Fallsburg public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Town Board approved a zone change for several parcels and established parking and road restrictions on Route 42. The board also appointed a representative to the Sullivan County Fire Advisory Board and approved the 2021 Audit.
- Approved zone change from HR to MxX for SBL: 35-4-3, 35-4-2.2, 35-4-2.1, 35-4-1
- Approved parking and road restrictions removing parking along Route 42 from the bridge to Lincoln Road (4-1)
- Approved 2021 Audit
- Appointed Chris Sutowski of Loch Sheldrake Fire Department to the Sullivan County Fire Advisory Board
- Approved RFP for Summer Program Management
- Approved Town Board minutes dated 12/12/22
- Pulled Resolution #361 regarding Davos meter pit maintenance to be discussed January 9, 2023 (4-0)
Planning Board
The Board approved a zone change from HR to MX for a mixed-use property and granted conditional approval for a lot line adjustment for Gombo's Bakery. Several other projects, including a solar farm and a distillery, were denied or referred for further review and public hearings.
- Approved zone change from HR to MX for SBL#: 35-4-3, 35-4-2.2, 35-4-2.1, 35-4-1
- Denied site plan for Pomansky's Distillery (referred to ZBA)
- Conditionally approved lot line adjustment for Gombo's Bakery
- Denied 21-lot subdivision for Lakeland Estates (referred to ZBA)
- Scheduled public hearing for Mesivta Eitz Charm School
- Conditionally approved site plan for John Lorino used car sales
- Approved lot line change for Constance Xepolitos
- Tabled decision on Getaway House campground pending final documents
Town Board
The Town Board approved two new hires for the Highway Department and authorized re-bidding for ice control sand. A due process hearing regarding the Davos meter pit was tabled, and the Board approved an agreement with Hartwood Appraisal Services, Inc.
- Tabled due process hearing for Davos meter pit (SBL: 57-1-13.6) until Dec 19, 2022 (4-0-1)
- Approved agreement with Hartwood Appraisal Services, Inc for Vacation Village vs. Town of Fallsburg case
- Rejected bids for Ice Control Material (Sand) Delivered and Non-Delivered
- Authorized Town Clerk to solicit competitive re-bids for Ice Control Material (Sand)
- Approved hiring Robert Frunzi as MEO in Highway Department effective 12/2/22
- Approved hiring Patrick Green as Skilled Laborer II in Highway Department effective 12/19/22
- Approved Town Board minutes dated 11/28/22
Town Board
The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing eight resolutions. Actions included authorizing bids for water tank replacements and appointing new members to the Zoning Board.
- Authorized competitive bids for Old Falls water tank replacement on Brickman Road (4-0)
- Authorized competitive bids for Mountaindale water tank replacement on Ann Lane (4-0)
- Appointed Jennifer Lishansky to the Zoning Board (4-0)
- Appointed Rabbi Zierler as Zoning Board Chairman (4-0)
- Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Delaware Engineering for Mountaindale Pump Station Upgrade Project (4-0)
- Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Delaware Engineering for Mountaindale WWTP Sewer Area Build-out Analysis (4-0)
- Approved Town Board minutes dated 11/21/22 (4-0)
- Authorized 6-month agreement with VRI for a grade 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (4-0)
Town Board
The Town Board approved resolutions determining that five specific properties are unsafe and must be demolished or repaired. The board also approved a payment warrant for over $1.6 million and confirmed a tax collection agreement with the Sullivan County Treasurer.
- Approved demolition of 7 West End Ave (5-0)
- Approved demolition of 40 Russell St (5-0)
- Approved demolition of 5218 Main Street (5-0)
- Approved demolition of 134 East Pond Rd (5-0)
- Approved demolition of 5246 Main St (5-0)
- Approved repair of Prospect Lane property (5-0)
- Approved Town board minutes dated 11/14/22 (5-0)
- Approved warrant 11B22 in the amount of $1,616,012.13 (5-0)
Zoning Board
The Board approved a lot line change and area variance for a property on Lindholm Road to facilitate septic replacement. Two other requests for variance extensions were addressed, one of which was approved and one granted a short-term delay.
- Approved 6-month extension for Congregation Adas Yereim area variance (unanimous)
- Granted 30-day extension for Susan Granick variance request (unanimous)
- Approved lot line change and area variance for Constance Xepolitos at 434 & 437 Lindholm Road (unanimous)
- Designated lead agency for Lindholm Road project (unanimous)
- Issued negative DEC for Lindholm Road project (unanimous)
Town Board
The Town Board approved the 2023 final budget and several amendments to local laws regarding garage sales, duplexes, and police reform. The Board also confirmed the unsafe status of two buildings requiring demolition and approved rate increases for town camping grounds.
- Adopted Final Budget of 2023 (4-0-1)
- Confirmed building at Smith Rd TR102 (SBL# 32-1-76) is unsafe and must be demolished (4-0-1)
- Tabled Resolution #336 regarding demolition of 7 West End Ave for a one week extension
- Adopted amendments to local laws for garage sales, duplexes, and police engagement/reform (4-0-1)
- Adopted amendment of Town House Law (4-0-1)
- Approved rate increase for Morningside and Mountaindale camping grounds (4-0-1)
- Approved re-levy of water, sewer, refuse, and other maintenance charges for fiscal year 2022 (4-0-1)
- Approved Town Board minutes from 11/7/22 (4-0-1)
Planning Board
The Board granted conditional approval for a two-lot subdivision on Cole Road and approved a site plan amendment to convert a road to two-way traffic at Davos Pointe. It also advanced a commercial solar farm application to a public hearing and approved a unit consolidation at Forest Pond.
- Approved minor subdivision of 19.3 acres into two lots at 154 Cole Rd (Conditional)
- Approved site plan amendment for two-way road at Davos Road (Unanimous)
- Approved consolidation of units 15 and 16 into one 11-bedroom house at 39 Mei Menuchos Way (Conditional)
- Accepted conceptual application for 4.5MW solar farm at Lindholm Rd and scheduled public hearing for Dec 8
- Accepted application for Getaway House campground and scheduled public hearing
- Approved resolution for 38 duplex units at Cabana Sands (Conditional)
- Declared lead agency status for solar farm, Getaway House, and Cole Rd projects
Town Board
The Town Board approved several administrative resolutions, including a demolition contract and personnel changes. A requested zoning change in Hurleyville was tabled pending county environmental approval.
- Awarded unsafe demo bid for 76 Hasbrouck A Rd to Gorick Construction Co, Inc for $35,500.00 (5-0)
- Tabled zone change from HR to MX for SBL: 35-4-3, 35-4-2.2, 35-4-2.1, 35-4-1
- Approved promotion of Aaron Love to Utility Sewer Plant Operator (5-0)
- Approved warrant 1122 for $298,845.07 (5-0)
- Approved warrant 11A22 for $237,126.19 (5-0)
- Approved Ronnie Oden as volunteer basketball coach (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Jennifer Moore, Data Collector (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Michael Herbert, Chief Operator (5-0)
Zoning Board
The Board denied two area variances for a duplex at Skopps Cottages after the owner built without permits. Conversely, the Board approved a lot subdivision for Glenn Osterhout and a size increase for the Rabbinical College of Ohr. A request for a shed at 45 Timber Hill Lane was also approved.
- Denied lot coverage and expansion variances for 41 Skopps Cottages (All in favor)
- Approved lot subdivision and width reduction for Glenn Osterhout (All in favor)
- Approved 74% size increase for Rabbinical College of Ohr with conditions to remove blacktop and handball court (All in favor)
- Approved 70 sq ft shed and side yard setback reduction for Carole Bell (All in favor)
- Denied clarification to keep 4 paved parking areas at Evergreen at Inner Circle; separate application required
Town Board
The Town Board adopted the 2023 preliminary budget and approved several local laws, including amendments to false alarms, swimming pool requirements, sewers code, and water code. A public hearing on the Town House law amendment was opened and continued to November 7, 2022. The board also authorized bids for Laurel Avenue drainage and ice control material, and approved warrants and meeting schedules.
- Adopted 2023 preliminary budget (4-0-1)
- Adopted Amendment to False Alarms Penalties as Local Law #6 of 2022 (4-0-1)
- Adopted Amendment of Swimming Pools Requirements and Penalties as Local Law #7 of 2022 (4-0-1)
- Adopted Amendments to Sewers Code as Local Law #8 of 2022 (4-0-1)
- Adopted Amendment to Water Code as Local Law #9 of 2022 (4-0-1)
- Approved Warrant #10B22 for $835,428.37 (4-0-1)
- Authorized Town Clerk to solicit bids for Laurel Avenue drainage (4-0-1)
- Authorized Town Clerk to solicit bids for ice control material (sand) (4-0-1)