Oxford Village votes 3 to 2 to draft moratorium
OXFORD – The Village of Oxford is so far the only municipality in Chenango County that has voted to pursue a one-year moratorium on natural gas development and hydraulic fracturing within its borders.
Last night, acting on a referral from the Village Planning Board, trustees voted 3 to 2 to draft what Mayor Terry Stark called “a legal document that takes into consideration everyone’s concerns.”
About 50 people, both for and against shale drilling, came to the village board meeting. Stark said one of the trustees who voted against the proposal instead wanted the village to pursue an outright ban on drilling in the village.
A draft of the moratorium will be available in time for the board’s second meeting in October, to be held Oct. 15. The date was selected to accommodate trustees’ schedules and accommodations for what is expected to be another overflow crowd. Tuesday night’s meeting was held at the Oxford American Legion. The venue for Oct. 15 meeting will be announced later.
Mayor Stark said he planned to review drafts of moratoriums passed by other municipalities and consult with attorney David Slottje. The latter conducted an informational meeting last month about what municipalities could do to regulate drilling. Stark said he would proceed “on a more deliberative pace” rather than make a quick decision.
“I don’t get that real strong sense of urgency, now. Maybe it’s because the governor’s asked for a public health review ... I’m not sure,” he said.
The Town of Oxford previously opted to do nothing in regards to the anticipated regulations on natural gas development in New York.
Last night, acting on a referral from the Village Planning Board, trustees voted 3 to 2 to draft what Mayor Terry Stark called “a legal document that takes into consideration everyone’s concerns.”
About 50 people, both for and against shale drilling, came to the village board meeting. Stark said one of the trustees who voted against the proposal instead wanted the village to pursue an outright ban on drilling in the village.
A draft of the moratorium will be available in time for the board’s second meeting in October, to be held Oct. 15. The date was selected to accommodate trustees’ schedules and accommodations for what is expected to be another overflow crowd. Tuesday night’s meeting was held at the Oxford American Legion. The venue for Oct. 15 meeting will be announced later.
Mayor Stark said he planned to review drafts of moratoriums passed by other municipalities and consult with attorney David Slottje. The latter conducted an informational meeting last month about what municipalities could do to regulate drilling. Stark said he would proceed “on a more deliberative pace” rather than make a quick decision.
“I don’t get that real strong sense of urgency, now. Maybe it’s because the governor’s asked for a public health review ... I’m not sure,” he said.
The Town of Oxford previously opted to do nothing in regards to the anticipated regulations on natural gas development in New York.
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