Village officials approved infrastructure contracts, updated fee schedules, and addressed public concerns during a lengthy Penn Yan Village Board meeting Dec. 16.
The board opened the meeting with a closed session with legal counsel before approving minutes from November meetings and moving into public comment.
Representatives from Milly’s Pantry raised concerns about a growing pigeon problem affecting buildings in the village. Board members said they are working with the state DEC and a professional trapper to address the issue and coordinate with the community.
The board approved several Municipal Utilities actions, including awarding a $46,000 bid to Finger Lakes Metal to replace the municipal barn roof with a standing seam system. Officials said the current roof design has failed and a full replacement is necessary.
Trustees also authorized preventive maintenance agreements for generators at the wastewater treatment plant and Village Hall, approved payment agreements totaling more than $9,400, and signed off on staff training.
Financial matters followed, with the board approving warrants and authorizing contract renewals for internet and alarm phone lines. Trustees also approved a new memorandum of agreement with the police union related to work schedules.
Department heads provided updates, including progress on Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects. Sidewalk work on Main Street was expected to wrap up by week’s end, while Lake Street Park remains closed as crews await delivery of dock railings. A reopening and ribbon cutting are planned for late winter or early spring.
Trustees adopted amended village fee schedules for 2026 after discussing new and adjusted charges tied to events, inspections, and services. The board also approved a revised event application and supplies request form.
Later in the meeting, the board heard a FOIL appeal related to records requested by a village employee. After confirmation that the records do not exist, trustees voted to uphold the original denial.
Following another closed session, the board approved renewing a lease for the Elmwood Avenue property, amended an FMLA policy for certain department heads, and authorized intermittent FMLA leave for the clerk-treasurer through April 30.
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