 | MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 11th, 2002, Marbletown Town Hall
Present: Carl Pezzino, Roger Wells, Tom Jackson, Brooke Pickering, Dan
Gagnon, Steve Rice, Lou Cardinale, Doug Wolf, Sue Benz, Marshall
Borris, Jim Economos, Dave Wyncoop.
The meeting was called to order by Carl Pezzino at 7:08pm
I. Subcommitte Reports A. Community Center
1. Brooke P. reported on the June organizational meeting as follows:
a. Formation of Teen Center Association: The need to create a separate
group to focus on Teen Center projects has become clear. This group
will meet and form as the Teen Center Association shortly. Immediate
fundraising projects may include a Yard Sale and a Canal House
fundraiser in the fall. David Miller of Family of Woodstock is helping
out and is looking into non-profit status. The Teen Center budget was
reviewed at the 6/3 meeting. The Teen Center is functioning well and
classes, events have been well attended.
b. Formation of larger umbrella group: a larger, general committee
will be formed that will include reps from all groups involved in the
Comm. Center: MAA, Legion, Youth & Rec., Teens, Seniors etc., plus
other interested individuals. This committee will facilitate
inter-group communication and help generate general programming.
c. Discussion: The following points were made by CDC members:
- Non-profit status should go to the larger, umbrella committee and funds can be allocated to various sub-groups/projects.
- Role of CDC and Community Center subcommitee. It was suggested that
the relationship could be somewhat similar in fashion to the MAA CDC
relationship.
- Larger role for Comm. Center Committee: it was suggested that the
word Center be removed from the committee in order to clarify that
the community goes beyond the physical facility of the Center and to
help distinguish Committees role from that of Youth and Rec. This
subject was further discussed. Marbletown Community Association was
suggested among others.
2. Community Center Building/Grant funds
Tom J. reported that Senator Bonacic raised the pledge from $25,000 to
$35,000. The funds are in the form of a reimbursement grant and require
an involved application process. This is in the works.
a. Tom asked Dave Wyncoop for a list of priorities for the building,
e.g. central air conditioning, bathroom stalls, handicap access.
CDC Minutes 7-11-02 (cont.)
b. The cook top fan and fire suppression system will be completed soon.
c. The soda vending machine is problematic as it heats up the entryway. Its removal and/or replacement should be considered.
B. Trails:
Steve Rice reported as follows:
1. Signs are up at all six entry points.
2. Police patrols are active and much improved due to efforts of subcommittee. ATV use on trails is down.
3. The benches have been put back together. Steve will check on the status
of the scout project for the bridge. Jim E. will propose solving the
wash-out problem south of Cottekill as an eagle project.
4. Rosendale/Marbletown trail meeting July 23rd at 7pm at UCCC in the community conference room. Also invited are State & other agencies.
C. Emergency Services
Lou Cardinale reported as follows:
1. The revitalization of the Marbletown Firemans Association has been delayed until September due to summer scheduling.
2. Tax Credit. The appropriate letters are being drafted to state
senators and others urging them to adopt bills currently at state and
federal level for emergency workers tax credits.
D. Arts and Culture
Dave W. reported that Illumination is scheduled for August and the MAA is busy working on the Art Harvest for the fall.
E. Natural Resources:
Carl P. reported for Fabia W. as follows:
1. A survey is in the works to inventory local agricultural products.
This info. will be used to create a flyer on local products. Three
growers have collaborated already on billboards that will encourage
buying local .
2. PDR: Carl stressed that PDR approval does not mean the transaction
is completed. There is still evaluation and much negotiation to follow.
F. Infrastructure:
1. Roger W. reported that a list of 209 property owners and residents
has been obtained. The meeting on streetscape will take place in mid
-September. This will gain time for further analysis.
2. Tom suggested a meeting with subcommittee members, Dave Sheely and
the Town Attorney. This will take place during the week of August 12th.
CDC Minutes 7-11-02 (cont.)
3. Sue B. suggested that in anticipation of property owners questions,
the subcommittee find out what the typical DOT procedure is for 209
type project i.e. what would the scenario be if we made no
streetscape or sidewalk plans? Marshall will call Rich Peters in DOTs
planning office.
G. Economic:
Dan G. and Tom J. reported on a newly formed plan to create an
information center in the (now Town owned) building adjacent to the
Community Center.
1. Grant funds available: The Empire State Development Corporation
sponsors Main Street development mini grants ($5,000 25,000) that are
fifty percent matching grants (i.e. project cost up to $50,000.) Good
chance of getting money for this project. The MBA & the Town will
co-apply. Glen Gidaly will help with the application, due 8/12.
2. The proposal is for the building to house local business and
cultural information, as well as related tourism info. Also could be a
room for displaying cultural and historical information, exhibitions
etc. Grant would include creating more parking, public restroom,
park-like space.
3. CDC letter of support: all agreed that Carl should write a letter of support
for the project on behalf of the CDC.
II. Miscellaneous A. A CDC membership list was approved with the
following corrections: Change Shuster to Gagnon , and Steve Rice is
Chair (not co-chair) of Trails. Carl reiterated his desire for
subcommittees to have one chair only.
B. The Tri-Centennial Committee now has a Chair: Chris Gilliland.
C. A Procedures Committee will get together Tuesday 7/16 at 7pm to
review the CDC bylaws and discuss protocol. Jim E. will facilitate and
Sue B., Brooke P., Steve R., Fabia W. and Doug W. will attend.
D. The Future of Marbletown Workshop is scheduled as follows:
#1 Saturday November 2nd 9am 1pm, UCCC Cafeteria
#2 Friday November 8th 6:30 9:30pm, UCCC Cafeteria
#3 Monday, November 18th, 6:30 9:30pm, UCCC Student Lounge
The meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Submitted by Brooke Pickering 7/26/02
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