This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, as provided by law.
This local law repeals Local Law 5 of 1998 adopted by the Town Board on June 9, 1998.
Any large commercial or residential development within 1/2 mile of existing sewer infrastructure shall be required to connect to public sewer. Developments that will generate 1,000 gpd or more of sanitary flow shall be considered large developments.
Formation of new independent sewer districts within the Town is prohibited. Any district extension, either municipally or developer initiated, shall become part of either District 1, Extension 5 or successor thereof. Outside district connections by agreement shall not be allowed. Outside district users are required to join District 1, Extension 5 or successor thereof.
Outside district developments shall be required to pay connection fees as set forth in the rate schedule to be determined by the Town Board. Fees shall be payable within 30 days of Planning Board approvals.
On-site water wells shall not be allowed for any property with a sewer service for the purpose of supplying water to a structure. On-site water wells shall be abandoned or disconnected from any building water service to the satisfaction of the Department before a sewer service connection can be made.
Where certain easement agreements exist within Sewer District No. 1, Extension 5, the Town will be responsible for routine maintenance and repair of grinder pumps and sewer service lines as follows:
A. 
The Town shall only be responsible for maintenance and repair of grinder pumps and sewer service lines until such time that the District's EFC loan used to install these improvements is paid in full. Thereafter upon loan satisfaction, the owner shall be responsible for all grinder pump and service line maintenance and repair costs.
B. 
The owner shall be responsible for operation of the grinder pump system in accordance with manufacturer requirements which should be made available at Town Hall, including but not limited to monitoring for alarms, and limiting water use during alarm conditions.
C. 
The owner shall be responsible for notifying the Town of alarm conditions, or visual indications of the need for service such as wet spots around the pump unit and service line.
D. 
The owner should be responsible for restricting the use of water use during power failure.
E. 
The Town shall only be responsible for routine maintenance and repairs. If in the opinion of the Department that grinder pump or sewer service line repairs are required as a result of a failure to comply with Article VII, Use Restrictions for Public Sewers, all repair costs shall be the responsibility of the owner.
F. 
The Town shall not be liable for any damage or loss of any kind to property or person which may be caused by the maintenance and repair of grinder pump and sewer service lines from any cause whatsoever, including negligence on the part of the Department, its agents, servants or employees.