City Council

VILLAGE BOARD - MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 1, 2024 7:00pm Location: Village Board and members of the public in person at 49 State St., Village Court. This meeting will be hybrid and therefore also available via remote location through Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting with the login information below or dial 1-(646) 558-8656 Your full name is required to enter the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473060750?pwd=ekYrRUZPbXprNXEzSEM0bmhwS2s2UT09 Meeting ID: 874 7306 0750 Passcode: 180245 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLIEGANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE: to honor those who serve our Country, enforce our laws, & respond to emergencies CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS: Arbor Day Proclamation GUEST SPEAKERS: Glenn Weinberg, Joule Community Power • Action Item: Authorize the Mayor to sign MOU with Joule Community Power (due April 5) BUDGET PRESENTATION – Manager Linden PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget – General Fund Rules for Public Comment for the Public Hearing: Comments/questions must be related to the Proposed General Fund Budget. Policy for Public Comment: 5 min/per person/ state name and address for record / clearly address the Board / submit copy of remarks to Clerk the following day for the record will be accepted during the meeting at this time. Virtual participants can raise their hands and will be called on to speak. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget – Water/Sewer Funds Rules for Public Comment for the Public Hearing: Comments/questions must be related to the Proposed Water/Sewer Fund Budgets. Policy for Public Comment: 5 min/per person/ state name and address for record / clearly address the Board / submit copy of remarks to Clerk the following day for the record will be accepted during the meeting at this time. Virtual participants can raise their hands and will be called on to speak. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. PUBLIC COMMENT (other than the budget): Comments/questions Policy for Public Comment: 5 min/per person/ state name and address for record / clearly address the Board / submit copy of remarks to Clerk the following day for the record will be accepted during the meeting at this time. Virtual participants can raise their hands and will be called on to speak. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. CONSENSUS ITEMS: • Minutes: 3/18/24 and 3/25/24 workshop • Bills Abstract 03/25/2024 o A (General Fund) $118,187.87 o F (Water Fund) $816.68 o G (Sewer Fund) $4,895.70 ▪ TOTAL $123,900.25 MANAGER/CLERK REPORT: Manager/Clerk – Erica L. Linden • On the Canals Award • Eclipse glasses still available OLD or NEW BUSINESS: • Vote on proposed local law #3 to override the tax cap • Request to close Main Street from the Main Street Bridge to the 5 corners for the Arts Festival, Friday August 9th at 5pm to Sunday August 11th at 7pm • Request to approve Mayor’s attendance at the annual NYCOM meeting May 15-17 • Request to approve the SUNY Homecoming parade and authorize road closures on September 21 (see Event Application) – Main St. between and including Clinton and College Streets • Call for public hearing, Monday, April 22, regarding Village Code updates VILLAGE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS: Coffee with the Chief this Wednesday, April 3rd Canal Clean Sweep, Saturday, April 20th Arbor Day Friday, April 26th Low Bridge High Water, save the date, June 8th ADJOURN Upcoming Meetings: April 15th with Dept. Heads, April 22nd workshop dedicated to public hearing on Village Code, May 6th