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January 20, 2026 5/7/2025 – email from individual to Trustee Schuster 5/19/2025 – Agenda – Possible Code change under old business. 11/17/2025 – VBM, CEO - John Baker would like the board to consider adding to code regarding STR’s. Trustee Schuster listed these events to show that this is a good, deliberate process, and if we penalize people for taking time to think about the changes we are making, that is a mistake. This local law is not impacting anyone and will give a pause so the law can be developed. This is not favoritism; democracy works because people communicate and that is how code changes. Taking the time without seeming selective and not penalizing people who are trying to grow this Village is not a lot to ask. Trustee Schuster is in support of the moratorium, and the 60-day period seems reasonable. Trustee Padasak commented that she agrees with Tim’s points and agrees with Trustee Schuster’s points. The Village wants to include the residents and move forward. In no way are we trying to stop this business but want to move forward responsibly. The 60-day moratorium seems to be the best way to do this. Trustee Belscher stated that ignorance of the law doesn’t make it right. He asked Village attorney, Paul Weiss if this could cause liability issues for the Village. Paul Weiss stated that yes this can create greater liability issues down the road because it’s an example of an arbitrary and capricious action by the Village Board and can create future risks. Paul Weiss clarified that he was charged by the Village Board with writing LL4 as the Village Attorney. He is not endorsing it Trustee Schuster asked if moratoriums were ever used in other instances. Paul commented that this type of moratorium is an aberration, and he has never seen a moratorium on enforcement of a local law. Paul stated that STR’s are not in the table of use and if it wasn’t included then it is prohibited. Paul stated that moratoriums are rare and usually used to maintain status quo not change it. He advises against adopting the moratorium. Trustee Schuster has a general issue with the code, which is by its very nature selective, meaning there is 1 CEO and lots of code. John Baker asked the Board in November for direction, and the board postponed the answer. John deserves action from the Board so he can do his job. Trustee Schuster proposes a resolution to adopt LL4 of 2026 – (See Attached) - Moratorium on Bed and Breakfasts and Short-Term Rentals operating outside of Village Code as is written. Motion made by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Padasak and carried by Trustee’s Schuster, Padasak and Buncy. Mayor Michaels and Trustee Belscher opposed. o Resolution: Accept the resignation of Russell Judson as a Public Safety Dispatcher with the Springville Fire Control Center. Effective January 27,2026. This was approved by Trustee Padasak, seconded by Trustee Schuster and carried with unanimous approval. o Resolution: Rehire Russell Judson, as a Public Safety Dispatcher with the Springville Fire Control Center, effective January 29, 2026. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Padasak and carried with unanimous approval. o Resolution – Mayor to sign contract for EV stations for Squared Electric. Project to begin late spring/early summer. Motion passed by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Padasak, and carried with unanimous approval. Discussions: o The Village of Springville received a CDBG grant for $150,000 for improvements on the Waverly St waterline. That project will be starting this summer and must be completed by the end of the year. Police Report – ECSO Shane Miller reported on the following: o Year-end statistics. o He would like to know of any upcoming 2026 events. Fire Report – No report this evening Code Enforcement Officer – CEO John Baker updated the board on the following: o Inspection of 6163 Main Street – Antique Shop Control Center – No report this evening Page 4 of 8