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Village of Blasdell MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 4:30 PM by Mayor Hefner. PRESENT: Mayor Hefner, Trustee Murphy, Trustee Fox, Trustee Drzal and Trustee Castiglia Resolved by Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee Drzal to approve the Minutes from the April 6, 2026 Annual Organizational Meeting and the April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. FINANCE Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Murphy to pay the bills as audited. CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Village Clerk – CDBG PAVING PROJECT, CONCERT SERIES, Congratulations to Jordan Cooper. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Hefner wanted to thank everyone for attending the board meeting tonight. TRUSTEES REPORTS Trustee Drzal Trustee Drzal wanted to remind everyone about the Memorial Day parade this Sunday, May 24, at noon. He encouraged kids to seek out the Girl Scout troop who will be decorating bikes for it. Trustee Drzal also wanted to announce that the AMVETS post 897 is holding the Chuck Harrison golf tournament June 19, at 2:00 pm and an after party at 7:00 pm. He encouraged individuals to sign up and attend. Trustee Drzal also announced that he will be taking over as commander at AMVETS post 897. Trustee Drzal also asked if a “welcome packet” can be made to inform new residents about living in the Village of Blasdell. Trustee Fox Trustee Fox wanted to thank everyone for coming out to the meeting tonight. He also wanted to remind everyone that Memorial Day is this Monday, May 25. Trustee Fox then told everyone to have a nice summer. Trustee Murphy Trustee Murphy wanted to remind everyone that brush pickup is on Tuesdays, as he has been noticing a lot of people having it out on Mondays. Trustee Castiglia Trustee Castiglia stated that he is actively working on getting quotes for cameras at the Village parks for safety reasons. Trustee Castiglia then announced that they are printing the Hometown Hero banners that were ordered. He then stated that once they are complete, the Department of Public Works will hang them on certain streets in the Village. He then wanted to thank the ladies in the office for helping with banner applications. NEW BUSINESS Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Castiglia that on the first Saturday in August, Fireman’s Park will be reserved for the AMVETS post 897 family picnic. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Drzal to grant an Area Variance for 17 Salisbury Avenue, Blasdell, NY 14219, SBL 151.70-3-7.1, for a 14X20 Shed which will exceed more than 30% of the rear yard due to an existing garage. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to authorize the Mayor to execute an Extension Agreement by and between the Village of Blasdell and the Frontier Central School District for Automotive Fuel Purchasing. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Murphy to appoint the following individuals as part-time Summer Recreation Personnel: Annabelle Adamczyk, Ava Carcionne, Steven Dickey, Hanna Dylik, Madilynn Dylik, Tyler Dylik, Taelyn Fanning, Alexa Hefner, Sofia Hefner, Jadyn Krone, Jonathon Krone, Rachel Kumiega and Gabrielle Oaks. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to appoint Jesse Harrison as a summer laborer effective May 18, 2026. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract extension by and between the Village of Blasdell and Connie D. Miner and Associates for Grant Consultant Services through May 31, 2027. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Drzal to accept the bid of $8,000 for the 1993 American Lafrance Pumper, declared as surplus, from the New Hudson Fire Department. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Drzal to authorize the Village Clerk to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for renewal of the Franchise Agreement by and between the Village of Blasdell and Charter Communications to be held on June 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Murphy to authorize the Treasurer to pay all utility services, postage, freight and express charges in advance. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Drzal to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement by and between the Village of Blasdell and Town of Hamburg Community Development for $100,000 in Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Murphy to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement by and between the Village of Blasdell and Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C. for engineering service from June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Castiglia to accept the resignation of Cori Kowalski from the position of part-time Police Officer effective May 19, 2026. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Drzal to accept the resignation of Jordan Cooper from the position of part-time Police Officer effective May 18, 2026. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Murphy to authorize the Village Treasurer to set up an additional $150.00 petty cash drawer for tax collection purposes. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Drzal to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement by and between the Village of Blasdell and Netrio for Information Technology Services for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 at an amount not to exceed $8,550.00. Carried 5-0 Resolved by Trustee Fox, seconded by Trustee Castiglia RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NEW YORK PLACES FOR LEARNING, ACTIVITY, AND YOUTH SOCIALIZATION (NY PLAYS) INITIATIVE FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS To JFK Playground & Silver Street Playground WHEREAS, The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Blasdell recognizes the importance of providing safe, accessible, and inclusive recreational opportunities for children and families; and WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, through the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative, has made funding available for the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of public playgrounds throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, The Village of Blasdell desires to undertake a project consisting of the renovation and/or construction of playground facilities at the JFK Playground and the Silver Street Playground with each Project Site submitted under separate applications, including but not limited to: • Purchase and installation of new playground equipment; • ADA-accessible play components; • Safety surfacing; • Demo of existing playground, site prep and new amenities and landscaping; and, • Associated site improvements necessary to complete the project. and WHEREAS, The Village Board has determined that the proposed projects will improve recreational opportunities, encourage physical activity, enhance community wellness, and provide a safe and welcoming environment for youth and families; and WHEREAS, The Village of Blasdell is willing and able to provide the required local match and to operate and maintain the completed improvements for their intended public use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative for funding assistance for the proposed playground improvement project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the Village of Blasdell is hereby authorized and directed to execute all applications, certifications, assurances, grant agreements, and related documents necessary to apply for and receive grant funding; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Village of Blasdell commits to providing the required 20% local matching funds for each of the two projects if one or both are awarded. and any additional funds necessary to complete the project should grant funding be awarded; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Village of Blasdell certifies that it possesses or will maintain legal control of the project site for the useful life of the improvements and will comply with all applicable state, federal, environmental, procurement, and grant administration requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon award of funding, the Village shall maintain the completed playground improvements for public recreational use consistent with the purposes of the NY PLAYS Initiative. Regularly moved, seconded and carried to adjourn at 4:42 pm Submitted by: ___________________________________________________ Molly F. Hogan, Village Clerk