Village Board minutes — July 13, 2026 (full text)

MINUTES Village of Angola Regular Board Meeting Monday, July 13, 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, July 13, 2026 at 5:30PM, there were; PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustees Valerie Stonitsch, Todd Dybdahl, and William Ludwig, Nicole Leppard — Clerk Treasurer, John Grennell- Attorney, and Jack Krajacic- Crew Chief and Donald Gallo- Engineer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Thomas Whelan A motion was made by Trustee Tedd Dybdahl to have an AUDIT OF BILLS, Mayor Whelan, Trustee Ludwig, Trustee Stonitsch, and Trustee Dybdahl said AYE. New Business: 1. 33 Commercial Street — Mayor will speak to owner about maintaining property and building 2. Frawley Park Playground - Install underway 3. Town of Eden Water Readings - shared service - Charge customers to install Neptune and move forward. Village also needs to finish water meter installation internally. 4. Water Fund- Year Closed with a negative $40,000.00 - NY Rural Water is scheduled to come out for leak detection and rates will increase in January VISITORS: Jill Barratt - 333 N Main Street - does not like the time of 5:30 meetings REPORTS Code Enforcement — excused. Trustee Dybowski — excused. Trustee Stonitsch - Tavern 37 update - one day sneak peek during car show. Opening date 3/31. Library Harvest dinner 10/17 @ Evans Center. Fitness court ribbon cutting was a success. Tire recycling is happening, call Village Hall if need to be picked up. Clothing Impact containers are in the way of driving view on Orchard/Main. Trustee Dybdahl - Welcomed back Mayor. Met with Zack from Crosby’s regarding gas pumps removed. The store has lost sales in store since pumps were removed. They are considering investing in new pumps. Car show was a success. New car show banner may be receiving donations. DPW would like to use ambulance for storage during water maintenance. Work hours will go back to 7-3 beginning Wednesday 7/15. Kevin Burkley is new fire chief and Ed is second chief. Code Enforcement working hard on cleaning up Allen Street, High Street garbage is at the curb too early. Tax Auction 8/26 Trustee Ludwig - Car Show turned out great and all businesses did very good. The church would like the bench removed as people are drinking and smoking there. Mayor Whelan - ribbon cutting at fitness court went well. Trees need trimming, justice court audit, first concert did great Crew Chief - One of seasonal employees can no longer work due to injury would like to hire someone 3 days/week, quotes received on trenching will move forward. Tree on Maple will cost est $18,000 per Davey. Plow truck is in.

Fire Chief - Ambulance is in operation. Thanked the board for support, they will be at gazebo concerts to display. Med director will be changing, would like to have a “duty” program to supplement staffing issues. Police Chief — excused. Attorney - citations issued from code enforcement that will be in court this month. Clerk Treasurer - Urban & Community Forestry Grant underway Resolutions Offered: #1 AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW #2 Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Local Law #2 for the year 2026 Village of Angola Please take notice that proposed Local Law # 2 for the year 2026 has been introduced before the Village Board for the Village of Angola Amending Chapter 245-18 entitled Regulations applicable to all zones. Said local law clarifies the allowance of temporary snow fences. Now therefore, please take notice that pursuant to New York Municipal home rule a Public Hearing on the Local Law will be held on the 10" day of August 2026 at 5:35 PM at the Village Hall at 41 Commercial Street Angola, NY 14006. A copy of such proposed law is available at the Village Clerk’s office and www.villageofangola.org. This Local Law shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. By Order of the Village Board July 13, 2026 Nicole Leppard Village Clerk-Treasurer Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #2 AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT VILLAGE OF ANGOLA WATER DEPARTMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL WATER CUSTOMERS The Village of Angola Water Department will begin strictly enforcing the Village's Water Department Rules and Regulations regarding access to water meters. Water service may be discontinued if a property owner or occupant refuses to provide reasonable access to Village personnel for the purpose of reading, repairing, replacing, testing, or removing water meters and/or remote meter reading equipment. To ensure accurate billing and proper maintenance of the Village's water system, Water Department personnel must be able to access water meters and related equipment when necessary. Residents are asked to remove any obstructions and cooperate with scheduled appointments or requests for access. If you are contacted by the Village to schedule access to your water meter, please respond promptly to avoid any interruption in water service. If you have any questions, please contact the Village of Angola Water Department at (716) 549-1126. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and reliable water system for all residents. By Order of the Village Board July 13, 2026 Nicole Leppard Village Clerk-Treasurer Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE.

#3 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: 1. Patrick Garrigan on July 5, 2026 for a birthday party- $50 fee collected. 2. The First Church of Evans on August 23 for a church picnic- no fee 3. Brenda Klimowicz on June 5, 2027 for a Bridal Shower- $100 fee collected 4. Karen Dybowski on August 8, 2026 for a picnic- $50 fee collected 5. Jennifer Panfil on August 29, 2026 for a birthday party- $100 fee collected Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #4 AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 25-26 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Angola approves the following amendment to the adopted 2025-26 Budget: See Attached Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #5 AUTHORIZE QUOTE WATER TANK INSPECTION WHEREAS, the Village of Angola owns and maintains a 500,000-gallon elevated welded steel water storage tank that requires periodic inspection and cleaning to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and quality of the Village's public water system; and WHEREAS, Aqueous Infrastructure Management has submitted a proposal to perform the inspection and cleaning of the Village's 500,000-gallon elevated welded steel water storage tank for a total cost of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($4,895.00); and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the proposal and finds it to be in the best interest of the Village to authorize the agreement for these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with Aqueous Infrastructure Management for the inspection and cleaning of the Village's 500,000-gallon elevated welded steel water storage tank in the amount of $4,895.00. Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #6 DONATION TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WHEREAS, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees has determined the advantages of the community programs, and BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees hereby authorizes to issue payment of $500 to the Boys and Girls Club to be paid out of line item A7550.4- Community Activities Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl said Aye, and Trustee Ludwig said Nay. #7 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 Pellitteri’s Casa Di Parm LLc dba Pellitteri’s Casa Di Parm located at 159 N Main St, Angola, and WHEREAS, such license will allow the business to serve liquor, wine, beer and cider in a tavern establishment at 159 N 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. Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #8 AUTHORIZE NEW ADDRESSES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola does hereby, authorize the request made by Code Enforcement Officer Phil Tremblay, to appoint an address for the following: SBL# 251.07-1-17 - 48 Lerczak Drive and SBL# 235.15-6-17.111-16 Dellwood Avenue notification will be made to all parties involved. Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #9 AUTHORIZING LEAD-APPLICATION WITH THE TOWN OF EVANS FOR THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (WQIP) GRANT PROGRAM AND COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS WHEREAS, the Village of Angola recognizes the importance of maintaining and improving stormwater infrastructure in compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements; and WHEREAS, the New York State Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program provides funding to support municipalities in efforts to improve water quality and stormwater management; and WHEREAS, the Village of Angola and the Town of Evans seek to jointly apply for WQIP funding for the purchase of a vacuum truck to be used for cleaning and maintaining stormwater systems within MS4 areas; and WHEREAS, The Village of Angola wishes to serve as the lead applicant, in partnership with the Town of Evans, for the WQIP grant application. It is understood that the total project cost is $372,260, with grant funding requested in the amount of $279,195 (75% of the total project cost). The Village further acknowledges that the required local match of $93,065 (25% of the total project cost) will be shared equally between the Village of Angola and the Town of Evans, with each municipality committing up to $46,532.50, or 12.5% of the total project cost, in accordance with the grant program requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes the Village to act as the lead applicant with the Town of Evans for the WQIP grant application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Angola commits to contributing its proportional share of 12.5% of the cost of the vacuum truck, subject to award of the grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the intent of this resolution, including agreements with the Town of Evans and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl, and Trustee Ludwig said AYE. #10 AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF TO UPFIT THE NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE WHEREAS, the Village of Angola has acquired a new vehicle for use by the Angola Fire Department; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to equip the vehicle with the appropriate emergency equipment, storage components, safety features, and graphics to place the vehicle into service; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has obtained proposals from qualified vendors for the required upfitting services and equipment; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the vehicle upfitting is Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($21,717.00). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola hereby authorizes the Fire Chief to proceed with the upfitting of the new Fire Department vehicle utilizing the following vendors: e West Herr — Pull-Out Tray Ziebart ~ Truck Utility Cap VSP Graphics — Vehicle Graphics Saia — Emergency Lighting, Siren, and Control Systems Brute Spring ~ Heavy-Duty Springs BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total expenditure for the vehicle upfitting shall not exceed Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($21,717.00), with such expenditure to be paid from Line Item A3410.45 — Truck Maintenance. Mayor Thomas Whelan, Trustee Stonitsch, Trustee Dybdahl said Aye, and Trustee Ludwig said Nay. #11 AUTHORIZE CELL PHONE LINE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Village Board finds it necessary to provide a dedicated cellular telephone line for the Angola Volunteer Fire Department to enhance communication during emergency responses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the establishment of one (1) cellular telephone line for the Angola Volunteer Fire Department, to be used exclusively for official Fire Department business while responding to emergency calls. Discussion: Fire Chief explained their Hot spot will be built in. NYS requires a secondary way to reach the outside, will allow to call med control via phone. Connect to new ambulance with all addresses and contacts. Trustee Stonitsch made a motion to table the resolution Trustee Ludwig seconded, all in favor. Mayor Whelan dedicated the meeting in honor of Village resident Trevor Carney and Prayers sent to Bob Beck, volunteer fireman. A motion to ADJOURN to regular board meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30, if workshop needed 5:00 was made by Mayor Whelan, seconded by Trustee Dybdahl all said AYE. Respectfully submitted 7) Nicole Leppard Clerk Treasurer