Town of Ancram Public Notice – Appointment of Sole Assessor: The Town of Ancram, in Columbia County, is seeking a part-time qualified individual to serve as Sole Assessor. The Assessor will process transfers, review deeds for accuracy, administer real property tax exemptions mandated by the State of NY, attend annual BAR grievance hearings, SCAR hearings, testify in court and perform any related work as necessary. Work schedule is flexible, and will vary depending on the time of the year. Ability to offer Saturday and evening office hours during peak periods is a plus. Ancram has approximately 1300 parcels. Term is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2025. Candidate must meet minimum qualification standards set by New York State rules and regulations. Successful candidate must be a NYS certified assessor and have good knowledge of real property valuation practices. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well with taxpayers, have excellent computer skills, and a working knowledge of the New York State Real Property System Version 4 and Excel. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Applicant should send a letter of interest, two references from other municipalities where applicant has served or does serve as assessor, a resume and salary expectations no later than August 15, 2019 to Monica Cleveland, Town Clerk, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 or by email to mrcleveland@hotmail.com. Candidates being considered for this position will be asked to come for interviews with the Ancram Town Board, the Board of Assessment Review and the current Assessor at a mutually convenient time. The Ancram Town Board plans to appoint a new assessor at its September 19, 2019 Town Board meeting.
Public Notices
Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, August 1st, 2019
Please take notice that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502. Under consideration is the application for a subdivision of parcel ID #220.-1-33.210, owned by East Heartland Corp., the parcel is located at County Route 8A, Ancramdale, NY 12503. All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so, comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, John Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email(planningboard@townofancram.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).
John Hoffman III,
Planning Board Clerk
Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6th, 2019
Please take notice that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502. Under consideration is the application for a Special Use Permit for an auction house on parcel ID# 197.-1-2.12 owned by Donald Duksa, located at 1030 County Route 27A, Ancram, NY 12502. All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so. Any person with questions or comments concerning the application may contact the clerk, John Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@townofancram.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).
Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on Monday, May 6th, 2019
Please take notice, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 6th, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502. Under consideration is the application for an area variance on parcel IDs# 197.3-1-42 owned by Steve Olyha, located at 31 Lake Shore Drive, Ancramdale, NY 12503. All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so. Comments may be made at the hearing, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, John Hoffman, by phone (518 329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@townofancram.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).
John Hoffman III,
Planning Board Clerk
2019 Updated Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
Public Notice: Town of Ancram 2019 Updated Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing to solicit public comments on the 2019 Draft Updated Comprehensive Plan at 6.45 pm Thursday April 18, 2019 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. If you are unable to attend the April 18 public hearing or wish to comment in writing on the 2019 Updated Comprehensive Plan, you may submit written comments by mail to the Ancram Town Board, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 or by email addressed to abassin@townofancram.org. Written comments will be accepted until Friday, April 25, 2019. A copy of the 2019 Draft Updated Comprehensive Plan is available on the home page of the Town website at www.ancramny.org, and a hard copy is available for review at Town Hall from the Town Clerk. The Town Board may make modifications to the 2019 Updated Comprehensive Plan after the public hearing based on public comments. The Town Board will conduct a SEQRA review and submit the Updated Comprehensive Plan to the Columbia County Planning Board for review and comment prior to considering the Updated Comprehensive Plan for adoption.
Berkshire Cable Corporation d/b/a Consolidated Communications Cable Franchise Application
Town of Ancram Notice of Public Hearing: The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing at 6:45 pm on Thursday, March 21 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 to solicit public comments on a proposed application by Berkshire Cable Corp. d/b/a Consolidated Communications for a Cable Television Franchise to serve customers in the Town of Ancram under the same terms and conditions that exist between the Town of Ancram and Spectrum Communications. Copies of the Berkshire Cable Corp d/b/a Consolidated Communications application and supporting materials are available from the Ancram Town Clerk at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 and on the home page of the Town website at www.ancramny.org.
Application Letter
Franchise Application
Exhibit 1 – Services Overview
Exhibit 2 – Channel Lineup
Exhibit 3 – Rates and Services
