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Village announces $519,000 grant for sewer/jetter truck; boards agree to review sanitation code
Summary
Mayor DiSalvo said the village secured a $519,000 grant toward a sewer/jetter truck and camera system (75% grant; up to $400,000 reimbursable), with the village covering $119,000. Town and village boards agreed to review sanitation codes and enforcement for bulk pickup and trash-container rules.
Mayor DiSalvo told the joint boards that the village secured a grant of $519,000 to purchase a truck equipped with a jetter and camera, with grant terms at 75% and a maximum reimbursement of $400,000; the village's share will be $119,000. "Mayor DiSalvo got a grant for $519,000 for a truck and a jetter. The grant is 75% and a maximum of $400,000 reimbursed," the transcript records. Village staff plan to train DPW crew and two VRI employees; Town staff were invited to attend training as well.
Board members raised problems with bulk pickup enforcement and inconsistency between village and town codes — particularly the regulatory limit of four items for bulk pickup and trash cans being left on sidewalks. Council Member Sullivan and Trustee Olivia said the interlinked codes predate recent enforcement practice and directed the village clerk and village attorney to review sanitation rules. The village will also pursue operational changes to reduce emergency contractor costs for sewer work.
