Town of Arcadia

The Arcadia Town Board held a special meeting to discuss several key items. The board completed the 2023 audit of the Town Justice and Town Clerk books. They authorized the Supervisor to sign the NAVA (Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance) Agreement. The Employee Handbook amendment was tabled for further review. The board declared the Town of Arcadia as the Primary Respondent for a lawsuit by Walgreens from 2021. They also authorized the Supervisor to obligate ARPA funds for AED's (Automated Eternal Defibrillators), front door and office window replacement, and webcams for town offices. Additionally, the board approved the payment of general and highway bills.

The Arcadia Town Board meeting included updates on highway projects, such as paving on Snake Rd. and Henkle Rd., and upcoming oil and stone resurfacing on Stuart Ave. The board discussed code enforcement issues, including complaints about a property on Blue Cut Rd. Public hearings were held regarding the revocation of a SUP for a property on Clark Rd., which was continued to a future meeting, and a special necessity permit for properties on Tack Rd. The board also addressed unfinished business, such as the permissive referendum for a property on N. Main St. and a petition for a waiver of the solar moratorium. New business included scheduling budget workshops, approving the Assessor's attendance at the NYSAA Fall Conference, referring a special use application for a vehicle repair shop to the Planning Board, and approving a payment requisition for Water District #15. Public comments were made regarding the Taste of Wayne County and the Assessor's conference costs. The board accepted various town official reports and approved the audit and payment of bills.

The Arcadia Town Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved the surrendering of a 2015 Kubota 9960 Tractor and authorized the purchase of a new 2023 Kubota Tractor. An Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between Kline Automotive and the Town of Arcadia was authorized. A public hearing was held regarding Local Law No. 1 for 2023 concerning a 2% Tax Levy Limit Resolution, which was subsequently adopted. The board also declared its intent to be the lead agency for SEQR for the Norbut Solar Farm application and referred the application to both the Town Planning Board and the Wayne County Planning Board. Additionally, the board approved Ed DeWolf's attendance at the New York State Building Code Conference and accepted various town official reports. Payment of general and highway bills was authorized.

The Arcadia Town Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved the surrendering of surplus vehicles and rescinded the purchase of a new Ford F-750 truck, while also approving the purchase of an International HV Truck. A public hearing was held for a proposed special use permit for the Norbut Solar Farm Project, with questions and concerns from the public addressed. The board also discussed updates on the Community Solar Project and Water District No. 15, and introduced a proposed local law for a moratorium related to solar energy systems. Additional actions included referring storage containers on Welcher Rd to the Arcadia Planning Board, expressing opposition to the Governor's "New York Compact," approving an agreement for the Highway Department to mow the Fairville Cemetery, accepting new members to the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department, and authorizing payments to individuals assisting with tax collections. The board also approved the purchase of a new mechanical key code access lock for the office entry door and authorized payment of general and highway bills.

The Arcadia Town Board meeting included discussion and updates on highway department activities, such as plow/sand runs and truck maintenance, as well as tree cutting along town right-of-ways. There was an update on code enforcement activities, including monitoring a specific property and assisting Lyons with code enforcement items. The board also held a public hearing for fire contracts for the year 2024, and approved contracts for Fairville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Marble Town Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., and Village Of Newark Fire Department. Additionally, the board scheduled a cleanup meeting for 2023, an organizational meeting for 2024, and a public hearing for a local law to override the tax levy limit. They also reappointed a member to the Board of Assessment, authorized a payment to WCWSA, updated the bank signature card, approved a snow and ice control agreement with Wayne County, accepted a bid for roof work at the Town of Arcadia Office Building, and approved training for newly elected officials. The board also approved various town reports and authorized payment of general and highway bills.