Village Board Minutes

November 4, 2026 (28)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Miller called the meeting to order & led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Bedell, Trustee Clark, Trustee Kietzman & Trustee Stollery were present.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of October 21, 2026 regular meeting and October 21, 2026 special meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Allison Burke, Barbara MacDonald Dr,  thanked the Board & DPW for their participation in the Hometown Heroes banner program.  Ms. Burke requested an updated number of poles available for new banners before she starts accepting new applications.  If additional brackets are needed, she will purchase them.  Supt Lozier will investigate and report back.

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) – none.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 11/4/2026 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kietzman, approved payment of abstract #10 in the amount of: Payroll $44,243.15 ( #0470); General $99,248.52 ( #0471-0482; 0484-0491; 0497; 0499-0500); Water $3,844.38 (#0493-0494; 0497; 0499-0500); Sewer $12,438.71 ( #0492-0494; 0497-0498; 0499-0500) and Capital Projects $43,477.43 (#0483; 0495-0496).
Carried – 4 – 0

Clerk-Treas Colson presented the Board with the final calculations of unfunded water/sewer project costs beginning with the construction of the water filtration plant through all street rehabilitation and wastewater treatment plant construction.  The majority of the unfunded costs were from water projects.  The closing of the Palmer Ave long term bond leaves approximately $562,000 in unspent bond proceeds which will be used to offset future water bond payments.  The Board agreed to account for the unfunded project costs of approximately $587,000 in the water fund.  These costs have already been paid by the Village; no additional funds are to be expended.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present, report for October read & filed.

Chief Granger stated he is still working on an estimate for a new firetruck.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for October read & filed.

Supt Lozier asked the Board about Christmas lights for the Beach and was told to use his judgement to purchase necessary lights.  Supt Lozier also asked about hiring an MEO candidate he recommended and was told to review other applications and repost the position if necessary.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was excused.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board decided to increase the income eligibility limits for the senior property tax exemptions to match the Town.  The Board also discussed the Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Property Tax Exemption and opted to include continuing the exemption for both unremarried surviving spouses of members killed in the line of duty and for unremarried surviving spouses of a member with at least twenty years of service.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved advertisement of a public hearing to be held Wednesday, December 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave to consider Local Law 4 of 2026: Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Property Tax Exemption.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved advertisement of a public hearing to be held Wednesday, December 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave to consider Local Law 5 of 2026: Senior Property Tax Exemption income limit changes.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, authorized mayoral signature on proposal for Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Insurance Coverage with ACE American Insurance Company for $12,736.
Carried – 3 – 0 – 1
Trustee Bedell – aye; Trustee Clark – abstain; Trustee Kietzman – aye; Trustee Stollery – aye

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, authorized mayoral signature on Penflex proposal for LOSAP administration and audit packages for 2026/2027 for an estimated $8,450.
Carried – 3 – 0 – 1
Trustee Bedell – aye; Trustee Clark – abstain; Trustee Kietzman – aye; Trustee Stollery – aye

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mary Beth McCue, Dunn Ave, addressed the Board regarding an issue with an adjacent homeowner and their landscaping company.  Mayor Miller stated the dispute was not a Village matter, but Ms. McCue could file a complaint with the Building Inspector if there is a Code violation.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Kietzman requested a reminder on Facebook about Nov 1 – April 1 overnight parking restrictions.  Trustee Kietzman also requested the Board move forward with evaluating revisions to the Zoning Code as well as changes to the water/sewer billing method.  Trustee Kietzman encouraged the Board to consider applying for the Community Forrest Preservation Grant to purchase properties adjoining the Reservoir.

Trustee Bedell suggested considering changes to the Sign Code.

Mayor Miller stated the Sheriff’s October report showed arrests and traffic violations are down from 2025.  The mayor also encouraged the Board to review information he sent regarding resources for addressing Battery Storage and Data Center facilities.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by Trustee Stollery, seconded by Trustee Bedell, that Board adjourn, 6:52 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer