LLTB Aug 28 2019
Long Lake says saplings are not trees
By Pete Klein
LONG LAKE—Environmental groups hate any motorized transport within the Adirondack Park and managed to get a judge to rule that the construction of the Connector Trails would cause too much timber to be cut on State Land.
When the Long Lake Town Board met on August 28, the board passed a Resolution in Support of the Amicus Brief being prepared for the 5 Towns (Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, North Hudson, Newcomb) for the appeal of the Connector Trails on State Land.
This resolution authorizes attorney Mark Schachner to file an Amicus Brief on behalf of the 5 Towns in support of overturning the recent ruling that the construction of the Connector Trails would cause too much timber to be cut on State Land. This decision came about due to the Appellate Court redefining what constitutes timber and the definition now includes saplings and other small trees. This resolution includes approving $5,000 in funding for legal fees.
The resolution passed unanimously.
PURCHASE FROM ST. HENRY’S
The board approved an Environmental Impact Statement for the purchase of some property from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg. This is an unlisted action and therefore this qualified for a negative declaration.
The board then passed a resolution approving the purchase price of the parcel of land from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg at $500 and establishing the terms and conditions of the easement and authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney to move forward.
This resolution approved the purchase price of the lands at the Catholic church parking lot at $500 and sets forth the terms and conditions of the easement being given to the Town. It also authorizes the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney to move forward with this purchase since the town received the maps and descriptions from the Town’s Surveyor John Deming last week.
WATER BILL ADJUSTMENT
Dale O’Hara has requested an adjustment to his water bill. O’Hara indicates that this property has been vacant for 2 years. He was requesting that his water bill be reduced to Vacant Building Status with a charge of $75 rather than the Standard Rate of $170.
The board approved the adjustment.
HISTORIC MARKERS GRANT
The board authorized the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism to apply for a New York State Historic Markers Grant through the William G. Pomery Foundation,
This resolution approves Alex Roalsvig to apply for a fully funded grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to erect three historical markers in the Town. This was amended to include five markers.
The next Town Board Meeting will be Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall
Editors note: This story is based upon the notes of Deputy Supervisor Sean Curry.
Long Lake says saplings are not trees
By Pete Klein
LONG LAKE—Environmental groups hate any motorized transport within the Adirondack Park and managed to get a judge to rule that the construction of the Connector Trails would cause too much timber to be cut on State Land.
When the Long Lake Town Board met on August 28, the board passed a Resolution in Support of the Amicus Brief being prepared for the 5 Towns (Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, North Hudson, Newcomb) for the appeal of the Connector Trails on State Land.
This resolution authorizes attorney Mark Schachner to file an Amicus Brief on behalf of the 5 Towns in support of overturning the recent ruling that the construction of the Connector Trails would cause too much timber to be cut on State Land. This decision came about due to the Appellate Court redefining what constitutes timber and the definition now includes saplings and other small trees. This resolution includes approving $5,000 in funding for legal fees.
The resolution passed unanimously.
PURCHASE FROM ST. HENRY’S
The board approved an Environmental Impact Statement for the purchase of some property from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg. This is an unlisted action and therefore this qualified for a negative declaration.
The board then passed a resolution approving the purchase price of the parcel of land from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg at $500 and establishing the terms and conditions of the easement and authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney to move forward.
This resolution approved the purchase price of the lands at the Catholic church parking lot at $500 and sets forth the terms and conditions of the easement being given to the Town. It also authorizes the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney to move forward with this purchase since the town received the maps and descriptions from the Town’s Surveyor John Deming last week.
WATER BILL ADJUSTMENT
Dale O’Hara has requested an adjustment to his water bill. O’Hara indicates that this property has been vacant for 2 years. He was requesting that his water bill be reduced to Vacant Building Status with a charge of $75 rather than the Standard Rate of $170.
The board approved the adjustment.
HISTORIC MARKERS GRANT
The board authorized the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism to apply for a New York State Historic Markers Grant through the William G. Pomery Foundation,
This resolution approves Alex Roalsvig to apply for a fully funded grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to erect three historical markers in the Town. This was amended to include five markers.
The next Town Board Meeting will be Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall
Editors note: This story is based upon the notes of Deputy Supervisor Sean Curry.
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