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SPECIAL MEETING – 7/24/17 TOWN OF NILES SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING JULY 24, 2017 NILES TOWN HALL PRESENT: Joan Jayne, Supervisor Bernard Juli, Deputy Supervisor Clarence Edmonds, Councilman Steven Cuddeback, Councilman Joseph MacDuffee, Councilman Tara Lanning, Town Clerk OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Matijas, William and Penny Wells Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Jayne, with the Pledge of Allegiance Supervisor Jayne begins discussion regarding State Liquor Authority notice of license approval for New Hope Naturals, a retail grocery-type store, owned by William and Penny Wells. The store is located at the intersection of State Route 41A, and Glen Haven/New Hope Road. Mr. Wells states that he has posted two parking signs directing customers to park behind the store. Furthermore, the Wells had attended the planning board meeting last year and received approval; they were not aware that they should have also notified the town board of their intention to sell wine, beer and cider. Supervisor Jayne expressed concerns about vehicles backing into state road; also questions if state road signs could be put in place indicating the store’s location. Councilman Juli questions if the store will only be selling beer and cider to keep within Niles town law regarding alcohol sales. Councilman Edmonds (35-year resident of Glen Haven Road) is very concerned about intersection with poor visibility. The increased traffic and limited parking is also of concern, especially on Sundays as the store is located across the street from a church. He favors new business but has concerns about beer and cider being sold before 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. William Wells is open to a policy of restricting liquor sales until noon. Councilman Edmonds reads a letter of opinion that he had written to send to State Liquor Authority. Jim Matijas, also a long time resident of the neighborhood, is also concerned about the increased traffic, limited parking, and early beer sales on Sunday. ---PAGE BREAK--- SPECIAL MEETING – 7/24/17 Councilman MacDuffee asks about possible fuel tanks still in ground from the gas station that occupied the property in question. The Wells were not made aware of this possibility and will research the issue. Councilman Edmonds understands that most of the business conducted is with summer lake residents. The store is not open during the winter months. The Wells state that without a liquor license, New Hope Naturals will go out of business. Letter of opinion written by Councilman Edmonds also signed by Councilmen Juli, MacDuffee and Supervisor Jayne. Motion to adjourn made by Supervisor Jayne, seconded by Councilman Juli; motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tara C. Lanning Town Clerk