The Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Chester may serve a notice in writing upon the owner, occupant, agent or person in possession or control of any lot, building or premises upon which any nuisance may be found requiring him to abate the same in such manner as it shall prescribe within a reasonable time. If the person so notified shall neglect or refuse to comply with the requirements of said notice by abating said nuisance within the time specified, such person shall be liable for a fine of $100 for each day beyond the specified time that the nuisance continues.