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Fluoride Debate Continues: Albion Board Schedules Second Public Hearing

2025-03-26 · 1803 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Fluoride Decision Delayed: Board scheduled another public hearing on eliminating water fluoride for May 28, 2025, following a 46-minute session with 18 resident speakers.
  • Bullard Park Security: Approved $4,741.64 for Upstate Alarm cameras; Trustee Timothy McMurray agreed to use his 2025-2026 salary to cover the invoice.
  • Santa House Approved: Voted 4-1 to approve ABC’s plans to build a Santa House on Village parcel 73.6-3-57.1 on Main St.
  • Mobile Home Meters: Approved $3,000 from the water fund balance for master meters at OOE and West State mobile home parks.
  • New Hire: Appointed Josh Narburgh as a part-time police officer at $31.00/hr.
  • Utility Relevy: Approved placing $7,276.88 in outstanding water/sewer charges and $17,675.00 in property maintenance fees onto 2025-2026 tax rolls.

The Albion Village Board heard conflicting testimony on removing fluoride from the water supply and scheduled a second hearing for May 28. Trustees also approved funding for park security cameras and a new "Santa House" on Main Street.

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Water Fluoridation Village Budget & Tax Levy Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety