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Albion Board Funds Major Water Pump Repair, Moves to Replace Police Fleet

2025-02-26 · 3146 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Authorized $56,523 for a low-service pump at the Water Treatment Plant (5-0 vote).
  • Approved financing a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for the Police Department via a 3-year lease (4-2 vote).
  • Approved auctioning the old police vehicle to offset the cost of the new one.
  • Held a public hearing regarding the purchase of "full-size rendering" and reindeer statues; no public money committed.
  • Directed attorney to research state regulations for veterinary services performed by the Village Animal Control Officer.
  • Tabled discussions on the MRAP vehicle and department head goals until the March 12 meeting.

The Village Board authorized nearly $57,000 for urgent repairs at the Water Treatment Plant and approved the financing of a new police vehicle during a workshop meeting Wednesday. Trustees also discussed a plan to install life-sized reindeer statues downtown, contingent on private donations.

Topics
Water Fluoridation Village Budget & Tax Levy Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety Comprehensive Plan Update
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))