Depew trustees set Feb. 23 public hearing on battery storage law, approve CGI banner deal and LOSAP certifications

Summary

At its Feb. 9 meeting the Village of Depew Board of Trustees set a public hearing on a proposed battery energy storage local law for Feb. 23, approved a three‑year banner agreement with CGI (no taxpayer cost), certified volunteer firefighter LOSAP points and adopted several infrastructure and budget measures.

The Village of Depew Board of Trustees on Feb. 9 authorized advertisement of a public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2026, a proposed law to regulate large battery energy storage systems, and set the hearing for Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Depew Village Hall.

The board also approved a three‑year agreement with CGI to manage the village banner program, certified volunteer firefighter LOSAP service‑point tallies for 2025, adopted a SEQR Type II finding for the Warner Road culvert replacement, approved budget modifications to the 2025–2026 budget, appointed a part‑time senior‑center van driver and issued a negative declaration for the joint 2026 Lancaster–Depew comprehensive plan.

Why it matters: The battery energy storage public hearing begins formal local consideration of siting, environmental precautions and disposal/abandonment safeguards for large battery installations. Approving the CGI contract continues a no‑cost sponsorship program the village says has financed banners at Veterans Park and Firemen's Park. The LOSAP certification allows the village to post the volunteer qualifications required for service credit under New York State law.

Board actions and votes at a glance

- Local Law No. 1 (Battery Energy Storage) — motion to advertise a public hearing approved; hearing scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Depew Village Hall (motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote).…

Depew trustees set Feb. 23 public hearing on battery storage law, approve CGI banner deal and LOSAP certifications

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