Kevin James LaBarr

The Board addressed various municipal matters, including the enactment of a local law to permit cannabis facilities in the River Harbor District, the adoption of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program, and an increase in standard towing fees. Additionally, the Board authorized intermunicipal agreements for job training programs, approved special event licenses for local community events, and scheduled public hearings for sewer district extensions. Financial reports were reviewed, and appointments were made to various town boards and departments.

The board discussed and acted on numerous resolutions, including the adoption of a local law to permit cannabis facilities in the River Harbor District, the approval of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the appointment of a full-time Human Resources and Finance Assistant. Additionally, the board approved an increase in standard towing fees, entered into an intermunicipal agreement for the STEP job training program, authorized a public hearing for a sanitary sewer district extension, and approved a grant application for the Pardee Road Tot Lot Playground project through the NY PLAYS initiative.

The board discussed agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting and reviewed a resolution to grant a temporary exemption to the Town Code regarding signage. Specifically, the board considered an application from the Irondequoit Farmers' Market to use whip sail flags on a temporary basis at the Town Hall Campus for wayfinding purposes to the new Quinlan Market building, effective from May through October.

The Town of Irondequoit's 2026 Annual Action Plan outlines the utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to address priority community needs. Key objectives include expanding affordable housing, maintaining and improving existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods, enhancing deteriorating infrastructure, and providing essential services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. The plan aims to achieve outcomes such as housing renovations, public service activities, and infrastructure improvements, ultimately supporting low- and moderate-income residents and enabling seniors to age in place safely.

The board discussed several items, including technical amendments to the Town Code regarding cannabis provisions, the granting of a special use permit for 525 Titus Ave, and the appointment of various town personnel. The financial report for the year was reviewed, and budget amendments were authorized for the Library and for construction management services. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program and approved settlements and contracts related to assessment legal services and public infrastructure projects.