Subject: Case 19-F-0299 – Excelsior Energy Center Project ...

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 700 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, FL 33408

January 22, 2021

Honorable Michelle L. Phillips Secretary of the Siting Board New York State Public Service Commission Empire State Plaza Agency Building 3 Albany, NY 12223-1350 Subject: Case 19-F-0299 – Excelsior Energy Center Project Public Involvement Program (PIP) Plan Meeting Log Update

Dear Ms. Phillips: Enclosed please find an updated meeting log that identifies the Public Involvement Program (PIP) stakeholder meetings conducted by Excelsior Energy Center, LLC through January 22, 2021. If you have any questions about this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me at (561) 691-7274 or via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, /s/ Keddy Chandran Project Director, Development Enclosure: Excelsior Energy Center – PIP Meeting Log Update

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Excelsior Energy Center PIP Plan Meeting Log

Date

Location of Meeting/Method

of Communication

Meeting Attendees/Communication

Participants

Purpose of Meeting/Communication

and Comments

Follow Up Action Items

8/14/2018 Phone Call

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Introduced and discussed project.


Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra



NYS Assembly Assemblyman Steve Hawley NextEra Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra


Asked that NextEra work with his District Office COS, Eileen Banker, to set up meeting

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


1/22/2019 Town of Byron

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussed benefits of the project and consistency with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

2/5/2019 Phone Call

Town of Byron George Squires, PB member Aaron Sharp, PB Chairman NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


2/8/2019 Phone Call/Voicemail

Genesee County Legislature Calls to each member separately NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


2/8/2019 Phone Call

Genesee County Jay Gsell, County Manager NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


2/8/2019 Phone Call

Genesee County Economic Development Center Paul Battaglia, Chairman of Board Todd Bender, member of Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


2/11/2019

Genesee County Economic

Development Center

Genesee County Legislature Andrew Young (District 4) Gary Maha (District 9, Wards 4 & 5) Gordon Dibble (District 3) Genesee County Jay Gsell, County Manager Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)

Introduced the project and answered initial questions.


Participating Landowners NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)

Discussed project.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


2/12/19 Genesee County

Genesee County Jay Gsell, County Manager Kevin Earl, County Attorney Matt Landers, Assistant County Manager NextEra Keddy Chandran , Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)



Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)

Discussed upcoming Town Board Meeting and possible presentation to Town Board.


Participating Landowners NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)

Discussed project.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


2/12/2019 Genesee County

Genesee County Legislators Robert Bausch, Chairman (District 2)Marianne Clattenberg, Vice Chairwoman (District 8) Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)



Town Board Meeting NextEra Team Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Cancelled due to weather.


Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor NextEra Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Discussed status of project.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President NextEra Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra



Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor NextEra Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Discussed recent Town Board meeting and status of project.

3/8/2019 Phone Call


Discussed presenting details of the project at upcoming Town Board meeting.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town Board Meeting Town of Byron Town Board Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President Jim Krencik, Director of Marketing and Communications NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental) Lisa Paul, Communications Members of Public

Presentation by GCEDC describing PILOT process.


Genesee County Economic Development Center Todd Bender, member of Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussed NextEra, Article 10 process, and the project.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Area residents NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental) Lisa Paul, Communications


3/20/2019


Development Center

Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental) Lisa Paul, Communications


3/21/2019 Local dinner venue

Participating Landowners NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager Lisa Paul, Communications Desiree Estabrook, Associate Project Manager Canacre John Ahearn, Field Manager Ed Coleman, Field Specialist

Discussed status of project and timeline for planned field studies. Q&A.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


4/16/2019 Byron‐Bergen District Office

Byron‐Bergen Central School DistrictMickey Edwards, Superintendent Lori Prinz, Business Administrator NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)

Discussed and introduced project.

4/16/2019 Byron Town Hall

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor Jim Cudney, Town Board member NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


4/18/2019 DPS Offices

DPS James Austin Brian Ossias Andrew Davis Leka Gjonaj NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Discussed and introduced project.

4/22/2019 Phone Call/Email

DPS James Austin James Denn Lorna Gillings NextEra Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Provided update on planned submission of PIP Plan.


NYSERDA Doreen Harris NextEra Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



NYS Assembly Assemblyman Steve Hawley NextEra Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra



NYS Senate Senator Michael Ranzenhofer NextEra Bill Flynn (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra



Genesee County Legislators Robert Bausch, Chairman (District 2) NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer



Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


4/23/2019 Phone Call/Email

Genesee County Jay Gsell, County Manager NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments






Town of Byron George Squires, PB member Aaron Sharp, PB Chairman NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental)


7/15/2019 Genesee Community College

STEM Camp Next Era Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Kaitlin McCormick (TRC) Joe Cartaya, Project Engineer David Boxold, Project Developer Daniel Marieni, Project Engineer

Gave kids a general presentation and hands‐on workshop on solar development and electric circuits


Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussed status of project and planned outreach.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


7/17/2019 Phone call

Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Project Update.

Week of 7/22/2019 Phone Call

Town of Byron James Cudney, Board Member NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing inability of Board Member to meet in person to discuss project.

Week of 7/22/2019 Phone Call

Town of Byron Jeff Thompson, Board Member NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing inability of Board Member to meet in person to discuss project.

7/25/2019 Area landowner residence

Area Landowner Canacre John Ahearn, Field Manager Ed Coleman, Field Specialist

Discussed project concerns and impacts

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


8/5/2019 Phone Call

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Town Supervisor Debra Leaton, Town Clerk NextEra Mike Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Discussed Open House dates and options for venue, and upcoming information package for Board Members to inform about project.

Send package and look at venues other than Town Hall for Open House

8/15/2019 South Byron Volunteer Fire Department

South Byron Volunteer Fire Department Dean Bates, President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Michael Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Counsel to NextEra

Discuss venue, logistics, and Fire Department

Continue planning logistics for Open House

8/21/2019


Development Center

Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO & President Jim Krencik, Director, Marketing & Communications NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Project Update and planned outreach activities.

Set a follow up meeting to discuss economic benefits.

8/26/2019 Letter

Stakeholder List DMM Party List Residences within Study Area (1,986 total addresses)

Invitation to Public Open House on 9/10/2019

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town of Byron Sue Fuller, Board Member NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing Town concerns with information availability.

Send additional information to Hardware store and format of Open House.

8/29/2019 Letter All landowners directly adjacent to Project Area

Letter describing Excelsior Energy Center and offer to schedule private meetings to answer questions and hear concerns about project.

Await responses and follow up as applicable.

9/4/2019 Phone Call

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Confirming Open House attendance and notification to expect additional information letter.

9/4/2019 Letter/Email

Town of Byron Town Board Members Zoning Board of Appeals Planning Board Genesee County Economic Development Center

Providing further information about Project, upcoming events and milestones.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


9/10/2019 South Byron Volunteer Fire

Company, Byron, NY

Open House to Public NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Coke Coakley, Environmental Manager Bill Boer, Environmental Manager Lisa Paul, Senior Communications Specialist Joe Cartaya, Engineer Daniel Marieni, Project Engineer John Lacey (Mower), Public Relations Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant Rachel Silva (TRC), Environmental Consultant Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra Michael Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra John Ahearn (Canacre), Field Manager Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist

Open House

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


9/10/2019 South Byron Volunteer Fire

Company, Byron, NY

Various participating landowners Adjacent landowner NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer John Ahearn (Canacre), Field Manager

Discuss concerns and mitigation solutions. Continue discussions.

9/11/2019 Town of Byron Town Board Meeting

Town Board Meeting Town of Byron Town Board NextEra Bill Boer, Project Manager (Environmental) Members of Public

Discussion of project area, Article 10 process, intervenor funding, and answering questions from the Board and members of the public.


NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant

Answered questions. N/A

10/14/2019 Byron Hotel

6874 Byron Holley Rd, Byron, NY 14422

Various area residents NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Listen to and answer questions. Hear ideas for potential Host Community Agreement.

Follow up as applicable.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town of Byron Josh Kent, Planning Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussed any permitting requirements of placing temporary meteorological measurement device on private land.

Follow up if needed



Various area residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A



Various area residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town of Byron Paul Boylan, Town Attorney Bridget O’Toole, (Zouglin Group), Counsel to Town of Byron NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra Robert Ryan (Harris Beach)

Discuss potential PILOT and Host Community Agreement structure, schedule for discussion, and logistics for next meeting.

N/A


Candace Hensel, Area Business Owner NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discuss upcoming meeting to discuss Host Community Benefit ideas.

N/A



Various area residents NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A



Town of Byron George Squires, Planning Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist

Confirming permitting requirements for placing temporary meteorological measurement device on private land.

N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


11/5/2019

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office 165 Park Road Batavia, NY

Sheriff’s Office Bradley Mazur, Undersheriff Barbara Starowitz, area landowner NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussed potential areas to support operations and broader community

NextEra to follow up with next steps


Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discuss potential combination of PILOT and Host Community Agreement.

N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Supervisor Paul Boylan, Town Attorney Bridget O’Toole, (Zouglin Group), Counsel to Town of Byron Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President Jim Krenick, Director of Marketing and Communications Candace Hensel, Area Business Owner Members of the public NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Discuss Host Community Benefit ideas, concept of PILOT and Host Community Agreement, and general timeline.

Follow up meeting.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments




Various area residents NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant John Ahearn (Canacre), Field Manager Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A



Town of Byron George Squires, Planning Board Josh Kent, Planning Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Provided additional information N/A



Town of Byron Various Residents NextEra Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A



Town of Byron Various Residents NextEra Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist


N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments




Town of Byron Various Residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant


N/A

12/6/2019 Town of Byron Planning Board

Meeting

NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Answered questions. N/A



Town of Byron Various Residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist John Ahearn (Canacre), Field Manager


N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


12/10/2019 Town of Byron Town Hall

Town of Byron Roger Rouse, Supervisor Paul Boylan, Town Attorney Bridget O’Toole, (Zoughlin Group), Benjamin Wisniewski, (Zoughlin Group), Article 10 Counsel to Town of Byron Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President Jim Krenick, Director of Marketing and Communications Candace Hensel, Area Business Owner Members of the public NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Discuss Host Community Benefit ideas, concept of PILOT and Host Community Agreement, and general timeline.

Follow up meeting.

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


12/10/2019

Miss Batavia Diner 566 E Main St Batavia, NY

14020

Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President Jim Krenick, Director of Marketing and Communications NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Discussion of non‐disclosure and trade‐secret policies and information required to evaluate project.

Provide information as applicable.


NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Answered questions. N/A

8/29/2019‐12/18/2019 Various

Various area residents NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer John Ahearn (Canacre), Field Manager Ed Coleman (Canacre), Field Specialist

Listen to and answer questions

Follow up as applicable.



Various area residents NextEra Bill Boer, Environmental Services


N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Meeting

NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Environmental Services Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Local Solar Law N/A


NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Monthly public meeting. Resolution adopted on solar moratorium.

N/A



Various area residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant


N/A

01/14/2020 Meeting – Zuber Farms

Zuber Farms Eric Zuber NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant John Ahearn (Gemini Consulting), Field Manager

Meet with area farm owner regarding manure spreading concerns

N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Town of Byron Josh Kent, Planning Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussion of potential dates for Fire Safety briefing for first responders and local officials.

N/A


Historical Society Meeting


Learn about planned Byron Bi‐centennial Celebration in August

N/A



Various area residents NextEra Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant


N/A


Meeting


Local Solar Law N/A


NextEra Bill Boer, Environmental Services Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Monthly public meeting N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


2/21/2020 Call


PILOT discussions Continue discussions.

2/24/2020

Gillam Grant Community Center 6966 West Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY

Gillam Grant Community Center Peggy Welch, Executive Director NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer John Lacey (Mower) Austin Philleo (Mower) Kaleigh Crissman, Community Relations (NextEra)

Learning about community programs and needs N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


2/24/2020

Genesee County Emergency Management

Services 7690 State Street Rd, Batavia, NY

14020

First Responders (70) Various members from: Byron, South Byron, Batavia, Elba, LeRoy, Bethany, Corfu, Darien, York NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Sabrena Gonzalez, Sr. Project Mgr. Michael George, Engineer Jeff Van Aaken, PGD Staff Engineer John Lacey (Mower) Austin Philleo (Mower) Kaitlin McCormick (TRC) Kaleigh Crissman, Community Relations (NextEra) John Ahearn (Gemini) Ed Coleman (Gemini) Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Provide information for First Responders about NextEra, its design process, battery design considerations, introduction to its preliminary Emergency Response Plan, and to answer questions.

Further meetings as required


Meeting

NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Local Solar Law N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments





3/20/2020 Call

Town of Byron Pete Yasses, Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Project update N/A

3/20/2020 and 3/23/2020

Phone

Emergency Food Pantry: Community Action (Batavia) Annette Finch NextEra Austin Philleo (Mower)

COVID‐19 Charitable donation N/A

3/20/2020 and 3/23/2020

Phone

North Bergen Food Pantry Audry Benda NextEra Austin Philleo (Mower)


3/21/2020 Call


Discussion about dates for meeting with Paul Boylan, counsel for Town of Byron

Schedule meeting

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


3/24/2020 and 3/25/2020 Phone and Email

Genesee County Meals on Wheels Ely Dorian NextEra Austin Philleo (Mower)


3/25/2020 Phone and Email

Office for the Aging Genesee CountyJason Walrath NextEra Austin Philleo (Mower)


3/26/2020 Call

Genesee County Office of the Aging Dorian Ely, Services Administrator NextEra Austin Philleo (Mower)

Discussing impacts of COVID‐19 on operations and needs for Meals on Wheels program.

N/A

3/31/2020 Call

Genesee County Economic Development Center Steve Hyde, CEO and President Town of Byron Paul Boylan, Esq. NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussion about expected process for PILOT and Host Community Agreement

Further discussions

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


4/2/2020 Call

Area resident NextEra Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Discuss questions regarding Article 10 process N/A

Week of 3/30/2020 Call

Town of Byron Fire Department Bob Mruzcek, Chief NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing impacts of COVID‐19 on operations and needs. N/A

4/6/2020 Call

Department of Public Service Brian Ossias Erin O’Dell Nextera Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra

Consultation on PAUSE New York and Open House restrictions, update to PIP, and informational mailings to Stakeholder List.

N/A

4/9/2020 Call

Town of Byron Rescue Squad Brad Nickerson, Capital NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


4/20/2020 Call

Town of Byron Fire Department Bob Mruzcek, Chief NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


4/20/2020 Call/mail

Organizations Byron Fire Department South Byron Fire Department Byron Rescue Squad


4/28/2020 Email

Town of Byron George Squires, Planning Board NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing recommended tree and shrub list for vegetative buffer.

Mr. Squires to provide recommendations.

5/12/2020 Call



6/3/2020 Call




Meeting




NextEra Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra


Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


6/15/2020 Call



6/22/2020 Email

Town of Byron Sara Stockwell NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Request information on Water District mapping

Ms. Stockwell to seek information.

7/1/2020 Call




Meeting



7/7/2020 Call

South Byron Volunteer Fire Department NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Discussing project and sharing information on project design considerations.

N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments




Monthly public meeting (rescheduled for safety reasons)

N/A

7/9/2020 Call

Town of Byron Pete Yasses, Supervisor NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

Project update and scheduling

Set up a meeting with Town regarding project.

7/9/2020, 7/11/2020 & 7/14/2020

Notice of Submission of Proposed Stipulations

Published in The Batavia Daily News.

Notification in the local papers, outside the legal section, to inform area residents about the filing of Proposed Stipulations

N/A




7/14/2020 Call

South Byron Fire Department Brian Hickey, Chief NextEra Kaleigh Crissman


Chief Hickey to provide information.

7/22/2020 Town of Byron Special Board

Meeting


Special public meeting N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


7/31/2020 Call



8/4/2020 Call

Town of Byron Fire Department Bob Mruzcek, Chief NextEra Kaleigh Crissman


Chief Mruzcek to provide information.


Meeting



8/7/2020 Informational Mailer

739 addresses (Project Stakeholder list)

Mailing to Stakeholders with general information and update about the project

N/A




8/15/2020 Byron Fire Hall – Bicentennial

Chicken Dinner Town of Byron Fire Department Charitable donation N/A

8/21/2020 & 8/24/2020

Virtual Open House Ads

Published in The Batavian, The Batavia Daily News, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, and Genesee Valley Pennysaver

Notification in the local papers, outside the legal section, to inform area residents about the Virtual Open House

N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


8/24/2020 Virtual Open House Postcard

1,746 Addresses (Project Stakeholder list and 2‐mile study area)

Invitation to Stakeholders, Residents and Businesses to attend the Excelsior Virtual Open House

N/A


Meeting


Special public meeting on draft solar law N/A

8/31/2020

Virtual Open House

12‐1pm 6‐7pm

Virtual Open House to Public NextEra Representatives Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Lisa Paul, Senior Communications Specialist Daniel Marieni, Project Engineer Kaitlin McCormick (TRC), Environmental Consultant Michelle Piasecki (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra Various participating landowners Adjacent landowner (approximately 50 attendants at each session)

Open House Provide Q&A on Project website.


Meeting



Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments





9/11 & 9/15 Notice of

Submission of Application Ads

Published in The Batavian, The Batavia Daily News, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, and Genesee Valley Pennysaver

Notification in the local papers, outside the legal section, to inform area residents that the Application is set to be filed.

N/A




9/15/2020 Notice of

Submission of Application Mailing

737 addresses (Project Stakeholder list)

Notification to Stakeholders that the Application is set to be filed.

N/A


Meeting


Special public meeting on budget N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


9/22/2020 Calls

Participating Landowners NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Environmental Manager John Lacey (Mower), Public Relations Austin Philleo (Mower), Public Relations Michael Nozzolio (Harris Beach PLLC), Co‐Counsel to NextEra John Ahearn (Gemini Consulting), Field Manager Ed Coleman (Gemini Consulting), Field Specialist

Discussed Project N/A

9/28/2020 Call

Participating Landowner NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer Bill Boer, Environmental Manager John Lacey (Mower), Public Relations Austin Philleo (Mower), Public Relations John Ahearn (Gemini Consulting), Field Manager Ed Coleman (Gemini Consulting), Field Specialist

Discussed Project N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


10/7/2020 Application Update Mailing

1465 addresses (Project Stakeholder list and 2‐mile study area)

Letter to Stakeholders, Residents and Businesses to inform them of important details from the filed Application

N/A


Meeting



10/8/2020 County Planning Board Meeting




Town of Byron Pete Yasses, Supervisor Josh Kent, Board Member Paul Boylan, Town Attorney Nextera Sam Laniado (Read and Laniado), Co‐Counsel to NextEra Keddy Chandran, Project Developer

PILOT and Host Community Agreement discussions Continue discussions




10/27/2020 Town of Byron Public Hearing


Public Hearing on draft solar law N/A

Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments


10/30/2020 Question and

Answers Update Mailing

1744 addresses (Project Stakeholder list and 2‐mile study area)

Mailing to Stakeholders, Residents and Businesses that provided answers to questions submitted to the Informational Mailer and during the Virtual Open House

N/A


Meeting






12/1/2020 Town of Byron Public Hearing


Public Hearing on draft solar law N/A


Meeting






12/10/2020 County Planning Board Meeting



Date


of Communication


Participants


and Comments



Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Howard Carlson NextEra Kaleigh Crissman



Byron‐Bergen School District NextEra Kaleigh Crissman



Special Town Board Meeting




Special Town Board Meeting




Meeting






December 2020‐January 2021 Phone and Email

Town of Byron NextEra

Negotiations concerning Host Community Agreement Ongoing

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