Kortright Adopts Noise Ordinance, Seeks Dog Catcher

BLOOMVILLE –  No one showed up for a public hearing on a proposed noise ordinance in the town of Kortright and council members adopted the new ordinance. They again discussed an increase in the building permit fees and are again issuing an appeal to anyone interested in servicing as a dog control officer to contact Town Clerk Kristen Craft.

"We are still looking for a dog control officer," said Supervisor George Haynes. "Anyone who may be interested, or who has questions about the job may contact me or the town clerk."

There was a lengthy discussion on the building permit fees as Code Enforcement Officer Josh Morgan explained the fee based on the cost of the project is representative of the number of inspections required. Last month, Councilman Mike Pietrantoni asked if a fee could be charged for those who needed a re-inspection because the initial inspection failed. Morgan said it may be difficult to collect the fees and may be difficult for him to track, if it was paid or not.  Morgan said there are a lot of new regulations and he believes the fee schedule covers it. In the future there will be even more as the new energy codes come into play as the state moves forward with new electric requirements and greener living. The fee he is proposing is like a sliding scale, the more expensive a project, the more inspections are needed and the rate increases relative to the project cost. No action was taken on Monday.

The fees are being raised because at this point to ensure they are covering the cost of the inspector. The town's fees have not been increased in several years and lag behind those charged by other towns. 

Bloomville may get another post office, or at least a modular version, depending on whether the United States Postal Service is covering the electric hookup, or the town will have to pay for it. The cost of the hookup would mean the town would not break even on the cost for the first five years, with the lease a $2,100  per year to set the modular on town property behind the town hall. The lease would increase to $2,252  per year after the fifth year. Council members approved locating the small-scale post office, but not if it was going to cost them money upfront. Supervisor George Haynes will research exactly what is needed from the town to locate the new post office.

The town hall is now brighter as the final installation of the new lights was completed recently.

The town will also post No Parking signs along the street next to the old school and playground where parents coming in for Little League games have been parking on both sides. It impeded the response of emergency vehicles from the nearby Bloomville Fire Department. Therefore parking will be restricted to one side only to allow passage of large emergency vehicles.