What's Been Happening

**Fire Hall Construction**

Construction of the new Village Fire Hall has started and is moving at quite a speed. The Cleveland Ave and W Maplewood Ave area may be difficult to navigate during the hours of 7AM to 3:30PM. So take your time and be aware of the heavy machinery moving in and out of the site. 

 

VILLAGE ELECTIONS
The Village elections are March 16th.
The Mayor's and two Trustee seats will be on the ballot.
Both Republican and Democratic caucuses will be held sometime in January. Postings of the caucuses will be in the Evening Tribune laser ads to notify residents of thse times. Independent petitions are available at Village hall from the clerk. Any interested resident may run and information may be obtained at the clerks office.

 

NOTE

Special board meetings and projects that are happening in the Village are published in the Evening Tribune Laser ads.

 

Trustees Corner
by Frank Libordi


As the holidays move closer, and with the end of 2009 just around the corner, the village will begin to take stock of its wants and needs. There is a huge difference between those points. Recently the village purchased a mini-excavator. I voted against that. Having called each village (and many towns) in Steuben county and finding none with a mini, I could not justify the expense. The village is now considering the purchase of a vacuum for the storm sewers, etc. This is  a piece of equipment that the village does need. But can the Village afford it? The cost of the Fire hall although warranted, is a financial burden. Lowes PILOT money is neither infinite in amount nor perpetual in duration. If the PILOT were to end, local taxes would finance the entire project. The current national, state, and local economies suggests that the Village err on the side of fiscal conservatism. Surplus money, that which no government should have, should be returned to taxpayers to reduce their Village tax rate.
During the November 9, 2009 meeting a village comprehensive plan was discussed. Most villages, towns, and cities should have one in place. North Hornell currently does not. A plan will give your governing board direction on planning future growth: how our village is to be maintained and preserved. It is also essential to demonstrate vision via a comprehensive plan as a prerequisite for any grants pursued that could be attained.
There are several residents of the Village that have been, are or will be charged for more that one water service by the City of Hornell with out proper justification. This number appears to be growing. The Village has not been contacted by the City mayor to review the water contract as was previously mentioned months ago. The cardinal rule for water rates in the village and everywhere) should be "one meter, one bill".
At this time, I would like to wish all Village residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year!

 



 

 

 

Contact Information
Village Hall

324-7894

DPW

324-7023

Fire Hall

911

Police Department

911

Village Officers

Mayor  
John Falci 324-7214
Trustees
Glenn Thomas 324-5062
Joseph Dick 324-1626
Frank Libordi 324-1626
Peter DiRaimondo 324-5340
Village Clerk's Office
Kristene Libordi

324-7894

Deborah Pomeroy Deputy Clerk

Village of North Hornell
4 W. Maplewood Ave
North Hornell, NY 14843
Fax: 607-324-6782
Email: villofnhornell@stny.rr.com

 

The Next Regular Meeting Will be held on:

January 11, 2010 at
7:00 PM

 

Village Office Hours

Monday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM

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