Southtowns Record

August 19, 2026-minutes

Government
Village of Blasdell
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Public safety, Parks and recreation

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WHEREAS, J.M. Jewett has presented this information to the Village of Blasdell Board of Trustees and
has requested the support of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Blasdell Board of Trustees congratulates Mr.
Jewett on his service to the community and his upcoming election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Village Board looks forward to welcoming Volunteer Firefighters from
Companies across Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany countries to our Village August 6 — 7,
2027 and anticipates an influx of visitors and patronage of our local business community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Village of Blasdell Board of Trustees recognizes the Woodlawn
Volunteer Fire Company for playing host to this noteworthy event in 2027 in our community.
  e  Carried 4-0

Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS,  the Village of Blasdell and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME
AFL-CIO, Blasdell Blue Collar Unit, Local #815 have agreed to conclude negotiations to amend the
existing collective bargaining agreement by and between them from June 1, 2026 until May 31, 2030
pursuant to the terms set forth in the proposed agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Blasdell is authorized to execute
the agreement by and between the parties above referenced.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the mayor’s execution of the agreement the Village of Blasdell
shall forward a duplicate original of same to the Civis Service Employees Association, Inc.
  e  Carried 4-0

Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Fox to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Blasdell conducted a Public Hearing on June 17, 2026
regarding the renewal of a cable television franchise agreement between the Village of Blasdell and
Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications.
NOW,  THEREFORE  BE  IT RESOLVED,  that the  Board  of Trustees  of the Village of Blasdell  hereby
authorizes the Village Mayor to execute the franchise agreement between the Village of Blasdell and
Spectrum Northeast, LLC for s fifteen (15) year term pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the
aforementioned agreement.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Blasdell forward a duplicate original of the franchise
agreement to Spectrum Northeast, LLC at its primary office address by ordinary mail upon the Village’s
execution of the agreement.
  e  Carried 4-0

Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Castiglia to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, Inc. (HVAC) has requested the transfer of the
applicable Blasdell Volunteer Fire Department, Village of Certificate of Need (CON) pursuant to the
requirements of New York State Department of Health and applicable provisions of the Public Health Law;
and
WHEREAS, the transfer of the Certificate of Need requires the preparation, submission and review of
various documents, applications, filings, and related materials, as well as assistance from Village of
Blasdell staff, and may result in costs, fees, professional charges, and other charges; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Blasdell recognizes that Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, Inc. is
requesting and benefiting from the transfer of the Certificate of Need;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Blasdell hereby
acknowledges and authorizes the transfer of the applicable Certificate of Need to Hamburg Volunteer
Ambulance Company, Inc., subject to the required approvals from the New York State Department of
Health and any other applicable regulatory agencies; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, Inc., shall be solely
responsible for all costs, fees, expense and charges associated with or arising from the
transfer of the Certificate of Need, including, but not limited to, New York State Department of