Village Board minutes — June 8, 2026 (full text)

Minutes Village of Angola Regular Board Meeting Monday, June 8, 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, June 8, 2026 at 5:30PM, there were; PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Todd Dybdahl, Trustees John Dybowski, Valerie Stonitsch, and William Ludwig, Nicole Leppard — Clerk Treasurer, John Grennell- Attorney, and Jack Krajacic- Crew Chief and Donald Gallo- Engineer. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Trustee Todd Dybdahl A motion was made by Trustee Todd Dybdahl to have an AUDIT OF BILLS, Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, and Trustee Dybdahl said AYE. New Business: 1. Fitness Court Installed - Ribbon Cutting TBD in July 2. Frawley Park Playground Install date June 18th 3. Planters installed and pet waste stations will be installed - paid for by NYMS grant 4. Urban & Community Forestry Grant available - Street Tree/Park Tree Inventory & Assessment combined with a Management Plan - trees that the Village is responsible for (street & parks) - no match. Minimum grant amt $50,000 - Due 8/12. Need a tree Board/Beautification committee. Village Board agreed to apply with the assistance from ECIDA. Ludwig, Dybdahl, Leppard agreed to be on the committee 5. NY Forward Update - Small Project Fund Contract expected by end of year. 6. FeedMore WNY Fruit & Vegetable truck coming to the area - expected to be end of year. 7. Schedule the Justice Court audit - Dybdahl and Dybowski will coordinate with clerk. VISITORS: Richard Snyder of 49 Maple Street - spoke about the tree in front of his home that needs to be removed as it is causing damage to the sidewalk and driveway. The tree is so large that there may be damage to the surrounding area. Crew Chief will get quotes and ask for phases to remove tree over time. REPORTS Code Enforcement - excused. Trustee Dybdahl gave detailed report. Trustee Ludwig asked code enforcement to check on 10 Allen as the home from the outside does not seem livable: roof and siding coming down. Trustee Stonitsch explained there is Erie County assistance for repairs. Trustee Dybowski - water bill style has been updated. Trustee Stonitsch - reported the library hot dog sale was a success, same day as yard sale, parks look good. Trustee Dybdahl - reported 45 Center nuisance home. SPCA has removed animals and police calls have been made regarding public intoxication. Eviction process has begun according to landlord. Trustee Ludwig — no report. Mayor Whelan — excused. Crew Chief - reported the generator installed, banners, flowers and planters are done. Plow truck should be in this month. Gazebo facia will be painted soon.

Fire Chief - FEMA grant to upgrade communication systems - 40+ years old, ambulance should be ready this month. Police Chief — excused. Attorney - attended central library meeting- everything is in order. Will send a letter to Land-On regarding the sidewalk that they paved on Mill Street. Clerk Treasurer - reported that she is closing out fiscal year, advised that the water fund is not doing well. Water purchases have gone up and water loss has increased. Need to raise rates in January and water department should be checking for leaks as the most recent report shows almost a 40% water loss. Tire Recycle Event July 13-24. #1 APPROVE WATER SHUT OFF 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 Monday, June 16, 2026 by 10AM. These residents have all 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 $7025.57 Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #2 PARK RENTAL APPROVAL BE IT RESOLVED the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby approves the applications from the following for the use of Herman Park Facilities: Katrina Licht on May 24, 2026 for a birthday party- $50 fee collected Maria Yeager on June 7, 2026 for a birthday party- $50 fee collected YN LS JTW School on June 10, 2026 for 1° grade recess- no fee Katie Tempski on June 13, 2026 for a birthday party- $50 fee collected SO PNANR Kristin Kaczmarek on June 14, 2026 for a birthday party- $100 fee collected Melissa Lopez on June 21, 2026 for a communion party- $50 fee collected LS JTW School on June 23, 2026 for a school picnic- no fee Hollie Potter on June 28, 2026 for a baby shower- $50 fee collected Megan Mills Hoffman on July 26, 2026 for a birthday party- $100 fee collected 10. Tribula Family on August 1, 2026 for a birthday party- $50 fee collected Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #3 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 pennit: 1. Friends of the Village for a Bike Rodeo on June 13, 2026. Close Park Street from library to Center Street. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE.

#4 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A BORING TOOL FOR STORM WATER LINE INSTALLATION WHEREAS, the Village Department of Public Works has identified the need for a boring tool to assist with the installation of storm water lines and related infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the Village solicited and received two quotes for the purchase of said equipment, one from Power Mole Trenchless of Lancaster, New York, and one from AmazingMachinery.com of Cleveland, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, both vendors submitted quotes in the amount of $6,893.00; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has reviewed the quotes received and determined that purchasing from Power Mole Trenchless is in the best interest of the Village; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the purchase of a boring tool from Power Mole Trenchless, Lancaster, New York, in the amount of $6,893.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment for said purchase shall be made from the General Fund in 2026-2027 budget. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #5 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF CHIEFS TRUCK FROM DEALER WHEREAS, the Village Board previously approved the acquisition of a new Chief’s Truck within the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget; and WHEREAS, the purchasing policy requires procurement through competitive bidding, and three (3) independent quotes have been received and reviewed by the Board; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the purchase of the Chiefs Truck from West Herr in an amount not to exceed $54,022.43; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of this purchase shall be paid out of the 2025-2026 budget line item A3410.45 (Truck/Equip Maintenance) Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #6 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF MOWING EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has identified the need to replace and/or acquire mowing equipment necessary for the maintenance of Village parks, properties, and rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, HR Dils Sales & Service is an authorized Sourcewell contractor, providing competitive pricing through a cooperative purchasing program; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that the purchase of a zero-turn mower, trimmer, and backpack blower from HR Dils Sales & Service is in the best interest of the Village and will enhance the efficiency of grounds maintenance operations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the purchase of a zero-turn mower, trimmer, and backpack blower from HR Dils Sales & Service through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of $15,856.40 the equipment shall be paid from appropriations contained within the 2026-2027 Village Budget account #A5110.28- Equipment & Capital Outlay Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE.

#7 DECLARE ITEMS SURPLUS WHEREAS, the Village owns a 2015 International Dump Truck equipped with a snow plow, 2018 John Deere TX 4X2 and a 2018 John Deer Z970R, which has been determined to be obsolete, of no further use, and no longer needed for public purposes; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village to dispose of this vehicles to eliminate maintenance costs and reclaim valuable storage space; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby declares the 2015 International Dump Truck, 2018 John Deere TX 4X2 and a 2018 John Deer Z970R and its associated snow plow equipment as surplus property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board authorizes the sale of said surplus vehicles via Auctions International to the highest responsible bidder and or trade in. Trustee Dybowski, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. At 6:27pm a motion to close regular meeting and open an Executive session for a personnel matter was made by Trustee Stonitsch and seconded by Trustee Ludwig, unanimously carried. Trustee Dybdahl reported that no action will be taken. At 6:59pm a motion to close executive session and open regular meeting was made by Trustee Dybdahl and seconded by Trustee Stonitsch, unanimously carried. ADJOURN to regular board meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30, if workshop needed 5:00. Respectfully submitted by: LU elk ype Nicole Leppard Clerk Treasurer