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Ellenville board discusses tighter rental registration and authorizes cleanup of a problem property
Summary
Trustees debated a proposed rental registration requiring property managers to live within 25 miles and to accept official correspondence; the board also authorized a contractor to remove a persistent dumpster and will levy costs to the owner if unpaid.
The Village of Ellenville board discussed a proposed rental property registration and took a formal step to clear a chronic problem property.
Staff presented a draft registration requiring property managers to reside within a 25‑mile radius, acknowledge receipt of building department correspondence, provide insurance declaration pages with applications, and report property sales within 24 hours of closing. The presenter said the proposal aims to improve accountability for out‑of‑town landlords who cannot be reached during emergencies.
Dan (staff) described elements of the draft and recommended further legal review and an advisory workshop before formal adoption, noting potential unintended consequences — such as added cost passed to tenants — and that some specifics (for example, response times and emergency‑housing requirements) need nuance. Board members agreed to pause and convene a workshop to widen stakeholder input and consult the village attorney before adopting any ordinance.
Separately, the board authorized immediate enforcement action at a chronic property in the Circle/Church Street area. Staff reported written notices and a prior fine; the owner did not clear debris and a dumpster remained on site. The board approved hiring On Time Disposal to remove the dumpster and authorized an expenditure (invoice presented) that will be levied onto the property owner's 2025–2026 taxes if unpaid, following the village's civil enforcement code and administrative procedure.
"If we perform this action the cost can be levied onto their taxes," staff said while explaining the enforcement mechanism and administrative fees. The board approved the cleanup motion on a voice vote and discussed following the statutory steps so the enforcement is done "by the book."
What happens next: staff will schedule a rental‑policy workshop with stakeholders and consult the village attorney on legal risks; they will proceed with the cleanup and prepare the levy paperwork if the owner does not reimburse the village.
