3.06 A
3.6
SERVICES\Cheap Pete Lawn Care—Mow Abandoned Property Monthly-44 Sunnyside East—7-26-2021
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP
PETE'S LAWN CARE FOR MOWING OF ABANDONED OR
NEGLECTED PROPERTY—44 SUNNYSIDE EAST
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2021
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) has reported to the Town Board that the property located at 44 Sunnyside East in the
Town is in a.state of serious neglect in that the yard needs to be mowed and therefore the Director
recommends that the Town Board authorize monthly mowing of this property, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the property creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding the harboring of ticks and other vermin in the tall
grass, and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has previously contacted the owner of record by
phone and posting of the property but his efforts have been to no avail and he has been unable to
reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default,may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass, rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real
property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected
in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes from Cheap Pete's Lawn Care dated 6/29/2021
for the mowing of the property for: 1) initial mowing - $150 (August); and 2) monthly mowing -
$75 (September) for a total amount not to exceed $225 and therefore the Director recommends
that the Town Board engage their services,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that a final notice shall be sent by
U.S. mail to the property owner of record as set forth above requiring that they mow the lawn on
their property located at 44 Sunnyside East within 10 days and failing to do so,the Town will cause
such action to be taken and the cost thereof will be assessed by the Town Board on the real property
and the assessment shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property until paid or otherwise
satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other
Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves of the Director of Building and Codes
Enforcement's engagement of the services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for the mowing of the
property located at 44 Sunnyside East as delineated in this Resolution and as set forth in Cheap
Pete's Lawn Care's 6/29/2021 quotes for: 1) initial mowing - $150.(August); and 2) monthly
mowing - $75 (September) for a total amount not to exceed $225 to be paid on a monthly basis
upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting proper invoices to the Town outlining the dates on
which the property was mowed, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and transfer $225 from Contingency Account No.: .001-1990-4400 to
Account No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such
payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of the property so
that the expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real property
on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may be
collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 26`"day of July, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804
(518)761-8256
POSTED ON PROPERTY
NOTICE OF VIOLATION - ORDER TO REMEDY
Recipient: Jonathan Teller c
44 Sunnyside East
Notice Date: 06/28/2021
Subject Property: 44 Sunnyside East
Case Number: WE-0248-2021
Compliance Due Date: 07/12/2021
302 Weeds (Prop Maint Code)-§All premises and immediate exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or
plant growth in excess of 10 inches (254 mm). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all
grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated
flowers and gardens.
Corrective Action: Lawn must be mowed throughout growing season. If not mowed the Town will mow lawn and bill all
expenses to the property taxes.
A violation of this code may be punishable by a fine not to exceed$950.00 per day. Each day of continued violation shall
constitute an additional, separate offense, after court determination.
Please contact the Code Enforcement Division if you feel that you have received this notice in error or to discuss your
situation with a Code Enforcement Officer.
Respectfully,
Dave Hatin
Director of Building &Code Enforcement
518-761-8253
daveh@queensbury.net
r Peter McMurry
Estimate
7 foster avenue
Date Estimate#
Queensbury,NY 12804
6/29/2021 96
A uJ Ct.s P
Name/Address
742 Bay Road`
Queensbury,NY 12804
Project
Description Qty. Rate Total
44 sunnyside east queensbury initial lawn mowing 150.00 150.00
i
i
Total $150.00
a
Peter McMurry Estimate
7 foster avenue
Queensbury,NY 12804 Date Estimate# .
6/29/2021 97
Name/Address Sep{eUVI 1 er
742 Bay Road
Queensbury,NY 12804
Project
Description Qty Rate Total
44 sunnyside east queensbury monthly mowing 75.00 75.00
Total $75.00