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Residents raise flooding concern; farmer’s market manager outlines SNAP, grants and vendor recruitment plans
Summary
At the Aug. 1 meeting, a resident asked the board to remove a fallen tree in a creek near Grove Street that could cause flooding; the streets superintendent said crews would remove it. The Windsor Farmer's Market manager thanked the board for use of the Community House and described SNAP and grant-seeking plans and vendor recruitment efforts.
During public comment at the Aug. 1 Village Board meeting, resident Seward expressed concern that a fallen tree in the creek by Grove Street could cause flooding following heavy rains. Streets & Water Superintendent David M. Decker said crews would cut the tree into manageable pieces and remove it.
Sue Symonette, the new manager of the Windsor Farmer’s Market, thanked the board for allowing the market to use the Community House and outlined initiatives she is pursuing: making SNAP benefits available at the market, pursuing potential grants with Cornell Cooperative Extension, partnering with Human Development on food drives, improving signage, and seeking future state program involvement. She said the market is struggling to recruit regular local produce vendors and is offering free space to encourage participation.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard Osborne presented a written report noting increased activity: two stop-work orders issued at properties purchased for renovation (144 Main Street and 57 Chestnut Street), issuance of a building permit for a small bathroom addition at 8 Maple Street, ongoing property maintenance enforcement, and discussions with new property owners about permit requirements and building condition. Trustee inquiries included a generator concern on Grove Street (checked for back-feeding and reported quiet after enclosure) and a persistent burning stump at 29 Grove Street (controlled and lid applied).
Grant writer Steven Contento was absent but his written report noted inquiries to the EPA Community Assistance Partnership and ongoing work on Clean Energy Communities, NY Homes & Community Renewal, and NYS Environmental Facilities Green Grant opportunities; no new updates on the NYS Fire Station Construction Grant were reported.
The board received these reports and directed staff to address the items raised. The meeting proceeded to routine agenda items including streets, water and finance updates.
