JOB OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF ANCRAM HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Date of Public Notice Event: May 4, 2022
JOB OPPORTUNITY, TOWN OF ANCRAM HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The Town of Ancram is accepting applications for a full time Motor Equipment Operator.
Applicant must possess a valid NYS Class A of B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and pass a pre-employment drug test. The job will include the operation of machinery and physical tasks in connection with maintaining town owned equipment and properties.
Applications are available at the office of the Town Highway Superintendent, located at 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale, NY 12503 during normal business hours of 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Phone Contact (518) 329-6190.
James Miller
Highway Superintendent
Town of Ancram
Request for Bids
Date of Public Notice Event: May 18, 2022
Town of Ancram – Request for Bids – The Town of Ancram will be accepting bids for the following: One new 2022 or newer panel cargo van with two passenger front seats, no rear seats, side sliding door, double rear center opening doors with upper rear windows, 4 x 2 wheel drive, 144.0 wheel base, regular fuel, 11,300 gross weight, with cargo area no less than 220.5 square feet. Van must be delivered by December 31, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Office of the Ancram Town Clerk at 1416 Route 7, Ancram, NY 12503 at 10 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. All bids must be accompanied by a letter of non-collusion.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions any attendees at the bid opening must wear masks and maintain social distancing. Bids will be accepted or rejected at the Ancram Town Board Meeting at 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 at 7pm, Friday, May 19, 2022. The Town Board has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Monica Cleveland Town Clerk Town of Ancram.
Planning Board Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: April 20, 2022
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING
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 Wednesday, April 20, 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,
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Annual Board of Assessment Review “Grievance Day” meeting
Date of Public Notice Event: April 21, 2022
Town of Ancram Public Notice – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing at 6.55 pm or April 21, 2022 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 and via ZOOM (Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84291335113?pwd=K0d5NmM2dGR5b2xYYlhsVThPWVNvZz0 Meeting ID: 842 9133 5113 Passcode: 268860) on a proposed local law to set the annual Board of Assessment Review “Grievance Day” meeting to hear complaints from taxpayers with regard to real property tax assessments on the first Wednesday following the fourth Tuesday in the month of May at times to be set annually
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