Mayor Rob Hayes presented the Town Board with a detailed visual review of recurring stormwater and flooding problems in the Village and Town of Avon, including impacts from solar field runoff, agricultural ditches, undersized culverts, and aging stormwater infrastructure. Preliminary drainage assessments, drone footage, and on‑the‑ground video from the March 31, 2026 flood were shared, and the group discussed short‑, mid‑, and long‑term mitigation options and forming a community coalition. Mayor Hayes reported receiving guidance from DEC’s Tim Walsh on available grant opportunities and resources, indicating the state’s interest in supporting a comprehensive project.No specific engineering consultant, legal team, or construction contractor has been selected for a larger mitigation program, so this is a formative stage where vendors in hydrologic analysis, stormwater master planning, culvert and drainage design, grant writing, and public engagement can help shape scopes and secure funding. A productive next step is to discuss with the Mayor and Town/Village leadership how to structure a multi‑jurisdictional stormwater study and capital plan aligned with DEC grant programs.

DEC has signaled grant interest; scope could span multiple interconnected drainage systems affecting both Town and Village.