Parking Fees Rise, Financial Positions Shift in Albion Board Meeting

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Parking Fine Increase: Fines for parking violations will rise to $40 if paid within 7 days, $50 if paid within 30 days, and $65 after 30 days (5-0 vote).
• ◆ Local Law 1-2026 Approved: Terms for the Clerk-Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, and Deputy Treasurer will now run for four years, concurrent with the Mayor's term (5-0 vote).
• ◆ Budget Adjustments: Trustees authorized over $127,000 in new expenses, including $94,923.75 for CIR Electrical Construction and $6,693.40 for a Bobcat snowblower.
• ◆ Water and Sewer Breaks: Denied a water break request for William Wittman; granted a sewer break for Aaron Pappalardo.
• ◆ Personnel Matter: Rescinded a Feb. 3 motion regarding administrative leave for an employee; the employee will use PTO while unable to work.
• ◆ Utility Projects: Approved nearly $95,000 in budget increases for Water Improvement Index Areas (WIIA) I & II.