HomeMy WebLinkAboutBaumann, Kelli J - Farm Animals, Glenn RdAugust 31, 2010
Dear Supervisor Russell,
I apologize for taking time out of your busy schedule, but I have an issue that needs to be
addressed and am looking for answers. At present time, I understand there are no roles or
town codes regarding farm animals on personal property. I will describe the situation I
have had to deal with and hope you can offer some assistance or suggestions in the
matter.
I live on Grissom Lane and the far rear comer of my property meets the back yard of a
residence on Glenn Road. Without our permission~ the family has chosen to use our
fence as a part of their cage to enclose several chickens and a rooster. It is an open cage
made of chicken wire and does not have any shelter for them to be housed in at night.
We have learned to cope with the strong odor, rodents, and incessant clucking and
crowing noises during the daytime. However, this has become an issue during the night
time. Our family, which consists of three children ten years old and younger, have been
woken up every night due to the rooster crowing, and more recently by the clucking of
the chickens. On any given night, we will be woken up SEVERAL times ranging from
1:00am until 6:00am. The noise will continue for a few minute, stop, then start up again.
Once my children are awake, it is difficult getting them back to sleep again.
Back in June, my husband tried to address the situation with the owners, but he was met
with hostility, threats and was told to "get used to it." At our wits end, my husband has
also gone to the Police Station to discuss the matter. He was told to call in the event as it
occurs as a disturbance of the peace. To our knowledge, when we have called in, a police
car will drive by, not hear anything and leave. We have given up making these calls and
are feeling defeated at this point. It is my wish that the Police at least visit this residence,
talk to the owners to confirm there is a rooster and chickens and try to resolve this matter.
As another school year starts, I am concerned for my children and the lack of sleep we
are all getting. This is not a sporadic event, but something that occurs every single night.
We are short of solutions and answers and are hoping you can offer assistance in this
matter. I am hoping this is an issue that can be brought up and be included in the town
code and noise ordinance laws. Any assistance or suggestions that you could offer would
be greatly appreciated. I am thankful for your time.
Sincerely,
Kelli J. Baumann
480 Grissom Lane
Southold, NY 11971
kbaumann5 ~optimum.net
765-2457
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