Village Board minutes — February 9, 2026 (full text)

WORKSHOP- 5:15PM. Pocket Park @ 83 N Main Street Engineer- Donald Gallo asked the Village Board to go over the final drawing and go over any final edits. Trustee Stonitsch would like to see a different color on the archway. Don explained color can be selected during construction. Simulated wood is used as it last longer finishes nice... real wood is not used in most cases. If left white it may last longer. Trustee Dybdhal confirmed with Don that the brick will be matched to the building next door. Brick samples will be pulled to select by Board. Trustee Stonitsch does not like the bicycle on archway. Changes will be made and a park name will be added to the sign. Trustee Ludwig likes the name “Village Community Park”. Trustee Dybdahl would like the font style to match the NY Forward logo “Angola” Don explained it can be worked up separately. Pressure treated timbers will be used on the L shaped planters. Trustee Dybdahl would like 6x6 used for the raised flower bed. Trustee Stonitsch would like an outlet added to the top of the shelter for a Christmas wreath. Black roof and sofit confirmed. Engineer would like to have a project completion date of October 31, 2026 Construction site will have a temporary fence. All changes will be submitted this week.

Minutes Village of Angola Regular Board Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 5:30 P.M At Regular meeting of the Village of Angola Board of Trustees held at Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street in Angola, New York, County of Erie on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30PM, there were; PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustees John Dybowski, Valerie Stonitsch, William Ludwig, and Todd Dybdahl, Nicole Leppard — Clerk Treasurer, John Grennell- Attorney, Jack Krajacic- Crew Chief and Greg Szarowicz - Police Chief and Donald Gallo- Engineer. Dedication of the meeting in honor of the late Joe Mesi. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Whelan A motion was made by Mayor Whelan to have an AUDIT OF BILLS, Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. VISITORS: John Wilson of 36 Maple St is a member of the Friends of the Village who have put in a request for the temporary use permit for the car show. Jason Renaldo of 37 Lincoln is chairman of the Village Arts Committee they would like to request $500 from Village for art supplies etc. Board offered to allow the committee to use Village buildings when needed. New Business: 1. Fitmess Court Concrete Bid- 15 bidders 2. NYMS Projects — underway 3. 17 Orchard sidewalk needs replacement after private company paved driveway. Failed to follow village protocol when paving the driveway— Village may have to remedy bill if owner does not comply 4. 2026-2027 Budget Underway - meeting to go over on Monday 2/23 @5:30 REPORTS Code Enforcement - excused, typed report went out. Trustee Dybowski - no report Trustee Stonitsch - no report Trustee Dybdahl - thanked DPW crew for winter work Trustee Ludwig - no report Mayor Whelan - fire installation this past weekend. Received complaint from Violanti’s on Center Street regarding 45 Center- people are parked in driveway, drug users at the house on the street and gazebo. He would like village to enforce nuisance law regarding the location. Attorney will explore the law and see how to proceed. Police Chief explained there have been a few search warrants here and they are ready to move forward with enforcing the nuisance law. Crew Chief - borrowed the town’s trackless machine to remove snow from the sidewalks, winter salt purchase has been exhausted. The Village will be notified when they can order more.

Fire Chief - 5 structure fire calls this month. EMT class is underway. Fire grant for building modification. Police Chief - no report Attorney ~- no report Clerk Treasurer - budgets will be distributed on Friday Resolutions Offered on February 9, 2026 #1 APPROVE FIRE AND AMBULANCE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF EVANS WHEREAS, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees received the 2025 Fire Protection and Emergency Ambulance Contracts from the Town of Evans. The Town of Evans has approved payment to the Village of Angola for $75,000 for the 2025 Fire Protection Contract and an additional $5000 for Turn Out Gear and $15,000 for Emergency Ambulance Service. BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said contract with the Town of Evans for Fire Protection and Emergency Ambulance Service as indicated for the amount above payable to the Village of Angola by March 15, 2026 as stated in said contract. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. #2 APPROVE MEMBERSHIP TO JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER RESOLVED, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees approves probationary membership of: Charles Klepfer IV of 638 Dawn Ave, Angola, NY 14006 Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. #3 AUTHORIZE WATER SHUT OFFS RESOLVED that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Water Clerk to issue water shut offs per the attached list of delinquent water accounts unless paid in full by February 17, 2026 by 1OAM. These residents have been duly notified with plenty of time to respond and are scheduled for shut off due to non-payment of two or more water bills as per Village regulations. Total amount of delinquency is $17,733.06. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. #4 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE VEHICLE WHEREAS, the Village of Angola Fire Department has identified the need to replace an existing ambulance in order to maintain reliable and effective emergency medical services for the residents of the Village of Angola; and WHEREAS, the Angola Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a Braun ambulance at a total cost not to exceed Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($360,000); and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that the purchase of said ambulance is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Village of Angola; and WHEREAS, the Village intends to finance the purchase of the ambulance through the issuance of a Statutory Installment Bond pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, New York, as follows:

1. The Angola Fire Department is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) Braun ambulance in an amount not to exceed $360,000. 2. The Village Clerk/Treasurer is hereby authorized to retain bond counsel and take all actions necessary to issue a Statutory Installment Bond in the amount of $360,000 for the purpose of financing the purchase of said ambulance, in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Local Finance Law. Discussion: Trustee Ludwig asked if they looked into a demo or used vehicle. Fire Chief explained this is a demo and a used one will not last. Trustee Stonitsch confirmed the majority of the first Payment will come from reserve, the following years the village will bring the truck maintenance expenditure down to help pay for the new vehicle Trustee Ludwig stated the DPW does not get the items needed for snow plowing, so the fire department should not get a new ambulance. Clerk Treasurer confirmed almost all equipment requested during budget season by the crew chief is included and the Village Board has approved said items. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. Trustee Ludwig said No #5 AUTHORIZE 30 DAY WAIVER WHEREAS, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees has received a request to waive the 30 day notification to expedite the liquor licensing process for 71 North LLC dba Little Village Cafe located at 69 North Main Street, Angola, and WHEREAS, such license will allow the business to serve wine, beer and cider in a tavern establishment at 69 North Main Street, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Angola, Board of Trustees hereby approves the request for waiver of the 30 day municipality notification. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. #6 AWARD BID FOR THE CONCRETE INSTALLATION AT HERMAN PARK WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Angola received fifteen (15) bids for the Concrete Installation at Herman Park Project, and WHEREAS, after full review of all bids at an advertised bid opening on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby awards the lowest bid in the amount of $14,500 to Zimmerman Enterprise of 20 Harding Rd Buffalo, NY for the Concrete Installation at Herman Park Project. Trustee Stonitsch would like to have a deadline date for the job Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE.

#7 AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT RESOLVED that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby approves the TEMPORARY USE PERMIT from the following: 1. Friends of the Village Main Street Cruise on July 11, 2026 to close on Main Street from Lake to School Street. Closed on Center Street from Main Street to Kristina Lane. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl and Mayor Whelan said AYE. Mayor Whelan made a motion to ADJOURN to regular board meeting on Monday, February 23 at 5:30, if workshop needed 5:00. Respectfully submitted by: Nicole Leppard Clerk - Treasurer