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April 20, 2026 o Jessica Schuster – 514 Franklin Street – addressing the board as a member of the public. Since being elected two years ago, there have been some good changes made and she is looking to the board to continue with those good changes. She also supports a code of ethics and thinks it’s a good idea as everyone can do better. NEW BUSINESS o Mayor Belscher makes the one-year appointment of Leslie Gibbin to the position of Village Justice pursuant to Village Law §3-312(3)(b). o Mayor Belscher makes the one-year appointment of Gene Heintz to the position of Village Associate Justice pursuant to Village Law §3-312(3)(b). o Resolution for Mayor Belscher to make a one-year appointment for the following liaison’s effective for the term April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2027: Town of Concord – Barb Lipka This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Roberts and carried with unanimous approval. o Accept resignation of Helen Brogan from the HPC effective April 6, 2026. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Lipka and carried with unanimous approval. Trustee’s Schuster and Lipka wanted to thank Helen for her service and is appreciative of all the work she did over the years. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Clerk/Treasurer Resolutions - None Discussion: o Last day to pay any unpaid water/sewer and lawn mowing invoices is April 20th. Any accounts left unpaid after that will be relevied onto the Village tax bill for June 1st. Superintendent Report Resolutions: o To advertise for a Public Hearing for Local Law 7 of 2026: Addition to code 73-18 (a) Re-levy Fees and Fines in the code. Public Hearing will be May 4, 2026, at 7:01pm at 65 Franklin St during the regular scheduled Village Board Meeting. LL 7 of 2026 - All fees and fines levied by the Village of Springville that are unpaid after April 20th of every year, will be re-levied to the property owners Village of Springville’s property tax. This was approved by Trustee Roberts, seconded by Trustee Schuster and carried with unanimous approval. o To hire Adam Tillinghast and Beth Steward as part-time dispatchers. Both Adam and Beth are per diem, and Beth will be working overnight. Starting pay will be $22.00/hr. while training, increasing to $25.00/hr. after training is completed. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Roberts and carried with unanimous approval. o To hire Philip Emerling, Mia Rogers, Nolan Bobseine, Jack Nannen, Landon Roy and Rowen Oakley, Lillian Benz and Jack Nannen for summer employment. Pay will be $17.50/hr. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Roberts and carried with unanimous approval. o Resolution to have mayor sign the NDA for high-speed internet for the Village of Springville. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Baker and carried with unanimous approval. Discussion: o The week of May 18th will be the only spring pickup for leaves. There will also be brush pick up on Monday and Tuesday. NO LAWN CLIPPINGS, ROOTBALLS OR LOOSE PLANT WASTE WILL BE PICKED UP. o Tim Sutton passed the Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment exam. We are now in compliance with DEC regulations. Ed Allen will be stepping down as acting Grade 3 Operator as of April 21, 2026. We thank him for the coverage he provided. o 24 North Buffalo Street – Mayor Belscher would like to move forward as the current office space is too small and all agreed to proceed with next steps for 24 North Buffalo Street. P a g e 2 | 10