Monthly Archives: April 2013

Town of Pierrepont resolution calling for repeal of the NY SAFE act

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Passed unanimously.

Orangeville calls for SAFE Act repeal

Following the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors’ lead, the Orangeville Town Board passed a resolution calling for the recently passed NY SAFE Act to be repealed.

“This is in line with what the county has done and what many counties have done,” Orangeville Town Supervisor Gerald Stout said, citing, among other things, the haste with which the act was passed as reason to repeal.

The resolution passed unanimously without discussion from board members or residents in attendance.

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Town of Canadaigua resolution calling for repeal of the SAFE act

TOWN of CANANDAIGUA TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION

REPEAL OF THE NEW YORK SECURE AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature recently enacted and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (“NY SAFE ACT”); and

WHEREAS, each and every issue that comes before the New York State Legislature before an enactment deserves a fair and open discussion which incorporates all points of view in order to ensure that all citizens are heard and that the Legislation incorporates the various points of view expressed during that discussion and benefits all of the citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, the NY SAFE ACT was adopted after minimal public discussion, contains serious flaws, i.e., police officers are not exempt, and having been on the desks of the members of the New York State Legislature for only a few hours, thereafter was literally adopted in the night and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo; and

WHEREAS, amendments were made to the Open Meetings Law (Public Officers Law Section 103), requiring a public body prior to a meeting to post on its website, to the extent practicable, for public benefit all records that may be considered or discussed at that meeting; and

WHEREAS, A. 107 has been pre-filed before the New York State Assembly for the 2013-2014 Regular Session, to amend the Public Officers Law (Sections 84 and 90) in relation to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the State Legislature, reading in part “…The people’s right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality… “; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York has a tradition and long history of conducting its deliberations and debates in the public view and that in the enactment of the NY SAFE ACT the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo acted in contradiction of this long, time honored tradition of an open government; and now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Canandaigua acting on behalf of our constituents join Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, NYS Senator Michael Nozzolio, Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero and many other levels of government in New York State calling for the repeal of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (“NYS SAFE ACT”);

RESOLVED, that the Town of Canandaigua Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to send certified copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Michael Nozzolio, Assemblyman Brian Kolb, Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero and the NYS Association of Towns.

Moved by Councilperson Helming, seconded by Councilman Brandt to amend the resolution.

5 ayes: Fennelly, Helming, Westbrook, Brandt, Casella

Moved by Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilperson Helming to adopt as amended.

5 ayes: Fennelly, Helming, Westbrook, Brandt, Casella. Passed unanimously

Dee Victor Thomas Post, 1155 of The American Legion Department of New York resolution calling for repeal of the SAFE act

Resolution No.2: Americanism

Originated: Americanism Committee of the Dee Victor Thomas Post, 1155, of the Department of New York

WHEREAS, The Preamble of The Constitution of The American Legion states, ” … We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America … “; and

WHEREAS, The Second Amendment to the Constitution affirms and the United States Supreme Court has repeatedly upheld the right of individuals to possess and carry firearms and to use them for lawful purposes; and

WHEREAS, The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (the SAFE “Act”) infringes on that right as it bans the possession and use of certain firearms that were heretofore possessed and used lawfully for defense of life, liberty and property, and as it bans the possession and use of certain firearms that were heretofore possessed and used lawfully for safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting, and shooting; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Dee Victor Thomas Post, 1155 of The American Legion Department of New York in regular meeting assembled in Fillmore, New York, on April 27, 2013; and, be it finally

RESOLVED, That The American Legion respectfully demands that the SAFE ACT be repealed.

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Orleans County Legislature Wants Full Repeal

The Orleans County Legislature revisited the issue of the NY SAFE Act at their April 24th meeting. They unanimously passed a resolution calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act. Their original resolution, on February 13th, only opposed certain provisions.

According to the article, ‘Allport thanked the residents of the county who showed up at the county building about two weeks ago for a rally in opposition to the SAFE Act. He also said to his fellow legislators that they should oppose the entire act, and not just parts of it.’

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Orleans County Calls for Repeal of the SAFE Act

The Orleans County Legislature unanimously passed it’s second resolution against the SAFE Act at it’s meeting on April 24th. The board originally passed a resolution on February 13th against certain provisions of the SAFE Act. This resolution, “calls for reconsideration and repeal of the so called NY SAFE Act of 2013.”

 ORLEANS COUNTY LEGISLATURE ALBION, NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 173-413

ORLEANS COUNTY LEGISLATURE CALLS FOR REPEAL OF THE “NEW YORK SAFE ACT”

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature enacted and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (NY SAFE ACT); and

WHEREAS, this legislation is viewed by many citizens of the State of New York as being extremely controversial as those citizens view this Legislation as infringing upon their rights guaranteed to them under the second Amendment of the United State Constitution; and

WHEREAS, each and every issue that comes before the New York State Legislature before an enactment deserves a fair and open discussion which incorporates all points of views in order to ensure that all citizens are heard and that the Legislation incorporates the various points of view expressed during that discussion and benefits all of the citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, the NY SAFE ACT was adopted after minimal public discussion, contains serious flaws, i.e., police officers are not exempt, and having been on the desks of the members of the New York State Legislature for only a few hours, thereafter was literally adopted in the night and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo; and

WHEREAS, the Governor has pledged to inflict no new unfunded mandates on local governments yet the Act contains no provision for funding the additional duties being imposed upon local Mental Health Departments, County Clerks, or local law enforcement agencies and as such constitutes yet another unfunded mandate by the State upon local municipal government with no corresponding revenue; and

WHEREAS, the Orleans County Legislature, by passage of Resolution No. 82-213, opposed the process of enactment and certain provisions contained within the New York Safe Act; and

WHEREAS, it is believed that many Orleans County residents are deeply concerned with this legislation, its effects, and the undue haste with which it was enacted; be it

RESOLVED, that the Orleans County Legislature calls for reconsideration and repeal of the so called NY SAFE ACT of 2013; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies be sent to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator George Maziarz, Assembly members Steve Hawley and Jane Corwin, NYSAC, Orleans County Towns and Villages, and all others deemed necessary and appropriate.

Moved, Allport; second, Johnson.

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent, Bower. ORLEANS COUNTY LEGISLATURE ALBION, NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 173-413

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COUNTY OF ORLEANS

STATE OF NEW YORK

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of a resolution duly adopted by the Orleans County Legislature on the 24th day of April, 2013.

Dated at Albion, New York

April 25, 2013

Nadine P. Hanlon, Clerk

Orleans County Legislature

County of Orleans, New York

Town of Pembroke resolution calling for repeal of the NY SAFE act

Passed unanimously April 25th, 2013.

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Coxsackie opposes SAFE act

Coxsackie opponents to the law have now demanded the Coxsackie Town Council do the same.

They packed the Town Hall to ask local elected officials to voice their opposition to the SAFE Act.

“This law that has been passed is illegal,” one opponent said.

Jim Lee, president of the Coxsackie Sportsmen’s Club, said his organization represents hundreds of sportsmen and gun rights activists, and said the law infringed on their rights, which are guaranteed by the Second Amendment.

Numerous towns and counties across the state have passed similar resolutions objecting to the act.

The Coxsackie Town Council decided to do so unanimously.

“There are already laws that should be enforced,” Hobart said. “No new rules are needed. Registration of firearms leads to confiscation.”

Town Councilman Jeffery Lewis voiced his opposition to the SAFE Act.

“This is just another political ploy to get everyone in New York State riled up to see how far they can take it,” Lewis said. “What is next, a socialistic society where they can tell us what we can and can’t do every day?”

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Resolution Passed in Town of Hartland

The Hartland Town Board unanimously passed a resolution against the SAFE Act on February 14th, 2013. The Board states in the resolution, “the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms for defense of Life, liberty, and Property is regarded as an inalienable right by the People of the Town of Hartland, Niagara County, New York.”

Town of Hartland #149
14 Feb 2013
http://townofhartland.org/content/MinuteCategories/View/21:field=minutes;/content/Minutes/View/21
February 14, 2013

 

The regular meeting of the Town of Hartland, County of Niagara, State of New York, was held on the above date at the Town Hall, 8942 Ridge Road, Gasport convening at 7:30 p.m.
Members present:
Supervisor:                                          W. Ross Annable
Councilman:                                        F. David Snyder
                                                            Daniel Hill
                                                            Joseph Reed
                                                            Brian Gross
Attorney:                                             Daniel Seaman
Hwy. /Water Sup’t.                             Keith Hurtgam
Hwy. Admin. Asst.:                            Janet Slack
Attended by:                                       Sign in sheet attached
Supervisor Annable called the meeting to order with all present standing for the pledge to the flag.
Repeal of SAFE Gun Law
RESOLUTION 51-2013
WHEREAS,  the right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms is guaranteed as an Individual Right under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and under the Constitution of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS,  the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms for defense of Life, liberty, and Property is regarded as an inalienable right by the People of the Town of Hartland, Niagara County, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Hartland Town Board, being elected to represent the People of Hartland and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New York and,
WHEREAS, legislation passed by the New York State Assembly and Senate infringes on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed by individual citizens of the Town of Hartland, for defense of Life, Liberty and Property and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed for safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting, and shooting conducted within the Town of Hartland, Niagara County, New York.
WHEREAS, the Hartland Town Board believes there are many other less intrusive means available, other than rash, confusing and inarticulately drafted firearms laws that would effectively control, manage, and reduce violence in our society, such as, mental health reforms, anti-bullying programs for schools, enforcement of existing firearms laws to the fullest extent possible, and proper psychological counseling for those in need or who request it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Hartland Town Board does hereby oppose the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the Right of the People to keep and bear arms and consider such laws to be unnecessary and beyond lawful legislative authority granted to our State representative, as there is no documented correlation between gun control measures and crime reduction.
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February 14, 2013
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to  President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand,
Congressman Chris Collins, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator George Maziarz, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, and Assemblyman John Ceretto.
MOTION by Supervisor W. Ross Annable, seconded by Councilman Joseph A. Reed to approve the resolution, opposing the enactment of the SAFE gun control law issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo
Ayes:   5          Nays:   0          ADOPTED

Town of Lewiston Passes Resolution

On February 25th, the Lewiston Town Board unanimously passed a resolution in opposition to the NY SAFE Act. Board member Earnest C. Palmer asked, “How sad is it when a Town Board has to pass a resolution to support our Constitution?”

************************************** Tim Masters, Building Inspector provided a Resolution requesting the Board support.

Clerk read resolution into record.

RESOLUTION #4 OF 2013

Resolution in Support of the Second Amendment

WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed as an individual right under the second amendment to the United States Constitution and under the Constitution of the State of New York and

WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people of the Town of Lewiston, Lewiston, New York and

WHEREAS, the people of the Town of Lewiston, Lewiston, New York, derive economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting, and shooting conducted within Lewiston using all types of firearms allowable under the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New York and

WHEREAS, the Town of Lewiston Town Board being elected to represent the people of Lewiston and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New York and

WHEREAS, the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate being elected by the people of the State of New York and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New York and

WHEREAS, legislation passed by the New York Assembly and Senate infringes on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed by individual citizens of the Town of Lewiston for defense of life, liberty and property and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed for safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting and shooting conducted within the Town of Lewiston, Lewiston, New York.

WHEREAS, the Town of Lewiston Town Board believes there are many other less intrusive means available other than rash, confusing and inarticulately drafted firearms laws that would effectively control, manage and reduce violence in our society such as mental health reforms, anti-bullying programs for schools, enforcement of existing firearms laws to the fullest extent possible and proper psychological counseling for those in need or who request it.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE AND IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town of Lewiston Town Board does hereby oppose the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the Right of the People to keep and bear arms and consider such laws to be unnecessary and beyond lawful legislative authority granted to our State representatives, as there is no documented correlation between gun control measures and crime reduction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Chris Collins, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator George Maziarz and Assemblyman John Ceretto.

Marra complemented the growing number of Counties that have passed similar resolutions. This was rushed through with no public comments allowed. There is usually a three-day debate between the Senate and the Assembly. The Assembly was given 50-minutes to look at and pass. When it involves the Bill of Rights it should have been put out for discussion. It certainly does nothing it claims to do. It has been said that this law would have had no effect on the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut or Aurora, Colorado. These are mental health reform and those items are necessary.

Marra MOVED to approve Resolution #4 – 2013 and forward to those listed, Seconded by Winkley

 Palmer asks “How sad is it when a Town Board has to pass a resolution to support our Constitution?”

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