“Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Kramer, J.), entered August 25, 2011 in Schenectady County, which, among other things, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, granted a cross motion by respondents Long Oil Heat, Inc. and Marebo, LLC to dismiss the petition. Respondent Long Oil Heat, Inc., doing business as … [Read more…]
“The Third Department appellate division issued its decision today (Aug. 23, 2012) affirming the lower court’s dismissal of Bill and Cyndi Miner’s lawsuit, which challenged the placement of Long Energy’s 30,000-gallon propane storage tank less than 200 feet from their living room in Duanesburg under the category of a “retail store”. The decision states … [Read more…]
“By filing their Appellants’ Brief with the 3rd Judicial Department Appellate Division on Monday, March 19, 2012, Bill and Cyndi Miner continued their fight against a giant, 30,000-gallon propane storage tank that the Town of Duanesburg allowed Long Energy to place within 200′ of their home last year, in its restrictive C-1 commercial zone, … [Read more…]
“Matter of Willian Miner and Cynthia Miner against Town of Duanesburg Planning Board” read the court documents 19 March 2012
“Third Department’s View The Third Department has taken a difference view of the issue. For example, in Stankavich v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Bd., 7 the planning board of the upstate Town of Duanesburg granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, which allowed it to construct … [Read more…]
“Ethics Generally • Defining Ethics • Guidance – Primary Sources Article 18 of the General Municipal Law • Pinpointing Potential Conflicts • Disclosure Requirements • Public Official Actions Subject to Legal Code/Laws Common Law Conflicts Results of Interested Contracts Municipal Checklist” read the entire article New York State Department of State 2008 … [Read more…]