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Votes at a glance: Depew trustees approve hydrant maintenance, volunteer firefighter membership and claims

Village of Depew Board of Trustees · March 24, 2026
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Summary

At its March 23 meeting the board approved payment for hydrant maintenance for a new Conway Street hydrant, granted prospective membership to a volunteer firefighter pending a physical, and approved audited claims totaling $329,170.45.

Several routine but formal items were approved by the Village of Depew Board of Trustees on March 23.

Hydrant maintenance: The board approved a resolution to pay the Erie County Water Authority’s annual hydrant‑maintenance fee for one new fire hydrant on Conway Street tied to a new subdivision; trustees said the hydrant is required to meet state spacing standards. The resolution passed by roll call.

Volunteer fire membership: The board granted membership to a candidate for the Depew Volunteer Fire Department (pending the candidate’s required physical). The motion named the applicant (Joshua Strauss) and passed on roll call.

Claims and accounts: The finance committee reported audited claims for payment. The board approved payments with totals announced as: general fund $319,082.75; capital projects $10,087.70; total $329,170.45.

These measures passed largely without extended debate and will be implemented through the relevant departments.