Planning Board Workshop Meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: March 31, 2022
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED IRON STAR RETREAT CENTER
2540 New York State Route 82, Ancram, NY, 12502
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:00 p.m..
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the workshop meeting will be a hybrid meeting accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The meeting will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below).
Under consideration is the Iron Star application for a Special Use Permit for a Retreat Center on parcel IDs: 205.-1-24.4, 205.-1-24.5, 205.-1-24.6, and 205.-1-24.7. The parcels are owned by P & M Farms LLC, RSG Farms LLC, SSG Farms LLC, and P & M Farms LLC respectively. The parcels are located at 2540 State Route 82, Ancram, NY, 12502.
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J. Hoffman,
Planning Board Clerk
Town Wide Property Reassessment Process Starting in March, 2022
Date of Public Notice Event: February 26, 2022
Attention Property Owner:
A decision was made by the Ancram Town Board to conduct a 2023 reassessment of all real property in the Town of Ancram in order to create fair and equitable assessments at 100% of market value. The reassessment will be conducted in accordance with Sections 301 and 305 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law. Data Collectors for Columbia County Real Property will begin field work in a couple of weeks by visiting each property in Ancram to update and photograph inventory. In some cases, this can be done from the public right of way. In other cases, it will be necessary for them to knock on the door before taking new measurements or accessing the rear of a property. Please note that visits by appointment are not possible.
Any questions should be directed to the Ancram Assessors at 518-329-6512 Ext 204 or ancramassessor@gmail.com
Ancram is Looking for a Kids Camp Director
Date of Public Notice Event: February 26, 2022
The Town of Ancram is looking for a Camp Director to organize and run the 2022 Ancram Kids Camp.
The Camp Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Kids Camp including coordinating with the County Health Department, meeting the requirements of the NYS Health Department, coordinating with the Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard for camper access to the town pool, planning and scheduling Camp activities, hiring Camp counselors, making arrangements for field trips, securing the necessary tents, tables, and chairs for Camp, arranging for medical support for the Camp and developing a written safety plan.
NYS requires that Camp Directors have a Bachelor’s Degree or be at least 21 years old, and have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience in camping.
The Ancram Kids Camp normally accepts 40-50 children between the ages of 6 to 12, and requires a staff of up to 10 camp counselors.
Camp will run for 6 weeks in July and August. Planning for Camp will start in April.
If you are interested in this position or know someone who might be, please contact Art Bassin at abassin@aol.com or call Art at 518-469-7768 to schedule an interview and review the 2022 Children’s Camp Information Package issued by the Columbia County Board of Health.
Notice Regarding Iron Star Public Hearing (adjourned)
Date of Public Notice Event: February 3, 2022
Please Take Notice
At the February 3, 2022 Town of Ancram Planning Board meeting
Iron Star will appear and present a brief update on the status of the revisions being made to the project;
Because the Applicant has represented significant revisions are being made to the project, no public hearing session will be held at the February 3, 2022 meeting. The public hearing will be adjourned for continuation at an undetermined date. When a decision is made to resume the public hearing, notice of that will be posted and published in advance of the meeting.
Public hearing on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: February 3, 2022
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DONALD DUKSA SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL
1030 County Route 27A, Ancram, NY, 12502
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Planning Board are the applications for the renewal of the Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for an annual farm equipment auction in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.-1-2.12. This parcel is owned by Donald Duksa and Elizabeth Duksa. The parcel is located at 1030 County Route 27A, Ancram, NY, 12502.
The proposed auction does not include permanent improvements and The Applicant has represented there are only plans to conduct one (1) auction per year.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning Board Clerk (contact information below).
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so. Comments may be made in-person at the meeting, via Zoom, via email, or by regular mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the Planning Board clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (518 329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ancram Town Hall).
J. Hoffman,
Planning Board Clerk
Town of Ancram accepting bids
Town of Ancram Public Notice
The Town of Ancram will be accepting bids for the following: One 2022 or Newer crew cab 3500 srw 4×4 with 149” wheel base. Truck to be equipped with specified equipment. Bid specification packets may be picked up at the office of the Ancram Highway Superintendent, Town of Ancram Highway Garage, 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale NY 12503. Bids will be accepted until 3:30 February 15, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Office of the Ancram Town Clerk 1416 County Route 7 Ancram NY 12502 at 12 noon February 16, 2022. Due to Covid restrictions, masks must be worn in the town hall and persons must maintain social distancing. Bids will be accepted or rejected at the Ancram Town Board meeting on February 17, 2022 at 7pm. The Town Board has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be accompanied by a letter of non-collusion.
Monica Cleveland
Town Clerk
Town of Ancram
Public hearing on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: January 6, 2022
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CIRCA 1799 BARN SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL
105 Simons Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 6th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Planning Board are the applications for the renewal of the Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a special event venue in the Town of Ancramdale bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 206.-1-2.100. This parcel is owned by Paul Spencer and Mary Shimkin. The parcel is located at 105 Simons Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503.
The proposed special event venue includes the use of an existing Dutch Barn on the property. The Applicant has represented the venue will host four (4) or fewer events per year.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning Board Clerk (contact information below).
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so. Comments may be made in-person at the meeting, via Zoom, via email, or by regular mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the Planning Board clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (518 329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ancram Town Hall).
J. Hoffman,
Planning Board Clerk
Town of Ancram Public Notice – Local Law # 5 of 2021
Date of Public Notice Event: December 16, 2021
Town of Ancram Public Notice – The following is a true copy of Local Law # 5 of 2021, a local law passed on December 16, 2021 by the Ancram Town Board by a unanimous roll call vote:
Local Law # 5 of 2021 – A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE 2022 SALARY OF CERTAIN TOWN OF ANCRAM ELECTED OFFICIALS SERVING FOR FIXED TERMS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ANCRAM TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Whereas, Section 27 of the County Law and Municipal Home Rule Law requires that salary increases of fixed term officers in excess of the amounts indicated in the public notice of the Preliminary Budget public hearing shall be established by Local Law, subject to permissive referendum. Section 2. Whereas, the Ancram Town Board wishes to adjust certain elected official’s salaries to reflect the 5.9% increases in the cost of living index between 3Q 2020 and 3Q 2021. Section 3. Therefore, the annual salaries of the hereinafter designated Town of Ancram elected officials is hereby set at the following amounts for fiscal year 2022, effective January 1, 2022: Town Supervisor – $5,250; Town Board Member – $3,050; Town Highway Superintendent – $64,100; Town Clerk – $33,950; Section 3. THIS LOCAL LAW SHALL TAKE EFFECT FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER ITS PASSAGE AND IS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.
Town of Ancram Public Notice – Swearing In Ceremony for Town of Ancram Elected Officials
Date of Public Notice Event: January 2, 2022
Town of Ancram Public Notice – Swearing In Ceremony for Town of Ancram Elected Officials and a Champagne Toast Honoring Madeleine Israel, George Wittlinger and Dennis Sigler – January 2, 2022 at 5 pm – In person with masks & via Zoom -Town of Ancram Justice Cathy Redlich will swear in Amy Gold and Bonnie Hundt as members Ancram Town Council and Art Bassin as Ancram Town Supervisor on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 5 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY, 12502.The swearing in ceremony will be followed by a champagne toast honoring Town Councilwoman Madeliene Israel, who is retiring from the Town Board after serving for 12 years, Judge George Wittlinger, who is retiring from the Bench after serving for 21 years as a Judge, and Dennis Sigler, who is retiring from the Town Planning Board after 38 years of service. Due to the recent surge of Covid in our area, the Ancram Town Board recommends you join us for the swearing in ceremony and champagne toast via Zoom:
Topic: Swearing In Ceremony and Champagne Toast
Time: Jan 2, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Local Law #4 & #5 2021 Public Hearings
Date of Public Notice Event: December 16, 2021
Town of Ancram Public Hearing on a Local Law to Approve Amendments to the Town Zoni Law – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law # 4 of 2021, a law to approve amendments to the Town Zoning law, at 6.45 pm on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Copies of the proposed local law will be circulated to the Ancramemail list, will be available on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and at Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502, from the Town Clerk.
Town of Ancram Public Hearing on a Local Law to Approve Salaries of Certain Elected Officials – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law # 5 of 2021, a law to approve salaries of certain elected officials at 7 pm on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Salaries proposed for elected officials in the 2022 Final Budget are as follows: Town Supervisor $5,250; Town Council Member $3,050; Town Judge $5,835; Town Highway Superintendent $64,100,
Town Clerk/Tax Collector $33,950. Copies of the proposed local law will be circulated to the Ancramemail list, will be available on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and at Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502, from the Town Clerk
