Fleischmanns Zoom Failure, Appointments Needed, Sidewalk Maintenance

FLEISCHMANNS - After a failed Zoom connection at the regular Fleishmanns Village Board meeting on Dec. 8th, the board discussed alternative options.

Following several connection errors over the past year, Mayor Samuel Gil said the options are to eliminate virtual attendance or update the software. He noted that they could review subscription options. Trustees will continue to discuss the issue.

The main topic of discussion, Gil said, was the need to schedule appointments for the Planning Board of Appeals and the Zoning Board of Appeals. “At the moment we have nothing in the works, but we should be getting ready,” he said, “We will be scheduling a special board meeting to discuss this.” Gil noted that the board is undecided whether to reappoint current members or seek new ones.

In another discussion, residents with a sidewalk on their property should expect to receive a “no liability” notice in the mail. To invest in beautifying the village, trustees decided to conduct snow maintenance during the winter, provided each property owner signs a waiver protecting the village from liability.

The decision was made for safety reasons. “We want people to walk on the sidewalks, not on the road,” said Gil, “But it’s hard to walk on the sidewalks when they have not been cleaned.”

On another safety note, trustees are considering installing speed bumps along Main Street to slow drivers. Gil hopes to have them installed in the next few months.

Finally, the village is hosting a winter gathering at the village baseball park on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m., where hot cocoa, marshmallows, and s'mores will be served.

The next regular board of trustees meeting is scheduled Monday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.