📐 Planning Board
Albion Village Board Dissolves Historic Preservation Commission, Approves Budget Override for Coming Year
2026-02-25 · 1081 words
Key Actions & Decisions
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Historic Preservation Commission removed: The Board voted 4-0 to remove Chapter 173 and Section 173-2 from the Village Code, effectively dissolving the Historic Preservation Commission. (Trustee Bennett was excused).
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Tax levy approved: The Board voted 4-1 to approve Local Law 2-2026, a tax levy in excess of the state limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Mayor Javier cast the lone 'Nay' vote.
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Budget adjustments approved: $26,475 allocated from Water Treatment Plant reserves for pump repairs; $7,800 allocated from Cemetery reserves for structural repairs and door replacement.
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Election date set: The General Village Election is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Village Hall.
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Cannabis dispensary notification: The Board accepted notification of an adult-use dispensary license application for 126 N Main St.
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Housing development discussed: Board received notification regarding potential housing development on village-owned land behind Tops Market.
The Village Board voted unanimously to remove the Historic Preservation Commission from village code and approved a tax levy override for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also set the date for the upcoming general election and discussed potential housing development.