Southtowns Record

September 23,2026- Minutes

Government
Village of Blasdell
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Sep 23, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation

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Village of Blasdell
  MEETING MINUTES
  September 23, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Hefner at
4:31 pm.

PRESENT: Mayor Hefner, Trustee Murphy, Trustee Drzal and Trustee Castiglia

ABSENT:  Trustee Fox

Resolved by Trustee Drzal seconded by Trustee Murphy to approve  the Minutes from  the
August 19, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.
  e  Caried 4-0

FINANCE
Resolved by Trustee Murphy, seconded  by Trustee Drzal to pay the bills as audited and the
attached year end transfer of funds.
  e  Carried 4-0

CORRESPONDENCE
Town of Hamburg, Supervisor Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz
Re: Municipal Certificate of Need

DEPARTMENTAL  REPORTS
Village Clerk — Labelle Avenue Project — the work should be complete today. On the agenda
there are two change orders for the work not covered by CDBG Funds, the costs will be
covered by NYS CHIPS Funds.

Village Attorney- James Shaw: Spoke about the Village of Blasdell in the Town of Hamburg
Ambulance district.

Mayors  Report:  no report.

TRUSTEES REPORTS

Trustee Murphy: Trustee Murphy congratulated the employees that took on new positions within the
Village offices and appreciated everyone coming out to the board meeting.

Trustee Castiglia: Trustee Castiglia warned residents to be aware of people on e-bikes and minibikes at
night.

Trustee Drzal: Trustee Drzal wants residents to know about the “Trunk or Treat” event happening on
October 24" from 3pm-5pm at the AMVETS post 897. He also spoke about the Hometown Hero banners
being taken down for the year and being put back up in May 2027.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Cheryl Kuss, 176 Martin Ave.- Semi trucks and construction vehicles traveling down Martin Ave. causing
safety concerns.

NEW BUSINESS
Resolved by Trustee Drzal, seconded by Trustee Murphy to accept the resignation of Molly Hogan from
the position of Court Clerk effective September 23, 2026, at the close of business.
  e  Carried 4-0