COUNTY OF SULLIVAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
One Cablevision Center
Ferndale, New York 12734
(845) 295-2603 – telephone
(845) 295-2604 – fax
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wood called to order the regular meeting of the County of Sullivan Industrial Development Agency at approximately 10:10 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
Harris Alport
Charles Barbuti
Cindy Garlinghouse
Harold Gold
Suzanne Loughlin
Edward Sykes
Raymond Walter
Members Absent
None
Staff Present
Jennifer C.S. Brylinski, Exec. Dir.
Elizabeth A. Hunt, Exec. Assistant
Staff Absent
None
Others Present-
Allan C. Scott, ALSCO Management, Inc./Consultant /IDA CEO
Walter F. Garigliano, Esq., Agency Legal Counsel
Luiz Aragon, Commissioner, SC Planning & Environmental Management
Jennifer Mall, SC Planning & Environmental Management
Jill Weyer, SC Planning & Environmental Management
Timothy McCausland, Partnership for Economic Development
Dan Hust, Sullivan County Democrat
Sonya Hedlund, Sullivan County Resident
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sykes made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2010 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Walter, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
IV. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Sykes made a motion to approve the revised schedule of payments, Mr. Alport seconded the motion, the Board voted and the motion was unanimously carried.
V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Brylinski advised the Board that all of the required project information has been inputted into PARIS (Public Authority Reporting Information System) and if they wished to view that information, they may do so by going on-line. She also advised that the Annual Report, as required by NYS General Municipal Law, has been mailed to the proper authorities.
Ms. Bylinski handed out to each Board member a letter from the NYS Senate regarding “moral” obligations to hire women and minorities.
Finally, she advised the Board that immediately following the present meeting, that the two member Governance Committee consisting of Chairman Wood and Mr. Barbuti, will hold its required annual meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Garigliano advised the Board that the present meeting will need to be recessed and reconvened sometime next week. He explained that the proposed Hudson River Healthcare project has recently received their commitment and in order to take advantage of the new market tax credit they must close by May 31st. It was agreed by the Board that the present meeting will be recessed and then reconvened on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 4 p.m.
Mr. Garigliano passed out to the Board a resolution authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of documents necessary to terminate the Fallsburg Town Center LLC (“Fallsburg Town Center”) project. Mr. Garigliano pointed out that the section of the resolution that refers to a termination fee has been left blank until the Board approves an amount. Fallsburg Town Center has requested that the termination fee be $3,000, which is an amount equal to two years of Lease payments. The Board unanimously agreed on the amount of $3,000. On a motion by Mr. Sykes, seconded by Mr. Barbuti, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously passed.
Mr. Garigliano passed out to the Board a resolution authorizing the IDA to purchase six stainless steel tanks and authorizing the IDA’s CEO to execute and deliver a Sales Contract. This resolution refers to the Catskill Stills project. Mr. Garigliano additionally pointed out that the monies that have been expended by the IDA on the purchase of distilling equipment will be reimbursed to them through an RBEG grant.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Garigliano passed out to the Board a resolution authorizing, approving and consenting to a Lease from Frontier Insurance in Rehabilitation as landlord, to SC Choice Management Corp. for a term of approximately three (3) years commencing on April 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2013. On a motion by Mr. Barbuti, seconded by Mr. Sykes, the Board voted with Ms. Loughlin abstaining, and the resolution was passed.
Ms. Hedlund posed the question of could the IDA give assistance through the grant that was previously discussed, to a farmer who wished to make cheese. Mr. Garigliano explained to Ms. Hedlund that the grant that was previously referred to was a dedicated grant for a specific project that was applied for by the project. If the farmer wished to apply and complete the grant application process through the IDA, then he is more than welcome to.
There was some general discussion by Mr. McCausland and those present.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT (RECESSMENT)
Chairman Wood questioned the Board and those present if there were any further questions or comments. There being none, on a motion by Mr. Gold, seconded by Ms. Garlinghouse, the Board voted and the meeting was recessed at approximately 10:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Elizabeth A. Hunt
Executive Assistant
RECONVENED
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wood called to order the reconvened meeting of the County of Sullivan Industrial Development Agency at approximately 4:03 P.M., which was held in the Legislative Caucus Room at the Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Elwin Wood
Harris Alport
Cindy Garlinghouse
Harold Gold
Suzanne Loughlin
Raymond Walter
Members Absent
Charles Barbuti
Edward Sykes
Staff Present
Elizabeth A. Hunt, Exec. Assistant
Staff Absent
Jennifer C.S. Brylinski, Exec. Dir.
Others Present-
None
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
IV. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
Under the Agenda heading of Any and All Other Business before the Board, Mr. Garigliano explained that yesterday, May 17, 2010 the IDA Staff received a request from Poley Paving Corporation / Brynn DYL, LLC (collectively, “Poley Paving”) to have a representative from the IDA sign an easement that is being requested by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. Mr. Garigliano then passed out to the Board a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of the IDA for a certain easement and any and all related documents necessary to install, maintain, repair and/or replace a pad mounted transformed on lands owned by the IDA and leased to Poley Paving. On a motion by Mr. Walter, seconded by Ms. Loughlin, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously passed.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Garigliano passed out to the Board a resolution regarding Hudson River Healthcare, Inc. and Community Health Monticello, LLC (collectively, “HRHC”) which (i) appoints HRHC as agent of the IDA; (ii) makes certain findings and determinations with respect to the facility; and authorizes the execution and delivery of an agent agreement, lease agree and other documents; and (iii) authorizes and approves the execution and delivery of a mortgage in an amount not to exceed three million ($3,000,000.00) dollars in favor of PCDC Empire State Health Opportunities Fund I LLC for the benefit of HRHC. On a motion by Mr. Alport, seconded by Ms. Loughlin, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously passed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Wood questioned the Board if there were any comments or questions. There being none, on a motion by Mr. Loughlin, seconded by Mr. Gold, the Board voted and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:09 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Elizabeth A. Hunt
Executive Assistant