The proposed Oak Hill Solar project and Special Use Permit application are documented in the Duanesburg Central School District minutes beginning March 2019. For clarity and ease of understanding the scope and community impact of the proposed Oak Hill Solar project the following information is directly quoted and italicized from the monthly minutes into one timeline.
March 12, 2019 FINANCIAL ITEMS #3 on page 4
“3. Approve Solar Energy Project Resolution.
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO RPTL SEC. 487
WHEREAS, the District received notice on behalf of Eden Renewables (Eden) of Eden’s intent
to develop solar projects on a property within the District identified as the Oak Hill Solar 1
Project and the Oak Hill Solar 2 Project, both located at 13590 Duanesburg Rd, Delanson,
NY, SBL #74.00-2-5.
BE IT RESOLVED that the District will require Eden and/or the owner of the property to enter
into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with the District pursuant to the provisions
of the New York Real Property Tax Law Section 487 in connection with the construction of a
solar project on the property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes Frank Macri, Superintendent of
Schools, to advise Eden or its legal representative that the District will require Eden
Renewables and/or the owner of the properties to enter into a PILOT agreement with the
District pursuant to the provisions of the New York Real Property Tax Law Section 487 in
connection with the construction of a solar project on the property and ratifies any action
already taken by Superintendent Macri in that regard.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried”
Read the March 2019 minutes PDF at Duanesburg Central School District website.
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