Public Hearing # 10-2008: JUNK-Bendlewicz-Jaworski Property
Catskill Town Hall
May 6, 2008 5:45 pm
Attendance: Peter Markou, Supervisor
Lewis O’Connor, Councilman
Patrick Walsh, Councilman
Michael Smith, Councilman
Elizabeth Izzo, Clerk
Linda Speckman Code Enforcement Officer
Absent: Robert Antonelli, Councilman
Supervisor Markou opened the meeting and asked the Clerk to read the notice of public hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held by the Catskill Town Board, on May 6, 2008, at 5:45 PM, at Catskill Town Hall, 439-441 Main Street, Catskill, New York, to hear comments and concerns regarding existing violations of the Code of the Town of Catskill, JUNK, Chapter 115, Article 2, Sections 115-19, at the property of Malgorzata Bendlewicz-Jaworski, 574 Route 32A, Palenville, NY 12463, Tax Map # 199.08-6-2, in that conditions on the property have been deemed, upon inspection, to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner is directed and ordered to immediately abate or remove conditions before Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
Failure or refusal to comply by the above specified date may result in a duly authorized officer, agent, or employee of the Town of Catskill entering upon the property and abating or removing the public nuisance. The cost and expense of such abatement or removal shall be the responsibility of the owner and without limitation of the Town’s potential remedies to recoup its expenses, such cost and expense shall be assessed against the described property and shall constitute a lien thereon to be collected as provided by law.
By Order of the Catskill Town Board,
Elizabeth C. Izzo
Catskill Town Clerk
Supervisor Markou asked if anyone would like to be heard on this matter. Ms. Jaworski approached the Board. Linda Speckman approached the Board and submitted pictures of Ms. Jaworski’s property that were taken on May 6th. The property owner submitted receipts from the landfill dated April 19-22.
Ms. Speckman stated that Ms. Jaworski was first cited on February 6, 2008. Ms. Jaworski contended that at that time, everything was frozen, even up to last month, and she was not able to attend to her yard. She stated that she has granite, marble, and ceramic tile on the property that is underneath tarps.
Councilman Smith asked what Code’s position was on this case. Ms. Speckman stated that she is not satisfied that the property has not been cleaned up. Ms. Jaworski stated she is doing everything she can. She is doing this by herself and will need another three weeks.
Councilman Smith asked Ms. Speckman’s recommendations. She stated that if the property is cleaned up within three weeks; that will be acceptable. If the property is not cleaned up within three weeks, then an appearance ticket should be issued.
Councilman Smith asked the property owner if this is acceptable. Ms. Jaworski reviewed what was in her yard (granite, ceramic tile, marble, and roofing).
Supervisor Markou stated to Ms. Jaworski that she has three weeks to clean up her yard or an appearance ticket will be issued.
Councilman Smith reiterated to Ms. Jaworski to take this matter seriously.
With no further discussion, Supervisor Markou asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Walsh. Meeting ended at 5:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Izzo
Town Clerk
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