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Administrator and staff said the engineering report (Phase 9 sanitary sewer evaluation survey and corrective action plan) recommends proceeding with the project to improve wastewater quality and protect public health. Staff explained WIIA grants generally may pay up to 25% of eligible project costs and that the village was seeking that funding to reduce the affordability burden on residents and property owners.

Why it matters: WIIA funding can provide material grant support for sewer infrastructure projects that otherwise require local capital spending or borrowing. Preparation of a competitive application requires consultant work, engineering reports and documentation of project need and affordability.

Next steps: Municipal Solutions Inc. will prepare the application. The mayor was authorized to execute the application and any necessary supporting documents; staff will return to the board with application status updates. The resolution took immediate effect upon passage by roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Depew Board Meeting 8-11-25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees authorized Municipal Solutions Inc. to prepare a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant application for the village's Sewer Phase 9 project and authorized Mayor Kevin J. Peterson to execute required documentation for submission to the New York State EFC.","taxTitle","Depew, Erie County, New York","taxId",58917,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502152,"Depew board authorizes formal demolition process for 47 Main Street; staff outline legal notice, hearing steps",0,1879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb&start=1879&end=1879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb/thumbnail_1879000.jpg","/articles/6502152/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Depew-board-authorizes-formal-demolition-process-for-47-Main-Street-staff-outline-legal-notice-hearing-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502152-34f027a8a94ca0c521f8f80af16cbcef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044236&Signature=BAGedlqU7WPt1BlWjJY5oiCi-MVbQZY940Y-RiSV5v7cjkWf94guCM8vkqu4c4QnmTpabZsD4o~OyguD7KbLDJuEywmJnzf0oqCn9VIT4ywqysu3OQ0ThbmfNt5bBr1El2zJh0AJP-S-N-Pgru-mpQiiyJa-Roxvl9E5ASfDlTCVNRBd9WdBgqB9bOYMVwTyMkKp3dYgsEQlCTw8853~JZxBvC6i7EedwSqjaRVT1Whd6fQBG0iNp3~eS3zFLafr80Bb9lKX2goveP9Y604jwzBvNUofJI2WxQ7ueH9jLSSHmQHv0PJPx9iFlwEIT~d3ZjSGl3aky6T7joxOvumFvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Depew Village Board on Aug. 11 authorized staff to begin the formal statutory process to remove an unsafe building at 47 Main Street after a code enforcement investigation found the structure to be dilapidated and hazardous.

Code enforcement and legal staff explained the stepwise process required by Village Law: staff will prepare and file a demolition notice with the county, attempt to serve the owner(s), and schedule a public hearing no less than five days after service. At the hearing the owner may present evidence that the building is not unsafe; after the hearing the board may order demolition if legal criteria are satisfied. If the village completes demolition, the costs will be charged to the property and assessed accordingly, the resolution states.

Residents and neighbors asked about specific timelines and past extensions. Alyssa Orlova, who identified herself from 165 Warsaw (Alyssa provided unit/residence information in the record), asked for concrete dates; staff replied that the resolution is the first formal step and that publication of a hearing advertisement and proper service must occur before a hearing date can be confirmed. Staff cautioned that finding and serving the owner can delay scheduling; they said they would not guarantee the hearing date until legal service is completed.

Why it matters: the board’s action moves the matter from informal code enforcement negotiations into the formal legal procedures that allow the village to repair or remove a structure deemed unsafe when informal remedies have not solved the problem. For neighbors, a formal process can accelerate remediation but involves statutory notices, opportunities to be heard and potential administrative delays.

Context and next steps: staff said contractors and an engineer have been consulted and that portions of the rear addition were described as not salvageable. The administrator will draft the demolition notice and attempt to serve it; if service is successful the board will hold the required public hearing and then decide whether to proceed with demolition and cost assessment.","Trustees approved initiating the statutory demolition process for 47 Main Street, citing structural failure and public‑safety concerns; staff described the multi‑step process including filing notice, serving owners, holding a public hearing at least five days after service, and potential assessment of demolition costs to the property.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502158,"Depew trustees accept $125,000 lump sum and credits instead of 25‑year lease payments for Phase 2 solar project",170,305000,475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb&start=305&end=475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb/thumbnail_305000.jpg","/articles/6502158/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Depew-trustees-accept-125000-lump-sum-and-credits-instead-of-25year-lease-payments-for-Phase-2-solar-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502158-4b404f72655c8a6728fd174f04034a4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044236&Signature=VMCTa10QSATH5vYBd1a8Z2Izj0fS9sAGfWfbzFwGDiuLd6bmPv69ptCBogu17tPKEXyBhq5EivPFBwWsWcd-3mClyOBIN9gN-7W5htXRLmK-4RN6wPN3ztvF5bGXxkJZG~B2G1Wy79rHBzOqVrbixa1HnsvaQ3yLNNXr4OOypJKxhPZzWgnIqle~aYxUxOYyslWVSBKSXl~QwVHGb~D-kGej3nbxyGBVTT-OIQjywxWE2WrDYl8OLuEAXDQYVI8pFeHqHm1~v8B4tyVGFv6DIQO5vWdCNT97PympaK8TsxDduCJT9CYWo7F8~z9pnnJJ0ioX9PhQgp9c1rvWQHDJ7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Depew Village Board on Aug. 11 authorized Mayor Kevin J. Peterson to sign amended Phase 2 lease documents for the village’s solar project on Broadway, retroactive to July 29, 2025. The amendment changes how the village will be compensated for the Phase 2 installation.

Village staff described two compensation options: a long‑term lease payment stream of $15,000 per year with 3% annual increases over 25 years, or a one‑time lump sum payment. After discussion the board elected to accept a $125,000 upfront payment. Staff also said the village will receive a 15% credit from a nearby solar array in Chaffee that will supply credits the village had expected from Phase 2 under the original compensation design.

In discussion trustees and staff cited current budget needs as a reason for preferring an upfront payment. Staff also noted operational issues at the Lancaster/Chaffee installations and the need to ensure site access and vegetation control; they said the developer has committed to addressing access and signage issues and to providing additional operator training for village staff.

Why it matters: accepting an upfront payment accelerates revenue to the village general fund but foregoes a longer stream of lease income. The 15% credit will be applied to village utility/energy benefits as described by staff. The board recorded a roll call vote authorizing the mayor to execute the amended documents.

Next steps: the administrator will sign the amended lease documents and the village will record the receipt of funds in the general fund. Staff said they will follow up with the developer on site access, vegetation mitigation and signage for the solar array.","Trustees authorized the mayor to sign an amended Phase 2 lease retroactive to July 29, 2025. The board discussed choosing a $125,000 lump sum payment and a 15% credit from a different array instead of a 25‑year annual payment schedule.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502163,"Depew schedules public hearing on open‑burn law after residents report recurring smoke nuisances",2793,584000,3377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb&start=584&end=3377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb/thumbnail_584000.jpg","/articles/6502163/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Depew-schedules-public-hearing-on-openburn-law-after-residents-report-recurring-smoke-nuisances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502163-980f3f6588efc7fb61203df98287afc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044236&Signature=cJXCEpxd2xcf7zUN04IsdYLNmVkCimg-fciKhBsflT7wou7Eytj0Odh2CymwDuJ~9jDbXuijtG7aaEUyqxWjAkTFxtiwmEA9kGFTnPooEm4lYn3ltt6qeJo7Wv6Fgb7kFdJLdI7KHmebJwGIasBUOX79UdaN~C2IYXbCPO8tVY24vXeRUZGh~kN0C9-PO3Sh8o02a4P0a62MIzp6gKJeabouDwJKnZCDWXNnushc0JKjXBkMtAS0PvzJYAW2Up4H0yAbkYntKfL335LwJQAKfqg3W6COJaL677AGY8clUpieZvWsEy72PKdAsX1MnYLMp14w9prOt-aTQ7UEDjfMGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Depew will hold a public hearing Aug. 25 to consider Local Law No. 3 of 2025, a proposed open‑fires and incinerators ordinance that village staff say is needed to give code enforcement and the police clearer enforcement authority.

Village Attorney Sam told the board the village previously had an open‑burn law that was repealed around 2011 and that officials want a local ordinance to enable enforcement against unsafe or nuisance burns. Police Chief McNamara said, without a local ordinance, officers have limited ability to require a person to extinguish an unregulated, unsafe fire or to address persistent smoke entering neighbors’ homes.

During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, several residents described ongoing smoke problems. Susan Wisniewski of 33 Rogers Drive said a nearby neighbor has burned repeatedly this summer and that smoke has affected her ability to use outdoor space and open windows; she said she filed written complaints and called police but that the problem continued. “I work in a dental office. I can't wait to come home and sit on my patio in the sun, and I can't because it burns my throat,” Wisniewski said in the meeting record.

Why it matters: an enforceable local ordinance would give Depew officials a clear legal mechanism to address fires that create smoke hazards, public‑health risks or violate nuisance standards. The proposed law, if adopted after the public hearing, would enable code officers and police to regulate and, when necessary, order extinguishment of unsafe burns.

What happens next: the administrator was authorized to advertise the Aug. 25 public hearing; staff said notice will be published and that the village will explain the proposed regulations at the hearing. Residents with recurring smoke or suspected illegal burning were advised to continue documenting incidents (photos, dates/times) and to report them to police and, where appropriate, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which enforces certain statewide open‑burn restrictions.

Public comment context: the board acknowledged local history — Sam said he is seeking records about why the prior ordinance was repealed — and emphasized that adopting a new local law is intended to provide reasonable, enforceable rules rather than to prohibit small recreational fires allowed under state law.

The board will consider the law after the public hearing and public comment on Aug. 25; staff will publish required notices in advance of that meeting.","The Village Board set a public hearing for Aug. 25 on a proposed Local Law No. 3 (open fires and incinerators) after staff said the village currently lacks an enforceable open‑burn ordinance; residents described repeated smoke and nuisance burning during public comment.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502167,"Village trustees approve solar lease amendment, sewer grant application, demolition and contracts in unanimous roll calls",506,1636000,2142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb&start=1636&end=2142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561564-235f36bf179109bc5309562a055cd8bb/thumbnail_1636000.jpg","/articles/6502167/Depew/Erie-County/New-York/Village-trustees-approve-solar-lease-amendment-sewer-grant-application-demolition-and-contracts-in-unanimous-roll-calls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502167-cb916e0333b35d87d196af2700abe581/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044236&Signature=iV6VovlP51G0H8QytQ2wf5SoOcGr16oxWEZooFS4gcOdlxSVP2srQOJLnEAT2ufB9nIKz53EiIHcTnL071G6iu7bZEshRaHdjkz1PCFzRxEbY1iLqvrQpqRndpxrxQmkXuEeZYw9O9xj4a-VCj4gOyxOQ2ejKV1sZRym837ek7H9~UpmhSKUE~2mookdotXgPz0bDn5O-rl3yJGMHHJivd71ONmzSCPP6obzVHWGGMv1ykNXDDZqxYhNyxyyrIzNztk3igoWGUSOO-sqsns9t5sLSPJD-6wfzPWXSxRiPFJ56W1vkA~X5z8T8ME9Khvb~6WvPbO9XEhyZLAFXdSFPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board of Trustees of Depew voted on nine resolutions at its regular meeting Aug. 11, approving measures that included a Phase 2 solar lease amendment, submission of a New York State WIIA grant application for sewer Phase 9, authorization to begin the demolition process for 47 Main Street, and two contracts tied to a controlled demolition at 163 Keefer Avenue.

The actions were taken by roll call and the board recorded unanimous support for the items noted on the agenda. The resolutions authorized staff to sign amended lease documents retroactive to July 29, 2025; to authorize Municipal Solutions Inc. to prepare a WIIA application and permit the mayor to execute required documents; to advertise a public hearing for Local Law No. 3 (open fires and incinerators); to accept an engineering planning grant award letter; to begin the demolition process at 47 Main Street under village law; to appoint John Dean III as a third‑party electrical inspector; and to award contracts for controlled demolition and asbestos abatement at 163 Keefer Avenue.

Why it matters: the actions set in motion a mix of capital and regulatory steps — the sewer grant application could fund a portion of a multi‑phase infrastructure project, the solar lease amendment changes how the village receives compensation from a renewable project, and the demolition resolutions begin a formal legal process to remove structures deemed unsafe. The contracts for Keefer Avenue allow immediate remediation work to proceed if preconditions are met.

Key vote outcomes (by resolution number):
- Resolution 1: Authorization for the mayor to sign amended Phase 2 lease documents (retroactive to 07/29/2025) — Passed (roll call: unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0.
- Resolution 2: Authorize submission of a WIIA application for Sewer Phase 9 and to authorize Municipal Solutions Inc. to prepare the application — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 3: Authorize administrator to advertise a public hearing for Local Law No. 3 (open fires and incinerators) to be held 08/25/2025 — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 4: Mayor authorized to sign engineering planning grant award letter (approx. $100,000 referenced in discussion) — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 5: Approve demolition process for 47 Main Street under village law sections 81‑4 through 81‑11 and set procedure for notice and public hearing — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 6: Appointment of John Dean III as third‑party electrical inspector pursuant to Village Law §4‑400 — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 7: Authorize mayor to execute a $16,500 contract with Get 'er Done Buffalo for controlled demolition of 163 Keefer Avenue — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 8: Authorize mayor to execute a $1,885 contract with UNYS Environmental Consultants for asbestos abatement and monitoring at 163 Keefer Avenue — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.
- Resolution 9: Permissions for Depew Volunteer Fire Department activities (vehicle attendance at events, station pavilion use for junior firefighters) — Passed (unanimous). Tally: yes 5, no 0.

Context and next steps: several approved items are procedural authorizations (grant application preparation, advertising a public hearing) that require further staff action and, in some cases, additional public hearings and legal service of notice before final work occurs. For the demolition at 47 Main Street the board approved pursuing the statutory process; a public hearing is required after owners are served with notice and before physical demolition may proceed. The sewer Phase 9 project will move forward through an application process with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation; the planning consultant named in the resolution will prepare required materials.

The board also approved audited claims and accounts totaling $709,833.04 and adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.","At its Aug. 11 meeting the Depew Village Board passed nine resolutions including an amended Phase 2 solar lease payment, application for WIIA sewer funding, authorization to pursue demolition of 47 Main St., and two demolition-related contracts for 163 Keefer Ave.; all measures passed by unanimous roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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