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Flower Hill board approves sewer feasibility study bid, parking changes and sale of surplus truck
Summary
At a December 2024 meeting, the Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees voted to seek bids for a $90,000 sewer feasibility study funded by a grant, approved temporary parking restrictions, authorized sale of a surplus dump truck, accepted the ARC report, and approved routine financial items including expenditures totaling $271,150.13.
The Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees met in December 2024 and approved a set of administrative and infrastructure actions, including authorization to seek bids for a sewer feasibility study funded by a $90,000 grant and adoption of several parking and equipment resolutions.
Mayor Joe Collins said the village had secured funding for a study: "Assemblywoman Gina Salidi was able to give us a $90,000 grant to conduct the sewer feasibility study." The board voted to authorize the village administrator to go out to bid for the study so consultants can determine which areas of the village could be connected to existing sewer infrastructure and estimate costs. Trustees said the study will identify practical, economically sensible connections to the current sewer network; Mayor Collins emphasized the grant money is specifically earmarked for the study.
On equipment, Collins reported "both of the new vehicles arrived last week," noting they were purchased with federal ARPA funds. The board passed a resolution to sell a surplus F-450 dump truck and retain an F-250 as a runaround vehicle; the sale will be managed by DPW staff and the truck will be placed at municipal auction with a minimum price set.
The board also adopted a precautionary temporary parking rule for Sunnyvale (no stopping/no standing during specified winter dates) so the village can act quickly if traffic congestion arises. A separate vote removed a single parking space on Ridge Drive West after trustees said parked vehicles at that location impede turning movements and damage an island; trustees directed staff to confirm exact signage placement against New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law standards before final implementation.
Financial business included approval of the minutes from the Nov. 4 meeting and acceptance of the treasurer's report; Mayor Collins stated he had reviewed and signed off on expenditures totaling $271,150.13, and the board voted to accept them.
The board accepted the Architectural Review Committee report from Nov. 27, which included zoning and exterior alteration items, and discussed ARC procedures for solar-panel applications. Committee members and trustees debated whether homeowners should be required to attend vendor presentations for rooftop solar applications; the board agreed to strongly recommend homeowner attendance to expedite review but did not adopt a formal requirement.
Before adjourning the public portion of the meeting, Mayor Collins moved the board into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The board voted to enter executive session.
The transcript does not specify an exact meeting date in December 2024. The board signaled further follow-up on placement of parking signage, coordination with state sidewalk projects affecting certain islands, and next steps for implementing recommendations from the sewer feasibility study once bids and consultant work are complete.
