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Staff said existing EPA funds are nearly exhausted but that National Grid had offered to fund about 25% of the Charlestown phase 2 study (staff estimated that contribution at roughly $16,000). The agency requested authorization \"not to exceed $50,000,\" and staff said they were pursuing additional grant funding from partners (including another regional EPA grant source through Mohawk Valley EDGE) that could eliminate the need to spend agency funds. The board voted to approve the authorization and directed staff to pursue outside funding before drawing on agency reserves.

Staff also presented updates: the Remington site has entered an ESD site-evaluation kickoff and has attracted state and national outreach; the Manheim Water Project is nearing the bid stage and is roughly 68-70% complete on planning documents; and agency staff reported ongoing recruitment/hiring and property cleanup steps at other sites. Board members discussed the potential for battery-storage pilots and warehouse uses at Charlestown and other sites, noting that certain uses will require additional electric upgrades.

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One board member urged starting with a single in-person session to see the level of participation and then decide whether to retain outside help. Members discussed timing (summer versus September), preferred meeting windows (mornings were suggested), and whether to invite community partners and local college and municipal representatives to the first session.

The board directed staff to send a doodle poll and work on an agenda and facilitator options, and agreed that a majority vote would determine whether to proceed with the first workshop. Several members emphasized the need for higher board engagement and requested a clear agenda and facilitator for the session.

","Board members discussed the agency's SWOT analysis and whether to hire an outside consultant or run an internal workshop, with some members urging an internal start and others warning of low engagement.",{"_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},6513419,"IDA reviews microenterprise program, discusses raising award amounts and approves Melfi's Shoes application",173,408000,581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071139-a428c3280dff8be38f47c0ca15f611bf&start=408&end=581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071139-a428c3280dff8be38f47c0ca15f611bf/thumbnail_408000.jpg","/articles/6513419/Herkimer-County/New-York/IDA-reviews-microenterprise-program-discusses-raising-award-amounts-and-approves-Melfis-Shoes-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513419-14ad0f68d4811c77278d810cdf047261/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568263&Signature=MpcgBrUllyAN4AAIC6F6-Bk1xj7JijXxvavpuVjNsDyrfQNSpbaMu1fz~dMo3hkLUvBqVtjjR-x23ETjZDecj6ZhfUsrLoCA3oi~ZbV4XgiFmGyIOuoUZV9RqxbH86QLqDTKCkqHywt4WGYlCSZMRAdvTwzyraI7MqDSQy4Nwo0YsKD~mRqUk0Oxv9MS5HY8oHep3QTEljKp~zBJnpOjYAXxo89UdaadlmFXMWjYKLapc4wFwIZk3FmSIkldIMekfnYeNNc9xgzTlo4FD9zCGYQ69jDKiiIiFQAwgngt88lmP7UC8Qj7K7t3mlNkwkf7FVep4nS4Zu1QVSASDLgkog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","IDA staff reported on the microenterprise pilot programs, difficulties in getting completed applications and signatures from some awardees, and plans to request a program increase from the state agency handling the program. Staff said they will meet with the state (HCR) this week to discuss whether the award ceiling can be raised and whether already-awarded recipients can receive extensions or modified terms. Staff told the board the program currently expires in October and that they plan to review extension options in August.

Staff presented an application from Melfi's Shoes seeking assistance to purchase an embroidery machine to expand customizable services. Board discussion included routine questions about trademarked goods (a board member noted businesses must obtain permission to embroider licensed sports apparel) and routine underwriting concerns. The board moved and seconded the application; the motion carried with no dissent recorded.

Staff and board members also discussed applicant follow-up issues: applicants who say they will submit paperwork but fail to return to sign documents. Staff said the agency will work with the loan committee and credit/loan officers on outreach strategies to increase completions.

","Staff updated the board on microenterprise pilot changes and difficulties in applicant follow-through, and the board approved an application from Melfi's Shoes for an embroidery machine.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513425,"Herkimer County IDA adopts housing-focused tax-exemption policy, asks staff to cite HUD AMI",248,806000,1054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071139-a428c3280dff8be38f47c0ca15f611bf&start=806&end=1054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071139-a428c3280dff8be38f47c0ca15f611bf/thumbnail_806000.jpg","/articles/6513425/Herkimer-County/New-York/Herkimer-County-IDA-adopts-housing-focused-tax-exemption-policy-asks-staff-to-cite-HUD-AMI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513425-d5d3c7ab44ba7713bcf6a82d34d5864d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568263&Signature=hqCOexBZxHAT1cpTbf8Pdqsfje1cX2~wBq5ErawhrpbRJsEsn-BVz1OjidX3RT60J3QMnTVdHzGSctYraG2Dqjq~hs2sLhr~dVSkEeek8GLFgdFTyJPTdITKknK3X8~B0augmTAUA4n07muAGWbctL6gAW5hlM~oioEsMgnLpHXFTuofkqh97sOk3O~UaSAy4gxkbKf790AyFVJNn3mj~YNmJl78FdBsS~b4ExCAVQyLItzzyq75yEMl0CgGM4o8u-j~zeuazgqxan3swfJCsfran96dncq7hgHIlnqWJfyyvCmp7J9HT0TTznIQqYxizo23Ve77gK~P2IhuZ2q3pQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency adopted a Universal Tax Exemption Policy for housing at its June 18 meeting and asked staff to add a specific citation that AMI be calculated using HUD figures.

Board members discussed how the UTEP would apply to sales tax, mortgage recording tax and property-tax benefits for housing projects. Staff explained that in Herkimer County a 1% mortgage-recording-tax rate applies at the county level and that some counties allocate portions of that revenue differently; the board discussed limits on local waivers.

Board member John (IDA board member) told colleagues that area median income figures come from the census and HUD and recommended adding a clear line in the document. \"The area median median income is usually put out by HUD annually,\" he said. Staff agreed to insert wording such as \"AMI as calculated by HUD\" before the policy is posted on the agency website.

Board members also reviewed highlighted figures in the draft UTEP that staff had left for the board's decision; staff said no additional board comments were received, and the board directed staff to remove the highlighting and finalize the document for posting.

The agency's action to adopt the UTEP passed by majority vote in the meeting and staff listed a follow-up task to publish the final policy with HUD AMI language.

","The IDA approved a Universal Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) for housing projects and directed staff to explicitly cite HUD area-median-income (AMI) calculations in the policy language.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":44,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":50,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513430,"Herkimer County IDA approves routine minutes, financials and a package of project actions",1084,4074000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071139-a428c3280dff8be38f47c0ca15f611bf&start=2990&end=4074","/articles/6513430/Herkimer-County/New-York/Herkimer-County-IDA-approves-routine-minutes-financials-and-a-package-of-project-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513430-b9af3cd4287eda33c2f872fb02572743/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568263&Signature=hoOHqhndFrh2NsWLHIkPBZtpUccjmWl~cZ8HgQl3cIpXCh~u8yS4c31-Jpqnh-suKTJO5333p54TheNzxz4Tm8jg9uMqO0HFkMcNVdxHe94noKmzTQ0JH4DMBUxPzDc3~7uKt6N5vjtNGhpFUcirwkavIv5BK63~8QNy4qXodD44EqbE341AyTKX1dCozwRPPkfAiYmwh5ptUY1BtM620HRFTnc8uz182fcAhVqbyHqf1LlW6z9zriFyir~-8f~Wi-xVhbXWmdwvo1Nrx1DjT7WnqXCbCJIi752stk9OYzuJ8TMV86YILTd995ZyQ949dMLdnStwLxzCX1fhBaD46g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency voted June 18 to approve routine minutes and financial reports and to take formal actions on several development items, including adoption of a Universal Tax Exemption Policy focused on housing, a 10% match for a village Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) application, adoption of a revised fee schedule (including a mortgage reassignment fee), authorization of study funds for a Charlestown site, and the sale price for Parcel J.

Board members unanimously approved the May 20 meeting minutes and accepted the financial reports, according to roll-call and voice votes recorded in the meeting transcript. The board also approved the agency's Universal Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) focused on housing after discussion of area median income (AMI) references. The agency voted to provide a 10% local match for a village BOA application (the board noted the match would be about $20,000 and spent only if the award is won).

Separately the board adopted amendments to its fee schedule, adding a mortgage reassignment fee the board characterized as consistent with peer agencies; the final flat amount recorded in the meeting was $1,000. The board also ratified a prior waiver of certain agency fees for a large development project; staff said four board members had previously returned affirmative votes during the expedited closing process. The board authorized a not-to-exceed allocation to advance a phase 2 study for the Charlestown site (the requester asked for authorization up to $50,000 but said outside funding may reduce or eliminate the need to spend agency funds). Finally, after an executive-session discussion the board approved sale terms for Parcel J in the Skyler Business Park at $5,000 per acre.

Votes recorded in the transcript included both voice approvals and roll-call confirmations. Where roll-call names were read, a majority voted in favor and the motions carried; where the transcript only records unanimous \"aye\" voice votes, the chair declared the motion carried. Several votes were described as carried by \"majority\" or in one case as ratified earlier with four affirmative responses during an expedited written procedure.

Actions recorded in the minutes will be reflected in the agency's formal minutes and in staff follow-up items.

(For detailed provenance of each recorded motion, see provenance entries below.)

","The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency approved minutes and financial reports and voted on a series of project actions June 18, including a Universal Tax Exemption Policy for housing, a village BOA match, fee schedule changes and several project authorizations.","actionData","errors"]

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