🏛️ Board of Trustees
Village Board Targets $13,300 in Unpaid Lawn Fees; Sets Public Hearing on Zoning Changes
The Albion Village Board authorized placing over $13,000 in unpaid lawn mowing charges and nearly $12,600 in delinquent water/sewer bills onto the 2026-2027 tax roll. Trustees also approved a busy summer schedule for Bullard Park and set a public hearing for a zoning map amendment.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Relevy Lawn Mowing Charges: The board voted 4-0 to place $13,300 in unpaid lawn maintenance charges onto the 2026-2027 tax roll as a special levy.
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Relevy Water/Sewer Bills: The board voted 4-0 to relevy $12,605.05 in outstanding water and sewer bills to the upcoming tax year.
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Summer Event Permits: Approved permits for five major events at Bullard Park, including the "Albion Summer Festival" (Aug. 1) and "Carnival Days for Hospice" (July 17-18).
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Zoning Public Hearing: Scheduled a public hearing for March 25, 2026, to discuss changing two parcels from R-1 (Residential) to LI (Light Industrial).
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Infrastructure Spending: Approved $24,800 from Water Treatment Plant reserves for pump repairs and $2,200 for a Vactor truck remote.
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Zoning Appointment: Appointed David Warren as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Smoke Shop Moratorium: Discussion on a potential moratorium for new smoke shops was tabled until the March 25 meeting to allow for legal consultation.
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Meeting Schedule: Scheduled an organizational meeting for April 6, 2026, and canceled the regular meeting for April 8.
Property owners in Albion with overgrown lawns or unpaid utility bills will see those debts added to their upcoming tax bills following decisions made by the Village Board Wednesday evening.
At the March 11 meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the village to relevy approximately $13,300 in outstanding lawn mowing charges and $12,605 in delinquent water and sewer bills onto the 2026-2027 tax roll.
The move is a standard procedure used by municipalities to recover costs for maintenance performed on private properties when owners fail to pay or when utility bills remain in arrears.
According to the minutes, the lawn mowing charges affect 31 specific properties. The list includes several rental properties and limited liability companies (LLCs), with individual charges ranging from $87.50 to $2,012.50. The largest single bill—$2,012.50—was levied against a property at 231 East Avenue owned by Barron’s Realty Management, LLC.
The water and sewer relevy impacts 77 properties. The largest outstanding balance in that category totals $2,696.59 and is also attributed to Oak Orchard Estates.
**Summer Events Approved**
Looking ahead to warmer weather, the board approved a slate of special event permits that will bring significant activity to Bullard Park.
Trustees authorized permits for:
* **Albion Summer Festival:** An all-day event on August 1.
* **Carnival Days for Hospice:** A two-day event running July 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and July 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
* **Bounce for Bullard Youth 3on3:** A basketball tournament set for June 14.
* **Harvest Christian Church Family Fun Day:** Scheduled for August 8.
Additionally, the board approved a street closure for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, which will close East State Street from South Main Street to Platt Street.
**Infrastructure and Zoning**
The board approved several financial adjustments to maintain village infrastructure.
* **Pump Repair:** Trustees authorized spending $24,800 from Water Treatment Plant (WTP) equipment reserves to repair a high-service pump.
* **Vactor Truck:** A payment of $2,200 from Department of Public Works (DPW) equipment reserves was approved for a remote control for the village’s Vactor truck.
* **Community Events:** The board moved $1,300 into reserves for the "July 3rd event."
In zoning matters, the board scheduled a public hearing for March 25 at 6 p.m. to discuss changing the zoning designation for two parcels—62.19-3-35 and 62.20-2-41—from Residential (R-1) to Light Industrial (LI). The board also appointed David Warren as the new Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
**Smoke Shop Moratorium Tabled**
A discussion regarding a potential moratorium on new smoke shops in the village was tabled. Mayor Angel Javier and the board agreed to delay the topic until their next meeting on March 25 to allow time to consult with the village attorney.
**Administrative Dates**
The board also adjusted its meeting calendar for April. Trustees scheduled an organizational meeting for April 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. and canceled the regular meeting previously set for April 8.
Trustees Greg Bennett was excused from the meeting. All votes were 4-0 in favor with Mayor Javier, Deputy Mayor Gabalski, Trustee Riley, and Trustee McMurray present.
Coverage of the Board of Trustees meeting on 2026-03-11,
Village of Albion, NY.
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Albion Village Trustees Place Employee on Administrative Leave During Brief Special Session
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Administrative Leave Approved: Voted 3-0 to place a specific employee on immediate administrative leave pending further review.
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Executive Session: Board met behind closed doors for approximately 7 minutes to discuss the personnel matter.
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Leadership Present: Deputy Mayor William Gabalski presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Javier.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Historic Preservation Repealed: The Board voted 4-0 to remove Chapter 173 and Section 173-2 from the Village Code, effectively dissolving the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Tax Cap Override: Adopted Local Law 2-2026 (4-1) to allow a tax levy exceeding the state limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; Mayor Javier voted against the measure.
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Water Treatment Repair: Approved $26,475 from equipment reserves to repair a pump at the Water Treatment Plant.
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Cemetery Upgrades: Allocated $7,800 from cemetery reserves for residence pointing and an overhead door replacement.
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Village Election Set: Scheduled the General Village Election for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Village Hall.
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Albion Village Board Schedules Budget Hearing, Adds Funds for July 4 Fireworks
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Scheduled a public hearing for the 2026-2027 Village Budget for April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Unanimous).
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Approved budget adjustments adding $5,300 to the "Fireworks Reserve" for July 3, 2026 (Unanimous).
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Approved a $1,891.39 increase in police overtime expenses specifically for DWI enforcement (Unanimous).
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Permitted the Albion Soccer Club to use Bullard Park from April 20 through July 17, 2026 (Unanimous).
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Authorized street closures for the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026 (Unanimous).
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Directed the Village Attorney to write a letter to a specific employee regarding a pay matter (Unanimous).
2026-02-17
Village Moves to Recover Costs from East Bank Street Roof Collapse
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Board unanimously agreed to seek reimbursement from property owner Francisco Corso for total costs associated with Security Enclosures Inc.'s work at 20 E Bank St.
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Village Attorney John Gavenda directed to issue a formal letter to the property owner outlining the financial obligation.
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Trustees entered executive session for legal consultation regarding the property for approximately 30 minutes.
2026-04-06
McMurray Sworn In as New Albion Mayor; Board Adopts Budget Policies
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Timothy McMurray sworn in as Mayor; Jami Allport and Kevin Sheehan sworn in as Trustees.
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John S. Sansone, Esq. appointed Village Attorney (4-0, Sheehan abstained).
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Annual appointments approved, including Tracy VanSkiver as Clerk-Treasurer and Jessy Holz as Deputy Clerk.
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Designated four official depositories for village funds: Key Bank, 5Star, JP Morgan Chase, and NYCLASS.
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Adopted comprehensive Investment Policy authorizing up to $5 million in deposits per institution.
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Established procurement policy (Chapter 66) and access control policy.
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Public hearing held for 2026-2027 Budget (No public comments recorded; hearing closed after two minutes).
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Annual appointments made for Recreation, Planning, and Zoning boards.
2026-02-11
Parking Fees Rise, Financial Positions Shift in Albion Board Meeting
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Parking Fine Increase: Fines for parking violations will rise to $40 if paid within 7 days, $50 if paid within 30 days, and $65 after 30 days (5-0 vote).
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Local Law 1-2026 Approved: Terms for the Clerk-Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, and Deputy Treasurer will now run for four years, concurrent with the Mayor's term (5-0 vote).
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Water and Sewer Breaks: Denied a water break request for William Wittman; granted a sewer break for Aaron Pappalardo.
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Personnel Matter: Rescinded a Feb. 3 motion regarding administrative leave for an employee; the employee will use PTO while unable to work.
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Utility Projects: Approved nearly $95,000 in budget increases for Water Improvement Index Areas (WIIA) I & II.
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