🏛️ Board of Trustees

Albion Village Board Schedules Budget Hearing, Adds Funds for July 4 Fireworks

2026-03-25 · 666 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Scheduled a public hearing for the 2026-2027 Village Budget for April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Unanimous).
◆ Approved budget adjustments adding $5,300 to the "Fireworks Reserve" for July 3, 2026 (Unanimous).
◆ Approved a $1,891.39 increase in police overtime expenses specifically for DWI enforcement (Unanimous).
◆ Permitted the Albion Soccer Club to use Bullard Park from April 20 through July 17, 2026 (Unanimous).
◆ Authorized street closures for the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026 (Unanimous).
◆ Directed the Village Attorney to write a letter to a specific employee regarding a pay matter (Unanimous).

The Village Board has set a date for the public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and approved funding for this year's Independence Day celebration. Trustees also addressed police overtime costs and ongoing personnel matters during a brief workshop session.

People

Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) John Gavenda (Village Attorney) 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))