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Board names itself lead agency for Baird Street culvert environmental review
Summary
The Seneca Falls town board agreed to begin SEQR review for the Baird Street culvert, designating the board as lead agency and opening a 30‑day coordinated review; members discussed scheduling a special September meeting to complete related bond and permit work.
The Seneca Falls town board voted to declare its intent to act as lead agency for the environmental review of the Baird Street culvert, beginning the state SEQR process that triggers a 30‑day coordinated review with other involved agencies.
Presenter S8 told the board the project is a Type I action and that the lead‑agency letter will be sent to other involved agencies; after the 30‑day response period the board cannot act on final approvals. "This is for the project to address the Baird Street Culvert," S8 said while outlining the Part 1 environmental assessment and the scheduling implications.
Board members discussed holding a special meeting in September because the next regular meeting falls only about four weeks after the notice would go out. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution to be lead agency.
The decision only establishes the review process; any bond resolution, permit approvals or construction contracts remain subject to later public action and the coordinated agency responses. Members indicated they will plan next steps after the conclusion of the 30‑day review and clarified that any earlier action would require another special meeting.
