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Town Attorney Rory Brady presented the draft law and said it adds a single definition to the town code: a short-term rental is “any portion of real property rented for compensation in exchange for lodging for a period of not more than 31 consecutive days.” Brady explained the draft also establishes a set of \"presumptions\" (indicia) that a dwelling unit is being used as an STR, a prosecutorial/notice path that leads directly to appearance tickets under the town code, and escalating fines to encourage compliance. He said the draft implements a prohibition across all zoning districts rather than a permit system; he also said the board could consider permitting or regulating in the future if the board directed him to pursue that alternative.

During the public comment period, residents split in their views.
- Support for prohibition: Several residents described ongoing neighborhood problems they attributed to absentee landlords and short-term rentals and urged a strong deterrent. Commenters asked for clear enforcement teeth; some recounted past incidents and stressed that quick, enforceable remedies were needed.
- Requests to regulate rather than ban: Other speakers urged the town to consider regulated permitting rather than an outright ban. Those commenters argued that owner-occupied, inspected short-term rentals (for example, bed-and-breakfasts and owner-occupied listings) cause fewer problems and can be managed through registration, inspection, limits on occupancy or host-on-premises requirements.

Several commenters asked about specific provisions and how the law would be enforced: whether a complaint form would be required, how many repeat nuisance calls would trigger enforcement, and how the town would identify property owners. The attorney and multiple board members said enforcement would rely on the code-enforcement office to investigate complaints, rely on the listed presumptions as evidence, and issue appearance tickets that move the matter directly to court; the draft includes fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment as a rarely used sanction.

Attorney Brady read the draft definition into the record: “Any portion of real property rented for compensation in exchange for lodging for a period of not more than 31 consecutive days.” He noted the definition specifically excludes bed-and-breakfasts, boarding/rooming houses, hotels and month-to-month tenancies and said the 31-day threshold mirrors the state definition used for short-term lodging.

The board did not close the public hearing on the short-term rental draft that night; the attorney said he will consider edits the board requests and return with a revised text. Several board members asked staff to prepare a consolidated, plain-language version showing inserted code text and how enforcement would be implemented before the next hearing.

The public hearing was continued; no final vote on the short-term rental prohibition occurred on May 8.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Board Meeting May 8, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Town Attorney Rory Brady presented a draft local law May 8 that would prohibit use of any dwelling unit as a short-term rental and set presumptions and fines for enforcement; public comment was sharply divided over prohibition versus regulated permitting.","taxTitle","Goshen, Orange County, New York","taxId",55277,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6567929,"Town board adopts scoping document for proposed IWS solid-waste expansion after public scoping session",808,172000,980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b&start=172&end=980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6567929/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Town-board-adopts-scoping-document-for-proposed-IWS-solid-waste-expansion-after-public-scoping-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567929-fd15905858c1a8011e5f70d740205e6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156812&Signature=SbtEDNybcqX1avc-Q3LRGILQFrSpYf3-vEU2Bim3H~TI6FWg1DrWtxesRcmylm~sec0vYhJrXeYwP5sqE-kdobwENp6VR-pyCbYwhXOz1IbUEuT35JZTCsJZJgWynHorbX1sdJEPLka9r1JgKF~09wKM9eAr5RwsRhWX3urwv3fjqkaGLetItj9F8ajtA7u1rMyRH1D6cqan8irEHNKE01~UYZERn0yQwktm573USxiLAo2Q86zzWIC38gHlMBNiZfKCtBeg6tTYGI1s8wuuOa-2H9hGwyLB0psLfKllcdEP7mXWSms~tGLdtf7lh55~1MFebhpc-CldzmBvytun0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Town Board voted May 8 to close the public scoping session and adopt a revised scoping document for the proposed IWS solid-waste facility expansion at the Hatfield Lane site.

The scoping document adopted on May 8 sets the range of issues the applicant must address in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Town staff and the applicant said the DEIS will examine operational improvements, public safety measures and traffic/access details for the facility that would accept municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris.

The town attorney and planning staff described the scoping step as the formal start of the SEQRA/EIS process: once the scoping document is accepted, the applicant prepares a DEIS that the lead agencies will review for completeness before wider public comment and further agency decisions. The board accepted the document with the modifications proposed by staff and directed the applicant to respond to the scope when preparing the DEIS.

Speakers at the scoping session raised several issues they asked the town to ensure are included in the DEIS and in permit review.
- Stormwater and related permits: members of the public provided a copy of an EPA consent order and expressed concern that stormwater and other permits (sometimes referred to in the meeting as a \"speedies\" permit or stormwater permit) might have expired and that onsite runoff had impacted neighbor properties. Town staff confirmed stormwater management and stormwater prevention planning appear in an appendix to the scoping document and said compliance will be required for the completeness determination.
- State agency comments: town staff reported they had not yet received final comments from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) even though the DEC had indicated it planned to submit comments; the board recorded that agency feedback is outstanding and must be considered as the DEIS proceeds.
- NYSDOT access for Hatfield Lane: staff noted outstanding work with the New York State Department of Transportation on the facility entrance and asked the board to follow up. The town will forward available project information to NYSDOT so the agency can assess roadway impacts and any required improvements.
- Local approvals and sequencing: board members and staff clarified that the planning board has already granted conditional special permit/site-plan approvals; the scoping and DEIS process is separate and required prior to final state approvals that may affect local permit issuance. The board emphasized it will not make a completion determination on the DEIS until the applicant has met the requirements set out in the adopted scoping document.

The board then closed the scoping session and voted to adopt the scoping document as modified. Town staff will track DEC and DOT comments and require the applicant to address stormwater and related technical documentation in the DEIS.

Proponents and opponents may submit additional written comments during the DEIS process; the planning board and other involved agencies will review those comments as part of subsequent completeness and substantive reviews.","The Goshen Town Board closed the public scoping period and voted to adopt a revised scoping document for IWS's proposed solid-waste facility expansion. Public commenters urged further checks on stormwater permits and DEC responses; the board directed follow-up with NYSDOT on Hatfield Lane access.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6567914,"Goshen Town Board: votes, contracts and next steps — a roundup",1791,969000,2760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b&start=969&end=2760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/6567914/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Goshen-Town-Board-votes-contracts-and-next-steps-a-roundup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567914-fa89fe4e8fc23b29874885bb2148a19c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156812&Signature=X5fYCrBbSLaN1kSks4mXN2f8CMu9SEmQmvM7zJDLNWgd~8PEGhudF3HTN~mQlp6j3CaaeshQEJVgQAeB8sW~fLCI6mwqG2sfe4UfMIPf7LIec-8H5mQcE5q6XuHYLytlZAeq8kzROa1ydwnJ2pLGUV460FNcQOrNY83aayy-TkfiRsYh40w8pYyHonBuduEpwqxJiGAjGWgD4Yta0Z6kE50XNWRfaEaEhRQyMMYNIdLLK-T1VP~pv2jcF1ZVYL185Fz8uKX8kRLCcMJ6EaiAT0DJl4S6iaGDNoyC0u5-1MbVXBzmBQHHLoS-qV-~Goy~CDlx5gHcYRv7ankF-I7Y6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Key outcomes from the Town of Goshen Town Board meeting, May 8:

Votes and formal actions (selected)
- Scoping document (IWS solid-waste expansion): Board closed the public scoping session and voted to adopt the scoping document as modified. Outcome: adopted. (Motion recorded and carried.)
- Public hearing continuation: The public hearing on the draft local law to prohibit short-term rentals (Introductory local law #13/2024 in meeting materials) remained open; no final adoption occurred. Outcome: continued/public comment ongoing.
- Introductory local law votes:
- Introductory local law #1 (increase term of town supervisor from 2 to 4 years): Board vote recorded as NAY (no action to send to referendum). Outcome: failed on roll call.
- Introductory local law #2 (abolish receiver of taxes, increase town clerk term from 2 to 4 years): Adopted by roll call; will be filed as Local Law No. 1 of 2025 as part of finalization steps. Outcome: adopted by roll call (ayes recorded).
- Introductory local law #3 (increase term of highway superintendent from 2 to 4 years): Adopted by roll call 3-1 (one board member voting no). Outcome: adopted.
- Noise ordinance (Introductory local law #4): Board set a public hearing for June 12 to consider amendments to Chapter 7 (noise) that would restrict residential refuse-collection hours and revise enforcement procedures. Outcome: public hearing scheduled (June 12).
- Lead agency consent for Hartley Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): Board consented to the Planning Board acting as lead agency for environmental review. Outcome: consented.
- Stormwater management agreement (Chaffey/J.P. Pools): Board authorized the supervisor to sign the stormwater maintenance agreement required by the town's MS4 program and local code. Outcome: authorized.
- Engagement letter (Young/Summer) for public-private district work: Board authorized the supervisor to sign a negotiated engagement letter not to exceed $20,000. Outcome: authorized.
- Extension of special use permit: Board approved an extension of a special use permit through Sept. 4, 2025, consistent with the applicant's request and prior approvals. Outcome: extension approved.
- Event permit (Orange County Bicycle Club/related festival): Board tabled final approval pending corrected insurance certificates and agreement signatures; the board requested updated insurance documentation before final approval. Outcome: tabled.
- Administrative and financial votes: Approved minutes of April 24, 2025; authorized accounts payable of $415,619.43; approved year-to-date budget transfers and a staff conference attendance request. Outcome: motions carried.

What comes next
- The IWS applicant will prepare a DEIS that must meet the adopted scoping document; the town will await DEC and DOT comments and will require stormwater documentation for completeness.
- Attorney will revise the short-term rental draft as requested and post the revised code-insert version online for further public comment; the short-term rental public hearing remains open.
- Town attorney will post the noise-law draft revisions (including the collection-hour start time adjustment to 6:00 a.m. favored by the board) and present a clean code insertion before the June 12 hearing.
- Applicants for the bicycle event must submit corrected insurance documentation and a signed agreement before the board will finalize the permit.

Recorded motions and outcomes (select actions with vote notes)
- Motion to close public scoping session and adopt scoping document as modified — carried (ayes recorded).
- Motion to adopt Introductory Local Law #1 (supervisor term to 4 years) — failed on roll call (nays recorded).
- Motion to adopt Introductory Local Law #2 (receiver of taxes abolishment; town clerk term to 4 years) — adopted on roll call (ayes recorded).
- Motion to adopt Introductory Local Law #3 (highway superintendent term to 4 years) — adopted on roll call (3-1).
- Motion to authorize supervisor to sign stormwater management agreement (J.P. Pools) — carried.
- Motion to authorize supervisor to sign engagement letter (Young/Summer, $20,000 NTE) — carried.
- Motion to extend special use permit to Sept. 4, 2025 — carried.
- Motion to schedule public hearing for noise law (Intro law #4) on June 12 — carried.
- Motion to authorize payment of accounts payable: $415,619.43 — carried.

The board also asked staff to post documents online, circulate agency comments when received and to provide the public with updated draft code text before subsequent hearings.","At its May 8 meeting the Town Board adopted a scoping document for an IWS solid-waste DEIS, continued the public hearing on a proposed short-term rental ban, scheduled a June 12 hearing on noise/collection-hour changes, and approved routine contracts and extensions including a stormwater agreement, an engagement letter and budget items.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6567919,"Board schedules public hearing on updated noise ordinance to restrict early-morning refuse collection",512,2845000,3357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b&start=2845&end=3357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241737-8701ce9613392b0736b012e1a9181e3b/thumbnail_2845000.jpg","/articles/6567919/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Board-schedules-public-hearing-on-updated-noise-ordinance-to-restrict-early-morning-refuse-collection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567919-8fffd272813661764f1cb1bd1efa8e42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156812&Signature=JDBwqGfSMBztgBGz-AEdyFIs5xT~ruFprV8skmdGmj3OjtyG-B7j7hJmKVJeDt57YzPZxWAOMzZVgkje4cZNTw0ms-1XncPVuV-mjdotCxiOqEp2jHHAu-W5yMIG1n28j7ytnRETzAEiI9ZU5z7ir4PW7hSe-QBEl7bZa~-HUMO6pm3Y0Sf59JpW0i2XVVAkyY7Gq9A0weZ24a0TLRvps1UCOkuT4l-kfxVrnuRtMwewpvdJkUry5VYziECbUj8LLbCRP5Uv-4chPBr6Ptk-mohE9szB~I8kcouMAT9-rmeyJ3YzMzEqq8ds7eWk3B2RUf5jzqFKLFnnW1kppMSP2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Goshen Town Board on May 8 set a public hearing for June 12 on an introductory local law to amend town noise rules and prohibit residential refuse collection at very early hours. The draft change would modify Chapter 7 of the town code to add a specific prohibition on refuse collection between late-night and early-morning hours and to add enforcement language directing code enforcement to issue violations that proceed to court without an extended cure period.

The proposed amendment would: (1) add a new subsection identifying refuse-collection vehicles and refuse collection from properties of a residential nature as a presumptive noise source at certain hours; (2) prohibit such collection between specified night/early-morning hours (the draft presented to the board proposed a start as early as 5:30 a.m.; board discussion favored moving that start to 6:00 a.m. to reduce conflict with commercial collection logistics while also protecting school pick-up hours); and (3) modify enforcement procedures to permit immediate appearance tickets rather than multi-step remedy notices in situations deemed de facto violations.

Board members and speakers discussed practical enforcement. The board and town attorney said the code-enforcement officer would record complaints, investigate, and, where a violation was found, issue an appearance ticket that advances the case to the local court. Residents asked how enforcement would work for trucks operating before code officers could attend; staff explained collection companies maintain logbooks and route records that can be used as evidence, and the police department may respond to time-sensitive late-night or early-morning complaints.

Several board members asked staff to clarify the proposed time window and to add a superseding clause to resolve conflicts with other town rules. The board voted to set the public hearing for June 12 and asked the attorney to post the updated draft online and prepare a clean code-insert version for review.","The town board scheduled a June 12 public hearing on proposed noise-code changes that would prohibit residential refuse collection before 6:00 a.m. and add enforcement provisions; board members and residents discussed practicality and enforcement pathways.","actionData","errors"]

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