Town Council approves Cornerstone Church subdivision and new employee hires

The Grand Island Town Board meeting on April 21, 2025, covered several important topics, including land subdivision approvals, a special use permit for a solar project, and new hires for the parks department.

One of the key discussions involved a request from Cornerstone Church to subdivide a 20.94-acre parcel located at 1290 Whitehaven Road. The proposal will create two lots: a 6.65-acre lot that will be retained by the church and a 23 by 29-acre vacant lot intended for sale. The town assessor, Jill Murphy, confirmed that both the engineering and zoning departments reviewed the request and raised no objections. The subdivision will proceed once a deed is filed and a $500 recreation fee is collected for the newly created parcel, which will not be eligible for building permits until an access plan is developed.

The board unanimously approved the subdivision with a roll call vote, with all members voting in favor.

Additionally, the board renewed a special use permit for the Grand Island B Land LLC community solar array project located at 126 Industrial Drive. This project has been inspected and remains unchanged, with all fees paid. The motion to renew the permit was also passed unanimously.

In another matter, the parks department requested permission to hire several new employees, pending the completion of necessary pre-employment paperwork. The board approved the hiring of Zachary Breidenbaker, Joshua Hoover, Alec Kovosniak, and David Williams, with all members voting in favor.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the town's ongoing development efforts and commitment to maintaining its parks and recreational facilities. The next steps include finalizing the subdivision process and onboarding the new hires for the parks department.