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Legislative Agenda for 2007Local Law #1: Enforcement of Uniform Fire and Building Codes
This was a minor local law to bring the Town of Milan's Municipal Code
in compliance with the current New York State Fire Safety and Building Codes.Local Law #2: Amendment to Chapter 105, Unsafe Buildings
This was a minor clarification of terminology to bring town code into compliance
with state law.Local Law #3: Vending of Refreshments
This was a to establish a permitting system to allow vending of refreshment
along roads within the town.Local Law #4: Hiring of Personnel Outside of Town
This law allows the town to hire certain personnel from
outside of the town's geographic boundaries. This applies
to the Justice Clerks, Deputy Town Clerk, and Code Enforcement
Officer.Local Law #5: Amendment to Article X, "Referral and Amendment Procedures"
This law modifies the procedures the town must follow in referring certain actions to
the County and Town planning boards. This law corrects inconsistencies in town
law related to these procedures. The law was adopted 8/13/07.Resolution: Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan 2007
Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan of 2007. Town Board Meeting 8/13/07
(to be added Resolution of Adoption)Local Law #6: Local Law for Elimination of floating Light Industrial District (as adopted 8/13/07)
based on Comprehensive Plan 2007
Brief Discussion of FLILocal Law #7: Wetlands and Watercourses (final as adopted 8/13/07)
Environmental Assessment Full
Environmental Assessment Part 3
Frequently Asked Questions (new 2/14/07)
press release by town 8/15/07
Statements and Comments Related to Red Wing
Statement of Town as presented at May 10, 2007 Public Hearing
Letter from Town to DEC June 2007
Statement of Town as presented at August 14, 2007 Public Hearing
Petition for Party Status at DEC Red Wing Application Proceedings
Other Proposed Legislative Matters:
Proposed: Rural Space Overlay/Housing Alternatives
Proposed: Dark Skies: Exterior Lighting Initiatives
How Legislation becomes Law in Milan
The Town Board is empowered to pass local laws. The procedure to adopt or pass the law is to:
1: Prepare a draft for circulation amongst board members and other interested and appropriate parties.
2. When laws is drafted and reviewed, pass a resolution to introduce the law and set the date for Public Hearing and Public Comment Period.
Note that if there is a SEQR action,
there is an additional set of steps
besides those indicated here3. The Law is available for review at the Town Hall and on the Town's Website
4. Certain review procedures apply depending on type and significance of the law. These might include review by Planning Board and Dutchess County Planning Department.
5. Public Hearing to allow the townspeople a chance to speak
6. Review of all public comments
7. If Law is significantly altered after review, then repeat steps starting at step 2
8. Resolution to Adopt or Reject Law
Minutes of Board Meetings in 2006
