Depew trustees approve multiple personnel moves, contracts and generator bid authorization; MS4 report accepted

On April 14, 2025, the Village of Depew Board of Trustees unanimously approved a package of routine personnel actions, two contract renewals with Municipal Solutions, authorization to advertise bids for a new 60‑kilowatt generator at the Department of Public Works (DPW), and acceptance of the village’s MS4 report. The board also granted permission for a past fire chief to use the Northside Fire Station pavilion for a May event.

The approvals affect day‑to‑day operations at Village Hall, the Recreation Department, the Justice Court and the DPW, and clarify contracting and budgeting authority ahead of planned infrastructure work.

Trustees voted to accept several resignations and to fill multiple positions: the board accepted the resignation of Kathy Geary as a full‑time cleaner and appointed Geary to a full‑time Recreation Department clerk position effective March 31, 2025; it accepted the resignation of Rebecca Dell, part‑time building department clerk typist, and the resignation of Analia (Gigi) Menendez, part‑time temporary building clerk (effective April 19, 2025). The board appointed Ellen Veil as a part‑time permanent building department clerk (effective April 15, 2025). The board also appointed Edward Pastorek as a provisional part‑time court officer (effective April 23, 2025) and Christopher Peters as a part‑time senior citizen van driver (effective April 14, 2025). The board voted to end winter seasonal recreation employment (rink guards and cashiers) as listed, effective March 23, 2025.

In financial and operations items, the trustees accepted the village MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) report and authorized the village administrator to advertise for bids for a new 60‑kilowatt generator and an automatic transfer switch for the DPW. The bid opening was scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Council Chambers. The board authorized Mayor Kevin Peterson to sign a continuing disclosure contract and a general financial services contract renewal with Municipal Solutions (62 Main Street, Le Roy, NY) and authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with DiDonato Associates, Engineering & Architecture, P.C., for the Warner Road culvert replacement project (NYS DOT PIN 576553).

The board granted permission to past Chief Scott Wex to use the Northside Fire Station pavilion at 112 Brewster St. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m. Trustees also approved claims and accounts totaling $255,917.81.

During public comment, Mason Mastrangelo of Taylor Tool Rental said the business plans a campus‑style grand opening in June at its newly acquired adjacent building and asked about event logistics, including food trucks and parking. Village staff said the business should coordinate permits and that the board had no objections to a June date; staff will follow up on signage and temporary permits.

Votes at a glance (items 1–14, April 14, 2025): - Resolution 1: Accept resignation of Kathy Geary, full‑time cleaner — approved (roll call: Trustees Morawski, Zimba, Grama, Kraft; Deputy Mayor Adolph; Mayor Kevin Peterson — all yes). - Resolution 2: Appoint Kathy Geary, full‑time Recreation Department clerk (Village Law §4‑400 cited) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 3: Accept resignation of Rebecca Dell, part‑time building clerk typist — approved (all yes). - Resolution 4: Accept resignation of Analia (Gigi) Menendez, part‑time temporary building clerk (effective 04/19/2025) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 5: Appoint Ellen Veil, part‑time permanent building clerk (effective 04/15/2025; Village Law §4‑400 cited) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 6: Appoint Edward Pastorek, provisional part‑time court officer (effective 04/23/2025) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 7: Appoint Christopher (Chris) Peters, part‑time senior citizens van driver (effective 04/14/2025) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 8: End employment for listed winter seasonal recreation employees (rink guards and cashiers; end date 03/23/2025) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 9: Accept MS4 report (made available on village website) — approved (all yes). - Resolution 10: Authorize administrator to advertise for bids for replacement 60 kW generator and automatic transfer switch; bid opening 05/08/2025 at 10 a.m. in Council Chambers — approved (all yes). - Resolution 11: Authorize mayor to sign continuing disclosure contract with Municipal Solutions — approved (all yes). - Resolution 12: Authorize mayor to sign a contract renewal with Municipal Solutions for general financial services — approved (all yes). - Resolution 13: Grant permission to past Chief Scott Wex to use Northside Fire Station pavilion on 05/17/2025 — approved (all yes). - Resolution 14: Authorize mayor to sign agreement with DiDonato Associates for Warner Road culvert replacement (NYS DOT PIN 576553) — approved (all yes).

The board heard routine department reports from the building department, police, fire and DPW. Police Chief reported an uptick in aggressive driving, 3 stolen vehicles (two recovered), 31 property‑damage accidents, roughly 200 summonses issued and 41 arrests for the month reported. Fire Chief reported 17 calls since the last meeting (100 year‑to‑date) including residential fires and a restaurant oven fire; the department expects final inspection and crew training for a new utility truck in late May or June. DPW reported spring cleanup and park work; building department staff reminded residents to file permits for construction and to call 811 before digging.

The board generally treated the items as routine and passed them by roll call vote. Village staff indicated they will follow up with the Taylor Tool Rental owner on permits for a proposed June grand‑opening event.

Less critical details: the board tabled an executive session to a future date and adjourned at 8:01 p.m.