HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAY 14, 2020 TOWN BOARD MEETING
Dan Acton, Supervisor
SPORTS COMPLEX ON JERICHO HILL AND SOLAR LAW
Many community residents zoomed into the monthly board
meeting to hear a presentation by representatives of Alfred University about a
proposed sports complex on the playing fields at the top of Jericho Hill. In
brief it would include a rugby field, football field with bleachers, and a
domed facility for tennis, basketball, and related activities. It would be
accomplished in two phases and the start date, dependent on funding, has not
been determined.
Residents expressed concerns about the project including
the detrimental effects of increased light, sound, water runoff, and traffic. Residents
expressed concern for the possibility of more accidents, especially during the
winter months, on this section of County Road 12. When asked about water and
sewage residents learned that the university is considering the feasibility of
extending village water and sewage to the complex.
The presentation and question/answer period continued for
some time. At the conclusion the supervisor pointed out that no request for a
building permit has been received by the town. When that occurs residents will
again have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the project.
The other major topic of the evening was a proposed solar
law presented by Planning Board Chairperson Bill Dailey. The Planning Board spent
many months developing the proposal which covers both residential and
commercial installations, permitting, siting, and decommissioning. The proposal
will be reviewed by the town attorney after which there will be a public hearing
and a review by the county planning board.
