Corrina L. Kelley

03/06/2024

Tonight!
The time HAS come! Our new Union Vale Supervisor, Steve Frazier, began meeting with the Mid-Hudson Library System administrators as soon as he won the election to build a bridge back to restore

library services for the residents of Union Vale. Steve has been offered a library contract to sign to restore FULL ACCESS to library services at a price point equivalent to where we would be if the referendum passed for the 414.

This contract does not prevent the Union Vale Library Trustees from continuing to do the work of establishing a charter and the project of building and establishing a library. The Union Vale Trusteeshave been working on these efforts for some time with no tangible results. There has been a high turnover in a short time for the trustees. The trustees will not even agree to meet with the new Supervisor. Union Vale residents have been the ones to suffer the consequences.

Now WE NEED TO SPEAK! Steve needs our assistance in compelling the resistant board members to vote YES to the Mid-Hudson Library contract. The contract will be presented at this week’s town board meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm at Town Hall. We need to fill the town hall with as many residents as possible. Please plan to attend, bring a friend, family member, and/or neighbor.

There will be a time for public comment; speak if you are able. Comments do not have to be elaborate.Comments can be as simple as stating, “Please vote yes to restore full access to library services forUnion Vale residents.” Three of the town board members are resistant to agreeing to a contract. There needs to be overwhelming pressure to compel those members to see the truth through the false information they have been given from an outside influencer.

This has been a long road and no matter when you joined the efforts in the process, I applaud you for your perseverance. I hope to see you Wednesday night!

12/12/2023

Neighbors in Union Vale - You voted for Steve Fraizer for town supervisor — Please reach out to Kevin Durland and John Welsh to table this appointment until Steve takes up the position…we don’t need more of the old guard.

Flood town hall with emails that cannot be ignored! There were 3 candidates running in the November election for 2 open seats on the Town Board. 2 of them have their seats. The newly opened seat should go to Eileen Pucci who came in 3rd! If deferred, then Ed Kasche.

10/21/2023

I am so happy this opportunity has now come to Union Vale. Get your questions answered!!!

10/12/2023

Call Nancy Redkey at 914-475-2793, let her know you are coming, then pay at the door!

09/21/2023

12/21/2022

The town of Union Vale is promoting that the new proposed zoning changes will be for neighborhood mom and Pop stores. Please understand that that is not what is currently being proposed.

TONIGHT is the Public Hearing and Town Board meeting where Zoning changes in Union Vale will be discussed, and likely, voted on. If you are concerned about INCREASED TRAFFIC, INCREASED STUDENT ENROLLMENT, CHANGES TO OUR NATURAL LANDSCAPE, ETC. You MUST SPEAK UP!!! Below, are some of the projects being considered.

The agendas and a Resolution for tonight's UV Town meetings are posted on the UV Town website and attached below for easy reference.

Note the formality of the Public Hearing in comparison to others in the recent past. For those participating via ZOOM, the link is on the UV Town website and instructions are to email Andrea (mailto:[email protected]) in advance to sign-up.

*According to recent Planning Board minutes, here are some of the projects which have been proposed for the area or are in the works. This should be part of the discussion at the upcoming Public Hearing on Town Code changes.

Cross Orchard apartments complex proposed by Mac and Buck LLC: March 2019 Planning Board - Mr. Lynch (their engineer) explained that he made a presentation before the Town Board, regarding the proposed 125 unit town house complex his client is proposing, and the Town Board referred us to the Planning Board for Sketch Plat, for their opinion on the project.

Mr. Lynch explained that that the 25 +/- acre parcel on Route 55 sits directly across from Wisseman Road. The units will consist of 2 and 3 bedroom two story units, some with have garages underneath, some will not. The current code states in the TC district, that mixed use of residential and commercial are needed to be incorporated in any development in that district, that is why the applicant reached out to the Town Board and is requesting a Zoning change, for the applicants are proposing that there be no commercial and only residential, for the adjoining properties are only residential. There was a lot of discussion at the Planning Board, and the 125 number was kicked around and may change.

Damico Group Real Estate – parcel 587151, at the intersection of rt 55 and Bruzgul Road. The parcel is 36 acres, and is priced at $5 million.
The real estate listings for this parcel say the following:

• This is a tremendous opportunity to own 35.6 acres of town center zoned commercial land on route 55.
• The property is a corner lot in one of the fastest developing areas in all of New York State.
• The owner has multiple conforming plans for this property including a vineyard resort/ hotel and residences.
• This property is also suitable for special permit users, residential subdivision and land development, open area development, planned mixed-use development (PMUD).
• Ideal for enriched housing for the elderly, special permit use, nursing homes, and family day care homes.

So, the idea is to entice developers to establish a large number of buildings there, including many concentrated residential and commercial facilities.

Tree of Life Village LLC, owner Bob Ritter – June 2021 Planning Board meeting – re: Parcel Number 183585
Chairman Cartalemi invited the first applicant on the agenda to present proposed site plan.
Mr. Ritter, contractor for the property, began by giving a description of the landscape of the lot and what the intended use will be. The proposal was of a mixed use occupancy. First the retail building for a plant & tree nursey, that would be located in a barn structure. Mr Ritter indicated that from the road you will be able to see the barn, and further back there would be two structures to be used as multifamily homes. Mr. Ritter said he intends the multi-family structures to have an estate look rather than an apartment look to them, perhaps even adding carport features. Mr. Ritter indicated the multifamily buildings would contain a total of 8 apartments each a 1,000 sqft unit with 1 bedroom, 1 bath. The tenets he plans to appeal to would be for senior residents to occupy the first level apartments, and single/couple residents on the second floor. Mr. Ritter commented that this type of multifamily residence appeals to residents who are looking for long term homes but do not come with the same high level of property maintenance that most of the dwellings in Union Vale typically have. He also mentioned it might be beneficial in the long run as New York State is often looking to Town’s to create more multifamily residences. Mr. Ritter briefly went over the storm water plan & location of the trees.

Steve Arnold requested to subdivide parcel 621304 which is 28 acres on Bruzgul Road into 5 lots

Bonavenia Enterprise LLC – wants to divide parcel 437115: The applicant is proposing a 12 Lot Subdivision from existing 45.83-acre lot. Subdivision will include 10 two-family dwellings and a deli at the intersection of East Noxon & Clapp Hill Rd & a preexisting non- conforming commercial use located at the southern boundary.

Sparrow’s Nest , parcel ? - proposed new building on the corner of East Noxon Road & Clapp Hill Road in the TC District. Structure proposed to be 40’ x 100’ in the rear section for kitchen & 40’x 50’ in the front section for offices & event space. Not much new traffic here but maybe some.
ECS, parcel ? - a personal service training facility in Beekman that is proposing to construct a 2100 square foot exercise facility on a 1.8 acre parcel to better suit his clients. The current parcel is vacant land (existing lot of record), and meets the setbacks for the proposed project in the Town Center zoning district. The proposed building will be metal building with stone facade, paved driveway with 27 proposed parking spaces, which exceeds the 14 required. The hours of operation will be M-F 5am-9pm, with Saturday hours of 8am-4pm, Sundays closed. The owner estimates that there are an average of 200 clients per day, with peak time about 30 clients an hour, with up to three personal trainers.

10/17/2022

For Union Vale residents who may not be aware: At 7:00 PM on October 19, the UV Town Board will hold a public hearing to hear resident questions and comments regarding the 2023 Tentative Budget. During the 10/12 Town Board "work session", those in attendance were told to expect a property tax increase in 2023. Now is the time for residents to listen to how money is being spent and speak-up as necessary.
The 10/19 public hearing will be immediately followed by an official Town Board meeting when the budget will be presented and voted on to become the Preliminary Budget. Copies of the 2023 budget document are available from the UV Town Clerk.

10/13/2022

Just thought I would share that unfortunately the supervisor in the town of Union Vale believes censorship is important.

07/20/2022

Dear Union Vale Resident,
I do apologize for the late notice. The Town Supervisor only posted the agenda items and resolution to the website today. The information for the July 20 UV Town Board meeting is on the Town Website - http://www.unionvaleny.us/. (Note the resolution to authorize establishment of a Union Vale Town Library.) This meeting presents an opportunity for residents to express their thoughts and concerns. If the resolution establishing a Town Library passes it will commit the residents of Union Vale to, using similar libraries as an example, an approximate $250,000 annual library bill that will increase taxes in Union Vale significantly in perpetuity!
There is a theory that Proposition 7 in the 2021 general election did not pass (44% yes, public library funding to 55% no, to public library funding) because taxpayers were concerned that paying $77,935 to Union Vale’s 3 neighboring libraries may have resulted in a tax increase. Now Union Vale residents are faced with the reality of a tax increase that is at least three times the amount on the 2021 ballot.
While I am hopeful for an opportunity to learn more regarding the proposed plan from the Town Board tonight, it is not yet clear that a detailed end-to-end plan that addresses resident needs and makes financial sense is available.
I am VERY concerned that "procedure" for the meetings has now changed. Anyone wanting to comment at the meeting MUST attend in person as ZOOM is only being used for AV capability. ZOOM has been utilized for the past 2+ years as an attendance platform in which participants could watch and request to make comment. I know of at least 2 individuals who are only able to attend virtually due to illness and more that are on vacation, but since "procedure" was changed without any warning will not be able to use their voice.
Anyone that cannot attend in person, please type a letter and EMAIL IT TO EVERY BOARD MEMBER AND CC the TOWN CLERK. Request that your letter be read at tonight's meeting AND be attached to the notes from the meeting. Do not miss out on your chance to make YOUR VOICE heard!
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