February 2021 Webinars
02/10/2021
Skills That Make Great Board Members
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours PZ/CEO
Presenters: Ebony Mapp and Paula Gilbert, NYS Department Of State
Skills That Make Great Board Members
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours PZ/CEO
Presenters: Ebony Mapp and Paula Gilbert, NYS Department Of State
02/17/2021
Planning Board Training: Get What Your Community Deserves
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenters: John Steinmetz and Molly Gaudioso, Bergmann PC
Planning Board Training: Get What Your Community Deserves
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenters: John Steinmetz and Molly Gaudioso, Bergmann PC
02/24/2021
Planning For A Community Food System
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ
Presenter: Kimberly LaMendola, Southern Tier West RP&DB
Planning For A Community Food System
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ
Presenter: Kimberly LaMendola, Southern Tier West RP&DB
March 2021 Webinars
03/10/2021
Administration & Enforcement of Your Zoning To Protect Community Character
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenters: Richard Stanton and Gary Palumbo, Ellicottville, NY
Administration & Enforcement of Your Zoning To Protect Community Character
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenters: Richard Stanton and Gary Palumbo, Ellicottville, NY
03/17/2021
Experiences With Battery Storage With Solar & Stand Alone
Presentation.pdf / Video / Battery Energy Storage Guidebook / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Andrew Reilly, Wendel Companies
Experiences With Battery Storage With Solar & Stand Alone
Presentation.pdf / Video / Battery Energy Storage Guidebook / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Andrew Reilly, Wendel Companies
03/24/2021
Tips for Regulating Telecommunications Facilities
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Christopher Eastman & Paula Gilbert, NYS Department of State
Tips for Regulating Telecommunications Facilities
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Christopher Eastman & Paula Gilbert, NYS Department of State
03/31/2021
Innovations and Best Practices for Planning/Zoning Boards
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Lance Brabant, MRB Group
Innovations and Best Practices for Planning/Zoning Boards
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Lance Brabant, MRB Group
April 2021 Webinars
04/14/2021
Real Property Revals
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Daniel Martonis, Cattaraugus County Real Property
Real Property Revals
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour PZ/CEO
Presenter: Daniel Martonis, Cattaraugus County Real Property
04/21/2021
Project Management: How to Efficiently Complete A Project
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Brooke Mayer, MRB Group
Project Management: How to Efficiently Complete A Project
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Brooke Mayer, MRB Group
04/28/2021
Board Members Municipal Ethics
Presentation.pdf / Handout / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Sarah Brancatella, NY Towns
Board Members Municipal Ethics
Presentation.pdf / Handout / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Sarah Brancatella, NY Towns
May 2021 Webinars
05/05/2021
NYSTCA and IIMC Certification
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Allison Vento, Town of Pomfret, Town Clerk
NYSTCA and IIMC Certification
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Allison Vento, Town of Pomfret, Town Clerk
05/12/2021
Internal Controls & Best Practices for Tax Collection
Presentation.pdf (time sensitive information) / Credits: 1 Hour
Leslie Richard, Office of the State Comptroller
Internal Controls & Best Practices for Tax Collection
Presentation.pdf (time sensitive information) / Credits: 1 Hour
Leslie Richard, Office of the State Comptroller
05/19/2021
Governmental Accounting Essentials
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Coordinated by Fred Shellard and Maura Ryan, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Presenters: John Savash and Barbara Smith, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Governmental Accounting Essentials
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Coordinated by Fred Shellard and Maura Ryan, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Presenters: John Savash and Barbara Smith, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
05/26/2021
Governmental Accounting Essentials
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Coordinated by Fred Shellard and Maura Ryan, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Presenters: John Savash and Barbara Smith, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Governmental Accounting Essentials
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Coordinated by Fred Shellard and Maura Ryan, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
Presenters: John Savash and Barbara Smith, New York Government Finance Officers Association (NYGFOA)
September 2021 Webinars
09/09/2021
Zoning: An Introduction
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Presenters: Chris Eastman and Ebony Mapp, NYS Department of State
Zoning: An Introduction
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 2 Hours
Presenters: Chris Eastman and Ebony Mapp, NYS Department of State
09/23/2021
Process for Re-Writing and Changing Zoning Laws
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Shaun Logue, MRB Group
Process for Re-Writing and Changing Zoning Laws
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Shaun Logue, MRB Group
09/30/2021
Trail Towns: Gateways to Growth
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: Carl Schoenthal, Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway
Nicole Manapol, Letchworth Gateway Villages
Trail Towns: Gateways to Growth
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: Carl Schoenthal, Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway
Nicole Manapol, Letchworth Gateway Villages
October 2021 Webinars
10/07/2021
Historical Preservation For Communities
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Ryan Jarles, The Landmark Society of Western New York
Historical Preservation For Communities
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Ryan Jarles, The Landmark Society of Western New York
10/14/2021
Overcoming Your Top Municipal Land Use Difficulties
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: John Steinmetz and Molly Gaudioso, Bergmann PC
Overcoming Your Top Municipal Land Use Difficulties
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: John Steinmetz and Molly Gaudioso, Bergmann PC
10/18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 2021
Grant Writing Essentials Training
Flyer
Presenter: Paul Mastrodonato, NonProfit Works
Grant Writing Essentials Training
Flyer
Presenter: Paul Mastrodonato, NonProfit Works
10/28/2021
Overview of ORES Siting Process & NYSERDA's Resources Available for Local Governments
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Bill Oberkehr, NYSERDA
Overview of ORES Siting Process & NYSERDA's Resources Available for Local Governments
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Bill Oberkehr, NYSERDA
November 2021 Webinar
11/04/2021
Living With Short-Term Rentals In Your Residential Neighborhoods
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: Gary Palumbo and Richard Stanton, Ellicottville, NY
Living With Short-Term Rentals In Your Residential Neighborhoods
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenters: Gary Palumbo and Richard Stanton, Ellicottville, NY
December 2021 Webinars
12/02/2021
Enhancing Transparency & Effectiveness in Planning Proceedings
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Matt Horn, MRB Group
Enhancing Transparency & Effectiveness in Planning Proceedings
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Matt Horn, MRB Group
12/09/2021
Solar Energy Regulations
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Ian Latimer, NYSERDA
Utility Hosting Capacity Maps: https://www3.dps.ny.gov/W/PSCWeb.nsf/All/6143542BD0775DEC85257FF10056479C
Each utility offers an online tool which you can use to visualize the distribution-level grid infrastructure in your community. This is a key step in understanding where distributed solar (community solar, small commercial solar systems) is feasible, and should be considered when evaluating where you want to allow or encourage solar in your community
Solar Energy Regulations
Presentation.pdf / Video / Credits: 1 Hour
Presenter: Ian Latimer, NYSERDA
Utility Hosting Capacity Maps: https://www3.dps.ny.gov/W/PSCWeb.nsf/All/6143542BD0775DEC85257FF10056479C
Each utility offers an online tool which you can use to visualize the distribution-level grid infrastructure in your community. This is a key step in understanding where distributed solar (community solar, small commercial solar systems) is feasible, and should be considered when evaluating where you want to allow or encourage solar in your community