Tupper Lake public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. They will vote on an abstract of audited vouchers totaling $82,011.99 and general fund loans of $103,500.00. The board will also discuss adding a snow and ice agreement and purchasing two new trucks for the Highway Department, as well as appointing a deputy town clerk and changing the date of organizational meetings.

• Approve abstract of audited vouchers: $82,011.99
• Approve general fund loans: $103,500.00
• Add snow and ice agreement
• Purchase two new trucks for Highway Department
• Appoint Kathy Savage as Deputy Town Clerk/Assistant to the Assessor

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board approved a special use permit for Jesse Bashant at 10 Fifth St. and a two-lot minor residential subdivision for Trace Desmarais on Dugal Rd. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Special Use Permit #010-23 for Jesse Bashant at 10 Fifth St., Parcel #491.-3-9.100
• Approved 2-lot Minor Residential Subdivision #012-23 for Trace Desmarais on Dugal Rd., Parcel #491.-3-9.100
• Approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting

Town of Tupper Lake Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing with no public comments. The board approved a use variance application with conditions for both the town and village, after a member confirmed the application met all requirements. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved town use variance with conditions (motion by Schuller, seconded by Sherman, all in favor)
• Approved village use variance with conditions (motion by Kendall, seconded by Breton, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Reandeau, seconded by Kohan, all in favor)

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding its regular December meeting. Members will vote on paying $259,210.06 in audited vouchers, transferring $190,354.27 in budget funds, and purchasing a single axle snowplow and a tandem dump truck. They will also accept resignations, make appointments to the Board of Assessment Review and Zoning Board of Appeals, and consider a 2024 agreement with the Tri Lakes Humane Society.

• Approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers for $259,210.06
• Approve Budget Transfers for $190,354.27
• Accept Dan Bower's resignation from Board of Assessment Review & Zoning Board
• Approve purchase of one single axle snowplow and one tandem dump truck
• Approve Tri Lakes Humane Society Agreement for 2024

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board approved a 2-lot minor residential subdivision for Mitchell Lane (Application #008-23) and recommended approval with conditions to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance to operate a commercial blacksmith shop at 5 Murray St. (Application #ZBA003-2023). The recommendation passed with conditions including hours of operation, vehicle screening, and a 1,000 sq ft expansion allowance. The board also approved the October 25, 2023 minutes and rescheduled the December meeting to December 20, 2023.

• Approved 2-lot minor residential subdivision for Mitchell Lane (Application #008-23) - all in favor
• Recommended approval with conditions to ZBA for use variance at 5 Murray St. (Application #ZBA003-2023) - 4 in favor, 1 recused
• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes - all in favor
• Changed December meeting to December 20, 2023 at 6pm

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board held public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budget and a local law to override the state tax levy limit, then adopted the local law. The board also approved a $214,616.57 voucher abstract, hired GYMO for water and sewer engineering, and approved a ski trail access agreement.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 to override the tax levy limit for 2024
• Approved Abstract #11 of audited vouchers totaling $214,616.57
• Approved hiring GYMO for Water and Sewer District No. 1 engineering at about $25,000 per district
• Approved cross-country ski trail access agreement with Preserve Associates, LLC until May 1, 2024
• Discussed housing grant and purchase of mower for Tupper Lake Country Club

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board will hold public hearings on the 2023 budget and Local Law No. 3, which would override the state tax cap. After the hearings, the board will consider adopting the law, approving $214,616.57 in audited vouchers and $37,809.61 in budget transfers, and accepting resignations from Councilwoman Fontana and Dog Control Officer Wayne LaPierre.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Local Law No. 3 to override the tax cap
• Approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers for $214,616.57
• Approve budget transfers totaling $37,809.61
• Accept Councilwoman Fontana's resignation (tabled)
• Accept Dog Control Officer Wayne LaPierre's resignation

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board will hold public hearings and then vote on two applications: a special use permit for 60 Demars Boulevard and a two-lot minor residential subdivision on Mitchell Lane. The board will also review environmental assessment parts for a separate application and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on Special Use Permit #007-23 for 60 Demars Boulevard (Parcel ID# 490.43-1-4)
• Public hearing and action on 2-lot Minor Residential Subdivision #008-23 on Mitchell Lane (Parcel ID# 480.-2-12.140)
• Review of SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form parts 2 and 3 for Application 006-2023, Timberjaxx Pass LLC
• Approval of July 10, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
• Meeting date changed to November 15, 2023

The Joint Planning Board approved a special use permit for Jason Dattola at 60 Demars Boulevard, with conditions including dark-sky compliant lighting. A minor residential subdivision application for Mitchell Lane was tabled pending clarification on a survey. The board also approved minutes from a July 10, 2023 special meeting, approved SEQR review parts for Timberjaxx Pass LLC, and changed the next meeting date to November 15, 2023.

• Approved special use permit for 60 Demars Blvd (Application #007-23) with conditions, including dark-sky compliant lighting
• Tabled 2-lot minor residential subdivision on Mitchell Lane (Application #008-23) pending survey clarification
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 special meeting
• Approved SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form parts 2 and 3 for Application 006-2023, Timberjaxx Pass LLC
• Changed next meeting date to November 15, 2023 at 6pm

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding a budget session and regular meeting. They will consider accepting the 2024 tentative budget, setting a public hearing for it, and introducing a local law to override the tax cap. The board will also act on appointments, a road agreement, and other administrative items.

• Accept 2024 Tentative Budget
• Set Public Hearing date for Budget 2024
• Introduce Local Law #3 (overriding Tax Cap)
• Approve abstract of audited vouchers for $260,012.68
• Appoint Sara Kriwox to Planning Board

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board public hearing and meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, audited vouchers, and department reports. They will also consider several action items: accepting the code officer's resignation, advertising for open positions, approving a quote for dam gate repairs, and scheduling a budget workshop. An executive session is planned to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Approve abstract of audited vouchers for $271,752.37
• Accept resignation of Code Officer Michael Corneau effective September 29, 2023
• Approve advertising for Deputy Town Clerk, Assistant to Assessor, and Planner positions
• Approve quote from Tuscarora Construction Company to repair Setting Pole Dam gates
• Schedule next budget workshop date

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board held public hearings and then voted 5-0 to adopt two local laws. Local Law No. 1 authorizes the town to use 'best value' competitive bidding for purchase contracts under GML Section 103(16). Local Law No. 2 rezones a portion of tax map no. 480.-4-8.100 from High Density Residential to Industrial. The board also heard an update from DANC on Water District #1 upgrades and expansion, including the process for selecting consulting engineers.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023: Competitive Bidding Pursuant to GML Section 103 (16), allowing best-value contracts.
• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2023: Amended Land Use Code to rezone part of tax map no. 480.-4-8.100 from High Density Residential to Industrial.
• Both laws passed unanimously (5-0) with no public comments at the hearings.
• DANC's Thomas Haynes reported on Water District #1 upgrades and expansion; five proposals received (AES, BCA, C2AE, EDR, GYMO) for consulting engineer selection.

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board will hold two public hearings: one on Local Law No. 1 of 2023 regarding competitive bidding, and another on Local Law No. 2 of 2023 to amend the zoning map. Following the hearings, the board will convene its regular meeting to consider approving vouchers totaling $89,844.35, budget transfers of $3,897.08, and a budget modification of $3,250.00. The board will also discuss new business items including awarding a bid for firewood for the Highway Department, approving training for planning board members, and a resolution for Floodwood Road.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2023 (Competitive Bidding)
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2023 (Amendment of Zoning Map)
• Approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers in the amount of $89,844.35
• Approve Budget Transfers in the amount of $3,897.08 and Budget Modification in the amount $3,250.00
• Award Bid for fire wood for Highway Department

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board held its regular meeting, hearing presentations on the 2024 solar eclipse and grant updates, then approved resolutions for highway expenditures and a technical services agreement for sewer improvements. They also approved minutes, audited vouchers totaling $188,860.52, and received monthly department reports.

• Approved Resolution #29/2023 for highway moneys, allocating $144,060 for repairs and specific road improvements (Racquette River Drive, Schugar Lane, Brentwood Avenue)
• Approved Resolution #28/2023, a technical services agreement with DANC for Sewer District No. 1 expansion, capped at $12,000
• Approved Abstract #7 of audited vouchers totaling $188,860.52
• Discussed 2024 solar eclipse preparations, with thousands of visitors expected
• Noted Planning Board resignation and need for replacement

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding its regular July 2023 meeting. They will vote on approving minutes, an abstract of audited vouchers for $188,860.52, and several new business items, including awarding a bid for the Spray Foam project at Aaron Maddox Hall and hiring Christielee Geiger for a full-time Recreation Attendant position. The board will also discuss re-bidding the Irrigation Expansion Project at the Country Club, advertising for bids for 60 face cords of firewood, a new phone system, and quotes for charging stations. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a zoning map amendment and building contracts.

• Approve abstract of audited vouchers for $188,860.52
• Award bid for Spray Foam project at Aaron Maddox Hall
• Discuss re-bidding Irrigation Expansion Project at Country Club
• Approve advertising for bids for 60 face cords of firewood delivered to Highway Garage
• Approve hiring Christielee Geiger for Full Time Recreation Attendant

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board approved Application #006-23 for a Special Use Permit for a Miniature Golf Course and Ice Cream Parlor at 86 Demars Blvd, with conditions including upkeep of landscaping, dark sky compliance, and future modifications to return to the board. The motion was made by Mr. Bencze, seconded by Mr. Chary, and all members voted in favor. The board also approved the minutes from April 26, 2023, and June 28, 2023.

• Approved Special Use Permit for miniature golf and ice cream parlor at 86 Demars Blvd with conditions
• Condition added: upkeep of landscaping, dark sky compliance, and future modifications to return to the board
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023, and June 28, 2023

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board is holding a public hearing and then discussing and voting on a special use permit application for 86 Demars Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates from code enforcement officers.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit Application #006-23 by James (Jed) and Juli Dukett for 86 Demars Boulevard, Parcel ID# 490.35-2-7
• Discussion and action on the same special use permit application
• Approval of April 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Attendance of town and village code enforcement officers for other business

The Joint Planning Board meeting on June 28, 2023, could not be opened due to a lack of quorum, as only four of seven members were present. A public hearing for a special use permit application was listed but no public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made.

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board approved several personnel changes, including hiring a new part-time code officer, promoting an office assistant to assessor/planner/zoning, and advertising for a full-time youth activities coordinator. The board also approved a resolution urging the state to enact voter ID legislation, accepted a settlement agreement, and discussed funding for ROOST and the food pantry.

• Approved Abstract #6 of audited vouchers totaling $104,398.62
• Approved Resolution #26 urging NY State Legislature and Governor to enact voter ID legislation (4-1 vote)
• Hired Michael Corneau as part-time Town Code Officer and Jessica Eggsware as Assessor, Planner & Zoning
• Approved advertising for a full-time Youth Activities Coordinator/Recreation Assistant
• Discussed additional $10,000 request from ROOST beyond the $22,500 already paid

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a grant application for irrigating the Lower 9 at the TL Golf Course, as well as discuss hiring a grant writer and the possible purchase of the Train Station. The agenda also includes executive sessions to discuss a contract and matters possibly leading to employment of a particular person.

• Approve grant application to irrigate the Lower 9 at TL Golf Course
• Discuss possibility of hiring grant writer
• Discuss possible purchase of Train Station
• Executive session to discuss contract
• Executive session to discuss employment of a particular person

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board met on May 18, 2023, and discussed several items, including a proposed grant application to irrigate the lower 9 holes of the golf course, which was tabled pending further discussion with the Country Club Board. The board also considered a resolution to approve an amended agreement with DANC and SLIC for fiber-to-the-premises broadband services, which includes revenue sharing and service commitments. Other items included updates from ROOST, a health insurance proposal, and a security system upgrade quote.

• Tabled resolution to apply for $125,000 DASNY grant for golf course irrigation (total project est. $300,000)
• Resolution #22/2023: Amended Service, Facilities and Revenue Share Agreement with DANC and SLIC for FTTP broadband
• SLIC to provide broadband at rates $59.95 (50Mb), $79.95 (100Mb), $99.95 (250Mb) per month
• Chimera Integrations proposed fire system monitoring and hosted telephone system upgrade
• ROOST reported ~700,000 unique website hits for Tupper Lake

Joint Planning Board

The Tupper Lake Joint Planning Board will hold public hearings and then discuss and take action on two applications: a 2-lot subdivision off McCarthy Lane and a special use permit for 107 Old Wawbeek Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the March 22 meeting and hear from code enforcement officers.

• Public hearing: Application #004-23, Lauren Gillis, 2-lot subdivision off McCarthy Lane, Parcel ID# 480.66-1-7.100
• Public hearing: Application #005-23, McClelland Family Farm LLC, Special Use Permit for 107 Old Wawbeek Rd, Parcel ID# 481.-3-1
• Discussion and action on both applications
• Approve minutes from March 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Other business: reports from Town and Village Code Enforcement Officers

The Tupper Lake Joint Planning Board approved a 2-lot minor subdivision for Lauren Gillis off McCarthy Lane, with conditions that the new parcel be conveyed to Heather Williams and merged with her property. The board also approved a special use permit for McClelland Family Farm LLC to operate an agrotourism space at 107 Old Wawbeek Rd, including pumpkin picking, events, and retail. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the March 22, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved 2-lot minor subdivision for Lauren Gillis off McCarthy Lane, with conditions (all in favor)
• Approved special use permit for McClelland Family Farm LLC agrotourism at 107 Old Wawbeek Rd (all in favor)
• Approved March 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)

Town Board

The Tupper Lake Town Board met in a special session to approve a technical services agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country for the Water District No. 1 expansion and system improvement project, capped at $12,000. The board also accepted a resignation from the Board of Assessment Review and appointed a replacement, discussed the Little Wolf Campground master plan, and approved several recreational department proposals, including a day camp rate increase.

• Approved DANC Technical Services Agreement for Water District No. 1 expansion, not to exceed $12,000
• Accepted John Gillis resignation from Board of Assessment Review; appointed Patricia Littlefield
• Discussed Little Wolf Campground Master Plan: 61 RV sites, 6 car campsites, 12 walk-in sites, new restrooms, moved boat launch
• Approved day camp rate increase: $35/day for 1 child, $60/day for 2 children, $90/day for 3+ children
• Approved recreational proposals including $3,500 concession stand sink project and $15/hr base pay for lifeguards

Joint Planning Board

The Tupper Lake Joint Planning Board is meeting to hold a public hearing and discuss several subdivision applications, including a proposed 2-lot split off Old Piercefield Road. The board will also review a draft zoning map update and approve prior meeting minutes. Most items are routine land-use decisions.

• Public hearing for Application #013-22: Josh Gravlin and Scott Leblanc, 2-lot subdivision off Old Piercefield Rd, Parcel ID #480.-1-6.100
• Discussion and action on Application #006-22: Mark J. Sutliffe and Michelle Clement Subdivision
• Discussion and action on Application #001-23: Eggsware Subdivision
• Discussion and action on Draft Zoning Map Update
• Approve January 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Joint Planning Board approved four subdivision applications and a draft zoning map update. The board approved a 2-lot minor subdivision for Josh Gravlin and Scott Leblanc with a condition to include a 25-foot easement in new deeds. It also approved subdivisions for Mark J. Sutliffe and Michelle Clement, and Curt and Jessica Eggsware. The zoning map update changes an Industrial Zone south of the Junction Trail to Commercial.

• Approved Application # 006-22, Mark J. Sutliffe and Michelle Clement Subdivision
• Approved Application # 013-22, Josh Gravlin and Scott Leblanc Subdivision, with condition to include 25-foot easement in new deeds
• Approved Application # 001-23, Curt and Jessica Eggsware Subdivision
• Approved Draft Zoning Map Update, changing Industrial Zone south of Junction Trail to Commercial
• Approved January 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Town of Tupper Lake Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for a garage addition with an elevator to assist a disabled resident. The applicant, Philip Wagschal, stated the addition would help his wife age in place. The board approved the variance with no conditions, and noted that a building permit and inspections would be required.

• Approved garage variance with no conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding its regular February meeting, where it will vote on paying audited vouchers totaling $367,153.56, approving a town attorney retainer agreement, and approving a mowing contract with the county. The board will also hear updates from Charles Prior of EDR Engineering on the Little Wolf Campground and from Kirk Gagnier on SLIC, and will enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers in the amount of $367,153.56
• Approve Town Attorney Retainer Agreement
• Approve Mowing Contract with County
• Personal appearance: Charles Prior – EDR Engineering Firm for Little Wolf Campground
• Executive session: Pending litigation

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding a special meeting to establish the agenda, approve committee appointments, and discuss funding for the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve Mountain Recreational Committee & Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Discuss funding for Tupper Lake Rescue Squad

Joint Planning Board

The Tupper Lake Joint Planning Board will hold public hearings and take action on two minor subdivision applications: one for a 2-lot subdivision off Old Piercefield Road (Application #006-22) and another for a 2-lot subdivision off LeBoeuf St (Application #001-23). The board will also approve minutes from the December 28, 2022 meeting and discuss other business.

• Public hearing: Application #006-22, 2-lot minor subdivision off Old Piercefield Road, parcel ID #480.-1-3, owners Mark J. Sutliffe and Michelle Clement, represented by Owen Littlefield
• Public hearing: Application #001-23, 2-lot minor subdivision off LeBoeuf St, parcel ID #480.74-2-7, owners Curt and Jessica Eggsware
• Discussion and action on both subdivision applications
• Approval of December 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Meeting reminder: February 22, 2023, potential reschedule due to Paul O'Leary unavailability

The Tupper Lake Joint Planning Board met on January 25, 2023, but could not take action on any agenda items because it lacked a quorum. The board unanimously agreed to cancel its February 22, 2023 meeting and will next meet on March 22, 2023. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Cancelled the February 22, 2023 meeting; next regular meeting set for March 22, 2023
• Adjourned the meeting by motion (Bencze motion, Yaworski second, all in favor)

Meeting

The Tupper Lake Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a housing idea and then enter executive session to discuss contracts and employment of particular persons. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the substantive items being the housing discussion and the executive session.

• Discuss housing idea
• Executive session on contracts and employment