Village Notes 2025-05-27
Follow-Up Needed
Oil Spill at 33 Petrova: Trustee White asked the Village to clarify its communications with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the oil spill at 33 Petrova Avenue.
Board Actions
The Board unanimously approved the following items:
Bill 60: Appointed three new members to the Climate Smart Communities Task Force
Bill 63: Approved Riverside Park use and alcohol sales for the 2025 Can-Am Rugby Carnival
Bill 64: Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for proposed STR Law amendments
Bill 65: Adopted Local Law #1 of 2025, updating the Village’s Short-Term Rental regulations
Bill 66: Hired Logan Branch as a Department of Public Works laborer
Bill 67: Approved annual administrative raises to match union increases
Bill 68: Accepted a grant for salt reduction and winter road treatment upgrades
Bill 69: Set new 2025–2026 water and sewer rates
Bill 70: Updated the Employee Handbook to allow comp or vacation time to be applied toward in-lieu payments for administrative staff
Bills 71 & 72: Approved water/sewer billing exemptions for 71 Canaras Ave and 34 Brandy Brook
Bill 73: Approved updated bylaws for the Saranac Lake Arts & Culture Advisory Board
Public Comments
Public questioned the Village’s due diligence in acquiring 33 Petrova without confirming cleanup of a known oil spill.
Public expressed concerns about rising housing costs and the growing number of short-term rentals. Asked the Village to take more action to support full-time residents and young families.
Public called for improved communication—suggesting tools like real-time meeting minutes, monthly consultant updates, and clearer project timelines to help the public stay informed.
