TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE
TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
TELEPHONE: (845) 496-3895

FAX: (845) 496-1787

E-MAIL: townofbloominggrovetownclerk@yahoo.com

MAILING ADDRESS
6 Horton Road
Blooming Grove, NY 10914

OFFICE HOURS
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday

Barbara Decker, Town Clerk
TOWN CLERK
BARBARA E. DECKER RMC

The Town Clerk is an Elected Official; term of office is two (2) years. I began serving in the position of Town Clerk in 1978. As a means of expanding my knowledge of the position I became active in several associations, which afforded me informational and educational resources that are key to meeting the responsibilities and ever changing mandates of the position of Town Clerk. Listed below are the names of Associations I have been active in, as well as the offices I have held:

Orange/Sullivan Town Clerks Association
Past President, Vice President, Secretary

New York State Town Clerks Association
Charter Member, Resolutions Chairman, District Director, Secretary 1st,2nd,3rd Vice President, President 2002-2003.

This is an Association that is dedicated to promoting the professional development of Town Clerks across New York State as administrative leaders. I have met the requirements set forth in a Certification Program by this Association and have earned the title of Registered Municipal Clerk. NYSTCA is also an Association that gives a strong voice to our Legislative leaders regarding matters of importance to our municipalities.

I received the honor of being named the 2004 New York State Town Clerk Of The Year. I was very proud to have been awarded this honor not only for myself, but also for the Town of Blooming Grove. I am also a Member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and have served as the Secretary to the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities for the past 25 years.



DEPUTY TOWN CLERKS
CLAUDIA CASAZZA & DARLENA GEYER

OTHER TITLES HELD BY THE TOWN CLERK:
Notary Public Registrar of Vital Statistics
Records Access Officer Office Administrator
Records Management Officer Election Coordinator
Registered Municipal Clerk


ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE

LICENSES PERMITS
Conservation Licenses Deer Management
Hunt, fish, trap, etc. Turkey Permits
Marriage Licenses Burning Permits
Marriage Transcript Street Openings
Dog Licenses Handicap Parking
Bingo Licenses Public Assembly
Games-of-Chance Licenses Amplified Sound
Peddlers License Garage Sale Permits
Driveway Permits


OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE
Zoning Ordinances Subdivision Regulations
Zoning & Base Maps *Municipal Code
Photocopies Local Laws
Town Board Meeting Minutes Notices of Defect
Insurance Information Certified Copies
Voter Registration Forms/Cards General Information
Freedom of Information Applications

*Please be advised: The Town of Blooming Grove Municipal Code Law is now available on-line at E-Code Library.


TOWN CLERK DUTIES
The Town Clerk’s Office is usually referred to as the HUB of local government. A vast majority of Town business passes through this office for such things as filing, certification, retention, notarization or transmittal, to name a few. The variety of duties & responsibilities are contained mainly in Town Law §30.

State and Federal mandates are an important part of the duties performed. Responsible for certification or documentation of action taken by the Town Board for legal purposes such as filing, court cases, etc. Oaths of Office must be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Town Clerk’s Office updates and makes available to public:
Zoning Ordinance and map, Subdivision Regulations, Municipal Code, and Industrial Appraisal.

Attends Town Board Meetings and Town Board Work Sessions and prepares minutes of the meetings which must contain all official actions taken by the Town Board.

Certifies and files all Local Laws with the New York State Department of State. A Local Law Book is retained as required by law.

BIDS: Publishes Bid Notices, distributes bid packets to bidders, conducts bid opening, prepares minutes of the bid opening, retains bid bonds, submits to Town Board for bid award, notifies successful bidder, files necessary documentation.

Retains file of Performance Bonds and Inspection fees on deposit with the Town for Subdivisions, Gravel Banks, Street Openings and Driveway Permits.

Issuing Agent for many NYS Agencies including Dept. of Health, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Agriculture & Markets, Racing & Wagering Board and Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

Prepares department budget, provides monthly financial reports to State / County and Town.

Most importantly the Town Clerk’s Office strives to serve the residents of the Town of Blooming Grove in an efficient, helpful and professional manner.



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