Welcome to the official website for the village of Oneida Castle, NY.

As you may have noticed, sidewalks and lawn repair are being done the south side of Seneca Ave. Once they complete the south side of Seneca Ave. they are going to jump over to the north side and do that. From there I don’t know where they are going. I asked for their schedule but have not received anything yet. Like I mentioned before I’m not asking for a timeline, I just want to know where they are going when they complete a section. The village will start planting trees on Seneca Ave but we don’t know when or what kind of trees. As I advised everyone at last night’s meeting we will go by what the NYS DOT or a Arborist recommends. I called NYS DOT and asked if they required a certain type of tree in their right of way. I was advised he wasn’t certain but would contact the NYS DOT Landscaping Architect and have them contact me with any information that I need. We have a contractor’s meeting coming up in a week and I have a few questions to ask our contractor about. One of them being, why isn’t he hooking up the laterals on the east side of the village. We all want this digging to get over with.

Our next meeting will be JUNE 8th at 7 PM instead of June 1st. Please place that date on your calendar. Don’t forget that Spring Cleanup is May10th and 11th. Below are the minutes of our April meeting.
Jack
April 6,2026
The following residents were in attendance for the two public hearings and general meeting that followed: Tammy Alter, Floyd Relyea, Tina Posloski, Matthew Stamp, Dean Stoker, Joe Walpole, Cody Carnaya, Kathy Wojciechowski, and Dave DeMarco.
The Public Hearing began at 6:30PM on Amendment #2 to the Sewer Ordinance. This ordinance would change the required pipe size of the laterals from a 6inch pipe to a 4 inch. This is what the City of Oneida uses and is more economical and efficient as well. The Mayor led a brief discussion on the need for this change. There were no questions from the public.
A Public Hearing on the budget for 2026-27 opened at 6:45. Treasurer Meyers began the hearing by stating that at the tax of $1.12 per 1000 assessed value, $24,227.00 would be collected. She has based the expected sales tax revenues to be $100,000 based on previous years. Total expected revenues are $146,679.00. Expenditures are $161,287.00 making a loss of $11,608.00. Mrs. Meyers stated that there is a surplus in the general fund that will be used if needed.
Ms Posloski questioned why the village has to pay the Nation for inspectors. The Mayor replied that this is all part of a NYS grant agreement. Another question arose regarding the fire tax on the bill. Does the village receive any money from this tax? Mayor Deschamps stated that the fire department comes under the Town of Vernon who pays the fire /department.
GENERAL MEETING 7:00
MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Trustee Gwilt to accept the minutes.
REPORTS
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Keith Scheible, Oneida County Legislator, gave a report from the County. The Board approved a resolution giving correction officers increased benefits on salaries, vacation time and health insurance. They are trying to recruit new officers as there is a serious shortage of people to fill these positions.
A resolution was also passed that authorizes $13 million to boost city roads and bridges.

PUBLIC CONCERNS
Mr. Relyea asked if he had to fill in his septic tank. The Mayor replied that it is recommended but not mandatory. Mr. Relyea stated that he now has a "lake" in his front lawn. Mayor Deschamps said that the lawns are required to be taken back to their original condition by the contractor.
BUSINESS
The first order of business was a roll call vote to accept Amendment #2 to the Sewer Ordinance.
It was as follows: Trustee Ackerman - Yes
Trustee Gwilt -Yes
Mayor Deschamps - Yes

A motion was made by Trustee Gwilt and seconded by Trustee Ackerman to accept the budget as proposed.

In new business the Mayor reported that Jablonski Construction is not going bankrupt as rumor has it. They have had plenty of water problems including the one on 8th st. They must find a way across 5th st as well. DOT is also clamping down on Jablonski. They are not going to give digging rights until they see that Jablonski is performing up to their satisfaction. Sidewalks will resume next week . DOT did not accept the inspection that Rambol had done.

Mr. DeMarco stated that he would like some notice when they are going to redo his street. Residents need to now when they are coming in order to make arrangements to get in and out with their vehicles. Second St is the worst and will have to be done soon as it is holding up the fire responses. The fire trucks go the opposite way to get to their destinations.

In other business, Spring Clean Up will be held May 10 and 11th. Food trucks in the park will begin on May14th from 4-8PM. A village wide garage sale will be considered for one of the weeks. Vendors would set up in the park.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The following appointments were made:
Jean Canada- Clerk -4 year term
Alicia Meyers- Treasurer- 4 year term
ZBA Chairman- David Gwilt
ZBA Members- Martha Mallery and Peter Yeman
Official Bank - Community Bank
Official Newspaper- Rome Sentinel
Attorney -Tina Wayland-Smith and Melissa Felton
Codes officers-Rae Walker and Jody Thieme
Village Historian - Kathy Wojciechowski
Clerk Canada swore in Trustee Ackerman for a 4 year term as the result of the recent election. She also swore in Trustee Gwilt as Deputy Mayor.

TREASURERS REPORT

Mrs. Meyers began her report with the cash flows for March. Inflows were $27,109.15 while outflows were $14,391.27 making an overall total of a positive $12,717.88. Inflows for the Capital Sewer project were $0 while outflows were $29,691.95 making an overall net total of negative $16,974.07.

Year to date inflows are $130,882.67 while year to date outflows were $99,874.55 making a general fund net total of $31,008.12. Year to date inflows for the Capital - Sewer Project are $2,788,268.74 while outflows are $2,767,647.84. The net total for the Sewer Project is $20,620.90 with the overall net total being $51,62.02.

There is currently $270,354.61 in checking and $105,745.15 in savings. The total revenue for the Capital Sewer Fund is $2,788,268.74 while total expenditures are $2,767,647.84 making the total in the Sewer Fund to be -$47,629.47. The overall combined balance is $360,501.05.

Treasurer Meyers requested permission to move a portion of the Ada Carr Fund to obtain higher interest. She also would like to set aside $15,000 for sewers with no specific purpose to cover emergencies. The Board agreed with these suggestions. Mrs. Meyers stated that the first payment on the 30 year bond would go on next year's tax bill. A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Trustee Gwilt to accept this financial report. A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 by Trustee Gwilt and seconded by Trustee Ackerman. The next meeting will take place on May 4, 2026.

Respectfully submitted ,
Jean Canada, Clerk