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May 18, 2026 could be reduced as this is a community centered event. Trustee Lipka mentioned applying for the publicity fund. Trustee Schuster would like to investigate reduced event rates for non-profit organizations. NEW BUSINESS DEPARTMENT REPORTS Clerk/Treasurer Resolutions: o Authorize Mayor to Sign 2026-2027 Amended Tax Warrant. See attached. This was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Roberts and carried with unanimous approval. Discussion: o Village tax bills will be mailed to owners on record on May 31st. The bills are due July 1st without penalty. o Financial reports (Treasurer’s Report) – Balance Sheets, Rev & Exp Summaries have been submitted to the village board for April 2026. o Free Summer Concerts start June 25th, and a flyer is on the Village website Facebook and was sent out in the utility bills. Superintendent Report Resolutions: o To Make the Village of Springville the lead agency for Local Law 8 of 2026 Changes to zoning code 200-2 Word Usage, Definitions of Use. This was tabled by Trustee Roberts, seconded by Trustee Schuster and carried with unanimous approval. Trustee Roberts stated that more discussion is needed before accepting LL8 of 2026. Trustee Schuster would like to schedule a work session ½ hour before the June 1 Village Board Meeting to discuss the changes that need to be made. The Tree Committee meeting scheduled for June 1 will have to be rescheduled. o To accept the resignation of Carle Jackson, Village Clerk assigned to the Court effective May 15, 2026. This was approved by Trustee Lipka, seconded by Trustee Schuster and carried with unanimous approval. Trustee Schuster has serious concerns about staffing issues. o To hire Linda Peterek as the Village Clerk assigned to the Court. Start date TBD. Wages $19.76/hour. Trustee Lipka stated her concern over the hiring process and not consulting with Justice Gibbin. The Board agreed to review the hiring policy for the Village Clerk assigned to the Court After a lengthy discussion, this was approved by Trustee Schuster, seconded by Trustee Baker and carried with unanimous approval. Discussion: o The American Legion banners have been installed on Main Street and make a nice addition to the Village. Mayor Belscher mentioned these banners can be purchased for $80. Police Report o Police Officer-in-charge Nick Budney updated the board on the following: o Buckle-up NY goes through May 31. o ECSO Shane Miller reported on the following: o Springville Stampede 5K is June 3 o Springville Art Crawl is June 6 o He will be assisting with traffic during the community support walk for a veteran. o On June 9 there is a bike to school day to raise awareness for bike safety. o There will be a bike/safety event, possibly at the Farmers Market on June 13. o The Board congratulated Officer Miller on his award and thanked him for his service. Fire Report - No report this evening Code Enforcement Officer – CEO John Baker reported on the following: o 1st round of vehicle registrations was sent out last week. P a g e 2 | 12