The ZBA needs a volunteer

NORTH EAST — It’s February 2010 and the North East Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is still looking for a volunteer to fill  Diana Paine’s vacated seat. Paine left the ZBA in April 2009 due to time constraints. There are three years left on the five-year term.

“We need one member right now,� ZBA Chair Julie Schroeder said. “And it would be nice to get somebody who took a real interest in it.�

Usually there is a monthly meeting as well as educational programs that occur throughout the year, within Dutchess County. Matters that arise before the ZBA include set-back issues, variance requests, special permit requests, etc.

The Zoning Board of Appeals holds its authority from the state, not the town. As with other boards, it’s not supposed to be political; it’s meant to be objective.

“It’s a deliberative body that has to weigh appeals in the public when it comes to zoning matters,� said town Supervisor Dave Sherman.

“The Town Board is responsible for writing the zoning legislation, but then it has to be administered and the ZBA is partially responsible for that, not enforcing, but administering,� Schroeder said.

Anyone who is interested in applying for the position should submit a letter of intent or a resume to the town supervisor or the town clerk at Town Hall, at 19 North Maple Ave., Millerton, NY 12546.

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