Ulster County’s Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee on Aug. 5 approved an access agreement with the Town of Wawarsing for construction of a public‑safety radio tower and declared the county’s intent to act as lead agency under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

The resolution authorizes the county chair to execute an access agreement for parcel identification numbers cited in the resolution (for construction of a public‑safety radio tower at the location described in the resolution) and directs the county to serve as SEQRA lead agency for the project. The item was moved, seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote.

Why it matters: establishing lead agency status begins the SEQRA environmental‑review process for the proposed tower site. The committee did not discuss details of the SEQRA findings at the meeting; project proponent and technical studies will follow the lead‑agency determination.