Joe Cario of Roc City Sammich reminded the Board that he was granted a 6 month peddling andsoliciting permit for his food truck last September. He will soon be applying to renew the permit, but islooking to change locations. He said he spoke to Clerk Morelli today who suggested he present his proposed location change to the Board sooner rather than later.
He has been leasing space in the private parking lot on Clinton Street between Rocco’s and Ameriprise. He wondered if in front of the Post Office on Main Street would be ok.
Trustee Hannan asked if he means the sidewalk or the parking spaces. J. Cario said his cart has been upgraded to a full service truck. He would need the use of one parking space. His hours end by 2am so they will not interfere with the no parking 2am-6am on streets rule.
Chief Varrenti said he is not aware of any complaints regarding the current permit. However, he would be opposed to a private enterprise occupying a public parking spot. He cautioned the Board of setting a precedent.
Clerk Morelli said past concession cart permits have been on Village property – on the sidewalk.
Chief Varrenti said use of the Village sidewalk poses its own problems. He said sometimes the Board grants approval for things that conflict with other things like vehicle and traffic law. He said if a public parking space had to be used, he would rather it be in a lot owned and maintained by the Village as opposed to NYS Route 19. While municipal parking in the lot by the Police Department is somewhat
limited, it might be safer. Chief Varrenti asked J. Cario his reasons for wanting to relocate.
J. Cario said to be frank, there can be a lot of bar crowd traffic in the current location that can cause problems and he wishes to protect his equipment from vandalism. He would like to be in a highly visible location.
Trustee Hannan suggested he consider approaching the property owner of Our Village Optician on Main Street next to Sagawa Park. The parking lot is vacant in the evenings, is well-lit and is highly visible. Clerk Morelli said she could get J. Cario the contact information.
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