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Whether you're building something new, expanding an existing structure, or changing how a property is used, you may need Site Plan Review  from the Town of LeRay Planning Board. Don’t worry—we’re here to guide you through it. 📌 What Is a Site Plan? A Site Plan  is a detailed drawing and written explanation of how a piece of land will be used. It shows things like: Buildings or additions Driveways, parking, and traffic flow Landscaping and lighting Stormwater drainage Utilities and signage It helps the Planning Board ensure your project meets local zoning and environmental requirements while preserving safety, access, and community character. 🧭 Do You Need Site Plan Review? You’ll likely need to submit a Site Plan Application if you’re: Constructing a new commercial or multifamily building Expanding a residential or commercial structure Changing the use  of a property (e.g., from residential to business) Adding parking areas , storage , or other significant site features Not sure?   Contact the Planning & Zoning Office  before you get too far—we’re happy to help you figure it out. 📝 What to Submit Here’s what you’ll need for a complete Site Plan Application: ✅ Completed Site Plan Application Form ✅ Detailed Site Plan Drawing (to scale) ✅ Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEQR) ✅ Copy of the Tax Map with Parcel ID ✅ List of Adjacent Property Owners ✅ Application Fee (see Fee Schedule) ✅ Any additional documents requested by the Code Enforcement Officer or Planning Board 🗓 Submission Deadline & Meetings Applications must be submitted 12 days before the next Planning Board meeting to be placed on the agenda. 🕔 Planning Board meets: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Town of LeRay Municipal Building, Conference Room Public hearings may be scheduled for certain applications. 📤 How to Submit Submit your completed application: In person at the Town Offices during business hours Or by email/mail to the Planning & Zoning Office (see contact info below) Make sure your materials are complete to avoid delays! 💡 Helpful Tips Bring extra copies of your site plan in case they’re needed for the board. Double-check your setbacks, lot coverage, and zoning district requirements. Consider speaking with the Code Enforcement Officer before submitting to catch any red flags early. 📎 Download Forms Site Plan Application SEQR Short Environmental Form Fee Schedule Zoning Map 🤝 Questions? We're Here to Help. If you're unsure whether your project qualifies or how to complete any forms, don’t hesitate to reach out: 📍 Planning & Zoning Office 🕒 Monday–Friday, [insert hours] 📞 [Insert phone number] ✉️ [Insert email] 🌱 Bottom Line: The Site Plan Review process ensures that your project is safe, appropriate, and aligned with LeRay’s long-term vision. We’re here to make it clear and fair—for you, your neighbors, and the town as a whole.

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW CONTACT INFO William Vargulick, Town Assessor assessor@townofleray.org 315-629-4393 RESOURCES NYS Dept of Taxation & Finance Tentative Tax Roll 2026 Town Assessor APPLICATIONS Complaint on Assessment (RP-524) Solar Assessment Form ABOUT THE BOARD The Board of Assessment Review (BAR) exists to ensure that property assessments are fair, transparent, and rooted in fact. If you believe your property has been assessed at too high a value for tax purposes, the BAR provides an independent and impartial forum for you to challenge that assessment. The BAR functions under the authority of New York State Real Property Tax Law and is made up of local residents appointed by the Town Board. These members are trained to review grievances objectively and apply the law consistently. Name Title/Position Term End Date Eric Wright Member 09/30/2027 David Mushtare Member 09/30/2028 Joe McLaughlin Member 09/30/2029 WHY THE BAR MATTERS Accurate assessments help ensure that property taxes are distributed fairly across the community. By offering a formal avenue to appeal assessments, the BAR supports both transparency and equity in local taxation. If you're unsure whether your assessment is correct, or if you have questions about how to file a grievance, the Town Assessor’s Office can help guide you through the process. ANNUAL GRIEVANCE DAY INFORMATION Grievance Day is held every year on the first Thursday after the fourth Tuesday in May. On this day, landowners may contest their property assessments. You do not need an attorney to file a grievance, and there is no fee to do so. You may present your case in person, by mail, or authorize someone to represent you. All decisions made by the BAR are based on the evidence provided, such as recent sales data, comparable properties, appraisals, or documented property conditions. The board does not decide tax amounts — only the assessed value of your property. Next Grievance Day Date: 2027 Date Pending Session 1: Session 2: Location: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Room Grievance Day is the deadline for submitting Form RP-524 and the day that the BAR meets to hear complaints. Grievance Day Who Can File a Complaint? If you believe your property assessment is too high or incorrect, you have the right to challenge it. This includes: Property owners Buyers under contract Tenants who are legally responsible for paying property taxes (through a lease or written agreement) You can fill out the complaint form yourself, or someone can do it on your behalf, such as a representative or attorney. What Assessment Can You Challenge? You can only challenge the current year’s tentative assessment, which appears on the most recent tentative assessment roll prepared by the Assessor. Tip: If you own more than one property, you'll need to file a separate complaint for each parcel. Why Do I File a Complaint? Assessments directly affect your property taxes. If your assessed value is too high, you may be paying more than your fair share. The BAR gives you a formal opportunity to present your case and request a correction. When Do You File the Complaint? Your complaint must be filed on or before Grievance Day. In the Town of LeRay, Grievance Day is held annually on the first Thursday after the fourth Tuesday in May. If you submit your complaint fewer than four business days before Grievance Day, the Assessor can request extra time to respond, and the Board must honor that request. Important: If you miss the deadline, you lose the right to appeal your assessment this year—both locally and in court. Where Do You File the Complaint? You must file your complaint with the Assessor or the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) in the same town or city where the property is located. You can submit it in person or by mail. Mailed forms must arrive no later than Grievance Day (the day the Board of Assessment Review meets). If your property is in a village that does its own assessments, you may need to file two complaints—one for the town and one for the village. To check, contact your Village Clerk. How Do I File a Complaint? Download and complete Form RP-524 . Your written complaint should include statements, records, and other relevant information to support your complaint. Submit your form to the Town Assessor on or before Grievance Day. If the board of assessment review is not satisfied with the evidence you provide, the board may require you or your representative to appear personally or to submit additional evidence.

TOWN CLERK Department Contact Us Melissa Verne Phone: 315-629-4052 Email: townclerk@townofleray.org Hours: Mon- Fri: 9am - 4pm CONTACT INFO Town Clerk Melissa Verne townclerk@townofleray.org 315-629-4052 Deputy Town Clerk Mary Hebert deputyclerk@townofleray.org 315-629-4052 The Town Office building is closed to the public during lunch hours 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM RESOURCES Local Laws Property Tax Search Tax Rates 2025 - 2028 Tentative Tax Roll 2026 Town Board APPLICATIONS Dog Licensing Worksheet Marriage License Parking Permit TOWN CLERK INFORMATION The Town Clerk’s Office is here to help with many of the day-to-day services residents rely on. We issue marriage licenses, death certificates, hunting and dog licenses, and trash tickets. The office also handles water and sewer bills, accepts payments, and manages the collection of property taxes. As the Receiver of Taxes and Records Access Officer, the Clerk’s Office takes care of tax billing and FOIL requests, making sure records are accessible and up to date. We also keep official records of Town Board meetings, including minutes, resolutions, and local laws. Dog License Hunting & Fishing Marriage License Disabled Parking Trash Tickets Obtain Records Property Taxes Dog Licensing Information New York State law requires every dog 4 months of age and older to be licensed. The Town Clerk’s Office issues dog licenses under the authority of the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets. To license your dog, please bring the required veterinary documents listed below. Licenses renew annually. Who Must License a Dog? All dogs 4 months and older that reside in the Town must be licensed. Puppies under 4 months must be licensed once they reach 4 months or upon rabies vaccination, whichever comes first. Service dogs are licensed like other dogs (state rules on fees may apply, ask the Clerk). What Veterinary Documents Do I Need to Register My Dog? Please provide the following: Proof of current rabies vaccination that includes the vaccine manufacturer and serial (lot) number. Spay/Neuter certificate (only if your dog has been spayed or neutered). Copies are acceptable; originals may be shown for verification. How to Get a New License Gather the required documents: proof of rabies shot proof of spay/neuter, if applicable Visit the Town Clerk’s Office to apply Pay the fee (see schedule below) You’ll receive your dog tag and license Fees Spayed/Neutered: $12.00 Not Spayed/Neutered: $22.00 Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card at the Town Office Building. Renewals & Moving License need to be renewed yearly. Renewal notices are mailed. If you move out of the Town or your mailing info changes, please contact the Town Clerk so we can update your dog’s record. Disabled Parking Information The Town Clerk's Office issues disabled parking permits under the authority of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. In order to obtain a disabled parking permit, the applicant must provide the following: A completed application form filled out by the applicant's healthcare provider, which is either a: Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (PDM), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) * The application must have the healthcare provider's original signature. A valid Driver's License or non-driver ID card (if applicable). Applicants may authorize a third party to present this information and obtain a permit on his/her behalf. For additional information, please visit the New York State DMV . Marriage Licensing Information A New York State marriage license can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office. Marriage licenses are not valid during the 24-hour waiting period after issuance, but they are good for 60 days after that. Both parties must apply in person and provide the following: Proof of Age: a government issued birth certificate with a raised or multi-colored seal or naturalization papers. Proof of Identity : a Driver's License, Passport, employment picture ID, or immigration record. Marriage License Form Marriage License Fee Schedule General Public: $40.00 Active Duty Military: $17.50 If this is not the first marriage for either party The applicant(s) must present certified documents of the dissolution of any previous marriage(s), such as a divorce decree or death certificate. Need certified copies of your marriage certificate? Certified copies can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office, only if the original marriage license was issued from the Town of LeRay. An application form must be submitted along with photo identification. There is a $10 fee for this service, payable by cash, check, or card. For more information on marriage licensing, please visit the New York State Department of Health. Hunting & Fishing Licensing Information The Town Clerk's Office issues hunting, fishing and trapping licenses under the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). Fees vary and are payable by cash or check. Proof of New York State residency must be presented to receive licenses at state resident prices. Hunting License Valid from October 1st through September 30th. New licenses for the following year are typically available for purchase in mid-August. Fishing License Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. For additional information, please visit New York State DEC . Transfer Site Tickets & Waste Disposal The Town of LeRay Transfer and Recycling Center is available to all Town residents for the disposal of non-hazardous household waste and recyclable materials. All household waste must be paid for using Transfer Site tickets, which are sold exclusively through the Town Clerk’s Office . Tickets cannot be purchased at the Transfer Site. Ticket Options $10.00 Ticket $20.00 Ticket $30.00 Ticket Tickets can be used for multiple visits until the full value is used. Each time you dispose of waste, the Transfer Site Operator will mark the amount used and return the ticket to you for future use. Household Waste Disposal Rates 🗑️ $2.00 per 30-gallon bag 🗑️ $4.00 per 55-gallon bag 🛋️ $6.00 per recliner or oversized chair 🛋️ $10.00 per couch The Transfer Site also accepts waste by the barrel or pickup-truck load using these tickets. Larger quantities of waste or commercial haulers should instead make arrangements with the Jefferson County Transfer Site and Recycling Center located on NYS Route 12 north of Watertown. For details about accepted materials, recycling, and operating hours, please visit the Transfer Site page → . Obtaining Records: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) The Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, Article 6) (FOIL) grants members of the public access to the records of government in accordance with its provisions. What is a "Record?" Records means any information kept, held, filed, produced or reproduced by, with, or for the department, in any physical form whatsoever including, but not limited to, reports, statements, examinations, memoranda, opinions, folders, files, books, manuals, pamphlets, forms, papers, designs, drawings, maps, photos, letters, microfilms, computer tapes or disks, rules, regulations or codes. Procedure for Requesting Records Written requests are required, and shall be sent to the Records Access Officers: Melissa Verne, Town Clerk townclerk@townofleray.org Mary Hebert, Deputy Town Clerk deputyclerk@townofleray.org A request shall reasonably describe the record or records sought. Whenever possible, a person requesting records should supply information regarding dates, file designations or other information that may help to describe the records sought. Exempt Records State Law exempts certain records from disclosure. The Records Access Officer may deny your request, in whole, or in part, if it falls under these exemptions. For more information on exemptions, please refer to subdivision two of section eighty-seven of Article 6 of the Public Officers Law . For more information about FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law, Article 6-A), please visit the New York State Committee on Open Government’s website . Property Tax Collection Information 🚨IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE 🚨 Effective January 2026, the Town of LeRay will ONLY collect: Full Payments 1st Installments 2nd and 3rd INSTALLMENTS will no longer be accepted at the Town Office. You can mail or bring these installment payments in person to: JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 785-3074 As a resident, you can pay your Town and County taxes to the Town Clerk, who is the Receiver of Taxes . Tax bills are mailed out at the end of December, and property owners have the entire month of January to pay without penalty. Late payments are subject to penalties, so make sure to pay on time! All Tax Bills are available to view or print online ( click here ) . To find your parcel(s), just click on the Public Access option and input your town and last name. Payment-in-Full Process You may pay your Full Town and County tax payment or 1st Installment to the Town Clerk, who is the Receiver of Taxes. Tax bills are mailed at the end of December, and payments made in January are penalty-free. Tax payments can be left in our drop-box in the front foyer during and after business hours. If you prefer to mail in your payment, you may sent a check or money order to: Town of LeRay Attn: Melissa Verne, Tax Receiver 8650 LeRay Street Evans Mills, NY 13637 The envelope must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service on or before the due date , or you'll incur a payment penalty. USPS postmark applies. PLEASE DO NOT SENT CASH IN THE MAIL! Did you miss the due date? If you miss the due date, penalties will accrue each month as follows: February 1 - March 3 - 1% penalty March 4 - March 12 - 2% penalty Tax payments will not be accepted after March 12th. After March 12, unpaid taxes are turned over to the Jefferson County Treasurer, located at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Unpaid Tax Bills Unpaid tax bills will be sent to: Jefferson County Treasurer 175 Arsenal Street Watertown, NY 13601 Installment Payment Process IMPORTANT CHANGE: As of January 2026, the Town of LeRay will only collect the 1st Installment of property taxes. All remaining installments must be paid directly to Jefferson County. To take advantage of this option, you must make your payments to the Town Clerk by the following dates, using the same methods as listed under 'Payment-in-Full Process': 1st Installment — Paid to the Town Due : January 31 2nd Installment — Paid to the County Due : March 31 1st Installment — Paid to the County Due : May 30 IMPORTANT! You must pay the first installment by January 31. Payments must be postmarked on or before January 31 to qualify for this option. If you have any questions about your tax bill, contact the Town Clerk. If you need more information about tax rolls, tax rates, or tax exemptions that you may be eligible for to reduce your taxes, please contact the Town Assessor.

WATER & SEWER WATER & SEWER Department Contact Us Melissa Verne, Town Clerk Phone: 315-629-4052 Email: townclerk@townofleray.org Hours: Mon- Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm CONTACT INFO Melissa Verne, Town Clerk 315-629-4052 townclerk@townofleray.org The Town Office building is closed to the public during lunch hours 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM RESOURCES 2024 Black River WQR 2024 Consolidated WQR Consolidated Water District Map Pay Water Bill Online Sewer Use Law Water Service Law Wellhead Protection Law What Not to Flush WATER & SEWER INFORMATION The Town of LeRay provides water and sewer services to several districts throughout the community. The Water & Sewer Department oversees billing, customer service, meter reading, water quality testing, and routine system maintenance. We take great care to ensure our water and sewer services meet all quality standards set by the state and federal governments. To that end, we make our annual water quality reports available to the public at the Town of LeRay office. This page helps residents understand billing, district information, rates, water quality testing, and who to contact for assistance. Billing & Payments Water Quality Service & Maintenance Water & Sewer Billing and Payments Water and sewer bills are issued quarterly. Bills include usage details, meter readings, and any applicable district charges. Use this section to understand your bill and ways to pay. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS Dawn Park, LeRay Park, Ridgedale, and Black River Estates residents must now pay their water/sewer charges directly to their park management . Payments cannot be accepted online, at the Town Clerk’s Office, or by mail to the Town. If you live in one of these parks, please contact your park office for payment instructions. When Bills Are Issued Water and sewer bills are mailed quarterly . Due dates are listed on each bill. Residents have 30 days to pay the entire charge without penalty. How to Pay Your Bill All payments are made at the Town Clerk's Office . Checks can be made out to the Town of LeRay. Paying in Person You may pay your bill at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours. The Town Clerk accepts: cash check ( money order, or credit card (minimum of $3.00 charge for use of CC) Paying by Mail Mail a check or money order to the Town Clerk. Do not send cash in the mail. Paying Online Most residents can pay their water/sewer bill online using the Town’s secure payment portal: WIPP - Official Payment Portal Convenience fees (set by the processor): Credit or Debit Card: 2.95% service fee E-Check: $1.95 flat fee per transaction These fees are charged by the payment processor, not the Town of LeRay. Understanding Your Bill Your bill includes: Metered water usage Sewer charges (if applicable) Current water/sewer district base charge Any past-due balances Contact info for billing questions Late Payments Late payments incur a 3% late payment penalty. Payments may be made in person or mailed to the Town Clerk's Office. Unpaid balances may be re-levied onto your property taxes annually. Water Quality and Testing The Town regularly tests water quality to ensure safety and compliance with all state and federal standards. Hydrant flushing, sampling, and routine inspections are scheduled throughout the year. Annual Water Quality Reports The Town tests for: Bacteria Lead & copper Disinfectant levels System pressure Other state-mandated parameters 2024 Consolidated Water Districts - LeRay Water quality Report .pdf Download PDF • 981KB 2024 AWQR Black River .pdf Download PDF • 250KB Hydrant Flushing Hydrant flushing may temporarily affect water pressure or cause discoloration. This is normal and resolves quickly. Service Calls, Meter Reading & System Maintenance The Water & Sewer Department maintains infrastructure, responds to service calls, and performs system inspections. System repairs or upgrades may temporarily impact service. Notifications will be posted when possible. Call the Water Department if you suspect a leak or notice a sudden change in pressure. Meter Reading Dates Water and sewer meters are read on a quarterly schedule , but the reading dates depend on your district. Make sure your meter is accessible and not blocked by snow, debris, or landscaping during these times. Estimated bills may occur if access is restricted. Water Districts 1, 2 & 4 Sewer Districts 1, 3 & 4 Meters are read on: January 31 April 30 July 31 October 31 (These follow a beginning-of-quarter schedule.) Water District 3 Sewer District 2 Meters are read on: March 30 June 30 September 30 December 31 (These follow an end-of-quarter schedule.) Different water and sewer districts operate on different billing cycles. These set dates help ensure consistent quarterly billing for each district.