The combined Special Meeting and Workshop of the Town Board of the Town of Otsego was held on the 26th day of November 2007 at the Town Building, Fly Creek, NY at 7:00 PM


Those present were:

Thomas Breiten Chairman

Joseph Potrikus Councilperson

Anne Geddes-Atwell Councilperson

John Schallert Councilperson

Meg Kiernan Councilperson


Others Present:

Pamela Deane Town Clerk

Paul Lord Planning Board Chairman


Chairman Breiten called the workshop to order.


Councilperson Kiernan submitted a spreadsheet outlining four different health insurance plans which the Board reviewed comparing cost and coverage. In order to satisfy the Highway Employee’s Union (CSEA) they needed to find a plan substantially similar or better then the current plan. After much deliberation it was the consensus of the Board to offer Health Blue Choice – Option B to the CSEA Representatives.


Next the Board held a workshop to review and discuss possible changes to the proposed Comprehensive Plan scheduled for Pubic Hearing December 12th.


MOTION by Councilperson Kiernan, seconded by Councilperson Geddes-Atwell, declaring that if the Town Board were to adopt the Town of Otsego proposed Comprehensive Plan it will not have any significant negative environmental impact.


MOTION CARRIED: Chairman Breiten and all Councilpersons vote aye.


RESOLUTION ADOPTED: (Resolution Docket pg. 73 )


The Board discussed comments made by the public during previous Town Board meetings and Public Hearings. Minor changes to the proposed plan were made.


The Board dismissed approximately at 8:45PM.



Respectfully Submitted,


Pamela Deane

Town Clerk