Village Board Minutes

August 19, 2026 (16)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 19, 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 Clark & Trustee Kietzman were present.  Trustee Bedell & Trustee Stollery were excused.

Motion by Trustee Kietzman, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of August 5, 2026 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 8/19/2026 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Kietzman, approved payment of abstract #5 in the amount of: Payroll $47,456.80 ( #0222-0223); General $96,759.80 (#0224-0250; 0263-0267); Water             $6,146.02 (#0251-0252; 0263-0264; 0268-0269); Sewer $11,489.71 (#0253-0260; 0263-0264; 0266-0269); and Capital Projects $4,100.00 (#0261-0262).
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Supt Lozier estimated Dunn Ave will be completed in the next two weeks, weather permitting.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 8/19/2026 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #22 approved, accept resignation of MEO Matt Burke as of July 30, 2026.

Resolution #23 approved, amendment to Parking Schedule to prohibit parking on the North side of Pine St from the Northwest corner of Pine St and Seventh St west, 30 feet.

Consideration of Laberge’s proposal for grant writing service on a fire truck grant application was tabled.

Resolution #24 approved, publication of construction bid opening for the Heath St/ Hill Ave Project to be held September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Village Hall.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Dave Roberts, West Mechanic St, pointed out several areas of interest on the Reservoir trails that could be marked with signage and submitted a list to the Board.  Mr. Roberts also stated he has seen a golf cart on the trails pull out and continue on County Rte 10; he notified the Sheriff.  Mayor Miller stated he has also spoken with the Sheriff.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Kietzman asked status of point determination on properties under the Nuisance Code, Insp Hepner is still tabulating, and the status of setting a workshop with Don Rhodes to discuss the water/sewer billing report.  Trustee Kietzman also mentioned a resident interested in using part of Jessup’s Landing Community Park for a community garden and will notify them of the requirements for a formal request.

Trustee Clark mentioned resident complaints that the Sheriffsare not stopping e-bikes and golf carts for illegal operation.

Mayor Miller referenced working with Hal Raven on a formal proposal to use Village boat docks for river cruises.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Kietzman, that Board adjourn, 6:20 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer