Clerk's Office

Cheryl Decker, Clerk/Treasurer
Karen Budine, Deputy Clerk
Beverly Shirkey, Administrative Assistant

Phone: 467-2492
email: villagehall146@tds.net

Office Hours:
Monday – Wednesday and Friday 9 am – 4pm
Thursday 9am – 12pm

The Village of Deposit is managed by the Village Clerk/Treasurer and staff.  The Department is responsible for collecting taxes, water and sewer bills, administrating grants, all accounting requirements and procedures, managing elections, administering the policies of the Village Board, and maintaining meeting minutes and agendas.

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Public Works

Brad Hubbard, Supervisor

Phone: 467-1118

The Deposit Public Works Department is responsible for the operation of the Village facilities and infrastructures. The department maintains the Village streets, water, sewers and storm drains as well as public building and service facilities. They also plow and clean our streets and maintain the Village’s forestry in addition to many other activities.

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Economic Development

Amy Kenyon, Economic Development Director

The Economic Development Director is responsible for administrative and professional work involving development, retention and enhancement of village wide economic development strategies and performs a variety of complex administrative, technical and professional work in the preperation and implementaion of economic development plans.

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Court

Paul Lantz, Justice
Lucille Lantz, Court Clerk

Phone: 467-4240
Fax: 467-3002

Court Hours:
Monday thru Friday - 8am to 4pm

The Village of Deposit Court serves the public by administering justice and resolving disputes under the law, thereby protecting the rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitutions of New York and of the United States.

The Village Justice handles court-related matters involving Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Domestic Violence and Landlord/Tenant actions, Vehicle and Traffic (VTL) appearance tickets issued within the Village Boundry, Village issued parking tickets and Building Department and Code Enforcement appearance tickets.

The Village Justice is elected at-large to a four year term. The Board of Trustees may appoint an Acting Village Justice to serve in absence of the Justice. A Clerk to the Justice handles all court dates, mail and applicable fines.

Arraignments, conferences and trials are held in the Village Court serving both Broome and Delaware counties on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The Court Room is located on the main floor of the Village Hall and the court sessions are open to the public.

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Police Department

Donald Cantwell, Chief of Police

Phone: 467-2115

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Deposit Police Department is to work in partnership with community to provide prompt, professional police service that place an emphasis on enhancing the quality of life, while maintaining respect for individual rights, human dignity, building confidence and respect between our citizens and this Police Department. This Department is dedicated to maintaining community partnerships which promote a high quality of life, and to treating all people with dignity and respect, protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.

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Code Enforcement

Barry Conklin, Code Enforcement Officer

Phone: 467-2646

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing the State codes, regulations, and local laws of the Village of Deposit.  The officer administers and enforces the zoning regulations and assists with applicants, inspects sites, reviews building applications and investigates complaints.

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Fire & EMS

Shaun Rynearson, Fire Chief

Phone: 467-2894

The Deposit Volunteer Fire and EMS Department has proudly served the citizens of Deposit for many years. The Department is dedicated to the preservation of life and property through education, quality emergency medical care, and effective fire suppression and hazard mitigation.

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Tax Assessor

Becky Ottens, Tax Assessor

Phone: 467-5093

The Village Assessor provides all legally required assessment functions through the development and implementation of practices and procedures that are in accordance with:  New York Statutory law, Department of Revenue regulations, and current professional standards in a manner that is cognizant of and sensitive to the concerns and considerations of Village residents.
   
The Assessor's office is located in the Town of Sanford building at 91 Second Street, Deposit, NY 13754.  The Tax Assessor is available Monday and Wednesday  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Planning Board

Sarah Evans, Chairman
Georgianna Carson, Board Member
Louise Clark, Board Member
Gregg Milk, Board Member
Deb Stever, Board Member Alternate / Secretary
Pearl Strauss, Board Member Alternate

Meeting Times:
2nd Wednesday of every month - 7pm at Village Hall

The Village of Deposit's Planning Board provides for the orderly and systematic review of development activities within the Village of Deposit. This is subject to Site Plan Review and/or a Special Use Permit as required by Village Zoning. This board also presents both advisory comments and recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees relating to the Village's Comprehensive Plan, or amendments thereto, and issues of planning and development within the Village. Members serve a five year term.

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Zoning Board

Sarah Evans, Chairman
Georgianna Whitehead, Board Member
JoAnn Passaniti, Board Member
Scott Raymond, Board Member Alternate

Meeting Times:
2nd Wednesday of every month – 6:00pm at Village Hall

The Village of Deposit Zoning Board of Appeals are appointed by the Mayor and charged with enforcing the provisions of the Village Zoning Ordinance.  Public meetings are held to hear and make decisions on various petitions submitted to the Board for Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use Permits and Variations to the Zoning Ordinance. Members serve a 3 year term.

 

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Counsel

Beth Westfall
Coughlin & Gerhart
19 Chenango Street
Binghamton, NY 13902
Phone: 607-723-9511

 

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Oversight Committee

The Oversight Committee oversees the Fire and Ambulance Budget, approves large equipment purchases and in general, reviews Fire and EMS annual business.

The committee consists of the Village Mayor, Town of Deposit Supervisor, Town of Sanford Supervisor, Fire Chief and two members from each the Village Board of Trustees, Town of Deposit Councilmen and Town of Sanford Councilmen. The Oversight Committee meets as needed.

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Forms

These forms are in pdf format and may be printed and filled out for submission to the appropriate office.

Application for Water Service and Meter

Building Permit Application

Planning Board Application for Minor Subdivision

Planning Board Application for Sketch Plan

Planning Board Letter of Representation form

Pool Filling Request form

Swimming Lesson form

Village Variance Information Sheet

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Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Program
(EDRLF)

Mayor John O'Connor– Chairperson
Cheryl Decker - Secretary
Barry Conklin, Member
Al Beilby, Member
Mark Tucker, Member
Bob Carson, Member
Deb Stever, Member

Meeting Times:
3rd Wednesday at 6:00pm-- Village Hall

The EDRLF is a Village loan program intended to expand and diversify the area’s economy; provides financing opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing businesses to overcome limited access to investment capital; and ensures that the benefits of these growing industries benefit the local economy and job market.

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