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Ethan said the full board of supervisors previously endorsed the department’s request to pursue ESD county partnership funds and that the county will submit a $1 million request next week for wastewater treatment plant support. He added the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board is also pursuing additional funds for related infrastructure projects.

County staff said they are working with the town and village of Lake George to support infrastructure tied to a proposed 400-unit planned-unit development (PUD); the county’s endorsement of infrastructure does not supersede local approvals or site-plan review. Staff said pro-housing certification by the municipalities makes them eligible for certain infrastructure grants.

Committee members discussed septage-handling capacity as a countywide constraint. Ethan said Lake George Village completed an engineering study that identified roughly a $4 million project to increase septage handling capacity; he said the village’s previous application for funding was not successful in 2024 and that the state budget still includes clean-water funding for 2025.

The committee discussed broader regulatory and operational questions, including whether septage pumping and movement would be considered a water withdrawal under interstate basin rules; staff said legal and regulatory clarity is lacking. To address capacity gaps, staff described a proposal in the county’s “reverse marketplace” project to identify a commercial operator that could treat septage on a commercial basis and accept direct economic development funding, potentially creating alternatives to municipal-only infrastructure solutions.

Supervisor questions also addressed the geographic limits of any Lake George facility: staff noted a North Country service area and that septage-handling located in Lake George would not necessarily serve the entire watershed if regulatory limits apply.

Staff said they will continue to work with municipal officials, Empire State Development, the regional planning board and potential commercial partners to pursue funding and options for both municipal and commercial approaches to septage handling and wastewater upgrades.

Notes: County staff reported plans to submit a $1 million ESD county-partnership request; staff emphasized that municipal land-use approvals remain separate from county infrastructure endorsements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Warren County BOS Committee Meetings - 3/25/25 - Economic Growth & Development","oneSentenceSummary","Warren County staff said the county will apply for $1 million in Empire State Development county partnership funds for wastewater infrastructure and discussed options to expand septage-handling capacity, including a possible commercial operator model.","taxTitle","Warren County, New York","taxId",5049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070635,"Warren County launches housing task force, new dashboards to track pipeline and scattered residential growth",243,382000,625000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4&start=382&end=625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4/thumbnail_382000.jpg","/articles/6070635/Warren-County/New-York/Warren-County-launches-housing-task-force-new-dashboards-to-track-pipeline-and-scattered-residential-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070635-c8cfab01ad3b4389a0a3522eee949c9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775222647&Signature=BCm~XFuK79OvyY97Z-B3uuzaanoK~RrRDakVzY1pJUt622QT0Ib2LlhGd7Dk72-PVHV386bIO1AFxIpVuT3ZtaR9XBLn6HHhiSrVmlij4cZ-kPLL8Wsc2~w7HWDjZDWY-4sFKsIfKepcfWOFqIIvkRhEoA0qJH-M5eQ5UQ-ebUoGeiwLRP2xBMUSzZ8IBdSNXf95KeswcV~8Q4AnLHqmi1KLOmaH1L5AEqUgX~gnwm-ezX~U56EnXdLqK5MWzGfuIqyORpwoS74iy-4fnodiIiWNSIAmHeS69XUsGCfyxElwYQPCtx27IE5vZZkmekuNaCqn~xCgB8LqOrPCuqq5Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren County officials outlined expanded housing efforts on Tuesday, announcing a housing task force, new data dashboards and continued technical assistance to municipalities as part of a 2025–26 housing strategy posted on the county website.

County staff said the first housing task force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, and will bring together entities already working on housing, including housing authorities, municipalities and local economic and development organizations. The task force will meet quarterly, staff said, to coordinate resources and remove barriers to housing production.

Sarah, a planning staffer, walked committee members through two dashboards available on the county housing website. The “scattered residential” dashboard uses property-tax-roll data to show where single-family, two-family and seasonal residences were developed from 2020 through 2023 and will be updated annually after tax-roll releases. It shows parcel counts, median square footage and median full-market value by municipality.

The second dashboard is a multifamily residential pipeline compiled largely from municipal planning and zoning minutes. Junior planner Matthew Smith was credited for compiling the pipeline data. The dashboard lists projects back to 2020, is filterable by municipality and project status (proposed, approved, permitted, completed or tabled), and includes links to meeting minutes or site plans when available.

Committee members asked how the pipeline compares with county housing need. Sarah said the county’s 2023 housing study produced a range of potential targets—roughly 1,200 to more than 3,000 units—depending on methodology, and that waiting-list data for existing rental properties is difficult to keep current because many property managers are unresponsive. Staff said demand and need differ by market segment: luxury and second-home markets appear robust, while workforce, lower-maintenance and aging-population housing are identified needs.

Staff described the dashboards as tools to “ground truth” the 2023 needs assessment, show what projects are moving through municipal processes, and help elected officials and residents understand where investments may be most useful. County staff said they will continue updating the dashboards, communicate with municipal planning and zoning staff, and use the tool in coordination with other grants and programs to steer technical assistance and limited county resources.

Notes: No formal action was required; staff encouraged municipalities and developers to use the dashboards when planning projects and seeking funding assistance.","County staff announced a housing strategy, a new housing task force beginning April 3, and two dashboards that map scattered residential development and a multifamily pipeline. Staff said the tools will be updated annually and used to align county resources with municipal projects and funding sources.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070640,"Committee approves seeking Municipal Parks and Recreation grant; county staff urges quick project ideas",94,251000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4&start=251&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4/thumbnail_251000.jpg","/articles/6070640/Warren-County/New-York/Committee-approves-seeking-Municipal-Parks-and-Recreation-grant-county-staff-urges-quick-project-ideas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070640-7b52c9883080257f55549d3d0e8ae0e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775222647&Signature=MuRrdoWyQt7QPkW5NG6kvXkMuNW4O5iqFBb94OCIbnHjYsnjfJ44UXsOYWxdwy7~FxPHhuVCY50GJc86IJ60LPevi0Plc9wVxQMauBOQd0gpKB4i13V5hbfe7~KbEgPJK-tzj0CIpR5LAfxfjWa60tTdfueOF3QT4zANclBN-4s5g5pbjMPKmEBensJv-fIwRdkMddlWuGozMwFKc64n-94QERPQUrXmuO3KHlp2cPThKdydswLWT-j44tES-mjJsBoZnVZYkvy-PsszFAsgy4tDF2yykNq2wKz-4N~BijO770cPHgTQmFGgBVl340UwIzxlkmeZkIDJGEKzX775jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren County supervisors on Tuesday approved seeking funds through the recently announced Municipal Parks and Recreation Program, a state grant that pays up to 90% of eligible project costs and generally requires a 10% local match.

County planner Ethan told the committee the program, announced by the governor’s office as part of an “unplug and play” parks initiative, is aimed at public parks and playgrounds. Ethan said municipalities must apply for individual projects rather than a single consolidated application for multiple sites.

The committee voted to forward the application request to the full board after a motion from Ms. Turner and a second from Supervisor Stroud. The chairman called for “ayes,” and the motion carried by voice vote.

Ethan encouraged supervisors to propose projects they are already developing, and mentioned potential sites including the fish hatchery and other local recreation facilities. He said the program’s deadline is rapid — staff cited May 2 — and urged municipal partners to contact county staff for guidance through the application process.

Ethan described the grant as suitable for park improvements and playground equipment and said multiple municipalities (Lucerne, Chester and others) have already expressed interest in playground projects. He advised each application must be for a single project and that municipalities should contact county staff for help navigating eligibility and matching requirements.

Notes: The committee’s vote authorized staff to apply; individual municipalities must still prepare and submit project applications and secure local matches where required.","Warren County’s committee voted to seek Municipal Parks and Recreation Program funds, a state grant that covers 90% of eligible project costs. Staff encouraged municipalities to identify single-project proposals before the May 2 deadline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070646,"Warren County designates planner as certifying officer for septic replacement CDBG; grant will aid a dozen households",195,56000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4&start=56&end=251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4/thumbnail_56000.jpg","/articles/6070646/Warren-County/New-York/Warren-County-designates-planner-as-certifying-officer-for-septic-replacement-CDBG-grant-will-aid-a-dozen-households","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070646-53d0ed15c261b1abcd323edc6a114b19/orig.mp4?Expires=1775222647&Signature=ZbkQTvybLAg4kZ~gyiEkq5izzxIg0TaZ4ZXO8CJqbKkecQSK4UOmxoEEVs0s-DzgBd~1jPjK6z5p2kR0TGXtUAsG8iDXFOedRluy7-1oVNIGuVhWYGMH2ZOiZbV9V8NFsPVNgfgvBQVfimtL8qKZxBYX6cPAxg16lfNofhd3hY5JSMQ-RwIXH7c8rWxZMAu-fUt0lVwqqxzB3F-0qx5njt6-PZ4LN-JZQecgjWw3mc7Dij3vz4AxqI2KtH0Ht7E42trnjR0aeT1b75Y0lw4gBWYqSQKBdw7PjRDqV3E~MkCevb6RcA5R2QR9Ow2wyykbwWDOi8TIk5Ifyj1xFGr47Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren County supervisors on Tuesday approved designating the county planner as the certifying officer for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) septic replacement program, enabling the county to complete required environmental-record paperwork and move the project forward.

The action, approved by voice vote after a motion from Supervisor Wilde and a second from Supervisor Stroud, authorizes county staff to carry out the administrative certification required by the CDBG program. The committee did not conduct a roll-call vote; the chairman called for “ayes,” and the motion carried.

County planner Ethan said the award will fund septic replacements and noted staff had received CDBG funds for that purpose. When asked by Supervisor Webb how many households the money could help, Ethan estimated the current award would cover between about 12 and 14 systems, varying by location and local site conditions such as shallow bedrock and topography. Ethan described that estimate as approximate.

Ethan said the county also requested $1.5 million from a DEC septic-replacement program and expects to pursue additional CDBG funds in future cycles. He warned that bringing countywide septic systems up to compliance will be a long-term effort, with many systems more than 30 years old and requiring significant work over years and potentially decades.

Committee members asked whether the CDBG award required a local match. Ethan said this particular CDBG allocation does not require a match because it targets low- and moderate-income households. The county also identified partner organizations such as Rebuilding Together Saratoga that can provide funds for specific populations, including seniors.

Ethan and other staff explained that some programs prioritize proximity to eligible waterways or other criteria: the DEC program emphasizes closeness to protected waterbodies, while the CDBG money is limited by household income. He noted that geographic variation — for example, Lake George area soils and bedrock versus Queensbury’s sandy soils — affects the type and cost of replacement systems.

Officials cautioned that septic-hauling capacity and treatment infrastructure constraints across the county will also affect how quickly systems can be replaced or serviced. County staff said they will continue seeking funding and coordinating with partners to expand the program.

Notes: The committee’s action was limited to certifying the planner to complete administrative environmental review and certification; it did not appropriate additional funds or approve specific homeowner projects.

","The Warren County committee approved certifying the county planner to complete environmental review for a Community Development Block Grant for septic replacements. Staff estimated the award would fund about 12–14 systems, and county officials said the work will require additional funding and years of effort.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070625,"EDC reports steady business inquiries, Angio retention, rising marina employment and broadband efforts",469,1796000,2265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4&start=1796&end=2265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050259-22e6ce8b691b3c73aa647bbccf8957e4/thumbnail_1796000.jpg","/articles/6070625/Warren-County/New-York/EDC-reports-steady-business-inquiries-Angio-retention-rising-marina-employment-and-broadband-efforts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070625-b4ace392bdfe100be2d17deda720da59/orig.mp4?Expires=1775222647&Signature=bPqaOV5DxMWTEFOrjYb8tu3pt95l~yqtcVUiUDCI-roOZ8h2wtDyM~MfeDUVRjxO3VkgcwycbvP8SXxuDcsJNqBUv1XsTqmnWKnN66JMdVfzByGuJwm9BOO7amjkgcuEwla8uhcunWSGXn9zSRhpbOrJ1H~tCedy9okUkg7sTiQ0MuRJ2yzN5Q1GbW9BCh4jQ9LoQSRFMYjPRbE9eLp6bYkyOaBAc2XpxjYrTy~-1K11aCicBiaD00viPcyHMfoR3KwcJF9-QpmdcV72meEloPjp44prbzF9UgMTE9SWF6WL46nUzBJaUwcyPxK0qtSBsU~bcMSO7rcO~0Z0I0lRAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John, representing the county’s economic development team, reported that Warren County has seen steady economic activity with three to five net new business inquiries each month and that the county has not had a month in the last year without net growth in business activity.

John described efforts to retain operations at a local medical device company, Angio. He said county representatives met privately with Angio after public announcements that the company had considered leaving, and that those discussions helped the company “retool” its business case and retain roughly half of its previous local footprint. John said the retained portion will be smaller but more sustainable, with an estimated local payroll under $10 million and an overall conservatively modeled economic impact of roughly $18 million to the county.

John also highlighted a CEG study pointing to rapid growth in the marine sector in the Capital District, with marina employment up about 30% in the period cited; county staff said more than 300 local marina positions were identified and that roughly 90% of those jobs are in Warren County. He noted that marina jobs are often seasonal and rely on local workers familiar with lake operations.

On broadband, county staff described ongoing efforts to encourage competition among private carriers, noting federal funding programs have not always produced expected deployment and are under scrutiny. Staff said the county is working with carriers and potential technologies — including a possible larger role for satellite services where appropriate — to extend service to underserved pockets and to create competitive offerings for already-served areas.

John said the EDC will share a scorecard and additional materials at a future meeting and continue to work with planning staff to package DRI and other projects that lever state investment into local leverage.

Notes: County staff presented economic activity metrics and described ongoing sectoral and broadband work; no committee motions were taken on these updates.","Warren County’s economic development team reported steady monthly net new business inquiries, helped retain part of a major medical device employer’s operations, flagged a 30% increase in marina employment and discussed broadband competitiveness and federal funding scrutiny.","actionData","errors"]

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County pursues ESD partnership funds for wastewater projects; officials discuss septage handling and a possible commercial solution

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Committee approves seeking Municipal Parks and Recreation grant; county staff urges quick project ideas

Warren County designates planner as certifying officer for septic replacement CDBG; grant will aid a dozen households

EDC reports steady business inquiries, Angio retention, rising marina employment and broadband efforts