PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS

Finding solutions to unkempt property is an issue that plagues most municipalities. The accumulation of junk can reduce property values, be an eyesore and an attractive nuisance to children as well as posing a health risk. A municipality may choose to adopt regulations that address junk storage, household debris and other clutter. A municipality that chooses not to adopt local regulations may enforce the provisions contained in the state motor vehicle junkyard law as well as the property maintenance section of the NYS Uniform Fire and Prevention Code.

The Local Government Education Committee of Oneida & Herkimer Counties has scheduled a training session to address these issues and possible solutions. The session will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2001 6:30- 8:30 in the Café at Kunsela Hall, SUNYIT in Utica. The training will feature a panel discussion with:

• Ray A Meier, of Counsel to the law firm Bond, Schowneck and King, PLLC.   Mr. Meier serves as the municipal attorney for several municipalities in the area and has extensive private and public sector experience

• Joseph A. Booth who has served at the Director of Codes and Zoning for the Town of New Hartford since 1989. He has provided training on various codes and zoning issues.

• Thomas Romanowski from the NYS Department of State, Division of Code Enforcement and Administration. The regional office located in Utica is responsible for a service area that covers eight counties.

Pre-registration is required. There is a $15.00 charge for the workshop and checks should be made payable to the College Association There is still time to reserve a seat for this workshop by calling 315-866-4671 or by email to gregmved@twcny.rr.com  or jeanne.brown@sunyit.edu . The workshop fee can be paid at the door. Visit the Local Government Education Committee website at http://www.lgec.org/  for more information.