Village Board previews proposed right-on-red ban at a South Avenue corner

At its Oct. 8 meeting, the Village of Webster Board discussed a proposed local law that would bar right turns on red at a South Avenue corner by the school. The proposal was not up for a vote.

• Minutes: the board approved the minutes of its Sept. 24 meeting by voice vote.
• Claims and warrants: the board took up the claims and warrants.
• No right turn on red: a proposed local law for a South Avenue corner by the school was presented for discussion, with no vote.
• Wastewater treatment plant: a reminder about the village plant's ribbon cutting, which the village held Oct. 14.
• Bond payment: a public notification of a $30,450 payment on a 2012 serial bond, to be made on or about Nov. 15.
• Public comment: no one spoke.

No right turn on red

A speaker said a sign proposed for that corner could distract drivers turning right while children are crossing. At the meeting, the proposed law was tied to the sign proposal. Asked whether data showed a problem at the corner, a speaker pointed to the proposed sign, which would scroll during the day.

A speaker at the meeting said the state Department of Transportation would have to approve the law first. The proposal will be up for discussion as the village gets information back from the state, a speaker said.

Plant upgrade

The village held a ribbon cutting Oct. 14 to mark the completion of a $16 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant. The plant, first built in 1934, serves thousands of residents and businesses.

Other business

Road dedications were proceeding slowly, according to the attorney's report. Another company had been asked for a quote on the maps needed for an annexation, a speaker said.

The goats clearing invasive plants at Milton Case Park were described at the meeting as still at work along the park's trail.

The Trick or Treat Trail is on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. A road closure request was put in for East and West Main streets.

What's next

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.: Village Board meeting at 29 South Ave.
• On or about Nov. 15: the $30,450 bond payment.

A recording of the Oct. 8 meeting is on YouTube.

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