The Penn Yan Village Board approved discontinuing a portion of Champlin Avenue as a village street Friday, clearing another step in a broader settlement tied to litigation involving the village, the Yates County Industrial Development Agency and the Town of Milo.
The board approved the Champlin Avenue action in a 5-1 vote during a special meeting Sept. 11, with Trustee Teresa Hoban voting against it. Trustee Kevin McLoud was absent.
Village Attorney Ed Brockman said the two property owners served by the section being discontinued support the change. Once the discontinuance is complete, those property owners will become responsible for maintaining the road and keeping it in its current condition.
Trustee Robert Craig suggested the village photograph the existing roadway conditions to create a reference point.
Trustee Dan Henries asked for confirmation that the road remains a village street but has been determined to no longer be needed or provide a benefit to the village. Brockman confirmed that reasoning is reflected in the discontinuance.
Annexation litigation settlement moves toward completion
The board also unanimously authorized Deputy Mayor Ronald Dailey to execute documents related to the resolution of several pending lawsuits involving an annexation matter between the village, IDA and Town of Milo.
Brockman said other actions associated with the broader settlement agreement have already been completed, including adoption of a local law and the signing and recording of an easement.
The remaining steps include discontinuing the lawsuits in accordance with the settlement stipulations and having a judge sign the order and settlement agreement.
The Champlin Avenue resolution was the only action at the meeting that did not receive unanimous support from the six board members present.
Court grant application approved
The board unanimously authorized the Penn Yan Village Court to apply for funding through the Justice Court Assistance Program.
According to the meeting minutes, the grant funding would be used to purchase additional print, scan and fax equipment for Village Court staff.
Mayor Patricia Christensen and Trustees Brenda Travis, Dailey, Craig, Henries and Hoban supported the resolution.
Board selects milling contractor for fall paving
The board also approved a best-value determination for milling work associated with the village’s 2026 fall paving projects.
Director of Public Works Melissa Gerhardt told trustees that two bids had been submitted.
Gerhardt said the selected company represented the best value and that using one company to coordinate the work would be particularly advantageous for projects on North Avenue.
The resolution passed unanimously among the six members present.
No members of the public attended the special meeting, and no public comments were made.
The meeting began at 8 a.m. and adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
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