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6/13/07 Minutes following the Village Mayor and Board of Trustees meeting 6/13/07. (The Clerk of the Village, John Karge, was attending NYCOM so the meeting minutes were taken by Eileen Sassmann.) Public HearingLocal Law #3 2007 – Establish Towing Ordinance. : Village Attorney Viglotti described the intent of the ordinance (to provide and orderly scene at an accident) and then read the proposed ordinance. The main provisions of the proposed ordinance are: a permit application process, yearly permit schedule, call out procedure and the list of qualifications for businesses. The list of qualifications for businesses include: located within a five-mail radius of the Village, show proof of insurance, provide a secure facility to keep vehicles, and provide access to the facility 8AM – 6 PM. Many of the businesses interested in being on the towing list offered comments on the proposed ordinance. The following are the important points that were discussed during the hearing: 1. Many of the members of the audience recommended that the radius of 5 miles be changed to 4 miles to limit the number of possible businesses. The speakers felt that 5 miles allowed too many businesses to qualify for the list. Attorney Viglotti felt that this change could be made to the proposed law. 2. It was recommended that the radius for possible businesses be chosen starting at the stone bridge on East Main Street in the middle of the Central Business District. 3. There was concern that not all applicants could provide a secure facility available for access from 8 AM to 6 PM. Attorney Viglotti indicated that the pick up time could be changed in the proposed law. 4. It was suggested that there be a cap on the number of businesses on the list. Attorney Viglotti indicated that he would need to investigate this new aspect of the proposed law. Attorney Viglotti reported that none of the local laws he reviewed in preparing the proposed law contained a cap. It was reported that the Town of Poughkeepsie has a cap of 12 on their list. Attorney Viglotti said he would consult with the Town of Poughkeepsie Attorney. . Trustee Visentin will schedule separate meeting with the towing businesses to discuss the updated ordinance. Trustee Visentin made a motion to close this public hearing, seconded by Trustee Weitlich. Carried. Public Hearing: Local Law #4 – Permit Alternate Member to ZBA 2007. Trustee Visentin described the need to have an alternate member for the ZBA: to ensure that there is always a quorum available to vote on the issues at each meeting. Trustee further noted that the alternate would attend the same training as regular ZBA members. There were no additional comments on the proposal. Trustee Visentin made a motion to close this public hearing, seconded by Trustee Italiano. Carried. Page 1 of 4