Fayetteville, NY

Village Board of Trustees

The Fayetteville Village Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business including meeting minutes, an abstract, and department updates. They will also consider a sprinkler repair, an Eagle Scout project at Golden Park, adding streetlights on Linden Lane, a zoning update, and changing the start time for the September 14 meeting.

• Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Repair
• Eagle Scout Project (Golden Park)
• Streetlights Linden Lane (2)
• Zoning Update
• Meeting 9/14 Start Time

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to approve the payment of Abstract 4.

• Approval of payment for Abstract 4

The Fayetteville Village Board approved Abstract 4 totaling $195,754.06, with over half for paving bills eligible for CHIPS reimbursement. They also authorized putting specifications out for bidding for a boiler replacement at the Fayetteville Center for Active Adults, funded partly by a $50,000 grant, with bids due August 17, 2026. The board approved a part-time hire and five fire department membership applications. A proposed property donation for a pocket park was discussed but no formal action taken.

• Approved Abstract 4 for $195,754.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for boiler replacement at Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved part-time hire Noah Pryor (unanimous)
• Approved fire dept memberships for Sarah Allam, Daryl Scales, Catherine Gorman, Joseph Falcone, Francis Inserra (unanimous)

- Planning Board

The Fayetteville Planning Board will meet to consider a site plan and sign permit for Little Roots at 511 E. Genesee Street. The agenda also includes approval of July meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site Plan Approval & Sign Permit Application for Little Roots (511 E. Genesee Street)
• Approval of Planning Board Minutes from July 6, 2026
• Setting the date for the next Planning Board meeting

The Fayetteville Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for Little Roots, a pediatric occupational therapy and kids movement classes business at 511 E. Genesee Street, and also approved the accompanying sign plan. The board also scheduled its next meeting for September 14, 2026, and deferred approval of the July 6, 2026 minutes.

• Approved site plan for Little Roots at 511 E. Genesee Street (unanimous)
• Approved sign plan as depicted on page 3 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of July 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for September 14, 2026

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review department updates and various contracts. Key discussions include a resolution supporting a zoning update and a presentation from the SMTC.

• Resolution in support of Village of Fayetteville Zoning Update
• Review of ambulance rates
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Contract regarding trees
• EDR SEQR Review Contract
• Bartlett Tree Proposals

The Board approved a revised geothermal grant resolution and several fire department hires and rate increases. Other actions included approving tree maintenance contracts, a zoning update resolution, and a new Village Historian appointment.

• Approved revised CFA Resolution #161058 for $1,106,000 in geothermal grant matching funds
• Approved hiring Austin Maule (Firefighter/EMT) and Meghan Faulkner (Probationary Firefighter/EMT)
• Approved updated ambulance billing rate schedule
• Approved $14,112 for emergency lights on fire department pickup truck
• Approved $9,450 for six Bartlett Tree Experts proposals and $1,500 for emergency tree removal
• Approved EDR SEQR review contract and resolution for zoning update funding
• Approved $4,260 contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for tree planning
• Appointed Sue Boland as Village Historian through December 31, 2026

- Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a sign permit application submitted by Sang Nguyen for 521 E. Genesee Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting date for August 3, 2026 before adjourning.

• Sign permit application for 521 E. Genesee Street (Sang Nguyen)
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of next meeting on August 3, 2026

The board voted unanimously to approve the sign permit application for Sang Nguyen's nail salon, contingent on proving the NYSDOT right‑of‑way location, setting the sign at least 8 ft from the sidewalk, limiting the finial height to 5 ft, and issuing only a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy until the handicap ramp is completed. The board also approved the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned the session. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.

• Approved sign permit application with contingencies (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and review of abstracts #24 and #2. Department heads from Fire, Public Works, and the Clerk’s office will give reports, including a solicitors’ permit matter. The board will discuss annual agreements and hear a draft presentation from the Zoning Committee. A resolution from the Climate Funding Authority regarding a Climate Community Grant will also be considered.

• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Abstract #24 and Abstract #2
• Department reports: Fire, DPW, Clerk (Solicitors’ Permit)
• Draft presentation by the Zoning Committee
• CFA resolution for Climate Community Grant

The Village Board unanimously approved the abstracts for fiscal years 2025‑2026 ($35,054.43) and 2026‑2027 ($317,649.08). It also adopted a resolution designating the Board as the lead agency under SEQR and approved a $2 million grant application for a geothermal HVAC system. Additional actions included approving a tree‑removal contract up to $18,000, a solicitor’s permit for NYPIRG, and four annual service agreements.

• Approved Abstract #24 for $35,054.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract #2 for $317,649.08 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department volunteer EMS application (unanimous)
• Approved Bartlett Tree Service contract up to $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved solicitor's permit for NYPIRG (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution designating Board as SEQR lead agency (unanimous)
• Approved four annual service agreements (Senior Center $55,000; Youth $38,700; Gage Foundation $2,000; Historical Society $4,500) (unanimous)
• Approved CFA resolution to apply for $2,000,000 Climate Smart Communities geothermal HVAC grant (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Fayetteville Village Board of Trustees will review several departmental updates, including fire department staffing and service contracts, a clerk's permit for C. Michael Exteriors, and an ambulance hardship policy. The board will also vote on a resolution supporting the National Grid Trees Program. Additional items include the approval of annual agreements and routine meeting minutes.

• Fire Department – Part Time Hires
• Fire Department – Roof Award
• Fire Department – Computer Service Agreement
• Clerk – Solicitor’s Permit (C. Michael Exteriors)
• Resolution for National Grid Trees Program

The Village Board unanimously approved the roof replacement contract with SJBS Construction, new IT service agreements with JRC Technologies for the fire department and village offices, and the part‑time hire of EMT Leah Brennan. It also approved several financial abstracts, a block party request, a National Grid tree‑reimbursement application, and authorized the mayor to sign the roofing agreement. The Annual Agreements & Ambulance Hardship Policy was tabled.

• Approved roof replacement contract with SJBS Construction ($57,200) (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign roofing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved IT service agreement with JRC Technologies for Fire Department ($300/month) (unanimous)
• Approved IT service agreement with JRC Technologies for Village offices ($300/month) (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time hire of EMT Leah Brennan (unanimous)
• Approved block party request for Audubon Circle on July 25, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved submission to National Grid Trees program for reimbursement up to $400 (unanimous)
• Tabled Annual Agreements & Ambulance Hardship Policy (tabled)

- Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a site plan submitted by Sang Nguyen. The board will also review meeting minutes from March and April 2026.

• Site plan review for Sang Nguyen at 521 E. Genesee Street (009.-04-06.0)

The board denied Sang Nguyen’s retaining wall application, finding it likely in the DOT right‑of‑way and non‑conforming to village code. The motion to deny was seconded by John Boyd and carried unanimously. The board ordered the Village Code Enforcement Officer to issue a compliance order within 30 days, with a court ticket to follow if not remedied. The board also approved the March 2 and April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted a disclaimer for future minutes.

• Denied retaining wall application (unanimous)
• Ordered Code Enforcement to issue compliance order within 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted disclaimer for meeting minutes (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, authorize year-end budget adjustments, and discuss an ambulance hardship policy. The agenda includes a block party request on Elm Street and a solicitor's permit.

• Authorization of Year-End Budget Adjustments
• Discussion of Ambulance Hardship Policy
• Block Party Request (Elm Street)
• Solicitor’s Permit (Southwestern Advantage)
• Approval of Tax Warrant

The Trustees unanimously approved the Village tax warrant for $3,807,856.99. They also authorized road milling and paving contracts with Seneca Stone Corp. for North, South and Clinton Streets, and approved the Mayor’s $20,000 contract with the Syracuse Orchestra. Additional approvals included budget transfers, a block party on Elm Street, a solicitor’s permit for Jay’Dyn Gist, and travel for a Tree Commission member.

• Approved tax warrant for $3,807,856.99 (unanimous)
• Authorized Seneca Stone Corp. to mill and pave North and South Streets for $74,255 (unanimous)
• Authorized Seneca Stone Corp. to mill and pave Clinton Street contingent on CHIPS waiver (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Syracuse Orchestra for July 11 concert (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for FY ending May 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Elm Street block party request (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitor's permit for Jay’Dyn Gist of Southwestern Advantage (unanimous)
• Approved travel for Tree Commission member Dan Roche to NY Relief Conference ($480) (unanimous)

Village Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Village Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Members will hear a recap of the recent Cooperstown conference and discuss a proposed purchase and promotion of a historic plaque. An update on the village zoning update and the Fayetteville Climate Action Committee work will be presented. The meeting will also confirm the next tentative meeting date of June 10, 2026.

• Review and approve minutes from 4/08/2026
• Recap of Cooperstown conference
• Consider purchase and promotion of a historic plaque
• Update on zoning update and Fayetteville Climate Action Committee work
• Set next meeting date for June 10, 2026

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the corrected minutes from April 8, 2026 unanimously. It adopted a standard for a 10‑by‑7‑inch personalized bronze historic plaque from Franklin Bronze Plaques, making them available to district property owners. The commission also approved purchase of a Landmark Society of Rochester book and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑by‑7‑inch personalized bronze plaque standard (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Landmark Society of Rochester architectural styles book (assigned to Clerk Hall)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will consider several items, including fire department applications and a compressor bid, and DPW matters. They will address a resignation from the ZBA Board and review a chicken permit request for 201 Warren St. The board will discuss an ambulance hardship policy and vote on a resolution to amend the Nationwide 457b retirement plan. Trustee updates will also be provided before adjournment.

• Fire department compressor bid
• Chicken permit for 201 Warren St
• Ambulance hardship policy discussion
• Resolution to amend Nationwide 457b Plan
• Resignation from ZBA Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a $52,501.09 abstract. It also approved fire department items including a $66,570.38 compressor purchase, $23,974 in equipment spending, and travel to Harrisburg, as well as DPW seasonal hires, tree work totaling $10,185, and the sale of a surplus John Deere side‑by‑side for $500. Additional actions included approving a chicken permit, adding a Roth option to the village 457(b) plan, accepting a ZBA resignation and appointing a new member, and authorizing a Pride Month flag‑raising ceremony.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract #21 for $52,501.09 (unanimous)
• Approved compressor bid for $66,570.38 (unanimous)
• Approved fire equipment purchase of $23,974 from reserve funds (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal DPW hires (unanimous)
• Approved tree work proposals totaling $10,185 (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 1999 John Deere side‑by‑side at $500 or best offer (unanimous)
• Authorized Pride Month flag‑raising ceremony on June 1 (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Fayetteville Village Board will consider several items, including the approval of the village budget for fiscal years 2026‑2027. It will also discuss a resolution adopting a Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution for a CBDG grant application. Additional agenda items include a solicitor’s permit for Aptive Environmental and a report on the NYCOM conference.

• Approval of Village Budget for 2026‑2027
• Resolution for Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution for CBDG Grant Application
• Solicitor’s Permit for Aptive Environmental
• NYCOM Conference discussion

The Board unanimously approved the 2026‑2027 village budget, setting the tax rate at $6.77 per $1,000 assessed value (a 2.58% increase). It also adopted the Onondaga County 2025 Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board authorized a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $50,000 to repave Canal Landing trails. Additional actions included approving Abstract #20 ($174,046.34) and several surplus equipment sales.

• Approved Abstract #20 for $174,046.34 (unanimous)
• Authorized DPW Superintendent to attend training (cost $175, unanimous)
• Accepted T50 Grapple Loader auction bid of $30,500 (unanimous)
• Accepted T18 Dump/Plow Truck auction bid of $17,900 (unanimous)
• Countered Refuse Packer bid at a minimum of $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2027 village budget with tax rate $6.77 per $1,000 (2.58% increase, unanimous)
• Adopted Onondaga County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant application for up to $50,000 for Canal Landing trail work (unanimous)