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Public hearing was held on March 27,1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall on Spring St. Present: Mayor Synnett, Trustees Cioppa, Costa,~Greco, and Mazochi~ Treasyrer Campilii' and Att'y Reilly. (Tr. Boyle absent due ta. lllness~ rne purpose of the public hearing was to provide an~ opportunity for public comment on the possible use of the funds. from Revenue Sharing. Treasurer Campilii explained that Revenue Sharing was a Federal Program under the which the Village received last year approximately $34,000. This money was allocated in last year's budget between'the police department and refuse and sanitation costs. He stated that a similar allotment was anticipated for this year, and it was expected ~that it would be similarly allocated. However, residents were free to suggest other uses, which suggestions would be taken under consideration by the Board in the course of it's regular budget workshops. The Mayor stated that it was his understanding that Revenue Sharing was one of the programs slated to be phased out, and that the Board should be prepared for that in the future. Three residents were present for the public hearing; no comments were presented. Public he~ring closed at 7:30 p.m. An informational meeting was held with representatives from Community Services Program in reference to the West Main Rahab Program. Also present: Fire Inspector MacDowell, Lynn Graco of the Village Planning Board, Frank Savelli of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Dr. Howe of the County Planning Department, and Robert Relyea, Ronald Relyea, et al of CSP/RPC. Mr. Alan Weitlich explained that the rahab program is being undertaken by a sub-group of CSP~to rehabilitate the three burnt- out buildings on W. Main St. This project would relieve a blighted condition in the Central Business District, alleviate a safety hazard, provide needed housing for senior citizens, and get the properties back on the tax rolls. Mr. Weitlich demonstrated the proposed plans which project the creation of ten rental units. He pointed out that the plans had been commissioned under the Village Emergency Jobs Bill Grant. The plans are to be presented to the Planning Board at their April meeting. Mr. Weitlich mentioned that the project was a cooperative effort among a number of interested persons, and thud the Board for its support. The Board, in turn, thanked CSP for its efforts to improve the Village. Upon the suggestion of Dr. Howe, the Board directed that County Planning Be requested to do a study of parking in the Village.