June 1, 2006
Cohocton Planning Board
15 South Main Street
Cohocton New York 14826
Dear Board Members:
Your board has been charged to review the new proposed Cohocton Windmill Local Law #2. The draft for this new law provided by recently hired attorney Daniel Ruzow to the Cohocton Town Board requires a sober review. It has been stated that Mr. Ruzow was hired by the Town of Cohocton to represent the citizens of the township. He therefore has an obligation to act in the best interest of the entire town and all its residents. This new proposed law has several provisions specifically designed that favor the current UPC Cohocton Wind Power Project. Since the Cohocton Planning Board also has the same obligation, responsibility and has taken an oath to conduct their duties in the best interests of all taxpayers and residents, the following windmill law is being presented to the Planning Board for review and serious consideration.
The enclosed windplant ten page ordinance was recently passed by the Town of Malone, NY and can be found on the url:
http://batr.net/cohoctonwindwatch/Malone%20windplant%20ordinance%205-24-06.pdf
This model may well have certain provisions that are beneficial and deserves inclusion in any new Cohocton Windmill Law that the planning and town boards may consider for adoption.
The urgency for this kind of review is especially timely. Especially in light of the upcoming Supreme Court date of July 14, 2006 regarding the Article 78 challenge to the Cohocton Windmill Local Law, the planning board should act responsibility to minimize future legal actions.
Therefore, the reasonable charge to the Cohocton Planning Board is to call for a response in writing to the specific and detailed aspects within the Malone law model and construct a detailed comparison to the new Windmill Local Law #2 that is up for consideration.
The Cohocton Wind Watch is ready to assist and work in earnest with the Cohocton Planning Board to develop a responsible windmill law that protects the entire community.
Cordially,
James Hall
Cohocton Wind Watch
cc: David Miller - ESQ
Glenn Pezzulo - ESQ
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