Legal action was filed in March 2024 to restore, “ingress and egress”
By Andrew Harris, photos by JOHN ANDERSON
The most controversial storage sheds parked on the most controversial parking lot in local history have been removed and relocated. The move comes after a court order by Allegany County Judge Thomas Brown asking owner Iris and William LLC to remove sheds has been upheld by the Fourth Judicial Department:
In March, Timothy and Eileen Shea, who own a property which borders the parking lot, have several tenants who have been directly impacted by the ongoing dispute with the Village of Wellsville. In March they asked Allegany County Supreme Court Judge Thomas Brown for an injunction. That request asked that the wooden storage sheds and barriers be removed from the parking lot to restore the ability for proper “ingress and egress” for vehicles using that parking lot.
Read our previous reporting on that court order including court documents below:
Crews have been working all day to transport the sheds to the property on Riverside Drive. The crews were hired and voluntarily removed by Iris and William LLC.
On Tuesday morning into the early afternoon, Travis Weaver of Rolling Acres Transport of Franklinville was removing the sheds three at a time.
While many people at age 22 use a remote for video games, Weaver hooked up a hydraulic system off a remote that allows him to safely secure three sheds on the flatbed moving three different parts of the flatbed. He even moves the entire flatbed left and right as the tires slide along and his truck stays stable.
Wellsville Sun video of the storage units being picked up and hauled off (story continues after video):
The sheds were transported to a Riverside Drive/Route 19 property adjacent to the Kwik Fill gas station.
A lawyer for Iris and William LLC, Ralph Ligora, confirmed that the matter will be appealed in the NY court system. Ligora indicated that a full statement would be issued soon and we will publish that when provided.
Village of Wellsville Mayor Randy Shayler refused to comment on the matter due to ongoing litigation between the village and Iris and William LLC. In late 2023, the village began the process of acquiring the property using eminent domain powers. That process still continues and our latest reporting on that legal action is below:
The parking lot is now without the storage sheds but according to eyewitness reports, the treated lumber barriers and a large No Parking sign has been re-installed. It is unclear if the barriers are a violation of the court order to restore “ingress and egress.” Stay tuned for updates on this story:
