Just 24 hours after voting to eliminate a key maintenance role at the Water Treatment Plant, the Albion Village Board of Trustees reversed course Thursday evening, voting unanimously to keep the position intact. During a brief special meeting at Village Hall on Oct. 9, the board moved to rescind a motion passed on Oct. 8 that would have abolished the Water Treatment Plant Maintenance mechanic position. The decision to walk back the prior elimination was supported by Deputy Mayor William Gabalski, Trustee Joyce Riley, and Trustee Tim McMurray. The quick turnaround suggests the board reconsidered the operational impact of removing the mechanic, a role vital to the upkeep of the village’s water treatment infrastructure. The village draws its water from Lake Ontario via the Monroe County Water Authority, treating and distributing it locally. Maintenance mechanics are essential for ensuring the plant operates within state Department of Health regulations and for repairing infrastructure breakdowns. Mayor Eileen Javier and Trustee Peter Bennett were excused from the special meeting, which lasted only two minutes. With just three trustees present, the board still achieved a quorum to conduct business. Trustee Riley made the motion to rescind the previous day's action, with Trustee McMurray providing the second. The vote carried with three "Aye" votes. The Oct. 8 motion to eliminate the position had originally passed, but the special meeting on Oct. 9 effectively nullified that decision before any personnel changes could take effect. By retaining the mechanic position, the board avoids potential gaps in maintenance coverage at the plant. Municipal water treatment facilities require constant monitoring and mechanical upkeep to prevent service disruptions or water quality issues. No discussion regarding the financial implications of retaining the position was recorded in the minutes. The board adjourned at 6:00 p.m.