Clifton Springs public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board
The Village Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2025 to override the tax levy limit. The board also approved several infrastructure projects and processed fund payments totaling $131,342.83.
- Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2025 to override the tax levy limit
- Approved payments: General Fund ($64,171.56), Water Fund ($50,607.05), and Sewer Fund ($16,564.22)
- Authorized SEQR for the Stephens Street Water Main Replacement Project
- Approved soliciting bids for the Crane Street Drainage Project
- Discussed fire system bids from Doyle for approximately $25,000 and SCATA for $32,000
Board
The board approved a $10 increase in the quarterly sewer charge, raising the rate to $80 per unit effective February 2026. It also authorized hiring a part‑time police officer at $29.97 per hour, pending application approval, and moved forward with bidding on the Crane Street/Stephen Street drainage project. Additionally, the board approved re‑levying delinquent village taxes to Ontario County and granted village employees the Friday after Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
- Sewer rate increase to $80 per unit per quarter
- Approval of part‑time police officer position at $29.97 hourly
- Authorization to bid on Crane Street / Stephen Street drainage project
- Re‑levying of unpaid village taxes to Ontario County per local law 6-1977
- Granting village employees the Friday after Christmas and New Year’s Day off
Board
The Village Board approved the September 8 minutes and paid vouchers #312‑#407 for general, water and sewer funds. It held a public hearing on a proposed sewer rate increase and approved the village portion of an Eagle Scout trail‑repair project. The Board also adopted a resolution to introduce a local law that would override the tax levy limit and scheduled a public hearing for December 8, 2025. Additionally, the Board accepted a $750 offer from S. Hornell for surplus gear lockers.
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Trustee Rickerson, seconded by Trustee Linsner).
- Approved payment of General, Water and Sewer vouchers #312‑#407 (motion by Trustee Linsner, seconded by Trustee Rickerson).
- Approved village portion of Eagle Scout Owen Kuhn’s Dr. Foster Trail repair project (motion by Trustee Linsner, seconded by Trustee Rickerson).
- Adopted resolution to introduce a local law to override the tax levy limit and set a public hearing on Dec 8, 2025 (vote: AYE by Keyes, Linsner, Rickerson).
- Accepted a $750.00 offer from S. Hornell for surplus gear lockers (motion by Trustee Linsner, seconded by Trustee Rickerson).
September 25 Bid Opening
The Village Board met to open three bids for the purchase of one new unused 2014 rescue pumper fire truck. The Fire Department took the bids for review and will provide a recommendation at the October 14, 2013 meeting.
- Empire Emergency Apparatus bid $339,653 for a Rosenbauer Rescue Pumper
- Churchville Fire Equipment bid $343,922 for a Peirce Rescue Pumper
- Bristol Fire Equipment bid $350,567.44 for a Freightliner CFB Custom cab and body Rescue Pumper
September 8, 2025
The Village Board resolved to hold a public hearing on October 13, 2025, regarding a proposed increase to the quarterly sewer unit charge, which is currently $70. The board also reviewed reports on infrastructure repairs and discussed potential new laws for rental dwelling nuisances.
- Public hearing scheduled for October 13, 2025, to amend the sewer unit charge
- Approved General Fund vouchers of $134,464.78, Water Fund of $87,206.01, and Sewer Fund of $51,926.13
- Gas main replacement completed by NYSEG on Ladue Avenue
- Discussion of a public nuisance violation law for rental dwellings
- Review of a landscaping variance request for the Foster Block project
August 11, 2025
The Village Board approved several infrastructure contracts and a transition to a .gov domain for legal compliance. The board also discussed a potential new local law regarding public nuisance violations in rental dwellings.
- Awarded $25,280 contract to Sekulas Precision Painting for fire truck bay interiors
- Approved Munibit for .gov website ($1,908 annually) and .gov emails ($13/month per user)
- Authorized Hunt Engineering to complete a fence change order for the sewer plant not to exceed $25,000
- Approved MRB Group engineering agreement for water main replacement on Stephens Street
- Granted a one-year permit for up to 10 egg-laying chickens at 16 Teft Avenue
July 14, 2025
The Village Board approved several seasonal labor hires and a street closure for a community event. The board also discussed upcoming sewer rate increases and a proposed improvement project at 7 Crane Street.
- Hired N. Miller as seasonal laborer at $18.50 per hour
- Approved $3,000 for acrylic backboards at Lisk Park
- Approved Main Street closure for 'Spooktacular' on October 24, 2025
- Authorized hiring a part-time sewer plant laborer at $18.50 per hour
- Scheduled Planning and Zoning reviews for the Foster Block project at 7 Crane Street
June 9, 2025
The Village Board approved annual funding contracts for youth recreation and library services. The board also granted a conditional permit for a resident to keep five dogs and appointed an alternate to the Planning Board.
- Approved $18,785 contract for YMCA Youth Program recreational programs
- Approved $2,000 annual agreement for Clifton Springs Library privileges
- Authorized hiring a seasonal cemetery mower at $18.50 per hour
- Granted a one-year permit for a resident at 9 Teft Avenue to keep five dogs
- Appointed Jim Wheat as an alternate to the Planning Board
May 12, 2025
The Village Board approved a $10 per unit per quarter sewer rate increase starting November 2025, after reviewing impact on large users. They authorized proceeding with water line replacement on a portion of Stephens Street and approved a change order for the sewer plant project not to exceed $30,000. Roof repairs at Lisk Park and the shop were awarded to Proctor Roofing, and the board discussed possible FLOCK camera installation for police surveillance. They also considered expanding residential units at Foster Block from 44 to 50.
- Approved sewer rate increase of $10 per unit per quarter starting November 2025
- Authorized change order for Concord Electric for sewer plant upgrades, not to exceed $30,000
- Awarded roof replacement at Lisk Park white barn and shop to Proctor Roofing (lowest bid)
- Discussed FLOCK safety cameras and plate readers; possible 60-day free trial for up to 4 cameras at $3K each
- Approved appointment of Tracy Heffron to the Planning Board
April 14, 2025
The Village Board held a public hearing and approved the 2025-2026 budget. The board also discussed upcoming water main projects on Stephens Street and potential police license plate readers.
- Adopted 2025-2026 budget totaling $3,163,982 with a tax levy of $761,719
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $180,306.20 across General, Water, Sewer, and Sewer Capital funds
- Discussed Stephens Street water project with a smaller section estimate of $392,000
- Accepted $20,100 bid for the sale of a 1993 ladder truck
- Approved a one-year permit for pigs and poultry at 48 Pearl Street
ELECTIONS Certificate of Canvass March 18, 2025
The village board certifies the March 18, 2025 election results. Scott Janas and Brian Rickerson were elected to two trustee seats, each for a four-year term. A total of 46 votes were cast, with 37 in person and 9 by absentee ballot. The office of village justice was abolished in 2024 and was not on the ballot.
- Scott Janas received 39 votes, Brian Rickerson received 42 votes for trustee
- Write-in candidate Bill Hunter received 1 vote for trustee
- Total voter turnout: 46 (37 in person, 9 absentee)
- Village justice office abolished in 2024, no election held
- Polling place: Clifton Springs Fire House, 39 Kendall Street
March 10, 2025
The Village Board approved minutes, vouchers totaling $117,823.99, and several operational items. They discussed the proposed 2025-2026 budget, which would decrease the tax rate on the Manchester side from $6.54 to $5.50 per $1,000 and increase the Phelps side from $6.79 to $7.05 per $1,000, and scheduled a public hearing for April 14, 2025. The board also addressed a $63,466.79 water billing error refund to Clifton Springs Hospital and approved a conditional chicken permit for 24 Crane Street.
- Proposed 2025-2026 budget: Manchester tax rate decrease to $5.50/1,000; Phelps increase to $7.05/1,000; public hearing set for April 14
- Water billing error refund of $63,466.79 to Clifton Springs Hospital due to software overbilling
- Approved chicken permit for Dale & Sheila Ladd at 24 Crane Street, with conditions (no roosters, limit 6, one-year permit)
- Fire department declared 400 feet of 4-inch hose surplus and authorized sale; 1993 ladder truck listed on Auctions International (bidding closes April 14)
- Sewer rate increase of $5 per unit per quarter discussed but tabled due to absent board members; court will dissolve on April 7, 2025
February 10, 2025
The Village Board approved a $33,900 storm water drainage study for Hibbard, Spring, Stephens, and Crane Streets, and authorized the VFW to proceed with improvements to Veterans Memorial Park. The board also set the annual Village Election for March 18, 2025, and appointed election officials. Routine approvals included minutes, vouchers totaling $176,693.52, and a fund transfer.
- Approved $33,900 Hunt Engineering drainage study for Hibbard Ave, Spring, Stephens, and Crane Streets
- Authorized VFW Post 44 to install granite stones, benches, lighting, and landscaping at Veterans Memorial Park ($40,000 project)
- Set Village Election for March 18, 2025 at Fire House; appointed election inspector and poll clerk at $20/hour
- Approved sewer capital project vouchers of $46,725; UV disinfection 90% complete, headworks 70% complete
- Fire Department installed new digital sign (paid by department) and plans to sell 1993 ladder truck on Auctions International
January 13, 2025
The Village Board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 amending Chapter 92 of the Village Code to establish a new sewer unit charge system based on property type and use. The board also approved minutes from December 9, 2024, and paid vouchers totaling $380,020.76 across general, water, sewer, and sewer capital funds. A public hearing on the sewer code changes was held but no public comments were made.
- Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2025 setting sewer unit charges for 21 property categories (e.g., single-family homes, restaurants, car washes)
- Approval of vouchers: General $102,075.09, Water $3,367.55, Sewer $21,780.64, Sewer Capital $252,797.48
- Public hearing on sewer code changes held January 13; no residents addressed the board
- Board issued a SEQR negative declaration, finding no significant environmental impact
- Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes