 | MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 10, 2002 Marbletown Town Hall
CDC members present: Carl Pezzino, Dan Gagnon, Roger Wells, Brooke
Pickering, Tom Jackson, Marshall Borris, James Reynolds, Doug Wolf,
Susan Benz, Karen Williams.
Guests and subcommittee members: Bruce Daveneport, Steve Rice, Lou
Cardinelli, Cate Evonich, David Wyncoop, Eric Gullickson, Pat Rowe,
Eunice Shumalski, Amy Moses, Fabia Wargin, Jim Economos.
The meeting was called to order by Carl Pezzino at 7:10pm
I. CDC Accomplishments Carl P. facilitated a review of the past years
accomplishments. The discussion followed the CDC Accomplishments 2001
handout with some additions:
A. Community Center:
The target date for the Community Center opening is still March 1. Some
of the unforeseen extra work was described and discussed.
B. Infrastructure:
DOT does not intend to paint crosswalk lines in High Falls as the
location does not meet their criteria for painted lines. Marshall will
discuss further with Dan and will follow up with DOT.
C. Economic:
Dan G. reported that the kiosk should be up and running by May. This
target date leaves time for any necessary adjustments to the interior.
II. CDC Goals
Carl P. facilitated a discussion of goals for the coming year. The discussion followed
the handout entitled CDC Goals 2002 with the following additions:
A. Community Center:
1. The Town is interviewing for the position of Teen Center Coordinator.
2. Carl reiterated the need for clear definition of roles and structure
of Community Center committees. Should be outlined in writing.
3. The need for strong senior input was agreed upon. Sue B. suggested
that a senior and a teen sit on the community center subcommittee.
a. Tom J. reminded the Committee that the Youth and Rec. is responsible
for operations, plus there will be a Teen Center Director. Jim
Terwilliger has been appointed Town Board liaison.
b. Dave reported that a letter has been drafted asking for donations
for the Community Center. The Marbletown website, churches and the MBA
mailing list were suggested as outlets for the letter.
- The benefits of requesting money over goods were discussed.
- Some ways to thank donors were mentioned.
B. Infrastructure:
1. Tom J. reported that Bob Matson, a retired geology professor from
UCCC, has agreed to attend the Feb. CDC meeting to discuss SR water
problems.
2. Marshall plans to meet with Dan Shuster in March. He also suggested inviting him to the Feb. CDC meeting.
3. Tom reported on the cell tower regulation activities. Committee is
working to regulate facilities by providing incentives of expedited
review processes for companies in hopes of getting towers of lesser
impact.
4. Roger W. plans to survey High Falls businesses re. DOT needs, cross-walk lines, etc.
5. Marshall suggested sending CDC minutes to Danny Doyle (County Planner) and Mark Morano of DOT.
C. Economic:
Tom J. reported on the glimmer of hope re. Post Office resolution.
D. Trails:
1. The D&H connection to the rail trail will be added to the goals list.
2. Steve Rice and the subcommittee will plan for goals that can be realized in the event that the grant $ is not forthcoming.
3. Carl suggested that the trail master be invited to a future CDC meeting.
E. Arts and Culture:
Carl P. will call Bruce L. to discuss the 2002 plan.
F. Natural Resources:
1. Bruce Davenport reported that the Rondout Valley PDR application is one
of the highest ranking in the State.
2. Greenway membership is on the Town Board agenda for January.
3 A new column in the Blue Stone Press Our Bounty has been launched
that will replace the newsletter. Articles will be on Farm Preservation
Task Force issues. Goal is to create a foundation of support.
4. The idea of a local tax-based support was briefly discussed.
III. Overall Goals:
Carl P. will review subcommittee assignments to create an effective
balance, including the possible creation of a Tri-Centennial
subcommittee plus an emergency services subcommittee. The latter would
address issues pertaining to the fire district and EMT issues. Tom J.
described current structure and thoughts on the reinvigoration of and
support for Marbletown emergency services.
IV. CDC Officers and Members
A. The Committee unanimously approved the following officers:
President: Carl Pezzino
Vice-President: Mary Ranges
Secretary: Brooke Pickering
B. Three new CDC members were unanimously approved by the Committee:
Amy Moses
Jim Economos
Fabia Wargin
C. Misc.
CDC meetings will take place at the Community Center beginning in March.
****Note date and location change:
The next CDC meeting will be on Thursday, February 7th at Ulster County Community College in the Clinton Building, Community Conference Room, at 7pm.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10pm
Submitted by Brooke Pickering 1/22/02
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