Village Board minutes — May 11, 2026 (full text)

MINUTES Village of Angola Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, and Greg Szarowicz - Police Chief and Donald Gallo- Engineer. A moment of silence for Samuel Lomando Jr who was a longtime resident and business owner in the town of Evans, was made. Also, a mention to keep Bob Beck in prayers who has been a long time resident and volunteer in the Angola Fire Department. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Tom 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: Gene from Senator Gallivan’s office was in attendance. New Business: 1. NYMS Projects — underway 2. NY FORWARD - awards are announced 3. Library Hot Dog Sale Fundraiser- June 6" REPORTS Code Enforcement — excused. Trustee Dybowski - Lake Bay Waterline updates - Cody and attorney will work on agreement. Trustee Stonitsch — electronic waste recycling went well , Library fundraiser is June 6" and the library received a grant to upgrade their restroom. Trustee Dybdahl - met with Crew Chief and will do so monthly to keep an open line of communication. Paving will begin once state releases funds - Orchard and Dellwood. No update on truck. Great Lakes monitoring can help with water tower monitoring system. 116 Lake Street garbage excessive each week. Need update on the “Yeti” on Lake Street. Trustee Ludwig - attended Southtowns Development grant meeting. Mayor Whelan - congrats on NY Forward grant, gazebo concert series is booked July and August. Community Service will start tomorrow night. NFTA bus stop location may be moved to a different location on N Main Street. June 15" DPW hours will change 8am-4pm Crew Chief — excused. Fire Chief - ambulance will be in on Friday. Police Chief - no report Attorney - 45 Center Street Nuisance- property has calmed down. No eviction that he is aware of. Clerk Treasurer - Memorial Day parade 5/25.

Resolutions Offered on May 11, 2026 APPROVE NOTICE FOR TAX WARRANT TAX WARRANT-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 To: Village Clerk-Treasurer Receiver of Taxes and Assessments YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to receive and collect from the several persons named in the tax roll hereunto annexed, the several sums stated in the last column thereof opposite their respective names, being a total of $1,025,709.93 for the following purposed: Village Tax Collection $ 736,602.48 Delinquent Water $ 21,255.23 Delinquent Water Service Charge $ 6,500.00 Property Clean up $ 305.52 Property Clean up Service Charge $ 750.00 Refuse & Garbage Charge $ 254,472.00 Exemption Removal $ 5,824.70 Grand Total $ 1,025,709.93 YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT SUCH SUMS without additional charge between the second day of June and the first day of July 2026 both inclusive, at the Village Clerk’s Office, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily except SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS. On all sums remaining unpaid after July 1, 2026 YOU ARE TO COLLECT an additional charge of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) for the first month or fraction thereof and one and on-half percent (1.5%) for each month or fraction thereof until paid. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED TO FILE the tax roll and warrant in your office on or before the second day of November, 2026 and to deliver to the Board of Trustees at the same time an account of the taxes remaining due and unpaid, and showing the person or persons to whom the parcel is assessed and showing as to each parcel the amount of tax unpaid. Warrant dated May 11, 2026. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZE CLERK-TREASURER TO PAY BILLS AND START BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR CLOSING OF THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby authorize Nicole Leppard, Clerk-Treasurer to pay all end of year bills and adjust end of year appropriations by either a transfer or budget amendment for the 2025-26 fiscal year for budgetary control the Board shall receive a copy of said adjustments.

Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZE HOVER PHONE INSTALLATION WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola has determined that upgrading the Village telephone system is necessary to improve communication and operational efficiency; and WHEREAS, Hover has submitted a proposal for the installation of a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system with a monthly service cost of $305.79; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby approves the installation of the Hover phone system and authorizes the monthly VoIP service expense of $305.79/month. Discussion: All phone in all departments will be updated Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZE DONATION TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby approves the donations to: 1. Friends of the Village — Flower donation- $50 Account A7110.4- Park Contractual 2. Evangola Community Theater - Community Projects- $700 Account A7550.4- Community Activities Discussion: Trustee asked if they would hold events at Angola Theater. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. APPROVE PARK RENTAL BE IT RESOLVED the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby approves the applications from the following for the use of Herman Park Facilities: 1. Chelsea Meade for a birthday party on May 16, 2026- $50 fee paid 2. Amber Lewis for a birthday party on June 6, 2026- $50 fee paid Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby approves the application from the following for a temporary use permit: 1. First Congregational UCC on June 11 & 12 for the Strawberry Social at 132 N Main Street- N Main in front of church to be closed 2pm-8pm. 2. Angola’s Taste of the Midway on June 13" for a Hello Summer Block Party on Center Street between N Main and First St.- road to be closed from 11am-5pm. Discussion: Remind DPW to put arrow signs correctly during the Strawberry Social. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE.

ACCEPT QUOTE FOR DPW ROOF WHEREAS, the Village of Angola Department of Public Works building is in need of a new metal roof; and WHEREAS, the Village has received a quote from Miller's Custom Built Sheds & Cabins for the installation of a metal roof in the amount of $19,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby accepts the quote from Miller's Custom Built Sheds & Cabins for the installation of a metal roof on the DPW building for a total cost not to exceed $19,000.00 to be paid 2026-2027 fiscal year. Discussion: Black roof Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP The board of the Angola Fire Company met with the following applicants for proposed membership Tammy Anderson of 1039 Old Eden Center Rd, Angola and Destiny Andersonof 136 N. Main Street, Angola. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZE THE FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Village of Angola owns the parking lot located at 41 Commercial Street; and WHEREAS, Valerie Stonitsch has requested permission to utilize the parking lot at 41 Commercial Street for access to the dumpster located behind 37 Commercial Street; and WHEREAS, the Village Board finds it to be in the best interest of the Village to authorize a Facilities Use Agreement for such access; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Facilities Use Agreement between the Village of Angola and Valerie Stonitsch permitting the use of the parking lot at 41 Commercial Street for access to the dumpster located behind 37 Commercial Street, subject to terms and conditions approved by the Village Attorney. Discussion: Mayor is happy to help fellow business owners in any way possible. The State commented on how business owners and residents have been taking pride in their property. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. Trustee Stonitsch - Abstained APPOINT FIRE COMMISSIONER BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Angola Mayor hereby appoints Jessee Chudzik as a fire commissioner - term to expire 3/31/2027. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE.

APPROVE AMBULANCE VEHICLE GRAPHICS WHEREAS, the Village received two (2) quotes for the design and installation of graphics and wrap services for the new ambulance; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the quotes submitted and determined that the proposal from Streamline Designs is in the best interest of the Village; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby approves the award to Streamline Designs for the ambulance vehicle graphics and wrap for the new ambulance in the total amount of $9,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said expenditure shall be paid from ambulance bond proceeds and account A4540.22 Ambulance General Maintenance. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STRYKER STAIR CHAIR WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined there is a need to purchase a stair chair for ambulance operations; and WHEREAS, Stryker Sales has submitted a proposal for the purchase of a Model 6252 Stair Chair in the total amount of $4,843.36; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby authorizes the purchase of one (1) Model 6252 Stair Chair from Stryker Sales, 21343 Network Place, Chicago, Illinois 60673-1213, in the total amount of $4,843.36; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said expenditure shall be paid from Account A4540.23 - Ambulance Various Equipment. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE AT HERMAN PARK WHEREAS, the Village of Angola is preparing the site for the future Fitness Court at Herman Park; and WHEREAS, proper drainage is necessary to support the installation and long-term use of the Fitness Court area; and WHEREAS, Zimmerman Enterprise LLC, located at 20 Harding Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220, has submitted a proposal to install park drainage around the future Fitness Court at Herman Park in the amount of $9,500.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes Zimmerman Enterprise LLC to install park drainage around the future Fitness Court at Herman Park for a total cost not to exceed $9,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment for said work shall be made from the 2025-2026 Fund Balance. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE.

AUTHORIZE ADVERTISE TO BID UPON APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGENCY WHEREAS, the Village of Angola has identified the construction of a pocket park at 83 North Main Street as a project within the NY Forward initiative; and WHEREAS, funding for said project is subject to approval by the applicable NY Forward funding agency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes the Village Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the pocket park project located at 83 North Main Street upon receipt of approval from the NY Forward funding agency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids shall be received and reviewed in accordance with applicable procurement policies and New York State General Municipal Law. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, Trustee Ludwig and Mayor Whelan said AYE. A motion to ADJOURN to regular board meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:30, if workshop needed 5:00 was made by Trustee Stonitsch, seconded by Trustee Dybdahl, unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted by: NM itstedop ae Nicole Leppard Clerk Treasurer