Jeannine M. Powers

The Board approved the hiring of a part-time DPW employee, authorized a contract for mosquito spraying, and reappointed a planning board member. Financial actions included the approval of a past wire transfer for EFC and the approval of a retirement system calculation for an elected official. Other key topics included an invitation to a school-community partnership meeting, a request for an Apraxia Awareness proclamation, updates on the corrective action plan, the status of the Community Development Block Grant, and updates from the Trail Town Committee. The board discussed plans for a joint meeting with the Town of Brutus, wholesale water service costs, ongoing DPW recruitment, the status of the Cato Fire Contract, and progress on a letter of recognition.

The board authorized the release of additional funds for grant writing and approved the payment of Abstract #15. Personnel actions included approving a leave carry-over request and continuing compensation for training a new clerk. The board discussed adding an additive to the water project to improve pressure at the local high school and explored a potential school-community partnership with the Weedsport Central Schools. Furthermore, the meeting covered updates on procurement policy revisions, the status of a corrective action plan following an audit, progress on the V-FIRE Grant, the hold harmless agreement for little league, a debrief on the DRI application process, and future development plans for local bicycle trails.

The Board meeting included discussions on the Village of Weedsport Water System Improvements Project, including appointing the Mayor as the certifying officer for environmental reviews. The board adopted various administrative policies and procedures, appointed annual positions and board committees, and established the 2026-2027 meeting schedule. Reports were provided on fire department, police, judicial, building inspection, and public works department operations. The board also handled financial matters including approving abstract payments, confirming the court audit, authorizing contracts, and discussing grants and property bids. An executive session was held to discuss real property matters.

The board discussed and reviewed an area variance request for the installation of a 4-foot fence at 8772 South Seneca Street. Since current regulations restrict fence height to 3 feet, the applicants provided justification for the request based on landscaping purposes. Following the presentation, the board approved the 1-foot variance.

The meeting involved the approval of a storage shed installation by the Little League Committee and an update on water project grants. Departmental reports were presented covering fire department operations, police statistics, building permits, and superintendent activities. Key personnel actions included the conclusion of a probationary period and authorization to post a DPW employment vacancy. The board also handled financial matters, including budget amendments, payment of abstracts, and a cost-sharing agreement for shredding services. Additionally, April was declared Fair Housing Month, and travel was approved for staff to attend the Annual Rural Water Association conference.