Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — April 20, 2026

Government
Village of North Collins
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Public safety

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Trustee Richard Bley – Aye
  Trustee Corinne Leone – Aye
  Trustee Lisa Voss – Nay
  Trustee Nick Enders – Nay
  Trustee Michael Gullo Sr – Aye

  Aye’s have it. Carried.

  MOTION to adopt part 3 negative impact declaration per the Village
  Attorney and notes from the meeting, made by Trustee Corinne
  Leone. Seconded by Trustee Richard Bley. Unanimous. Carried.

  MOTION to approve minutes of the March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting
  Minutes made by Trustee Nick Enders. Seconded by Trustee Lisa
  Voss. Unanimous. Carried.

Village Resident John Spengler for the Historical Society mentioned that the
display of the 1958 B47 plane crash in Lanford/New Oregon is still open. There have
been 41 visitors so far. They will be doing something this summer for the 250-year
celebration of the Declaration of Independence. He requested that the Village fill
the pot hole at the end of the driveway. He also expressed that there is some
confusion on who should be mowing the lawn. The Village used to do it but the
Town got a quote to do it. He just would like to know who is going to mow the lawn.
The Mayor will talk with the DPW.

Mark Raczka lives next to a vacant home on Main St that has been empty for
probably 15 years. It has gutters and down spouts hanging, mold, woodchucks and
raccoons are rampant. He expressed that a couple years ago the Village hired a
trapper and they caught quite a few. He asked if there is anything that can be done
to get the neighbors to show some pride and take care of their property. The Mayor
expressed he would reach out to the owner.

Diane Clifford explained that water came down her road during that big storm and
it took out the end of her driveway. She would like it fixed for her, because the
Village has done that for her in the past. The Mayor will talk with the DPW to get it
taken care of.

Sue Bley lives on Valone and is upset about what is happening on the property at
the end of the street. The pond they put in is overflowing; they were told it was a
DEC problem but then they spoke with DEC and they said it was a municipal
problem. Dave and Phil walked it, it needs an overflow, not sure how big it is. The
Village will contact the owner.

Norm Andolina had some confusion about how the vote was handled for the
SEQRA but then after further discussion he was good.

MAYOR’S REPORT

  Plow Quote – The quote of $9,937.20 for the current dump truck to be paid
  out of Reserves and ready for this coming season.

  MOTION to purchase the plow for the dump truck from Valley Fab in
  the amount of $9,937.20 from reserves made by Trustee Richard Bley.
  Seconded by Trustee Lisa Voss. Unanimous. Carried.

  Engine Quote – The quote of $18,289.00 plus tow expense for the F550 that
  has a blown motor to be paid out of Reserves.

  MOTION to purchase the new engine from Emerling Ford for the F550
  in the amount of $18,289.00 plus tow expense from reserves made by
  Trustee Corinne Leone. Seconded by Trustee Nick Enders.
  Unanimous. Carried.