The Village of Albion Board of Trustees took significant steps Wednesday night to plan for the community’s future infrastructure and honor local residents, while addressing resident concerns regarding billing. During the regular meeting at Village Hall, the Board, led by Deputy Mayor Joyce Riley with Mayor Angel Javier Jr. absent, scheduled a public hearing for October 23 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will address a proposal to use cemetery funds to purchase 35 acres of land for the enlargement of the village cemetery. The resolution, moved by Trustee Timothy McMurray and seconded by Trustee Greg Bennett, caps the expenditure at $250,000 to cover the cost of the land, survey, and abstract. The Board also authorized the Department of Public Works (DPW) to mark the boundaries of the new cemetery land using the village’s GIS system and rebar. In a move to engage the community, the Board approved a slate of four nominees for the naming of the gazebo at Erie Canal Park. Residents will be able to vote for Jonathan Doherty, Donna Rodden, Neil Johnson, or Kathleen Ludwick via a poll on the Village’s Facebook page. The voting period concludes on November 13. Trustees also moved to enhance security and record-keeping at the park. The Board approved the purchase of a camera to be placed on the park bench. Additionally, Deputy Mayor Riley requested the Board review a proclamation for a time capsule located at the bench, which is slated to be opened on September 28, 2059. The proclamation will be sent to the International Time Capsule Society following final approval. Addressing water and sewer administration, the Board denied a request from residents to remove charges for water and sewer bills. However, they did adopt a new policy regarding the finalization of bills and the opening of new accounts. On the financial front, the Board approved roughly $154,000 in general, water, sewer, and capital bills. They also processed payments related to the Water Improvement Incentive Award (WIIA) grant and approved a final payment of $19,362.62 to LaBella for the Fluoridation Building project. This payment was split between remaining NYCLASS (ARPA) funds and Water Capital Reserves. Looking ahead to traffic safety, a public hearing was scheduled for the November 13 meeting to consider reducing the speed limit on McKinstry Street from 30 mph to 25 mph between East State Street and East Avenue. In other business, the Board approved the "Bring Back Christmas to Albion" Committee to decorate street lampposts throughout the village and use electricity for the displays. They also accepted an employment application from Levi Boyer for the position of Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator. The Board adjusted its meeting schedule for the upcoming holiday season, canceling workshop meetings for November 27 and December 25. Department heads will instead attend the regular meetings on November 13 and December 11. The meeting included updates from Trustee McMurray on the Bullard Park concession stand and a report from Gary Kent of the Albion Betterment Committee. Following an executive session for personnel matters, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.