Karen Lacey

The Board of Trustees reviewed the treasurer's report and approved financial abstracts for the General, Water, and Social Security Trust funds. A public hearing was conducted regarding the tentative budget, which was subsequently approved for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board granted permission for the Apple-Umpkin Festival and held an organizational meeting. Discussions covered planning board scheduling, the upcoming Memorial Day Parade, and the development of a welcome packet for new residents. The superintendent provided reports on maintenance activities, water tower painting quotes, roadwork on Sherman Avenue and Maple Street, and the decision to terminate village-wide leaf pickup, with the Scag leaf pickup equipment being declared surplus.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report and various payment abstracts for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Social Security Trust Fund. Decisions were made to cancel the upcoming budget meetings for March and April. The Superintendent reported on village water leaks and identified the need for repairs to a pothole on Sherman Avenue. An arborist was introduced to conduct a village-wide tree assessment. Additional business included planning a letter to the Assemblyman regarding gaslight maintenance costs, appointing a new election inspector, and passing a motion to terminate leaf pickup services in the village.

The board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report and various bills across General, Water, and Social Security trust funds. The board designated the Town Building as a voting location for upcoming elections and decided against holding a Registration Day. Appointments were made to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and a decision was reached not to waive late fees on water bills. Operational updates were provided regarding heavy equipment safety measures and park grants. Additionally, the board renewed a cell tower contract, approved an intermunicipal agreement with the County of Wyoming for zoning enforcement, and engaged an external consultant to lead a full revision of the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Finally, Local Law 1 of 2026 regarding the removal of blighted property conditions was adopted.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review and approval of the Treasurer's report and associated abstract bills for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Social Security Trust Fund. Updates were provided regarding the Memorial Day Parade planning, including community involvement and the upcoming County Firemen's Convention. Future Planning Board meeting dates were established, and notice placement was arranged. The Board addressed municipal maintenance, specifically concerning Christmas decorations and gaslights, and planned contact regarding the water tank. Decisions were made concerning the 2026 Village Tax Roll assignments, authorizing a court order regarding property violations at 41 Main Street, and noting the Zoning Officer's departure. The Board approved a $1,000.00 donation to the Middlebury Historical Society for a Veterans' concert. Upcoming budget meeting schedules were reviewed.

The primary purpose of this special meeting was to discuss the purchasing of a property at the upcoming County Foreclosure Auction scheduled for January 5, 2026. The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 6 of the year 2025, authorizing attendance at the auction (in person or online) and bidding on behalf of the Village of Wyoming for an amount not to exceed $10,000, excluding any buyer's premium.