Proposed Electric Transmission Lines in Jefferson and Oswego Counties,
Addressing Agricultural Concerns
Sponsored by the Jefferson County Agricultural Development Corporation
and Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District

Thursday, February 14, 2008 7pm to 9pm, Henderson Fire District Building
 

Workshop Agenda

7:00pm Call to Order by Douglas W. Shelmidine, President of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Agricultural Development Corporation.

7:10pm Presentation – An Overview of a Proposed Electric Transmission Line through Jefferson and Oswego Counties by Upstate NY Power Corporation. Presented by Robert W. Burgdorf, Esquire, Nixon and Peabody LLP, legal counsel for Upstate New York Power Corporation.

7:20pm Questions

7:30pm Presentation – Addressing Agricultural Concerns for a Proposed Electric Transmission Line. Presented by Matthew Brower, Agricultural Resources Specialist for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.

7:50pm Questions

8:00pm Presentation – Services Provided by the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District helping agricultural landowners conserve their natural resources. Presented by Brian Wohnsiedler, Executive Director, Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District

8:10pm Questions

8:20pm Presentation – Know How to Work With the Power Corporation While Protecting Your Interests, Experience of an Attorney. Presented by Deanna R. Nelson, Esquire, Goldberg Segalla, LLP

8:40pm Questions

8:50pm Wrap Up Information – Jay M. Matteson, Jefferson County Agricultural Coordinator