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Members asked staff to review the consultant's mapped proposals (speed hump callouts, high-visibility pavement markings and flashing signage) and to invite the traffic-and-safety consultant and the village's traffic committee to a future work session so trustees can review the concepts before a public meeting. Trustees emphasized strategic placement (not installing every recommended hump) and asked staff to prioritize locations near the Academy/School Street intersection where drivers frequently fail to stop.

The board also discussed decorative streetlighting. Staff said the village currently works with a vendor that offers a limited set of luminaire styles; several blocks feature mixed lamp types (sodium vapor/yellow light and decorative carriage-style fixtures) and residents have expressed interest in a consistent aesthetic. Trustees discussed asking National Grid whether it could take over circuitry and luminaires on certain streets and directed staff to collect pricing and ownership/maintenance information. Staff noted a tentative budget figure of approximately $20,000 for selected replacement work and said that funds are available in the current budget should the board choose to proceed.

Why it matters: Traffic-calming and targeted crosswalk upgrades address pedestrian safety at known problem intersections; clarifying ownership of streetlight circuitry and consistent decorative lighting affects village appearance and future maintenance costs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Williamsville Board Meeting (1/27/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The board reviewed a consultant package of traffic-and-safety treatments (speed humps, high-visibility crosswalks, signage) and discussed replacing mismatched decorative streetlights with LED luminaires; staff were asked to collect pricing, vendor options and ownership information for further review.","taxTitle","Williamsville, Erie County, New York","taxId",73019,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6112463,"Trustees discuss short-term rental code rewrite, event safety and full-island rental requests including August moonlight run",790,200000,990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15&start=200&end=990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6112463/Williamsville/Erie-County/New-York/Trustees-discuss-short-term-rental-code-rewrite-event-safety-and-full-island-rental-requests-including-August-moonlight-run","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112463-e8eff0889d95e898902447c1d82ae04c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185977&Signature=KuGSJ4KshdyqBQIDxgqwKczbbneceH5G~Sn2z7eKoNXDLLLmYLjnDZobzfecW~Ii86OxT3ogJ0M0SNtyCAPSE8I6m20PC2PzlZLhvhCkMwEwaXER6pieT7qXpXvNOF3PvpSd~Nc-2p7Vkcxu6~X17pPfPpTYaeJhSfbXvoKL6qmaam~qVkKA4P43Q3CValu5o7~M6y1SgOXVQiIqs3~xEv5ikWw79pz-nrVBYOQmZbv21ma0PuA3LbhFitZwgbUU1SSSAcYToWWUzj~DizFCNBJm7p61LKsJX-TxZJMu4FV5O1Gdguc8woRV5-Yl2lpVm3L007IhFhyJ3QH6A2WMMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees and staff used the Jan. 27 work session to review examples and next steps for short-term rental regulations, event safety plans for community festivals and specific requests to rent the village's island park facilities.

Trustees said they will circulate printed model code examples prior to the next meeting and then draft village-specific language. Board members discussed safety and minimum requirements for short-term rentals including posted safety signage (for hot tubs and other hazards), consistent fee collection, and periodic inspections. Administrator Knoell and staff agreed to provide printed copies and to present a draft at a future work session for the board to adapt for local needs.

On events, staff reported an Old Home Days safety plan is in development; members agreed to update the key schedule to match what the board previously approved. For all-island rentals, staff noted a request had been received to rent the entire island for events and that organizers typically ask for a one-hour extension of time; organizers coordinate with police, fire and emergency services and sometimes hire private security. The board discussed no-inflatable rules for certain events (no bounce houses or inflatables people climb into for insurance reasons) while allowing small interactive inflatables that do not enclose users.

The board also heard a full-island rental request from event organizer Larry Burnell for the \"moonlight run\" on Aug. 13, 2025, proposed as a fundraiser for the Hillary Grama Foundation. Staff said event organizers reach out to police, fire and emergency services, provide a course and contract private security, and often request an additional hour. Trustees asked staff to confirm details with the organizer and to return with a rental authorization recommendation.

Why it matters: The short-term rental code rewrite could change registration, safety and fee rules that affect property owners and visitors; event rules and full-island rentals shape usage, safety and revenue for village parks.","Board members discussed drafting a short-term rental code using model language, safety plans for Old Home Days and other events, and several full-island rental requests, including a moonlight run proposed for Aug. 13, 2025.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6112469,"Williamsville staff reports on CDBG cooperation, Island Park Dam modeling, planning grant and WQIP application results",120,23000,143000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15&start=23&end=143","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15/thumbnail_23000.jpg","/articles/6112469/Williamsville/Erie-County/New-York/Williamsville-staff-reports-on-CDBG-cooperation-Island-Park-Dam-modeling-planning-grant-and-WQIP-application-results","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112469-d690b03517991f2b013839aaa830ff5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185977&Signature=GhYPj73nXTq7~riqb4tpVP-1549b8eowCTfgEODYYGKTV1sFZ2Qt10yEn3Z9glsEnEKp-9kXtfKn0tPAu~ID90DC62zQzswp5HmpFjO5DnFWhzb7vGwoX-8CdaNoutn4RfYTwOzDVJJ7O0x-4BSLEZmFWSEuPUOHk2eSnO-7u~qmhlHSv8IvEHIpY8m6Kfjb8h12O2llVQ3nEzK8XAFJ3sn-Iw2ptIAjq1tzqkV3ECJpX0e~y8Jp4qWMTACssLVkFl2a~wb79LQN3FJe046G9PCPkqeouOOzhLAHqfFnCLakJDyG75r6s0nMalsprEme-3ok9L39iCiv6XBOPlLHRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village Administrator Knoell briefed trustees on the village's grants and planning items during the Jan. 27 work session.

Knoell said the village renewed its cooperative agreement with the town that formalizes the village's 7% share of Amherst Metropolitan area Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards; that agreement is signed every two years. On the Island Park Dam project, staff returned contractor materials and requested modeled options; Knoell said pricing and modeled options are still pending and under review.

On the municipal planning grant (MPG), Knoell said the village held a steering committee meeting with county representatives and is finalizing a committee for appointments. Colliers, the planning consultant, will meet staff ahead of public-facing meetings; a staff meeting with Colliers was being scheduled for early February.

Knoell also briefed the board on the Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) application process. The village received a breakdown of its score from the WQIP reviewers and \"scored quite well,\" he said, but the reviewers would not disclose the award threshold. Reviewers recommended pulling in additional neighborhood-area elements and adding GIS maps for future applications. The village intends to reapply when the next round opens. Knoell added that the ADU+ (accessory dwelling unit) grant application had already been submitted and completed on Jan. 15.

Why it matters: The planning grant work and consultant meetings will shape the village's comprehensive plan update and capital priorities; the drafting and modeling work for Island Park Dam will inform any future budget or grant requests. The WQIP feedback provides a path to strengthen the next application.

Key clarifications from the meeting
• The CDBG cooperation agreement was renewed and submitted as part of the routine qualification process; the document holds the village's commitment level at 7% of the metropolitan award.
• Island Park Dam work is in the modeling and pricing stage; contractors were asked to submit option models and pricing for a cost-benefit review.
• Colliers will hold a staff meeting with village staff to review prior visioning materials and begin public-facing work on the comprehensive plan update.
• The WQIP application scored well but did not receive an award this round; reviewers advised more neighborhood-area content and GIS maps for future submissions.","Village staff reported a renewed two-year cooperation agreement for CDBG share, ongoing contractor modeling for Island Park Dam options, steps in the municipal planning grant with Colliers, and a close but unsuccessful Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) application score that the village plans to reapply for.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":42,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6112474,"Williamsville board approves multiple routine transfers, appointments and design work; schedules public hearing on sidewalk snow rule",630,630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15&start=0&end=630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2747670-836f99bf05e387d4518bcac79b4ebc15/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6112474/Williamsville/Erie-County/New-York/Williamsville-board-approves-multiple-routine-transfers-appointments-and-design-work-schedules-public-hearing-on-sidewalk-snow-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112474-95ebde0d852602455cb99b5af8bb36c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185977&Signature=fdZtq38DCZJBhaK32SHDRTf2PNxMQpMg3zGAOkwn-S7owz2wxXhpA6~PE4sb~zktjJ7QL27zYPPR8c3dRayeMxuStW7h7GzpGU0tHLbkyls~Ypl0-0zDHiAh8m7pgGOWoxy7pAu2rgZke38ROAVLn7gToqChBlqrn3SNWwXvsJvUQuk3tlWGaG7vW1sxS9rgm-S5c2ceELkCHQt37dVxVDHkWVFJMB6SmbDrXXGCtMbUzA9DqpKhBghbrp-RSShEYUeiOunB2XzUZMYqH0A4q84bIzFWXq0hG2eJgML~GtivxErZkasYLEXfZbqshlFEl7PK15zfMU0Vsx50SG~QEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Williamsville Board of Trustees on Jan. 27 approved a set of routine resolutions including budget transfers, payroll and personnel appointments, and authorized preliminary design work for the Lehigh Valley Section House. The board also voted to publish notice of a public hearing on a proposed local law amending the village code on snow and ice removal for sidewalks.

The board voted on five written budget and administrative resolutions presented together. Trustees approved transfers in the general fund and a separate transfer in the Len Park fund, authorized payroll and vouchers in the amount shown in the packet, and confirmed two personnel appointments: Catherine Balda as village registrar of vital statistics and Paul Piatkowski as an active member of the Williamsville Fire Department effective Feb. 1, 2025. The board also authorized Flint Battaglia Architects to prepare construction documents and cost narratives for interior and exterior renovation of the Lehigh Valley Section House for a sum not to exceed $10,000.

Trustee Silas moved and the board approved publication of notice for a public hearing on Feb. 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. to receive comment on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 89 (Streets and Sidewalks) to change snow-and-ice removal enforcement language. The hearing was scheduled after board discussion about enforcement gaps and the village’s desire to give staff the authority to pursue red-tag warnings and, where necessary, contractor remediation with potential back-charges to property owners.

Why it matters: The combined approvals keep standard village operations funded, add a step toward restoring the Lehigh Valley Section House, and set a formal public-review step for changing sidewalk maintenance rules that could shift enforcement responsibilities from town crews to property owners.

Votes at a glance
• Cooperation/CDBG agreement authorization — approved (motion to execute cooperation agreement for CDBG qualification period fiscal years 2025–2027). Referenced statutory basis: Community Development Act of 1974; National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (see authorities).
• General fund budget transfers — approved.
• Len Park fund transfers — approved.
• Payroll and vouchers — approved as written (packet amount cited).
• Appointment: Catherine Balda — appointed as registrar of vital statistics — approved.
• Appointment: Paul Piatkowski — appointed active member, Williamsville Fire Department (effective 02/01/2025) — approved.
• Contract authorization: Flint Battaglia Architects — authorized to prepare construction documents and cost narrative for Lehigh Valley Section House, not to exceed $10,000 — approved.
• Public hearing: Notice to be published for proposed local law amending Chapter 89 (snow and ice removal) for hearing on 02/24/2025 at 7:30 p.m. — approved.

Board members present at roll call included Mayor Hunt, Deputy Mayor Tory, Trustee Celeste, Trustee Hahn and Trustee Jackson. Where formal motions, seconds and an \"Aye\" vote were recorded in the meeting transcript, the board approved the items as announced by the mayor during the meeting.","At its Jan. 27 meeting the Village of Williamsville board approved routine budget transfers, payroll/vouchers, two personnel appointments and authorized design work for the Lehigh Valley Section House; it also directed staff to publish a public hearing on a proposed streets-and-sidewalks local law on snow and ice removal.","actionData","errors"]

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