Welcome to the official website for the village of Oneida Castle, NY.
We had or monthly village board meeting last night. Before I forget the next board meeting is November 9th at 7 PM. The first Monday we will have all the voting machines in the village hall.
The drilling under State St from E. Fifth St to W. Fifth St. is completed. This have been a big holdup for the construction company. They only have about 150 feet of mains to put in and fill in the holes on both sides of State St. and they will finally be done with the sewer mains. Our engineers were told that they will complete all lawn and, driveways in the next 30 days.
The village will be sending out letters about the sewer hookups, permits and a form where you can let us know if the contractor didn't complete or did a bad job on your property so we can have them come back and fix them. We also passed a motion that the year of mandatory hookup will start in April of 2027. That means that all properties will have to be hooked up by April 2028. As I explained at the meeting the City of Oneida said all residents have to hook up so we passed the ordinance in 2020 so everyone knew about it and were able to start putting money aside to ease cost of when it became mandatory. There may be extenuating circumstances when it comes time to hookup and the village board will listen to them but not having the money will not be a reason for more time. Make sure you keep your receipts that you paid your contractor as this is a capital improvement. Also please remember to start putting money aside for next June when your village tax bill arrives. We have to start paying back the bond we have for the sewer project.
On behalf of the village board I would like to thank you for your extreme patients during this LONG AND GRUELING project. We have a great village who will be hooked up to a sewer system that will increase the value of your property. Below is the minutes of our September meeting.
Jack
September 14, 2026
The regular monthly meeting of the Oneida Castle Village Board was called to order by Mayor John Deschamps at 7:00PM in the village office. Also present were Trustees Gwilt and Akerman, Treasurer Meyers and Clerk Canada. The following residents were also in attendance: Carolyn Deschamps, Ed Lottermoser, Tom Sears, Joe Walpole, Anthony Navarro, Pam Rood, Kathy Wojciechowski, Derek Buell, Marty Mallery, Fred Whipple, Cindy Whipple, Dave DeMarco, Ann Fowler, Patrick Fowler, Sharon Bognaski, David Greene, Dean Stoker and Cody Carnaya.
A, MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Trustee Gwilt to accept the August minutes.
B . REPORTS
There were no reports given.
C. PUBLIC CONCERNS
Th public concerns portion of the meeting will be reported in the business section.
D. BUSINESS
The meeting began with many concerns about the sewer project as well as the sidewalks. Mr. DeMarco asked if the Mayor has been given a schedule as to when the sidewalks are being repaired. He also questioned whether his road (E. Second St ) is considered done.
Mr. Buell of E. Fifth St. says that his property has been permanently damaged and will never be the same. He urged the Board members to look up under village law # 335-A- real property law. He sited under this that the company has 10-14 days to finish the sidewalks that they have started which has not been the case. Mayor Deschamps stated he would check this out and if they don't return in due time that DOT would force them to finish as it would be a matter of public safety.
Mr. Navarro of Seneca Ave. asked what streets are completed. Mayor Deschamps told him that Seneca Ave had been finished. Many of those present stated that they need updates as to what is going on and when. Mr. Navarro was also concerned with a brown tint in his water. The Mayor reported that this is due to the low water level at the reservoir. He also said that ditches in the village are not flowing, including the one on 7th street.
Mrs. Rood reported that her lawn still has not been repaired. She questioned if the $500 a day penalty for greenery is still in effect. Mayor Deschamps stated that this will be withheld from the grant.
Mrs. Stone, State St. reported that the construction equipment has been left on her lawn for months and created a terrible mess. They also parked heavy equipment on her septic area and her leach field.
Mr. Buell is claiming $380 for damages done to his driveway on the north side. He also stated that all culverts in the village are full with no flushing at all.
A brief discussion took place regarding the trees to be purchased. National Grid will give $50 per tree. Mr. Deschamps emphasized that new trees planted this fall will have to be watered by the owner on occasion.
In new business, Clerk Canada read a resolution, #26-09-05 , which entered Oneida Castle,s application for contributary reimbursement funds as part of the 10,000 Trees and Growing planting program. This agreement is with National Grid for such financial contribution to our municipality. This resolution was signed and given the village seal by Mrs. Canada .A roll call vote was taken as follows: Trustee Ackerman, Yes, Trustee Gwilt, Yes, Mayor Deschamps, Yes.
In other new business, Trustee Gwilt read a municipal Cooperation Resolution, # 26-09_04, which allowed Oneida Castle to participate in the NYCLASS program under the terns of the NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement amended and restated as of August 1, 2023. The Village of Oneida Castle wishes to invest portions of its available investment funds in cooperation with other corporations and or districts pursuant to the NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement. This resolution was signed by the Treasurer, Alicia Meyers and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Trustee Ackerman, Yes, Trustee Gwilt, Yes, Mayor Deschamps, Yes.
D. TREASURERS RPORT
Mrs. Meyers began her report with the cash flows from August. Inflows were $29,305.96 while outflows were $4,366.44 making a general fund monthly total of $24,939.52. Inflows for the Capital Sewer Project were $245,803.14 with outflows at $178,756.26 making a net monthly total of $67,046,88 and an overall net total for the Sewer Project of $91,986.40.
Year to date inflows are $77,684.65 with outflows at $25,206.18 making a year to date general fund total of $52,478.47. Year to date inflows for the Capital Sewer Project are $557,215.40 with outflows being $484,926,00 making a Sewer Project net total of $72,289.30 and a Sewer Project Overall Net Total of $124,767.80
There is currently $417,272.28 in checking and $105,767.35 in savings There is also $13,989.53 in CD,s making a combined bank balance of $537,029.16 and a general fund balance of $412,019.27.
The Oneida Castle Balance Sheet - Sewer Capital Project for 2026-2027 has a combined balance of $536,787.12.
Trustee Ackerman made a motion to accept this financial report. This was seconded by Trustee Gwilt.
In closing the Board thanked all those present for their patience and understanding during this process and stressed that we are all in this together. A motion was made to adjourn at 8:05. The next meeting will take place on October 5th at 7:00PM.
Respectively submitted,
Jean Canada, Clerk