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Public hearing on Vacant Commercial Building Registry kept open; residents ask how vacancy is defined
Summary
The Town Board continued the public hearing on a proposed Vacant Commercial Building Registry to May 27, 2026 after residents raised questions about geographic scope and vacancy definitions; Supervisor McMillen said determinations would be made by the building inspector with discretion for active leasing efforts.
The Town Board opened a public hearing April 22 on an Introductory Local Law to establish a Vacant Commercial Building Registry and heard questions from residents about coverage and definitions. Resident Dale Mottola asked whether the proposed law would apply only to the Hamlet; Supervisor Dave McMillen clarified it would apply townwide. Resident Rob Dollbaum asked how vacancy would be defined and whether a property without electricity or water would be treated as vacant; McMillen said the building inspector would make determinations with discretion where owners are actively seeking tenants.
After discussion the Board voted to keep the public hearing open until May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for further public input and refinement of the proposal. The Board described the registry as primarily a tracking and fee mechanism intended to encourage occupancy rather than serve as strict punitive enforcement without further rulemaking and inspector discretion.
