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Trustees Corner
Frank Libordi
The end of summer and the beginning of fall are
rapidly approaching. The village has scheduled a paper shredding
company to service the Village on 17 September (9 AM to 1 PM). This
would be an opportune time for residents to dispose of any legal
documents that are no longer valid as well as any other documents
that contain information that residents would deem a security
issue.
The second
phase of the Village Hall is currently being completed.
Finishing touches are being applied and NYS Troopers are becoming
familiar with their new facilities. Many thanks to John and Bill
McNelis. Both were instrumental as liaisons (2-3 years ago)
for the relocation process coming to fruition. This additional
manpower affords residents increased police protection
and will allow the Village to reconsider other cost savings.
As to the procurement of materials for the Fire Hall/Village Hall,
procedures need to improve. Government cannot expect residents to
follow procedures when its performance could improve
The
Village recently purchased 5 acres of land on Avondale for
approximately $125, 000. No local government (city, village, town,
or county) may engage in real estate speculation. If a city,
village or town implemented an Urban Renewal or Municipal
Redevelopment program, they could acquire
and sell property to facilitate that
program, but absent such program, local government may not purchase
property for uses other than a proper public purchase. This
land will be used for a park or some other Village facility.
Speculation by government in the private market has, in the past,
proven disastrous. What individual or business can compete with
the resources of government power?
The Village has in place a board ratified resolution constructed
to stop any external government entity from entering the Village and
usurping its land without Village permission.
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