🏛️ Board of Trustees

Albion Board Dismantles Historic Preservation Law, Raises Tax Levy for Upcoming Year

2026-02-25 · 1081 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Historic Preservation Repealed: The Board voted 4-0 to remove Chapter 173 and Section 173-2 from the Village Code, effectively dissolving the Historic Preservation Commission.
◆ Tax Cap Override: Adopted Local Law 2-2026 (4-1) to allow a tax levy exceeding the state limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; Mayor Javier voted against the measure.
◆ Water Treatment Repair: Approved $26,475 from equipment reserves to repair a pump at the Water Treatment Plant.
◆ Cemetery Upgrades: Allocated $7,800 from cemetery reserves for residence pointing and an overhead door replacement.
◆ Village Election Set: Scheduled the General Village Election for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Village Hall.
◆ Cannabis Notification: Accepted notification of a potential adult-use cannabis dispensary at 126 N Main St.

The Village of Albion Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remove the village's Historic Preservation Commission and code chapter, while also approving a tax levy that exceeds the state-mandated cap for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Trustees also authorized funds for water plant repairs and cemetery maintenance.

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)