The Victor Town Board convened its annual organizational meeting Monday, followed by a regular meeting, approving a slate of procedural resolutions for 2026, scheduling a future public hearing on a tax levy override, and advancing a zoning amendment tied to the Eastview Mall area.
The meeting opened with the swearing-in of elected and appointed officials, including Town Board members Jen Tipton and Dave Condon, Town Clerk Karen Bodine, and Highway Superintendent Mark — who signed the oath book in lieu of a formal ceremony. The board then conducted roll call and moved into organizational business.
Organizational actions for 2026
The board adopted a series of standard organizational resolutions, including establishing town board meeting nights, adopting Robert’s Rules of Order, designating The Daily Messenger as the official newspaper, and naming official depositories. The Daily Messenger designation passed with one dissenting vote, with a board member citing concerns about its suitability.
The board also approved the establishment of petty cash accounts for 2026; the annual Highway Law §284 agreement governing the expenditure of highway funds; authorized financial institutions and investment limits; and appointments for marriage officer, town constable, temporary justices for the 7th Judicial District, and the handicap parking permit issuing agent.
Liaison assignments for Town Board members were approved, including the addition of a Climate Smart Committee assignment. The board approved fidelity bonds, designated full-time employee titles, accepted the organizational chart — again with one dissent related to the absence of the Town Board on the chart — set paydays and the mileage rate, and adopted the employee benefit package.
The employee benefit package vote drew discussion, with one board member opposing the resolution and advocating for Christmas Eve as a paid holiday. The resolution ultimately passed with one “no” vote.
Additional approvals included appointments related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), authorization for a comprehensive emergency management advisory board, authorization for the town supervisor to execute easement agreements and make SEQRA classifications, approval of the town’s subject matter list for Freedom of Information requests, authorization for payment of bills prior to audit, and designation of Jan. 4, 2027, as the next organizational meeting date.
The board also set a public hearing for later in January on a proposed local law to override the New York state tax levy limit for 2027, adopted the 2026 fee schedule, and approved funding for the Victor Local Development Corporation.
Zoning public hearing and regular meeting actions
During the regular meeting, the board held a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 211 of the town zoning code and map to extend the Eastview Mall Mixed Use Overlay District. Town Project Manager Keith Maynard explained the amendment would add a roughly 20-acre parcel containing BJ’s Wholesale Club to the overlay district so that zoning maps align with the town’s commercial center zoning. No public comment was offered, and the board closed the hearing.
The board approved minutes from the Dec. 22 pay-bills-only meeting and approved Manifest No. 1 for 2026 totaling $1,148,374.10, covering expenditures across multiple town, highway, fire protection, lighting district, and sewer fund accounts.
Personnel and contract actions approved included the appointment of Shea Kinsella as confidential secretary to the town supervisor; appointments to boards and committees, including Tim Norman as chair of the Conservation Board; agreements with Pamela Warren and Yelena Shapiro for Parks and Recreation programming; and related insurance waivers.
The board authorized the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 4×4 pickup truck for Parks and Recreation and declared a 2019 Ford F-150 surplus. It also approved the acquisition of easements by the Monroe County Water Authority for work on Tiny Road and Strong Road.
Announcements
Town officials announced town offices would be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and confirmed the next Town Board meeting would be held Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Board members also shared brief remarks on recent community events, including the annual menorah lighting and a New Year’s Eve Parks and Recreation event.
With no public comment offered, the board adjourned both the organizational and regular meetings.
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