Town of Hartwick Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2008
Meeting called to order 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of allegiance
Attendance: Greg Horth, Tony Schlesier, Amy Ford, Paul Ingalls, Vinnie Rozella, Alex Thomas. Absent: Neal McManus.
Correspondence - there being none.
Public Comment - there being none.
Enforcement Officer Report -
N. McManus forwarded a copy of the monthly report to the Planning Board. He is also obtaining a copy of the Town of Otsego sign law for the PB to review. Members discussed sign colors.
Developments -
A question before the Town Board currently is whether the PB is to utilize Wayne Bunn Engineering or LaMonte Engineering for site plan reviews.
P. Ingalls made a motion to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Brockman's Rental Units project. T. Schlesier seconded. Vote all ayes. The public hearing will be held at the start of the May meeting.
Alternate Board Member -
The Members discussed the merits of an alternate board member. The position can be appointed by the TB as any other position on the Board. The Planning Board by-laws will need to be revised to reflect the addition.
Appeals Board -
The Members discussed the merits of an appeals board. No conclusions were drawn.
Sign Ordinance -
The Members continued discussion of changes to the sign ordinance.
A. Ford was excused.
PB Chair, G. Horth will be attend the Town Board meeting to present the current proposed changes to the sign ordinance, as requested by the Town Supervisor.
Training -
G. Horth and V. Rozella attended the County Planning Board Workshops. A. Thomas, P. Ingalls and T. Schlesier will attend the Otsego 2000 conference. Z. Hart will call County Planning to find out if they intend to hold more workshops this year.
A. Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. V. Rozella seconded. Vote - all ayes.
