Village board adopts resolution

by Rachel Hunter

The Village of Gouverneur Board of Trustees at its Jan. 16 meeting adopted a resolution.

Village of Gouverneur Mayor Ron McDougall read the resolution as follows: “Whereas, a portion of the water/sewer use fees may be deductible on taxpayers income taxes, and

“Whereas, a portion of that is deductible is the amount used for maintenance or repair or for the purpose of meeting interest charges with respect to such benefits.

“Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that for the purpose of income tax deduction of 88 percent for the water fee, and 79 percent of the sewer fee have been allocated for interest in maintenance for the year 2023.”

The motion for the resolution’s adoption was made by Village Trustee Troy Besaw, seconded by Deputy Mayor Charles Newvine. The motion carried with all votes cast in favor.

The next meeting of the Village of Gouverneur Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 6 p.m., in the municipal courtroom. For more information, call 315-287-1720.