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DEPARTMENTS
Mayor
Trustees
Benny Fairchild: Deputy Mayor
315-323-5032
bennygump2004@yahoo.com
James Thew
315-528-7559
Richard Hough
315-323-7656
Olivia Martin
315-323-4138
The legislative body of a village, the board of trustees, is comprised of the mayor and four trustees. The board may increase or decrease the number of trustees, subject to a mandatory referendum. The general powers of the board of trustees are set forth in Village Law 4-412, which provides that: "In addition to any powers conferred upon villages, the board of trustees shall have management of the village property and finances, may take all measures and do all acts, by local law, not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution, and not inconsistent with a general law except as authorized by the municipal home rule law, which shall be deemed expedient or desirable for the good government of the village, it's management and business, the protection of it's property, the safety, health, comfort, and general welfare of it's inhabitants, the protection of their property, the preservation of peace and good order, the suppression of vice, the benefit of trade, and the preservation and protection of public works. The board of trustees may create or abolish by resolution offices, boards, agencies and commissions, and delegate to said offices, boards, agencies and commissions so much of it's powers, duties and functions as it shall deem necessary for effectuating or administering the board of trustees duties and functions.
Village Office
46B Maple St.
Waddington, N.Y. 13694
Phone: 315-388-5534
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 1pm
Summer Hours (July & August): Monday - Thursday 8am - 12pm
Department of Public Works
Supervisor Department of Public Works
Christopher Reagan
chrisrgn@gmail.com
Assistant Treatment Operator
Jeffrey Rupert
Waste Water Treatment Plant Trainee
Nathan Byrd
100 Park Lane
Waddington, N.Y. 13694
Phone: 315-388-4498
Hours 6:30 AM- 3 PM
Waddington Volunteer Fire Department
51 Maple Street, P.O. Box 352
Waddington, N.Y. 13694
Phone: 315-388-4441
Email: waddingtonfire@gmail.com
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Chief
Jim Armstrong
1st Assistant
Kevin Sharlow
2nd Assistant
Sean McGee
Treasurer
Butch Rutherford
Secretary
Tammy Kocher
Incorporated on December 22,1890, the Waddington Fire Department has been proudly protecting the residents of the Town and Village of Waddington, New York from the threat of fire, covering 58 square miles of which 6.4 square miles are waterways.
Waddington is a small community of 2000 plus residents located in St. Lawrence County along the St. Lawrence River. Waddington Fire is one of 42 fire departments providing fire protection in St. Lawrence County, the largest County in the area in New York State.
The Waddington Fire Department is 100% volunteer, comprised of 40 members that operates two engines, two tankers, one heavy rescue, one light rescue/brush truck and one air boat out of a single station in the Village of Waddington.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Chair
Fred Ruddy
Chuck Pierce
Gerald Jock
Bruce Kavan
William Boak
Code Enforcement Officer
Tony Mcmanaman
315-322-5555
codeperson70@gmail.com
The Village of Waddington Code Enforcement Officer is responsible to enforce the International Building and Fire Protection Code, the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code and local municipal building codes, as well as the provisions of other local laws pertaining to quality of life issues.
Duties:
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Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building and fire protection codes, zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits.
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Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances or laws.
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Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy and compliance.
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Explains the requirements of the local building codes, the local zoning ordinance, the International Building and Fire Code and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the general public.
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Provides for removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary safeguards during construction.
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Order unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous structures.
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Inspects existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards.
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Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building code and zoning ordinance.
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Prepares periodic reports of buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected, and estimated costs of work covered by such permits, for presentation to the Village Board of Trustees.
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Attends basic and continuing in-service training courses