Youngstown public meetings in 2024

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed water rate increase of $0.25 per 1,000 gallons. The board will also consider a service contract increase for Xerox and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.

• Public hearing for water rate increase from $4.85 to $5.10 per 1,000 gallons
• Proposed Xerox service contract increase from $192 to $431.44 per month
• Resolution 011-2024 to declare a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as surplus
• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $139,504.28
• Discussion of remaining ARPA funds for elevator shaft work, floor replacement, and clock tower capping

The board held a public hearing and approved a water rate increase from $4.85 to $5.05 per 1,000 gallons, effective January 1, 2025, as a pass-through from the Niagara County Water Board. The board also approved the sale closing for 701 Nancy Price Drive (Cold Storage building) to ANT/RUSS properties, a Xerox contract increase, a police donation, and declared a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as surplus. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved water rate increase to $5.05/1,000 gallons (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign closing documents for 701 Nancy Price Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $140,425.85 in audited vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 police donation with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Xerox contract increase from $192 to $431.44/month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 011-2024 declaring 2008 Chevrolet Silverado surplus (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will vote on extending a short-term rental moratorium and a resolution requesting continued state aid. The board is also reviewing several contracts and facility use requests for upcoming community events.

• Proposed 6-month extension of short-term rental moratorium to June 10, 2025
• Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $41,709.78
• Contract for Weiland Greenhouses hanging baskets at a cost of $1,275.00
• Independent Health Medicare insurance renewal at $480.57 per month for one retiree
• Resolution requesting the State commit to $50 million in unrestricted state aid for 2025-26

Village Board

The Village Board is discussing the demolition of a cold storage building and the construction of multi-unit condominiums at 701 Nancy Price Drive. The session includes determinations on environmental reviews, rezoning, and site plan approval for the project.

• Rezoning of 701 Nancy Price Drive from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences
• Site Plan approval for 701 Nancy Price Drive
• SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance determinations for 701 Nancy Price Drive
• Sewer billing start dates for Rick Lohr's Water Street property and Eldorado lot
• Renewal of a permit for Kristel Stevens to house 5 chicken hens

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and vote on several steps for a proposed multi-unit condominium development at 701 Nancy Price Drive, including SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance, as well as rezoning the property from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences and approving the site plan. The board will also consider renewing a permit for raising fowl for a trustee, who will recuse herself from the vote.

• Discussion and roll-call votes on SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance for 701 Nancy Price Drive
• Rezoning of 701 Nancy Price Drive from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences (favorable recommendation from Niagara County Planning Board)
• Site plan approval for 701 Nancy Price Drive (sketch plan approved August 6, public hearing September 4)
• Renewal of raising fowl permit for Trustee Kristel Stevens (no cost, valid Oct 24, 2024 – Oct 23, 2025, with recusal)
• Village Board will enter executive session for pending litigation after the work session

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on rezoning 701 Nancy Price Drive from commercial to RA-8 General Residences, along with SEQR classification and site plan approval for a multi-unit condominium development. The board also considers a resolution for a Lower Niagara River Trail grant with a $20,000 annual maintenance commitment, budget amendments for various grants and donations, and renewal of raising fowl permits.

• Rezoning and site plan for 701 Nancy Price Drive – demolish cold storage, build multi-unit condos (roll call votes)
• Resolution for Phase I Lower Niagara River Trail grant – village commits up to $108,000 plus $20,000 annual maintenance
• Grant donations: Project Play ($6,7900.00), Let's Get Moving ($12,000), Sensory Space ($7,500; $2,978.60 donated to village), and Lions Club police donation ($150)
• Creation of temporary Project Play Director position as contractor for $1,500
• Renewal of raising fowl permits for Kyle Heath, James & Jodi Woock, and Kristel Stevens (Stevens recuses)

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing a local law regarding the use of metal detectors on village property and forming a policy for short-term rentals. The session also includes updates on EV stations, a greenway grant, and a development proposal for 701 Nancy Price Drive.

• Local Law 1-2024: Proposed rules for special use permits for metal detection devices
• Short Term Rentals: Policy formation during a moratorium extended through December 10, 2024
• 701 Nancy Price Drive: Proposal by Ant Russ Properties, LLC to demolish a cold storage building for multi-unit condominiums
• Greenway Project: Grant proposal update and resolution
• Sewer billing update for Rick Lohr's Water Street marina property

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will determine several budget amendments for grants and taxes, as well as the approval of a new Investment Policy. The body is also deciding on a park reservation form and associated cleaning deposit policy.

• Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $88,129.40
• NYSERDA grants: $5,000 for DPW landscaping equipment, $10,000 for Village Center cooling, and $5,000 for Veteran’s Park heating/cooling
• Budget amendment of up to $5,000 to update the Village Code book
• Proposed $75.00 cash cleaning deposit for park pavilion reservations
• Appointment of Officer Joe Palmero to Sergeant at $24.00 per hour

The Village Board of Trustees approved a series of budget amendments to account for unanticipated revenues and expenses, including a $1,124 TMA payment, a $1,058.44 PILOT payment, and three NYSERDA grants totaling $20,000 for equipment and HVAC upgrades. The board also approved amendments for $877.65 in school taxes on municipal property and $5,000 for a Village Code book update. Additionally, the board approved an updated Investment Policy and a Park Reservation Form and Policy with a $75 cleaning deposit.

• Approved budget amendment for $1,124 TMA state aid payment
• Approved budget amendment for $1,058.44 PILOT payment
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for NYSERDA Tier 1 Campaign (electrical landscaping equipment)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for NYSERDA 1-Star Grant (cooling system at Village Center)
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for NYSERDA Designation Grant (heating/cooling at Veteran's Park recreation building)
• Approved $877.65 budget amendment for school taxes on 701 Nancy Price Drive
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for Village Code book update
• Approved updated Investment Policy and Park Reservation Form/Policy with $75 deposit

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan application from Ant Russ Properties to demolish a former cold storage building and build multi-unit condominiums at 701 Nancy Price Drive. The board's decision is a recommendation to the Village Board, which will make the final determination on September 12, 2024, after also reviewing environmental impacts and a rezoning from Commercial to RA-8 General Residences.

• Public hearing for site plan review of 701 Nancy Price Drive (Tax Map 59.06-3-6) to demolish cold storage and build multi-unit condominiums
• Application requires rezoning from Commercial to RA-8 General Residences, with favorable recommendation from Niagara County Planning Board
• Village Board will review SEQR environmental impacts and make final rezoning decision on September 12, 2024
• Planning Board's decision is a recommendation; final site plan determination by Village Board on September 12

The Planning Board voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the site plan for Ant Russ Properties' proposed 17-unit condominium development at 701 Nancy Price Drive, after a public hearing. The recommendation goes to the Village Board, which will make the final decision on September 12, 2024, including rezoning the property from C-Commercial to R8-A General Residences. The project includes demolishing the former cold storage building and constructing three buildings with market-rate condos priced between $350,000 and $500,000.

• Recommended approval of site plan for 17-unit condo development at 701 Nancy Price Drive (3-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for the site plan application (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (all in favor)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law 1-2024 to allow metal detection devices on village property, and will decide on several financial matters including a budget amendment for police department mold remediation ($8,115) and approval of $108,010.15 in vouchers. The board will also consider adopting a Pro-Housing Communities resolution, extending the short-term rental moratorium (expiring August 10), and appointing a new Planning Board chair. The most significant item is a rezoning application for 701 Nancy Price Drive to allow construction of 17 residential units.

• Public hearing on Local Law 1-2024: Use of Metal Detection Devices on Village Owned Property
• Budget amendment of $8,115 for police department mold remediation, funded by ARPA
• Abstract of audited vouchers totaling $108,010.15
• Rezoning application for 701 Nancy Price Drive from commercial to R-8A for a 17-unit development
• Extension of short-term rental moratorium (expires August 10, 2024)

Planning Board

The Village of Youngstown Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and decide on Local Law 1-2024, which would allow metal detection devices on village property under special permits. They will also vote on a resolution to become a Pro-Housing Community, a state pledge that could improve grant eligibility. Other decisions include renewing a $1,000 Chamber of Commerce membership and approving use of the gym for Christmas basket distribution.

• Public hearing and determination on Local Law 1-2024 allowing metal detection devices on village property (three special use permits, items found belong to village)
• Resolution to adopt the Pro-Housing Communities pledge to access state grant funding
• Renewal of Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce membership for $1,000
• Vouchers approved totaling $100,445.33 (General $56,141.70, Water $2,052.82, Sewer $41,350.81, Trust $900.00)
• Request by Colleen Mary Summerville to use the gym for Christmas basket distribution Dec 15-21, 2024

Village Board

The Board is reviewing budget amendment requests for a new DPW pickup truck and increased CHIPS funding. The meeting also addresses the resignation of Police Chief Joe Paul and the appointment of Shawn Bosi as Acting Chief.

• Budget amendment request for $64,000 for a DPW F250 pickup truck and equipment
• Budget amendment request for $45,000 to increase CHIPS funding
• Appointment of Shawn Bosi as Acting Police Chief following Joe Paul's resignation
• Annual software support contract with Williamson Law Book Company for $1,571.00
• Discussion regarding local law 1-2024 on metal detection devices in parks

Village Board

The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the formation of a short-term rental policy and review EV station proposals. The session includes reviews of employee appointments and a special use permit for a community event.

• Special Use Permit for Youngstown Business and Professional Association Street Dance and Car Cruise on June 20, 2024
• Renewal of John Calvert room lease at $150.00 monthly
• Discussion on short-term rental policy with a suggested June 2024 completion deadline
• Proposal for Village handbook creation starting at $1,600
• Appointment of Kim Winning to part-time Deputy-Clerk Treasurer

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will review a multi-year contract with the Niagara County Board of Elections and a proposed law regarding metal detection devices in parks. The board is also considering a special use permit for river cruise docking and boarding.

• Proposed 5-year contract with Niagara County Board of Elections for voting machines
• Proposed Local Law 1-2024 regarding Metal Detection Devices in Parks
• Special Use Permit request from River Rum Runners of Niagara LLC for South docks
• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $160,461.77
• Discussion of 2024 assessment change for 701 Nancy Price Drive (Cold storage)

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will review several contract authorizations and building use requests for Veterans Park. Discussion items include short-term rental policies, EV station proposals, and a potential parcel purchase by Richland Acquisitions LLC.

• $1,661.00 software support contract with Williamson Law Book Company
• Boat cradle storage leases at Nancy Price Drive for $25 per season
• Request from Richland Acquisitions LLC to purchase 18 acres of Veterans Park property
• Proposed DPW purchase of a new work truck to replace a 2008 Chevy Silverado
• Discussion on the status of EV Station proposals

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session and public hearing regarding the draft budget for the fiscal year starting June 1, 2024. The Board will discuss whether to approve the draft or make modifications. Following the meeting, the Board will enter into executive session for personnel matters.

• Presentation of the 2024-2025 draft budget
• Public hearing on the fiscal year budget (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025)
• Trustee compensation: Mayor $7,498.00, Deputy Mayor $6,151.00, and Trustees $5,656.00

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will consider several contract renewals and personnel changes. A budget work session and public hearing are scheduled for April 15, 2024. The board is also reviewing the 2022–2023 Fiscal Stress Score results.

• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $56,049.41
• Renewal of Independent Health insurance contract with family coverage at $2,271.08 per month
• Relevy of 32 unpaid water/sewer accounts totaling $23,607.63
• Annual contract with Planet Technologies for email licenses at $1,689.60
• Hiring of Nadine Tidwell as part-time Recreation Leader at $15.00 per hour

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The board will also address sewer billing, short-term rentals, and water main breaks.

• 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• Sewer service billing for Water Street
• Short Term Rentals discussion
• Metal detecting Special Use Permit
• Water main breaks suspected to be due to a Niagara County defect

Village Board

The Board of Trustees is organizing the May 21, 2024, general election and appointing election staff. The board is also reviewing several building use requests and a budget adjustment for a REDI payment.

• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $338,927.44
• Election of two Trustee positions on May 21, 2024, at the Village Center Gymnasium
• Appointment of election inspectors at $15.00/hr and an election custodian at $50.00 plus mileage
• Budget journal adjustment for REDI payment #9 in the amount of $281,276.61
• Discussion on short-term rental moratorium, which is in effect until August 10, 2024

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing a site plan for a dog daycare and grooming facility. Members will also discuss EV station proposals and rules regarding metal detecting on village property.

• Site plan review for Happy Tails of Niagara at 120 Lockport Street
• EV station proposals for Red Brick and Hinman Street
• Discussion on metal detecting on Village owned property (Chapter 128)
• Request for Town of Porter Democratic Committee caucus on March 28, 2024
• Request for Youngstown Free Library Solar Eclipse event on April 8, 2024

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to approve nearly $46,000 in vouchers and consider several personnel changes. The board will also review easement agreements and a transportation funding contract.

• Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $45,989.50
• Renewal of easement agreement for 723 and 727 Main Street at $150.00 each
• Agreement renewal with Niagara County Office of the Aging for $4,000.00 in Senior Van Transportation funding
• Hire of Brittany Price as part-time Police Officer at $21.00/hr
• Discussion on 120 Lockport Street site review

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss budget transfers for audit expenses and CHIPS changes. The session includes proposals for EV stations and requests for seasonal planting and fire company memberships.

• Proposal for Weiland Greenhouses to plant 17 hanging baskets for $1,275.00
• Budget adjustment of $5,938.39 from Contingency to Audit expenses
• Budget adjustment of $7,079.32 for CHIPS expense and revenue
• Frey Electric EV Station proposals for Red Brick and Hinman Street
• Approval of Oliver Clark and Dylan Thompson as probationary members of Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to review departmental reports and approve various administrative requests. Key items include a property sale, wage increases, and the approval of new fire company officers.

• Sale of 120 Lockport Street to Happy Tails of Niagara LLC for $172,000.00
• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $214,465.22
• Proposed minimum wage increase to $15.00/hr for part-time Recreation staff and Sr. Van Driver employee
• Easement agreement for 645/703 Main Street for $150.00 each
• Approval of 2024 Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company officers