Votes at a glance: South Russell council adopts ordinances, contracts and payments on Nov. 10
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Summary
Council approved multiple ordinances, contracts and a large construction payment on Nov. 10, including CMG contracting for culvert and pond work and a pay application to Specialized Construction.
South Russell — The South Russell Village Council recorded multiple formal actions at its Nov. 10 meeting. Key outcomes:
• Cost‑share agreement with Chequenne River Watershed Partners: Council introduced and adopted an ordinance authorizing a cost‑share agreement for a HiFi water double sensor network covering Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026; mayor authorized to execute the agreement.
• Resolution requesting advance real estate tax distributions for 2026: Council introduced, suspended further readings and adopted the resolution by roll call.
• Hemlock Road culvert contract: Council introduced and adopted an ordinance approving a contract with CMG Contracting LLC for the Hemlock Road culvert replacement in the village, with the contract amount stated as $97,650 and the mayor authorized to execute it; the ordinance was declared an emergency and adopted.
• Sugarbush silt pond ordinance: Council adopted an emergency ordinance to contract CMG Contracting LLC to excavate the Sugarbush silt pond (amount of $32,950) and included language requiring homeowner association reimbursement or an upfront 20% payment.
• Payment application: Council approved construction progress payment application No. 1 to Specialized Construction Inc. in the amount of $311,740.94 for the 2025 pavement repair program.
All the above items passed during the meeting as recorded in the transcript; several were adopted as emergency ordinances or by roll call as noted in the meeting records.