Minutes of the Town of Hamden Planning Board 06/30/2026
Meeting called to order at 7:32pm
Members Present: Ben VanDusen (Chair), Rachelle Rogers (Secretary), Planning Board members: Mike Cipperly, Dennis Aikens, and Sue Hoyt.
Other Officials Present: Bret Sage Town Board Liaison and Sean Leddy County Representative
Minutes from the May meeting were read. Mike has a correction for the spelling of Micah. Dennis moves to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Mike, all in favor, motion carried.
Old Business: The planning board reviewed the draft for Wind Energy Facilities Law, Mike moves to have the draft go to the town board and town attorney for review, seconded by Dennis, all in favor, motion carried.
New Business: Dave Wakin representing Mark and Elizabeth Hughes for a Boundary Line Adjustment with Dave Moxley. They are transferring 5.0 +/- acres. From their property Tax ID# 213.-1-27 to David Moxley TAX ID # 213.-1-10. Letter of representation was received. Mike moves to classify this as BLA-02-2026, seconded by Rachelle, all in favor, motion carried. Dennis moves to accept BLA-02-2026, seconded by Mike, all in favor, motion carried. A fee of $50 was received.
Sean and Ben discussed that EDF is moving forward with their application for the Fraser Battery Energy Storage System. EDF is being acquired by a private equity firm. EDF is planning on attending the July planning board meeting and presenting on their proposed project. Planning board members have been sent an email granting access to a SharePoint to review the proposal. The board should review the materials on the SharePoint folder provided by EDF prior to the July meeting.
Delaware County Clerk sent the board a Certificate of Compliance for TAX ID # 234.-3-1-11 and 234.-3-1-9 for William Gromley and Jane Newkerk, file number 11188 dated 6-25-26.
Mike moves to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dennis, all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:34pm.
Rachelle Rogers (Secretary) Ben VanDusen (Chair)
