Columbia Enacts Wind Energy Moratorium

At their June meeting the Columbia Town Board approved a moratorium of one year on Wind Energy Towers.

During the next year the Town will explore the effects on health and environment the towers could cause.

In other matters, Town Clerek Eri Gloo said the town collected $243 in May for the sale of dog licenses, building permits and zoning applications.

Highway Superintendent Justin Davis said the new Western Star truck arrived.

The department did oil and stone work on Brennan, Stroupe, Prey Hill, Dugan, Hoffman and Osley roads.

The Highway Departments in the towns of Warren, German Flatts, Litchfield and Richfield were thanked for their help.

A bid for the 2009 International was deemed too low and the Board discussed options with Davis.

Ray Donley, who retired as the town’s Codes Officer, was thanked for his years of service.

At his final meeting Donely discussed the Golden Horseshoe Trailer Park situation.

He also said a deck was built in Cedarville without a permit. Steven Gay was appointed the new Codes Officer as of July 1.

The Planning Board heard a presentation from the company proposing a cell tower on Jordanville Road.

A Special Use Permit for Starview Storage was approved.

Davis will check with Herkimer County about a school speed zone for the new Amish school going on Mckoons Road.

Mary Doremus said the Town’s America 250 celebration will be Sunday, Aug. 9, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cemetery of the Reformed Church of Columbia.

The Zoning Board of Appeals planned to discuss a Conditional Use Variance for 396 Elizabethtown Road.

Town Attorney Christopher ...