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Residents press board on land swap, parks and animal shelter; Supervisor outlines $3M ambulance satellite and other projects
Summary
During public comment North Greenbush residents raised concerns about a possible land swap and drainage, questioned zoning signage for a PDD parcel, urged a municipal lost-dog facility, and asked about public access/fees at Snyder's Lake; Supervisor Bott summarized three major town projects including a $3 million ambulance satellite station and a new playground.
Multiple residents used the July 11 public comment period to press the Town Board on land use, zoning and community services.
Joseph Cassino, whose property borders town-owned land under discussion for a potential swap with a developer, said he was worried about access and drainage if the neighboring parcel were cleared and asked whether adjacent landowners would be offered a chance to buy. Supervisor Bott said the swap was still a discussion and that legal questions would need resolution; he invited Cassino to review maps after the meeting.
Andy Mair asked where the town-owned 30-acre parcel near Pheasant Lane is located and suggested creating a park in Defreestville. Supervisor Bott said buying land in that area is generally cost-prohibitive and that the town is instead working on three major projects in different parts of town: a new satellite station for the ambulance estimated at $3 million, a playground with construction to start at the end of September, and upgrades at Snyder's Lake beach that are nearing completion. Councilwoman Sabo also raised a zoning concern about a roadside sign advertising two- and three-bedroom apartments in a Planned Development District where owner-occupied use is required; the board asked the Building Department to verify whether the advertised use complies with zoning and permitting.
On animal services, Susan McDonough urged the town to provide a place for lost dogs in accordance with Article 7 of Agriculture & Markets and noted grant opportunities to fund such a facility. Supervisor Bott said a local resident, Bob Guyer, could temporarily hold dogs if necessary and offered to work with McDonough to identify grants and start the process.
Supervisor Bott also said the board could consider, in the future, charging non-town residents a higher fee for Snyder's Lake season passes now that recent beach improvements have been completed.
Next steps: town staff will follow up with affected residents on land-swap questions, the Building Department will check the PDD sign/permit issue, and Supervisor Bott offered to help McDonough pursue grants for an animal facility.
