🏛️ Board of Trustees

Albion Trustees Approve Major Wastewater Plant Upgrades, Address Park Sign Saturation

2025-12-17 · 2166 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Approved $107,825 in electrical expenses and $11,846 in professional services for the Water Pollution Control Plant (WIIA 1 & 2 projects).
◆ Authorized the sale of surplus police items, including two shotguns to be sold to North Star Ammo and Defense for $675 total.
◆ Voted 3-2 to allow the Albion Betterment Committee to install a memorial sign for Charles E. Bergeman at Waterman Park.
◆ Approved a $5,150 budget adjustment to cover the Zenner Bill using Water capital reserves.
◆ Authorized the destruction of 41 boxes of village records dating from 1985 to 2018, following state retention guidelines.
◆ Appointed David Warren to the Zoning Board of Trustees; term set to expire April 1, 2029.
◆ Accepted the November treasurer’s report and paid $63,404.68 in total village bills.
◆ Removed the residency requirement for election inspectors, allowing them to reside outside village limits.

The Village Board approved over $115,000 in electrical upgrades for the Water Pollution Control Plant and authorized the sale of surplus police equipment during their December 17 meeting. Trustees also split on a request to install a new memorial sign at Waterman Park.

Topics

Village Dissolution Debate Downtown Revitalization Village Budget & Tax Levy Historic Preservation Commission Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety Comprehensive Plan Update

People

Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) John Gavenda (Village Attorney) Angel Javier (Former Mayor, Village of Albion) James Pahura (Village DPW Superintendent) Aric Albright (Village Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator) Jason Zicari (Village Cemetery Supervisor) Kathy Hochul (New York State Governor) Harry Papponetti (Village Fire Chief / Animal Control Officer) Christopher Kinter (Village Code Enforcement Officer) Steve Hawley (New York State Assemblyman) David Mogle (Village Police Chief) Chris Kinter (Codes Officer, Village & Town of Albion) Timothy McMurray (Mayor, Village of Albion) John Grillo (Village Parks & Recreation Director) John Fitzak (Orleans County Legislator) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) David Warren (Albion Zoning Board of Appeals member)