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Woodstock, NY 12498

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Agenda

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK NY

TOWN BOARD MEETING

45 COMEAU DRIVE, WOODSTOCK NY 12498

7PM, FEBRUARY 3, 2026

AGENDA

 

A. Call to Order

B. Storm Update

C. Resolutions

C.1 Resolution to Revise Zoning Board of Appeals Appointee Term Length
C.2 Resolution Appointing a Member to the Cemetery Committee
C.3 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of an Environmental Management Commission Member and Appointing a New Commission Member

STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR ESTABLISHING THE CLIMATE SMART TASK FORCE

C.4 Resolution Reaffirming and re-establishing the Climate Smart Task Force

C.5 Resolution Appointing a Climate Smart Communities Coordinator

D. Public Hearing with a short presentation

E.  Biofilter Project Presentation

Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) Mid-Hudson Landfill Biofilter Project MOU

F.  Announcements

G. Adjournment

 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION REVISING THE TERM LENGTH OF A ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTEE

WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized under New York State Town Law §267 to appoint members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and set their terms; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that a revision to the term length of a Zoning Board of Appeals appointee is appropriate;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the term of Gregg Goodbrod, Zoning Board of Appeals appointee, is hereby revised to expire on December 31, 2030.

 

 

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Cemetery Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Catherine Carberry is hereby appointed to the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026, effective immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A RESIGNATION AND APPOINTING A NEW MEMBER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION

WHEREAS, Erin Moran has submitted notice she does not wish to renew her position with the Environmental Management Commission; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to formally acknowledge and accept this resignation;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the resignation of Erin Moran, effective December 31, 2025; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Linda Setchell as the new representative for the Town of Woodstock to the Ulster County Environmental Management Commission.

 

 

 

STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR ESTABILISHING THE CLIMATE SMART TASK FORCE

 

As Town Supervisor, I establish the Woodstock Climate Smart Community Task Force and appoint Linda Setchell, Bob Wolff, Laura Ricci, Edward Swanson, Chloe Leader, Kaitlana Viglielmo and Lizzie Vann as members.

 

 

RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING AND RE‑ESTABLISHING THE CLIMATE SMART TASK FORCE

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock previously adopted Resolution 71‑2020 establishing the Climate Smart Task Force (CSTF) to guide municipal climate mitigation, adaptation, greenhouse gas reduction, and sustainability programs; [climatesmart.ny.gov]

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock achieved Bronze Climate Smart Community Certification on September 25, 2021, with certification expiring on September 30, 2026; [climatesmart.ny.gov]

WHEREAS, Woodstock’s internal CSC status report identifies Task Force authorization as an expired action requiring updating for recertification; [nylcvef.org]

WHEREAS, the New York State Climate Smart Communities Certification Program requires current municipal authorization for the Task Force to receive credit toward recertification;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock Town Board hereby reaffirms, reauthorizes, and re‑establishes the Climate Smart Task Force for the 2026–2031 CSC certification cycle, with the following duties:

  1. Coordinate and advance CSC actions across all municipal departments and community partners.
  2. Meet no fewer than four times per year, maintaining public minutes.
  3. Support documentation for CSC recertification and future pursuit of Silver certification.
  4. Maintain a seven-person membership list updated annually and approved by the Town Board.
  5. Serve as an advisory body to the Town Board on climate-related policy and implementation with quarterly updates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution replaces and supersedes prior Task Force authorizations solely for the purpose of CSC recertification and remains in effect until amended by the Town Board. 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES CHAIR

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock participates in the New York State Climate Smart Communities program; and

WHEREAS, designation of a Climate Smart Communities Lead is required to coordinate actions, reporting, and grant opportunities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock hereby appoints Linda Setchell as the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Chair, effective immediately

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the responsibilities of the task force Coordinator shall include: 1) Schedule and chair meetings of the task force. 2) Nominate a task force secretary and, as needed, other task force officers for the Task Force to approve. 3) Recommend additional task force members to the Town Board to approve. 4) Organize and coordinate the efforts of task force members. 5) Communicate to the Town Supervisor and update the Town Board 6) Represent the Woodstock Climate Smart Task Force at meetings and forums.

 

 

Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) Mid-Hudson Landfill Biofilter Project MOU

WHEREAS, the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) has received federal CPRG funding to implement the Mid‑Hudson Landfill Biofilters Project, which includes the Town of Woodstock;

 

WHEREAS, participating municipalities must sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow HVRC to begin methane monitoring, site review, and project design;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the HVRC Mid‑Hudson Landfill Biofilters Project MOU on behalf of the Town.

 

Minutes

DRAFT: TOWN OF WOODSTOCK

TOWN BOARD MEETING

Meeting Minutes

February 3, 2026

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

 

Presiding: Supervisor Courtis

Council Members Present:

  • Council member Laura Ricci
  • Council member Laurie Osmond
  • Council member Lily Korolkoff
  • Council member Reginald Earls

Members of the press present: Nick Henderson, Bill Kemble and Noah Eckstein (Zoom)

 

Call to Order at 7:00pm

 

Winter Storm Fern Update from Supervisor Courtis

 

Resolutions:

  • Resolution to Revise Zoning Board of Appeals Appointee Term Length
  • Resolution Appointing a Member to the Cemetery Committee
  • Resolution Accepting the Resignation of an Environmental Management Commission Member and Appointing a New Commission Member

Statement from Supervisor establishing the Climate Smart Task Force

  • Resolution Reaffirming and re-establishing the Climate Smart Task Force
  • Resolution Appointing a Climate Smart Communities Coordinator
  • Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) Mid-Hudson Landfill Biofilter Project MOU

Public Hearing regarding the Zoning Amendment opened at 7:30pm

 

RESOLUTION 68-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Osmond

WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized under New York State Town Law §267 to appoint members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and set their terms; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that a revision to the term length of a Zoning Board of Appeals appointee is appropriate;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the term of Gregg Goodbrod, Zoning Board of Appeals appointee, is hereby revised to expire on December 31, 2030.

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis –aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye

RESOLUTION 69-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Earls

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Cemetery Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Catherine Carberry is hereby appointed to the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026, effective immediately.

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis –aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye

RESOLUTION 70-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Ricci

 

WHEREAS, Erin Moran has submitted notice she does not wish to renew her position with the Environmental Management Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to formally acknowledge and accept this resignation and thank her for her service;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the resignation of Erin Moran, effective December 31, 2025; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Linda Setchell as the new representative for the Town of Woodstock to the Ulster County Environmental Management Commission.

 

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis – aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye 

As Town Supervisor, I establish the Woodstock Climate Smart Community Task Force and appoint Linda Setchell, Bob Wolff, Laura Ricci, Edward Swanson, Chloe Leader, Kaitlana Viglielmo and Lizzie Vann as members.

RESOLUTION 71-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Ricci

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock previously adopted Resolution 71‑2020 establishing the Climate Smart Communities Task Force (CSCTF) to guide municipal climate mitigation, adaptation, greenhouse gas reduction, and sustainability programs; [climatesmart.ny.gov]

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock achieved Bronze Climate Smart Community Certification on September 25, 2021, with certification expiring on September 30, 2026; [climatesmart.ny.gov]

WHEREAS, Woodstock’s internal CSC status report identifies Task Force authorization as an expired action requiring updating for recertification; [nylcvef.org]

WHEREAS, the New York State Climate Smart Communities Certification Program requires current municipal authorization for the Task Force to receive credit toward recertification;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock Town Board hereby reaffirms, reauthorizes, and re‑establishes the Climate Smart Communities Task Force for the 2026–2031 CSC certification cycle, with the following duties:

  1. Coordinate and advance CSC actions across all municipal departments and community partners.
  2. Meet no fewer than four times per year, maintaining public minutes.
  3. Support documentation for CSC recertification and future pursuit of Silver certification.
  4. Maintain a seven-person membership list updated annually and approved by the Town Board.
  5. Serve as an advisory body to the Town Board on climate-related policy and implementation with quarterly updates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution replaces and supersedes prior Task Force authorizations solely for the purpose of CSC recertification and remains in effect until amended by the Town Board. 

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis – aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye 

RESOLUTION 72-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Ricci

WHEREAS, the Town of Woodstock participates in the New York State Climate Smart Communities program; and

WHEREAS, designation of a Climate Smart Communities Lead is required to coordinate actions, reporting, and grant opportunities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock hereby appoints Linda Setchell as the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Chair, effective immediately

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the responsibilities of the task force Coordinator shall include: 1) Schedule and chair meetings of the task force. 2) Nominate a task force secretary and, as needed, other task force officers for the Task Force to approve. 3) Recommend additional task force members to the Town Board to approve. 4) Organize and coordinate the efforts of task force members. 5) Communicate to the Town Supervisor and update the Town Board 6) Represent the Woodstock Climate Smart Task Force at meetings and forums.

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis – aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye 

Landfills Biofilter Project Presentation by Mary Lambert and Dr. Sehrish Asghar from the Hudson Valley Regional Council

RESOLUTION 73-2026

First: Supervisor Courtis       

Second: Councilmember Ricci

WHEREAS, the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) has received federal CPRG funding to implement the Mid‑Hudson Landfill Biofilters Project, which includes the Town of Woodstock;

WHEREAS, participating municipalities must sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow HVRC to begin methane monitoring, site review, and project design;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Woodstock authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the HVRC Mid‑Hudson Landfill Biofilters Project MOU on behalf of the Town.

All voted 5-0:

  • Supervisor Courtis – aye
  • Councilmember Ricci –aye
  • Councilmember Osmond –aye
  • Councilmember Korolkoff –aye
  • Councilmember Earls - aye 

Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law, Chapter 260, opened at 7:30pm for public comment, beginning with a presentation by Lizzie Van and Ronald Pordy - Project Regeneration.

The following members of the public spoke:  

Susan Pynter, Sam Magarelli, Urana Kinlen, Tansy Michaud, Sarah Yanosh, Rebecca Turmo, Alan Weber, Ana Womack, Ken Panza, Deborah DeWan, Michael Mulvey, Gordon Wemp

 

The public hearing is remaining open to receive and answer additional questions.

 

Public Be Heard:

  • Urana Kinlen - Affordable Housing Needs & Solutions
  • Rebecca Turmo - Ease of use on website to find and see maps
  • Sarah Yanosh - House Fire and Building Code Enforcement
  • Mike Mulvey - Communication and website

 

Announcements: 

Councilperson Osmond will be the point person for researching and providing recommendations for an emergency management system. 

The supervisor will establish a Task force for the website soon. 

 

Supervisor Courtis thanked the first responders to the house fire on Tinker Street and the Water and Sewer Department for the timely removal of snow around the fire hydrants. 

Adjournment:

At 9:02 PM, Supervisor Courtis moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Earls. All voted aye.

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Respectfully submitted,

________________________________

Meghann Reimondo, Deputy Town Clerk