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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District will hold a public hearing to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Greenlawn Water District office, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, New York, to consider entering into a license agreement with DISH Wireless L.L.C., for the use of a portion of the Greenlawn Water District water tower and premises located at its Tank 2 site, East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, New York, for the purpose of the installation of antennas and associated equipment.
By Order of The Board of Commissioners
Greenlawn Water District
Notice of Annual Election of Water Commissioner of the Greenlawn Water District
Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Election for the Office of Commissioner of the Greenlawn Water District will be held at the Greenlawn Water District office, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, NY, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a term of three (3) years. Said polling place is located within the Greenlawn Water District in the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Polls will be open from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on that date.
Petitions of Candidates must:
- Be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters on a form which must be secured at the District office. ONLY PETITIONS ON THIS FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Be filed with the Board of Commissioners at the District office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2022.
To be eligible to vote, a person must:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Reside within the District at least 30 days prior to said election date.
- Be a registered voter under the Suffolk County Permanent Registration on or before November 18, 2022.
Board of Water Commissioners
Greenlawn Water District
PUBLIC NOTICE GREENLAWN WATER DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District will hold a public hearing at the Greenlawn Water District office, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, NY, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the proposed budget of estimated expenses and revenues of the Greenlawn Water District for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023. A copy of the proposed budget will be made available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Greenlawn Water District office, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, NY, and will be posted for review on the District’s website.
All persons interested will be given an opportunity to present comments at said public hearing.
Board of Water Commissioners
Greenlawn Water District
Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:
- Installation of Water Main & Appurtenances – Jilland Estates
will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District (Owner) in the District Office, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, NY 11740, until 9:00 a.m., Prevailing Time on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 a.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District hereby schedules a budget workshop to be held by said Board at the Greenlawn Water District office, 45 Railroad St., Greenlawn, NY, at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
All persons interested will be given an opportunity to present written and oral comments at said public hearing.
Board of Water Commissioners
Greenlawn Water District
2022 has been an uncharacteristically dry summer with substantially reduced rainfall…and so the need to reduce usage and conserve water has become a reality. The Greenlawn Water District Board Of Commissioners requests that all customers and consumers observe the following regulations from June 1 through September 15:
1. Water on Appropriate Days:
- Odd numbered homes and businesses: Irrigate only on odd numbered calendar days.
- Even numbered homes and businesses: Irrigate only on even numbered calendar days.
- If you do not have a street number: Water only on odd numbered days.
2. Water Efficiently: Irrigating during the heat of the day causes much of the water to evaporate. For best results and the most efficient watering, we recommend irrigation before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
3. Follow these great water-saving tips:
- Many beautiful groundcovers require less water including lavender, daylilies, forget-me-nots, aloes, marigolds, and zinnias.
- Composting enhances water retention and adds nutrients.
- Avoid wasting water. Installing spring-loaded shutoff nozzles on garden hoses and slow-drip irrigation systems will help avoid over-watering and save money on water bills.
- Don’t overwater lawns. Maintaining grass height at 2 inches requires less water and reduces evaporation.
Thank you for your cooperation. All consumers will be notified if further regulations become necessary.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Town Law of the State of New York, and after a public hearing duly held, the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District adopted the following amendments to the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Greenlawn Water District:
Section II, Paragraph 3 is amended to read as follows:
“3. Upon acceptance by the District of such application, the application shall constitute a contract between the applicant and the District, obligating the applicant to pay to the District the established rate or rates as the same shall from time to time be fixed by the Board of Commissioners, and shall constitute an agreement to comply with and be bound by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the Greenlawn Water District and amendments thereto. Such application shall also constitute a consent by the applicant and consumer for all commissioners, agents, officers or employees of the District to enter upon any property owned or leased by the applicant or consumer for the purposes of installing, inspecting, repairing, meter reading, or removing any or all meters, valves, pipes or other property of the District located thereon or for the purpose of examining, inspecting or testing the plumbing facilities on such property and the manner in which the water or services of the Water District are being used.”
Section VII, Paragraph 1 is amended to read as follows:
“1. No street, highway or public ground shall be opened or permitted to be opened by the property owner unless and until the property owner or the property owner’s licensed, insured and authorized contractor shall have obtained, at the property owner’s expense, all permits required by the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk, State of New York and any other governmental authorities having jurisdiction for street and highway openings, and any such work shall be performed only while such permits are in full force and effect.”
Section VIII, is amended to add a new Paragraph 5, to read as follows:
“5. Where in the opinion of the Board of Commissioners, any meter has been made inaccessible or has been obstructed in any manner, or where repair, maintenance or replacement of a meter has been refused or access denied by any owner or person in possession of the premises where such meter is located, then the District may deem such meter to be abandoned and then install a new meter outside the subject premises, and the expenses of same shall be charged to the consumer as water charges.”
Section XIV, Paragraph 4 is amended to read as follows:
“4. All commercial premises shall be equipped with a Reduced Pressure Zone device (“RPZ”) or other appropriate backflow device based upon the degree of hazard as determined by the District pursuant to New York State law, New York State Department of Health rules and regulations, the Town Code of the Town of Huntington, and the District’s policies, ordinances, rules and regulations. All RPZs and backflow devices shall be installed by and maintained at the property owner’s expense, and must comply in all respects with New York State law, New York State Department of Health rules and regulations, the Town Code of the Town of Huntington and the District’s policies, ordinances, rules and regulations. All RPZs and other backflow devices shall be inspected and tested annually by a certified New York State Department of Health backflow device tester contracted by the property owner, at the expense of the property owner. Test reports shall be forwarded to the District office. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements will result in the termination of water supply by the District. Property owners are responsible for obtaining any permits for the installation and maintenance of such systems which may be required by the Town of Huntington and any other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the subject premises.”
Section XVII, Paragraph 2 is amended to add a new Subparagraph (c) and to redesignate existing Subparagraph (c) as Subparagraph (d), to read as follows:
“2. The District reserves the right to turn off a water service under any of the following conditions, such water service not to be resumed until the property owner shall have caused such condition to be remedied in full and until all charges and penalties have been paid in full:
(a) In the event of an emergency, in which water is leaking, or in the event that a willful and/or negligent waste of water is occurring;
(b) In the event that a violation of these ordinances, rules and regulations shall have occurred or shall be occurring;
(c) In the event that water and service charges are not paid within sixty days from the due date;
(d) In the event that a service installation has been made in any manner other than that authorized by the Board of Commissioners or these ordinances, rules and regulations.”
Section XVIII is amended to read as follows:
“All water and service charges shall be the responsibility of the property owner and shall be billed directly to the property owner and not to a tenant. All water and service charges in arrears as of September 15 of each year shall be transferred to the property owner’s real property tax bill. Any unpaid water and service charges placed on the real property tax bill shall be subject to a ten percent (10%) penalty charge on the amount due.”
A copy of the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations and the amendments are on file at the office of the Greenlawn Water District, 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, New York 11740.
Dated: May 5, 2022
The Board of Commissioners
Greenlawn Water District
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Greenlawn Water District will hold a public hearing with respect to the following proposed amendments to the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Greenlawn Water District:
Amendments to Section II, Paragraph 3, relating to the obligations of an applicant for water service upon acceptance of the application by the Greenlawn Water District.
Amendment to Section VII, Paragraph 1, relating to requirements for opening a street, highway or public ground.
Amendment to Section VIII, to add a new Paragraph 5 to provide procedures for replacing a meter and charging the expense to the consumer when an existing meter is inaccessible or obstructed, or where repair, maintenance or replacement of a meter has been refused or access denied.
Amendment to Section XIV, Paragraph 4, relating to installation of Reduced Pressure Zone and other backflow devices in commercial premises.
Amendment to Section XVII, Paragraph 2, relating to the turn off of water service in the event of nonpayment of water and service charges within sixty days from the due date.
Amendment to Section XVIII, relating to charges which, if in arrears as of September 15 of each year, are to be transferred to an owner’s real property tax bill.
Time and Place of Hearing:
Greenlawn Water District
45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, New York 11740
Date of Hearing: April 27, 2022
Time of Hearing: 9:00 a.m.
The proposed amendments to the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Greenlawn Water District are available for public inspection at the office of the Greenlawn Water District at 45 Railroad Street, Greenlawn, New York 11740, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.
The Greenlawn Water District complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Disabled persons with special needs should contact the Greenlawn Water District office at 631-261-0874 at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such needs.
Dated: April 14, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GREENLAWN WATER DISTRICT
