Town Board Special Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2015
May 22, 2015
A Special Meeting of the Town Board was held May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk and Carol Murray, Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara and 3 residents. ABSENT: Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Edward Raeder.
The Town Clerk read the notice calling for the meeting to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
It was stated Councilman Hinkley was out of Town and Councilman Raeder was working out of Town.
Supervisor Hynes introduced James Muller to the Board members.
RESOLUTION #47-APPOINT MULLER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Board of Assessment Review due to the resignation of Robert T. Sanford effective May 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the resignation of Robert T. Sanford on May 11, 2015;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints James Muller to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review for the term 5/22/15-9/30/19.”
AYES-3 Murray, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-2 Raeder and Hinkley
Supv. Hynes stated speaking with the owner of the Reed’s Hotel property who stated he will be having the bar building demolished soon.
Supv. Hynes stated waiting to hear back from the bank on the Zoll property. A neighboring property owner is negotiating with the bank for purchase.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 4:11 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman
Notice - Roxbury Town Board Special Meeting - May 22, 2015
pecial Meeting May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
NOTICE
The Town Board, Town of Roxbury will hold a Special Meeting May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: May 20, 2015
Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held May 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Allen Hinkley, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 7 residents. ABSENT: Councilwoman Carol Murray due to illness.
APPROVED MINUTES
May 11, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held May 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Allen Hinkley, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 7 residents. ABSENT: Councilwoman Carol Murray due to illness.
The Minutes of the April 13, 2015 meeting were approved on motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk.
AYES-4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT-1 Murray
Supervisor Hynes thanked Dpty. Supervisor Raeder for filling in for him at the April meeting.
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman reported crews have been busy doing the annual cleaning at the garage, getting roads ready for repairs, will make repairs to Matt Schwille Rd. instead of the lower section of West Settlement Rd. this year due to major repairs needed, reported we should be receiving approximately $260K+/- from the CHIPS program this year due to additional winter recovery funds, reclaiming of the Rodrigues gravel mine will begin this year, he will need to replace the pressure washer at an estimated cost of $4,400 if it can’t be repaired and will try to get one where it will include servicing, discussed recalls on the Dodge trucks and will again look into the water pressure problems at the garage.
The Highway Dept. was thanked for doing the repairs at the Transfer Station.
A possible water leak at the intersection of State Hwy 23 & Park Lane Trailer Park Rd. in Grand Gorge is being looked into by the water operator.
Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Gene Cronk met with the Transfer Station Mgr. David Dumond to discuss necessary repairs needed at the site that include replacing the C&D box walls with new concrete, work needed to the office building and repairs needed on the steel floor plate in the compactor building. Councilman Hinkley will look into prices for the concrete walls for the C&D box, the office building work will be looked into further and the steel plate work may be able to be repaired in-house by the highway dept.
Building Inspector William Walcutt reported on two new houses being built, the Zoll property in Grand Gorge has been auctioned and sold to a bank, he met with Lamont Eng. to conduct a walk thru of the interior of the Lilly house (old Reed’s Hotel) that needs a great amount of repairs. Some of the outbuildings are expected to be demolished by the owner. The Town Board expressed concerns with the old bar building having the doors removed and felt it should be boarded up due to public safety issues. The Building Inspector will contact the owner to board up the openings.
Assessor Robert Breglio was absent due to illness but supplied a written report for the Board. Elizabeth Estelle questioned the contents of the letter received from Stephen Walker regarding re-val issues. The letter was not read but it was stated that he expressed concerns with some taxpayers who contacted him expressing complaints of their meeting with the Assessor regarding their new assessment. Mrs. Estelle stated she also had been contacted by several taxpayers expressing complaints of their meetings with the Assessor, she again expressed concerns with increased taxes especially on farms and fixed income/elderly persons requesting that their assessment changes be “phased in” over a couple of years, she stated meeting with Assemblyman Lopez regarding the re-val and taxes and questioned how much money the Town received to complete the re-val and expressed concerns with formulas used for land values. Other than Councilman Raeder who had spoken with one taxpayer expressing complaints when meeting with the Assessor, no other Board member stated having been contacted by anyone. Attorney Kevin Young explained that the Assessor must follow the State guidelines for assessing where he can’t assess based on who the owner is but rather by what the property is, he discussed Watershed Ag Council (WAC) and Conservation easements, discussed NYCDEP assessments, stated during a re-val assessments can’t be “phased in” over time for some owners but rather they all have to be done at the same time and again urged taxpayers to contact the legislators as they are the ones who can change the laws to assist in lowering taxes for farms and the elderly. Attorney Young also stated that Assemblyman Lopez, during the Halcottsville /Roxbury School meeting, wanted the Town of Roxbury to go to 100% as it would lower school taxes for Halcottville residents in the Roxbury School District. It was stated that no money has been received from the State yet on completing the re-val but customary amounts are $3-$5/parcel. Michael Sheehan requested the Town Board go through the SEQRA process for the re-val to determine its impact on the community. Attorney Young stated assessments do not come under SEQRA. Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara added that the Assessor held 22 days of meetings with taxpayers to discuss their assessments and adjustments were made as warranted.
Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci was absent due to illness so Margaret Ellsworth reported the Love My Park day was well attended with much work being accomplished and the barns are booked for summer and already into 2016. Ellsworth also stated the Soil & Water grant application for Robbins Rd. stream work is due June 1and she requested the Town Board support an application for a Consolidated Funding grant that would include Gould Church and a Main Street Project for commercial/mixed use buildings.
RESOLUTION #42- Resolution by the Town Board approving and endorsing MARK Project Inc in its application to NYS Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the NY Main Street Program
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the MARK Project Inc. desires to apply for up to $500,000. in financial assistance through the 2015 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the NY Main Street Program; and
WHEREAS, the application proposes funding to assist property owners to complete building renovations to downtown “main street” buildings on Main Streets in the Towns of Andes, Middletown, Roxbury, Shandaken and the Villages of Margaretville and Fleischmanns; and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding will contribute to ongoing community revitalization efforts; and
WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury approves and endorses the 2015 NY Main Street application for assistance prepared and to be submitted by the MARK Project Inc.
WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:
AYES – 4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Murray
Attorney Young discussed NYCDEP challenging the assessments on the Grand Gorge Sewer lines. An agreement has been drafted and the Attorney will review the agreement and conduct due diligence before recommending the Town accept.
Discussion took place on issues with the flat roof on the Civic Center. Councilman Cronk recommended a slanted roof be built over the flat roof. Supervisor Hynes stated that idea had been looked into years ago but were told it couldn’t be done. The matter will be looked into further.
Correspondence was received from Stephen Walker expressing concerns with Assessor issues (as discussed earlier in the meeting) and Transfer Station issues.
A letter was received from Lori Needham, on behalf of Florence Taylor, requesting her water account be credited from charges for the period her water line was frozen and water not used.
The Board agreed that the $7.00 monthly charge for 0-4000 gallons will remain in effect.
Discussion took place on the Grand Gorge & Roxbury water usages due to several customers having to run their water during the cold winter months. Before the April Board meeting, a list of water usages for April 2014-March 2015 was given to the Board and an updated list through April 2015 was distributed at the May meeting.
RESOLUTION #43-WATER ACCOUNT CREDIT
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, due to the severe cold winter, the Town Board directs the Water Clerk to credit water accounts in the Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water Districts as follows: calculate the average usage for October –December 2014 and use that amount to adjust and credit back those accounts over the average for the months of January and February 2015 including late fees.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
A letter was received from Robert Sanford resigning from the Board of Assessment Review effective May 3, 2015.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Robert Sanford from the Board of Assessment Review.
AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
A letter will be sent to Mr. Sanford thanking him for his many years of service on the Board of Assessment Review.
A letter was received from Elisabeth Weidmann reporting that the water pressure problem at her house in Grand Gorge has been repaired.
No action was taken on the Police Policy.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s monthly report for April 2015 in the amount of $2,701.06 (Town Clerk $546.06 and Building Permits $2,155.00)
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for March 2015.
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
There are no monthly reports for the Justice Court for January, February and April 2015 because no invoices have been received yet from the NYS Comptroller Justice Court Fund.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for April, 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Fund monthly report for April 2015 reflecting a balance of $79,521.50.
AYES- 4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Building Inspector’s monthly report for April 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Tax Collector’s monthly report for April 2015.
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Water District Receipts report for April 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $2,964.94; Grand Gorge $3,205.84 and Roxbury $4,497.49.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
RESOLUTION #44- STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury /XXXXX hereby establishes the following standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on timekeeping systems records or their record of activities:
AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board stated having no objections to Creekside Restaurant in Grand Gorge renewing their liquor license with New York State.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
No action was taken in filling the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review.
Discussion took place on the Town Clerk receiving complaints of unlicensed dogs from several dog owners renewing their dog licenses. A copy of the current dog law was distributed to the Town Board who considered conducting a door to door dog enumeration. Attorney Young will review the dog law and report back to the Town Board.
Discussion took place on complaints that have been received from residents on Lake St. expressing concerns with poor water drainage in that area even though the Town just completed a project to remediate the problem. The engineer will be contacted to look into the matter.
The Greater Roxbury Business Assoc. (GRBC) would like to hang flower baskets on NYSEG poles in the hamlet of Roxbury and has requested to be under the Town’s insurance for said project. The Grand Gorge Community Action Group had previously asked the same for the Grand Gorge area and no objections had been stated by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION#45-FLOWER BASKET PERMITS
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Grand Gorge Community Action Group and the Greater Roxbury Business Association to be under the Town’s liability insurance for permit applications to be submitted to NYSEG and NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) for hanging flower baskets on poles in the hamlets of Grand Gorge and Roxbury; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk was authorized to submit the applications to NYSEG and NYSDOT under the Town’s name on behalf of the organizations named above.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
RESOLUTION #46 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 pm to discuss a personnel issue. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder and Gene Cronk and Attorney Kevin Young.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board returned to the regular meeting at 9:03 pm.
AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
It was stated that no decisions were made as a result of Executive Session.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Town Board Meeting Agenda - May 11, 2015
Regular MeetingMay 11, 2015Town Hall
ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
May 11, 2015
Town Hall
Call To Order – 7:30 pm Regular Meeting
Minutes – April 13th Regular Meeting
Requests to Speak:
Department Reports:
Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources
Old Business
New Business
Letters to the Board:
Steve Walker-Transfer Station & re-val issues
Lori Needham-water issue
Robert Sanford-resignation BAR
Discussion from residents
Audits
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
· Resolution – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
· Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for Jan., Feb. & April 2015
· Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – Tax Collector monthly report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – monthly water receipts report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – annual retirement time reporting
· Resolution- Creekside Restaurant liquor license renewal
· Resolution – Robert Sanford resignation BAR
· Resolution – appoint new member BAR (term thru 9/30/19)
· Resolution – records destruction
· Residents concerns with unlicensed dogs
· Residents concerns with Lake St. drainage
· GRBA flower baskets on light poles
Notice - Town of Roxbury Planning Board will hold Public Hearings on May 20, 2015
SAID HEARINGS will be held on May 20, 2015 at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 St. Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY at 7:30 pm, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard.
Town of Roxbury
PO Box 189 – 53690 State Hwy 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
Phone 607-326-7641 FAX 607-326-7641
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Roxbury Planning Board will hold Public Hearings, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application(s) of
Kurt Ortner – Tax Map #133.-2-12 – Hardscrabble Rd. – 2 lot subdivision
Emily Gray – Tax Map #156.-1-8.1 – Andrew Gray Rd. – 2 lot subdivision
Charles Brannen -Tax Map #91.-1-70.21 -State Hwy 30 -2 lot subdivision
for the approval of a subdivision plat.
SAID HEARINGS will be held on May 20, 2015 at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 St. Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY at 7:30 pm, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard.
By Order of the Roxbury Planning Board
Joseph Farleigh, Chairman
Dated: May 6, 2015
Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Unapproved Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2015
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
ROXBURY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
A meeting of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission was held April 18, 2015, at 10:36 a.m. at the Roxbury Town Hall. Present Lewis Wendell, Chairman, Commission Members Nicole Haroldson, Michael Mathis. Also present Carolynn Faraci, Commission Clerk.
On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Nicole Haroldson January’s minutes were approved as presented.
AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Lewis Wendell, Nicole Haroldson
NAYS-0
On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Lewis Wendell approved demolition application submitted by Frank Adamiak for demolition of out building located on Golf Course Road.
AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Lewis Wendell, Nicole Haroldson
NAYS-0
O’Connor Grant was obtained for the Historic Plaque program. The grant was in the amount of $5,000.
Lewis Wendell is going to talk with Margaret Ellsworth about the submissions of invoices and reimbursement process.
Historic Plaques ceremony will be held on May 25, 2015. Brochures will be handed out at that time. Press release will be on May 8, 2015. Lewis Wendell has the press release.
Commission members present at the meeting directed the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Clerk, Carolynn Faraci to redesign the application.
On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Nicole Haroldson meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Nicole Haroldson, Lewis Wendell
NAYS-0
Notice - Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting, May 16, 2015
The Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting on May 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall to discuss applications that have been received and any other business that may come before the Commission.
NOTICE
The Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting on May 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall to discuss applications that have been received and any other business that may come before the Commission.
By Order of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission
Lewis Wendell, Chairman
Dated: April 29, 2015
Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2015
APPROVED MINUTES
April 13, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held April 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center. PRESENT: Dpty. Supervisor Edward Raeder, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 39 residents. ABSENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes due to a medical emergency.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Minutes of the March 2, 2015 meeting were approved.
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Margaret Ellsworth of the M-ARK Project, Inc. stated 17 properties have been serviced by the CDBG (HUD) program funds to date. One application requires the house to be raised 2 feet due to being in a flood zone and requested the cap of $23,500 be raised to $30,000 to accommodate that need. Ellsworth also stated that a Consolidated Funding application will be available in May/June if the Town has any projects for parks, recreation or park buildings to let her know.
RESOLUTION #37-CDBG CAP INCREASE
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, on December 26, 2012 the Town of Roxbury was awarded a NYS Community Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG); and
WHEREAS, the cost cap for work is $23,500 per property; and
WHEREAS, one application requires the house to be raised 2 feet due to being in a flood area thus increasing the cost of work to approximately $30,000; and
WHEREAS, NYS CDBG has approved said increase in cap, provided the Town of Roxbury agrees;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the increase in cost cap from $23,500 to $30,000 for the CDBG application requiring the house to be raised.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Stephen Schuman reported the CHIPS funds are expected to be the same amount as 2014 with an additional $6,600 in extreme weather funds, discussed water issues at the north end of Lake St. causing high water and basement water impacting residents in that area, discussed a possible solution in doing work behind the stone wall, Attorney Young will set a meeting with Catskill Watershed Corp. (CWC) to see about remediation through a stormwater retrofit program.
Discussion took place on damage to the Civic Center kitchen ceiling and dining room ceiling panels due to snow buildup on the flat roof and leaking through. Dave Martin shoveled the snow off and reported the roof drains are higher than the roof and suggested looking into building a slanted metal roof over the flat roof. Damage has also been done to the ballfield where someone has spun around with a car. The Town Constable is looking into the matter. Discussion also took place on the request of the Grand Gorge Community Action Group to use the extra classroom in the Civic Center to store two file cabinets. The room is also used by the Town Historian and Town Court.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Grand Gorge Community Action Group to store two filing cabinets in the extra classroom.
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Discussion took place on the many frozen water service lines this winter. The Town received bills from Charles Serrie and Mieczyslaw Ruszczyk in the amount of $756.00 each for costs they incurred to have their frozen water service lines thawed and requested reimbursement from the Town. Mr. Serrie also stated being charged prevailing wage by the contractor who told him the Town would reimburse him and he also requested customers be sent notices informing them that there is a potential of service lines freezing due to the cold and to let water run. Attorney Young stated the Town cannot legally pay the bills due to the terms of the water law and it was also explained a private owner cannot be charged prevailing wage by a contractor because only municipalities pay prevailing wage. Concerns were raised by owners regarding responsibility of frozen water lines under the road, to look into funding to replace water mains to make them deeper and put money into an escrow account for future repairs. A letter was received from Philip Hulbert requesting owners be credited for high readings due to letting water run to prevent freezing. Attorney Young will look into funding that might be available from the State on funding main replacements. All other matters will be discussed further at the May meeting.
Assessor Robert Breglio submitted a written monthly report to the Town Board but also was present and stated the re-val impact notices went out in March and he has met with approximately 180 owners to discuss their specific information, meetings by appointment will continue through April 20, stated 22% stayed the same assessment, 42% decreased in assessment and 36% increased in assessment, the Tentative Tax Roll will be available May 1st and Grievance Day is May 28th.
Attorney Young discussed the Grievance process. Elizabeth Estelle and Walter Srebnick read prepared statements stating concerns with the re-val figures. Joseph Albano, Joyce Devivo, Stanley Thorington, Ralph Della Cava, Gus Polli, Richard Davis expressed concerns with community viability, government transparency, keeping owners more informed on issues, impacts on farms, owners being able to afford the taxes, future property sales and issues with comparables used by Assessor. In response to the concerns raised, Assessor Breglio stated that he advertised and held two informational meetings on the status of the re-val in both Grand Gorge & Roxbury, during a re-val he must change everyone at the same time and not impose spot changes, he has conducted the re-val per the NYS standards and in cooperation with a representative of NYS Real Property Tax Services and discussed the different exemptions available for eligible owners that may help lower tax bill amounts. Councilman Hinkley stated being concerned at first with re-val but sees the need to go to 100% valuation and requested owners meet with the Assessor to discuss their property and if not satisfied can go to grievance. Attorney Young also suggested contacting the local legislators to ask for their assistance in getting exemption formulas changed (i.e.: ag exemptions, etc) to help with lowering taxes. Joe Albano thought Mr. Breglio was doing a good job but expressed concerns with tax rates.
No action was taken on the Police Policy.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Town Clerk monthly report for March 2015 in the amount of $969.50 (Town Clerk $494.50 and Building Permits $475.00)
AYES-4 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for February 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Justice Court monthly report for March 2015 in the amount of $4,418.00 (State $2,710.00, County $5.00 and Town $1,703.00).
AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
As soon as an invoice is received from the State requesting Justice Court fees for January and February 2015 a report will be given to the Town Board for approval.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Assessor monthly report for March 2015.
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Fund monthly report for March 2015 showing a balance of $111,603.50.
AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Building Inspector monthly report for March 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Tax Collector monthly report for March 2015 showing 100% of the Town taxes have been collected and paid to the Town and 45.8% of the County taxes have been collected and paid to the County.
AYES-4 Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Water District monthly report of receipts for March 2015 in the following amounts: Denver Water $195.15; Grand Gorge $328.85 and Roxbury $419.28.
AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Attorney Young discussed the water/sewer easement with NYCDEP in relation to the Grand Gorge water and Roxbury sewer projects completed a few years ago. The document will replace the existing Land Use Permit with a permanent easement to allow access for maintenance, repairs & replacement of the sewer and water lines that cross two properties.
RESOLUTION #38- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY CONSENTING AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NYCDEP EASEMENT FOR TOWN SEWER MAIN TO CROSS CITY PROPERTY AND REPLACEMENT OF REVOCABLE LICENSE
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury (“Town”) would like to obtain an easement over property owned by the City of New York and where the Town sewer main crosses said property; and
WHEREAS, the DEP provided a draft easement to the Town Board for its review; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easement shall serve to replace an existing revocable license issued by the City of New York and its year-to-year renewal term; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board Members and the Town’s Attorney have reviewed the proposed easement by the DEP; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that adoption of the proposed easement is in the best interests of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the proposed easement submitted by DEP; and
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was put to a vote and recorded as follows:
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
RESOLUTION #39-AGREEMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING AND LEGAL EXPENSES BY MASSERSON HOLDINGS, LLC AS APPLICANT
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, Masserson Holdings, LLC has submitted an application to the Town of Roxbury Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for site plan approval for the project known as The Roxbury at Stratton Falls, which involves the renovation of an existing residence into a 7 bedroom guest house, conversion of an existing garage to manager’s quarters, the construction of eight 2 bedroom cottages (3 duplex, and 2 single standing cottages), the addition of a pool, hot tub, spa, deck, cabana building, parking, nature trails and pedestrian bridge to be served by new on-site subsurface treatment systems and private well, on a 7.43 acre parcel located in the Town of Roxbury; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1.04 of the Town of Roxbury Site Plan Law, the Planning Board has the authority to hire a professional consultant and/or engineer to assist it in the review of an application at the Applicant’s expense; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined it needs the assistance of a land use attorney to assist it in the review of this application; and
WHEREAS Applicant has offered and the Town as accepted the Applicant’s offer to reimburse the Town for its out-of-pocket expenses in reviewing and processing the application; and
WHEREAS, the Town has retained or will be retaining special legal counsel and/or an outside engineering firm to assist it in the review of these applications. Both of those firms will be billing the Town on a time and material basis for such services; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board is the Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the mutual promises of the agreement, the Town Board approves of the terms and conditions of the Agreement and authorize the Deputy Supervisor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town.”
AYES -4
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hynes
RESOLUTION #40-APPROVE MASSERSON HOLDINGS, LLC ESCROW ACCOUNT
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, on April 13, 2015, the Town Board, Town of Roxbury, approved an agreement for the payment of municipal engineering and legal expense by Masserson Holdings, LLC; and
WHEREAS, said agreement requires the funds to be held in escrow by the Town of Roxbury to pay said costs; and
WHEREAS, the initial amount of the escrow funds to be deposited with the Town of Roxbury is $2,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board, Town of Roxbury, authorizes the opening of an escrow account entitled “Stratton Falls Site Plan Escrow” in the amount of $2,000.00.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approves renewal of the junkyard license for Marty Built, LLC, located at 565 Charcoal Road. Said license shall expire April 1, 2016.
AYES-4 Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Attorney Kevin Young discussed Local Law #1-2015 allowing for the appointment of additional Board of Assessment Review members and the subsequent notice advertising for interested persons. The current members of the Board of Assessment Review feel that they do not need additional members for Grievance this year.
RESOLUTION #41-WITHDRAW NOTICE FOR ADDITIONAL BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBERS
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board withdraws the notice seeking additional BAR members and none will be appointed at this time.”
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Discussion took place on the More family having a parade down Main St. Roxbury during their reunion held every five years, this year being held on August 8th. A permit would be required from NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) as it will stop traffic.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board authorized the Town Clerk to submit a permit to NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) under the Town for the More parade to be held August 8, 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Discussion took place on the Lilly property. The Building Inspector has sent a letter to the owners requesting access to the property to further assess the interior of the buildings.
Councilman Cronk requested any future repairs to the Constable vehicle, except for routine maintenance items, should require a description of work and estimated cost of work be presented to the Town Board for approval before any work is completed. The matter was discussed by the Board.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley, the Town Attorney was directed to write a letter to the Town Constable notifying him of the new requirements for repairs to the police vehicle.
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
General #117-177
$51,557.71
Denver Water #16-27
$10,416.80
Highway #52-89
$76,097.64
Roxbury Sewer #17-25
$30,438.18
Roxbury Water #16-26
$6,234.94
Denver Sewer #20-34
$26,986.19
Grand Gorge Water #18-32
$15,713.30
Special Lights #2-3
$4,484.93
AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Discussion took place on the water account of Miles Kohler where the meter was reading backwards on the March read and reading correctly forward on the April read. The owners stated having no plumbing issues where the meter would have been removed and replaced. The owners have requested being credited for excess water used with the meter reading backwards and then forward and also requested that the meter be replaced.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the replacement of the meter in the residence of Miles Kohler but withheld a decision on crediting the account until May’s meeting.
AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes
Michael Sheehan addressed the Town Board with concerns he has with several issues including Masserson Holdings LLC being able to take down the apartment building that was in the Historic District to erect the new motel, concerns with Margaret Ellsworth being on the Historic Preservation Commission again, Masserson Holdings LLC site plan review application for the Stratton Falls Project, and stated he would like to see more emphasis put into rebuilding Reed’s Hotel (Lilly Property). The Town Board will review the information presented.
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the meeting adjourned at 10:02 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Edward Raeder, Deputy Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman
Planning Board Meeting Approved Minutes - April 15, 2015
Present: Joe Farleigh, Phil Zorda, Jean Stone, Dave Cowan, Jill Ribich, alternate, and Molly Oliver of Delaware County Planning Dept.Absent: Rob Cole, Dave Zambri, Melanie LeeAlso Present: Rob Allison, Project Manager and Surveyor for the Roxbury at Stratton Falls, Allyson Phillips of Young-Summer, Atty. representing the town of Roxbury.
APROVED MINUTES
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Roxbury Town Planning Board Meeting
Present: Joe Farleigh, Phil Zorda, Jean Stone, Dave Cowan, Jill Ribich, alternate, and Molly Oliver of Delaware County Planning Dept.
Absent: Rob Cole, Dave Zambri, Melanie Lee
Also Present: Rob Allison, Project Manager and Surveyor for the Roxbury at Stratton Falls, Allyson Phillips of Young-Summer, Atty. representing the town of Roxbury.
Chairman Farleigh called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM
Motion to approve minutes of March meeting: Proposed by Phil Zorda, seconded by Dave Cowan; all in Favor.
Mike Sheehan asked to be heard on the matter of the Roxbury at Stratton Falls. He was informed by Atty. Phillips that the public hearing had been held and closed and no further comments were being accepted at this time. Mr. Sheehan left the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Molly Oliver stated that the Delaware County Planning board has yet to review and vote on the applications prepared by the Roxbury at Stratton Falls and must do so before the Roxbury Town Planning Board can vote on the matter.
Ms. Phillips presented a written Negative Declaration for board consideration stating the scope of the project which acts are part two of the SERQA short form. She also presented a “Resolution of the Planning Board of the town of Roxbury Adopting a Negative Declaration for Project Known as the Roxbury at Stratton Falls”. Mr. Farleigh read each point in the form and each was discussed and answers agreed upon by the board. One change to the document was on point one: Impact on Land, changing the impact from “no anticipated significant impacts” to “moderate but not significant anticipated impact. Factors judged to affect land use are the addition of five buildings, swimming pool and parking. The proposed plan mitigates environmental impacts of these additions sufficiently for a declaration of negative impact to be supported.
Mr. Zorda proposed to accept the Resolution with the changes, seconded by Jean Stone, all in favor.
Mr. Zorda proposed that the resolutions be presented to the County Planning Board. Seconded by Dave Cowan. All in favor.
Mr. Cowan made a Motion to engage Young-Summer as consultants to assist the Planning board in review of the project and be compensated for this assistance. Seconded by Phil Zorda, all in favor.
Vic Fairbairn of Victor J. Fairbairn Land Surveying presented a map showing a boundary line adjustment request for the premises of Dwight L. Edwards being a portion of Lot nos. 27 & 36 of the first division of Great Lot No. 19 within the Hardenburgh Patent. Tax Map No. 123.45-6-78. Mr. Edwards owns both lots so there was no objection to the boundary line adjustment.
Motion to approve by Jean Stone, seconded by Phil Zorda; all in favor.
Mr. Fairbairn gave the Planning board a check in the amount of $40 for the boundary adjustment fee.
Chairman Farleigh presented a letter addressed to Melanie Lee thanking her for her service to the Town Planning Board and informing her that due to several absences she was no longer a member of the board. Mr. Cowan made a motion to terminate Mrs. Lee as a member of the Town Planning Board. Seconded by Jean Stone. All in favor.
Mr. Farleigh opened discussion regarding a new board member as a replacement of Mrs. Lee. Several names were presented by board members. These people will be contacted about their desire to serve on the board. One will be chosen.
Mr. Zorda moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Seconded by Jean Stone; all in favor.
Minutes taken by Jill Ribich, Secretary
Notice of Inventory and Valuation Data
NOTICE OF INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law)
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Assessor for the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York has inventory and valuation data available for review of the assessments in the Township. An appointment may be made to review this information by phoning 607.326.4362.
Robert Breglio
Assessor
Town of Roxbury
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2015 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL & HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF
2015 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL &
HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK, HAS COMPLETED THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR; THAT A COPY THEREOF WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 1ST, 2015 WITH THE TOWN CLERK, DIANE PICKETT, AT WHOSE OFFICE IT MAY BE SEEN AND EXAMINED BY ANY PERSON INTERESTED THEREIN UNTIL THE FOURTH THURSDAY IN MAY. FURTHER, THE ASSESSOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE WITH SUCH TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL AT:
Town of Roxbury
Assessor’s Office
53690 State Hwy 30
Saturday 5/16/2015 12pm – 4pm
Monday 5/18/2015 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 5/20/2015 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 5/23/2015 4pm – 8pm
ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015, FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR HOURS, NOT NECESSARILY CONTINUOUS, THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE ROXBURY TOWN HALL FROM 2-4PM AND 6-8PM IN SAID TOWN, TO HEAR AND EXAMINE ALL COMPLAINTS ON THE APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON BELIEVING HIMSELF AGGRIEVED THEREBY. A PUBLICATION CONTAINING PROCEDURES FOR CONTESTING AN ASSESSMENT (RP-524 AND RP-524INST) IS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE
Robert Breglio, Assessor
Grievance Process
When a complainant presents testimony and proof to support a complaint, the assessor is called upon to present his side and to explain the assessment of the property in question or recommend a change in the assessment if it is felt that a change is warranted.
A grievance with respect to an assessment may be filed with the assessor at any time prior to the hearing of the board of assessment review (BAR) or with the board of assessment review at such hearing, but may not be filed with the board of assessment review at any adjourned hearing it may conduct.
Adjourned Hearing-Important Information
If all grievances cannot be heard on grievance day, May 28, 2015, an adjourned hearing will be scheduled.
When a grievance is filed within three business days preceding grievance day, May 28, 2015, the BAR must grant an assessor’s request for an adjournment to permit the assessor adequate time to prepare a response to a complaint (RPTL § 524).
Therefore, any grievance received less than three business days prior to grievance day, May 28, 2015, will be automatically scheduled for an adjourned hearing.
Any evidence or proof in support of a complaint not submitted with the grievance application may not be later filed with the BAR at an adjourned hearing.
New grievance applications will not be accepted at an adjourned hearing.
The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates Its 36th Anniversary - 2015 Season is Announced!
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@ roxburyartsgroup.org
The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates Its 36th Anniversary!
2015 Season is Announced and Includes Salsa, Noir-Indie-Pop, Classical and more!
Performances, Exhibits, Workshops, Youth Camps
The snow is melting, the mountains are alive with the songs of spring birds and the Roxbury Arts Group is bursting with news about their upcoming 36th season, starting in May! The roster of performances, events and workshops is designed for all ages to enjoy and includes an 11- piece Salsa Band, an Evening of Dance, a Folk & Roots based outdoor music series, the very popular Essential Thursdays series, the return of the Villalobos Brothers, a classical quintet playing Mozart to Radiohead, a Noir-Indie-Pop band with accordion, horns, drum and an ukulele and much much more! For full season details and tickets, visit the Roxbury Arts Group website at www.roxburyartsgroup.org. or call 607.326.7908.
Opening the 2015 summer performance season on May 23rd is the electrifying 11-piece Salsa Band – Orquesta SCC at the Roxbury Arts Center! Be prepared to have every cell in your body dancing, even if you never leave your seat. The bands album ‘Renacimiento’ topped the Latin charts and won best salsa album multiple times around the world. Plan to come early for the free salsa dance lesson and then let the music do the rest.
Contemporary dance takes center stage at the June 13th performance at the Roxbury Arts Center featuring sheer beauty in motion when Blakeley White-McGuire, currently Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City, takes the stage. White-McGuire is joined this year by dancers and twin sisters Hsiao-Wei and Hsiao-Ting, and award-winning cellist Nan-Cheng Chen.
The very popular Essential Thursdays series returns to the Old School Baptist Church in the idyllic Denver-Vega Valley, boasting a roster of some of the world’s finest classical musicians. Violins and a cello will play Mozart, Beethoven and Piazzolla Tangos on July 9 and selections from American classical composers Gershwin, Copland and Porter will fill the air with the resonances of an oboe and trombone duo on July 30. This exquisite performance series closes on August 20 when a clarinet, violin and cello bringing clarity to the end of the series through the stylings of Neo-Classical composers such as Stravinsky and Ingolf Dahl. Come early and enjoy a bite to eat before entering the Old School Baptist Church, the venue the Roxbury Arts Group shamelessly claims to be ‘the best little acoustic house this side of the Susquehanna!’
For those hot summer nights, pack a cooler, grab the kids and friends and come on down to the new gazebo in Stamford’s Veteran’s Memorial Park for an early evening outdoor concert series. It’s all Roots, Folk Americana and Country music featuring regional performers Sara Milonovich & Greg Anderson on June 14, immediately following the Flag Day Parade. Jeff Wilkinson & The Shutterdogs will perform on July 23, and this outdoor summer concert series closes on August 13 when Country Express plans to have everyone dancing in the square.
As the summer sizzles on, July 25th marks the return of the ‘Contemporary High-Octane Mexican Fiddling’ group, the Villalobos Brothers! L.A. Noir-Indie-Pop Band with accordion, horns, drums and ukulele, The Leftover Cuties arrive September 19th. And on Sunday, October 11th, FIDDLERS! 22 will this year celebrate in memoriam Hilt Kelly. Honoring the renowned Catskill region’s legendary fiddler and caller, FIDDLERS! 22 roster of entertainers includes The Tremperskill Boys, Laura Kortright and Steve Jacobi, Brittany Haas & Nic Gareiss, Linsey Beckett and more.
Community favorites, For Arts’ Sake and The Follies, both return, as does the Holiday Local Arts Market which features many of the region’s greatest artisans. Writers’ Evening, continues every 3rd Monday at the Stamford Village Library and Youth Dance Classes for age groups 4 through 12, offers Ballet and Plié & Play on Thursdays, at the Stamford Central School. The Haunted House returns to the Delaware Inn in October, and the Roxbury Arts Group will be looking for ghoulies and spooky folk to help make a haunting!
Art classes are planned throughout the year and for details and updates, please refer to roxburyartsgroup.org. The next class being offered is a two-day monoprint workshop on May 30th & 31st, instructed by artist Lisbeth Firmin, with assistance from fellow artist Helene Manzo. Scheduled for the Exhibition Series in the Walt Meade Gallery this year, exhibits include the current show “Large Works; followed by Lisbeth Firmin: Working the Light opening May 2nd; an exhibit focusing on the art of the Harvest opens August 1st; between October 16th through the 18th, a retrospective show titled “Walt Meade: 100 Years” will include an opening reception and a slide show; and on November 7th the exhibition “Small Works” will fill the gallery walls.
And summer is not summer without camp for the kids! For ages 8 through 13, the very popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp returns for its 6th summer of theater, writing, acting, performing and of course, singing! Youth educator / director Malissa Kano-White returns to direct campers through a week of training and rehearsals culminating in a musical written specifically for them and an encore concert performance.
“We are bubbling over in excitement with this year’s season” says Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the Roxbury Arts Group. “We know our audience will have a multitude of events and performances to their liking to choose from, but knowing we have a high level of excellence in all our programming we are hoping that they will be inspired to also experience performances and workshops which they normally would not choose to attend. This would be such a great validation to the Roxbury Arts Group’s mission of ‘bringing the arts to the community’,” sited Rosenzweig.
For more information and ticket reservations please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org, or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.
All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.
Roxbury Town Board Meeting Agenda - April 13, 2015
ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
April 13, 2015
Grand Gorge Civic Center
Call To Order – 7:30 pm Regular Meeting
Minutes – March 2nd Regular Meeting
Requests to Speak:
Department Reports:
Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources
Old Business
New Business
Letters to the Board: Phil Hulbert – water issue
Charles Serrie –water issue
Mieczyslaw Ruszczyk-water issue
Miles Kohler – water issue
Walter Srebnick – reval issues
Discussion from residents
Audits
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
· Resolution – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
· Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for Feb. 2015
· Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for Jan. 2015
· Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – Tax Collector monthly report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – monthly water receipts report for Mar. 2015
· Resolution – NYCDEP water/sewer easement
· Resolution – Masserson Holdings, LLC agreement
· Resolution – set up escrow account for Masserson Site Plan
· Resolution – Marty Built junkyard license renewal
· Resolution – appoint additional Board of Assessment Review members
· More Family Parade
· Access notice sent on Lilly property
Planning Board Meeting Approved Minutes - March 18, 2015
APPROVED MINUTES
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Roxbury Town Planning Board Meeting
Present: Rob Cole, Phil Zorda, Dave Cowan, Jill Ribich, secretary and alternate member, Molly Oliver of Delaware Co Planning Dept. Kevin Young, Attorney for the Town of Roxbury.
Absent: Joe Farleigh, Melanie Lee, Jean Stone, Dave Zambri
Also present Rob Allison representing The Roxbury (Motel), Greg Henderson & Joseph Masa of the Roxbury Motel. Eleven members of the community attended.
Acting Vice-Chairman Dave Cowan called the public hearing to order at 7:30 PM.
The public hearing announcement was published in the paper and the proper mailings were completed.
Greg Henderson, partner in the development, Roxbury at Stratton Falls, stated the main reason for the public meeting was to “get ducks in a row” to secure financing for the project. He gave a brief history of the property at Stratton Falls where the Roxbury of Stratton Falls is to be developed. Economic benefits to the community: they maintain 22 people on a permanent payroll at this time. Every dollar spent in this community has a direct effect on the economy of the community. Also indirect benefit of the Roxbury and guests spend money in the community, and the induced effect of their employee’s spending money here and elsewhere.
Mr. Henderson presented photos of the property, past and present, and their plans for the renovation of the house. The general exterior design of the house will not change. There will be a mudroom added to the front entrance. The second addition is in the rear of the house which is mostly bringing back an extension of the original house, adding 15 additional feet. This will be a dining/meeting area for the guests. The themes of each of the seven rooms will reflect the history of the house. Five additional accommodation dwellings will be added; three will be duplexes, two will be single dwellings. They will be placed along the site of the original road through the property. This will equal a total of 15 guest units at the Stratton Falls site. There will also be a manager’s apartment. The plans include 40 parking spaces. The stone bridge will be reinforced, but unchanged in structure. The current entrance/driveway will be moved according to the requirements of the Delaware County Dept. of Public Works. There will be a swimming pool with a cabana and a spa added to the property and hiking trails created that will take people to the area of the falls where a small observation deck will be built at the top of the falls. A second deck will be built looking back at the falls. The trail will not be lighted so as not to encourage people to hike that area at night. There will be some low lighting of the falls themselves. They might build a pedestrian bridge making the trail into a loop.
Rob Allison, project manager and surveyor, talked about the site development. The site plan was designed to preserve wildlife and trees with the least amount of disruption of the existing property.
Review letter from the county to shift the proposed new entrance farther from the structure of the bridge in order to accommodate access to the bridge. The proposed driveway will be moved 14 feet farther to the NE of the existing entrance. Retaining walls will be built if needed, the banks graded. Storm water system consists of a series of ponds and underground tanks. 1.6 acres will be developed.
They are constantly presenting information as requested to the different regulatory agencies to stay current with regulations and requirements.
1. Signage will be at the entrance monuments and up lighted. This will be the only signage on County Rd. 41. Other signage is on the property and presented in the info to the planning board.
2. Lighting: the lighting plans have been revised several times. The lighting will be minimal. There will be 54 fixtures of reduced lumens: many small sconces, walkway lights, up lighting tucked into the property so as not to disturb guests or neighbors.
3. Septic pending approval of DEP
4. Entrance from the road will be moved according to requirements of the review letter from the county.
5. A second well will be added. The well water will be treated in a small treatment (chlorine) facility in the basement of the house pending approval off DOH.
Marshall Rudd, resident of Cold Spring Road, asked if the guiderail along Cold Spring Rd. at the site of the falls will be moved so that people cannot park along the road to walk down the falls. There is an existing “pull off” along the road. Mr. Rudd feels that cars in this area can create a hazard to cars driving on Cold Spring Road as there is a blind curve just above this point. Mr. Henderson stated that is in the highway right-of-way, and that any changes there will need to come from the Town. This “pull off” is along a town road and not a part of the Roxbury at Stratton Falls property.
Allen Hinkley, Town of Roxbury Fire Chief asked is there will there be any public access to the falls? Mr. Henderson stated that they want the public to be able to enjoy the falls “within reason”. He will ask his attorney about this subject. Mr. Hinkley expressed his support of the project.
Brian Muldar, resident of Cold Spring Road, also expressed support of the project.
Mr. Rich Kreig, who lives directly above the Stratton Falls property was concerned about the lighting, but is pleased to hear the plans of minimal lighting. Mr. Henderson explained that most lighting will be green and not obtrusive.
Acting vice-chairman, Dave Cowan asked if there were further comments from the public and proposed to close the public hearing at 8:30, seconded by Phil Zorda.
General meeting called to order at 8:35 by Dave Cowan.
Rob Allison distributed more information for the folders of the planning board. Mr. Henderson and Mr. Masa also remained.
They have submitted information to SHPO. They cannot get DEC approval without SHPO approval.
There was a discussion between a representative of SHPO and Mr. Henderson about if he is interested in listing the house on the National Historic Register. The mudroom addition would be the only deterrent to this designation. This could have an impact on funding, permits, and construction plans as they are presented today.
There was discussion of adding a footbridge over the stream at a later time. DEP commented that they should use indigenous plants and avoid introducing any invasive species. Mr. Henderson also commented on the possibility of future signage along the walking path naming the plants.
They asked what further information is required by the planning board to approve the project by April 15th?
Mr. Young and Ms. Oliver felt that performance spec plan should suffice. The plan should be very close to what will actually be built via the site plan and leaving room for minor adjustments required by government agencies.
Minutes of February meeting were amended to show that Jean Stone was absent from that meeting, and that the date of the March meeting should read March 18th rather than March 15th. Motion to approve the amended minutes by Phil Zorda and seconded by Rob Cole. 9:35 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Planning Board Meeting Approved Minutes - February 17, 2015
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2015
Roxbury Town Planning Board Meeting
Present: Rob Cole, Phil Zorda, Dave Cowan, Jill Ribich as Alternate member, Molly Oliver of Delaware Co Planning Dept.
Absent: Joe Farleigh, Melanie Lee, Jean Stone, Dave Zambri
Acting Chairman Dave Cowan called the meeting to order at 7:30.
Motion to approve minutes: Proposed by proposed, Phil Zorda second by Rob Cole. All in Favor
Also present Rob Allison representing The Roxbury (Motel).
It was suggested by Phil Zorda that Melanie Lee should be asked to officially step down from the planning board due to lack of attendance.
Rob Allison re: The Roxbury Motel. One well has been drilled on the property known as “The Roxbury at Stratton Falls” producing the minimum flow of 8 gal. per minute. A second well will be drilled at the upper end of the property. Retaining walls and parking lots were pointed out on the site map. They are waiting on the county for approvals on some of these projects.
Mr. Allison presented drawings of the house showing two additions: a mud room on the front and a breakfast room on the back of the building with balcony/patio above with stairs leading down. The drawing also depicted the return of a pergola on the roof as was the case in the original building.
Mr. Allison requested that there be a public meeting in March to inform adjoining properties and the public to present the project as proposed and to address any concerns regarding the proposed construction project. Mr. Allison also said that his client would waive the 60 day waiting period for a public meeting. Notice of the public hearing must go out 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting on March 18th. It was suggested that they bring presentations for the:
1. Signage
2. Lighting
3. Septic
4. Entrance from the road
A motion was made by Phil Zorda to have the public hearing regarding the site plan for the Roxbury at Stratton Falls as requested above. Second by Rob Cole. All in favor.
It was requested that Mr. Allison include the SEQRA and site plan application be added to the presentation books of the Planning Board members.
8:20 Motion to adjourn by Phil Zorda, seconded by Rob Cole.
Notice - Annual Financial Update Document for the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, has been filed
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Update Document for the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it is available for public inspection by all interested persons. The Annual Financial Update Document has been duly filed with the Comptroller of the State of New York pursuant to General Municipal Law.
Diane Pickett. Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: 4/1/15
Town Board Meeting Approved Minutes - March 2, 2015
APPROVED MINUTES
March 2, 2015
A Public Hearing and regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was held March 2, 2015 at 7:15 pm at the Town Hall. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio and 3 residents. Absent: Attorney Kevin Young.
The Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #1 of the year 2015 entitled “Town of Roxbury Board of Assessment Review Law” was called to order at 7:15 pm. The notice calling for the hearing was read. The proposed law would allow for the Board of Assessment review to expand from three to five members. With no comments being heard in favor of or against the proposed law the hearing closed at 7:19 pm.
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order at 7:30 pm.
Minutes of the February 9, 2015 meeting were discussed with Councilman Cronk requesting the minutes be amended to reflect that he did not offer to donate a vacuum cleaner but rather stated he had a vacuum cleaner that he would sell to the Town.
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Minutes of the February 9, 2015 meeting were approved after amending them to reflect “The Town Clerk requested approval to purchase a new vacuum cleaner for the Town Hall as the current one is in bad shape. Councilman Cronk stated he had a vacuum cleaner that he would sell to the Town.”
AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
Kyle Faraci and Shannon Sprague were recognized for attendance at the Town Board meeting as part of their Government Class at Roxbury Central School.
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman requested approval to purchase two new Henderson plow wings for $7,730, requested purchasing a 2014 Boom Mower for $134,037 that had been included in the 2015 Budget, will contact someone to repair the overhead door problems, has placed his last order for salt before a price increase, has received a new compressor and requested the Town Board accept the two lowest bidders for all material hauling bids except he requested accepted all three bids for Stone & Item 4 from Schoharie.
The Town Board complimented the Highway Dept. on excellent work keeping the roads clear this winter.
Sealed bids for Highway material hauling were advertised and opened on March 2, 2015 at 2:15 pm at the Town Hall. A total of four (4) bids were received and were as follows on a per ton basis:
RESOLUTION #29-MATERIAL HAULING BID AWARD
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, sealed bids were advertised for highway material hauling; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on March 2, 2015 at 2:15 pm at the Town Hall,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the two lowest bids on all products except Stone & Item 4 from Schoharie where they accept all three bids, therefore awarding as follows: Sand from Davenport- Carl D. Schulz Jr. $7.50/ton and DG Construction $7.25/ton; Sand from Oneonta-Carl D. Schulz Jr. $7.90/ton and DG Construction $7.75/ton; Stone & Item 4 from Schoharie-Carl D. Schulz Jr. $7.20/ton and Cobleskill Stone Products $7.75/ton and DG Construction $7.00/ton; Stone & Item 4 from Middleburgh-Carver Sand & Gravel $7.15/ton and DG Construction $7.00/ton; Stone & Item 4 from Ashland-Carver Sand & Gravel $5.15/ton and DG Construction $6.50/ton; Item 4 from Lexington-Cobleskill Stone Products $5.75/ton and DG Construction $6.50/ton.”
AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
Sealed bids for highway fuels were advertised and opened March 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall. A total of two (2) bids were received and were as follows on a per gallon basis:
RESOLUTION #30-HIGHWAY FUELS BID AWARD
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, sealed bids were advertised for highway fuels; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on March 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board awards all products to Main Care as follows: Diesel Fixed price $2.3450/gallon; Winter Blend Fixed price $2.4134 and Gas Fixed price $2.2250/gallon;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, said deliveries shall begin April 1, 2015.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #31-PURCHASE TWO NEW SNOW PLOW WINGS
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the purchase of two new Henderson plow wings for the Highway Dept. at a cost of $7,730.”
AYES-5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #32-PURCHASE BOOM MOWER
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Town Board included the price of a 2014 Boom Mower in the 2015 Town Highway Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Boom Mower would be purchased under an NJPA Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the purchase of a 2014 Boom Mower at a cost of $134,037.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Assessor Robert Breglio gave a written monthly report to the Town Board and specific items stating the re-val impact notice will be mailed this week, discussed the info contained on the notices, stated owners can make an appointment with him to discuss their assessment and if still not happy can go to grievance, tax exemptions have been received, he now has complete access to RPS, reported there was a very poor attendance at the two public info meetings held, requested advertising for additional Board of Assessment Review members if Local Law is adopted, and is still waiting to receive information from Attorney Beebe regarding NYCDEP values.
Parks/RHPC Clerk/Bookkeeper Carolynn Faraci stated the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission (RHPC) meeting scheduled for March 21, 2015 has been canceled due to having no business to discuss and stated, beginning April 18, 2015 the RHPC requests meeting quarterly on the third Saturday at 10:00 am at the Town Hall, stated the Annual Financial Report for 2014 has been filed with the State and a copy is filed at the Town Clerk’s office and reported reservations for park building rentals continue to come in daily with 26 events already scheduled.
Supervisor Hynes stated there have been several frozen water service lines in the Roxbury and Grand Gorge water districts due to cold weather. Titan and The Water Guy have had a 50% effective rate in clearing the lines. Some owners have had to run hoses from neighbors.
A thank you was received from the Roxbury Sr. Club for the $500.00 approved in the 2015 Town Budget.
No action was taken on renewing the current Police Policy as it is still under review by Attorney Young.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s monthly report for February 2015 in the amount of $350.62 (Town Clerk $200.62 and Building Permits $150.00)
AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for January 2015.
AYES-5 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
There was no monthly report for the Justice Court for January 2015 as no invoice has been received from the State as of this meeting date.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for February, 2015.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the HUD Program monthly report for February 2015 that reflects a balance of $111,603.50.
AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Building Inspector monthly report for February 2015.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Tax Collector report for February 2015 showing 100% of the Town taxes have been collected and paid to the Town and 35% of the County taxes have been collected and paid to the County.
AYES-5 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of water receipts for February 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $947.44; Grand Gorge $1,143.68 and Roxbury $1,187.45.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #33- In the Matter of the Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2015 entitled “Town of Roxbury Board of Assessment Review Law”
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (“RPTL”) Section 523, each local government is required to have a board of assessment review that shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury;
WHEREAS, to date, the Town of Roxbury’s Board of Assessment Review has consisted of three appointed members; and
WHEREAS, RPTL expressly authorizes the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury to increase the number of members of the Board of Assessment Review to a total of five members by passing a local law;
WHEREAS, the proposed Law was presented to the Town Board at least 11 days prior to the Town Board meeting on February 9, 2015 and
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted a resolution on February 9, 2015 scheduling a public hearing on the proposed Law for March 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on the proposed Local Law was held on March 2, 2015 at the Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed and considered all public comments received on the proposed Law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Law was on file for inspection at the Clerk’s office prior the hearing and during the public review process; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS BY THE TOWN BOARD OF
ROXBURY, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK:
The Town of Roxbury Local Law entitled Board of Assessment Review Law, being Local Law No. 1 of 2015, is hereby adopted and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to file said Local Law with the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with State Law.
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was put to a vote and recorded as follows:
AYES-5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
The Town Board directed the Town Clerk to advertise for persons interested in serving as additional members on the Board of Assessment Review per the new law.
RESOLUTION #34-HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING CHANGE
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, on January 2, 2015 the Town Board approved the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission (RHPC) to hold their regular monthly meetings on the third Saturdays of the month at 10:00 am at the Town Hall, and
WHEREAS, the RHPC has requested to hold their meetings quarterly,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, effective April 18, 2015, the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission will meet quarterly on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am at the Town Hall.”
AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #35-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Highway fund had unexpended funds at the end of 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Town has a reserve fund for highway equipment purchases,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board approves the transfer of $50,000 from Highway savings to the Highway Equipment Reserve fund.”
AYES-5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
As advertised, the next meeting of the Town Board scheduled for April 13, 2015 will be held at the Grand Gorge Civic Center at 7:30 pm.
The Town CPA’s will begin the audit for the year 2014 in May.
The Town Clerk questioned if the bill just received from Gene Cronk for the used vacuum cleaner was to be added to the abstract. The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk expressed concerns with operation of the unit but Councilman Cronk assured that he would fix the problem.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the bill from Gene Cronk in the amount of $250 was added to the abstract as General Fund #116 and all bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #36 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board agrees to enter into Executive Session at 8:20 pm to discuss a personnel issue. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Carol Murray.”
AYES – 5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board returned to the regular meeting at 8:29 pm.
It was stated that no decisions were made as a result of Executive Session.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman
Preliminary Assessment Notice Mailing
All Town of Roxbury property owners were sent a statement referred to as an Impact Notice, which contains important information about their new, preliminary assessment.
All Town of Roxbury property owners were sent a statement referred to as an Impact Notice, which contains important information about their new, preliminary assessment.
What to Do When You Disagree With Your New Preliminary Assessment
When a property owner disagrees with their new preliminary assessed value as shown in the Impact Notice, remedies are available to the homeowner, starting with an informal meeting with the assessor.
At an informal meeting, the assessor can explain to the property owner the basis upon which the new assessment is based. A property owner may submit evidence of valuation of their property at this assessment disclosure meeting, but it is not required. A property owner may simply attend, review the assessment information and leave to decide if further assessment review is warranted on their part.
Informal Assessment Meeting Dates and Times
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
March 9, 11, 13 and 14
March 16, 18 and 20
March 23, 25, 27 and 28
March 30, April 1 and 3
April 6, 8, 10 and 11
April 13, 15 and 17
April 20
CALL 607-326-4362 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Grievance Day : May 28, 2015
Grievance Day is the one day each year that the Board of Assessment Review meets to hear formal complaints regarding property assessments.
The Board has the authority to change an assessment if they determine a change is warranted.
Grievance forms must be filed on or before Grievance Day and are available at the Roxbury Assessor’s office or through the links below.
The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2015 between the hours of 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Roxbury Town Hall.
Contesting Your Assessment in New York State
http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf
Application for Filing a Real Property Assessment Complaint
http://www.albanyny.gov/_files/Forms/Government/Assessment_Forms/Protest_rp524.pdf
March 14, 2015 - Pi[e] Day To Celebrate Roxbury Arts Group’s Volunteers And Present the Nancy Harding Service Award
Pi is the infinite decimal 3.14159 and so on, or, if you will, the number that keeps on giving. The need for volunteers is infinite and the Roxbury Arts Group’s (RAG) volunteers are the best, always ready to keep on giving!
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
You Are Invited to Pi[e] Day To Celebrate Roxbury Arts Group’s Volunteers And Present the Nancy Harding Service Award
Reception will be Pies of course!
Saturday March 14, 2015, from 1:59 – 4:00 pm
The Roxbury Arts Center
5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474
607.326.7908 and online at roxburyartsgroup.org
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org
Pi is the infinite decimal 3.14159 and so on, or, if you will, the number that keeps on giving. The need for volunteers is infinite and the Roxbury Arts Group’s (RAG) volunteers are the best, always ready to keep on giving! What better way to celebrate all of our volunteers for their infinite support than by gathering on Pi[e] Day, 3.14, at the hour of Pi, 1:59 pm and serving up ‘infinite’ pieces of pie! Please bring a pie (if you wish) and join us as we celebrate these outstanding paragons of the most generous and supportive kind, our volunteers. The Roxbury Arts Center is located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474. For more information please visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.326.7908.
The program is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.