The Victor Town Board approved a series of financial amendments, infrastructure contracts and community agreements Monday night, while also receiving its annual stormwater report and hearing a request to amend a conservation easement.
The meeting, held March 23 at Town Hall, included multiple unanimous votes on budget adjustments, project bids and park-related donations, along with updates from town officials.
Budget amendments, contracts and financial actions approved
The board approved several finance-related resolutions, including an amendment to the 2025 budget to account for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures. Members also authorized a transfer of funds to cover bond interest payments.
In addition, the board approved a contract with Day Automation for energy management system upgrades and amended an existing professional services agreement with municipal advisor Bernard P. Donegan Inc.
Earlier in the meeting, the board approved payment of bills totaling $285,805.94 under Manifest No. 6.
Infrastructure projects awarded with communication concerns noted
Two highway project bids were awarded: one for Cobblestone Creek Phase 2 and another for the Rowley Road project.
Before the Cobblestone Creek vote, a concern was raised about communication with residents during construction. The highway superintendent said the department plans to distribute notices to affected residents ahead of the project.
“We’re actually going to draft up a letter … and hang it on everybody’s door, just so before the project starts, just so they have an idea what’s going on,” he said.
Stormwater report highlights compliance and outreach efforts
Stormwater Program Manager Will Emblidge presented the town’s annual report, outlining compliance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requirements.
The report detailed public outreach efforts, including 144 interactions at a school science expo and more than 450 at a community event. It also noted ongoing inspection efforts, with approximately 20% of stormwater monitoring locations reviewed annually to meet a five-year cycle.
Emblidge said the town had 26 active construction sites under stormwater permitting during the reporting period and issued 25 “friendly letter emails” for enforcement, with no formal violations.
“The town of Victor’s MS4 program requires a team effort,” Emblidge said, thanking multiple departments for their collaboration.
Conservation easement amendment request reviewed
During the privilege of the floor, a representative presented a request to modify a conservation easement at 6748 Falcons Point.
The proposal would shift the easement area to allow construction of a 50-by-80-foot structure while increasing the conserved portion elsewhere on the property. Board members indicated no objections, and the matter will proceed through administrative and planning board steps.
Park purchases, donations and recreation agreements approved
The board approved the purchase of trash receptacles for town parks and accepted multiple donations for Harlan Fisher Park, including contributions for a dog park “Rainbow Bridge Project” and for flowerpots and plantings.
Officials recognized the Victor Garden Club for securing grant funding to support park beautification efforts.
The board also approved three recreation agreements for summer concerts, including performances by Cast Iron Cowboys, Matthew Stephens and the Yacht Club, along with a certificate of liability insurance waiver.
Additional updates and public comment
Town officials provided routine updates, including a highway department report indicating salt supplies are at approximately 80% capacity for the season.
A board member also noted ongoing work by a committee reviewing updates to the town’s sign code.
No public comments were made during either scheduled comment period.
Traffic changes and upcoming impacts discussed
At the close of the meeting, officials discussed an upcoming four-way stop installation at Lane Road and County Road 9, tied to expected detours from the planned High Street bridge closure.
Officials said the change is expected to help reduce vehicle speeds in the area.
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