September 28, 2023 Special Meeting

Mayor James M. Jaroszynski
Trustee Anthony Cavallaro
Trustee Timothy Dunn
Trustee Alan Gustafson, Jr
Trustee Annette Miller

Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk

The special meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Community Building Board Room with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Dunne, Trustee Cavallaro, Trustee Miller and Mayor Jaroszynski were all present.

Visitors

Becky Dewey

Ron Dewey

Nina Gustafson

Kerry Chase

Angelo Marra

Danielle Marra

Sue Karr-Martorell

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALL COMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWED AT A LATER TIME.

Visitor Comments

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Resolution to Authorize Submission of the NY Forward Application

RESOLUTION # 9-2023

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE VILLAGE OF FALCONER FOR THE NY FORWARD PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Village of Falconer has expressed downtown revitalization in Falconer as a goal to spur local economic development; and

WHEREAS, the NY Forward program from the NYS Department of State may fund $4.5 million in grant funding to two communities; or $4.5 million to one community and $2.25 million to two communities in each of the ten (10) regions of NYS for a combination of public sector improvements and private sector projects that all have the specified aim of spurring economic development and job creation; and

WHEREAS, the Falconer NY Forward application will seek funding for a combination of public sector and private sector projects within the Village of Falconer; and

WHEREAS, the NY Forward program does not require a “local match” but instead scores applications based on the amount of public and private sector leveraging that can be provided to augment the $4.5 million in grant funding; and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the governing board of the Village of Falconer hereby authorizes and supports the submission of a grant application for the Village of Falconer NY Forward program.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro authorizing and supporting the submission of a grant application by the Village of Falconer for the NY Forward Program.

Trustee Dunn wanted to clarify prior to the vote that no local match contributions are required by the village. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Carried

Trustee Miller made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to adjourn the work session at 6:05 pm. Ayes: All, Nays: None. Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk