🏛️ Board of Trustees

Albion Board Schedules Tax Levy Hearing, Adjusts Water and Sewer Fees

2026-01-28 · 1674 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Scheduled public hearing for tax levy override (Local Law 2-2026) for Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.
◆ Approved approximately $12,060 in budget adjustments, including $10,149.61 for salt invoices.
◆ Granted a $165.92 sewer break request for resident Charles Robers.
◆ Adopted Resolution 2026-01, allowing Main Street grant recipients to sell properties without prior Village consent.
◆ Authorized G&G Municipal Grant Writing to apply for a Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant for a new streetsweeper.
◆ Set tentative dates for departmental budget hearings from Feb. 25 through March 9.
◆ Approved a $100 weekly stipend for Pollution Control Plant Chief Operator Aric Albright for assisting with an outgoing aide.
◆ Accepted 19 applications for the Water Treatment Plant trainee position.

The Village Board moved forward with a tax levy override hearing for late February and approved budget adjustments for water and sewer costs, including a $165.92 break for a resident. Trustees also streamlined administrative hurdles for property owners participating in the Main Street revitalization program.

Topics

Downtown Revitalization 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) 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) Jeff Holler (Albion Planning Board member) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) David Warren (Albion Zoning Board of Appeals member)