Creek’s flooding potential worries Oxford residents
OXFORD – Residents of Oxford have approached the village board about flood damage to property around Clark Creek.
According to James Gross, 10-year resident of Oxford, the flooding that occurred in 2006 caused a serious amount of erosion to the banks of Clark Creek, which runs behind numerous properties on Scott Street. Gross requested that steps be taken to fix the damage that he said has gotten worse with each flood and each rainfall.
“Something has to be done,” he said. “Every time it rains ... more of my property washes away.”
However, according to Oxford Mayor Terry Stark, the length of the creek in question is private property and the village, itself, cannot repair it at this time.
“I would be happy to tackle this problem ... get a water plan on paper,” said Stark. “However, we just can’t go on private property and fix the problem. It isn’t [the village’s] responsibility, therefore, New York State would view it as a gift and that is illegal.”
Stark said he would work with the village’s legal counsel and the New York State Conference of Mayors to determine what can be done about the problem.
Gross expressed concern that further erosion could cause problems for the entire village. Stark explained that the Clark Creek dam was built to prevent that situation, and was monitored by the NYS Soil and Water Conservation to allow more of less water through the dam.
Stark went on to explain that other private property locations in the village, such on as Albany Street and Midland Hill, were also damaged in the floods.
“I will pursue getting a water plan on paper,” he said. “But simply going in and fixing it arbitrarily ... sets a dangerous precedent in the community.”
Stark said there is a public assistance meeting for Chenango County on Thursday to determine the process of receiving aid from the Federal Emergency Management Association. He explained that more information could be gathered at the meeting and some sort of plan implemented.
Gross said he would contact the county for more information and will return each month until something is accomplished.
“It’s spread and it’s dangerous,” he said. “I just want to know something’s happening.”
According to James Gross, 10-year resident of Oxford, the flooding that occurred in 2006 caused a serious amount of erosion to the banks of Clark Creek, which runs behind numerous properties on Scott Street. Gross requested that steps be taken to fix the damage that he said has gotten worse with each flood and each rainfall.
“Something has to be done,” he said. “Every time it rains ... more of my property washes away.”
However, according to Oxford Mayor Terry Stark, the length of the creek in question is private property and the village, itself, cannot repair it at this time.
“I would be happy to tackle this problem ... get a water plan on paper,” said Stark. “However, we just can’t go on private property and fix the problem. It isn’t [the village’s] responsibility, therefore, New York State would view it as a gift and that is illegal.”
Stark said he would work with the village’s legal counsel and the New York State Conference of Mayors to determine what can be done about the problem.
Gross expressed concern that further erosion could cause problems for the entire village. Stark explained that the Clark Creek dam was built to prevent that situation, and was monitored by the NYS Soil and Water Conservation to allow more of less water through the dam.
Stark went on to explain that other private property locations in the village, such on as Albany Street and Midland Hill, were also damaged in the floods.
“I will pursue getting a water plan on paper,” he said. “But simply going in and fixing it arbitrarily ... sets a dangerous precedent in the community.”
Stark said there is a public assistance meeting for Chenango County on Thursday to determine the process of receiving aid from the Federal Emergency Management Association. He explained that more information could be gathered at the meeting and some sort of plan implemented.
Gross said he would contact the county for more information and will return each month until something is accomplished.
“It’s spread and it’s dangerous,” he said. “I just want to know something’s happening.”
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