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May 27, 2026 - TBM
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Town Board Debates Battery Storage Regulations and School Speed Cameras, Votes on Various Resolutions
The town board discussed and voted on a local law to amend the town code regarding battery energy storage systems. This discussion included public comment periods where residents expressed concerns about the technology's deployment scale, water consumption, potential tax breaks for developers, and the use of new technologies [cite: 44-85]. Separately, a public hearing was held for a local law to amend section 230 relating to sewers [cite: 31-43]. Later in the meeting, the board considered and voted on authorizing the town to enact state legislation for a school speed zone camera demonstration program. This generated significant debate, with some board members and residents expressing opposition due to perceived lack of necessity given low ticket numbers, concerns about surveillance, and cost, while others argued it was a necessary step for home rule and to free up police resources [cite: 391-544]. The motion ultimately failed with a vote of three noes and one yes [cite: 543-544].
Town Board Approves Senior Center Funding, Vehicle Purchase, and Professional Services; Supervisor Highlights Financial Savings and Reimbursement Efforts
The town board addressed financial matters through various resolutions and supervisor's remarks. Resolution 158, providing funding assistance to the Roderdam Senior Center through the Community Development Block Grant program, was approved on consent [cite: 355-359]. Resolution 159, authorizing the purchase of a vehicle for the Roderdam Water Plant, and Resolution 160, authorizing an agreement with CUSAC and Company, were also approved on consent [cite: 359-367]. The supervisor discussed efforts to improve financial responsibility, including energy cost savings. An energy firm is working to reduce late fees on energy bills, which were over 200 last year and have been reduced to 10 so far this year, aiming for zero [cite: 706-719]. Additionally, Fred Mastriani, Peter Commando, and Lisa Blum are actively seeking reimbursements for awards (SAMS) that the town could have been reimbursed for since 2015, representing a considerable amount of lost money that they are trying to recover [cite: 720-736].
Town Board Addresses Committee Stagnation, Dog Control Legislation, and Park Project Progress
The town board meeting included discussions on community development initiatives and governance. Concerns were raised about the lack of quorum for the Conservation Committee and Parks Committee, leading to their inability to meet for two months. The importance of their work, including the completion of an NRI and annual reports, was highlighted, with a call for committee chairs to regroup and for these reports and meeting notices to be made more accessible on the town's website [cite: 621-675]. Additionally, a resolution was passed to adopt local law 2026, amending chapter 107 of the town code regarding dog control by adding an animal abuse registry [cite: 592-618]. Supervisor mentioned the upcoming completion of the Kanis Park project and boat launch by the end of June, noting it was an under-budgeted project that is being completed for community use [cite: 741-751].
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