NOTICES
Village of Champlain Office
Closed for Memorial Day
The Village of Champlain offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in recognition of Memorial Day. Offices will be staffed on Tuesday at regular hours, but will not be accessible to the public. We ask that you either call, email or use our Facebook page to communicate questions about Village business until further notice.
Village of Champlain
Special Board Meeting
The Village of Champlain will hold a special meeting on Thursday May 28th, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York, to pay any outstanding invoices for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, and any other business that may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public.
Fire Pit Regulations and Application
The revised recreational fire regulations and a new fire permit form have been approved by the Village of Champlain Board of Trustees. Recreational fires(small camp fires) will be allowed from May 22-Oct. 17, 2020. Rules and regulations along with a permit application are available at the village office or through the attached link. Applications and site plan may be returned in person, through the mail or to mary@vchamplain.com.
View Application Here View Regulations Here
Thank you to Stewart’s Shops
The Village of Champlain would like to thank Stewarts Shops for their generous donation of $650 from Holiday Match funds. Stewarts has long been recognized as a company that gives back to local communities and we would like to acknowledge that generosity. The Village has plans for a Volleyball net to be set up and put into use at Bill Earl Park on River Street.
Bond Resolution for the Purpose of Financing the purchase of a Plow Truck for the Village of Champlain
4/22/20
Village of Champlain Water/Sewer Bills Due
The Village of Champlain residents are reminded that Thursday, April 30th, 2020 is the last day to pay outstanding water and sewer bills. After that date, any unpaid water and sewer amounts are added to the tax rolls and collected in June when taxes are paid.
4/2/20
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Due to the unprecedented public health emergency of COVID-19, the Mayor of the Village of Champlain is declaring a State of Emergency beginning March 18 at 7 am. The public will no longer have access to the office. You are requested to call (518 298-4152), email, or use our Facebook page to communicate questions about Village business. The office will be staffed. However, we must reduce interactions with the public. We ask for your patience as we adjust to this ever-changing situation. Thank you.
PLAYGROUND NOTICE
I have been informed by the Clinton County Health Department that playground equipment should not be used at this time. The Corina virus can remain on surfaces for a long time, and to keep our residents from spreading the virus and getting sick, we will put tape around the equipment to indicate that it should not be touched. Please comply. I recommend that you get outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bicycle or visit a park which are healthy ways to stay active, spend time with your family, and reduce stress and anxiety while engaging in social distancing strategies. These are difficult, uncertain times during which many of us are struggling. However, we are all in this together, and we need to support each other. Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay in touch. Please call the office if you have questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Mayor Janet
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED
VILLAGE BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the Estimated and Tentative Budget for the Village of Champlain for the year June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 has been completed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain. A copy thereof is filed in the office of the Village Clerk/Treasurer at 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York, where the same will remain open to public inspection until April 6, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. when a Public Hearing will be held to consider such Budget before final adoption. Due to recommended restrictions on the size of public gatherings, members of the community are encouraged to email any questions they may have about the annual budget to mayor@vchamplain.com . Those questions will be addressed at the Public Hearing.
Mayor’s Salary - $7,536.00/year
Trustees’ Salary - $4,036.00/year
Dated at Champlain, New York, this 25TH day of March 2020.
3/18/20
Due to the unprecedented public health emergency of COVID-19, the Mayor of the Village of Champlain is declaring a State of Emergency beginning tomorrow, March 18 at 7 am. The public will no longer have access to the office. You are requested to call (518 298-4152), email, or use our Facebook page to communicate questions about Village business. The office will be staffed. However, we must reduce interactions with the public. We ask for your patience as we adjust to this ever-changing situation. Thank you.
ELECTION NOTICE
LIST OF CANDIDATES
FOR VILLAGE ELECTION
To The Voters of the Village of Champlain:
The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for offices to be filled at the Village Election in the Village of Champlain, New York, to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, between the hours of 12 noon and 9 p.m. at the Village Offices, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York, as filed with the Village Clerk pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law:
Citizens Union Party
Trustee Thomas Trombley Two Years
22 Butternut Street
Champlain, NY 12919
__________________________________________________________________
STK
Trustee Amy Gehrig Two Years
7 Chestnut Street Champlain, NY 12919
01/13/20
RESOLUTION of
CHANGE TO DATE OF ELECTIONS &
POLLING PLACE AND TIME
2020 ELECTIONS
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Election Law §15-104(1)(a), general village elections are held on the third Tuesday of March, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Election Law §15-104(1)(b) for those villages with March elections, if the third Tuesday in March falls on the seventeenth day of March, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain must adopt a Resolution providing that the election will be held on Wednesday, the 18th of March.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Champlain elections for 2020 will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Election Law §15-104(3)(b), the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain must, at least sixty (60) days prior to a village election, designate the polling place and hours,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain has determined the polling place shall be at the Village of Champlain Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain New York, with the polls being open from 12 noon until 9 p.m. and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of said Polling Place and Times be given at least sixty (60) days prior to said Election date.
THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately.
A motion to accept made by Trustee Thomas Trombley
Seconded by Trustee Amy Gehrig
The foregoing question was duly put to a roll call vote as follows on January 13, 2020:
Trustee Kim Trombley absent
Trustee Molinski Aye
Trustee Gehrig Aye
Trustee Thomas Trombley Aye
Mayor McFetridge Aye
Motion carried.
12/31/19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on January 13th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York, for the purpose of hearing those in favor of or in opposition to amendment to Chapter 119 “Zoning”; Article VII “Supplementary Regulations”, Sect. 119-36 “Signs”.
The full text of the amendment to local law is available for inspection at the Village Office during regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on January 13th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York, for the purpose of hearing those in favor of or in opposition to amendment to Chapter 100 “Streets and Sidewalks”; Article I “Notification of Defects”, Sect. 100-1 “Prior Notice Required”.
The full text of the amendment to local law is available for inspection at the Village Office during regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST RESULTS
A big Thank You to all of the residents who decorated their homes for Christmas season. It made for a very festive ride throughout the Village in the evening hours. Although there were many beautifully decorated homes, the following were selected as winners of this year's decorating contest:
Thomas Ryan of 11095 Route 9
James Menard of 35 Oak Street
Ben & Jen Hough at 648 Prospect Street.
Happy New Year!
12/16/19
Office Closed
The Village of Champlain offices will be closed on December 25th, 26th and 27th in celebration of the Christmas holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 30th at regular hours.
Offices will also be closing at 11:30 am on December 31st through January 1st for New Year’s Day.
12/6/19
Village of Champlain Annual Tree Lighting
Come join the holiday fun in the Village of Champlain. Kids Crafts and a Candy Cane hunt will take place from 12-1:30 pm at the Champlain Meeting House. At 6:30 p.m. in Paquette Park, Santa will arrive on the fire truck to hand out gifts. The community is invited to sing Christmas carols with our local Girl Scouts. Free hot chocolate. All are welcome!
Holiday House Decorating Contest
Judging will take place the week of Dec. 15-21st. Residents are asked to turn their lights on by 5 pm. Winners will be announced on or before January 1st.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Champlain will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, NY, to hear from those for or against a Use Variance application from Mike Thibodeau. Mr. Thibodeau would like to add a small apartment at the back of the first floor of 11176 Rt. 9 and rent the front as commercial space.
11/27/19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Champlain will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, NY, to hear from those for or against a Use Variance application from Mike Thibodeau. Mr. Thibodeau would like to add a small apartment at the back of the first floor of 11176 Rt. 9 and rent the front as commercial space.
11/19/19
The Village of Champlain Offices will be closed
on Thursday Nov. 28th and Friday Nov. 29th in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2nd at regular business hours.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Village of Champlain will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York. The purpose of the meeting is to review the IMA with the Town of Champlain, appoint a Land Bank representative from the Village, and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public.
11/6/19
As of November 1, 2019, Fire pits and campfires are no longer allowed in the Village of Champlain.
The temporary lift of the Burn Ban has ended and the Burn Ban is now in effect.
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
PARKING BAN
No Person shall park a motor vehicle or other vehicle on any street in the Village of Champlain between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1st,2019 to April 1st, 2020.
VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED
The Village of Champlain Office will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2019
in recognition of Veterans Day.
2020 ELECTIONS
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
WHEREAS, the next Village Election for offices of the Village of Champlain, New York, will be held on March 18, 2020;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain must designate by resolution and publish offices which are to be filled at such election and the terms thereof, be it therefore;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain has determined the following offices to be filled and to be voted thereupon, with the terms of such offices respectively noted as follows:
TRUSTEE TERM: TWO YEARS
TRUSTEE TERM: TWO YEARS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as required by Village Election Law #15-104 (3)(a), notice of Village Election be given at least four (4) months prior to Election date, and that the office to be voted upon be included in the notice.
THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately.
Motion to approve by Trustee Thomas Trombley
Seconded by Trustee Kim Trombley
Roll call vote as follows:
Trustee Kim Trombley Aye
Trustee Molinski Aye
Trustee Thomas Trombley Aye
Trustee Gehrig Aye
Mayor McFetridge Aye
10/29/19
HYDRANT FLUSHING
The Village of Champlain will continue flushing fire hydrants in both the Village and the Town during the week of October 28-Nov.1st between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Please be advised that flushing may cause some discoloration of water and fluctuations in water pressure. This does not represent a health hazard, however, customers are cautioned to determine if the water is clear before washing clothes as staining may occur. If you experience discolored water, run the cold water in all your faucets for several minutes until clear.
We regret any temporary inconvenience you may experience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
10/04/19
BRUSH PICKUP
The Village of Champlain will be picking up leaves and loose brush on
October 18th, 21st, 25th and 28th.
Please note: Only brush that is three (3) inches or less in diameter and eight (8) feet or less in length will be picked up. Leaves must be bagged in clear plastic bags. Only one truck-load will be allowed per property. All brush should be left by the curbside by 7 a.m. on each scheduled day
OFFICES CLOSED
The Village Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in recognition of Columbus Day. Regular Office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.
05/20/19
Household Characteristics Survey
The Village of Champlain will be conducting a Household Characteristics Survey of some of our municipal water system users beginning the week of May 27th, 2019. We plan to replace some water main lines and must conduct this survey to document that we are eligible for financial aid. Only water users on the streets affected are being asked to participate. Those who receive a survey are requested to fill it out right away and return it ASAP in the self-addressed stamped envelope. RCAP Solutions, a not-for-profit organization, is helping with the survey at no cost to the Village. We need a very high rate of return and if RCAP does not receive enough surveys in the mail, we will be going door-to-door to make sure we get the required minimum number of surveys. Please get your survey in early. Your participation is critical to show that we are eligible for grants that will help keep our water rates lower. This survey is confidential. For questions, please contact the Village of Champlain at 518-298-4152.
05/17/19
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Village of Champlain will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York. The purpose of the meeting is to pay any outstanding invoices for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. The meeting is open to the public.
04/15/19
FIRE PITS/CAMPFIRES IN THE VILLAGE
There will be a temporary lifting of the burn ban in the Village of Champlain from May 25th, 2019 to October 31st , 2019.
This temporary lifting is subject to revocation at the discretion of the Village Board.
The following rules are in effect during the trial period:
The temporary lifting of the burning ban starts on May 25th, 2019 and ends October 31st, 2019.
Small fires less than three feet in height and four feet in diameter used for cooking and campfires, provided that only charcoal or untreated wood is used as fuel and the fire is attended by an individual of suitable age until the fire is extinguished.
The burning is contained by nonflammable material commonly used as a fire-containing apparatus, or structure. Examples of commonly accepted structures include a fire pit no less than 10 inches deep, a stone fire circle no less than 10 inches in height, prefabricated fire-burning products, such as a chiminea or other products commonly marketed as outdoor/patio fire-containment units containing a basin and fire-screen.
The burning is located at least 25 feet from any structure such as a home, garage, mobile home, etc; and the burning is located 25 feet from any adjacent or neighboring property line.
The burning of construction debris, plastics, tires, tar-based materials, oil or petroleum based products, hazardous materials, chemicals, and similar materials or waste is prohibited.
Burning of household trash, garbage, refuse, household waste, commercial waste, construction waste, combustible liquid, debris waste, hazardous waste, junk, rubber, plastics, stumps, tires, tar based materials, products of salvage operations, chemicals, and similar materials is prohibited.
This trial period can be terminated at the discretion of the Village Board at any time.
Comments and/or concerns may be directed to the Village Office by phone (518-298-4152) or by writing: Village of Champlain, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, NY 12919
Approved by Board of Trustees May 6, 2019
04/15/19
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
BRUSH PICKUP
The Village of Champlain will be picking up loose brush from April 15-April 26th. Please note: Only brush that is three (3) inches or less in diameter and eight (8) feet long or less will be picked up. Leaves and other debris must be bagged in clear plastic bags. All brush should be put by the curbside by 7 a.m. on each scheduled day.
Village of Champlain water/sewer bills due
The Village of Champlain residents are reminded that April 30th is the last day to pay outstanding water and sewer bills. After that date, any unpaid water and sewer amounts are added to the tax rolls and collected in June when taxes are paid.
04/04/19
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
BOARD MEETING DATES SET
The following dates be and are hereby designated as the official meeting nights of the Village of Champlain Board of Trustees during the year
April 2 , 2019 through April 6, 2020 and the time being at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain NY:
May 6, 2019 Nov. 4, 2019
June 10, 2019 Dec. 9, 2019
July 8, 2019 Jan. 13, 2020
Aug. 12, 2019 Feb. 10, 2020
Sept. 9, 2019 March 9, 2020
October 7, 2019 April 6, 2020
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
PLANNING BOARD
MEETING DATES SET
The third (3rd) Wednesday night of each month be and is hereby designated as the official meeting night of the Village of Champlain Planning Board during the year April 1, 2019, through April 6, 2020, and that the time be at 5 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York.
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
ZONING BOARD
MEETING DATES SET
The second (2nd) Wednesday night of each month be and is hereby designated as the official meeting night of the Village of Champlain Zoning Board of Appeals during the year April 1, 2019, through April 6, 2020, and that the time be at 5 p.m. at the Village Office, 11104 Route 9 , Champlain, New York.
04/2/19
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
03/20/19
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED
VILLAGE BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the Estimated and Tentative Budget for the Village of Champlain for the year June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 has been completed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain, and a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Village Clerk/Treasurer where the same will remain open to public inspection until April 1, 2019, at 7 p.m. when a Public Hearing will be held to consider such Budget, including water and sewer rates, before final adoption.
Mayor’s Salary - $7,316/year
Trustees’ Salary - $3,918/year
Dated at Champlain, New York, this 20th day of March 2019.
Juanita Munoz
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Champlain
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
BOARD MEETING &
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESCHEDULED
The Village of Champlain regular Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8th, 2019 has been rescheduled to Monday, April 1st, 2019. The regular Board Meeting will follow the Annual Organizational Meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Public Hearing which begins at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Village Office, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York, and is open to the public.
03/15/19
ELECTION NOTICE
LIST OF CANDIDATES
FOR VILLAGE ELECTION
To The Voters of the Village of Champlain:
The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for offices to be filled at the Village Election in the Village of Champlain, New York, to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 between the hours of 12 noon and 9 p.m. at the Village Offices, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York, as filed with the Village Clerk pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law:
Champlain Connected Party Mayor Janet McFetridge Two Years
32 Church Street
Champlain, NY 12919
Children’s Connection Party
Trustee Nicole Molinski Two Years
653 Prospect Street
Champlain, NY 12919
Community Union Party
Trustee Kim Trombley Two Year
22 Butternut Street
Champlain NY 12919
02/21/19
RESOLUTION
POLLING PLACE AND TIME
2019 ELECTIONS
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
WHEREAS, the next Village Election for offices of the Village of Champlain, New York, will be held on March 19, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of said Village must designate, by resolution, the polling place and hours which the polls shall be open, per Section 15-104-3b of the State of New York Election Law; then be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain has determined the polling place shall be at the Village of Champlain Office, 11104 Route 9, Champlain, New York, with the polls being open from
12 noon to 9 p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as required by Section 15-104-3b of the State Election Law, notice of said Village polling place and time the poles will be open be given at least sixty (60) days prior to said Election date.
THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas Trombley and seconded by Trustee Amy Gehrig to accept the resolution as presented.
Roll call vote as follows:
Trustee Kim Trombley Aye
Trustee McFetridge Aye
Trustee Thomas Trombley Aye
Trustee Gehrig Aye
Mayor Martin Aye
Motion Carried
2/18/19
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York, will hold a budget workshop for the purpose of working on the 2019-2020 Village Budget and any other business that may come before the Board. The workshop will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
10/15/18
VILLAGE TAX DEADLINE
Please be advised the Village of Champlain will collect Property Tax bills until November 1st, 2018. After that date they will be turned over to Clinton County for collection.
2019 ELECTIONS
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
WHEREAS, the next Village Election for offices of the Village of Champlain, New York, will be held on March 19, 2019;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain must designate by resolution and publish offices which are to be filled at such election and the terms thereof, be it therefore;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain has determined the following offices to be filled and to be voted thereupon, with the terms of such offices respectively noted as follows:
MAYOR TERM: TWO YEARS
TRUSTEE TERM: TWO YEARS
TRUSTEE TERM: TWO YEARS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as required by Village Election Law #15-104 (3)(a), notice of Village Election be given at least four (4) months prior to Election date, and that the office to be voted upon be included in the notice.
THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately, October 10, 2018.
Motion to approve made by Trustee Thomas Trombley
Seconded by Trustee Janet McFetridge
Roll call vote as follows:
Trustee Kim Trombley Aye
Trustee McFetridge Aye
Trustee Thomas Trombley Aye
Trustee Gehrig Aye
Mayor Martin Aye
Motion Carried.
Regular Board Meeting Date Changed
The Village of Champlain regular board meeting for October has been changed to Wednesday, October 10th , 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village of Champlain, 11104 Rt. 9, Champlain, New York.
09/19/18
Water Shutoffs due to non-payment of water/sewer bills
Notice of non-payment to be sent out on the 10th day after due date.
Notice to shut off water will be delivered on the 15th day after due date and shutoffs will begin on the 17th day after due date.
The fee for discontinuing and restoring service has been increased to $25 for each action. These items must be collected along with usage charges and late penalty fees of 5% before water service will be restored.
No partial payments or post-dated checks will be accepted.