HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2022 Approved Town Board Meeting MinutesVirgil Planning Board Meeting March 28, 2022
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TOWN OF VIRGIL PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 28, 2022, 7:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Board Chair Mark Baranello, Board Members Dale Taylor, Sylvia Cook, Sara Hollenbeck and
Carole Lathrop and Karen Cushman
OTHERS PRESENT: Alane Van Donsel Secretary, Daniel Ellis II Town Attorney, Adam Brown Zoning Officer
APPLICANTS & PUBLIC PRESENT: Wes Kryger, Greek Peak
7:00 PM THE PLANNING BOARD CHAIR MARK BARANELLO CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER
DISCUSSION ON PHASE I AND II OF A CAMPGROUND AT GREEK PEAK: Wes Kryger and the Planning Board had an in-depth discussion
on Phase I and proposed phase II of the Greek Peak Campground. Potential concerns with the capacity of the sewage treatment plant
were discussed. There was discussion on the storm water runoff. Kryger stated that they hired Engineer Tim Buhl to design the site
plan. A audio recording of the meeting is available on Laserfiche, which is available to the public on the Virgil website at
www.virgilny.org.
RESOLUTION #22-014 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FROM JANUARY 24, 2022: Member Carole Lathrop made a motion to approve
the Planning Board minutes from 01-24-2022. Chairman Mark Baranello seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Lathrop, Baranello &
Cushman. Nays: None. Abstain: Hollenbeck, Taylor and Cook Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #22-015 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FROM February 28, 2022: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve the
Planning Board minutes from 02-28-2022. Member Sylvia Cook seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Cook
Nays: None. Abstain: Lathrop Motion Carried
DISSCUSSION: Alternate Member Karen Cushman attended a workshop on solar farms. She stated that once 25 megawatt fields are
erected in a town, the SEQR process is overridden, and the municipalities have no say. She was wondering if the town needed to look
at their solar law to make sure it is adequate. It was discussed that the town invites Trisha Jesset from the county to discuss this matter
further. Town Clerk Van Donsel will investigate having this arranged.
With no further business to discuss, Chairman Baranello asked for a motion adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. Member Dale Taylor
motioned to adjourn. Chairman Baranello seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Chairman Baranello, Members Hollenbeck, Cook, Lathrop
and Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
Respectfully Submitted by,
Alane Van Donsel
For Alane Van Donsel
Planning Board Secretary
• Draft of these minutes were attached to the upcoming planning board meetings agenda for 04/25/2022 and sent to the
Planning Board Members, Town Attorney and CEO on April 20, 2022