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Resident raises delays in riding-ring review as council reviews event proceeds and Ayre Square tree replacement
Summary
At the Jan. 3 Clifton Town Council meeting, resident Amy Luyster said she is frustrated by delays in County review of a proposed riding ring; the council also heard updates on golf‑cart decal renewals, Holiday Homes Tour proceeds (~$1,600) with 30% to charities, and discussed replacing the Ayre Square holiday tree and timing for removing lights.
A Clifton resident told the Town Council on Jan. 3 that she is frustrated by the length of the county review process for a proposed riding ring on her property, and council members discussed several ongoing community issues, including golf-cart decal renewals, Holiday Homes Tour proceeds, and replacing the Ayre Square holiday tree.
Amy Luyster of Chapel Street summarized the review history for a riding-ring application and asked the council for guidance on next steps, saying the county had required revisions to the Rough Grading Plan that now must be reviewed by the Town. Planning Commission Chair Kathy Kalinowski told the council that the Town is reviewing the county-required revisions to determine whether additional Town-level approvals are needed and noted the property’s complexity because it includes a flood plain and a Resource Protection Area.
Town Clerk Amanda Christman reported in the clerk’s update that just under 50% of 2023 golf-cart decal renewals had been submitted despite two notices sent to owners; she said the Town will send a final notice after Jan. 15 to those who have not yet renewed. Councilmember Lynn Screen reported the Holiday Homes Tour produced approximately $1,600 in net revenue, and the council noted that, consistent with the ticket booklet, 30% of net proceeds will be distributed to charities chosen by the four participating homeowners; the council agreed to ask the Holiday Homes Tour Committee for input on the scope of charities to be selected for future events.
On the Ayre Square holiday tree, Councilmember Darrell Poe said a local tree expert — recommended by Kevin Hutto — will evaluate the tree and propose an appropriate replacement; the council discussed leaving the current lights on until the end of January 2023, but agreed they should be removed by then. Vice Mayor Regan McDonald emphasized involving the Parks Committee and revisiting a County arborist report with prior recommendations.
The council took no new business and adjourned after completing the agenda.
