During public comment, Cooperstown attorney Doug Zamelis distributed copies of the proposed local law. Zamelis represents Waterloo Container, a company owned by the Lutz family that is across Route 414 from the landfill.

“It is based on a local law I wrote for a town in Chautauqua County that was upheld by the courts,” Zamelis said. “Introduction of this local law would start the process. It’s not a zoning law and does not need to go the (Seneca County) Planning Board for review. You just need to schedule a public hearing.”

Zamelis received applause as he left the podium.