🏛️ Board of Trustees
Village Moves to Recover Costs from East Bank Street Roof Collapse
The Albion Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to pursue reimbursement from a property owner for emergency safety work following a roof collapse, acting as the initial applicant to ensure the bills are paid.
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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.
**ALBION** — Citing public safety concerns, the Village Board has taken formal steps to ensure a local property owner pays for emergency stabilization work following a structural collapse.
During a special meeting Tuesday at Village Hall, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a strategy to seek full reimbursement from Francisco Corso, the owner of 20 East Bank Street. The property recently required immediate intervention by Security Enclosures Inc. following a roof collapse.
Trustees Greg Bennett and Joyce Riley, alongside Trustee Tim McMurray, voted to sign on as the "initial applicant" for the work. By acting as the applicant, the village ensures the emergency work gets paid for immediately, presumably by the village, which will then bill Corso for the total cost.
"This to include any and all additional cost associated with the roof collapse," the minutes stated.
Mayor Angel Javier and Trustee William Gabalski were excused from the brief Tuesday afternoon session.
The decision allows the village to recoup funds spent on the enclosure company’s services. According to the resolution, Village Attorney John C. Gavenda will issue a formal letter to Corso outlining the specific financial obligations and the village’s intent to recover the costs.
The board met for roughly half an hour, spending the majority of the time behind closed doors. Trustee Bennett made the motion to enter executive session at 4:51 p.m. for "legal consultation," with Trustee Riley seconding. The board emerged from executive session at 5:21 p.m. and immediately voted on the reimbursement resolution.
Also in attendance were Code Enforcement Officer Chris Kinter and Jeff Holler, who appeared on behalf of the property owner.
The East Bank Street property runs along the Erie Canal’s historic corridor, a area prioritized by the village for preservation and safety. The board’s swift action aims to prevent the village from bearing the financial burden of the cleanup.
The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
Coverage of the Board of Trustees meeting on 2026-02-17,
Village of Albion, NY.
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