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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the South Huntington Water District has scheduled a public hearing to be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 8:30 A.M., at the South Huntington Water District Office, 75 Fifth Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, to consider the following matters:

1.  Comments on the proposed budget for the District, for fiscal year January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, as required by the applicable provisions of the New York State Town Law.

2.   The enactment of a Resolution effectuating changes to the Ordinances of the South Huntington Water District.

3.   The enactment of a Resolution to change, as of January 1, 2011, water rates and the tax rate.

A copy of the proposed 2011 budget is available on the District’s website and a copy can be viewed at the District offices during regular business hours.  Proposed changes to the Ordinances, water rates and tax rate are posted on the District’s website, and copies of the proposals can be viewed at the District offices during regular business hours. 

Board of Water Commissioners

South Huntington Water District

75 Fifth Avenue South

Huntington Station, New York 11746

Dated: August 30, 2010

Posted August 30, 2010

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Election for the Office of Commissioner of the South Huntington Water District will be held at Walt Whitman High School, (North Cafeteria), Huntington Station, New York and the King of Kings Evangelical Lutheran Church, (Ante-Room), Melville, New York on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a term of three (3) years and one (1) Commissioner to complete a term of office expiring on December 31, 2012 (two years), which office has a vacancy in an unexpired term. The polls will be open from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Nominations must be made in petition form subscribed  by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the District and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Water Commissioners at the office of the District no later than 4:00 P.M., on September 15, 2010.

Paul J. Tonna, Chairman

Ciro DePalo, Treasurer

Dominick Feeney, Commissioner

 

 Board of Water Commissioners

 South Huntington Water District

 75 5th Avenue South

 Huntington Station, New York 11746

 

Posted August 30, 2010

 

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SHWD  SUMMARY  BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR 2010 - 2011 

 

BUDGET

REQUIREMENTS

2009

ACTUAL

2010

ESTIMATE

2011

BUDGET

 

 

 

 

Operating Expense (Schedule A)

4,309,364

7,822,239

5,350,600

 

 

 

 

Debt Service (Schedule B)

1,792,675

2,258,687

2,281,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIPTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating (Schedule D)

3,031,578

3,893,539

3,933,900

Extension

123,698

13,695

-0-

General Tax Levy

3,264,976

3,304,762

3,621,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surplus Used

 

 

76,000

Surplus

318,208

131,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Schedule “A”

 

ITEM NO.

2009

ACTUAL

2010

ESTIMATE

2011

BUDGET

 

1.  Auditing

42,288

44,500

44,500

2.  Auto Maintenance

45,918

46,000

45,000

3.  Commissioners Fees

26,500

22,100

24,000

4.  Contingencies W/O

--

--

5,000

5.  Data Processing

47,387

53,908

65,000

6.  Education & Travel

27,349

22,926

25,000

7.  Engineering

47,084

42,000

42,000

8.  Fire Hydrant Purchases

17,712

19,805

20,000

9.  Fuel Oil & Maint. of Heating System

29,040

39,000

41,000

10.  Health Insurance

399,345

423,000

470,000

11.  Insurance

120,123

124,000

131,000

12.  Legal

24,765

28,000

28,500

13.  Legal Notice

580

600

2,500

14.  Location of Values Mapping of Prints

19,200

4,000

5,000

15.  Maintenance of Buildings

28,482

28,500

35,000

16.  Maintenance of Grounds

26,598

27,500

29,000

17.  Maintenance of Pipe & Service Lines

77,488

173,741

150,000

18.  Maintenance of Wells & Reservoirs

172,567

180,704

250,000

19.  Maintenance of Meters

143,327

113,000

120,000

20.  Mobile Communication

3,682

268

2,500

21.  Material & Supplies for Water Svcs.

6,391

6,160

10,000

22.  New/Replacement Motor Vehicles

64,851

63,500

66,000

23.  NYS Employees Retirement              

75,202

123,900

145,000

24.  Office Equipment & Service Contracts

10,713

11,000

20,000

25.  Postage/Office Supplies

66,182

64,403

67,000

26.  Purchase of Water

17,330

21,001

25,000

27.  Power & Light

1,106,934

1,335,000

1,500,000

28.  Metro Taxes

3,288

3,986

4,200

29.  Road Restoration

13,229

24,480

15,000

30.  Sundry Expenses

1,457

1,978

3,000

31.  Salaries

1,114,362

1,149,000

1,183,500

32.  Social Security Taxes

87,008

89,276

92,400

33.  Small Tools & Supplies

13,062

20,511

22,000

34.  Telephone/Leased Lines

57,700

61,500

62,500

35.  Unemployment Insurance

--

--

--

36.  Water Analyses

66,095

68,000

70,000

37.  Capital Meter Improvement Program

--

--

--

38.  Water Treatment

306,124

384,992

530,000

39.  System Improvement Cost

--

--

--

40.  Sick Leave Accrued

--

--

--

192. Cap Trans

--

--

--

TOTALS

4,309,363

4,822,239

5,350,600

 

 

 

 

 Schedule “B”

 

DEBT SERVICE 2011

 

BOND ISSUES EXTENSIONS

ORIGINAL BOND ISSUE

PRINCIPAL

INTEREST

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL ISSUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-01-86

550,000

27,000

904.50

27,904.50

3-15-98

868,220

45,000

18,802.50

63,802.50

7-24-03-Ref.

7,592,231

375,000

197,065.74

572,065.74

8-19-03-Ref.

491,931

22,229

4,546.41

26,775.41

11-01-04

3,500,000

220,000

87,625.00

307,625.00

10-15-05  Series A

2,300,000

140,000

66,530.00

206,530.00

11-15-07

565,000

30,000

18,750.00

48,750.00

11-15-08

2,925,000

155,000

108,137.50

263,137.50

6-15-09-Ref.

597,541

143,354

15,016.69

158,370.69

12-04-09

3,232,000

176,612

90,711.70

267,323.70

7-15-10

4,140,000

221,882

116,949.96

338,831.96

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

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1,556,077

725,040

  2,281,117.00


                                                        

 

 SCHEDULE “C” 2011 

TAXATION:

DEBT SERVICE

 

 

 

 

RE: Entire District

2,281,117

 

 

 

 

            Total

2,281,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL TAX LEVY

3,621,817

 

 

 

 

Schedule “A” Operating Expenses

5,350,600

 

Schedule “B” Debt Service (Entire District)

2,281,117

 

 

 

 

            Total

7,631,717

 

 

 

 

Schedule “D” Est. Receipts (Current Rates)

3,933,900

 

Surplus Applied

76,000

 

General Tax Levy

3,621,817

 

 

 

 

TAXATION ENTIRE DISTRICT

 

 

 

 

 

TAX RATE

4.185

 

   SCHEDULE “D”

  ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 2011

 

OPERATING

RECEIPTS

2009

ACTUAL

2010

ESTIMATED

2011

BUDGET

 

 

 

 

Water Rents

2,110,781

2,524,000

3,004,000

 

 

 

 

Sales of Meters & Supplies

45,398

27,988

60,000

 

 

 

 

Fire Hydrant Rentals

38,440

38,500

58,000

 

 

 

 

Fire Sprinkler System

321,950

325,450

328,500

 

 

 

 

Interest on Time Deposits

70,325

37,800

45,000

 

 

 

 

Tax Liens

(Penalty Prior Year)

9,987

9,500

9,900

 

 

 

 

Fire Hydrant Permits and

Miscellaneous

14,615

16,250

17,500

 

 

 

 

Insurance Recoveries

29,338

951

              -

 

 

 

 

Other Miscellaneous

391,043

913,100

411,000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

3,031,877

3,893,539

3,933,900

 

 

 

 

 Posted August 30, 2010

 

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE REVISIONS

                                                                                                                                      

of

 

SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT

 

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

 

Suffolk County, NY

 

  

Paul J. Tonna

Ciro DePalo

Dominick Feeney

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

 

CONTENTS

 

 

     SECTION                                      SUBJECT                                                 PAGE

 

1                     Application for Water Connection                                           3                            

2                     Specifications                                                                           6

             3                     Permits                                                                         6

             4                     Cost of Materials and of Installation Labor                           7

 5                     Tapping of Water Mains                                                   7

 6                     Maintenance and Repair of Service Lines                            8

 7                     Water Meters                                                                         9

 8                     Prevention of Water Contamination                                      10

 9                     Booster Pumps                                                              10

10                    Refrigeration and Cooling Equipment                                11

11                    Fire Hydrant and Private Sprinkler System                         11

Standby Charges           

12                    Usage of Fire Hydrants                                                          12

13                    Fire Service Lines                                                                12

14                    Vacant Premises                                                                       12

15                    Resumption of Water Service                                                 12

16                    Notice to Turn on or Discontinue Water Service              12

17                    Frozen Service Lines                                                                13

18                    Bills for Water Charges; Tax Liens                                             13

19                    Owners and Purchasers of Property Liable for                     

Unpaid Water Charges                                                13

20                    Water Rates and Miscellaneous Charges                                    13

21                    Resale of District Water Prohibited                                            14

22                    Discontinuance of Water Service                                      14

23                    Water for Road or Highway Construction                             14

24                    Improper Service Installations                                                14

25                    Right of Entry to Premises; Emergency Regulations                   15

26                    Persons Authorized to Perform Services                                   15

27                    Violation of Ordinances                                                            15

28                    Miscellaneous Powers                                                                      15                       

 

 

The following ordinances, adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners of the South Huntington Water District, South Huntington, New York (the "District"), form part of the water service contract by and between the District and each purchaser of water, services, or facilities provided by the District.

 

SECTION 1.            APPLICATION FOR WATER CONNECTIONS.

A.            Application for water service or for connection to District facilities shall be made in writing at the office of the District on forms provided by the District.  Such applications shall be made by the owner of the property concerned or the property owner's authorized agent.  Evidence of ownership and identification of the property shall be submitted with the application.  Every owner of land, or his agent who files an application for water service or for connection to District facilities shall be deemed to have granted to the South Huntington Water District a continuing license for the employees, representatives or officials of the District to enter upon the lands of said owner for purposes of making routine inspections of water service and/or water connections, making appropriate emergency repairs thereto, ensuring that the water service and connections are installed and maintained in accordance with the specifications of the District, and otherwise ensuring compliance with the ordinances of the South Huntington Water District.

B.            Application to the District shall be made prior to commencement of building construction.

C.            No water supplied by the District may be used for any purpose other than that stated in the application.

D.            No application shall be approved which relates to property on which any violation of these ordinances exists.  No water connection shall be made to any property which is the subject of a pending application by the property owners or their agents for permission to utilize water from any other source other than the mains of the South Huntington Water District.

E.            No application will be approved nor any permit granted until all fees, deposits or other charges relating thereto and all arrearages owing from the property owner or relating to the subject property have been paid in full.

F.            No application for connection to District facilities shall be considered or approved

unless accompanied by payment of the Systems Construction Charge established by this section.  The Systems Construction Charges are set forth at Appendix “B”.  

 

The Systems Construction Charge shall be paid in addition to all other fees, deposits or other charges required pursuant to these ordinances.

G. For the purpose of determining the appropriate System Construction Charges, structures which incorporate the following four (4) elements shall be deemed non-residential uses:  (1) the facility must be group residential or short-term residential in character (group residential must have integral elements of shared amenities, such as, dining, laundry and health care facilities; short term residential must be for terms of less than one year, such as, extended stay hotels);  (2) the facility must have only minimal individual service demands (single bath and a kitchenette type sink is the maximum allowable for each unit within this service type; rental apartment, co-op and condominium units are deemed to be residential); (3) the individual units must not be separately metered; and (4) the facility’s water demand must be such that the commercial rate equitably represents the cost for additional supply and store. 

 

H.            (1)            Where a non-residential property is receiving water from the District for both irrigation purposes and for internal building usage from a single service line, and the property owner requests an additional service line for irrigation purposes only, the system construction charges set forth in sub-paragraph “F” of this Section shall not apply to the additional irrigation service line, provided the irrigation usage will not significantly increase the water consumption. 

            (2)            With the sole exception as set forth in subsection H(1) above, all non-residentiaproperties requesting more than one service line shall be required to pay the systems construction charge for each service line pursuant to the provisions of sub-paragraph F of this Section 1.

I.            When a water service is turned off or terminated for the purpose of building demolition, substantial renovation, or re-construction of the site, the status of the service will be reviewed by the District.  Any water service that is smaller than 1”, and

(i)            constructed of galvanized iron, plastic or lead,

(ii)            tapped on a main other than the main closest to the subject building, 

(iii)               actively leaking, in violation of  District Ordinances,  or

(iv)              older than 25 years,

shall not be re-used, and a new service line shall be installed in conformance with the District’s specifications.  Existing water services other than those prohibited hereby may be re-used. However, the property owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the prevailing Standards and Specifications of the District, including back flow prevention, meter pit construction, curb box location and automated meter reading equipment.  New water services require the payment of all District Application and Materials Fees and shall be constructed in accordance with the District Standards. Existing water services no longer utilized shall be discontinued at the water main at the property owner’s expense, either prior to or in conjunction with the installation of the new service.

J.            In the event a water distribution main does not extend across the real property to be developed, or if it is determined by the District that an existing water main is inadequate to supply water for the intended use of land, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner or developer to pay for the cost of water main installation, replacement, repair or extension, as the situation may require, inclusive of required valves, hydrants, services and/or other appurtenances, so that the water main is extended, as determined by the District.  

 

SECTION 2.  SPECIFICATIONS

            All water services, mains and appurtenances thereto shall be installed pursuant to specifications on file in the District Office.  A copy of such specifications may be obtained at the District Office.

 

SECTION 3.             PERMITS

A.            All permits required by Town, County or State authorities for street or highway openings shall be obtained by the property owner or his authorized agent at their own expense, and a copy shall be delivered to the District prior to the commencement of any work.  The property owner shall be directly responsible to the issuing authority for compliance with and performance of the conditions imposed by each such permit.

B.            All property owners, or their authorized representatives, must provide advance written notice

of excavation to the District and to each operator of underground facilities listed on The New York City/Long Island One-Call Center.  Failure to provide the District with written notice of excavation shall be a violation of this Ordinance and may subject the property owner to any fines described in Section 27.

C.            Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued to lawn and tree sprayers for an annual fee, as set forth in Appendix “C”.  .  The permits will be issued only after the lawn and tree spraying equipment has been inspected by an authorized representative of the District to confirm that such equipment meets all of the requirements of the N.Y.S. Sanitary Code.

D.            Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued for agricultural irrigation purposes, as set forth in Appendix “C”.. Only previous year permitted agricultural irrigation users will be permitted to reapply for Permits. A lapse of renewal in any ensuing year will make the Permit ineligible for renewal. The permit holder must utilize a District supplied water meter and consumption will be billed in accordance with the rates set forth at Section 20 of these Ordinances.

E.            Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued for the purpose of construction and general use.  Each such permit, when issued, will be valid for a 30 day period and the fee set for in Appendix “C”.  A Reduced Pressure Zone (R.P.Z.) backflow preventer, no larger than 1" in diameter must be installed at the hydrant connection.  The R.P.Z., together with a recent certification test report, must be presented to the District's representative at the time the application is submitted.  The permit shall be valid only for low flow and intermittent use.

F.            All permits issued by the District for the use of water supplied by the District or facilities controller by the District are subject to cancellation, revocation or suspension by the District without notice.

 

SECTION 4.            COST OF MATERIALS AND OF INSTALLATION LABOR.

The cost of all materials, including water meters, and of all labor for the installation of service lines, meters and appurtenances utilized in supplying water to any premises, from the tap on the District water main, shall be borne by the property owner.

 

SECTION 5.            TAPPING OF WATER MAINS

The tapping of water mains for service connections or for any other purpose shall be performed solely by employees of the District or by other persons authorized to do so by the District.  The fee for permission to tap a water main shall be as set forth in Appendix C., which fee shall be deemed to cover the cost of preparing all permits and work orders, handling of service materials, and labor and equipment required to perform inspections during and after completion of the installation.

SECTION 6.            MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SERVICE LINES; INTERFERENCE WITH WATER MAINS.

 

A.            The Water District shall maintain water service facilities in the roadway and up  to the  property line. 

B.            The property owner shall at all times be responsible for the repair and maintenance of water service lines to District Specifications from the property line, as well as the water meter pit.  Any and all repairs made to water service lines shall be made by a licensed plumber.  Meter pit covers shall be maintained at ground level and kept clear, accessible and in workable condition at all times.

C.            In those instances where a water service(s) is tapped from a District water distribution main located in an easement area, the water service owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the water service line for its entire length.

D.            In the event a property owner shall fail to repair or maintain water service lines as required by this Ordinance, the District may provide written notice to the property owner providing clear and specific information as to the nature of the repairs and maintenance which is required by said property owner.  Said notice will be sent to the last owner of record as indicated upon the assessment rolls as maintained in the Office of the Assessor of the Town of Huntington, which notice will be mailed first class mail and certified-mail, return receipt requested.  The same notice shall also be sent by first class mail to the occupant of the premises.  In the event the property owner shall fail to effectuate the specified repairs within thirty (30) days of the mailing of said notice, the employees, agents or representatives of the District, upon Order of the Board of Commissioners of the South Huntington Water District, as evidenced by a Resolution of the Board, may enter upon the lands of the property owner for the purpose of making the required repair, pursuant to the license granted under Section 1.  The cost of effectuating said repairs shall be added to the bill for water charges, as more fully set forth at Section “18”.

E.            It shall be a violation of the Ordinances of the South Huntington Water District to interfere with, tamper with, connect to, alter, undermine and/or affect the water mains of the District.  In addition to any other civil remedy or criminal liability defined by applicable law, any property owner, person, business entity or agent thereof who violates this section shall be subject to prosecution and the imposition of civil penalties defined by law.  In addition, the property owner and its agent shall be responsible for all costs associated with any repair or replacement of water mains necessitated as a result of a violation of this provision.

SECTION 7.            WATER METERS

Each service connection to the water mains of the District shall have installed thereon a meter to measure the consumption of water.  It shall be the responsibility of all property owners to ensure that water meters are maintained in proper working order. If the District shall determine that a water meter is not working in proper order, or is otherwise unsuitable for continued use, the District may  provide written notice to the property owner providing clear and specific information as to the nature of the repairs and maintenance which is required by said property owner.  Said notice will be sent to the last owner of record as indicated upon the assessment rolls as maintained in the Office of the Assessor of the Town of Huntington, which notice will be mailed first class mail and certified-mail, return receipt requested.  The same notice shall also be sent by first class mail to the occupant of the premises.  In the event the property owner shall fail to effectuate the specified repairs within thirty (30) days of the mailing of said notice, the employees, agents or representatives of the District, upon Order of the Board of Commissioners of the South Huntington Water District, as evidenced by a Resolution of the Board, may enter upon the lands of the property owner for the purpose of making the required repair, pursuant to the license granted under Section 1.  The cost of effectuating said repairs shall be added to the bill for water charges, as more fully  set forth at Section “18”.

No person other than a District employee shall be permitted to break any seal or remove any meter.  Breaking or tampering with any meter seal by unauthorized persons is prohibited.  All meters and appurtenances shall be purchased from the District in order to maintain uniformity and quality.  Any meter may be removed by District employees for testing and repair.  All meters determined by the District to be unsuitable for continued use shall be replaced.  Meter repairs, including the cost of replacement meters, shall be made by persons authorized to do so by the District at the expense of the property owner.

 

SECTION 8.            PREVENTION OF WATER CONTAMINATION.

A.            The installation or use of inter-connections, cross-connections or other means whereby water from any source other than the District's wells is or may be introduced into the District's mains is prohibited.  Emergency interconnections with the water supply systems of other Districts must be authorized by the Board of Water Commissioners.

B.            The installation or use of connections for swimming pools or for underground lawn or irrigation sprinkler systems shall not be permitted unless such connections or systems shall be equipped with back-flow prevention devices approved in advance by the District and the New York State Health Department.

C.            The Board of Water Commissioners, in order to protect the public water system of the South Huntington Water District hereby adopts and incorporates into its ordinances all of the provisions of Section 5-1.31 "Cross-Connection Controls" of Chapter 1 of the State Sanitary Code of the State of New York.

 

SECTION 9.            BOOSTER PUMPS

Any water distribution system connected to the South Huntington Water District distribution  system by a service line, if equipped with a booster pump or other device which could create pressure levels in the South Huntington Water District distribution system of less than thirty (30) pounds per square inch, shall be equipped with a pressure control device on the District side of such connection.  Such devices shall not be installed until approval has been obtained in writing from the South Huntington Water District.  Such devices shall be tested no less frequently than once a year, at the customer's expense, and such testing shall be conducted in the presence of representatives of the South Huntington Water District. Said device shall not allow the District-side distribution pressure to fall below twenty pounds per square inch (20psi).

 

SECTION 10.  REFRIGERATION AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

Any water supplied by the South Huntington Water District for refrigeration, air conditioner systems or other water-cooling equipment must be used in a closed loop system.

 

SECTION 11. FIRE HYDRANT AND PRIVATE SPRINKLER

 SYSTEM STANDBY CHARGES.

A.            Annual demand charges for private fire sprinkler system connections shall be as SET FORTH IN Appendix “D”

 

Where a fire hydrant is installed on a common line with a fire sprinkler system, only the sprinkler charge shall be levied.   Private fire hydrants shall be used only for fire fighting purposes and other use is strictly prohibited.

B.            Rentals for fire hydrants for the use of fire districts shall be established by contract with the respective fire districts.

 

SECTION 12.  USAGE OF FIRE HYDRANTS.

No unauthorized person shall open, tamper with, interfere with, obstruct in any manner, or draw water from any District fire hydrant. Private fire hydrants shall be used only for fire fighting purposes and other use is strictly prohibited.

 

SECTION 13.  FIRE SERVICE LINES.

A District approved backflow preventer with a 5/8" x 3/4" detector meter and 3/4" District approved backflow preventer shall be installed on all separate water main service connections used exclusively for fire protection.  All fire service lines shall be a constant diameter from street main to building line.  If branch lines are installed, the main service line from the street shall have a flow capacity at least equal to the sum of capacities of such branch lines.

 

SECTION 14.  VACANT PREMISES.

Each property owner shall arrange for the discontinuance of water service whenever premises become vacant.  The property owner shall bear the expense of necessary repairs and shall pay the charge for water which is lost in the event of failure to discontinue service.  The quantity of water so lost shall be estimated by the District and the charge therefore shall be added to the bill next sent to the property owner and shall be paid in the same manner as regular water charges.

 

SECTION 15.  RESUMPTION OF WATER SERVICE.

Whenever the supply of water to any premises shall be turned off for any reason whatsoever, it shall not be turned on thereafter without the permission of the District.

 

SECTION 16.  NOTICE TO TURN ON OR DISCONTINUE WATER SERVICE.

A minimum of five (5) days written notification shall be given to the District by any owner requesting a turn on or discontinuance of water service. A charge as set forth in Appendix “C”will be levied for each turn on and turn off.

 

SECTION 17.  FROZEN SERVICE LINES OMITTED

 

SECTION 18.  BILLS FOR WATER CHARGES; TAX LIENS

A.            Bills for water charges shall be due when rendered.  If any bill remains unpaid more than sixty (60) days after it has been rendered, water service to the subject premises may be discontinued by the District and shall not be resumed until all outstanding charges shall be paid in full.

B.            On or about September 15th of each year the District shall submit to the Town Board a list of delinquent water charge accounts.  Pursuant to Section 198 of the Town Law of the State of New York, unpaid water charges shall constitute a lien against the real property upon which or in connection with which the water is used.  Delinquent water charges entered upon a tax bill shall be subject to a ten (10%) percent penalty charge.

 

SECTION 19.  OWNERS AND PURCHASERS OF PROPERTY LIABLE

FOR UNPAID WATER CHARGES.

Where title to real property is conveyed the grantee or new owner shall be liable for payment of all unpaid water charges of the grantor or former owner.  Owners of real property shall be deemed liable for unpaid water charges incurred by occupants or tenants of the premises.

 

SECTION 20.  WATER RATES AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES.

 

See Appendix “A”

 

SECTION 21.  RESALE OF DISTRICT WATER PROHIBITED.

Resale of District water under any circumstances is prohibited.

SECTION 22.  DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE.

Willful or negligent waste of water or the commission or existence of any violation of these ordinances shall be deemed sufficient cause for the discontinuance of water service by the District to the premises.

 

 SECTION 23.  WATER FOR ROAD OR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.

The use of District water in connection with road or highway construction shall be prohibited unless written permission shall be obtained from the District prior to such usage.

 

SECTION 24.  IMPROPER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS.

The district shall discontinue water service in the event it determines that any service connection has been improperly installed.  Water service shall not be restored until the service connection has been properly installed and all expenses and damages have been paid by the property owner.

 

SECTION 25.  RIGHT OF ENTRY TO PREMISES; EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.

A.            The members of the Board of Water Commissioners and designated District employees shall be authorized to enter in or upon the premises of any consumer at any reasonable hour to inspect the installation or determine the condition of all water facilities and appurtenances and the use thereof.

B.            The Board of Water Commissioners is authorized to adopt temporary regulations restricting the use of District water upon finding that an emergency situation exists requiring such restriction.

 

SECTION 26.  PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SERVICES.

No person shall perform any services or make any installation which is connected to any main, service line or appurtenance owned by the District unless duly licensed pursuant to the Ordinances of the Town of Huntington where such ordinances require licensing of such persons.

 

SECTION 27.  VIOLATION OF ORDINANCES.

Any person who violates any provision of these ordinances shall be subject to prosecution and the imposition of penalties therefore as provided by law.  Water service provided to such person at any location within the District may be discontinued until such violation is corrected and such penalties together with all other costs, fees and deposits are paid.

 

SECTION 28.  MISCELLANEOUS POWERS.

The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to (1) alter, amend, add to, repeal or otherwise change these ordinances, as may be required in its discretion; (2) make special rates or contracts in its discretion where proper; and (3) temporarily discontinue any water supply with or without notice, where reasonably required in order to make repairs, permit installation of extensions or other necessity.  Neither the District nor the Board shall be liable for any damages sustained as a result of such temporary discontinuance of water supply or from increases or decreases in water pressure.

The foregoing ordinances of the South Huntington Water District are in full force and effect as of the date indicated below:

Dated:    September ___, 2010       

                                                                         Paul J. Tonna

                                                                        Ciro DePalo

                                                                        Dominick Feeney

 

Constituting the Board of Water Commissioners of the South Huntington Water District

 

APPENDIX  A

WATER RATES AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

A.            All water supplied by the District shall be billed for at following rates, which rates are subject to change:

(i)            From 0 gallons to 4,999 gallons of water consumption, the rate is .65 cents per             1,000 gallons of consumption, or eight ($8.00) Dollars, whichever amount is greater.

 (ii)            From 5,000 gallons to 100,000 gallons of water consumption, the rate is .65 cents per             1,000 gallons of consumption.

 (iii)            From 100,001 gallons through 200,000 gallons of water consumption, the rate is $1.16 per 100,000 gallons of consumption.

(iv)            For all water consumption over 200,001 gallons, the rate is $1.46 per 1,000 gallons of consumption; and be it further

B.            Bills will be rendered quarter annually and there shall be a minimum quarterly charge of $8.00.

C.            Where the District purchases water from another supplier for re-sale to consumers in the District, where water is sold to consumers outside of the District's boundaries or where water is provided by hydrant connection or temporary connection the rate therefore shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Water Commissioners of the District.

  APPENDIX B

 The Systems Construction Charges shall be $3,000.00 for each residential unit unless the application for connection to District facilities is for service to a subdivision or building having six (6) residential units or less, in which instance the Systems Construction Charge shall be $1,500.00 for each residential unit.  The Systems Construction Charge for each non-residential service shall be based upon the diameter of the water service line, pursuant to the following schedule:

Service Line Diameter                                  Systems Construction

            (inches)                                                           Charge          

1                                                                      $   3,000.00

1.5                                                                   $   6,750.00

2                                                                      $ 12,000.00

3                                                                      $ 27,000.00

4                                                                      $ 48,500.00

6                                                                      $108,000.00

8                                                                      $192,000.00

  

APPENDIX C

Miscellaneous fee schedule

 1.      Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued to lawn and tree sprayers for an annual fee of $150.00. 

2.      Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued for agricultural irrigation purposes for an annual fee of $200.00, in addition to actual water used, commensurate with the water rates set forth in Appendix “A”.

3.      Permits to draw water from District hydrants will be issued for the purpose of construction and general use.  Each such permit, when issued, will be valid for a 30 day period and the fee or such permit will be $125.00. 

4.      The fee for permission to tap a water main shall be $600.00, which fee shall be deemed to cover the cost of preparing all permits and work orders, handling of service materials, and labor and equipment required to perform inspections during and after completion of the installation.

5.      A minimum of five (5) days written notification shall be given to the District by any owner requesting a turn on or discontinuance of water service. A charge of $10.00 will be levied for each turn on and turn off

 

APPENDIX D

FIRE HYDRANT AND PRIVATE SPRINKLER

SYSTEM STANDBY CHARGES.

 

Annual demand charges for private fire sprinkler system connections shall be as follows:

Connection Diameter

(Sprinkler Only)                                                          Charge

2"................................................................... $      50.00

3"................................................................... $    100.00

4"................................................................... $    150.00

6"................................................................... $  1000.00

8"................................................................... $  2100.00

10"................................................................. $  4200.00

12"................................................................. $ 2,100.00

Private Fire Hydrant......................................  $    100.00

            Fire District Maintained Hydrant……………  $      30.00

 

Posted 9/1/10

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Zoning Board of Appeals Application #20062

August 12, 2010, 6:00 PM, Huntington Town Hall

T-Mobile Cellular Site, East 17th Street, Huntington Station, New York

     The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a hearing on August 12, 2010, at 6:00 PM, at Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY, to consider the application of T-Mobile which seeks to locate a cellular communications facility at premises owned by the South Huntington Water District. The site is known as Water District Plant #5, and is located on East 17th Street, between Depot Road and Lenox Road.  

Any interested citizen may review the file at the offices of the ZBA, located at Huntington Town Hall, during regular business hours.

Posted July 20, 2010

 

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FOR ORGANICS REMOVAL AT PLANT NO. 4

 will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the Board at the Water District, 75 5th Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, until 10:30 a.m. Prevailing Time, on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

             Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms may be obtained in electronic format the office of the Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, P.C., 575 Broad Hollow Road, New York 11747 on or after Thursday, April 22, 2010.  A deposit of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) is required for each disc containing the documents, which will be refunded to bidders who return the original disc within ten (10) days of bid opening in good condition; other deposits will not be refunded.  Only plan holders who have registered and paid for their deposit are eligible to submit bids.

             Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, and a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

             The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District.

 

                                                                                    BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

                                                                                    SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT

                                                                                    George Kopp

Ciro DePalo

                                                                                    Paul J. Tonna

                                                                                                                                              

posted:  April 22, 2010

 

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Notice to Bidders

 Sealed bids will be received by the South Huntington Water District, 75 Fifth Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, 11746, until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on May 6, 2010 for:

 Water Meters and Associated AMR Accessories

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids submitted, waive any informalities and to accept such bid, which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the Water District.

The complete specifications may be obtained at the District Administration Building, located at 75 Fifth Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 

Ciro DePalo                               

Paul Tonna

George Kopp

Board of Water Commissioners

South Huntington Water District

 

posted 4/22/10

 

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for the:

 Replacement of Water Main

On

Walt Whitman Road

 will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the Board at the Water District, 75 5th Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, until 2:00 p.m. Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

 Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed to the above address for the South Huntington Water District.  No bids will be accepted after 2:00 PM on the date of the bid opening.  NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED.  Do not remove any pages from bid package; all bids are to be submitted intact, and each proposal must be identified by contract and project numbers on the outside of the sealed bid envelope.

 Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms may be obtained in electronic format at the office of the District Engineer, Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, P.C., 575 Broad Hollow Road, New York 11747, upon deposit of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00).  Make deposit check payable to SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT.  Bidder’s deposit will be refunded when the original disc is returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the bids have been opened.  Other deposits will be partially or not refunded.  Only plan holders who have registered and paid their deposit are eligible to submit bids.

 Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, and a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District.

                                                                        BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT

                                                                         Ciro DePalo

                                                                        George Kopp

                                                                        Paul J. Tonna

                                                                       

DATED:  April 8, 2010      

posted 4/8/10                                         

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 Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

INSTALL WATER MAIN & APPURTENANCES

SNYDER STREET

 will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the Board at the Water District, 75 5th Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, until 2:00 p.m. Prevailing Time, on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

 Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed to the above address for the South Huntington Water District.  No bids will be accepted after 2:00 PM on the date of the bid opening.  NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED.  Do not remove any pages from bid package; all bids are to be submitted intact, and each proposal must be identified by contract and project numbers on the outside of the sealed bid envelope.

 Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms may be obtained in electronic format at the office of the District Engineer, Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, P.C., 575 Broad Hollow Road, New York 11747, upon deposit of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00).  Make deposit check payable to SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT.  Bidder’s deposit will be refunded when the original disc is returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the bids have been opened.  Other deposits will be partially or not refunded.  Only plan holders who have registered and paid their deposit are eligible to submit bids.

 Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, and a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District.

 

                                                                        BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT                                                                        

                                                                        Ciro DePalo

                                                                        George Kopp

                                                                        Paul J. Tonna

 

            Posted 2/25/2010                            

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Date:       2/16/2010

To:   All Prospective Bidders, 2010 South Huntington Water District Landscaping Bid

Cc:  Board of Water Commissioners, SHWD -  Michael McCarthy, Esq, SHWD

From:  Kevin Carroll, Superintendent

RE:  South Huntington Water District 2010 Landscaping Bid ADDENDUM - BID OPENING DATE CHANGE

Dear Prospective Bidder:

Due to a problem with the publication of the Legal Notice for this Bid in The Long Islander, the bid opening date for this proposal has been extended one week to March 4, 2010 at 2:00 PM.

All prospective bidders who have been direct-mailed bid specifications are receiving this notice by mail. Otherwise, this notice is being attached to all other “pick-up” copies of the specifications and it is now deemed as an official part of those specifications.

The requisite site walk-throughs previously scheduled for February 18 and 19, 2010 have similarly been re-scheduled to February 25 and 26, 2010. With the current snow cover, this will hopefully work to your advantage.

All other terms of the Specifications remain unchanged and must be strictly adhered to in order for you to bid.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Posted 2/16/2010

 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids for the purchase of services required for Mowing Grass and Landscape Maintenance at various sites throughout the South Huntington Water District will be received at the Office of the District, 75 - 5th Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York, up to 2:00 P.M. on February 25, 2010 at which time and place all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Specifications are on file in the Water District Office.  The undersigned reserve the right to reject any and all Bids or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, who in their judgment makes the most advantageous proposal to the South Huntington Water District.                                                              

                                                                                  

By The Board of Commissioners of the South Huntington Water Districts

Publication Date of Notice

February 11, 2010

 

Posted 2/12/2010

 

 

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