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Village of Phelps

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Draft of LL3-2024

LL34-2024

VILLAGE OF PHELPS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing will be held by the Village Board of the Village of Phelps on the 9th day of December, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at the Village Meeting Room, 8 Banta Street, Phelps, New York, New York, regarding the adoption of a Local Law which would amend the Village of Phelps Zoning Law to do the following: 1. Add a new definition for &ldquo;Accessory dwelling unit&rdquo;; 2. Amend the Schedule of Regulations to add Accessory dwelling units as a permitted special use in the R-1-20 Residential Zone District, the R-1-13.5. Residential Zone District, the R-2 Residential Zone District, C-2 Commercial Zone District, the B-O Business and Office Zone District; 3. Amend the Schedule of Regulations to add Retail as a new permitted special use along with corresponding dimensional requirements; and 4. Add new regulations for accessory dwelling units. Any person shall be entitled to be heard upon said proposed Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at the Village of Phelps Village Hall, 8 Banta Street, Phelps, New York, New York. This by Resolution of the Village Board of the Village of Phelps. Jill Seifert, Clerk/Treasurer

Public Notice LL3-2024

ATTENTION Pleasant Street from Church Street to William Street and Eagle Street from Main Street to Ontario Street are scheduled to be milled on Thursday, 10/24 and paved on Monday/Tuesday 10/28 &amp; 10/29 (weather permitting).&nbsp; There will be no parking on these streets on these days.&nbsp; Please plan accordingly to avoid delays.&nbsp; Questions can be directed to Josh Akin, DPW Superintendent at 315-548-8003.&nbsp;

UPCOMING MILLING & PAVING

Halloween Events

Village News
Attention Village of Phelps Residents - Fall Leaf Cleanup 
Monday, October 21 thru Wednesday, November 27
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&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pile bags in an OPEN AREA between the sidewalk and street, where we can get the loader.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DO NOT pile bags around trees, utility poles, fire hydrants, mailboxes, etc.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bags should be placed in piles.&nbsp; Only bagged leaves will be accepted.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We will not pick up brush or complete tree removals.
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Also, remember that leaves and brush will be accepted at the Transfer Station, free of charge, on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.&nbsp; Bagged leaves taken to the Transfer Station must be opened and dumped.&nbsp; 
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The Village Office and all Departments will be closed, Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.&nbsp;

Fall Clean up

2024 Summer Recreation Flyer

The Village Board of Phelps will hold it's next regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 9th at 5 pm in the Village Meeting Room located within the Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta Street.&nbsp;

Village Board Meeting

2023 Annual Village Water Quality Report

HELP WANTED
The Village of Phelps is accepting applications for a part-time Transfer Station Operator.&nbsp; Hours are Wednesdays from noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; this position is a job share working one week on, one week off, with flexibility.&nbsp; Minimal computer skills are required.
Applications and further information available at the
Village Clerk&rsquo;s Office
8 Banta Street, Suite 150, Phelps 315-548-3861

Transfer Station Help Wanted

Lead Service Line Inventory Submission

Village ZBA Application and Checklist of Required Items

Phelps Police Reform and Reinvention Plan

Summer Playground Registration

Codebook

Zoning Map

Transfer Station 1342 State Rte. 96, Phelps, NY 14532 <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a>
Hours of operation: Wednesdays Noon-7PM Saturdays 8AM-4:30PM

Transfer Station

Village Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the Village Meeting Room at the Phelps Community Center at 5:00 PM. These meetings are open to the public. Please attend and learn how you can contribute to the growth of Phelps.
<h2><img src="https://cms.flxwebsites.com/assets/a9479162-9130-4e30-93c9-958ead3ea982?width=1920&amp;height=1440" alt="Board Pic 051324">Village Board Members</h2>
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<h2>Mayor </h2>
James Cheney&nbsp;returns as the Village Mayor following an eight year retirement, previously serving from 2000-2016.&nbsp; Jim and his wife, Dawn have four adult children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; A Certified Public Accountant by trade, Jim is the Managing Member of James E. Cheney CPA, PLLC with offices located in Phelps, Geneva and Canandaigua.&nbsp;
100 Ontario Street
(585) 233-3362 <a href="mailto:mayor@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mayor@phelpsny.com</a>
<h2>Trustees</h2>
Howard Hughson has been a trustee since 1995.&nbsp; Howard is a Retired NYS Police Communications Specialist of 36 Years and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970. Howard is a Phelps Central School alumni, and has been a member of the Phelps Fire Dept. since 1970.&nbsp; Howard and his wife Sylvia enjoy visiting their daughter in NYC and collecting antiques.
32 Clifton St., Phelps, NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel:(315) 548-3790" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3790</a>
Joe DeBrock has lived in the village of Phelps for many years with his wife Carol. They have raised three children, Christina, Joseph, Jr and Margaret. Joe is retired from Phelps Cement Products as a dispatcher. He enjoys golfing, working on small engines or anything he can do outdoors. He has been a trustee since 1998.
51 Clifton St. Phelps NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel: (315)548-2175&nbsp; " target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315)548-2175&nbsp; </a> josephdebrock@yahoo.com
Michael Cheney&nbsp;has been a resident of the&nbsp;Village of Phelps for his entire life. He and his wife, Stephanie, bought a house in the village in 2013&nbsp;and have two daughters, Joy and Joanie and two sons, Jesse and Jamie. Michael graduated from Midlakes in 2007 and obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. Michael volunteers with the Midlakes High School Theatre Experience Program and Phelps &ndash; Clifton Springs Community Theatre; building sets and teaching students to run the light and sound boards. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, restoring and renovating his house, and playing guitar.&nbsp; He is also a member of the Phelps Fire Department and a volunteer EMT for Phelps Ambulance.&nbsp; Michael has been a trustee since 2016 and Deputy Mayor since 2024.
15 Ontario St. Phelps NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel: (585) 410-2239 " target="_blank" rel="noopener">(585) 410-2239 </a> <a href="mailto:michaeljcheney628@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">michaeljcheney628@gmail.com</a>
William (Billy) McNicholas has been a resident of the Village of Phelps for 15 years after being born and raised in Geneva, NY. He and his wife, Amy moved to the Village in 2009 and have two daughters, Madison who is attending the University of Buffalo and Mackenize, who is a sophomore at Midlakes High School. Billy has worked for NYSEG for 16 years and has been a Volunteer Fireman for the Nester Hose Fire Department in Geneva, NY for over 20 years, holding an Officer position for the last 15 years. Billy enjoys landscaping at his home, being outdoors, spending time in the ADK and helping others. Billy is very passionate about this newly elected position and his Village.
34 Lester Road Phelps, NY 14532
(315) 521-6346
wmcnicholas7@gmail.com&nbsp;
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Village Board

The Planning Board meets on the fourth Monday of the month, at 7 pm in the Village Meeting Room at PCC, if they have business before them.

Village Planning Board

The Zoning Board meets on the third Monday of the month, at 7 pm in the Village Meeting Room at PCC, if they have business before them.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Historic District Commission meets on an&nbsp;as needed basis.&nbsp;
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Historic Commission

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Employment Opportunities</h2>
<h3>Planning Board Member</h3>
Interest in or questions regarding this position can be directed to Jill Seifert, Clerk/Treasurer at <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a> or <a href="tel:3155483861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">315-548-3861</a>.
<h3>Historic District Commission</h3>
Interest in or questions regarding this position can be directed to Jill Seifert, Clerk/Treasurer at <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a> or <a href="tel:3155483861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">315-548-3861</a>.

Help Wanted

<h3>Shopping and Downtown Historic District of Phelps</h3>
A walk in the village down Main Street takes you past charming homes and thriving businesses. Take a look at the unique architecture and enjoy the view and sound of our Flint Creek Falls on Main Street. To see more photos of the falls <a href="http://falzguy.com/flint-creek-falls.html" target="_self">click here</a>.
Check out the Phelps BDTC Store&nbsp;<a href="https://phelpsbdtc.square.site/">website</a>&nbsp;to purchase all your Phelps gear!
<h3>Wine and Dine in Phelps</h3>
Phelps has a wide variety of dining venues and a unique experience to taste local wine and beer. Phelps offers food from cafes to high end dining at the Historic Phelps Hotel Restaurant. Water Side Wine Bar offers a great selection of wine and beers, an eclectic limited menu for dinner and you can enjoy all while relaxing on the patio overlooking the majestic&nbsp;<a href="http://falzguy.com/flint-creek-falls.html">Flint Creek Falls</a>.
For casual dining there are several restaurants in the village. Also enjoy an ice cream from one of the three places in town.
<h3><a href="https://www.phelpsnyhistory.com/" target="_self">Phelps Community Historical Society</a></h3>
66 Main Street &bull; (315) 548-4940 Open Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Come and visit the Howe House Museum, the Country Lawyer&rsquo;s Office, or take a walking tour of the historic downtown Phelps. A large variety of programs,&nbsp; exhibits and special events&nbsp; are offered throughout the year.
<h3>Family parks to enjoy</h3>
Redfield Park, located on Church Street, is a community park with a gazebo, concession building, a baseball field and playground where outdoor summer concerts are held. The Methodist Memorial Park on Main Street is a great spot for a picnic under its majestic trees. The Phelps Community Center also hosts a full playground &amp; sports fields. The Crooked Bridge Park, Phelps newest park, is located on Williams Street. Here you can splash in the creek or picnic. All of the village parks have bag containers to help you clean up after your dog.
<h3><a href="https://www.phelpscc.org/" target="_self">Phelps Community Center</a></h3>
Phelps Office Complex, 8 Banta Street &bull; (315) 548-8484 The Phelps Community Center is in the heart of the village. It offers a variety of programs and activities for children of all ages.&nbsp; A gym, sports fields and a computer lab are available for use by residents of Phelps.
A number of small businesses and organizations are also in the Phelps Office Complex, including the Phelps Village Office, the Phelps Community Memorial Library, Ontario ARC and the &nbsp;Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes.
<h3><a href="https://ontariopathways.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ontario Pathways</a></h3>
On Route 96, Ontario Pathways is a great hiking and biking trail that connects Phelps to Canandaigua. This trail is free to the public and open year round. Enjoy the many scenic views, while taking the family out for an afternoon of exercise and fun.
<h3>Phelps Sauerkraut&nbsp;Weekend</h3>
The Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend is held every year on the first weekend in August. This four day festival celebrates our history, when Phelps was the largest producer of sauerkraut in the world. The festival includes a fabulous parade, recipe contest, rides and a free piece of sauerkraut cake for everyone!
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Visiting the Village of Phelps

Village Clerks Office&nbsp; 8 Banta St. Suite 150, Phelps NY 14532 Monday to Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Jill Seifert Village Clerk/Treasurer <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a> <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a>
Melissa Lahr Village Deputy Clerk / Treasurer <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a> <a href="mailto:vpclerk2@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk2@phelpsny.com</a>

Village Clerks Office

Department of Public Works (DPW) Monday-Thursday 6-4:30
Josh Akin Village Superintendent <a href="tel:(315) 548-8003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-8003</a> <a href="mailto:dpw@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dpw@phelpsny.com</a>
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Department of Public Works

Water/Wastewater Monday-Friday 7-3:30
&nbsp; Adam Lotyczewski Chief Operator&nbsp; <a href="mailto:water@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">water@phelpsny.com</a>

Water/Wastewater

Code Enforcement
Ben Wheat <a href="tel:(315) 548-8542" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-8542</a> (Office) <a href="tel:(315) 759-9882" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 759-9882</a> (Cell) <a href="mailto:vpcode@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpcode@phelpsny.com</a>
8 Banta St.; Suite 404
Office Hours -&nbsp;
Monday - Wednesday &amp; Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Please call for an appointment

Village Code Enforcement

John Storer&nbsp; Police Chief <a href="mailto:phelpspolicechief@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phelpspolicechief@gmail.com</a>
Non-emergency <a href="tn:(315)548-8237" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315)548-8237</a> Emergency Please dial <a href="tel:911" target="_blank" rel="noopener">911</a>