Town Board                     Area Code 845   

     Town board consists of the Town Supervisor and four elected Councilmen. Councilmen have a four year term of office.  Election of Councilmen of the Town Board is usually staggered so that the whole board will not come up for election in the same year. The duty of the Town Board is to establish the town's policies.  They have the power to enact local laws, ordinances, subdivision laws, etc.  They are also responsible for auditing the town bills and preparing a preliminary and final budget within which the town operates.

Town Supervisor

     The Supervisor is an elected position, serving a four year term and is part of the legislative branch of government, acting as administrator, and is the local head of all municipal agencies.  The Supervisor is a full member of the Board with no additional tie-breaking or veto power, and acts as Treasurer, having the care and custody of monies belonging to the town; disburses such monies, keeps an accurate and complete account of all monies; makes reports as required; pays fixed salaries and, after audit by the Town Board and preparation of abstract by Town Clerk, pays other claims; leases, sells and conveys properties of the town; when so directed by the Town Board. Your Town Supervisor is Nadia Rajsz, who has served in this position since January 2010.  The Supervisor's Confidential Assistant is Susan Wade.

     Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is an elected position, serving a four-year term.  The Town Clerk’s Office is frequently considered the center of the municipal government.  This is the office that is responsible for recording the activities of the Town Board and their meetings and is the central place for all town records to be filed.  The Town Clerk wears many hats. The Town Clerk by law is the Records Management Officer, Public Information Records Officer, Registrar of Vital Statistics, responsible for issuing marriage licenses, filing death certificates, issuing conservation licenses, handicapped permits, dog licenses, permits for noise, alarm, burning, etc.  The Town Clerk may execute the Constitutional Oath of Office to all municipal officers. Your Town Clerk is Virginia (Ginni) V. Horn; she has served in this capacity since April 2002 and is assisted by Deputy Ray Budd.

In exceptional circumstances the Town Clerk's Office will make after-hour appointments.

Sole Assessor 

The Sole Assessor is a Constitutional office in the Town of Lumberland and is an appointed position with a six-year term.  The function of this office is to provide the town with an equitable assessment roll each year.  In that pursuit, there are a multitude of laws which must be followed, primarily the Real Property Tax Law.  The valuation of approximately 3,000 parcels in the town involves tracking each parcel as respects condition, construction, alterations and inventory items.  The property owner’s taxes are then based on that value.  The Assessor is present during Grievance Day, and prepares for all cases of appeals, including court cases.  Another facet in the preparation of the roll is the administration of the various exemptions allowed by local and state government.  The Assessor administers all forestry, Basic & Enhanced Star, Senior, Veteran and Not-For-Profit Exemption applications. The Assessment Roll must be filed in a timely manner in accordance with various State Laws, Rules and Regulations.  This includes preparation and filing of all legal notices and notifications to property owners, as well as the Assessor’s Annual Report with NYS Office of Real Property Services.  The Assessor’s office is open in the Lumberland Municipal Building Monday thru Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. or by appointment. Your Sole Assessor is Judi Flieger who has served in this position since 2005; she has worked in the Assessor’s Office since 1998.  Judi is a member of the New York State Assessor’s Association and the Sullivan County Assessor’s Association. Data Collector is Karen Speranza and Assessor’s Clerk is Anita Hunt.

 Code Enforcement Officer

 This Department was established in 1985 with the adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance and the State Building Codes.  Prior to codes and zoning a simple
permit was available.  New standards have made this department and the
issuing of permits more complex.  The Code Enforcement Officer is
responsible for administering and enforcing all the provisions of the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.  This department
issues all building permits, well permits, septic permits, flood plain
designations, sign permits and any other necessary permits, and collects the
required fee for these permits.  The Code Enforcement Officer oversees all
aspects of construction, and when completed, issues the required Certificate
of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.  The Office is currently open
Monday-Thursday, from 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. and Friday, from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Your Code Enforcement Officer is David Kuebler.  The Code Enforcement Office Clerk is Donna Sus.

 Superintendent of Highways

     The position of Superintendent of Highways is a four-year elected position. The duties are to maintain the town-owned roadways and bridges in the Town of Lumberland.  The Superintendent of Highways is involved in construction of roads, maintaining the ditches, drainage, cutting of brush, snow and ice removal, culverts, and maintaining both paved and gravel roads.  The Superintendent  not only supervises the maintenance of the roads, but must also maintain the condition of the equipment under his jurisdiction; maintenance and installation of street signs; removal of snow and ice during the winter months on the roads.  Cemeteries, parks, and town hall properties are also kept neatly trimmed and mowed.  The Superintendent is also responsible for supervising the employees of the department and maintaining records of the equipment and the crew.  During flood, snow, and ice emergencies you will always find the Highway Superintendent and his crew wherever these emergencies are located.  The Superintendent is available at the Highway Garage at 989 Proctor Road from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M., or else by appointment.  Your Superintendent of Highways is Charles (Charlie) H. Hallock, who has served in this position since 1998.  The Deputy Highway Superintendent is George Turner.  The Superintendent Clerk is Betty Hallock.

Dog Control Officer    

     Sullivan County is a State Rabies County and all dogs and cats must be inoculated with the Rabies Vaccine.  In accordance with the State Law all dogs MUST be licensed.  The fees are $2.50 for a spayed/neutered animal, and $10.50 for all others.  The DCO will come and pick up stray dogs, assist with barking complaints, biting complaints etc.  Under Penal Law 210.45 it is a crime punishable as a class A misdemeanor under the laws of the State of New York for a person, in and by a written instrument, to knowingly make a false statement or to make a statement that such person does not believe to be true.  It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog in the Town to permit or allow such dog to run at large unless an adequate leash restrains the dog or unless its owner or a responsible person accompanies it. For the purpose of the local law, a dog or dogs hunting in company of a hunter shall be considered as accompanied by its owner. Your Dog Control Officer is Fawn Schneider. For any Dog Control issues please call Fawn on her cell (845) 866-4137.

Board of Assessment Review

- The Board of Assessment Review is a quasi-judicial five member board, with appointment for a five-year term.  Appointments are staggered.  The Board is responsible for holding a public hearing once a year on Grievance Day to hear complaints and requests for reduction of assessments on individual property owner's parcels of land.  It is the duty of this board to render decisions following the presentation of the individual requesting same.  The board has the authority, if the claim is justifiable, to reduce the assessment of the parcel of land.  Your Chairwoman of the Board of Assessment Review is Ann Danuff, with members Debbie Jennings (Recording Secretary), Helga Rupnick, Janice Toretta and Bernadette Clarkin.

       Planning Board    

The Planning Board is a seven-member board.  Each member is appointed for a seven-year term, provided they haven’t been appointed to fill a vacancy resulting from a resignation, at which time they will be appointed to fulfill the remaining balance of that term for which they were appointed.  The duty of the Board is to oversee the lands; lot line changes, site plans, and special use permits and sign structures and the planning growth and development of the community.  The Board reviews and approves or disapproves subdivisions. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. at the Lumberland Town Hall.  Your Planning Board Vice Chairman is Charles Burnett. Other members are: Charles Burnett, Vice Chairman; Jess Gluckler, Secretary; Pamela Bucksbee, Karel Konrad, Susan Morley and Richard Plunz. Susan Wade is the Clerk and she can be reached at (845) 856-8600 ext. 424. Alternate members are: Gregory Bodnaruik and Edward Gavalla,

 Zoning Board of Appeals    

     The Zoning Board of Appeals is a five-member board.  Each member is appointed for a five-year term, provided they haven’t been appointed to fill a vacancy resulting from a resignation, at which time they will be appointed to fulfill the remaining balance of that term for which they were appointed.  This Board has the authority to grant variances to the Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Town of Lumberland.  The Board is also given the responsibility to render decisions on interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.  The ZBA meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at the Lumberland Town Hall. Your ZBA Chairman is Lewis Powell; Vice Chairmen Terri Fountain and Kenneth Van Tuyl Sr., Secretary Robert Grimm.  Other members are Charles Strum.  Susan Wade is the Clerk and can be reached at (845)-856-8600 ext. 424.

 Historian

     The Historian’s role in town government is to preserve the past, and add information on the present for the future generations. Our historian has assembled a Museum Room in the Town Hall containing many historical artifacts on the town’s past.  Featured is the MacKenzie Family, the original developers of Glen Spey, and memorabilia of town founders.  The historian also prepares exhibits, conducts educational local history seminars, and directs the annual Heritage and Community Pride Awards.  Your Historian is Frank V. Schwarz, who has served the town since 1985.

Lumberland Environmental Council

     This council was created in 1974 as a nine-member council serving two- year terms.  The council has been charged to: advise the Town Board on matters affecting the conservation, enhancement, and use of the natural and manmade environment of the town; develop, and after approval of the Town Board, conduct a program of public information to foster increased understanding of the nature of environmental problems and issues; conduct studies; surveys, and inventories, of the natural and manmade features of the town; and any other duties the Town Board may delegate.  The Council meets the last Monday of the month at 7:00pm at the Thomas F. Hill  Municipal Building.  The Co-Chairpersons are Ann Danuff and Cheri Bodnaruik, the Clerk is Gregory Bodnaruik, the Secretary is Joann Trapisso and the members are Angelica Preston, Abbey Schlosser and Stanley Stern.

Grant Coordinator & Writer

          The Grant Coordinator is responsible for the research of applicable grants and the completion of necessary Grant applications for the various departments for the Town of Lumberland. The Grant Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining communications with the Town Supervisor, Specific Town departments and the Town Board. Your Grant Coordinator is Frank V. Schwarz, phone number (845) 856-8600 ext. 222.

Cultural Series

     The Town of Lumberland Cultural Series, founded in 1985, provides a wide variety of concerts and exhibitions to the public at a reasonable price.  The Cultural Series has produced over 100 programs, and was a major force in the restoration of the 1894 Town of Lumberland Steinway Grand Piano.  For information on programming check postings at the Town Hall or contact Executive Director Frank V. Schwarz at (845) 856-6372.

Museum Director

     The Museum Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Lumberland Museum Room. This room houses the Town of Lumberland History and Archives. The Director is responsible for the inventory and categorization of the Town's collection and provides opportunities for the region to view exhibits and become acquainted with our Lumberland heritage. The following publications are available for sale that benefit the activities of the Museum. Please contact Lumberland Historian, Frank V. Schwarz at: (845) 856-8600 ext. 222.

   Your Museum Director is Frank V. Schwarz.

Municipal Boards

     All the members listed serving on municipal boards and commissions are appointed by the Lumberland Town Board.  Each member is appointed for a limited number of years to sever, with their duties on the respective board established by New York State, Sullivan County, and Town Laws.  Each member sitting on the boards and commissions are to act in the best interest of the Town and the residents they are serving.  They are expected to render their decisions on any matters before them without political and resident pressure.  Board meetings are open to the public as provided for under the New York State Open Meeting Law.  Public attendance is encouraged and welcomed.

Upper Delaware Council

     The Town's representative on this council is one individual, with one alternate appointed by the Town Board.  The voting member represents the Town of Lumberland regarding regulations and procedures set forth by the National Park Service and the Upper Delaware River Management Plan.  The member represents the Town in the Delaware River Corridor.  Currently Supervisor Nadia Rajsz is the representative and Councilman Jay Shafer is the alternate.

Sullivan First

     This is a volunteer group that works to beautify the Town of Lumberland through volunteerism and grants. Dorothy Amey and Jamie Andrews are Co-Chairpersons.

Lumberland Summer Youth Program 

          The Summer Youth Program is in affect during the month of July from 9 A.M.–12 P.M. The program is for youth in 1^st – 8^th grades . They will enjoy arts & crafts, science & nature, along with sports. In the past the group enjoyed outings to Camel Back Water Park, Mountain Creek Water Park, The Bronx Zoo, Lander’s Rafting, Animal Alley, along with other fun trips. Teens may be included with the above-mentioned outings along with movie and bowling nights. Your Director is Darnell Prunka, who can be reached at (845)-856-4724.

 Ambulance Service - Fire Protection

     The Town of Lumberland contracts with the Volunteer Lumberland Fire Department, Inc. for fire and ambulance protection.  This group of dedicated people can be reached through their emergency Number 911. Their non-emergency number is (845) 856-2041. Your Fire Chief is Rich Speaker and your Ambulance Captain & Fire Department President is Ann Steimle.    It is important in an emergency to give exact addresses to the dispatch, so they can find you quickly.  Street addresses may be obtained at your Post Office.  E-911 is in effect and accurate street addresses are important.  Please check that your street address is 911 compatible and prominently posted.

     The Town of Lumberland has several other entities to assist them in the daily operation of the town; for example, the Youth Program and the Senior Citizen Council.  Anyone interested in serving on any of these various entities should contact the Town Supervisor's Office for further information.

LUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT