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Residents press town on traffic, infrastructure and oversight during Micron informational hearing
Summary
During the informational hearing on Micron's proposed Community Host Agreement, residents raised concerns about heavy trucks on Morgan Road, environmental mitigation, and called for stronger public oversight including a citizens' advisory board and a referendum; the town said participation in the agreement is voluntary and urged residents to submit specific complaints to Town Hall.
Public commenters at the July 7 informational hearing aired concerns about traffic, local infrastructure, environmental mitigation and community oversight related to the Micron development proposal.
Shelly Hotaling asked how much Micron offered and suggested the package "should go up for public vote." Deputy Supervisor Bick responded that the agreement would not go to a referendum but that residents' input would be part of the process and that residents should report trucking violations to Town Hall: "construction vehicles are not supposed to be using Morgan Road." Other speakers requested a citizen advisory board, noted potential water mitigation issues with DEC, and urged spending for low-cost housing, playground restrooms at Meltzer Park, and sewer expansion for residents without service.
Councilors and staff acknowledged the concerns and noted that some issues (environmental reviews, state and OCIDA obligations) are managed outside the town's host agreement, while the town will retain control over permits and may order work stoppages if necessary. The hearing record shows a range of community priorities that town officials said they will factor into future spending decisions under any host agreement.
