Town of Vienna

Town Board Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2026

 

ATTENDANCE:

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen

Councilman Darrin Smith Councilman Doug Jordan

Town Clerk Carol Huber Councilman Theodore Learned- Absent

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Supervisor Spellicy called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

RESOLUTION 26:

Supervisor Spellicy read Resolution 26 of 2026 to schedule a public hearing regarding the Town of Vienna’s intent to apply for Community Development Block Grant Funding for the Vienna Far East Water District Project.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Vienna intends to submit an application to the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the 2026 program year; and

 

WHEREAS, the State of New York has announced that up to $29.2 million is available through the 2026 CDBG Program, with up to $25 million specifically available for public infrastructure projects; and

 

WHEREAS the Town of Vienna is considering submitting an application for up to $2 million in CDBG funds to support the Far East Water District Infrastructure and

 

WHEREAS, as part of the application process, the Town of Vienna must hold a public hearing to gather input from citizens, public agencies, and other stakeholders on the proposed CDBG application, community needs, and CDBG funding priorities.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Vienna Board hereby schedules a public hearing to be held on July 1, 2026, at 7:10 PM, at the regular Town Board meeting to receive public comments on the Town's proposed CDBG application for the Far East Water District Project and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Vienna Clerk is directed to publish notice of said public hearing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

Dated: June 10, 2026

Motion made by: Supervisor Spellicy

Motion seconded by: Councilman Jordan

 

VOTING RECORD: Motion Carried

Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen Aye

Councilman Doug Jordan Aye

Councilman Theodore Learned Absent

Councilman Darrin Smith Aye

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Aye

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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of Vienna.

(SEAL) Carol L Huber

Carol L Huber

Town Clerk

Supervisor Spellicy emailed the head of the Commissioner of Public Works, Matt Baisley. He replied back, that the Town has to be the one to initiate the process. He sent a copy of the TE980 form to request the lowering of a speed limit. Supervisor Spellicy drafted a letter to Chris Birch, who will be the Deputy Commissioner over seeing this. He will mail the form and the Resolution if Resolution is passed.

RESOLUTION 27:

Supervisor Spellicy read Resolution 27 of 2026. Request to reduce speed limit, Town of Vienna, Vienna Road, County Road 54A.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Vienna has received multiple requests from residents to lower the speed limit on Vienna Road, County Road 54A, in the Town of Vienna, Oneida County and,

WHEREAS, The Town of Vienna Board is in agreement with forwarding to the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), a request for a reduction in speed of 55 MPH to a lower speed limit of 40 to 45 MPH,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Vienna has approved moving forward with the submittal of the request for a speed reduction on Vienna Road, County Road 54A, from the Village of Sylvan Beach limits to the intersection with Higginsville Road, County Road 50A and Haskins Road, County Road, 54A, in the Town of Vienna, Oneida County.

Dated: June 10, 2026

Motion made by: Councilman Jordan

Motion seconded by: Councilman Smith

 

VOTING RECORD: Motion Carried

Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen Aye

Councilman Doug Jordan Aye

Councilman Theodore Learned Absent

Councilman Darrin Smith Aye

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Aye

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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of Vienna.

(SEAL)

Carol L Huber

Carol L Huber

Town Clerk

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Supervisor Spellicy made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:07 pm to discuss personnel matters and Councilwoman McEwen seconded the motion.

Voting Record: Motion Carried

Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen Aye

Councilman Doug Jordan Aye

Councilman Theodore Learned Absent

Councilman Darrin Smith Aye

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Aye

 

Supervisor Spellicy made a motion to return from executive session at 6:23 pm and Councilman Jordan seconded the motion.

Voting Record: Motion Carried

Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen Aye

Councilman Doug Jordan Aye

Councilman Theodore Learned Absent

Councilman Darrin Smith Aye

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Aye

 

 

There were two candidates who applied for the position of Codes officer. There was another individual who expressed his interest but did not turn in an application. There was no further discussion about the two candidates.

 

Supervisor Spellicy asked for a motion to hire Tyler Kimball as the Town of Vienna Codes/Zoning Officer Trainee, Fire Marshall and Flood Plain Administrator at $27.04 per hour 12 hours up to 15 hours per week. Effective June 15, 2026.

 

Councilman Jordan made the motion to hire Tyler Kimball, no other Council would second the motion, so Supervisor Spellicy seconded the motion.

 

Voting Record: Motion Carried

Councilwoman Mary Beth McEwen Aye

Councilman Doug Jordan Aye

Councilman Theodore Learned Absent

Councilman Darrin Smith Aye

Supervisor Jason Spellicy Aye

 

Public Comments: None

 

ADJOURNMENT: Supervisor Spellicy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 pm and Councilman Jordan seconded the motion and all were in favor.

 

Respectfully,

Carol L Huber

Town Clerk