🏛️ Board of Trustees

Slow Down: Albion Trustees Lower Speed Limit on McKinstry Street; Cemetery Expansion Approved

2024-11-13 · 2859 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ McKinstry St Speed Limit Reduced: Approved Local Law 2-2024, setting a 25 mph limit from Route 31 to State St (Unanimous 4-0).
◆ Cemetery Land Purchase: Approved budget adjustments appropriating $243,749.58 for land acquisition and legal fees (Unanimous 4-0).
◆ Staffing Changes: Accepted resignation of DPW Automotive Mechanic Jeff Arnett; authorized hiring for Water Treatment Plant Operator and Mechanic positions.
◆ Cannabis Dispensary: Acknowledged intent to apply for a microbusiness license for Joseph Molisani Jr. at 18 N Main St, then rescinded a previous license for the same applicant.
◆ Park Naming: Voted to name the gazebo at Erie Canal Park "Donna Rodden Park."
◆ Comprehensive Plan: Board indicated preference for a stand-alone village plan rather than a joint plan with the Town.
◆ Unpaid Taxes: Approved forwarding 45 unpaid tax bills totaling over $40,000 to the County for collection.
◆ Infrastructure: Approved payments of $79,548.10 for WIIA Grant invoices (water infrastructure).

The Village Board voted to lower the speed limit on McKinstry Street to 25 mph and approved a significant budget adjustment for the purchase of cemetery land. The Board also accepted the resignation of a DPW mechanic and acknowledged a proposal for a new cannabis dispensary.

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) 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) Michael Massaro (Albion Planning Board member) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) Jeremy Graham (Village Fire Chief)