Focus on Phelps from Mayor James E. Cheney
February, 2010
NEW LOOK
One of the first things you probably noticed when you opened this envelope was the new look of the bill. We have implemented a new billing system for sewer and water. The old program still ran under the DOS operating system and had become difficult to maintain. If you have any questions regarding the bill, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office. We are expecting that this program will eventually allow you to pay your bill online. We’ll keep you updated on that.
MAGNUS
It’s always nice to be able to share a positive story about a local company receiving national attention. Recently, Magnus Corporation was recognized in a national magazine, Aerospace Manufacturing & Design Magazine. This trade magazine is distributing world-wide. Congratulations to Magnus. It’s one more way that our community’s name is being spread.
(To read more about Magnus Corporation click here!)
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER
On Saturday, January 23, we held a dinner to recognize the people who serve our community as volunteers, members of the various town or village boards or commissions, or municipal employees. We sent invitations to as many community organizations as we could think of and invited them to share it with the appropriate people. We’re sure there are people we missed and we apologize to them. 130 people attended and 29 different entities represented. It was a pleasant surprise to get such a great response. We expect to make this an annual event and hope that it will continue to grow as more and more people serve our community and each other. It will be called the Mary Preston Memorial Dinner in honor of the quiet, humble service to the community that she represents.
BUDGET
We have begun our budget process and like every governmental entity, we are going to be challenged. The biggest thing we find ourselves faced with is the cost of materials. We need to re-build Franklin Street, after our water project last year. It will cost nearly the same to do that relatively short street as it did to rebuild Needham, Clearview and South Ave a few years ago. We have no choice but to complete the project. So, we’ll be looking at ways to minimize the impact.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
As you hopefully saw on the enclosed insert, the Fire Department will be making the rounds to inspect smoke detectors in each home in their district. This is a huge and valuable commitment that the firemen are undertaking. Your participation is completely voluntary, but we encourage your participation. If you allow them to, they will inspect your home to make sure you have at least one working smoke detector properly located. If you do not, they will provide and install a free smoke detector or battery replacement if needed. They have received the support of many businesses in the area, in addition to using some of their own donated funds, so that they can provide this service at no charge.
Since they will be entering people’s homes, they have been coached on proper procedures and confidentiality. We are aware of the risk of publicizing this so heavily. But, we want you to be aware that this is a legitimate project. To prevent others from trying to take advantage of the knowledge that they will be doing this, our volunteers will have identification and will be wearing fire department attire. They also will be using one of our vehicles. So, a fire truck should be nearby when they visit your home. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the telephone number on the insert.
Thank you to everyone who is supporting this project.
Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts, ideas and talents with our community. Please feel free to contact any Village Board member regarding issues you feel are important, including me at 548-8017 or mayor@phelpsny.com.
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