Board approves second amendment to LEC Senior Living developer agreement amid resident frustration over delays

The Rotterdam Town Board on Aug. 14 voted to authorize a second amendment to the developer agreement with LEC Senior Living LLC, a step the town’s staff and engineering consultants said was the product of months of negotiation.

Town officials said a substantial “laundry list” of closeout items remains, including dedication documents, manuals, easements, lien searches and confirmation from county health authorities. The board emphasized that, while many documents have been received in recent days, staff and consultants must complete review before final approvals and certificate of occupancy (CO) issuance.

Way Fitzgerald, who said he is a formerly displaced resident awaiting a home, urged the board for clearer timelines and more responsive communication about COs and closings. “We are still waiting to get into our homes,” Fitzgerald said, asking for a list of outstanding items and urging the town to share status updates.

Town staff replied that several houses could close quickly once required documentation arrives, and that the town is reviewing documents received as recently as the meeting day. The resolution to authorize the town supervisor to negotiate and execute the second amendment passed on roll call vote.

Why it matters: The amendment affects a significant senior‑housing project with direct impact on residents awaiting occupancy and on municipal responsibilities such as acceptance of water and sewer infrastructure.

What’s next: Staff will continue to review documents, coordinate with county health officials and engineering consultants, and notify residents as COs and approvals are finalized.