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TOWN OF CRAWFORD TOWN BOARD
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF
MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AND
AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION
WHEREAS, there is a national immigration crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico in that unprecedented and overwhelming numbers of migrants and asylum seekers are crossing over the border of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Federal government has failed or refused to anticipate and react to the exigent and emergent circumstances, resulting in thousands of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the U.S. border; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of New York City has failed to adequately address the needs of said migrants and asylum seekers transferred to or otherwise arrived in New York City, and has recently undertaken to relocate hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers to locations in the Hudson Valley and to use local hotels as shelters or dormitory facilities for housing them; and
WHEREAS, the City of New York has not communicated any plan for supervising, processing, and/or providing services to the migrants and asylum seekers who are being transported to Hudson Valley hotels; and
WHEREAS, the use of such hotels by the City of New York as migrant shelters or dormitory facilities is of unknown and indeterminate length, and may last for months or longer; and
WHEREAS, the City of New York has not provided, nor offered to provide, any funds or assistance to the Hudson Valley communities where migrants and asylum seekers are being sent to defray the additional service costs those communities will incur due to the use of local hotels as shelters or dormitory facilities, such as costs related to police and fire protection, emergency services, medical facilities and other services and needs; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford lacks the facilities, services capacity, and funds to provide adequate shelter, assistance, and basic necessities to dependent migrants and asylum seekers that the City of New York is transferring to the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford has enacted a zoning code to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the Town's residents and property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Town's zoning code does not allow the use of hotels or other temporary residence facilities, including camps, for use as long-term residential housing such as shelters or dormitories; and
WHEREAS, New York City's transportation of migrants and asylum seekers to the Town for that purpose is illegal; and
WHEREAS, violation of the Town of Crawford Zoning Code is illegal activity which subjects the offender to both criminal prosecution and civil liability; and
WHEREAS, migrants and asylum seekers could face refusal or eviction from such illegal hotels and short-term residential facilities by the owners thereof, resulting in homelessness for these migrants and asylum seekers.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor, the Town Building Inspector, and the Town's attorneys to commence civil and/or criminal actions against any property owner and operator who illegally uses property as a shelter or dormitory facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor and the Town's attorneys to commence a civil action against the City of New York in the event that it undertakes to illegally utilize hotels or other facilities in the Town of Crawford as illegal shelters or dormitory facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution, along with a letter demanding action to put a stop to New York City's illegal transportation and housing of migrants and asylum seekers in the Hudson Valley, shall be sent to the Mayor of the City of New York, the Town's representatives in the New York State Legislature, and to Governor Kathy Hochul.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be sent to every hotel and temporary residence facility in the Town of Crawford, along with a letter advising the hotel or other facility owners that use of their facilities as a shelter or dormitory facility is illegal and will subject them to criminal prosecution and civil liability.
On the motion of Council Member Michael Menendez seconded by Council Member Angelina Jadrossich the foregoing resolution was adopted on a vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Dated: May 18, 2023
Real Property Data Collector
The Town of Crawford is seeking a part-time Real Data Collector 1 day per week (Thursdays) and possible additional days as needed.
Work Duties Include: Inspecting, verifying and recording details of commercial and residential properties required for property valuation. Verifying measurements & information of new construction, additions, and existing structures. Review building plans. Check validity of all data and record changes. Enter sketches of building into our computer program.
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. No experience necessary, just dependability and willingness to learn and be customer-service oriented.
Submit resume to: The Town of Crawford Supervisor’s Office, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566 or email resume to: [email protected].
The Town of Crawford will be accepting bids for the sealing of a 28 foot by 50 foot stamped concrete patio located at the Town of Crawford Senior/Community Center. This shall consist of one coat of clear high gloss wet look acrylic sealer. We will be accepting bids up to and including May 22nd. For additional information please contact the Supervisors office at 845-744-5010
The Town of Crawford is accepting bids for the sealcoating of the Town of Crawford walking trail located off of Searsville Road and County Route 17 in the town. Clean and repair trail for application of Latex based asphalt emulsion sealer. Asphalt shall be covered at a 50/50 rate for double coverage. Coating shall be sprayed on application with Tuff Top additive and quick dry additive for faster drying time and enhanced strength. Any cracks are to be filled prior to sealing with hot rubberized crack filler. There is approx. 98,00 square foot including the parking area and entry road. Bids will be accepted up to and including May 22nd by the Town Clerks office. For further information please contact the Town at 845-744-2020.
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS AND RELATED WORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for demolition and removal of buildings and related work at 4 Youngblood Road, in the Town of Crawford, NY (hereinafter 'Bid Item') will be received by the Town of Crawford at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566, until 11:00 o'clock A.M. on May 16, 2023, and then be publicly opened and read aloud. The work must be performed by a licensed asbestos contractor.
Copies of the Information for Bidders, Bid Form, and Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk at the above address. Bids must be submitted on official forms and in sealed envelopes at the above address and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder, designation of the Bid Item exactly as specified above and "Town of Crawford".
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to readvertise for new bids. Bids shall be awarded in accordance with General Municipal Law §103.
Dated: April 27, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD
JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
ASBESTOS AIR MONITORING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for asbestos air monitoring at 4 Youngblood Road in the Town of Crawford, NY (hereinafter ‘Bid Item’) will be received by the Town of Crawford at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566, until 11:00 o'clock A.M. on May 16, 2023, and then be publicly opened and read aloud.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD
Water Main Break - 04/11/2023
There was a major water main break at the carwash on Boniface and we continue to work on it. Service should be restored by early evening.
There was a major water main break at the carwash on Boniface and we hope to be restored by early afternoon.
The Town of Crawford is pleased to announce that we are in the process of transitioning our water meter reading system to a LTE Cellular endpoint system to efficiently and securely deliver meter reading data to us via a reliable cellular network. You will be able to monitor your own water use via an “App”, accessible on your phone, tablet or computer. You will also be able to set up alarms for excessive use, leaking/ dripping faucets, toilets, etc.
We are asking that you contact our Water & Sewer Department at 845-744-2515 to schedule an appointment to have your Cellular endpoint installed. Be sure to leave your name, address, account and telephone number, an employee from our contracting company, JCO will return your call to set up an appointment day and time.
Town of Crawford Residents
Must Pick Up FREE Permit from Town Clerk
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Crawford Sewer Treatment
57 Hardenburgh Road
Pine Bush, NY 12566
Bring your old computers, laptops, tablets, printers, monitors, copiers, televisions, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, audio and visual equipment, typewriters, VCRs, DVDs, etc...
AC Units will cost $20
LIMIT OF 6 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD
For questions call 744.2020