Public Information Meeting for the Genesee County Central Corridor Study
Batavia, New York – The Town of Batavia, in partnership with the City of Batavia, will host a public information meeting to discuss the Genesee Central Corridor Study. The intent of the study is to examine transportation issues along the primary travel corridors in the heart of Batavia. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Town of Batavia Town Hall.
The meeting will provide an overview of the planning process and a summary of existing traffic and land use conditions. Attendees will participate in a brainstorming exercise to identify traffic issues and ideas that may be addressed in the study.
The study area encompasses Routes 5 & 20, 33, 63 and 98 in the City and a portion of the Town of Batavia. These corridors have experienced significant change over the last decade, with more development expected in the future. This study will identify current transportation conditions and provide recommendations for how and where to improve our transportation corridors now and into the future.
Park Planning Workshop Summary
A "Park Workshop" was held at the Batavia Town Hall on January 27, 2010.
Stuart I. Brown Associates, Ingalls Planning & Design and Steve Mountain presented on the Park site along with some issues and opportunities that need to be considered when planning and designing the park.
Community members after the presentation were put into two groups to brainstorm ideas for facilities at the new park and prepare a concept site plan. Everyone that attended had great ideas that ranged from, but not limited to, "passive" recreational facilities, such as picnic areas, nature trails, fishing pond shaped to look like a water animal, community garden and a seasonal corn maze. At this time, the park is not envisioned to include athletic fields for use by organized sports but having a large graded grass area for multi use purposes. The Town hopes to establish partnerships with schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H and others to develop programs or facilities at the park. We encourage you to share any ideas you may have about what the park should include.
Batavia Town Park Planning & Design Workshop Summary
Park Planning & Design Workshop
A "Park Workshop" will be held at the Batavia Town Hall on January 27, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.
The Town of Batavia has acquired land along on Galloway Road with the intention of developing a Town Park. The Town has retained Stuart I. Brown Associates and Ingalls Planning & Design to prepare the conceptual plan for the park.
Community members are invited to participate in a planning and design workshop to brainstorm ideas for facilities at the new park and to help prepare a concept plan for the park.
The purpose of the workshop is to hear what community members want to see in the park and develop alternative concepts that will ultimately inform the park's design. The workshop will begin with a brief presentation providing a project site overview along with some issues and opportunities that need to be considered when planning and designing the park.
Preliminary ideas for the park include a variety of "passive" recreational facilities, such as picnic areas, nature trails, fishing pond, and community garden. At this time, the park is not envisioned to include athletic fields for use by organized sports.
The Town hopes to establish partnerships with schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H and others to develop programs or facilities at the park. We encourage you to share any have ideas you may have about what the park should include.
Planning & ZBA Members
Planning & ZBA Members terms expire 12/31/09. Anyone interested in serving on one of the Boards, may submit an application to the Town Clerk's Office by December 30, 2009. The "Application for Appointment" can be found under the downloadable forms
Deer Management Permits
Town Clerk's Office will be open on Sunday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the issuance of Deer Management Permits, which will be available beginning November 1st on a "first come, first serve, basis" in the following areas:
1C
3M, 3R, 3S (bowhunting only)
8A, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8J, 8N
9A, 9F
November Board Meeting Change
The November Regular Town Board Meeting has been changed to Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Open Burning Regulations
New York Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) has new "Open Burning Regulations". For information, please visit the NYSDEC website at www.dec.ny.gov. Any questions regarding the new regulations should be directed to the NYSDEC.
The Census Bureau
The Census Bureau will be going door to door from April to July, 2009 for the 2010 Census.
Dog Enumeration
The Town of Batavia is conducting a Dog Enumeration, beginning May 4. Betsy Torrey is the Dog Enumerator. Any dog found unlicensed will be charged an additional fee of $5.00.
City/Town Consolidation Plan
Greater Batavia NY includes the City and the Town of Batavia. The City and Town were recently awarded a NYS grant and are developing a plan to create one unified government. Click here to read more.