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Spring Newsletter April 1, 2013
Village of Oriskany Falls 185 North Main Street Oriskany Falls, NY 13425 315-821-7275 315-821-6590 (Fax)
"In The Valley" Incorporated 1888 Annual Water Quality Report for 2012
New this year is the option to review the Annual Water Quality Report for the Village of Oriskany Falls on the Villages website, have it emailed to you or to obtain a paper copy by stopping at the Village Hall or by requesting by phone to have it mailed to you. To visit the Villages website, copy this address and paste in your web browser. It will bring you right to the report.
http://villageoforiskanyfalls.org/content/News/View/93
To request an emailed copy send your request to vilofalls@cnymail.com.
To request a paper copy of the report call 315-821-7275 Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM or stop in the Office.
Mail requests to Village Hall PO Box 669, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425
Please make sure you take time to read the report, it tells you all about your drinking water!
Awarded Stone Church Grant
The Village of Oriskany Falls was awarded the New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation 2012 CFA grant through the Environmental Protection Fund in the amount of $69,160 to go towards refurbishing the Historic Stone Church. This grant will help the Village to hire an Architect to prepare construction documents for the building, repair structural damage, replace the roof, possible window replacement and mason work. The Village applied for this grant in 2011 and was denied because there wasn't enough funding. The Stone Church Committee and Village Board did not give up. The Committee put on several events to help raise funds to go towards refurbishing this historic landmark and the Village Board kept pursing possibly funding. It paid off on December 18, 2012, when we received the letter that we got awarded! This project is to start this summer.
Department of Public Works News
Hydrant Flushing
To the residents of the Village of Oriskany Falls and Sanger Hill Road Hydrant Flushing will be Saturday, May 18, 2013
April Quarterly Utility Billing
Important Information for your April 1, 2013 Utility Bill
Due to the ending of another fiscal year your current April 2013 Utility Bill will have penalties added to all unpaid accounts on May 16, 2013 in which you will only have until May 20, 2013 by noon to pay in full. Not the normal 15 business days.
Any unpaid April 2013 Utility Bills will be relevied to your June 2013 Village Property Taxes. Water customers residing outside the Village of Oriskany Falls will be subject to termination on June 6, 2013 if their utility bills remain unpaid.
ONEIDA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING UPDATE SURVEY, 2013
The Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan is a vital tool for disaster preparedness and response. The Plan was prepared by the Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the Oneida County Department of Emergency Services. Hazard Mitigation Plans are required by FEMA for each municipality throughout the Nation. The Plan has two main objectives. First, communities must identify natural hazards of concern and estimate the potential credible worst case scenarios related to each hazard. Second, officials must establish a list of projects and practices in order to make their communities more disaster-ready. Projects, called mitigation strategies, can include things like removing structures that are repetitively damaged by flooding, re-sizing culverts that are frequently damaged by storm water, or educating residents on emergency kits. The Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA in 2008. The Soil and Water Conservation District and County Emergency Services are currently in the process of completing the required 5 year update. We are asking for your help in this task. Please take 5 minutes to complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey. Your responses will help us to understand and better describe local hazards of concern and potential projects that will improve disaster preparedness. Responses can be collected in a variety of ways. You can complete the survey at no cost online at https://www.surveymonkey.com//Oneida_Co_Hazard_Mitigation_Plan_Update_Survey_2013. Your response will be forwarded to us at the SWCD. Paper copies of the survey can be obtained at your local municipal office( Oriskany Falls Village Hall). Surveys are being collected at the municipal office. Surveys can also be faxed to the SWCD at 736-3335. If you have any questions about the Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey or the Plan itself, please feel free to contact me at the SWCD at 736-3334. If you are interested in viewing the current copy of the Hazard Mitigation Plan, please visit the Oneida County SWCD's website at www.OneidaSWCD.org. Please select Programs and then scroll down to Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Jo-Anne Humphreys, Oneida County SWCD
Proposed 2013-2014 Budget
The proposed 2013-2014 Budget has a tax rate set at $10.8197, an increase of $0.90 per thousand from last year. A Public Hearing is set for Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6:15PM for public comment and questions on the proposed Budget.
Village Election
At the March 19, 2013 Election, Mayor John Misiaszek and Trustees Brian Bell and Colin Idzi were re-elected for two-year terms. There was a total of 15 voters! No other members of the public ran for office. The Annual Village Board Meeting is set for Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:30PM. Monthly Meetings are set for the third Monday of every month at 6:30PM. All meetings are open to the public.
Summer Youth Program
The 2013 Summer Youth and Recreation Program will begin Monday, July 8 through Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Maple Ave Park. Monday through Friday from 9AM to 2PM. More information to follow
From the Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps: New Members Needed/College Tuition Assistance Available: The Fire Department and Ambulance Corps continue to seek new members interested in becoming firefighters and/or emergency medical technicians. Through a grant program, college tuition assistance for a variety of programs may be available for people who join the fire department and wish to further their education at a local community college.
On April 27, 2012 the Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps will host an open house from 10AM to 2PM. It is with great pride that the members of our department serve this community. However, we are in need of new members to serve in all aspects of the fire and EMS service, from providers to drivers of the apparatus. We would like to invite you to come to our open house and take a look around the department, meet the members and enjoy the demonstrations. Members will be available to answer any questions that you may have and to help with the application process. All training is provided at no cost to you. Food and beverages will be served. If you are unable to make the open house but are interested in becoming a member please call 821-6171 and leave a message. We look forward to seeing you!
Please do not hesitate to contact one of the Fire Chiefs or Ambulance Officers if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach Chief Drew Ecker at 725-4532 or Deputy Chief Russ Petrie at 794-5813. Please support our local fire department and emergency services. Calling all Adults – What activities would you be interested in the Library organizing? Come to the library on April 25th at 6:30 pm to brainstorm . Some suggestions: Historical Swaps, Knitting/Cross Stitch Group; Cooking Classes; Scrapbooking; Cake Decorating; Crafts; Coffee Hour; Book Club
SATURDAY,
JUNE 29, 2013 13TH ANNUAL FIREWORKS OVER THE FALLS CELEBTRATION GAMES-FIREMATICS-FOOD-MUSIC-FIREWORKS-CRAFT SALES AND MORE Please consider helping with the cost of this event by buying a $10 raffle ticket. You could win $2,000, plus many more prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets may be purchased at local business, at the field the day of the event and through several residents. Your support is greatly appreciated!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
CONTACT AMBER 335-0129. TH
Library Events sign up at the library or call 821-7850
Calling all Adults – What activities would you be interested in the Library organizing? Come to the library on April 25th at 6:30 pm to brainstorm. Some suggestions: Historical Swaps, Knitting/Cross Stitch Group; Cooking Classes; Scrapbooking; Cake Decorating; Crafts; Coffee Hour; Book Club. Watch for Summer Activities beginning in July! April 2013 Library Week April 1 – 5 free desserts all week visit your local library Olympic Week April 7 – 12 activities every day M, W, F 1 – 3 T, Th 2:30 – 4:30 Kids Scrapbooking April 10 10 – 2 bring pictures for ages 3 and up Borders April 11 6:30 – 8:00 Earth Day April 22 craft 3:00 – 5:00 Kids Craft Activities Tuesdays April 2, 16, 23, and 30 3:30 – 5:30 Story Hour - Preschoolers Wednesdays April 3, 17, 24 9:30 – 11:00
May 2013 May Day (Mother Goose Day) May 1 craft 3:30 – 5:00 Cinco de Mayo May 6 craft 3:30 – 5:00 Mother’s Day Craft May 9 3:30 – 5:00 Chocolate Chip Day May 15 Stop by for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Purple for Peace Day May 16 craft 3:30 – 4:30 Bike Week May 20 – 24 Bike Safety May 18 10:00 – 11:00 Bike Decorating May 23 3:30 – 5:30 Kids Craft Activities Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:30 – 5:30 Story Hour - Preschoolers Wednesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30 – 11:00 Grades K – 1 Mondays May 6, 13, 20 3:30 – 4:30 Grades 2 – 3 Fridays May 3, 10, 17, 24 3:30 – 4:30
Book Club Girls Grades 4 – 6 Friday May 31 3:30 Call to reserve your copy of The Saddle Club “Horse Crazy” by Bonnie Bryant Boys Grades 4 – 6 Thursday May 30 3:30 Call to reserve your copy of Magic Tree House “Dinosaurs before Dark” by Mary Pope Osborne
June 2013 National Donut Day June 6, 2013 stop and visit us – get a free donut Senior Citizen’s Day June 9, 2013 Stop in the Library on June 10th for Cake Father’s Day Craft June 13 3:30 – 5:00 Garage Sale Days June 13, 14, 15 Book Sale at Library Kids Crafts Saturday June 15 All Day Kids Craft Activities Tuesdays June 4, 11, 18 3:30 – 5:30 Story Hour - Preschoolers Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19 9:30 – 11:00 Grades K – 1 Mondays June 3, 10, 17 3:30 – 4:30 Grades 2 – 3 Fridays June 7, 14, 21 3:30 – 4:30 Book Club Girls Grades 4 – 6 June 21 3:30 Boys Grades 4 – 6 June 20 3:30 |
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