Marcus Norton

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. An Assistant Wastewater Operator was appointed. The board reviewed department reports and correspondence, including a Steuben County IDA event, NYS DOT updates, EMS support bills, a DEC progress report, and a non-renewal notice from Trident. Actions were taken on the Water Infrastructure Project, FEMA Mitigation Well #1 Generator, and the WWTP/UV Project, including the purchase of portable samplers and budget modifications. Old business included updates on the Mass Notification System and grant applications. New business involved setting trick-or-treating hours, accepting a Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program, approving a quote for Koester UV winterization, covering costs for Christmas in the Village, changing the November board meeting date, and approving budget modifications. The board also approved resolutions for a Street Sweeper Part Purchase, an Axon Taser Purchase, and an Axon Body Cam Purchase. The meeting moved into and out of an executive session, and vouchers were authorized for various capital projects and general expenses.

The meeting included discussions and motions related to various village matters. These included updates on the Water Infrastructure Project and the FEMA Mitigation Well #1 Generator, as well as the WWTP/UV Project. The board also addressed old business items such as the CDBG Storm Water Study application and the Community Garden Application. New business included motions for a Village Election Office Vacancy, the NYS Uniform & Energy Code (2025), Certification of Unpaid Taxes, Forgiveness of bill C5028, accepting the Insurance Renewal, a Budget Modification, and Vacation Roll-Over. Additionally, the board authorized payments for the Water Capital Project, Wastewater Capital Project, and General/Water/Sewer Vouchers.

The meeting included the removal of a school crossing guard and the appointment of Luke Zeh & Jacob Mitchell as Crossing Guards for the 2025-2026 School Year. The board formally requested the NYS Office of State Comptroller to conduct an internal audit of the Village's operations and related practices.

The meeting included the appointment of Jose Contreras as a step-1 Full-Time Police Officer, through a lateral transfer from the Bath Police Department.

The meeting included a review of department reports from Codes, Planning/Zoning, Fire and Ambulance, Public Safety / Police, Streets/Water/Sewer, Budget Oversight, and Court Report. Correspondence included discussion of the Steuben County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Pro-Housing Community Re-certification for 2025, the PERMA Points Loyalty Program, and a NYCOM Retirement Contribution increase for 2026-2027. Status reports covered the Water Infrastructure Project with updates on HUNT and USDA, the FEMA Mitigation Well #1 Generator awaiting final completion, and the WWTP/UV Project with a monthly update from B&L.