Janet Rathburn
Person
Resident, Freestone Road; frequent public commenter on BESS/development cases
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· 2025-01-13 to 2026-06-01
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Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
Councilor Capria thanked Mr. Hickey and said the Town Board met to discuss this
including a three-hour meeting on Saturday. He continued they have done due
diligence and are looking out for the residents.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD - June 1, …
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-27
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2026
Page 4 of 8
✓ Where is the trash disposal. Mr. Turner said it is inside the bank building and the trash is
removed by the janitorial staff.
✓ What are the dotted lines shown on the plan. Ms. Wen…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
Janet Rathburn said she had been to the work session on Saturday, and no one is
factoring in the input from residents. The Wetzel Road application is close proximity
to several neighborhoods, parks and the YMCA. She asked for the law to be more
restr…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-13
Motion made by Mr. Mitchell to adjourn this case to May 27, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Guinup.
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2026
Page 3 of 10
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2025-037 W Taft Northern Credit Union, 5004-5008 West Taft Road, …
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
Districts.
The new definition for a Smoke Shop to be added to Terms Defined shall be:
Smoke Shop: A retail establishment that specializes in the sale of smoking-related
products and accessories, including but not limited to CBD products, vape devices…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
public hearing.
Councilor Young said he would like to see regulation on drones. He said he had just
read that Amazon will be using drones to deliver packages and feels as this
technology is more widely used, regulations will need to be put in place. …
Article
Planning Board
2026-04-08
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2026
Page 10 of 10
This is a public hearing and asked if there are any questions/comments.
Ms. Janet Rathburn said that she drives by often but you cannot see in the yard.
Article
Planning Board
2026-03-18
Mr. Ralph Turner, 4180 Rigel Course, expressed concerns on contamination and environmental
concerns over corrosion regarding the fuel tanks. Mr. Turner said he would like to see site
inspections and/or visitations to make sure they doing what has bee…
Article
Planning Board
2026-03-18
Chairwoman Borton asked if these two chargers serve all of these spaces. Mr. Norton said there
are 3 dual EV charging ports and this will be corrected to show 3 EV charging ports on the
drawing.
Chairwoman said this is a public hearing and asked fo…
Article
Planning Board
2026-02-11
The presentation concluded and Deputy Chair Mitchell asked the public if there are any
questions as this is a public hearing.
Ms. Janet Rathburn, 4760 Freestone Rd., questioned power outages, noise levels, manufacturing
date of Tesla batteries, respo…
Article
Planning Board
2026-02-11
noise level to meet the 65-decibel required at that location. They are regulated by the PSC as
they are a public utility. This project has been approved by National Grid to be interconnected to
the grid so long as permits approved by the town of Clay…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-01-12
The applicant stated no, not at this time. The pavilion would be used by VFW members and there
would be no associated fee.
Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender if he had any questions or comments.
Commissioner Bender noted that ther…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-01-12
Mr. Webb addressed the Standards of Proof:
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood.
2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible m…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-10-13
Deputy Chairperson Liebi asked if the off-hour maintenance would be quieter than the daily
material transportation.
Mr. Hurta confirmed it would be quieter.
Mrs. DesRosier asked if Caughdenoy Road would remain open.
Mr. Hurta stated Caughdenoy Roa…
Article
Planning Board
2025-10-08
Chairman Mitchell asked if CSX has given approval with the design. CSX has given approval as
they were part of the design. CSX will do the connection. CSX will also send a representative
out to do the inspection.
Ms. Borton asked about the sanitary …
Article
Planning Board
2025-09-24
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2025
Page 10 of 10
Chairman Mitchell said there is a two page check off sheet that is given to the applicant stating
what is required for site plan review. On this sheet are the requirements for …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-09-08
5. Yes, the need for Area Variances is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if the applicant was only looking to replace the shed or if his application
was also for changes to the pool or fencing.
The applicant confirmed he is only looking …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-08-11
5. Yes, the need for an Area Variance is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board.
Mr. Porter asked what kind of trees they will be planting.
Mr. Reynolds stated they will plant Re…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-07-14
5. Yes and No. The need for Area Variance is self-created as it is wanted, however the
building was built over 43 years ago and presented to the Zoning Board before Pinecrest
purchased the property.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any fur…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-07-14
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – July 14, 2025
Town of Clay
Page 11 of 12
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board and
there were none.
Chairperson Mason asked Code Enforcement Commissioner Grispino if…
Article
Planning Board
2025-07-09
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
July 9, 2025
Page 4 of 9
equipment. So the LLC owns the tanks but using their tanks to fuel the tenant’s equipment. Mr.
Harrell said that is correct.
Chairman Mitchell asked if the empty fuel tanks go out to…
Article
Planning Board
2025-05-28
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 28, 2025
Page 6 of 13
do due diligence. Ms. Choberka concurred with Mr. Palumbo. Mr. Ritchie said they could
expand their study as this is peak growing season to ensure there are no wetlands around and …
Article
Town Board
2025-05-19
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Magaro-Dolan made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2025
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes - 6 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Supervisor Ulatowski asked…
Article
Planning Board
2025-05-14
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 14, 2025
Page 6 of 9
Mr. Graves said the 1000 gallon refueling station is problematic to the site entrance. Mr. Graves shows
Mr. Harrell on the plan which could cause truck problems entering the site. …
Article
Town Board
2025-04-21
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Magaro-Dolan made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2025
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes - 6 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Dylan Black, Representati…
Article
Planning Board
2025-04-09
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 9, 2025
Page 6 of 8
Ms. Guinup said she strongly recommends to this board that no site plan approval will be given to this
project until the owner brings this project up to code. The utility traile…
Article
Town Board
2025-03-17
Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes - 7 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
SPECIAL PERMIT (A) – Town Board case # 1212 - MIRABITO ENERGY
PROJECTS/KELLY-TOBIN DEVELOPMENT CORP.:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution approving Town Boar…
Article
Planning Board
2025-02-26
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 26, 2025
Page 4 of 9
delineation done. Mr. Palumbo said in looking at the contours of the grading the EAF showed no
wetlands. Mr. Palumbo said he finds this difficult to believe in looking at the …
Article
Planning Board
2025-02-12
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 12, 2025
Page 2 of 6
required. Mr. Harrell said this was the response given by John Kane of the DEC. Mr. Harrell said this
would be combined if both tanks are in operation which is not the case. The…
Article
Town Board
2025-02-03
9. We are continuing to review and update our Code sections, and there may be
more necessary changes in the future.
Councilor Bick reiterated that this is a necessary step in the progress for the Town.
Councilor Magaro-Dolan confirmed that this will …
Article
Town Board
2025-01-22
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD - January 22, 2025
Town of Clay
Page 5 of 7
that all of the regulations regarding hazardous materials is under the
jurisdiction of the DEC and the applicant is required to follow the DEC
Regulations.
Ralph Turner sai…
Article
Town Board
2025-01-13
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Magaro-Dolan made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2024
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes - 6 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Councilor Magaro-Dolan made a motion …