Village of Montour Falls

The meeting commenced with the authorization of payments for bills on Abstract no. 10 across the General Fund ($71,695.57), Water Fund ($6,763.92), Sewer Fund ($1,542.70), and Trust & Agency Fund ($2,976.80). The board authorized the advertisement dates for the Budget Workshop sessions (February 5th, 19th, March 5th, 19th, and April 2nd). Resolutions were passed authorizing the Mayor to sign a General Consulting Agreement for 2026 with Larson Design Group and authorizing an offer letter for a part-time Account Clerk position. A public hearing was scheduled for February 5th at 6:45 pm to amend the zoning map, specifically removing tax parcel 86.07-9-50 from the Glorious T Historic Overlay District. The board approved the Repair Café utilizing the fire station on May 2nd, 2026. Additionally, funds from the sale of a backhoe were allocated to purchase a weather camera for Steuben Street hill and two used truck beds, totaling approximately $6350.00. Finally, the board authorized payment of $3547.00 to Table Rock Alerting Systems for the repair of electrical components of the fire siren.

The board meeting involved the authorization of payments for various funds (General, Water, Sewer), the acceptance of budget workshop dates, the establishment of a special election date for Village Justice, and the authorization to override tax bills for specific properties. The board also approved the surplus and donation of fire department equipment, the surplus and sale of a rescue pumper, and the dismissal of the village Code Enforcement Officer. Grant recommendations were approved for Montour Falls Tea Company and the Falls Motel. The delinquent tax list was approved for publication, along with the tax certificate sale date and 2025 Marina documents. Contracts for consulting services were authorized, and the board approved the listing of Building Inspector positions with Schuyler County Civil Service. A request for proposals (RFP) for recycling and refuse collection was approved, along with the use of the carnival grounds by a Girl Scout troop. A request to remove delinquent tax penalties was denied, and the purchase of a log splitter was authorized.

The Montour Falls Sustainability Committee meeting on December 17, 2020, covered updates on grants, the Government Climate Action Plan, Montour Market's progress, and the HeatSmart FLX South program promoting heat pumps. A recycling and food waste survey with 95 responses was also discussed, informing future resident education. The committee set goals for the next quarter and scheduled the next meeting for March 2021.

The Montour Falls Sustainability Committee met on December 18, 2019, reviewing the Village's Climate Smart Community scorecard, which showed 33 points earned through various initiatives. Discussions included plans for posting Bronze Certification signs, developing a Heat Emergency Plan, and potentially purchasing an electric truck for the DPW. The committee also heard updates on LED light replacements, Complete Streets Grants, and a Sustainable Library Initiative.

The Montour Falls Sustainability Committee meeting on June 19, 2019, discussed the Village Board's recently passed Demolition Waste and Complete Streets Policies. Key topics included the Village Hall's LED lighting conversion, a flood risk analysis and potential grant applications for levee recertification, and progress updates on the Government Climate Action plan, Community GHG Inventory, and Natural Resources Inventory. The committee also reviewed plans for a social media campaign to promote sustainability initiatives.