286.2003
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING CONCERNING UNSAFE STRUCTURE
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY EDWARD CORLEW AND LOCATED AT
24 BOULEVARD (TAX MAP NO.: 303.20-1-11)
RESOLUTION NO.: 286, 2003
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, property located at 24 Boulevard in the Town of Queensbury has been the subject of
ongoing litigation by the Town, and
WHEREAS, for many years the property was occupied by Edward F. Corlew, Sr., who allowed
the accumulation of garbage consisting mainly of discarded television sets on the premises, and
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WHEREAS, on January 21, 2003, the Town obtained a Decision and Order against Edward
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Corlew finding that he had violated Town Code 102-3 by allowing the accumulation of garbage at this
address, and
WHEREAS, approximately one month after the Court’s Decision and Order was issued and
before the property was brought into compliance, the Town received notice from Attorney Walter J. Law
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that Edward Corlew passed away on February 25, 2003, and
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WHEREAS, the property remains in violation of Town Code 102-3 because of the accumulation
of garbage, and
WHEREAS, since the death of Edward Corlew, the property has remained vacant, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has contacted the Town of Queensbury’s
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement (Director) to report that the property is being vandalized,
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that minors are using the property as a gathering place and that the structure is unsafe and considered by
them to be a nuisance, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that the building is currently in violation of Queensbury Town
Code Chapter 88 because it is not being maintained in accordance with the New York State Building
Code, and
WHEREAS, the Director has represented to the Town Board that the building currently presents
a threat to persons and property, and
WHEREAS, the Town is unable to determine the current owner of the property at 24 Boulevard
because, although Town tax records list the property as being owned by Eugene R. Corlew, no taxes have
been paid to the Town since at least 1994, and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Treasurer reports that no taxes have been paid on the property
for 1999 through the present, and
WHEREAS, inquiry was made to Walter Law who represented Edward Corlew in defense of the
Town Code violations but Mr. Law is unable to provide the names and addresses of any persons having or
claiming an interest in the real property, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60 and New York State Town
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Law 130(16), the Town Board may, by Resolution, determine whether in its opinion a structure is unsafe
and dangerous, and if so, order that notice be served upon the owner or other persons interested in the
property that the structure must be renovated or demolished and removed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that after reviewing the evidence presented at this time, the Queensbury Town
Board hereby determines that the building and premises at 24 Boulevard, Queensbury, New York appears
to be dangerous and unsafe to the public, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement and/or the Department of Buildings and Grounds to cause the building to be secured
and/or boarded up to permit unauthorized entry and authorizes and directs the expenditure of sums not to
exceed $1,000 from Account No.: 001-3650-4400 for the purpose of immediately securing the building at
24 Boulevard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Comptroller’s Office to take
all action necessary to transfer $1,000 from Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to Account No.: 001-3650-
4400 and amend the 2003 Town Budget accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a hearing concerning this matter on July 7, 2003 at
7:00 p.m. in the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Director of Building and
Codes Enforcement to serve a notice setting forth its determinations upon the property owner or its
executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees, or any person having a vested or contingent interest in the
property, the contents, service and filing of the notice to be in accordance with the provisions of
Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60 and New York State Town Law §130(16), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Notice of such Hearing in the form attached shall be provided by 1) posting on
the property and 2) mailing to the last address(es) of record.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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