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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-06-PB 1 TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 04/06/10 APPROVED 06/16/10 NOTE : The audio version of this meeting is on tape available for review at Ulysses Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY. Present: Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Board Members : Stan Beames, \ Rod Hawkes, Rod Porter, Rick Rainey, John Wertis, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun, Town Board Member David Kerness, Liz Thomas, Deputy Supervisor Sue Poelvoorde, Sue Ritter, Excused : Rod Porter, Rebecca Schneider Public : Krys Cail Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm . He stated Ms. Schneider had prepared a slide presentation, she will not be in attendance tonight but will present a portion of the slide. He informed the group Ms . Ritter was also in attendance and they appreciated her assistance in answering questions and helping this group with the conservation zone. The purpose of this meeting is to review what they prepared for the draft, the presentation. He noted they should have copies available for the public the night of the meeting. Mr. Zeserson continued the meeting presenting the slides incorporating new procedures for conducting the meeting and gathering input from the various board members and Town Board members . The suggestions discussed and agreed upon were as follows : 1 . Increase the slides, Rod Hawkes agreed to do this work . He received suggestions on what to include . 2 . Go through the bullets of the draft, either via Power point or verbal (both better) 3 . Have hardcopy of draft and Power point available for public . 4 . Be concise if giving answers, do not answer if not positive. Tell the individual you will get back to them . 5 . Obtain name and address of speakers, people asking questions for follow up . The members agreed this would be a good plan. They will meet again on April 20th to do a "dry run" of the presentation. Ms . Cail presented concerns regarding the timber harvesting, would they be allowed to sell what is cut down. There are landowners who depend on this to pay their property taxes. She stated she had consulted with forest management who informed her this was illegal and not the way to manage a forest . Mr. Kerness asked Ms Cail to prepare a draft of what would be appropriate and bring it to the April 22nd meeting. Mr. Rachun stated they have received an application to update the cell tower on Mekeel Road. He had distributed information via members mailbox . He had forwarded the information to County Planning for the 239 . They reply was received with no negative intercommunity or county impacts for the project. 2 Mr. Bergdorf introduced himself for the Verizon Tower update project. He stated this project would entail replacing the panels on the current tower. The regulation states a new application has to be filed with all changes/additions . The demand has increased thus Verizon would like to do this upgrade to handle the volume of calls and data that is being transmitted in this area. He has provided pictures and schematics of the changes. Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION to accept the application and schedule the Public Hearing for May 4, 2010 at 7 : 00 pm. The vote on the MOTION is as follows : Mr. Beames Aye Mr. Hawkes Aye Mr. Rainey Aye Ms . Schneider Aye Mr. Wertis Aye Mr. Zeserson Aye The MOTION passed as presented. Ms Carlisle Peck will contact Ms. Georgia to issue the legal notice. She informed Mr. Rachun she would be in touch regarding the neighbor notification letters. The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 05 pm . Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary