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VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS: Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Phelps Community Center , Meeting Room; 8 Banta St. and convene at 7:00 p.m. These are open meetings and may be attended by anyone. Please attend and see what is happening in the Village.
ATTENTION DELINQUENT WATER USERS!! The Village will no longer place shut-off warnings on your doors for late water payments. Water hearings are held at 7:00p.m. at the Village Clerks Office, the second Monday of the Month at which time you may offer payment. Service will be terminated without further notice. A $30.00 turn on fee applies when water is turned off for non-payment.
WATER BILLS ARE SENT OUT QUARTERLY
January, April, July, and October 1st - Payable by the 20th.
SEWER BILLS ARE SENT OUT QUARTERLY
February, May, August, November 1st - Payable by the 20th.
THE VILLAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NON-DELIVERY OF THE MAIL!! If you do not receive a bill please contact the Village Office and we will send out another.
WATER AND SEWER BILLS are sent to the property owner of record, including any final readings. There is a $15.00 charge for water readings requested at times other than the regular quarterly billing times. A Charge of $30.00 is added if the water is turned off for ANY reason. These charges are in addition to any water charge due, including penalty, if applicable.
DO YOU REALIZE that a leaky faucet or a leaky toilet can REALLY add to your water bill? It could cost you less to have it repaired than the amount added to your water bill if it is ignored.
LAWN MOWING: Please do not mow or rake trimmings into the streets, it clogs the storm drains. Also: according to Village Law, it is unlawful to allow grass to grow in excess of 8 inches. Each Village parcel shall be kept free of poison ivy, poison sumac, ragweed, goldenrod and other harmful weeds and rank or noxious vegetation. (Chapter 57 of the Village Code.) |
NOTICE - NOTICE -NO WATER from roof drains may be discharged into the Phelps Sewer system, per the Village of Phelps Municipal Code .
OUTDOOR FIRES: Outdoor fires are prohibited by the Village Code except a barbecue fire or a fire for cooking of food and only then if in a fireplace or other fireproof container or barbecue pit and shall not be located near or adjacent to any inflammable material or structure so as to cause a fire hazard.
The Village Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26, 2008 in honor of Memorial Day and Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of Independence Day. Our regular hours are 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
FIREWORKS: If you are planning a fireworks display, a permit is needed, per Chapter 89 of the Village Municipal Code.
PHELPS TRANSFER STATION: The Village/Town Transfer Station is open Wednesdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 am to 4:30 p.m. for your convenience. Refuse Cards are sold at the Village Office during regular business hours. The cost is $45.00 per Card with 26 punches. RECYCLABLES are currently accepted free of charge. Cards are available by mail. Brush may be taken to the Transfer Station at NO cost.
THE VILLAGE OFFICE has installed a Drop Box to better serve the Residents of Phelps. Payments received on the 20th of the month will still need to be at the Office by 4:30 p.m. at the close of business to avoid the 10% penalty.
GARAGE/YARD SALES: PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS. Parking can be disruptive to the traffic flow, consider this when planning or attending a sale.
SIDEWALKS: Does your sidewalk at your residence need replacement or repairs? The Village offers a reimbursement of $2.00 per square foot or 1/2 the actual and necessary cost, whichever is less, for replacement or repairs to sidewalks that are in need of attention. Details, specifications and an agreement are available at the Village office before replacing.
SWIMMING POOLS: Both above ground and in-ground pools require a permit. The permit is available from Code Enforcement. The office is located at the Town Hall on Main St . |
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