Penn Yan village officials will take up final votes on next year’s budget and utility rates, along with a slate of infrastructure, staffing, and community event decisions at their April 21 meeting.
The Village Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, where a public hearing on the 2026–27 water and sewer budgets will headline the agenda before trustees consider adopting the spending plan and updated rates.
Budget and utility rate decisions
Trustees are expected to vote on both the municipal utilities budget and new water and sewer rates following the public hearing. Supporting documents show the changes would result in an overall increase of about 3% for a typical single-family home, driven by higher water costs partially offset by lower sewer costs.
The board will also consider amendments to the general fund budget before final adoption, including adjustments to court staffing and police department personnel lines.
Infrastructure, contracts and utility work
A significant portion of the meeting will focus on municipal utilities and public works, including authorization of contracts and bids tied to water main work, sludge hauling, and other operational needs.
Among the notable items:
- Approval of a contract for North Avenue water main services
- A proposed $30,900 change order for a lead service line inventory project
- Multiple annual bids for hauling, disposal, and infrastructure services
Public works officials are also expected to provide updates on downtown revitalization efforts and discuss requests related to additional parking in village right-of-way areas.
Events, permits and community items
Trustees will consider approvals for several upcoming events, including the Stones Walk in October and the Wagers Apple Festival in September, both contingent on insurance and permit requirements.
The board will also review sidewalk service permits for several downtown businesses and consider appointments to local boards, including the zoning board of appeals.
Personnel and public safety matters
Personnel actions include hiring seasonal laborers, a provisional appointment at the water plant, and acceptance of a retirement notice from an acting village justice effective May 31.
In public safety, trustees are set to discuss traffic concerns at the Lake and Main Street intersection and consider limiting parking near the middle school to buses only. Fire and police activity reports for March will also be presented.
Environmental and lake-related initiatives
The board will consider allowing the Finger Lakes Institute to continue its watercraft inspection program at the village boat launch and to conduct monitoring for invasive species, including crayfish and round goby.
Additional measures include authorization related to invasive species monitoring efforts and ongoing wastewater infrastructure planning outlined in supporting documents.
The meeting will also include routine approvals, including warrants and prior meeting minutes, along with the possibility of an executive session for personnel or legal matters.
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