Frequently Asked Questions
The study team will add to and/ or update the FAQs, as appropriate, during the course of the study.
Q. Why a dissolution study now?
Q. Are there other examples where a village and town in New York have consolidated?
Q. If dissolution is ultimately approved by voters, would the name of Perrysburg change?
Q. What will happen to my services?
Q. What are the major steps in the dissolution plan process?
Q. Who is on the study team?
Q. How will we know if there is something new the study team can tell the community?
Q. How can I raise a question or make a comment for the study team to consider?
Q. What is the population of the Village and Town?
Q. Who would lead a combined entity? Who decides?
Q. Why a dissolution study now?
A. The Village Trustees voted to formally study dissolving the village in anticipation of putting a proposition for dissolution before Village voters in March, 2010. The study is being funded by a grant from the NYS Local Government Efficiency program and will detail alternatives to dissolution as well as fiscal and service impact in the context of a dissolution plan.
Q. Are there other examples where a village and town in New York have consolidated?
A. Yes, The most recent village dissolution was in 2008 when the Village of Pike dissolved into the Town of Pike. That same year, two other dissolution propositions were voted down by village residents in Speculator and Macedon.
Q. If dissolution is ultimately approved by voters, would the name of Perrysburg change?
A. Since the Village and Town share the same name, dissolving the Village simply means it will no longer be the "Village" of Perrysburg. Those outside the community would likely still refer to the community as Perrysburg.
Q. What will happen to my services?
A. We need to complete the study to answer this question. By November, 2009 the study team will have completed a report outlining the dissolution plan, and will be able to outline the pros and cons of various options for residents of the Village and Town. The Committee will hold public forums during October and December for the community to comment on the plan.
Q. What are the major steps in the dissolution plan process?
A. Article 19 of the NYS Village Law determines the exact requirements of a dissolution process. The Committee will be following the requirements for this process as well as suggestions proposed by NYS as they consider the alternatives. Learn more
Q. Who is on the study team?
A. The study team consists of a cross-section of community leaders and residents, appointed by the Village Board of Trustees. To see the list of members, Click here
Q. How will we know if there is something new the study team can tell the community?
A. Check this website periodically for updates. When there is a major addition to the site, we'll send an email alert. Sign-up for email alerts if you would like to receive them. Sign up for Email Alerts
Q. How can I raise a question or make a comment for the study team to consider?
A. To email the study team, click here. If you have problems using the email form, please send an email directly to Scott Sittig (ssittig@cgr.org).
Q. What is the population of the Village and Town?
A. The Census 2008 estimates show 1,645 residents in the Town with 380 of those living in the Village. Thus, the Village represents 23% of the total population of the Town.
Q. Who would lead a combined entity? Who decides?
A. If the Village were to dissolve, the Town would become the responsible government for those living in the former Village. While Village residents are already voting members of the Town, Town government would become responsible for the services, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Village government. The specifics of what would transfer and what would not will be studied and presented to the community through the dissolution plan. Only registered voters in the Village will decide whether to dissolve the Village.
