Fallsburg public meetings in 2023

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a special meeting to handle routine business: a consent agenda with three resolutions (an employee agreement, prior meeting minutes, and a warrant for $1,358,421.19), plus a possible executive session. The agenda also notes the Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed, directing residents to use alternate routes.

• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between 197 and 210; alternate routes advised
• Resolution #330: Approval of employee agreement
• Resolution #331: Town Board minutes dated 12/18/23
• Resolution #332: Warrant 12A23 dated 12/20/23 in the amount of $1,358,421.19
• Possible executive session under Public Officers Law Sec. 105(1)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting on December 21, 2023, to discuss and decide on two area variance requests. One is for a cluster unit development on Mitteer Rd, and the other is for a community center and staff units on Budd Rd. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection constraints.

• Area variance for 12-unit cluster development on Mitteer Rd, Hurleyville (SBL 26-1-64.2, 157 acres, AG zone)
• Area variance for 100x100 community center and two 14x64 staff units at 605 Budd Rd, Woodbourne (SBL 10-1-5, 98.51 acres, AG zone)
• Notice: Planning Board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits due to system constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with a public hearing on a local law to reimburse consultant fees, followed by discussion and votes on several resolutions. Key items include approving a noise local law, sewer and water district extensions, a rezoning in Loch Sheldrake, and a 30 MPH speed limit on Beaver Lane. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and election inspectors, and an executive session may be held.

• Public hearing on reimbursement of consultant fees local law
• Motion to approve sewer district extension to Perennial Park
• Motion to approve water district extension to Zimmerman Estates LLC
• Motion to approve rezoning of certain lands in Loch Sheldrake area to Business zoning district
• Motion to adopt 30 MPH speed limit on Beaver Lane

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several applications, including conditional site plan approvals, site plan amendments, and a subdivision. The board will also consider a large expansion for a religious camp and a new school. Water and sewer connection approvals are not guaranteed due to system constraints.

• Westbourne Estates: conditional site plan approval for Phase 2, 102 acres on SR 42, Woodbourne
• KJ Estates Duplex Development: 52-unit duplex development, 22.8 acres on Karmel Jacobs Road, Loch Sheldrake
• Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz: site plan review for 300 additional campers, 88 staff housing units, and other buildings, 182.73 acres at 393 East Pond Rd., Woodridge
• Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe: site plan review for synagogue and K-8 boys elementary school, 23.99 acres on Laurel Park Rd, Fallsburg
• Eliezer Blech: 2-lot subdivision, 1.028 acres at 29 Park Place, South Fallsburg

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with public hearings on proposed sewer and water district extensions for Perennial Park and Zimmerman Estates LLC, followed by votes on those extensions and other resolutions. The board will also consider a snow control agreement with Sullivan County, appoint two provisional building inspectors, and approve a warrant of $390,288.17.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve sewer district extension for Perennial Park
• Public hearing and resolution to approve water district extension for Zimmerman Estates LLC
• Resolution #317: Approve 2023-2024 snow control agreement with Sullivan County Division of Public Works
• Resolutions #318 and #319: Appoint Maurice Loucks and Jordan Kozachuck as provisional building inspectors
• Resolution #316: Approve warrant 1223 dated 12/6/23 in the amount of $390,288.17

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with two public hearings: one on a proposed noise local law and a continuation of a hearing on rezoning certain Loch Sheldrake lands to the Business district. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering resolutions on sewer service, a warrant payment, bids, program agreements, and scheduling future public hearings. The Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed, and alternate routes are advised.

• Public hearing on noise local law
• Continuation of public hearing to rezone certain Loch Sheldrake lands to Business zoning district
• Resolution to approve out-of-district sewer service agreement for 64 La Vista Drive
• Warrant #11B23 dated 11/29/23 in the amount of $383,675.06
• Award lowest bid to 209 Sand & Gravel LLC at $8.25 per ton non-delivered / $14.75 per ton delivered

Town Board

The Town Board will consider sewer service agreements and public hearings for water and sewer district extensions. The board will also vote on accepting $21,950 in funding from the Sullivan County Youth Bureau for various youth programs.

• Sewer service agreement for 64 La Vista Drive
• Public hearing for Zimmerman Estates, LLC water district extension
• Public hearing for Perennial Park sewer district extension
• $21,950 in Sullivan County Youth Bureau funding for youth programs
• Employment of Ben Doland in the Sewer Department

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with a public hearing on establishing 5-year terms for Planning and Zoning Board members. They will also discuss department updates and consider a consent agenda of resolutions, including accepting the 2023 town audit, approving a local law on lot coverage, setting a public hearing for a noise ordinance amendment, and awarding a water meter repair contract.

• Public hearing on 5-year terms for Planning and Zoning Board members
• Resolution #292: Local law to increase maximum lot coverage in Business and Industrial district
• Resolution #293: Public hearing for noise ordinance amendment on 12/04/23 at 5:50pm
• Resolution #294: Warrant #11A23 for $253,591.31
• Resolution #300: Award Davos water meter repair to Reeves Excavation Inc for $33,100.00

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss agenda items, including a request for an area variance to allow a twelve-unit cluster development on Mitteer Road. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection constraints, which may affect approvals.

• Area variance request for 12-unit cluster development, SBL 26-1-64.2, 157 acres, AG zone, Mitteer Rd, Hurleyville
• Notice: Planning Board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints
• Water/sewer connection applications reviewed by Town Engineer based on existing facts and circumstances

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2024 final budget, re-levying various charges, approving agreements, and issuing a warrant. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and an executive session is planned.

• Adopt Final Budget of 2024 (Resolution #284)
• Re-Levy of Water, Sewer & Refuse for 2023 (#285)
• Re-Levy of Camp Inspections, Garbage, Property Maintenance and Building Demolition Charges for 2023 (#286)
• Agreement with Yoga Space Catskills pending Town Attorney approval (#287)
• Warrant #1123 dated 11/13/23 in the amount of $1,489,507.37 (#290)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold discussions on increasing lot coverage in Business/Industrial districts and a rezoning in Loch Sheldrake, followed by a public hearing for The Empress project. Old business includes continued reviews of several developments, and new business covers a site plan amendment for Evergreen Inner Circle.

• Discussion: Increasing maximum lot coverage in Business and Industrial districts
• Discussion: Rezoning lands in Loch Sheldrake to Business district
• Public hearing: The Empress – 71 units and 70'x200' commercial building, lot line change, CR 104 & Leroy Rd.
• Old business: Aladdin – demolish/replace pool, replace 2 units with larger 2-family, 45'x55' shul addition, 203 Hasbrouck Rd.
• Old business: Perennial Park – 66-unit duplex development, Edgewood and Whipple Rd.

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with four public hearings: rezoning land in Loch Sheldrake to Business district, increasing lot coverage limits in Business and Industrial districts, the 2023 Preliminary Budget, and adopting a local tax levy override limit. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions including a dump truck purchase and a legal services transfer.

• Public hearing on rezoning certain Loch Sheldrake lands to Business district
• Public hearing on increasing maximum lot coverage in Business and Industrial districts
• Public hearing on 2023 Preliminary Budget
• Resolution to approve purchase of 2025 Kenworth dump truck off Sourcewell State Bid
• Resolution to transfer Town files from Lewis & Greer to Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with a consent agenda containing five resolutions. They will vote on awarding a golf cart bid, approving a child protection policy and a healthy food guidelines policy, approving a warrant for $1,530,821.43, and authorizing bids for ice control material. The meeting also includes liaison reports, supervisor's report, and citizens' comments.

• Resolution #272: Award golf cart bid to Club Car LLC
• Resolution #273: Approve Child Protection Policy for Youth Commission pending attorney approval
• Resolution #274: Approve Healthy Food Guidelines Policy
• Resolution #275: Approve warrant #10B23 for $1,530,821.43
• Resolution #276: Authorize bids for ice control material (sand), due Nov 28, 2023

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss old and new business, including continued review of a use variance for a synagogue and school, and new requests for a mini campground and a cottage expansion. The board also notes that water and sewer permits are not guaranteed by planning approval due to system constraints.

• Continued review of use variance for Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe for synagogue and K-8 boys school, SBL 39B-1-15, 39-1-6.1/6.2, Yeshiva Lane, South Fallsburg
• Use variance request by Lucas Hoeffel and Mari Bottone for mini campground (max 4 tents) on 48.90 acres, SBL 8-1-1.2, 222 Muthig Rd, Hurleyville
• Area variance request by Skopps Cottages Unit 12 to replace 750 SF unit with 1344 SF unit, increasing lot coverage from 28.13% to 28.2% and expansion from 25% to 79%, SBL 27-1-17.2, 305 Murphy Rd, Fallsburg
• Water and sewer connection applications subject to review by Town Engineer due to capacity constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with public hearings on water tank improvements and a due process hearing for Chen Development Group. The board will vote on a consent agenda including a $588,800 contract for water tank replacements, budget and rezoning public hearing dates, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on water tank facilities for Consolidated Water
• Due process hearing for SBL 57.-1-16 (Chen Development Group)
• Resolution #260: Award $588,800 to NGS Construction for water tank replacements at Old Falls Rd and Ann Lane
• Resolution #262: Set public hearing for tax levy override limit on 11/6/23
• Resolution #268: Set public hearing to rezone Loch Sheldrake area to Business district

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will meet on October 12, 2023, to hold public hearings on five projects and continue reviewing several site plans and subdivisions. The board will also consider new applications, including a bungalow renovation and a gas station conversion. Note that approvals do not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearings: Aladdin, Lakeland Estates North & South, Lakeshore Duplex Development, Mountaindale Heights
• Cypert Road Solar Project: large-scale solar system, 22 acres, Woodbourne
• Newburg Egg Warehouse: two warehouses, 110,000 SF and 137,500 SF, Glen Wild
• KYS Bungalows: renovate bungalows, construct shule, Mountaindale
• SST Management Corp: convert business into gas station, Rt 52 Loch Sheldrake

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss department updates and consider a consent agenda of resolutions covering personnel changes, a liquor license, a due process hearing, a $486,079.70 warrant, an appraisal contract, a water tank public hearing, and a $49,000 unsafe building demolition. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and the board may enter executive session.

• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between 197 and 210
• Approve full-time employment of Anthony Dworetsky as Commissioner of Public Works
• Approve warrant 09B23 for $486,079.70
• Award unsafe building demo for 12 Roosevelt Dr to Gorick Construction for $49,000
• Schedule public hearing for water tank improvements in Consolidated Water District

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing resolutions on hiring, a liquor license, a due process hearing, a warrant payment, and a contract award. The most significant item is awarding a $588,800 contract for the Old Falls and Ann Lane Water Tank replacement project.

• Award $588,800 base bid to NGS Construction for water tank replacement, plus $15,000 allowance for rock excavation
• Approve full-time employment of Anthony Dworetsky as Commissioner of Public Works
• Approve 30-day notice for beer/wine license for F&B Hurleyville, LLC and F&G Mountaindale, LLC at 81 Main Street, Mountaindale
• Approve warrant 09B23 for $486,079.70
• Retain Beckmann Appraisals for appraisal of town property SBL 11.-1-16.1

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss old and new business, including a continued review of a use variance for a synagogue and elementary school, and several area variance requests. The board will also consider water and sewer connection constraints as noted in the agenda.

• Continued review of use variance for Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe for synagogue and K-8 boys school, 7.46 acres, Yeshiva Lane, South Fallsburg
• Area variance for 16'x60' manufactured home (2004) as caretaker dwelling, 50 acres, 160 Divine Corners Rd
• Area variance for front setback reduction from 75' to 51' for electrical room, 5.80 acres, 250 Hilldale Rd
• Area variance for 103% expansion and 45'x55' basement addition to shul, demolish 2 single-family units, replace with 1 two-family unit, 36.08 acres, 203 Hasbrouck Dr, Woodbourne

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss department updates and consider several resolutions, including one to confirm that a building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne is unsafe and must be demolished. The board will also vote on a liquor license change, a personnel promotion, and a resolution to rescind a prior employment action. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for citizen comments.

• Resolution #122: Declare building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne unsafe and order demolition
• Resolution #245: Approve 30-day notice for liquor license corporate change for Alrmar's Tavern Inc DBA Hasbrouck Tavern at 1001 Benton Hollow Rd, Woodbourne
• Resolution #246: Rescind resolution #238 approving full-time employment of Ryan Brown as Commissioner of Public Works
• Resolution #247: Approve promotion of Andre DuBois in Highway Dept from Laborer II to MEO step 1
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed; alternate routes advised

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and continue reviewing several site plans, including a solar farm, a 66-unit duplex development, and a 71-unit project with commercial space. New business includes a lot line adjustment, a pool and building replacement, and a conceptual review of a cluster subdivision. The board also notes that approvals do not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Solar Power Network LLC: 80-acre solar farm and subdivision at Cross Farm Rd and Meyerhoff Rd
• Perennial Park: 66-unit duplex development on 30.56 acres at Edgewood and Whipple Rd
• The Empress: 71 units and 70' x 200' commercial building on 30.90 acres at CR 104 & Leroy Rd
• Wilson: lot line adjustment to add 0.655 acres at 102 & 114 Ranch Hill Rd
• Aladdin: demolish and replace pool, replace two 1-family units with a 2-family unit, and add 45'x55' addition at 203 Hasbrouck Rd

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering resolutions #237-#243, including a joint fuel bid with the Town of Liberty, employment actions, and approval of warrants totaling over $600,000. The meeting also includes liaison reports, supervisor's report, and citizens' comments. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and the board may enter executive session.

• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210
• Joint fuel bid with Town of Liberty dated 8/10/23
• Full-time employment of Ryan Brown as Commissioner of Public Works effective 9/18/23
• Warrant 0923 for $358,505.54 and warrant 09A23 for $249,787.17
• Employment of Steven Vogler as Police Officer effective 9/11/23

The Town Board passed a consent agenda approving several administrative resolutions, including two payment warrants and two personnel appointments. The board also entered an executive session to receive legal advice.

• Approved joint fuel bid with the Town of Liberty (4-0)
• Approved Ryan Brown as Commissioner of Public Works effective 9/18/23 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Gary Conklin effective 8/26/23 (4-0)
• Approved warrant 0923 for $358,505.54 (4-0)
• Approved warrant 09A23 for $249,787.17 (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 8/28/23 (4-0)
• Approved employment of Steven Vogler as Police Officer effective 9/11/23 (4-0)
• Entered executive session regarding advice of counsel (4-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting that includes a due process hearing to consider revoking a short-term rental permit for 17 Lakeside Dr. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering warrants, a police promotion, a provisional building inspector appointment, and meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Due process hearing for revoking short-term rental permit at 17 Lakeside Dr (SBL: 19A-2-3)
• Resolution #232: Approve warrant #08B23 dated 8/23/23 for $576,831.36
• Resolution #233: Approve promotion of Chris Cassaro to Sergeant effective 8/21/23
• Resolution #234: Approve employment of Carlos Retana as provisional Building Inspector effective 8/28/23
• Resolution #236: Motion regarding short-term rental permit for 17 Lakeside Drive

The Town Board held a due process hearing regarding a property at 17 Lakeside Drive and subsequently recommended the revocation of its short-term rental permit. The board also approved a series of administrative resolutions including a warrant and personnel appointments.

• Recommended revocation of Short-Term Rental Permit for 17 Lakeside Drive (4-0-1)
• Approved warrant #08B23 for $576,831.36 (4-0-1)
• Approved promotion of Chris Cassaro to Sergeant effective 8/21/23 (4-0-1)
• Approved employment of Carlos Retana as provisional Building Inspector effective 8/28/23 (4-0-1)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/21/23 (4-0-1)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a zone change for property SBL 60-1-17.2 on Rt 42 and Lavista Drive, presented by Howard Ingber. The board will also consider consent agenda resolutions to approve meeting minutes and allow a USDA Forest Service inventory on a town-owned parcel. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment.

• Discussion of zone change for SBL 60-1-17.2 on Rt 42 and Lavista Drive
• Resolution #230: Approve Town Board minutes from 8/14/23
• Resolution #231: Approve USDA Forest Service statewide forest inventory on town parcel 56-1-34.1
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between 197 and 210 is closed

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including the authorization for the USDA Forest Service to conduct a statewide forest inventory study on a town-owned parcel. The board also approved the minutes from the August 14, 2023, meeting.

• Approved USDA Forest Service statewide forest inventory study for parcel 56-1-34.1 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/14/23 (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Board reviewed a request for an area variance for a second-story addition at 305 Murphy Rd that was built without a permit. The meeting included discussion on the property's history of variances and the potential for a master plan, but no final decision on the variance was recorded.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to approve several resolutions, including two financial warrants totaling $996,364.84, the appointment of a town historian, a request for proposals for a summer festival carnival ride concessionaire, a field usage request, and a due process hearing date. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and liaison reports.

• Warrant 0823: $774,566.44
• Warrant 08A23: $221,798.40
• Approve Michael Weiner as Town Historian
• RFP for youth commission summer festival carnival ride concessionaire, bids due 9/22/23
• Due process hearing for 17 Lakeside Dr, SBL 19A-2-3, set for 8/28/23 at 5:50 pm

The Town Board approved two payment warrants totaling $996,364.84 and appointed Michael Weiner as the Town Historian. The board also authorized a request for proposals for a youth commission summer festival concessionaire and approved field usage for the Hudson Valley Athletic Club.

• Approved warrant 0823 ($774,566.44)
• Approved warrant 08A23 ($221,798.40)
• Approved Michael Weiner as Town of Fallsburg Historian
• Approved RFP for youth commission summer festival carnival ride concessionaire (due 9/22/23)
• Approved Hudson Valley Athletic Club request for field usage
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/7/23
• Set Due Process hearing for 17 Lakeside Dr (SBL: 19A-2-3) for 8/28/23 at 5:50 pm

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and continue reviewing several site plans, including a farmstand special use permit, a large-scale solar project, a gas station rebuild, and a 52-unit duplex development. The board will also review a new application for a mikva building at a bungalow colony. All water and sewer connection approvals remain subject to capacity constraints and Town Engineer review.

• Mother Earth Farmstand LLC – special use permit for agri-business, 14.52 acres, 201 Church Road
• NY Fallsburg II LLC – Cypert Road Solar Project, 22 acres, Cypert Rd, Woodbourne
• Aero-Star Petroleum – new building and fuel pump island, 6093 ST RT 42, Woodbourne
• KJ Estates Duplex Development – 52 units, 22.8 acres, Karmel Jacobs Road, Loch Sheldrake
• Greenwood Park Resort – 30'x35' Mikva building, 4830 State Rt 42

The Planning Board conducted public hearings for two proposals: an agricultural business for Mother Earth Farmstand LLC and a solar array project by NY Fallsburg II, LLC. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session that includes a public hearing on an unsafe building at 12 Roosevelt Dr, South Fallsburg, and will consider a resolution to demolish it. The board will also discuss department head updates and consider a consent agenda with resolutions on personnel, a road study, and a water tank replacement project.

• Public hearing on unsafe building at 12 Roosevelt Dr, SBL# 50-1-2.1, owner Robert Hantman
• Resolution #222 to confirm building at 12 Roosevelt Dr is unsafe and must be demolished
• Resolution #221 to solicit bids for water storage tank replacement at 65 Brickman Rd and Ann Lane, bid due Sept 12, 2023
• Resolution #217 to study reducing speed limit on Beaver Ln, Woodbourne
• Resolution #220 for fall cleanup at Morningside Park on Oct 13-15

The Town Board determined that a building at 12 Roosevelt Dr is unsafe and must be demolished. The board also approved a request for a speed zone study on Beaver Lane and authorized bids for water storage tank replacements.

• Determined building at SBL# 50-1-2.1, 12 Roosevelt Dr is unsafe and must be demolished
• Approved request for State DOT speed zone study on Beaver Lane (3-0)
• Authorized competitive bids for water storage tank replacements at 65 Brickman Rd and Ann Lane
• Approved 2023 Fall Cleanup event at Morningside Park for Oct 13-15 (3-0)
• Approved permanent employment for Heather Carnesi as Senior Account Clerk typist
• Approved provisional employment for Diane De La Cuardra as Senior Account Clerk typist
• Accepted retirement of Christopher Rosa from Fallsburg Police Department effective 8/13/23
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 7/24/23

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding its regular legislative meeting on July 24, 2023. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering appointments, stipends, a lawsuit settlement, road names, and a $477,235.83 warrant, followed by a possible executive session.

• Approve John Chevalier as Police Department Detective effective 7/11/23
• Approve road names Banyan Circle, Linden Court, Hawthorn Court, Cypress Lane for Sapphire Development
• Approve settlement agreement in Skopps Cottages vs Town and ZBA lawsuit
• Approve warrant #07B23 dated 7/21/23 for $477,235.83
• Approve yearly stipends to Heather Carnesi, Jennifer Edwards, and Gregg Pitula

The Town Board approved a settlement agreement in the Skopps Cottages vs Town and ZBA lawsuit, requiring a $30,000 penalty and $10,000 in attorney fees. The Board also approved several personnel appointments, stipends, and new road names for the Sapphire Development.

• Approved settlement in Skopps Cottages vs Town and ZBA lawsuit (4-0)
• Approved appointment of John Chevalier to Detective effective 7/11/23 (4-0)
• Approved road names Banyan Circle, Linden Court, Hawthorn Court, and Cypress Lane for Sapphire Development (4-0)
• Approved yearly stipend for Heather Carnesi for grant work (4-0)
• Approved three yearly stipends for Jennifer Edwards (4-0)
• Approved yearly stipend for Gregg Pitula (4-0)
• Approved warrant #07B23 for $477,235.83 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Denise Corbett from Building Department effective 7/24/23 (4-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting on July 20, 2023, to discuss two items: a request for a six-month extension on previously approved variances for Camp Bnois Spinka, and a new area variance request from Mother Earth Farmstand LLC to allow a working farm with small camp structures on a 14.52-acre property in an agricultural zone. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection reviews due to capacity constraints.

• Camp Bnois Spinka (SBL: 39-1-86.1) requests 6-month extension on previously approved variances
• Mother Earth Farmstand LLC (SBL: 59-1-32.11) requests area variance for working farm with small camp structures at 201 Church St., Mountaindale, 14.52 acres, AG zone
• Notice: Planning Board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits due to system constraints
• Public can attend via phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 948 7897 4605

The Board approved a six-month extension for previously granted variances for Camp Bnois Spinka. A request for an area variance to allow camping structures at Mother Earth Farmstand LLC was discussed but not decided.

• Approved 6-month extension on previously approved variances for Camp Bnois Spinka (SBL:39-1-86.1)

Town Board

The Town Board approved several personnel promotions and hires across the police, highway, and parks departments. The board also authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Sullivan County and approved the town employee handbook.

• Appointed John Chevalier to Detective Sergeant (4-0-1)
• Promoted Jason Newell, David Donovan, and William VanAken to HEO step 1 in highway department (4-0-1)
• Approved employment of 22 staff members for Parks & Rec Department (4-0-1)
• Authorized IMA with Sullivan County for Neversink Crossing Trail (4-0-1)
• Approved employment of Kristen Doyle as Deputy Clerk (4-0-1)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 7/10/23 (4-0-1)
• Approved employee handbook (3-0-2)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue reviews on several development projects, including solar expansions, a gas station rebuild, and a large warehouse complex. The board also notes that approvals do not guarantee water or sewer permits due to capacity constraints.

• Public hearing: 5629 State Route 42 LLC – office conversion at 39 Ambassador Circle
• Public hearing: Rosemond Solar LLC – solar project expansion at 191 Rosemond Rd
• Public hearing: Aero-Star Petroleum – new building and fuel pump island at 6093 ST RT 42
• Public hearing: Newburg Egg Warehouse – two warehouses (110,000 and 137,500 sq ft) at 629 Glen Wild Rd
• New business: Cypert Road Solar Project – large-scale solar on 22 acres

The Planning Board conducted public hearings for an office building, a solar project expansion, a petroleum station, and a warehouse project. No final approvals or denials were recorded for these projects during the meeting; the board is awaiting further documentation and public written comments.

• Approved April and May meeting minutes

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to consider a consent agenda with resolutions covering personnel appointments, approval of financial warrants, a public hearing for an unsafe building, and legal action against property violations. The board will also hear liaison reports, correspondence, and citizens' comments.

• Approve employment in Parks & Rec for Michelle Prokop, Nick Storms, Steve Brust, Jessica Hussey
• Approve warrant #06B23 for $366,090.69
• Approve public hearing for unsafe building at 12 Roosevelt Dr, South Fallsburg on 8/7/23
• Authorize enforcement proceeding against violations at 63 & 73 Rose Road property
• Approve warrants #0723 ($124,067.77) and #07A23 ($550,948.32)

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing nine resolutions, including the authorization of three payment warrants and several personnel appointments and resignations. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for an unsafe building and authorized legal action regarding property violations.

• Approved employment of Michelle Prokop, Nick Storms, Steve Brust, and Jessica Hussey in Parks & Rec (4-0-1)
• Approved warrant #06B23 for $366,090.69 (4-0-1)
• Approved public hearing for unsafe building at 12 Roosevelt Dr for 8/7/23 (4-0-1)
• Authorized Attorney for the Town to prosecute enforcement proceedings for 63 & 73 Rose Road (4-0-1)
• Approved warrant #0723 for $124,067.77 (4-0-1)
• Approved warrant #07A23 for $550,948.32 (4-0-1)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 6/26/23 (4-0-1)
• Approved resignation of Dallas Diescher from Building Department (4-0-1)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a public hearing on a zone change request for Loch Sheldrake Property Management LLC (SBL 17-1-40). The board will also vote on a consent agenda including a resolution to repeal Planned Unit Development District No. 5, approve minutes, authorize an agreement with Brown Weinraub PLLC, and accept the resignation of the Code Enforcement Officer/DPW Supervisor. The July 3rd meeting is canceled.

• Public hearing on zone change for Loch Sheldrake Property Management LLC (SBL 17-1-40)
• Resolution #181: SEQR Negative Declaration and adoption of local law to repeal Planned Unit Development District No. 5
• Resolution #187: Approve Supervisor signing agreement with Brown Weinraub PLLC
• Resolution #188: Accept resignation of Mollie Messenger, Code Enforcement Officer/DPW Supervisor, effective 7/6/23
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2023, which repeals Planned Unit Development District No. 5 and rezones the 89.5-acre tract to a Residence (R) zoning district. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a legal agreement.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to repeal PUD District No. 5 and rezone land to Residence district (4-0-1)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for the PUD 5 repeal (4-0-1)
• Approved Town Board Minutes dated 6/19/2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved Supervisor signing agreement with Brown Weinraub PLLC (4-0-1)
• Closed Public Hearing for Loch Sheldrake Property Management LLC SBL: 17-1-40 zone change (4-0-1)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda, including a resolution to adopt a local law amending the PUD 5 district's legal description, along with several personnel actions. The board will also hear department head updates and a presentation on a Pride Festival. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and an executive session is planned.

• Resolution #181: SEQR negative declaration and adoption of local law amending PUD 5 district legal description
• Resolution #182: Promotion of Lucas Price to Working Supervisor in Highway Department
• Resolution #183: Employment of Cassandra Rose as Office/Clerk in Park & Recreation effective 6/10/23
• Resolution #185: Employment of Isaiah Da Costa as Laborer in Park & Recreation effective 6/13/23
• Pride Festival presentation by Ellyaneh Hutchinson

The Town Board approved several personnel appointments and the minutes from the June 12 meeting via a consent agenda. A resolution regarding a SEQR Negative Declaration and the PUD 5 District legal description was tabled.

• Approved promotion of Lucas Price to Working Supervisor in the Highway Department (4-0)
• Approved employment of Cassandra Rose as Office/Clerk in Park & Recreation effective 6/10/23 (4-0)
• Approved employment of Isaiah Da Costa as Laborer in Park & Recreation effective 6/13/23 (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 6/12/23 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #181 regarding SEQR Negative Declaration and PUD 5 District legal description

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting on June 15, 2023, to discuss old and new business. Old business includes two requests for six-month extensions on previously approved area variances. New business includes a request for an area variance to add a second story to a building. The board will also consider water and sewer connection constraints as noted in the agenda.

• Congregation Adas Yereim requests 6-month extension for area variance to build 70x120 dormitory at 138 Labaugh Rd., Loch Sheldrake
• Sunray Cottages requests 6-month extension for area variance to demolish and replace unit #14 at 57 LaVista Dr., South Fallsburg
• Skops requests area variance for second story addition with 3ft height increase at 305 Murphy Rd.
• Water and sewer connection applications subject to review by Town Engineer due to capacity constraints

The Zoning Board approved two six-month extensions for previously granted area variances. A request for an area variance regarding a second-story addition at 305 Murphy Rd. was discussed but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved 6-month extension for Congregation Adas Yereim at 138 Labaugh Rd. to construct a dormitory building
• Approved 6-month extension for Sunray Cottages at 57 LaVista Dr. unit 14 to replace a unit

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes employment approvals, warrant payments, and two rezoning actions. The board will vote on a SEQR negative declaration and a local law to rezone KJ Estates from REC to HR, and a SEQR negative declaration and local law amending the PUD 1 district legal description. The meeting also includes a presentation of the key to the town to Lionel White and Lucille Harris, and a bridge closure notice for Old Turnpike Road.

• Rezoning of KJ Estates (SBL 12.-1-64) from REC to HR zoning district
• SEQR negative declaration for KJ Estates zoning change
• SEQR negative declaration and local law amending PUD 1 district legal description
• Warrant #0623 for $450,557.89 and Warrant #06A23 for $226,615.10
• Authorization to solicit bids for 136 gas golf carts with canopy and windshield

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2023 to align the PUD District No. 1 boundary with the zoning map. The Board also approved a SEQR Negative Declaration for rezoning tax parcel 12.-1-64 to allow for the KJ Estates duplex development. Several personnel appointments and financial warrants were approved via a consent agenda.

• Approved Local Law No. 5 of 2023 amending PUD District No. 1 boundary (5-0)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for rezoning tax parcel 12.-1-64 from REC to HR zoning (3-2)
• Approved employment of Brandon Schultz as Laborer in Parks Department (5-0)
• Approved employment of Theresa Call as Office/Clerk in Parks Department (5-0)
• Approved part-time employment for Rachel Harris in Town Clerk’s office (5-0)
• Authorized competitive bids for 136 2024 Gas Golf Carts (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #0623 for $450,557.89 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #06A23 for $226,615.10 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Town of Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing on four properties and review site plans, subdivisions, and special permits. Items include a Yeshiva/College development, a supermarket outdoor seating area, and a 53-unit townhouse project. The board also continues reviews of a campground, a charter school/camp, and a commercial building.

• Public hearing: 5201 Main St., 15 Maplewood Ave., 35 Maplewood Ave., 5629 State Route 42 LLC
• Orchards: site plan amendment to add 21 units to phase 2, delete recreation courts (189 Labaugh Rd.)
• Camp Krula: site plan for duplexes, dining hall, classroom, pools (5405 SR 42)
• 290 Dairyland Rd.: conceptual review for Yeshiva/College (dormitory, synagogue, gym)
• Landau's Supermarket: outdoor seating for Boosur Meat & Deli (3 Railroad Plaza Extension)

The Planning Board approved a negative declaration and site plan modifications for the Orchards project to add 21 units. The board also issued a negative declaration for the Camp Krula duplex development plan. Public hearings were held for three subdivision requests on Main Street and Maplewood Avenue.

• Approved negative declaration for Orchards site plan amendment (All in favor)
• Approved site plan modifications for Orchards to add 21 units and delete four recreation courts (All in favor)
• Approved negative declaration for Camp Krula duplex development plan (All in favor)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a Planned Unit Development (PUD) law, hear a presentation on the Pride Festival, and consider a consent agenda of six resolutions. These resolutions include a Spectrum renewal agreement, a $20,000 grant for a dog park and picnic area, approval of prior minutes, two new hires, and a public hearing for a zone change. The meeting also includes liaison reports, a supervisor's report with service awards, and citizens' comments.

• Discussion of PUD #1 Law
• Pride Festival presentation by Amanda Wallgren and Dana Perlman
• Resolution #166: $20,000 Sullivan 180 grant for dog park and picnic area
• Resolution #170: Public hearing for zone change for Loch Sheldrake Property Management LLC (SBL 17-1-40) on 6/26/23
• Resolutions #168 and #169: New hires in Parks Department

The Town Board approved a $20,000 grant for a dog park and picnic area and hired two new employees for the Parks Department. A public hearing was held to adjust district lines for Planned Unit Development (PUD) #1 to match existing maps.

• Approved $20,000 Sullivan 180 Municipal Partnership Grant for dog park and picnic area (3-0-2)
• Approved renewal agreement between Spectrum and Town of Fallsburg (3-0-2)
• Approved employment of Layla DeJesus as Laborer in Parks Department (3-0-2)
• Approved employment of Patricia Seletsky as Office/Clerk in Parks Department (3-0-2)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 5/22/23 (3-0-2)
• Scheduled public hearing for Loch Sheldrake Property Management LLC zone change for 6/26/23 (3-0-2)
• Opened and closed public hearing for PUD #1 district line changes (3-0-2)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with a consent agenda covering six resolutions, including authorizing an engineering grant application for the Mountaindale wastewater treatment plant upgrade, setting a public hearing for a planned unit development (PUD) law, and approving a tax certiorari settlement for Brookside Housing. The board will also consider hiring two Parks Department employees and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution #159: Authorize Delaware Engineering to prepare an Engineering Planning Grant application for Mountaindale WWTP upgrade
• Resolution #162: Set public hearing for PUD law on June 5, 2023 at 5:50 pm
• Resolution #163: Approve settlement agreements in real property tax certiorari for Brookside Housing (SBL 49-2-16, 8.64 acres) covering 2019-2022
• Resolution #160: Approve employment of Laborer Edward McCombs in Parks Dept effective 5/13/23
• Resolution #161: Approve employment of Office/Clerk Heather Manor in Parks Dept effective 4/28/23

The Town Board approved a series of resolutions via a consent agenda, including a real property tax settlement for Brookside Housing and the hiring of two Parks Department employees. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a local law regarding the Planned Unit Development District No. 1 boundary.

• Approved settlement for Brookside Estates real property tax litigation 2019-2022 (3-0)
• Scheduled PUD law public hearing for June 5, 2023, at 5:50 pm (3-0)
• Authorized Delaware Engineering, DPC to prepare Mountaindale WWTP upgrade grant application (3-0)
• Approved employment of Laborer Edward McCombs in Parks Dept effective 5/13/23 (3-0)
• Approved employment of Office/Clerk Heather Manor in Parks Dept effective 4/28/23 (3-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from May 15, 2023 (3-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss and decide on three area variance requests. These include a gas station seeking multiple setback and lot coverage variances, a residential property requesting a height increase for a second-story addition, and a commercial property seeking a reduced rear setback to subdivide a warehouse. The board will also review water and sewer connection policies, noting that approvals do not guarantee permits due to system constraints.

• Aero Star Petroleum: area variance for front yard setbacks reduced from 35' to 24' and 27', lot coverage increase from 40% to 54%, fuel island setback from 20' to 36', and rear yard buffer from 20' to varying 5'-30' at NYS Rt 42 & NYS Rt 52
• Skops: area variance for second story addition with 3 ft height increase at 305 Murphy Rd
• 5201B Main LLC: area variance to subdivide warehouse with rear setback reduced from 10 ft to 2 ft at 5201 Main St, South Fallsburg
• Water and sewer connection applications will be reviewed by Town Engineer due to system constraints

The Zoning Board approved several variances for Aero Star Petroleum at NYS Rt 42 & NYS RT 52 to allow for a new building and pump canopy. The board designated itself as the lead agency and issued a negative declaration. The project will now proceed to the Planning Board for review, including a required landscaping plan.

• Approved front yard setback reduction from 35' to 24' and 27'
• Approved lot coverage increase from 40% to 54%
• Approved fuel island setback reduction from 20' to 36' from street line
• Approved rear yard plantings buffer width reduction from 20' to 5'-30'
• Approved motion for lead agency (unanimous)
• Approved motion for negative declaration (unanimous)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including awarding a $59,500 contract for an unsafe building demolition at 20 Broadway, Loch Sheldrake, and approving a $592,336.85 warrant. The board will also hear department head updates and presentations on the Hurleyville Hub, a Pride Festival, and the Mountaindale WWTP. The meeting includes a public comment period and may enter executive session.

• Resolution #154: Award unsafe demo at 20 Broadway, Loch Sheldrake to Gorick Construction Co, Inc for $59,500
• Resolution #157: Approve warrant #05B23 dated 5/17/23 for $592,336.85
• Resolution #152: Extend contract with VRI to 3 years, pending Town Attorney approval
• Resolution #156: Approve road names Honey Locust Court and Sweetbay Terrace for 911 system
• Resolution #158: Approve rental contract with Godwin Pumps for bypass pumping at Mountaindale Pump Station

The Town Board passed a consent agenda approving resolutions #151-#158. Key actions included awarding a demolition contract and approving a payment warrant. The board also received a report on the Mountaindale wastewater treatment plant's capacity limitations.

• Approved unsafe demo at 20 Broadway, Loch Sheldrake to Gorick Construction co, Inc for $59,500.00
• Approved warrant #05B23 dated 5/17/23 for $592,336.85
• Approved naming two private roads Honey Locust Court and Sweetbay Terrace (5-0)
• Approved extending VRI contract to 3 years, pending Town Attorney approval
• Approved rental contract from Godwin Pumps for Mountaindale Pump Station bypass system, pending Town Attorney approval
• Approved Supervisor Katherine Rappaport and Deputy Supervisor Sean Wall-Carty as Town Court Auditors
• Accepted resignation of Patrick Green in the highway department effective 5/19/23
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 5/8/23

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings on the Avon Lodge Campground and Mosdos Klausenburg, and review several site plans, including a farmstead experience, a camp dormitory trailer, a solar expansion, and a subdivision. The board also continues discussions on multiple projects, including a 53-unit townhouse development and a hotel addition. A notice warns that planning approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearing: Avon Lodge Campground (formerly Azia) – 35 campsites and commercial recreation on 125.6 acres
• Public hearing: Mosdos Klausenburg – demolish/replace building 23 and add 5,000 sq ft recreation building
• New business: Mother Earth Farmstand LLC – site plan for working farm experience with caretaker apartment and campsites on 14.52 acres at 201 Church Road
• New business: Rosemond Solar LLC – amendment to expand solar project on 50.1 acres at 191 Rosemond Rd, Woodridge
• Old business: Zimmerman Estates – 53-unit townhouse project on 13.64 acres at Zimmerman Rd & SR 52

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for a new dormitory trailer at Mayin Tohar Camp. A request for a two-lot subdivision at 5201 Main Street was denied and referred to the ZBA. The board also discussed water capacity issues regarding the Zimmerman Estates project.

• Approved site plan amendment for 960 sq.ft. dormitory trailer at Mayin Tohar Camp (605 Budd Rd)
• Denied site plan approval for 2 lot subdivision at 5201 Main St; referred to ZBA
• Accepted previous meeting minutes with additions

Town Board

The Town Board meeting agenda for May 8, 2023, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are available for this meeting.

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including several resolutions and warrants. Key actions included awarding limestone and stone bids and approving a developer's agreement for the Empress Development.

• Approved developer's agreement with Gemstar Contracting for the Empress Development
• Approved warrant #0523 for $458,549.61
• Approved warrant #05A23 for $295,893.16
• Awarded lowest bid for 1-A Abrasion Non-Wappinger Crushed Limestone to Bruce G. Donahue Trucking ($30.10/Ton)
• Awarded lowest bid for NYS DOT 1°t Washed Stone delivery to JML Quarries, Inc ($21.50/Ton)
• Approved employment of Laborer Tyler Hogencamp in the Parks Dept effective 5/1/23
• Amended Resolution #86 to include the Record of Activities (ROA) for standard work days
• Approved Town Board minutes from 4/24/23 and 5/1/23

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss department updates, a food bank presentation, and two personnel hires for the Parks Department. The agenda also notes the Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed between addresses 197 and 210, with alternate routes advised. No major ordinances or contracts are listed; the session includes an executive session item.

• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between 197 and 210; alternate routes advised
• Food Bank presentation by Dr. Sean Wall-Carty
• Resolution #140: Approve employment of Laborer Isiah Mathews in Parks Dept effective 4/27/23
• Resolution #141: Approve employment of Laborer David Rose Jr. in Parks Dept effective 4/24/23
• Executive session under Public Officers Law Sec. 105(1)

The Town Board approved the employment of two laborers for the Parks Department. The board also discussed a zoning change for KJ and the launch of a popup food pantry.

• Approved employment of Laborer Isiah Mathews in Parks Dept effective 4/27/23 (5-0)
• Approved employment of Laborer David Rose Jr. in Parks Dept effective 4/24/23 (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. and a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 27, 2023, to discuss two new business items. The board will consider area variance requests from Daniel Zanetti and Congregation Camp D'Masmidim. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection reviews.

• Daniel Zanetti requests variance to reduce road setback from 100' to 56' and lake setback from 100' to 30' at 28 Keener Rd.
• Congregation Camp D'Masmidim requests variance to increase fence height from 4' to 8' at 69 Silver Lake Rd.
• No new applications will be heard after 10:00 p.m.

The board heard a request from Daniel Zinetti for area variances to reduce required setbacks from a road and a lake for a proposed hunting/fishing cabin. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed area variance request for 28 Keener Rd to reduce road setback from 100' to 56' and lake setback from 100' to 30' (No outcome recorded)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a local law establishing a one-way truck route on Railroad Plaza, Trolley Ave., and Lake Street, amendments to PUD 1 and PUD 5, and training requirements for Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals members. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions accepting state funding for the Sullivan O&W Neversink Crossing, approving multiple Parks Department hires, and approving salary increases for two employees.

• Local law for one-way truck route on Railroad Plaza, Trolley Ave., and Lake Street
• PUD 1 and PUD 5 amendments
• Training requirements for Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals members
• Accept $250,000 and $500,000 from NYS OPRHP for Sullivan O&W Neversink Crossing
• Approve 8 Parks Dept hires and salary increases for Tracey Leszczynski and Thalia Vargas

The Town Board approved a grant for the Sullivan O&W Neversink Crossing and passed local laws regarding traffic routes and board member training. Public hearings were held for zoning amendments and traffic changes, and the board processed a consent agenda of resolutions.

• Approved $250,000 grant from NYS OPRHP for Sullivan O&W Neversink Crossing
• Adopted local law establishing one-way traffic on Lake Street and truck route on Railroad Plaza, Trolley Ave, and Lake Street
• Adopted local law for Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals member training requirements
• Approved consent agenda for Resolutions #111 and #125-#139

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings on two projects: Mosdos Klausenburg (demolition/replacement of building 23 plus a 5,000 sf recreation building) and Perennial Park (66-unit duplex development). The board will also review new business including a zoning referral for KJ Estates, a PUD law recommendation, training requirements for board members, and several site plan reviews for industrial and commercial projects. Old business includes continued reviews of Timber Ridge (325 units plus commercial space), The Orchards, The Empress, and other projects. The meeting will be held in person at 12 Laurel Avenue, South Fallsburg, with phone/Zoom access available.

• Public hearing: Mosdos Klausenburg – SBL 21-1-30.2, 23-8-1, 23-9-1 – demolish/replace building 23, add 5,000 sf recreation building
• Public hearing: Perennial Park – SBL 11-1-29.1 – 66-unit duplex development
• New business: Glen Wild Industrial – SBL 65-1-93.3 – amendment to previously approved site plan, 63 acres, 16-74 Industrial Dr.
• New business: Newburg Egg Warehouse – SBL 63-1-8 – site plan for two warehouses (110,000 SF and 137,500 SF), 629 Glen Wild Rd
• Old business: Timber Ridge – SBL 28-1-1 – 325 single-family units plus 80,000 SF commercial, review of DEIS scoping document

The Planning Board held public hearings for two development projects. The hearing for Mosdos Klausenburg remains open due to notification disputes, and the board heard public testimony regarding the proposed Perennial Park duplex development.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes with additions
• Kept public hearing open for Mosdos Klausenburg (SBL: 21-1-30.2, 23-8-1, 23-9-1) due to notification concerns

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session with two public hearings: one for a zone change request by KJ Estates, and one for an unsafe building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne, owned by Catskills Studio LLC. The board will also consider resolutions to confirm the building as unsafe and order demolition, approve a new sewer department hire, and approve prior meeting minutes. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and the board will receive department head updates and discuss a film festival presentation.

• Public hearing for KJ Estates zone change
• Public hearing for unsafe building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne (SBL# 24-2-1.2)
• Resolution #122: confirm building unsafe and order demolition
• Resolution #123: approve employment of Rebecca Smith as Secretary I in Sewer Department
• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210

The Town Board conducted two public hearings. The first concerned a requested zone change for KJ Estates, where residents expressed opposition based on traffic and environmental concerns. The second concerned an unsafe building at 455 St Rt 52, where the owner's representative presented a rehabilitation and demolition timeline.

• Opened public hearing for KJ Estates zone change (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for KJ Estates zone change (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for unsafe building SBL# 24-2-1.2 (5-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel actions and approval of prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve employment for Laborer Michael McGrath in Parks Dept (effective 4/3/23)
• Approve employment for Secretary I Jessica Roda in Building Dept (effective 4/24/23)
• Approve employment for Laborer John Stanton IV in Parks Dept (effective 4/3/23)
• Accept resignation of Tyler Lopez in Sewer Dept (effective 4/14/23)
• Approve Town Board minutes from 3/27/23 and 4/3/23

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including three new hires, one resignation, and the minutes from two previous meetings. The session also included reports on local services and public notices for upcoming hearings on zoning and traffic laws.

• Approved employment of Laborer Michael McGrath in Parks Department (4-0)
• Approved employment of Secretary Jessica Roda in Building Department (4-0)
• Approved employment of Laborer John Stanton IV in Parks Department (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Tyler Lopez in Sewer Department (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 3/27/23 (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 4/3/23 (4-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss department updates and several resolutions, including approving two warrants totaling over $877,000 and scheduling public hearings for April 24 on a proposed PUD law and a one-way traffic plan for Lake Street with a truck route on Railroad Plaza and Trolley Ave. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions expected beyond these items.

• Warrant 0423 approved for $648,824.62
• Warrant 04A23 approved for $228,602.82
• Public hearing set for PUD law on 4/24/23 at 5:50 pm
• Public hearing set for one-way traffic on Lake Street and truck route on Railroad Plaza/Trolley Ave on 4/24/23 at 5:45 pm
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between 197 and 210 is closed

The Town Board approved several payment warrants and scheduled two public hearings for April 24, 2023. The board also discussed proposed amendments to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to correct map discrepancies and extinguish inactive PUDs.

• Approved warrant 0423 for $648,824.62 (3-0)
• Approved warrant 04A23 for $228,602.82 (3-0)
• Scheduled PUD law public hearing for 4/24/23 at 5:50 pm (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lake Street one-way traffic and Railroad Plaza/Trolley Ave truck routes for 4/24/23 at 5:45 pm (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding personnel and counsel advice (3-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding its regular legislative meeting. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering warrants, new hires, a public hearing for a zone change, and a revised sewer extension agreement with Perennial Park, LLC. The meeting also includes reports from liaisons, the supervisor, and a sewer capacity update.

• Approve warrant 03B23 for $198,396.87
• Hire Maximilian Doetsch as Skilled Laborer 2 in Water Dept (start 4/3/23)
• Hire Heather Carnisi as Senior Account Clerk typist (start 4/20/23)
• Set public hearing for KJ Estates zone change on 4/17/23 at 5:50pm
• Approve revised sewer extension agreement with Perennial Park, LLC

The Town Board approved several administrative resolutions, including two new full-time employees and a revised sewer extension agreement. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a zone change and a training session for planning and zoning members.

• Approved warrant 03B23 for $198,396.87 (5-0)
• Approved full-time employment of Maximilian Doetsch as Skilled Laborer 2 (5-0)
• Approved full-time employment of Heather Carnisi as Senior Account Clerk typist (5-0)
• Scheduled KJ Estates zone change public hearing for 4/17/23 (5-0)
• Scheduled Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals training for 4/24/23 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 3/20/23 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of John Makovic to the Grievance Board (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved revised sewer extension agreement with Perennial Park, LLC (5-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting for a work session, with a public hearing on the Spectrum franchise agreement. The board will consider a consent agenda of resolutions including warrants, resignations, and bids, and discuss department updates and parking meters.

• Public hearing on Spectrum Franchise Agreement
• Resolution #91: Warrant 0323 for $214,833.20
• Resolution #92: Warrant 03A23 for $288,010.81
• Resolution #93: Accept resignation of Building Inspector Thomas J. Brawley
• Resolution #102: Waiver of conflict for J&G Law to represent Town and Wallkill Boys & Girls Club

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 15 resolutions, including the acceptance of three resignations and the authorization of competitive bids for limestone and washed stone. The board also scheduled a public hearing for an unsafe building and approved two payment warrants totaling over $500,000.

• Approved consent agenda Resolutions #89-#103 (5-0-1)
• Scheduled unsafe building Public Hearing for 455 St Rt 52 on 4/17/23
• Approved Adopt-a-Road Program for Cullier family on Firehouse Rd
• Approved warrants 0323 ($214,833.20) and 03A23 ($288,010.81)
• Accepted resignations of Thomas J. Brawley, Joseph Smith, and Marisol Torrens
• Approved RFP for Building Department due April 20, 2023
• Authorized competitive bids for crushed limestone and washed stone
• Approved employment of Michael Damms Jr. as Parks Dept Laborer

Zoning Board

The board approved a request for a six-month extension on previously granted area variances for a commercial building addition. A separate proposal for a new gas station and building was discussed, but no vote was taken pending a state 239 review.

• Approved 6-month extension for area variances at 5104 SR 42 (unanimous)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes with amendments

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to confirm that the building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne is unsafe and must be demolished. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering road maintenance, financial warrants, a building inspector's resignation, and solicitations for bids on stone materials.

• Public hearing and resolution to demolish unsafe building at 455 St Rt 52, Woodbourne (SBL# 24-2-1.2)
• Warrant 0323 for $214,833.20 and warrant 03A23 for $288,010.81
• Accept resignation of Building Inspector Thomas J. Brawley, effective 3/24/23
• Approve RFP for Building Department, due April 13, 2023
• Solicit bids for crushed limestone and washed stone, bid date April 19

Planning Board

The Planning Board issued a positive declaration of environmental significance for the Timber Ridge project, requiring an environmental impact statement. A thrift store proposal for the old GS electric building received conditional approval. Several other residential and commercial developments remained under review.

• Approved thrift store at 1097 St Rt 52 with conditions for parking delineation (All in favor)
• Issued positive declaration of environmental significance for Timber Ridge PUD (All in favor)
• Engaged Ken Elsworth (Keystone) for MEP Wholesalers review (All in favor)
• Engaged Ken Elsworth and Helen Budrock for Perennial Park review (All in favor)
• Engaged Ken Elsworth and Helen Budrock for Mosdos K Lausenburg review (All in favor)
• Engaged Ken Elsworth and Helen Budrock for Sheldrake Karmel Rd Properties review (All in favor)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss department updates and consider two consent agenda resolutions. The board will vote on approving the 2/27/23 meeting minutes and awarding the Summer Camp RFP to the Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club for Summer 2023. The agenda also notes the Old Turnpike Road bridge closure and a tax collection agreement with Sullivan County.

• Resolution #88: Award Summer Camp RFP to Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club for Summer 2023
• Resolution #87: Approve Town Board minutes dated 2/27/23
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 closed
• Agreement with Sullivan County Treasurer to collect real property taxes
• Department head updates from Assessors, DPW, and Highway

The Town Board approved the minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting and awarded the Summer 2023 Summer Camp RFP. Department heads provided updates on tax collection, road repairs, and water meter projects.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 2/27/23 (5-0)
• Awarded Summer Camp RFP to Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club for Summer 2023 (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session regarding advice of counsel and personnel (5-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Local Law and to vote on a consent agenda of resolutions. These resolutions include approving two large payment warrants, an audit engagement letter, a promotion, and other administrative items. The meeting also includes routine reports and comments.

• Public hearing on Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Local Law
• Warrant 02C23: $1,509,527.63
• Warrant 02D23: $1,009,072.75
• Approve $300 payments to Dr. Sean Wall-Carty for two employee hearings
• Approve Robert Ward promotion to Water Department Working Foreman

The Town Board passed a local law for senior citizen tax exemptions and approved two payment warrants totaling over $2.6 million. Other actions included personnel appointments, a promotion in the Water Department, and the appointment of a marriage license designee for inmates.

• Passed Resolution for Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Local Law
• Approved warrant 02C23 ($1,509,527.63)
• Approved warrant 02D23 ($1,009,072.75)
• Appointed Jessica Sircable as Town Clerk Designee for inmate marriage licenses (no stipend)
• Approved engagement letter with RBT for audit services
• Promoted Robert Ward to Water Department Working Foreman
• Approved application for Building Department digital conversion grant
• Approved $600 total payment to Dr. Sean Wall-Carty for two employee hearings (4-0-1)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss old and new business, including extension requests for previously approved variances and a new use variance application. The board will consider a request to allow a manufactured home park in an agricultural zone. The agenda also notes that water and sewer connection approvals are not guaranteed by planning board approval due to system constraints.

• Orchards of Hurleyville requests use variance for manufactured home park on 63 acres at 189 Labaugh Rd, Hurleyville (AG zone)
• Mosdos Klausenberg requests 6-month extension of previously approved variance on 41.09 acres at 218 Firehouse Rd, Woodbourne
• Camp Bnois Spinka requests 6-month extension on several previously approved variances
• Water and sewer connection applications subject to Town Engineer review and system capacity constraints

The Board approved a use variance for the Orchards of Hurleyville to allow a manufactured home park in an agricultural zone. Two variance extensions for other projects were also approved. The use variance was granted with specific conditions regarding landscaping and demolition.

• Approved use variance for manufactured home park at 189 Labaugh Rd (conditional approval; 1 vote against)
• Approved 6-month variance extension for Mosdos Klausenberg at 218 Firehouse Rd (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month variance extension for Camp Bnois Spinka (unanimous)
• Approved lead agency status for Orchards of Hurleyville (unanimous)
• Approved negative declaration for Orchards of Hurleyville (unanimous)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to hold public hearings on two unsafe buildings and vote on a consent agenda with resolutions including demolition contracts, a mussel survey study, and various administrative actions. The board will also discuss liaison reports, correspondence, and citizens' comments.

• Public hearing for unsafe building at 20 Broadway (SBL# 19-12-8)
• Public hearing for unsafe building at 20 Maple Ave N (SBL# 19-10-8)
• Resolution to confirm unsafe status and demolish 20 Maple Ave N and 20 Broadway
• Award $46,000 to Edge Engineering for mussel survey at South Fallsburg WWTP
• Award contracts for debris removal and demolitions: $47,000 (40 Russel St), $19,850 (134 East Pond Rd), $44,500 (West End Ave), $69,700 (Smith Rd)

The Town Board approved the demolition of buildings at 20 Maple Ave N and 20 Broadway. The Board also awarded several demolition and debris removal contracts and approved various personnel salary and title changes.

• Confirmed buildings at 20 Maple Ave N and 20 Broadway are unsafe and must be demolished
• Awarded $46,000 Mussel Survey study to Edge Engineering and Science LLC
• Awarded $47,000 debris remedy contract to Gorick Construction (40 Russel St)
• Awarded $19,850 debris remedy contract to Reeves Excavation (134 East Pond Rd)
• Awarded $44,500 demolition contract to Gorick Construction (West End Ave)
• Awarded $69,700 demolition contract to Gorick Construction (Smith Rd)
• Approved 2023 stipends for Simmie Williams ($10,000) and Paula Grogan ($1,000/month), and a $5,000 pay increase for Jennifer Edwards
• Approved title change for Michael Kehrley to Grounds Maintenance Worker Step 1

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings and review several site plans, including a campground, a gas station rebuild, a thrift store, and a hotel addition. They will also continue discussions on larger projects like a 325-unit PUD and a 44-unit townhouse development. The agenda notes that approvals do not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearing: AKERA (SBL 6-1-14)
• Public hearing: ZIMMERMAN ESTATES (SBL 17-1-14.1/14.2/14.3) - 44-unit townhouse project
• Public hearing: JASMINE LYNN (SBL 17-1-21.2) - thrift store at 1097 St Rt 52
• New business: AVON LODGE CAMPGROUND - 144.2-acre campground with RV and tent sites
• New business: AERO-STAR PETROLEUM - new building and fuel pump island at 6093 ST RT 42

The Planning Board approved a site plan for Pomansky’s Distillery and granted a six-month extension for the Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery site plan. The Board denied a conceptual review for Aero-Star Petroleum, Inc. and designated itself as the lead agency for the KJ Estates duplex development.

• Approved site plan for Pomansky’s Distillery (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery site plan (unanimous)
• Denied conceptual review for Aero-Star Petroleum, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved lead agency status for KJ Estates duplex development (unanimous)
• Approved unlisted action for KJ Estates duplex development (unanimous)
• Engaged Helen Budrock and Ken Elsworth for Avon Lodge Campground review (unanimous)
• Engaged Helen Budrock and Ken Elsworth for Aero-Star Petroleum review (unanimous)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including scheduling public hearings for a senior citizen tax exemption and a Spectrum franchise agreement, approving a water rate fee schedule, and authorizing a $450,000 infrastructure payment from a developer. They will also discuss a zone change and cabin construction proposal on a property in Hurleyville. The meeting includes department head updates and an executive session.

• Resolution #56: Authorize agreement with developer of Edgewood Rd property for $450,000 infrastructure improvements
• Resolution #55: Approve fee schedule for water rates
• Resolution #53: Schedule public hearing for senior citizen tax exemption local law on 2/27/23 at 5:55pm
• Resolution #54: Schedule public hearing for Spectrum franchise agreement on 3/20/23 at 5:50pm
• Work session item: Zone change and two cabins on Steve Kurlander property, Mongaup Rd, Hurleyville (SBL 32-1-69.1, 17.53 acres)

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including a $450,000 agreement for infrastructure improvements at Edgewood Rd and a payment warrant for $855,899.43. Public hearings were scheduled for a senior citizen tax exemption and a Spectrum franchise agreement. The Board also appointed a hearing officer for disciplinary proceedings during executive session.

• Approved $855,899.43 warrant #0223 (5-0)
• Approved agreement to accept $450,000 for Edgewood Rd infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Scheduled senior citizen tax exemption public hearing for 2/27/23 (5-0)
• Scheduled Spectrum franchise agreement public hearing for 3/20/23 (5-0)
• Approved water rate fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved facilities agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension for farmer's market (5-0)
• Approved Kantola Training solutions license agreement pending attorney approval (5-0)
• Appointed Sean Wall-Carty as hearing officer for Corbett and Torrens disciplinary hearings (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board approved two payment warrants and the full-time employment of a Data Collector for the Assessor’s office. Additionally, the board scheduled two public hearings for unsafe buildings. The board also approved minutes from two previous meetings.

• Approved Warrant 12C22 for $782,151.73 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant 01B23 for $98,597.45 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 1/4/23 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 1/9/23 (5-0)
• Approved full-time employment of Joshua Conant as Data Collector in Assessor’s office (5-0)
• Approved Public Hearing for unsafe building at 20 Maple Ave N for 2/13/23 (5-0)
• Approved Public Hearing for unsafe building at 20 Broadway for 2/13/23 (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting on January 19, 2023, to discuss old and new business. Old business includes extension requests for previously approved variances. New business includes several variance requests, a zoning interpretation for a distillery and tasting room, and a lot size reduction request. The board will also note that Planning Board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Susan Granick: 6-month extension for front/rear yard variances on Brickman Rd.
• Camp Shopron: 6-month extension for area variance (expansion >25%, height) at 5555 SR 42.
• Sunray Cottages: 6-month extension for variance to demolish/replace unit #14 at 57 LaVista Dr.
• Gitty RE LLC: two requests to reduce side yard setback from 40' to 28' on LaVista Dr.
• Pomansky's Distillery: zoning interpretation for tasting room/distillery at 112 Main St, Mountaindale.

The Board denied a request to reduce the minimum lot size for one parcel in a 21-lot subdivision. Three other variance extensions were approved, and a zoning interpretation for a distillery was granted.

• Approved 6-month extension for front and rear yard variances at Brickman Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for area variance at 5555 SR 42 (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for area variance at 57 LaVista Dr. unit 14 (Unanimous)
• Tabled area variance for side yard setbacks at LaVista Dr. (SBL# 54-1-10 and 54-1-11) pending more data
• Approved zoning interpretation for tasting room and distillery at 112 Main St. (Unanimous)
• Denied variance to reduce lot size from 12,500 sf to 11,136 sf at Morris Drive (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several site plan reviews, including a new 15,000 sq ft building for MEP Wholesalers and an expansion for Akera. Old business includes conceptual reviews for a 44-unit townhouse project, a solar farm, and a campground, plus a site plan amendment for The Orchards. The board also notes that approvals do not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearing: The Orchards (SBL# 12-1-11.1) – site plan amendment to add 20 units to phase 2, delete recreation courts, and consolidate lots (189 Labaugh Rd., Loch Sheldrake)
• MEP Wholesalers (SBL# 60-1-21.1) – site plan review for 15,000 sq ft wholesale retail/storage building (30 LaVista Dr., South Fallsburg)
• Akera (SBL# 6-1-14) – site plan review to expand camping structures and amenities (Rt 42 and Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg)
• Zimmerman Estates (SBL# 17-1-14.1/14.2/14.3) – conceptual review for 44-unit townhouse project (Zimmerman Rd. & SR 52, Loch Sheldrake)
• Soleil Ventures LLC (SBL# 1-1-23) – conceptual review for commercial solar farm (Lindholm Rd., Neversink)

The Planning Board approved the site plan and special permit for Getaway House pending engineer review. The board issued a denial for the Orchards project and scheduled public hearings for February regarding MEP Wholesalers, Akera, and the Zimmerman Road project.

• Approved Getaway House site plan and special permit pending engineer review
• Issued denial for Orchards project
• Scheduled February public hearing for MEP Wholesalers
• Scheduled February public hearing for Akera
• Scheduled February public hearing for Zimmerman Road project

Town Board

The Town Board held a re-organizational meeting to appoint town officials and liaisons. The board approved several infrastructure contracts, including water storage and drainage projects, and accepted the resignation of the Town Clerk.

• Approved $1,890,000.00 contract to Statewide Aquastore, Inc for Old Falls and Ann Lane Water Storage Tank Replacement
• Awarded $375,400.00 total (base and alternate) to TAM Enterprises Inc for Laurel Avenue Drainage project
• Approved re-appointments of town officials, including Comptroller Scott DuBois and Code Enforcement Officer Mollie Messenger
• Accepted resignation of Town Clerk Rebecca Valree effective 1/6/23
• Approved new utility billing structure with quarterly allotments
• Approved 2023 Golf Rates
• Approved warrants totaling $1,133,418.48 across three payments
• Appointed Jennifer Lishansky to the Zoning Board for a 7-year term

Town Board

The Town Board held a special meeting that consisted primarily of an executive session regarding personnel and legal advice. No substantive public actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session regarding personnel and advice of counsel
• Adjourned executive session