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Committee explores kitchen-waste collection and survey results; flags zoning clarity and BESS safety rules
Summary
Members discussed a possible community kitchen-waste collection pilot, asked for clearer rules and outreach, and noted Sara Hill will finish survey analysis by end of May with CDRPC review. The committee also reviewed land-use research showing zoning related to battery installations and asked Kelly Jasinski to consult the Building Department about installation expectations; BESS fire-code strength in New York was noted for safety.
Committee members considered whether the town could collect kitchen waste from residents and tasked Kelly Jasinski with reporting possible approaches, emphasizing that any program would need clear rules, public awareness if time-limited, and explicit communications for participants. Sara Hill is completing survey analysis and aims to have results available by the end of May; Tara from CDRPC will review the analysis and provide feedback.
Separately, the committee examined land-use research including capacity maps and zoning language; members observed the town currently has zoning related to battery installations and existing solar laws intended to protect farmland. Kelly agreed to contact the Building Department to clarify the expectations for installing batteries. The minutes referenced BESS (battery energy storage system) safety and noted New York's robust fire code for such installations as a helpful safety framework.
