CITY TOLD: ASK JUDGE TO ORDER HOTEL EMPTIED City Attorney: ‘We Want Everyone Out For Own Safety, As Soon As Possible’ By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The waiting game is coming to an end. City Attorney David Merzig and building owner Melania Pervu met with County Judge John F. Lambert’s law clerk in Cooperstown this morning, following the release of the inspection report into the former Oneonta Hotel at 195 Main St. that showed filthy bathrooms, holes…
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ONEONTA HOTEL FAILS INSPECTION By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Citing missing kitchen appliances, holes in the ceiling and a blocked sprinkler system, among nearly a dozen pages of code violations, the City will argue that Melania Pervu, owner of the former Oneonta Hotel at 195 Main St., has failed to remedy the unsafe conditions of her building, as ordered by County Judge John Lambert last September. “There are still considerable violations,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “We have…
JUDGE CONFIRMS ORDER: Oneonta Hotel Repairs Must Be Made By Jan. 11 By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – In an order by county Judge John Lambert, owner Melania Pervu must make all repairs to the building at 195 Main St. before the Jan. 11, 2019 deadline or she could be held in contempt of court, according to a decision made Friday, Dec. 7. “The city believes she violated the order, but understands the reluctance to issue a…
Still Found ‘Unsafe,’ Hotel To Be Vacated By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – After finding “numerous violations” remaining at the former Oneonta Hotel, 195 Main St., City Hall has begun the process of evicting the remaining tenants following the passing of the April 30 deadline imposed for fixing building deficiencies. “After review of all inspection reports, it is clear that numerous violations still exist,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “To protect the safety of the residents, general public,…