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The board approved the length-of-service award program (LOSAP) list for calendar year 2024, as presented by the fire department and certified under Article 11‑a of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). The board recorded three yes votes and two abstentions; the adopted resolution directs that the approved list be returned to the fire department for posting for a minimum of 30 days.

Why it matters: LOSAP lists determine which volunteer firefighters qualify for service credit tied to a monetary benefit; state law prescribes certification and a 30‑day posting requirement before implementation.

Key actions and recorded votes

- LOSAP service award list (resolution 1). Motion to approve the attached certified list of active volunteer firefighters who earned at least 50 points during the 2024 calendar year. Roll-call votes recorded: Trustee Zimba — yes; Trustee Craft — yes; Deputy Mayor Adolph — yes; Trustee Morawski — abstain; Mayor Peterson — abstain. Outcome: approved. Notes: list to be posted for at least 30 days. Authority referenced: Article 11‑a, New York State General Municipal Law (GML).

- Authorization to advertise canvass meeting for the village election (special meeting to canvass votes of the March 18, 2025 election; canvass set for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6 p.m.). Motion made and seconded; vote recorded in favor. Outcome: approved.

- Memberships to Depew Volunteer Fire Department (resolution 3). Approved pending physicals: Jaden Recor (Aetna Hose Company), Ryan Snyder (Aetna Hose Company), and John M. Leissner Sr. (Central Hose Company). Roll-call votes recorded in favor. Outcome: approved.

- Junior firefighter membership (resolution 4). Approved pending physical: Joseph Buonafi (Aetna Hose Company, junior firefighter). Roll-call votes recorded in favor. Outcome: approved.

- Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (resolution 5) establishing an all-way stop at Lee Street with George Street and Howard Lane as described in the amendment to section 240 subdivision 5 of the Village Code. The board held a public hearing on Feb. 10 and recorded unanimous yes votes on adoption. Outcome: adopted; effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.

- Acceptance of court officer resignation (resolution 6). The board accepted the resignation of court officer James Honeck, effective March 6, 2025. Roll-call votes recorded in favor. Outcome: approved.

- Budget modifications (resolution 7). The board approved targeted line‑item transfers within the 2024–25 budget described in the motion; amounts cited in the meeting record include transfers of $2,500, $3,040.59, $400 and $5,806.99 between specified department lines for the fire department. Outcome: approved. Notes: described in meeting as reallocations within the fire department budget to cover costs late in the fiscal year.

- Claims and accounts. The finance committee presented audited claims for payment; amounts read into the record included General Fund $483,894.20, Sewer Fund $951.40 and Capital Projects $56,276.40. The meeting record listed a total but the line was not clearly stated and is not specified here.

Nut graf: The Feb. 24 meeting covered several routine but operationally important items for village services — from recognizing volunteer firefighter service and adding personnel to the volunteer force, to local traffic controls and small budget transfers — matters that affect emergency response, roadway safety and the close of the village’s fiscal year.

Background and context: The LOSAP motion cited certification requirements under state law and the village’s adopted point system for volunteer service credit. The local law adopting an all‑way stop followed a Feb. 10 public hearing at which residents spoke in favor of additional traffic controls at the intersection. Budget transfers were described by staff as internal adjustments within the fire department’s accounts to address final‑year expenses.

Ending: The board closed its business and moved to a moment of silence before adjourning at 7:44 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Depew Board Meeting 2-24-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Depew Board of Trustees voted unanimously or by recorded roll calls on multiple routine measures at its Feb. 24 meeting, approving a length-of-service award program list for volunteer firefighters, several membership requests for the volunteer fire department, a local law establishing an all-way stop at Howard Lane/Lee Street/George Street, a court officer resignation and line-item budget adjustments for the 2024–25 fiscal year.","taxTitle","Depew, Erie County, New York","taxId",58917,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6686460,"Depew officials report heavy snow, 500 letters to property owners and low sign-up for 'Audrey's Snow Angels' volunteer program",112,1007000,1119000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383609-78629a45f8fe15afcd11d68876d113f8&start=1007&end=1119","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383609-78629a45f8fe15afcd11d68876d113f8/thumbnail_1007000.jpg","/articles/6686460/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Depew-officials-report-heavy-snow-500-letters-to-property-owners-and-low-sign-up-for-Audreys-Snow-Angels-volunteer-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6686460-c80a9375dd0379ca128211a577264f32/orig.mp4?Expires=1774858053&Signature=mwtwBcIZDzGAo-CULyMYuyzWkEq3tg6jFMkNlVjgHuTkk3D~4g8StBp~e3ZueXbqyqE9LGTtAbVXLCvZa1vQGYexII7cyD7-95qFulvg2INTEcZjlYgjapg0dMwbBKSIa29b2t~7-vcxEcbNWSNsMvh8VlSITsZUoG~Cs0zlqXjBGKgzDR~DdPRV3e7ZKLeczvr9DJfxU2N5c9tsT8iXnsqkX~2bmrBPIiFA-DtyvCYkqPnEZb4rRR6NilBVD3ZQmT5ptZyZmxqsDEqZbafarTIOwoyiQiXfeUd3FfMI9hFxQDvUCbWweyIUVhKODIRxJ-YDVsRt3COEQnU2mnggxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village officials told the board on Feb. 24 that an unusually snowy winter has left many sidewalks and intersections uncleared, the village mailed hundreds of reminder letters and a proposed volunteer assistance program has had minimal enrollment.

Don, representing the building department, said the village has seen an unusually high frequency of snowfall and dispatches have struggled to keep sidewalks clear. He reported that the office sent about 500 letters to residents and businesses asking them to remove snow and said some sidewalks compacted into thick ice.

Mayor Peterson and Trustee Craft described a volunteer program called Audrey’s Snow Angels designed to match neighbors who can help with those who cannot clear sidewalks. \"We had all of 2 people that chimed in that they wanted to help,\" the mayor said, adding the board intends to try again next season.

Why it matters: Blocked or icy sidewalks reduce accessibility for older residents, people with limited mobility and parents with strollers, and increase slip-and-fall risks.

Other winter-related operations

Ken Pick of the Department of Public Works reported numerous water-main breaks across the area and asked residents with water issues to contact the Erie County Water Authority because the village does not handle water-main repairs. Pick also said the DPW will advocate this week for an increase in CHIPS funding, the state program that supports local road maintenance.

Nut graf: Officials encouraged neighbors to help one another and asked residents to clear sidewalks where able; the village will continue enforcement and outreach, and DPW will pursue additional road funding at the county and state level.

Ending: Officials asked residents who need help clearing sidewalks to notify the village and said the Snow Angels program will be revisited next winter.","Village staff said the community experienced extensive snowfall, the building department mailed about 500 letters urging sidewalk clearing, and a volunteer program to help residents saw only two people volunteer so far.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6686465,"Resident raises Main Street speeding concerns; police and mayor say fresh data, speed details possible",63,1765000,1828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383609-78629a45f8fe15afcd11d68876d113f8&start=1765&end=1828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383609-78629a45f8fe15afcd11d68876d113f8/thumbnail_1765000.jpg","/articles/6686465/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Resident-raises-Main-Street-speeding-concerns-police-and-mayor-say-fresh-data-speed-details-possible","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6686465-00547b13ce87ed3fdc1a89e390d70eb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1774858053&Signature=M5Piq2jj02U75yodz~CaL0x2kDN38YKSUPYjmknAaSDVdBxDwfVYPptKQBz-GqHvgOabxxk865NsRU1fien-qt7Nu1lGl~fTJT5hM0AdXm116yyVD1iTVTwPHnUs~Mv-T07aRVSwcXpZXTTtJL5chOQTqOHaMicIQsoXlhtgrHEQC~7ZsERBHPtYmSCFisLYCY4x2HEwCedt6B7IR8zhDUr4aoF6gMMpp1y5eVsFov7mpqMbRquhsmBKMrJ2vzOSe4-j7cp-KVePHDfpJU0aMptWyUS1NPuw9CMWiLLdNyEJ4T6RtKHtrGcCnxfsm8Hn~4Djt6GFhCZqi2cG8pZ3tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Depew resident told the Village Board on Feb. 24 that drivers frequently speed on Main Street and asked the board to consider additional traffic controls or enforcement as the weather improves.

Resident Ryan Snyder, who said he lives on Main Street, told trustees: \"I was wondering if there was something we could do about that. Maybe put stop signs up or maybe at least 1 stop sign.\" Snyder said he sees speeding most notably as weather improves and noted there are more children in the area.

Why it matters: Main Street is a heavily traveled local roadway. Residents reported a pattern of higher speeds near bus stops and neighborhood streets, raising concerns for pedestrian safety, especially for children.

Police and village response

Captain Corey Spoke of the Depew Police Department said the village can deploy targeted speed enforcement and put up the mobile speed sign to gather data. \"We could set up speed details there. Set up our speed sign as well to... do some data,\" Spoke said during public comment follow-up.

Mayor Peterson said the village previously conducted speed studies on that stretch and will provide the prior data to the resident and pursue fresh counts. \"We have done studies there, multiple studies ... I will look to see if I can get you ... I will get the data that we collected,\" the mayor said, noting earlier studies showed the majority of drivers were under 35 mph.

The board and police encouraged the resident to follow up at meetings and noted prior enforcement and signage have been used in the past.

Ending: Police indicated they will run fresh data collection and consider speed enforcement details; no new formal traffic control was enacted at the Feb. 24 meeting.","A longtime Main Street resident asked Depew trustees to address recurring speeding; village officials said prior data show most drivers were under 35 mph and agreed to collect and share updated counts and consider targeted enforcement and a speed sign.","actionData","errors"]

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Depew trustees approve volunteer service awards, new fire members, 4‑way stop and budget tweaks

Depew officials report heavy snow, 500 letters to property owners and low sign-up for 'Audrey's Snow Angels' volunteer program

Resident raises Main Street speeding concerns; police and mayor say fresh data, speed details possible