The Village Board of Phelps will hold it's next regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 10th at 5 pm in the Village Meeting Room located within the Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta Street.&nbsp;

Village of Phelps

Village Board Meeting

Memorial Day 

Jim Murphy, Village Code Enforcement Officer will be off Monday, May 6th through Wednesday, May 15th returning to work Thursday, May 16th.&nbsp; Please plan ahead for your permitting needs.&nbsp; Thank you.

Vacation Notice - Code Enforcement 

2023 Annual Village Water Quality Report

It is NOT YET Spring Cleanup Time!
The Department of Public Works will be picking up leaves, grass clippings and small twigs and branches Wednesday, April 24 thru Wednesday, May 22.&nbsp; Please understand that the crew is busy and will try to cover the Village at least once per week, it will depend on their schedule as to when they complete the cleanup.&nbsp; Please cooperate with the crew and follow these guidelines:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pile bags in an OPEN AREA between the sidewalk and street, where we can get the loader.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DO NOT pile bags around trees, utility poles, fire hydrants, mailboxes, etc.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Debris should be placed in piles (ie: sticks, etc.) or bags (leaves) only.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We will not pick up trash or complete tree removals.
Please do not place your materials curbside until the above referenced dates.&nbsp; You can take your own materials to the Transfer Station on Wednesday&rsquo;s noon to 7 pm and Saturday&rsquo;s 8 am to 4:30 pm.&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp;

SPRING CLEAN UP

Download: <a href="https://cms.flxwebsites.com/assets/fb34bcf9-d369-4f92-972b-058fdfa7f8ae" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annex S: Village of Phelps</a>

2024 Hazard Mitigation Update

HELP WANTED
The Village of Phelps is accepting applications for a part-time Transfer Station Operator.&nbsp; Hours are Wednesdays from noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; this position is a job share working one week on, one week off, with flexibility.&nbsp; Minimal computer skills are required.
Applications and further information available at the
Village Clerk&rsquo;s Office
8 Banta Street, Suite 150, Phelps 315-548-3861

Transfer Station Help Wanted

Village ZBA Application and Checklist of Required Items

Phelps Police Reform and Reinvention Plan

2022 Annual Water Quality Report

Summer Playground Registration

Codebook

Zoning Map

Recycling Information

Village Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the Village Meeting Room at the Phelps Community Center at 5:00 PM. These meetings are open to the public. Please attend and learn how you can contribute to the growth of Phelps.
<h2>Village Board Members</h2>
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<h2>Mayor </h2>
James Cheney&nbsp;returns as the Village Mayor following an eight year retirement, previously serving from 2000-2016.&nbsp; Jim and his wife, Dawn have four adult children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; A Certified Public Accountant by trade, Jim is the Managing Member of James E. Cheney CPA, PLLC with offices located in Phelps, Geneva and Canandaigua.&nbsp; 
100 Ontario Street
(585) 233-3362 <a href="mailto:mayor@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mayor@phelpsny.com</a>
<h2>Trustees</h2>
Howard Hughson has been a trustee since 1995.&nbsp; Howard is a Retired NYS Police Communications Specialist of 36 Years and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970. Howard is a Phelps Central School alumni, and has been a member of the Phelps Fire Dept. since 1970.&nbsp; Howard and his wife Sylvia enjoy visiting their daughter in NYC and collecting antiques.
32 Clifton St., Phelps, NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel:(315) 548-3790" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3790</a>
Joe DeBrock has lived in the village of Phelps for many years with his wife Carol. They have raised three children, Christina, Joseph, Jr and Margaret. Joe is retired from Phelps Cement Products as a dispatcher. He enjoys golfing, working on small engines or anything he can do outdoors. He has been a trustee since 1998.
51 Clifton St. Phelps NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel: (315)548-2175&nbsp; " target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315)548-2175&nbsp; </a> josephdebrock@yahoo.com
Michael Cheney&nbsp;has been a resident of the&nbsp;Village of Phelps for his entire life. He and his wife, Stephanie, bought a house in the village in 2013&nbsp;and have two daughters, Joy and Joanie and two sons, Jesse and Jamie. Michael graduated from Midlakes in 2007 and obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. Michael volunteers with the Midlakes High School Theatre Experience Program and Phelps &ndash; Clifton Springs Community Theatre; building sets and teaching students to run the light and sound boards. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, restoring and renovating his house, and playing guitar.&nbsp; He is also a member of the Phelps Fire Department and a volunteer EMT for Phelps Ambulance.&nbsp; Michael has been a trustee since 2016 and Deputy Mayor since 2024.
15 Ontario St. Phelps NY 14532&nbsp; <a href="tel: (585) 410-2239 " target="_blank" rel="noopener">(585) 410-2239 </a> <a href="mailto:michaeljcheney628@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">michaeljcheney628@gmail.com</a>
William (Billy) McNicholas has been a resident of the Village of Phelps for 15 years after being born and raised in Geneva, NY. He and his wife, Amy moved to the Village in 2009 and have two daughters, Madison who is attending the University of Buffalo and Mackenize, who is a sophomore at Midlakes High School. Billy has worked for NYSEG for 16 years and has been a Volunteer Fireman for the Nester Hose Fire Department in Geneva, NY for over 20 years, holding an Officer position for the last 15 years. Billy enjoys maintaining his landscaping at his home, being outdoors, spending time in the ADK and helping others. Billy is very passionate about this newly elected position and his Village.
34 Lester Road Phelps, NY 14532
(315) 521-6346
wmcnicholas7@gmail.com&nbsp;
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Village Board

The Planning Board meets on the fourth Monday of the month, at 7 pm in the Village Meeting Room at PCC, if they have business before them.

Village Planning Board

The Zoning Board meets on the third Monday of the month, at 7 pm in the Village Meeting Room at PCC, if they have business before them.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Historic District Commission meets on an&nbsp;as needed basis.&nbsp;
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Historic Commission

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Employment Opportunities</h2>
<h3>Planning Board Member</h3>
Interest in or questions regarding this position can be directed to Jill Seifert, Clerk/Treasurer at <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a> or <a href="tel:3155483861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">315-548-3861</a>.
<h3>Historic District Commission</h3>
Interest in or questions regarding this position can be directed to Jill Seifert, Clerk/Treasurer at <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a> or <a href="tel:3155483861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">315-548-3861</a>.

Help Wanted

<h3>Shopping and Downtown Historic District of Phelps</h3>
A walk in the village down Main Street takes you past charming homes and thriving businesses. Take a look at the unique architecture and enjoy the view and sound of our Flint Creek Falls on Main Street. To see more photos of the falls <a href="http://falzguy.com/flint-creek-falls.html" target="_self">click here</a>.
Check out the Phelps BDTC Store&nbsp;<a href="https://phelpsbdtc.square.site/">website</a>&nbsp;to purchase all your Phelps gear!
<h3>Wine and Dine in Phelps</h3>
Phelps has a wide variety of dining venues and a unique experience to taste local wine and beer. Phelps offers food from cafes to high end dining at the Historic Phelps Hotel Restaurant. Water Side Wine Bar offers a great selection of wine and beers, an eclectic limited menu for dinner and you can enjoy all while relaxing on the patio overlooking the majestic&nbsp;<a href="http://falzguy.com/flint-creek-falls.html">Flint Creek Falls</a>.
For casual dining there are several restaurants in the village. Also enjoy an ice cream from one of the three places in town.
<h3><a href="https://www.phelpsnyhistory.com/" target="_self">Phelps Community Historical Society</a></h3>
66 Main Street &bull; (315) 548-4940 Open Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Come and visit the Howe House Museum, the Country Lawyer&rsquo;s Office, or take a walking tour of the historic downtown Phelps. A large variety of programs,&nbsp; exhibits and special events&nbsp; are offered throughout the year.
<h3>Family parks to enjoy</h3>
Redfield Park, located on Church Street, is a community park with a gazebo, concession building, a baseball field and playground where outdoor summer concerts are held. The Methodist Memorial Park on Main Street is a great spot for a picnic under its majestic trees. The Phelps Community Center also hosts a full playground &amp; sports fields. The Crooked Bridge Park, Phelps newest park, is located on Williams Street. Here you can splash in the creek or picnic. All of the village parks have bag containers to help you clean up after your dog.
<h3><a href="https://www.phelpscc.org/" target="_self">Phelps Community Center</a></h3>
Phelps Office Complex, 8 Banta Street &bull; (315) 548-8484 The Phelps Community Center is in the heart of the village. It offers a variety of programs and activities for children of all ages.&nbsp; A gym, sports fields and a computer lab are available for use by residents of Phelps.
A number of small businesses and organizations are also in the Phelps Office Complex, including the Phelps Village Office, the Phelps Community Memorial Library, Ontario ARC and the &nbsp;Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes.
<h3><a href="https://ontariopathways.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ontario Pathways</a></h3>
On Route 96, Ontario Pathways is a great hiking and biking trail that connects Phelps to Canandaigua. This trail is free to the public and open year round. Enjoy the many scenic views, while taking the family out for an afternoon of exercise and fun.
<h3>Phelps Sauerkraut&nbsp;Weekend</h3>
The Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend is held every year on the first weekend in August. This four day festival celebrates our history, when Phelps was the largest producer of sauerkraut in the world. The festival includes a fabulous parade, recipe contest, rides and a free piece of sauerkraut cake for everyone!
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Visiting the Village of Phelps

Village Clerks Office&nbsp; 8 Banta St. Suite 150, Phelps NY 14532 Monday to Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Jill Seifert Village Clerk/Treasurer <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a> <a href="mailto:vpclerk@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk@phelpsny.com</a>
Melissa Lahr Village Deputy Clerk / Treasurer <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a> <a href="mailto:vpclerk2@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpclerk2@phelpsny.com</a>

Village Clerks Office

Department of Public Works (DPW) Monday-Thursday 6-4:30
Josh Akin Village Superintendent <a href="tel:(315) 548-8003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-8003</a> <a href="mailto:dpw@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dpw@phelpsny.com</a>
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Department of Public Works

Water/Wastewater Monday-Friday 7-3:30
&nbsp; Adam Lotyczewski Chief Operator&nbsp; <a href="mailto:water@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">water@phelpsny.com</a>

Water/Wastewater

Transfer Station 1342 State Rte. 96, Phelps, NY 14532 <a href="tel:(315) 548-3861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-3861</a>
Hours of operation: Wednesdays Noon-7PM Saturdays 8AM-4:30PM

Transfer Station

Code Enforcement
Jim Murphy <a href="tel:(315) 548-8542" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 548-8542</a> (Office) <a href="tel:(315) 759-9882" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315) 759-9882</a> (Cell) <a href="mailto:vpcode@phelpsny.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vpcode@phelpsny.com</a>
8 Banta St.; Suite 404
Summer hours (May 1 &ndash; Sept 9) Mon - Thur 8AM &ndash; 1PM
Winter hours (Sept 10- April 30) Mon - Fri 8AM &ndash; 12PM

Village Code Enforcement

John Storer&nbsp; Police Chief <a href="mailto:phelpspolicechief@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phelpspolicechief@gmail.com</a>
Non-emergency <a href="tn:(315)548-8237" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(315)548-8237</a> Emergency Please dial <a href="tel:911" target="_blank" rel="noopener">911</a>