Village of Arkport

The meeting included reports from the Code Enforcement Officer regarding a case transfer and code school training, as well as updates from the DPW/Water Department Supervisor on street light repairs and water tower maintenance. The Treasurer presented financial reports for the General and Water funds, followed by the approval of several motions including the ratification of Abstract #9 and supplemental appropriations. The Board authorized the levying of outstanding water bills onto Village taxes. Public comments were heard regarding park maintenance and a proposal for marsh drainage improvements. Additionally, the Board discussed newsletter distribution preferences and the need for a grant writer for records storage, and reviewed new grave opening and closing rates from a cemetery service provider.

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative reports. The Code Enforcement Officer discussed building permit statuses, record management, property maintenance concerns along Marsh Ditch, and inspections of a local commercial building. The DPW/Water Supervisor provided updates on street light maintenance, frozen pipe repairs, equipment maintenance, and ongoing quotes for pickle ball court construction. The Treasurer presented financial reports, and the board reviewed and ratified expenses. Additional business included the appointment of election inspectors, scheduling a budget workshop, reviewing a beautification proposal for Marsh Ditch, denying a request for water bill adjustments for a trailer park, and agreeing to review insurance bids from a prospective carrier.

Key discussions included the Code Officer's report, which noted that the annual report would be submitted to the state and addressed ongoing issues regarding a property violation. A significant topic involved Solar Farms, where the Board agreed with the Village Attorney's Local Law 1 prohibiting them, scheduling a public hearing for February 17, 2026. The DPW/Water Department reported on ongoing plowing and salting efforts, replacement of water meters, and solicitation of quotes for new Pickle Ball Courts. The Treasurer presented the Profit and Loss reports for December 2025 for both the General Fund and Water Fund, which were subsequently approved, along with the related Abstract #7 expenses. The Cemetery Sexton provided the 2025 Annual Report, noting three lots sold and seventeen total burials/cremations. Old business involved confirming the public hearing date for the Solar Farms local law and tabling the approval of Election Inspectors due to staffing needs.

The meeting included reports from the Code Enforcement Officer, who noted one building permit issued, and mentioned ongoing issues with a property at 64 West Street and the need for attorney input on solar panel restrictions. The DPW/Water report detailed cemetery work, removal of Hero's flags, installation of Christmas decorations, and successful repair of the emergency generator switch. The Treasurer presented the Profit and Loss reports for November 2025, which were subsequently approved, along with the ratification of Abstract #6 for expenses. A supplemental appropriation resolution (Resolution #26-04) was authorized for the General Fund. New business covered the election notices for 2026 Trustee candidates. Committee reports were provided for Finance & Streets, Cemetery, Park (working on pickle ball courts), and Water.

The meeting addressed several key operational and regulatory matters. The Code Enforcement Officer reported on pending building permits and initiated discussion regarding prohibiting commercial solar farms within village limits, with the Village Attorney set to provide relevant wording. Updates from the DPW/Water Department included shutting off water lines for winter, installing new radar signs, and manual intervention required due to a generator/pump failure during a weekend power outage. The Treasurer presented the October 2025 Profit and Loss reports for the General Fund and Water Fund, which were approved along with Abstract #5 expenses. The Board also approved a request from the Ladies Auxiliary for closing a portion of Main Street for their December event.