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Woodstock, NY 12498

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45 Comeau Drive

Woodstock, NY 12498

 

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Agenda

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK NY - TOWN BOARD MEETING

45 COMEAU DRIVE, WOODSTOCK NY 12498

6:30PM EXECUTIVE SESSION, 7PM REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

 MAY 5, 2026

AGENDA

ZOOM will be for listening purposes  only

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Executive Session
  3. Resolutions

C.1 Resolution Modifying Officer Start Date

C.2 Resolution Approving Highway Expenditure Report

C.3 Resolution Accepting Resignation of Housing Committee Member

C.4 Resolution Accepting Resignation of Police Dispatcher

C.5 Resolution Accepting Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan

D. Presentation – Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan

 E. Public be Heard

F.  Adjournment

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION MODIFYING OFFICER START DATE

Whereas, the Town Board appointed Officer DeStefano as a full‑time permanent officer effective December 1, 2025; and

Whereas, the Town Board desires to amend the effective date of said appointment;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the effective date of the appointment of Officer DeStefano as a full‑time permanent officer is hereby changed to April 21, 2026.

 

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS PURSUANT TO SECTION 284 OF THE HIGHWAY LAW

WHEREAS, Section 284 of the Highway Law of the State of New York authorizes the Town Board to enter into agreements with the Superintendent of Highways for the expenditure of highway moneys for the purpose of maintaining and improving town highways; and

WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has submitted to the Town Board an agreement pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law covering the expenditure of highway moneys during the period from January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed said agreement and finds it to be in the best interest of the Town;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement for the expenditure of highway moneys pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.

 

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBER

BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Gregory Stanford as a member of the Housing Committee is hereby accepted, effective April 29, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock NY extends its sincere thanks to Gregory for his dedication, time, and service to the community.

 

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF POLICE DISPATCHER

BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Leanne Buchinger as a member of Police Dispatch is hereby accepted, effective April 20, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock, NY extends its sincere thanks to Leanne for her dedication, time, and service to the community.

 

RESOLUTION APPROVING WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock has developed the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan; and

WHEREAS, said plan outlines strategies and actions to address climate change and promote sustainability within the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan attached hereto as Attachment A;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan, attached hereto as Attachment A, is hereby approved and adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock.

 

Minutes

W​​​​​​ebmaster's Note: Attachment A mentioned in these Minutes is the Community Climate Action Plan.


DRAFT:TOWN OF WOODSTOCK

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

May 5, 2026

Town Offices, 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498 and via Zoom

 

PRESENT:

Supervisor Anula Courtis Councilmember Laura Ricci Councilmember Laurie Osmond

Councilmember Lily Korolkoff (via phone for executive session & on Zoom for Public Meeting) Councilmember Reginald Earls (arrived at 6:35 PM)

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisor Courtis called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 6:33 PM, Supervisor Courtis moved to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel grievance.

Seconded by: Councilmember Ricci

Motion carried.

 

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:34 PM.

 

During the Executive Session, the Board considered employee grievance from employee #364 and voted to deny the grievance.

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Osmond Vote:

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Nay

 

Motion carried 3–1.

 

The Board exited the Executive Session at 7:04 PM.

 

First: Supervisor Courtis Second: Councilmember Osmond Motion carried.

Supervisor Courtis reopened the public meeting at 7:06 PM.

 

MEMBERS OF THE PRESS PRESENT

Nick Henderson

RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA

  • Resolution Modifying Officer Start Date
  • Resolution Approving Highway Expenditure Report
  • Resolution Accepting Resignation of Housing Committee Member
  • Resolution Accepting Resignation of Police Dispatcher
  • Resolution Accepting Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan

 

PRESENTATION

Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan

Chloe Leader and Linda Schetchell presented the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan. The presentation included discussion regarding greenhouse gas reduction goals, with transportation identified as a primary source of emissions. The completed Climate Action Plan is to be submitted by May 22, 2026.

RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION 115-2026

 

Modifying Officer Start Date

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Osmond

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board appointed Officer DeStefano as a full-time permanent officer effective December 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to amend the effective date of said appointment;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the effective date of the appointment of Officer DeStefano as a full-time permanent officer is hereby changed to April 21, 2026.

Vote:

 

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Aye

 

Resolution adopted 4–0.

 

RESOLUTION 116-2026

 

Approving Highway Expenditure Agreement

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Ricci

 

WHEREAS, Section 284 of the Highway Law of the State of New York authorizes the Town Board to enter into agreements with the Superintendent of Highways for the expenditure of highway moneys for the purpose of maintaining and improving town highways; and

WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has submitted to the Town Board an agreement pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law covering the expenditure of highway moneys during the period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed said agreement and finds it to be in the best interest of the Town;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement for the expenditure of highway moneys pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.

 

Vote:

 

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Aye

 

Resolution adopted 4–0.

 

RESOLUTION 117-2026

 

Accepting Resignation of Housing Committee Member

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Earls

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Gregory Stanford as a member of the Housing Committee is hereby accepted, effective April 29, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock extends its sincere thanks to Gregory Stanford for his dedication and service to the community.

Vote:

 

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Aye

 

Resolution adopted 4–0.

 

RESOLUTION 118-2026

 

Accepting Resignation of Police Dispatcher

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Earls

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Leanne Buchinger from the position of Police Dispatcher is hereby accepted, effective April 20, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock extends its sincere thanks to Leanne Buchinger for her dedication and service to the community.

Vote:

 

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Aye

 

Resolution adopted 4–0.

 

RESOLUTION 119-2026

 

Accepting the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan

First: Supervisor Courtis

Second: Councilmember Ricci

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock has developed the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan; and

 

WHEREAS, said plan outlines strategies and actions to address climate change and promote sustainability within the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan attached hereto as Attachment A;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodstock Community Climate Action Plan, attached hereto as Attachment A, is hereby approved and adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock.

Vote:

 

  • Supervisor Courtis — Aye
  • Councilmember Ricci — Aye
  • Councilmember Osmond — Aye
  • Councilmember Earls — Aye

 

Resolution adopted 4–0.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Urana Kinlen asked how the Climate Action Plan may impact landlords and whether costs associated with upgrades could affect affordable housing availability.

Alan Weber spoke regarding water concerns and referenced recent water testing results. He asked what steps the Town Board has taken in response.

Rebekah Brooks spoke regarding Public Access Television and suggested utilizing negotiations with Charter Communications to seek support and funding for upgrades to the Public Access TV station.

Fanny Prizant commented on the condition of the parking lot and walkway surrounding the television station at the Community Center.

Iris York expressed concerns regarding water quality and requested an update from the Town Board.

Urana Kinlen spoke regarding live music venues and requested clarification on the permitting process and the status of recommendations from the related task force.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Supervisor Courtis wished Yvonne a happy birthday.

 

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:40 PM, Supervisor Courtis moved to adjourn the meeting.

 

Seconded by: Councilmember Ricci All present voted aye. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

Meghann Reimondo 1st Deputy Town Clerk