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Young / Sommer LLC JEFFREY S. BAKER DAVID C. BRENNAN JOSEPH F. CASTIGLIONE JAMES A. MUSCATO II J. MICHAEL NAUGHTON ROBERT A. PANASCI ALLYSON M. PHILLIPS DEAN S. SOMMER KEVIN M. YOUNG LAURA K. BOMYEA E. HYDE CLARKE JESSICA ANSERT KLAMI KRISTINA M. MAGNE KRISTIN LAVIOLETTE PRATT
COUNSELORS AT LAW
EXECUTIVE WOODS, FIVE PALISADES DRIVE, ALBANY, NY 12205 Phone: 518-438-9907 • Fax: 518-438-9914
www.youngsommer.com
SENIOR COUNSEL KENNETH S. RITZENBERG
DOUGLAS H. WARD (1947-2018)
OF COUNSEL
SUE H.R. ADLER ROGER FLORIO
LAUREN L. HUNT ELIZABETH M. MORSS
RICHARD E. OSTROV SCOTT P. OLSON
STEPHEN C. PRUDENTE KRISTIN CARTER ROWE
STEVEN D. WILSON
PARALEGALS ALLYSSA T. MOODY, RP
AMY S. YOUNG
Writer’s Telephone Extension: 272 jklami@youngsommer.com
February 14, 2019
Via Electronic Filing
Hon. Kathleen H. Burgess
Secretary to the Commission
New York State Public Service Commission
Agency Building 3
Albany, NY 12223
Re: Case No. 15-F-0122: Application of Baron Winds LLC, for a Certificate of
Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a
Major Electric Generating Facility in the Towns of Cohocton, Dansville, Fremont,
and Wayland, County of Steuben, New York
Dear Secretary Burgess:
On behalf of the Applicant, Baron Winds LLC, enclosed please find for filing the Baron
Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities log updated through February 5, 2019. Should you have any
questions or require anything further in this regard, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your
continuing courtesies.
Very truly yours,
Jessica Ansert Klami
James A. Muscato II
Attorneys for Baron Winds LLC
Enclosure
cc: Parties (via DMM)
Jess A Klami
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
1/13/2015 Hornellsville- Arkport Town Hall
Kevin Sheen, Jane Towner, EverPower, Hornellsville Town Board and local residents
Update on the Project development status
Continue to provide project updates
Town appreciated the update
Continue to attend meetings
3/10/2015 Fremont Town Hall Kevin Sheen, Jane Towner, EverPower, Fremont Town Board and local residents
Update on Project development status
Continue to provide project updates
Town appreciated the update
Continue to attend meetings
3/10/2015 Town of Almond Town Hall
Kevin Sheen, EverPower, Almond Town Board
Town of Almond wanted to learn more about the project and learn about a project in their Town.
None at Present. Town appreciated the information on the project and wind power in general.
None at present
6/3/2015 Hatch Hose, Atlanta, NY
EverPower: Kevin Sheen, Jeff McKee, Seth Wilmore, Jim Sardonia, Dave Berthelsen, Steve Sick and Jane Towner; Ben Brazell, EDR. Local town government representatives, leaseholders and residents. SCIDA representative Jamie Johnson.
Public Open House to introduce and present the Baron Winds Project.
Numerous landowners in the area who requested to be contacted about participating in the project.
Approx. 150 to 200 individuals attended
Second open house to be held in July
7/14/2015 Town of Fremont Town Board meeting
Kevin Sheen, Jane Towner, EverPower; Fremont Town Board and local residents
Update on Project development status
Continue to provide project updates
Town supportive, appreciates the updates
Continue to attend meetings.
7/15/2015 Town of Avoca Town Board meeting
Kevin Sheen, Jane Towner, EverPower; Avoca Town Board and local residents
Update on Project development status
Continue to provide project updates
Town and attendees supportive, appreciate the updates
Continue to attend meetings
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
7/22/2015 Fremont, NY
EverPower: Kevin Sheen, Jeff McKee, Seth Wilmore, Jane Towner; Ben Brazell, EDR. Local town government representatives, leaseholders and residents,
Public Open House to introduce and present the Baron Winds Project.
Answered questions and followed up with potential leaseholders, Positive meeting.
Approx. 100 people attended
Third open house to be held in October
8/4/2015 Email Kevin Sheen, Jeff McKee (EverPower), Mark Wolfanger (Quad County Snowmobile Club
Following on a conversation from the 2nd open house, Mark sent along GIS data of snowmobile trails and details on their use
EverPower to download data and use it during the siting of Project components
None
Continue coordination with Quad County Snowmobile Club to ensure that impact to snowmobile trails is minimized
9/8/2015 Phone Jane Towner Spoke with Wayland Fire Dept. David Didas regarding use of fire hall for Wayland Open House
Mr. Didas will follow up after approaching dept.
9/10/2015 Phone Jane Towner Call from David Didas-Wayland Fire Dept. approval for use of fire hall for open house
Excited to be asked to host the open house
Open House is set for October 8 at the Wayland Fire Hall from 6-8 pm
Set up in the afternoon of Oct 8th
9/16/2015 Personal visits to drop off or post Wayland Open House flyers
Jane Towner
Town Halls (S. Dansville, Wayland, Fremont, Avoca, Cohocton) –Village Halls (Wayland, Cohocton, Avoca) Libraries-(Wayland, Avoca, Cohocton) Various community boards (Wayland, Avoca, Cohocton).
Casual conversation and personal invitations to the Wayland Open House with requests to post the flyer for the public
All accepted with interest
Wayland Open House October 8 at the Wayland Fire Hall from 6-8 pm
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
9/15/2015 Phone Kevin Sheen SCIDA Working on details regarding PILOT None
Continue coordination SCIDA on the PILOT
9/21/2015 Phone Kevin Sheen SCIDA Additional discussion regarding PILOT None
Continue coordination SCIDA on the PILOT
9/22/2015 Phone Kevin Sheen Communication with Cohocton- Quad County Snowmobile Club
Answered questions regarding property use and the project
None
Continue coordination with Quad County Snowmobile Club to ensure that impact to snowmobile trails is minimized
10/8/2015 3rd Open House Wayland Fire Hall
Kevin Sheen, Seth Wilmore, Stephanie Ottey, Jane Towner, EverPower; Ben Brazell, EDR Local town government representatives, leaseholders and general public
Public Open House to introduce and present the Baron Winds Project.
Answered questions regarding property use and the project
Approx. 40-50 attended Continue updates of project progress
11/4/2015 Phone Jane Towner, EverPower; Vicky Olin, Steuben County Board of Elections
Get updates on local government changes in Towns within the Project area
None None
Contact all new electives updated from the local elections in project area of Baron Winds
11/7/2015 In person Jane Towner, EverPower; Ken Parcels, newly elected Town Supervisor of Avoca
Introduction to EverPower and the Project; answered questions regarding property use and the project.
None None
Kevin and Jane will attend a board meeting after the first of the year in Town of Avoca
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
11/8/2015 In person Jane Towner, EverPower; Daniel Tom Johnson – newly elected Town Supervisor of Cohocton
Introduction to EverPower and the Project; answered questions regarding property use and the project.
None None
Kevin and Jane will attend a board meeting after the first of the year in Township of Cohocton
4/20/2016 Email EDR, NYS NHP Request Natural Heritage data for the Project
Follow up if no reply received None None
4/20/2016 Email EDR, NYSDEC Division of Water Resources
FOIL Request for groundwater well information None None
None
4/21/2016 Cohocton Town Hall, Board Meeting
Cohocton Town Supervisor, Town Board, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, residents 30+, Kevin Sheen & Jane Towner, EverPower
Regular Meeting with update from Kevin Sheen on Baron Winds Projects
Questions taken, updates will be presented at future meetings
Positive comments from the Supervisor and Board
None scheduled
4/23/2016 Cohocton Library Earth Day Celebration
Library Director, Phil Trautman, Mayor Tom Cox, Supervisor Tom Johnson, Scout Troops, local residents, Jane Towner EverPower
Planting of 3 trees donated by EverPower to replace lost trees on the Village Green
Information booth at the Library after the planting with map of Baron Winds and flyers
All positive from attendees None
4/28/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Clerk
FOIL request for groundwater well information
Follow up if no reply received None None
4/29/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Clerk
FOIL for public water supply intake locations
Follow up if no reply received None None
5/3/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Cohocton Clerk
Request Town comprehensive plan
Follow up if no reply received None None
5/3/2016 Letter EDR, Town of North Dansville Clerk
Request Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Follow up if no reply received None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
5/3/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Springwater Clerk
Request Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Follow up if no reply received None None
5/3/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Wayland Clerk
Requested comprehensive plan and zoning map
Follow up if no reply received None None
5/6/2016 Email EDR, Town of North Dansville Code Enforcement Officer
Provided Town Zoning law and map
Confirm receipt of this information None None
5/7/2016 Email EDR, Town of Springwater Supervisor
Confirmation the Town of Springwater has no zoning regulation or map
Confirm receipt of this information
Requested that all future contact go to the Town Supervisor Deborah Babbitt Henry and not the Town Clerk
None
5/9/2016 Email EDR, Town of Springwater Supervisor
EDR confirmed receipt of the information provided None None None
5/9/2016 Email EDR, Town of North Dansville Code Enforcement Officer
EDR confirmed receipt of the information provided None None None
5/9/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Clerk of the Legislature
County provided response to FOIL request for water supply intake locations and groundwater wells submitted on 4/28/2016
Follow up with DEC regarding water well and ground water intake locations.
Stated that the County has no records of either. Suggested contacting DEC.
None
6/1/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Avoca Town Clerk
Requested Comprehensive Plan from Town.
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/1/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Dansville Town Clerk
Requested Comprehensive Plan from Town.
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/3/2016 Letter Stakeholders Notification that PSS to be filed in near future File PSS None Public Open House
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
6/3/2016 Email EDR, Town of Dansville Town Clerk
Town of Dansville indicated that the town board accepted Steuben County Comprehensive Plan.
None None None
6/3/2016 Email EDR, NYSDEC Division of Water Resources
FOIL Request for public water supply intake locations
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/3/2016 Email EDR, NYSDEC Bureau of Fisheries
Request for query of statewide fisheries database for T&E species in Project area.
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/6/2016 Email EDR, Town of Dansville Town Clerk
Requested clarification re: Comprehensive Plan and how to get copy.
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/6/2016 Email EDR, Town of Dansville Town Clerk
Town Indicated that Town does not have copy of plan; it was presented by County.
None None None
6/7/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
Requested copy of Town of Dansville Comprehensive Plan
Follow up if no reply received None None
6/7/2016 Email EDR, Town of Dansville Town Clerk
Acknowledged receipt of information and indicated EDR will contact County
None None None
6/7/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
County provided Town of Dansville Comprehensive Plan
None None None
6/7/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
EDR Acknowledged receipt of Town of Dansville Comprehensive Plan
None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
6/11/2016 Email EDR, Town of Avoca Town Clerk
Town Indicated that Town of Avoca does not have a Comprehensive Plan
Confirm with County None None
6/13/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
Requested confirmation that Town of Avoca has no Comprehensive Plan (County website says it does).
None None None
6/13/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
County provided Land Use & Development Plan for Town of Avoca.
None None None
6/13/2016 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
EDR acknowledged receipt of Avoca Land Use & Development Plan
None None None
6/14/2016 Fremont Town Hall Kevin Sheen, EverPower; Town of Fremont Board members
Project update None
Town board asked general questions about project construction and operation timing
Continue to attend Town Meetings as needed
6/15/2016 Avoca Town Hall Kevin Sheen, EverPower; Town of Avoca Board members
Project update None None Continue to attend Town Meetings as needed
July/August 2016 Phone/Email Jamie Johnson, SCIDA Project update None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
7/5/2016 NYSOPRHP Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) Website
EDR, NYSOPRHP Submission of Phase 1A Historic Architectural Survey report and Work Plan
None
Defined area of potential effect (APE) for indirect (visual) effects; recommended that a historic architectural resources survey be conducted for the Facility.
None
7/5/2016 NYSOPRHP CRIS Website EDR, NYSOPRHP
Submission of Phase 1A Archaeological Survey report and Phase 1B Work Plan
None
Defined APE for direct effects related to limits of proposed ground disturbance for proposed construction activities, as well as proposed excavation of shovel tests.
None
7/7/2016 Email EDR, NYSDEC Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources
DEC provided table of fish species identified in streams of interest (Response to 6/3 email).
None None None
7/18/2016 NYSOPRHP CRIS Website EDR, NYSOPRHP
NYSOPRHP issued a response via the CRIS website that concurred with the historic architectural survey methodology and APE for indirect (visual) effects proposed by EDR.
Historic architectural survey for the Facility to be conducted and corresponding report prepared by EDR.
None None
7/25/2016 Email, NYSOPRHP CRIS website EDR, NYSOPRHP
NYSOPRHP issued a response via the CRIS website that concurred with the Phase 1B archaeological work plan prepared by EDR.
Phase 1B archaeological survey to be conducted for the Facility and corresponding report to be prepared by EDR.
None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
August 2016 Phone Don Evia, Town of Howard Supervisor Project Update None None None
8/5/2016 Letter Stakeholders Notification of PSS Filing File PSS None Public Open House
8/22/2016 Letter Stakeholders and landowners
Mailing to provide notice of open house invitation to be held on September 8, 2016
Conduct open house None Public Open House
9/8/2016 Fremont Fire Dept.
EverPower: Kevin Sheen, Seth Wilmore, Jim Sardonia, Krystina Teoh, Stephanie Ottey and Jane Towner; EDR: Ben Brazell. Local town government representatives, Michael Wetherbee & Dave Mastin, WCCS, leaseholders, residents, landowners and public, Local Iron Workers Union, Approx. 85 attendees
Update on the Baron Winds project, announce filing of the PSS
None Positive, well-attended meeting None
9/7/2016 The Capital Tom Reed, Drew Wayne Project Update None None Continue project updates
9/15/2016 NY Athletic Club Cathy Young, Jessica Juene Project Update None None Continue project
updates
9/20/2016 Phone Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Chris Schupert, Hornell and Dansville Airport Manager
Introduction to EverPower and Project
Add Chris to Master Stakeholder List
Chris indicated he had no concerns regarding the project’s construction and operation, appreciated the call but did not see the need for an in-person meeting
Project update mailings and notifications
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
10/4/2016 Baron Winds Project Area
Seth Wilmore, Jane Towner, Kevin Sheen, EverPower; Jim Muscato, Young Sommer; Andy Davis, NYSDPS
Project area site tour None None Continue coordination with NYSDPS
10/5/2016 Hornell City Court, NY
Seth Wilmore, Kevin Sheen, EverPower; Jim Muscato, Young Sommer; Kevin Cassuto, Heather Behnke, NYSDPS; Tara Wells, NYS Ag&Markets; Maria Villa, Rudyard Edick, NYSDEC; Richard Thomas, NYSDOH various public members
Baron Winds Procedural Conference None None None
10/25/2016 Fremont Town Hall Supervisor Osborne, Town Clerk Norma Kilbury, Jane Towner
Application for Met Tower permit
Awaiting action from Code Enforcement None
Continue to attend Town Board meetings
11/7/2016 Fremont Town Hall Fremont Town Board members, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner
Public Hearing for Met Tower
Will be approved at Town Board Meeting 11/15
None Continue to attend Town Board meetings
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
11/07/2016 Mail Please see attached Visual Outreach Letter Distribution List
Visual outreach letter submitted by EDR to provide sufficient context and information to assist with the identification of visually sensitive resources and the selection of important and/or representative viewpoints from visually sensitive sites of potential statewide significance located within 10 miles of the proposed Facility.
Requested feedback in the identification of additional significant visually sensitive sites that are not included in the inventory compiled by EDR.
Submission included table of visually sensitive resources, map of Facility location and 5- and 10-mile study areas, and maps of sensitive sites with viewshed analysis.
None
11/15/2016 Fremont Town Hall Fremont Town Board, Clerk, Code Enforcement Officer, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner
Voting of Board on Met Tower- Burns Farm Parcel
Met tower application was approved None
Continue to attend Town Board meetings
11/16/2016 Baron Winds Project Area
Jacqueline Johnson, Dept of Ag and Markets, Jane Towner, EverPower
Discussion of Golden Nematode presence on participating landowner parcel. Jacqueline Johnson, Dept of Ag and Markets, Jane Towner
Ongoing coordination with Ag and Markets None None
12/2/2016 & 12/5/2016 Phone
John DeOrdio, C&S, Allen Brown, 911 Planning, Stueben County
Request fire district boundaries
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/2/2016 & 12/5/2016 Email
John DeOrdio, C&S, Bryce Foster, Stueben County Public Works
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received
Bryce retiring, new contact is Steve Catherman
None
12/6/2016 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Bryce Foster, Steve Catherman, Stueben County Public Works
Received transportation details
Follow up if additional information is not received
Additional information is necessary None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
12/8/2016 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Allen Brown, 911 Planning, Stueben County
Received fire district boundary map None None None
12/9/2016 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Dan Hamilton, Town of Avoca Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/9/2016 Letter EDR, Town of Cohocton Town Clerk
Request Comprehensive Plan for the Town
Follow up in no reply received None None
12/12/2016 Email EDR, Livingston County, Sr. Tax Map Technician
EDR requested parcel data for the Town of Springwater
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/13/2016 Email EDR, Livingston County, Sr. Tax Map Technician
Amended previous request to also include parcel data for Town of North Dansville
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/13/2016 Email EDR, Livingston County, Sr. Tax Map Technician
County provided parcel data for Springwater and North Dansville
None None None
12/13/2016 Email EDR, Livingston County, Sr. Tax Map Technician
EDR acknowledged receipt of parcel data None None None
12/13/2016 Conference Call Jacqueline Johnson, Dept of Ag and Markets, Jane Towner
Discussion of Golden Nematode presence
Ongoing coordination with Ag and Markets None None
12/14/2016 Conference Call Jacqueline Johnson, Dept of Ag and Markets, Jane Towner
Discussion of Golden Nematode presence
Ongoing coordination with Ag and Markets None None
12/15/2016 Phone & Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Brian Kuhn, Town of Cohocton Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/15/2016 Phone & Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Lee Pyer, Town of Fremont Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
12/15/2016 Phone & Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Ray Acomb, Town of Dansville Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/15/2016 Conference Call Jacqueline Johnson, Dept of Ag and Markets, Jane Towner
Discussion of Golden Nematode presence
Ongoing coordination with Ag and Markets None None
12/15/2016 Conference Call
Tim Sullivan, Robyn Niver, Thomas Wittig, USFWS; Mike Higgins, NYSDEC; Seth Wilmore, Ashley Beal, EverPower; Trevor Peterson, Sarah Boucher Gravel, Stantec
Discuss Baron Winds avian and bat survey results and any comments or questions from USFWS
Have a follow-up conference call regarding one eagle nest location and additional NLEB bat study in 2017
None Follow-up conference call
12/15/2016 & 12/20/2016 Phone & Facsimile
John DeOrdio, C&S, Dan Hamilton no longer Hwy Super., Roger Knowles, Town of Avoca Highway Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/15/2016 & 12/21/2016 Phone & Email
John DeOrdio, C&S, Ray Thielges, Town of Wayland Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
12/21/2016 Letter
John DeOrdio, C&S, Wayland-Cohocton, Hornell City, Avoca, Arkport School Districts; T. of Cohocton Police, NYS Police – Wayland, North Hornell and Bath Stations; Steuben Co. Sheriff, Bath Volunteer Ambulance and Cohocton Valley Ambulance Services; Wayland, Wallace, South Dansville, Perkinsville, Howard, Fremont, and Cohocton Volunteer fire departments
Request transportation information
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/21/2016 Conference Call Code Enforcement Officer, S. Dansville, Jane Towner
Discussion of Baron Winds Project in S. Dansville Continue updates None
Continue to attend Town Board meetings
12/21/2016 & 12/22/2016 Email
John DeOrdio, C&S, Steve Catherman, Stueben County Public Works
Request additional transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
12/23/2016 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Steve Catherman, Stueben County Public Works
Received additional transportation details None None None
12/29/2016 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Duane Bush, Fire Chief, Wallace Volunteer Fire Dept.
Confirmed emergency response routes None
Contact needs to be made with Avoca Ambulance Corps
None
1/3/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Town of Cohocton Police
Response to request for emergency responder routes
Needs additional "red" routes to be added None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
1/4/2017 Phone & Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Anthony Clark, Town of Howard Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received
Also made calls on 12/15/2016, 12/21/2016 & 1/3/2017, left messages
None
1/4/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Anthony Clark, Town of Howard Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received
Response received to 1/4/17 email-additional info required
None
1/4/2017 Letter John DeOrdio, C&S, Hornell City School District
Received bus route information None None None
1/4/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Sargent Grover, NYS Police
Discuss emergency response routes None Also made call on
1/3/2017, left message None
1/4/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Town of Dansville Municipal Offices, Town Clerk
Request deliverable address for South Dansville Fire Dept, original letter was sent back
None Received deliverable address, sent out another letter
None
1/5/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Anthony Clark, Town of Howard Superintendent
Received transportation details None
Call to clarify missing transportation info from email chain on 1/4/17
None
1/5/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, David Schubmehl, Transportation Supervisor, Avoca School District
Received school bus route details None None None
1/5/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Robert Brown, NYS Police
Discuss emergency response routes None None None
1/6/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Bill Wagner, Fire Chief, Cohocton Volunteer Fire Dept.
Received emergency route details None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
1/7/2017 Letter John DeOrdio, C&S, Avoca Hose Co. Ambulance Corps
Request transportation information
Follow up if no reply received None None
1/9/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Roger Briggs, Fire Chief, South Dansville Fire Dept.
Confirmed emergency response routes None None None
1/11/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Lee Pyer, Town of Fremont Superintendent
Clarify information request Follow up if no reply received None None
1/11/2017 Town of Howard
Seth Wilmore, Bill Spencer, EverPower; Jim Muscato, Jessica Klami, Yougn Sommer;Town Supervisors of Wayland, Fremont, Avoca, Dansville, and Howard; Town legal counsel for Towns of Howard, Avoca, and Cohocton
Present current project area to the Towns; introduce Host Community Agreement; describe Article 10 process and introduce draft stipulations
Provide Towns with draft HCA and stipulations
None None
1/12/2017 Phone Grant Johnson, EDR; James Finelli, NYSOPRHP
Clarify need for additional survey in areas of new Facility visibility in response to layout changes.
NYSOPRHP requested addendum work plans be submitted for historic architecture and archaeology to update staff on APE changes and as part of the record.
None None
1/18/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Meghann Khork, District Clerk, Arkport School District
Received school bus route details None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
1/18/2017 Email
John DeOrdio, C&S, Meghann Khork, Transportation Director, Wayland Cohocton School District
Received school bus route details None None None
1/19/2017 Letter John DeOrdio, C&S, Lee Pyer, Town of Fremont Superintendent
Received transportation details None None None
1/20/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Walt Drum, Fire Chief, Perkinsville Vol. Fire Dept.
Confirmed emergency response routes None
Also made call on 1/18/2017, left message
None
1/20/2017 Mail Please see attached Visual Outreach Letter Distribution List
Visual outreach letter regarding the recommendations for representative viewpoints that EDR is putting forward to be completed as visual simulations
Receive and organize any comments generated from the outreach process
Once approved visual simulations will be created
None
1/23/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Brian Kuhn, Town of Cohocton Superintendent
Received transportation details None
Sent back email to clarify missing transportation info from 1/23/2017 email
None
2/2/2017
Conference call Tim Sullivan, Robyn Niver, Thomas Wittig, USFWS; Seth Wilmore, Ashley Beal, EverPower; Trevor Peterson, Sarah Boucher Gravel, Stantec
Follow-up conversation on eagle nests from December 2016 meeting
Additional limited eagle point count work to be conducted in 2017
None None
2/6/2017 S. Dansville Town Hall
Supervisor, Mike Willis; Code Enforcement Officer, Shawn Gasby, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner
Updates on the project None Town needs to submit info for intervenor funds
Continue to attend Town Board meetings
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
2/6/2017 Fremont Town Hall Supervisor, Bob Osborne; Councilman Frank Owens, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner
Updates on the project None Town needs to submit info for intervenor funds
Continue to attend Town Board meetings
2/15/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Brian Kuhn, Town of Cohocton Superintendent
Received transportation details None None None
2/15/2017 On Site
Jacquie Johnson, Ag & Markets, Jane Towner, EverPower, Jordon Loucks, EDR, Russell Farchione, EDR
Field review of golden nematode areas None None None
2/22/2017 NYSOPRHP CRIS Website EDR, NYSOPRHP
Submitted Addendum Phase 1A Historic Architectural Survey Work Plan via the CRIS website
None
The addendum work plan included a revised map summarizing changes in the layout of the Facility, along with a revised APE for indirect (visual) effects, including a topographic viewshed
None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
2/27/2017 Mail
Benjamin Brazell, EDR; Diana Carter, John Bonafide, & Director of Finger Lakes Region of NYSOPRHP; Andrew Davis, NYSDPS, Paul D’Amato, NYSDEC; Rudyard Edick, NYSDEC Division of Environmental permits; Seneca Nation of Indians Allegany Reservation; Seneca Nation of Indians, Cattaraugus Reservation
Visual outreach letter submitted by EDR to provide sufficient context and information to assist with the identification of visually sensitive resources and the selection of important and/or representative viewpoints from visually sensitive sites of potential statewide significance located within 10 miles of the proposed Facility.
Requested feedback in the identification of additional significant visually sensitive sites that are not included in the inventory compiled by EDR.
Submission included table of visually sensitive resources, map of Facility location and 5- and 10-mile study areas, and maps of sensitive sites with viewshed analysis.
None
2/27/2017 Mail Adjacent landowners Mailing to conduct survey to identify the presence and condition of private water wells.
None Landowner survey participation is voluntary
None
3/1/2017 Facsimile John DeOrdio, C&S, Roger Knowles, Town of Avoca Highway Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
3/3/2017 Email John Bonafide & James Finelli, NYSOPRHP; Benjamin Brazell & Grant Johnson, EDR
Acknowledgement of receipt of February 27 letter “Identification of Visually Sensitive Resources – Official Request for Information”
NYSOPRHP requested the letter and attached materials be uploaded to the CRIS website to insure a complete record for the undertaking.
None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
3/3/2017 NYSOPRHP CRIS Website EDR, NYSOPRHP
EDR uploaded a copy of the “Identification of Visually Sensitive Resources – Official Request for Information” to the CRIS website per NYSOPRHP request received via email on 3/3/2017.
None None None
3/7/2017 Letter
John DeOrdio, C&S, Steuben Co. Sheriff, Bath Volunteer Ambulance Services; Wayland, Howard, Fremont Volunteer fire departments
Request transportation information (2nd attempt)
Follow up if no reply received None None
3/7/2017 Email; NYSOPRHP CRIS website EDR, NYSOPRHP
NYSOPRHP provided a response letter which concurred with the addendum historic architectural survey methodology and APE proposed by EDR.
Additional historic architectural survey for the Facility to be conducted and results included report prepared by EDR. The letter also indicated that due to alterations in turbine locations, an addendum to the Phase 1A Archaeological Survey Report will be required.
None None
3/9/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Ray Acomb, Town of Dansville Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
3/9/2017 Email John DeOrdio, C&S, Ray Thielges, Town of Wayland Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
3/9/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Roger Knowles, Town of Avoca Highway Superintendent
Request transportation details
Follow up if no reply received
No answer, left message None
3/10/2017 Phone John DeOrdio, C&S, Bob Bossie, Avoca Hose Co. Ambulance Corps
Confirmed emergency response routes None
Also gave me contact nos. for Bath Ambulance Corps
None
3/13/2017 Mail
Benjamin Brazell, EDR; Diana Carter, John Bonafide, & Director of Finger Lakes Region of NYSOPRHP; Andrew Davis, NYSDPS, Paul D’Amato, NYSDEC; Rudyard Edick, NYSDEC Division of Environmental permits; Seneca Nation of Indians Allegany Reservation; Seneca Nation of Indians, Cattaraugus Reservation
Visual outreach letter regarding the recommendations for representative viewpoints that EDR is putting forward to be completed as visual simulations
Receive and organize any comments generated from the outreach process
Once approved visual simulations will be created
None
4/26/2017 Skype Meeting
Young Sommer, EDR, EverPower, Town of Cohocton, Town of Wayland, Town of Fremont, Town of Dansville Supervisors, NYSDPS representatives, NYSDEC representatives, NYSOPRHP representatives (see attached attendee list)
Two Visual impact and viewpoint presentations (10am and 3pm) to solicit feedback on the visual impact assessment to date and selection of viewpoints to be simulated
Incorporate comments made during presentation sessions by stakeholders
None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
4/26/2017 Cohocton Town Hall
Young Sommer, EDR, EverPower, Town of Cohocton, Town of Wayland, Town of Fremont, Town of Dansville Supervisors; Town of Wayland and Dansville counsel.
Provide draft HCA to Towns. Provide update on Article 10 process and answer questions on applying for intervenor funding
Provide HCA electronically to Host Town’s counsel
None None
5/12/2017 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
Requested copy of Town of Cohocton Comprehensive Plan
Follow up if no reply received None None
5/12/2017 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
Provided copy of Town of Cohocton Comprehensive Plan
None None None
5/15/2017 Email EDR, Steuben County Senior Planner
EDR acknowledged receipt of Town of Cohocton Comprehensive Plan
None None None
5/30/2017 Fremont Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner, EverPower; Fremont Town Board; members of public
Public hearing to amend Town of Fremont wind law None None
Attend next Fremont meeting on June 13th when final vote on wind law amendments will occur
6/13/2017 Fremont Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, Bill Spencer, Jane Towner, EverPower; Fremont Town Board; members of public
Regular Town meeting to vote on wind law amendment
None Height restriction increased to 500 feet None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
6/16/2017 Conference Call Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Jim Muscato, Young Sommer; Ben Brazell, EDR; NYSDPS, NYSDEC
Discuss Stipulations
Applicant to circulate revised, final Stipulations. Short list of questions to be addressed by NYSDPS and NYSDEC
None None
6/22/2017 Email EDR, NY Natural Heritage Program Updated NHP inquiry None None None
6/30/2017 Mailing (USPS) Landowners within 1 mile of turbines and 500 feet of collection lines
Provide update on the development of the Baron Winds Project
None None None
7/12/2017 Email EDR, John Bonafide, NYSOPRHP
Update on progress of formal letter on project impacts
None J. Bonafide expects letter to indicate a finding of Adverse Impact
7/19/2017 Email EDR, NY Natural Heritage Program Response to NHP inquiry None None None
7/26/2017 Phone Call Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Mike Willis, Town of Dansville
Update on Project and Host Community Agreement None None None
7/26/2017 Phone Call Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Carol Mykel, Town of Wayland
Update on Project and Host Community Agreement None None None
7/26/2017 Town of Fremont Garage
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Lee Pyer, Fremont Highway Superintendent, Bob Osborne, Fremont Supervisor
Discuss Road Use Agreement
Make changes to Road Use Agreement as requested by Highway Superintendent
None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
8/1/2017 Town of Fremont Garage
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Lee Pyer, Fremont Highway Superintendent, Bob Osborne, Fremont Supervisor
Discuss Road Use Agreement
Continue discussions on road use agreement None None
8/21/2017 Cohocton Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Tom Johnson, Cohocton Supervisor
Discuss Host Community Agreement
Make changes to Host Community Agreement as requested by Cohocton
None None
9/5/2017 Town of Fremont Garage
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Lee Pyer, Fremont Highway Superintendent, Bob Osborne, Fremont Supervisor
Discuss Road Use Agreement
Finalize Road Use Agreement None None
9/21/2017 Cohocton Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Jim Muscato, Young Sommer; Tom Johnson, Cohocton Supervisor; Bob Osborne, Fremont Supervisor, Emily Murray, incoming Fremont Supervisor; Carol Mykel Wayland Town Board; Mike Willis, Dansville Supervisor; Tim Steed, Hunt Engineering; John Vogel, Town’s attorney
Discuss Host Community Agreement
Make edits to Host Community Agreement based on Town requests
None Have informational tent on the Project at the Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival
10/8/2017 Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival
Mike Berlin, Gary Verkleeren, Steph Ottey
Have information tent on the Project at Fall Foliage Festival
None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
10/10/2017 Fremont Town Hall Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Attend monthly Town Board meeting to discuss project updates and Host Community Agreement
Continue to discuss Host Community Agreement
None None
11/9/2017 Dansville Town Hall Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Town board vote on approval of Host Community Agreement
None Town approved resolution to sign Host Community Agreement
None
11/13/2017 Wayland Town Hall Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Town board vote on approval of Host Community Agreement
None Town approved resolution to sign Host Community Agreement
None
11/21/2017 Cohocton Town Hall
Mike Berlin, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Town Board Host Community Agreement discussion
Plan to vote on Host Community Agreement resolution at 12/19/2017 meeting
None None
12/19/2017 Cohocton Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Town board vote on approval of Host Community Agreement
None Town approved resolution to sign Host Community Agreement
Open house to be held on February 7th, 2018
12/27/2017 Fremont Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, EverPower; Town Board; general public
Discuss Host Community Agreement and Road Use Agreement
Town Board members including new members to meet with Hunt Engineering on Road Use Agreement
None Open house to be held on February 7th, 2018 at Town of Fremont Fire Hall
2/7/2018 Fremont Fire Hall
Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, Jim Sardonia, Stephanie Ottey, EverPower; stakeholders and general public (approx. 60 people in attendance)
Fifth open house; present Article 10 application and project layout presented in the application
None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
4/3/2018 Naples Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, EverPower; Naples Town Board
Discuss Town’s concerns as discussed in its request for intervenor funding
Provide the Town with additional information and analysis of potential visibility of Baron wind turbines
None Attend another Town Board meeting
4/4/2018 Fremont Town Hall
Seth Wilmore,Mike Berlin and Stephanie Ottey, EverPower; Fremont Town Board; general public
Town board discussion and debate on proposed changes to the wind law
Discussions on the wind law and EverPower to present analysis of impact of changes to the wind law on the project
None None
4/10/2018 Fremont Town Hall Mike Berlin, EverPower; Fremont Town Board; general public
Town board discussion and debate on proposed changes to the wind law
Continue discussions on the wind law and EverPower
None None
4/17/2018 Fremont Town Hall
Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, Stephanie Ottey, Mas Ogiso, EverPower; Emily Murray, Dean Kiefer, Anne Dye, Bob Raeman, Fremont
Town board discussion and debate on proposed changes to the wind law
Continue discussions on the wind law and EverPower
None None
5/7/2019 Wayland Town Hall Mike Berlin, Everpower; Wayland Planning Board
MET Tower discussion and approval
Town approved the permit for a MET tower None None
5/8/2018 Naples Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, EverPower; Naples Town Board
Present visibility analysis to Town Board
Town requested additional visual simulations and visual analysis from specific viewpoints
None
Conduct visual simulations and put together a memo for Town review. Begin to plan open house for Town of Naples
5/8/2018 Fremont Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, EverPower; Fremont Town Board, general public
Town Board discussion on proposed changes to wind law
Additional analysis to be conducted by EverPower on wind law changes
None Schedule another meeting with members of Town Board
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
5/23/2018 Fremont Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Stephanie Ottey, Jim Spencer, EverPower; Emily Murray and Cindy Smith
Continue discussions on Fremont wind law changes None None None
7/10/2018 Naples Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Innogy; Tamara
Present letter summarizing the coordination with the Town to date and the results of the visual simulations as requested by the Town at the meeting on 5/8/2018
None None Plan open house to be held in the Town in September 2018
7/10/2018 Fremont Town Hall Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Innogy; Town Board; general public
Town Board discussion on proposed changes to wind law
Town tabled wind law changes and requested additional information from Innogy
None None
7/25/2018 Mailing (USPS)
Town of Cohocton, Town of Dansville, Town of Fremont, Town of Wayland, County of Steuben
Provide Towns and County with executed and updated New York State Office of the Attorney General Code of Conduct Agreement
None None None
8/2/2018 Cohocton Town Hall
Miles Brkovich, Wayland Planning Board
MET Tower discussion and approval
Town approved the permit for a MET tower None None
8/14/2018 Fremont Town Hall Tim Vought, Leah Grossman, Town Board, general public
Town Board discussion of local wind law #2 None None None
8/28/2018 Fremont Town Hall Mike Berlin, Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Town Board, general public
Town Board discussion of local wind law #2 None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
9/11/2018 Fremont Town Hall Mike Berlin, Town Board, general public
Town Board discussion of local wind law #2. Innogy representative present to answer any questions from the Town Board and general public.
None None None
9/19/2018 Steuben County IDA offices
Jamie Johnson, Chip Readling, Mike Berlin, Leah Grossman
Provide project updates with regards to turbine layout and project schedule. Discussed process and procedure for IDA PILOT.
None None None
9/20/2018 Town of Wayland Chip Readling, Mike Berlin, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner, Ron Towner, Town Supervisor
Provide project updates with regards to turbine layout and project schedule
None None None
9/20/2018 Town of Cohocton Chip Readling, Mike Berlin, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner, Ron Towner, Town Supervisor
Provide project updates with regards to turbine layout and project schedule
None None None
9/20/2018 Fremont Town Hall Chip Readling, Mike Berlin, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner, Ron Towner, Town Supervisor
Town Board vote on local wind law. Innogy representatives present to answer any questions from the public.
None None None
9/25/2018 Naples Volunteer Fire Department
Chip Readling, Seth Wilmore, Mike Berlin, Stephanie Ottey, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner, Naples Town Board, general public
Present the project, provide general updates, and address concerns regarding potential for visual impact in downtown Naples
None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
10/2/2018 Naples Court House
Chip Readling, Jane Towner, Leah Grossman, Naples Town Board, general public
Town Board discussion on visual impact of project
Town Board voted on request for intervenor funding and withdrew intervenor status
None None
10/3/2018 Mailing (USPS) Landowners within 1 mile of a turbine and 500 feet of collection lines
To provide notice of Public Statement Hearing and Procedural Conference October 11 and 12 respectively
None None None
10/11/2018 Hornell City Hall
Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Patrick McCarthy, Oliver Kijas, Stephanie Ottey, Jane Towner, (Innogy Renewables US LLC) Jim Muscato, Jessica Klami, (Young/Sommer) Ben Brazell, Smantha Holcomb, (EDR), James Costello (DPS), Maria Villa (DEC), general public
Public Statement Hearing Notice of intervenor funding None Notice of intervenor
funding
10/12/2018 Hornell City Hall
Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Patrick McCarthy, Oliver Kijas, Stephanie Ottey, Jane Towner, (Innogy Renewables US LLC) Jim Muscato, Jessica Klami, (Young/Sommer) Ben Brazell, Smantha Holcomb, (EDR), James Costello (DPS), Maria Villa (DEC), general public
Public Statement Hearing Notice of intervenor funding None Notice of intervenor
funding
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
10/18/2018 Mailing (USPS) Landowners within 1 mile of a turbine and 500 feet of collection lines
To provide notice of available intervenor funding and reduction of the project footprint
None None None
11/12/2018 Wayland Town Hall
Stephanie Ottey, Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town of Wayland Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
11/13/2018 Fremont Town Hall
Stephanie Ottey, Chip Readling, Leah Grossman, Jane Towner (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town of Fremont Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
12/10/2018 Wayland Town Hall Chip Readling (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
12/11/2018 Phone Call Baron Winds: Pat McCarthy, Chip Readling, Justin Lotak. USFWS: Tim Sullivan, Tom Wittig
Discuss recently identified eagle nest in Town of Wayland
Baron Winds to provide nest survey protocol when available
None None
12/11/2018 Fremont Town Hall
Chip Readling, Stephanie Ottey, Justin Lotak, Jane Towner, (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
Baron Winds Project PIP Tracking Activities Updated Through February 5, 2019
Date of Meeting
Location of Meeting Meeting Attendees Purpose of Meeting Follow-up Action
Items Comments Upcoming Outreach Activity
12/17/2018 USDA Offices, Avoca NY
Baron Winds: Pat McCarthy, Chip Readling. NYSDAM: Mike Saviola, Jacquie Johnson. USDA: Dan Kepich
Golden Nematode discussion
Baron Winds to coordinate with USDA/NYSDAM prior to geotechnical borings.
Further discussion on GN avoidance/mitigation to occur as site design is finalized
None
12/18/2018 Cohocton Town Hall
Chip Readling, Jane Towner (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
12/20/2018 USACE Buffalo District Office
Baron Winds: Pat McCarthy, Chip Readling, Justin Lotak. USACE: Steve Metivier, Marty Crossen
404 Wetland Permitting Pre-application meeting
Baron Winds to provide shapefiles for project. Application to be filed in February
None None
1/8/2019 Fremont Town Hall Chip Readling (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
1/15/2019 Cohocton Town Hall
Stephanie Ottey, Jane Towner (Innogy Renewables US LLC), Town Board, Town Supervisor, general public
Provide project update None None None
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