Akron Village Board stands in solidarity with Ukraine

Akron Village Board members adopted a resolution on Monday night expressing solidarity with the country and people of Ukraine and imploring the leaders of the United States to take greater steps to assist Ukraine in defending its nation.

The resolution states as rational for their action that “Russia is currently engaged in a full-scale invasion of the sovereign Country of Ukraine and appears to have intentionally targeted and attacked innocent civilians and residential areas for destruction.”

It also states that the Village of Akron “reaffirms its belief that all human beings have inalienable rights as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution and recognizes that the invasion of another nation state is condemned by the Charter of the United Nations.”

“THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Akron condemns these acts of war by Russia, its unwillingness to exercise non-violent means to address issues with sovereign nations, and its attack on innocent civilians,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Village of Akron implores the leaders of the United States to take greater steps to assist Ukraine in defending its nation.  We stand in solidarity with the country and people of Ukraine and will continue to implore elected officials in the United States to take greater steps to assist Ukraine on defending itself and ending the Russian invasion.”

The resolution will be sent to U.S. Senate majority leader Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kristen Gillibrand and Congressman Christ Jacobs.

Resolutions/motions

Board members adopted a resolution setting a Public Hearing for Local Law #2 – 2022 Tax Cap Override on April 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.  They also adopted resolutions to approve a step increase for Chief Sewer Plant Operator, Robert Brady, to approve the purchase from Castilone in the amount of $6,976.15 for repairs to the Dodge truck from the Water Plant; and to purchase from Black and McDonald, in the amount of $5,260.00,  Infrared and Oil Sampling Services for the Village Electric System.

Discussion

During a work session prior to the regular meeting, Board members and Village staff answered questions from members of Cub Scout Pack 531 Arrow of Light Den regarding their role in the community.

Board members discussed a request from a Colony Place resident for a new fence on the village property at the site of the former village highway garage and a request for a letter stating that a property on Lewis Road, now zoned R-3, could be listed as commercial property.  Input from the village attorney was not available so the zoning question will be addressed at a future meeting.

Building permits

Building permits were approved for a roof at 4 Parkview Dr., fence at 11 Liberty St., fence at 209 East Ave. roof at 10 Franklin St., windows at 217 East Ave., patio at 6 Stoneridge Ln, and sump pump at 13 Bloomingdale Ave.

Dumpster permits

Temporary dumpster permits were approved for 4 Parkview Dr. and 217 East Ave.