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Chair asks Town Board for sewer grant status as moratorium conditions remain unresolved
Summary
At a July 24 meeting, Economic Development Committee Chair Kristina Doucharm said a June sewer grant deadline has passed but it’s unknown whether the Town submitted an application. She identified three conditions needed to lift the moratorium and said she will request a status update from the Town Board.
Kristina Doucharm, chair of the Economic Development Committee, said at the July 24 meeting that a June deadline for a sewer grant has passed but the committee does not know whether the Town submitted a proposal and she will request a status update from the Town Board.
Doucharm listed three conditions she said are necessary for the moratorium to end: establishing a sewer district, adoption of new wetlands rules, and changes to agricultural zoning. She framed those three items as prerequisites for lifting the moratorium while the committee awaits confirmation about the sewer grant application.
The committee also recorded several local business updates. Members noted that Annabelle’s is closing and equipment is being offered for sale; Vanessa Shafer said she would check whether the Chamber of Commerce is involved. Committee member Jared Vengren reported that the Reclaimed Motel’s business has been steady, with peaks tied to Bard events drawing summer visitors.
On routine business, the committee approved the minutes of its June 24, 2024 meeting. Amanda Bodian moved to approve the minutes and Maarty Reilingh seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The transcript does not include a roll call or a recorded tally of individual votes.
The Economic Development Committee set its next meeting for 8:40 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2024 at the Village Building. Chair Doucharm adjourned the session at 9:35 a.m.
