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Mr. Bodecker from National Energy Development gave a brief verbal description of the proposed Solar Project on Hand Road. Mr. Bodecker noted that NED would need to follow the Town Code and laws regarding solar projects. The proposed project would be a .95 megawatt Solar array constructed on 6.75 acres of an 11 acre parcel. It was noted that there would be upgrades to the current powerlines needed as well as to the power substation in Holland. National Energy Development intends to purchase the parcel to construct the project and when the project is complete the parcel and project will be turned over to an investor. Mr. Bodecker noted that the energy produced from the project will go into the electric grid under a program called Solar For All and that residents could then sign up for credits on their electric bill through that program. He noted that NED will be providing the Board and Residents a Frequently Asked Question flyer in the future. Presentation was then followed by any questions or concerns form the public including how much might be included in a Host Agreement, if the project would ever be expanded, why documents submitted in the application were dated in 2020, how will environmental concerns be addressed or looked at, decommissioning bond, property maintenance and panel upkeep. Mrs. Ballou and Mrs. Brath requested a more formal presentation be presented at the next meeting. It was noted again that the application is considered incomplete at this time and that a number of items need to be updated for the application to be considered complete. Mrs. Brath stated that once the application is determined to be complete that the Planning Board could then refer the application to the Town Board to begin the SEQRA process. No Further business was discussed. Chairman Wilkins stated that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday May 26th at 7 pm Aaron Root made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dan Szustakowski seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 3 ayes to 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer L. Bray, RMC Town Clerk