PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA October 18, 2017

2:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Minutes - September 20, 2017 - October 4, 2017

2. Craig Clark, Economic Development/ Industrial Development Agency

- Monthly Report

3. H. Kier Dirlam, Planning Director - Monthly Report

4. Gretchen Hanchett, GACCC Executive Director

- Monthly Report - Request to apply for state funds

5. Reita Sobeck-Lynch, Employment & Training Director

- Monthly Report - Transfer of Funds

6. Request to amend Resolution No. 194-17

7. Landbank Appointment

8. Old Business

9. New Business

10. Good of the Order

11. Adjournment

Office of Development

Crossroads Center

6087 NYS Route 19N

Belmont, NY 14813

Ph: 585-268-7472

Fax: 585-268-7473

October 2017 Report

Long Term Projects

Crossroads project

Finalizing date for public meeting with public in November

Still anticipating Spring 2018 construction start.

Waterline

Continue working with Engineer. Anticipating Spring 2018 construction start.

Friendship continues cooperatively work on project

GE Lufkin facility

Donation paperwork in final stage with Allegany County IDA lawyer with goal to finalize in October.

ACIDA has finalized details with a regional company for the GE Lufkin facility and is ready for signing.

Park and Ride

Construction on target to complete by Oct 31st

Bioenergy Development and Commercialization Center (BDCC)

Final application has been accepted for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) the Bioenergy

Development and Commercialization Center (BDCC) $3.25 million grant and funds are allocated to the

project pending final grant approval.

SIEMENS business units including energy, building systems and Project Lifecycle Management (PLM)

software continue to develop partnership on the BDCC project and University partnerships.

Travel

International Economic Development Council meeting in Toronto, Canada September 17th- 20th, 2018.

Site Selectors Guild meeting in Seattle, Washington from September 25th- 29th, 2017. – met with Site

selectors to prepare for Oct 16 site visit to Allegany county

Meetings

Allegany County Economic Development Steering Committee meeting October 3rd, 2017

Leading the Economic Development Committee and on the Strategic Planning Committee for Incubator

Works.

November 14th- Incubator works will host a 30th anniversary in the Alfred incubator with the Greater Allegany

Chamber of Commerce invited to cohost.

Alfred State College to host WNY STEM regional meeting Forum on the Future Workforce: Closing the Middle

Skills STEM Gap Oct 27 from 1-4 at the Student Leadership Center

Office of Development

Crossroads Center

6087 NYS Route 19N

Belmont, NY 14813

Ph: 585-268-7472

Fax: 585-268-7473

Advertising Three Expansion Solutions Magazine ads

Next issue focusing on manufacturing.

Business in Focus magazine

Allegany County will be highlighted again in the December Magazine

Digital Advertising

Programmatic Solutions continues with having 500,000 Impressions over a 4 month run with custom

audience targeting optimization. The goal is to develop leads through targeted banners linked to site

searches driving to the Allegany Website pages. Website landing pages have been developed for the

audience that sees the new targeted banners with a new Allegany County brochure.

Marketing

Finalizing sketches for potential industrial sites in the county to be used in the marketing effort.

Continuing to work with site selectors visiting Oct 16 related to potential sites for targeting advanced

manufacturing, food production, distribution, and ceramic & glass industry companies.

We continue responding to notices from Invest Buffalo Niagara when they are looking for property and leads

for companies that want to reside in Western NY.

Continuing to develop the list of potential buildings and land for development in the county.

Planning for a downtown Revitalization Initiative grant for Alfred

Subgroup of the Allegany County Economic Development Committee to develop a program to engage

students and alumni at the three colleges regarding employment and economic development in Allegany

County.

Office of Planning 6087 NYS Route 19N

Belmont, NY 14813 585-268-7472

dirlamhk@alleganyco.com

October 2017 Report

Office of Planning Projects:

A. Allegany County Planning Board: • A training session is scheduled for October 18th at 6:00 pm with representatives from

General Code. B. Broadband Project:

• The project is financially completed. • New York State has verbally approved our final request for financial reimbursement. • The Construction is considered complete.

C. Comprehensive Plan Update: • Reviewed updates including updating photos, data, maps, and organization of the

document. • Compiled results from surveys but the responses were limited. We are looking at methods

to get additional input. D. Genesee River Wilds:

• A map is being developed in coordination with the Tourism Office to cover the entire length of the river with access sites.

• This map will be distributed by all Counties along the River. • Genesee PA is opening a new site in their Town Park.

E. GIS: • Staff continues to provide maps on request to various departments and individuals as

requested. • We are in discussions on how to move forward with the addressing project with the

Sheriff’s office. • We have also updated much of the Open Space inventory data points.

F. Hazard Mitigation Plan: • The plan has been sent to NYS for their review. If NYS and FEMA review moves along we

intend to complete the approval of the plan before the end of December. No news back from NYS as of now.

G. Open Space Inventory: • Started to review parks, recreation and playing fields that we have in the County.

Completed the Towns of Genesee, Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville and Cuba. H. Park & Ride:

• Contractor indicates that completion is still scheduled for October 31st, 2017. • Binder Coat has been installed on the new driveway and new lot. Existing lot and Driveway

are scheduled for asphalt this week. Curbs have been installed. I. Shared-Services:

• Attended the fifth countywide session on the Governor’s Shared Services program operated by the County Administrator with the Towns and Villages. The next work session is scheduled for next week October 24th.

Administrative

• Reviewed audits for Planning, Development and Tourism as well as Payroll. • Reviewed budgets for Planning and Development for remainder of 2017 spending.

Planning Travel • Attended the NYSAC Conference in Syracuse in September 2017. Updated on lighting

replacement, shared services, Census 2020. Planning Meetings

• Presented at the Planning & Economic Development Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.

• Presented and attended the Allegany County Planning Board meeting • Participated in Southern Tier West Board meeting • Chaired the Allegany County Land Bank Board • Participated in Website Update Conference Calls • Participated in Park and Ride Construction meetings • Participated in Broadband meetings • Attended the Legislative Breakfast in Houghton • Attended the Administrator’s Department Head Meeting • Attended the Shared Services meeting • Staff attended the Southern Tier West Stormwater Committee meeting

Development Projects:

A. Advertising & Marketing: • Core issue of Business First. Allegany County Development projects are to be included in

the latest issue of Business First. Copies will be available • We are now participants in Houghton College, Alfred State College and Alfred University

Supporters for their Athletic events and have our Logo on their fence banners, gym banners, programs and radio spots as a “Allegany County New York - Great Place to Live” to encourage the students and their parents to consider long term living and working here as well as showing our integrated support of the three colleges.

B. County Website: • Continue to make updates as requested by other departments as well as updating the

events, buildings available for lease/sale database and improve the overall functionality of the site for users. http://www.alleganyco.com/business/commercial-properties/ ;

• Staff is taking a webinar class series on making website better for marketing the County for Development;

• StateBook site has been populated with our information. Will continue to update throughout the year. https://www.statebook.com/site/allegany-office-of-development-ny/

C. Friendship - Crossroads Waterline Project: • Anticipating Spring 2018 construction start. Outstanding items are primarily of legal

nature. D. Shovel Ready Sites:

• Finalizing sketches for potential industrial sites in the county to be used in the marketing effort.

• Staff has been developing contacts for Gas Utilities in the County. Development Meetings

• Participated in the Development Team Meeting • Attended the Economic Development Steering Committee • Staff attended the Manufacturer’s Council tour of Klein Cutlery

Sincerely, H. Kier Dirlam - DIRECTOR - OFFICE OF PLANNING

Planning & Development Committee Tourism Report; Gretchen Hanchett 10/17 Long Term Projects

The Watchable Wildlife Tourist on the river and more…The growing tourism market! The Watchful wild life program continues to move forward with developing a

committee to include DEC, AU GRW and more to work with a framework to bring tourist to enjoy Allegany county’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Ongoing. This project is on hold until summer and fall events end.

Tourism packages; Starting to work with businesses to put together packages to making

visiting Allegany County easier for our visitors. Packages will be added to the tourism website. Contacted

Alfred Area Businesses Association

Wellsville Area Chamber

Cuba Chamber Kent Farms Inn at 28 Swain

Solar powered Wireless Network tourism project. (Wildlife & event program) The camera has been set up at;

Pioneer oil days Andover 4th parade, Allegany County Fair, Main Street festival, Balloon rally,

Deer watching. Alpaca Farm Garlic Festival Ridge Walk. Ongoing

The 2018 AC Travel guide update and design. (To be sent to printers by the first of Nov)

Working with Livingston Co., Wy. Co., Rochester, GRW and Genesee river group on a

project supporting the development of a Genesee River guide for the full length of the river.

Talking stages for doing a full river event within a couple of years. Planning 3-day trips with Adaptive Paddling and Cycling Center. (Rochester) Continued search for local “outfitting business”

Working on the 2018 “I Love NY matching funds grant” a. Part 1 Initial Application and award estimate

i. MOE to P&D ii. County Resolution due

iii. Pre- application due 10/31/17 b. Part 2 Detailed Application 11/26/17

GACCC Internship resource brochure (Completed by Nov.) This brochure involves:

a. Alfred State

b. Alfred University c. Houghton College d. St. Bonaventure e. JCC

Allegany Business conference (Spring of 2018) Offering workshops to train and support Allegany County businesses

GACCC recreation Show (March 2018) Travel/Events

Wellsville Art Association “Featured Artist Show” 8/21/17 through 9/19/17

Civil War reenactment in Angelica 9/22/17- 9/24/17

Genesee River watch event, 10/7/17 Rochester NY

Ridgewalk

Alfred State host first bulls and barrels rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 14th

November 14th- Incubator works will host a 30th anniversary in the Alfred incubator with the Greater Allegany Chamber of Commerce invited to cohost.

Future Events & Much more coming… check out the website calendar www.discoveralleganycounty.com Meetings

STEDO board Meeting 10/13/17 Legislative Breakfast 9/22/17 GACCC Education council meeting 9/18/17 Manufacturing Council Tour Klein Cutlery LLC

9/28/17 WDB board meeting 9/29/17 Development Team meetings 10/3/17 ,10/10/17,

10/24/17 Regional Tourism meeting 9/29/17 Leadership Steering committee meeting 10/3/17 Development team meeting 10/3/17

GACCC Internship brochure development meeting

Webinar “The Untapped Partner in Your Community: How DMOs and EDOs can accelerate impact by working together” 10/4/17

Website digital marketing planning meeting 10/9/17

NYS tourism association conference call 10/11/17

Regional Tourism meeting 10/29/17

Advertising October 2017

Guestquest, print and web Snowmobile Web Map

o Advertising in their guide and on their web o Radio: Advertising events:

Featured Artist Show Civil War History Week Ridgewalk

Web o Building landing pages for featured events on the slider on the home page

o Developing a template for event landing page o Collecting data from 2017 events

Billboard

o Fall Billboards Marketing

Website: We continue to update and revise the Tourism Website www.discoveralleganycounty.com o Working on a digital marketing plan for 2018

Working on 2018 Tourism Marking Plan Economic Development Team efforts: Support efforts/projects where needed.

Respectfully submitted Gretchen Gretchen Hanchett, Executive Director/ Tourism Coordinator Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce & Allegany County Tourism (W) 585-268-5500 (C) 585-610—9529 ghanchett@alleganychamber.org www.discoveralleganycounty.com

M E M O R A N D U M O F E X P L A N A T I O N

INTRODUCTION NO: ___________________ (Clerk’s use only) Committee of Jurisdiction: __Planning & Economic Development___ Date: 10/18/18 A RESOLUTION IS REQUESTED AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS TO ACT AS TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY AND TO APPLY FOR STATE FUNDS UP TO $237,320.00 FOR TOURISM PROMOTION PURPOSES. REQUESTED RESOLUTION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE:

BE RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning and Economic Development Committee of the County Board of Legislators

is authorized to act as a tourist promotion agency and to apply for state funds up to $237,320 for tourism promotion purposes.

2. That if the application for such funding is approved, such Committee, or its designee, shall

submit the grant agreement to this Board for approval and appropriation of such funds prior to commencing any work pursuant to the terms of the grant agreement or expending any of such funds.

3. That the Clerk of this Board is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the New

York State Commissioner of Economic Development. FISCAL IMPACT: Allegany County matches the state funds approved for grant year.

For further information regarding this matter, contact: Gretchen Hanchett, Executive Director GACCC 585-268-5500 Kier Dirlam, Director of Planning 585-268-7442

Employment & Training 7 Wells Lane

Belmont, NY 14813

Ph: 585-268-9240

Fax: 585-268-5176

October 2017 Report

General Information Front Door Traffic: 615

Employment: 4 new part-time and 4 full-time jobs at 8 businesses

Unemployment: August rates: Allegany County 6.0%; NYS 4.9%; US 4.5%. Locally 9 new

unemployment claims opened~ 4 fired, 5 layoffs (seasonal & different locations)

Veterans: 9 Veterans utilized our services for assistance with job search, registration and NYS

Dept. of Labor Services

Business Services: 40 services provided to 19 businesses for job listing, follow-up, job

matching, referrals, youth work experience and skills testing. Administered 28 TABE(Test of

Adult Basic Education) tests

Department of Social Services Contract

589 services provided: Family Assistance 76; Safety Net Family 7; Safety net 179 and SNAP 327 Safety Net Employment Assessment Class: 18 assessed; 11 denied; 5 completed; 2 exempt and 1

re-applied Non-Custodial Parent Program: 28 active participants and 17 employed Summer Youth Employment Program (funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families):

Provided work experience for 60 Youth at 39 locations. Program ended 9/30/17.

WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)

Youth: 17 enrolled, 1 in work experience, 1 seeking training and outreach to 29 Youth Training: 2 in training for Dental Assisting and CDL-B; 1 Dental Assistant training completion;

3 approved for training, 11 inquiries and 1 Phlebotomist obtained employment Trade Act: 9 Outreach contacts; 3 in training; 2 start later and 1 re-location in process

Respectfully submitted, Reita Sobeck-Lynch, MPH Director

MEMORANDUM OF EXPLANATION

Into. No.__________

(Clerk’s Use Only)

COMMITTEE: Planning and Economic Development DATE: 10/18/2017

The Employment & Training Center is requesting that the Board of Legislators approve a resolution for

the transfer of funds within the following appropriation accounts. The reason for this MOE is the TANF grant

for 2017 ended on 9/30/17; therefore, need to make all negative line items within the TANF grant positive.

Appropriations:

From Account No. To Account No. Amount

CD16794.806 TANF Staff Hosp/Med CD16794.101 TANF Staff Regular Pay 2,407.00

CD16795.101 TANF Part. Regular Pay CD16794.101 TANF Staff Regular Pay 95.00

CD16795.101 TANF Part. Regular Pay CD16794.408 TANF General Supplies 1,409.00

CD16795.802 TANF Part. Retirement CD16794.408 TANF General Supplies 305.00

CD16795.803 TANF Part. FICA CD16794.408 TANF General Supplies 106.00

TOTAL = $4,322.00

FISCAL IMPACT: NONE

For further information regarding this matter, contact:

Brian Thierman / Reita Sobeck-Lynch Employment & Training Center 585-268-9240

Name and Department Telephone Number

5/94

MEMORANDUM OF EXPLANATION

Intro. No. _______ (Clerk’s Use Only)

COMMITTEE: Planning & Economic Development DATE: October 18, 2017 Clerk of the Board Brenda Rigby Riehle requested a resolution amending Resolution No. 194-17 to reflect that the appointment by the Chairman of the Board of Brian Loucks to the Allegany County Land Bank Corporation Board of Directors, for the remainder of a two-year term commencing immediately should expire September 30, 2018, rather than December 31, 2018. In addition, the reappointments by the Chairman of the Board of Timothy T. Boyde, County Administrator, Joseph L. Budinger, Real Property Services Director, and Dean Scholes, Deputy Public Works Superintendent, to the Allegany County Land Bank Corporation Board of Directors, for a two-year term commencing October 1, 2017, should expire September 30, 2019, rather than December 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact to County. For further information regarding this matter, contact: Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board 585-268-9220

Board of Legislators County Office Building, Room 201

7 Court Street

Belmont, New York 14813

Phone: 585-268-9222

Memorandum

TO: Planning & Economic Development Committee FROM: Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board DATE: October 18, 2017 RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE ALLEGANY COUNTY LAND BANK

CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ______________________________________________________________________

The Chairman of the Board plans to appoint Jennifer L. Joyce as a member of the Allegany County Land Bank Corporation Board of Directors for a two year term commencing October 23, 2017, and expiring September 30, 2019, subject to confirmation by the Board of Legislators: If the Committee approves of these appointments, please have a motion to that effect included in your minutes, along with a request to the County Attorney to prepare a resolution. In addition, the Chairman should sign the attached pink appointment form, where indicated, and return them to me. Thank you.

Board of Legislators County Office Building, Room 201

7 Court Street

Belmont, New York 14813

Phone: 585-268-9222

REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT TO A BOARD/COMMITTEE UNDER JURISDICTION OF

ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

BOARD/COMMITTEE TO WHICH APPOINTMENT IS TO BE MADE: Allegany County Land Bank Corporation Board of Directors APPOINTING AUTHORITY Board of Legislators Chairman of the Board X Chairman of the Board Confirmed by Board of Legislators NAME OF PROPOSED MEMBER: Jennifer L. Joyce ADDRESS: 3573 County Road 12 Andover, NY 14806 Type of Member: (Medical, Sportsman, Farmer, etc.) Type of Appointment: (check one) X New Reappointment of present incumbent due to expiration of term _ Fill Vacancy due to Resignation Fill Vacancy due to Expiration of Term Effective Date Expiration Date of Appointment: 10/23/2017 of Appointment: 10/01/2019 Name of Member being replaced (if any): Effective Date of Resignation: Filed with Clerk of the Board Yes No Approval by Committee of Jurisdiction:

Chairman’s Signature Recorded in minutes of 10/18/17 Meeting of the Planning & Economic Development Date Committee ******************************************************************************

FOR BOARD CLERK S OFFICE USE ONLY: Resignation received: Filed with County Clerk: Term of Appointment verified: Copy to County Attorney: Remarks: