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Votes at a glance: Ellenville board actions on events, contracts, enforcement and appointments
Summary
At the meeting trustees approved a set of routine and targeted items including establishing an Instagram link, selecting an engineering firm for water system work, authorizing vendor expenditures, approving event permits, appointing a parks commissioner candidate and authorizing a property cleanup.
The Village of Ellenville board recorded a series of motions and approvals during the meeting. Key votes and approvals included:
- Social media: Motion carried to establish an official Instagram account linked to the village Facebook page (voice vote: all in favor).
- Engineering RFQ: Delaware Engineering was recommended and approved for the system improvement RFQ (staff reported an 83/100 score; motion approved by voice vote).
- Event permits: The board approved the 42nd annual race (May 18) with Canal Street closures as described and approved the Chamber of Commerce Blueberry Festival for August 9 with hours limited to 6 a.m.–4 p.m. (motions approved by voice vote).
- Operational expenditures: The board authorized emergency expenditures including approximately $8,275 for water detection services and $3,955 for sewer plant biocides; the board also approved other vendor charges (fire/alarm testing, equipment repairs) after staff described the scope.
- Property enforcement: The board authorized On Time Disposal to remove a dumpster and debris at a chronic problem property; the cost will be levied to the property owner's 2025–2026 tax bill if unpaid.
- Appointment: The board appointed Debbie Bradford to the Parks and Recreation Commission (one applicant).
Most motions were passed on voice votes recorded in the meeting as "all in favor." The transcript did not include roll‑call tallies for these items.
