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Cannabis Regulations Advance, Main Street Property Gets Second Look from Albion Board

2024-07-24 · 1453 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Cannabis Local Law: Public hearing opened and closed for Chapter 83 regarding cannabis retail dispensaries; code sent to planning board and attorney for final review.
  • Spray Park Policy: DPW Superintendent Jay Pahura authorized to adjust spray park hours if temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
  • Bullard Park Improvements: Approved numbering pavilions for better identification; reviewed quotes for security cameras (tabled).
  • Main Street Property: Albion Betterment Committee approved to place Santa house on Village-owned N. Main St. land, pending code review; 121 N. Main St. vacancy advertised at $2.50/sq ft.
  • Personnel Actions: Board approved sick time donation between employees and swapped a salary raise for vacation time for one employee.
  • Grants & Funding: Approved $3,677.50 in Youth Department Program grants and authorized Assemblyman Hawley’s support for a CFA Comprehensive Planning Grant.
  • Fire Commissioner: Appointed David Buczek to represent the village.
  • Cemetery Purchase: Approved $7,000 deposit to Peter Snell Realtors for land purchase.

The Village Board moved forward with regulations for cannabis retail dispensaries and addressed maintenance on village-owned property during a lengthy meeting on July 24. Trustees also approved funding for park improvements and addressed personnel matters.

Topics
Downtown Revitalization Village Budget & Tax Levy 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) Eileen Banker (Village Mayor (former)) 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) Harry Papponetti (Village Fire Chief / Animal Control Officer) Christopher Kinter (Village Code Enforcement Officer) Adam Rush (Village Water Treatment Plant Operator) Steve Hawley (New York State Assemblyman) David Mogle (Village Police Chief) Chris Kinter (Codes Officer, Village & Town of Albion) Jay Pahura (DPW Superintendent, Village of Albion) Timothy McMurray (Mayor, Village of Albion) John Grillo (Village Parks & Recreation Director) Jeremy Graham (Village Fire Chief)