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(see post below from 3/5/08 for technical info)
* it begins with a discussion of the new contract with Chris Austen (from Covert) to replace the SPCA as the town's dog control officer. I feel this is a mistake. I feel that the town should continue to use the SPCA for this.
6:30 - they revisit the illegal closure of the last meeting on 3/11/08 when the pro wd5 forces left in a huff after their resolution was tabled
8:15 - they discuss expanding high speed internet access. They are apparently unclear about the
differences between dsl and fiber optics and cable
15:30 Sue Poelvorde joins discussion about upcoming public Comp Plan meetings and how to best get the word out.
24:00 Tom Schlee - new Town Justice who is replacing the late Christine Springer discusses the need for a court clerk.
50:00 amusing discussion - who the hell works for this town? what the hell are they doing? why the hell don't we know?
1:00 Lucia Tyler discusses the new resolution for wd6
1:14 Lucia reads the resolution, then they discuss Unique Natural Areas, and can the planning board do some groundwork now, to prepare for new zoning laws, once the Comp Plan is finished?
1:31 Doug Austic quote about wd5 - "I'm not going to be in favor of moving ahead before the Comprehensive Plan" (You heard it hear first, folks) This is good news. Those of us who prefer not to be rushed into 10 - 15 million dollar infrastructure projects without proper study should participate in the upcoming Comp Plan public meetings Thursday, April 10th 6:30 p.m. - Franziska Racker Center cafeteria, 3226 Wilkins Rd
Saturday, April 12th 9:00 a.m. – Trumansburg High School cafeteria, Whig St
Thomas, Howarth, Carstensen, and Filiberto's writings on wd5 can be found on this blog below
they discuss the timing, and the process of drafting changes to the zoning laws
1:44 Village sidewalks grant application - the village requested a letter of support from the town. Rod Ferrintino blows hot and cold. Doesn't look good for getting the letter. Individuals who want to support this grant application can send letters to clerk@trumansburg-ny.gov Apparently, some on the Town Board feel that the Village was irresponsible for spending too much on the Main Street Project, and don't want to encourage further irresponsible behavior. (hmm...... brings to mind irresponsible water infra....... oh, never mind)
Liz Thomas recorded this meeting for me with my recorder, I was not there. Thank you Liz. I hope that someone on the Village Board will record their proceedings when I am not there, so that we maintain the accessibility and transparency provided here. This should be done by the Town and the Village, and posted on their websites, but for now, all are welcome to get it here.
