COUNTY OF SULLIVAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
One Cablevision Center
Ferndale, New York 12734
(845) 295-2603 – telephone
(845) 295-2604 – fax
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 14, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Steingart called to order the regular meeting of the County of Sullivan Industrial Development Agency at approximately 11:00 am, in the Legislative Committee Room at the Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present- Members Absent-
Ira Steingart Suzanne Loughlin
Edward Sykes
Charlie Barbuti
Sean Rieber
Carol Roig
Paul Guenther
Scott Smith
Howard Siegel
Staff Present- Staff Absent-
Jennifer C.S. Brylinski, Exec. Dir. Jen Flad, VP Govt. Affairs & Bus. Devt.
Julio Garaicoechea, Project Manager
Others Present-
Steve White, Agency CEO
Walter F. Garigliano, Esq., Agency Legal Counsel
Tara Lewis, Garigliano Law Offices
Star Hesse
Ken Walter
Dan Hust, SC Democrat
Lillian Stettner
Mark McLewin
Steve Vegliante
Scott Samuelson
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Guenther made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2015 regular meeting. Mr. Barbuti seconded the motion, the Board voted and the minutes of the meeting were unanimously approved.
IV. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Staff distributed a revised schedule of payments. Mr. Siegel made a motion to approve the revised schedule of payments. Mr. Guenther seconded the motion, the Board voted and the revised schedule of payments was unanimously approved.
V. DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
Jennifer C.S. Brylinski, Executive Director
Ms. Brylinski gave a quick update on activities of the Agency in November. These items included work on several active projects, including those on today’s agenda, and an update on the Red Meat facility.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Garigliano distributed to the Board Members a booklet that had in it the items for the meeting’s agenda, including the resolutions so as to aid in managing the voluminous paperwork that would usually be handed out. These resolutions had also been sent to the Board previously.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve the Fourth Quarter Payment to the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development. Mr. Barbuti made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Sykes seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve a change of control of Cannie D’s to Four Goats LLC and Nosso Posto Inc. This is an amended resolution to supplement resolution 25-15 that reflects the new capital structure. Mr. Siegel made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Sykes seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved. Mr. McLewin thanked the Board for its assistance.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
The Board approved the dates/time/place of its regular meetings for 2016. Ms. Brylinski was asked to check if these dates conflicted with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and if no conflict existed, the dates were approved. (No conflict was determined.)
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve a request from Center One Holdings for a sales tax exemption extension from December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Mr. Sykes made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Barbuti seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve a request from Mountain Service Distributors / Mountain Candy & Cigar Co, Inc. to construct and equip their 2015 garage project. Mr. Steingart abstained from voting on the resolution because of the professional work he conducts with that business. Mr. Steingart handed the meeting over to the Vice Chairman, Mr. Ed Sykes, to continue with this resolution item. Mr. Rieber made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Guenther seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved. Mr. Steingart then again resumed as Chair of the meeting.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to appoint RJ Baker Corp. / Beaverkill Studio, as an agent of the agency for the purpose of renovating and equipping its facility in Parksville. Mr. Barbuti recused himself from voting on this item because he is Supervisor of the Town of Liberty in which this project is located. Mr. Siegel made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Rieber seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve a request for the Veria Lifestyle project to extend their sales tax exemption period from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. This extension is for the demolition and infrastructure phase of their project. Mr. Sykes made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Barbuti seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve an application from Jefferson Development Partners / Monticello Motor Club for the purpose of becoming an agent of the Agency to construct and equip their 40 bay member garage. The request is for sales tax exemption only. Mr. Steingart disclosed to the Board that he had a minor interest in the project, but not to a level for recusal. Mr. Guenther made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Barbuti seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve the delivery of two mortgages relating to M&M Automotive, Inc., and Jeff Bank to refinance existing debt. Mr. Barbuti recused himself from voting on this item because he is Supervisor of the Town of Liberty in which this project is located. Mr. Sykes recused himself from voting on this item because of an interest he has in Jeff Bank. Mr. Guenther made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Steingart seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved.
The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to approve the delivery of a mortgage relating to the RHH Land, LLC, project and First Niagara Bank. Mr. Rieber recused himself from voting on this item because of an involvement with the project. Mr. Barbuti made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Sykes seconded the motion, the Board voted and the resolution was unanimously approved. Mr. Vegliante thanked the Board for their assistance with this project.
Prior to going into executive session, Chairman Steingart asked for any public comment. Chairman Steingart recognized Ms. Hesse and Mr. Walter, each of whom made a public comment.
On a motion made by Mr. Steingart and seconded by Mr. Barbuti, the Board entered into executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations regarding the Red Meat Facility project at approximately 11:45 a.m.
On a motion made by Mr. Siegel and seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board came out of executive session at approximately 12 Noon.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion by the Board, on a motion made by Mr. Sykes and seconded by Mr. Barbuti, the Board voted and the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer CS Brylinski
Executive Director
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