TOWN OF ALFRED TALK
Highlights of the November 12, 2020 Town Board Meeting
Dan Acton, Supervisor
2021 Budget, Rejected Bid, Solar Application
The first item of business at the monthly Town of Alfred
Board meeting was a hearing on the proposed 2021 budget. Despite anticipated
cuts of 20% in state aid and state highway funding, and the 2% tax cap the
board was able to propose a budget that stays under the tax cap. During the
limited public discussion that ensued it was noted that town residents will see
reduced highway work in the summer of 2021 due to the anticipated reduction in
CHIPS funding. Hearing no opposition,
the board adopted the 2021 budget unanimously.
Most of the business that came before the board was routine. Apart from that as previously noted in this column, the board resolved to put out to bid the approximately 30-acre parcel on Hamilton Hill Road which is unused by the town. The objective was to use the proceeds in the construction of a cold storage building so that all town equipment could be housed. One bid in the amount of $15,222 was received. Whereas the town assessor indicated that town land was selling between $1,000 and $2,000 per acre, this bid was rejected. After some discussion the board indicated this property will be put out to bid later.
An application was received from Alfred Community Solar for a solar installation at the intersection of Lake and Randolph Roads. The application was complete and will require a public hearing in order to receive a special use permit for the project.
Board member Wendy Dailey represents the town on a
Town/Village wide committee dealing with equity and safety. She indicated that
the committee developed a survey and encourages all residents to complete it. A
copy can be found at the town website townofalfred.com.
