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Village of Blasdell MEETING MINUTES August 19, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 4:30 PM by Mayor Hefner. PRESENT: Mayor Hefner, Trustee Drzal, Trustee Castiglia, Trustee Fox ABSENT: Trustee Murphy Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to approve the Minutes from the July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. e Carried 4-0 FINANCE Resolved by Trustee Castiglia, seconded by Trustee Fox to pay the bills as audited. e Carried 4-0 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Village Clerk — Labelle Avenue Bid Award — the low bid was E&R. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hefner commended the Recreation Staff for a great summer this year, stating there were more kids at the parks than there were last year. TRUSTEES REPORTS Trustee Castiglia: Trustee Castiglia stated he was concerned about lawns in the Village that are not mowed. If not taken care of, letters will have to be sent out to the homeowners. He then stated that there are 44 banners for the Hometown Hero project, and the banners should last 3 years before needing to be replaced. Trustee Drzal: Trustee Drzal reported he moved AMVETS movie night at JFK from the 22" to the 21° of August. He also stated that there will be a flag retirement ceremony/BBQ at AMVETS POST 897 on September 12". Trustee Fox: Trustee Fox stated the banners for the Hometown Hero project look great. Privilege of the floor: A representative from the HVAC, INC. who thanked the Village of Blasdell for its favorable consideration implementing the terms of the resolution as soon as possible. NEW BUSINESS Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Castiglia to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen hold an Annual Conference and elects officers for the organization for the next year; and WHEREAS, Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Company member and Trustee J.M. Jewett will be elected as the organization’s President in August for the next year and this affords the opportunity to host the next Convention in 2027; and WHEREAS, the Village of Blasdell has held the distinction of hosting this conference 3 times since 1912; and