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The Village uses numerous volunteer boards to assist with Village
Operations. The commitment and dedication of these Boards provides a
professional approach in a multitude of areas relating to local concerns and
initiatives.
MASSENA PLANNING COMMISSION
The Massena Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing future development
plans, reviewing building permit applications in the Village Residential and
Business Districts, and for zoning recommendations to the Village Board. This
body, created by local law, consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor
and approved by the Trustees. The seven members of the Planning Commission
serve three year terms and are appointed by the Mayor with Trustee approval.
The current
Planning Commission members are: Joel Grigg, Larry T. Logan, (Vacant), Roger
Bennett, Beverly Welsch, Chairperson; Daniel J. Behrens and Anthony Curley.
MASSENA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals is responsible for hearing zoning variance
requests, building variance requests, conditional use requests, substitution of
nonconforming use requests, appeals from decisions made by the Code Enforcement
Officer, and questions about zoning district lines. The five members of the
Zoning Board serve three year terms and are appointed by the Mayor with Trustee
approval.
The current
Zoning Board of Appeals members are: (Vacant), David LaBelle, Diana Dufresne,
Bob VanDusen, and Mary Kieswetter.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A GREATER MASSENA
The Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena (BDC) is a combined
entity of the Village and Town. The BDC Board oversees operations at the
Massena Industrial Park and contributes to the overall economic growth and
development of the greater Massena community. The Corporation is funded
annually by the Village and the Town with the funds being used to assist
existing businesses as well as fostering new development. The seven members of
the BDC serve three year terms and are appointed equally by the Village and the
Town.
Current members of the
BDC Board of Directors include: Dan Pease, Michael Besaw; David LaClair; Melanie
Cunningham; Ron Bacon; Ben Murtaugh and Jeff Dobbins.
MASSENA RECREATION COMMISSION
The Recreation Commission is another cooperative effort by the Village and the
Town of Massena. The Recreation Commission was established to guide the
community on matters relating to the administration, operation, and provision
of recreation programs; the acquisition, development, maintenance and operation
of open space and park land and outdoor and indoor facilities, and the
establishment and maintenance of a recreation system for the Village and Town.
The five members of the Commission serve five year terms and are appointed
equally by the Village and the Town.
The current Recreation
Commission members are: Dave MacLennan, Chairman; John W. C. Meddings Jr.; John
Horan; George Hammill, Vice-Chairman; and Gary Gushlaw.
MASSENA HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Massena Housing Authority oversees public housing in the Village.
Currently, there are three buildings primarily dedicated to housing for seniors
as well as a planned development for low-moderate income families. Day-to-day
activities are managed by an Executive Director. There are seven members on the
Housing Authority Board. Five members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by
the Trustees for five year terms. Two members are elected by the tenants.
The current
Housing Authority members are: W. John Davis, Chairman; Eileen Boots, Vice
Chairman; David Bence; Elaine Dunnne-Thayer; Rosemary Bronchetti; Patricia
Cameron, Tenant Representative; Larry Howard, Tenant Representative.
BOARD OF ETHICS
The Board of Ethics is responsible for insuring the highest standards of ethics
and behavior by elected officials and employees.
The current Board of
Ethics members are: Doug Premo; Karen George; Dale Raymo; Guy Fregoe; Herb
Deshaies (Village Liaison); and Attorney Matthew McArdle (Ex-officio).