CAROLINE TOWN BOARD
October 3, 2017
AGENDA MEETING
 
 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
 
Introduction of 2018 Tentative Budget (7:15)
 
Discussion of 2018 Tentative Budget and Schedule Budget Workshops (7:30)
 
Committee Reports (7:50)
 
Resolution Authorizing the Caroline Town Court’s Application to Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for Energy Improvements to the Historic Town Hall (8:15)
 
Resolution to Hold the November Agenda Meeting on Wednesday, November 8, because of Election Day (8:25)
 
Discussion and Agenda Items for October 11 Town Business Meeting (8:30)
 
      —--Adjourn—--
 
                                                                   
Privilege of the Floor Policy at Caroline Town Board Meetings  
 

• Privilege-of-the-Floor is offered at the beginning of town meetings as an opportunity for individuals to provide input to the town board. Speakers have up to three minutes, subject to modification depending upon time constraints of a particular meeting. Each citizen is provided one speaking opportunity per meeting; written input is also welcome.
• Comments should be directed to the town board. The Supervisor or Councilpersons may answer questions brought forward or defer to allow for further research and thought.

• Respectful discourse is required.

Welcome and Introductions 9:00 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor

Moratorium Overview 9:05 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor

• Moratorium Purpose
• Review Criteria v. Design Guidelines in Subdivision and Site Plan Local Laws

Concept Map and Local Law Administration 9:20 AM Irene Weiser, Town Councilmember

• Diagram of Local Law Function and Flow
• Tompkins County Energy Recommendations for New Construction

Group Exercise 9:40 AM Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant/Moderator

• Background of Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
• Consideration of County Energy Recommendations as Questions in Site Plan Review Design Guidelines:
➢ Develop questions that convert the County Recommendations for New Construction into the Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
➢ Suggest additional ideas not included in the County Recommendations that address the goals of the Moratorium

Group Discussion 10:15 AM

• Discussion of Group Exercise
• Results will be Summarized and Posted on Moratorium Website

Concluding Remarks 10:50 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor

• Next Steps
• Email Comments to Town Clerk (“Contact” at TownofCaroline.org) 

​CAROLINE TOWN BOARD
 
September 13, 2017
 
MEETING AGENDA
 
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 (7:10)
Highway Superintendent’s Report (7:15)
Supervisor’s Report (7:25)
Town Clerk’s Report (7:35)
County Representative’s Report (7:45)
Department, Committee, & Liaison Updates (7:55)
Discussion and Action Topics

• Approve Abstracts (8:10)
• Approve Minutes of June 14, July 12, and August 9 (8:15)
• Resolution to adopt Local Law to Override the Property Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2018 (8:30)
• Resolution to Join an Article 78 Proceeding Challenging DEC Permitting for Cargill Mine Shaft #4 because of Insufficient Environmental Review (8:40)

      —--Adjourn—--
 
 
Privilege of the Floor Policy at Caroline Town Board Meetings  

• Privilege-of-the-Floor is offered at the beginning of town meetings as an opportunity for individuals to provide input to the town board. Speakers have up to three minutes, subject to modification depending upon time constraints of a particular meeting. Each citizen is provided one speaking opportunity per meeting; written input is also welcome.
• Comments should be directed to the town board. The Supervisor or Councilpersons may answer questions brought forward or defer to allow for further research and thought.

• Respectful discourse is required.

CAROLINE TOWN BOARD

September 5, 2017

AGENDA MEETING


Salute to the Flag

Public Hearing on Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established by GML3-C (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

Committee Reports (7:30)

Discussion and agenda items for September Town Business Meeting (8:30)


Adjourn

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