Village Notes 2025-07-28
Board Actions
(Trustee White participated virtually and was therefore unable to vote.)
BILL 96 (Passed 4–0): Appointment to Arts & Culture Advisory Board
The Board approved members for the Arts & Culture Advisory Board.
BILL 97 (Passed 4–0): Sponsorship of BETA Mount Pisgah Summer Trails Enhancements & Master Plan
The Village will sponsor BETA’s project to enhance summer trails and create a master plan at Mount Pisgah. Sponsorship strengthens grant applications and ensures alignment with Village recreation goals.
BILL 98 (Passed 4–0): Purchase of New Groomer for Mount Pisgah
Authorized use of the Equipment Reserve Fund to replace aging grooming equipment essential for maintaining Pisgah’s ski slopes.
BILL 99 (Passed 4–0): Park Use with Alcohol – 90-Miler Canoe Race
Approved the event application for the Adirondack Canoe Classic “90-Miler,” including alcohol sales.
BILL 100 (Passed 4–0): Park Use with Alcohol – Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
Approved the event application for the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration, including alcohol sales.
BILL 101 (Passed 4–0): Park Use with Alcohol – Harvest Festival
Approved the event application for the Harvest Festival, including alcohol sales.
BILL 102 (Passed 4–0): Lease Renewal with The Hot House
Authorized renewal of the Hot House lease, keeping a stable tenant and maintaining rental revenue for the Village.
BILL 103 (Passed 4–0): Climate Smart Communities Grant Application
Approved submission for a $95,000 NYS Climate Smart Communities grant to complete a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Adaptation Plan—key steps toward silver certification. A $20,000 Village match (cash and in-kind) will be provided.
Old Business
Police Interface Committee
Trustee White attended a Police Interface Committee meeting. She shared her proposed safeguarding residents resolution and they had some comments she is going to incorporate. The committee requested a Trustee be appointed as a liaison member. There hasn’t been a board liaison for a long time. No action was taken but Trustees White and Ryan will work on a resolution to appoint a liaison.
Housing Update
Trustee White asked if there was an update from the housing task force. Trustee Scollin said the most recent meeting was lightly attended but there was more discussion about housing at the sandpit.
Grant Submissions
Trustee White asked for an update on grant applications that were being submitted. The Village Manager is going to ask the Community Development Department for an update.
New Business
ROOST Contract
The Board began discussions on renewing the contract with the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), focusing on performance metrics and alignment with Village economic goals.
Public Comments
Residents raised topics including:
Funding priorities for community projects
The importance of clear, transparent communication between the Board and the public
Executive Session
The Board entered executive session to discuss: (1) The credit or employment history of a specific person or corporation and (2) A current safety threat under Public Officers Law §105(1)(a). No actions were taken afterward.
