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Planning Board carries solar amendment review after NYSERDA notes and AI memo circulated
Summary
The board discussed a Town Board referral on Chapter 161 'Solar Energy Systems & Equipment' and materials from a NYSERDA seminar and an AI-generated memo on battery energy storage; Chairman Skebey recommended a separate meeting to continue review and the item was carried to August.
The Planning Board on July 1 discussed a Town Board referral (#922A) concerning proposed changes to Chapter 161, 'Solar Energy Systems & Equipment.' Board Member Ken Nicastro provided notes from a June 11 Solar/Battery Review Seminar led by Camille Warner of NYSERDA, and Town Attorney John Mustico circulated a document titled 'Battery Energy Storage Systems' that the minutes describe as solely AI-generated. Chairman Tom Skebey recommended the board meet separately to review the materials; the item was carried to the August meeting for further consideration.
Board members received handouts including the seminar notes and the AI-generated memo; no formal action was taken on the amendment language at this meeting. The July minutes record that the packet of materials will be used to inform the board’s next review and that further discussion is scheduled for a future meeting.
