PRATTSBURGH BOARD VOTES AGAINST MORATORIUM

UPHILL BATTLE FOR BOARD'S MINORITY MEMBERS CONTINUES

The Prattsburgh Board has voted once again this year, against having a moratorium so the board can investigate the issues that revolve around bringing wind farms to Prattsburgh. Just like the last no-vote on a moratorium, the majority on the board, made up of Prattsburgh Supervisor Harold McConnell, and Prattsburgh board members Stacy Bottoni and Sharon Quigley, all voted against the wind moratorium.

The idea of having a moratorium was suggested by Prattsburgh Town Board member Chuck Shick. Shick seemed stunned that the Town of Prattsburgh Board's majority voted no to the wind moratorium. "There's no down-side for the Town of Prattsburgh to enter into a moratorium to create rules to protect our citizens," Shick said when the meeting was over.

During the meeting, both Supervisor McConnell spoke of wanting more time to investigate the idea of having a moratorium, board member Stacy Bottoni said she wanted more time. Board member Sharon Quigley did not state why she did not want a moratorium.