motion Carried.
Privilege of the Floor
Cheryl Thompson spoke about hoping to see some forms of cluster housing zoning succeed in rural areas of
town and asked if this is under consideration.
The committee agreed they are not yet at this stage. Olson suggested that residents submit inquiries and
suggestions through the community survey.
Alex Acuna asked where to take the survey.Acuna spoke about wanting to hear more about the proposed
land donation.Tygesen stated that the survey can be accessed from the Town website's homepage. Hard
copies are also available at the Town Hall.
Motion: Klankowski motioned to close privilege of the floor; Weatherby seconded.
Vote: Chair DiPetta, aye; Marino, aye; Klein,aye; Weatherby, aye; Klankowski, aye, Basilius, aye; Weaver,
aye; Olson, aye.
Motion Carried.
Old Business Items
Review Updated Vision Statements
Angelina White asked for feedback and for committee members to notify her of any needed corrections.The
committee discussed the length of the statement and balancing various initiatives for the future. Discussion
ensued over balancing various objectives.
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Public Forum#1 Preparation:Overview of Exercises and Format
White described exercises planned for the public forum which include SWOT analysis exercises on different
topics.The event will be held Wednesday March 19 at the Trumansburg School Library from 4-7 PM.The
Committee discussed additional strategies for reaching residents.
Survey Update
The survey is expected to be available until the end of March.The committee agreed they would like much
more input than what has already been received.Themes in submissions received so far include housing and
conservation of habitats and agriculture.
New Business Items
Priorities Discussion (SWOT)for Land Use and Rural Issues
The committee participated in an exercise identifying strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats for
land use. Discussion ensued over the current state of agricultural and rural land use in the Town.
Next Steps
Public Forum#1—Vision and Policy Framework, March 19th Trumansburg School Library 4:00—
7:OOPM
Joint Visioning Session#2,April 2nd Town Hall 4:30—5:30PM
Review Draft Chapters: Housing, Economic Development,Transportation, Capital Facilities& Utilities,
Environment& Natural Resources, Climate Change&Resilience,Community Well Being,and Historic
Preservation&Built Environment
Member Reports
Motion: Klein motioned to adjourn; Klankowski seconded.
Vote:Chair DiPetta, aye; Marino, aye; Klein, aye;Weatherby, aye; Klankowski, aye, Basilius, aye;Weaver,
aye; Olson, aye.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Mollie Due
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Secretary
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