ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY IDA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY IDA CIVIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Meeting of: May 17, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Ernest LaBaff called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM at the Best Western,
Canton.
ROLL CALL:
Blevins...........................
LaBaff ...........................
Peck ...............................
Weekes ..........................
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Hall.............................
McMahon ...................
Staples ........................
Present
Present
Absent
Others: SLCIDA Staff (Patrick Kelly, Thomas Plastino, Richard Williams, Leigh Rodriguez and Natalie Sweatland);
Andrew Silver, Esq., Counsel.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public notifications sent May 4, 2012 to, at a minimum: St. Lawrence County’s newspapers
designated for the publication of local laws and other matters required by law to be published; additional local media
sources and websites.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Hall/McMahon motion to accept the minutes of the April 25, 2012 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS ending March 2012: Mr. Plastino presented the financial reports. He provided details on
items of note. Mr. Blevins pointed out that there is a significant difference in the rate of interest earned on the
checking account of the IDA and that of the IDALDC, and asked that this be further investigated.
SLCIDA: Peck/Blevins. There are no comments or questions. Accepted unanimously and filed for audit.
SLCIDA-LDC: Peck/Blevins. There are no comments or questions. Accepted unanimously and filed for audit.
SLCIDA-CDC: Peck/Blevins. There are no questions or comments. Accepted unanimously and filed for audit.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None
STAFF REPORT: Mr. Kelly reports the following:
 Clarkson University Project – He will be executing closing documents today at the office of the University’s
Chief Financial Officer.
 Affinity – The developer remains in discussions with the affected local taxing jurisdictions. We will continue to
work with all parties to attempt to facilitate a PILOT structure.
 Reappointment – Joe Weekes’ reappointment application has been forwarded to the Board of Legislators.
 Community Development and Environmental Improvement Program (CDEIP) – The St. Lawrence River Valley
Redevelopment Agency has approved funding of certain projects with CDEIP funds. Mr. Kelly acknowledges
that asking the SLCIDA-LDC to consider action on the issue after it has been made public during the SLRVRA
meeting is awkward.
 The Village of Gouverneur is requesting that their 2011 CDEIP award be reprogrammed to Kinney Drugs,
thereby allowing an interim solution to the Company’s water pressure issue.
 Slic and Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority – Staff are working on closing documents and hope to have both
projects ready for financing this month.
 Alcoa held its community meeting on April 25. The IDA has offered to assist the company by participating in
the roof repair project and by participating in the modernization planning process Mr. McMahon echoed the
willingness of the IDA to assist the Company, and described a brief conversation he had with a Company
representative regarding the available tax abatements. We will continue to offer assistance.
 St. Lawrence County Local Development Corporation (the SLCLDC) – Discussions regarding the migration of
the SLCLDC’s microenterprise loan fund continue. So far, the conversations with the SLCLDC Board members
and the County Chamber have been positive.

Newton Falls Rail – Mr. Kelly reports on the joint meeting involving the 5 local affected taxing jurisdictions
regarding the rail project. Attendees were provided an overview of the project. So far, the three (3) towns have
adopted consent resolutions. The two schools will consider the resolutions in June.

Newton Falls Rail Rehabilitation Project – Negotiations continue with NYS Empire State Development regarding
the 10% project fee and the equity investment requirement for the project. We are hoping that ESD will consider
the existing rail line and the easements already in place as sufficient proof of equity. ESD is required to comply
with and implement the provisions of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR Parts 142-144
(“MWBE Regulations”) for all State contracts which requires a certain amount of participation in state-funded
projects by MWBE enterprises. This will require us to create a MWBE Utilization Plan for this project.

Workforce Investment Board – Negotiations are underway between the WIB and the SLCIDA-LDC, whereby the
SLCIDA-LDC would provide part time WIB Director services. These services are currently being provided to
the WIB by CITEC. Tom Plastino, the WIB’s current Director [and SLCIDA-LDC Chief Financial Officer]
would continue in that capacity. This provides an opportunity for the SLCIDA to remain involved in the local
workforce development system.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Annual Meeting Notice – Vice-Chairman LaBaff announces that the Annual Meeting will be held on June 28, 2012 at
8:30 AM at the Best Western, Canton.
Appointment of Nominating Committee – Vice-Chairman LaBaff appoints himself and Mssrs. Weekes and Blevins to
a committee for the purpose of electing officers, and appointing staff and legal counsel at the June 28 Annual
Meeting.
SLCIDA Resolution: Standard Workday Reporting. Hall/Peck. This resolution is required by the New York State
Comptroller. Approved unanimously.
SLCIDA Resolution: Inducement Resolution, Canton Industrial Park (CIP) Building. Blevins/Hall motion to discuss.
Mr. Williams explains that this resolution identifies the project, appoints the SLCIDA-LDC as agent for the project
and authorizes a construction agreement with the SLCIDA-LDC. Mr. Plastino distributes a breakeven analysis of the
project. There is considerable discussion among the board members regarding the size and scope of the project and
its financing. There are also concerns about future contracts (i.e. SLRVRA and St. Lawrence County). Mr. Peck
inquires as to the status of the cost-saving report requested by the County Legislature. Mr. Kelly advises Mr. Peck
that SLCIDA has yet to receive the letter from the Board office. Mr. McMahon motions to table this and subsequent
resolutions regarding the CIP building project until the entire membership can meet. Motion is seconded by Mr.
Blevins, and is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA Resolution: SEQRA Resolution, Canton Industrial Park Building: McMahon/Blevins motion to table.
Motion is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA Resolution: Establishing Construction Budget, Canton Industrial Park Building: McMahon/Blevins motion
to table. Motion is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA Resolution: Clearwater/Cellu-Tissue (Trestle Rehabilitation Project): Peck/Blevins. Mr. Kelly briefly
describes the project. Mrs. Rodriguez distributes the resolution’s Exhibit A (public hearing minutes) and Exhibit B
(taxing jurisdiction consents). Approved unanimously.
SLCIDA-LDC Resolution: Accepting SLCIDA Designation as Agency for Canton Industrial Park Building:
McMahon/Blevins motion to table. Motion is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA-LDC Resolution: Establishing Construction Budget, Canton Industrial Park Building: McMahon/Blevins
motion to table. Motion is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA-LDC Resolution: Authorizing Construction Contract for the Canton Industrial Park Building:
McMahon/Blevins motion to table. Motion is carried with unanimous vote.
SLCIDA-LDC Resolution: Authorizing a Change to Certain SLRVRA CDEIP, Award Year 2011: Hall/Peck. Mr.
Kelly reports this resolution was discussed during staff report. Approved unanimously.
SLCIDA-LDC Resolution: Authorizing Funds through the SLRVRA: Mr. Kelly reports that the SLRVRA met on
Tuesday, and this resolution confirms and authorizes the funding intended by the SLRVRA. Approved unanimously.
Board members reiterate their concerns about authorizing funds that have already been reported as authorized in the
media. Board members suggest a joint meeting structure for CDEIP approvals. A joint meeting would allow both
entities an opportunity to discuss the projects and thereby make the process more efficient.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Blevins/Hall motion to go into Executive Session at 9:47 AM to discuss current litigation
with a specific company and the financial condition of a specific corporation. Return to Regular Session at 10:08
AM.
Mr. Hall reports that increases in New York State Retirement System costs are forcing Clifton-Fine Hospital to
consider changing its status from a public authority to a not-for-profit. A recent NYS Comptroller Report confirmed
that the retirement costs will bankrupt the hospital, and in an effort to avoid closing the hospital, the hospital would
like to change its status to a not-for-profit. Employees would no longer eligible for State retirement, and instead
would be enrolled in an alternate retirement system. The hospital currently employs 90 people. He motions for
passage of a resolution in support of Clifton-Fine Hospital’s efforts to save these jobs: WHEREAS, Clifton-Fine
Hospital is a small rural Critical Access Hospital which currently operates 20 beds for acute and long-term care, and
WHEREAS, the hospital is a significant asset to the people of Star Lake and surrounding communities and employs 90
people, and WHEREAS the New York State Comptroller, after reviewing the Hospital’s financial condition, identified a
scenario whereby a change in corporate status to a not-for-profit corporation could save over $1 Million over two years,
and WHEREAS, to help ensure the long-term viability of the Hospital, its Board of Directors wishes to convert the
Hospital’s status to a not-for-profit corporation, and WHEREAS, a restructuring would allow the hospital to remain a
viable asset to the community and most importantly, save much-needed jobs without sacrificing critical employee benefits,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency supports the
efforts of Clifton-Fine Hospital as it works to secure its jobs, its operation, its presence in the community and its future, and
BE IT FURTHER that the SLCIDA shall cause a copy of this resolution to be forwarded to Clifton-Fine Hospital. The
motion is seconded by Mr. Peck. Carried with unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 10:21 AM by unanimous consent.
/s/
(Mr.) Lynn Blevins, Secretary