​Dear Caroline residents:

The Planning Board recently developed a survey to seek ideas and opinions from residents to assist us in updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.  The survey was made available in late April, on line and by mail to nearly every residential mailing address in Caroline, about 1500 households. The survey was developed following a series of community meetings with approximately 50 residents regarding what they valued about living in Caroline.  The survey was an effort to inform all residents of the Comprehensive Plan Update and to get broader input from residents.

We received a very good response: total of 365 responses, 138 on line and 227 by mail.  Thank you for the time and the careful thought that you put into the survey.  We are compiling the responses to each question and will provide an analysis of those responses.

The results of the survey will be made available on the Town website.  We also plan to hold a public meeting to discuss the survey findings in September or October.  Notice for the meeting will be sent out to the Town list serve and posted on the Town website.  

A link to the original (2006) Comprehensive Plan can be found under "Quick Links to Hot Topics" on the home page of the Town's website www.townofcaroline.org

The information from this survey, together with public meetings that will follow, will guide the Planning Board in the update of the Comprehensive Plan. We look forward to your participation in that process.

The Town of Caroline Planning Board

Salute to the Flag (7:00)

Privilege of the Floor:  Opportunity for citizens to bring forward matters of concern. Please be prepared to make one statement not to exceed 3 minutes in length

Additions or Deletions from Agenda (7:20)

Residential Energy Score Project: Presentation by Emilie Cuppernil (7:25)
Highway Superintendent’s Report (7:45)

Supervisor’s Report (7:50)

County Representative’s Report (7:55) 

Department, Committee, & Liaison Reports (8:05)

Discussion and Action Topics
¥    Discussion of Proposal to extend South Hill Recreation Way (8:15)
¥    Discussion of Proposal for Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Energy to offset Town (municipal) Usage (8:30)
¥    Authorization for Supervisor to sign Shared Services Contract with Tompkins County Department of Soil & Water for loan of equipment to the Town (8:40)
¥    Authorization for Supervisor to sign 2016 Living Wage Certification for the Town (8:45)
¥    Transfers (8:50)
¥    Approve Abstracts: Highway, General, Lighting (8:55)
¥    Approval of minutes (9:00)

    ——Adjourn—--

Curious about the progress of high-speed broadband internet in the Town of Caroline? Then plan on attending an informational update meeting at the Caroline Town Hall , 2670 Slaterville Rd on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm .

Irene Weiser and Gary Reinbolt, the past and present chairs of the Caroline Broadband Committee will be available to answer your questions regarding the current status, and possible future outcomes.

The broadband committee is in need of new members, so you have an interest, please attend the meeting and see if you want to get more involved!

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Salute to the Flag (7:00)
 
Privilege of the Floor:  Opportunity for citizens to bring forward matters of concern    
Please be prepared to make one statement not to exceed 3 minutes in length
 
Janice Johnson from the Recreational Partnership of Tompkins County (7:10)
 
Resolution supporting Tompkins County Farmland Protection Implementation Project Grant on behalf of Lounsbery Farm (7:30). See attachment below.
 
Resolution selecting First General of Southern NY to replace Town Hall roof (7:50)
 
Review of proposals for Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply Town’s municipal electrical usage (7:55)
 
Committee Reports (8:15)
 
Discussion and agenda items for Town Business Meeting (8:30)
 
Adjourn (9:00)