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Planning update: board vacancies, Keuka Housing Council leadership change and septic grant eligibility

Yates County Finance Committee · June 2, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff reported vacancies on the county planning board and Village of Dresden seat, noted Keuka Housing Council leadership turnover with Renee Bloom stepping in as interim, and said the NYS Septic System Replacement Grant may reimburse up to around $25,000 per system in the new round.

Jeffrey Ayers presented planning items the committee accepted as information. He reported vacancies on the Yates County Planning Board and for a Village of Dresden member and said staff continue monthly coordination with NYSDOT on public transportation.

Ayers said Peter Vasquez has left the Keuka Housing Council and that Renee Bloom will serve as interim executive while the council searches for a new executive director. On grant matters, Ayers said the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation septic-system replacement grant is still pending acceptance; the next funding round will permit certain hybrid or anaerobic systems and will reimburse up to around $25,000, with specific brand and model eligibility and new guidance forthcoming.