Albion Trustees Approve New Fee Schedule, Plan Special Meeting for Final Budget Vote

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Approved 2025-2026 Fee Schedule: Trustee Gabalski voted nay; Mayor Javier, Trustees Riley and McMurray voted aye.
• ◆ Set Special Budget Meeting: The Board scheduled a meeting for April 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM to formally adopt the 2025-2026 budget.
• ◆ Demolition Permits: New fees set at $125 base + $.30/sq ft for residential; $350 base + $.50/sq ft for commercial.
• ◆ Alarm Permits: Fee set at $100 every two years; Gabalski opposed the flat fee, suggesting charges only for repeat offenders.
• ◆ Solar Permits: New residential fee of $150 + $.50 per kilowatt; commercial fee $500 + $.50 per kilowatt.
• ◆ 56 N. Main St: Authorized up to $1,500 for legal costs and abstracts regarding the property.
• ◆ Meter Enforcement: Board instructed Deputy Treasurer to bill triple the past usage for residents refusing to replace non-reporting meters.
• ◆ Personnel: Accepted resignation of cleaner Amy Jaczynski; authorized advertising for replacement at $200/week.