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Albion Trustees Back Federal 'Energy Choice' Act, Reject EDA Lease Renewal

2025-10-08 · 1531 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Trustees voted 4-1 to support Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699) opposing state-mandated natural gas bans; Trustee Joyce Riley voted nay.
  • The Board rejected a counter-offer from the Orleans County Economic Development Agency (EDA) to extend their lease through 2029.
  • Brian Vagg was appointed Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator; the Board voted 4-1 to eliminate a Maintenance Worker position at the plant.
  • Approved $65/month for Bullard Park security cameras; Spectrum will install equipment at no cost.
  • Requested an RFP for "pigging" water mains to clean infrastructure.
  • Scheduled a Halloween Movie Night in the North Main Street municipal lot for Oct. 24.
  • Voted to cancel meetings on Nov. 26, Dec. 10, and Dec. 24; a meeting is set for Dec. 17.

The Village Board voted to support federal legislation overturning New York's natural gas bans and declined to extend a lease with the Economic Development Agency. The board also adjusted staffing in the Water Department and approved new security cameras for Bullard Park.

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