Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Susan M. Scheidt’s organization
Oct 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Penfield Preliminary Budget
The Town of Penfield's preliminary budget for 2026 includes a total of $25,325,606 in appropriations. Non-property tax revenues account for a significant portion, with $7.7M from sales and use tax and $2.2M from state aid. The budget allocates funds across various categories, including general government support, public safety, transportation, economic assistance, culture/recreation & parks, and home & community service. Employee payroll constitutes 45% of the budget dollar, while contractual expenditures account for 31%. Capital projects and equipment represent 18% of the budget. Special districts anticipate specific rates for sewer operations, sewer debt service, special drainage, special lighting, and intensified lighting.
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The committee reviewed recent guided hike results and planned logistics for future hikes, including safety procedures. They coordinated participation for the upcoming local Wellness Fair and discussed progress on kiosk brochure installations. Updates were provided regarding the Microsoft Teams digital file management system, the Shadows North and Shadows South trail projects under the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and the status of 2026 trail signage and blaze initiatives. The committee also acknowledged the completion of the Active Transportation Plan and explored future trail development and easement possibilities.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Penfield Zoning Appeals Board Public Hearing
The meeting primarily addressed a variance application for a shed on Alden Glenn Drive, focusing on concerns regarding the structure's size and setbacks. The board declared the project a Type 2 action under SEQR and approved the application with conditions, including the requirement for the applicant to plant buffer trees. Additionally, the board began a discussion regarding a property application at 1275 5 Mile Line Road, which had previously received support from the planning board.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Penfield Planning Board Work Session
The Planning Board held a work session to review several tabled applications. For the Plank Road project, the Board approved the environmental assessment and the draft resolution following revisions to lighting and landscaping. The Board discussed the mixed-use development at Fairport 9 Mile Point Road, focusing on architectural consistency and resolution conditions regarding traffic signalization and turning. Action on the Seven Brew restaurant applications was postponed at the applicant's request. Finally, the Board reviewed the school and church project at Five Mile Line Road, specifically addressing zoning variances for setbacks, emergency vehicle access, and potential modifications to fencing and landscaping buffers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
