More than 100 inches of snow have blanketed Sodus Point this winter, and Mayor Pat Nolan says the village has handled it well.
In his February “Mayor’s Beacon” message, Nolan told residents it’s been a busy season across the community. He pointed to heavy snowfall in the Sodus Point area and praised village staff for keeping up with the workload.
Nolan said he attended the Winter NYCOM legislative meeting in Albany from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3. The event included workshops on elected officials’ roles and responsibilities, municipal finance, labor relations and ethics. He said he looks forward to putting what he learned into action in the village.
The mayor said the public works department has worked hard to keep up with snow plowing, water leak repairs and wastewater emergencies. Staff members continue training for facility licensing, he said.
The department also seeks feedback on the sidewalk plowing program the village tested this year. Nolan encouraged residents to share opinions with his office, whether good, bad or indifferent.
He said the head of public works, Jon, is working on the spring paving schedule and finishing the Willow Park parking lot. Nolan said he expects a busy and exciting year ahead.
Village Hall staff also continue helping seasonal residents keep track of their properties, direct traffic and manage daily operations, Nolan said. He noted an increase in questions about the post office and mail delivery and reminded residents that the village cannot help with post office concerns. He advised contacting the local postmaster first.
Nolan said the Planning and Zoning Boards remain busy through the winter months. The Planning Board is nearing completion of the comprehensive plan and a full revision of the zoning chapter section 190. He urged residents to watch the “News & Notices” tab on the village website for updates on meetings.
The mayor also shared an update on Lake Ontario water levels, which currently sit at 244.35. He said residents can find the long-term forecast on the Army Corps website. With the large amount of snowfall this year, he said the village is waiting to update its page with information on how snowmelt could affect the forecast.
Nolan closed his message by reminding residents about the next Village Board meeting on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place on Zoom, with details posted the day of the meeting. He invited residents to contact him with any comments or concerns.
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