She got in touch with Provost Ann Huot who is mentoring this group of freshman students to let her know that the containers are not at all compatible with our historic downtown and that they likely violate some codes and that the students should have come to the Village Board for permission.
Trustee Blackman said she had put the students in touch with Al Plumb of Alpco Recycling thinking he might do something positive in linking college and community. She told the students to keep her in the loop. She said she heard no more until they went to Harry with a set of proposed barrel locations. Then the ugly barrels appeared. Trustee Blackman said this can be turned into a “teachable moment” for a group that was trying to do something positive for the Village, but skipped a number of essential steps. She suggests that the group remove the barrels after this weekend, but definitely by 4/18 as the Village hosts the Landmark Society’s annual conference 4/19 & 4/20. This would give a little time to see if people even use the bins.
Mayor Castañeda said she spoke with DPW Spt. Donahue. Aesthetics are a concern, but safety and codes are the primary concerns. The bins have removable lids that are being used as Frisbees. She will be directing DPW to remove and store the bins.
Clerk Morelli shared having just attended a NYSDOT seminar and these bins would likely need a special permit from NYS DOT to be in the right of way on Route 19.
Trustee Blair said the barrels have been locked to posts. DPW would have to cut the locks. Mayor Castañeda said DPW Spt. Donahue could contact Al Plumb about the locks.
Trustee Blackman said should the students wish to proceed with a recycle project, they now have an outline of the process to get approvals.
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