Southtowns Record

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Government
Village of Springville
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Feb 17, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Public safety, Housing, Water, sewer and drainage, Short-term rentals

Original document

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February 17, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
  o  Update to Village Code regarding signs - amend our code to reflect 1st amendment protections as defined by the
  United States Supreme Court. A motion was made by Trustee Schuster to set a Public Hearing on March 16, 2026,
  to address concerns regarding the code as it relates to signage, seconded by Mayor Michaels, and unanimously
  approved.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

  Clerk/Treasurer
  Resolutions:
  o  Authorize to Advertise for Public Hearing on Tentative Budget for 2026-2027 to be held on Monday March
  2, 2026, at 7:01 pm at 65 Franklin St. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee
  Padasak and carried with unanimous approval. Trustee Schuster commented that she believes the proposed
  budget is a fair budget for the Village.

  Discussion:
  o  Election information is on the village website www.villageofspringvilleny.gov. Please see NYS Board of
  Election website www.elections.ny.gov for more information or contact your attorney
  o  Budget hearings took place as scheduled Feb 10 & 12 2026.
  o  Last day to pay any unpaid water/sewer and lawn mowing invoices is April 20th. Any accounts left unpaid
  after that will be relevied onto the Village tax bill for June 1st.
  o  Published the Notice of General Village Election setting forth the (1) Polling Place; (2) hours during which
  the polls are open; and (3) names and addresses of candidates, offices, and term nominated for. This notice
  will be in the 2/19/2026 Journal. (March 7 is last day to publish this notice per NYCOM)
  o  Kevin Parrett from Hometown Firefighters can come to the board meeting on April 20, 2026 to discuss the
  LOSAP investment options and answer any of the Boards questions/concerns.

  Superintendent Report
  Resolutions:
  o Resolution: To hire Joshua Rice - Mileblock Rd North Collins, NY 14111, for a per diem position with
  the Village of Springville Control Center. He will be on a six-month probation with a starting wage of
  $22.00 per hr. Training to start as soon as possible. This was approved by Trustee Padasak, seconded by
  Trustee Schuster and carried with unanimous approval. Trustee Schuster commented that she is grateful for
  the help to have the overnight shifts covered.
  o  Resolution: To suspend late fees on Village electric utilities until May 20th.
  The letter below will go out with the March bills:

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