COUNTY OF SULLIVAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
One Cablevision Center
Ferndale, New York 12734
(845) 295-2603 – telephone
(845) 295-2604 – fax
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wood called to order the regular meeting of the County of Sullivan Industrial Development Agency at approximately 10:01 A.M., which was held in the Legislative Committee Room at the Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Elwin Wood
Charles Barbuti
Cindy Garlinghouse
Harold Gold
Suzanne Loughlin
Edward Sykes
Raymond Walter
Steve White
Members Absent
Harris Alport
Staff Present
Elizabeth A. Hunt, Exec. Assistant
Staff Absent
Jennifer C.S. Brylinski, Exec. Dir.
Others Present
Allan C. Scott, ALSCO Management, Inc. /Consultant /IDA CEO
Walter F. Garigliano, Esq., Agency Legal Counsel
Tara Lewis, Garigliano Law Offices
Luiz Aragon, Commissioner, SC Planning & Environmental Management
Dan Hust, Sullivan County Democrat
Barbara Burton, Sullivan County Resident
Claudine Luchsinger, Sullivan County Resident
Jane Luchsinger, Sullivan County Resident
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Loughlin made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2011 regular meeting, the motion was seconded by Mr. Barbuti, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
IV. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Barbuti made a motion to approve the revised schedule of payments, Mr. Sykes seconded the motion, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Hunt advised the Board that due to an illness in the family Ms. Brylinski would not be at the meeting. However, Ms. Brylinski wished for Ms. Hunt to advise the Board of two items. First, that the IDA State Tax payment, which was approved for payment at the March 2011 meeting and was to be mailed to New York State on March 31, 2011, was repealed. Second, Ms. Hunt advised the Board that the PARIS report has been completed and sent to New York State by Ms. Brylinski.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Garigliano presented to the Board a resolution authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Modification and Extension agreement and related documents in favor of the First National Bank of Jeffersonville relating to the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Inc./Swan Lake Resort Hotel, LLC/Swan Lake Realty Holding Corp. project. On a motion by Mr. Barbuti, seconded by Mr. Gold, the Board voted, with Mr. Sykes and Mr. Walter abstaining, and the resolution was passed.
Mr. Garigliano presented to the Board a resolution extending the sales tax abatement period for the Plastic Technologies of NY, LLC d/b/a Shelburne Plastics/PTNY Realty Estate LLC project from May 1, 2011 through and including October 31, 2011. On a motion by Ms. Loughlin, seconded by Mr. Gold, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously passed.
Mr. Garigliano advised the Board that the order has been placed with Robinson Aerial Surveyors to conduct the aerial topographical study regarding the proposed Red Meat Processing Facility,
Mr. Barbuti questioned the status of the Millennium Pipeline Fund. Mr. Garigliano replied by saying that the Millennium Pipeline Fund Committee met with Sullivan Renaissance and is waiting to hear from them as to their possible ideas and suggestions.
Mr. Barbuti advised that he attended the Village of Liberty meeting and was advised that the Village is ready to move forward with the proposed Red Meat Processing Facility project on their end. There was discussion among Mr. Barbuti, Mr. Garigliano and the Board members regarding the many aspects of the project, including water sources, DEC requests and tenant/occupant relationship regarding the building.
Mr. Barbuti advised the Board that he wished to discuss a project but wasn’t sure if an executive session needed to be called. Before that was determined, Chairman Wood asked if there was any public comment.
Ms. Burton made a general comment to those present.
Claudine Luchsinger asked the status of the Millennium Pipeline Fund. Mr. Barbuti reiterated that the Millennium Pipeline Fund Committee met with Sullivan Renaissance and is waiting to hear from them as to their possible ideas and suggestions.
Claudine Luchsinger expressed her concerns and confusion regarding the Mogenavland, LLC project located in the Town of Bethel. The Board had no comment. Mr. Gold asked if Ms. Luchsinger could please write the Board members a letter so they could look into the items that she is concerned about. Ms. Luchsinger agreed.
Jean Luchsinger questioned why the IDA did not have a copy of the Village of Liberty resolution that was recently passed regarding the Red Meat Processing Facility. She was advised that it is possible that the Village has not yet finalized the resolution.
Mr. Hust asked for the reason the Board was calling an executive session. He was advised that it is regarding Ideal Snacks and the possible legal remedies the Board can consider regarding non-payment of the PILOT.
At approximately 10:30 A.M. Mr. Gold made a motion to go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barbuti, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
At approximately 10:51 A.M. Ms Loughlin made a motion to come out of executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gold, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion by Ms. Loughlin, seconded by Mr. Sykes, the Board voted and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:52 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Elizabeth A. Hunt
Executive Assistant