THE FLX TED PODCAST - CHRIS LAJEWSKI, MONTEZUMA AUDUBON CENTER

Bald eagles, photo by Greg Craybas

 

In this episode:

• A recent bald eagle census in the Montezuma wetlands showed one of the highest populations ever, including what appears to be a breeding pair near the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah.
• We got some winter bird feeding tips, including a reminder to keep our feeders clean.
• Our species spotlight this month was the American Black Duck. 
• A second Onondaga Lake bald eagle and birding excursion has been set for this Saturday, January 21st.
• Montezuma Audubon Center has been partnering with the NY State Canal Corp. for snowshoeing (or walking if there's not enough snow) excursions along the canal. Sign up right away, because many of the trips have already sold out.

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THE FLX TED PODCAST - AUBURN CITY CLERK CHUCK MASON

Photo: Former Bombardier plant, courtesy City of Auburn

 

In our first weekly visit of the New Year:

• The city has issued a public notice to water users. Testing has detected the presence of a contaminant, total trihalomethanes, a group of disinfection byproducts, at a level of 81 parts per billion, one part per billion more than the allowed level. There is no public health risk, and no action is needed by water users, but the notice is required by federal law.
• The state has notified the city that it will receive $11,049,500 from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for a project that will prevent water from the city's storm sewer system from getting into the Owasco River during high rain events. 

• The Council will hold a public hearing at next Thursday's meeting on Restore NY grants. One is for the former bank building at 120 Genesee St. to turn it into a mixed-use retail and residential property. The other is for the former Bombardier plant at 151 Orchard St.

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HOBART LACROSSE PODCAST 49

In this episode, I talk to Coach Greg Raymond about the new schedule, staying prepared over Christmas break, the number sponsorship program and more.

39 days to first scrimmage!

THE FLX TED PODCAST - GENEVA SUPERVISOR MARK VENUTI

Photo: EV charging station, © Copyright Bill Kasman and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

 

In this episode, we discuss:

• An updated local law on short-term vacation rentals.
• Rezoning of medical facilities
• The town has reached a settlement with Charter over cable franchise fees due the town.
• The town is purchasing a new street sweeper.
• The town's Materials Management and Waste Reduction Working Group has released a report on keeping items out of the waste stream.
• The town purchased an electric vehicle for the Code Enforcement Officer and is working on getting charging stations at the Town Hall that would be open to the public.
• The town is working on a plan for future development. The city's wastewater treatment plant, which the town uses, is near its capacity for handling solid waste. It is working on increasing capacity, but in the meantime, there are portable treatment facilities that could be used for new development.
• The town is working on projects to slow down storm water runoff into Seneca Lake from properties on Armstrong and Carter Roads. The Carter Road site might include a demonstration park, highlighting the town's environmental efforts.
  

 

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THE FLX TED PODCAST - YATES COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR NONIE FLYNN

Image: Yates Co. seal from county website

  

In the episode, we talk with Nonie about her announced retirement in six months, at which time she will spend some time being a grandmother.

We also covered progress on the countywide broadband rollout, construction of a new public safety/public health building, and an emergency communications upgrade, the purchase of equipment to expand the county ambulance service, events to honor veterans this month and plans for the county bicentennial in 2023.

COVID and flu vaccines are available from the County Health Department and the county is accepting for its Recreation and Natural Resources program through January 24th.

 

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THE FLX TED PODCAST - CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF BRIAN SCHENCK

Photo: Sheriff Schenck, Sheriff's Dept. Facebook page

 

In our monthly conversation with the Sheriff, we discussed: 

Six year old Alivia Schroeder of Aurelius, who called 9-1-1 when her father became ill last month. She was named a Junior Deputy and received a certificate from the Sheriff.

In the coming weeks, the Sheriff's Department will release its online 2022 Community Survey. The primary goals of this survey will be to gather feedback from the public about service delivery (good and bad) ,identifying areas that the public would like the department to focus on as we move into 2023, and identify ways to continue building positive relationships with all that they serve. 

Undersheriff Steven Smith is beginning to transition to his retirement at the end of the month, when former Seneca Falls Police Chief Stu Peenstra will assume the position. Chief Peenstra attended training this week in Albany sponsored by the NY State Sheriff's Association to prepare newly elected Sheriffs and Undersheriffs for their positions.

There have been some recent catalytic converter thefts from vehicles at the south end of Cayuga County. As always, the Sheriff encourage that regardless of where you live, never leave your keys or valuables in an unoccupied vehicle.

This past Sunday the Sheriff joined members of the Custody Division at Oneida Shores on Oneida Lake to take the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics. 

Mental Health, suicide, and substance abuse crisis situations continue to present immediate challenges in our community and throughout Central NY. Anyone can call 9-8-8 to get immediate help and support. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. 

The Sheriff's Department continues to work with the NY State Attorney General's Office's Special Investigations Unit and the State Commission of Correction to investigate the passing of an incarcerated individual that was housed in our jail and found unresponsive on Thanksgiving night. The department is also conducting its own internal investigation.  

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THE FLX TED PODCAST - AUBURN CITY CLERK CHUCK MASON

Photo: Ash tree, Wikimedia

The FLX Ted Podcast is where we talk about the people and stories making news in the Finger Lakes.

In this episode, Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason recaps this week's City Council meeting. 

The city applied for a state grant to help replace ash trees devastated by the Emerald Ash Borer.

The Council officially accepted a $5,000 Clean Energy Communities grant from NYSERDA for LED lighting at the water filtration plant. 

The city is applying for BridgeNY funding for bridge and culvert projects throughout the city.

There's a survey on the city website where residents can give their input into projects they'd like to see funded in the 2023-24 federal Community Development Block Grant program. There will be a pair of public input meetings on the CDBG program on Wednesday, December 7th.

Finally, we talked about the changes coming to city government with the announcement that Mayor Mike Quill will retire at the end of 2023. City Councilor Jimmy Giannettino has indicated interest in running for Mayor. 

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