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July 2, 2025
Approved:August 6, 2025
Committee Members Present: Roxanne Marino, Karl Klankowski, Karen Meador, Mo Klein, Diane Cohen
Committee Members Present on Zoom: Chair Ann DiPetta, Elizabeth Weatherby
Committee Members Absent: Katelin Olson, Alison Weaver,Tai Basilius, Kim Moore
Quorum Present
Comp Plan Consultant Present: Angelina White
Town Staff Present: Niels Tygesen, Mollie Duell
Members of the Public Present: Krys Cail
Proceedings
Vice Chair Elizabeth Weatherby called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm at the Town Hall.
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Meador motioned to approve the agenda; Klankowski seconded.
Vote: Klein, aye; Weatherby, aye; Marino, aye; Meador, aye; Klankowski, aye.
Motion Carried.
Approval of Past Minutes
Motion: Klein motioned to table approval of the June meeting minutes; Marino seconded.
Vote: Klein, aye; Weatherby, aye; Marino, aye; Meador, aye; Klankowski, aye.
Motion Carried.
Privilege of the Floor
Motion: Klein motioned to close privilege of the floor; Klankowski seconded.
Vote: Klein, aye; Weatherby, aye; Marino, aye; Meador, aye; Klankowski, aye.
Motion Carried.
Old Business Items
A. Review Drafts of the Housing Element, Historic Preservation& Built Environment Element,
Economic Development Element, Environment& Natural Resources Element, and Climate
Change& Resiliency Element
The committee discussed improvements to each chapter.
Discussion ensued over industry. Klein noted lack of water and sewer availability presents few options
for industrial developments. Marino noted survey responses indicate a lack of interest in this area.
White extended the deadline for committee members to submit additional comments on Transportation
and Community Wellbeing chapters until July 18.
White asked for feedback on formatting.
Marino spoke about existing resources such as maps and clarifying sources of data.
Discussion ensued over maps.
Cohen spoke about reuse infrastructure relating to climate resiliency, explaining that a facility such as
this could be utilized in the event of climate disaster recovery. Cohen stated that New York State is
beginning to invest in developing this infrastructure.
The committee spoke about the timeline of releasing drafts to the public before the open house in fall.
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New Business Items
A. Review Draft Transportation Element
The committee discussed including language about newer technology as well as car shares. Discussion
ensued over the use of electric vehicles.
B. Review Draft Community Well-Being Element
Meador spoke about considering adding something about addressing health issues such as obesity and
mental health, referencing Blue Zone communities.
Next Steps
A. Review Draft Chapters: Capital Facilities and Utilities, Land Use,and Rural
B. Planning Process& Public Forum#2 Preparation
The committee discussed the timeline for the remaining review, trying to find a fall open house location
outside of the Village, and adoption of the plan.
Motion: Klein motioned to adjourn; Klankowski seconded.
Vote: Klein, aye;Weatherby, aye; Marino, aye; Meador, aye; Klankowski, aye.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM.
Mollie Duell
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Secretary
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