Village board holds re-organizational meeting
OXFORD – The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees and Mayor Terry Stark met Tuesday night to discuss plans for the future of the village and to re-organize after elections last month. While no drastic changes were made at the meeting, ideas for projects concerning the future of the village were considered.
For residents unaware, the code for the Village of Oxford is available at oxfordny.com and is known as the “E-Code.” Here, residents are able to brush up on all of the Oxford policies that are enforceable. The village pays an annual fee for the code to be converted to an electronic version. Mayor Terry Stark noted that this is not only convenient for code enforcement but for the public as well, who is more than welcome to visit the site and browse around.
The Village of Oxford Police Department is interested in pursuing a two-vehicle, heated facility to store their vehicles. Due to the costly communications equipment and electronics, police hold concerns about the vehicles staying out in the cold during the winter months. A representative from the police department was not on hand, therefore this project will be discussed at a future meeting in regards to necessity, location, funding and building.
It was also discussed, with regard to public works, that the village is responsible for the new lights - period pieces - on the bridge. In relation to the lighting within the village, Mayor Stark expressed his intent to send informative pamphlets to the residents explaining the process of getting a street light with a blown bulb fixed. The public is asked to get the pole number and call the village clerk, who will then address the issue through the proper channels to fix said light.
Plans for the future of Albany Street were discussed regarding funding and grant application and status and the intensive project will probably be tackled next year.
Stark also commented on the Tree Board, which he feels is doing a great job with replacing and planting trees. He stated the issue is not forced on property owners, yet if a property owner knows of trees that are dying, dead or look “bad,” they are urged to contact the village clerk or a member of the board so that at it can be looked at by the tree service.
The village has acquired the “Sullivan Building” on 2-4 South Broad Street, just south of the Oxford Town and Village Hall. It was stated that if the building is unsafe to enter - as the report seemed to indicate - no one will be able to enter to assess an asbestos issue. It was said by a member of the board that even the police and fire departments were notified not to enter the building. The board seemed to think demolition of the building would be the most logical solution, and the process will be put into motion in the near future.
Discussion was also held as to whether or not the board wanted to join Commerce Chenango, to which the answer was “yes.” According to the mayor, Commerce Chenango would be helpful in assisting the village in applying for the Main Street grant and would be beneficial in a number of other facets. The board felt as though the $296 fee to Commerce Chenango was worth the potential benefits.
The Summer Youth Program seems to be in full-swing. The Rotary, Lions Club, and private donations helped the village be able to have the necessary funds to provide each student involved a stipend of $250. This program involves incoming high school seniors who are then matched with a mentor and given a special project to work on for the summer. Stark noted the mentors will work on a hands-off basis, and exist to keep the students on track with their projects.
A project discussed involves a photo gallery to be turned into a database of the properties within the village. The students - armed with identification on a lanyard so there is no confusion as to their intent - will be taking photos of between 400 and 500 village properties. A database will be compiled containing information on the property. Photos will be taken from public property, so property owners need not worry their rights will be infringed. The mayor will be notifying property owners - so there is no confusion or confrontation.
An inventory of collected data will be assessed within the residential areas. Property will be categorized into three sections, essentially either “well-kept,” “needs some TLC,” or “unsafe, eye-sore.” According to the mayor, this will help Oxford in going forward where the village would like to be.
Other incoming seniors are working on projects at Boname Park regarding trails and planning, while others are developing plans and a presentation to deliver to the board regarding how the building and grounds project - including the Sullivan building area - could be put to use. Trustee John O’Connor will be the mentor involved on the student’s project involving plans and benefits of a youth-oriented business within the village.
“This program is really great for the kids,” said Stark, “it’s a good way to get them involved.”
The next regular board meeting is set to be held at 7:30 p.m., July 30, at the Oxford Village Hall.
For residents unaware, the code for the Village of Oxford is available at oxfordny.com and is known as the “E-Code.” Here, residents are able to brush up on all of the Oxford policies that are enforceable. The village pays an annual fee for the code to be converted to an electronic version. Mayor Terry Stark noted that this is not only convenient for code enforcement but for the public as well, who is more than welcome to visit the site and browse around.
The Village of Oxford Police Department is interested in pursuing a two-vehicle, heated facility to store their vehicles. Due to the costly communications equipment and electronics, police hold concerns about the vehicles staying out in the cold during the winter months. A representative from the police department was not on hand, therefore this project will be discussed at a future meeting in regards to necessity, location, funding and building.
It was also discussed, with regard to public works, that the village is responsible for the new lights - period pieces - on the bridge. In relation to the lighting within the village, Mayor Stark expressed his intent to send informative pamphlets to the residents explaining the process of getting a street light with a blown bulb fixed. The public is asked to get the pole number and call the village clerk, who will then address the issue through the proper channels to fix said light.
Plans for the future of Albany Street were discussed regarding funding and grant application and status and the intensive project will probably be tackled next year.
Stark also commented on the Tree Board, which he feels is doing a great job with replacing and planting trees. He stated the issue is not forced on property owners, yet if a property owner knows of trees that are dying, dead or look “bad,” they are urged to contact the village clerk or a member of the board so that at it can be looked at by the tree service.
The village has acquired the “Sullivan Building” on 2-4 South Broad Street, just south of the Oxford Town and Village Hall. It was stated that if the building is unsafe to enter - as the report seemed to indicate - no one will be able to enter to assess an asbestos issue. It was said by a member of the board that even the police and fire departments were notified not to enter the building. The board seemed to think demolition of the building would be the most logical solution, and the process will be put into motion in the near future.
Discussion was also held as to whether or not the board wanted to join Commerce Chenango, to which the answer was “yes.” According to the mayor, Commerce Chenango would be helpful in assisting the village in applying for the Main Street grant and would be beneficial in a number of other facets. The board felt as though the $296 fee to Commerce Chenango was worth the potential benefits.
The Summer Youth Program seems to be in full-swing. The Rotary, Lions Club, and private donations helped the village be able to have the necessary funds to provide each student involved a stipend of $250. This program involves incoming high school seniors who are then matched with a mentor and given a special project to work on for the summer. Stark noted the mentors will work on a hands-off basis, and exist to keep the students on track with their projects.
A project discussed involves a photo gallery to be turned into a database of the properties within the village. The students - armed with identification on a lanyard so there is no confusion as to their intent - will be taking photos of between 400 and 500 village properties. A database will be compiled containing information on the property. Photos will be taken from public property, so property owners need not worry their rights will be infringed. The mayor will be notifying property owners - so there is no confusion or confrontation.
An inventory of collected data will be assessed within the residential areas. Property will be categorized into three sections, essentially either “well-kept,” “needs some TLC,” or “unsafe, eye-sore.” According to the mayor, this will help Oxford in going forward where the village would like to be.
Other incoming seniors are working on projects at Boname Park regarding trails and planning, while others are developing plans and a presentation to deliver to the board regarding how the building and grounds project - including the Sullivan building area - could be put to use. Trustee John O’Connor will be the mentor involved on the student’s project involving plans and benefits of a youth-oriented business within the village.
“This program is really great for the kids,” said Stark, “it’s a good way to get them involved.”
The next regular board meeting is set to be held at 7:30 p.m., July 30, at the Oxford Village Hall.
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