Donald Roberts

The meeting featured a detailed update on the Water Treatment Plant Improvement project, discussing potential delays if pursuing an additional NBRC grant, the rising projected project costs up to $9.5 million (or $12 million with water tank repair), and the need to move forward due to the plant's current condition. The Board designated itself as Lead Agency and issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the Water System Improvements Project under SEQR regulations. Resolutions were passed to schedule a special budget workshop, approve the hiring of a part-time Police Officer, waive fees for the Perry Central School UPK program's use of the South Pavilion, accept the Shake on the Lake reservation requests with fee waivers, and authorize several budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Board also approved a proposal from LaBella for grant writing services related to the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application, and authorized payment of outstanding vouchers. Trustee reports included discussions on budget items, reviewing the Town of Perry water service contract that requires updating, and noting the high number of active fire fighters.

Key discussions and resolutions during the meeting included the approval of the submission of the 2026 Connect for Community Organizations Grant Application for the Perry Community Band. The Board also approved a Professional Services Agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Silver Lake Trail project and the Streetscape Improvements project, totaling $315,000.00. Furthermore, the Board authorized the purchase of a $1,000,000 aggregate limit cybersecurity insurance policy. Other topics included the approval of vouchers, trustee reports concerning local access videos, library board service continuation, dog park petitions, interviews for the Village Hall Project, and status updates on the water treatment plant project and a potential pipe installation near Silver Lake Trail.

Key discussions during the meeting included addressing concerns from the local historian regarding the potential location of a dog park, confirming that only the Village Park was under consideration. The board accepted the resignation of Todd Mack from the Planning Board. Significant resolutions were passed establishing a Reserve Fund for Payment of Bonded Indebtedness within the Village of Perry Sewer Fund for Wastewater Treatment Plant debt, and authorizing a transfer of $61,498.00 from the Sewer Fund to this new Reserve Fund. Additionally, the retainer agreement with the Village Attorney for 2026 was approved. Financial reports were reviewed, and a payment voucher amount of $98,464.26 was approved. Departmental reports noted that LaBella Associates would complete a complimentary grant application for the TAP Grant for Center Street, and discussed the new access to federal funds through Wyoming County joining the Northern Border Regional Commission. Trustee reports covered local events and noted that surrounding municipalities voted on consolidating into a joint fire district.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding an Engineering Planning Grant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall structure, a supplemental agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation for municipal snow and ice removal, budget amendments for the 2025-2026 Village Budget, and acknowledgement of a delay in base rate increases for a multi-unit property. The Public Safety committee reviewed draft Trailside Camping Regulations. There were also trustee reports on police and parks committee meetings, updates on holiday closings, and discussion of a TAP Grant for Center Street.

The Village of Perry board meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding several key areas. An update was provided on the SEQR for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project, including amending the SEQR to reflect the installation of a new intake line. The board also addressed personnel matters, such as appointing a part-time crossing guard and approving appointments to the Planning Board. Additionally, the board approved the submission of a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application by the Perry Police Department and approved the Allied CPAs, PC Financial Statements Audit for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The meeting also covered the authorization for the relevy of unpaid village taxes and included department reports and trustee updates.