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Task force clears brochures, reviews noise-ordinance timeline and local restoration, discusses grants and wetland project
Summary
The task force approved circulation of Source Water Protection brochures, heard an update that the Common Council will decide on a noise zoning ordinance next week, reviewed a Niagara River remediation briefing, and discussed several local infrastructure and grant projects including an Audubon grant for Klydel Wetland.
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the North Tonawanda Climate Smart Task Force confirmed permission to circulate Source Water Protection informational brochures, received a noise-ordinance update tied to a Common Council workshop, and reviewed local restoration and grant opportunities.
Task force members recorded that the Department of State will present final deliverables on the Source Water Protection materials in February and that the task force has permission to circulate the brochures when ready. Members also reported a Common Council workshop on a noise zoning ordinance held the previous day; the Council is scheduled to decide next week, according to meeting notes.
Representatives who attended a Niagara River Remedial Action Committee informational meeting — including Erin Hanaburgh, Justine Stevens and Josh Randall — reviewed the river-restoration plan and discussed opportunities to tie community outreach to support affected Niagara River communities. Members also discussed outputs from the city’s Climate Resiliency Plan that might help with CSC recertification credit.
The group reviewed several potential infrastructure and project priorities that could align with climate and resiliency goals: a zoning and comprehensive-plan update (pending a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program approval), a citywide infrastructure study, a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for walkability to schools, water-line replacement on Zimmerman, a backup generator at the water treatment plant, a green-infrastructure project on Oliver Street, water and wastewater plant improvements, vehicle replacements, sidewalk-repair subsidies and intersection updates including the Sweeney Street path. Members noted two proposed new actions (case studies in emissions reduction and climate mitigation), each estimated at four CSC points.
On community connections, the task force discussed ongoing grant opportunities (Clean Community, infrastructure and charging-station projects) and encouraged signups for spring nurdle training with dates listed as May 9 or May 21. Breton Sloan of Buffalo Audubon said the organization applied for a grant to improve Klydel Wetland, which would include ash-tree removal and re-treeing; the grant decision is expected in April and the Audubon plans a five-year management plan if funded, with the city chipping trees as part of the match. Dawn Timm of Niagara County is scheduled to visit a future meeting in March, the notes show.
No formal votes were recorded on these project or grant items at this meeting; members prioritized follow-up and documentation to support recertification and grant applications.
