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Fluoride Debate Continues: Albion Board Schedules Second Public Hearing

2025-03-26 · 1803 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Fluoride Decision Delayed: Board scheduled another public hearing on eliminating water fluoride for May 28, 2025, following a 46-minute session with 18 resident speakers.
◆ Bullard Park Security: Approved $4,741.64 for Upstate Alarm cameras; Trustee Timothy McMurray agreed to use his 2025-2026 salary to cover the invoice.
◆ Santa House Approved: Voted 4-1 to approve ABC’s plans to build a Santa House on Village parcel 73.6-3-57.1 on Main St.
◆ Mobile Home Meters: Approved $3,000 from the water fund balance for master meters at OOE and West State mobile home parks.
◆ New Hire: Appointed Josh Narburgh as a part-time police officer at $31.00/hr.
◆ Utility Relevy: Approved placing $7,276.88 in outstanding water/sewer charges and $17,675.00 in property maintenance fees onto 2025-2026 tax rolls.

The Albion Village Board heard conflicting testimony on removing fluoride from the water supply and scheduled a second hearing for May 28. Trustees also approved funding for park security cameras and a new "Santa House" on Main Street.

Topics

Water Fluoridation Village Budget & Tax Levy 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)) Mary Anne Braunbach (Village Community Forest Advisory Board member)