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Village Board Targets $13,300 in Unpaid Lawn Fees; Sets Public Hearing on Zoning Changes

2026-03-11 · 1597 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Relevy Lawn Mowing Charges: The board voted 4-0 to place $13,300 in unpaid lawn maintenance charges onto the 2026-2027 tax roll as a special levy.
  • Relevy Water/Sewer Bills: The board voted 4-0 to relevy $12,605.05 in outstanding water and sewer bills to the upcoming tax year.
  • Summer Event Permits: Approved permits for five major events at Bullard Park, including the "Albion Summer Festival" (Aug. 1) and "Carnival Days for Hospice" (July 17-18).
  • Zoning Public Hearing: Scheduled a public hearing for March 25, 2026, to discuss changing two parcels from R-1 (Residential) to LI (Light Industrial).
  • Infrastructure Spending: Approved $24,800 from Water Treatment Plant reserves for pump repairs and $2,200 for a Vactor truck remote.
  • Zoning Appointment: Appointed David Warren as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • Smoke Shop Moratorium: Discussion on a potential moratorium for new smoke shops was tabled until the March 25 meeting to allow for legal consultation.
  • Meeting Schedule: Scheduled an organizational meeting for April 6, 2026, and canceled the regular meeting for April 8.

The Albion Village Board authorized placing over $13,000 in unpaid lawn mowing charges and nearly $12,600 in delinquent water/sewer bills onto the 2026-2027 tax roll. Trustees also approved a busy summer schedule for Bullard Park and set a public hearing for a zoning map amendment.