Clifton Springs public meetings in 2024

December 9, 2024

The Village Board of Clifton Springs held a regular meeting on November 11, 2024, and adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2024 to override the state tax levy limit, allowing a property tax increase beyond the cap for the fiscal year starting June 1, 2025. The board also approved significant expenditures, authorized the sale of a fire truck, and entered into a contract with the Ontario County Sheriff's Department for court security.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 to override the tax levy limit under General Municipal Law §3-c
• Approved vouchers: General Fund $862,298.96 (includes fire truck), Water Fund $20,340.20, Sewer Fund $49,393.53, Sewer Capital Project $497,252.95
• Authorized sale of 1993 ladder truck to a West Virginia fire department for $25,000 with a $2,500 deposit
• Entered into a contract with Ontario County Sheriff's Department for court security effective January 1, 2025
• Turned over unpaid village property taxes to Ontario County for collection

Water Annual Quality Report for 2024

This report presents the Village of Clifton Springs' 2024 water quality data. No regulatory violations occurred; all detected contaminants were below limits. The village purchases 100% of its water from the Village of Newark, which draws from Canandaigua Lake and treats it at a plant on Freshour Road. The report is informational and does not involve any decisions or proposed actions.

• Water purchased from Village of Newark under contract up to 350,000 gallons per day (average 188,000 in 2024)
• Two storage standpipes on Pearl Street Extension: 300,000 and 500,000 gallons
• Fluoride maintained at target 0.7 mg/l, monitoring showed levels within 0.2 mg/l for 97% of 2024
• Lead and copper results: 90th percentile lead 1.8 ug/l, copper 0.50 mg/l; 0% of homes exceeded action levels
• Turbidity highest annual test result 0.18 NTU, below 5 NTU MCL; 100% of samples below 1.0 NTU

2024 Annual Water Quality Report

The Village of Clifton Springs is releasing its 2024 Annual Water Quality Report. The report confirms that all tested contaminants are below EPA and New York State limits, with no violations. Lead and copper levels remain well below action levels, and turbidity compliance is 100%. The village purchases water from Newark, which treats Canandaigua Lake water.

• All detected contaminants (barium 0.024 ppm, nitrate 0.27 ppm, fluoride 0.50 ppm) below MCLs
• Lead 90th percentile 1.8 ug/L, copper 90th percentile 0.50 mg/L, 0% of homes exceeding action levels
• Turbidity highest 0.18 NTU, 100% of samples below 1.0 NTU (regulatory requirement 95%)
• Source water assessment: moderate susceptibility to contamination from agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges
• Fluoride maintained at target 0.7 mg/l, within 0.2 mg/l for 97% of the time

November 25, 2024

The Village Board held a special meeting to discuss and pass a resolution abolishing the office of Village Justice. The resolution, effective upon the current justice's term ending in 2025, is subject to permissive referendum, meaning voters can petition for a direct vote. The board reviewed legal guidance and voted unanimously to proceed with option one.

• Resolution to abolish the office of Village Justice, subject to permissive referendum
• Unanimous vote by Mayor Keyes and Trustees Rickerson, Linsner, Gray, Lincoln
• Current Village Justice term expires at end of 2025; abolition effective then
• Board reviewed legal process from Attorney Graff before deciding
• Clerk to publish required legal notice in The Finger Lakes Times, on sign board, and website

October 14, 2024

The Village Board approved a bond resolution to issue up to $364,700 in serial bonds to partially fund the purchase of a used 2012 Pierce ladder truck from Command Fire Apparatus for $810,000, and awarded the bid. Other actions included adopting a road right-of-way work permit, allowing a seasonal laborer to continue part-time, and discussing a lead service line survey affecting about 210 properties. The Board also tabled court security discussions and noted the transfer of G.W. Lisk Community Park and woods to the village.

• Bond resolution of $364,700 for a used 2012 Pierce ladder truck from Command Fire Apparatus
• Award of $810,000 ladder truck bid to Command Fire Apparatus with financing through bonds, reserves, and trade-in
• Adoption of a road right-of-way work permit for work in village streets
• Lead service line survey completed; 210 properties may receive letters about galvanized lines
• Transfer of G.W. Lisk Community Park and woods to village property

September 9, 2024

The Village Board approved the transfer of funds for a replacement fire truck and authorized the closing of a gifted real estate transaction for park purposes. The board also addressed a gasoline leak at 1 Kendall Street and denied a request for additional dogs at 14 Hibbard Avenue.

• Resolution to transfer $283,300 from Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for a 2012 Pierce Velocity ladder truck
• Approval of General ($101,558.74), Water ($59,704.14), Sewer ($37,165.12), and Sewer Capital Project ($17,480.48) vouchers
• Authorization to close on G.W. Lisk Community Park and woods near John Brown Park as a gift for park purposes
• Approval of a 3-year inter-municipal agreement for Code Enforcement with a 25% Village share
• Denial of request for more than two dogs at 14 Hibbard Avenue with a compliance deadline of September 30, 2024

August 12, 2024

The Village Board discussed the purchase of a 2012 Pierce ladder truck and authorized seeking interest rates to borrow $364,700. The board also reviewed park improvements and accepted the resignation of Police Chief Scott Upchurch.

• Authorization to borrow $364,700 for a 2012 ladder truck with a total bid price of $810,000
• Approval of General Fund ($145,697.41), Water Fund ($2,009.55), Sewer Fund ($19,002.69), and Sewer Capital Project ($28,869.11) vouchers
• Approval of street closures on December 6, 2024, for the Festival of Lights
• Proposed 3-year inter-municipal agreement for Code Enforcement with a projected cost increase of $425 per month
• Acceptance of Police Chief Scott Upchurch's resignation

July 8, 2024

The Village Board appointed Robert Fuller as Police Chief, effective August 1, 2024. The Board also decided to maintain library funding at $2,000 for the 2024-2025 period. Additionally, the Board approved various vouchers for general, water, and sewer funds.

• Appointment of Robert Fuller as Police Chief, effective August 1, 2024
• Approval of $570,750.00 for the Sewer Capital Project
• Maintenance of library funding at $2,000 for 2024-2025
• Approval of land subdivision from Clifton Springs Hospital to the Village
• Hiring of two part-time laborers at $18.50 per hour

June 10, 2024

The Village Board approved an amended health insurance agreement for retiring Police Chief Scott Upchurch and authorized a bidding process for a used ladder truck. The Board also approved a new digital sign for the firehouse at 39 Kendall Street. Additionally, officials met with Lannon’s Garage owners to discuss property maintenance concerns.

• Approved amending health insurance agreement for retiring Police Chief Scott Upchurch
• Authorized bid specification for a 2012 or newer used ladder truck
• Approved installation of a digital sign at the firehouse at 39 Kendall Street
• Approved vouchers for General ($316,861.21), Water ($2,205.00), and Sewer ($47,161.02) funds
• Discussed property appearance concerns regarding Lannon’s Garage on Kendall Street

May 28, 2024

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May 13, 2024

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April 8, 2024

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March 11, 2024

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February 12, 2024

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January 8, 2024

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