The regular meeting of the Varick Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Robert Hayssen at 7:00 p.m. Present at this meeting were Councilmen Richard McCullcoh, Tom Fox, James Velie and Eric Riegel, Town Clerk, Donna Karlsen, Highway Superintendent, Ben Freier, Bookkeeper, Angela Testa, Town Attorney, Emile Bovy, Planning Board Chair, Linda Mastellar, Assessor, Anne Morgan, MRB, Patrick Nicoletta, and Varick Fire Department, Stanley Sensenig. Also present was Susan Ottenweller and Miles Persing.
Residents to Address the Board: Stanley Sensenig requested the board approve the resolution for participation in the Seneca County Fire Mutual Aid Plan presented at the August meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-010
RESOLUTION BY MUNICIPALITY OF FIRE DISTRICT HAVING JURISDICTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SENECA COUNTY FIRE MUTUAL AID PLAN
Richard McCulloch, offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLVED that the Town of Varick approves participation by the Varick Volunteer Fire Department
In the Seneca County Fire Mutual Aid Plan as now in effect and as amended from time to time and certified to the Seneca County Legislature through its Director of Emergency Services that no restriction exists against “outside services” by such fire company and/or fire department within the meaning of Section 209 of the General Municipal Law which would affect the power of such fire company/fire department to participate in such plan.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be filed with the Seneca County Emergency Management Services Office of the Fire Coordinator
Eric Riegel seconded this resolution.
Voted: In favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0
So Carried Unanimously
“Life In Varick” Survey: Susan Ottenweller reviewed the results of the “Life in Varick” survey. She reported that 76 total responses were collected with over 1,100 surveys mailed. She noted that the survey monkey program that was used went down the second day of collection so only 13 surveys were received by using that system. The recurring themes in this survey were that residents value communication, protecting lake water quality, concerns about short term rentals and solar farms.
A discussion was held regarding posting items of interest regarding town business on the town’s web. It was noted that the Planning Board currently has this on their agenda, along with posting on the town’s FACEBOOK page. The board noted their appreciation of the work the Planning Board does and identified they should not be required to perform these duties. Mr. Riegel will investigate finding someone who might be interested in keeping the web page up to date and report back at the next meeting.
With regards to protecting lake water quality, the board is currently working on a new sewer project along State Route 89 and East Lake Road currently has a municipal sewer line.
Cindy Lont prepared a written description of the work completed to date on zoning regarding Short Term Rentals which has been offered for posting on the town’s Webpage. It was also reported that the Planning Board is currently reviewing the code pertaining to solar farms. The Town Board, Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals continue to review and improve zoning in the Town of Varick and will continue to address the concerns presented by Town of Varick residents. A copy of the written report submitted by the Survey Group consisting of Thomas Bjorkman, Donna Karlsen, Cindy Lont, Eric Riegel and Susan Ottenweller will be filed with the official minutes.
Abstract: A motion by Richard McCulloch, seconded by James Velie and so carried unanimously to approve Abstract No. 9, Vouchers 263 to 293 in the amount of $210,781.34.
Highway: Ben Freier reported that the department will be helping the Town of Seneca Falls and Seneca County with paving and milling the next two weeks. He reported he is waiting to see what he has left in CHIPS funding prior to determining what road work he will complete by the end of the year.
Attorney Bove reported that he continues to work with the county attorney to secure an Intermunicipal Agreement with Seneca County on the McDuffey Town Road Culvert Replacement Project. Mr. Freier reported that the funding from NYSDOT has been authorized and Barton & Loguidice will begin design work on the project.
Judge: It was reported that the court would like to apply for a JCAP Grant for a metal detector system and new desks for their office and asked the board to support said application.
Resolution No. 26-009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VARICK TOWN COURT TO APPLY FOR A JCAP GRANT
WHEREAS, the Varick Town Court desires to apply for funding through the Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) during the 2026-27 grant cycle; and
WHEREAS, the JCAP grant provides funding to assist local courts with eligible court-related needs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, a resolution of the Town Board authorizing the Town Court to apply for JCAP funding is required as part of the grant application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of the Town of Varick authorizes the Varick Town Court to apply for a JCAP grant in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Court is authorized to prepare and submit the necessary application and supporting documentation for the JCAP grant.
Motion by: Eric Riegel, seconded by Richard McCulloch
Roll Call:
Robert Hayssen: Aye
Richard McCulloch Aye
Tom Fox Aye
James Velie Aye
Eric Riegel Aye
So Carried Unanimously
Supervisor’s Report: A motion by Richard McCulloch, seconded by Jim Velie and so carried unanimously to approve the July 2026 Monthly Report of the Supervisor.
Code Enforcement Officer: No written report.
Water/Sewer Operator: Aaron Youngs regretfully submitted his letter of resignation citing personal issues and noting his last day would be August 29, 2026. Supervisor Hayssen has contacted the Seneca County Personnel office and asked them to post a job opening for a Water Operator. The board agreed to post a salary of $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience. Mr. Freier reported that he is willing to share his employee which prompted a discussion of duties and how the two departments may be able to share manpower. As the result of this discussion, it was recommended that we also open a labor position posting in hope of getting more applicants.
August 2026 Water and Sewer Maintainer Report:
- Marked Out Dig Tickets as requested
- Read each master meter and did calculations of daily usage
- Answered customers question in each sewer and water district
- Did final reads as needed
- Changed out grinder pumps as needed
- Rebuilt sewer pumps
- Took Bac T samples in each water district
- Took THM/HAAS tests
- Filled out and submitted monthly report to health department
- Did inventory for parts
Organized and cleaned shop and truck
- Cleaned shop out on East Lake Road
- Updated lead and copper inventory
- Turning water on as needed
- Continuing of pinpointing leaks in Varick 1
- Flushed Hydrants to maintain Residual
- Started weed eating around Hydrants
- Hydrant and valve maintenance
- 3” Trash Pump came in but Hoses are on Back order. Finger Lakes Equipment has the pump and is going to get it all ready for us. We will receive the pump when Hoses arrive.
- Received new Grinder Pumps
Varick Sewer District No. 1: Effort continues receiving further pricing on the installation of the generators for this district.
Varick Sewer District No. 2: Nothing further to report.
Varick Water District No. 1: Nothing further to report.
Proposed Capital Project: Pat Nicoletta from MRB informed the board that it was recommended by Mary Chappel, the town’s financial adviser, that the board move forward with the steps of formation for this district per the following:
- WIIA Award Letter is dated 12/19/25 and outlines that EFC wants an SRF loan application by 5/29/26. We did not make this date since the district formation was not done. Unfortunately, EFC does not hold the grant awards open forever. I except EFC to give you a 1-year extension on this, but that means that we will need to file an application by 5/29/27 or thereabout.
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- We want to lock this funding in as soon as possible. Which means we need to put in a full loan application for the loan portion & be able to close on EFC grant & loan funding in 2027. Putting in the application & providing EFC with any additional information they request is what locks in the loan fund. FYI – The short-term funding is good for 5 years and may be extended if your bond counsel agrees. Long-term funding would be for 30 years at 0% interest.
- As of the 2026 IUP listing (Attached), the Town is eligible for 0% interest on a loan with EFC. I believe the same will be true in the 2027 IUP but will need to verify it once it comes out. If we close only on the WIIA grant in 2027 and do not close on 0% interest EFC loan funding, then we will not be able to close on any loan funding until the project is complete. This means you would have to borrow the funding on the public market at the current interest rate rather than 0% interest.
- This is why we are recommending that the Town form SD#4 through board vote and permissive referendum at the project “most likely” case cost per EDU of $1,010 . This happens to be the highest amount per user that the Comptroller will allow the district to be formed at and not have to ask permission to form the district. I’d like the Town to start this process as soon as possible since it takes some time for go through the district formation process. I’d also like the process to start in 2026 so we the Town is at the 2026 Comptroller threshold for Town districts.
- While I would like to say that the same amount or higher would be used by the Comptroller in 2027, history has shown that is often not the case, and the threshold drops for no reason any of us can figure out. If the district is formed in 2027 and the cost per EDU drops, it is likely the Town will have to file an application with the Comptroller for approval to form the district. This process has been taking about a year. A year that will likely impact your ability to close an EFC 0% loan.
Mr. Nicoletta presented a resolution accepting the preliminary engineering report in connection with the proposed Establishment of the Town of Varick District No. 4.
TOWN OF VARICK
RESOLUTION NO. 26-011
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TOWN OF VARICK SEWER DISTRICT #4
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Varick, County of Seneca New York (the “Town”), has been considering the establishment of proposed Sewer District # 4 (the “Proposed District”) pursuant to Article 12-A of the New York State Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that additional engineering and financial analysis is necessary to evaluate the feasibility, scope, estimated cost, method of financing, operation and maintenance of the proposed sewer facilities and services within the Proposed District; and
WHEREAS, Hunt EAS, a competent engineering firm duly licensed by the State of New York (the “Engineer”), was authorized to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report concerning the Proposed District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer prepared a report entitled Preliminary Engineering Report
Sewer District No. 3 I Sewer District No. 4 Sanitary Sewer Project Town of Varick, dated March 2019, Revised June 2024, July 2024, a copy of which has been presented to and reviewed by the Town Board (the “Preliminary Engineering Report”); and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Engineering Report addresses, among other matters, the proposed boundaries of the Proposed District, the proposed sewer facilities and improvements, the estimated project cost, anticipated operating and maintenance costs, potential financing mechanisms, and the anticipated annual cost to properties within the Proposed District; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Nicoletta, P.E., of MRB Engineering Group prepared a Memorandum revised July 20, 2026, to serve as an amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the proposed Sewer District No. 4 (Town of Varick) , Sanitary Sewer Project in the Town of Varick, New York, prepared by Hunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors (March 2019, revised June 2024, July 2024), and is submitted as part of the NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant application.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Preliminary Engineering Report and the MRB Memorandum and has determined that acceptance thereof is appropriate and will assist the Town Board in determining whether and in what manner to proceed with the proposed establishment of the Proposed District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 209-C, the establishment of an improvement district under Article 12-A is to be based upon a map, plan and report prepared in such manner and detail as determined by the Town Board and, in the case of a sewer district, prepared by a competent engineer duly licensed by the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that acceptance of the Preliminary Engineering Report does not, in and of itself, establish the Proposed District, authorize construction of the proposed sewer improvements, authorize the issuance of indebtedness, or constitute the Town Board’s final determination to establish the Proposed District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board further recognizes that additional proceedings, including preparation and filing of the requisite Map, Plan and Report, consideration of environmental matters pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the adoption of the appropriate order and conduct of a public hearing, and such other proceedings as may be required by applicable law, must be completed before the Proposed District may be established.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Varick hereby accepts and approves the Preliminary Engineering Report Sewer District No. 3 I Sewer District No. 4 Sanitary Sewer Project Town of Varick, dated March 2019, Revised June 2024, July 2024, and the MRB Group Memorandum prepared by Patrick Nicoletta, P.E., revised July 20, 2026 , solely for purposes of further evaluating and advancing consideration of the Proposed District; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor and the Town’s consulting Engineer, subject to applicable budgetary and procurement requirements, to utilize the Preliminary Engineering Report and Memorandum in preparing such additional engineering materials, studies, maps, plans and reports as may be necessary or appropriate for consideration of the Proposed District pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to maintain the Preliminary Engineering Report and memorandum among the official records of the Town and to make the same available for public inspection in accordance with applicable law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Engineer and other appropriate Town officials and consultants are hereby authorized to undertake such further administrative and preparatory actions as may be necessary or appropriate to continue evaluation of the Proposed District, including coordination with applicable federal, state, county and local agencies; and be it further
RESOLVED, that nothing contained in this Resolution shall be construed as a final determination by the Town Board to establish the Proposed District, approve the final Map, Plan and Report and Memorandum, authorize construction of the proposed sewer improvements, approve a maximum amount to be expended, authorize the issuance of indebtedness, or impose any assessment, levy, charge or annual expense upon properties within the Proposed District; and be it further
RESOLVED, that any future establishment of the Proposed District shall be subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of New York State law, including Article 12-A of the Town Law, applicable SEQRA requirements, and any required approvals or proceedings before the New York State Comptroller or other governmental agencies.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Varick, County of Seneca, New York, at a meeting thereof duly held on the 1st day of September, 2026.
Motion by: Eric Riegel Seconded by: Tom Fox
AYE NAY
Robert Hayssen X
Thomas Fox X
Richard McCulloch X
Eric Riegel X
James Velie X
So Carried Unanimously
Mr. Nicoletta reviewed the steps for district formation by permissive referendum. The following resolution was presented to schedule a public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-012
TOWN OF VARICK
COUNTY OF SENECA STATE OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION AND ORDER SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER DISTRICT # 4
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Varick, New York (the “Town Board”), desires to consider the establishment of a sewer district within the Town to be known as Sewer District # 4 (the “District”); and
WHEREAS, a map, plan and report (the “PER”) relating to the proposed establishment of the District, entitled Preliminary Engineering Report Sewer District No. 3 / Sewer District No. 4 Sanitary Sewer Project, Town of Varick, Seneca County, New York, dated March 2019, Revised June 2024 and July 2024, has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk pursuant to Article 12-A of the New York State Town Law; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the PER, prepared by Patrick A. Nicoletta, P.E., of MRB Group Engineering, Architecture, Surveying, D.P.C., revised July 29, 2026, entitled “NYSDEC WQIP Grant Application – Town of Varick, NY Sewer District No. 4 (Amendment to Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)),” has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk pursuant to Article 12-A of the New York State Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed District will provide sewer service and related improvements to the properties located within the proposed boundaries of the District, as more particularly described in the map, plan and report which have also been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 209-d, the Town Board is authorized to adopt an order calling a public hearing upon notice concerning the proposed establishment of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to provide all interested persons an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed establishment of the District, the proposed improvements, the boundaries thereof, the estimated cost of the improvements and the proposed method of financing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Varick, County of Seneca, State of New York, as follows:
A public hearing shall be held by the Town Board of the Town of Varick concerning the proposed establishment of Varick Sewer District # 4, pursuant to Article 12-a of the New York State Town Law.
The public hearing shall be held on the 6th day of October 2026, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., at the Varick Town Hall, 4782 NYS Route 96, Romulus, 14541 New York.
At such time and place, the Town Board shall hear all persons interested in the proposed establishment of the District concerning the proposed sewer improvements.
Section 2. Proposed District Boundaries
The proposed boundaries of Varick Sewer District # 4 are set forth in the Map, Plan and Report prepared by Hunt EAS, dated March 2019, Revised June 2024 and July 2024, as amended by the July 29, 2026, MRB Group memorandum and attachments, all of which are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and available for public inspection.
A description of the proposed boundaries sufficient to identify the lands included within the proposed District is attached hereto as Schedule A and incorporated herein by reference, and shall be included in the notice of public hearing.
Section 3. Proposed Improvements
The proposed improvements consist generally of the construction, installation and acquisition of sewer facilities and appurtenances necessary to provide sewer service within the proposed District, all as more particularly described in the Map, Plan and Report and subsequent Memorandum.
Section 4. Maximum Amount Proposed to be Expended
The maximum amount proposed to be expended for the proposed sewer improvements is $11,382,000.
Section 5. Proposed Method of Financing
The proposed method of financing the cost of the District and the proposed improvements shall consist of the application of committed grant funds, together with additional grant funding, financial assistance and/or the issuance of obligations of the Town on behalf of the district.
The Town has received a WIIA grant in the amount of $5,303,500 and a 2026 NBRC Catalyst Program grant in the amount of $1,000,000. The Town is also pursuing additional State and/or federal grant funding and other financial assistance, including funding through the WQIP program.
The proposed financing and implementation of the project are conditioned upon the Town obtaining sufficient firm commitments for grants, financial assistance and financing so that the estimated cost of the District to the typical property does not exceed the applicable 2026 New York State Comptroller threshold. The final method and terms of financing shall be subject to all applicable provisions of law and any required approvals.
Section 6. Estimated Cost to Property Owners
The estimated first-year cost of the District to the typical property shall not exceed $1,010. The Town shall not proceed with implementation of the project pursuant to this authorization unless sufficient firm commitments for grants, financial assistance and financing are obtained to maintain the estimated cost to the typical property at or below such amount.
Section 7. Estimated Hook-Up Fees
The estimated cost to the owner of a typical property to connect to the District sewer system is approximately $1,350.
Section 8. Map, Plan and Report
The Map, Plan and Report and the referenced memorandum describing the proposed sewer improvements and the proposed District shall be available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours.
Section 9. Notice of Public Hearing
The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of the public hearing to be published and posted as required by Town Law § 209-d.
Such notice shall be published in the Town’s official newspaper and posted on the Town signboard not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of the public hearing, and shall contain all information required by applicable law.
Section 10. Further Proceedings
Following the public hearing, the Town Board shall consider the evidence presented at the hearing and shall thereafter determine, by resolution, the matters required by Town Law § 209-e, including whether the notice of hearing was properly published and posted, whether the properties and property owners within the proposed District will be benefited by the establishment of the District, whether all benefited properties and property owners are included within the proposed boundaries, and whether establishment of the District is in the public interest.
Section 11. Effective Date
This Resolution and Order shall take effect immediately.
Motion made by: Richard McCulloch Seconded by: James Velie
AYE NAY
Robert Hayssen X
Thomas Fox X
Richard McCulloch X
Eric Riegel X
James Velie X
So Carried Unanimously
SCHEDULE A
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT # 4
TOWN OF VARICK, SENECA COUNTY, NEW YORK
All that tract, or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Varick, County of Seneca, State of New York, as shown on a map entitled “TOWN OF VARICK, SENECA COUNTY, NY, SEWER DISTRICT NUMBER 4”, prepared by MRB Group, D.P.C., dated July 2026 and being more particularly bound and described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-05 with the existing southerly highway boundary of Fayette Varick Townline Road; thence:
1. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing southerly highway boundary and to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly bounds of TMP 05-1-05.1; thence.
2. Southerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-05.1; thence.
3. Easterly, along the existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing easterly boundary of TMP 05-1-05.1; thence.
4. Northerly, along the last-mentioned existing easterly boundary to a point at its intersection with the above-mentioned existing southerly highway boundary of Fayette Varick Townline Road; thence.
5. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing southerly highway boundary and its easterly extension crossing New York State Route 89 to a point at its intersection with the existing easterly highway boundary of New York State Route 89; thence.
6. Northeasterly, along the last mentioned existing easterly highway boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 05-1-05; thence.
7. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing mean high watermark of Cayuga Lake; thence.
8. Southerly, along the last mentioned existing mean high-water mark of Cayuga Lake as it winds and turns to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 15-1-44.1; thence.
9. Westerly, along the last-mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the above-mentioned existing easterly highway boundary of New York State Route 89; thence.
10. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing easterly highway boundary to a point at its intersection with the easterly extension of the existing northerly highway boundary of Varick Romulus Townline Road; thence.
11. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing northerly highway boundary and its easterly extension to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-46.1; thence.
12. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
13. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
14. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
15. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
16. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
17. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
18. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
19. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
20. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 15-1-14; thence.
21. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary and also along the existing northerly boundaries of TMP 15-1-08.211 and 15-1-08.112 to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly bounds of TMP 15-1-06.12; thence.
22. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 15-1-06.12; thence.
23. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-06.21; thence.
24. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 15-1-06.21; thence.
25. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 15-1-06.21; thence.
26. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly highway boundary of Ernsberger Road; thence.
27. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing southerly highway boundary to a point at its intersection with the southerly extension of the westerly boundary of TMP 12-1-32.22; thence.
28. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and its southerly extension to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 12-1-27; thence.
29. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 12-1-27; thence.
30. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 12-1-25; thence.
31. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 12-1-25; thence.
32. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 12-1-47.11; thence.
33. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 12-1-47.11; thence.
34. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 12-1-47.11; thence.
35. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 12-1-07.111; thence.
36. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 09-1-45.11; thence.
37. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 09-1-45.11; thence.
38. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 09-1-45.11; thence.
39. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 09-1-28.121; thence.
40. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly bounds of TMP 09-1-28.122 and 09-1-23.111 to a point at its intersection with the existing southwesterly boundary of TMP 09-1-23.111; thence.
41. Northwesterly and westerly, along the last mentioned existing southwesterly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 09-1-23.111; thence.
42. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 09-1-23.111; thence.
43. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary extension to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 09-1-23.111; thence.
44. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and along the existing westerly boundary of TMP 09-1-08 to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 09-1-08; thence.
45. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point said being 750 feet westerly of, as measured at right angle to, the existing centerline of New York State Route 89 right-of-way; thence.
46. Northerly, through lands of TMP 05-1-62.21, running parallel to and 750 feet westerly of, as measured at right angle to, the existing centerline of New York State Route 89 right-of-way to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-52.111; thence.
47. Southeasterly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-73; thence.
48. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly boundaries of TMP 05-1-58, 05-1-57 and 05-1-56 to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-62.12; thence.
49. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-62.12; thence.
50. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly bounds of TMP 05-1-53 to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-65; thence.
51. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point said point being 750 feet westerly of, as measured at right angles to, the existing centerline of New York State Route 89 right-of-way to a point at its intersection with the westerly extension of the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-38; thence.
52. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing westerly extension to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-38; thence.
53. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-37 and its extension crossing County Road 124 to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly highway boundary of County Road 124; thence.
54. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing northerly highway boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-33.1; thence.
55. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly boundaries of TMP 05-1-23.12, 05-1-22, 05-1-20, 05-1-18, 05-1-16 and 05-1-15 to a point at its intersection with the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-13.12; thence.
56. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing southerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-13.12; thence.
57. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly bounds of TMP 05-1-11.11 to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 05-1-11.11; thence.
58. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary as it winds and turns to a point said point being 750 feet westerly of, as measured at right angle to, the existing centerline of New York State Route 89 right-of-way; thence.
59. Northeasterly, through lands of TMP 05-1-04, running parallel to and 750 feet westerly of, as measured at right angles to, the existing centerline of New York State Route 89 right-of-way to a point at its intersection with the northwesterly prolongation of the existing southerly boundary of TMP 05-1-04.12; thence.
60. Southwesterly, along the last-mentioned prolongation to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-04.12; thence.
61. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 05-1-04.12; thence.
62. Easterly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-07.2; thence.
63. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary and also along the existing westerly bounds of TMP 05-1-04.2 to a point at its intersection with the existing northerly boundary of TMP 05-1-04; thence.
64. Westerly, along the last mentioned existing northerly boundary to a point at its intersection with the existing westerly boundary of TMP 05-1-05; thence.
65. Northerly, along the last mentioned existing westerly boundary to the point and place of beginning.
Supervisor Hayssen reminded the board that the district will not be able to move forward until the Town of Fayette continues pursuing funding or Seneca County Water Authority considers completing a transmission line through the Town of Fayette to Seneca Falls treatment plant.
Seneca Lake Water District: Nothing further to report.
Varick Water District No. 3: Nothing further to report.
Varick Water District No. 4: The board discussed the bills submitted by the Town of Fayette that reflect water billing that go back to 2022 and 2023. The board is not in favor of paying these bills as the Varick Town 2022 and 2023 books are closed and balanced with the state comptroller’s office and the Town of Fayette was reminded multiple times that these bills had not been submitted during those time frames. It was noted that the Town of Varick went so far as to create the bill inhouse during the years of 2022 and 2023 and issued payment to the Town of Fayette for those bills.
Town Clerk: A motion by Richard McCulloch, seconded by James Velie and so carried unanimously to approve the August 2026 Town Clerk’s Report, Supervisor: $315, Total Disbursements: $315.
Minutes: A motion by Eric Riegel, seconded by Richard McCulloch and so carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 4, 2026.
Assessor: Anne Morgan reported that the State Program continues to present problems. She reported that the school tax bills were all printed for the surrounding school districts but are not correct. Romulus Central School mailed out the bills prior to recognizing the errors and are asking the taxpayers not to pay these bills at this time. She reported that the school districts will be reprinting new bills once the error in the program can be rectified. Mrs. Morgan reported that a news release will be sent informing the taxpayers of this error. It was noted that once the school publishes a news release a one-call can be made through the town if necessary.
Mrs. Morgan reported that she will be teaching a class educating people who wish to apply for an agricultural exemption on how to complete the forms. She also noted that due to the error in the state system, the total assessments for the town and equalization rates are not correct at this time, which affects competing the 2027 budgets.
Personnel: Melody Collinsworth submitted a written 2026 Summer Recreation Report for the board’s review. She reported that 44 children signed up with an average of 30 children attending daily. She outlined the activities that were held and noted that she developed a Romulus/Varick Summer Rec site on Facebook if anyone was interested in seeing pictures of the daily activities and events.
Planning Board: Mrs. Mastellar reported that Code Enforcement Officer, Tim Dorn presented a report at their last meeting. She also reported that their board will be moving forward with the review of solar farm zoning.
The board received a final draft of the proposed amended zoning code and approved the document as submitted. Seneca County Planning Board will need to review the amendments for their recommendations. Once this has been completed, the board will move forward with scheduling a public hearing.
A motion by Richard McCulloch, seconded by James Velie and so carried unanimously to send the amended code to Seneca County Planning Board for their review and recommendations.
New Business, Old Business Correspondence: Supervisor Hayssen reported that he received a letter from DEC regarding the National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Map Revision and the town’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NYSDEC’s Floodplain Management program wants to ensure that the Town of Varick maintains continued program eligibility. They have provided a model local law that is designed to comply with the floodplain management requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Once the town drafts the local law it must be reviewed by NYSDEC office prior to approval by FEMA. Attorney Bove has prepared the draft local law and requested authority to present it to NYSDEC for approval.
A motion by Eric Riegel, seconded by Richard McCulloch and so carried unanimously to present the draft local law for Flood Damage Prevention as authorized by the New York Sate Constitution Article IX, Section 2 and Environmental Conservation Law, Article 36 to DEC.
If the draft law is approved by DEC and sent back in time, it was recommended by the town attorney that this also be sent to the Seneca County Planning Board for their review at their September board meeting.
A motion by Eric Riegel, seconded by Richard McCulloch and so carried unanimously to submit the local law pertaining to the Floodplain to the Seneca County Planning Board for their review once approved by DEC.
A motion by Eric Riegel, seconded by Jim Velie and so carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Donna Karlsen
Varick Town Clerk