Do I have to file a Freedom of Information Request (FOIL) for Property Records?
Do I have to file a Freedom of Information Request (FOIL) for Property Records? QUESTION Our town puts out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for bids to buy a parcel of property. Bids arrive to the town. Does we have to FOIL for the records? Or are they available to us as part of the […]
Can our town supervisor chair a meeting remotely?
Can our town supervisor chair meetings remotely? QUESTION In October our town supervisor was connected in via a laptop and chaired a meeting. No one in the public could do that, they could just view it on Facebook. This month, he was not present. He may have been viewing, but did not participate. There was discussion […]
Does our town board need to hold a public hearing for a revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Does our town board need to hold a public hearing for a revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan? QUESTION Tonight, our Town Board is voting on a revised CLUP (Comprehensive Land Use Plan), but does not have a public hearing scheduled. The original CLUP presentation did have a public hearing. Does a revision need a public hearing […]
Can I record my town council meeting?
Can I record a Town Council Meeting? QUESTION I am a council member of the Town of (withheld). At a budget hearing last night, the town supervisor very aggressively attempted to prevent me from recording the hearing, saying such recording was illegal. I have attached the exchange between myself and the supervisor. I have contacted […]
Can I Get My FOIL Request Certified?
Can I get my FOIL request certified? QUESTION I received a FOIL request back with an answer I know is false. Then with in the ten day limit, I requested the department head and the Town Attorney certified those answers so I know they are correct. The Town Attorney stated she will not allow for […]
