NOCCOG: News: PLANNING BOARD & ZBA TRAINING OFFERED IN WESTERN [Digital Towpath]

The Town of Western and NOCCOG are co-sponsoring a training session on Site Plan Review and SEQR Act Basics for local planning and ZBA officials to be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. at the Western Town Hall, 9217 Main Street, Westernville. This free workshop will focus on the functions of a planning board during the site plan review process. Specific topics to be covered will include: stormwater management, flood plains, streams, wetlands, various soil types and agricultural land, current regulations, and who can assist planning boards and ZBAs during the review process. The training will also include some helpful tips and techniques for local officials when reviewing submitted site plans.

The speaker for the training will be Jo-Anne Faulkner from Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District. This training is one component of OCSWCD's Community Environmental Management (CEM) program that offers technical assistance for municipalities

The training is eligible for two hours of yearly credits for Planning Board and ZBA members. Light refreshment will be provided. Please contact circuit rider Gerry Ritter at 392-2260 or Gjriiter01@aol.comfor more information or to pre-register.