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Fri May 1, 2026
May 2026
Village Board discusses staged water rate increases and approves new dump truck
The Village Board is considering a staged water rate increase starting with 11% in 2026 to fund maintenance and future improvements. The Board also approved several contracts, personnel hires, and the expenditure of $287,129 for a new dump truck with plow equipment.
- Proposed water rate increase: 11% in 2026, 2027, and 2028 (minimum rate from $40.79 to $45.28)
- Approved $287,129 from Street Equipment Reserve Fund for a new dump truck with plow equipment
- Approved contract with Williamson Law for accounting software
- Approved a one-year permit for up to eight chickens at 22 Stephens Street
- Hired K. Dailey as Deputy Clerk/Treasurer at $25.00 per hour
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May 11, 2026
Aregular meeting of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at
6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
Presiding: Mayor Jim Keyes
Village Trustees Present: Brian Rickerson, Earl Lincoln
Trustee Absent: Jeff Linsner, Scott Janas
Also Attending: Jason Lannon — Street and Water Supervisor,
Bob Fuller — Police Chief, Eric Merkley — Chief
Wastewater Operator, Madailein Wise — Eagle
Scout candidate, Katheen Wise
Minutes: The meeting minutes from April 13,2026 were
approved upon motion of Trustee Rickerson
2% by Trustee Lincoln. All members present
voting AYE. Carried.
Vouchers: General, Water and Sewer Vouchers #876
through #956 and sewer capital project
vouchers #48 through #49 were approved for
payment by Trustee Lincoln 2" by Trustee
Rickerson. All members present voting AYE.
Carried.
General Fund = $ 92,809.36
Water Fund = $ 57,792.32
Sewer Fund = $ 134,473.12
Sewer Capital Project= $ 61,383.56
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
M. Wise — Eagle Scout Candidate ~ free community pasta lunch at park
Ms. Wise appeared before the Board and was seeking permission to have an event to
bring the community together and donate to the food pantries. The event would be a
free community pasta lunch and food drive at John Brown Park on August 29, 2026.
Ms. Wise is planning on 1,000 people attending. Ms. Wise would have 12 people
volunteering and she would have two shifts of people.
Discussion was held and the Boar
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
April 2026
Village Board adopts 2026‑2027 budget of $3.16 million
The Board approved the minutes from the March 9 meeting and paid vouchers for general, water, sewer and a sewer capital project. Trustees adopted the 2026‑2027 budget totaling $3,163,982 and authorized the award of the Stephens Street Water Improvement Project to V&B Underground Utilities for $267,679.45. Additional actions included approving a change order for the sewer capital project, hiring a part‑time seasonal laborer, and renewing an animal permit.
- Adopted 2026‑2027 budget: General $2,147,861; Water $462,527; Sewer $553,594; Total $3,163,982
- Awarded Stephens Street Water Improvement Project to V&B Underground Utilities for $267,679.45
- Approved Change Order #3 for Sewer Capital Project to Concord Electric for $31,479.84
- Approved hiring of part‑time seasonal laborer Jake Lannon at $19.00 per hour
- Renewed animal permit for Leslie Brooks (11 Pleasant Street) to keep four dogs with conditions
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April 13, 2026
Aregular meeting of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at
6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
Presiding: - Mayor Jim Keyes
Village Trustees Present: Brian Rickerson, Jeff Linsner, Scott Janas
Trustee Absent: Earl Lincoln
Also Attending: Jason Lannon — Street and Water Supervisor,
Bob Fuller — Police Chief, Eric Merkley — Chief
Wastewater Operator, Clerk/Treasurer Lori
Reals, Paul Conklin - Fire Chief. Village
Residents Present ~ Charlie Hall, Jeff Consolie
(President Midlakes Jr Eagles), Kelly Stuart
(Treasurer Midlakes Jr Eagles) Elleen Mance,
Minutes: The minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting
were approved by a motion from Trustees
Linsner, seconded by Trustee Rickerson. All
present members voied AYE, and the motion
Carried.
Vouchers: General, Water and Sewer Vouchers #784
through #875 and Sewer Capital Project
Vouchers #47 were approved for payment by
Trustee Linsner 2™ by Trustee Rickerson. All
members present voting AYE. Carried.
General Fund = $ 88,217.90
Water Fund = $ 17,840.34
Sewer Fund = $ 34,527.88
Sewer Capital Project= $ 6,650.00
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
J. Lannon — Street and Water Report
Jason Lannon, Street & Water Supervisor, appeared before the Board.
Supervisor Lannen stated that the crew has been reconstructing three catch basins on
Main Street ahead of upcoming paving work, and they are also working on the catch
basins al the Fire house to get them ready
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Board
Village Board approves bond issuance for Crane Street reconstruction project
The Board approved payment vouchers for the General, Water, Sewer and Sewer Capital Project funds, authorized the issuance of $339,576 in serial bonds to fund the Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage Project, and adopted resolutions to support a grant application for water infrastructure and to post a part‑time seasonal laborer position.
- Approved General Fund voucher $50,423.44, Water Fund voucher $43,585.46, Sewer Fund voucher $19,724.07, and Sewer Capital Project voucher $28,616.60 (vouchers #714‑#783 and #44‑#46).
- Authorized issuance of $339,576 in General Obligation Serial Bonds to partially fund the Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage Project, which has a low bid of $670,881 from RoadTek LLC.
- Approved posting of a Part‑Time Seasonal Laborer position with a starting pay rate of $19.00 per hour.
- Adopted resolution supporting FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending grant for Water Tank Rehabilitation and Stephens Street Water Main Replacement, obligating at least 20% matching funds from the Water and General Funds.
- Recommended allocating approximately $54,000 from the Street Improvement Project to repair the Fire Department parking lot.
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March 9, 2026 A regular meeting of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at 6:02 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Presiding: Mayor Jim Keyes Village Trustees Present: Brian Rickerson, Jeff Linsner, Scott Janas Trustee Absent: Earl Lincoln Also Attending: Jason Lannon – Street and Water Supervisor, Bob Fuller – Police Chief, Eric Merkley – Chief Wastewater Operator, Clerk/Treasurer Lori Reals, Paul Conklin – Fire Chief. Minutes: The minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting and the Bid Opening Meeting on February 12, 2026 were approved by a motion from Trustee Linsner, seconded by Trustee Janas. All present members voted AYE, and the motion Carried. Vouchers: General, Water and Sewer Vouchers #714 through #783 and Sewer Capital Project Vouchers #44 through #46 were approved for payment by Trustee Rickerson 2nd by Trustee Linsner. All members present voting AYE. Carried. General Fund = $ 50,423.44 Water Fund = $ 43,585.46 Sewer Fund = $ 19,724.07 Sewer Capital Project= $ 28,616.60 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: J. Lannon – Street and Water Report Jason Lannon, Street & Water Supervisor, appeared before the Board. Street Report: Supervisor Lannon reported that the street sweeper has arrived in North Carolina, and the loaner unit will be delivered shortly. The 2017 model has experienced significant emission issues and has required numerous repairs. The crew has been occupied with servicing lawn mowers and repairing the garag
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Bid Opening Stephens Street water main
Village opens bids for Stephens Street water main replacement, six offers received.
The Village Board held a bid opening for the Stephens Street water main replacement, covering the stretch from house 57 west to the village line. Six contractors submitted bids ranging from $267,679.45 to $659,550. Engineer Pat Nicoletta will review the bids and present a recommendation at the March 9, 2026 Board meeting. The Board will later authorize funding from the water capital reserve and award the contract at the April 13, 2026 meeting.
- V&B Underground Utilities Inc. bid – $267,679.45
- Blue Heron Construction bid – $307,785
- JMR Excavation LLC bid – $410,629
- Road Tek bid – $370,289
- Hewitt Young Electric LLC bid – $659,550
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February 12, 2026
A bid opening of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at 8:30
am in the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432
Presiding: Mayor James Keyes
Board Members Present: Brian Rickerson
Board Members Absent: Earl Lincoln, Scott Janas, Jeff Linsner
Also present was Pat Nicoletta - Engineer from MRB Engineering, Jason Lannon –
Water - Street Supervisor, Cassandra Turner – Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Matt Boisvert –
V & B Underground, Bill Mathe – JMR Excavation, Steve Camponiello – Hewitt Young,
Tony Schant – Fergurson Water Works
This bid opening was properly advertised in THE FINGER LAKES TIMES on January
21, 2026.
Mayor Keyes called the bid opening to order at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is
to open bids for the Stephens Street water main replacement from house number 57,
west to the village line.
Bidder
V&B Underground Utilities Inc. Bid Price = $267,679.45
75 High Power Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Blue Heron Construction Bid Price = $307,785
9289 Bonita Bridge Road
Jordan, NY 13080
JMR Excavation LLC Bid Price = $410,629
1400 E. Genesse Street Suite B.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Road Tek Bid Price = $370,289
4846 Route 104
Williamson, NY 14489
Hewitt Young Electric LLC Bid Price = $659,550
645 Maple Street
Rochester, NY 14611
Engineer Pat Nicoletta from MRB Engineering took the bids with him and he will analyze
them. Mr. Nicoletta intends to have a recommendation for the Vi
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Board
Village Board authorizes $161,305 for Crane Street drainage project
The Village Board approved funding and financing for the Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage Project. The board also authorized grant pursuits for water infrastructure and approved several community projects and event street closures.
- Authorized transfer of $161,305.00 from Street Project Capital Reserve Fund for Crane Street drainage
- Approved Eagle Scout proposal for 300 feet of new sidewalk at John Brown Park
- Approved street closures for Spooktacular (Oct 30, 2026) and Festival of Lights (Dec 4, 2026)
- Authorized MRB Group to pursue grant funding for tank rehab and Stephens Street water main replacement
- Approved installation of a streetlight at Veteran’s Memorial Park at no cost to the Village
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February 9, 2026 A regular meeting of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Presiding: Mayor Jim Keyes Village Trustees Present: Brian Rickerson, Jeff Linsner Trustee Absent: Earl Lincoln, Scott Janas Also Attending: Jason Lannon, Street and Water Supervisor; Police Chief Robert Fuller; Clerk/Treasurer Lori Reals; Village Resident Jim Sanford; and Eagle Scout Haven Benz accompanied by her father, David Benz Minutes: The minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting and the Bid Opening Meeting on February 2, 2026 were approved by a motion from Trustee Linsner, seconded by Trustee Rickerson. All present members voted AYE, and the motion Carried. Vouchers: General, Water and Sewer Vouchers #634 through #713 were approved for payment by Trustee Rickerson 2nd by Trustee Linsner. All members present voting AYE. Carried. General Fund = $ 133,478.55 Water Fund = $ 6,797.22 Sewer Fund = $ 46,829.86 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: J. Lannon – Street and Water Report Jason Lannon, Street & Water Supervisor, appeared before the Board. Street Report: This winter has been notably active. Truck #2 is currently experiencing an ABS sensor wiring issue. The supply of salt has been delayed, with a two-week wait for delivery, but at present, our inventory remains adequate. We have applied for and were awarded the salt reduction grant for the purchase of the cutting edges for the plows, which are expected
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Bid opening Crane Steet Drainage
Only one bid received for Crane Street Reconstruction, $664,979
The Village Board opened bids for the Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage project. One bid was received from Road Tek for $664,979. Engineer Brighton Wood will analyze the bid and give a recommendation at the February 9, 2026 Board meeting. The Village noted it has $161,000 in a certificate of deposit and $70,000 allocated for street projects, and may need to borrow to cover the cost.
- Bid opening for Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage project
- Received one bid: Road Tek – $664,979
- Village holds $161,000 CD and $70,000 allocated for street projects
- Engineer Brighton Wood to recommend action at Feb 9 board meeting
- Potential borrowing may be required to fund the project
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February 2, 2026
A bid opening of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at 2:00
pm in the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432
Presiding: Mayor James Keyes
Board Members Present: Jeff Linsner, Brian Rickerson
Board Members Absent: Earl Lincoln, Scott Janas
Also present was Brighton Wood - Engineer from Hunt Engineering, Zack Shove from
Road Tek and Jason Lannon - Street Supervisor, Cassandra Turner – Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer
This bid opening was properly advertised in THE FINGER LAKES TIMES on January 3,
2026. An addendum to the bid opening was mailed to the potential bidders, advising
them of the change in the bid date from January 26, 2026 to February 2, 2026, due to a
correction needed by Hunt Engineering.
Mayor Keyes called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to
open bids for the Crane Street Reconstruction and Drainage project.
Bids were opened in the order they were received.
Bid #1
Road Tek Bid Price = $664,979
4846 Route 104
Williamson, NY 14489
This was the only bid received. Engineer Brighton Wood indicated that seven potential
bidders received bid packets.
Brighton Wood from Hunt Engineering took the bid with him and he will analyze it. Mr.
Wood intends to have a recommendation for the Village Board for the February 9, 2026
Board meeting.
The Village was projecting this project to come in around $635,000. The Village has
161,000 in a certificate of deposit for t
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board
Village Board authorizes bidding for Stephens Street water main replacement
The Village Board approved the advertisement for bids to replace approximately 700 linear feet of water main on Stephens Street. The board also discussed water tank painting grants and authorized the police department to seek surplus military equipment.
- Authorization to bid for Stephens Street water main replacement (700 linear feet of 8-inch pipe)
- Approval of General Fund ($69,862.07), Water Fund ($9,402.50), and Sewer Fund ($11,693.64) vouchers
- Approval for Police Department to enroll in the 1033 Program for surplus military equipment
- Approval of the Historical Society Agreement
- Authorization of multiple fund transfers, including a $24,376.70 increase to F1440.4 from water fund balance
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January 12, 2026 A regular meeting of the Village Board held on the above date was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Presiding: Mayor Jim Keyes Village Trustees Present: Brian Rickerson, Jeff Linsner, Scott Janas Trustee Absent: Earl Lincoln Also Attending: Jason Lannon – Street and Water Supervisor, Bob Fuller – Police Chief, Eric Merkley – Chief Wastewater Operator, Clerk/Treasurer Lori Reals, George Kalkowsky – Engineer from MRB Group and Tim Record-Manchester resident. Minutes: The meeting minutes from December 8, 2025 were approved upon motion of Trustee Linsner 2nd by Trustee Janas. All members present voting AYE. Carried. Vouchers: General, Water and Sewer Vouchers #551 through #633 were approved for payment by Trustee Janas 2nd by Trustee Linsner. All members present voting AYE. Carried. General Fund = $ 69,862.07 Water Fund = $ 9,402.50 Sewer Fund = $ 11,693.64 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: J. Lannon – street and water report Jason Lannon, Street & Water Supervisor, appeared before the Board. Street Report: The crew has been actively maintaining both small equipment and mowers. The new truck appears to be on schedule for delivery by May 10th. The sweeper has undergone several repairs and now needs to be sent to North Carolina to fix issues with its stainless steel. Before making the trip, it will need new tires, which are expected to cost about $2,200 at the state bid price. Truck #5 experienced a sensor malfun
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