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Albion Village Board Dissolves Historic Preservation Commission, Approves Budget Override for Coming Year

2026-02-25 · 1081 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ 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).
◆ 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.
◆ 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.
◆ 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.
◆ Cannabis dispensary notification: The Board accepted notification of an adult-use dispensary license application for 126 N Main St.
◆ 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.

Topics

Village Budget & Tax Levy Historic Preservation Commission Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety

People

Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) 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) 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) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) Jami Allport (Village Trustee)