06/10/2015.pdf

The Town of New Hartford, New York, held a regular meeting on June 10, 2015, at Butler Memorial Hall. The meeting was called to order by Town Supervisor Patrick Tyksinski, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led. The roll was taken, and the following town officials and department heads were present: Councilmen James Messa, David Reynolds, and Paul Miscione, as well as Supervisor Tyksinski. Councilman Richard Woodland was absent.

The minutes of the May 13 and May 20, 2015, town board meetings were approved. A public hearing was held at 7:00 P.M. to consider Local Law Introductory "D" of 2015, which pertains to unsafe buildings. The town attorney explained that the law gives the town "greater teeth" to enforce codes and demolish or repair unsafe buildings, with costs charged to the property owner.

No one spoke in favor of or against the law, and the public hearing was closed at 7:01 P.M. The town board then adopted Local Law Introductory "D" of 2015 as Local Law No. Five of 2015, which amends the town's code regarding unsafe buildings. The law defines unsafe buildings, outlines the duties of the code enforcement officer, and provides procedures for inspections and enforcement.