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Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village of Potsdam Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various updates, including comments regarding local festivals, community initiatives, and ongoing infrastructure projects. The Police Chief provided insights into traffic management, downtown developments, and equipment donations. The Board addressed public queries regarding sidewalk maintenance and recreational equipment. Financial actions included the approval of monthly expenditures across various funds and the acceptance of a donation for the Fall Island Art & Skatepark Project. Additionally, the Board scheduled a public hearing regarding vacant property regulations and reviewed the quarterly police department report, which covered staffing, training, and community engagement activities.
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Village Of Potsdam Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed departmental reports covering summer projects, recreation operations, and various infrastructure updates. Financial approvals included authorization of expenditures and a police budget revenue increase. The board approved participation in a Medicare Advantage program for retirees, accepted a donation of outdoor gym equipment for Ives Park, and issued proclamations for Constitution Week and Hispanic Heritage Month. Public comments addressed water system issues, signage regulations, and recycling/compost initiatives.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village of Potsdam Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various municipal initiatives, including the implementation of the Safe Streets 4 All program, the Food Scraps Program, and water department energy audits. Comprehensive reports were delivered by the Administrator and the Code Enforcement Officer detailing commercial and residential development, paving updates, and ongoing enforcement of local trash ordinances. A presentation was provided by a local organization regarding their retreat services. The Board authorized significant expenditures, approved budget line creations for various grants, increased the mileage reimbursement rate, selected a consulting engineer for the airport, authorized the acceptance of donations for a skatepark project, and entered into agreements for Special Patrol Officer services for both court security and the local school district. The meeting also included an executive session regarding employment history.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village of Potsdam Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several significant items, including a resolution honoring the late Dr. Robert Burns, a progress update on local DRI construction projects, and reports on the successful summer recreation program. Key approvals included major expenditures for June and July 2026, the authorization of serial bonds for Water Treatment Plant improvements, the submission of a grant application for the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, and the reaffirmation of a negative declaration under SEQR for the water system improvement project. Additionally, the board approved an application for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for the Fall Island Art and Skatepark project, the hiring of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, and the enactment of a new Local Law regarding the registration of vacant properties.
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