The Albion Village Planning Board took a significant step toward shaping the village's future during its latest session, prioritizing the update of a key document that guides local development. During the meeting on Thursday, February 13, the board focused its attention on the formation of a Comprehensive Plan Committee. While the minutes do not detail specific appointments or a timeline, the discussion signals the board's intent to revisit the village's long-term strategic blueprint. A Comprehensive Plan is a fundamental tool for municipalities. It acts as a guide for decisions regarding land use, zoning, housing, economic development, and infrastructure. For a village like Albion, rich in 19th-century architecture and defined by its Erie Canal heritage, updating this plan is often the first step in modernizing zoning laws to encourage redevelopment in the historic downtown or along the waterway. The discussion comes as the board maintains a full slate of members. Chair Karen Conn presided over the meeting, joined by members Jeff Holler and Samuel Robinson. Board member Mike—identified only by his first name in the official minutes—arrived shortly after the new business agenda began, joining the discussion at 6:02 p.m. Also in attendance were Chris Kinter, the village’s Chief Executive Officer, and two members of the public. The meeting was notably concise. Prior to the discussion on the Comprehensive Plan, the board handled routine procedural business. Members Holler and Robinson put forward a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting held on January 23, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with all members in favor. The board officially adjourned the session at 6:05 p.m., shortly after Mike’s arrival. The next regular meeting is scheduled for a future date in March, though the specific date was not listed in the provided minutes. Residents interested in the future of the Comprehensive Plan or potential vacancies on the new committee are encouraged to attend future sessions or contact the Village Clerk's office.