Council rejects Videographer RFP award – Lufanoff, $6,750, 0–1

Videographer RFP award – Lufanoff, $6,750

0 yes, 1 no

William Nicholson (no)

Local Law 2026-6 – Stop signs, Coventry Road South at Tilton Road

7 yes, 0 no

Local Law 2026-7 – Stop signs, Strawmount Trail at Quarter Horse Run

7 yes, 0 no

Local Law 2026-8 – Override of the 2027 property tax cap

7 yes, 0 no

Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius fire contracts

0 yes, 0 no

Kirkville Fire District 2027 budget

7 yes, 0 no

Tree Commission planting plan and letter of understanding

7 yes, 0 no

Approval of minutes and Abstract No. 20

7 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

7 yes, 0 no

Approval of Abstract

7 yes, 0 no

Tree planting program

The Tree Commission will have ten trees planted around town for $1,750 through a letter of understanding with a community organization.

What it means: $1,750, already in the budget.

Maxwell facility study and police department review

A $6,750 contract will produce two five-minute videos showing town hall and police department deficiencies ahead of November 12 public forums. Two councilors voted no over narrative control and public-money concerns; scripts will be pre-approved before filming.

What it means: $6,750 from funds already budgeted for the facilities study group.

2027 Fire Protection District Contracts

Contracts with Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius fire districts were pushed two weeks so villages can review new language. Kirkville's $265,250 budget was accepted — the town just collects and passes that levy along.

What it means: Kirkville's levy is $265,250; village fire contract amounts await final agreements.

Cannabis farm odors in Kirkville

A 40-year Kirkville resident raised ongoing concerns about a large cannabis grow operation near homes with small children, including odor and zoning questions. The town is pursuing court action over the unpermitted commercial greenhouse.

What it means: Residents seeking enforcement of zoning rules.

Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027

The board overrode the state's 2% property tax cap so the 2027 budget — roughly 5% over — can go forward. Members cited healthcare costs up 8.8%, diesel up 75%, and union contract increases.

What it means: Town property taxes will rise roughly 5% over last year's levy once the final budget is adopted.

Trash and brush collection bid extension

A resident asked why brush drop-off was cut from five days to one during highway construction. The town says DEC rules limit what it can accept, and it will revisit expanded hours in the spring.

What it means: Residents who need year-round yard-waste disposal options once hours expand.

Stop Sign Installations at Two Intersections

Neighbors described speeding, blocked sight lines, near-miss crashes, and a dog killed by a delivery truck to win three-way stops at Coventry Rd South/Tilton Rd and Strawmount Trail/Quarter Horse Run. Both local laws were adopted unanimously.

What it means: Families, kids walking to bus stops, and new drivers in both neighborhoods.