Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Hammond Wind Farm Project Could Be In Jeopardy ~ Video
WWNY TV 7
Jessica Shaw ~ reports
Story Published: Dec 13, 2010 at 5:15 PM EST
It's just a proposal from a committee, but it could be enough to stop a planned wind farm dead in its tracks.
Iberdrola Renewables is looking at the town of Hammond in St. Lawrence County as a place to locate a wind farm.
However, Iberdrola doesn't like a new idea being floated by the town's wind committee.
The group is proposing that Iberdrola compensate property owners who see their land values decrease because of the wind farm.
The proposal would also make the developer buy property from a land owner who doesn't like living near the farm.
"This particular proposal is unworkable for any type of development and we are and were willing to work with this committee to find a way to comfort these land owners. Forcing any developer to purchase at an as yet undetermined price, every property owned by a land owner who might want to sell would destroy the economics of any commercial project," said Jan Johnson, spokesperson for Iberdrola.
The developers have sent a letter to Hammond officials saying there's proof their turbines would have no negative effect on land values and if this proposal goes through, the wind project in Hammond would be scrapped.
"I've heard both side of the story - property values don't decrease. I've heard they could. I think something should be in place to protect people if they are affected," said Hammond Town Supervisor Ronald Bertram.
However, Bertram said he's just not sure if this proposal is the right one.
He said the property value proposal still needs to go before the Hammond Town Board, but that probably won't happen until January.
Meanwhile, Iberdrola officials say they're not against having a law to protect land value, they just think this particular one is "unworkable".
Jessica Shaw ~ reports
Story Published: Dec 13, 2010 at 5:15 PM EST
It's just a proposal from a committee, but it could be enough to stop a planned wind farm dead in its tracks.
Iberdrola Renewables is looking at the town of Hammond in St. Lawrence County as a place to locate a wind farm.
However, Iberdrola doesn't like a new idea being floated by the town's wind committee.
The group is proposing that Iberdrola compensate property owners who see their land values decrease because of the wind farm.
The proposal would also make the developer buy property from a land owner who doesn't like living near the farm.
"This particular proposal is unworkable for any type of development and we are and were willing to work with this committee to find a way to comfort these land owners. Forcing any developer to purchase at an as yet undetermined price, every property owned by a land owner who might want to sell would destroy the economics of any commercial project," said Jan Johnson, spokesperson for Iberdrola.
The developers have sent a letter to Hammond officials saying there's proof their turbines would have no negative effect on land values and if this proposal goes through, the wind project in Hammond would be scrapped.
"I've heard both side of the story - property values don't decrease. I've heard they could. I think something should be in place to protect people if they are affected," said Hammond Town Supervisor Ronald Bertram.
However, Bertram said he's just not sure if this proposal is the right one.
He said the property value proposal still needs to go before the Hammond Town Board, but that probably won't happen until January.
Meanwhile, Iberdrola officials say they're not against having a law to protect land value, they just think this particular one is "unworkable".
Iberdrola threatens to pull project
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COMPANY CALLS RULES 'UNWORKABLE': Proposal would force buyouts if owners oppose wind turbines
By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
HAMMOND — Iberdrola Renewables is threatening to pull its plans for a wind farm here if the Town Council passes rules it deems "unworkable."
The board is considering a law proposed by the town's wind committee that would require Iberdrola Renewables to compensate property owners who see drops in their land values because of the presence of wind turbines. The proposal also requires the company to buy out any property owner who objects to living near a turbine.
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COMPANY CALLS RULES 'UNWORKABLE': Proposal would force buyouts if owners oppose wind turbines
By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
HAMMOND — Iberdrola Renewables is threatening to pull its plans for a wind farm here if the Town Council passes rules it deems "unworkable."
The board is considering a law proposed by the town's wind committee that would require Iberdrola Renewables to compensate property owners who see drops in their land values because of the presence of wind turbines. The proposal also requires the company to buy out any property owner who objects to living near a turbine.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
- DIVIDING HAMMOND editorial
EDITORIAL
HAMMOND
I do not have a date for this editorial
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The Hammond Town Board demonstrated last night why the voters of their community removed two of them from office during the November elections.
After spending the past two years dividing the citizens of Hammond into opposing camps and convincing the majority of the community that their allegience was to out of town wind companies instead of the people who elected them, they voted to pass a controversial wind law with no public notice, no public hearing and no effort to take into consideration any of the objections that their constituents have raised over the past two years.
No one could be too surprised that the town board passed the law just before they left office.
The newly elected members of the town board will just have to use their new majority to repeal the law when they take ofice in January.
By starting over again, it's possible that the new town board can hammer out a compromise ordinance that's acceptable to the majority of citizens in Hammond.
The first step, however, wil be to give the citizens of Hammond an opportunity to offer their views to a board whose membership is committed to the citizens who elected them instead of out of town multibillion dollar foreign corporations.
Hammond~ Iberdrola: RPVG Draft Is 'Unworkable'
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Iberdrola: RPVG Draft Is 'Unworkable'
By MATT MCALLISTER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010
HAMMOND - While Iberdrola Renewables says a proposed law requiring wind turbine companies to compensate property owners who see drops in their land values could force the company to drop plans for a development in Hammond, Town Supervisor Ronald W. Bertram says he supports the ordinance.
"I think that's one area they've definitely made progress," Mr. Bertram said Wednesday of the "Residential Property Value Guarantee Agreement" (RPVG) proposed by wind committee member, Richard K. Champney, a real estate lawyer with offices in Alexandria Bay and Pulaski. "Personally, I believe it's vital in protecting the citizens of Hammond."
Iberdrola: RPVG Draft Is 'Unworkable'
By MATT MCALLISTER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010
HAMMOND - While Iberdrola Renewables says a proposed law requiring wind turbine companies to compensate property owners who see drops in their land values could force the company to drop plans for a development in Hammond, Town Supervisor Ronald W. Bertram says he supports the ordinance.
"I think that's one area they've definitely made progress," Mr. Bertram said Wednesday of the "Residential Property Value Guarantee Agreement" (RPVG) proposed by wind committee member, Richard K. Champney, a real estate lawyer with offices in Alexandria Bay and Pulaski. "Personally, I believe it's vital in protecting the citizens of Hammond."
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Lyme forms 2 wind power study committees
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Lyme forms 2 wind power study committees
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
CHAUMONT — The Lyme Town Council has appointed 14 people to two committees that will investigate wind issues over the next three months and produce a report by April.
Richard Nagel will chair the wind economics committee, which also will include Peter Rogers, co-chairman, Susan Warner, Guy Gosier, Scott Discount, David Henderson and Richard Freshour.
Lyme forms 2 wind power study committees
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
CHAUMONT — The Lyme Town Council has appointed 14 people to two committees that will investigate wind issues over the next three months and produce a report by April.
Richard Nagel will chair the wind economics committee, which also will include Peter Rogers, co-chairman, Susan Warner, Guy Gosier, Scott Discount, David Henderson and Richard Freshour.
Friday, December 10, 2010
*Cape Vincent Town Council appoints 2; Mingle leaving
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The Town Council on Thursday appointed Richard H. Macsherry and Patrick W. McCarthy to replace two Planning Board members who are leaving at the end of the year.
Planning Board member Andrew R. Binsley resigned following a heated meeting Nov. 10. At that meeting, wind farm opponents attempted to block Chairman Richard J. Edsall from leaving the room after the meeting was adjourned.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The Town Council on Thursday appointed Richard H. Macsherry and Patrick W. McCarthy to replace two Planning Board members who are leaving at the end of the year.
Planning Board member Andrew R. Binsley resigned following a heated meeting Nov. 10. At that meeting, wind farm opponents attempted to block Chairman Richard J. Edsall from leaving the room after the meeting was adjourned.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Corruption on Cape Vincent boards
Corruption on Cape Vincent boards
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
The Cape Vincent Planning Board and Town Council have majorities with contracts with either British Petroleum or Acciona altogether worth around $200,000 per year for 20 years. These contracts include loyalty oaths swearing "to help in all permitting processes."
In September the Planning Board (Richard Edsall, Tom Reinbeck, and George Mingle) voted to accept the Environmental Impact Study from Acciona as complete. This study includes a totally discredited sound study from the developer Acciona, which is at odds with a study commissioned by the Town Council.
The Cape Vincent Planning Board was required by law to inform the Lyme Planning Board of all proceedings. Lyme was ignored on all accounts by the Cape Planning Board.
On Oct. 27 a special work session to discuss Criteria for Site Plan Review was shut down by protesters. Mr. Edsall, Mr. Mingle, Andrew Binsley, and Mr. Reinbeck chose to spitefullly vote and accept with no discussion all of Acciona's suggestions.
It was an illegal vote in that there is no voting in a work session, the meeting was not called to order, the criteria were written by Acciona, and no one knew it happened. It them took 45.6 seconds.
This criteria includes barring all people (except landowners) from the properties under contract with Acciona. No hunting, no snowmobiling, no walking, no bird watching. Since Acciona sets precedent, BP will also bar people from their properties. Imagine that.
Meanwhile, British Petroleum is usurping Cape Vincent's right to determine local zoning laws by doing "archeological surveys" placing turbines 1,300 feet from houses and property lines. Cape Vincent has never publicly agreed to 1,300 foot setbacks.
The Planning Board, when informed, shrugs and says "not our business." Mr. Edsall, as chairman, has denied for five years and continues to deny the public the right to speak at meetings. This is contrary to the First Amendment and the board's own bylaws.
For the last six years we have all had to learn and give board members the chance to understand and do the honorable thing (not re-signing contracts with BP or Acciona, true recusal or resignation).
However, the evidence makes it clear that the Planning Board, with the approval of the Town Council, is riding roughshod over the citizens of Cape Vincent. They should all resign.
The Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. today at the town offices and Town Council at 6 p.m. Thursday at the recreation hall. The corruption in Cape Vincent is crawling off the plate, and it seems important to keep the public informed.
Hester Chase
Cape Vincent
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
The Cape Vincent Planning Board and Town Council have majorities with contracts with either British Petroleum or Acciona altogether worth around $200,000 per year for 20 years. These contracts include loyalty oaths swearing "to help in all permitting processes."
In September the Planning Board (Richard Edsall, Tom Reinbeck, and George Mingle) voted to accept the Environmental Impact Study from Acciona as complete. This study includes a totally discredited sound study from the developer Acciona, which is at odds with a study commissioned by the Town Council.
The Cape Vincent Planning Board was required by law to inform the Lyme Planning Board of all proceedings. Lyme was ignored on all accounts by the Cape Planning Board.
On Oct. 27 a special work session to discuss Criteria for Site Plan Review was shut down by protesters. Mr. Edsall, Mr. Mingle, Andrew Binsley, and Mr. Reinbeck chose to spitefullly vote and accept with no discussion all of Acciona's suggestions.
It was an illegal vote in that there is no voting in a work session, the meeting was not called to order, the criteria were written by Acciona, and no one knew it happened. It them took 45.6 seconds.
This criteria includes barring all people (except landowners) from the properties under contract with Acciona. No hunting, no snowmobiling, no walking, no bird watching. Since Acciona sets precedent, BP will also bar people from their properties. Imagine that.
Meanwhile, British Petroleum is usurping Cape Vincent's right to determine local zoning laws by doing "archeological surveys" placing turbines 1,300 feet from houses and property lines. Cape Vincent has never publicly agreed to 1,300 foot setbacks.
The Planning Board, when informed, shrugs and says "not our business." Mr. Edsall, as chairman, has denied for five years and continues to deny the public the right to speak at meetings. This is contrary to the First Amendment and the board's own bylaws.
For the last six years we have all had to learn and give board members the chance to understand and do the honorable thing (not re-signing contracts with BP or Acciona, true recusal or resignation).
However, the evidence makes it clear that the Planning Board, with the approval of the Town Council, is riding roughshod over the citizens of Cape Vincent. They should all resign.
The Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. today at the town offices and Town Council at 6 p.m. Thursday at the recreation hall. The corruption in Cape Vincent is crawling off the plate, and it seems important to keep the public informed.
Hester Chase
Cape Vincent
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cape Vincent community wind project low on fuel
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By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The vitriolic dissension over a pair of proposed industrial wind farm projects has made the going tough for a group of residents looking to gain support for a community wind project.
The rancor has hurt the community project as participants in the industrial projects are focused on supporting them, while opponents of the industrial projects increasingly don't want any wind power in the town at all.
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The vitriolic dissension over a pair of proposed industrial wind farm projects has made the going tough for a group of residents looking to gain support for a community wind project.
The rancor has hurt the community project as participants in the industrial projects are focused on supporting them, while opponents of the industrial projects increasingly don't want any wind power in the town at all.
Cape Vincent's community wind project
SED on Cape Vincent's community wind project
First published: December 07, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Below, in its entirity is a statement from Sustainable Energy Development, Ontario, on the community wind project:
Join SED and the RC&D to Discuss Community Wind
Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. (SED), an Ontario, NY based company, works with municipalities, businesses, schools, farms and homeowners to develop high quality, community-scale wind projects. SED’s wind development services offer solutions to the diverse energy challenges facing these entities and provide a clear path to achieving project goals.
Together, SED and the Black River-St. Lawrence Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) are investigating the potential for community wind development in the Cape Vincent area. The RC&D works with partners to provide local leadership and coordination for projects devoted to environmental conservation, community improvement, economic development and the wise use of natural resources.
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) defines community wind as projects smaller than 20 megawatts in which a local governing body passes a resolution supporting the project; members of the community are offered the opportunity to participate in an ownership interest in the project and are involved in the decision making process in its development; or the project’s local benefit is demonstrated in terms of retail power costs, benefits to the local grid, is incorporated into a micro-grid or helps to resolve remote power issues. Based on this definition, the future of community wind development in Cape Vincent lies in the hands of the people who live there.
In the fall of 2009, the RC&D secured a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Office for $99,000. The RBEG program provides grants to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging private business enterprises in rural areas of cities up to 50,000 in population with priority to applications for projects in open country, rural communities and towns of 25,000 and smaller. This grant is being used to assess the potential of a community wind project in the Cape Vincent area. SED has extensive experience in performing such analyses for wind projects since its inception in 2002. The work SED has performed to date has primarily focused on finding a suitable location for a wind measurement tower, so that wind data can be gathered and analyzed. A site prospecting map, along with a list of development guidelines, was presented at a public forum in June of 2010.
This grant program is designed to assess economic development opportunities and to form or support the formation of local enterprises that can realize these opportunities. The RC&D is helping the community create this group of local citizens. SED’s involvement is to provide professional wind energy expertise to assess the technical and economic aspects of a community scale wind project.
This is a community wind model that places local residents in the center of the decision making and encourages local ownership. This community group has yet to be formed, but now is the time to take the first step.
First published: December 07, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Below, in its entirity is a statement from Sustainable Energy Development, Ontario, on the community wind project:
Join SED and the RC&D to Discuss Community Wind
Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. (SED), an Ontario, NY based company, works with municipalities, businesses, schools, farms and homeowners to develop high quality, community-scale wind projects. SED’s wind development services offer solutions to the diverse energy challenges facing these entities and provide a clear path to achieving project goals.
Together, SED and the Black River-St. Lawrence Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) are investigating the potential for community wind development in the Cape Vincent area. The RC&D works with partners to provide local leadership and coordination for projects devoted to environmental conservation, community improvement, economic development and the wise use of natural resources.
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) defines community wind as projects smaller than 20 megawatts in which a local governing body passes a resolution supporting the project; members of the community are offered the opportunity to participate in an ownership interest in the project and are involved in the decision making process in its development; or the project’s local benefit is demonstrated in terms of retail power costs, benefits to the local grid, is incorporated into a micro-grid or helps to resolve remote power issues. Based on this definition, the future of community wind development in Cape Vincent lies in the hands of the people who live there.
In the fall of 2009, the RC&D secured a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Office for $99,000. The RBEG program provides grants to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging private business enterprises in rural areas of cities up to 50,000 in population with priority to applications for projects in open country, rural communities and towns of 25,000 and smaller. This grant is being used to assess the potential of a community wind project in the Cape Vincent area. SED has extensive experience in performing such analyses for wind projects since its inception in 2002. The work SED has performed to date has primarily focused on finding a suitable location for a wind measurement tower, so that wind data can be gathered and analyzed. A site prospecting map, along with a list of development guidelines, was presented at a public forum in June of 2010.
This grant program is designed to assess economic development opportunities and to form or support the formation of local enterprises that can realize these opportunities. The RC&D is helping the community create this group of local citizens. SED’s involvement is to provide professional wind energy expertise to assess the technical and economic aspects of a community scale wind project.
This is a community wind model that places local residents in the center of the decision making and encourages local ownership. This community group has yet to be formed, but now is the time to take the first step.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Uniform tax-exempt policy gets no changes
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Uniform tax-exempt policy gets no changes
JEFFERSON PILOTS: Wind projects must negotiate individually
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
After years of review and debate, Jefferson County's uniform tax-exempt policy won't change.
Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency's board of directors voted on the policy, which governs payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOTs, during Thursday's meeting.
Uniform tax-exempt policy gets no changes
JEFFERSON PILOTS: Wind projects must negotiate individually
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
After years of review and debate, Jefferson County's uniform tax-exempt policy won't change.
Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency's board of directors voted on the policy, which governs payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOTs, during Thursday's meeting.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Burto among many who switched parties
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ALLEGIANCES SHIFT: 647 changed affiliation in Jefferson County over the last year; some theories offered
By JUDE SEYMOUR
TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Scott M. Burto, who actively campaigned for Republicans for a decade, raised eyebrows earlier this year when he sought Democratic support while considering a state Assembly bid. Now the West Carthage mayor has made his new allegiance official.
Mr. Burto and his wife, Nicole R., switched their party affiliations from Republican to Democrat after the Nov. 2 general election. The couple was among 647 registered voters who changed their minds in the last year about where their political allegiances lie, according to the Jefferson County Board of Elections.
ALLEGIANCES SHIFT: 647 changed affiliation in Jefferson County over the last year; some theories offered
By JUDE SEYMOUR
TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Scott M. Burto, who actively campaigned for Republicans for a decade, raised eyebrows earlier this year when he sought Democratic support while considering a state Assembly bid. Now the West Carthage mayor has made his new allegiance official.
Mr. Burto and his wife, Nicole R., switched their party affiliations from Republican to Democrat after the Nov. 2 general election. The couple was among 647 registered voters who changed their minds in the last year about where their political allegiances lie, according to the Jefferson County Board of Elections.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Where should wind money be spent?
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SPECIFIC PROJECTS: Lewis County officials opt to earmark revenue instead of lumping it into its general fund
By STEVE VIRKLER
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
LOWVILLE — Moving forward, Lewis County leaders are looking to take the money the county brings in from wind farms and put it toward specific projects — not just toss it into its general fund to pay for everyday expenses.
Most of the county share of Maple Ridge Wind Farm's annual payment-in-lieu-of-taxes— now about $2.4 million — should be used "outside of the everyday spending and give the taxpayers something to see for these revenues," said Legislature Chairman Jack T. Bush, R-Brantingham.
SPECIFIC PROJECTS: Lewis County officials opt to earmark revenue instead of lumping it into its general fund
By STEVE VIRKLER
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
LOWVILLE — Moving forward, Lewis County leaders are looking to take the money the county brings in from wind farms and put it toward specific projects — not just toss it into its general fund to pay for everyday expenses.
Most of the county share of Maple Ridge Wind Farm's annual payment-in-lieu-of-taxes— now about $2.4 million — should be used "outside of the everyday spending and give the taxpayers something to see for these revenues," said Legislature Chairman Jack T. Bush, R-Brantingham.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Cape Vincent residents demand Edsall's ouster
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CONFLICT ALLEGED: Planning Board head has deals with BP
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — Several town residents frustrated with Planning Board Chairman Richard J. Edsall demanded his resignation at a well-attended Town Council meeting Thursday night.
Hester M. Chase, founder of the St. Lawrence River Public Power Association and one of the nearly 200 people who attended the meeting at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park, said Mr. Edsall was not fit to represent the Planning Board because, among other reasons, he has financial contracts with BP Alternative Energy.
CONFLICT ALLEGED: Planning Board head has deals with BP
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — Several town residents frustrated with Planning Board Chairman Richard J. Edsall demanded his resignation at a well-attended Town Council meeting Thursday night.
Hester M. Chase, founder of the St. Lawrence River Public Power Association and one of the nearly 200 people who attended the meeting at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park, said Mr. Edsall was not fit to represent the Planning Board because, among other reasons, he has financial contracts with BP Alternative Energy.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Citizens Call for Planning Board Chairman Edsalls Removal
Cape Vincent Town Board meetings
Nov 18, 2010 6:00 PM Recreation Park Building
There was a public outcry at tonight’s Town Board meeting requesting that the Town board take action and remove Richard Edsall as Cape Vincent Planning Board Chairman.
Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey considered very carefully what the citizens had to say.
Mr. Hirschey stated that it was not within the scope of the board’s authority to remove Edsall as Planning Board chairman, However Supervisor Hirschey did make a motion for Edsall to follow the Planning Board by-laws and he mentioned that Edsall should not make things up as he goes along additionally he stated that Planning Board Chairman Edsall should recuse himself from all wind issues.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brooks Bragdon, then Councilman Donny Mason began defending Chairman Edsalls behavior.
Blaming Edsalls actions on websites cameras and half-truths.
The motion was voted down three to two~
Cape Vincent citizen Donna Essegian addresses the Cape Vincent Town Board ~
Nov 18, 2010 6:00 PM Recreation Park Building
There was a public outcry at tonight’s Town Board meeting requesting that the Town board take action and remove Richard Edsall as Cape Vincent Planning Board Chairman.
Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey considered very carefully what the citizens had to say.
Mr. Hirschey stated that it was not within the scope of the board’s authority to remove Edsall as Planning Board chairman, However Supervisor Hirschey did make a motion for Edsall to follow the Planning Board by-laws and he mentioned that Edsall should not make things up as he goes along additionally he stated that Planning Board Chairman Edsall should recuse himself from all wind issues.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brooks Bragdon, then Councilman Donny Mason began defending Chairman Edsalls behavior.
Blaming Edsalls actions on websites cameras and half-truths.
The motion was voted down three to two~
Cape Vincent citizen Donna Essegian addresses the Cape Vincent Town Board ~
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Investigation of ex-Cape clerk now in hands of state officials
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By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The state attorney general's office has taken over the investigation of former Town Clerk Jeri Ann Mason.
Ms. Mason, who was elected to office last November, resigned abruptly Sept. 14 after discrepancies were found in the town's finances.
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — The state attorney general's office has taken over the investigation of former Town Clerk Jeri Ann Mason.
Ms. Mason, who was elected to office last November, resigned abruptly Sept. 14 after discrepancies were found in the town's finances.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tempers flare at meeting in Cape
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Tempers flare at meeting in Cape
PHYSICAL CONFRONTATION: Opponent of wind claims board has acted illegally
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — A Planning Board meeting devolved into physical confrontation between an opponent of industrial wind power projects in the town and Chairman Richard J. Edsall.
At the beginning of the meeting Wednesday night, Mr. Edsall asked for approval of the board's minutes from a previous meeting.
Tempers flare at meeting in Cape
PHYSICAL CONFRONTATION: Opponent of wind claims board has acted illegally
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — A Planning Board meeting devolved into physical confrontation between an opponent of industrial wind power projects in the town and Chairman Richard J. Edsall.
At the beginning of the meeting Wednesday night, Mr. Edsall asked for approval of the board's minutes from a previous meeting.
Cape Vincent supervisor adds pay raise to budget
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Cape Vincent supervisor adds pay raise to budget
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — Town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey is giving himself a 14.1 percent raise next year, under the town's preliminary 2011 budget, to bring his salary up to what his predecessor was making before being voted out of office in 2009.
However, there is an apparent discrepancy between what Mr. Hirschey believes former Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck made that year and Mr. Rienbeck's budgeted 2009 salary.
Cape Vincent supervisor adds pay raise to budget
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
CAPE VINCENT — Town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey is giving himself a 14.1 percent raise next year, under the town's preliminary 2011 budget, to bring his salary up to what his predecessor was making before being voted out of office in 2009.
However, there is an apparent discrepancy between what Mr. Hirschey believes former Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck made that year and Mr. Rienbeck's budgeted 2009 salary.
Friday, November 5, 2010
JCIDA postpones adopting policy
5,November 2010
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JCIDA postpones adopting policy PILOT PROCEDURE: Board wants more time to consider extensive public input
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2010
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency held off approving a uniform tax-exempt policy at its meeting Thursday morning.
The policy, which outlines when and what payments in lieu of taxes may be used by the agency, generated some comments from the public at a hearing Wednesday night and letters from municipalities.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wind power dominates JCIDA tax policy hearing
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By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Wind power development became the focus of a public hearing on the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency's proposed uniform tax exempt policy.
About 40 members of the public attended the hearing. Tenpeople spoke during the hour-long hearing at Jefferson Community College, eight of whom spoke on wind power — generally opposing it.
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Wind power development became the focus of a public hearing on the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency's proposed uniform tax exempt policy.
About 40 members of the public attended the hearing. Tenpeople spoke during the hour-long hearing at Jefferson Community College, eight of whom spoke on wind power — generally opposing it.
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