Village Eyes State Grants for Climate Planning, Water Plant Upgrades Approved

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Authorized application for NYS Climate Smart Communities Grant to update the Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous).
• ◆ Approved $165,903.63 in budget adjustments for Water Treatment Plant electrical and storage upgrades (Unanimous).
• ◆ Authorized legal retainer with Webster Szanyi LLP to revise the Village Employee Handbook (Unanimous).
• ◆ Approved a 24-month payment plan for a resident with outstanding water/sewer bills (Unanimous).
• ◆ Voted 3-1 to deny an employee's request for a retroactive raise percentage (Trustee McMurray dissented).
• ◆ Approved special event permit for Albion Summer Festival at Bullard Park, July 30–Aug 3 (Unanimous).
• ◆ Accepted donations totaling $1,186 for the July 3rd celebration reserves (Unanimous).