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Town of Shandaken
P.O. Box 134
Allaben, NY 12480
 
    Resolution for consideration
at the March 1st, 2010 meeting

 
Resolution Requesting CWC to assume administration of Proposed WWTF for Phoenicia
 
WHEREAS, the 1997 New York City Watershed Memorandum of Agreement (Watershed MOA) requires that funding be offered for sewer projects in twenty-two communities in the New York City West of Hudson Watershed; and

WHEREAS, the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) has successfully completed or is administering sewer projects toward completion in eight of the twenty-two communities listed in the Watershed MOA; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Watershed MOA, the Hamlet of Phoenicia in the Town of Shandaken was allocated a block grant for funding of a sewer project; and

WHEREAS, Shandaken Town Board desires that CWC take over the design and administration of a sewer project for the Hamlet of Phoenicia; and

WHEREAS, Shandaken Town Board anticipates that it will require a referendum vote of property owners to establish a sewer district under New York State Law in the area to be serviced by the proposed sewer project prior to awarding bids and commencing construction; and

WHEREAS, any agreement with CWC will need to be reviewed and approved by a vote of the Shandaken Town Board;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shandaken Town Board requests the Catskill Watershed Corporation to take over the design and administration of the proposed sewer project in the Hamlet of Phoenicia.

AND MOVE ITS ADOPTION
News & Updates

Cell Tower


The tower is up — awaiting a cell phone company to provide service for the Shandaken area.    

Living Peacefully with Our Wild Neighbors
As we live and recreate in bear and coyote habitat there are several steps to avoid potential conflicts with these animals.

Tips to avoid conflicts with black bears,  Tips to avoid conflicts with coyotes.

Giving and Receiving
If you are inspired to give to others, please check the Social Services page under Offices for places to volunteer time and/or give donations and to see what help is available for families and individuals of all ages.
Phriends of Phoenicia (gardening club) is looking for new members. Please see contact info on the Community page.
All the Fire Houses encourage and welcome new membership. Please see the Emergency page.
The appointed boards and committees  are volunteer, please see the Offices page.

Permits
Thinking of building or remodeling? Check out the Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement page. Zoning Enforcement Officer Gina Reilly has made the process easier by posting the applications and instructions for permits as downloads. The zoning codes are viewable by clicking ECODES.

Phoenicia Water District
Annual Drinking Water Quality
Report for 2007 on the Notices page

Picture This
Have a favorite place that you love in Shandaken? Botanical or wildlife photos? Share your images of our town along with place taken (and photo credit if desired), Please send to: web@shandaken.us