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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Meetings/Meetings/2026-05-26
Board of Trustees meeting

workshopBoard of Trustees Workshop Meeting

18 agenda items · 10 motions · 5 substantive · 2 formal resolutions · 2 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions

Agenda (18 items)

Order reflects how the Board actually took items up at the meeting (which sometimes differs from the posted agenda — e.g. items brought forward when a guest is present).

#1Acceptance of Minutes – April 27, 2026 Board of Trustees Workshop, May 11, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting & Public HearingNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from prior workshop and board meetings.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from prior workshop and board meetings.
#2Acceptance of the AgendaNo vote recorded
Accept the agenda for this workshop meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the agenda for this workshop meeting.
#3Public CommentNo vote recorded
Receive public comment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment.
#4Election Expenses – March 18, 2026 (Report)InformationalNo vote recorded
Discuss election expenses from March 18, 2026.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss election expenses from March 18, 2026.
#5Water Emergency – Using Reserve Fund (Resolution)Draft resolutionAdopted
Propose a resolution authorizing use of the reserve fund for a water emergency.
Action
Authorize transfer of USDA-RD Short Term Asset Reserve Fund to the Water Fund to cover emergency repair costs for Well 12.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Allen
unanimouspassed
attached: Resolution
#6PSC MembershipOtherNo vote recorded
Discuss PSC membership.
Action
Expected: unknown
Discuss PSC membership.
#7Hardscrabble Event PermitProposed motionAdopted
Review and approve a permit for the Hardscrabble event.
Action
Accept the Hardscrabble 2026 (50th anniversary) event application.
Moved by Rothstein, seconded by Allen
unanimouspassed
#8Pride FlagOtherNo vote recorded
Discuss the Pride Flag.
Action
Expected: unknown
Discuss the Pride Flag.
#9WWTP Wetland Rehabilitation Task Force (Resolution)(Trustee Allen)Draft resolutionNo vote recorded
Propose a resolution regarding the WWTP Wetland Rehabilitation Task Force.
Action
Expected: vote
Propose a resolution regarding the WWTP Wetland Rehabilitation Task Force.
attached: Resolution, Trustee Allen
#1025 mph Speed Limit Project UpdateInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive an update on the 25 mph speed limit project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive an update on the 25 mph speed limit project.
#11School Speed Zone Project UpdateInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive an update on the school speed zone project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive an update on the school speed zone project.
#12Assisting the unhoused (Trustee Allen)InformationalNo vote recorded
Discuss initiatives for assisting the unhoused.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss initiatives for assisting the unhoused.
#13SEQR concern (Trustee Allen)InformationalNo vote recorded
Discuss a SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) concern.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss a SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) concern.
#14Sewer check-in (Trustee Allen)InformationalNo vote recorded
Receive a check-in on sewer-related matters.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive a check-in on sewer-related matters.
#15Attorney Client SessionsNo vote recorded
Enter into attorney-client privileged sessions.
Action
Expected: unknown
Enter into attorney-client privileged sessions.
#16Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Propose budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Propose budget adjustments.
#17Executive SessionNo vote recorded
Enter into executive session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into executive session.
#18Voucher ApprovalNo vote recorded
Approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve vouchers.

Documents prepared for this meeting (2)

What happened (10 motions)

passedvote: unanimous
Table the acceptance of the April 27, 2026 Board of Trustees Workshop minutes.
moved by Uku · seconded by Allen
passedvote: unanimous
Table the acceptance of the May 11, 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting and Public Hearing minutes.
moved by Uku · seconded by Rothstein
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the agenda as revised to add a discussion of 'School Lighting'.
moved by Rothstein · seconded by Allen
passedformal_resolution24-2026vote: unanimous
Authorize transfer of USDA-RD Short Term Asset Reserve Fund to the Water Fund to cover emergency repair costs for Well 12.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Allen
passedformal_resolution25-2026vote: unanimous
Confirm members to the Public Spaces Committee for two-year terms ending April 3, 2028.
moved by Rothstein · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Accept the Hardscrabble 2026 (50th anniversary) event application.
moved by Rothstein · seconded by Allen
passedoperationalvote: 4-1
Fly the Pride flag on the Village's municipal flagpole at the Prince Street entrance for the month of June.
moved by Allen · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve expenditure of up to $150.00 for printing of a Village Green postcard.
moved by Uku · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Ratify bills paid in advance of audit and approve audited vouchers as presented by the Treasurer.
moved by Rothstein · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the May 26, 2026 Village Board Workshop Meeting at 9:08pm.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Rothstein